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HAPPY Christmas readers.

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Just take a trip into the CBD and Southbank and your heart can’t help but

fill with the Christmas spirit when you see the big Christmas tree, the fabulous decorations and the relaxed spaces that have been assigned for markets and festive season gatherings.

Truly, the River City really glams up at this time of year. There’s a sense of community and fun in the air that seems ready for the taking. So step up and put your hand out and take in as many of these wonderful events

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Trish still

VETERAN PERFORMER: Trish Noble is delighted to be in the cast of Ladies in Black.

on Wednesdays – but I’m looking forward to it.”

The two roles Trisha will play – Miss Jacobs and Mrs Crown – present characters who are worlds apart and will require many hurried costume changes.

“Miss Jacobs, is single, been at the department store for more than 40 years,” Trisha said. “She is a dignified lady with a

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Now, at age 72, Trisha Noble will join the cast of the Queensland Theatre Company’s Ladies in Black.

tragedy in her past. Mrs Crown has three adult daughters, is a down to earth, no-nonsense Aussie, a bit rough around the edge, calling a spade a spade. They are such different roles, good fun for an actress. There will be a lot of bustle back-stage with wig and costume changes but I will get back in the saddle.”

Trisha has rarely been out of the saddle since her appearances as a teenager on Bandstand in the 1960s performing her hit song Good Looking Boy. She won a Logie in 1961 for Best Female Singer before transferring to the UK in 1962 to pursue her career.

“Back in the 60s it was de rigueur for young performers to go to the UK,” she said. “You were told you needed to go overseas to ‘prove yourself’. I went when I was 17 and went to London because my Australian record company had a label in London. My mother was managing my career and it was easy for us to kick off in London. I already had a recording contract.”

Trisha moved easily from singing into stage acting, touring with many big stage names, and then again moved seamlessly into television work.

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Now, at age 72, Trisha Noble (who shed the Patsy-Ann name in the late 60s) will join the cast of the Queensland Theatre Company’s Ladies in Black, due to run from January 28 through February 19, and she is delighted to be playing not one, but two roles on stage.

The blockbuster musical is set in a stylish department store in the 1950s.

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BORN TO PERFORM: Trisha Noble continues her life-long acting career with a new play to be performed in Brisbane.

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“I did quite a lot of acting which I enjoyed immensely,” she said.

“I was raised by a show business family, raised as an all-round performer, not just a pop singer.”

Since returning home to Australia after a rewarding and successful career over two decades in the UK and the US, Trisha has continued to show her versatility in a diverse range of roles on stage, television and in film.

She has enjoyed guest roles in the mini-series Blonde, All Saints and Water Rats, and starring roles in musicals including Dusty (National Tour: Dusty Promotions), Leader of the Pack (Leader Entertainment Pty Ltd), Footloose (SEL and GFO) and the dramatic play Three Winters Green.

She created the role of Thelma O’Keefe in the musical Shout (National Tour: Jacobson Entertainment) for which she received a Green Room Award nomination for Best Female Artist in a Featured Role and two consecutive Mo Award nominations for Female

encore season from January 28, before another encore season in Melbourne from February 25, and to Canberra from

March 27. “I was thrilled to be offered the show and I’m very honoured to be working with this particular creative team,”

Trisha said. “They are all wonderful. I am looking forward to being at QPAC, the South Bank is a lovely area.”

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Fabulous grandmothers Ann Rickard

TODAY’S grandmothers are a far cry from the grannies of yesteryear.

While most of our granny ancestors were content to let their hair go grey while they baked or sat in a comfortable chair knitting, today’s grandmothers are more likely to be found practising yoga on a stand-up paddle, or at the hair salon having their highlights done followed by a lively lunch with their mates.

Andrea Gallagher, a young mother who did not like the way grandmothers were portrayed in children’s books, decided to do something about the old granny stereotype.

“Today’s grandmothers are vibrant,” Andrea said.

“I did not like the way they were represented in most books..”

Over three years, Andrea developed a children’s book brimming with grandmothers who represent today’s world: active grandmothers involved in activities ranging from beach-going to working out at the gym.

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Entitled Super Star Grandmas, the book is aimed at young readers to enjoy reading with their mothers and grandparents.

“I used devices I knew would be good for speech development with children,” Andrea said.

“It is heavy on alliteration. It (alliteration) worked with my son, it’s an important factor in

their learning. The book is written in rhyme with every letter of the alphabet portraying a rhyme for a grandmother.”

Angela’s own mother, mother-in-law and neighbour are in the book.

“When my mother retired she took up personal training with a group of other ladies in their 60s and 70s,” Andrea said.

VIBRANT COUPLE: Ros and Tony Foran, a couple of superstar grandparents. Ros stars in the book under the ‘R’ section.

“Those ladies are on the J page.

“They jump and jig. They do gym workouts and go for coffee afterwards.

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A thirty year joy of music Ann Rickard

IMAGINE sitting on stage surrounding by 84 others with an audience of hundreds of expectant guests in front of you waiting for the orchestra to strike up.

This is the thrill viola player Helen Poggioli has experienced for the past 30 years as one of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s (QSO) longest serving musicians.

She says she never tires of the exhilaration those moments bring before the conductor enters the stage and picks up his/her baton.

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“At the time I needed to get overseas and do more study and find work and to end up in Italy in Verona was beautiful. I got to play all those seasons with the orchestra full-time, outside for the summer concerts. Italy is a hard place to drag yourself away from but I eventually wanted to be established in Australia in Queensland.”

On her return to Australia, Helen joined the QSO and has been a member ever since.

She is part of the strings section of the orchestra which is divided into three different parts: strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion.

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“There weren’t string programs in schools those days,” she said. “It was mostly private tuition. I was lucky to live in an area of the Atherton Tablelands where there were a couple of good piano and string teachers.”

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Funding for seniors line of enquiry MINISTER’S MESSAGE CORALEE O’ROURKE AS FESTIVITIES get under way across the state, I’d like to assure all seniors that as a government, we are stepping up our efforts to make sure you are better protected against financial abuse and fraudsters.

We have allocated $400,000 additional funding to the Seniors Enquiry Line to better protect Queensland seniors so you can enjoy a safe and happy holiday season.

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He is grateful for this and regards it as a gift to be valued and treasured.

“I still spend hours studying wildlife,” he said.

“I remember doing it when I was five and I am still doing it now.

“When I’m on the tractor on the property (at his home near Kingaroy) if I see a black or brown snake, I get off and spend the next hour just watching what that animal does.

“When you are dealing with animals they’re totally honest, no egos, no problems, straight forward. I like to learn every day. It is still there for me.”

The father of the late Steve Irwin usually likes a low profile and although he would have been happy to stay out of the limelight

almost died on a site where he worked as a plumber.

The near-death experience gave him the determination to pack-up his young family (including his many slithery friends) and drive to Queensland to start a new life.

In 1972, he opened the Beerwah Reptile & Wildlife Centre to share his reptile collection to curious visitors and from the beginning he began educating everyone he encountered in the importance of wildlife protection.

The rest of the story is global history, most of it revealed in his book including the good times and the heart-breaking times, including the dark period when his wife Lyn died suddenly in a car accident and later when he lost his son Steve.

Even through his most tortured times, Bob’s love of wildlife and the environment has given him the strength to keep going. He says he will never stop working, never stop spreading the word of environmental and wildlife protection.

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Talk ‘n’ Bowen Court is a bright FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK GAIL FORRER

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MEET Michelle. She’s a warm and stable 64-yearold lady, divorced with two children in their late 30s and lives in Brisbane.

She is one person who doubts if she would be alive today without the particular assistance offered by Bowen Court.

If you checked Michelle’s CV you would find an impressive work career including administration in Prime Minister Gough Whitlam’s office, secretary to an SBS chairman and with

her husband, she owned and and managed a successful coast tourism business.

In the private sphere, she has two adult children, who are educated, employed and good people.

She was divorced after 20 years of marriage.

What won’t be noted down is how her daughter battled a dreadful drug addiction at 19-years-old, followed by a diagnosis of thyroid cancer, and how Michelle had to leave her own career to care for her and ensure her daughter’s passage to health.

“I just did what any mother would do,” she said.

After that, her divorce further damaged her financial situation.

“I had a little money,” she said “And while I didn’t have to pay full rent,” I managed.

For some time a friend rented her their holiday house. When that finished her ex-husband let her live in his unit and pay just a $100 a week. When he wanted to raise more rent, she had to leave.

His money was from his family, not from their marriage.

Michelle’s personal grooming portrays an innate stylishness.

Her smile is warm and she’s ready to be upfront with me, but she is challenged.

Due to cancer treatment, she has lost all of her teeth, she shows her underarm, where a long scar has replaced

skin excised to replace her cancerous tongue.

Nevertheless, she’s happy to make the effort to speak and is easily understood.

“The doctor said that it’s only because I was such an articulate speaker, that I am managing to speak this clearly now,” she said.

Michelle is also speaking now because she was fortunate to find accommodation at Bowen Court, New Farm.

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STRONG: Michelle has had a tough life.

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light in Michelle’s life about the renovation of an existing, uninhabitable building into affordable, modern apartments for low income earners over the age of 55.

Joint owners Blue Care were approved for 51 incentives (rent assistance) under the National Rental Affordablity Scheme (NRAS). BHC undertakes the tenancy management at the development and NRAS compliance for incentives. * Bowen Court won the 2016 UDIA Award for Affordable Housing, through the transformation of a former ageing retirement village into a thriving inner-city community for over-55s.

HOW GOVERNMENT ACTIONS CAN AFFECT THE PROPERTY MARKET

NRAS (National Affordable Rent Assistance Scheme) 2014: The Abbot-lead Federal Government abandoned the fifth instalment of the National Rental Affordability Scheme (known more commonly as NRAS).

Applicants who applied for the fifth round of approvals (which closed in August 2013) were abandoned entirely. Conversely, those projects already formally approved still received government concessions. Up until 2014, NRAS delivered 14,575 dwellings with a further 23,884 in the pipeline.

PRIVATE ENTERPRISE CREATING AFFORDABLE HOUSING BHC (Brisbane Housing Company) COMPANY PROFILE BHC is an independent, social business (with both public Benevolent Institution and Deductible Gift Recipient status) that provided affordable rental accommodation.

Since the organisation started in 2002, it has developed more than 1500 homes in key growth areas. BHC has created more than $400 million in residential dwellings and has sold in excess of $100 million to investors and owner occupiers.

The portfolio is the largest wholly-owned, purpose-built affordable housing portfolio in Queensland.

APPROACH BHC’s rents are set at a discount tied to the local area’s market rental value, ensuring a balance between affordability for tenants and the financial viability as a social business. BHC retains ownership and/or management of the majority of the housing developed and therefore has long-term vested interested in these communities.

Its mixed tenure model means that many of its developments are home to low- to medium-income tenants, owner occupiers and market renters alike. Through this approach, BHC offers investors and owner occupiers the opportunity to purchase properties that are competitive in the market, with the additional social benefits of contributing to Queensland’s supply of affordable housing.

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Our specialist team of experienced geriatricians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers and nurses will work with you to develop a plan to help you to live as independently as possible.

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Have a very merry and thrifty Christmas.

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YES, IT is possible to enjoy your Christmas lunch without breaking the bank. The best way to do this is to share the load and a budget. Don’t hesitate if a guest asks if they can bring something.

Have a list ready to go and write down who is bringing what so you get a good coverage and don’t double up.

Make it simple and just remember don’t overdo it.

Start with a punch and a few dips and nibbles.

Just a few as you don’t want to ruin your lunch: also ask guests to BYO drinks.

If you decide to go with the seafood lunch you can go to your local fishing co-op before Christmas and order the prawns. Buy green and frozen prawns as they are much nicer when you poach your own.

CHEAP EATS, NO TRUFFLES CHRISTINE PERKIN The sweet, meaty flavour of prawns makes them perfect contenders for poaching and helps to retain moisture and gives the opportunity to add flavour by adding aromatics to the poaching liquid.

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Calamari and mussels are tasty and cheap seafood so don’t hesitate using these delicious sustainable morsels on a platter. If you buy sliced leg ham from the deli instead a large piece or leg you will only use what you need far less outlay.

Buying cheaper cuts of meat can save bucks and will taste wonderful when marinaded and cooked slowly. This can save quite a few dollars off your budget if you use a shoulder cut instead of leg of lamb or pork buy early before the rush and freeze. Roast chicken is also a better idea than turkey much cheaper and less prone to drying out.

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day and make your own mince tarts and plum pudding? Home-made always taste better. The process is fairly simple for mince tarts. Buy the pastry and a jar of fruit mince from your local supermarket and bake a batch. Shortbread is also another simple treat to make. Plum pudding can be fiddly but well worth the effort.

Cold desserts can be made of fresh fruit with dipping sauce, pavlova and my all-time favourite trifle.

Just remember less is more so you can enjoy your day. Try to make sure most of your preparation is done the day before or earlier and write that list of what you need to do and when to do it.

Have a very tasty and Merry Christmas!

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Get in early and make online bargains part of your Christmas shopping mix. Completing payments with debit cards rather than credit cards avoids the risk of being hit by a seasonal spending surcharge – in the form of unwanted interest payments in the new year. A great way to make sure you stay within the Christmas budget you have set is by keeping an ongoing tally

If your family still spends up big at Christmas, it’s time to introduce them to the delights of Kris Kringle. Not only does it have an element of surprise, but it also helps to considerably reduce the cost of gifts for everyone. Kris Kringle involves buying one significant gift of meaning for one person, rather than lots of little ‘obligatory’ presents that people either don’t need or don’t want.

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Before deciding on the amount of money for Christmas spending and gift buying, put together a comprehensive budget and cash flow forecast as this will help determine the final figure. In the budget, include all additional expenses such as food, drinks and socialising. For parents, sticking to one main present per child is a good way to prevent overspending.

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There is a myriad of apps and websites that are sure to light up your festive season, ranging from ‘phone calls’ from Santa that are sure to keep the grandchildren entertained – or at least behaving ‘nicely’ – to personalised Christmas videos and e-cards that will have your family dancing with the elves, so to speak.

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Fair dinkum, Aunty Ann gets used to it SNAPSHOTS OF LIFE ANN RICKARD ann.rickard@apn.com.au

AT FIRST I was enchanted, but then it turned on me.

Now I’m not so sure.

I’m talking about being called aunty. Aunty Ann. I am a fair-dinkum aunty to a few nieces and nephews and it is one thing to be called Aunty Ann by them (even though I’d rather they just dropped the Aunty bit to make me sound younger), but when an entire country starts on with the Aunty Ann business… well… as I said, I’m not so sure.

It happened in the Cook Islands, a most friendly and warm and beautiful place. We were greeted at the airport by Cook Island tourism ambassador Aunty Nane.

Her head bedecked with flowers and with a garment we used to call a mu-mu cascading dramatically over her wonderfully plump curves, Aunty Nane embodied the essence of everything you’d expect in a seasoned Cook Islander.

She kissed our cheeks and put strings of perfumed gardenias around our necks and we loved her immediately.

“How come you’re called Aunty Nane,” we asked when we’d got to know her (a whole five minutes after meeting, she was that friendly).

“Any woman over a certain age is called Aunty,” she said giving me a knowing look. And then: “It is what we do here, Aunty Ann.” Well, it was all Aunty Ann coming at me from then on.

Everyone we met – and we met many in the hotels and restaurants and cafes

– automatically called me Aunty Ann. At first I enjoyed it.

It had a personal affection about it, a ‘you-are-my-family-now’ inclusion.

But the small problem was, I was travelling with a couple of younger women, both in their mid-30s, and each time we were introduced to others, it was a case of “This is Miss Penny and Miss Angela… and Aunty Ann.” That’s when the ‘not so sure about this’ part kicked it.

Everyone we met automatically called the girls by their first names and then tacked an ‘aunty’ onto mine.

My age became a glaring factor in the Cook Islands. Now, this was not a bad thing, as I said, it had a sincere warmth about it, and I knew it was done out of respect for my superior age.

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getting used to in the week I spent in this tropical island haven and just as I had accepted it, and was almost basking in the ‘aunty’ title, came a real downer.

One man, a distinguished European hotelier who hadn’t been in the Cook Islands long himself, called me ‘Mamma Ann.’ Mamma! It was said with respect, but still Mamma! This title, I learnt, is reserved for really old Cook Island women. What could I do?

The Cook Islanders love and revere their seniors and there is no doubting I am a senior. If I am fortunate enough to go back to the Cook Islands, I’ll make a point of travelling with women much older than me.

Maybe then I’ll be referred to as Miss Ann. See Aunty Ann’s Cook Island adventures on p35.

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Meetings of Brisbane North West branch will resume on January 15 and be held 3rd Sunday of month at RSL Gaythorne commencing 10.15am.

Visitors and new members are welcome.

After each meeting we have lunch in the bistro downstairs. We exist for Australian nashos called up for either of the two

schemes operating between 1951 and 1973, or wives/widows thereof.

Conscripts who served countries other than Australia are invited to join as associate members.

Discover the benefits of membership, to apply for the two medals to which Australian Nashos are entitled or to find a branch near you, call 3324 1277 or go to www.nashoqld. org.au for details about Brisbane North West branch call Dave on 3366 3191 or email dlivett@optusnet.com.au

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own beard) and all will be there as always to hand out little gifts. Looking back on our activities during this past year, we had lots of fun and laughs and we hope the New Year 2017 will continue in this vein. We meet at Greenbank RSL 2nd Tuesday of each month (excluding January) at 10am. Details call Bev or Ron on 3809 0697 or 0402 094 887. We would like to wish all other branches a safe and happy festive season.

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A SUB unit of the Australian Army History Unit, is based at Victoria Barracks on Petrie Terrace, Brisbane. An exhibition to acknowledge all who served during the 10 years of the Vietnam conflict will be opened in February 2017. Over 50,000 Australian Defence Force men and women served in Vietnam.

South East Queensland was the base for much of the jungle training and the Brisbane Barracks was an important administrative HQ. The historic Victoria Barracks precinct dates back to 1864 and is characteristic of a 19th century British Empire

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military barracks. Today, Devonshire Tea, served in the original Officers’ Mess is a highlight of guided tours. All bookings must be by prior arrangement for Wednesday morning tours. Other days by arrangement. Cost is $10 a head. Call 3233 4531 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only or email stan.albert@defence. gov.au or bsmithys@bigpond.net.au or call 0412 868 224.

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TO ALL our members, best wishes for happy reunions and may life treat you gently, especially over the festive season. Our members support through the year is very much appreciated, so thank you to you all. To the people who organise the social aspects and the lovely days tripping through scenic spots; our Treasurer, Secretary and President who keep the records and administer our Branch and Lois, Val and Roz whose duties we can’t do without, thank you! I would like to thank the staff at Seniors Newspapers Brisbane for being an important cog in our wheel for communication. To everyone, keep safe, be

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Enoggera Memorial Hall on the corner of Wardell and Trundle streets, on Thursday mornings up to December 8; cost $10 plus $2.50 postage.

When we return to work on January 12 we will be looking for new members.

Call 3366 3191 or visit us on a Thursday morning from January 12 onwards.

Details email edhs.secretary@gmail. com

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QUEENSLAND Family History Society is offering a beginners’ course in family history research

early in 2017. The six-week course is designed to involve participants in the process of sound genealogical research and to teach the most up-to-date methods of family history searching using a variety of resources. All participants will have the opportunity to use all the resources at the QFHS Library and Resource Centre. In addition, everyone who enrols in the course will receive a copy of Shauna Hicks’s recent book – Where do I start?: a brief guide to researching your

ON THE day after Melbourne Cup, 53 members boarded our coach for the November outing to Twin Towns Services Club for the Piano Man show and lunch. The packed auditorium was testimony to a fabulous show.We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month (January, February, March & April only) at the Lions Richlands Club, Pine Road, Richlands at 10.30am. New members are most welcome.

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WOULD you like make a short movie of your video and photos you have taken with your camera adding background music, your own voice announcements? To use as gifts, Christmas, birthday and so on. Do you need to know how to “get” your photos off your ‘phone? My group, JDs 50 Plus Cinematographers holds two meetings per month, the first and fourth Tuesdays, 9.30am to about 12.30pm at the 50 Plus Centre in the Brisbane City Hall which is quite central. $2 per day.

Call Mr John D’Alton, phone weekdays but not between 12pm and 2pm on 3371 3707.

SAMFORD MUSEUM

AS SCHOOL and social group bookings ease, we reflect on the year’s activities. Visitors’ comments: ‘There is much more here than can be seen from the front gate’; ‘Is this complex managed by volunteers?’; ‘My grandchildren will love it.’ Modern technology in a museum environment is essential to ensure our records are kept secure and promotion is ongoing.

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with great success in her own cottage garden.

Members are meeting for a Christmas luncheon in December and social get together over morning tea on January 19. Our first meeting for 2017 will be held on Thursday, February 16, at the OES Hall cnr Kitchener and Bohland St, Kedron. The ladies will have their usual trade table. Come at 9.30am for a cup of tea and a chat before the meeting. Visitors are always welcome. The meeting starts at 10am.

Detail call Gloria on 3355 4703 or Kaye on 3357 7660.

FAMILY BOWLS

ONE of the unique features of bowls is that diverse age groups can play together – few other sports enable grandparents to play with their grandchildren and their parents. It is a low impact, therapeutic form of exercise that can be played all of one’s life. A game that can be played on equal terms by almost anyone. It has well-being and health benefits, and you can be any size or shape, and most persons with a disability can play with the able-bodied. Call Northern Suburbs Club for free coaching on 3359 2142 or bowls@nsbc.com.au.

MITCHELTON AND DISTRICTS GARDEN CLUB

THE first 2017 meeting is Thursday February 2 at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets, Enoggera.

Visitors and new members are welcome.

The guest speaker will be

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TIED UP: Centenary VIEW members Lyn Holmes and Gaynor Hooper prepare for the annual gift wrapping fundraiser.

Harry McKinnon, Senior Officer, Stafford – Wavell Heights Section of Home Assist Secure, and his topic will cover security for you and your home and provides quality home maintenance and modifications for eligible clients aged 60+, people with a disability of any age and those with carers who wish to remain living independently at home.

Details call 3356 1256.

STAFFORD GARDEN CLUB

2016 proved to be a very successful year for the Stafford Garden Club. Our enthusiastic guest speaker for November, Carol Kerkin, gave us a very interesting history of the cottage garden over the centuries. She brought with her a wonderful display of plants that she has used

THE Remembrance Day competition was played on November 11 at the Donald Simpson Centre, Cleveland. Wellington Point were runners-up to Victoria Point. Social indoor bowls are played in the community hall on Kirkdale Road, Wellington Point. Games start at 1pm on Tuesdays and 9am Saturdays. New members are always welcome. Why not come along and give social bowls a try! Call Edith on 3390 3196 or Madge on 3824 6160 or just come along to the hall.

LORD MAYOR’S SENIORS CHRISTMAS PARTIES

BRISBANE seniors can celebrate the festive season. The spectacular program will include an abundance of traditional Christmas sing-alongs Two showings daily Monday December 5 to Friday December 9 at the Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide St, Brisbane.

Cost $5 (includes a donation to the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust).

Doors open morning session at 9am to 11.15am or afternoon 12.30pm to 2.45pm, including refreshments on arrival. For bookings call Ticketek on 13 28 49 and state Lord Mayor’s Christmas Parties.

Purchased tickets can be picked up on the day of the concert from City Hall box office. Tickets (subject to availability) are also available for purchase from Brisbane City Hall during the week of the event.

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called Forever Young and we meet Thursdays between 10.30-12pm. We do a variety of things including games days, movies, speakers, self-help information, outings etc. The cost is $3 per week, which includes morning tea. We welcome new members .

We have a number of great speakers and activities lined up so if you’d like to be a part of this call 3805 8260 Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays between 9am-1pm and ask for Pauline, or email reception@loganlea community.org.au. The centre is located at is 28-32 Timms Street, Loganlea.

VIEW CLUBS ■ BRISBANE WATER EVENING

WORKING for the Smith Family holds its monthly dinner meeting in the Function Room at the Grange Hotel, Renwick Street, Wyoming on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 6.30pm for 7pm.

New members and visitors are most welcome. Contact Valda on 4325 1688 or Helen 4367 5670.

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OUR club celebrated Christmas at their last meeting for the year on November 23. The club has raised sufficient funds to support 30 disadvantaged children with education expenses.

Popular and valued member Cora Zanetti and her team of helpers makes jams, and chutneys every month for sale. The club members buy their home supplies and gifts regularly from Cora, which has helped enormously towards fundraising over many years. The club will hold the first meeting for 2017 on January 25 at Kedron Wavell Community Centre.

It will be the AGM, we will have Tricia’s Trivia, and will celebrate Australia Day. We have a lot of fun and make new friends while supporting a very worthy cause. New members and guests always welcome.

Details call Ros 3263 8686 or Helen 3263 6240.

FRIENDS AND FUN :Forest Lakes 50 + Members enjoy a trip to Twin Towns on the Gold Coast.

adorable and so well-behaved.Our Christmas Party will be held December 14 at the Murrumba Downs Tavern on Dohles Rock Road, from 11am. Our first meeting in 2017 will be held Wednesday January 18 at the Murrumba Downs Tavern on Dohles Rock Road, and will be combined with our AGM. If you finish work at the end of this year, or are new to our area, why not come along and join. You will have fun and make new friends while raising funds to educate a needy Australian child. Details

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OUR member Heather Spence, who is an ambassador for Guide Dogs Queensland, gave us a very enlightening and fascinating talk on the many services provided by Guide Dogs Queensland.

Heather’s dog, Blair, was

call Elizabeth 3886 4937 or Sandra 3425 2738.

New members and visitors are always welcome.

■ ARANA

AGM Luncheon Meeting Wednesday February 1 at Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra 10.30am for 11am. Lucky door and raffle help The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program support disadvantaged Australian children. Bring a friend along to enjoy the harmony of a male quartet for our Valentine’s Day theme. New members and

visitors always welcome to join our Fun and Friendship monthly meetings and social activities. Two-course lunch including tea/coffee $25. Bookings: Heather 3300 3733 by 4pm Friday, January 27 2017.

■ CENTENARY EVENING

EACH year our ladies can be found at Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre busily gift wrapping Christmas parcels for customers.

Look for the VIEW ladies at Mt Ommaney from Thursday December 8

right up to 5pm on Christmas Eve. Cost of the wrapping is a gold coin donation for each parcel.

Next meeting Monday December 12, 6.30pm for 7pm at McLeod Country Golf Club, 61 Gertrude McLeod Cres, Middle Park, cost $35 and bookings are essential.

Last meeting of the year there will be a Christmas theme. Christmas hampers will be raffled and lucky door prizes and a bring and buy stall so bring along goodies.

Details and bookings email centenaryeveview@ gmail.com or call Di 3202 9759 by 12pm, Friday, December 9.

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THE Palm Lake Resort and Seniors Newspapers $69,990 Majestic Caravan Giveaway competition brought out the creativity and sense of humour in hundreds of entrants.

There were so many great entries, it was hard to pick. But in then end, there is only one winner and that is...

Rodney and Jenny Simmons, who were helped to victory by an internet savvy son with a larrikin streak.

Rodney, 70, said his son spotted the caravan competition online and sent an email off to Seniors Newspapers to request a sticker, after telling him it would be the perfect prize for he and Jenny to try for.

When the sticker arrived in Windsor, NSW, its Retired Not Expired slogan struck a chord.

“We’ve retired alright, but we’ve not had it yet.”

The couple’s three sons have a small farm at Pitt Town where the grandkids go to ride their bikes and get away from it all – and it was there the creative spark arrived for the pic.

Rodney, who often visits the farm to mow the lawns, said one son had come across a life-size bull statue some years ago which had pride of place in the paddock.

“We were walking past and my son said to his mother ‘jump on that bull’,” he said.

“It was funny. We were having a scream of a laugh about it.”

Palm Lake Resort CEO Manuel Lang and Seniors Newspapers General Manager Geoff Crockett chose the winning entry at PLR headquarters on the Gold Coast on Monday, November 28.

Mr Lang said it was a great photograph that captured the spirit of the Retired Not Expired motto.

DELIGHTED WINNERS: Rodney and Jenny Simmons were the lucky winners of the $69,990 Majestic Caravan Giveaway with this creative photo. BELOW: Some of the other entries in the competition.

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Seniors is in the giving mood AS WE near Christmas, many on us are thinking about the gifts we will give loved ones.

But here at Seniors Newspaper, we have been in the giving mood throughout the year with a series of wonderful competitions.

Here we announce some of our most recent winners.

MILES FRANKLIN BOOK PACK WINNERS: Seniors Newspaper recently drew the winners of our Miles Franklin books competition.

The lucky winners from each region were: ■ Sunshine Coast: J. Barnes, Caloundra.

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Newspaper: D. Marrie, Toowoomba.

■ Brisbane: L. Wilson, Bribie Island.

■ Gold Coast: M. McDonnell, Surfers Paradise.

■ Wide Bay: Y. Biddle, Wide Bay. ■ Northern News South Wales: K. Podboj, Casino.

■ Central Coast: M. McNally, Canton Beach.

■ Coffs and Clarence: B. McKinnon, Coffs Harbour.

MARCIA HINES CONCERT TICKETS WINNERS: ■ Ballina tickets: C. Ransom.

■ Sawtell tickets: K. Bennett.

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AVID READER: Moira McNally, from the Central Coast region, was delighted to receive her bundle of Miles Franklin books.

Yvonne Biddle from the Wide Bay region was excited to receive her pack of Miles Franklin books.

Linda Wilson was the Seniors Newspaper Miles Franklin book competition winner for the Brisbane region.

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Violin maestro joining QSO as resident artist IN AN international coup, the incomparable and mighty master of the violin and conductor Maxim Vengerov has been announced as artist in residence for the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

With the orchestra, he will present a series of performances during February and November 2017, from a solo concert hall recital to a full-scale performance of magnificent music, including one of his signature works, the great Brahms Violin Concerto.

Born in the Soviet Union, Mr Vengerov’s mother sang and conducted a 500-voice orchestra and his father played first oboe in the local philharmonic.

Born with music in his blood, he began his career as a solo violinist at the age of five and won international competitions at ages 10 and 15.

He made his first recording at the age of 10 and went on to record extensively for high-profile labels including Melodia, Teldec and EMI, earning, among others, Grammy and Gramophone artist of the year awards.

He is regarded as one of the world’s finest musicians, often referred to as the greatest living string player in the world today.

He also enjoys international acclaim as a conductor and is one of the most in-demand soloists in all of classical music.

Yet to talk to him, all he wants to say is how much he loves Australians, and Queenslanders in particular.

“I love Australia, it’s the most extraordinary country,” he said.

“There is so much interest in classical music and it is still developing in Australia.

ACCLAIMED TALENT: Brisbane is fortunate to have the acclaimed Maxim Vengerov as artist in residence.

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“You take pride in your culture. You feel emotion in music and drama.”

Mr Vengerov has been profiled in a series of documentaries, including Playing by Heart, which was recorded by Channel Four Television and screened at the Cannes Television Festival in 1999, and Living the

Dream, which was released worldwide and received the Gramophone Award for Best Documentary in 2008.

He is inspired by many different styles of music, including baroque, jazz and rock.

He has conducted major orchestras around the world and has

furthered his studies with Yuri Simonov, an exponent of the Russian-German conducting school.

As if that was not enough, he is also an ambassador for UNICEF, something he is very proud of.

“I have been an ambassador for UNICEF since 1997. It is my

pride,” he said. “My mother ran an orphanage in Russia, Siberia. I have seen with my eyes that music helps kids overcome difficult crises – I go to Siberia.

“I want to give something back.

“I also go into war zones. Instead of a gun, I go in with a violin. A violin is non-verbal, it can even make spiritual contact.”

Maxim lives with his family in Monte Carlo, where he regularly performs for the rich, famous and the influential.

Yet he says his time in Brisbane will be something very special to him.

“I look forward to working with the orchestra,” he said.

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“I love the orchestra, they are professional, skilful musicians. They are easygoing but also have depth.”

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Are you losing control?

The National Continence Foundation is there to help you AS YOU grow older, problems with losing control of your bladder and bowel can increase.

This involuntary loss of control is known as ‘incontinence’.

Many people feel embarrassed or ashamed to talk about these problems. But if you experience incontinence, it is important to remember that you are not alone.

According to the Continence Foundation of Australia, almost 4.8 million Australians are affected by incontinence.

Whether you’re living in your own home or in an aged care home, there are services that can help.

What is incontinence?

There are two types of incontinence: ■ Involuntary loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence) ■ Involuntary loss of bowel control (faecal incontinence) Urinary incontinence Urinary incontinence is a common condition that has many causes and

includes four main types: ■ Stress incontinence – leaking of small amounts of urine from the bladder ■ Urge incontinence – loss of urine associated with a sudden and strong need to empty your bladder ■ Overflow incontinence – leaking of small amounts of urine from the bladder as a result of the bladder not emptying properly ■ Functional incontinence – when physical or cognitive problems prevent you from getting to the toilet on time to empty your bladder Faecal incontinence Faecal incontinence is more common as you grow older. This type of incontinence is sometimes referred to as anal incontinence and includes involuntary loss of flatus or ‘wind’.

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■ Whether it’s urinary or faecal incontinence ■ When it started ■ Times of the day when the incontinence is worse ■ Whether there’s complete saturation or just a small amount of urine or faeces ■ Whether you have had a fever or found it painful to go to the toilet ■ What medication you’re taking, if any Pharmacists may also be able to provide advice on incontinence products that are available for purchase.

Continence services and clinics These are specialist services where you can obtain a full assessment of your bladder or bowel problems.

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National Continence Helpline Qualified continence nurse advisers can give you confidential, expert advice through via the helpline.

You can also ask about continence products, federal and state government subsidy schemes and printed information resources about incontinence that can be posted to you.

The Helpline can also give you information about your local continence service or clinic. Phone National Continence Helpline on 1800 330 066.

Continence subsidy schemes Visit the Australian Government Bladder Bowel website for details on the Continence Aids

Payment Scheme or call the National Continence Helpline.

Different schemes are available in each state and territory to help with continence aids and appliances.

Each scheme has its own rules for eligibility and a financial limit on the amount of supplies provided. Visit the Continence Foundation of Australia site for details.

Resources and support There are a number of useful online resources that provide more information about incontinence and the help that is available including: Bladder Bowel website – an Australian Government website that provides information on the prevention, management and treatment of bladder and bowel problems, as well as the Continence Aids Payment Scheme Continence Foundation of Australia – the national peak body promoting bladder and bowel health.

National Public Toilet Map – shows the location of more than 16,000 public and private toilet facilities across Australia.

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Osteoporosis in men GOOD MEDICINE Dr MICHAEL GILLMAN OSTEOPOROSIS is a disease process resulting in decreased bone strength which increases the risk of fractures. While most bones are affected by this process, the most common areas of fracture are the wrist, the hip and the spinal vertebrae. One in three men in Australia over the age of 60 will have an osteoporotic fracture.

Bones normally turn over minerals such as calcium, however as we age the minerals are lost more quickly than they can be replaced. As the bones lose the minerals, they lose their mass and density. Factors such as low testosterone, high levels of stress hormones such as cortisol, some medications used in asthma, arthritis and kidney disease, can all lead to an acceleration in bone mineral loss.

Lifestyle factors such as low levels of physical activity and poor nutrition

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can also influence the disease process.

Men who have symptoms such as loss of height or previous fractures, a family history of osteoporosis, or chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, chronic kidney or liver disease or testosterone deficiency should be tested.

The diagnosis is made with a dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)

scan. This test measures the density of the bones in the spine and hip and compares it with the bone density of a healthy average adult of the same sex and ethnicity. A “T-score” is derived and the number can inform the doctor if bone loss has occurred. A score of -2.5 or lower indicates osteoporosis and the need for treatment.

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and can even improve bone mass. These medications can be in tablet or in an injectable form.

It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle that includes enough calcium in the diet and to have adequate levels of Vitamin D. Weight-bearing exercise and paying attention to bone health will also help to lower your risk of osteoporosis.

I BEGAN my last column with diaphragm breathing.

I want to re-emphasise the importance of a balanced diet, the need to use weights to avoid frailty issues and the importance of cardio training.

Just because it is coming up to Christmas it doesn’t mean that you have to drop the ball and overeat the wrong foods.

It is a time to re-connect with family, friends and establish new relationships. Be the first person to say hello to someone you have met at social gatherings, at the health food or other shops and introduce yourself as a ‘positive ageing connections’ person and be willing to share experiences.

As promised, here is some more information on using weights and cardio-training: I have always advised using free weights, such as

dumbbells, to begin with.

A good weight to start at should be 3kg. Your basic weight training exercise routine, while in standing position, should consist of a variety of bicep and forearm curls, full side rotation shoulder movements and then vertical presses.

A gym facility can help to introduce you to a mix of safe exercise routines.

You can slowly increase the weight as you grow stronger.

Begin with 10 reps of each movement going up to 30 and do this six times a week. Don’t forget to stretch before and afterwards. I like to include an exercise bike as a cardio routine and I suggest you put one in your living areas, so that there can be no excuses for not ‘getting on your bike’.

There will be more on using an exercise bike and weights exercises in 2017.

To all our readers of Seniors newspaper, have an enjoyable and healthy Christmas and use your New Year’s resolutions to focus on a healthy and active lifestyle.

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Evidence hard to swallow Experts warn air pollution is killing us

CRUNCHING NUMBERS ❚ 27,519 healthy years of life are lost by Australians every year from exposure to air pollution ❚ 3000 Australians die preventable deaths each year from air pollution ❚ $2.4billion – the total economic cost in the year 2000 of air pollution from motor vehicles alone. ❚ Up to $8.4 billion – the annual estimated health costs of air pollution in Sydney. ❚ Zero – the safe level of exposure to many of the major air pollutants.

MORE than 3000 Australians die premature deaths each year from SOURCE: ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AUSTRALIA urban air pollution, with seniors among the most susceptible, experts have warned.

World Health Organisation Director in the department of Public Health, Environmental and Social Determinants of Health Dr Maria Neira said the evidence of health issues and deaths linked to air pollution was too big to ignore.

"The risks from air pollution are now far greater than previously thought or understood, particularly for heart disease and strokes," she said. "Few risks have a greater impact on global health today than air HIGH RISK: An estimated 3000 Australians die each year from air-pollution. pollution; the evidence signals the need for concerted action to clean disadvantaged, those Few risks have a greater up the air we all breathe." living near major roads or WHO estimates indoor industrial areas and in impact on global health air pollution was linked to some cases rural areas. today than air pollution; the 4.3 million deaths The people most evidence signals the need for worldwide in 2012 and susceptible to health externally 3.7 million issues caused by air concerted action to clean up the air deaths from urban and pollutants are the elderly, we all breathe. rural sources. children, pregnant women — Dr Maria Neira, World Health Organisation It states the increasing and unborn children and number of factories and people with chronic effects, he said it all came Department of motor vehicles, which disease. down to the balance of Pharmacology and release harmful gases, is The Chairman of Elanra ions in the air.

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He said the way we lived today meant more positive ions were produced every day, creating an imbalance.

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"This modern way of living has separated us from the earth, the way we were intended to live, creating a large quantity of positive ions in the air; too many.”

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Invested in life Making a life plan can help you ease into retirement with style

INSPIRING AND RETIRING EVA BENNETT BEING a speaker at more than 200 retirement seminars in the past eight years, with financial organisations such as AMP, Catholic Super, Mercer, Local Government Super, Bridges, Money Max – New Zealand, to name a few, I have been reflecting on what I have learnt about how people handle moving from worklife into retirement – the ups and downs. I have learnt a lot about what pre- and post-retirees find challenging about retiring.

I have learnt that: ■ Financial planning is not the only preparation we need for a successful life in retirement. Life planning is just as important, especially as we are living 20–30 years longer than people 100

years ago and have more time to fill in.

■ Some people in retirement have a very large nest egg but are too scared to crack their eggs open to enjoy their retirement lifestyle.

■ Some people cracked too many eggs too quickly, then regretted it and aren’t enjoying their lifestyle either.

■ Financial planners who organised the seminars for their clients found they were able to work together more effectively with their clients on their financial plan when their clients developed a life plan.

■ People who are prepared to invest in a quality of life as well as investing financially for their retirement are more likely to live a happier, healthier life in retirement.

■ I have learnt that people who have other interests during their life, besides just work, transition into retirement more easily and with a sense of purpose than

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those who didn’t. It also creates new friendships outside of just work colleagues.

■ Heading into retirement is like getting your L-plates all over again! Learning how important it is to develop a life plan as well as a financial plan has steered many people towards getting their P-plates so that they start to transition more confidently into this new stage of life. As one door closes, another one opens.

■ Communicating clearly with your partner

before you retire is so important to see if you are on the same wave length and to avoid unnecessary stress later.

What I have valued so much from being a retirement speaker is the wonderful feedback I’ve had from both financial planners and their clients.

Instead of fearing this new stage of life, so many people have told me how much more confident they feel about retirement and the things they can start doing to prepare for it.

Also, people’s feeling of self-worth stays strong.

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How to be Happy, Retired and Single is the singles version of The Rest of Your Life.

Retirement for singles is quite different to the issues that couples need to manage. This book provides some very useful information in an area largely ignored by the retirement industry.

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Oxygen Therapy

Radiation Care Jenny, a 48-year-old pelvic cancer survivor started experiencing symptoms of chronic radiation damage seven months after her treatment and she sought help from the Wesley Centre for Hyperbaric Medicine, Australia’s largest, private and fully comprehensive hyberbaric facility.

“I found it difficult getting out of cars, bending down, getting off the couch or from a sitting position,” said Jenny. “My experience was also one of instability or a sense of instability, I didn’t feel strong and so stopped wearing shoes that had a heel on them as I felt I might fall. Even coughing caused discomfort. Internally I felt swollen and tender. They were vague symptoms in many ways but things just didn’t feel right.

“After my consultation at the WCHM I was keen to start straight away. In the end I undertook the full 40 treatments.

Initially, there was no improvement after the first 10 treatments but that is to be expected. Between 10-20 treatments I thought I felt more comfortable. From 20 treatments on I knew I was improving.

Gradually less discomfort, no pain.”

Jenny continued to improve after her HBOT sessions ended and it wasn’t long before she was back in high heels.

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Almost half of the 131,000 new cases of cancer that will be diagnosed in Australia this year will be treated with radiation therapy as part of the overall healing process.

The advancements made in radiation therapy means it can now target tumours more accurately and minimise damage to the surrounding tissue.

However, despite these improvements, the normal tissue surrounding the tumour may be affected with the impact not realised for months, sometimes years after the treatment ends. This chronic radiation damage can affect the bone and or soft tissue and is generally a result of scarring or the narrowing of the blood vessels in the treatment area.

During radiation, many of the smallest of blood vessels may be damaged or destroyed, which then limits the access of ingredients necessary for healing such as oxygen, antibiotics, nutrition, vitamins and growth factors. If the process is prolonged and the healthy tissue does not receive enough blood, then the tissue can die and in the past would have required surgery to remove it.

But doctors are finding excellent success with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) which works by improving blood circulation, supplying more oxygen to damaged tissue, reducing scarring and increasing stem cell activity.

Patients have 30 - 40 two-hour sessions in a pressurised hyperbaric chamber like the world-class facility at the Wesley Centre for Hyperbaric Medicine which operates on the grounds of the Wesley Hospital in Brisbane. The combination of the pressure and 100% oxygen drives the dissolved oxygen into the plasma giving the body the building blocks it needs to repair itself. Generally, oxygen is transported around the body only by your red blood cells but HBOT allows the oxygen to be dissolved into the plasma, central nervous system fluids, the lymph glands, even the bone and can therefore be carried to areas where circulation has been reduced. So oxygen can reach the damaged tissues and support and enhance the body’s healing process.

HBOT has had its most publicised success in treating the damage to the jaw bone as a result of cancers of the head or neck but it is also helpful for people who have had radiation therapy for the pelvis for prostrate or gynaecological cancers and developed injuries to the bladder and bowel. Research published in medical journals also point to benefits to women who have complications after surgical reconstruction following a mastectomy and radiation.

See www.wesleyhyperbaric.com.au for more information The Wesley Centre for Hyperbaric Medicine is a fully registered and accredited private day hospital and has contracts with most of the major health funds. As we are a day hospital patients are admitted and discharged daily and all our doctors participate in the no-gap scheme. Most patients have very little to no out-of-pocket expenses for their treatment with us, making this a very cost effective treatment especially if they have wounds/woundcare as this is all covered during treatment. We will also look after uninsured patients as long as their condition attracts a Medicare MBS number.

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What we do know is that retirement is no longer the destination it used to be.

A growing number of people over 50 are now putting their skills and experience to use in their own businesses, becoming senior entrepreneurs – or SeniorPreneurs – to supplement their retirement income.

What type of business you choose is limited only by your imagination, but here are a few things you should consider if you’re

thinking about a foray into the world as a senior entrepreneur: 1. Love what you do?

Find ways to be involved in doing the things you love. Follow your passion and reap rewards: financially, mentally and emotionally. Working on something that interests you personally can be more sustainable and rewarding because a labour of love doesn’t feel like work.

2. Find like-minded people Find people who share your interests regardless of age. Discussing ideas with people experienced in the areas you may not be familiar with can lift your ideas from the drawing board into reality.

Consider contacting organisations like the SeniorPreneurs

Foundation or Elderberry.

You can also go to the Queensland Government business website on how to set up a small business.

3. Make your workspace fit your lifestyle Many small businesses are run out of backyards.

In today’s online world there’s no need to go to great expense renting space to start a business.

Just make sure you check you’re not breaking any local regulations before you fire up the furnace in the backyard.

4. Be clear on your objective If your goal is simply to earn enough to allow you to be financially independent in retirement, there is little point racking up huge debt to fund the venture.

Before you jump in with both feet, consider your current financial position: how much do you need to “earn” to be comfortable in retirement or before you impact any government entitlements? What will be the best strategy for your superannuation payout?

5. Financing your venture There are a number of strategies you can use to fund your new venture, such as redrawing on your mortgage or taking out a small loan. Alternatively, there may be grants available. Again, before pursuing any of these options it’s worth seeking guidance from a financial adviser.

Tony Rigby is an Authorised Representative of AMP Financial Planning Pty Ltd, ABN 89 051 208 327, AFS Licence No. 232706.

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Travel Ann Rickard proves seniors can be pleasantly active on a tropical island.

JUST A five and a half hour flight from Australia’s east coast takes you into another world of dazzling island landscapes and delightful cultural differences that make a week in this idyll feel like a month-long holiday.

The Cook Islands in the South Pacific offer the perfect escape for mature travellers: not too far to get to, an island to laze on if you are so inclined, but also a place for soft activities if you like a little adventure with your island lolling.

The main island of Rarotonga is small (just 69sq km) and surrounded by a coral reef that creates a lagoon so clear and dazzlingly blue its presence, peeking through palms from so many vistas, is instantly soothing and simultaneously energising.

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Tropical utopia Resort Rarotonga, with its 2ha of tropical gardens, is one of many luxe resorts, a good choice for us seniors.

At its toe-in-the-sand restaurant, the food is served in portions so big you’ll feel obliged to take out one of the free kayaks to paddle it off.

Or you could just don a snorkel and step off the sand into the lagoon’s underwater kaleidoscope of fish and coral. If that’s too much effort, make use of the resort’s glass-bottom boat, it goes out every afternoon.

Other not-too-difficult activities include a half-day cycle with Storyteller’s Eco-Cycle Tours. You’ll cycle about 10km with operator Dave and his co-star Uncle Jimmy, but it is mostly on flat ground through the island’s back roads in the lush hinterland with its

mist-shrouded mountains.

You stop every five minutes (very agreeable) to learn about the island’s bounty of taro plantations, avocado and mango trees and myriad plants with healing properties.

Dave and Uncle Jimmy care for you every kilometre through the verdant island and you’ll feel alive, especially when you finish the tour with a frolic in a hidden waterhole (an effort to get in but worth it).

As South Pacific tropical utopias go, the Cook Islands are right up there. The welcome is warm (there is a lot of cheek kissing, get used to it) and the pace is slow.

If you are over 50, ladies you’ll be called ‘aunty’ and gentlemen will be ‘uncle.’

Cook Island tourism guru Aunty Nane greets

most planes and with her beaming smile and ample curves covered in a mu mu (remember them?), she radiates instant welcome.

When the sun goes down (and it does spectacularly) there is night-time stand-up paddling off Pacific Resort’s beach, where LED lights under the board light up the crystal waters beneath you.

Kave from Ariki Holidays promises to have you standing on a board even if you are a good age.

“We have had people in their 70s get up on the board within 10 minutes,” he said. “You can kneel or sit on the board if you don’t want to stand, the experience is just as good.”

A Progressive Dinner involves no more activity than getting on a bus and going to three homes, where local

families wait with an entree, main course and dessert cooked by themselves using locally grown produce.

It gives charming insight into Rarotonga’s culture as well as cuisine.

For a big night out, it has to be Te Var Nui, the largest over-water night show on Rarotonga.

Learn the island’s cultural history in a series of pavilions with interactive shows before going into the enormous gardens surrounded by rocks, waterfalls and mini lagoons, where you eat your fill at a grand buffet (be careful, it’s overwhelming), before a show featuring energetic dancers and musicians performing on floating and fixed stages.

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The cheerful crew barbecue tuna to serve with bounteous salads while you play in the water, and when you reluctantly sail back to shore and reality, they entertain with music.

At Aitutaki’s Tamanu Beach Resort, with its swinging hammocks and fresh petals on the bed, you breakfast on tropical fruits overlooking the lagoon, sip a cocktail as small waves gently lap your feet. You’ll wonder what the rest of the world is doing.

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A window to the soul of Africa Shirley Sinclair

THE words on the blue and gold mat at the entrance to the check-in lounge are prophetic of the journey we are about to embark on.

Over the next 30 hours and 1600km, we will peer into the lives of everyday South Africans, get up close with their history, culture and traditions, observe their industry and agricultural practices, and be embraced by their dramatic and diverse scenery.

But this is much more than that for me: it is also my window of opportunity to sample a whole new world of excellence in service and elegance in travel.

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South Africa’s interior has cemented its reputation among the world’s great rail journeys for its relaxed ambience and grand old-world style.

It starts with the seamless check-in.

Attentive staff have us out of the taxi, with our luggage organised, the paperwork done and floating into the comfortable welcome lounge with a pot of rooibos tea in under seven minutes.

You know this is going to be special.

Before we know it, white-gloved porters in matching white long-sleeved shirts and colourful vintage-style waistcoats are showing us the way to Carriage 18, Suite 34.

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The rich blues and golds that have become The Blue Train’s signature design, coupled with the solid birch wood panelling create a tranquil yet sophisticated ambience in the suites and throughout the public areas of the train as its smooth ride reaches a maximum speed of 90kmh.

The journey only ebbs and flows while passing through some of the towns, or stops to replenish water supplies and for the off-train excursion.

It doesn’t take long to discover that the Observation Car (with windows on three sides) and the Lounge Car (next to the Dining Car) are the social hubs of the train – places to share tales of

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But many prefer retreating to their compact oasis of their suite: simply reading a book and occasionally lifting the head to be surprised by yet another unusual African setting, watching a new-release movie on the in-cabin TV, taking in the journey on the “driver’s eye view” camera or drifting off as their favourite background music creates a lullaby soundtrack.

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Highlights From stunning Cape Town, we head north to Fish River Canyon and the amazing sand dunes of Sossusvlei in Namibia. Enjoy game viewing in Etosha and Chobe National Parks and explore the Okavango Delta in traditional mokoro. Finish in Victoria Falls with the ‘Flight of the Angels’ helicopter ride. Plus breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 18 dinners.

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Matjiesfontein.

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Majestic scenery.

TERRIFIC VIEWS: Colourful crops.

selection of pillows and cushions.

Your suite’s butler is at your beck and call from 6am-11pm, and thereafter on request, to outline everything from how to lower and raise the electric blind to where the remote controls are kept, replenish drinks and snacks, ensure the room is tidy and the bathroom sparkles, make and put away the beds while you are at dinner and breakfast, ensure your stay is as relaxing and

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comfortable as possible, and always have a ready smile and be happy to chat.

Similarly, the bar and dining car staff are a breath of fresh air – combining grace, etiquette and manners as they promptly fill that request for an exotic cocktail, or add sides of mushroom and bacon to your breakfast dish, or help you combat a dreadful cold by suggesting specially prepared lemon, ginger

and honey tea. Dining on specialities such as springbok tenderloin served in a barley casing with herb jus (a dinner main meal option), pan-seared scallops with parsnip puree and cranberry reduction (recommended brunch starter) and breakfast delights such as eggs benedict or savoury omelette with your choice of filling while watching this fascinating new world pass by your table-to-ceiling window is

nothing short of divine.

Karoo lamb, line fish, crayfish, Knysna oysters, ostrich and cuts of venison grace the menu when in season and fresh fruit and vegetables are always available as part of the showcase of fresh, South African cuisine created on board and fine Western Cape wines.

With the exception of caviar, French champagne and external phone calls, everything on board The Blue Train is included in the price.

So you can add that cheeky nip of scotch to your coffee, indulge in an afternoon mojito or three, select that recommended bottle of wine with dinner, have a beautifully brewed cup of your favourite tea blend at any time of the day or night, and shout the bar with chardonnay if you wish.

As we roll into our final destination, we start to count a procession of highlights – from the welcome champagne and tropical fruit, to “the world’s shortest tour” on a double-decker bus ride around the main street of Matjiesfontein while being regaled with stories of the enchanting colonial town frozen in time, to the animated conversation over cigars and warmed cognac late into the night in the Club Car Lounge (the only area where smoking is permitted).

Our journey ends with handshakes and merriment as we bid farewell to newfound friends who have shared our grand experience.

The “window to the soul of Africa” has also revealed a kind, hospitable heart.

■ The writer was a guest of The Blue Train as part of an Aust. Society of Travel Writers convention in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Tahiti sets the holiday pace with the Moorea Marathon

TAHITI’S stunning island of Moorea will next year host one of the world’s most picturesque marathons.

During the annual Moorea Marathon, runners of all ages will be lining up on March 25, 2017 to pound the pavement during one of three events, from a full 42 kilometre marathon to

a 21km half marathon or 5km colour run, each offering views of Moorea’s imposing mountain peaks and stunning blue lagoon.

Held annually since 1988, this year’s event is expecting 1200 participants including 20 from Australia and New Zealand.

Entrants planning to combine the run with a

beach break can enjoy a seven-night package from event travel specialists Tahiti Mana.

Priced from $3550* per person twin share, travellers will receive registration to the event of their choice, five nights at the Manava Beach Resort & Spa Moorea in a garden view room with breakfast, two nights at the Manava

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While in Moorea guests will also receive a stand up paddle boarding guided tour and a 50-minute monoi massage at the Manea Spa to help recovery.

Early bird deals are

available and there are also upgrade options for those wishing to prepare for the race in style from their own overwater bungalow.

As part of the race entry, runners will receive a souvenir t-shirt, access to the pre-race pasta party, post-race marathon lunch and beach activities.

Held on Temae Beach, the event festivities have become popular with

marathon participants who enjoy the opportunity to experience traditional Tahitian culture during their stay.

For more information about the Moorea Marathon or to book, visit www.tahitimana.com.au.

For more information on Tahiti visit www.tahititourisme .com.au. *subject to availability, terms and conditions apply.

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FUN & FANCIFUL: The Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Sea's Bionic Bar with Robotic Bartenders.

EAT, DRINK AND BE KERRY KERRY HEANEY A ROBOT arm walks into a bar, and the bartender says, “I’m out of a job”.

No joke, on Royal Caribbean’s Quantum class ships, the Bionic Bar makes other barS you’ve ever visited outdated.

So cool even James Bond would be impressed, the two robotic bartenders produce two drinks per minute and up to 1000 each a day from an endless selection of

cocktails. Guests just log into the system via the ship’s iPad ordering system and their cocktail of choice goes up on the visual order list.

The robot arms even have names.

On Anthem of the Seas, they are called Shaken and Stirred, while on Harmony of the Seas the names are Mix and Mingle.

There’s also a few saucy one-liners and bar chat on the board, the sort of stuff that bartenders regularly exchange, but it’s usually hard to hear.

The bartender robots are excellent at muddling, stirring, shaking and

straining your creation.

Once completed, the drink is ready to claim via your wristband. Your perfect cocktail just slides across the bar into your hand.

There are 30 different spirits and 20 different mixers, so you are unlikely to be stuck for an option.

It’s also possible to experiment and create your own cocktail by mixing flavours. Only you can decide if you are up to that task.

There is the occasional breakdown, and a bit of human error to contend with but the ship’s captain says the bionic bartenders are the most reliable staff on board.

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created by Makr Shakr, a Turin-based Italian robotics company. They collaborated with Marco Pelle, a principal dancer at the New York Theatre Ballet, to ensure the movements are made with grace and harmony.

By computer mapping his actions, Makr Shakr tried to make the robot look like a human, and it works. When the arms are not making drinks, they have been known to be a little creative with their dance moves, because as everyone knows, a good bar is all about theatre.

Disclaimer: Ed+bK travelled on Anthem of the Seas as a guest of Royal Caribbean.

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Ladies in Black: January 28 to February 19 The Flick: February 10 to March 5 Constellations: March 9 to April 9 Once In Royal David’s City: April 22 to May 14

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THE LINE-UP of talent for this year’s Christmas by Starlight has been released, with Christine Anu and Thirsty Merc among those joining talented local performers to belt out tunes at the free concert at Sirromet Winery on Sunday, December 18.

Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the star-studded modern line-up, mixed with the traditional carols, would ensure a great night for all ages.

“So mark Christmas by Starlight down as a family must-do – come along, spread out a picnic blanket, enjoy the great food and drink stalls and kid’s activities, and listen to all of your Christmas favourites.”

Christmas by Starlight gates will open from 3pm on Sunday, December 18 at Sirromet Winery, with the concert commencing from 6pm and ending with a fireworks spectacular at about 8.15pm.

Entry is free or a gold coin donation to support programs combating domestic and family violence.

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The challenge is to rearrange a crossword which has been broken into 25 sections. One letter has been given to get you started. Work out which 3x3 square fits in with that letter and write in the letters.

You can also shade the black squares if you find it helpful.

After completing the first 3x3 area, work out which square joins on to it, and continue until you have made a complete crossword.

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QUICK CROSSWORD Across 1. Fate (10) 7. Female relative (5) 8. Secrecy (7) 10. Detour (8) 11. Smile (4) 13. Gruesome (6) 15. Very busy (6) 17. Uncertain (colloq) (4) 18. Undesirables (8) 21. Item of clothing (7) 22. Similar (5) 23. Children (10)

Down 1. Beg (5) 2. Vote down (8) 3. Bug (6) 4. Level (4) 5. Perpetrator (7) 6. Fascinating (10) 9. Manacled (10) 12. Identical (8) 14. Conflagration (7) 16. Pause (6) 19. Pseudonym (5) 20. Skinny (4)

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Can you complete these four words, using the same three-letter sequence in each?

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Fill the grid so every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

WORD GO ROUND

S H A C K

E N V Y R O B E S

EDGES, FEARED, GARNISH, HAStENED, IMMERSION.

ALPHAGRAMS

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QUIZ

I D I P O A T S H D P E S O E R D O E N A U C L A S S A I D E B E D S

9 LETTERS ACETYLENE ASYMMETRY CLASSICAL IRONWORKS

1. Name the only two Australian actors to win an Academy Award posthumously.

2. During which war did Florence Nightingale become famous for her work in hospitals?

3. How many legs does a crayfish have – six, eight or ten?

4. How many grooves does an average long-playing record have?

5. After which Roman god is January named?

6. What was the first man-made object to move faster than the speed of sound?

7. How many counters does each player have at the start of a game of backgammon – 12, 15 or 18?

8. Which Abba song begins “I was sitting by the phone, I was waiting all alone ...”?

A S Y M M E T R Y

5 LETTERS DOYEN EASES IDIOT NYLON READS SHORE TEMPO YELPS

QUIZ

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SPED STEM SWAY TEEN TSAR VAST WARD

V A S T

4 LETTERS ACNE AIDE APSE ATOM

AURA BEDS CAVE CEDE CLAD CLOT DODO DOLE ECHO ENVY HARE HENS HERO INCH ISLE MATE ONTO ONUS OOPS PADS PETS PREY RIOT SATE SHED

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3 LETTERS ADD ARK ASS ATE CAB COT ERA ERR EYE HIP LIE LIP NET NOR SLY VIA WAR YES

1 Peter Finch (Best Actor, Network) and Heath Ledger (Best Supporting Actor, The Dark Knight), 2 Crimean War, 3 Ten, 4 Two, 5 Janus, 6 A whip, 7 15, 8 “Ring, Ring”.

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How many words of four letters or more can you make? Each letter must be used only once and all words must contain the centre letter.

There is at least one nine-letter word.

No words starting with a capital are allowed, no plurals ending in s unless the word is also a verb, e.g. he burns with anger.

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WORD GO ROUND

QUICK CROSSWORD

Solve the anagrams. Each solution is a one-word anagram of the letters beside it, and the five solutions are sequential. For example, if the five-letter solution starts with J, the six-letter solution starts with K, and so on.

Across: 1. Providence 7. Niece 8. Stealth 10. Redirect 11. Grin 13. Grisly 15. Hectic 17. Iffy 18. Riffraff 21. Garment 22. Alike 23. Youngsters.

Down: 1. Plead 2. Overrule 3. Insect 4. Even 5. Culprit 6.

Intriguing 9. Handcuffed 12. Selfsame 14. Inferno 16. Hiatus 19. Alias 20. Lean.

ALPHAGRAMS

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