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In this edition

Feature: Technology ...................................Pages 4 and 5 What’s On................................................................Page 16 Travel...............................................................Pages 17–23 Well-being .....................................................Pages 24–27 Live & Let’s Save ...................................................Page 37 Puzzles ....................................................................Page 39

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Blast off into the joys of technology GREETINGS friends. This month our national genius Dr Karl lights up our front page with an expression that shouts :‘Beam Me Up Scotty’ and we have taken up the challenge by providing a practical, plentiful and entertaining list of tech and science stories . Scientific inventions are travelling at such a super-sonic speed that I don’t think it’s too far-fetched to suggest that one day in the not too distant future, we could be flying not only to the moon, but taking trips throughout the galaxy. Yet, despite the prevalence of modern technology the mention of robots, rockets, apps and Apple can sometimes provoke a nervous response something like: ‘Stop the world, I want to get off’. Neverthless, a read of our interview with Dr Karl on pages 4&5 including a factbox of

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life-enhancing inventions, may well prompt a change of attitude and a moment of gratitude. Dr Karl reminds us that life before anaesthesia was very different (and very painful). Anaesthesia was first introduced to Australia in the late 1800s, and was by all accounts, particularly unpleasant in its early forms. However over the next decades, anaesthesia techniques and technologies were refined, and by the 1970s it had advanced amost to the level we experience today. Thank goodness for that! On our Online page

(p12), you will also find a list of apps that could well reduce some daily pain or at least anxiety. For instance, once you have the Find My Car app, you can totally forget the scary ‘my car has been stolen’ moment and confidently locate its precise spot in the shopping centre car park, or how about the app that guides you to your the keys, you know the ones you just put down, but can’t quite remember where. These wonderful applications are available on your mobile phone, and yes, there is an app to find your phone! Technology has also played a part in the mentoring between UnitingCare’s Wesley Mission Queensland and the Chinese Christian Church (p3). The Mission’s quality and compliance manager for residential aged care Janet Morganti said it’s an unusual relationship that has developed over

the last two years, but one that fits with their current aged care model. Janet’s team provides to church homes practice information and advice during the year through the internet and then travels annually to China to present education to carers. Meanwhile, the Mission’s aged care residents are also involved busily knitting quilts for the residents in the homes in China which lack adequate heating. We also present a r ange of profile, entertainment and travel stories and thanks to you dear readers, pages full of community notes. I trust you enjoy the read and checkout the book giveaway on p5. Gail PS: Come and have some fun with us on facebook (search for facebook.com/ seniorsnews) or find more stories on our wesbite www.seniors news.com.au.

Win your ticket to the Young at Heart film festival YOUNG at Heart – the only film festival in the world catering to film lovers aged over 60 – returns to Brisbane in April and Seniors Newspaper has 20 double passes to give away. On from April 20-26 at Palace Cinemas in Fortitude Valley, the

festival will celebrate its 12th birthday with a selection of intense dramas, cracking comedies, and riveting documentaries. Highlights include the Australian premiere of the period piece Viceroy’s House,based on the true story of India’s final

Viceroy, Lord Mountbatten, who lived with 500 Hindu, Muslim and Sikh servants. The film is set during the 1947 partition of the British Indian Empire into India and Pakistan. The Australian premiere of the documentary Whiteley, featuring the

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Janet sets up a model to share with China Tracey Johnstone

HELPING HAND: Project leader Janet Morganti speaks with a Chinese aged care client.

That nurse travelled with the Mission team for the second trip to China in May 2015 where they presented a three-day conference and visited nursing homes in the Shandong province and in Beijing. “We took slide sheets with us, which is a simple device we use here in aged care,” Ms Morganti said. “The ones we use are made in China, but they didn’t know they existed.” On return to Australia, the team members started talking through the online app WeChat, as Skype isn’t used in China, developing a stronger relationship with Mrs Lee, the church manager of an aged care home in the Shandong province. “We chatted about once a month,” Ms Morganti said. “It started with a whole of lot of us smiling at one other and waving, but then we started talking about their residents and carers and what their training was. “We identified that their carers didn’t have any training at all, including

the manager. “They stated to ask us questions about what they struggled with and we would give them information and translate it. “They even showed up wounds they weren’t able to heal and we recommended ways of treating them,” she added. Ms Morganti will return to China in May this year

Residents of Wesley Mission Queensland's Jacob's Court Home work on their quilts for donation to aged care homes in China. PHOTO: WESLEY MISSION QUEENSLAND

to present more introductory and advanced aged care courses She will have with her three Mission registered nurses as interpreters and a leisure and lifestyle coordinator “because all the nursing homes we

visited, when asked what they do for fun, the answer was ‘we pray and sing hymns’,” she said. It’s a massive industry in China, Ms Morganti said, with plenty of opportunity for building of aged care homes.

But for the Mission, which she said was a not-for-profit organisation, they were in China at the invitation of the Chinese Christian Church as an industry knowledge portal, not to build nursing homes.

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A MENTORING project between UnitingCare’s Wesley Mission Queensland and the Chinese Christian Church is proving to be a win-win for both organisations and their clients. It’s an unusual relationship that has developed over the last two years, but project leader, the Mission’s quality and compliance manager for residential aged care Janet Morganti said it fitted with their current aged care model. “We are about giving care as well as receiving care,” Ms Morganti said. Her team provides to church homes practice information and advice during the year through the internet and then travels annually to China to present education to carers. The Mission’s aged care residents are also involved busily knitting quilts for the residents in the homes in China which lack adequate heating. “The women who are doing the knitting, feel they really making a difference to other people’s lives,” Ms Morganti added. The Mission teamed up with the church in 2015 with an initial group travelling to China to observe and assess the potential for education and collaborative training programs that would assist aged care homes in China. On return to Australia, a Mission Chinese-born registered nurse was added to the project team to help as an interpreter.

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TECHNOLOGY is ever evolving, impacting on every aspect of our day to day lives. A hundred years ago, the only screen the average Aussie was likely to see was at the local cinema. These days, many of us hold screens in our hands, with access to almost unlimited information and entertainment. Times sure are a changing. In the past century, technology has made huge advancements in every area; changing almost every aspect of the way we live. Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, science commentator, author and currently the Julius Sumner Miller Fellow at Sydney University, says advancements in technology have been extraordinary over the past 100 years. “There are some innovations that have had huge implications such as

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SENIORS AND TECHNOLOGY ■ Email is the most common online activity for older Australians, with 76% using email. ■ More than 50% of older internet users perform banking transactions online. ■ 43% of internet users aged 65 and over accessed the internet to engage with social media. ■ 23% of older Australians used communication apps such as Skype or Facebook Messenger to stay in touch with others online. ■ 15% accessed government services, and health and medical information online. clean drinking water, and medical innovations such as anaesthetics, antibiotics and vaccinations,” Dr Kruszelnicki says. “These are things that can mean the difference between life and death.” Many people in younger generations see vaccinations as commonplace, but community vaccination didn’t begin in Australia until 1932. Life before anaesthesia was very different too (and very painful) for Australians. Introduced to

Australia in the late 1800s, anaesthesia was particularly unpleasant in its early forms. However, over the following decades, anaesthesia techniques and technologies were refined, and by the 1960s and ’70s it had advanced almost to the level of comfort we experience today. “Glasses are another huge technological advancement –those bits of transparent rock that we wear are particularly important to people over 70,” Dr Kruszelnicki says.

“Hearing aids too have become vitally important. “For many people, especially seniors, inventions such as glasses or hearing aids are not just important because of the physical implications. “They also have huge social implications. A person who cannot see or hear very well – or at all – often loses their independence and becomes isolated.” Transport too has advanced in leaps and

bounds over the past century. Road transport has moved from the horse and buggy to revolutionary cars, motorbikes and rail travel. International travel too has progressed to the point that jumping on plane to some far off destination is now an everyday occurrence – not the months of travel faced by people 100 years ago.” Perhaps the technological advancement that has had the biggest impact – certainly it has garnered

the most attention – is the invention and advancement of the internet and communication technologies. “The smartphone has had an enormous impact,” Dr Kruszelnicki says. “Depending on how you use it, that little screen you hold in your hand or keep in your bag can be a notepad, a calendar, a diary, a dictionary… the list goes on. It can keep you in touch with family and friends around the world, and give you access to information such as news and weather. “Those little devices have changed everything.” However, smartphones and the associated technology isn’t always user friendly, particularly for seniors. In his blog ‘Does Google Hate Old People?’, People for Internet Responsibility co-founder, and internet and technology commentator Lauren Weinstein points out that

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TECH TIMELINE 1917 vs 2017 1917: Kitchen technologies were basic. Refrigeration for home use was still a way off; most homes had iceboxes. Washing was done by hand, toasters and kettles were non-existent, and stoves were fire fuelled. 2017: Almost every home in Australia has a fridge, a stove and oven that starts with the flick of a switch, and appliances such as kettles, toasters – even coffee machines – are commonplace 1917: It took over three months to travel from London to Australia. 2017: You can fly from London to Australia in less than a day. 1917: Cars were only just gaining traction for the average Aussie (in particular the Ford T Model) taking over from the horse and buggy. In 1917, 15,000 automobiles were brought into Australia. 2017: The majority of Australians drive and own vehicles of some description. More than one million new cars were sold in Australia last year. 1917: The major tech invention in 1917 was the toggle light switch. 2017: Dr Kruszelnicki says the cutting edge today is CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology, which enables us to reprogram life as we know it (you’re all online, dear readers, so you can Google it).

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POWERtalk Brisbane to mark 50 years of speech Ann Rickard

POWERtalk Brisbane Central will celebrate its 50th anniversary on April 12 proving the enduring popularity of the group that helps people overcome one of their greatest fears: public speaking. Similar to Toastmasters, POWERtalk welcomes anyone who has an interest in boosting self-confidence, learning new skills and making new friendships. Age is no criteria. “We have members in their 90s who still participate,” president Mary Wong said. “It helps keep the mind active and keep them sharp,” Ms Wong said. “And it’s a social thing too. As people age, they lose people around them,” she said. “They can end up living alone. Here they can come along and meet friends.” POWERtalk Brisbane Central meets twice a

HAPPY TIMES: Betty Vann, Anne Griffin, Judith Mayell, Bernadette Knight, Fuji Chamberlain, Marie Phillips, Ann McAfee, Jennifer Ponting and Mary Wong. Dr Chamberlain, who died last year, was a highly respected member of the Japanese community, and a devoted POWERtalk member.

month on the first and third Tuesday. “We train through participation and evaluation,” Ms Wong said. “It helps people gain

confidence,” she said. “We also do training in leadership skills and in speaking skills. “People come from all sorts of different backgrounds, some are

highly educated, and some are not. “We do not discriminate. It is an inclusive, supportive organisation.” The feedback from

members keeps organisers determined to ensure the club continues operating for another 50 years. “The majority of people who turn up come

because they are a bit nervous or shy of speaking (in public),” Ms Wong said. “But we also get people who are very creative and want an outlet,” she said. “The newer people joining now are generally business people who realise that to go forward in business they have to speak confidently, especially to give presentations.” Two of the current members have won Australian writing contests, one has won internationally, one member is a speaker for National Seniors International and three members will be attending an international convention in Seattle in July. This year the 50th anniversary will be celebrated no doubt with some public speaking followed by a lunch. For more information, email the group at info@powertalkbrisbane central.org.

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THIRTY-FOUR million dollars ago, Queenslander Col Reynolds decided he wanted to do something for Australian kids suffering and dying from cancer. He recognised there was a need for money to research a cure so he set about finding it. Thirty years later he’s still pursuing dollars. Last year 77-year-old Col, complete with bad knee, walked the tough Kokoda Trail and raised $110,000. Right now he’s planning another Kokoda walk when he’s 80. This time he wants to take along 80 people, all 80 years of age, in four groups of 20, and raise half a million dollars! “I’ll do it. I’ve never given up on anything in my life,” he told Seniors when we called him at his home in Townsville to talk about his life as a visionary and unrelenting champion for sick children. He was nursing a knee replacement and feeling a bit peeved that he couldn’t be in Noosa for last month’s World Series Swim. He badly wanted to be there as the charity he

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founded in 1993, The Kids Cancer Project, is being supported this year by this national swimming event. Col was a tour bus driver in Sydney in the late 1980s and it was a chance sighting of two bald children holding hands outside a Sydney hospital that led to his life’s work as a volunteer. “I didn’t have passengers so I parked the bus round the corner, went back to the hospital and offered to take kids on day excursions. They said I couldn’t do it and that was enough to stir me up. “I don’t take no for an answer so I contacted people like Captain Cook Cruises, Village Roadshow, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Arnott’s and made up an itinerary. “Eventually, it was allowed to happen and I would fill the bus with the

FINDING SOLUTIONS: Col Reynolds with Kokoda Trail tour guide Coin in April last year, and through Col’s charity, last year alone 22,000 teddy bears were presented to kids with cancer in 71 hospitals across Australia.

kids, a paediatric doctor, a sister, two nurses, and a medical kit. I had to buy an emergency radio and we were followed by a car in case a child had to be rushed back to hospital. “In 1993, when I started the charity, there was little research being done. No one wanted to spend money because they couldn’t see results. What they wanted to do was buy medical equipment. “The treatment was very harsh because the chemotherapy available was for adults and it was so severe on children’s systems they were

suffering from all sorts of problems. Today, there is still no other treatment. “I was getting depressed because no

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time a nurse or a doctor said to me before a bus trip, ‘Sorry, one of the children has passed away during the night’.

I didn’t have passengers so I parked the bus round the corner, went back to the hospital and offered to take kids on day excursions. They said I couldn’t do it and that was enough to stir me up. matter what I did to give some laughter and fun to little kids they were still dying. The need to find a cure hit home to me every

It was about then he met cancer researcher, Professor Peter Gunning. “He had a laboratory at the Children’s Hospital at

Westmead but it was empty. He couldn’t get anyone to fund him and he was desperate to do research. “We’ve been like The Odd Couple ever since – the esteemed scientist and the crazy bus driver with a dream. “We’ve got a drug now which, hopefully, will go into trials for kids. Peter and his team of researchers have developed something which is outstanding. It has never been discovered before and clinical tests on it are now taking place in the US. It has the potential to do all

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Col Reynolds with nine-year-old Queenslander, Oscar, who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when he was three. Oscar is now doing well. PHOTO: PENNY BRADFIELD

Col Reynolds and cancer researcher, Justine Stehn, and Professor Peter Gunning.

sorts of things and I’ve got a good gut feeling about this.” Col was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2000 and I asked him what had kept the flame alive all these years. “My promises to the kids who died. I told them I wouldn’t stop until a cure was found so ‘other little kids won’t have to go through what you’re going through’. “You shouldn’t make promises to kids unless you are prepared to commit. “I feel sure that sometime in the next five years I’ll stand in front of

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friends, I do like my phone, and every day I learn more of what happiness it can bring me. Any young person who dares to enter my space, is immediately enlisted to help me discover something new I can do with my phone. A senior has to take advantage of a young mind whenever she can. Learning all that

technology can do is not a speedy process but I build on it constantly. Only recently I learnt you can set your alarm on the phone. All those wake-up calls I’ve requested in hotels when I could have clicked a couple of buttons and woken myself up. Who knew? I also learnt I have a torch on my phone. I can make my way along lonely roads in the depth of night just with my phone. It matters not that I will almost certainly never be alone on a lonely road in the dark night, I still know how to light it up. There are hundreds, possibly even thousands, more clever things I could do with my phone. But that is not the point. The real issue is for seniors to keep up with technology as much as they can. Don’t be scared of it. Embrace it, and never pass up a chance to be with a young person; free lessons!

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Talk ‘n’ thoughts Hurdles, highjumps and solutions

Homeless service app Working towards an age-friendly community

EARLIER this year I had the pleasure of meeting Marjorie Fleming – Townsville’s skydiving Nana. To celebrate her 90th birthday, Marj decided to jump from a plane to raise money for the Townsville Hospital Foundation, where she has volunteered for the last 15 years. I can only imagine how many lives she has changed for the better through her volunteering – to have the tenacity to make that jump only leaves me in further awe of her. I met another group of inspirational seniors during a recent trip to Rockhampton. Each week they gather for a cuppa, a chat and a very competitive game of

MINISTER’S MESSAGE CORALEE O’ROURKE cards. They have made strong friendships and travel across the state together, creating lasting memories. The wisdom of those who have lived longer than us is invaluable to any community. For this reason our Government has made a strong commitment to ensuring older Queenslanders are able to lead healthy and productive lives. We want to create agefriendly communities that allow people, regardless of their age,

QUEENSLAND’S oldest charity is moving into the digital age with a boost from the State Government’s Dignity First Fund. Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de Brenni said The Lady Musgrave Trust received $50,000 through the fund’s first round to develop and deliver an information app to help women experiencing homelessness to more easily find the essential services they need. “The Lady Musgrave Trust has published the Brisbane Handy Guide for Homeless Women since 2011,” Mr de Brenni said. “The guide lists a broad range of services essential to women experiencing homelessness, including accommodation, food, welfare support and legal advice,” he said. “To complement this, the Trust also plans to

to stay active and connected. To achieve this, we are implementing a new seniors strategy – Queensland: an age-friendly community. While we have started this journey, we know there is much more that can be done. We need to change the perspectives on ageing and challenge stereotypes to ensure everyone has the opportunity to be involved. So, be noisy in any way you can – that includes writing or ringing my office. I’m keen to hear your ideas and insights about your experience as a senior. Call 07 3719 7170 or email disabilityandseniors@ ministerial.qld.gov.au

increase circulation of the Handy Guides across Queensland, from 7000 booklets a year to 18,000. “This information is vital for anyone experiencing homelessness so they can find the support they need.” The Lady Musgrave Trust chief executive officer Karen Lyon Reid said the Dignity First Funding for The Handy Guide would have an immediate impact in addressing problems many homeless women face day to day. “It contains emergency contacts, sheltered accommodation support, legal services, health and nutrition services and counselling for homeless women,” Ms Lyon Reid said. “Thanks to the support of the Queensland Government and the crucial funding it has

provided, we have been able to develop an electronic version of The Handy Guide, making vital social services accessible to as many people in need as possible,” she said. Mr de Brenni said the Dignity First Fund was established in 2016 to encourage innovative, non-traditional ideas to help people experiencing homelessness through the hard times. “Everyone has the right to live with dignity,” he said. “These projects give us an opportunity to show vulnerable members of our community that they have not been forgotten and that we are working to help them out of this situation.” The second round of Dignity First funding opens on March 15. Individuals and groups can register interest at www.hpw.qld.gov.au.

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phone. If you own an iPhone the easiest way to find where you have left it is to set up your phone for this service. Go to the home screen. Select Settings and then iCloud. Scroll to the bottom and tap Find My iPhone. Slide to turn

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■ Where am I? You need to meet a friend at a restaurant or building; you have the street name and number, but still can’t work out how to get there. Whip out the phone and click on the WhereIs app. Hey, presto! You now have the tool to get you from A to B with little to no stress. Enter the address you need and then follow the bouncing blue button on the screen. ■ Facetime Facetime is a free Apple video and call app that is available on an iPhone, iPad and iPod. The app only works between these products. To use the service, you need to – Select the Facetime app on your device. Enter your Apple ID if

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14 Seniors Brisbane Here’s a little banking secret HERE’S a banking secret not too many people know about: some banks offer fee-free accounts. These Basic Bank Accounts are available from the following banks – ANZ, Bank Australia, Bank of Melbourne, Bank of SA, Bendigo, Citibank, Commonwealth, NAB, St George, Suncorp and Westpac. Australia Banker’s Association executive director for retail policy, Diane Tate, said there were eligibility requirements attached to most of these accounts. “It’s for people on lower incomes and for older Australians.” The Basic Bank Account doesn’t have any account keeping fees, has free monthly statements, a debit card attached, fee-free use of your bank’s ATM services plus other advantages. For anyone having trouble managing their money, the association recommends the use of the Money Smart website, www.moneysmart.gov.au. For more general information, see www.affordablebanking. info. To find out about the Basic Bank Accounts, visit your bank branch.

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AS TECHNOLOGY forces changes in the way Australians bank, senior-age customers are proving successful adaptors to the evolving structures and banking processes. The Australian Banker’s Association reports the biggest change in the uptake of smart banking channels is by over 65 year olds.

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Bank branch face-to-face customer interaction hasn’t died, but it certainly has changed dramatically in recent years. Over the last 10 years branch numbers have remained steady at 5500, but “the type of branch is changing”, the association’s executive director for retail policy Diane Tate said. “We are seeing much more use of technology in branches.” Kiosks that are technology-enabled, with computers and smart ATMs and staff to help customers complete their transactions are starting to pop up.

ATMs are being slowly replaced by customers drawing money from cash-rich supermarkets.

“Branches are increasingly being equipped with a mix of self-service options for simple transactions to make sure customers can conduct their banking as fast and easy as possible, and tailored support from staff for more complex questions,” Ms Tate said. The days of bank staff being locked behind a screen are disappearing as banks are carrying less cash and security around banks has evolved. This means the staff are more accessible for customers to speak to on personal banking enquiries. “Making sure banks are accessible, friendly and available is something the industry is clearly making efforts to do,” Ms Tate added. This however doesn’t

mean the opening hours will change as each state has its own laws regarding opening hours. And with further banking channels opening up, it’s unlikely that there will be any significant changes to branch hours.

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In the last five years the association has seen a significant shift in the way in which ATMs are used. Instead, debit cards are more and more the cash choice and contact-less cards, which allow small transactions, have significantly eased the way for older and disabled customers. “We’ve seen a shift in behaviour where customers are using less ATMs and taking the opportunity to take cash out at places like

Our consumer research shows seniors lead the way in avoiding bank fees, with 82% of people aged 65 and over reporting they always or often avoid paying ATM fees. supermarkets,” Ms Tate said. Supermarkets are cash rich which is why they don’t have to charge for customers taking cash out at the till. “This is a smart way to avoid paying ATM fees. “Our consumer research shows seniors lead the way in avoiding bank fees, with 82% of people aged 65 and over reporting they always or often avoid paying ATM fees.”

ONLINE

The association reports at least 70% of banking transactions are now completed online, but mostly through smartphones with the

biggest uptake in over 65 year olds. “We are seeing older Australians really embracing what they can do via their smartphone because it’s easy,” Ms Tate said. “You can do it whenever you want so it takes away that, I have to get to the branch before 3pm on Friday.” The association’s research has also found about 80% of over 65 year olds are reporting they are better informed on how to protect themselves online consequently making them more “comfortable doing transactions online”.

LEARNING

More seniors are taking advantage of the free courses available for learning how to use a computer or tablet, and how to do online banking through websites and phone apps. The bank websites are providing online a range of learning tools as well as information available at libraries. For more on banking legislation and changes to the banking system, go to www.betterbanking.net.au.

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MISS Muriel Matters is a captivating new biography of the Australian actress who became one of London’s most famous suffragists. In 1909 a young Australian actress made headlines around the world when she took to the sky over the British Houses of Parliament in an airship emblazoned with the slogan Votes for Women. When prevailing winds forced her to sail around London instead, she dropped leaflets all over the city. The American media declared it to be the world’s first aerial protest. A year earlier, Muriel Matters, who became known as “that daring Australian girl”, became the first woman to make

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IF YOU love choral music and would enjoy being part of one of Queensland’s major choirs then the Queensland Choir would like to hear from you. The choir will begin rehearsals shortly for its exciting 2017 season and currently has some vacancies in all sections. Singers interested in participating are invited to apply now to join the choir. The Queensland Choir is one of Australia’s oldest performing arts organisations and is a large community choir with members of all ages and differing levels of experience. The Queensland Choir has presented a series of choral concerts in Brisbane each year since it was founded in 1872, and will begin its 147th season in 2017 with a performance of choral classics at a brand new venue, the Sunnybank Performing Arts Centre on April 29. The choir will also perform in the 4MBS Festival of Classics in St Stephen’s Cathedral in

June singing Mozart’s Requiem and music by J.C. Bach. Later in the year it will present a concert of modern American classics in St John’s Cathedral including the Australian premiere of Dan Forrest’s beautiful Requiem for the Living and Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms. The choir will finish the year with its biennial performance of Brisbane Sings Messiah in the Brisbane City Hall in early December. All of the choir’s major concerts are performed with professional soloists and orchestra. The choir currently has vacancies for all voice types but is especially looking for sopranos and basses for its 2017 season. Full details of the choir’s 2017 program and the audition requirements are available on its website www.qldchoir. com. Singers wishing to join the choir in 2017 should contact the choir office now. For further information call 3895 8188.

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THE PINE Rivers Brass Band is holding a free Senior’s Concert on Saturday, June 24, at the Strathpine Community Centre, Mecklem St Strathpine. The concert starts at 2pm and finishes at 4.30pm. A free afternoon tea will be available at the interval and there are raffles with several chances to win prizes. The Strathpine Community Centre is a large venue and caters for wheelchairs. There is also plenty of parking available. The band will perform a wide variety of music. There is something for everyone. It is an enjoyable afternoon and we would love to see you there. Admission is free. Bookings are not required. For details call Ruth Voysey on 0417 742 249.

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Independence. This showcase celebration is a partnership in community cultural development with the Quandamooka Festival, and there will be other events throughout the year. Towards the end of the year, the Cleveland Contemporary Music Event provides a rare opportunity to focus in on the excellence, inspiration and imagination driving contemporary music composition and performance. This will be a celebration in sound performed live in the best acoustic environment in SE Queensland – the RPAC Concert Hall. There are also many national touring and local community productions plus the popular Musical Melodies Concert Series. Tickets for all shows in the RPAC 2017 performance season are now on sale with early bird savings on many shows for a limited time only. For a free season brochure, call (07) 3829 8131, visit the Box Office (2-16 Middle St, Cleveland) or visit www.rpac.com.au

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ADELAIDE has shrugged off its “second cousin” mantle and put on its party hat – and autumn is the perfect time to see it at play. ■ FESTIVALS Locals call it Mad March due to the exceptional number of events throughout the month. Just as Adelaide has said goodbye to the Australian Women’s Open Golf, it says hello to WOMAD, Adelaide Fringe, Clipsal 500 (street circuit car race), the Adelaide Cup, Adelaide Festival of Arts, Adelaide Writer’s Week ■ FOOD Never has a city so fervently embraced food culture over the past few years. Every international cuisine flourishes: in Lic No TAG 1446

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Adelaide Oval to watch Guns & Roses perform in February, and then ask some of the thousands of others who went out into the streets to enjoy the Fringe Festival Parade. ■ CONVENIENCE Locals call Adelaide the 20 Minute City. Just that short time takes you to the beach or the hills and all the good times they offer. The free City Connector bus will take you on an inner-city loop and an extended loop around trendy North Adelaide giving you a link to all the popular attractions. That’s a lot to love about a bus. ■ WINE Grant Burge, Peter Lehmann, Penfolds, Jacobs Creek, Seppelts, St. Hallett, Yalumba…all our best-known wine names live in South

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A cruise fit for a Queen Ann takes an extravagant trip of a lifetime aboard the QM2 Ann Rickard

SHE caused quite the stir when she sailed into Sydney Harbour a decade ago, almost bringing the city to a standstill as is only fitting for royalty. Her visit last month was a more low-key affair as Queen Mary 2 sailed into the beautiful harbour in the dawn light, gliding past her sister Queen Elizabeth anchored near Taronga Zoo. Cunard’s two most famous liners spent a day and evening in Sydney creating an historic event, with QM2 looking more splendid than ever after a $160 million remastering. We were on board QM2 to experience her expensive new look, along with about 2000 others, and no-one was holding back in their enthusiasm for the magnificent ship with its under-stated British elegance. The Englishness was most evident at afternoon tea where a harpist played as hundreds of pinkie fingers were raised over china

cups, and white-gloved waiters proffered silver trays of cucumber sandwiches and scones with jam and cream. While the ship is most definitely the Queen, food and wine are king on board. The Verandah Grill – a new speciality restaurant harking back to the refined atmosphere of Cunard’s original Verandah Grills reserved for First Class passengers – is now available to all passengers (for extra cost). Contemporary French cuisine (slipper lobster, magret duck, prune and Armagnac tart, in our case) is served in grand tradition by discreet waiters who, after multi-courses, will wheel trolleys of dainty petit fours and dazzling liqueurs to your table. In the Carinthia Lounge, a place of relaxed glamour with curved lounges and dining chairs and tables, we took morning coffee although light breakfast and lunch dishes were served. It is here you must ponder the

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collection of 46 different vintage ports dating back to 1840. The Queens and Princess Grills, both with a la carte offerings and sophisticated service, work well, but the buffet in the Kings Court must be the most popular for breakfast and lunch and while it is, yes, a buffet, it didn’t seem as frantic as others we’ve experienced. The English influence of patient queueing perhaps? You’ll feel regal yourself as you enter the grand lobby, and definitely when you make a grand

entrance down the steps of the curved staircase in the two-tiered Britannia Restaurant with its coloured-glass ceiling. We particularly loved the Smokehouse restaurant (cost involved) with its classic American dishes – best ribs and blackened salmon we’ve had. QM2 can boast (if she was so inclined, she isn’t) to have a number of ‘world firsts’ at sea. The library certainly qualifies with 8000 books. The wine cellar has the world’s biggest-at-sea collection with 450 fine wines

including a $4500 bottle of California Screaming Eagle, which you can have by the glass thanks to a new Coravin wine pouring system, which uses a fine needle to extract from a bottle without unsealing the cork. After food comes pleasure – and it is plentiful at the Canyon Ranch spa on two fragrant levels, the biggest and most luxe we’ve seen at sea (that’s our boast) with a range of treatments fit for royalty (you). New carpet laid during the remastering – six football pitches of it – adds to the elegance, and hectares of teak decks around the ship are home to rows of timber deck chairs lined like military soldiers and facing the sea. Terribly British. If you can get past the wickedly seductive Godiva shop with its sinful chocolates, you’ll make it into some of the world’s big brand-name outlets including Michael Kors, luxury bags, shoes, accessories. Fifty new staterooms have been added, with the new Britannia Club Balcony staterooms paying tribute to the original QM iconic

art deco heritage. A number of new single staterooms have been included to meet the increasing demands of lone travellers. There are quirks on board too: kennels for four-legged guests. QM2 is the only cruise liner in the world to offer dedicated kennels, and the pampered pooches even have a lamp post and a fire hydrant to enhance their walking experience on reserved decks during transatlantic cruises. Everything you expect from a cruise liner is available, but without the brash or the obvious: a casino, swimming pools, card, bingo and trivia games, dance classes, deck games, fitness classes, afternoon melodies. And a bonus for the single ladies – nine professional dance partners who will lead you around the ballroom while an orchestra plays. Could it be any more British? Details on Queen Mary 2’s 2018 Australian itinerary, to www.cunard.com. The writer was a guest on board Queen Mary 2.

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TOUGH as teak rugby league legend Norm Proven would be proud as punch to see a father lift up his toddler son to the basketball hoop for a slam dunk as they trampoline here in Oaks Oasis water park. All around them is the playful splashing on and around the aquatic slides sluicing into the not-so-lazy afternoon at this welcoming Golden Beach resort big Norm, who is immortalised in the NRL’s premiership trophy, first built. Parents and grandparents plonk themselves down on comfy outdoor chairs that usually face the Oasis’s centrepiece – it’s lagoon skirting Reflections restaurant – to watch their young ones rip tear until they just about bust with ridiculous energy about the grassy knoll leading up to the water park. The trampolines with the bonus basketball hoop get a work out all afternoon as we sit at our apartment balcony overlooking the water-lilly

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What strikes me most at the Oakes Oasis, apart from the spacious grounds, is the level of laid-back activity going on here, although the pool and spa nestled into the

side of the lagoon is more for lolling to keep your cool in than doing laps. Across the way, three generations of holidaying families putt putt for bragging rights at the

Oak’s mini golf course with some shots scoring bursts of either triumph or laughter. This is the all the fun of the Oaks Adventure Zone, complete with its family friendly beach volleyball, the Triple Galaxy climbing frame and boundless fun of the giant Kangaroo Jumper Pillow. Those who may have been inspired by the Australian Open heroics of Venus and Serena, Roger and Rafael can engage in their own tennis court battles, but we’re more than happy to spectate. As are the mums and grandmas sitting back, not moving at all, at the water park, enjoying the

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just got the hang of standing and paddling as we eventually dive into the sweeping outgoing tide. We go with the steady flow until we run out of the sandy beach shore and walk south again then dive back in. A simple pleasure offering cool reward. In the early morning it’s an easy walk for me across to Bulcock Beach and Happy Valley before heading back to Reflections for a hearty $20 buffet breakkie. When we leave after our very restorative two-night stay, we have the added luxury of heading straight to the Oaks Seaforth resort up the road at Alexandra Headland. I’m there now in this ocean-side getaway built around sub-tropical gardens and a winding lagoon. I’m up at the sixth floor balcony staring down at the gorgeous beach as my two teenagers head up to the rooftop area each top-floor apartment has. Down at Alex Surf Club and across to rival Maroochydore SLSC, flotillas of board paddlers swarm out and in like

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Pacific Dawn to offer cracking new seafood restaurant P&O CRUISES is bringing a new taste to its culinary offering with a cracking new seafood restaurant called Shell & Bones debuting on Pacific Dawn next month. Featuring a menu of delicious seafood like Singapore-style crab from Queensland and steamed Australian blue mussels from South Australia, the restaurant is set to reel in guests looking for a tasty seafood treat. Shell & Bones Seafood & Grill will be part of the ship’s new international food market, The Pantry, during the day. Then at night, it will open as a dedicated restaurant, with bookings available, walk-ins welcome and a la carte pricing. Alongside its tempting seafood, Shell & Bones will also offer delicious items from the grill like

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HOLLYWOOD actor turned life coach Kurek Ashley is usually the one motivating and inspiring thousands of others at packed out seminars all over the world. But in a strange twist of life, he found himself on the receiving end of inspiration through a 93-year-old woman on the Gold Coast. “I was staying at the Marriott,” he said. “I like to go out and walk whenever I am away giving seminars. “I met a woman out walking. “She had piercing blue eyes with no age in them and she was in great shape. “I told her she looked great and she bent over and was able to put her palms on the ground. “I was so impressed I

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Natural medicines and you Tracey Johnstone

A LACK of scientific evidence behind pharmacy recommendations on the use of natural medicines has been flagged by CHOICE as a major concern for consumers. Visit any one of the plethora of pharmacies available and you will be confronted by the bulging shelves of natural medicines offering a way to rectify just about every health issue you can think of. These front of shop medications are often priced competitively and presented as an

Pharmacists are being called to account for recommending natural medicines without knowledge of their effectiveness.

attractive option. Because of the complexity of deciding which product and which brand of that product to buy, the recommendation of the pharmacy assistants or the duty pharmacist is often

sought by the consumer. But the problem here is that CHOICE discovered among those pharmacy staff who recommended a natural product, one in three lacked knowledge about the effectiveness of the

product. Added to that is the warning from the study, What risks do herbal products pose to the Australian community?, published in February 2017 in the Medical Journal of Australia: “It is popularly believed that these products are safer than prescribed drugs. “While many may be safe, it is worrying that the specific effects and harmful interactions of a number of their components with prescription medications is not well understood.” When the pharmacy staff were asked what was in a product and how

it worked, half of the questions posed about the composition met with an answer that the product consisted of “natural” ingredients including plants, flowers and herbs. “For 59% of shoppers, assurance that the product works was given without any suggestion of supporting evidence and 24% were told the recommended product scientifically works. “It’s deeply concerning that the explanation for the recommendations were often vague and lacked scientific evidence to support their effectiveness,” Mr

Godfrey said. Pharmaceutical Society of Australia president Joe Demarte has responded to the CHOICE report saying, “PSA strongly recommends that all consumers considering taking complementary medicines consult with pharmacists who adhere to PSA’s Code of Ethics and provide evidence-based advice.” Reading about the product before you buy or talking to your GP about your problem and what treatment options best suit you are safer steps to take before purchasing natural medicines.

Take care to know the time to turn off Ann Rickard

SENIORS who embrace technology are to be applauded. Keeping up with all things new not only assists us to get through life with less struggle but keeps our brains working as well. However, the downside to technology for the senior citizen who loves a

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good night’s sleep is – how to switch off? According to Shannah Kennedy and Lyndall Mitchell, life coaches and authors of Chaos to Calm, we should all be switched off at least an hour before bedtime and never take technology into the bedroom. “Create boundaries,” Lyndall Mitchell said.

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“Start and end the day (with your devices). “Have a time when you check in and another time when you check out. That’s it. “We need an hour (before bed) with no screens or devices in order to give our brains the space it needs to unwind from activities. “Sitting on an iPad in

bed, then trying to go straight to sleep is impossible. It fires the brain up. “At night put your device away in a drawer, never take it into the bedroom. That is a scared place to sleep in.” In their book Chaos to Calm, Lyndall and her co-author Shannah Kennedy also give good

advice on de-cluttering the mind, reaching our potential, achieving goals and – something seniors are reluctant to do – making ourselves a priority. “Surround yourselves with things that inspire you,” Lyndall said. “Not just material things but the environment, nature.”

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Community SUBMIT NOTICES

TO ALLOW for readers’ requests for the publication of more neighbourhood news, please keep notices short and to the point (100 word max). If you would like to submit a photo, please

ensure it is at least 180dpi with faces in a nice and bright setting. The deadline for the March issue is March 23. Email Nicky or Chris at communitynotes@seniorsnewspaper.com.au.

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First Things First

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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. I use Linux and Windows. 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. Code BB. Contact John D’Alton weekdays but not between noon and 2pm. Call 3371 3707 or email jcdalton@paradox.com.au

SCOPE CLUB OF WYNNUM

CONGRATULATIONS Nyreee Mannion winner of our Australia Day Award who has given much of her time to the community including assisting Asher

THANKFUL: The ladies from the Logan VIEW club enjoying a meal for Thanksgiving last year.

House with care for Acquired Brain Injured young people. Her latest project is making it home safely driver safe program for the less advantaged young people. Details call Merie O’Neill on 3396 0149 or write to PO Box 184, Wynnum Central,

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noon. Enjoy a free tea/ coffee, talk to welcoming committee, browse the book exchange and participate in Friday’s activities in you desire. Weights for Mates and History of Popular Music. CONTINUED ON PAGE 30

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Living

Design age for a fabulous future Gail Forrer

IN MY cyber travels looking for interesting ‘‘embracing ageing news, I came across these futurist designs for the older adult. The exhibition (held between mid-January to mid-February in London) looked at how design can help people lead fuller, healthier and more rewarding lives into old age, asking the question: How can designers meet the challenge of a rapidly ageing society? From robotic clothing to driverless cars, the exhibition rethought how design approached ageing.

Curated by Jeremy Myerson and Royal College of Art Professor of Design Helen Hamlyn, and sponsored by the Helen Hamlyn Trust and AXA PPP healthcare, the exhibition was organised into six sections – Ageing, Identity, Home, Community, Working and Mobility. Each section of the exhibit featured a special design commission by a leading designer or design team, creating new solutions for demographic change as well as addressing the challenges of ages. New projects included designs by Yves Béhar /fuseproject, Konstantin Grcic, Future Facility,

Special Projects, IDEO and Priestman Goode. The show, NEW OLD, examined how innovation and design can reimagine how we live the later stages of our lives. See more at: https://designmuseum.

PHOTOS ■ (Top) Head in the Sky by Konstantin Grcic. This zinc galvanised-mesh structure offers a secluded outdoor space for working and thinking, particularly for those who do not want to retreat into their own private domain. The ramped access is intended to symbolise a departure from age

stereotypes, while the lack of roof is designed to "give thoughts free rein". ■ (Right) Scooters. The scooter has a trolley-like storage compartment designed to make it easier for people with limited mobility to get around. Based on the micro scooter popular with children and young people, the product not only offers support, but also encourages older people to stay physically active for longer. This scooter was designed by London studio PriestmanGoode. ■ (Far right) Aura Power Suit.

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Information on all events available, arts and crafts displays to enjoy. Everyone welcome. Friday March 17, monthly Social and Information Day and AGM at Bray Hall, cnr Cooke and O’Loane Sts, Petrie gathering at 9.30am for a 10am start, finishing at noon. Guest speaker will be Everald Compton, AO (Founding Director of National Seniors Australia) discussing The Search for Nation Builders. Free admission members and visitors are most welcome. Morning tea is available for a gold coin donation and there is always a raffle. Details call the Kallangur Centre on 3880 6677 or call in at 1480 Anzac Ave, Kallangur between 9am and noon. Seniors can inquire about membership at the meeting.

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GRABBING A BARGAIN: Chapel Hill VIEW Trading table is a regular feature at our meetings. :

FROM, and including March 27, there will be a change of venues for our monthly meetings. All future meetings will be held on 4th Monday of each month in the function room of the Newnham Hotel, Newnham Rd, Mt Gravatt, at the usual time of 10.30am with morning tea

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from 10am. A special Seniors Lunch is also available for those wanting to stay longer. For details of our branch activities, call Bev 3341 4170 or Jill 3272 8210.

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month (excluding December) at the Masonic Hall on the corner of Roderick and Nicholas St at 9am. Admission is $10 per person which includes morning tea, meeting, guest speaker/ entertainment and lunch. The first meeting is free. We are a vibrant and friendly branch and if you are interested in making new friends, and enjoy meeting friends for social interaction, then please contact the executives listed below for more information. You will be very welcome at any of our meetings or events. Details call Margaret on 0433 295 046 or Heather 3389 8295 or Janet 3201 7916.

BROWNS PLAINS NATIONAL SENIORS

AFTER many good times with Christmas Celebrations we are off again with our 1st meeting for the year on Valentines Day. A great line-up of entertainment, guest speakers, and coach trips are ahead of us for the year. Our first entertainer was Steve Redford, a great guitarist and singer, and on February 28, we had our first coach trip to Twin Towns to see the Beach Boys Tribute Show, followed by lunch at North Burleigh Surf Club. Eight

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OUT AND ABOUT: Stafford Garden club was visiting Jonica Gardens on a bus trip.

of our seniors will be travelling to Longreach and Winton in May. It will be great to see how the country has recovered following the rainfall they have had. All welcome to join our friendly group on the 2nd of each month for a cuppa at 10am followed by the meeting at 10.30am at the Greenbank RSL. Our coach trips are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Details call Ron or Bev on 3809 0697 or 0402 094 887.

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Last month, members gathered for our first trip of the year to the Beenleigh District. On the way, we picked up our local guide James Hesbst who provided an excellent commentary on the history of the entire Beenleigh district. Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club meets on the third Thursday of the month, for March and April while renovations are in progress, at Lions Richlands Club, Pine Rd, Richlands at 10.30am. Date claimers for the next two meetings are

Thursday March 16 (AGM) and Thursday April 20. Details call Leonie (president) on 0427 846 057 or Les (activities officer) on 3279 9449 or mob 0466 377 618 to register your interest, email fl50plusc@gmail.com. New members always welcome.

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WYNNUM Region Organised Computing Club for Seniors Inc. will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 14, at Wynnum RSL at 10.30am. The club is for anyone who

would like to know more about their computers, laptops, tablets and phones, and is run by volunteers. You can join the club, on the day, for an annual membership fee of $10. We offer classes that can be up to 4 weeks of 2 hours per week or some of lesser duration. We are continuing with our popular “one-on -one” sessions, where a member has one-on-one learning with a specific coach for an hour, who happens to teach a subject selected by the member. Irrespective of the type or duration of a

MEETINGS of Brisbane North West branch of NSAA (Qld) Inc are held at Gaythorne RSL on the third Sunday of each month at 10.15am. The next meeting will be held on March 19. Visitors and new members are welcome. After the meeting take the opportunity to lunch in the pleasant surrounds of the RSL bistro bar. Please note that owing to the third Sunday in April being Easter Sunday, that month’s meeting will be held on April 9. Membership of the association is open to all former nashos who served in the two schemes operating between 1951 and 1973 and wives and widows thereof. Conscripts who served countries other than Australia are welcome as associate members. Details on the benefits of joining the association or to apply for the two medals available to Australian nashos, call 3324 1277, email CONTINUED ON PAGE 32

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IN ENOGGERA Memorial Hall on the corner of Wardell and Trundle Sts (refidex 139 A10), entry via Trundle St. Our research facility and photographic collection is open every Thursday from 9.30am until 1pm. Visits at any other time can be arranged, using contact details below. Visitors, either as individuals or in small groups are very welcome as are new members. To arrange a visit, to become a member or to buy our publications, call Dave on 3366 3191 or email edhs.secretary@gmail. com. Throughout the year

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we will continue to commemorate the centenary of World War I. All are welcome to take part in our Anzac Day afternoon service and wreath-laying at 1.30pm on April 25; whereby we will acknowledge the 1917 battles at Passchaendale and Beersheba. Anyone with family connections to those events is welcome to attend the service and share their story. On Sunday, March 26, the society will hold its AGM and will be open to visitors. Doors will open at 1.30pm. On Sunday July 15 we will hold our annual open day at the hall as a showcase to momentous events in war and peace that have shaped our

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ON SOME Fridays of month, the Queensland Family History Society holds mini-seminars on an aspect of family history research. These short and economical sessions highlight some of the lesser known aspects of research or show some of the facilities available at QFHS. We know that there is a wealth of family history information available on the internet, but learning how to sort through the data and understand it, is of critical importance. Friday, March 10, our session will be Research in Victoria. See how much you can research without leaving sunny Queensland and the options available for research on a visit to Victoria.March, Dr Kerry Raymond will conduct a workshop titled Contribute to Wikipedia: what and how with a focus on family history. This is an hands-on computer course on Friday, March 24, from 10am to noon, at the QFHS Library and Resource Centre at 58 Bellevue Ave, Gaythorne. There is a small cost to attend and bookings are essential. Book online at www.qfhs.org.au/events or go to www.qfhs.org.au.

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Tuition provided for new players and new members are most welcome. Details call Shirley on 3209 1682.

THE FLORAL ART SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND

WOULD you like to play indoor bowls? We would love to teach you. Already play, you would be most welcome to join us. Every Wednesday at 12.30pm at the Community Hall, Ewart street Deception Bay. Call Jean on 3204 9576 or 0438 531 787.

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WILL hold a mini cent auction to raise money to assist the community, Thursday, March 16, from 9am to 1pm, at the CWA hall, corner Victoria Ave and Georgina Sts. Woody Point. Tickets available from Bernadette on 0424 474 959. Entry $5, includes morning tea and a free sheet of tickets.

NORTHSIDE DOLL BEAR AND CRAFT SHOW

A COLLECTION of Vintage Wedding gowns and accessories will be displayed along with displays of the fine work by Brisbane Enthusiasts Assoc. Displays too of dolls and bears in competition, as well as

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FLORAL BEAUTY: Northern Districts Horticultural Society Inc long time senior member Maureen Brown getting her flowers ready for the show.

fine porcelain figurines. Traders will be dealing in anything for doll/bear making as well as collecting. This year’s venue, the air-conditioned Strathpine Community Centre, 199 Gympie Rd, Strathpine with free parking. Our Club proudly supports QCWA Rural Crisis Fund and also LinC. Winner of Champion Porcelain Doll. $100, Winner of Cloth Doll $50, Winner of Champion Bear $50. Date Sunday March 12, admission $10 under 15 Free, details call

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MAKE NEW FRIENDS

Come along any Tuesday between 9am and noon to the Community Centre, 19 Nerida St, Rochedale. Members of a Senior Citizens Club play indoor bowls or are entertained with a concert on alternate Tuesdays.

WE WOULD like to congratulate members Margaret Ferris and Daphne Muhling on their recent awards received at the Queensland Council of Garden Clubs awards presentation. Margaret won the award for “Most Contribution to the Community”, and Daphne received a Certified of Recognition for the “Most Contribution to the Club”. Congratulations to these two very deserving winners! Next meeting of the FASQ Monday, March 27, 9.30am at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Auditorium, Mt Coot-tha. Meetings include a Floral Design demonstration or workshop as well as bench work displays of Floral Art designs exhibited by members. Visitors and new members are welcome. Cost $7 is payable at the door and includes tea or coffee before the meeting and a lucky door ticket. Details call Heather Prior CONTINUED ON PAGE 35

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Divorce for richer or poorer

REGAINING financial control after divorce can be a daunting task – especially as a senior. The latest AMP.NASTEM report – For Richer, For Poorer: Divorce in Australia – found the breakdown of a marriage can set individuals back five years financially. But it doesn’t have to be that way. It is also a chance to reinvent yourself, set new goals and live the life you want. Empower yourself to make the most of your new life and set up for a prosperous future by following these finance tips:

WORK IT OUT

First things first – regroup by working out your financial commitments. Don’t assume all your expenses will be halved because you are suddenly single. The reality is they may only drop by 25%

AMP FINANCIAL PLANNER DIANNE CHARMAN because your outgoings, including bills, will remain largely the same, minus a second income. If money is tight, it is never too late to have a second career or part-time job. If you’re not working, make sure you utilise all discounts available to seniors and shop around for better deals.

FAMILY HOUSE

If your children are still at home, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to downsize your house immediately. Staying on top of house maintenance and fixing issues as they arise is a good way to maximise value and ensure your

home is real estate ready when the time comes to sell. However,be objective about the reason you are hanging on to the family home. Is it practical or emotional? If it is emotional, it may not make good financial sense.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

If you’ve acquired an investment property through your divorce settlement, set up a meeting with your property manager to find out as much information as you can about the lease agreement. Get the right advice before deciding to sell or keep the property as there could be hidden tax benefits.

SORT YOUR SUPER If you’ve received some superannuation in your

divorce settlement, it’s a good idea to consolidate this into your own super account to save on fees. Superannuation is a key part of retirement planning. You are now responsible for what your retirement looks like – and you can’t rely on pooling your nest egg with someone else. Even if you do find another partner in the future, it’s wise to boost your super balance right now. Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world so consider salary sacrificing if you are still earning an income to feather your nest. If you are already retired, review your super position and pension to ensure you are getting all your entitlements from Centrelink. You may be entitled to some benefits such as rental assistance.

REVIEW INSURANCE

Protect your financial security by updating your insurances, including property, income and health. As you can no longer rely on a second income, make sure you review the amount of income and total permanent disability insurance you are covered for. A financial planner can help you work out the best coverage to protect yourself and children in the event of illness or death. You may also need to change your family private health plan to single coverage.

ESTATE PLANNING

Estate planning is a critical aspect of re-inventing your finances after a marriage breakdown. Unfortunately divorce doesn’t revoke a will so it pays to visit your lawyer to have this

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SELF CARE

Don’t forget to look after yourself! Divorce can be incredibly tough, so make sure you take time to do something fun, nurture yourself, or plan a holiday to look forward to.

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the other two couples providing either the entrée or dessert. The hosts have no idea who they will be entertaining, and the guests are only supplied with the address of the event at the eleventh hour. It’s a great way of getting to know members. An Italian night is planned for April 27 followed by Christmas in July (25th) at Tewantin, transport provided, a “murder” party on August 29. We welcome new members and visitors from other clubs. Details call Gerry 5497 6580.

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NORTHERN DISTRICTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY INC

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IN FEBRUARY, we acknowledged the great effort our members put in to bring plants for display throughout 2016. Our Champion Gardener for 2016 was Sue Colquhoun, who consistently brings beautiful plants for us to admire. The efforts of one of our newer members, Coralie Kettels were also rewarded. Our speaker for March is Colin Johnson, from Earthlife Garden Care. Next meeting Thursday, March 16, 10am 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.

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GAME ON: Pumicestone Passage Probus members had a wonderful day with lots of fun and games.

Visitors are always welcome. Details call Gloria on 3355 4703 or Kaye on 3357 7660.

MITCHELTON AND DISTRICTS GARDEN CLUB

ON APRIL 6 we will meet at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, corner of Wardell and Trundle Sts, Enoggera. The speaker will be Ann Barton, a valuable member of the club. Ann will talkabout Gardening Hints, and with her wealth of knowledge and expertise, she has a lot to share with those present. By following her hints, gardening expenses could be minimised, water usage reduced, and the life of household packaging extended through other practical uses. We meet on the 1st Thursday of the month, starting with morning tea at 9.45am. Visitors and new members are most welcome. The hall is close to public transport and accessible by wheel chair. Details call Pat, on 3356 1256.

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Pumicestone Passage Probus members at the Induction of Merryl and Kevin.

bubbly are on again. We meet on the 3rd Friday of most months at the Community Hall at Wavell Heights in Edinburgh Castle Rd up from the Bowls Club going east. Our aim is to help all members to get through these trying years of eroding funds and have a nice time whilst doing same. Meetings start at 9am and finish at noon, stopping for coffee/tea and bickies. Membership fees are low and we only donate a gold coin for our tucker. We have regular social outings via bus trips during the year and also have a Financial

Group that meets separately elsewhere for members only ,whilst visitors are welcome at the monthly meetings. Details call 3381 1820 or 3351 4126 during daytime hours on email sitram@powerup.com.au

PROBUS ■ PUMICESTONE PASSAGE

WE ARE a vibrant group of men and women from diverse backgrounds, all intent on sharing the Probus mantra – fun and friendship. The club meets on the 2nd Tuesday

of the month at Bribie RSL at 9.15am. Morning tea is served and interesting speakers keep members well informed. Monthly events include dinners at local restaurants, coffee and walk group and Captain Ahab’s fishing group where some stories are taller than the Empire State Building. In truth though, the biggest catch of the day is generally the snag from the Barbie. Upcoming events planned for 2017 are “Guess who’s coming to lunch?” of March 23 when groups of six people dine at members’ homes: One couple being the host and

MEET in the Bowls Club at Hall Avenue in Corinda on the 4th Tuesday of the month (except December) at 9.45am. We have our monthly meeting with a friendly chat over morning tea, followed by a guest speaker covering a wide and interesting range of topics. Members also get together for regular outings, a garden group, a walking groupand other activities. We welcome retired men and women from Chelmer to Oxley and all surrounding suburbs who wish to join in the fun, friendship and fellowship of Probus and meet for club meetings and outings with other active, like-minded retirees. Details call Coral on 3379 7540.

VIEW

VIEW stands for the Voice,Interests and Education of Women and was established by The Smith Family children’s charity as a service to women and the community. The Smith Family supports over 34,000 disadvantaged children across the nation through its “Learning for Life” sponsorship program.

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AT OUR last meeting Mary presented Noelene with her 20-year badge and a small gift. Barbara from Alzheimer’s Australia, spoke to us about the differences between ageing and dementia and risk reduction. We all enjoyed her very informative and interesting talk. Our March meeting will be held at the Murrumba Downs Tavern on Dohles Rock Road starting at 11am. It promises to be a day full of fun and laughter as it is our 21st Birthday. It is a Masquerade Party and everyone is asked to wear a mask! Guest Speaker Russell Young a landscape gardener. We are a friendly club and always welcome visitors and new members. Details call Elizabeth 3886 4937 or Sandra 3425 2738.

LEARNING FOR LIFE: Pine Rivers VIEW Club member Elizabeth thanking guest speaker Barbara from Alzheimer’s Australia.

■ CENTENARY EVENING

MONDAY, March 13, is the date of our next dinner meeting. Meetings are held at McLeod Country Golf Club, 61 Gertrude McLeod Cres. Middle Park, 6.30pm for 7pm, cost is $35 and bookings essential. The theme of this meeting is International Women’s Day and guest speaker Kathleen Noonan is a journalist. Tucker table items on sale for $2 to $3. Details email centenaryeveview@gmail. com or call Di 3202 9759 before noon on Friday, March 10.

■ ARANA

MEETS on the 1st Wednesday of the month at Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Pde, Keperra. Our April meeting on April 5 celebrates our 20th Birthday and we have a fun filled celebration planned, as we sail away on the good ship Arana. We ask that members and guests arrive by 10.30am so we are ready to “sail” promptly with the tide at 11am. The cost for this “cruise” is $30, as a special menu is planned,

and we will be entertained by vocalist Diana Davies. Don’t forget some extra spending money for the planned activities. New members and guests are always welcome and the funds raised from our “cruise “will go towards the Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. Bookings call Heather 3300 3733 by 4pm Monday, April 3.

■ CHAPEL HILL

ON February 7, with a new committee and lunch for more than 50 members at Mt Ommaney Hotel Apartments. Zone Councillor Lerlene inducted an enthusiastic group with plans for an exciting year that include supporting seven Learning for Life Students. Monthly meetings of Interest Groups, such as Bridge, Chit Chat Crafters and Mah-jong will continue and a new group for Canasta players is being planned. The first social outing of 2017 is a visit to Royal Sri Tai Restaurant for a banquet lunch on March 29. At our lunch meeting on March 7, members will wear purple to celebrate International Women’s Day. Guest Speaker is Sue

Ford, a successful Brisbane silk painter and clothing designer. Visitors are always welcome. Call Bev on 3279 2819 if you would like to attend or email chapelhillview @gmail.com

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WE BEGAN the year with our AGM on Wednesday, February 15. Our guest speaker is Lois Greste, mother of journalist Peter. The new committee was installed. We are eager to enjoy a fun-filled year of activities while we raise money for The Smith Family and the Learning for Life Programs. March highlights include a visit to GOMA, Anne’s afternoon tea and International Women’s Day celebrations, as well as our regular monthly dinner meeting and coffee morning. Guest speaker for March is Karen Spiller, principal of St Aidan’s Corinda who will speak on the topic of empowering women. Look out for our sausage sizzle at Bunnings, Oxley, Saturday, April 1. Details call Marian on 0410 701 458.

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HOME COOKING CHRISTINE PERKIN with chopping ingredients in seconds then cooks and stirs your food for you. Very pricey at more than $2000 but it replaces the functions of 12 appliances in one unit. ■ Steam-assist ovens Steam is used in the cooking process to produce better tasting food and faster cook times. Using steam to cook, usually with

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Buyers and sellers should be cautious of possible scams when buying or selling a vehicle. Buyers should be cautious when dealing with car sellers that are overseas and should always arrange to view the vehicle prior to the transfer of any money.

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Be wary if the number in the ad is disconnected. If the buyer/seller says the number is disconnected because they are overseas, ask for a landline phone number at their current location as well as a mobile phone number. All contact details of the person buying or selling the car should be verified to ensure they are genuine.

More information is available at scamwatch.gov.au

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