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In this edition Feature Story: Marian Keyes ........................Pages 4 & 5 Travel & Cruising feature ..............................Pages 19-26 Wellbeing.........................................................Pages 31-33 Money..............................................................Pages 38-39

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK GAIL FORRER Group editor Seniors Newspapers network

WELCOME to our November edition. This month our pages are jam-packed with super personalities, starting with the awesome Rhonda Burchmore, whose long legs are still scrapping the stage ceilings around Australia. When you have people dancing like Rhonda, singing like Rhonda and showing up like Rhonda, then you have to believe that age really is just a number. While Rhonda is dancing, internationally acclaimed author Marian Keyes is writing about her view from life now that she is in her 50s. The

same as her books, Marian is open, honest and insightful. This glass-half-full person has faced a lot in her life, including alcoholism (she has been sober for 24 years) and depression, which she has also

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These days fast communication such as internet, has indeed turned the world into a global village overcome, no doubt, along with her natural literary ability, it is these experiences that allow her to look into the lives of others, identify the nuances, differences and idiosyncrasies and weave them into hugely

appealing stories. In this interview, Keyes is upfront about what she sees as the real agenda for older people – hope you enjoy the read on pages 4&5. That marvellous movie The Marigold Hotel captured the colourful picture of retirees who, for a myriad of reasons, have chosen to retire overseas. In this edition, our journalists speak to people who are both working or retiring overseas and through their conversations reveal the motivation behind their choices. Not so long ago, this sort of retirement would seem a far-fetched thought for most of the population, but these days fast communication such as internet, has indeed turned the world into a global village, where next door neighbours could not only be around the corner,

but across the ocean. Certainly, the vast majority of people who are presently retired or planning to be in the near future, are looking at a world full of options that were not available to our parents. One lady who had recognised the changed circumstances of contemporary ageing is Queensland’s 62-year-old Marlene Rutherford. After a lifetime working as a professional in the wellness industry, she has created a retreat where people can consciously examine ageing. Through workshops and guidance, she makes it possible to recognise alternative routes on the ageing journey. There’s plenty of more reading on all sorts of topics, I hope you can take your time and enjoy the stories. Cheers Gail

Treasures of Maritime history Ann Rickard

OCEAN STORIES: The Queensland Maritime Museum is a treasure trove of artefacts.

THE Queensland Maritime Museum brilliantly showcases our state’s seafaring history. From an historic handkerchief commemorating Lord Nelson’s victory at Trafalgar to the only surviving River Class Frigate in the world, the museum charts the maritime history of Queensland from European settlement to present day. This

includes the commercial shipping world, recreational boating and, of course, the Royal Australian Navy. “From the time of the convict settlement and young colony, Queensland was dependent on the sea and rivers for our very survival,” museum CEO Ian Jempson said. “Food, building and defence materials and everything needed to build a town, including the people and animals,

arrived by ship.” The museum collection includes several intact and working lighthouses including the rare lighthouse ship Carpentaria. Every conceivable piece of nautical equipment is on display such as pile lights, marker buoys, navigational equipment, maritime tools, engines, wreck artefacts, uniforms and medals. Recreational vessels such as Jessica Watson’s Pink Lady,

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Cover Story: Rhonda Burchmore

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Rhonda, still ABBAsolutely fabulous at 57

Delightful entertainer talks about staying young Ann Rickard

THOSE flawless long legs were a gift from God, but everything else about legendary entertainer Rhonda Burchmore is a case of hard work and balanced living. Touring Australia with her ABBA-Solutely Fabulous show alongside co-star Lara Mulcahy, Rhonda is a picture of health and vitality that belies her 57-year age. “I started clocking off how old I was when I got to 30,” she laughed. “It is how you age and feel that works.” Rhonda, who has a long and enduring career including stage, cabaret and television work, says a lifetime working with young people has kept her youthful, as well as spending as much time as she can with her young daughter. “My daughter keeps me on my toes. I love hanging out with her, and I love working professionally with young people in the band,” she said. “Some of the band members are so young I have had to introduce them to ABBA.” The ABBA-Solutely Fabulous show is not a tribute show, rather a fun party showcasing all the iconic ABBA songs along with plenty of humour and a storyline. It requires Rhonda to slither into a skintight gold jumpsuit that leaves nowhere to hide. “I can’t have fish and chips

before I get into that suit,” she laughed. “I don’t know what (ABBA) were thinking in the ’70s with those jumpsuits, but doing the show is a joyful thing for me now.” At 182cm tall, Rhonda is long and sleek, a delightful contrast to her ABBA-Solutely Fabulous co-star Lara Mulcahy, a small bundle of Rubenesque curves. “We are like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito,” Rhonda said. “We don’t care. We are a certain age and proud to get into our Lyrca and spread the old girl-power message. Lara is very voluptuous and as short as I am tall. “I think that is part of the joy we bring – the message that you can be fabulous at any age, get out and have a good time. We have the audiences up singing and dancing.” Obviously, the high-energy performance requires a good level of fitness, which Rhonda works into her daily routine. “I have two standard poodles I walk every day,” she said. “I don’t ever sit idle too long. I am not one of those ladies who does lunch – not that there is anything wrong with that, it is just not me. “I am much better creating a project or running around. The only time I sit down is for dinner, or a movie or a bit of telly at night. I’m active all the time. I pine for those times when I can

strip off all the make-up and the bling and go for long walks. It revitalises me.” Even though Rhonda appears to live a life of showbiz glamour, entertaining and attending parties, she emphasises the need to keep mind as well as body at peak performance as you age. “I am like everyone else, I go through bad times. Everyone experiences loss and sadness, but you can’t dwell. Sometimes I could roll up in a big ball and die and dwell in sadness. “That is one of the reasons I am doing the (ABBA-Solutely Fabulous) show. It is my outlet to go out and entertain, to enjoy life. “People ask me when I will retire and I say retirement is not a word in my vocabulary. I will not stop, there is no reason.” As for those famous long legs, Rhonda laughs off rumours they are insured for a million dollars. “They are not,” she said. “That’s a myth. What use is a pair of legs if everything else falls apart?” Rhonda Burchmore and Lara Mulcahy and their show are currently in Queensland. More details online at www.rhonda burchmore.com.

GOLDEN GIRL: Rhonda, who has a long and enduring career including stage, cabaret and television work, says a lifetime working with young people has kept her youthful, as well as spending as much time as she can with her young daughter. PHOTO: JOHN MCRAE

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Feature: Marian Keyes

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Keyes talks about the Happiness, sadness, divorce, kids, parents, finding love ... Alison Houston

BEST-SELLING author Marian Keyes has never been afraid to tackle life and its issues head-on. And while her protagonists may be slightly older, that is just as true in her latest novel The Break. “When I started writing at 30, I was writing about people in their 20s. Now I’m in my 50s, I’m writing about people in their 40s because, of course, as I get older my concerns are going to change entirely – the way I view things and the things that are affecting the people around me,” Marian said. She hinted that menopause, with its associated anxiety, sleeplessness and questioning of life for many, would play a part in her forthcoming novel. “The whole issue of menopause has not been written about to my satisfaction. It’s infuriating that these women are not treated

with any compassion,” she said. “I want to write about that honestly, so people say, ‘Oh, thank God, it’s not just me!’” The Break deals with a couple in their 40s who are facing their own mortality, fading love and attempting to rediscover themselves as individuals. After 22 years of her own marriage, Marian said she believed change was inevitable, but keeping the lines of communication open was the key to remaining happy together. “I think if you’re with any person for any length of time, you are going to live through serial relationships. That crazy love of the early days isn’t sustainable. “But you’ve got to keep making sure you’re on the same page, or at least communicating. “It’s easy to get lazy in a relationship and just think the other person will always be there. “You have to keep

connected with who you are, and who they are, and what your unique bond is.” In The Break, Amy is gobsmacked when her husband of 18 years, Hugh, who has been grieving the loss of his father and a close friend, announces he needs six months to go off alone and “find himself” – and he doesn’t rule out sexual encounters.

Marian admits it was hard work to write so that Hugh remained a likeable and sympathetic character to readers, and show that Amy was not without her flaws. “I was so bored of reading about midlife crises where the man was painted as a complete arsehole without any sort of sympathetic features and the woman was some

sort of sappy martyr,” Marian said. She wanted to create a realistic portrait of life in those years when you become “almost viscerally aware of your own mortality”. She also wanted to challenge the idea that “people of a certain age no longer have sex”. “It annoys me that, especially for women, people believe when they get to a certain age that they are just sexless – that’s codswallop!” she said. While she admits some people are quite happy for that area of their lives to diminish, some are still excited by the idea of being found sexually attractive. “Why shouldn’t they? And no one, especially young people, has any right to pass judgment.” Marian said while she had always found it “mortifying” to write sex scenes, it was no more difficult for older characters, and she wanted to ensure they could enjoy “properly

raunchy sex” too. “I was very much making a statement,” she said. In The Break, Amy discovers that she has lost herself in her marriage and family, something Marian said happens all too often. “Especially now for ‘the sandwich generation’ – people who have the worry of elderly parents with illness as well as the demands of children. “Life is hard, work is hard and money is short and often it’s easy for women to come last.” As is characteristic of Marian’s novels, Amy and Hugh do not operate in a vacuum, but are surrounded by family … however dysfunctional. In The Break, that includes Amy’s father who has dementia, something Marian has personal experience of. “Dad has Alzheimer’s and the hardest part was when it began,” she said. “It’s really frightening when you realise it’s happening. My family’s response was to go into denial, but now that it’s full-blown, it’s become

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normalised – he’s still Dad.” Again, Marian hopes that by dealing directly with the subject, it may open conversations about not just those experiencing the disease but their carers, and their need for greater government support. “It’s ridiculous that spouses and kids are just expected to be able to take care of these people,” she said, hailing her mother as a superwoman. “It’s awfully hard work. It’s like child care in reverse, but it’s different because they can be really obstreperous, and of course they are fully grown.” Marian has always spoken openly about her own battles with depression and alcohol and proudly states she has been sober for nearly 24 years. She said while she felt alcoholism was “just very much a part of my story”, something she understood was an illness, not of her choosing and would not be shamed for, when

depression hit, she did feel ashamed. It brought her to the lowest of lows, terrified of the world and spending hours each day considering how she would kill herself. “Society is very quick to blame the person with

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Marian has always spoken openly about her own battles with depression and alcohol and proudly states she has been sober for nearly 24 years. depression, as if they caused it themselves, or it’s just self-pity. But this is something you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy.” She said it took her a long time to realise that depression, too, was a disease and that how she was feeling was not her fault. “Even with cancer,

people talk about people’s ‘battle with cancer’, and if they die, it’s as if they didn’t battle hard enough. It makes me so angry that the onus is being put on the sufferer – not only are they ill, but they are responsible for their own cure.” As a result of her illness, it’s been 11 years since Marian was last in Australia, but she said “from the word go, from my first book, people in Australia understood, they got it.” She believes this is due to the similarities between the Australian and Irish personalities. “We don’t take ourselves too seriously,” she said. “Humour is important to us and we have the ability to laugh at ourselves and at misfortune.” And that, of course, is a characteristic of Marian’s books, that even – or perhaps especially – when dealing with the darkest subjects, there is always humour not too far away. If you are battling depression, call Lifeline 13 1114 24 hours a day.

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WE’RE A LOT ALIKE: Marian Keyes has just completed a promotional tour for her 13th book The Break, but says Australians have ‘got her’ from the start because, like the Irish, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. PHOTO on page 3 taken in 2006 on Australian book tour.

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Local Story

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Aussie lingo needs to stay HUGH Lunn, author, speaker, journalist, playwright, is a Queensland living legend, as was documented in 2009, when he was named a Queensland icon during Queensland’s 150th anniversary event. Hugh’s background is an impressive as it is long, beginning with his work as a journalist in the 1970s when he won three Walkley Awards, as well as the Melbourne Age Book of the Year for his book Vietnam: A Reporter’s War. But it is probably his enduring book Over the Top with Jim that he is most known and loved for, and with good reason. It is Australia’s all-time biggest-selling childhood memoir. At age 76, Hugh is still working and writing and is currently fired-up over a musical he has written: State of Origin, The Musical. “I think it is a great Queensland story,” he

said. “I have written the script, the songs are all done, we have financial backers, the only thing is, getting it into a theatre. I have no control over that. Our theatres are overflowing with American musicals.” America and the insidiousness of its language into global society is a sore point for Hugh who treasures our own unique language, as detailed in two of his best-selling books: Lost for Words and Words Fail Me. “Our language is dying because of too much American television,” Hugh said. “I want to hang on to our own language. I like to remember all the things our mothers would say when they roused on you. I also remember when the word ‘outing’ meant we were going on a family picnic… now it has an entirely different meaning.” Not a week goes by that Hugh does not hear from

someone who shares his passion to cling to our Aussie personality through our special take on the English language. Anyone over the age of 50 will relate to Hugh’s fondness for our quirky expressions and colourful similes. “Parents back in the 1950s had a very inventive, exciting language,” Hugh said. Hugh believes if we all had just five old and favourite Australian expressions and used them often, especially with our grandchildren, we might have a tiny chance of preserving just a smidgeon of our idiosyncratic and vibrant vernacular. Hugh is a guest at The Talk of Newstead event celebrating local life and legends of Newstead on Sunday, December 3 from 5.30–7pm at Light St, Fortitude Valley. Refreshments provided. This is a free event. RSVP by calling 13 28 36.

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COME Open Day on Friday, November 17 from 9.30am-noon at Strathpine Community Centre, Mecklem Street, Strathpine. We can help open your mind to a treasure trove of ideas to fill your days from knowledge-based subjects, science, arts and crafts, games, music, computers plus more. Displays and information, talk to tutors on the day and join up for a fun filled retirement. Entertainment provided by the U3A Band. Everyone welcome and morning tea available. Details phone 3880 6677 or go towww.u3a pinerivers. org.au.

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CREATIVE: Floral Art Society of Queensland – Dawn Waters and Veronica Loft with their beautiful floral creations.

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LOGAN Area Committee on the Ageing will be running a free Technology Q&A session on anything to do with technology, computers, cameras, mobile phones, IPhone and IPad, etc. on the first Wednesday of each month in 2017, from 9.30am-noon at the Logan Central Community Centre, 9 Jacaranda Avenue, Logan Central. As spaces are limited, to book call 3290 0088 (last minute walk-ins are welcome, but if the session is full you may miss out). LACOTA also runs other technology and computer training and has many other activities for older people. Contact us to find out more information.

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tea to honour the fifth Anniversary of the Queensland Governments apology for Forced Adoption Policies and Practices on Monday, November 27 at 9.30am at Memorial Corner, Roma Street Parklands, 1 Parklands Blvd, Brisbane City. RSVP by Monday, November 13 by phoning (07) 3170 4600 or email PASQ@benevolent.org.au.

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Pine Rivers VIEW club were given a lovely performance by the Undurba State School’s choir at their last meeting.

NEW YEAR: The new committee of the Probus club of Pumicstone Passage.

the markets, sites are $20 for one table and $10 per additional tables/ items such as clothing racks. Registration for sites close on November 13 unless sold out earlier. Details or to book a site contact Katrina Axtell on katrina.axtell@cofcqld. com.au or 3513 9048.

23rd birthday at the dinner meeting on Monday, November 13. Members, friends and women of all ages are invited to a Dusk Celebration for the Twilight Birthday party at the McLeod Country Golf Club, 61 Gertrude McLeod Cres, Middle Park. The time is 6.30pm for a 7pm meeting time, cost $35 and bookings are essential. The guest speaker will be Erica Duguid from “Teacher in a Box”. VIEW ladies are preparing for their major fundraising event which is Christmas wrapping at the Mt Ommaney shopping centre. All funds raised go towards sponsorship of students through The Smith Family Learning for Life program. If you would like to attend the dinner or require details email centenaryeveview@gmail. com or phone Di

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ON DECEMBER 2 we will be holding a Market Day in the QCWA Hall on Corner of Victoria Ave and Georgina Street, Woody Point from 8am-12.30pm. Tables can be booked by phoning 0450 828 676. Refreshments available for sale. Disabled facilities.

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time we meet during the month. Members have the option to attend a Coffee and Chat morning and an outing each month as well as attending our luncheon meeting. If you would like to make new friends and help a charity at the same time, you are welcome to come along as a visitor or a new member. Details phone Elizabeth 3886 4937 or Sandra 3425 2738.

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MAXINE McKew, author, journalist and former politician, made a special trip from Melbourne to be guest speaker at our club’s October Lunch Meeting. More than 50 guests heard that Australia has a good education system but the danger is complacency. In Maxine’s words, ‘Red lights are flashing’. It is Melbourne Cup time again. At next month’s lunch, high heels and fascinators will feature as members and their guests strut the catwalk, all competing for the Best Dressed Award! The Choir continues to meet four times a month and players of Bridge, Mahjong and Canasta each meet monthly. Our next social outing is a High Tea on October 23 at the home of CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Michele Raineri, jewellery designer. Visitors are always welcome. Phone Bev on 3279 2819 or email chapelhillview@gmail.com

■ LOGAN

WE MEET at 11am on the second Wednesday of the month at the Rec Club, Alba Lane (off Jacaranda Avenue), Kingston. Cost of $25 includes a two course lunch and a guest speaker. Proceeds from the day go to The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. Details call Maureen on 3805 1378.

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OUR Club’s next Meeting is on Wednesday, December 6 at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, 10.30am for 11am start. The cost of the lunch is $25 and we will be having our Christmas Hampers to raffle. This year for the December meeting which is our final for the year and our Christmas Party we are having an Australian Bush Christmas theme, so come along in your best “bush” Christmas outfits. Our entertainment on the day will be provided by the group “Laugh at Life”. All funds raised by the club go to supporting the Smith Family and our

OUT AND ABOUT: Pumicestone Passage Probus members at Christmas in July - The Deck Restaurant Tewantin.

Learning for Life students. New Members and guests are always welcome. Phone Heather on 3300 3733 to book by 4pm Monday December 4.

■ REDCLIFFE PENINSULA

OUR Club recently held their 17th birthday at Morton Bay Boat Club. The cake in VIEW colours was cut by our President Loretta, and watched on by Jean Clarke Past National Councillor Kaye Past President, Marilyn, Past President Lyn Masters National Councillor and Betty Past President. Seventy-four members attended the celebration and were entertained by the beautiful performer Samatha Paterson.

PROBUS CLUBS ■ REDCLIFFE PENINSULA

RETIREMENT can certainly be enhanced by belonging to a Probus Club these days which offer all sorts of interesting activities, so if you are retired, particularly newly retired or new to an area you could do well to contact us. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Redcliffe RSL at 10.15am. We have some wonderful guest speakers, we have exciting bus trips regularly and we have members just waiting to make your acquaintance. Contact President Shirley Smith on 0401 360 999 or PR officer Ray Baulch on 3203 2611 for more details.

WE WELCOME active retired and semi-retired singles or couples as new members who are interested in fun, friendship and fellowship. Monthly meetings with a guest speaker, local day tours, picnics and theatre outings are part of the club’s activities. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 10am at Geebung RSL Club. Bus and rail transport are virtually at the door and there are adequate car parking facilities. Details phone Bev Worthington 3359 2056 or Kay Davidson 3263 8072.

■ PUMICESTONE PASSAGE

OUR club is a fun club of vibrant retired and semi-retired men and women from diverse backgrounds. Apart from interesting speakers, the club offers a wide variety of social events; monthly dinners at local restaurants, coffee mornings, summer picnics in the park, themed events, Christmas in July, Melbourne Cup lunch, Car Rally and more. The club, which is based on Bribie Island, meets on the second Tuesday each month at 9.15am at Bribie RSL. Visitors from other clubs and new members

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OUR our club meet in the Bowls Club at Hall Avenue in Corinda on the fourth 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 group, theatre visits, a book swap and other activities. We welcome

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INFORMATIVE: Maxine McKew, with Vice President, Judy Nulty, and Secretary, Vicki Fraser at the Chapel Hill VIEW meeting in October.

Redcliffe Peninsula Probus Ladies in Yellow L-R Trish Seymour, Marian Bishop, Esther Baulch, and President Shirley Smith.

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 phone Kathy on

highlights and stories. After the tour enjoy a picnic lunch or visit one of the cafes ‘under the bridge’. Lunch is not included. Tour is on Sunday November 19 from 9.30-11.30am. Cost: BLHN Individual Members $16.50; General $25.

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LOVERS of flower arranging and floral design are warmly welcomed as visitors or new members of the Floral Art Society of Queensland Inc. The next meeting and Christmas Party will be held on Monday, November 27 at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Auditorium, Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong. Admission of $7 is payable at the door and includes tea or coffee before the meeting and a CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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November 17 from 10am-2pm for the final open day. A perfect opportunity to inspect remaining homes and join welcoming residents for rolling refreshments. Pebble Beach is an example of a rare but very popular independent living freehold retirement community. Where residents own their homes outright and have all the rights of freehold home owners. Which means no deferred

management fees or hefty ongoing costs. Owners retain all the capital gains achieved, while enjoying the security and community atmosphere of a registered retirement village. “In this way Pebble Beach has been designed to bridge the gap between full service retirement living and owning your own home,” sales manager Elaine Quinn said. “We might not provide

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lucky door ticket – bring a “Secret Santa” gift to swap. Details phone Heather Prior on 0412 735 483 or go to http://www.floralart societyqld.org.au.

REDLANDS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

GUEST speakers each month give enthusiastic talks. Alternate months we have competition tables, where members have the opportunity to share and admire best plants or flowers. We visit a member’s garden each month get to know each. Meet us in the hall on the corner of Cleveland/ Redland Bay Road and Island Outlook Avenue, Thornlands, third Monday of the month from 9-11.30am. $3 entry includes a lovely morning tea and lucky door ticket. Check out our website: www.rhs.asn.au.

MITCHELTON AND DISTRICTS GARDEN CLUB

OUR Next meeting of is December 7. As it is the last meeting for 2017, it is for club members and invited guests only for end of year activities and presentation of prizes to successful exhibitors. The

Redcliffe Peninsula VIEW recently held their 17th Birthday at Morton Bay Boat Club.

GRATITUDE: Red Cross Guest Speaker, Lois Greste with Johnnie Moore.

club will then go into recess until the first Thursday in February 2018 and vacancies exist for new members. While spring is a glorious time to be outdoors you are reminded to avoid too much exposure to the sun. Always observe the Slip, Slop, Slap routine. Gardens too, need protection by keeping them well mulched and watered. Details phone Pat on 3356 1256.

Sunday, November 12. Doors open at 1.30pm and Tickets $10 per person. Free parking and refreshments available for purchase during Intermission. CD “first Impressions” for sale. Details phone Mary 3172 3652 or email mary.martyn@optusnet. com.au or go to www.qao.org.au.

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AUSTRALIAN military history abounds with accounts of how important animals have been during times of war. Commencing early in 2018, animal lovers and historians will delight in the next exhibition at Brisbane’s Victoria Barracks entitled “Animals in War”. Meticulous research

ensures that any display by Army Museum South Queensland is accurate. Tours (Wednesdays only) by individuals or groups must be pre-booked. The price of $15 per person includes the exhibition, an escorted tour of Victoria Barracks precinct on Petrie Terrace, a formal Devonshire Tea served in the original Officers’ Mess, souvenir booklet and group photo. Please visit www.armymuseum south queensland.com.au or phone Bev Smith 0429 954 663 or email bsmithys@bigpond.net.au .

QLD ACCORDION ORCHESTRA

ARE holding a Variety Concert at the Kedron-Wavell Services Club Inc in the Kittyhawk Room, 375 Hamilton Rd, Chermside from 2pm on

WESTERN SUBURBS RED CROSS

OUR branch has held another successful Cake Stall at Bunning’s Oxley, raising over $2300. It was a combined effort by branch members directed by co-ordinator of the day, Valda Lavery. If members needed a reason for their hard work, they had it at the October Monthly Meeting. Guest speaker Lois Greste spoke of the heartache she and her

husband, Juri, suffered when their son, Peter, was incarcerated in Egypt for doing his job. Of special note was the gratitude Lois expressed to Red Cross for their tireless efforts in helping Peter and his family. It made members proud to belong to such a caring organisation. The branch meets on the first Monday of each month from 9.30am in Meeting Room 3 of the Kenmore Village Library. Visitors are most welcome. We begin with morning tea provided by members, followed by the meeting from 10am to 11.15am. There is usually a guest speaker. There is no need to book. Turn up on the day and you will be most welcome.

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OUR guest speaker for October was Greg Beard who gave an excellent presentation of the founding of the Mater Hospital Brisbane to its present day and the ongoing work that is carried out there. The October trip was a tour to Jacobs Well. James Herbst gave an excellent insight into the surrounding areas. Our next sub-committee for the Zone 101 Conference at Greenbank RSL in May 2018 will be held on Monday, November 6 at the Greenbank RSL. We meet at the Greenbank CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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RSL on the second Tuesday of each month. Details phone Ron or Bev on 3809 0697 or 0402 094 887.

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YOU can submit one item each month and write up to 20 words. Items for sale must not exceed $500. Post to Brisbane Seniors Free 4 Sale, PO Box 56, Maroochydore, QLD, 4558 or email free4sale@seniors newspaper.com.au.

WYNNUM Region Organised Computing Club for Seniors Inc will be holding their monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 14 upstairs at the 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 are continuing with our popular “one on one” sessions, cost $10. Our classes can commence from a very basic level so don’t be afraid to make a start. Details phone Lavina on 0411 806 154 or visit our website wroccs.org.au.

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THE Association of Independant Retires North Brisbane branch wish to advise to all its members that there be no monthly meeting at the Wavell Heights Community Hall in November. As this date is reserved for our Christmas Mystery Bus trip and lunch, payment is

INTERESTING: Guest Speaker Gerald Martin and President of Wavell Probus Bonita Trenwith.

required for those attending, if seats are still available. Details phone 3881 1820 before 5pm daily or email sitram@powerup.com.au.

QFHS

IF YOU are researching family in New South Wales, then this session will cover the main collections of genealogical records for New South Wales. Presenter: Susan der Kinderen. Learn what records are available in New South Wales and how to access them. Queensland Family History Society, 58 Bellevue Avenue, Gaythorne publicity@qfhs.org.au or email www.qfhs.org.au.

CALL FOR SINGERS

PEOPLE with a passion for singing are urged to make a date to join the Queensland Choir for its acclaimed biennial

Forest Lake 50+ Club’s October bus trip was to Woody Point.

Brisbane Sings Messiah in City Hall this December. The Queensland Choir’s chorus master Kevin Power says singers who may not be regular choristers now have a unique opportunity to perform Handel’s most famous work as part of a 150-voice choir, with professional soloists and orchestra. No audition is necessary, but singers must be at least 18 years old and attend six rehearsals, culminating in the Sunday afternoon concert December 3 in Brisbane City Hall before an expected audience of more than 1000 people. Registrations close once soprano, alto, tenor and bass lists are full, so interested singers should contact the choir now. See www.qldchoir.com, phone 3895 8188 or email enquiries@qldchoir.com. The Queensland Choir – Brisbane Sings Messiah,

Sunday, December 3, 2.45-5.15pm, Brisbane City Hall. Cost $45-$55; children and full-time students: $15, book on www.4mbs.com .au or phone 3847 1717.

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What are you doing later? Society is challenged to adapt to the new era of life longevity

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK GAIL FORRER

Group editor Seniors Newspapers network

LOOKS like it’s time to start some Olympic-style training. I say that because it appears this generation of older adults is facing a long run into the future. Last month, I presented a small selection of scientific advances made in the longevity industry. From all accounts, ongoing discoveries in this area are well on the way to providing us with extra years. This month, the Australian Bureau of Statistics shared more information relating to the subject of longevity. The report noted: “In the past 125 years to 2015, life expectancy in Australia increased by 33.2 years for males and 33.7 years for females.” Which poses the question: How will we occupy these extra years? There’s no point looking to our parents for an example. The generation before us basically followed a path of retiring at 65 years old and not living much longer after that. Not so these days. Our job is to not only live for a couple of more decades, but also to provide ways

and means to do it with dignity, self-respect and joy. However, if we don’t have the superannuation funds to match, it’s time to seek out some other options. In this edition we have published a couple of lifestyle scenarios chosen by people in their 60s. One option is to keep working and never, ever quit. Another alternative is to live in a cheaper country and, according to the people we have interviewed, this expat lifestyle holds a lot advantages. However, both of these

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Our job is to not only live for couple of more decades, but also to provide ways and means to do it. options – a lifelong working life and overseas living – also require society to acknowledge, accept and incorporate corresponding legislation in terms of visas and taxations to fit the changing circumstances. This includes the serious issue of age discrimination in the

WHAT TO DO: The possibility of a long life will need to be considered for future planning as our life expectancy increases.

workplace. As more older adults seek employment, so do claims of discrimination rise. One of my job-seeking friends tells me that on numerous occasions, after emailing her resume to a prospective employer (where her age is not mentioned), she obtains a face-to-face interview, where her age (57) is obvious, and she never hears back. Of course, that’s only one story, but from what I hear, it is indicative of what many older people experience. Certainly, research completed by the Benevolent Society provides definite evidence of ageism, but also ways it can be addressed (P35). Additionally, Human Rights and Age Discrimination Commissioner Dr Kay Patterson has made workplace age discrimination a priority. Recently, parliament decided against major changes to the rules and regulations governing people overseas receiving pensions.

FEMALE LIFE EXPECTANCY CONTINUES TO CLIMB Australian females have had the highest life expectancy ever recorded in Australia, according to the latest figures released from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. “Female life expectancy increased to 84.6 years in 2016 and is now the sixth highest in the world. Japan tops the list with 86.4 years,” Beidar Cho, ABS director of demography, said. Male life expectancy remained steady at 80.4 years, with only two other countries in the world having higher male life expectancy: Iceland at 80.6 years and Switzerland at 80.5 years. The Australian Capital Territory recorded the highest male life expectancy of all states and territories (81.3 years), followed by Victoria (81.2 years), New South Wales and South Australia (both 80.4 years), Western Australia (80.3 years), Queensland (80.1 years) and Tasmania (78.8 years). The Australian Capital Territory had the highest female life expectancy (85.2 years), followed by Western Australia (84.8 years), Victoria (84.7 years), New South Wales (84.6 years), Queensland and South Australia (both 84.5 years) and Tasmania (82.9 years). The Northern Territory had the lowest life expectancy for both males (75.6 years) and females (78.7 years). “This reflects a major shift in causes of death from infectious diseases to chronic diseases,” Ms Cho said. Further details are available at: www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/3302.0.55.001. State, territory and sub-state information is also available for free download from the ABS website www.abs.gov.au. However, from January 1, 2018, there are changes to the Pension Supplement for people who live overseas or travel outside Australia for more than six weeks. Share housing, intergenerational living and the tiny homes movements add another dimension to the changing lifestyle of the older

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Australian. Again, we need government to see the value of supporting these kinds of alternative housing. Finally, our story with Marlene Rutherford and her workshops on consciously ageing is, again, something that is totally unique but I believe necessary as we address

a new world order. As American social anthropologist and author Mary Bateson Clark so wisely advises – do not juggle all the things you have to do in life, instead put some thought in and compose rather than juggle. Indeed, time to start training for the new years ahead.

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Why take a tour with a guide? TRAVEL author Ann Rickard has been hosting small-group tours in Provence for 13 years. She has also been on many a trip herself where tour guides have hosted her. She gives us some of the advantages and disadvantages for seniors when it comes to holidaying independently or with a tour group.

ADVANTAGES

■ Local knowledge UNLESS you are a fanatic about research before you travel, you will probably miss many a highlight and relevant information. A local guide will take you to all the important sites and ensure you don’t miss anything. ■ Safety SOME countries and

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destinations should never be considered without a tour guide, on safari for example (you preferably want one with a stun-gun), or in India where just leaving your hotel is a journey into chaos. A tour guide will not let you venture into dangerous parts of any town or city either, and this is a big one for seniors’ safety. ■ Jumping the queue A GOOD tour guide will have access to pre-booked tickets that you, as a free-spirited traveller, will not. This is especially welcome at crowded and popular museums, cathedrals or sites where the queues extend for several kilometres. Skipping the queues is a big advantage for seniors. ■ Saving time

ALL travellers have experienced the frustration of wasting time looking for that famous landmark, site, icon. Many an argument has sprung between couples over a map and a confused expression. A guide will get you there effortlessly and take all the responsibility. A guide will also know places or sites to avoid during rush times, saving you hours of frustration. ■ No driving DRIVING in foreign countries on the other side of the road is stressful for everyone, let alone the nervous senior. Anyone who has driven in Rome or navigated the multiple lanes around the Arc de Triomphe will tell you horror stories. A guide and driver will move you

smoothly through even the most frenzied city and get you as close as possible to the destination.

DISADVANTAGES

■ Too much structure A STRUCTURED tour means you are locked in. You will not be able to visit that delightful trattoria, bistro or patisserie you passed on your way to a famous landmark, no chance of going back to discover those tempting markets you passed on the bus – you have an itinerary to stick to. You will never know what you have missed. ■ Other people GROUPS mean there will always be someone annoying (never you, of course). It is impossible to love everyone in a group and there will be

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glaciers, seals, muskox, reindeer, orcas, belugas, birdlife and whales, as well experiencing Inuit culture. Prior to the 18-day Arctic cruise, we visit Oslo, Flam, Bergen with fjord train and boat tours, then Longyearbyen, Ittoqqortoormiit and Constable Pynt. The Rembrandt van Rijn cruise is just part of the 29-day Arctic itinerary that Quest Tours has put together. The tour departs Sydney on July 21, 2018 flying to Oslo. For more information, phone Quest Tours on (02) 6554 7478 or 0409 466 958 or go to www.QuestTours.com.au or email info@QuestTours. com.au.

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What’s in the first aid kit?

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HAVEN’T been cruising before, but always wanted to try it out? Why not try a sampler cruise? This is a great idea for anyone who really isn’t sure what cruising is all about and whether it’s for them. Royal Caribbean has a three-day cruise which starts from and finishes in Sydney. The Sampler Cruise on one of four of the Royal Caribbean cruise ships departs Sydney at 7pm on day one and returns at 6am on day four. There are various

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WE ALL love to travel and explore with family or friends. Despite many hours of careful planning and preparation, things can and do go wrong. So a well-equipped first aid kit is a wise investment. The most frustrating and unexpected problems which occur are usually tooth related. A dental check-up before leaving is a good idea, but even though BE PREPARED: Dentist In A Box the go anywhere dental everything looks OK emergency kit the best gift you can give your family and dental problems can still friends for Christmas. occur while away. Currently available first survive on pain-killers? which assume no dental aid kits only deal with a These problems occur or medical knowledge. range of medical without warning, About the size of a CD problems lacking any anywhere, anytime. case the kits provide effective means of dealing Skilled help may not be clear, concise instructions with dental problems that easy to find wherever and materials to (apart from pain-killers). you are. Can you imagine temporarily deal with Dental problems won’t trying to find a dentist for unexpected dental kill you but how annoying you or your family “out of problems anytime. if a tooth or filling breaks hours”, away from home Dentist In A Box the go away leaving a sharp, or unable to speak the anywhere dental jagged edge and there is language? emergency kit the best gift always the possibility of Why isn’t a first aid kit you can give your family toothache. for dental emergencies and friends for Christmas. How many holidays are available? Order now by credit card ruined by dental Dentist In A Box by phoning 1300 THE KIT problems? Blu Tack and products launched more (1300 843 548) or visit chewing gum don’t work than 20 years ago are dentistinabox.com.au. so how long can you Australian-made kits 6706692ac

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The Flying Scotsman again leading the train between Edinburgh and York as passengers enjoy fine cuisine and wine on tables draped in crisp white linen and topped by shining silverware. Another four nights at London’s Waldorf Hilton will allow guests free time to see the city’s famous sights before a private car transfer to Southampton takes them to the gangway of the luxurious, 2900-passenger cruise ship, Celebrity Silhouette, for a 14-night, round-trip cruise to northern Europe. The ship will call at six ports around the Baltic, including Stockholm, Tallinn, Helsinki, Warnemunde near Berlin and overnight visits to St Petersburg and Copenhagen.

On the ship’s return to Southampton, a private car transfer to Heathrow Airport and a flight back to Australia ends the journey. The Scotsman and the Baltic package includes return flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide, nine night’s accommodation, the 14-night cruise and the two rail trips. The package is available from $9499 per person, twin-share, in an Inside Stateroom. But until sold out, bookings made in an Oceanview Stateroom from $10,099 per person, twin-share, will receive a complimentary upgrade to a Verandah Statereoom with a private balcony. Call Cruise Express on 1300 766 537 or visit cruiseexpress.com.au

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CRUISE SHIP: P&O's Pacific Jewel anchors off Mooloolaba on a beautiful and perfect winter's day. PHOTO: JOHN MCCUTCHEON

Learn the ways of cruising CRUISING is a special universe in the galaxy of travel. Boarding a ship on holiday is like moving to a foreign village, with strange customs to be learned, new rules to be observed and a cast of hundreds, sometimes thousands, of strangers to share your days. Prepare for the journey with these handy survival tips. ■ If you’ve already booked a berth aboard something called Crystal Serenity, or Carnival Ecstasy, or Enchantment of the Seas, you’ve probably twigged that cruise companies love extravagant language. The industry comes with its own flowery prose designed to dazzle prospective passengers. Hence even the most basic windowless cabins are billed as staterooms, as if a minor royal might have stayed there just before you, and butlers, let’s be

frank, are often little more than glorified room attendants. As with so much in life it’s actions, not words, that matter. As long as your butler brings Champagne to your cabin on command, let them call themselves whatever they like. ■ There are few areas of 21st century life where dress standards still matter as much as they do on a ship. Several operators have loosened their bow ties and ditched formal nights in a late acknowledgement that hardly anyone these days gets about in tuxedos and organza gowns. But it’s still a minefield navigating the spectrum of dress codes from daywear and cocktail to informal, smart casual, elegant casual or “stylish separates”. This is a parallel universe where denim is, bizarrely, banned after 6pm on many ships. Always check company websites for

detailed fashion tips, or risk social death at sea. ■ Even on the surest ship and calmest oceans, having the ground shift constantly beneath the feet can make novice cruisers queasy. Pills and patches help ease the upset; some cruisers swear by ginger, others by bananas. Allow a day or two for the middle ear to settle and the sea legs to kick in, except if you’re heading to Antarctica. As always with travel, the most amazing destinations are the hardest to reach and expeditioners must brave 48 hours of the wild Drake Passage crossing before feasting their (slightly bleary) eyes on the White Continent. ■ For those who really can’t stomach being at sea, there’s always river cruising. It offers all the fun of being afloat and none of the nausea.

■ Dining at sea is a series of never-ending indulgences, a place where it’s possible to fill your face from 5am breakfast buffets to midnight feasts via detours to pizza stands, burger bars and 24/7 room service. Celebrity-chef restaurants are all the rage right now and, while you’ve got more chance of spotting a mermaid than you have of seeing Thomas Keller or Luke Mangan manning the stoves, you can expect their branded menus to be a cut above the ordinary. ■ It is not humanly possible to take part in every activity offered on board. All major cruise lines offer dozens of diversions for on-board entertainment. Cunard ships, for example, offer almost 100 daily events, ranging from watercolour classes and bridge tournaments to film screenings and Latin

dance, to keep passengers busy during long stints afloat on round-the-world and transatlantic sailings. Due to the sheer availability of options, you will do things at sea that you never imagined yourself doing on land. It might be wailing through late-night karaoke in the nightclub, catching a “Broadway-style” show or a craps class in the casino. Don’t hold back. Just go with the flow. ■ No matter how grand a ship’s claims of connectivity at sea, and no matter how “state of the art” their latest technology might be, outside major ports the on-board Wi-Fi will often be woeful. Brace yourself for late ’90s-era connectivity as websites fail to load, emails abort and disappear middelivery and Facebook remains a distant dream. The only thing you can do

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Pack insurance for smoother seas BY 2020, close to two million Australians will be packing for a cruise, but they won’t necessarily have the correct travel insurance. Recent research proves almost half of those holiday makers won’t be taking out travel insurance or won’t take out the correct type to cover them when on a cruise ship and at their destinations. Also revealed was that during the time on board, many travellers mistakenly believe Medicare or their private health insurer will cover any medical expenses. “Nearly a third incorrectly assumed the Federal Government would pay if they needed to be medically evacuated from a cruise ship,” the Quantum

Market Research’s Understand Insurance and smartraveller. gov.au survey researchers reported. The researchers found 70% of these cruise travellers were exposing themselves to significant risk because they believed there was less chance of losing their luggage than on a flight, or that their voyage would be cancelled or delayed. Other key findings of the survey of cruise travellers were: ■ 37% of those aged 65 and over bought travel insurance policies that might not adequately cover them. ■ 65 year olds and over had a better than average understanding of travel insurance, but a large proportion thought it covered cruises as standard,

leading to under-insurance or non-insurance. ■ More than a third of them believed travel insurance was less important for cruises than other overseas holidays because cruise ships have doctor to treat passengers if they get sick. Understand Insurance spokesman Campbell Fuller said: “Unfortunately, 53 per cent of cruise ship passengers and cruise intenders in the next two years believe they can rely on medical care on board their ship, and that if they fall critically ill the Australian Government will pay for their care and their evacuation back home. “That is not the case. Medical treatment, hospital stays and medical evacuations

back home can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. “Too often, Australia’s consular officials in foreign ports have to help ill or injured passengers who are either not insured or have not bought the right insurance cover. “When cruise passengers book a trip, they should make sure they buy travel insurance that covers them for their cruise, and for all destinations they intend to go. “Travellers who have pre-existing medical conditions should also let their insurer know beforehand.” Did you know: ■ A day in an international hospital can cost $10,000 and payment is often required prior to admission.

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Tuscany, essence of Italy market brimming with Tuscan produce.

Piazza del Duomo. The Piazza Garibaldi in the historic centre is a good place to start your food exploration where the restaurants stay true to traditional recipes of Parma and pay respect to the produce.

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HILL-TOP towns, endless sunshine, renowned wines, sublime food, undulating hills, haystacks, olive groves, vineyards and cypress trees... Tuscany is the essence of Italy. Travel writer Ann Rickard says if you plan well it is possible to visit many of the iconic towns in one unforgettable Tuscan adventure. Slow down and adapt to the Italian leisurely way of life and you’ll enjoy it more.

FLORENCE

THE big one of all them all. A must for its art, treasures, culture, history and architecture. But the summer queues outside the Uffizi Gallery mean a three hour wait. Best go off-season if you have no tolerance for long lines. Start your Florence day with a fortifying breakfast at the Mercato Centrale, the huge undercover

AN HOUR’S train ride from Florence, this sedate walled-town exudes history and refinement – it is birthplace of Puccini after all. Walk or cycle the five kilometres on top of its walls and then stroll the lively Via Fillungo for the designer shops and restaurants. Summer festivals abound in Lucca, the Rolling Stones gave a one-off concert by the city walls in August, it sold out in five minutes.

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YOUR jaw may drop (as ours did) at first sight of Siena’s magnificent Piazza del Campo with its tilted floor fanning out to surrounding buildings and the soaring Torre del Mangia (tower). Hang out in one of the cafes along the perimeter of this most celebrated of all the world’s medieval squares – and just watch.

Gimignano. Plenty of tall towers to gaze up to, evocative Roman theatre ruins, a crowning fortress, an Etruscan museum and stately palaces (now municipal buildings) surrounding the elegant Piazza dei Priori, all make Volterra worth leaving the well-trodden Tuscan track.

original towers built in the 14th century remain, but they are visible from far away. Packed to capacity in the summer, but still a glamour-gal, San Gimignano is a must-do.

FAMOUS for its Brunello red wine, this surprisingly small walled-town will welcome you for wine tastings on every corner. Wine is king, don’t try to resist as you walk the cobbled streets. After your fill of wine, stop at one of the many restaurants with panoramic views over Val d’Orcia National Park. Drink a glass of Brunello with your pasta.

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A SMALL town dating back to Etruscan times, mostly overlooked for the more popular (but crowded) San

THE full wonder of San Gimignano hits you as you round a final bend in the winding country road and gaze up to its 14 towers rising like a mini medieval Manhattan. Only 14 of the 72

YES, it isn’t quite in Tuscany, but close enough and home to Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and the famous prosciutto. Giant wheels of cheese in varying ages and enormous legs of prosciutto sit splendidly in delis all over the city and attract as many tourists as the cathedral in the

TINY, and not so well known, but worth a visit. Inside the walls, narrow streets are flanked by handsome buildings. A stroll along the Corso il Rossellino pretty much does the entire town, but it’s a great base to explore the nearby wineries. The hotel il Chiostro, with its large internal courtyard, is a Relais & Chateaux property and surprisingly reasonably priced.

Graham has been conducting since 2005. ■ Includes visits to the Acropolis and the Pantheon, Olympia, Delphi and Kalambaka and the Meteora monasteries. Vietnam Tunnel Rats ■ May 13–21, led by Colonel Sandy MacGregor MC. “Sandy won his MC in Vietnam, by going down the tunnels, leading his troops,” Graham said. “Sandy takes the tour to all the spots the Australians fought and he

knows so much about the country and its culture.” Boer War, South Africa ■ May 26 to June 9, led by Lt Colonel John Howells. ■ A visit to the Kruger National Park is an extension to the main tour. One of the members of the Pretoria Scottish Rifles is a friend of Graham’s and runs these tours. Bomber Command, UK ■ July 5–17, led by Colonel Graham Fleeton. ■ Once leaving London

there are nine museums, two air shows, fabulous English pubs and more to enjoy. ■ In Lincoln the group stay in the Dam Busters Mess. UK Heritage Rail Tour ■ July 17–31, led by Colonel Graham Fleeton. ■ This tour is everything trains and steam with the group travelling to about 15 destinations by coach and then jumping on a steam train to travel or visiting the train sheds and museums.

Guadalcanal 76th anniversary ■ August 5–10, led by Lt Colonel John Howells. ■ The group is usually no bigger than 10. Special Western Front to Normandy ■ September 13–25, led by Colonel Steve Larkins. ■ This extraordinary tour starts in Paris, goes to Peronne, The Somme, Ieper and Normandy for an intimate insight to the battles of WWI.

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LUXURY shops on the Via di Voltaia nel Corso sell leather bags, exquisite shoes, fine jewellery and beautiful antiques. If you can get past the gauntlet of shops, the panoramic views over Tuscan country-side are breath-sapping. Have lunch at Osteria di Bacco on the Via di Gracciano nel Corso and try the nettle gnocchi with white truffle. Montepulciano is home to the Nobile Wine, an equal to the Brunello (we think).

PISA

DON’T need to say much about this one, other than you simply must take a selfie of you trying to prop up the tower. Pisa is great fun, but crowded, so best to have your fill of the tower first, and then explore the narrow back streets. You need a car in Tuscany, and parking outside the walled-towns can be tight and tricky, but worth it. The above is just a sprinkling of the dozens of Tuscan towns, many of them are pint-sized, but all charming. It’s a case of discovery.

Discover Aussie battlefield history DELVE into Australia’s fascinating war history with the help of passionate battlefield tour guides who want to share their knowledge in a unique way. Retired Colonel Graham Fleeton’s Battlefield Tours take small group tours to battlefields in Europe, Asia, the Pacific and South Africa. Graham and his tour leader group of retired military personnel prepare for each tour by asking their guests about particular interests in a tour. Where a guest has a family connection with a battlefield, the team will research that history before leaving Australia and then do their best to give the guest the opportunity Most of his groups, which are no larger than 26 people and can be as small as handful, are mostly aged 50 and over. There are eight tours on offer in 2018. Battle of Greece and Crete 76th anniversary ■ April 8–26, led by Colonel Graham Fleeton and assisted by Dr Helena Sulioti. ■ Attend Anzac Dawn Service in Athens, which

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What’s on Maxim Vengerov returns to Brisbane THIS November, join Queensland Symphony Orchestra for a musical experience like no other. Maxim Vengerov, world renowned violin virtuoso, returns to Brisbane to perform Brahms spectacular Violin Concerto. In a breathtaking performance, the violin runs the gamut of emotions: it sings like an angel, prowls like an animal and marches like a military band on parade. In the hands of a superstar this will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Brahms Violin Concerto: Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18 from 7.30pm at the Concert Hall QPAC. For more information, go to qso.com.au. Win 2 A-Reserve tickets to see Vengerov in performance with Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Friday, November 17 at 7.30pm, Concert Hall QPAC.

BRILLIANT: Maxim Vengerov, world renowned violin virtuoso, returns to Brisbane to perform Brahms spectacular Violin Concerto.

PREPARE FOR THE ULTIMATE IN SLEDGING

THE Barmy Army is back in town! Yes it’s time for cricket. The test series kicks off with the traditional first test in Brisbane from November 23–27 before heading to Adelaide from December 2–6 for the first ever day-night test match between the two

COMPILED BY CHRISTINE PERKIN countries. The pink ball may not be tradition, but in the city that is fast becoming the home of day-night cricket, a full house is expected.

IPSWICH RAIL MUSEUM OPEN DAY

IPSWICH residents will be given the chance to explore more than 150 years of history at The Workshops Rail Museum’s

Open Day on Saturday November 11 from 9.30am–8pm. Entry is free for Ipswich residents. Proof of residency is required and may include driver’s licence or rates notice. Admission for non-Ipswich residents: adult $14.50; concession $12.50; child (3–15 years) $11.50; child (under 3 years) free; family (2 adults and up to 4 children): $44.50. Details go to theworkshops. qm.qld.gov.au.

PEACE TRAIN

HE’S one of the greatest singer songwriters of all time. This summer sees

Yusuf Cat Stevens return to Australia for the 50th anniversary tour and a chance for everyone to get onboard the Peace Train. Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Saturday, December 9. Tickets available at Ticketek.

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LOCAL Brisbane textile artists, Wendy Bailye and Sharyn Hall, are proudly presenting their ninth annual selling exhibition of exclusive handcrafted contemporary textiles. CONTINUED ON PAGE 28

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Entry is free and both artists will be present at the exhibition. From November 22–26 from 9am–5pm Wednesday to Friday and 9am–4pm Saturday and Sunday at the Richard Randall Art Studio, Brisbane Botanical Gardens, Mt Coot-tha. Details go to www.wendybailye.com and www.sharynhalldesigns. com.

MOSTLY MOZART

BRISBANE’S Community Choir, Chordiality, is proud to present Mostly Mozart this spring. Held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church,

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on Sunday, November 12 at 2.30pm. Music director Brett Sturdy, accompanist Simon Carl and Chordiality will present a joyous afternoon of choral music. Indooroopilly State School choir will be making a guest appearance while the Chordiality players provide ensemble support. Come and hear the grandeur of Chordiality’s voices as they perform Mozart’s greatest works and much more! Tickets $25 for adults, $20 for concession holders and $10 for children (refreshments included). To book go to

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THE WIZARD OF OZ

THE world’s favourite musical is returning to Australia. The London Palladium production of The Wizard of Oz will have its Australian premiere in Brisbane. Playing from November 4 to December 3 at QPAC Lyric Theatre, Grey St, South Brisbane. Ticket prices start from $49.90 to $179.90. Details go to

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HANDMADE items from artisan communities in Africa, Asia, South America and beyond, this unique market is a yearly celebration of global community partnerships, ethical purchasing practices, and shared opportunities to support vulnerable people across

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It’s a family event and there’s something for everyone! Cost: from $28 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, cnr Merivale and Glenelg Sts, South Brisbane on November 10–12.

BRISBANE CHORO ENSEMBLE

THE Brisbane Choro Ensemble is an eclectic group of musicians who all have a great love for this music, coming variously from gypsy-jazz, classical and Brazilian music backgrounds. Free admission. Located at Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide St, Brisbane City, Tuesday, November 28 12–1pm.

A FESTIVAL OF RUSSIAN BALLET

THE Imperial Russian Ballet Company return to Australia with this diverse and stunning program. The exciting and varied program comprises an eclectic mix ranging from the magnificent Don Quixote to the dramatic Bolero. Located at the George Hogg Auditorium, cnr Limestone and Nicholas Sts, Ipswich on November 21 at 8pm. Details call 3810 6100. Tickets $92 or $82 concession.

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How to age joyfully

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HOW do you feel about getting older? Good, bad, indifferent. For 62-year-old Marlene Rutherford, the time arrived to examine her own feelings about ageing after seeing her father end up in a nursing home and knowing he had never wanted to be in one. Marlene, a mother of four and grandmother of five, started her career as a psychiatric nurse, going on to gain a post-graduate qualification. She furthered her career in health with courses in alternative medicine including qualifications in reflexology. Her background in wellness has provided a solid foundation to begin a conscious examination of ageing. Right from the start she became aware of certain repetitive phrases. “I noticed I kept hearing comments like, ‘It’s a

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Finally a job in Vietnam Radical rethink on work and ageing must be long overdue Yvonne Gardiner

LIVING on the Newstart allowance for the next five years held no appeal for Alan Williams, of Wollongong NSW. He wanted a proper job. At 62, he set out to find a position with decent pay that would suit his management experience and build up his savings for retirement. He didn’t expect to have to go overseas to work, but a job search in Australia proved fruitless. “I’ve worked for myself most of my life. I was looking for the more senior roles, general management,” Alan said. “I’d been looking for two and a half months. “I went through about 1000 applications and broke it down to the ones where I had the best chance. “I applied for 22 jobs the first month and got down to two interviews. “I was a one-in-four chance in the first job. The other job it was me or the other person and the

other person got it.” Alan had taken steps to prepare for fulltime work while acting as carer for his wife for the past nine years, completing a university course on governance. “I need mentally to get back in the workforce – I’m healthy and I’m strong,” he said. Finally, he has secured a position in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, as the chief executive officer of a dental implant centre for foreign tourists – overseeing a 100-strong workforce. Alan is “ecstatic” to have a job, although he would have preferred to stay in Australia, where his wife is receiving care for dementia. “Initially the plans are for 12 months in Vietnam. I’ve got three trips lined up to come back,” he said. “In Vietnam, they haven’t lost that respect for people with age. “They still respect that older people have a wealth of knowledge and

LOOKING ABROAD: Alan Williams, 62, has taken up a management role in Vietnam after a fruitless job search in Australia. PHOTO: THE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY

will pass it on to younger people.” As a result of recent research, The Benevolent Society plans to run a campaign next year addressing the social and policy impacts of ageism. To be called EveryAGE Counts, the campaign will aim to drive conversations

and a national agenda for older Australians, including a federal minister for older Australians. The society’s executive director of strategic engagement, research and advocacy, Dr Kirsty Nowlan, says our society needs a radical rethink of attitudes towards getting

older, because we perceive older people as frail, less involved in life, confused and non-productive. Alan says interviewing panels for jobs should include an older person “to bring perspective”. Broadcaster Jane Caro says older people have

difficulty getting a job and are usually the first workers retrenched when a company is struggling. “There is a negative assumption about getting older,” she said. “It’s a great thing to get older … an achievement. “You have a kind of confidence that you don’t have when you’re young.” Tackling ageism Our fears about ageing prevent us from ageing well, but those fears are based on falsehoods. This was the major finding from research by Australia’s first charity, The Benevolent Society. The national online survey of more than 1400 people across all age groups asked respondents to describe how Australia would be different if ageism was tackled. They said Australia would have: ■ Greater empathy and compassion. ■ More knowledge transferred through the generations. ■ More tolerance, respect and acceptance. ■ Happier, stronger and more connected communities.

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IF YOUR golf clubs have been under wraps or your tennis racquet has been tucked away for some time, it could be worth dusting them off. Research by AMP found Australians who play sport regularly are 64% more likely to achieve their financial goals than those who don’t. With the weather warming up, plenty of us will be thinking about getting in better shape. That can mean heading outdoors for a round of golf, a dip in the ocean or kicking a ball around the local oval with the kids. The health benefits of physical activity are well documented, but AMP’s study also found a clear link between our sportiness and the way we manage our money. According to the survey, playing sport on a regular basis makes us more likely to think about our long-term financial wellbeing. As a guide, people who frequently play sport are 66% more likely to make extra

contributions to their super fund, and more than twice as likely to own an investment property as less active people. If you ride a bike or play netball, take a bow – the AMP survey found you’re likely to be among the nation’s most financially savvy thinkers. Cricketers are most likely to have a financial advisor, and golfers top the league table for personal savings – with one in three having more than $50,000 in savings. When you think about it, these results aren’t all that surprising. Keen sportspeople often achieve success by setting personal or team-based goals. So it’s a natural step to set goals in other areas of life like money management. A number of overseas studies confirm AMP’s findings that physical and financial health often go hand in hand. One group of US researchers explained the link, saying that people who make healthy choices today to enjoy good health tomorrow are also more likely to regularly put money aside to achieve greater financial security in the future. I freely admit I’m no sports scientist, but it’s

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The ACAT will then prepare a letter confirming eligibility for an HCP and detail the level of care your mum is approved for. The level of subsidy available depends on what level of support your mum is deemed to require. This may include transport for shopping and appointments, social support by way of companionship, domestic assistance for household tasks, personal care for bathing or dressing, food services such as help with preparation or delivery of meals, and home modifications. Services can be tailored based on needs and the funding available. HCP can’t be used as a general source of income for day-to-day expenses but is a subsidy paid to HCP providers. The providers can charge administration and management fees in addition to the service. Consumers can choose which provider they work with, and transfer unspent

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IT’S time to clean up the barbie and get ready for outdoor entertaining. Barbecuing is an easy way to entertain and socialise at the same time. Don’t be afraid to ask your guests to bring a salad or dessert to help you out and simplify the day. That way you can enjoy yourself as well. The humble snag is must do when you have a

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cob and finished off on the barbie? Cooking barbecue really doesn’t need to be hard, it just all about preparation Using condiments are always a great way to jazz up a meal, so just buy a few jars of mustard and different sauces to go on the table or make your own of course. For recipes, go to www.seniorsnews.com.au

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