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Angles of architecture Gail Forrer Seniors Group Editor

Living your life with independence

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information and while that’s happening, share a few laughs, feel empathy and the joy of good company. I have also written a tribute to my newspaper colleague of 25 years, Seniors News reporter (Brisbane and Sunshine Coast) and travel writer Ann Rickard. It’s difficult coming to terms with losing my friend and it will leave a hole in our travel pages. So, I’ve decided to do what what Ann would do – ask everyone who can, to chip in and share a pic or two or a long or short story on your travel adventures. In return, I will endeavour to publish in print or online. You can email directly to me: Gail.Forrer@ seniorsnewspaper.com.au There’s plenty of personality, health, wealth and happiness in this edition. Enjoy Gail

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Win 2 tickets to see Shen Yun With mesmerizing choreography, colorful costumes, stunning animated backdrops, and tremendous athleticism, Shen Yun takes the audience on a journey through time and space to ancient lands, mountain peaks, and even heavenly paradises. “It was an extraordinary experience,” said Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett after watching Shen Yun, “the level of skill, but also the power of the archetypes and the narratives were startling. And of course it was exquisitely beautiful.”

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Challenge of a new lingo

Smiles and brains light up with language skills Alison Houston

ALWAYS LEARNING: Roger and Sheila Hatton enjoy the languages and the people they teach. Photo: Nadine Fisher

THEY speak and teach the language of love, French. But it’s the people they meet doing so that they really love. Sheila and Roger Hatton run the Robinabased Gold Coast Languages. Starting out in 2011 teaching only French, their service has blossomed to include Italian, Spanish, German, Mandarin and most recently Japanese, as well as English as a second language (ESL) and advanced English (IELTS). Their growth forced them to move from teaching at home to rooms at the Anglican Church Robina, where they have been for five years. They have also embraced European, Japanese and Chinese native speakers as tutors. Both British originally

and now 82, the couple met in Australia in the 1960s, loved and were fluent in French, having both enjoyed exchanges there. But for Roger, a former accountant, two languages just weren’t enough and, wanting to do something different in retirement, he enrolled as an external student at the University of New England for a bachelor in five languages – French, Spanish, Italian, German and English. Sheila too said she found teaching and learning a language “extremely good for the brain” as well as for her morale when she recently faced and overcame breast cancer. “I don’t feel 80-odd when I’m teaching French – maybe 50 or 60,” she laughed. A former primary school teacher and ESL trained, Sheila said teaching had been Roger’s idea and

she began primarily as the social co-ordinator. But it wasn’t long before she was hooked herself. “I’ve always loved languages and engaged easily with people and find them fascinating and for me it’s the people you meet through the group that makes it all worthwhile,” she said. Laughter, she found, was a great learning tool. She said the only thing they were seeking was one or two native French speakers to join them as volunteers to encourage French conversation. “People often think French is glamorous and elegant and sounds romantic, they don’t realise the complexity of learning a language,” Roger said. “I’m still learning new things 60 years later.” To find out more, phone 0452 469 419.

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People really come to see me because of the music of the past ...

TALENT AND VITALITY: Leo Sayer is touring Australia this year with his Just A Boy At 70 show from February to March before heading to the UK.

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The real Peter Pan on tour Tracey Johnstone FANTASTIC, wonderful, the best, no fears looking forward, proud to reach 70; Leo Sayer enthuses on the eve of his tour of Australia and New Zealand. He’s just a boy. It’s always been his thing; his song and now his tour, Just a Boy at 70. “I think I am boyish in my ways,” Sayer said. “Everyone looks on me as this eternal youth. Michael Jackson took the title first, but I am the real Peter Pan.” Well, if you take the crazy hair, the lively music, his energetic stage presence, a wardrobe of

loud jackets and a youthful attitude – yes, for him being boyish even at 70 is just fine. “I never grow up,” he jokes. He’s been working up a storm in his barn-sized studio at his home in Sydney’s southern highlands, readying himself for up to two hours of music, if the management allows him to go over time, with a medley of everything old that remains in the memories of the ‘forever young’ as still exciting, entertaining and evocative. “People really come to see me because of the music of the past more than the music of today,” Sayer said. He has 13 albums to

choose from. In there are plenty of songs audiences know and will be singing along too. You couldn’t help yourself when you hear Sayer lead with You Make Me Feel Like Dancing, More Than I Can Say, Train, Dancing The Night Away, and the song he wrote for Roger Daltrey, One Man Band. “Things that weren’t the biggest hits, but at the same time, things that the audience know already and songs which are all part of the story,” Sayer said. His story – and ours. “A song like Moonlighting, or Thunder In My Heart or Orchard Road will trigger memories for people about what they were going through at that time. We have shared

experiences of that time.” In between preparing for his tour, Sayer has been scribing his memoir. “I am writing it by myself,” he said. “I tend to be the kind of person who does everything by himself.” His career launched in 1972. He has got as far as the end of 1978. “It’s already 77,000 words,” he said. “It’s going to be quite a tome. “There is so much work going into it. I have had such a busy life. “I get to a point when I am talking about a particular moment like when I did my first TV series in England, and during that time there a little marks in the diary that I kept and some postcards that I wrote to

my mum and dad. Then more events come out. “Suddenly, oh my God, there I was the night Keith Moon of the Who died. My god, we were together that night and then I saw him off after a party we were at. He gave me a hug and said, ‘I will see you in a couple of weeks’. The next thing he was dead. I was one of the last people to speak to him.” Sayer swears he is on the home run to getting the book finished. There is also new album in the works, but it won’t be out before the tour starts. He is living a busy life, but Australian highland life in a sleepy village surrounded by English foliage and where he says, “you don’t need to

know how to reverse park”, suits the 70-year-old who has blended into his little community. Since moving to Australia in 2005, he has taken to eating organic foods and enjoying a life with his Italian wife Donatella, free of city pressures. When he is on tour he is ridiculously fit. “Every day that you are doing this and really mobilised and you are motivated, it’s just fantastic,” he says. “Standing still is the most dangerous thing for me, so I keep moving.” Just a Boy at 70 tours across Australia from February. For tickets go leosayer.com/shows.

Classical Chinese dance for the soul

THE ARCHER: Shen Yun will perform at QPAC on February 26-27 and HOTA on March 12-13.

CHINA was once known as the Celestial Empire. For 5000 years, the Middle Kingdom was home to an unparalleled legacy of heroes, legends and virtues that still resonate in the present. But in recent decades, under campaigns like the Cultural Revolution, this rich heritage has been almost completely eradicated in China. Where can you find authentic Chinese arts and culture today? Surprisingly, the answer is southeast

Queensland, because the world’s premier classical Chinese music and dance company, Shen Yun Performing Arts, is returning to Brisbane and Gold Coast in February and March. Shen Yun is the first company to present classical Chinese dance to the world on a large scale. It also features the only orchestra to combine both Western and Chinese instruments as its permanent

members. Shen Yun has taken the globe by storm, performing in over 100 cities worldwide. The show is a celebration of traditional Chinese culture as it was meant to be experienced – a study in grace, wisdom and virtues distilled from millennia of civilisation. It is a glimpse into a long-lost world that exists nowhere else – not even in China today. With mesmerising choreography, colourful

costumes, stunning animated backdrops and tremendous athleticism, Shen Yun takes the audience on a journey through time and space to ancient lands, mountain peaks, and even heavenly paradises. It is a show that nourishes the soul. Shen Yun will perform at QPAC on February 26-27 and HOTA (Home of the Arts) on March 12-13. For details, go to ShenYun.com.

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The joy of being a friend ‘‘ Tracey Johnstone

BEFRIENDING is a proposed new approach to helping reduce depression and anxiety in people living in aged care. National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) researchers are looking to develop a model where befrienders can, through their volunteer work, reduce the all too commonly found conditions of depression and anxiety in aged care residents. The NARI project is being funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council, and Beyond Blue. It will start from this month with field work. The first step is to recruit volunteers who are available to visit a person

Looking for new evidence of what is the impact of social support and visiting people regularly

in residential aged care. They will be asked to visit for an hour once a week, over at least four months. Project coordinator Marcia Fearn said she isn’t looking at any specific type of person to

AGED CARE: (NARI) researchers are looking to develop a model where befrienders can, through their volunteer work, reduce the depression and anxiety in Aged Care residents. individual,” Professor volunteer. Professor Colleen Doyle, visits. Doyle said. “We will be providing says her team will be Loneliness is another training for them before doing assessments of issue Professor Doyle’s To register your interest in they go into residential residents before, during researchers will be volunteering for facilities care facility,” she said. and after the field work. studying during this very in Melbourne and in “They will be provided They will be looking to important project. Bolton Clarke facilities in with support from the determine if there has “We will be providing Queensland, contact research team throughout been changes to the some new evidence of Marcia Fearn on the time they are involved person’s depression and what is the impact of 03 8387 2305 or in the project.” anxiety symptoms as a social support and visiting m.fearn@nari.edu.au The chief investigator, result of the befriender people regularly, on the

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Bringing back ’70s fun Alison Houston THE Odd Couple director Tracey Kriz hasn’t directed a play for almost 10 years but couldn’t resist the pull of this classic Neil Simon favourite with Tugun Theatre Company. “Neil Simon died last year, so this is a bit of an homage to him,” she said. “It’s so funny, and at the same time sad at times... a wonderful example of his beautiful writing and the characters he created.” Tracey is well known on the Coast, having worked with most theatre companies through the years, including Tweed, Javeenbah, Spotlight, Gold Coast Little Theatre and Tugun, singing, dancing, choreographing,

acting and directing. She was also a music, drama and dance teacher and artistic and choral director at Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar at Tweed Heads for many years, as well as being involved in the Gold Coast Eisteddfod and adjudication. “That’s one of the nice things about doing this – I know every facet and what’s meant to happen from both sides of the stage,” Tracey said. “I’m really excited about this cast... I know them all, they are really gifted and I targeted people who are very different to each other and each have their own quirkiness.” Tracey said she also loved working with the Tugun Theatre Company,

MEMORIES: Tugun Theatre Company presents madcap comedy The Odd Couple, starring Chris Hawkins as Felix Ungar, directed by Tracey Kriz. Photo: Dan Ryan with whom she acted in It Runs in the Family a few years ago in what she said was “one of the most wonderful experiences I’ve had in theatre for a long time”. “They’re a beautiful theatre company, very supportive and

community based... A really nice group of people,” she said. Now, if you are of an age, just hearing the words The Odd Couple will have the theme song of the 1970s TV series starring Tony Randall and Jack Klugman echoing

through your brain. And Tracey said the play was not so different, based around the fun-loving, slobbish sports writer Oscar and his uptight and tidy housemate Felix, their bunch of friends and the trouble they get into trying to reconcile their differences. “Just hearing the theme brings back memories of watching it on TV with Mum and Dad, and them going to friends’ places for card games every Saturday night,” Tracey said. She is presenting the play slightly differently, taking down “the fourth wall” and inviting the audience into the action by never closing the curtains – revealing scene changes and other

movements from which viewers are usually shut off from. “I think older audiences will love it,” she said. The Odd Couple stars David Fraser as Oscar Madison, Chris Hawkins as Felix Ungar, as well as Ian Lake, Graeme Stuckings, Grant Ebeling, Pamela Payne and Gai Byrne, and Tracey said to watch out for relative newcomer Rory Impellizzeri as Murray. The Odd Couple runs February 7-23 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7.30pm and Saturdays, February 9 and 16, at 2pm. Bookings: 0449 788 486. Info: Tugun Theatre Company, phone 0402 608 892 or find them on Facebook.

Robina Lions and Red Cross mark birthdays Alison Houston ROBINA Red Cross and Robina Lions Club have a lot to celebrate this month, having served the community for 25 and 30 years respectively. Although she is quick to deflect personal praise, Toula Singer OAM is one of the people at the centre of those years and the only person currently a member of both clubs. Toula was the Lions Club’s inaugural charter president and still serves on the board, as well as being president of the Red Cross, of which she has been a member for 20 years. “Community service is what you do because you are grateful to live in this wonderful place and it’s your way of giving back,” she said. Robina Lions was the

first community service club in the burgeoning suburb and was chartered on February 18, 1989, reportedly raising more than $1 million in its first 25 years. But it is now fundraising for its biggest project yet, a Big Red Kidney Bus, providing mobile dialysis for Southern Queensland. At a cost of $245,000, it’s a huge challenge but Toula said the potential benefits to the community were greater. There are currently only two Big Red Kidney Buses in Australia, in NSW and Victoria, fitted out as mobile dialysis units. The Queensland bus will be fully equipped with three dialysis machines and health practitioners that travel to various popular tourist destinations, stopping for about six weeks at a time at local caravan parks.

GIVING BACK: Robina Lions Club president John Clark presents Robina Red Cross president and Lions Club board member Toula Singer OAM with a cheque. It allows dialysis patients and their families to get away from the hospital environment, receive their necessary treatment but also enjoy

stress-free travel. All visitors have to do is check the bus schedule to work out when they can book to holiday in their desired location.

“It’s a wonderful idea for us as a tourist area and it can only benefit our businesses,” Toula said. Having started fundraising a few months ago, Robina Lions has already raised $50,000 and has invited all the clubs in the division to help. “We’re really hoping we will get corporations and businesses behind us – it’s a chance for them to get involved in good things that are happening in the area,” Toula said. The Big Red Kidney Bus is just one of a slew of things Robina Lions has been involved in, from the international Sight First project in third-world counties to eye hospitals, hearing dogs and national disaster relief in Australia and local projects. Robina Lions Club will celebrate its 30th anniversary with guest

speakers and more at the Quality Inn, Markeri St on Saturday, February 16 at 6.30pm. Robina Red Cross has also done a lot over the past 25 years since its inaugural meeting on November 23, 1993. That includes donating more than 1000 trauma teddies to hospitals and disaster victims, carrying out daily phone calls to the elderly and raising funds for Red Cross’ work in Australia and overseas. There’s lots of reminiscing on the cards for the anniversary celebrations at lunch from 11.30am on Wednesday, February 27 at Palmer Colonial (57 Paradise Springs Ave, Robina). To help towards the Lions Club’s Big Red Kidney Bus or for celebration information, phone Toula 5575 9917.

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Piping in a New Year Waves of bagpipe tunes at the beach

Alison Houston BURLEIGH residents were surprised on New Year’s Eve by a quartet of bagpipers from the Warwick Thistle Pipe Band sharing traditional tunes by the beach to ring in 2019. The sounds of Amazing Grace, Scotland the Brave, The Green Hills of Tyrol, The Battle’s O’er and, of course, Auld Lang Syne attracted a large and appreciative crowd, originally gathered to watch the 8pm fireworks across the water at Broadbeach. It was a bit of a battle with the nightclub music from the new Burleigh Pavilion, which gave rise to a large number of official noise complaints, as well as criticisms of the amount of broken glass and other rubbish left around the surrounding beach and rocks.

TUNING UP: Bill Stuart and Dugald MacFarlane play the bagpipes at Burleigh Beach on New Year's Eve to cheers and applause, alongside younger pipers Rory MacFarlane and Rosalie Mauch. Photo: Nadine Fisher However, Pavilion general manager John Forest said New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day were exceptional days that had every venue on the Coast buzzing. The Gold Coast Bulletin reported that 10,000 people had visited the beachfront venue in less than its first two weeks of

operation. But whatever the furore over the Pavilion, the pipers – combining the talents of 67-year-old Bill Stuart, Dugald MacFarlane, son Rory and Rosalie Mauch, both from Scots College, Warwick – earned cheers and applause for their efforts. Bill first started playing

the bagpipes at about 13, back in 1965, when his mum came up with the plan of getting him to learn an instrument his dad, a very good pianist and musician but a perfectionist, didn’t know how to play. He gave it away for about 45 years until his son asked Bill to play at

his wedding six years ago. “So, I played – not very well I must admit – but it sparked my interest again,” Bill said. He takes weekly lessons via Skype from a teacher in New Zealand, and enjoys both the camaraderie of playing with the Thistle Pipe Band and competing

individually. He sees playing the bagpipes as every bit as competitive as any sport, involving training, team work, stamina, breathing control and constant thinking. “The hardest part is learning new tunes because you don’t have the music in front of you when you play, so you have to memorise them completely – that’s part of the drive for me, to keep the brain active,” Bill said. With some of the older traditional tunes lasting up to 20 minutes, that’s no mean feat. “There’s nothing makes you feel so naked as standing up there in front of a judge to play solo – you bare your soul,” he laughed. And if you’re wondering how much call there is these days for bagpipes, you would be surprised. Bill said youngsters are taking up the instrument, and the Thistles last year averaged a function every fortnight. So it wasn’t lack of an audience that brought Bill and his mates out on New Year’s Eve.

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‘Ageless’ Robert to run 1000km ROBERT Dickison and his partner Bernice Fitzgibbon are “pretty passionate” about health, fitness and “ageless living”. That’s why Robert has set the goal of running 1000km of races in his 75th year, from January 31, 2019 to January 31, 2020, in what he calls Project 75. And Bernice, 66, is not just his cheer squad and organiser but his trainer, motivator and one-woman crew. They hope Robert’s feat, which includes what is being labelled the world’s toughest trail race, the inaugural Ultra-trail Gold Coast 500km through Nerang State Forest, will inspire others to keep fit or get back in shape. “Our biggest concern is the level of obesity we see today,” the Kiwi, now a Southport local said.

While he’s not expecting everyone, or indeed anyone, to go to his lengths to stay fit (running out the door at 4am), he believes it is important to keep active and push yourself. “Do anything you enjoy – if you enjoy walking, walk a bit further tomorrow,” he said. “The problem is motivation; it’s so much easier to just sit down.” Robert is also a big believer and participant in parkrun; free 5km timed events throughout the Coast, where he has seen people start as walkers and often within months or a year start running. “It’s not a race, except against yourself, just seeing how much you can improve, and it’s a real community-type thing: it’s the best thing to hit Australia,” he said. “I’ve met so many wonderful people through the running community.”

Robert said he and Bernice, together for about 28 years, had “always been runners”, with Robert having competed for about 50 years and Bernice also keen on the gym to maintain fitness and flexibility. A registered nurse, she has helped Robert set out a training program to improve his speed and endurance. His first test will come at the Caboolture Dusk to Dawn on February 9. Competitors run from 6pm on Saturday to 6am on Sunday morning, logging as many kilometres as they can over the 12 hours. After that, definite races include New Zealand’s Northburn 100-mile (160km) Trail Race in March, bearing the tag line “you don’t race it, you survive it”, the Gold Coast 100km Super Marathon and

September’s 500km Nerang challenge over six days, including 18km of elevation. Robert said he had run a six-day race many years ago, and you needed the mental strength and the right strategy to keep going, including “always get an hour or so of sleep at midnight”. While Victory Sports Robina and Pogo Physio have come on board, Robert hopes for other sponsors to help with his additional nutrition needs, event travel and entry costs. His mantra is “life, is either a daring adventure or nothing, so make it count”. You can contact Robert through mojorunners@gmail.com or phone 0406 452 151. To find out more about parkrun, go to parkrun.com.au or call Gold Coast Council for details.

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No kids! Time to rejoice! Tracey Johnstone THE house is a lot quieter, there are fewer dishes in the sink and washing on the line, the bills are less and so too the cleaning. The kids have finally left home, the nest is empty. Empty nesters are embracing their freedom from day-to-day family responsibilities according to research from the Australian Seniors Insurance Agency. Many are rediscovering financial and social freedom. Two couples in their early 60s who have seen their children out the door are Prue Weaver and her husband Dave Ginty, and Bob and Carol Bursill. Both watched their children willingly head out within about two years of finishing high school. The reactions to their children’s departure is mostly one of joy, like 51 per cent of those surveyed by ASIA. Prue and Dave fully supported their son and daughter quickly departing the family home. “I was delighted,” Prue says. “It gave them the chance to do what they wanted to do on their own terms, and I was still available if they needed backup or financial support, but basically they were on their own to spread their wings and suffer the consequences, if there were going to be any.” Bob noted he was thrilled to see his three kids happily gain their independence and know what they wanted to do. Carol was the dissenter. “I didn’t really want all my kids out of the house,” Carol admits. “I would have loved for them to stay home another four or five years.” Most survey

EMPTY NESTERS: Bob and Carol Bursill, Josie Ginty with mother Prue Weaver and father David Ginty. respondents, some 74 per cent, said they had more time on their hands. “The difference was not that the kids were there or not there, it was that that they weren’t at school anymore,” Prue adds. When it comes to finances, life is much better, to start. “But we still forked out a lot of money for them, even though we didn’t have the day-to-day expenses,” Carol says. All agree that even now they are still handing out money to help their children. “It’s on a needs basis,” Bob says. But, both Carol and Bob wonder, are they now

spending more on the children then they used to, but just in larger, lump sums? There are you see, house deposits and grandchild costs to be considered. “We made a deal with them that if they go into university we would either pay their fees or accommodation. We were then able to budget for the amount,” Prue says. Each couple’s financial obligations haven’t stopped them from finding ways to enjoy the freedom that comes with an empty nest. “We have more time to put into work,” David says. “But we don’t have to

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Empty nesters are embracing their freedom be home to put the dinner on,” Prue adds joyously. With the kids out of the house and retirement from work a reality, the couples joined the 59.6 per cent of survey responders who found themselves spending more time on their recreation and hobbies. Carol has joined some social groups and got stuck into scrapbooking.

Bob spends more time in the garden and tinkering with boats. Prue and Dave are travelling overseas to fascinating places, but always on a tight budget. Downsizing is another outcome of becoming empty nesters. While they have retained a spare room in their small apartment, David and Prue are happily out of the much larger family home. “Well, nobody was using half the house,” Dave declares. Bob and Carol are like about 30 per cent of the ASIA survey responders who have turned a spare bedroom into a hobby

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space. “Because we had children who had the grandchildren straight away, we wanted to keep room in the house for them,” Carol said. Downsizing soon is however on the cards for them. Allowing any of the children to return home indefinitely isn’t an attractive idea for these empty nesters. “They come with attachments,” Carol says. “They come with husbands or wives who you may, or may not, get on with. And the children who you may or may not like the way they are being raised.”

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Community group guide TO ALLOW for readers’ requests for the publication of more neighbourhood news, please keep notices short and to the point (100 word maximum). If you would like to submit a photo ensure it is at least 180dpi or 500kb to 1mb in size and of faces, in a nice bright setting. Email editor@seniors newspaper.com.au. Burleigh Palm Beach MEMBERS of our club enjoyed a pre-Christmas lunch at Tallai Golf Club after an enjoyable and successful year of fund raising for the Smith Family and of many opportunities to share fun and friendship. We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at Treetops Tavern, West Burleigh at 10am. The first meeting of the year will be on Tuesday, February 19. New members are always welcome at this friendly club. For more information, phone Ros on 0431 442 030. Coolangatta Tweed WE ARE again proud to present International Women’s Day for 2019 and look forward to welcoming women from other VIEW clubs, Service organisations and the general public to this very important event on Friday, March 8. It will be held at South Tweed Sports Club, Minjungbal Drive, South Tweed Heads commencing with morning tea at 10am DST. It will feature an excellent program of influential and inspiring women including a previous Learning for Life student. She owes her success in the academic field to the assistance she was given by The Smith Family. Another speaker is the facilitator of the Gold

Coast Post Polio Network providing information, support and the opportunity to share experiences and the third speaker is the Orchestra Manager of the Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra who will provide a short musical interlude to accompany her address. The MC will be Maggie-Anne Leybourne, of BAM Corporate Events a highly regarded events organiser. Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the above and a trading table will be available. The cost for the event is $16 and bookings may be made by contacting Penelope Thorpe, President on 07 5534 3931 prior to March 1. Robina OUR friendly ladies get together twice a month to have fun and support the Smith Family’s “Learning for Life” program for the education of children in disadvantaged situations. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month for morning tea with a guest speaker, from 9.30am for 10am start at the Robina Bowls Club, Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina and a varied social activity later in the month. New members and guests are welcome. For more details phone Lorraine on 0417 262 627.

NEW TEAM: President John Miller (far left) inducts new members into the Burleigh Waters Probus club and enjoyed a pleasant lunch at the Currumbin RSL.

GOLD COAST FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY

WE ARE holding a mini seminar on Saturday, February 23, about DNA. The session will be conducted by Kerry Farmer, a well known speaker on this subject, her talks will be: “I’ve done my DNA test, what’s next?” and “Combining DNA with traditional genealogy research”. The talks will be held at the Bicentennial Community Centre Nerang commencing at 1pm. Come along and find out more about how DNA can help you with your family history research. Registration is essential, for more details, go to goldcoastfhs.org.au.

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Broadbeach UNIVERSITY of the Third Age, welcomes new members who are over 50 and looking to continue their learning in a fun and social group setting. Take a look at our website, go to, U3ABroadbeach.com to get a flavour of our broad range of courses, activities and excursions and advice on how to join us or phone 0436 449 139. We offer the opportunity to make new friends and develop interests. We are a thriving organisation with nearly 200 members locally. Our activities are centred on Merrimac State High School and we offer a wide range of learning opportunities

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Mixing the past sad with the glad

Talk 'n' thoughts

Tracey Johnstone Journalist

LOOKING FORWARD: It's a busy month and year ahead across many sectors of seniors lives. Photo: Vesnaandjic

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There must be a federal election on the calendar, soon.

LOOK up and out is my motto for the rest of the year. Already, and with only one month under our belt, the news has had the power to drag me down. Our dear friend and travel writer Ann Rickard was taken from her family and friends with far too much haste. In late December, the vivacious actress Penny Cook also died. She was only 61. Seniors News had the pleasure of talking with Penny in August in what was possibly her last interview. Penny’s farewell was as enthusiastic as the woman the Australian public came to know and love. Songs, hilarious stories, video snapshots of her various acting roles

and words of great wisdom from her husband, David Lynch, were all part of the celebration in front of a packed audience at her alma mater, NIDA. Tributes flowed for both these exceptional women as we all struggled to know how to contain our sorrow and turn the memories of their vibrant lives into a positive. It hasn’t taken long for our minds to turn back to the present as the onslaught of political commentary and promises fire up. There must be a federal election on the calendar, soon. The Federal Government announced last month the roll out a further 10,000 high-level home care packages to be allocated by June 30 and new regulations for the use of restraints in Aged Care. The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has started. The stories will be difficult to hear and read.

We are preparing for at least 18 months of hard news. Hopefully, the outcomes of overdue changes to the industry and to improving the training and working conditions of the industry’s carers bring some comfort to those families who have fought to achieve a supportive and caring time for their loved ones resident in Aged Care. Those retirees with self-managed super funds, along with many finance industry advisors, appear to be gearing up for a Labor government and a change in franking credits. There are plenty of people trying to discourage Labor from this move, but only time will tell if they can change that party’s stance. Proving age is great fun creatively, Clint Eastwood is back on the big screen at 80 in a new movie. Joining him in movie theatres, soon, will be an impressive Australian and British cast in The Chain

Breakers. James Cromwell (78), Dennis Waterman (70), Jacki Weaver (71) and Jack Thompson (78) will star in this comedy about four Vietnam veterans, famous for escaping out of a POW camp, who find themselves in a new hell; the Hogan Hills Retirement Home for Returned Veterans. February is the month of love so be prepared for news about ways to get closer to the ones you love, finding new love and staying safe from dating scammers. It’s also the month for getting better on the internet. We are being encouraged to develop four critical skills – respect for yourself and for others; being responsible for your actions and taking a stand when you see something wrong; questioning what is real; getting back up from tough situations – all good discussion points for your next community chat.

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The design also set out to encourage different generations to interact.

Australia on trend with integrated living. Tracey Johnstone tracey.johnstone@ seniorsnewspaper.com.au

BIODIVERSE DESIGN: The Kampung Admiralty complex in Singapore has an extensive green footprint on the new site. Photo: Patrick Bingham-Hall

PCA’s Retirement Living director, Ben Myers. Photo: Anthony Burns

Kampung Admiralty architect Pearl Chee.

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RETIREMENT living design has been thrust into international limelight as height and style head towards the sky. Late last year, Singapore’s innovative Kampung Admiralty project won World Building of the Year. It isn’t an office tower. It’s not a flashy hotel. Nor is it a cultural centre. It’s a showcase of the latest in vertical biodiverse retirement living design with its social housing, large green footprint, health services, cross generational hub and vibrant community spaces supporting integration, not isolation, for its residents. Kampung architect Pearl Chee of the Singapore firm WOHA said the aim of the government-sponsored pilot project was to integrate an independent living seniors’ community within an accessible and vibrant public space. The unique design is layered. At the lowest levels are a public plaza with a food court and neighbourhood retail shops. In the middle is the medical care centre with specialist rooms. On top of that is the quieter activities of an elder care centre next door to the childcare centre, and landscape terraces. Above that again is the social housing. “About 80 per cent of Singaporeans live in

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developments and multi-generational connections such as in Kampung, being seen in Australia and which were changing the concept of retirement living away from the horizontal villages in gated communities. Two of the newest vertical retirement living choices are Adelaide’s U City and Brisbane’s Aveo Newstead. The 2018 PwC/Property Council Retirement Census reports only 4 per cent of Australian villages are now vertical, and this number isn’t likely to change soon. Firstly, there are some significant hurdles to overcome. “One of the challenges is certainly the planning schemes that exist around Australia that in some instances, make that really hard,” Mr Myers said. “In West Australia, for example, the planning laws preclude the villages from carrying out anything other than retirement accommodation. “In the minds of many planners, retirement living and aged care are one and the same. But, they’re not.” It’s the community support and facilities that are not being included in planning schemes Mr Myers said. “The other challenge is the investment side and getting the capital,” he added. “Retirement villages can only take intentions to buy into account. “They don’t have that binding deposit to help finance (a project).”

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social housing,” Ms Chee said. As they age, most of them look to downsize. Kampung has 104 apartments sized either 35sq m and 45sq m, each with an open kitchen, one bathroom and one bedroom. The design also set out to encourage different generations to interact. “The idea was to have a mix so the community was more vibrant,” Ms Chee said. “It’s not a closed-up project. This is a very public building where everyone can access 24 hours. There is no fence.” The terraces are designed to encourage exercise, social interaction among the residents and spending time with young visitors. “The operators of the care centres have arranged for combined programs so on a weekly basis the young and the old are actually interacting in arts and craft programs or meals together,” Ms Chee added. For some residents, their grandchildren attend the Kampung childcare centre. Australia is there alongside the Singaporeans in design and innovation. Its models may vary because of the needs of this country versus those of Singapore, but when it comes to smart downsizing, Australia is on-trend. Australia’s Retirement Living Council executive director Ben Myers said there were a range of design innovations, including mixed-used

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retirement? is sky high products. It has around 150 one, two and three-bedroom independent living apartments. It also has over 50 apartments for low to medium care clients plus an agedcare facility with nearly 100 residential bedrooms. Mr Grady noted this structure “enables residents to transfer seamlessly between those offerings when their care needs are elevated”. On the lower levels there is a hotel unit for overnight rental by family members and 4000sq m for a resident recreational facilities area which includes a large community garden, gym, day spa, library, movie theatre, a-la-carte restaurant, bar, business centre, beauty salon, sky bar and private dining room on the top floor. All of this is wired for the technology of today and into the future, including Google Home. On the bottom level and open to the whole community is a supermarket, coffee shop, pharmacy and medical centre. Mr Grady was finding the age group buying into the building were mostly in their 70s, which was consistent with the PPCRC report finding that the average entry age was 75. “Why they are buying is because of the integration of their care,” he added. Adelaide’s U City South Australia’s Uniting Communities U City has taken a similar approach to Aveo’s Newstead with its development, but with a few key variations. The inter-city layered

development is on an existing UC-owned site and opens in mid-2019. It is central to many of the amenities its new residents will require and want. The 20-storey building incorporates 41 independent living apartments, 21 specialist disability independent living accommodation, 18 short-stay serviced apartments suitable for people with disabilities, open access indoor and outdoor recreational areas and public access retail including a bar and food outlets with the balance taken up by a 420-seat function and convention centre plus commercial tenancies. Its chief executive officer Simon Schrapel AM believes U City reflects the organisation’s commitment to providing social services and an inclusive and integrated, dynamic community in the city, in a financially viable model. The site, both retail and its short-stay accommodation, will be run 24/7. Its entrance is designed to welcome the public with the doors able to be pushed back to facilitate flow to and from the street frontages. The Baby Boomers’ needs have taken a high priority in the design of the centre. Internet savvy, wanting better health options, ability to mix with other demographics - they are showing a great deal of interest in U City. “It’s indicative of the group that want to continue to explore new horizons and territories, and I think that is what we are offering in many senses is the opportunity

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KOALA CONVERSATIONS

KOALA Conversations is your opportunity to talk with a panel of external experts in wildlife rescue, wildlife health and koala ecology, as well as City of Gold Coast officers. The idea is to help work towards a sustainable future for the local koalas through collaboration between organisations and the community. It’s from 6-7.30pm on February 5 at Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre. Phone Joshua Bassett on 5582 8024.

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THE famous Lifeline Bookfest is back on the Gold Coast from February 8-10, with over 35 tonnes of books from as little as 50 cents. It’s at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, and everyone is reminded to bring a bag for their bargains. It runs 8am-5pm. Phone 5504 4000.

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OLD-FASHIONED FUN: Senior Moments stars John Wood, Max Gillies and Benita Collings, with former Midday Show maestro Geoff Harvey on piano, at HOTA from Wednesday, February 27 to Saturday, March 2. THE COOLANGATTA State School celebrates its 100th birthday on February 10, and former staff, students and families are invited to celebrate over the weekend of February 9-10. A fete will run at the at the Stapylton St school on Saturday from 2-7pm, including historical displays, roll call registration, official welcome at 4pm, open classrooms, a time capsule, cake-cutting and more, including rides and fun for the grandkids. There will be memorabilia for sale on the day. Then on Sunday at Kirra Hill, Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey AC will unveil a plaque commemorating the centenary and there will be more history from 2-4pm. Among the

hundreds already registered to attend is a student from 1935. For more, search Coolangatta Centenary on Facebook or email csscentenary@ coolangattass.qld.gov.au.

CHINESE NEW YEAR

YOU CAN celebrate with all the fun of Lion Dancing and more at Gold Coast Chinatown in Southport from 4pm on February 9. It’s the Year of the Pig and you can try delicious Asian street food markets and enjoy live music and cultural entertainment, a pop-up laneway bar and spectacular fireworks at 9pm. It’s at Young and Davenport Sts, Southport, near the light rail station.

POETRY IN PARADISE

THIS is a monthly event, taking place on February 17 from 12-3.30pm, where local poets recite their own works and old favourites. The optional theme for this month is Australia’s best-loved poets, so it’s a great one to start you off. It’s at Southport Library and they are always happy to welcome newcomers, so phone Jeff on 0412 577 153.

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GOLD Logie winner and veteran actor John Wood (Blue Heelers, Rafferty’s Rules) and Max Gillies (The Gillies Report) join Play School icon Benita Collings, Kim Lewis (Sons and Daughters, The Restless Years) and Russell Newman in this comedy review with Midday Show maestro Geoff Harvey on piano at HOTA. It’s a bit of fun about older folks and the young people they have to deal with, and includes songs and sketches. There are matinees and night performances from February 27 to March 2. Phone 5588 4000 or go to hota.com.au.

LINDA RONSTADT TRIBUTE

AUSTRALIAN singer-songwriter Bloom is celebrating 40 years since Linda Ronstadt first

toured Australia with a tribute concert of her Songbook at Currumbin’s Sound Lounge on March 1. Songs you’ll remember include Blue Bayou, When Will I Be Loved, It’s So Easy, and Just One Look. Bloom recently did an Adele and Amy Winehouse Songbook tour. Doors open from 7.30pm. Tickets $35 online, or $40 at the door. Phone 5534 7999 or go to soundlounge.com.au.

CLEAN UP DAY

IAN KIERNAN, who started Clean Up Australia Day, died last year, so it would be a fantastic tribute to him to get more people than ever out there picking up rubbish this year on March 3. His message was always “change starts with you”, so check out events in your area or start your own. Over the past 26 years, volunteers have donated more than 31 million hours and removed more than 331,000 tonnes of rubbish from streets and local waterways. Go to cleanupaustralia day.org.au or phone 1800 282 329, or visit goldcoast.qld.gov.au for more. For the North Burleigh clean-up on March 2, phone James Gullison on (07) 5552 8829.

COPACABANA NIGHT CABARET SHOW

THE Gold Coast Jazz and Blues Club is opening their exciting 2019 season of shows with a celebration of Latin American Jazz with the ‘Copacabana Night’ cabaret show on Tuesday, February 19. Feature artists will include trumpeter and bandleader Joe Howman and piano accordion virtuoso Domenico Taraborrelli along with the 16 piece Art Deco Dance orchestra. Domenico is a cabaret performer and piano accordion virtuoso who is passionate about moving his audience, shaking maracas forming conga lines and having fun, which is great to watch or join in. Sambas, cha chas, salsa, rhumbas and bossa nova rhythms drive the most popular songs and tunes from the ’30s to the ’70s. You will be greeted at the show by the sound of conga drums and join the featured dancers as they perform the moves of the South American infectious rhythms that move the body and stimulate the soul. On for one night only on Tuesday, February 19 in the Paradise Room at HOTA. For tickets, go to hota.com.au or the box office. Tickets from $25.

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Kathleen Clare SA WAH Dee Ka! The Banyan Tree welcome letter was itself a delight, listing the many free things offered with our five-star hotel package – breakfast buffet, daily club lounge, laundry and cocktails. Hard as it was to leave the hotel, Bangkok proved a delightful place to visit. Quintessentially smoggy, concrete and high density, it’s surprisingly clean, with smiling people and a deep sense of history that you don’t really feel in Australia. With Google map downloaded and Luxe Guide aboard, my sister Mary Bridget and I went out for a two-hour Thai massage at Health Land, a 15-minute walk from the breakfast buffet. Side by side in a room, we were gently squidged and stretched into our holiday. Total price, $52. Limping the streets afterwards, we visited an art gallery in a gorgeous heritage home and marvelled at the quirky curves of the laneways

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device. Excitement builds and the bell rings again. The unicycle speeds towards the stage and the catapult clunks. The roast chicken flies through the air and is expertly speared on the helmet. Dinner cost, don’t know as Andrew paid. Next day I walked to M.R. Kukrit’s Heritage Home. It’s a green oasis amongst Bangkok’s concrete jungle. Entry, $2. Using Grab, Thailand’s Uber, I ordered a motorbike rather than a

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HONG KONG: One of the great cities on the planet showing a ancient history and a vibrant, exciting, non-stop culture show.

Ancient and modern COLOURFUL festivals, big sporting events and new cultural hubs are just some of the reasons to visit Hong Kong this year. Then there is the fabulous shopping and eating. Planning a trip to Asia? Here are some top insider visitor tips:

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The Xiqu Centre in West Kowloon is a platform for the conservation, promotion and development of Cantonese opera and other genres of Xiqu (Chinese traditional theatre) in Hong Kong and beyond. There are performances to enjoy inside the striking building which blends traditional and contemporary elements. Down at Tsim Sha Tsui the Avenue of Stars has a new collection of celebrity handprints and statues on display. Visitors will be able to step back in time and relive the successes of past Hong Kong movies, set with the backdrop of the stunning Victoria Harbour.

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The Mills project has seen the former textile mills turned into a destination for innovation, business, experiential retail, arts, culture and learning. The former mills have been transformed into a single complex incorporating The Mills Fabrica, The Mills Shopfloor and the Centre

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19-metre cruiser that can carry up to 15 guests each evening on a two-hour evening cruise featuring the Symphony of Lights on the mesmerising Victoria Harbour during the Harbour Sunset Cruise. Join the grandchildren, or go alone, and step into popular Disney stories at Hong Kong Disneyland

Japan’s ramen noodle champion Hayashi Takao and a leading specialist in Japan’s national culinary artform, Matsumura Takahiro, have launched Ramen Cubism at a chic basement venue in Wellington St, Central. Daarukhana, a contemporary concept delivering a new take on Indian food, has opened in Wan Chai. It features lofty interiors while the kitchen shrugs off convention by using ingredients rarely seen in Indian cooking. Guests can indulge in pairings including chilli honey glazed French langoustine with South Indian beans as well as other culinary innovations. Former three Michelin Stars chef Bruno Ménard has joined the Junon, a establishment that combines live musical performances with fine-dining cuisine. Bruno crafts seasonal menus supported by

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Hong Kong premium quality, fresh ingredients sourced from Hong Kong and around the world. Mokutan, a Japanese Izakaya, is open in Tsim Sha Tsui at Empire Prestige. It has a repertoire of high-quality, seasonal specialties, highlighting three affordable Omakase menus. Peking Garden in Star House, Tsim Sha Tsui, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. It offers dishes inspired by Beijing’s imperial cuisine, characterised by its elaborate detail and craftsmanship. Occupying a multi-storey complex in Kowloon City, Sanwa Jo has five master chefs at the helm, the curators of Japanese gastronomic classics sushi, teppanyaki, robatayaki and washoku. Celebrity Japanese pâtissier-chocolatier Hironobu Tsujiguchi has opened four Super Sweets Galleries in Tsim Sha Tsui, Central, Causeway Bay and Shatin. The celebrated Iron Chef confectioner

introduces a range of his signature cakes, roll-cakes, desserts, pastries, truffles and chocolates with a French twist.

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Fans of holistic tea purveyor Basao tea can now enjoy a cuppa of its exceptional single-origin clean-grown brews at the brand’s first dedicated teabar located on Moon St, Wanchai. Taiwanese drink maestro Angus Zou has partnered up with Tasting Group’s Antonio Lai to unveil the city’s first cocktails on tap bar concept, Draft Land. A mont-blanc cake from Japanese pâtissier-chocolatier Hironobu Tsujiguchi.

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Take an iconic journey. Board the fabulous Rovos Rail, known as “the most luxurious train in the world”, in Cape Town and arrive in Victoria Falls.

Stop dreaming of doing The Blue Train journey and book it in this year. * For travel in May, June or July this year The Blue Train is offering a 50 per cent discount on the costs for a traveller’s partner. This offer is open until February 28 and is only applicable to new bookings. Experience an overnight Cape Town to Pretoria (or vice versa) route covering 1600 kilometres of some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery on the African sub-continent. Elegant high teas, fine dining and pure nostalgia – a step back in time.

Hop on the Andean Explorer and take a journey on one of the highest train routes in the world from Cusco, over the Andes to Lake Titicaca and UNESCO World Heritage site, Arequipa, with an optional day trip to Machu Picchu.

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Join Rovos Rail and cross the entire continent from Angola to Tanzania in 15 days including a stop in Zambia’s wildlife-rich South Luangwa. Experience the “dark heart” of Africa from the comfort and security of a luxurious locomotive. A truly epic adventure.

QUITO TO THE GALAPAGOS

The Deccan Odyssey oozes opulence with its private butlers, gourmet dining and even an onboard health spa, and will take you to some of

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MACHU PICCHU, PERU

Aboard the Hiram Bingham train depart Cusco in the morning, sink into the armchair of a 1920s-style carriage, take in the stunning Sacred Valley views and arrive at Machu Picchu by lunch time. Explore the awe inspiring ruins of this sprawling Inca citadel, enjoy a fabulous high tea, then return to Cusco in the evening. Experience

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Considered to be one of the most beautiful rail trips in the world, the Kandy-Ella train is the best way to reach Sri Lanka’s tea country. Twice a day, it snakes through impressive mountains, verdant jungle and rolling plantations, arriving in Ella by mid afternoon. Popular among both tourists and locals, this is the way to travel. Info: costs and dates, ph: 02 9327 0666 or classicsafaricompany. com.au.

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Farewell to a terrific writer Gail Forrer FOR more than 25 years Ann’s columns and travel stories have graced the pages of newspapers in throughout Queensland and Northern NSW. The bigger world knew Ann as an author of six hilarious travel books and a travel writer recognised with prestigious awards. In 2017, she was honoured as APN’s Feature Writer of the Year. Besides that, Ann and her husband Geoff ran yearly tours to France. Ann was formidable, complex, loving and a ridiculously talented person. I know, because I have worked side by side with Ann for more than 25 years. On a daily basis, I witnessed her tremendous work ethic, her kindness, her brashness and more than anything her brilliant, upbeat, offbeat, hilarious take on life. Ann’s love of international travel was balanced by her appreciation of Australia’s natural beauty – I recall her beautiful descriptions of various places in her hometown of Noosa of the blossoming red Poinciana trees in Tewantin, the

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everglades and Noosa River’s marvellous mirroring qualities that made you feel like you were travelling through a liquid sky. Yet, it seemed to me that a family boating trip up the river meant as much to Ann as touring the soaring Alps of Switzerland or visiting the Louvre in Paris. Her book launches at various placeswere a treat. We were all held captive when Ann, cool as a cucumber, with mike in hand, cruised the stage and entertained with stories of her great travel adventures. But above all else Ann was a wordsmith – she could twist, turn and paint words into vivid, clever and very, very funny descriptions. But, it was her

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Fish Weipa to Cape Trib ‘‘ Nige Webster takes us to the far north for the best fishing you can find.

The coast and river fishing is second to none in these parts.

Nige Webster A PLACE every angler has to visit in their lifetime is the Cape York Peninsula. Preferably sooner rather than later as the road north is gradually being sealed the whole way, which in my opinion takes away some of the charm of the adventure. There is something special about heading up the range from Cairns, getting to Lakeland and then turning off on the big trek up through Laura, Coen and on towards places like Weipa. The town of Weipa is a mining town, but a great place to base yourself to explore the area. From here you can head further north to fish rivers such as the Wenlock and further up the west coast to visit towns such as Bamaga and Seisia. While here you have to visit Cape Tribulation or the most northern tip of Australia. The coast and river fishing is second to none in these parts. There are plenty of fishing charters in this part of the world and if you want to tow a tinny here, there’s plenty of creek and river fishing to be had. This area offers fishing for the likes of barramundi, golden snapper, mangrove jack, queenfish and many, many more. The bluewater

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It’s time to start talking to your GP about your sexual health Tracey Johnstone SEXUAL health researcher Dr Sue Malta is getting closer to creating a viable nexus between GPs and seniors who to date are rarely found talking about sex issues for seniors. “It’s been a huge conundrum about how to get these conversations to occur,” Dr Malta said. “Many GPs think older people aren’t interested and older people are generally too shy or embarrassed to bring these matters up.” Staying sexually active is known to be good for a person’s physical and mental wellbeing, and for relationships. And age isn’t a reason not to stay active. “We all have skin deprivation, like skin craving,” Dr Malta said. “You need to be held and cuddled. People lose touch if they are not in a relationship.” An important barrier to driving forward the conversation on sexual

health has been the dismissive or condescending responses to those seniors who have tried to take up the subject with their GP. Part of the problem is that sex as we age becomes less about intercourse and more about other sexual activities which can be just as intimate and fulfilling. One of Dr Malta’s research group female members, aged in her 60s, commented, ‘In the GP world there seems to be a view that nothing happens between my neck and my knees. ‘We’re still active sexual beings; it’s just a normal part of who we are’. The University of Melbourne’s Sexual Health and Ageing Perspectives and Education (SHAPE) project run by Dr Malta is investigating how to ensure these GP discussions occur. “We know that time pressures mean that GPs tend to focus on chronic

GOOD HEALTH: The SHAPE project is one step closer to developing a resource for GPs and patients which they can use to start the conversation about sexual health. health conditions, like diabetes, high blood pressure and so on and anything to do with sex becomes the last thing they will bring up – that is,

if they even consider it at all,” she said. But for many people, no matter their age, sexual health and wellbeing problems can have a

major impact on how they deal with their chronic health issues. Helpful information can also be found at andrologyaustralia.org, at

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READY FOR OFF: Don Robertson encourages everyone, regardless of age, to hit the pool and see how much better they feel.

Swimming to a better life Alison Houston WHEN he gets in the pool every morning, Runaway Bay’s Don Robertson said he forgets about everything else. “It’s just you, the water and, if you want, the clock,” Don said. While these days he needs a walking stick to get around on land, he said once he gets in the pool “you virtually don’t need your legs”. The 93-year-old, who has been swimming since he was five years old and competed in 10 events at last year’s Pan Pacific Masters on the Gold Coast, setting a number of records, swims

600m every morning at his Tricare retirement village. In January he became an ambassador for Australia Swims, a 10-day event aimed at inspiring more Australians to start swimming for its health, well-being and social benefits. Aussies could pledge to swim a certain distance between January 19 and 28 to count towards a collective virtual 35,855km lap around Australia. It was all based around an iSwim app, created by Swimming Australia, being updated this month to feature Australian Dolphins-inspired fitness programs catering to all

levels, from lap and open water swimmers to social swimmers. You can even create your own virtual squad and connect with friends to create challenges. The technical side of things is not Don’s forte – he doesn’t have a computer or a smartphone. It’s not that he doesn’t have the capability, having worked in computers in their early days at Newcastle University, he said he just doesn’t want to be trapped by a screen, as he fears today’s younger generation has been. But he’s 100 per cent behind anything that gets Australians moving, and

asked a friend to pledge his 600m a day for the 10 days towards the lap of Australia. He said probably only about 20 of the 200 people at Tricare swim on any regular basis, and he’d “like to see the pool full all the time”. “Swimming saved my life,” said the non-smoking, non-drinking Don, who suffered a heart attack at 63 and was told if not for those factors and his fitness, he wouldn’t have survived. “It’s honestly the best way to get active, socialise and be a part of the local community.” He was delighted to hear that his accomplishments at the

Pan Pacs had motivated another former swimmer to get back into the pool and swim daily, and hopes there are many more he hasn’t heard about. And while he admits to sometimes needing “a poppy nap” mid-morning after his swim and the crossword, Don said having spoken to a Gold Coast Olympic swimmer recently, he now calls it a “recovery session”, as apparently after their morning training, part of their drill is to have a rest. Having lost his much-loved wife Kay to Alzheimer’s disease, crosswords are another part of Don’s daily “workout”, aimed at

keeping his brain as active as his body. He also enjoys seeing every movie he can at HOTA. He said he found he was very impressed with Lady Gaga’s performance in A Star is Born, which he remembered from Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand days. “It’s important to me that I don’t become someone who just sits in the unit,” he said. “My message to others would be, whatever your age, whatever your way of keeping fit, whether you swim, or run, or jump, whatever you do, keep up with it and have a happy new year.”

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discussing with your GP. “We are all living longer so it’s super important to retain good vision for as long as possible.” Getting regular eye checks by your optometrist is critical to detecting the onset of AMD and then effectively managing its progression. Mr Arundel recommends making this a yearly promise to yourself to get checked. Some of the optometry AMD diagnosis techniques are retinal examination, optical coherence tomography (a machine that can image layers in the retina not visible to the human eye), visual field testing and photographing the retina. New treatments

There isn’t a cure for AMD, but there is a new AMD management choice. It’s an injection into the back of the eye to stop new blood vessel growth. As AMD progresses new blood vessels can start to grow under the retina, and they can leak fluid or blood, causing other problems. “These new drugs slow down the blood vessels growing,” Mr Arundel said. In some cases, a person’s vision may improve after this treatment. Other management choices for the abnormal blood vessels are lasering of the blood vessels to seal them and destroy any that are leaking, and photodynamic therapy

which involves injection of a light-sensitive drug ahead of laser treatment. “These drugs have been an absolute godsend for some of the more advanced cases of AMD which have been able to be treated,” he said. “Researchers have also been doing some interesting new work with laser treatment and drops instead of injections. There are many clinical trials under way looking at slowing, preventing and reversing the effects of AMD.” Proactive monitoring AMD patients can use an Amsler Grid at home to self-test the state of their condition. An optometrist can provide the grid and

show you how to use it. “If we see someone with early AMD, we will say you have early signs and these are the things you need to be thinking about – UV protection, ceasing smoking, diet and nutritional supplements,” Mr Arundel said. “Check at home once a week. While wearing your reading glasses and looking at the grid, cover up one eye and then do the same with the other eye. If you are seeing wavy or distorted lines, go back to your optometrist straight away. “The earlier we get onto any of these changes with treatment, the better the prognosis.” For more, go to mdfoundation.com.au.

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LIFE'S WORK: Fr Arthur Fellows in 2017 returned to preach at one of his favourite parishes, Springsure, where his father had served before him in 1923. He said there's nothing like being rector of a country parish.

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Alison Houston AT AGE 96, Father Arthur Fellows still has a strong voice, a strong mind and strong values and opinions. He attends weekly mass and, after almost 70 years and “officially retiring” in 1990, still enjoys the chance to preach, something he

would do more if his body allowed. However, he is pleased to find himself “in full possession of my faculties”, putting this in part down to keeping his brain active through endless games of cribbage, Scrabble, Sudoku and mission fundraising through collecting and selling stamps.

He has “a very soft spot for the Darling Downs” and fondly recalls preaching over many years around the Toowoomba district, serving in Oakey for 3½ years, and in Roma where he was appointed Rural Dean for the West. He has married his children and baptised each of his nine grandchildren, two of

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whose weddings he has also officiated at, and has now baptised his two great grandchildren. Fr Fellows was not the first in the family to have a calling, with his father an Anglican rector before him. However, it wasn’t until he had worked for nine years in the Commonwealth Bank that he nervously talked to his father about the niggling feeling that he had a vocation – only to discover his parents had dedicated him to the priesthood at baptism. He said, he realised he must be starting on the right path – even if his parents had almost given up hope of him doing so! Father Fellows became a deacon in 1950 and received his first posting in 1951 to Rockhampton, the diocese where his father worked for 60 years. Here, Father Fellows met his wife, appropriately enough, at church. His daughter Margaret Jolly recalls her mum as his greatest support, including roles as a

Sunday school teacher and church organist, a member of the Mothers’ Union for more than 50 years, the Australian Board of Missions auxiliary, and the Clergy Wives Association, and always there with a cup of tea for visitors, parishioners, and those in need. In 1973, Father Fellows joined the Australian Board of Missions Queensland, and preached in areas as varied as the Atherton Tablelands, Papua New Guinea, the Solomons, Fiji, Tonga, Cape York, the Northern Territory and Torres Strait islands. “It was an amazing 10 years,” he said, although he admits it could also get “pretty hairy” visiting remote communities “flying by the seat of your pants beside a pilot in a single-engine Cessna”. He said being the priest in Springsure, where his father had preached in 1923 when Fr Fellows was a boy, was a very special time. He has since worked at Auchenflower, Nundah,

Cleveland, Redland Bay and most recently at the beautiful heritage-listed All Saints at Wickham Terrace but said, “there’s nothing like being rector of a country parish”. He recalled some of the odd circumstances that a country priest faced, including at one point being called to a funeral at Rolleston, some 45km from Springsure, during a flood of the Brown River. Having gone as far as they could in a council truck with the empty coffin, he and the coffin were slung over the creek on a flying fox, then loaded onto a boat and rowed up the main street of town. When asked about falling church attendances, Fr Fellows said what was needed was “a good priest with vigour and zeal, who loves God and can make a difference in the lives of other people”. “The pulpit is not a place for waffling … people need to be able to see that what the priest is saying is true in his own life.”

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Why the time lapse in aged care services? Home care package questioned Alison Houston “NO DAY of Dad’s has commenced or ended without prayer,” Margaret Jolly said. But she fears his days are getting longer and harder on him while he waits endlessly for help from My Aged Care. Fr Arthur Fellows is one of almost 127,000 older Australians who have been waiting months, if not years, for a Home Care Package. And at times she is ready to scream with the frustration of it. At 96, Fr Fellows is currently on a Level 2 package, which provides five hours of help a week, but he is shaky on his feet and becoming increasingly frail. After being assessed by ACAT (Aged Care Assessment Team), he was approved in February 2018 for a Level 3 package. Nothing happened. When Margaret rang in July to find out when the services would start, she was told by My Aged Care there was a 12-month wait. When she called again in December, she was told it was a 12-month–plus wait. She has been told unofficially that the wait for many people is 2-3 years. She pointed out to My Aged Care that her father was 96 and could conceivably not live long enough to receive the service. She has heard of one woman whose mother was finally approved for a Level 4 package – for those needing the greatest help for issues including dementia – 18 months after she died. If her father’s condition had deteriorated, My Aged Care told her, he could be re-assessed but it would take six weeks to be seen, at which point he would spend an hour answering the same questions as he had several months ago. “The irony is if he had the help he needed, I would be paying the

DESERVING BETTER: Fr Arthur Fellows, 96, with daughter Margaret Jolly ... speaking up for almost 127,000 older Australians who wait months or years for a Home Care Package. government far more in tax than it would cost for his package.” She says the government has “got the maths all wrong”. They want people to stay in their homes because it costs less than nursing home care. People want to stay in their homes because it is their home and because they fear nursing home conditions and the boredom, atrophy and depression associated. Yet the money which should be going to help older Australians to stay safely at home is instead being spent on bureaucracy.

“The fundamental problem with this system is it’s not the ultimate consumer and their needs which it is concerned about – it doesn’t care about the individual,” Margaret said. She cites a fall her father had before Christmas which left him with a fracture and a cast on his arm. He had already sustained an ulcer on his ankle and a nurse had been approved to come in and change the dressing daily, straight after his shower. However, when Margaret asked if the nurse could come 10 minutes earlier and help put a plastic bag over her

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The irony is if he had the help he needed, I would be paying the government far more in tax

father’s arm, she was told this was not a nursing duty, but a domestic assistant duty. To gain this service, she would need a referral and there would be a six-week wait – by which time her father’s arm would be healed, not to mention the unnecessary doubling of costs sending two people to the same house within 10 minutes of each other, and her father being confronted by another stranger. “Having been through this experience myself, I hate to think what it’s like for those who don’t have a child or someone to advocate for them.”

As an intelligent, professional woman who ran her own consultancy firm specialising in workplace investigations, human resources and management advice and mentoring, she said dealing with the bureaucracy around My Aged Care and ACAT had “just about defeated me”. But she won’t let it because she said her father is “the most thankful, loving person … the best human being you could possibly meet” and he and others of his generation deserve better than the Australian government is giving them.

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INDEPENDENT: Colleen is like so many Australian seniors in that she loves where she lives and is in no rush to move into assisted living or a nursing home. Photo: Asley Roach

COLLEEN Maynard has several reasons why she shouldn’t be living independently. Fortunately, she also has a very simple reason why she is. “There is no way I could continue to live on my own without Feros Care,” the 79-year-old says of the not-for-profit organisation that provides her with crucial in-home support courtesy of a government-funded Home Care Package. “I had my hips and both my knees replaced about 12 years ago and the doctor said I needed some help. “Back then I would just get a cleaner once a fortnight but these days they help with so many things. “A cleaner drops by once a week, the gardener visits every fortnight and then there are the big jobs they tackle once or twice a

year like cleaning the carpets and windows and blasting the footpath. “Someone even comes to give me a pedicure every six weeks. I’m properly spoiled.” Colleen is like so many Australian seniors in that she loves where she lives and is in no rush to move into assisted living or a nursing home. That said, she is realistic enough to know she needs a little help and with that help comes peace of mind. “Feros has even set me up with a personal alarm and you don’t know how grateful I am for that,” says Colleen. “I’ve had two very bad falls and having that alarm around my neck was so important. It just let Feros know I was in trouble and they sent someone straight away. “Then there’s the care they’ve given me after stints in hospital – oh, it’s absolutely wonderful. “I just let them know

I’m going in and they know exactly what I’ll need when I come out. “Every day someone came to shower me, do a bit of house work and water the garden before heading off. “Then they would pop back in the afternoon to turn my bed down and clean any dishes I’d used during the day. “They even organised for a physiotherapist to visit when I needed it.” Colleen knows the day will come when she has to reconsider her living arrangements. For now though, that day is a long way away thanks to a handful of special people she looks forward to hearing knock on her door. Senior Australians can apply for a government-funded Home Care Package worth up to $49,500 a year. Phone 1300 763 583 or go to feroscare.com.au/ feelright.

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The key signs an older person requires support BRAND INSIGHTS CATCH-UPS with old friends and relatives are a great way to stay in touch but they can also serve as a way to check on health and wellbeing according to Queensland aged care provider Ozcare. Ozcare’s Dementia Services State Coordinator Karen Constant said aged care providers often receive the most calls for assistance from family members and friends who notice changes in ability for a person they care about. Key signs an older person may need support: ■ What is the person eating and drinking – is there food in the fridge and cupboards; are these nearly empty or packed with spoiled food? What fluid is the person consuming? ■ Has the person’s appearance changed? Or is the house

RESPECT: While noticing changes can be difficult, any conversations people have with loved ones about any perceived troubles need to be approached with care. uncharacteristically looking a little dishevelled? Does the shower and laundry look as though it is being used? ■ Is the person still involved in their old hobbies for example reading, gardening, playing cards, going out with friends or have they become socially

isolated? ■ Is the person still able to make themselves a cup of tea and can they put together a meal? This is always a simple sign if people can follow instructions, or if they still plan their day-to-day needs. Look for mail piling up around the letterbox, missed appointments or complaints about lost

items. ■ Check out medications – are they being taken correctly and at the right time. Ms Constant says any conversations people have with loved ones about any perceived troubles need to be approached with care. “You need to enjoy your catch-up first and subtly

keep an eye out for changes. Enjoy your loved one’s stories and company, respect their right for choice and independence – but don’t take a ‘big brother’ attitude in which you’re seen to be watching every move,” Ms Constant said. “The idea would be not to use negative statements like ‘Look how

dirty this laundry is. Haven’t you been cleaning it? Are you still showering? You are not using your medication correctly’,” she said. “A better approach would be just to sit down with them on the couch and ask about how their day normally goes. “If you are concerned, you may be able to touch base with their GP in consultation with the person. A GP will not be able to divulge any personal information. “It could be just a matter of getting some sort of small service started. “If you need to find out more or are just simply worried you can talk to Ozcare.”

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YEAR AHEAD: What's in store for 2019 for SMSFs?

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2019’s SMSF predictions WITHOUT what seems an unlikely bounce in asset prices, there’s probably not a lot of joy for DIY super trustees looking into their crystal balls for 2019. And let’s face it, few are predicting a rebound in any growth assets this year, with property prices likely to continue to slide and shares showing no promise. So, what’s in store for 2019 for SMSFs? Banking Royal Commission ■ RESULTS from the commission are due this month. There are likely to be significant structural changes to parts of the industry that will impact on everyone’s super and, in some cases,

specifically for SMSFs. Those areas are superannuation, insurance and lending products. While this is most likely going to impact the major institutions and their intermediaries (financial advisers and mortgage brokers) the most, there will be inevitable flow-on for all. While Hayne’s interim report was out in November, it will be political reaction to the final report that will most likely. But it will be the reaction and promises from the political parties to the final report that will be where the real impacts come for consumers, including SMSFs. Federal election ■ LABOR HAS several policies specifically designed to hurt both SMSFs and those who

traditionally use SMSFs (wealthier Australians). There’s the banning of franking credit refunds and a possible increase in capital gains tax (CGT) for super funds. But Labor has recently reiterated their intentions to reduce the threshold at which Australians must pay an extra 15 per cent tax on super contributions,to $200,000. It also opposes the five-year catch-up provisions. These allow members to put extra into super if they didn’t fully use their $25,000 concessional contributions limits in previous years. And it proposes to reduce the non-concessional contribution limit further, from $100,000 to $75,000.

The reduction in the CGT discount from 50 per cent to 25 per cent will hit traditional SMSF trustees in their personal names, but Labor is not intending to adjust the current 1/3 reduction for SMSFs themselves. Similarly, the removal of negative gearing provisions (except for new property) is also likely to hit SMSF trustees in their personal names hardest. This is also likely to impact SMSFs, but less so. LRBA loans ■ WITH THE departure of the major lenders from the LRBA market through 2018, interest rates from the remaining providers have been trending slightly upwards. Contrary to some commentary, however, LRBAs are not dead. The second and third-tier lenders that remain are

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Advice can avoid litigation Attwood Marshall Lawyers, Senior Associate Lucy McPherson WHEN you leave behind a will, you do so with the heartfelt intention to look after you loved ones. But unfortunately, family members don’t always agree with the wishes in a will. Relatives might want more than what “they got” from an estate, or be spurned into litigation by finding out they were left out of a will all together. A poorly prepared will, without a fair consideration of how assets should be distributed to close relatives, can mean a will is contested through a

family provision claim. These claims can be made for some or, or a larger share of, a deceased’s estate, and are lodged to the Supreme Court. Only some people are legally eligible to apply – usually a spouse, child or grandchild or a person with whom the deceased was living in a close personal relationship with. This does not include carers. The court considers whether the deceased maintained the eligible person. If eligibility can be established, further information is considered in a two-stage process. First, the court considers if there is adequate provision from the estate for the applicant’s maintenance, education and advancement in life.

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Nerang Library on April 26 from Noon-1.30pm. Places are limited, to RSVP phone Michelle on 07 3214 6333 to RSVP.

hosting and travel club with over 360 clubs worldwide. Travel is with a group of club members who live for one week with members of a club somewhere different and interesting. If you love travelling and meeting new friends, come along to our first meeting for 2019: Sunday, March 17, at Bavia House, 18/12 Kalimna Drive, Broadbeach Waters. New members and visitors very welcome. 2019 journeys planned for GC club: to Winnipeg and Saskatoon, Canada and Chicago, USA – from Alabama, USA. Australian trips from Salisbury, SA, to Sydney, NSW. Go to FriendshipForce GoldCoast.org.au, email friendshipforcegoldcoast @gmail.com or phone John on 07 5562 2644.

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SENIORS fitness and strength class to improve cardio health, balance, coordination, strength and general well-being. Suitable for all fitness levels. Great music, meet people – Monday 9.30am at the Aveo Retirement Community Hall, Glenside Dve, Robina, on Tuesday at 9am Casey Hall, Fairways Drive Clear Island Waters; Thursday at 9am Robina Community Centre Cost $7. For further information, phone Rochelle on 0438 333 308.

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Gold Coast South - Twin Towns Branch NSW OUR general meetings are held bi-monthly at 10am QLD Time. Venue: RSL Twin-Towns, Anzac Room, Tweed Heads. Our next GM will be held Friday, February 15. This meeting only has moved a month due to the Christmas Holidays (veterans who served in any Forces of the Commonwealth “between” 1951 -1972). Why not join us and re kindle the camaraderie you experienced during your service? New members are always welcome to attend. Phone Tom Hughes Public officer on 07 5513 0665.

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Banora Point NEW to the Tweed Area? Retired or semi-retired? Join us at Probus. We meet on the fourth Monday of each month at the South Tweed Sports Club at 10am. We are a mixed club, and have interesting speakers, as well as an outing each month. Phone Annette or Ron on 07 5523 4016. Burleigh Heads Ladies WE MEET meets on the third Wednesday of the month at Burleigh Heads Surf Lifesaving Club. Morning tea is enjoyed at 10am, followed by a meeting at 10.30am, which includes an interesting speaker. Lunch can be ordered. A coach trip or social activity is held on the fourth Wednesday. Visitors welcome. Phone Helga on 07 5520 2426 or Glenda

07 5576 0303. Burleigh Waters MEMBERS started the year with a pleasant lunch at Currumbin RSL, and at our meeting “The Hurricane Chef” Nate Quinelle showed us how a blind and deaf chef operates, and four new members were also inducted. Retired or semi-retired men are invited to join us at club meetings, 10am, on the third Monday of each month at Burleigh Waters Community Centre, 131 Christine Ave. Burleigh Waters. Nominally a men’s club, but wives are very welcome to share the club’s fellowship, friendship and fun at all club meetings and outings. Phone Brian on 07 5520 6332 or John 07 5520 6661. Runaway Bay WE MEET at the Paradise Point Bowls Club on the third Monday of each month at 10am. Next meeting is on February 18. A guest speaker and morning tea is enjoyed with friends. Luncheon held on the fourth Tuesday of each month meeting at 11.30am at the same venue. Bus trips and social events also organised. New members welcome. Phone Marilyn on 0407 758 854.

THINKING ABOUT RETIREMENT LIVING?

COME along to a free “Retirement Living Options” session, which will be presented by lawyers from Caxton Legal Centre on the Gold Coast in April. Each session will give an overview of different legal issues in retirement villages, manufactured home parks and other types of accommodation, with a focus on what you need to know before making the big decision about where to live in retirement. We will be visiting Palm Beach Library on April 5 at 10am-11.30am and

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EXIT International is a voluntary euthanasia group that meets quarterly. Meetings are held at the Robina Community Centre. Attendees must be Exit Members. The next meeting is on February 7. Further information visit our website, go to exitinternational.net or phone local coordinator Elaine on 07 5580 8215 or 0421 796 713.

GOLD COAST BRIDGE CLUB

WE ARE located on the highway in Surfers Paradise and can show you how to brush up your bridge skills or learn new ones from our experienced teachers. We provide beginners classes and coaching at all levels and conduct bridge sessions six days and two nights a week. Join “the friendly club” and meet interesting people from all walks of life. Take part in our many social occasions. For more information phone Lynley on 07 5538 3112 or 0418 984 856.

FITNESS CLASSES FOR SENIORS

GROUP Fitness classes to improve fitness, strength and balance. Suitable for men and women, over 50s and fitness levels. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 9am. Cost $5. Maher Hall, Burleigh Heads Senior Citizens, 42 Matilda Street, Burleigh Heads. Phone Caroline on 0402 812 227.

TWIN TOWNS & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB

OUR next meeting will be on Monday, February 11. Venue will be South Tweed Sports Club,

Minjungbal Drive, South Tweed in the downstairs auditorium. Guest speaker for February will be Jacqui Strudwick from Country Women’s Association Kingscliff branch and another surprise speaker. The hall opens at 8.30am (NSW time) or entry and benching. Cuttings and trading tables will commence selling at 8.45am, so come along and snap up a bargain. Morning tea is available with the general meeting commencing at 10am. Cost: $4 entry fee paid at the door. Raffles, lucky door prizes and much more. Hope to see you there, bring a friend and a coffee mug to help save the planet. Phone Monika Ross, 0412 638 373. Go to twintowns gardenclub.com.

TACT

HERE we are again the start of another year of classes for the tact computer club a variety of classes are held Monday to Thursday for further enquiries phone 07 5524 9212 or by email members.tact@gmail.com or go to tact.org.au. We have volunteer tutors who enjoy their students gaining the knowledge they require for the necessity of coping with the internet world.

TWEED HEADS LIBRARY

TRIVIA Night: To celebrate Library Lovers Day, join us for a fun night of literary themed trivia, prizes and more. Come on your own or make a team of four and pit your wits against teams in Tweed, Ballina, Byron and Lismore. Go in the lucky door prize draw to win a tablet device. Bookings essential. Please phone 07 5569 3150. Tweed Heads library on Thursday, February 14 at 5.15pm (for a 5:30pm start).

AOOB TWIN TOWNS

THE monthly meetings of the AOOB Twin Towns Branch are held on the first Friday of each month at 2pm NSW time in the Secret Garden Room at South Tweed Sports Club. We have a guest speaker as well as fun and friendship, plus bus trips. We also raise money for Tweed Palliative Care, Story Dogs, the Children’s and Women’s Units at The Tweed Hospital and local children’s charities. New members welcome. Phone Twenette on 07 5523 2939.

REDUCING COSTS AND SAFE DRIVING FOR SENIORS

ON MONDAY, March 18 at 11am Qld, Service NSW will host two consecutive free presentations in the Bay Room, level 3 at Twin Towns, where seniors living in NSW can learn important and useful information about reducing their living costs, as well as requirements for older driver licensing. Many NSW seniors are unaware of the savings they can access to help cut household costs, including energy, gas, water and low-income rebates, appliance replacement schemes and energy blackout compensation. The second part of the presentation includes information about the older driver licensing system in NSW, licensing options, the practical driving assessment and medical examination required once drivers reach 75 years of age. Registration not required. Email your ‘Free 4 sale’ classified to advertising@seniorsnews paper.com.au. The max price of your item to sell is $500 and only one item can be advertised per month. MOBILE new (not iphone), Samson. Bought $50, sell for $35. Text 0420 506 926. Southport.

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Find a ﬁnished crossword by deleting one of the two letters in each divided square. Solution opposite

BLACKOUT

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GK CROSSWORD Across: 1 Billy Graham. 8 Minaret. 9 Cigar. 10 Oast. 11 Rhenium. 12 Coy. 13 Ball. 15 Desk. 17 Goa. 19 Malaria. 20 OPEC. 23 Lungs. 24 Lapland. 25 Anna Pavlova. Down: 1 Bamboo. 2 Links. 3 York. 4 Rotary. 5 Hacienda. 6 Magpies. 7/12 Jeremy Clarkson. 14 Atlanta. 16 Amulet. 17 Gallup. 18 Acadia. 21 Plato. 22 Spiv.

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WORD GO ROUND

Down 1. Mistreat (6) 2. Rule (5) 3. Carry (4) 4. Fame (6) 5. Block (8) 6. Save (7) 7. Layered (6) 12. Bears out (anag) (8) 14. Made a formal request (7) 16. Allowance (6) 17. Close (6) 18. Niche (6) 21. Memento (5) 22. Urge on (4)

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SOLUTIONS

Across 1. Commendable (11) 8. Besotted (7) 9. Decipher (5) 10. Of sound mind (4) 11. Hostilities (7) 12. Wickedness (3) 13. Mad (colloq) (4) 15. Chomp (4) 17. Catch (3) 19. Detonate (7) 20. Accurate (4) 23. Complain (5) 24. Drive back (7) 25. Underhand acts (5,6)

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Note: more than one solution may be possible.

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BLACKOUT

Work out which squares need to be deleted to reveal a completed crossword. Solution opposite

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