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But be warned, once you start it is hard to stop at just one pair. Lyn’s collection now includes galahs, peach faces, cockatiels, canaries, 30-plus budgies, African greys, a blue-throated Amazon and a green-cheeked conure. GCABA members range from 10 to over 80 years of age, including a family of three generations of “birdos”. The club will host a bird sale at the main pavilion of Mudgeeraba Showground on Sunday, October 16 from 10am-1pm. More than 400 people went through the doors at the last sale, and Lyn said it was a great way to meet breeders and find out more about the hobby. Entry is just $2 for adults. Alternatively, the club meets on the third Friday of each month at the showground, and while there are guest speakers, sales tables and more, Lyn admitted most of the talking and sharing of tips goes on around the supper table. For enquiries, phone Lyn on 0411 048 348 or visit goldcoastaviary bird.org.au.
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Fresh full cream milk ricotta Ingredients ■ 2 ltrs full cream milk ■ 1 tspn salt ■ 4 tbspns cream ■ 4 tbsps white vinegar or lemon juice Step 1 - Place the milk, salt and cream in a heavy bottomed saucepan and heat until almost boiling (it needs heat to curdle properly). Then add the vinegar and stir it once or twice very gently just to distribute the vinegar (constant stirring will
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whey will separate at the bottom in a clear yellow liquid and the soft and creamy ricotta will sit at the top. If you want a more solid ricotta, drain for an hour or overnight. Keeps for two to three days in the fridge in an airtight container. Bake your ricotta with lemon, thyme and grapes. Hint: Wash your saucepan and utensils immediately, otherwise it can take a bit of elbow grease to clean up.
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Valuing community roles MINISTER’S MESSAGE CORALEE O’ROURKE IT WAS a great opportunity to attend some of the 500-plus Seniors Week events. I’m pleased to say we provided more than $100,000 towards 113 events. It was a pleasure to officially launch the celebrations in Brisbane with Council on the Ageing Queensland (COTAQ). I was delighted to partake in Brisbane’s biggest “elfie’’ or “elder selfie’’ as part of COTAQ’s Face of Ageing campaign. We reached a milestone in our Tech Savvy Seniors initiative, helping older Queenslanders navigate the digital world. More than 7000 seniors have participated in the sessions at libraries across the state, The “It’s on for young and old’’ theme really shone through all events. Congratulations on another successful Seniors Week.
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Advice is food for thought LISTEN to your body – that’s the advice from nutritional educator Jema Lee. Jema has started a series of Over 50 and Thriving courses as part of Gold Coast City Council’s Active and Healthy program. About 35 people attended her first class last month on gut health. Similar turnouts at her October workshop on The Fuss about Sugar and November’s Understanding Weight Management, will ensure the series is offered monthly monthly while a nutritional program could also be introduced. Jema has for more than two years provided free monthly classes for all ages at Essence of Living in Mermaid Beach and it was participants of these classes who asked her to do something more specifically for the older age group. "I really believe in having a healthy community, which is why I run these classes," Jema said. "We’ve got a big population here on the Gold Coast in that over-50s age bracket and they are missing out on a
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Research now says as much as 80% of our physical illnesses can originate from our thought patterns. of our physical illnesses can originate from our thought patterns. For a number of years I ran courses in public speaking. I found that the common, underlying belief that holds many people back from reaching their potential as a presenter is, “I am not worth listening to”. This belief was reflected in nervous body language and voice. Before I could successfully help them to improve their presentation techniques, I focussed on helping them to change
to connect with their listeners improved greatly. Of course, to make this new thought pattern a habit, they needed to practise it regularly. Things that can lead to mental decline and hasten the ageing process are stress, poor nutrition, lack of sleep, worry, anger, too much caffeine and alcohol. They all affect our ability to think and remember clearly. To slow down the ageing process and to stay healthier mentally and physically, there are a
number of easy things you can do every day that involves minimum spending of money. A good night’s sleep regenerates the brain. Positive thoughts, including daily gratitude for the good in your life, strengthens the immune system. A daily walk and focussed breathing, rejuvenates the brain and helps you to think more clearly. Eat well, drink moderately, laugh more and enjoy friendships and the simple pleasures of life each day. These can all help to slow down the ageing process. Today’s baby boomers, especially women, don’t feel their age. We still want to look good, but with all the persuasive advertising about cosmetic surgery promising to make us look young forever, it can lead to women avoiding the reality of ageing, especially physical ageing. A growing number of women of all ages are trying procedures that don’t always have the desired outcome. ■ Eva Bennett, visit www. plansretirement.com.au or email eva.bennett@ bigpond.com.
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PADDY Ryan was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease four-and-a-half years ago. His 15 years in Brisbane’s Metropolitan Fire Brigade and his life since appears to have counted for little. The cruel diagnosis placed Paddy among more than 25,000 Australians aged under 65 and currently living with dementia, a number forecast to increase to close to 37,000 by 2050. Paddy was always a family man; a husband, father, grandfather and brother. Today his wife Shirley and children Tracy, Kellie, John, Jessica and grandchildren Lukas,
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LISTEN up ladies. Let’s talk about eyebrows. Those things that sit above our eyes and used to be full and flourishing, but have diminished with age, can have a dramatic effect on our face. Accordingly to beauty magazines, too thin eyebrows can add 10 years onto our appearance. (We’ve all known a lady who shaved off her eyebrows and then pencilled in a thick black line, haven’t we?). These days you can’t pick up a magazine without being admonished about the state of your eyebrows. No longer is it enough to pluck and
pencil, it’s now necessary to attend an eyebrow salon. I’ve had my eyebrows dyed professionally, but the thought of a place dedicated to eyebrows gives me the jitters. I am happy to go to salons that give facials, cut hair and fiddle with toenails, but something about paying someone to smarten my eyebrows makes me feel… lazy. Surely we must take responsibility for our own eyebrows? On my last overseas trip I stormed the beauty counter in duty free (as opposed to the liquor section) and sought professional advice. I was told I must comb them, wax them, have a template made for them and once all that was done, to maintain them I should apply a special ‘moulding’ serum to set
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each little hair and only then could I fill in the compliant eyebrow with a special eyebrow powder, and give them a final comb with a special (expensive) gadget. I must maintain and condition my eyebrows regularly with special gel. I’ve done all this and it adds 10 minutes on to my make-up routine. The thing is, I have a long fringe which all but covers them – what a waste. I envy blokes who only ask the barber to run the buzzing machine over them when they have a hair cut. Simple. No eyebrow template for you, eh?
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Membership is $8 a year with each activity costing $3. We celebrate Christmas twice a year and organise a bus trip or two during the year. Our club motto is Finding Friends, Fun and Fitness. If you are interested in these three things please join us. The club is located at 2 Whitby St, Southport. Parking is available in Owen Park behind the air-conditioned hall.
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Gold Coast South-Twin Towns branch of the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia, serving from Tallebudgera to the Tweed, will hold its next general meeting on Sunday, September 18, from 10am in the RSL Sub Branch Anzac Room of the Twin Towns Services Club. If you served in any forces of the Commonwealth between 1951 and 1972 then join us and rekindle the camaraderie you experienced during your
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service. We have a full social program and new members are always welcome to attend. For further information phone Tom Hughes on 07 5513 0665.
END OF LIFE CHOICES
Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at Exit International’s quarterly meetings on the Gold Coast. Philip Nitschke will be holding a workshop on Wednesday, September 28, from 10am at the community rooms, Robina. Enquiries phone Elaine on 07 5580 8215.
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FACE LIFT: QCWA Coomera’s hall will be revamped soon. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED FROM PAGE 17
planning to introduce more Gold Coast branches to the benefits of healthy eating. The Coomera branch has received a grant from the Gaming Community Benefit Fund to help improve its facilities at the hall at 161 Maudsland Rd, Oxenford, where many division and community activities are held. Southport Seaside Cottage QCWA has been refurbished and is a great place to stay near the Broadwater. Check Facebook: QCWA Coomera, QCWA Mermaid Beach, Southport Seaside Cottage QCWA for news, recipes and pictures.
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assets. New volunteers are welcome. Activities include planting, removing weeds and collecting litter. Please be sure to wear enclosed shoes, sun-smart clothing and bring some drinking water. All sessions are run on a Saturday from 9am-11am, except for on Saturday, September 17 when the event will be held at Tallebudgera from 1.30-3.30pm. BeachCare is the Gold Coast’s beach care program co-ordinated by the Griffith Centre for Coastal Management and funded by the City of Gold Coast. For more information phone 5552 8506 or 0414 762 374. Visit griffith.edu.au/beachcare, or email beachcare@ griffith.edu.au.
■ U3A GOLD COAST
The response to the $40 half-term membership fee has been well accepted. From current date until December 09, this fee will apply and there is availability in many of our weekly classes. There is still time to enrol and enjoy your selected subject. Some new classes that are set to be added to the syllabus include History
variety, German for Beginners, Mandarin Chinese and Gentle Fitness. The calendar includes many social events, such as high tea, trivia, day excursions, theatre groups and more. For further information, phone the U3A Southport office on 5591 6671 between 9am and 3.30pm weekdays or call in and chat to one of our receptionists in the U3A office, first floor Australia Fair.
■ U3A TWIN TOWNS
A very deserving member of U3A Twin Towns was officially recognised on open day for the service that she has given to the club. Frances Garland was presented with a Special Service Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to U3A Twin Towns Inc. Frances has been described as the glue that binds the organisation but that describes only part of the contribution that Frances makes and has made. She is a tutor, a social organiser, a committee member whose contribution is always well thought out and sensible, a fundraiser and a member who is always
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Green-light prostate future GOOD MEDICINE Dr MICHAEL GILLMAN AS MEN get older, many will begin to notice a change in their urinary symptoms. Usually, this is a result of the prostate gland slowly increasing in size. At first the urine stream slows, before frequency increases, and finally sleep disruption due to waking in the night to pass urine. Other symptoms include an incomplete bladder emptying sensation and involuntary incontinence episodes. Some men will experience recurrent bladder infections and rarely an episode of acute urinary retention ready to lend a helping hand. Frances is one of U3A Twin Towns’ past Senior of the Year award recipients. We salute you Frances and thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
requiring urgent catheterisation. When symptoms become bothersome, or you’ve experience an episode of retention or infection, medical therapy is required. This begins as tablet therapy, but as the prostate continues to grow, the tablets may lose effectiveness and surgery is required. Until recently, a rebore operationwas performed with the core of the prostate being removed by diathermy. Problems with this procedure include blood loss, particularly for men on blood thinning medication. A new treatment option is a futuristic sounding green-light laser. Consisting of a 532nm light beam, which is green on the light spectrum, the laser light is attracted to the
red blood cells in the prostate and the heat from the laser beam denatures the prostate tissue and vaporises it into bubbles. Penetration of the tissue is only to 1–2 mm and the heat also seals up any blood vessels reducing any blood loss. Men on blood thinning medication can have this procedure and hospital stays are generally shorter with this procedure. This treatment method has become so popular that more than 90% of re-bore surgeries are performed with some type of laser therapy. Who would have thought that those of us who watched the light sabres in the Star Wars movies would see something similar being used in the operating theatres? — www.drmichael gillman.com
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Sandfire. If you wish to have a sing, bring along three chorded charts. Remember entry is free, for more information phone Gail on 0419 282 471.
GC POST POLIO NETWORK
Spinal Life Australia’s Gold Coast Post Polio Network will meet at 10.30am on the second Monday of the month at Treetops Tavern, 7 Executive Dr, Burleigh Waters. Enquiries, phone the facilitator Lyn on 0448 206 856 or Joan on 0413 178 073.
Members and guests of Burleigh-Palm Beach VIEW Club recently met for a friendship morning and a delicious high tea. As well as enjoying their get-together, the members and their guests raised valuable funds for the Smith Family. Burleigh-Palm Beach VIEW Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month at Treetops Tavern, West Burleigh at 10am. New members are always welcome at this friendly club. For more information, phone Ros on 5520 5821.
■ COOLANGATTA TWEED
At our August luncheon meeting we welcomed Gifts Galore, with its extensive range of jewellery, hats, bags, scarves and watches and assorted gift lines.
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SWEET FRIENDS: Burleigh-Palm Beach VIEW Club members enjoy a high tea. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED
Members and visitors enjoyed the opportunity to shop in a relaxed atmosphere and pick up unusual items at affordable prices. The club received a generous donation from the company based on the total sales made. The next meeting will be at the South Tweed Sports Club, Minjungbal Dr, South Tweed Heads on Thursday, September 15 starting at 11am for 11.30am. On this occasion the speaker will be David Wyatt from the Stroke Foundation. It is appropriate given
that National Stroke Week will be celebrated in September this year so members and visitors are urged to come along and gain positive information on stroke prevention. Over 440,000 people presently live with the effects of stroke and a stroke occurs every 10 minutes so it is important to take advantage of information to be provided by the Strokesafe speaker. Call Kay on 5524 4089 with apologies by 5pm Monday. Call Dianne on 5590 9119 for club information.
■ CURRUMBINELANORA LADIES
Surfers Paradise VIEW Club holds their meetings and lunch on the second Tuesday of each month at the Southport Golf Club. Meeting at 11.30am for lunch at noon. At each meeting there is always an interesting guest speaker. New members and visitors are most welcome. For an opportunity to meet new friends and join in our social activities and enjoyable outings, phone Nancy on 5592 6730 or 0421 639 574.
PROBUS CLUBS
Make new friends at our next meeting on Tuesday, September 27, from 10am at the RSL. We have a few vegetables, herbs and plants for sale for those interested, which supports The Smith Family learning for life children. Guest speaker will be Belle McCarthy who will enlighten us further about Seaworld. Visitors are invited to enjoy our monthly outings also. Phone Carlene on
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Broadbeach Ladies Probus Club Inc meets every second Tuesday of the month at Kurrawa Surf Club, Broadbeach at 9.30 am. Visitors and prospective members are most welcome. Come along and join us, or call Patricia on 5575 5284 or Christa on 5575 5045 for more information. CONTINUED ON PAGE 20
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MINDFULNESS is having its moment, by moment by moment – that’s an in joke, and you might not get it, and it might not even be funny. But mindfulness is in. It’s in in the US everywhere from prisons to playgrounds. It’s in in Australia, in schools, in community centres, in lounge rooms where groups of mindful practitioners meet to share the love. It might even be in next door. Mindfulness is even a thing in dating with special sites for mindful singles. I might even join one in the hope of meeting someone on my wavelength. Which wavelength? To be honest, I’m not quite sure. I’m a newbie yogi. That’s partly because I’m approaching it with a beginner’s mind – another mindful saying – but also because I’ve only been into it a few years and in terms of yogis, that’s a baby yogi. If you think yoga’s just a series of poses, it’s not. Yoga’s a tradition of physical, breathing and mental disciplines with the ultimate aim of self-liberation, or the short-term aim of calm and tranquillity.
It’s working for me, somewhat. I practice mindfulness. I sit on my eco meditation cushion in my Zen nook beneath my Buddha print, prayer flags at the door. On a low-set table is a Tibetan bowl I can’t get to sing. There are candles I forget to light, and books I read, but possibly maybe don’t quite understand. I’ve got apps to remind me to breathe, and apps for guided meditations and even an app I can use with my finger as a sort of Zen finger painting activity. There’s music I use for meditation, and music with meaningful voice-overs, music with chanting, and music for drifting into a Zen sleep. There’s a sound shower – too hard to explain, but totally makes me Zen. I’m getting more Zen, I must be. I’ve been to meditation retreats and sat for days following my breath. I’ve practised in yoga studios, in community halls, on the beach and under trees. I practice mindfulness as I do the washing up, as I take a shower and as I walk the dog. And, like a true yogi, I’m willing to share. So, if
you’d like to follow my dedicated if haphazard journey towards a life of Zen, I’ll be back next month. I’ll also provide some genuinely useful information in my pick for the month. This month I’m loving: Insight Timer meditation app. It’s been my go-to for guided meditations for a while. It’s free and there’s a huge variety of guided meditations, nicely grouped into playlists like Good Morning, Sleep, Relax, Mindfulness. You can create your own playlist with bookmarks. There’s a timer, if you want to go solo, and lots of groups you can join to become part of the community. I love the option to send a “Thanks for meditating with me” message to someone, anywhere in the world, who’s been meditating at the same time you have. And it’s cool to get a message back from someone. Jan Richards is a newbie yogi with a developing yoga and meditation practice. Her guru is Elvis the mini-poodle – always in the moment.
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■ BURLEIGH HEADS
Recently the Burleigh Heads Ladies Probus Club visited the Chung Tian Buddhist Temple at Underwood. The temple sits in a culturally beautiful venue next to parkland and a koala colony. There was a guided tour explaining the various sections of the temple and the ladies were taught to meditate. The temple was constructed in 1992 using traditional Chinese architectural guidelines. The Buddhist philosophy is “think good thoughts, speak good words and do good deeds”. A delightful morning tea and lunch were enjoyed by all. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 10.30am at Mowbray Park SLSC, Burleigh Heads.
welcome. For more information, phone call on 5520 4650.
■ NORTH GOLD COAST
North Gold Coast Probus Club is an exciting social club which was only recently founded. The need was obviously high in this area as we have 64 foundation members who are now enjoying social events, outings and morning teas with special guest speakers. If you or anyone you know who lives in the north Gold Coast area is looking for the opportunity to meet new friends, have robust discussions, enjoy great events such as tribute nights, high teas,
dinners or lunches with like-minded people, call David Moyes on 0414 878 062 or 5514 2196. Our monthly meetings are held at 9.30am for 10am on the first Monday of the month at Sanctuary Cove Country Club, The Parkway, Sanctuary Cove. Cost is $10 and includes tea/coffee and cake.
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Sorrento Probus Club members recently enjoyed a lovely outing with a large group of seniors for a luncheon and entertainment at the Italo-Australian Club. Our club is a vibrant club and enjoys interesting speakers, bus CONTINUED ON PAGE 22
■ BURLEIGH NORTH
Burleigh North Probus Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month at North Burleigh Surf Club at 10am. We enjoy morning tea and interesting guest speakers with outings planned for the fourth Wednesday of the month. Visitors are always
STAY SOCIAL: Probus North Gold Coast Club members enjoy themselves during a recent lunch. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED
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outings, lunches, coffee mornings and theatre shows. Call Doreen on 5526 6126 for more information.
■ SOUTHPORT
Our Probus club is the second oldest in Queensland, established in 1979. It meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 9am at the Parkwood Tavern. This men-only club has a membership covering a wide range of backgrounds who enjoy the mutual friendship of fellow members at our meetings and where guest speakers make for informative discussions. Our monthly outings, where we are joined by our partners, are very popular. If interested in joining. call secretary Bill Nott on 5689 0191.
NEVER ALONE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE Member for Burleigh Michael Hart paid a surprise visit to the Never Alone Friendship Centre recently to catch up on what the group has been up to. This followed the successful Community Connection Day held the week before under dual
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sponsorship of Cr Young, from Division 12, and the Centre. In speaking with the Centre chairman Neville Free, Michael said: “The centre was carrying out a vital role in ensuring friendship, variety and joy was brought into people’s lives. This makes the centre quite unique and fills a gap in community support.” Michael went on to ensure the chairman that he would do whatever he could to support the centre and left information
as to what was available in State Government grants. The centre is open each Wednesday from 9am till noon and is located at the Burleigh Masonic Hall, First Ave, Burleigh Heads. Call 5562 2993 for information.
BROADBEACH PALS
New to the Gold Coast or a resident over 50 looking for social activities? Come along and join us for weekly barbecues, picnics, theatre, parties or outings. Our club is called
PALS – People Alone Lending Support. We meet twice a month and look forward to meeting you. Enquiries phone Sylvia on 5554 5621.
SOCIAL TENNIS SOUTHPORT
Experienced social tennis players wanted to play Thursdays from 8am and Saturdays from 1.30pm. We are a Seniors tennis club and meet at Labrador Tennis Club, Lionel Ave, Southport. Cost is $6, coffee and tea included.
Inquiries, phone Robyn Sullivan on 0418 191 664.
GOLD COAST BRIDGE CLUB
Brush up your skills or learn new ones from our experienced teachers. The Gold Coast Bridge Club in Surfers Paradise serves the community by promoting bridge, beginners classes and coaching at all levels. We conduct bridge sessions six days a week and two nights. We’re known as ‘the
Spotlight Basement Theatre presents Breast Wishes, an uplifting musical. Music and lyrics by Bruce Brown, directed by Tony Alcock, musical director Marie Nicholson and choreographed by Lauren Wormald. Breast Wishes is an uplifting new musical about life, love, family and silicon. Conceived, developed and produced by Australian actress, director and producer Anne Looby. Breast Wishes features four women, a fumbling boyfriend, a well-meaning husband and a bra-fitter who’s seen it all. Performances on Sunday, September 25 at 2pm and Saturday, October 1 at 7.30pm. Tickets $26, no booking fee. Call Doreen on 0403 810 940 or email taurus28@optus net.com.au.
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New display home showcases prestige apartment living at The Gardens on Lindfield BUYERS looking for the very best in modern retirement living in a friendly, gated community are encouraged to visit the brand-new The View apartments display home at The Gardens on Lindfield. The 16 prestige apartments, starting from under $500,000, include two bedrooms and a separate study and offer potential buyers an enviable coastal lifestyle with first-class facilities. Lendlease Retirement Living’s Queensland regional manager, Mark Criddle, said The Gardens on Lindfield is apartment living at its finest. “We understand it’s important to provide a range of housing solutions and amenity that meets the needs and aspirations of residents from all lifestyles, budgets and backgrounds,” Mr Criddle said. “Apartment living is a fantastic option for many to downsize their home but upgrade their lifestyle.” To suit the relaxed
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Connecting seniors to lifelong learning HEARD the phrase – “I’m retired, but I’ve never been busier in my life”? They have discovered the joy of activities stimulating the mind. Research shows keeping the brain active is important to help maximise continued independence. Join U3A to achieve this, whether you are lusting for
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wellbeing Everyday life Journey with Jenny by Jenny Farello IT’S been a long time since I did any writing like this. But if my mum could do it, why can’t I? She kept diaries and notebooks for most of her life and at age 92 her scribblings, as she called them, were published. I wish I’d had the foresight to do what she did. She’s left quite a legacy for her children and grandchildren. My life has been so very different to hers – times change – demographics change. Apart from time as a stay-at-home mum, my working life centred
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After 20 years as a carer for my husband, then my parents, I have a new lease on life.
around office work. Then at age 54 a big career change – I became a fitness instructor and personal trainer and the world of fitness, health and how to be a “better me” opened up. Now, after almost 20 years as a carer for my husband, then consequently for both of my parents, I have a whole new lease on life, and put all that training into daily practice. Living by the beach now (my lifelong dream), makes its pretty easy.
Plenty of fresh, local fish and produce, miles of bicycle paths for cycling and walking, although I much prefer to walk the miles of sandy beach, and the whole Pacific Ocean to swim, kayak and partake of some aqua aerobics. All you need is Mother Nature, a good attitude and a friend or two to join you. The beach is not essential – the great outdoors a park, a bush track, maybe some steps leading to somewhere or nowhere, just whatever happens to be in your neighbourhood. It’s amazing how inventive you can be. Free gym equipment. Frisbees, skipping ropes, and balls are great accessories. Add a friends and you have the makings for plenty of healthy fun.
Serene Retirement Olympics eclipse the Rio celebrations THE closing ceremony of the Rio Olympic Games was always going to be a colourful one but for one retirement village the excitement and colour of Rio was much closer to home. Serene Retirement Village hosted their own Olympics for the residents throughout the month of August and not only was competition fierce, it provided many activities and laughs for all involved who said it was one of the best social events they have been involved in. Competing residents were divided into countries, points were earned across a variety of games and exercise classes and residents were also awarded participation points for keeping themselves fit
PARTY TIME: A Serene Retirement Village resident with a samba dancer at the closing ceremony.
and healthy with their normal morning walks and bike rides or regular games of bowls at the adjoining Tweed Heads Bowls Club. Even a trip to Serene’s in-house hairdresser allowed the residents to earn gold,
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silver or bronze medals depending on the service they chose. Village manager Mish Kitchin said there was no shortage of competitive spirit in the village. “We really thought it might be fun to have some events coinciding with the Rio Olympics but there was no doubt that the residents took it just as seriously as the Rio athletes and all the staff were amazed at how involved everyone was,” Mish said. “There was a really exciting vibe in the village leading up to the last day.” Competition culminated with five events on the final day before a closing ceremony at which the residents dressed in their best Brazilian-inspired outfit.
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LOOKING for a smaller home and the advantages of cheaper building, maintenance and service costs? Then, you are not alone. According to Brisbanebased The Tiny House Company co-founder Lara Noble, the tiny home movement is taking housing to a new level, saying it is not just a dream; the tiny house movement is a reality. “It is about time the housing market caught up and offered some alternatives to the ‘just in case you need it’
suburban four-bedder,” Lara says. “As designers and builders, our interest is in compact spaces; whatever form or application they take. “Of course, living in small dwellings is nothing new, most of the world already does it, but here in Australia we’ve lost our way. “For some, it’s the freedom to live a well-balanced life by purchasing something small within their means rather than relying on a crippling mortgage. “For others it’s the flexibility of being able to
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change the size and function of an existing home as the need arises – a granny flat for family dependants, an additional rental property on-site, or a smaller home to downsize to once the kids have left.” More Australians are adopting it as a means of achieving freedom from debt, minimal environmental impact, and the opportunity to live simply, Lara says. Key design features Focusing on the basic requirements of sleep, work, relaxation and hygiene, a tiny home, no matter what application, should feature living areas awash with sunlight and flush with airflow. Moving joinery will allow for spaces to grow or contract as required and a loft will provide an escape nook or alternative sleeping area. Just like normal housing, north-facing is optimal and, if you include a conservatory, it will buffer the external environment , providing a place to grow vegetables.
Alternatively, for tiny homes on the move, a retractable deck provides extra space when needed. ■ One bedroom ■ One bathroom ■ One living area ■ Kitchen dining ■ Laundry nook Lara says tiny homes are built to suit Queensland guidelines, with dimensions meeting regulations so permits or escort vehicles are not needed. Sunshine Coast-based Heavy Vehicle Registration Assessment Scheme officer John Black says heavy vehicle standards vary between states and, while you may only require a car licence to tow a tiny home in Queensland, you may need a heavy combination licence in other states. He says while grey nomads are looking to hit the road, some are looking for a more permanent base. “It is also easy to put the house on footings for more stable accommodation.” Koho Developments,
North Manly, are leaders in the tiny home movement, catering for downsizing Gen-Xers and specialise in developing co-housing communities for low-moderate income singles and couples including the young, elderly and disabled. Director Adam BennetSmith says Koho Developments employs tiny house principles including space efficiency, amenity and storage. “We believe that with good design, tiny homes can offer more amenity in better locations than larger conventional homes,” he says. “We recently completed The Kollective Byron, which consists of 20 one-bedroom detached houses around 30sq m. “We are also working to rethink models of tenure including long-term leases and shared equity models that will give people who have the income capacity to get a home loan but may lack the deposit, an opportunity to enter or re-enter the property market.
“Given how low interest rates are, the repayments are actually less than the equivalent rental rate while at the same time providing the security of tenure of home ownership.” Adam says clients find the reduced management, vacancy and maintenance costs attractive. Other tiny homes to consider include: ■ Prefabricated modular homes ■ Container homes ■ Tiny apartments ■ Kit homes ■ Caravans ■ House boats. Houseboats are an affordable alternative for those seeking waterfront permanent residences, with basic plans starting at about $50,000 - keep in mind mooring and maintenance expenses. Container homes continue to be an alternate tiny choice and offer flexibility with size, but it is important to plan for sound and thermal insulation, waterproofing, fireproofing and waste removal (composting toilet). Pre-installed bathrooms and kitchens are the best choice, and the a termite-treated marine grade ply base on a structural steel sub-frame. Follow the Tiny Home Movement on facebook. com/Tiny HousesAustralia.
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Ann Rickard discovers a relaxed pace barging IN the Southern French city of Narbonne you can stand by a section of road still intact from the day the ancient Romans built it. The Via Domitia was the first Roman road built to link Italy and Hispania. This section of the ancient road is now in a shallow pit in the town square, protected by a low wall where you can sit and take a selfie (if you are that way inclined). The historical city of Narbonne is home to the wondrous St. Just-St Pasteur Cathedral, a massive Gothic structure you could easily spend an entire day just traversing. Then, a short walk would take you to Les Halles,
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Explore this fascinating country by indulging in the finest accommodation it has to offer Ann Rickard
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Jaisalmer In the heart of the Rajasthani desert, not far from Jaisalmer city, lies the majestic Suryagarh. This traditional sandstone fortress has been converted into a luxury boutique hotel with a sophisticated and distinctly Rajasthani feel. All thanks to its local staff, design, cuisine and
the tribal music. ■ La Villa, Pondicherry Founded by a man born and raised in Pondicherry, La Villa has a strong authentic claim. Its aesthetic is irresistibly chic, having perfected a rustic and modern look. ■ Wildflower Hall, Shimla In the foothills of the
Himalayas, Wildflower Hall is a dreamy mountain retreat. Offering serenity and out-of-this-world views –the infinity pool is a highlight. ■ The Imperial, New Delhi Immaculate lawns fringed with palm trees, a garden pool and a colonnaded veranda
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New York dining on the cheap EAT, DRINK & BE KERRY KERRY HEANEY DESPITE the exchange rate, you can eat out in New York on the cheap if you a local’s shoes on. Here’s the ten best places for memorable cheap eats I discovered with greeter Ellen Gasnich. Big Apple Greeter Tours are free and locals show visitors around as a friend. 1. Find the best value dumplings in Chinatown at Fried Dumpling, 106 Mosco St. You can buy five fried dumplings for $1. Although the sign says they do pork buns, it’s best not to ask as the response is rarely favourable. 2. Pop into 69 Chinese
Restaurant at 69 Bayard Street, to see the walls papered with signed $1 notes. Try Chinese comfort food classics such as Beef Cho Fun and Minced Beef with Peas and Raw Egg. The average order is under $10. 3. It’s easy to find Jing Fong Restaurant, 20 Elizabeth St, by people queueing on the street outside. The Cantonese restaurant seating 800 people draws crowds on weekends for dim sum rolled out on carts. 4. Deluxe Food Market, 79 Elizabeth St, is a long, narrow supermarket selling Chinese groceries, baked goods, sticky rice and Asian-style sandwiches. Wind your way through the crowds to find marinated meats and seafood. Check for samples too. 5. Look for the sign on Canal St corner, fire
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Brisbane sparkles from the deck of sea star A glTHE Brisbane River is delightful at any time of year, any season. It is especially beautiful in November and December, when the jacarandas are in full lavender bloom. To enjoy the river at a leisurely place, take a cruise with Brisbane Star Cruises. Newly owned and operated by husband and wife team Grant and Lee Heffernan, Brisbane Star Cruises offer a variety of cruises along the river, many of them especially suitable for seniors. The Heffernans have lengthy experience in the hospitality, service and marine industries, and
know how to offer comfort and interest. They spent many years together as crew working for the rich and famous on private luxury yachts all over the world. Mr Heffernan is a qualified yacht captain and has worked in the yachting industry for 30 years. He grew up in and around boats as his family owned and operated a small marina in Sydney. Mrs Heffernan worked as a chief stewardess in the yachting industry and also as a wedding planner in Port Douglas. “We are excited to be able to take on the Brisbane Star and to have
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the opportunity to restore her to her former glory,” she said. “We will be calling on our years of experience to create happy memories for people.” As well as party, history and corporate cruises, Brisbane Star operates a seniors’ cruise. “The Brisbane Seniors’
Cruises start at 9.30am from Southbank and returns around 1.30pm,” Mrs Heffernan said. “Morning tea (scones, jam, cream) and a light lunch (sandwiches) are served.” The Brisbane seniors’ cruises include the Mandalay cruise, the history tour to Fort Lytton,
the Brisbane River Moreton Bay cruise and the new Newstead House tour. Although Brisbane Star can take 100 passengers, the Heffernans like to cap the number at 60, to give guests plenty of room to move about on the boat. “The Brisbane River is just beautiful,” Mrs
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Heffernan said. “The ever-changing scenery when you are on a boat is fascinating. The landscape keeps changing. It’s so different from being in a function room somewhere. You are moving about the river. It’s gorgeous.” Visit brisbanestar cruises.com.au.
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FRANCES Frawley presents The Super Storm Experience, starring multi-award winner Pete Storm, direct from the UK. Storm is an Elvis Presley tribute artist. He’s been performing The King’s music for seven years and is currently the world No.3 ranked Elvis tribute artist. As a lifelong Elvis fan, Storm said it’s an honour to be able to perform as his idol and entertain people. His favourite Elvis song is Until It’s Time for You to Go. Storm said he was excited to represent the
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UK in the recent Ultimate ETA Contest, competing against the best Elvis tribute artists in the world. He has been crowned European Masters champion, Collingwood grand champion and Images of the King world champion, all in one year. His show is recognised as one of the best Elvis tributes on the international circuit. Storm will perform at the Kedron-Wavell Services Club at Hamilton Rd, Chermside, on Friday, October 7 from 8pm.
Tickets $50. Enquiries phone Frances on 0437 026 424 or visit trybooking.com.
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IT HAS been a busy year for the Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra which has already delivered with six performances. Collaborating with the Orava Quartet and performing in this year’s Classic Music Festival in conjunction with 4mbs are among the orchestra’s 2016 highlights. The June tour of
concerts including Ashmore, Tweed Heads, Cleveland and Maleny received an overwhelming response. The chamber said it was inspiring to have soloist Louise King perform during the 4mbs series. Griffith University Gold Coast campus will host the orchestra’s final 2016 concert. The orchestra will perform from 2.30pm on Sunday, October 9 at Leneen Forde Chancellory Building G 40, cnr Parklands and University Dr, Griffith University. Works by Felix Mendelssohn, Betty Beath and Bella Bartok will be showcased and the Suite for violin, viola and string orchestra by Kurt Atteberg will be a highlight with soloists Nigel Bardsley (violin) and Iris Doo (viola). Tickets are adults $30 at the door, or concession $25. Online prices are adults $25, concession $22. Students free. Visit gcco.com.au.
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EVERYDAY MATTERS CAROLYN DEVRIES CEO of New Way Lawyers
WHEN you make or update your will, one of the important decisions to make is who to appoint as your executor.
As part of our eight-part series, we look at the importance of who you appoint as an executor for your will. An executor is the person to be responsible for carrying out the wishes in your will. When choosing an executor, it is a good idea
to name an alternate or back up, in case your first choice is unable to act on your behalf, or does not want to be responsible. Who you want to have act as your executor, or alternate, you should consider the following: ■ Do you trust them? ■ Are they confident and prepared to deal with your
assets in accordance with your wishes? ■ Do they have time to do what is needed? ■ Will they make sound decisions if disputes arise over your estate? ■ Are they likely to outlive you? You can choose anyone who is older than 18 years of age to become your
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solicitor, accountant or a person from a trustee company. New Way Lawyers Corinda 3278 3992, Capalaba 3245 5033. Web newwaylawyers. com.au.
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IN FOUR months’ time, many Australian age pensioners will have their Centrelink entitlement reduced with changes to come into effect on January 1, 2017. Announced in the 2015 Federal Budget, the changes have been passed into law and about 300,000 people will be affected. Of these, about 100,000 could lose their pension benefit. Changes from January 1, 2017 include: ■ Assets value you can have in addition to your family home to qualify for a full pension will increase from $286,500 to $375,000 for home-owner couples. ■ The maximum value of assets retired couples can hold outside of the family home and still qualify for a part-pension will reduce from $1.175 million to $814,250. ■ The value of assets you can have in addition to your family home to qualify for a full pension will increase from $202,000 to $250,000 for single homeowners.
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■ The taper rate, which is the fortnightly amount by which a person’s pension entitlement decreases under the assets test, will increase from $1.50 to $3 per $1000 of assets over the lower threshold. Based on these changes, the government estimates that 91,000 people will lose entitlement to the pension, 235,000 people will have their pension reduced and 170,000
people will receive a pension increase. Who will be better off under these changes? ■ Couples who own their own home and have additional assets of less than $451,500 will get a higher pension. ■ Couples who don’t own their own home and have assets up to $699,000. ■ Singles who own their own home and have additional assets of less than $289,500.
■ Singles who don’t own their own home and who have less than $537,000. All people affected by these changes will still be eligible for the Commonwealth Health Seniors Card (CSHC) or the Health Care Card.
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