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Gail Forrer Seniors Group Editor Hello friends, This month I came across some valuable thoughts from Gosford (NSW) Anglican priest, Father Rod Bower. Fr Bower, recognised for his controversial billboard signage, spoke at the Communities in Control conference and called, postelection, for communities to come together. He told Pro Bono News that creating a deeper sense of belonging for everyone in our communities was one of the biggest challenges we all faced as Australians. “If we actually look for and discover each other’s humanity, we will discover that we share common humanity in a common place and that we can be part of a deeper sense of belonging,” he said. I was thinking much the same thing as I wrote this month’s special feature and looked into evidence behind polls that portrayed a divide between older and younger generations. What I found was a global effort to promote inclusiveness from American university students creating card games through to the partnership between Gympie’s (Qld) Aged Care Facility Cooinda and the University of Sunshine Coast offering student accommodation with an

innovative new program. Data collection is often the first building block used in community constructions, but it can also be used to create stereotypes that have little benefit for anyone, and – as election results proved – polls mightn’t quite get the point. Intergenerational projects such as ones I have written about fly in the face of superficial assessments. They seek common bonds rather than differences, echoing much the same sentiments as Fr Bower’s. Prompted by her 60th birthday, Tracey Johnstone took a look at her own and other’s personal circumstances. Tracey’s honest reflections will likely provide food for your own thoughts. In terms of mind and body, this month we have a number of first-person accounts in areas of arthritis, stroke and eating. Travel-wise we explore the Orkney Island with retired journos Yvonne and John Gardiner. Trust you enjoy the read, Gail

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Tracey Johnstone LYN Pfeiffer has been on a crusade and her husband Gordon has supported her every step of the way of Lyn’s goal to make a positive change to the lives of young people in Myanmar. The volunteer English language guide, who is 77, has just returned to Buderim from her annual trip to the Myatmangalar Buddhist Culture Center in northern Yangon. which is located in the southern area of Mynamar. Gordon, 93, wasn’t able to travel with her this year due to health concerns. “When my second marriage ended I went to college to do welfare,” Lyn said. “So, I have been involved in running

projects in the Territory; crusades really.” Gordon and Lyn married in 2003. The former Chrysler Canada vice-president, jokes about Lyn’s crusades, but is clearly comfortable in engaging with her in these experiences. “Lyn married me and promised me no children,” Gordon joked. So, they took to travelling the world, until in 2012 a visit to China revealed an opportunity to volunteer overseas. The plan was to go to Nepal, but when the Chinese authorities closed the border they headed to what was then known as Burma. “We fell in love with the place,” Gordon said. “Then Lyn got the idea, ‘I would like to do

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The OzHarvest ethos is ‘take what you need, give if you can’ Tracey Johnstone Gail Forrer AUSTRALIA’S first “rescued food” supermarket, the OzHarvest Market, has opened in Sydney. It’s just another one of the “firsts” created by OzHarvest founder Ronni Kahn and highlights her zeal to end food wastage on a worldwide scale. The 66-year-old former South African said she felt compelled to start the social enterprise after working in the hospitality industry and seeing first hand the enormous amount of unnecessary food waste. “On the one hand I set up OzHarvest (which collects quality excess food from commercial outlets and delivers it directly to more than 1300 charities) to make sure that good food feeds hungry people,” she said. “At that time I didn’t understand the scale of the problem. Now that we

do, we have a huge global mission.” Research reveals Australia’s shocking food wastage figures. According to the Federal Government’s National Food Waste Strategy 2016-2027 position statement, we produce 7.3 million tonnes of waste each year. Taking this down to a figure an individual can grasp, that’s 298kg per person. Some 2.5 million tonnes of that waste is generated by households. The government aims to see Australia halve those numbers by 2030. Ms Kahn’s passion for the OzHarvest project is underpinned by these mind-boggling figures, and an indomitable desire to feed the hungry. Her business acumen was honed running a successful corporate events company. In 2004 she started with one van in Sydney. In 2005, after having the laws changed to make it

FIGHT FOOD WASTE: OzHarvest founder and CEO Ronni Kahn. safe for companies to donate surplus food, the national food waste rescue organisation now rescues and rehomes 180 tonnes of donated perishable food each

week from more than 3500 food donors, including supermarkets, hotels, airports, wholesalers, farmers, corporate events, caterers, shopping

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planet planet. And we have to make sure it gets to them.” Ms Kahn said that each year in Australia, four million people needed some kind of food support. “That is unconscionable in a country that is as exquisite, beautiful and abundant as ours,” she said. “So I think I have a job for the rest of my life.” How does OzHarvest work? Seven days a week, paid OzHarvest drivers and assistant volunteers collect food in their yellow-branded vans that criss-cross Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Newcastle and Perth, plus in several regional areas. This food is then delivered free of charge to more than 1300 charitable organisations. Most is delivered directly to the charities on the same day it is collected, with surplus food stored overnight in OzHarvest coolrooms and going out the next

morning. Some of the food is kept back by OzHarvest chefs to use in the cooking for a cause program that turns rescued food into cooked meals, which is then delivered to charities. All sorts of charities benefit, including women’s refuges, community centres, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres, homeless support services, soup kitchens, the Wayside Chapel in Sydney, the Red Cross and schools. The latest OzHarvest project and Australia’s first rescued food supermarket, the OzHarvest Market, is based on a “take what you need, give if you can” philosophy. Relying largely on the generosity of donors, volunteers and corporate support, next on the expansion agenda is the new OzHarvest Food Truck which will be available for corporate, community and private functions and for helping feed communities in need around Sydney. OzHarvest also runs the educational programs

One of the OzHarvest vehicles that transports donated food for repurposing. NEST and Nourish. The curriculum-aligned FEAST education program for primary school students is currently being piloted. OzHarvest hopes to roll it out this year, starting in NSW. “We literally can change the life of a youth who might have been, and I use this word very seriously, discarded in that they have never had a

positive learning experience, never succeeded in anything,” Ms Kahn said. “They go through our Nourished training program and graduate and they say that we have opened a door they never knew existed.” The Nourished program takes at-risk youth aged 16-25 through an accredited Certificate II in

Hospitality or Kitchen Operations. The free program, which is run in Sydney, Adelaide and the Gold Coast, is a stepping stone for participants into the hospitality industry. It equips them with a range of skills including cooking, coffee making and food safety. “It’s those moments, and they happen almost every day, that keep me

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totally passionate and driven to make OzHarvest as impactful as possible,” Ms Kahn added. “The excitement and passion of doing what I do has never left me.” And it’s that passion for change that the fully energised 66-year-old wants other senior Australians to take on and apply within their communities.

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Volunteer with a buddy A wonderful opportunity to extend yourself and friends

Tracey Johnstone HOSTING a Buddies program refugee family and volunteering in its education team can open up a new world for seniors. Twice a year about 30 refugees who live in Brisbane, attend the Learn English Holiday Program on the Coast. Most of them are selected through the Multicultural Development Association and St James School. The program is held twice a year during the April and September school holidays and based at different schools each time. The most recent camp was hosted by Matthew Flinders Anglican College. As a Homestay host, “it’s about opening up your home and your heart,” the Buddies Homestay co-ordinator Kaylah Szumer, 82, said. “It’s about welcoming people who have come

from a long way away and from really difficult experiences, from being persecuted. We try to offer them friendship and giving them a feeling of being wanted in Australia.” A volunteer may host a single young or older person, a couple, or a family with possibly two or three children for six nights. Some hosts may have a big home and others may just have a single room available. The Homestay volunteer is asked to meet the refugees when they arrive on the Coast, accommodate and feed them in their home, converse with their guests, and transport them to and from the location for the program activities. If you don’t have a spare guest room then Ms Szumer said a senior could volunteer as a driver, picking up and then returning the visitors from the education sessions. She said volunteers

SHARING AND CARING: Kayla Szumer with international students who attended the April live-in English language learning week in Buderim. Photo: Maryanne Cameron were also needed to join the teachers at the learning table, helping with writing, reading, listening skills and conversation through interactive activities.

It’s a chance to volunteer within an uplifting inter-generational experience where the visitors, students from the host school and the volunteers can learn from

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Healing house open to all Tracey Johnstone NEAR the top of the Buderim Forest is a little green house which a shy senior willingly opens the front door to members of the indigenous and broader community. A sharp turn off Lindsay Rd takes the visitor into The Green House site where indigenous culture is celebrated in various ways, protected by the glorious natural bush that has walking tracks that go as far as the creek below. It’s founder Heather Johnston, 70, opens the house to indigenous groups for discussions and art exhibitions, and to the public to rent for community meetings, and peaceful walks led by indigenous tour guides. “There is also a group of disabled men who have been coming here once a week for 12 or 13 years,” Ms Johnston said. “When they first came here they would do landcare like wedding, but now they are past it so they just hang here and do crafts.” The reclusive and quietly spoken nature of this senior masks a

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Retirement villages growing in popularity Baby boomers are the most active generation of retirees ever and they have no plans to slow down. Abounding with energy and a zest for life, Australia’s over-55s are looking for an environment that promotes independence and provides a rewarding lifestyle. And it is only going to become more so. Currently, more than 200,000 retirees live in retirement villages and resorts across Australia. With a 90% occupancy rate nationally, it’s clear that Australia’s over-55s have embraced retirement village living and its many advantages. Demand for retirement housing is set to double by 2025, according to Property Council research. Low- maintenance living and the opportunity for an expanded social life are key factors driving this trend. A 2013 Australian National University study found retirement villages offer unique lifestyle benefits, including: Community: Residents highly value the company of compatible neighbours at the same stage of life.

Where to find the perfect retirement lifestyle Australia’s over-55s have a wealth of lifestyle options available to them. Retirement communities run the gamut from luxury resort-style developments to laid-back residential parks. With so much variety there’s something for everyone but it can be difficult for the average person to wade through the paperwork to find their ideal situation. Sometimes, you just need to talk to a person.

That’s where the Retirement Village Expos can make a real difference. These free events are dedicated to bringing together the general public and the retirement living sector in a no-pressure, informal setting. At the expos, retirees can meet with representatives from leading retirement housing providers, collect information and ask any questions they might have about retirement living.

Freedom: Fewer home maintenance chores leaves more time for leisure activities and socialising. Convenience: Most villages are located close to essential facilities and services and provide reliable transport to nearby metropolitan centres. Independence: For residents who enjoy travel, the ability to simply “lock and leave” their home at any time, safe in the knowledge that it will be taken care of in their absence, is a significant advantage. Security: Retirement villages are perceived by residents as safe and secure environments.

Visitors are encouraged to take their time and engage in detailed conversations with village staff to gain a real insight into the life of a community as well as the rights and obligations of residents. Moving into a retirement village is as much a lifestyle decision as a financial one and both aspects should be carefully considered. Retirement villages offer real benefits to residents. A 2013 survey conducted by McCrindle Research found that 98 per cent of new residents were happy with their decision to move into a retirement village and would do so again, given the choice.

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Retirement villages offer residents many benefits from physical security to eventful days spent in the company of friends but it is important to remember that the decision to move into a village is primarily a lifestyle choice. While communal life can be immensely rewarding, a few well-timed, open ended questions can quickly reveal the essential character of a retirement village. To maximise your chances of finding the perfect place, take your time and do your homework. Visit as many villages as you can to find the residential situation best-suited to your needs and pace of life. Talk to residents and staff to get a sense of a village’s atmosphere and daily life. A happy well-maintained village should be your starting point. Once you have found a few suitable options, you can narrow your choice with more specific enquiries. As with any important decision, research is imperative and the place to start is at the Sunshine Coast Retirement Village Expo at the Maroochy RSL, please see details below. Don’t miss this great opportunity, it could change your life.

The survey also found that more than 90 per cent of residents experienced improved physical and emotional wellbeing following the move. A strong sense of community, greater physical security and low-maintenance living are among the top attractions of these communities but they are not a standard real estate proposition. They provide special-purpose housing for the 55-and-over demographic and are governed by specific legislation that varies from state to state. It is vital that prospective residents fully understand how retirement villages differ from other property purchases so they can enjoy the best years of their lives relaxed and worry free.

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capture these changes through the strengths and vulnerabilities of what is to be human with the creation of new and novel interpretations of the here, now and yesteryear. Populated with figures, things, objects and ideas; these works depict living entities demanding attention to be recognised with myth, memory and mayhem all playing an essential role. Official opening:

Saturday, June 8 from 3pm-6pm at the Cool Art Picture Framing + Gallery, 5/43 Access Cres, Coolum Beach. The exhibition will be showing until June 24 – Tuesday to Friday, 8am–5pm, Monday and Saturday and 8am–2pm. Phone 07 5471 7366 or email art@coolartgallery. com.au for more information.

Reuse, recycle, MAKE NO.2 YOUR NO.1PRIORITY reprocess Seniors News AUSTRALIA’S National Waste Policy reflects new ways that individuals and industries can think about waste and the use of resources. The circular economy idea is about continually reusing, recycling and reprocessing materials. “A circular economy retains the value of materials in the economy for as long as possible, reducing the unsustainable depletion of natural resources and impacts on the environment,” the 2018 Federal Government policy paper states. “It has economic benefits, creating new industries, markets and products, and leading to new revenue streams and creation of jobs.” At the industry level the principles of a circular economy will require changes to product design, production, use and reuse, recycling and disposal. Some materials, such as particular hazardous waste products, may still need to be disposed of. Most other manufactured goods and materials are resources that can be reused, recycled and reprocessed over and over. Everyone has a role to play in implementing a circular economy, supporting resource recovery and recycling, and reducing the generation of waste. The choices we make in what we buy, how we use products and how we

dispose of them is central to improving the way we manage waste in Australia. We can all: ■ Avoid purchasing products with excessive or unnecessary packaging ■ Repair or reuse items rather than throwing them away ■ Purchase products we can use multiple times and that are long-lived, rather than single-use or poor quality items that are thrown away quickly ■ Improve our recycling habits by sorting our waste appropriately into recycling and compost bins ■ Use products that are recyclable and include recycled content. The role of businesses and industries, including manufacturers and brand owners, is critical in improving the design of products to both avoid waste and for reuse, repair and appropriate packaging. Some businesses lead the development of manufacturing systems that use recycled materials, avoid waste and improve financial sustainability of resource recovery systems while others develop and operate infrastructure to manage, reprocess, recycle and produce material for use in new products. Businesses and industries also play an important role in investing in new processes that can lead to significant changes in the generation, management and disposal of waste.

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Rural housing

Talk 'n' thoughts

New report highlights increasing difficulties

Gail Forrer Group Editor THE latest report from leading community housing provider Horizon Housing is shining a light on the lack of appropriate housing in rural areas, deeming it largely unable to meet the needs of our ageing population. The My Home, My Place report, funded by the Queensland Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors, is the first of its kind to examine the housing needs of older people living in key rural communities. Focusing on the Maranoa region of Queensland, the report

FACTS ❚ 73 per cent of older rural residents received no advice about ageing in place. ❚ 64 per cent want modifications to be able to stay in their homes. ❚ 50 per cent did not know how to arrange an assessment for home modifications. ❚ More than 27 per cent lived in a home that was older than 50 years. The My Home, My Place report is the nation’s first research study to understand and address housing needs of older people in rural areas.

COUNTRY LIVING: For older Australians in rural areas, it can be difficult to maintain a home. Photo: freemixer uncovered broader issues for exploration in rural towns across the country that face similar harsh environmental conditions and associated housing design challenges. The report found more than 65 per cent of rural residents live in detached homes or on more than 2ha, exposing them to unique liveability challenges when compared to their metropolitan counterparts. Horizon Housing CEO Jason Cubit said despite more than 96 per cent of participants intending to

age in place, the regions were not equipped to allow them to do so. “For ageing Australians living in rural areas, it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain a home in an environment where searing temperatures, drought and other extreme factors are expected,” Mr Cubit said. “More than 64 per cent of our participants wanted modifications to their existing home to allow them to remain there safely as they age, yet 73 per cent are not seeking advice on how to

do so. “We also found that over half did not know how to arrange an assessment to access modifications to remain in their home. “A surprising and unexpected finding from this report was that 13 per cent of the older people we engaged with were a couple caring for a child, grandchild or grandchildren. “This has significant implications for their future housing needs as they age.” Mr Cubit said the survey findings were vital as they paved the way for future nationwide research to address this important area and inform the development of future

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Older people living in our rural towns face unique challenges. accommodation solutions for older people living in rural and remote areas across the country. “Housing is an integral part of a person’s wellbeing. The concept of home is fundamental to a person’s identity and for older people there is a sense of pride that comes with living independently,” he said.

“The My Home, My Place report reinforces the fact that older people living in our rural towns face unique challenges, yet most of the available programs and services focus on urban areas. “It’s critical that government and service providers work to address the issue of the housing needs of older people in these regions. “The My Home, My Place project is an important leap towards identifying, understanding and addressing the unique and very real challenges faced by seniors in rural areas. “We have a significant presence in Queensland’s Maranoa region, with 45 per cent of tenants in the area over 55. Our oldest tenant is 95 and still living independently.” The aim of the research and work in regional communities is to set a benchmark for other housing providers across the country to continue to deliver affordable, appropriate and sustainable housing solutions that respond tocommunity needs.

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We’ve come a long way A trip back to dinosaur days!

Computer Talk with vintage learner Gail Forrer "THERE seems to be an age," a young colleague explained to another within my (not very far) hearing distance – "that older people just don’t get tech stuff." I may be in that age group, because my adult children respond to my tech questions with three particular answer styles that go something like this: ‘Check it out on U Tube’ or ‘Just Google it” – or else, there is a certain look, followed by silence and a few mumbled words about being late for something as they flee my circle of influence. Basically, they are giving me the flick. Nevertheless, our generation has travelled a vast technological journey. To prove the point and enjoy a tad of nostalgia from the good ole days, here are the apps (applications) I used this morning - with a comparison to pre-computer days. This morning, I set the

alarm on my mobile phone because I wanted to wake up extra early. I then checked my emails and googled a bus timetable. I closed those down, went back to homepage and pressed on my Spotify app and selected some music (Paul Kelly) to kick off the day. (Contrary to what seems the norm these days, I didn’t don a headset to listen to music as I walked to the bus stop.) But I did stop and snap a pic of a lovely flower, uploaded it to insta (Instagram) and posted and shared with friends. ■ Clock alarms wake-up calls: THEN: We used to make a call on the landline phone (our phone was a fancy olive green colour) to a special number to book the time and date of a wakeup call. After doing this and putting the phone down, there would be a call back checking you had booked the time call. (Guess that was meant to pluck out the prank calls). NOW: On the front page of my iPhone I have a picture of a black and white clock. I push that clock and it opens up to a screen with a strip of categories at the bottom: - World Clock, Alarm, Bedtime, Stopwatch, Timer. I push Alarm, another screen

You can increase the font size on your iPhone or iPad and customise the text for many apps like Mail, Messages, Notes and Contacts to make it easier to read. pops up, I hit the + sign, another screen pops up enabling me to choose my alarm time, then I press Save. Done! ■ Google THEN: Once to get answers to questions you would head to a print edition of an encyclopaedia, dictionary, thesaurus or manual. If you didn’t have these books, you would go to the library (which could be a long way away). On the other hand, you might have to make a personal visit to a professional in the area and ask for their

expertise. NOW: Google, once a noun, has turned into a verb. If you want an answer to a question – any question, on any subject, google it. Yes, do the google. Doesn’t matter the language – you can turn on translations. If you would like to see, rather than read, find the video on how to do your make-up, fix your car, clean the pool on YouTube. And if you don’t know about YouTube – google it! ■ Emails: THEN: Closest thing to

equate to emails was paper, pen, envelopes, stamps, post boxes in your front yard or at the post office, and/or a personal phone call from either a landline or pay telephone in a big red box. The communication could take days, weeks to get to you and be replied to. NOW: On the front page of my iPhone, I have a square white button with a red M on it. Press the button and you are into your emails. It’s as fast as you are, if you want to reply right away, the recipient will receive your

response right away. ■ Photos: THEN: I had a camera fuelled with brown film rolls you most likely bought from the chemist. You couldn’t delete the bad pics, you just had to pay for them to be developed (from the chemist) and then select the good ones for the photo album. NOW: Get out the mobile phone and start snapping. Press a button to delete the bad ones and upload to Facebook to share with friends, or simply message to a mate.

Use your iPhone and iPad as a magnifying glass WHETHER it’s looking up an ingredient on the back of a box or zooming in on a medication bottle’s small print, the magnifying feature can be handy in a number of situations. The feature is easy to activate. - Open Settings and tap on General

- Tap Accessibility and then choose Magnifier - Toggle the option for magnifier to ‘on’ - Activate the magnifier by triple tapping the side button on iPhone X, iPhones XS or iPhone XR. If you have an older iPhone, instead triple tap the Home button.

Increasing font size On your iPhone or iPad, you can customise the text for many apps like Mail, Messages, Notes and Contacts. . Change the font size - Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Text Size. - Drag the slider to select the font size you want.

Make the font even bigger - Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Larger Text. - Tap Larger Accessibility Sizes for bigger font options. - Drag the slider to select the font size you want. Extend your phone ring

The amount of time your phone rings before it goes to voice mail is important. As a standard, your phone rings for 15 seconds before diverting a call to voicemail. However, this can be changed using increments of five seconds, up to a maximum of 30 seconds.

This is not a setting available on the phone, but through the service provider - call your provider for the instructions on how to extend the ring. Let us know your top tips for making an Android device more user-friendly.

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Art and community Tracey Johnstone ART in all its form is the passion of the Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society members who meet regularly during the year to expand their knowledge. In its 30th year, there are 38 ADFAS groups across Australia with two of them on the Coast. The avid followers of everything art are also philanthropic contributors to their local communities. In addition to the monthly meetings, the society’s groups are tasked with supporting local community heritage and conservation projects and young artists. The Sunshine Coast group chairman Audrey Raymond said the members attend monthly lectures by Australian and international experts that touch on fine, decorative, contemporary and creative art subject, the groups. There are usually at least eight lectures

Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society, Buderim branch president Audrey Raymond (centre) at the April lecture, with fellow society members.

MONTHLY MEETINGS: Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society, Buderim branch president Audrey Raymond (right) at the April lecture, with fellow society members. Photos: Bill Carroll during the year. “It (lectures) can be about sculpture, jewellery, gardens, cricket, railway stations; anything to do with the arts,” Ms Raymond said. “This year we have already had Oscar Wilde and Easter Island.” Complementing the stimulating educational lectures are the social drinks and supper for the members and visitors from other ADFAS groups.

The next session for the 145-member Sunshine Coast group is on June 24 at the Matthew Flinders College in Buderim where Robert Ketton, a retired lecturer in acting, will talk about observation, imagination and concentration when bringing a character to life. He will also look at how acting techniques are used by our politicians, preachers

and con men to persuade, cajole and hector us into doing what they want. Outside of these sessions the members support the national Young Arts Program delivered within the Coast community. “We give them opportunities with scholarships and pay for classes, and pay for gallery visits and to museums,” Ms Raymond

said. “We pay for a talented student to go to music camp or pay for a school to see an art exhibition or for a musical instrument.” Last year the Coast group bought a bagpipe for a school and a silk-screen printer so the students not heading to higher education could learn a practical skill. “And we paid for a teacher to teach children in wheelchairs to dance,” she added. “We do a lot with the young and that is a major part of us.” Each society is also responsible for conducting church recordings which help

build a permanent record of the church’s architecture and contents which is contained in bound book. The most recent recording done by the volunteers was St Paul’s in Maryborough. ADFAS also has its own travel arm for those members that want to see for themselves many of the art forms discussed in the monthly lectures. “This year there are 17 tours in Australia and abroad, in small groups with an excellent tour leader,” Ms Raymond said. Go to adfas.org.au.

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Single, childless and 60 Tracey Johnstone THE journey to my 60th birthday has been momentous with lots of good times mixed in with a fair share of the ordinary. Turning 40 was a time to celebrate a busy life and loads of great friends while at 50 it was all about menopause. Sixty is turning into a time of reflection; some decisions need to be reached and unreached goals accepted. The most confronting decision is what will my life be like going forward. Single and childless - who will take care of me when I am older? My friends will be old with me. My siblings are both older than me by between five and nine years. If I marry again, my partner is likely to be old, like me. So, what do I do? With no solid answers I turned to a few of my friends who are in similar circumstances to see if I could learn from their approaches to ageing. Ian He’s lived in Thailand for about four years. Back

CELEBRATING 60: Gary Schulz, Shaaron Walsh and author Tracey Johnstone. in his old home of Sydney Ian only has an uncle left alive. “I will probably stay in Thailand and live day by day,” he said. “As long as I keep my health, I will have a good time. “But I am doing more fitness training than I have ever done in my life”. Ian is determined to age at home. “If I am still in Thailand, I will still rent and hopefully I can find some old lady to do the shopping and cooking for me. “I’m not

anti-euthanasia,” he added. “I am happy to pull the plug when I think it is ridiculous.” Deborah The Melbourne resident has both her siblings living in New Zealand and their children don’t talk to her. Recently she bought a low-set townhouse in a small enclave, which she equates to living in a retirement village, so she could age at home for as long as possible. Without children

Deborah doesn’t know what to do with the money she has worked hard to save. Checking into a private high-care facility, if necessary, is a feasible option she believes. “I smoke and drink, so it might not be a problem. I might just drop dead,” she said. Deborah will keep working and saving for as long as possible and then, “I am going to spend my money on me”, she said. Shaaron The Sydney-sider thinks

all the time about where she wants to live and how active she needs to be to stay healthy. “But I haven’t structured anything as I don’t think any of us likes to feel that we are moving in that direction,” Shaaron said. “I like to think I am a bit immortal and can stop the clock, a bit.” In the meantime, she is keeping active and fit. Gary He’s been single for a long time and living alone in a rental unit.

Since a close friend bought into a retirement village, Gary has been considering if that should be his game plan. “I have no bloody clue how it’s going to work,” he said. “I don’t have too many assets. At the end of the day my super, which ultimately will be the backbone of it all, isn’t enough to even put on a deposit on because of how life has dealt out the cards.” If he gets sick, Gary’s first response is employ a carer. “At this point I don’t have anyone within 2000km of me,” Gary said. “It’s just one of those things that they will have to turn the switch off.” He doesn’t plan to retire at 65. “I am going to keep going until I can’t move anymore. Work’s been my hobby. I might cut back the hours, but between work and the club, that’s my life.” My friend’s comments are food for thought, but while they haven’t given me clarity on what I will do they have bought me closer to wanting to live a happy, healthy and engaged path towards 70.

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SUNSHINE COAST AGRICULTURAL SHOW

THE 114th Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show is on June 14-16 at the Nambour Showgrounds. There is an exciting new program of entertainment, education and extravaganza with new attractions and events for the whole family to enjoy. It is expected there will fireworks, bigger and better than before. There will be more live music performances and busking, so you can shake it or toe tap for three fun days. Go to sunshinecoast show.asn.au.

PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ

DIG out your sequins and slip into your dancing shoes on June 20 at the Events Centre in Caloundra. It’s time to head back to the Golden Age of Hollywood. Back by popular demand, Puttin’ On the Ritz is returning to Australia this June. Come and enjoy the all-singing, all-dancing celebration of some of the most iconic music of all time. Delivering all the razzamatazz and style, this wonderful extravaganza celebrates the most famous songs which hark back to the glory days.

17 The soundtrack includes timeless classics by George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Cole Porter including Cheek to Cheek, Alexander’s Rag Time Band and of course Puttin’ On the Ritz. In glittering costumes, the stellar cast of energetic dancers and multi-talented vocalists will give you a glamorous night out and a show you’ll never forget. Go to theeventscentre.com.au.

program designed to provide audiences with an enjoyable night out for the whole family. Performing without a conductor the program will be a mix of great classics as well as new Australian music. With a reputation for passionate, exciting performances this will be a concert not to be missed. For tickets, go to theeventscentre.com.au /product/camerata-qldschamber-orchestra.

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IT WILL be the biggest and best three-day celebration of gardening when the expo celebrates its 35th anniversary. Held at Nambour Showgrounds on July 12-14, the expo attracts over 40,000 green thumbs and novice gardeners from across Queensland and interstate. The expo is open 8am-5pm Friday and Saturday and 8am-4pm on Sunday. For tickets and details, go to qldgardenexpo.com.au.

QUEENSLAND CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

CAMERATA – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra is delighted to be performing on June 21 at the Events Centre, Caloundra. Known for its adventurous programming Camerata will present a

AUSTRALIA’S leading regional arts and culture festival’s full 2019 program is on July 19-28. The full 2019 program is available now and includes four productions that represent an eclectic mix of Australian and international performing arts. Some of the highlights include Queensland Ballet for two special performances produced specifically for the festival; Michaela Burger, the award-winning cabaret star telling her riveting true story, A Migrant’s Son, and appearing for the first time in Queensland before she tours London; Noosa’s own amazing community choir, Noosa Chorale; and the Umbilical Brothers who will bring their multi award-winning show SPEEDMOUSE to

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the J Theatre for one night only. ForGo to noosaalive.com.au.

BLOOMHILL FOREST MARKETS

THE newly started Bloomhill Markets are on the first Saturday of each month in the grounds of the Bloomhill Cancer Care in Ballinger Rd, Buderim. Fresh, spray-free produce, delicatessen and gourmet goods, quality arts, crafts, jewellery and gifts, hot food, coffee and more will be at the Forest Market. Entertainment and fun for the kids is also on the agenda and applications for stallholders are still

being warmly received. There are plans to have a shuttle bus running a loop from the centre to the main street of Buderim and back again to alleviate parking issues. All proceeds from the stallholder fees will be donated to the wellness centre. Email forest market@bloomhill.com.au or phone Mariannje Morice on 0409 611 675.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

CALOUNDRA hosts its annual Arts and Craft Fair on June 8-9. A wonderful array of quality handcrafted goods made by Caloundra Arts Centre

Association members will be on sale. It’s a great opportunity pick up some authentic hand-made Australian products for family and friends. There will be pottery, woodwork, original art and pastels, handmade lace, quilting, embroidery, jewellery and silk painting, local produce, pre-loved books, cakes, plants and food. The fair is on from 9am-4pm Saturday and 9am-3pm Sunday at 5 North St, Caloundra. Go to caloundraarts andcrafts.org.au.

BUSH TO BEACH

ARTISTS Alliance Australia, in collaboration with the Kenilworth Arts Council, is presenting its inaugural Bush to Beach art exhibition from June 28 to July 1 at the Community Hall in Kenilworth. It will coincide with the annual Kenilworth Food Wine and Cheese Festival. Visitors will enjoy a treasure trove of 100 works by 11 local artists. Opening times are 1-5pm on June 28 and 9am-5pm on the following days. Go to artistsalliance australia.com.

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Is there a growing disconnect between generations – or not? Gail Forrer IN TERMS of respect, a recent report headlined Societal Views on Seniors in Australia revealed a disconnect in perceptions between younger (18–44) and older (60-plus) Australians. The younger generations felt misunderstood, while senior Australians felt under-appreciated. The survey carried out by Aveo showed that 68 per cent of millennials felt seniors were treated with respect, while in contrast 53 per cent of seniors disagreed. A December 2018 report by National Seniors Australia, Respect for Age: Going, Going or Gone? Views of older Australians, highlighted the thoughts of its members and noted that about 43 per cent of them agreed that older people deserved the respect of younger people because of their age – which meant 57 per cent did not agree. Additionally, the popular satirical online publication The Betoota Advocate (60 per cent of readers are under 34) took a tongue-in-cheek approach to perceived differences, with its story headlined Baby Boomers happy for nothing to be done about climate change until after they die. A paragraph from the article said: “This particular generation – also known as The Baby Boomers – have been heavily criticised over the past 30 years for their inability to look past their own retirement, which many of them believe should have been the day they turned 55. However,

despite their sense of entitlement, many refuse to leave their highpowered positions in the corporate sector and free up the crowded housing market by retiring to the coast or country.” Yet, in the face of these surveys, statistics and satires, is there any solid evidence to fight back and call this “fake news”. Is there evidence to support a “connect” rather than a “disconnect” between older and younger demographics. Ninety-two-year-old nursing home resident Gladys Biles does not think there is anything to be envious about in either generation. “We had our own problems,” she said, citing the Great Depression and World Wars. On the other hand, she saw the younger people now tackling high costs of education and housing. She said she felt respected by the younger members in her family. Her 62-year-old daughter Jenny has three adult children and two grandchildren. She is a regular visitor to her mother and volunteers ironing time at the facility. She feels much the same way – good and bad points in both demographics. Twenty-seven-year-old Clare Grant, a regular visitor to her grandmother in a Bendigo nursing home, echoed the same sentiment. Additionally, in recognition of the importance of harmonious intergenerational relationships, a number of innovative initiatives ranging from housing to leisure games have been

BONDS: As longevity increases, new ways of communcation are sought between young and old.

A recent report – Societal Views on Seniors in Australia – outlines a disconnect rather than a connect between older and younger demographics. Photo: Artecke launched. Due to begin in July, the University of Sunshine

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Family and community gatherings can bridge generational gaps. The Cooinda/USC model is loosely based on this intergenerational living model which began in 2012 and has since expanded to two more

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attended a Gold Coast seminar featuring Gea Sijpkes, head of the Humanitas retirement home in Deventer, Netherlands.

ideas: The So You Think You Know Your Grandma team from Berkeley University (California) developed a card game specifically targeted at breaking down barriers between members of different generations. The unique approach combines elements of both storytelling and game dynamics to engage players who may have differences in mindsets, views and perceived stereotypes. Stanford University’s team, the Family Room, created a user-friendly app that helps families capture and share the histories of their older loved ones through high-quality audio stories. This approach allows people with varying technology comfort levels to access the app via telephone, web interface or smartphone. In third place was Pillow Fight from Yu7anZE University in Taipei, which created an innovative video game platform using pillows as game controllers. The team demonstrated how the simplified controllers allowed very young and very old players to play together, creating shared laughter and experiences. The High Blood Pressure Research Council of Australia has recognised the loving bond between older and younger Australians and its new campaign features young children urging their grandparents to have their blood pressure checked. Spokesman Professor Markus Schlaich asked: “What better way to encourage our ageing population to make that step than the concern of their cherished grandchildren?” In terms of retirement

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Community notes

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@seniorsnewspaper.com.au.

SUNSHINE COAST COMPUTER CLUB

ALTHOUGH some people have used a computer in their workplace they find on leaving work that their computer knowledge needs to be refreshed for use outside the work place. There is also the desire to keep active and learn something new. Come as a visitor to a weekly Club meeting at Buderim on a Thursday afternoon or Caloundra on a Saturday morning and have an introductory chat to our welcoming members and see what goes on at meetings. If you are looking for help with your technology

equipment, phone 07 5492 1005, go to sccc.org.au or email sccc@internode.on.net.

VOLUNTEERING SUNSHINE COAST

WE ARE looking for more volunteers and more organisations that need volunteers. Phone 07 5443 8256 or go to volunteeringsunshine coast.org.au for more information. Our office is open Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm at 17/1 Newspaper Place, Maroochydore.

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING AT POMONA

WRAPPED WITH DONATIONS: Sandy Mackie, from NACA Quilters, Noosa Rotary president Jim Parpley, and Noosa Rotary club services director Sally Platt-Hepworth, donated several beautiful handmade quilts to the Rotary Club of Noosa to send to their Victorian counterparts. EVERY Tuesday evening from 7–9.30pm, Pat and Norm Young organise a social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall. Cost is $4, which includes supper. It is a very enjoyable evening with New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing. Come and be a spectator and see if you will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome. Phone 0407 456 939 or come and visit.

YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD FOR GOLF

TO PROVE that age shall not weary golfers, Noosa Springs will next month host a unique event for golfers aged into their nineties. Open to golfers with a Golf Australia handicap, the Golden Age Championships will be contested by men and women in three age categories – over 70, over

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Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre is looking for three people who are competent at cooking to join the team of volunteers in the community dinner kitchen.

DOUBLE DECADE: VIEW Founding Member, Bev Walker, congratulates Desley Grainger and Linda Warner on receiving their 20-year membership.

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and removing weeds) on Tuesday, June 11 at Beach Access 201 on Pacific Blvd, Buddina. All provisions, tools, plants, conversation and morning tea are provided. Buddina Coast Care is a small community volunteer group and new volunteers and visitors are welcome. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month. Follow us on Facebook.

80 and over 90. The stableford event will be played on Tuesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 27 on Noosa Springs’ championship course. Play will begin at 8am each day. The registration fee – $69 for Noosa Springs’ members and $199 for visitors – includes two rounds of golf in a motorised cart and a welcome cocktail party at 4pm on Monday, June 24. There are also

stay and play packages available. Prizes will be offered in each of the categories, for nearest the pins on both days, and for the oldest male and female player competing. Phone the Golf Shop on 07 5440 3333 or email golf@noosasprings.com. au.

THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY SUNSHINE COAST

WE MEET every Thursday from 7pm, at the Croquet Club, Syd Lingard

Drive, Buderim. Donation $4 to cover hall hire. This June we again present for inquiry topics current for this age and the theosophical view on these. Why not come along for discussions and talks on things that matter.

BUDDINA COAST CARE

JOIN us under the shade of the Casuarina trees any time between 8–10am for our dune care activities (planting natives

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OUR annual show will be held on Saturday, July 20 from 9am–3pm at the Buderim War Memorial Hall, Main Rd, Buderim. Trade tables, displays and raffles, tea, coffee, cakes and light lunches will be available. On display and for sale will be bears, porcelain and cloth dolls, reborn dolls, crafts, sewing and miniatures. Entry Cost $5. Inquiries to Sue on 07 5451 1106.

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ON WEDNESDAY, June 19 from 9.30–11am Roslyn Leslie, volunteer Community Awareness Officer with WILVOS (Wildlife Volunteers Association Inc.) will be the presenter at our Community Connect morning tea. A volunteer with WILVOS for over 17 years, Roslyn gladly CONTINUED ON PAGE 23

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carries out many roles with the organisation, all for the love of wildlife and hopefully making a difference to ease the plight of the wildlife. Her ‘wish list’ is that all our generations to come will be lucky like us, to be able to see our beautiful creatures in their natural habitat (for ever).Venue: Lawson Shed, 1 Memorial Ave, Pomona - adjacent to the Community House. Cost: $3 which includes morning tea. Bookings on 07 5485 2427.

WOOMBYE BOWLS CLUB

CONGRATULATIONS to our Woombye lady bowlers who recently won the Hinterland Local League for the second year running, after having won the league in its inaugural year of 2013. This year, teams from nine hinterland clubs competed, supporting each other and enjoying the game of lawn bowls in a friendly, competitive spirit. Men and lady bowlers from Woombye, Palmwoods, Nambour Heights, Nambour, Kenilworth, Yandina, Cooroy, Mapleton and Pomona competed in two divisions—Ladies’ and Men’s – but playing at the same club on the same day. Congratulations to all our Woombye bowlers on a very successful start to the 2019 bowling year.Phone Allan on 0412 714 228 for details.

SUNSHINE COAST CONCERT BAND

UNDER the direction of Ken Chadwick OAM, we will present Classical Cupcakes on Sunday, June 16 from 2pm at St Mark's Anglican Church Buderim with vocalists Wendy West and Alex Chambers. Tickets $25 per adult and $20 for concession available at the door or pre purchase at The Old Buderim Post Office. Enjoy the music and the famous Cupcakes afternoon tea. Proceeds

JUNE, 2019// SENIORS from the concert are for The Hear And Say. Phone Commander Mel Tipper on 0411 619 714.

MAROOCHY NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE WE ARE looking for three people who are competent at cooking to join our team of volunteers in our community dinner kitchen for three hours a week from 3pm-6.15pm on a Thursday. Weekly availability is a must! Duties include helping with the preparations, cooking, cleaning and serving of meals. If this is you, and you would like to be part of the team, drop by the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre on Tuesday to Friday 9am-3pm or email cdp@maroochync.org.au.

PROBUS CLUBS

Buderim East FOR the first time in the 34 year history of the Buderim East Probus Club, the club has a lady President. At a recent meeting of the club Marilyn Keelty was installed into this office. Marilyn leads a new committee for the 2019 year. The club meets at the Waterfront Hotel, Diddillibah on the second Tuesday of each month. The meetings begin at 10am and conclude at 12 noon. The meeting adjourns for morning tea and this is followed by a guest speaker. Members enjoy many social activities during the month with a coffee & chat morning, a dine out group, a monthly major social activity and many groups within the membership provide fun, fellowship and friendship for all members. Phone Kenn Rogers on 07 5445 6176 to arrange a visit. Caloundra 86 FRIENDSHIP, fellowship and fun is on offer with our group of retired or semi-retired men and women. Activities of a Walk and Talk, monthly

The Quilters Group at Noosa Arts & Crafts at Wallace House, held a successful Australia's Biggest Morning Tea. Enjoying their cuppa and supporting a great cause are Di Porter, Kirsten McLean and Heather DeGrandi.

lunch and a Games afternoon are held on most Tuesday with a bi-monthly day trip. The next General meeting is on Tuesday, June 18 at the Pelican Waters Tavern with Guest Speaker Chris Adams talking on “Grave Tales”. For more information or to attend, contact Membership Officer Dorothy and Bill on 07 5492 6721. Caloundra Evening ON EASTER Saturday morning, five members of the VIEW (Voice, Interests, Education of Women) Club were invited to promote our VIEW objective by cutting, buttering and offering a large number of Hot-Cross buns to patrons of Bunnings. This was done over a 2 hour period for a large number of Bunnings customers many of whom asked who we were representing. We explained that our objective was to highlight our organisation which raises funds for the education of disadvantaged children. We thank Bunnings for this opportunity.

WINNERS OF WOOMBYE: Some of the victorious Woombye lady bowlers who recently won the Hinterland Local League for the second year running.

Coolum Beach Combined DO SOMETHING different this year and join our club. We are for retired and semi-retired people looking for friendship and fun. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, June 4 at the Uniting Church, Elizabeth Street, Coolum Beach. Visitors are welcome. A Guest Speaker entertains us each month. Organised

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OUR members often make quilts specifically for donation to charity and previously have donated to ones affected by floods in north Queensland and to other needy people. Recently we donated several beautiful handmade quilts to the Rotary Club of Noosa to send to their Victorian counterparts to distribute to the homeless and people in need to keep them warm during their forthcoming chilly and rainy winter months.

COME along to a free “Retirement Living Options” session presented by lawyers from Caxton Legal Centre. The 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. Sessions are at Wondai Library on June 18 from 2-3pm and Woodford Library on June 19 from 2-3pm. Places are limited, phone Michelle on (07) 3214 6333 to RSVP.

Caloundra Evening TONY Barker, Deputy Commodore of the Sunshine Coast Coast Guard, provided interesting insight into the work of our local heroes when he addressed ladies at our recent dinner. The marine rescue organisation now has five flotillas based on the Sunshine Coast with 110 members, both male and

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OFFICIAL OPENING: The Buderim Men's Shed, Assistant Minister for Roads and Transport Scott Buchholz with Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O'Brien and Buderim Men's Shed president Barry Cheales and members.

The Blackall Range Woodcrafters Guild Inc. have received a grant of $4475 from the Qld Government Gaming Fund. (From left): Don Lear, Greg McCosker, president Rob Otto and Member for Glass House Andrew Powell who presented the cheque.

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Wednesdays 9am. At Woombye Hall on Mondays 9am. and Thursdays 9am at Yandina School of Arts Hall. Keep your mind active and body fit with dance. Fun fitness friendship and great music. Phone Barbara on 0407 733 280.

female. Volunteers receive professional training and rigorous assessment in survival at sea training and compliance with all maritime safety rules. They provide a radio lifeline for boaties and respond to calls in all weathers. Families who wish to scatter their loved ones’ ashes at sea are assisted by the Coast Guard which also maintains a Memorial Wall on the Caloundra headland. VIEW ladies were astonished to hear that in spite of providing an average of 100 rescues per year, they rarely receive the suggested donation from rescued boaties. The Coast Guard always needs more volunteers and desperately needs a major sponsor to ensure continuance of the service. In a vote of thanks to Mr Barker, VIEW member Chris Keates, challenged the community to volunteer, donate and support all Coast Guard fundraising activities such as Barbecues at Bunnings and Raffle s at the

Caloundra Power Boat Club. Phone Sue on 0403 504 408. Glasshouse Country OUR next outing on June 5 will be a sausage sizzle at Glasshouse Township Park – we will be meeting at 10am. Our lunch meeting will be our 16th birthday celebration with a theme of ‘View Around the World’ at Glasshouse Sports Club on June 19 at 11am. There will be raffles, trade tables with home made goodies, fun and laughter as well as a great buffet lunch. Anyone interested in joining us would be most welcome and for more information about our club phone Trish on 07 5493 0026 or Janet on 0448 845 303. Maroochydore OUR next luncheon will be held on June 28 at the Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club. The cost of the two course meal is $30. Newcomers are always welcome and if you would like to attend a meeting please contact Sandi on 0429 022 033. Guest Speaker is Ken Wishaw who will share his experiences of "Rescue and retrieval medicine, how it all started". For

over fourteen years Ken performed an integral role in breathtaking life-or-death rescue missions. He worked with helicopter crews, in often extreme conditions to make a very real contribution to the quality of treatment and the continuance of so many lives.

HARMONISE WITH HOT GINGER

VIBRANT female barbershop group Hot Ginger Chorus has just returned from a national competition in Hobart and will be holding a six-week try out for women of all ages. Beginning Wednesday, June 5 from 7pm-8.30pm at Maroochydore CWA Hall, Memorial Avenue, participants will learn what barbershop style is all about under the direction of Ten Tenor alumni Kim Kirkman. Cost is $40 with all materials provided. Phone Nora on 0418 495 776.

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Century Music Journey, Best Tom Jones and Simply Instrumental for sax, piano, panpipes $5 each. PH 0409 449 409. Buderim. WHEELYWALKER, white folding shower-chair, standalone walking stick, bed pan, foot stool. First class cond. $60 lot. PH 07 5445 1628. Sippy Downs. LIFT/RECLINER

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BLUE CARE CALOUNDRA AUXILLIARY

HAVE you lost a loved one? Blue Care annual Memorial service will be held in the Caloundra Uniting Church, Queen Street Caloundra on Thursday, June 13 starting at 10am. This is always a very moving and restful service – light a candle for your loved ones. A light morning tea will follow. Everyone welcome.

PERMACULTURE NOOSA

OUR next monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, June 20 at Cooroy Memorial Hall, 23 Maple St, Cooroy (third Thursday of each month). Doors open at 6pm. We share surplus home grown produce and plants by giving, exchanging or selling. Entry is a $5 donation for

non-members. The meeting begins at 6.30pm and the night is complete with a “bring a plate” shared supper at or after 8.30pm. All welcome.

BUDERIM MEN’S SHED

SUNSHINE Coast men now have a new place to socialise and keep busy following the construction of a new home for the Buderim Men’s Shed. Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said that until now the Buderim Men’s Shed had been operating from temporary accommodation, which was generously provided by members of the community. Officially opening the Buderim Men’s Shed, Assistant Minister for Roads and Transport Scott Buchholz said the Liberal and Nationals Government’s $1 million contribution to the Buderim Men’s Shed is an investment in the economic vitality of the region. Mr O’Brien said he’s proud to have delivered this significant funding for such an important community centre.

AGLOW INTERNATIONAL

AGLOW – Sunshine Coast will meet on Friday, June 7 starting at 9.30am at Flame Tree Baptist Church hall, 27 Coes Creek Rd, Burnside. Entry $8 includes morning tea. Come along and enjoy worship and an inspirational message. Women and men are all welcome. Come along and bring a friend. Phone Joyce on 07 5445 9518 or Margaret on 07 5441 1321.

ST PETER’S MISSION FELLOWSHIP

WE ARE having a fundraising sale in the church hall on Thursday, June 6 from 8am. There’s great bargains, fresh home made cakes, jams etc, beautiful craft items, lots of pre loved books and plants. Enjoy Devonshire Tea with home made scones $4.50 or light lunch $6.50. St Peters Anglican Church, Cnr Church St & Beach Rd, Maroochydore. Phone Jenny on 07 5443 134. Our Sunday services are 7am and 9am and Wednesday service is 9.30am.

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ON UNTIL October 15 at the Palace of Monaco is an exhibition dedicated to the first meeting between the American actress Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III of Monaco. The exhibition Monaco, 6 May 1955. The Story of a Meeting is organised for the 90th anniversary of Grace Kelly’s birth. Designed as a photographic tour through the palace state rooms, the exhibition follows in Grace Kelly’s footsteps Info: palais.mc/en/ museum-and-visits/ the-state-apartments1-26.html.

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PLAN A VISIT TO FLORIADE

CANBERRA’S spring gardeners are at work planting the first Floriade bulbs at Commonwealth Park. The colourful celebration of spring will this year run from September 14 to October 13. The theme is World in Bloom, which visitors will see reflected in flowerbeds and entertainment programming. For all details, go to visitcanberra.com.au.

PALACE MEETING: The Palace of Monaco is hosting the exhibition, remembering when Prince Rainier III first met Grace Kelly. in the rehearsal studio, grab an outfit and head centre stage and into the spotlight for the performance of a lifetime. Info: madametussauds .com.au/sydney/en/ whats-inside/lightscamera-bollywood.

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Prehistoric stone circle the Ring of Brodgar was built between 2000BC and 2500BC.

INCREDIBLE INGENUITY: The Italian chapel built by prisoners of war in World War II.

Photo: Yvonne Gardiner

Village sites older than

Do some armchair touring and visit the Orkney Islands with intrepid travelling duo, and happy retirees, Yvonne and John Gardiner

THE incredibly beautiful and isolated Orkney Islands would have changed little since the Picts, Celts and Vikings stepped on their fertile ground. Blessed with stunning views and outstanding landscapes, the remarkable islands northeast of the Scottish coast safeguard extraordinary architectural treasures of historical global significance, some older than Stonehenge or the Egyptian pyramids. One of the best-known village sites, Skara Brae, rests on a beach and is Europe’s most complete Neolithic village. Thought to be more than 5000 years old, the eight turf-covered cottages give a fabulous glimpse into Neolithic life, including the beds they slept in. Nearby and also open to the public is Skaill House, owned by local laird William Watt when he discovered Skara Brae in 1850. The Orkneys, a group of more than 70 islands and islets, can be bitterly cold and windy. In chillier seasons it’s essential to

This 5000-year-old village, Skara Brae, was uncovered by a winter storm in 1850. pack thermals and warm coats. Not to be deterred, however, humans have been on the islands for about 8800 years. We visited at the end of October and stayed in a hotel beside the harbour

at Kirkwall, the islands’ capital. The first day we could hardly turn a corner without being blown backwards. A slight breeze and warm sun greeted us the following day while we explored the

incomparable Standing Stones of Stenness, of Neolithic origin and thought to be the oldest “henge” site in the British Isles. Nearby is the prehistoric stone circle

Photos: Yvonne Gardiner

the Ring of Brodgar, built between 2000BC and 2500BC. Photos cannot fully capture the mystical wonders of these two heritage sites. While the popular Stonehenge in the United

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St Magnus Cathedral, founded by the Viking Earl Rognvald in 1137.

The Viking Harald Fairhair annexed Orkney to Norway.

pyramids, Stonehenge The atmospheric Ring of Brodgar in the heart of Neolithic Orkney, West Mainland.

Overlooking Orkneys’ capital Kirkwall from the roof of the St Magnus Cathedral.

Kingdom is now fenced off to the public, visitors can enter the ring of standing stones at the older Ring of Brodgar and experience their awesome majesty at close quarters. Twenty-seven stones remain in the circle, surrounded by a ditch. They sit in peaceful countryside with beautiful views taking in the sea, lochs, deep-pile green grass, massive skies, cows, sheep and little stone cottages. The place is magical. In Kirkwall, chief among the attractions is St Magnus Cathedral, a massive red sandstone place of worship built by the Viking Earl Rognvald in 1137.

90 in the Orkney Islands. Sheltering in the tomb for days during bad weather, the Vikings had made their mark by carving words into the stone. Looking from the outside like a big mound of earth covered in grass, Maeshowe tomb is accessed down a low, 10m-long passageway. It’s an incredible stone structure with one central chamber plus smaller chambers. At Winter Solstice, the sun’s rays line up with one of the chambers. Wildlife is another main reason for visiting these remote islands to the north of Scotland. We were lucky enough to see newborn seal pups

I joined the “upper floors” guided tour to the bell tower, roof chambers and the parapet below the spire, which offered glorious views of the harbourside town. Opposite the cathedral, a well-stocked museum gives an insight into Viking, Neolithic and medieval history. As if we hadn’t soaked up enough of the Orkneys’ heritage, the Iron Age village Broch of Gurness and the tidal island Brough of Birsay yielded their Viking and Pictish settlement remains. A great surprise was to see Viking graffiti from the 12th century at Maeshowe, the biggest Neolithic tomb of about

at Windwick Bay, although missed out on otters, orcas and puffins which are common at certain times of the year. The Orkneys’ modern history is as fascinating as its ancient past. We visited Scapa Flow where the Germans scuttled their fleet after the Armistice in 1918. During World War II in 1939, HMS Royal Oak was sunk by a German U-boat in the same waterway. Prime Minister Winston Churchill ordered a block wall (the Churchill barriers) to be built by Italian prisoners-of-war right across the harbour channels. Those same prisoners also crafted an exquisite

Seals laze on the beach at Windwick Bay. Italian chapel out of Nissen huts, which is lovingly cared for to this day and hosts weddings and christenings. So much to see in the Orkneys, and all those adventures made us hungry. Black pudding and haggis were on the menu, but in the three days we

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Our fall guy finds his feet ‘‘ Spectacular Kepler Track well worth the effort for novice I WAS almost 1500m high on my first ever multi-day hike and I had a serious wind problem. And not the sort I’d overheard others experiencing in our bunk room the night before. A 100km gust had just swept me off my feet and crashed me to the rocky ground on the most elevated section of New Zealand’s Kepler Track. It felt like I’d been hit by one of my host nation’s world-famous All Blacks rugby gladiators. As I gazed up from the razorback ridge at the stormy skies above, life had looked better, and I had the moment of reflection I knew would come on my inaugural venture into the world of serious hiking. My body and pride were equally bruised and when faced with such adversity we have two choices – retreat to safety or embrace the challenge. I took a deep breath and chose the latter, and I’m so glad I did. Completing the 60km four-day/three-night Kepler walk was quite likely the greatest physical achievement of my life. I’d trained reasonably consistently in the lead-up to the Kepler with regular half-day hikes and twice-weekly 50km bike rides, but the lycra and lattes didn’t really prepare my legs for the challenge of transporting both me and my 15kg pack up and into the clouds. I believe it was a mixture of pride and fear of failure that helped propel me forward when the going got tough. It also helped that the amazing scenery along

the way quickly has your mind turning away from thoughts of the enduring physical battle, and when it’s not the flora taking away whatever breath is left in your lungs, it’s the dainty little waterfalls cascading off the rugged hillsides and tumbling gracefully into space. I’ll also highlight that pain is temporary, but the special sights experienced along this four-day walk will live in the mind forever. Those memories begin forming the moment you step on to the track on the shores of the picturesque Lake Te Anau. But the reality is that when planning your assault on the Kepler, the challenges begin much earlier than those first bold steps along the undulating trail. While the hike itself is undoubtedly arduous, it’s testing enough simply securing hut bookings for the three nights. On the day the bookings open, you need to be logged on to the website early to snatch up beds the moment the process goes live. It’s akin to getting tickets to an Ed Sheeran concert. And then there’s the equipment selection. Nancy Sinatra was clearly a hiking advocate as she sang about the importance of having boots made for walking. Trust me, no one wants to be climbing rocky peaks in boots made for anything else. It’s a given that you’ll burn through the calories on a four-day hike, so planning for the re-fuelling process holds great importance. Unsurprisingly, there’s no cute cafes or craft beer

It felt like I’d been hit by one of my host nation’s famous All Blacks

BREATHTAKING BEAUTY: The four-day Kepler Track walk will leave you wanting more.

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KEPLER TRACK FEES AND BOOKINGS

Living the dream...author Graeme Wilson; and flying the flag at Hut 1 on NZ’s glorious Kepler Track. bars along the track, although I did note numerous ideal locations for pop-up coffee carts. #ideasman Dried food is a staple on the menu and despite its initial resemblance to something you’d serve up to the family moggy, I was pleasantly surprised that the addition of a little boiling water returned it to something close to its former glory. When it comes to holiday accommodation,

I’ll readily admit I’m traditionally the kind of guy who enjoys a little room service and the occasional spa. Pre-hike banter highlighting the possibility of long drops and enforced bedtime spooning involving hirsute international backpackers with questionable hygiene had me a little worried. I needn’t have been concerned. The three huts on the Kepler all have flushing toilets, and the rhythmic sounds of the

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inevitable snoring from bunkmates just acts as a bedtime lullaby. No recounting of a Kepler walk is complete without mention of the constant threat posed by mosquitoes with wingspans the size of small aircraft. To stop and pause near any still waterway is to invite a kamikaze-like attack from the bloodthirsty beasts. But at the end of the

day, a few itchy bites are a small price to pay to enjoy some of the most spectacular natural scenery this world has to offer. Taking on the Kepler was no walk in the park (ok, strictly speaking it was) but it’s only strengthened my desire to explore more. Everest may be a mountain too far, but never say never…

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Head off on Austrian hikes DON the hiking boots for Austria’s most beautiful hikes which encompass stunning scenery along well-known tracks, local culture and cuisine.

adventures. The Eagle Walk Alpine Stories connect past and present as well as the individual stages which make up this long-distance hike across Tirol. They recount the history and culture of the region, but also the pioneering achievements of those men and women who first explored the mountains of Tirol step by step and built the alpine huts which still provide shelter today. Go tyrol.com/things-to-do/ sports/hiking/ eagle-walk.

INNSBRUCK TREK

THE trek opens up all the mountain massifs in Innsbruck and takes hikers in just one week to the most beautiful hiking paradises in the region. The first stage of the trek starts in the heart of Innsbruck’s Old Town and ends in the lofty heights of the Karwendel mountains. The last stage of the hike brings you back to the Alpine-urban flair of Innsbruck via the Zirbenweg hiking trail. Because the Innsbruck Trek delivers both impressive outdoor experiences and absolute comfort, this trekking holiday provides a convenient and carefree all-round package. The route may be pre-set, but it’s completely flexible. Every day two guided hikes are offered of varying degrees of difficulty (moderate or demanding). Luggage is conveniently transported from one stage to the next and is waiting at pre-booked three or four star hotels. For everyone who wants to experience the freedom of hiking with all senses can hike the Innsbruck Trek unaccompanied – which doesn’t mean having to do without the other services. All accommodation is reserved, and hikers are given detailed travel documents, maps, luggage transport and a 24/7 service number. Go innsbruck-trek.com.

THE GREEN RING

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CULINARY HIKE OF STYRIA

HIGH HIKES: A quirky addition to a high hike walk in beautiful Austria. surrounding Lech Zürs introduces a fantastic realm of wonders that does not only inspire the imagination but elevates it to an art form. Along the three individual stages, hikers are invited to explore a poetic kingdom of myths and folk tales in mystical locations on the trails of the legendary White Ring ski tour. With a great deal of empathy, a feel for the mysterious surroundings and a wink of the eye the artists Daniela Egger and Daniel Nikolaus Kocher created a world of legends and fairytales that takes a closer look at the unusual. Existing natural landscapes were included, and artistic installations were added with affectionate ease. Coordinated to the old legends and stories that were especially written for the 28km hiking trail the Green Ring leads to mythical creatures and geographical unique features. Go

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THE EAGLE’S WALK

THE 413-kilometre trail is broken up into 33 stages with a total elevation gain of 31,000 meters, accommodating a variety of skill levels and hiking preferences. Divided into 24 stages

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LOCATED in the Southern part of Styria, the Südsteirische Weinstrasse (South Styrian Wine Road) is often compared to Italy’s Tuscany. Almost no other Austrian wine region has undergone such dramatic transformations in the past 20 years as this region, 1 hour south of Graz. Exquisite wines, wine taverns with enchanting views, fine restaurants and idyllic hiking trails make this off-the-beaten path region a true delight for walkers who love nature, food, and wine. Along the way hikers can stop at wineries and try the region’s dry, crisp, fruity and aromatic white wines with varieties like Welschriesling, Gelber Muskateller or Sauvignon Blanc. And after a good day’s walk one of the many small inns along the way, run by local farmers and winemakers are the ideal place to spend a night and watch the sun settle over the vineyards while sipping a well-earned glass of wine. Go to: austria.info/us/walkin g-hiking//culinaryhike-in-styria .

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ABORIGINAL and Torres Strait Islander voices will sing in their languages at Cultural Heights, a new event at the 10th Cairns Indigenous Art Fair. Indigenous artists from across Queensland exhibit at the prestigious fair on July 10-14. Go to ciaf.com.au.

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WATCH schools of sharks and fish swim by at the newly opened Dundee's Restaurant at the Cairns Aquarium. Dishing up Australian beef

COOL neutral tones with a splash of nautical blue set the scene for a relaxed stay at the Shangri-La Hotel at The Marina Cairns. The hotel has recently completed a refurbishment of its rooms. The waterfront bar and restaurant has also been revamped and named The Backyard. Go to shangri-la.com.

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DARE to stand on a transparent boardwalk 160 metres above the Barron Gorge at The Edge Lookout for an unimpeded panoramic view of the Barron Falls, north of Cairns. It is one of three lookouts at Skyrail Rainforest Cableway's Barron Falls Station, where you can also visit the Rainforest Interpretation Centre. Go to skyrail.com.au.

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THE first official interpreters for the Great Barrier Reef have graduated. They are armed with stories and facts to give visitors the best possible reef experience. The Master Reef Guides can introduce you to a citizen science project or explain the intricacies of life on the world's largest coral reef ecosystem. Go to gbrmpa.gov.au/ our-partners/masterreef-guides.

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HAND feed giant barramundi and visit a fish hatchery at the Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre, a interpretive centre in Karumba, the outback town by the sea. The centre showcases the local wetlands and mangroves, birdlife and

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Changing habits

Wellbeing

Life was pretty easy until the unexpected happened

first health scare. When I was 31, I collapsed. Tests that followed revealed I had a heart murmur and a very slow heart rate. This fright changed my path and made me take my health seriously. I was not able to drive for 12 months, so had to get creative about the way I travelled, opting for public transport and walking. One thing led to another. I quit smoking, took up regular exercise, switched from diet drinks to water and incorporated wholegrains and lots of vegetables into my diet. I enjoyed my new stamina and clear mind and even took on further study as a result. Flash forward to 2016, and I had just started my dream role of leading the Stroke Foundation. I was fit and healthy – or so I thought. I was preparing to launch the Australia’s Biggest Blood Pressure Check campaign, which included rolling up my sleeve and having a blood pressure check on television. Before we went live, I checked my blood pressure myself. I had not done so for a long time and was shocked to learn it was 160/90, anything over 140/90 is considered high. I put it down to pre-interview nerves at first, but quickly followed it up with a trip to my doctor. Talk about a wake-up call! I was diagnosed with the very condition I was raising awareness of publicly. I myself had high blood pressure and was at serious risk of stroke with no idea! Although I looked fit on the outside, my story demonstrates that none of us is immune to the

ON ALERT: Stroke Foundation Chief Executive Officer Sharon McGowan. risk. In my case, my genetics pre-disposed me to high blood pressure. I dread to think how much worse my blood pressure reading would have been if I had not adopted regular exercise, a better diet and quit smoking all those years ago. There is nothing you can do to change your family history, but knowing your numbers and making positive lifestyle changes to keep blood pressure within a normal range will give you the best chance of living a long and healthy life. It is never too early or too late to make changes, even if that means starting with small steps like putting the salt shaker away and taking the stairs rather than the lift. I am incredibly grateful for the day I learnt I had high blood pressure because it meant I could act to improve it. I am now

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Mind over matter: 6 ways therapy can treat depression A PROMINENT clinical psychologist says that cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) – which teaches skills for identifying and modifying dysfunctional thoughts, feelings and behaviours – is the leading evidence-based treatment for depression. In addition, CBT helps to break unhealthy habits that lead to, and maintain, major depressive disorders. Dr John Kearney, Director of Psychological Services at Wesley Hospital Kogarah, said CBT – or ‘talking therapy’ – is a well-established treatment for depression, particularly among adolescents and young adults. “CBT is an increasingly popular approach for treating major depressive disorders and has proven to be as effective as – or even better than – antidepressant medications for many types of depression, as it provides long-term coping

skills for individuals at risk of relapse.” Dr Kearney said while people with depression can make great improvements with CBT – for it to be effective, it is important to be proactive and take practical steps to ensure they are making the most out of their therapy. “In today’s society, the flexible, individualised, and practical nature of CBT makes it accessible for people who are looking for a hands-on approach to their treatment. The homework aspect of CBT is one of the most vital aspects of this process. Through undertaking set tasks, people learn to better manage their thoughts and emotions in their day-to-day lives, and so it is imperative these activities are sustained beyond the end of treatment.” Dr Kearney reveals 6 ways that cognitive behaviour therapy can help treat major depressive disorders.

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seconds, then release. This skill is known as Progressive Muscle Relaxation and can help you contextualise stressful situations and is transferable to other facets of life, including work, study and relationships. 4. Reduce insomnia Research has shown CBT can significantly reduce insomnia in patients with depression. If you struggle with sleep, CBT for Insomnia, sometimes called CBT-I, is an effective treatment for chronic sleep problems. By recognising and changing thoughts and behaviours that cause or worsen sleep, this type of therapy can eliminate negative thoughts that keep you awake. This is important, as a good night’s sleep can increase emotional resilience and help with managing everyday stressors. 5. Increase your problem-solving ability As CBT takes a practical problem-solving approach to issues, it

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ASIC is warning super funds not to encourage members to hang onto inactive funds or maintain insurance in funds that aren’t their main account.

SUPER ADVICE: Having your Super eaten away by fees and charges is about to change. Photo: SIphotography prevent smaller balances being gobbled up by high fees. Super balances under $6000 that are inactive (received no contributions for at least 16 months),

will be handed over to the Tax Office. That’s not a bad thing. The Tax Office can use your tax file number to merge any dormant accounts with your main

super fund helping to reduce the $17.5 billion pool of lost and unclaimed super. Possibly the most dramatic change of PYSP is the ‘opt in’

arrangements for life insurance. If you have an inactive account, your super fund should be in touch to let you know that any life cover you have through the fund is about to end. It’s a step in the right direction because you could be paying for default life insurance without even realising it. Yet the premiums can steadily whittle away your super savings especially if there are no contributions coming in. You can opt to keep life cover in place though young people could be paying for a product they may not need or want.

If you have a family or high personal debts, life cover through super makes sense. However, if you’re in your early 20s or 30s, single and without any major financial commitments, you probably don’t need life insurance at this point. Our investment watchdog – ASIC, is warning super funds not to encourage members to hang onto inactive funds or maintain insurance in funds that aren’t their main account. Yes, it’s another fine-tweaking of our super system but these reforms should help a number of Australians.

Building up and accessing your super over 65 ONCE their 65th birthday rolls around, many people are keen to put up their feet and enjoy a well-earned rest. When they think about their super, it’s usually more about how to wisely spend their retirement nest egg than how to add to it. But just because you have hit 65 it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider making super contributions. With Australians living longer than ever in retirement, many people are concerned they won’t

have enough for a comfortable retirement. Once you are 65, the current rules require you to qualify for a work test of 40 hours in the past 30 days to be able to make superannuation contributions. This is out of step with the Age Pension qualification now being lifted to 67 years of age for those people born from January 1, 1957. The government announced before the May budget that the ‘work test’ in superannuation will no longer apply

between the ages of 65 and 67 – scheduled to start from July 2020. This allows that age group to make tax-advantaged and non-concessional contributions to superannuation without proving to the tax man they have worked those 40 hours. Under that age, you can make super contributions but you can’t draw down your super unless you quit work. Once you are 65 you can access your super. So the change allows 65- and 66-year-olds to have two

bites at the cherry. They can make contributions without any hard yakka, and are also free to pull out money. The changes could help people who have limited super build balances in their later years if they somehow come into some cash. It is always best to consult your Financial Adviser when planning for retirement to ensure you are taking full advantage of all the superannuation guidelines and maximising your income potential.

For more information, contact Mark Digby at Maher Digby Securities Pty Ltd - Financial Advisers – AFSL No. 230559 (see advert Page 3). Phone 07 5441 1266 or go to maherdigby.com. au. This document was prepared without taking into account any person’s particular objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not guaranteed as accurate or complete and should not be relied upon as such. Maher Digby Securities

does not accept any responsibility for the opinions, comments, forward looking statements, and analysis contained in this document, all of which are intended to be of a general nature. Investors should, before acting on this information, consider the appropriateness of this information having regard to their personal objectives, financial situation or needs. We recommend consulting a financial advisor.

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Lifestyle options for retirees WITH beautiful beaches, rolling hinterland hills and a laidback lifestyle it’s little wonder the Sunshine Coast is considered a great place to retire. With more than 27% percent of the population aged 60 or over at the last Census in 2016 the Coast has a large contingent of older residents looking to make the most of life as they head to retirement and beyond. For retirees on the Sunshine Coast, the housing options are seemingly endless and limited only by imagination. Every person has a different perspective on what makes their home right for them. Some will choose to stay in the family home and enjoy the familiarity of their neighbours and neighbourhoods. Others may look to downsize – be it to smaller home with less yard, an apartment by the beach, or a tiny house on a manageable block of land.

Those hoping to hit the road and travel Australia with caravan in tow are increasingly presented with more options than simply buying a house in a normal estate, trying to find room for a concrete pad and a carport for their vans. An example is Nature’s Edge at Buderim, where the developers have gone so far as to build some of the retirement units with oversize carports specifically designed to protect residents’ RVs and caravans from the weather when they’re not travelling. And then, for about five per cent of population a retirement community, surrounded by neighbours of a similar age and stage in life may be on the radar. On that count, retirees on the Sunshine Coast have plenty of choice with no less than 52 different retirement villages and 15 aged care facilities already built on the Coast, with more to come. In its Book of Wise Moves designed to help

RETIREMENT PLAYGROUND: The Sunshine Coast has it all, beautiful beaches, rolling hinterland hills and a relaxed lifestyle to enjoy your retirement years and beyond. people to understand the vast array of retirement living offerings on the market the Property Council of Australia’s Retirement Living Council says there are “currently more than 180,000 people living in more than

2300 retirement villages across Australia,” (go to awisemove.com.au/). “With 22 per cent of Australians expected to be over the age of 65 by 2054, the need for comfortable, affordable and supportive retirement

living is ever-increasing,” it states. In terms of retirement living trends, increasingly new retirement communities are being built with a mixture of stand alone living in a village environment and

supported or aged care accommodation on site or nearby. Leading the way on the Sunshine Coast in this space Palm Lake has announced plans for a Palm Lake Care facility adjacent to its latest village Caloundra Cay which is currently under construction on the southern end of the Sunshine Coast. Aveo, who has built a combined community in Newstead in Brisbane, could potentially add a Freedom Aged Care facility to its Aveo Palmview development in the future – at this stage though it is busy putting the finishing touches on the display homes with residents lining up to have a first look at the new site this week, on June 6. With the development of the Maroochydore CBD, new retirement villages and new estates appearing across the Coast, one thing is certain – those looking to retirehere in the next 10 years will be spoilt for choice.

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Resort living all year round THE idea of living a resort lifestyle all year round seems to have caught on for retired Australians. Whether home or away, retirees are seeking that relaxed holiday feeling, every day. With a tranquil rainforest setting, vibrant social scene and an award-winning $4 million Leisure Centre precinct at its heart, Nature’s Edge Buderim offers an affordable resort lifestyle for over 50’s. Swim laps in the 20-metre heated pool, meet friends for a game of social tennis or bowls or simply relax in the light-filled library. Residents enjoy a wide range of social activities with an ever-growing calendar filled with daily activities, from Happy Hour on the rainforest deck to table tennis, movies in the state-of-the-art cinema, trivia and craft groups. You’ll need a diary to keep up! Home for RV travellers The 55+ age group spends more nights away

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from home caravanning than any other age group, staying a whopping 22.8 million nights away in 2018! At Nature’s Edge Buderim, the RV traveller has the best of both

worlds, living in a new purpose-built RV home in a gated community and awesome leisure facilities. The spacious, architecturally designed RV homes feature

extra-large garages to fit an RV plus a car, making it easy to pack up and leave when it’s time to hit the road. Other features include a separate on-site storage

area for motorhomes and boats and an on-site RV wash bay. Designer homes Homes at Nature’s Edge Buderim are architecturally designed to make the most of the natural rainforest setting. Each home is 8-star energy rated, with a free-flowing design, large outdoor living spaces and a separate multi-purpose room.

Right now, Nature’s Edge Buderim is offering up to $20,000 cash back on a range of selected homes only. But hurry, this offer is limited and conditions apply. To find out more, call one of our lifestyle advisers on 1800 218 898, go to naturesedge buderim.com.au or email info@naturesedge buderim.com.au.

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Time to age well into the future

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Make the second half of your life the best half of your life.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING: Discover easy ways to a longer, healthier, happier life in this new book.

City of Girls ELIZABETH Gilbert tells the story of summer 1940. Her City of Girls heroine is 19-year-old Vivian Morris who has arrived in New York with a suitcase and sewing machine. She’s left behind her despairing parents. Although her quicksilver talents with a needle and commitment to mastering the perfect hair roll have been deemed insufficient for her to pass into her sophomore year of Vassar, she soon finds gainful employment as the self-appointed seamstress at the Lily Playhouse, her unconventional Aunt Peg’s charmingly disreputable Manhattan revue theatre. There, Vivian quickly

becomes the toast of the showgirls, transforming the trash and tinsel only fit for the cheap seats into creations for goddesses.

WHAT does it take to have a healthy and joyful old age? Researchers say it’s not too late to make changes at 50 to get the ‘retirement years’ we want. Exiled in New York is no exile at all. Here in this strange wartime city of girls, Vivian and her girlfriends mean to drink the heady highball of life itself to the last drop. When the legendary English actress Edna Watson comes to the Lily to star in the company’s most ambitious show ever, Vivian is entranced by the magic that follows in her wake. But there are hard lessons to be learned, and bitterly regrettable

But what should we change and how do we do it? Annabel Streets and Susan Saunders spent their 30s climbing the career ladder, having children and caring for elderly parents – all at the same time. By their 40s, they were exhausted, stressed, sleeping too little and rushing too much. They began to ask whether the prolonged ill health and dementia suffered by their parents was their inevitable future mistakes to be made. Vivian learns that to live the life she wants, she must live many lives, ceaselessly and ingeniously making them new. “At some point in a woman’s life, she just gets tired of being ashamed all the time. After that, she is free to become whoever she truly is,” Vivian confides. And so Vivian sets forth her story, and that of the women around her; women who have lived as they truly are, out of step with a century that could never quite keep up with them. Elizabeth Gilbert is the author of The Signature of All Things and Eat Pray Love. Published by Bloomsbury. RRP $39.99.

Could you save with power rebates? BRAND INSIGHTS WHEN it comes to battling cost of living challenges in retirement it pays to ask the question of your energy provider to make sure you are claiming any rebates you may be eligible for. In Queensland pensioners and seniors may be eligible for “The Electricity Rebate” of $340.85 per year (including GST) and “The Reticulated Natural Gas Rebate” of $72.51 per year (inc GST). The rebates are available to people who have any of the following: Pensioner Concession Card; Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card (and receive the War Widow/er Pension or special rate TPI Pension); Queensland Seniors Card; Commonwealth Health Care Card (Electricity Rebate only); or asylum seeker status – residents will need to provide their ImmiCard details (electricity rebate only). Maroochydore-based

POWER REBATE: You could be eligible for an electricity or gas rebate by contacting your electricity or gas retailer, using the phone number on your relevant bill. Locality Planning Energy (LPE) chief executive officer Damien Glanville and chief operating officer Ben Chester said too many of these concessions were going unclaimed and they were determined to ensure energy customers made the most of what was on offer. “Cost of living concessions are going unused in large part due to lack of communication and a complicated system to secure concessions,” Mr Glanville said. “We intend to inform

customers and help them navigate the process, putting their best interests first and helping them obtain cost savings that will improve their quality of life.” The pair called on all energy companies to be proactive in alerting their customers to the rebates they may be eligible for and to help customers navigate the application process – a process that relies on people working via their energy retailer. In a statement released on April 9 Queensland Energy Minister Dr

Anthony Lynham said thousands of eligible Queenslanders were missing out on the State Government’s $341 electricity rebate, especially after it was extended to include Commonwealth Health Care Card Holders and asylum seekers on January 1, 2017. Mr Lynham said while the State Government had promoted the change at the time, it was estimated only 50,000 of a potential 150,000 people eligible for the rebate had applied so far. To find out more about your eligibility for an electricity or gas rebate, contact your electricity or gas retailer using the phone number on your relevant bill. For a full list of available rebates see the Department of Energy and Water Supply’s relevant webpage, go to dews.qld.gov.au/ electricity/rebates or phone 13 74 68.

too – could they do anything to avoid requiring their own children to care for them in old age? Thus began The Age-Well Project. With incredible tenacity, Streets and Sanders read 50,000 scientific research papers on all aspects of ageing to find what advice cutting-edge research can offer us on how to ensure the longer lives we’re living are healthy and happy. Putting their findings into practice, they found that the lifestyle changes

they made were having incredible benefits on their health and wellbeing now – as well as for the future. Told with empathy and humour, in The Age-Well Project Streets and Sanders share the 50 key lessons they learned, the meals they cooked and the expert tips they uncovered. The Age-Well Project is published by Hachette Australia. RRP $32.99.

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G E N E R A L K N O W L E D G E

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Across 5/8/9 Which 1935 song by Pattie and Mildred Hill is the world’s most frequently sung song in English? (5,8,2,3) 10 What type of anaesthetic is sometimes used in childbirth to produce a loss of sensation below the waist? (8) 11 What is the feminine form of “beau”? (5) 14 A section of a journey (3) 16 Which Lady is said to have ridden naked through Coventry in the 11th Century? (6) 17 Which Native American people of the Great Lakes region are also known as Chippewa? (6) 18 What is the vibrating ball in a referee’s whistle called? (3) 20 Which country did New Zealand’s All Blacks defeat 14517 in the 1995 Rugby World Cup? (5) 24 On which US river is the Hoover Dam? (8) 25 What is a communication sent via computers? (5) 26 What wine bottle holds the equivalent of four normal bottles? (8) 27 In which month was Julius Caesar killed? (5)

PUZZLES

DOWN 1 Who wrote the play Hedda Gabler? (5) 2 What was a member of a pre-Christian order of priests in Gaul, Britain and Ireland? (5) 3 From Arabic folklore, what evil demon eats stolen corpses and children? (5) 4 What Japanese system of combat means “empty hand”? (6) 6 What is the medical name for baldness? (8) 7 What system of assistance to the needy in Britain was in force from 1597 to 1947? (4,4) 12 What is the medical name for blood poisoning? (8) 13 What is ascorbic acid also known as? (7,1) 14 What is one circuit of a race track? (3) 15 Panaji is the capital of which state of western India? (3) 19 What French-made guided missile is used in sea warfare? (6) 21 What hot drink is high in protein, carbohydrate and fat? (5) 22 What are folded or rolled ﬁlled tortillas? (5) 23 “Thomas Atkins” on specimen forms led to which generic name for a private in the British Army? (5)

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SUDOKU

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

QUICK CROSSWORD 1

5x5

ALPHAGRAMS

Insert the missing letters to make ten words — ﬁve reading across the grid and ﬁve reading down.

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

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Note: more than one solution may be possible.

SOLUTIONS alert altar alter earl fall faller falter fatal fell felt feral fetal flare flat flatware flaw flea flew late later lateral leaf left real tala tale tall taller teal tell trawl wale wall wallet WATERFALL weal well welt

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H E R D S

QUICK CROSSWORD Across: 1. Plot 8. Ameliorate 9. Skittish 10. Toss 12. Lupine 14. Denial 15. Strata 17. Sleuth 18. Text 19. Sure-ﬁre 21. Belongings 22. Huge. Down: 2. Lacklustre 3. Tact 4. Decide 5. Wished 6. Pretence 7. Begs 11. Smattering 13. Inaction 16. Assign 17. Shrink 18. Tube 20. Fish.

BLACKOUT

ALPHAGRAMS: AMPLE, BRACED, CHEAPER, DAUGHTER, EMBROILED.

Solution opposite

S L E E T

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

A T T I C

How many words of four letters or more can you make? Each letter must be used only once and all words must contain the centre letter. There is at least one nine-letter word. No words starting with a capital are allowed, no plurals ending in s unless the word is also a verb. TODAY: Good 21 Very Good 28 Excellent 34

DOUBLE CROSS

L I T R E

WORD GO ROUND

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SUDOKU

5x5

S T O P S

Down 2. Drab (10) 3. Diplomacy (4) 4. Come to a conclusion (6) 5. Longed (6) 6. Sham (8) 7. Implores (4) 11. Sprinkling (10) 13. Inactivity (8) 16. Allocate (6) 17. Contract (6) 18. Pipe (4) 20. Angle (4)

GK CROSSWORD Across: 5/8/9 “Happy Birthday To You”, 10 Epidural, 11 Belle, 14 Leg, 16 Godiva, 17 Ojibwa, 18 Pea, 20 Japan, 24 Colorado, 25 Email, 26 Jeroboam, 27 March. Down: 1 Ibsen, 2 Druid, 3 Ghoul, 4 Karate, 6 Alopecia, 7 Poor Laws, 12 Toxaemia, 13 Vitamin C, 14 Lap, 15 Goa, 19 Exocet, 21 Cocoa, 22 Tacos, 23 Tommy.

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WORD GO ROUND

Across 1. Scheme (4) 8. Improve, make better (10) 9. Nervous (8) 10. Throw (4) 12. Wolf-like (6) 14. Refusal (6) 15. Layers (6) 17. Detective (6) 18. Words (4) 19. Certain, guaranteed (4-4) 21. Possessions (10) 22. Massive (4)

H E I F E R H M E L T D O W N

O X R E K H L H X W W J E H H

J P R I S E Y A C H I E V E M

I E J G A S G Z E E T R I A C

S L U N G H A I L M C Y S T S

U N R K E A L R S B H J B O U

T R A C E U A P S E Q B J W D

O J N A A S I I A K P A P X S

P B I C R O P A L G R E L A Y

I D U U B F U Q E H E G E H L

C O M P E T E D G E D I B L E

P C V J D S N S C E A X E I G

R E S I D E N T E O T Y I N G

B A W D Y P U J U Y O L A N M

K N O W N S I M P E R J N E T

BLACKOUT

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

DOUBLE CROSS

H S E X P E L I R U F E I G N E S G R E G A M A E X C E L L H T W I T C D E Y O V S W H E A T N S

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

I C O U M P E F T E D E E E D I E B L E

R K C E A N S O I W D D Y E S N N U I T M P E A T O R Y E I A N N E G T

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