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Finding myself in a gum tree moment
HOLD on I’m having an Aussie moment. With Don Burke on our front cover, rubbing shoulders on inside pages with Macca and Andrew McFarlane, I’m feeling right at home among the gum trees. In 1987, a version of the song Home Among the Gum Trees seeped into the Australian consciousness as the introduction song to Burke’s Backyard television program. Similar to the theme of Burke’s Backyard, the song recognised and celebrated all things that were, very simply, Australian. The song was written in 1974 by Bob Brown and Wally Johnston, then the great Aussie band Bullamakanka did a version and the next thing you know John Williamson was singing it and Aussies were humming it across Australia. The timeless rhythm, playful tune together with those marvellous, earthy Australian lyrics captured
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the country’s collective imagination and had us all tapping along. For 17 years, every Friday night via television, the tune’s magic properties welcomed us into the backyards of Australia. In 2006, at Steve Irwin’s memorial at Australia Zoo, a crowd of thousands joined the chorus as John Williamson sang: “Give me a home among the gum trees, With lots of plum trees, A sheep or two, A k-kangaroo, A clothes lines out the back, Verandah out the front, And an old rocking chair”. As he watched from above, perhaps Steve would have responded with a “Crikey”, as he saw all these people sing with
pride of their connection with him, their community and their country. Thirty-five years of broadcasting the radio show “Australian All Over”, hosted by Macca (Ian MacNamara), proves our love of Aussie culture has not diminished (and I very much enjoy the ditty to this show too). It’s also inspiring to report on the long, colourful and rich career of Aussie Actor Andrew McFarlane. I love the way he has rejoiced in all his roles from the iconic Play School to his deeper and darker movie roles. For about four decades, these creative men have transformed their appreciation for Australian life into performance, song, and media productions, in doing that they have made it possible for us to look into this mirror and identify our Australian character. Since we are all Seniors here, I can’t miss highlighting the fact that these people would have to be the poster boys of
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the Active Ageing movement. I also think they would have be in the line-up for Creative Ageing awards (last month’s editorial theme). But much like this famous song, I too have, been to foreign shores – seen the sights and had delights. Travelling over planet earth is nothing less than awe inspiring and I have to say that as I sit behind my desk in front of the black framed computer reading through Ann Rickard’s Greek Island stories, I have suffered the occasional pang of severe jealousy. On the other hand, if you can’t do the real thing, armchair travelling is certainly the next best thing. (Don’t forget to check out Ann’s travel videos on our facebook.) Whether, national, local or in your own backyard, I trust you enjoy the catch-up conversations with our creative contempories. — Gail
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35 years of broadcasting our Aussie lifestyle on ABC radio By Alison Houston
BEGINNING: Australia All Over live from Launceston in 1982, with Macca (far right) meeting some of the local ABC staff.
to know why they couldn’t hear it in their own lounge rooms every Sunday. But how has it kept its appeal over all those years? Has much changed? “It’s always been about ordinary Australians going about their ordinary lives, and it still is,” Macca said. “It’s fascinating what people do and the places they call from, whether it’s a ringer at Kurrumba Downs Station or religious people, truckies, people on oil rigs or kids interested in rocks. “It’s just a lovely reflection of what life’s all about. “People like hearing other Australians, their down-to-earth attitudes, their humour, their spirit and positivity. “There’s not many places in the media you get that today, and it’s that reassurance that most Australians are good decent people.” Just back from an outside broadcast in Blackall (about 1000km north-west of Brisbane), Macca said he loved travelling the country and
ON THE ROAD: Ian ‘Macca’ MacNamara meets listeners during an outside broadcast in Tamworth in January this year.
getting out and meeting listeners. He’s been to about 200 destinations over the show’s 35 years, from the middle of the desert at Old Andado Station, six hours south-west of Alice Springs, to Gatton in Queensland after the 2011 floods, to the centre of Sydney. “OBs are pretty special. You get up at four in the morning in a strange town after travelling all day and you might find 3000–4000 people waiting for you in a park in Toowoomba or Adelaide, or 30–40 people in a remote Aboriginal community like Oak Valley in central Australia – it’s wonderful.”
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IAN ‘Macca’ MacNamara is surprisingly humble for a man who has hosted a top-rating ABC radio show for 35 years. Congratulated on what is an almost unheard of milestone, the voice of Australia All Over said the show’s success was less about him and more about the ordinary Australians who called in and shared their stories. “It is a really exciting and rewarding program to work on because it connects us,” Macca said. “There are so many divisions in society today. We don’t talk about them on Sunday morning (when the show airs). We don’t get into the political fray. “It’s always been a very Australian program and what it does is reflect society, and the lives and wants and needs of ordinary Australians.” But Macca’s is no ordinary story. A Sydney boy, who completed an economics degree before heading bush to be a jackaroo, Macca became singer/ guitarist for the legendary Col Joye and the Joy Boys before joining the ABC in 1974, working on TV’s A Big Country and Countrywide. He moved to Rural Radio in 1980 and became host of Australia All Over two years later. In 1987 the program went national, after city travellers who heard the regional show demanded
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Burke still advocates simple life But it all started in the backyard not gardens Tracey Johnstone
GREEN thumb expert Don Burke reveals some little known secrets about his passions that have kept the enthusiastic gardener, TV star and flower show guest living life to the full. In one part of his life, he continues to delight all those lucky enough to meet him as he travels throughout Australia presenting gardening shows. However, when those jobs are complete, the outspoken advocate for keeping life simple, but fun, retreats to his small acreage to continue working on his garden and other enthralling passions. Tucked away in one
corner of his Sydney home is a secret garden Don has nurtured for the enjoyment of his two grandsons. In one area, native orchids overhang from the rocks, and make colourful pickings for the children to present to their mother. In another corner of his five acres he grows Australian indigenous plants, most of which are local natives. It’s one of the few of its kind in Australia. The only native edible plant he grows in that garden section is the common lilly pilly. “It produces little berries, about the size of a pea, and abundant fruit, and that makes a brilliant jam like quince jelly, and a
great sauce to use on meat.” In another part of his garden, quarantined from the indigenous section, are his lovingly cultivated citrus and vegetables plants. The 70-year-old remains full of energy and enthusiasm for promoting happy, healthy lifestyles. He remembers his Burke’s Backyard television show as the pioneer for the cloned television lifestyle shows which now seem to dominate our prime viewing times. “I trained as a horticulturist and was a nurseryman for many years,” Don said. “I then noticed worldwide that the media,
INNOVATIVE : Don Burke in his secret garden and his lifelong joy breeding budgies. PHOTO: MAREA BURKE
in terms of lifestyle and gardening, wasn’t very professional. “It was really more out of anger and disappointment at how gardening shows were, that I just determined to do it (the show).” From there, Burke’s Backyard was born. But, don’t ever call it a gardening show. Don said it was all about Australian’s backyards. “We invented the concept of lifestyle. From day one it consisted of dogs, cats, backyard
pools, kids, decorating the house, building, cooking and plants,” he said. As to why he almost always wore a woollen jumper on the show, he reveals they were the solution to the problem of where to put his microphone so it would stay close enough to clearly catch his voice. “Very quickly after we started doing that, many women started sending in jumpers. I loved these jumpers,” Don said. One passion Don
doesn’t talk a lot about widely, but which he has treasured for 64 years, is his colourful budgerigars. “I started breeding exhibition budgies at about seven or eight, published my first genetics theories at 12, so I was a strange little kid. “One of the great things about getting old is you can return to the passion of your life. “For those that are not doing what is their passion, get a life and go do what you love doing.”
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Practically Don’s way Here’s a few tips to good gardening with a difference Tracey Johnstone
IT’S the new gardening year for most parts of Australia as the blossom flowers bloom and gardeners start planning their summer pickings. Before turning that plan into reality, here’s a few tips from gardening guru Don Burke. World’s easiest vege garden “For older people who are not prepared to have a gigantic garden, they can have a small vege garden, grow their own produce and it’s very manageable, and get a lot of satisfaction from growing edible plants,” Don said. “You can buy virtually ready-to-eat plants. They often come in 20 to 30cm pots. “What that means, for some of the miniature tomato varieties, is they will grow quite happily in that..” “All of those in an eight-inch to a foot diameter pot can go on your balcony as long as
the pots get sun most of the day or put it out in the garden or near the front door, and you can grow quite a bit of edible food in a very small area.” Don says if you are only going to grow one fruit, you should grow strawberries. “They are unbelievably good plants in the ground, but particularly in pots,” he said. “They will fruit for many years and all they need is fertilising say once a month with a gentle liquid fertiliser,” he added. Try something new this spring Don is keen for older gardeners to turn their gardening hands this spring to growing espaliered plants which are tied flat to lattice work, for example. Fruit trees such as citrus, apple and even olives, grown from when they are purchased with willowy stems, are easy to train flat. “It’s perfect for a sunny balcony and for an easy
SPRING WITH DON BURKE: Don with grandson Joshua, 3, planting a flower and veggie garden in tank raised garden beds that don’t take up a lot of space, but can still produce plenty of fruit and vegetables. PHOTO: MAREA BURKE
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Their foliage is glorious, their spring flowers are often richly perfumed and they produce more fruit than any other fruit tree. “Older people should always buy dwarf citrus which grow to pickable height,” he said. “Never buy the full-sized ones; they break legs, pelvis’s and arms because Uncle Supremo gets up on his ladder to pick his fruit and its soft soil in the vege garden, the ladder goes over and he falls to the ground.” As to oranges, he says there is only one; the dwarf seedless Valencia orange. While the navel variety has a better eating flavour straight off the tree, when it comes to juicing, the Valencia juice can be kept for a few days in the fridge. Another new citrus choice is the Australian finger lime which Don says has a pleasant flavour and can be used in drinks, salads, in Thai cooking and even on fresh oysters. “Take your time when you go to your nursery as there are so many new varieties,” Don recommends.
Profile: Andrew McFarlane
seniorsnews.com.au Monday, September 4, 2017
The many
By Alison Houston
WE’VE been inviting him into our living rooms for decades. But these days we are just as likely to find Andrew McFarlane laughing it up with the Play School toys as exploring his darker side in series like The Devil’s Playground and Clever Man. And he’s loving the juxtaposition. There is absolutely no hint of age in talking to the 66-year-old, except perhaps that his experience is opening up new acting opportunities and challenges. Even Andrew is surprised when the interview starts by referring to his 17 years on Play School – “Wow, that shocks me; that’s a very long time.” He’s not one of the stars, he clarifies quickly, the presenters are just “necessities”, there to help the toys – the true stars for more than 50 years – relate to their child audience. Things had definitely changed over that time, he said, but the essence remained the same, a
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Profile: Andrew McFarlane
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A KID AT HEART: Andrew McFarlane still delights in playing with the real stars of Play School, like Big Ted, and having been part of children’s development for 17 years. PHOTO: © AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPO
Andrew went on to other memorable “nice guy” roles as the trusted Tom Callaghan in The Flying Doctors, the dependable Lieutenant Keating on Patrol Boat and guest spots on just about every
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Profile: Johanne Wright
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The unretiring Johanne Wright Complete transformation from corporate to community life Ann Rickard
MOVER AND SHAKER: Johanne Wright finds great satisfaction after retirement.
GOING into retirement after a long and fulfilling corporate career could spell trouble for many a high-flier, especially someone who has retired from the city to the Sunshine Coast. But an easy way to stave off long and empty days is to get involved in your community and see how the journey flows from there. Johanne Wright is proof that life after retirement from a corporate profession can be every bit as rewarding as it was when she sat in boardrooms. After a career involving
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senior appointments in Queensland Health, the Queensland Public Service Commission and the Brisbane City Council before founding her own management consultancy with clients across Australia and Asia, Johanne retired to the Coast with her husband Ian to settle into a new life. But retirement did not sit well with Johanne, there was a constant need to keep her mind active and engaged. She first looked around her and took inspiration from others. “I was enchanted by the history of dedicated people prepared to invest their time and skills to ensure the (Sunshine Coast) environment was well protected,” she said. “This, combined with a wonderful feeling of belonging that is hard to experience in the city, hooked me into wanting to give back.” With the cliché in mind of 60 being the new 40, Johanne took the first step by joining the local bridge club with her husband. This meant new friendships and new interests to explore. “There are so many groups and fun things to do here (on the Coast) that we are spoilt for choice,” she said. While new interests and friendships were appreciated, it was always going to be a case of deeper involvement for Johanne, putting her wealth of experience to good use. Fortunately, she had previously met playwright David
Williamson and his wife author Kristen Williamson while she was still working. She casually mentioned to the Williamsons, the couple who had founded the Noosa Long Weekend festival, that she would like to volunteer for the event once she had retired. “David began a very persuasive campaign to bring me on board there and then,” Johanne said. Staying true to her determination of being involved, Johanne worked with the Noosa Long Weekend committee and is now president of the popular festival with its now name of NOOSA alive! The 2017 festival was a resounding success and planning and work has already started for the 2018 event with its new name breathing more excitement into the festival. “Noosa Long Weekend Festival was a great name,” Johanne said. “Only in Noosa could you have a 10-day weekend. It served us well for many years. However, many locals and visitors were confused and thought we were a three-day festival. After 15 years we needed to refresh and after much research came up with the new name NO0SA aIive! It showcases our beautiful environment while also suggesting lots of fun and great experiences. The re-branding was a major exercise and far more than a new name and logo. It is a way of thinking about our festival that puts Noosa at the forefront.” Johanne’s involvement with the festival is just as
rewarding as her management career but she says she could not do it without her husband’s help. “My lovely spouse looks after me and spoils me and makes me laugh and feel very special. I also get joy from friendships, from working with people who are so skilled and talented.” Johanne encourages other retirees to follow her example and become involved. “Joining something is a great start,” she said. “There are literally hundreds of organisations looking for volunteers, from groups such as Zonta, to sporting groups, arts and culture groups, not-for-profit organisations such as NOOSA alive! who cannot survive without a red army of volunteers. “For 2018 we are looking for all sorts of people to be involved, not just during the festival when we need a team of 70 or more people. “We have all kinds of opportunities for involvement such as on our management committee, in helping with programming and marketing, in business development and publicity, and helping with the distribution of our program. If anyone has an administrative, financial, logistics, business, events management, marketing, fund-raising or stakeholder management background or has been involved in any area of arts and culture, or if you are a whizz in social media, then we have lots of options for involvement in our festival. More information at: www.noosaalive.com.au.
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Mental note: I am not ageist DON’T say that again, it’s discriminatory. My friend made that comment after a certain memory escaped me and I smiled and filled in the gap with an: “Oh dear, it’s a senior moment”. Really, I thought, no need to be so serious. I said I only used that phrase occasionally and I saw it simply as one of those things that people, including myself, begin to say at a certain age and I warned her that I wasn’t fond of over-the-top politically correct language. She didn’t get my reasoning: “It’s age discrimination against ourselves,” she persisted. “It continues the myth that a memory slip-up is an inevitable part of ageing – which it is not.” After a bit more argy
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bargy, I could see her point. These days, most of us are mindful of typecasting other people through stereotypical descriptions, but seem not to care so much about ourselves. I guess, that would make us our own worst enemy. And yes, how can we expect others to stop ageist thinking, if we use it against ourselves. In effect, as this light-hearted phrase becomes inbuilt into my own and other’s conversation, I concede that we are slowly, but
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surely, reinforcing the myth that memory loss is automatically connected with age: This certainly
doesn’t support a positive ageing attitude. An extract of article in Welcome Trust, Ageing: Can We
Stop the Clock? Welcome Focus (2006) was clear about the disadvantages. “… in clinging to stereotypes, we overlook the advantages of having larger numbers than ever before of older people rich in skills and life experience that they can, and do, contribute not only to the economy but also to their families and communities”. Dr Barry Gordon in his book Memory: Remembering and Forgetting in Everyday Life, notes that each individual experiences a variation in memory over the course of their lifetime and declares that forgetfulness is a sign that something is wrong with your brain. Incorrect, he says. “If we didn’t possess the capacity to forget we’d all
go crazy. The ability to remember what is important and the ability to discard the rest is a skill to be treasured.” Recently, I came across the wise words of American writer and social anthropologist Mary Catherine Bateson. In her book, Composing a further life, she talks about the age of ‘Active Wisdom’ which she defines this as the time of life: “When you have the harvest of a life of learning and thinking and observing, and you are still active”. I hope to include myself in that category and if you do too, how about we recognise and appreciate who we really are rather than undermining ourselves through silly comments. — Cheers Gail
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Neighbours can make us smile Sue has shown being a good neighbour is such a pleasure MARRIED for 53 years, Alan and Margaret Dixon first met in Hong Kong where they were stationed in the army. Alan was English, and Margaret Scottish. The couple has been blessed with three beautiful children, and six grandchildren. Margaret has a passion for patchwork, and was quite active in the community, making quilts for the local school and the Wesley Hospital when she lived in Laidley.
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always someone to say hello to,” Margaret said. “It is a reward on its own just knowing Sue, and being able to spend time with her. Just knowing that she is there is enough.”
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Margaret also used to teach patchwork but is no longer able to do so due to her health. On the other hand, Alan is described as “soccer mad”, and even started up his own soccer club many years ago. Since moving to Envigor, Alan and Margaret have been more than impressed, especially. When they first met executive manager Tracey Silvester, they described her as honest, straight-to-the-point and “told us exactly how it was”.
“Envigor is so caring, it is almost unbelievable that you can have such good care,” Margaret said. Margaret’s neighbour Sue was forced to hide her Aboriginal identity for years, due to her ex-husband’s disapproval, and only started rediscovering her heritage about 12 years ago. “I missed it because I really didn’t know who I was, and now I understand what it means to me to be Aboriginal, and to be proud of it,” Sue said. Sue eventually left Tambo to become a Registered Nurse: “It was one of those things out west that most girls did, I really had a lot of fun and I enjoyed my nursing.” Sue now volunteers her time at the Inala Indigenous Community Health Centre. “Being a nurse and coming from an indigenous background, I can join into just about anything from cooking back to nursing, so it’s exciting because as I’m indigenous I am now considered an elder, which is such an honour.” Sue describes the services she receives from Envigor’s Western Suburbs Brisbane Community Care business partner Jan Green as “exceptional”. “Support is only a phone call away,” Sue said. “There have been a couple of times when I have needed help urgently, and Jan has always been there with the kindness of help, and it is very important that we get that help.” Sue and Margaret are two women who have been brought together by
fate after living in small adjoining towns for years, and not being aware of the other’s existence. “I love my neighbours because you can just go outside your front door, and if you are feeling down, they pick you right back up and there is
SURVEY SUGGESTS To help keep the peace, a recent survey from Nabo.com.au lets us in on what our neighbours do and don’t like. And the most desirable traits for the people next door? They were: 1. Waving hello. 2. Offering to help a neighbour who needs it (see, we should be there for another. The telly was right!). 3. Keeping an eye on your home while you’re away. 4. Looking after their property. The good news is, though, that 70% of respondents said that they had good neighbours so odds are, you’re probably one of the good eggs. And a simple wave on the way past might be all it takes.
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Future options grow as ageing is redefined Karen decided to ignore her age and take on a new job Ann Rickard
AGED care worker, Karen Gerrard is set to make a difference in her community after a mid-life career change led her to doing what she loves, working in age-care. “I’m 63 and probably proof that 60 is the new 40,” she said. “We’re living longer and with better health, nutrition and treatments so retirement for me doesn’t mean giving up paid work but continuing to move forward, looking for opportunities that may lead me on yet another road before my body tells me to stop.” Karen believes there is no such thing as an average day in aged care. Her day may consist of making phone calls to book pop-up stall venues,
co-ordinating volunteers, visiting prospective clients and their families or even delivering a presentation at a services club. “I love the variety of the workload, the clients and families that I meet, and the sense of accomplishment when I’m thanked for the support we put in place,” Karen said. Karen is particularly interested in talking to people who feel they need more from their Home Care Package. “Many people just aren’t getting the care they deserve and with the average case management and admin fees across the country hitting 45% of the value of a person’s Home Care Package, I’m on a mission to make sure consumers have a choice,” Karen
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Karen Gerrard believes a mid-life career change is possible for everybody.
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Community HOW TO SUBMIT NOTICES
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, please ensure it is at least 180dpi with faces in a nice and bright setting. Deadline for the October issue is September 20. Email Nicky or Chris at community notes@seniors newspaper.com.au.
PROBUS CLUB OF KAWANA WATERS
WE HAD a very busy general meeting on August 8 and it was our 27th birthday with four members being inducted as life members of the club. These were: Leigh and Jenny Baker. President Barbara Cugley gave a brief run down on the involvement of these
two in the club over their nine years’ membership. Leigh took a leadership role in the formation of the club as it is today by organising workshops and surveys to determine what members wanted, and then developing a plan for the future. As a result we have the many and varied activities available to members including the popular Armchair Travel Group, the newsletter and website. Jenny established the mah jong group and ran this for seven years. She was co-ordinator of the Caravans and Cabins Group for three years and planned and organised these great trips for the club members. Both were presidents of the club. Gordon and Beth Lattimer were also inducted. Both have been involved in the various club activities: secretary, treasurer, registrar, trips, dining, morning tea and picnics to mention a few. Gordon contributed significantly to
the maintenance of stability and continuity of process so important to new office bearers. As well as these life members being inducted, Certificates of Membership were handed out to Phyllis Gerhardt for 25 years’ membership; Pam Fletcher 15 years; Fay Singleton, Leigh Wynn, Judy and Brian Willey for 10 years each. The Ukulele Group entertained us during the morning tea. It was with great sadness Barb announced the death of Olivia Vaisnys who was a member of this club for 17 years.
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YOUR CLUBS
Top food and ocean views Support your local club and get great deals at great prices SUNSHINE Coast Surf clubs have plenty to offer seniors – from cheap meals, to courtesy buses and ocean views – and it’s hard to find more relaxed dining spots. Back in the day, when the first Coast clubs were started, the clubhouse was a humble abode, often without electricity or running water, but what was lacking in amenity was made up for in spirit. The clubs were located where volunteers could gain a clear view of tides and currents and most importantly, the swimmers. Over the years, as the Coast population grew, lifeguards, friends and family fundraised for better equipment, club facilities and services. Today, due to the great efforts of club supporters, Sunshine Coast surf clubs can boast a position among the top eateries and entertainment venues on the Coast. Yet, with all their casual sophistication, the surf club has managed to maintain its laid-back atmosphere. A surf club is the place to take your family, settle in with a friend or two, or enjoy a solo lunch on the deck. Clubs such as Marcoola and Caloundra offer you blue ocean views, white waves and sparkling sand together with a huge range of food choices and entertainment. Surf clubs are a ‘people’ place, and that’s
why they continually look to provide meals, deals and entertainment. Seniors are valued members of the surf club community and they prove it by offering weekly specials. Check out your surf Club.
A BIT OF HISTORY
Caloundra Met Surf Club WHEN the club began in 1933, the town of Caloundra was a little fishing and holiday village with 700–1000 residents. There was no electricity and water came from rainwater tanks and the backyard thunderbox was the family toilet. Roads in Caloundra in the 1930s were still dirt, with no kerb and channelling and only a few motor vehicles. In the early 30s, locals and holidaymakers swam in the surf and still water but without any official lifesaving club. ■ Mets on Kings THE club offers an irresistible range of delicious dishes from tender schnitzels, plump steaks, burgers, fresh salads and succulent seafood using locally sources fresh ingredients. The menu also caters to gluten free and dairy free diets and also has vegetarian options. Take advantage of the daily specials and generous member discounts. The Deck at Mets on Kings has an alfrescostyle setting overlooking Kings Beach, ideal for up
VALUE FOR SENIORS: Sunshine Coast clubs boast stunning views and provide delicious meals and entertainment in a casual environment for members and guests.
to 120 people. To view function packages, call the club on 07 5491 8418. Marcoola Surf Life Saving Club MARCOOLA Beach Surf Life Saving Club began on a Sunday morning in 1969 outside Marcoola beach kiosk. Marcoola Nipper Club was up and running before the Senior Club patrolled the beach. The first clubhouse at Marcoola was a singlestorey fibro building completed in 1970. With the growth in population of the area and with nippers moving into the senior ranks, this building was demolished and a two-storey building was completed in 1984.
Some extensions have been added since then. ■ Marcoola Surf Club’s The Belt & Reel Bistro caters for the family, with an excellent menu for kids and teenagers. Let the kids escape to the Beach Shack, where they can play on the PlayStations and watch the plasma TV. Kids are never bored at Marcoola Surf Club. Reservations are always welcome and if you have a big party, phone the club and they will reserve a table so you don’t miss out. The Belt & Reel Bistro also caters for birthday parties and small functions. Phone the club on 5448 8605 or email functions@marcoola
surfclub.com.au. The Events Centre presents an epic musical salute to The King of rock and, starring Sean Luke Spiteri on Saturday, October 7 at 8pm. This two-hour stage spectacular captures the sounds and excitement of The King in concert, featuring all the timeless rock and roll classics that defined Elvis as a global superstar. The highly acclaimed show takes the audience on a musical journey of Elvis Presley –the highest-selling singer solo artist in the history of music. With more than 600 million Elvis Presley records sold worldwide, Elvis American Legend
is much more than a concert, it’s the ultimate rock experience. The cast of multi-talented and internationally respected musicians bring to life a show unlike any other. So, get on your blue suede shoes and dance the night away to the platinum hits of Elvis. Tickets cost $50 full price, $45 for concessions, $45 for students (tertiary and school), $30 for children 2–14 years old and $45 per person for a group of six or more. Phone The Events Centre on 5491 4240 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm to inquire or make your booking online at theeventscentre.com.au.
Mets on Kings is the perfect waterfront venue, that is quintessentially Queensland. With sensational water views over looking Kings Beach and the Brisbane Shipping Lane, Mets on Kings provides innovative menus based on quality seasonal produce and friendly personalised service. Mets on Kings has lots of daily activities and is a great place to entertain friends. Join us… it’s Your Place By the Sea. 1 Spender Lane, Kings Beach 07 5491 8418
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WANT a powerful boost to your confidence and self-esteem? Learn communication skills in a highly supportive and entertaining atmosphere at Kawana Waters Toastmasters Club, meets first, third and fifth Thursday monthly, 9am–11.30am, Guide Hut Iluka St, Buddina, low cost, visitors warmly
welcomed. Call Monika on 0411 533 484 or email Vicki at vickijohnson@tpg. com.au.
BADMINTON FOR SENIORS
OUR over 60s play badminton on a Tuesday morning at Nambour alongside younger players. Some of them are over 70. Nambour Badminton Club's social session on Tuesday 9am–11.30am is seeking
new players, aged 18 to 80. Any ability. Equipment is provided. Wear comfortable sports clothes and non-marking shoes. There is plenty of off-street parking. Your first time will cost you $5. After that members $6, non-members $8. Morning tea is provided. It's for fun and exercise and to meet new friends, young and old. If you have played squash or tennis, you should pick up badminton fairly easily.
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There is also a Monday morning social session starting 9am. Just turn up for one or both sessions. Details call Eunice on 5448 5575 or email: paulett@powerup.com.au
WOOMBYE BOWLS CLUB
WE RECENTLY hosted our annual Ladies Fiesta where 96 women from across the Sunshine Coast, and as far away as Chinchilla, competed in a day of great bowls on well prepared greens, with yummy food and our renown hospitality. All bowlers had a very enjoyable day in beautiful winter sunshine. Many thanks to our members who helped make the day successful for our small hinterland club by donating much of their time, food and raffle prizes. And a big thank you to Instyle Orthodontics, of Maroochydore, for donating the winners’ prize money. Congratulations to all bowlers on a wonderful display of good sportsmanship and friendship. Thank you for supporting Woombye Bowls Club. We hope you can all return on Sunday, September 24 for our Mixed Seafood Day, with $1200 in prize money, thanks to our sponsor ES&A Financial Services, of Buderim.
BUDERIM GARDEN CLUB
AT THE Queensland Garden Expo, the Buderim Garden Club constructed a "Celebration" themed display of pot plants, and also some glasses of bubbly were enjoyed. Many flyers were handed out to promote their garden festival which is being planned for October 14 and 15 this year.
The Buderim Memorial hall will be overflowing with displays of cut flowers, plants and children's novelty arrangements. There will be additional attractions of a quality plant market, paintings in the foyer, Sculptured garden display at the Craft cottage and centenary decorations in the adjacent St Mark's church. Details go to buderimgardenclub.com.
SUNSHINE COAST COMPUTER CLUB INC.
HAVING continuing access to help with technology items such as computers, tablets, smartphones etc. makes it well worth while to become a member of the Sunshine Coast Computer Club. 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 to help with your technology equipment. For more details call 5492 1005, or www.sccc.org.au or email at sccc@internode.on.net.
KAWANA SENIORS INC.
WE MEET weekly at the Kawana Library Community Hall every Thursday at 9.30am for friendship and meeting new people. Each week we have an entertainer, play hoy and bingo, indoor bowls plus spin the wheel, lucky door fruit and meat tray raffles and gifts for hoy and bingo wins. We welcome any seniors looking to enhance their lives with outings and meeting new people. Visitor enquiries may be made through president Selima Taylor on 5452 5979.
COOLUM CROQUET CLUB
WOMEN can do anything and Heather Smith, of Coolum Croquet Club, proved it. She recently became the first female player this century, to win the prestigious "Golden Oldies" event at Headland-Buderim Croquet Club. The Golden Oldies is a handicap event for men and women players over the age of 65 which draws competitors ranging from Brisbane to Maryborough. Congratulations Heather on your latest success.
KUREELPA QUILTERS
COME and join our relaxed, friendly patchwork group at the lovely Kureelpa Public Hall, between Nambour and Mapleton. We enjoy sharing our love of stitching with new members, along with lots of laughter and home-baked goodies. We meet one Saturday per month from 9am–3pm. We also organise an annual weekend retreat and enjoy visiting craft fairs and fabric shops. Details call Nicky on 0426 807 214.
CALOUNDRA STAMP CLUB
OUR CLUB meets at 12.30pm on the fourth Thursday of each month with our next meeting on September 28. Meetings are held in the Catholic Church Parish Hall, at the School Complex, 61 Edmund St, Caloundra, circuit books, stamp displays, accessories and bargain table. New members and visitors are always welcome. For more details phone secretary Jill Hughes on 5494 7233.
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Sixteen volunteers supported the July Velothon. Nine lined the road from Twin Waters to past Coolum from 6am in the dark with rain threatening. The remainder were at the Mapleton Feed station, the 115km point at the top of Obi Obi Rd. It was a well deserved rest for many of the riders who took advantage of a drink, feed and encouraging words from us. Details about the club, email: twinwaters viewclub@gmail.com or call 5450 6776 and leave a message.
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OUR next luncheon will be held on Friday, September 22 at 11am at the Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club. The cost for the two course meal is $28. Newcomers are always welcome and if you would like to attend this meeting or details call Sandi on 5479 4631.
■ BUDERIM
WE WILL be holding a lunch and meeting on Wednesday, September 6, 11 for 11.30am start at Buderim Tavern. Cost: $28 RSVP to Pat Cooney on 5445 6329. Guest speaker: Jim Hales, past president of U3A. Please consider attending our club’s events and help raise funds for educating students of underprivileged families. There is always an interesting guest speaker at our meetings, a social event is held on the third Wednesday of the month.
■ CALOUNDRA EVENING
AT OUR recent dinner meeting we enjoyed a delicious meal and our annual trivia game which was greeted with much hilarity and groans. Members are now looking forward to our birthday meeting in September. For details call Val on 5492 6884.
■ GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY
WE WILL be having an outing on September 6 at Secrets on The Lake Montville, followed by our lunch meeting on September 20 at Glasshouse Sports Club. Our speaker will be Auntie Cathy who will speak on Aboriginal history in this area. Our club raises money for The Smith Family and The Learning for Life program at all its functions. If you would like to come along to any of our functions you would be most welcome. Details call either Lynda on 5494 7875 or Trish on 5493 0026.
ALL SMILES: Joan Collins and Bev Walker, from the Caloundra Evening VIEW Club, enjoyed dinner at their recent meeting.
FREE TYPE 2 DIABETES WORKSHOPS
THE Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service provide free type 2 diabetes workshops to people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or pre diabetes. Family members and carers are welcome to attend. The group education session covers information about type 2 diabetes, selfmanagement, lifestyle change, communication with health professionals, healthy eating and emotional wellbeing. The next workshop will be held at the Maroochydore RSL Wednesday, September 27 from 9am–1pm. Bookings are essential. Phone 5450 4747.
COOLUM AND DISTRICT RED CROSS BRANCH
NEXT meeting on Wednesday, September 13, 10am start. Coolum Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, Coolum Beach. Come and join us for a coffee and find out what we do. Visitors very welcome. Phone Robyn on 0409 124 460 for more details. The Power of Humanity.
AIR LIMITED NOOSA BRANCH
THE Association of Independent Retirees is a not-for-profit organisation working for the interests of self-funded and partially self-funded retirees or those about to retire. Next meeting Thursday, September 14 at 9.45 for 10am at South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Rd, Noosaville. Speaker: Alan Marshall (CEO Kairos Property Group). Topic: Downsizing Options – It’s not just about retirement villages. AIR meetings are conducted in a friendly and informal atmosphere and visitors are very welcome. We seek a fair outcome for retirees. $5pp includes morning tea. Details call 0466 449 946 or email: airnoosacommunications @gmail.com or www.independent retirees.com.au
ENJOY HEALTHY EXERCISE WITH MARJIE
WELCOME to Walking for fitness, fun and friendship combines riverside walks with exercise interludes, along the south bank of the Maroochy River. Meet at the Cod-hole boat ramp, Vehicle Park, Bradman Ave (upstream of the Motorway Bridge), 9am on Mondays and Tuesdays. Exercise makes you feel good and you can do it at your own pace. Call 5448 4229 Marjie Andrews, qualified fitness leader.
BUDDINA COAST CARE
WOULD you like to join us under the shade of the Casuarina trees between 8–10am for our dune protection activities (planting natives and weeding out the peskies) on the second Tuesday of each month? The next two events are on Tuesday, September 12 and Tuesday, October 10at Beach Access 221 on Pacific Blvd, Buddina (Kawana SLSC northern carpark). All provisions, tools, plants, conversation and morning tea are provided. Buddina Coast Care is a community volunteer group and new volunteers and visitors are welcome. Follow us on Facebook for additional event info.
SUNSHINE COAST LIBRARIES
✰Caloundra Library LOVE listening to books when travelling? Learn how to download eAudiobooks via the Sunshine Coast eLibrary. Get the apps you need to start listening today. To attend these session you must bring a wi-fi compatible device, email address and password, know your Apple ID/ Google ID and password to be able to download apps. Bring your device fully charged. Free. Bookings essential. Details call 5475 8989. ✰Kawana Library COME along and grab a bargain at Kawana library book sale hosted by the Friends of Kawana Library. Choose from a variety of titles, something to suit everyone's interest on
CELEBRATION FOR SIX: Kawana Waters VIEW Club ladies who turned 70 or 80 years old this year, celebrated in style recently with a "This is your Life" theme.
September 25, 9am–2pm. Free. No bookings required. Details call 5475 8989. ✰Maleny Library A DEMONSTRATION session for beginners with time afterwards for hands-on discovery. Learn about photos and social media on September 13, 10am–11.30am. Free. Bookings essential. Details call 5475 8989. ✰Nambour Library JOIN like-minded craft lovers on the last Thursday of each month at Nambour Library. Bring along your knitting, crochet, needlecraft or any other craft work and share in good company over a cuppa in the library. Free. No bookings required. Details call 5475 8989.
QUOTA INTERNATIONAL COOLUM BEACH
WE MEET at the Meals on Wheels rooms in Santa Monica Ave, Coolum Beach on the second Tuesday of the month at 7pm. If you are interested in joining a friendly, caring and community minded club you are welcome to come to one of our meetings or join us at our monthly coffee mornings. As well as serving the local community we also enjoy a great social calendar during the year. Details call Sandra on 5473 9387 or Cindy on 5448 8373.
CALOUNDRA FLORAL ART SOCIETY
WE ARE a group who meet monthly at the Masonic Hall, Third Ave, Caloundra. If you have a love of flowers and are interested in arranging them, we would welcome new members. We meet on the first Friday of the month, starting with morning tea at 9am. Come and join us. Details call Lyn Call on 5478 4824 or Bev Robertson on 5456 1268.
BLUE CARE CALOUNDRA AUXILIARY
SPRING is here and we are holding a Spring Fashion Parade to celebrate on Thursday, September 14. At Caloundra Uniting Church Hall, cnr Queen & Ulm Sts, Caloundra. Cost will be $10 which includes the parade plus a delicious morning tea. Morning tea will be served at 9.30am and this will be followed by the parade of Fashion by Susannah's of Caloundra complimented by shoes by Shannons of Caloundra. Lucky door and lucky numbers available. Bookings are preferable but not essential – if you find yourself free on the morning. We will be running their annual coach tour to the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers on Tuesday, September 19. The cost this year is a very reasonable $85 which includes a scrumptious morning tea at Esk and a delicious lunch at the Toowoomba. Blue Mountains hotel. We will be visiting prize winning gardens as well as inspecting the magnificent gardens in the Toowoomba parks. Departing from the Blue Care Centre, 8 West Tce, Caloundra at 6.30am and leaving Toowoomba about 3pm. This tour is always very popular so get in early to ensure your place. Details and booking call Gloria 5492 3318 or Nancy 5492 2442.
COOLUM HEARTS INC.
OUR Charity started four years ago and has grown unbelievably. Since then we started giving free art lessons for people with life issues. We now have a choir called I’m Still Standing run by two professional music directors, we have our own art studio in Coolum Beach. Run yoga, tai chi, and meditation groups, and our own drumming band called Heartbeats.
Our professional musician Michael Barry (volunteer) recently won the Sunshine Coast competition for the 50th birthday song. Heartbeats practice every Friday at the Uniting Church in Elizabeth St, Coolum. We have around 50 people in the group including many in wheelchairs. A few weeks ago, one of our carers brought a young man who has been blind and deaf since birth to drumming. He lies on the floor and feels the beat. We have been told he eats and sleeps better since attending Heartbeats. We have one lady who is totally non verbal in a wheelchair. She has been attending since the day we started four years ago. She attends art, performs with I’m Still Standing and Heartbeats along with her father who is battling with dementia. A fantastic story in this time of horrific news stories. Details call Clive on 5446 3533 or 0418 829 733.
AGLOW INTERNATIONAL SUNSHINE COAST BRANCH
WE WILL next meet on Friday, September 8 starting at 9.30am at Flame Tree Baptist Church hall, 27 Coes Creek Rd, Burnside. Entry $8 includes morning tea. Come along, bring a friend and enjoy worship and an inspirational message. Women and men are welcome. Details call Melva on 5443 5752 or Dorothy 5476 4190. Aglow is a world-wide non-denominational Christian organisation with Branches in 172 nations on six continents.
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A SHORT DVD The Light Horse Brigade" will be shown before
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PRICELESS VOLUNTEERS: Some of the Twin Waters VIEW Club members that supported the Velothon. SUPER MODELS: Glasshouse Country VIEW Club recently held a Fashion Parade at Glasshouse Sports Club. Our models did a grand job and received a small thank you along with Jo, of Icon Fashions. FROM PAGE 19
Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group hold the AGM on Saturday September 9 at 1pm in the Heritage Centre 17 Emerald St, Cooroy. Win Wynn will run another workshop "Basics of Genealogy" from 9–1.30pm, Monday, September 25 at the centre. Details call 5442 5570.
ADFAS
WE ARE a not-for-profit organisation providing superbly illustrated monthly presentations on diverse topics within the arts and related disciplines. The goal of ADFAS Sunshine Coast is to enable members and guests to learn more about the arts in a friendly, welcoming environment – plus to enjoy meeting like -minded people – and chat over supper. The next ADFAS presentation will be on Monday, September 18, 6.30 for 6.45pm start at the Drama Theatre Matthew Flinders College, Stringybark Rd, Buderim. For bookings call Karin on 5479 0550. Bookings essential. Visitors cost is $25. Full annual
memberships are available. Email: sunshinecoast@adfas. org.au or visit: www.adfas. org.au/societies/queen sland/sunshine-coast/
SENIORS ART EXHIBITION
SUNSHINE Coast Residents over 55 are invited to enter an art exhibition called "Nostalgia" to be held at Butter Factory Arts Centre, Maple St, Cooroy from December 8–22. The exhibition celebrates seniors; their abilities, their knowing, their fullness and their longing for what is most important in life; home, family, friends and memories. All free. Entries close September 30. Details and forms call Karis Ross on 5444 5833 (Monday to Wednesday) or email caseworker@sun60. com.au.
SUNSHINE COAST ARTS AND CRAFTS
WE ARE having a craft fair on October 28–29, 9am–4pm at Montville Village Hall on Main St, Montville. It will feature beautiful 100% locally handmade craft goods, such as handbags,
children's and adults clothing, pottery, jewellery, jams and spreads, knitted goods and so much more. It is also at the perfect time of the year to look for that amazing and unique Christmas present for yourself or your loved ones. There will be refreshments such as tea, coffee, cakes, slices and sandwiches. Free entry. We really appreciate your continued support as we are a not for profit organisation who has been part of the local community for more than 30 years.
CALL FOR ARTISTS
POMONA’S Old Railway Station Gallery will hold its next art market on Saturday, October 28 from 9am–1pm. This popular market is an opportunity to meet local artists and to buy quality work direct from the artist at an affordable price. There will be many stalls exhibiting original paintings, drawings, ceramics, woodwork and more. Nothing will be priced more than $100, with all proceeds going to the artists. Details go to www.pomonartgallery.com or from the gallery at 10 Station St, Pomona. Call 5485 2950. Deadline for applications is October 25.
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COUNTRY Music Concerts at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Rd, Yandina on the second Saturday (traditional country) and third Sunday (more upbeat and diverse) of every month 1–5pm. Toe-tapping music with a great band, local artists and a guest artist. Walk-ups welcome. Raffle and door prizes, canteen open, free afternoon tea. Entry $8. Concession $6. Details 0437 191 004.
CALOUNDRA CHORALE PSA CONCERT
YOU are invited to another Sunday afternoon soiree with the Caloundra Chorale Singers, taking you on a trip down memory lane featuring the music and songs of another era. The melodies of your past will have you tapping your feet and singing along. The concert will also feature a well known special guest artists. Performing on Sunday, October 1.
PACIFIC CHAMBER PLAYERS
THE third concert program for this year, entitled Schubertiad, will take place on Sunday, September 10, Maleny Lift Gallery, 2pm: Saturday, September 16, Coolum Catholic Church, 2pm and Sunday, September 17, Caloundra Uniting Church, 2pm. Guest artist Cherylene Liew (soprano) will sing Schubert’s Schwanengesang and Shepherd on the Rock. Tickets available at the door with the usual portion of ticket sales being donated to Bloomhill Cancer Respite. Prices $28, concession $25, students $7. Details go to www.chamber players.com or call 5446 8128.
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GET CREATIVE: Artist Pam Thomas (above) with her birdbath 'Guinea fowls' tutors acrylic classes for beginners at the Noosa Arts and Crafts Association. PHOTO: PAM THOMAS
5476 3269 or John 5441 1588.
BLACKALL RANGE WOODCRAFTERS GUILD
AT THE recent AGM of the Blackall Range Woodcrafters Guild, John Muller was re-elected as president, with Greg McCosker vicepresident, Graham Beaumont secretary, Dave Edmond assistant aecretary, Brian Harris treasurer with Lindsay Thomas and Julie Breen sharing the position of assistant treasurer. The guild’s shed is situated at the Montville Sports Ground, about 3km on the Maleny side of Montville and is open six mornings a week. New members are always welcome. Details: secretary.brwg@gmail. com or call 0409 050 418.
NOOSA ARTS & CRAFTS ASSOC.
WE ARE a not-for-profit organisation run mostly by volunteers and we are very grateful for any support. Membership $75 per annum, renewal $70. Membership will entitle you to join any of the many regular activities and groups held at Wallace House. Room hire available. Disabledfriendly access. Call 5474 1211, email create@noosaarts andcrafts.org.au or go to www.noosaartsandcrafts. org.au.Spinners knitters and weavers open day: Thursday, September 14, 9.30am–12.30 pm. Guest speaker Suzette Sayer. Refreshments. Gold coin donation. Spring exhibition: Official opening Saturday, September 23, 10.30am to Friday, September 29,
9.30am–3.30pm daily (refreshments available Saturday/Sunday). Beginners/Intermediate Acrylics: Tutored fortnightly by Pam Taylor – Saturdays, 9am–12pm. Intermediate Watercolour: Tutored fortnightly by Alex Ashton, Mondays, 1–4pm. Embroidery: Every first and third Friday, 9.30am–1pm. Ceramics: Monday to Saturday, 9am–4pm. Boomerang Bags: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9am–12pm. Charity Quilts: Every first Tuesday of the month, 1–3pm. Beading: Every first and third Thursday of the month, 1–4pm.
CALOUNDRA FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH INC.
WE RECENTLY held our Annual General Meeting, attended by many members, including the group’s patron Mark McArdle MP. A new committee was elected for the 2017/18 year, long-serving members received loyalty certificates, and our only remaining foundation member, Betty Hadland, 90 years of age, had an Honorary Membership conferred upon her. Patroness Judy McArdle made the presentation and a celebratory cake was cut by Betty. The group’s resource rooms, which are wheelchair accessible, are at the Sunshine Coast Turf Club in Corbould Park and open Thursdays and Saturday mornings. Enter at Gate 2 on Pierce Ave, Little Mountain, where there is plenty of parking. For more details call Roz on 5493 1197 or Valerie on 5437 3879. Visit us online at www.caloundrafamily history.org.au.
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10 ANN Rickard has visited the Greek islands every year for the past 15 years. She gives us 10 reasons why she’d love to buy the Greek islands. 1. Because it sounds marvellous: There is something special about saying, ‘the Greek islands’. It’s like saying ‘the Bahamas’ or ‘the Maldives’. It has a ring of the exotic about it. (Not that you want to go to the Greek islands just to say it out loud… but, it sounds pretty good, no?) 2. The Aegean: I could give you 10 reasons alone about the joy of the sea in Greece. Swimming in the Aegean is like wrapping yourself in silk, like immersing yourself in an invigorating salt bath. The sea is so clear and blue it is like looking through a bottle of Bombay Sapphire Gin. 3. Sunshine, lots of it: If you go in summer (and when else?), you are guaranteed consistent sunlight. In my 15 years of summers in Greece, I have never once encountered a cloudy sky or a drop of rain. It is the
things to love about the Greek islands
guarantee of consistent sunshine from sunrise to sunset that makes it ideal. 4. Greek salads: Sunripened tomatoes, briny black olives, crunchy cumber, rings of red onion, full-fat feta, a sprinkle of oregano and a dressing of olive oil (Greek of course) and lemon juice. Greece on a plate,
eat it every day. 5. The sea again: There is no fear of shark attacks or rips or currents to wash you out to sea, so swim out as far as you dare, look down through the crystal-clear water past your toes and the ocean bed below, tread water and stay there until you feel 10 years younger. 6. Choice: So many
islands offering different aspects. Party person? Mykonos is your go. Crave peace and quiet? Karpathos is still reasonably empty. History and culture? Rhodes has so much of it. Making new friends from around the world? Crete has a plethora of global visitors in the summer. 7. Getting around:. Fast
ferries and speedy catamarans are good if you want to island hop. They run all day and early evening in the summer. Best to do your research, arm yourself with timetables and plan. Flying is quick, but you must contend with small airports and often delayed flights… not for us seniors.
8. Blue and white and splashes of red: White-washed villas, blue domed churches, crimson bougainvillea… don’t need to say any more. 9. Santorini: The rock-star of all the islands. Soaring brown cliffs rising from the caldera topped with clusters of white buildings that look like icing sugar, give Santorini the wow factor. Vivid lingering sunsets that defy belief, windmills, panoramic views out over the caldera… Santorini tops the bucket list of travellers across the world. 10. Plate smashing: Mostly only done in the tourist restaurants but fun to watch, as is a Greek dance show: lots of zorba and leg lifting and swift kicking. You’ll find plenty of these tourist restaurants in the Plaka below the Acropolis in Athens. Starting your Greek island hop with a stay in the vibrant Plaka will set you up for a perfect holiday. Read more of Ann’s musings at www. annrickard.com
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Travel check list for seniors Ann Rickard
ANN Rickard is a seasoned and senior traveller who has made many mistakes in her annual travels. She gives us some tips that will help seniors enjoy smoother travelling. ■ The advantages of senior travel are many, mostly that we are free now to go any time, and out-of-season or shoulder-season means travel bargains. April through June is a lovely time to visit Europe or the US before the crowds have descended and when accommodation and tours are cheaper. The same goes for September and October when the masses have gone home. ■ Speak to your doctor before you go and ensure you have enough medications to last through your holiday and at least a week after. Ask your doctor to write a list
of medications and keep it with you when you travel. If you do have to visit a pharmacy, the pharmacist will be able to match a similar brand. ■ Travel insurance increases with your age, especially once you are over 70. But travel insurance is essential. Never leave home without it. Read the covenants on your policy carefully, especially the one about getting you home if you are taken ill and can’t fly on commercial airlines. ■ Always have a spare (or two) pair of glasses. And take your prescription with you in case of emergencies. ■ We all know to pack light, but how many of us do it? Stick to the adage of packing, then taking half out, and if you are brave, take half out again. I cannot emphasise this too strongly. Many is the time I have had to post half my clothes home for
lack of need – and postage is expensive. ■ Make sure your suitcase wheels are in good order, and if you must take another carry-on bag, ensure it will fit on top of your suitcase so it can be wheeled along with it. ■ Sensible walking shoes, one pair. Sensible multi-purpose flat shoes, one pair. That’s enough. No more. ■ Train travel is becoming more popular every year. No security airport hassles, departing and arriving in the heart of cities. But getting heavy suitcases on and off trains is difficult for the senior travel. Again, pack light, lift easily. Ask anyone near you for help. Or pay a porter. ■ When travelling on trains, pack your lunch and snacks. Simple sandwiches and water or drinks will save money and avoid you getting up
and walking along the aisle of a fast-moving train to the dining car. ■ Long haul flights are the curse of every Australian traveller, especially seniors. If you can afford it splurge on Business Class (you deserve it). If not, ensure you have an aisle seat so getting up and moving about is easier. ■ Some of the big international airports have long distances to walk between gates. If you have knee or back problems or are just a slow walker make arrangements ahead and book a people-mover, or a wheelchair if necessary. ■ Stairs are the enemy of the senior traveller, especially in Europe, where many of the smaller hotels do not have elevators. Always book a ground-floor room. ■ Ask for seniors’ discounts everywhere you go. That means
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everywhere, from hotels to museums and tourist icons. Even if there is no sign, still ask. You’ll be surprised how many places offer seniors’ discounts but don’t advertise it. ■ Toilet stops. Make the most of any restaurant or café you are in and use the loo even if the urge is not there. It will be 10 minutes after you have left, and public toilets in countries other than our own are scarce (and scary). ■ Always keep an eye out
for seats, benches and chairs in museums, parks, squares, streets. Seniors need to sit more than other tourists. ■ Never take your good jewellery. If you must bling-up, make sure it is costume jewellery and your diamonds are sitting safely at home. ■ Ensure a family member or friend at home has your passport details. If lost or stolen, it is more efficient to correct if you know the number. www.annrickard.com
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GARDENING enthusiasts have a great reason to escape to Sydney for a spring weekend to take in the Rivendell Flower Show at the Thomas Walker Estate. The inaugural show is on September 23-24, just when the city is showing off its glorious spring blooms. In addition to showcasing an incredible line-up of landscapers and floral designers, the weekend festival will feature an array of floral exhibits, presentations, interactive workshops, market and food stalls and live performances. An exciting program featuring a variety of guest presenters, including Don Burke, will entice those with a green thumb.
The event organisers are expecting about 2500 visitors. To help visitors enjoy spending a full day at the show, a picnic basket lunch can be purchased and enjoyed on the banks of Yaralla Bay. In other parts of the estate, visitors can participate in the timeless experience of savouring a high tea served in estate’s decorated fountain courtyards. The majestic Thomas Walker Estate, which is open to the public only once a year, is located in Sydney’s inner-west, in the grounds of the Concord Hospital. Organising committee member Don Burke OAM said the show’s debut features a stellar
program, showcasing the work of local and national gardening enthusiasts, landscapers and creative professionals. “I am tremendously impressed with the calibre of the show,” Mr Burke said. He will have on display his beautifully coloured budgerigars in their antique cages along with colour co-ordinated flowers from his garden. Funds raised from the show will go towards Concord Hospital’s Department of Geriatric Medicine. Tickets are now available. Adults $20, children $5 for children (under 12). For more details, go to www. rivendellflowershow. com.au.
All aboard and explore by rail Carnival Of Flowers, September 20. The 2000 class rail car will be running from Roma Street Station to Spring Bluff, then onto Toowoomba. Passengers that pre-booked lunch will enjoy a delicious meal at Inbound restaurant, while others may make their own arrangements at one of the nearby hotels or cafes, then coaches will transport you to Toowoomba station where you will board the train for the return trip. Chillagoe-Burketown -Lawnhill & Normanton,
October 10-22. Travel on board Savannahlander, Gulflander and coach and see Mt Surprise, Herberton, Ravenshoe, Croydon, Gregory Downs, Riverslieigh, Lawn Hill Gorge, Normanton, Karumba, Croydon, Georgetown and Forsayth. Most meals included, hotel/motel style accommodation. North Coast Tour, November 4. We will be taking steam train BB18¼ commonly known as “Bety”, from Brisbane’s Roma Street station to Palmwoods
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The unfolding secret Ann notes the changes as other people find Mykonos Ann Rickard
THE Greek Island of Mykonos is an island synonymous with parties, noise, loud music, young people and night clubs that open from midnight ’til dawn – a holiday destination that doesn’t sound like the choice of the senior community. But 12 years ago we discovered a small bay about 5km from the main town, away from the usual hedonism associated with Mykonos. Psarou Bay is a small sandy beach, lapped by a serene sea dotted with fishing boats and was all anyone could want in a Greek Island. At first we were cautious. If you are going to Mykonos, you want to be in the famous town with its paved grey-andwhite labyrinthine streets, famous windmills, shops, the port, the restaurants – all the dazzle. “We can always hire a car and go into town
when we want,” I said to the husband, who was not keen on staying so far out of town. We found a family-run place right on the beach called Soula Rooms. Next door, a small taverna presented seafood and retsina at modest prices. Simplicity melded with paradise. Best of all, swimming in the gin-clear sea was an experience like no other. We revelled in our discovery. Soula and her family became our family and we make the pilgrimage every year. As for the drive out of town? No problem. If we needed the lights, sounds and parties of Mykonos, it’s there waiting. For the first five years we left the serenity of Psarou Bay a couple of times a week, visiting the town, enjoying cocktails in Little Venice, shopping for sparkly sandals and snazzy swimwear. On several daring occasions,
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we even stayed out until the early hours, crowding into the tiny Piano Bar after midnight. Then Psarou Bay changed. The modest taverna next door upgraded and began attracting celebrities and
billionaires. The beach was taken over with the taverna’s sun lounges, a hundred or more of them crammed so close together you were almost in your neighbour’s lap. Every year the changes became more significant.
Service on the beach is now so stylish we are taken aback. Girls in g-string bikinis stroll the hot sand taking drink and food orders, relaying them back to the taverna kitchen on little technical gadgets. Within minutes
a strapping beach boy comes bearing silver buckets of champagne. Psarou Bay is a scene that opens the eyes to the senior guest. You either love it or hate it. We’re lo longer sure where we fit in.
Wonderful symbol of romance THERE are some moments in life that don’t live up to the anticipation, but your first sight of India’s Taj Mahal will not be one of them. This building is every bit as impressive and wonderful as you have been led to believe, and an amazing tribute from a man to the woman he loved. A love story like no other As I walked around this enormous building, our guide shared his version
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clothing of Mumtaz who was just a young girl serving on her father’s stall. Blown away by Mumtaz’s beauty, Shah fell deeply in love and romance blossomed between the couple. Although they both longed for marriage, Shah was the heir and promised to marry another. So, he did, and then another wife before finally marrying Mumtaz. They say it was a marriage of love, and the birth of 14 children is fairly good evidence that it was. Unfortunately, the birth of the 14th child resulted in Mumtaz’s death at the age of 37. Shah was so distressed by her death he decided to construct of the Taj Mahal as a memorial. Although you can’t see them, the bodies of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahai lie under the building in a crypt only accessed by family. The gardens between the entrance and the tomb are set out in a formal pattern with a reflecting pool. Take a day trip from Delhi The Taj Mahal is located in Agra which is a four-hour, perhaps longer depending on the traffic, drive from Delhi.
It is open from sunrise to sunset daily, except Friday when it is closed. From The Leela Palace New Delhi, the driver took the new expressway which is a toll road and less crowded than other routes. The locals were very surprised at how quick our journey was. If you can allow a full day for the tour, include a visit to the Red Fort in Agra and the tomb of Shaikh Chisti. The Leela Palace in Chanakyapuri is located in New Delhi’s Diplomatic Enclave and is a luxurious blend of royal Indian culture and modern architecture that will impress even the most jaded traveller. An independent hotel, The Leela was selected as member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts because it embodies the local culture of the New Delhi and the romance of travel. Visual splendour is everywhere, but even more apparent is the hotel’s hospitality which works on the mantra that the guest is god. ■ Disclaimer: The writer was hosted by Jet Airways and The Leela Palace New Delhi.
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NOOSA ARTS THEATRE
THE master playwright David Williamson’s presents his 50th stage play Jack of Hearts at the Noosa Arts Theatre. Director is Jane Rivers. Cut-price preview on September 6 at 7.30pm, all tickets $22. Special gala opening night is on September 7 at 7.30pm, all tickets $50 includes light supper and drinks. Evenings September 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23 at 7.30pm. Matinees September 9, 10, 17 at 2pm. Tickets: Adults $31 | concessions $27. Member/group $25 | U18 $22. Warning: Coarse language and adult themes. Website: noosartstheatre.org.au or call 5449 9343. Box office open Tuesday to Friday 10am–2pm.
SOARING HIGH ART EXHIBITION
THE high-energy art of Sunshine Coast artist Debra Dougherty will be showing in the Banana Shed at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery until September 12. Do you love to hear the birds sing, even though you don’t know what they are saying? Do you rummage around in your dream stories wondering if they mean something? Would you like to see some art which mystifies you? Imagine spirit birds of many colours splashing on the canvas like high energy dances. See little people soaring over Noosa Heads in the protective wings of a giant bird. Would you like to find yourself in an imaginative world of energetic colour? Be inspired by Debra’s latest artistic creations. To see the process behind the art, have a look at www.instagram.com/ doughertydebra. Open 10am–4pm, Monday to Friday and 10am–2pm Saturday and Sunday.
50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
YOU are invited to sing along with the songs we were singing in the 60’s with the Sunshine Coast Concert Band, directed by Ken Chadwick OAM, on Saturday, September 16 at 2pm at the Kawana Community Hall at Buddina, as they celebrate 50 years of naming the Sunshine Coast. The guest singers will be Dave Stygall and
COMPILEDBY NICKY NORMAN Wendy West. Tickets at the door are $15, which includes afternoon tea. So get along to The Kawana Community Hall, Nanyima St, Buddina for a fun-filled musical memory afternoon when the Sunshine Coast Concert Band celebrates this wonderful anniversary. Email: sunshinecoast concertband@gmail.com for more information. Find them on Facebook or check out the band's website: www.sccb.org. au.
ROMANTIC MASTERS
THE Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra will be performing their concert Romantic Masters so come listen, enjoy and experience something ‘out of the norm’ a little bit different – a horn concerto. Bach was one of the first composers in his Brandenburg No.1 in F to use the horn as a solo instrument along with his contemporaries Vivaldi and Corelli. Due to the technical advancement of the instrument, composers like Richard Strauss later developed the instrument’s range and power through their compositions so that it became the virtuosic instrument of today. Be immersed and absorbed in the dramatic and brilliant performances of the Sunshine Coast Orchestra’s players and soloist, conducted by Adrian King. An afternoon tea of cupcakes is included. Tickets: $20 , available online from www.sunshinecoast symphonyorchestra.com or call 5478 1779, also available at Old Buderim Post office. Cost: $25 at the door (cash only). Saturday, September 16 at 2pm, St Peter’s Anglican Church, cnr Church St and Beach Rd, Maroochydore.
MITCHELL CREEK ROCK 'N' BLUES FEST
THIS is an Australian Premier Music Festival held over three days and nights of Rock n Blues hosted on a private 100-acre property up in
JACK OF HEARTS: Australia's most acclaimed playwright and patron to Noosa Arts Theatre, David Williamson.
Noosa Hinterland's beautiful Mary Valley. Escape to the bushland for an adventure-filled weekend of rock blues and roots music. Headliner act is ‘Chain’. Enjoy free camping, and two alternating stages offering you non-stop music, so you never have to miss a band or artist. Keep free the weekend of September 15, 16 and 17 with prices starting at $95 for a day ticket for more details: www.mitchellcreekrockn bluesfest.com.au.
BELLADIVA SUNSHINE MELODIES
THE four stunning individual voices of Belladiva come together to perform intricate arrangements of bestloved classics from opera to pop. This quartet delivers with a delightful ease and sincerity, creating a truly enthralling and heart-warming experience. Showtime is Wednesday, September 20 at 11am, free morning tea from 10am. Tickets $19 full price, $17.50 per person for group of 10 or more. Please contact the box office on 5491 4240 for all group bookings. For details: theeventscentre.com.au.
NOOSA BEACH CLASSIC CAR SHOW
EAST Coast Australia's "Most Prestigous" all makes Car Show on October 1, located at the Lions Park Noosa Heads, cnr Noosa Dr and Noosa Pde, Noosa Heads. This is an all makes car show.
There will be more than $10 million worth of cars on display. Entrant gate opens at 6am and spectator gate opens at 8.30am. For more details: noosacarclub.com.au or call president, Malcolm King on 0438 552 051.
A WELSH MUSIC FESTIVAL – "CYMANFA GANU"
ON SUNDAY, October 8 from 1.30pm, the Welsh Society of the Sunshine Coast is presenting the only event open to the community for 2017. The WSSC is a loosely well-defined, orderly social group. Essentially, giving back to the community-atlarge with the "Cymanfa Ganu", the October Welsh Music "festival" afternoon. It’s a moving experience. Queen Street Uniting Church in Caloundra. Free admission. For more information visit: www.welshsunshine coast.com.au or call Jonathan Jones, AM on 0413 085 838.
THE COLOR* MOVEMENT GLOBAL EVENT
SUNSHINE Coast Stadium will be the first venue in the world to host the biggest global colour festival series on earth, The Color Movement, after securing the event for October 21 ahead of larger national and international city counterparts. Continuing The Color Run’s mission to change what it means to get healthy and active, The Color Movement aims to create a world-wide movement that looks outside the traditional
means of fitness and shows there are plenty of ways to keep fit. For info: www.thecolorrun.com.au *Color (correct spelling).
THE OP-SHOP LADIES
THE Indee will mount a three weekend season of The Op-Shop Ladies, a laugh a minute tribute to the hundreds of volunteers who staff the Sunshine Coast’s op-shops. Saturday nights October 14 at 7.30pm, October 21 at 4pm and October 28 at 7.30pm and 2pm October 15, 22 & 29 at the Yandina School of Arts Hall, cnr Farrell and Steven Sts, Yandina. Free coffee and tea. Wine, cake and cheese plates on sale. Tickets $26, concession $24, eight or more $22, theatre club and bookings over 16 – $20. Reserve seats (table seating) call 5472 8200 or www.indeetheatre.com.
OPEN GARDEN BUDERIM
ORCHID Grove is open Saturday, September 9, through to Monday, September 11, 9.30am–4.30pm. Nestled amongst the gum trees, like a hidden jewel, this award-winning garden showcases the exotic colour and rich beauty one of the most highly coveted and intriguing of all flowering plants – the orchid. Created with love by owners Chris and Angel O’Dempsey, Orchid Grove shows just what can be done on a fairly standard block of land, with a bit of imagination, a lot of passion and plenty of hard work. Orchid Grove is a
garden full of hidden delights – so don’t forget to look up as well as around. And don’t miss the wonderful Vietnamese and Australian herb garden, that overflows down into a delightful front feature area. Your visit to Orchid Grove will contribute funds to Heart Reach Australia, a medical humanitarian aid and children’s sponsorship organisation of which Chris is a director. Heart Reach Australia has been working in Vietnam for more than 25 years and in Sri Lanka since the Boxing Day tsunami. Address: 17 Barkston Court, Buderim. Cost: $7 (under 15 free) special entry prizes drawn last afternoon. Contact: Chris and Angel O’Dempsey 5476 9444 or email: agios@iprimus.com.au
BUDERIM SCULPTORS AND POTTERS EXHIBIT WORKS FOR GARDENS
BUDERIM’S creative spirit will be on show during National Garden Week in October when Buderim Craft Cottage will present its "Sculptured Garden" exhibition. The "Sculptured Garden" showcases ceramic sculpture designed for gardens and courtyards, but also includes functional pottery and decorative ceramic works for indoor settings. Craft Cottage potters and sculptors have been designing ceramic art works for this annual exhibition since 1997. Works from previous exhibitions now feature in some of the Coast’s finest homes and gardens, and in commercial buildings. This year the exhibition will have a special theme of "reflection". More than 30 artists in the group will be showing about 150 works in the exhibition, which commences on Saturday, October 7. It continues through the week and the Buderim Garden Festival weekend of October 14 and 15. Refreshments will be available both weekends. Sculptured Garden exhibition: Saturday, October 7 to Sunday, October 15, daily 9am–4pm. Buderim Craft Cottage, 5 Main St, Buderim. Free entry. For info visit: www.buderim craftcottage.com.au or phone 0408 075 750.
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MEN’S CANCER MONTH SPECIAL FEATURE
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PSA: The three little letters that could save your life IF THERE is one key bit of prostate cancerrelated advice Sunshine Coast urological surgeon Dr Tony Gianduzzo (pictured above) has for men aged 50–70 years, it is to book an annual PSA test and act quickly on unexpected results. Speaking to Seniors News as part of our Men’s Cancer Month special feature, Dr Gianduzzo said the Prostate Specific Antigen test saved lives. “Early prostate cancer doesn’t cause any symptoms,” he said. “The usual way we detect early prostate cancer is when PSA testing is done. “As a rule of thumb, if your PSA is over three, you might be thinking it’s worth having a closer look at it.”
The good news for Sunshine Coast blokes who find themselves facing the next level of investigation is the MRI scans available here are leading the world in aiding early detection and treatment. In the past, the size of the prostate, family history of cancer and the discovery of a lump via a digital examination were the primary methods of determining whether a biopsy or surgery might be called for in the wake of an unexpected PSA test result. Now, thanks to a breakthrough in MRI technology, the imaging specialists at Buderim and the Wesley Hospital in Brisbane are able to take a closer look at the prostate itself and use technology to pinpoint potential problem areas that may warrant further investigation.
The technology is such that it merges three different views of the prostate to create a clearer picture of any anomalies. The scans can then be used in conjunction with cutting-edge robotic biopsy targeting equipment to provide accurate samples for further testing for cancer. For those unlucky enough to have a positive test for prostate cancer, Dr Gianduzzo said the next steps were varied. He said, oddly enough, most men, if they lived long enough, would likely end up with a “bit” of prostate cancer that does no harm. In some cases the tests on earlydetected prostate cancer could come back indicating it was not aggressive and recommending a path of ongoing surveillance rather than surgery or
radiation therapy. If surgery is required to remove the prostate it can be done in two days in hospital followed by about two weeks of recovery. The downside is the nerves to the penis are damaged in the process, which typically leaves them at least temporarily impotent after surgery. Dr Gianduzzo said the good news was medical science had created medicines and implants that could help to fix this problem. Prostate removal also damaged the waterworks, leaving men incontinent for a period after the operation, however Dr Gianduzzo said it “does usually come good”. “After three months 50% of patients are dry, after 12 months that’s 90%,” he said. If patients opt for radiotherapy rather than removal they find
HIGH TECH: Robotic fusion target biopsy with MRI scanning technology is providing better detection of prostate cancer.
impotence develops over time and rather than wetting they can often have problems with diarrhoea. Dr Gianduzzo said the earlier the detection of prostate cancer, the more likely it was the treatment would work and the cancer could be cured. The Australian Government’s Cancer Australia resource www.canceraustralia.gov. au estimates one in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer by
the time they turn 85. It estimates 23.1% of all male cancer diagnoses in 2017 will be for prostate cancer, with 16,665 new cases likely to be recorded. Prostate cancer is expected to kill more men than breast cancer in men and women combined this year. For Sunshine Coast men aged 50–70 the message is clear – don’t be shy about having an annual PSA test as part of your ongoing health plan.
Waterworks problems? A PSA test that’s not quite right? Sunshine Coast urology works with our local GPs to provide support to patients in need For a list of handy resources and FAQs on urology challenges, see our website.
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MEN‘S CANCER MONTH SPECIAL FEATURE
Learn what cancers affect men carcinoma and melanoma. ■ Keep an eye out for new or changing skin spots. ■ Use this check list to go top to bottom - check your head, scalp, neck and ears, sides and front of torso, your back, arms, hands, fingers and fingernails, toes, toenails and soles. ■ Ask a family member or friend to help check the back of your legs and upper body. ■ Visit your GP if a spot has changed colour, size or shape, has an irregular border, or becomes itchy or bleeds. It’s never too late to slip on clothing, slop on SPF30+ or higher, slap on a broad-brimmed hat, seek shade when you can and slide on the sunnies. PROSTATE ■ This is the most commonly diagnosed cancer. ■ The exact cause of this cancer is unknown. ■ Risk increases with age for men 60 and over, and for those with family history. ■ Early prostate cancer doesn’t usually cause
MEN'S HEALTH: There are actions men can take to reduce the chances of being diagnosed with cancer.
symptoms. ■ Later-stage urinating symptoms can be feeling an urgent need to go, difficulty starting, a slow or intermittent stream, leaking or dribbling after urination, pain when urinating, pain in the lower back or pelvis, blood in the urine. ■ Doctors can conduct a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test and may also do a rectal examination. TESTICULAR ■ It’s more common for men aged 18 to 39, and in men born with an undescended or partially descended testicle or
testicles. ■ Most cases are found by accident. ■ It’s easiest to check your testicles after a shower or bath, when they’re warm and relaxed. ■ Look for a hard lump on the front or side, a change in size or shape, a difference in size between testicles, a heavy or dragging feeling the scrotum, pain or discomfort in the testicle, scrotum or lower abdomen. BOWEL ■ Bowel cancer risks increase with age, with men over 50 the most common to be diagnosed.
■ Risk factors are a history of bowel polyps, ulcerative colitis or Chron’s disease, and a family history of the disease. ■ It can be treated if detected early. ■ Most often there are no early symptoms. ■ If your bowel habits change, go see your GP. Take the opportunity to get your bowel checked by completing the free National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. LUNG ■ Smoking causes 90% of lung cancers in men. ■ Other risk factors are being over 60, a family
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history of lung cancer, having a history of lung disease and exposure to substances such as asbestos, coal gas, diesel fumes and radiation. ■ This cancer can be hard to diagnose early so if you have any of the following symptoms, you should see your GP - a persistent cough which lasts more than three weeks, a change in a cough or coughing up blood. ■ Need help with quitting smoking? Call the Quitline on 13 7848 or go to www.icanquite.com.au. For more details on any of the cancers, go to: cancercouncil.com.au.
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OF THE 70,000 Australian men diagnosed each year with cancer, the most common cancers are skin, prostate, bowel and lung cancers. Rather than ignore the fact that cancer may affect you, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk or find it early. To start – ■ Stop smoking. ■ Keep a healthy weight. ■ Protect yourself from the sun. ■ Be active every day. ■ Slow down on the alcohol. ■ Eat moderate amounts of lean red meat and limit or avoid processed meats. ■ Enjoy eating plenty of fruit and vegetables. ■ Each a variety of high-fibre foods. ■ Go low with salt and fat. It’s a good health strategy to visit your GP once a year for a check-up, just like you do with your car, and go any other time you notice a change to your body which isn’t normal. SKIN ■ There are three main types - basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell
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MEN'S HEALTH: Get advice on dealing with the common problem of erectile dysfunction. PHOTO: BOWDENIMAGES
Men, is your sex life satisfying? nerves and arteries to make it happen. Most men will have occasions where things don’t work out – that’s normal and shouldn’t cause concern. However when it persists this can be very distressing to both the man and his partner. The longer it is left untreated, the more the relationship may suffer. Unfortunately many men start to avoid sexual activity rather than seeking help. For men in middle age, the blood flow to the penis may be impaired because of smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol. When this is associated with ED it can mean the circulation to the heart may also be impaired. Checking out a man with ED often picks up these problems in a timely way, allowing the underlying conditions to be treated before more serious problems arise. Mental health problems also frequently affect sexual function. For most men with ED, treatment is available which will allow an
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HUMAN sexuality is complex and varied and can be influenced by any number of factors. These include but are not limited to your age, your physical and emotional health, medications you may be taking, substance use and abuse, lack of sleep and work stresses to name a few. Sometimes one person’s sex drive doesn’t match his or her partner’s sex drive. The simple truth is that everyone is different and there is no norm for sexual behaviour. Erectile dysfunction is a common condition where men have difficulty getting and maintaining an erection firm enough for sexual activity. Often men joke about it, but when it happens over and over, it’s not only distressing but can mean something is wrong. We take getting an erection for granted, and think it will come up whenever we demand. However the mechanism is complicated, requiring the mood and healthy
erection to be achieved and sexual activity restored. The local GP is in a position to guide men about these treatments, as well as assessing the important associated factors. Other sexual dysfunctions are not so common but also need to be addressed. These include loss of interest in sex, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation and inability to climax. Again the local GP can help with these conditions or recommend an expert who can help. If you are having problems in this area talk about it with your partner. Sometimes they feel rejected as they don’t understand what is going on. They may feel they are to blame, or you no longer find them desirable, or you may be getting sex elsewhere. If talking to your partner about your sexual needs and concerns is too difficult, seek professional assistance from a third party you trust, like a GP or sex therapist. For more information: andrologyaustralia.org.
DO YOU realise how much time you spend each day sitting down? Long periods of sitting increases our risk of developing heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and some forms of cancer. Experts are even calling sitting the new smoking. Some sedentary behaviour fast facts are: ■ The way in which we work, communicate and travel has changed
drastically in recent decades. Almost all of these changes have resulted in our bodies moving less. ■ Studies are telling us physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. ■ Lots of sitting is associated with a higher risk of chronic diseases such as waist circumference and blood glucose, insulin, and blood fat.
■ We often underestimate how many hours we spend sitting during their day, including at a computer/device, commuting, driving and in front of the television. Become chair-aware, by downloading the free smart phone app, Rise & Recharge. The app will help you spend less time being sedentary and more time getting back your active health.
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All the hype about Hyerbaric is very true Hyperbaric patients attest to great stories of their healing MAX Bundsen is dressed all in black. But his beaming smile betrays the attire. He sits in a doctor’s office at the Wesley Centre for Hyperbaric Medicine with his feet heavily bandaged. But he’s cracking jokes as if he’s centre stage at a comedy club. He’s a prankster, a happy-go-lucky bloke with the magical knack of breaking the tensest of situations. Max is also a diabetic and amputee. “I ended up with a small split in the tip of my right greater toe last year,” the 57-year-old Max told Seniors News. “It was only two or three (millimetres) long. “Then the toe started to swell up.” Max was immediately
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WHEN you retire you leave behind five very important work benefits that most people are unwittingly dependent on during their working life. Those benefits, or really needs, are money; having a sense of who we are because of what we do; structured days, weeks and months; socialisation or ability to connect with people through work; and a sense of usefulness by contributing in some way and engaging with the wider society. Joanna Maxwell’s book, Rethink Your Career, provides ideas on how to manage the loss of these needs
through structuring retirement, identifying who you are and thinking about where you want to go next. Ms Maxwell recommends that everyone take times to plan for their retirement including determining who they want to be. Time management is an important aspect of retirement life as the working day determines so much about lives that without that structure, a huge void can appear. The loss of work socialisation can be critical for people who have spent a good deal of their working life determining their social
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STORIES and memories capture the experience of nursing in the bush, gathered by the inimitable Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh, best-selling author of Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories and Great Australian Police Stories. With hearts as big as the outback, remote nurses are a dedicated and gutsy bunch who work selflessly to care for their communities, often in isolated and inhospitable conditions, with few resources but plenty of experience, courage and care. They deal with it all: broken limbs, labour pains, snake bites, sunburnt backpackers, lost explorers, vaccinations, and defibrillations – even the occasional crook cattle dog. One thing they are never short of is stories to tell. This eye-opening collection is inspiring, poignant, heartbreaking and hilarious. Published August 2017 for ABC Books RRP: $29.99
IN A scenario familiar to many families, picture book Grandma Forgets looks at the issue of dementia through children’s eyes. The grandchildren hold dear all the memories that have slipped Grandma’s mind. She forgets the rules for games, but still “smiles and claps along”, so the children can continue to enjoy her company. Grandma Forgets is an uplifting story about a family bound by love. She can’t remember how the family used to gather for Sunday lunch, or how she used to drive to the beach in her sky-blue car. When your grandmother can’t remember your name it should be sad, but maybe it is just an opportunity to tell her more often how much you love her. Recommended for four to eight years. Grandma Forgets is available from www. ekbooks.org. RRP $24.99.
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How to stay safe online ALTHOUGH it is heartening to see so many seniors embrace the internet, many do not understand the importance of privacy. Recent research shows that private identities can be exposed and personal details, including which medications you use, are up for grabs. Some users can be
easily identified by leaving a trail online, such as their Twitter username on some analytics page; for others, analysing 10 of their visited URLs can be enough to determine their identity. “If internet users do not use any security tools, such as VPNs, they should realise that when they go online nothing they do on
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SECURE COMMUNICATIONS: Seniors are embracing the internet but they need to be aware of the importance of privacy.
Seven important tips you need to ensure your cyber privacy and security THE number of seniors using social media increases every day and while most know they should never share their home address, current location or phone number on Facebook, many still share holiday photos or social plans. Each time a social media user announces they are on holiday with the family, it’s a signal that their home is empty. Or when a user says they are leaving town, there might be a wide audience reading that.
Even though people express serious privacy concerns, they still tend to reveal their personal details online. Here is some advice by NordVPN on how to enjoy sharing on social media but stay safe and private: 1. Wait until you get home to post your travel pictures. Those who really need to share their photos should at least wait until they are back home and their home is no longer empty. 2. Make sure social media settings are
private. One of the most important things before sharing is to make sure the settings are set on private sharing with friends, or a select group of friends, and your photos are not visible to everyone. 3. Realise that everything you post online will stay online. Don’t post anything now you might regret later. 4. Never share personal data on Facebook. Do not enter your address or phone number on Facebook where it can be
visible to anyone. Do not create status updates sharing vulnerable information. 5. Don’t over-share feelings. According to one study, people who share their feelings on social media often get bullied, while others look on and allow harassment to happen. It’s more advisable to share personal feelings in close and friendly circles than publicly. 6. Protect your location. Don’t show your actual location by using a VPN. A
VPN is a Virtual Private Network that hides your IP address and your location. By connecting to another country’s server, you can set your location to virtually any place in the world. 7. Understand the dangers of free public Wi-Fi. Cafes and shops offer unsecured Wi-Fi networks. Be cautious when connecting to these networks as they can easily be monitored. Hackers can position themselves as a Wi-Fi hotspot or use special
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Zoom in on interest rate THINK MONEY PAUL CLITHEROE
IF YOU haven’t checked the rate you’re earning on your savings account lately, now could be the time to take a closer look. A number of banks have slashed interest rates on savings accounts since July 1, and your spare
cash could be earning less than you think. The nation’s savers are feeling the pinch, with rates on savings falling to dismal lows. The average ongoing return across savings accounts now sits at a miserly 1.82%, and according to comparison site Mozo, there are now only three providers, AMP, RAMS and Australian Unity that offer ongoing rates of 3%. It puts the onus back on
savers to shop around for a better-paying account, or consider new ways to put spare cash to work. When it comes to choosing a savings account, read the fine print. Terms vary greatly, and so-called bonus saver accounts can come with a variety of conditions to earn the maximum rate – like depositing a minimum amount each month. If you can’t meet the conditions on a regular basis, chances are your
money will earn next to nothing. Sure, it’s possible to switch your money between accounts every few months to continually earn a good introductory rate. But I’m not convinced this is something most of us could keep up on a regular basis. However, there are other ways to use your savings to maximise financial gains. If you have a home loan, consider using
savings to pay more off your mortgage. With home loan rates hovering around 4%, you’ll save more than you would earn in interest on a separate savings account. Most variable rate home loans offer redraw, so you can always claw back cash in an emergency. If you have a credit card debt it can be a no-brainer to use savings to pay down the balance. Even low-rate cards can come with interest rates
of more than 10%, though at the top end of the scale you could be paying 20%-plus. Using savings to clear the balance can really put you ahead financially, especially if you resist the temptation to reload a freshly cleared card with new purchases.
■ Paul Clitheroe is a founding director of financial planning firm ipac, Chairman of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board and chief commentator for Money Magazine.
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Beware of villains lurking in your garden
THERE is nothing quite like a good day out in the garden on a sunny spring morning. It’s easy to spend the entire day just pottering about and forgetting all your troubles. Soaking up the warmth, getting back in touch with what’s been happening in the garden, spotting new plant growth and budding blooms that surprise you, I love it. But hang on a minute, there’s something not right. Among the bright new leaves and petals I see something disturbing, a garden villain. The dreaded caterpillar! I’ve somehow missed the warning sign of the white moths fluttering about the veggie garden. They lay their eggs on soft new leaves and then in a very short amount of time hungry caterpillars emerge to munch away all day. It can be a real blow out too; some gardeners have seen their entire plant stripped bare. Now that I’ve seen the tell tale holes in the leaves I’m preparing for battle.
NUTS ABOUT PLANTS PHILLIP TAYLOR I arm myself with a trigger pack of long-life pyrethrum, a fast acting contact insecticide which is derived from chrysanthemum flowers. All I need to do it keep a sharp eye out for the little green caterpillars. If I see them I squirt them. I can also spray aphids, ants, thrips and whitefly if I see any of those on my mission. I’ll do this each week or so to stop any more unwanted invasions. The white curl grub is another sneaky garden villain that I dread. They are the larvae of the African black beetle. They fly in like air bombers and lay eggs in soft soil which in about four weeks hatch and turn into a grotesque grub with a endless appetite for fresh plant roots. In fact, they are rooteating monsters.
You can often find the white curl grub in planters and pots where the soil is soft and moist. I’ve seen up to 50 grubs come out of one pot when I turned the pot upside down to investigate. It’s a big shock for anyone who hasn’t seen them before and your plant can easily die from an attack of the grub. I have used a couple of different methods to destroy the grubs. I usually use a Searles granular insecticide which I sprinkle onto the area and water it in well, it is quick acting and does not harm your plants – but not suitable for edible crops. Another solution is the eco-grub, an organic insecticide containing natural eucalyptus and tea tree oil, which is safer for pets. I will need to do this a few times throughout the year. Like me, if you have some garden villains lurking in your garden you might need to take action. If you are unsure of what you might be dealing with ask your local nursery staff for advice.
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