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READ our fascinating story about author Judy Nunn, a lady who’s transitioned successfully from talented actress to accomplished writer. Whether it’s books to read, places to go or people to meet, you’ll find it all in the pages of the Seniors Newspaper.

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NEWLY elected Fairfax LNP member Ted O’Brien has thrown his support behind setting up a dedicated aged care advisory committee on the Sunshine Coast.

“During my campaign months, I spent a lot of time talking with seniors, either door-knocking or at community forums to get a true understanding about what’s important to them,” Mr O’Brien told Seniors.

“Remaining in their homes as long as possible is high on the list for many seniors, so a group focused on delivering better and more effective home-care services has clear value.

“I want it to be broader than that, however, as we have to capture the needs of all our elderly.”

The aged care committee stems from an idea from Margaret Donaldson, 75, of Buderim Gardens Retirement Village, who worked in aged care for 25 years and had her own training school.

She was at the forum which Mr O’Brien organised in February to give seniors the chance to identify key issues concerning them.

She suggested a local advisory committee because, “there needs to be a comprehensive supply of options for mature-age people from accessing entertainment and their local shops, to health care and

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CARING ROLE: LNP candidate for Fairfax Ted O’Brien with Margaret Donaldson.

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other support services.

“At the start of the financial year, a new method of delivery and payment for aged care home services came into effect and there may be further changes in 2017, placing more demands on service providers,” Mrs Donaldson said.

“Developing a support system to assist aged care providers and their clients to navigate such changes is another role the advisory committee can fulfil.”

Mr O’Brien said the aged care advisory committee would have the

potential to assist in developing working relationships with both private and public service providers and, indeed, across all levels of government.

“It will also be an effective way to better identify and communicate any unmet needs in the community,” he said.

Representatives of service providers in aged care are now being approached to be members of the committee which is expected to be established by the end of the year.

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it up. We also preview the inaugural Noosa International Film Festival taking place in early November.

The Coast is also steeped in history and we feature a very special event at Buderim where its historical society is gratefully saying thank you to a very generous benefactor, Sybil Vise, who donated Pioneer Cottage 50 years ago.

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WE’VE just said goodbye for another year to a wonderful 10-day Noosa Jazz Party and now we have four more fantastic festivals coming up which convinces me even more that the Sunshine Coast is truly a most beautiful part of the world and “the” place to live.

For example, if you’re

looking for culture, colour, art, dance, creativity or just fun, then the Horizon Festival with 220 events in 12 locations all over the Coast is for you. We talk to one of the artists, Eudlo cellist Louise King.

Want to dance rock ’n’ roll? Then head off to Nambour’s Retro Rock.

And if it’s music you crave, then some of Australia’s best known entertainers will be at the Caloundra Music Festival.

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Creativity is ageless Life goes on for prolific author, actor and screenwriter...

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JUDY Nunn, at 71 years of age, sees her 1980s’ career-change from actress to novelist as rather fortuitous.

It meant she never reached the point of complaining about limited screen roles for older women. Nevertheless, she agrees the range of roles available as you age are narrow but, in typical fashion, she moves beyond the moment for solutions.

“We need to get more women into writing and producing and that would help change things,” she says.

As for claims of “invisibility” in old age, with a smile in her deep voice, she quotes crime author Ruth Rendell, who famously said: “I’m too famous to be invisible.”

But Judy says, if she’s made a quick trip to the supermarket dressed down in trackies rather than made up and is suddenly recognised, then

AS AN ACTOR Judy began taking acting classes as a teenager. Shortly before her 19th birthday, she moved to Sydney to begin seriously pursuing her acting ambitions.

From there, she moved to London for a five-year stint, finding success in everything from Shakespeare productions, to BBC Radio plays and television shows. invisibility would have its upside!

Still, who is it that Judy Nunn fans see? Ailsa, the wife of Alf on Home and Away, the actress who gave the first lesbian kiss on Australian television, the award-winning screenwriter or bestselling author of 15 books.

Judy Nunn is all of these, and in 2015 her multi-faceted career was recognised when she was made a Member of the Order of Australia for her

MULTI-FACETED: Judy Nunn is a great talker, easy to laugh, a straight-shooter and unafraid to speak up for what she sees as a fair go. A review of her latest book “Spirit of the Ghan” is on page 17.

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“significant service to the performing arts as a scriptwriter and actor of stage and screen, and to literature as an author.”

Judy Nunn cannot be called a quiet achiever,

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and Eye in the City, which remain popular in Australia and Europe.

Embarking on adult fiction in the early 1990s, Judy’s three novels – The Glitter Game, Centre Stage, and Araluen – set respectively in the worlds of television, theatre and film, became bestsellers.

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age Judy felt she was destined for a stage career.

She sees advantage in the gaining of wisdom, worrying less and a freedom in being less

image-conscious.

In November Judy Nunn’s latest book Spirit of the Ghan goes into paperback print and fans will be pleased that more books are coming.

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her audiences have always been far too big for that.

Born in Perth to a family that encouraged both physical and artistic pursuits, from an early

Australian period fiction, other books she has written include Kal, Beneath the Southern Cross, Territory, Pacific, Heritage and Floodtide.

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50 years as a front-runner OLD rockers, like old soldiers, never die. In fact, if they’re like Daryl Braithwaite, they don’t even fade away.

Australian rock legend Daryl is nudging 50 years as a hit record artist and performer and has no intention of quitting.

He’s 67 and does up to 150 gigs a year around Australia and says he’ll stop when someone says, “you’re looking haggard and your voice is buggered”.

Braithwaite had just finished gigs in Rockhampton and Gladstone and was about to go on stage at Bay Central Hotel, Hervey Bay, when Seniors caught up with him about his upcoming performance at Caloundra Music Festival on Sunday, October 2.

“I suppose the secret about my longevity is that I’m really passionate about the music and performing, especially the aspect of playing live,” he

said. “There’s something about the interaction between the audience, yourself and band members when you play

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songs that people like.

I’m fortunate I can sing and I enjoy that. It’s just loving what I do, I guess.”

Braithwaite’s career started in early 1967 with a little-known Sydney pop group Bright Lights. He became lead singer with successful rock band Sherbet in 1970, winning the TV Week King of Pop award in 1975, ’76 and ’77 with 20 hits in the Top 40 in the 10 years he was with the band.

Probably his best-known song is Horses which he recorded in 1991. This year is its 25th anniversary and Daryl

says it’s probably just as popular now as it was then. “I get a lot of requests for it from people who were around at the time,” he says.

“The Australia music industry has changed from when he started in 1967. I think it is probably harder for artists today to get a break. There’s no doubt there’s a lot of talent out there but you do have to put in the hard yards. I was lucky when I started because I was in the right band and I had the right management.”

Daryl is no stranger to the Caloundra Music Festival where he will entertain with 30 other top acts, including singer-songwriters Guy Sebastian and Kate Miller Heidke.

“I’ve been two or three times and it’s a beauty, one of the more ideal settings for an outdoor concert. There’s always a big variety of acts and the huge audience of 3000 or 4000 people make it something special.”

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Sounds of nature Musical blend in a concert for early-risers Jim Fagan

COAST cellist Louise King was just 13 when she used to pass the Royal Albert Hall on her way to cello lessons at London’s Royal College of Music.

“I remember thinking, ‘Wow, one day I’ll play there’ and it happened when I was 17, playing in the National Youth Orchestra,” she told Seniors.

For her it was the fulfilment of a dream and the start of a career as a concert and recording artist working extensively throughout the UK, Asia, Europe and now Australia with some of the world’s finest orchestras.

She lives in Eudlo with husband Craig and their family, playing all over Australia at national music festivals and events and this month is a featured artist at the Sunshine Coast Horizon Festival of the Arts (September 2-11).

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FILM FANS: Festival director Peter Chenoweth (left) and curator Arnold Kopff.

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MUSIC MAKERS: Lyndon Davis with Louise King in a dawn performance. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

are more than 220 events covering visual arts, street arts, poetry, music, dance, workshops, exhibitions and literature at 12 locations from Eumundi to Golden Beach.

Louise will present Cello Dreaming on Saturday, September 11, which she describes as “celebrating the diversity of Australian music by Sunshine Coast composers”.

She will also perform

the world premiere of Horizon, a solo work for cello by New York composer Nell Shaw.

The following morning at Stumers Creek, Coolum, she will appear in Dawn Awakening with didgeridoo player Lyndon Davis.

“It starts at 5am so it’s for early-risers. We will be celebrating dawn by blending the two instruments and producing natural

sounds,” Louise said.

Horizon Sunshine Coast events, performances and activities will be held throughout the region including Nambour, Kenilworth, Coolum, Maroochydore and Eumundi.

Horizon will also provide support for a number of well-established events including the Caloundra Film Festival and Maroochy Music and Visual Arts Festival.

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“However, no matter what the budget, the quality and craftsmanship of the submitted films is superb.

“And the number and quality of the entries received from filmmakers on the Sunshine Coast has also been most encouraging.

“Local filmmaker Ian Pugh’s short film Angel is one of the films that festival-goers will enjoy. It was shot in Noosa National Park and Hastings Street,” he said.

The program will also include seven feature-length titles screened at the BCC Cinemas in Noosa Junction.

RESPONSE to the inaugural Noosa International Film Festival has been overwhelming with 215 short films from 31 countries being entered.

As a result, judging of the 125 films selected for the festival (Nov 3-6) has had to start early.

Festival curator Arnold Kopff says entries have come from amateur filmmakers, students and professionals. Directors, screenwriters, cinematographers and actors have also contributed their work.

He told Seniors: “A few films have been made on a shoe-string budget, while others have had up to $100,000 invested in

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BUDERIM’S Bill Lavarack is a prolific writer.

His new book about the life of Buderim pioneer daughter Sybil Vise is the fourth he has written about the historic town and its characters.

Eighteen months ago he produced Stories of Old Buderim, an edited version of 104 stories originally published in the Buderim Chronicle. He has also written A history of sport on Buderim and edited The Wartime Diary of Dorothea Burnett.

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“The Buderim book went well so I thought I would have a go at one on Mooloolaba, which in the early 1900s was the holiday resort for the 200 or so people who lived in Buderim,” Bill said.

“The story starts with the early indigenous people, but the influence of European settlement starts in the 1820s with three shipwrecked convicts who were the first white people. I then followed the story through to early explorers like Andrew Petrie and his son

Thomas who in the 1830s did a lot of exploratory work through the Sunshine Coast, mainly looking for red cedar.

“Mooloolaba has a good little harbour and the timber industry was started in the early 1860s.”

Bill said blocks of land in 1921 were sold for the first time and from then the town developed with guesthouses, a store and a surf club, leading to the town we see today. He will be at Pioneer Cottage next month when his new book on Sybil Vise is launched.

“I had a very special reason for writing this book. Sybil was one of my teachers at Nambour High,” Bill said.

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Ron, aged 76, came to the Sunshine Coast in 1994 following his retirement from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra after 33 years, 27 of which as principal oboe player. Since then he has been an established figure in many orchestral and choral performances all over the Coast.

He is particularly proud of his 20-year association with Noosa Chorale, telling Seniors: “I first became involved in 1996

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when the then music director Leonard Spira asked me to play in his Occasional Orchestra to accompany the chorale.

“I haven’t missed a performance since then.”

The oboe came into Ron’s life when he was a 14-year-old schoolboy in Christchurch.

“I heard it on the radio and I said to my father that I would like to play one. He told me not to be silly because there weren’t any oboes in New

Zealand. I think he probably knew what they cost.

“When I was 19, I had my first professional experience with the New Zealand National Youth Orchestra and, when several of my colleagues decided to go to London to study, I decided to go as well.”

Ron says he may play in the occasional concert in future but intends giving his time to teaching.

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Celebrations at cottage Bill Lavarack

ONE of Buderim’s best-loved features is Pioneer Cottage, a small house originally built by early settler John Kerle Burnett in 1882 and now operated as a museum.

Next month the Buderim Historical Society will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the handing-over of the cottage to the Buderim War Memorial Community Association in a generous and far-sighted act by daughter of a local pioneering family, Sybil Vise.

The building is typical of bush-constructed houses of the period. It is a simple four-roomed house with a central corridor and a wide veranda on all four sides.

It was built with local timber which was pit-sawn on the site.

In 1952 Sybil bought the house from Dorothea Burnett, a granddaughter of J.K. Burnett.

The house was then in dilapidated condition, basically sound, but

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Nambour to rock back to the fabulous ’50s GRAND HISTORY: Pioneer Cottage celebrations will take place on October 8 at Buderim.

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needing extensive repairs.

It was Sybil’s intention to renovate and live in it when she retired from her job as a teacher at Nambour High School. In the meantime, she rented it to tenants.

In 1965 the local council ruled it unfit for renting.

The BWMCA was given title to the house and the Buderim Historical Society was created with the aims of maintaining the

building, operating it as a museum. Sybil was elected patron of the new society. She died in 2000 at the age of 94.

On Saturday, October 8, there will be a re-enactment of the handover ceremony.

Entertainment will be provided and Devonshire teas will be available.

The public are welcome to join in the celebrations at Pioneer Cottage in Ballinger Crescent.

Sybil Vise aged about 28 years.

PUT your glad rags on, let’s have some fun and rock down to Nambour on October 1.

Thanks to local MP Peter Wellington, there will be dancing in the streets at the annual Retro Rocks Nambour Festival next month.

This is the third annual Rockabilly event – a roaring, nostalgic look at the ’50s when Bill Haley and his Comets were the kings of rock ’n’ roll.

Event organiser Kath Ashworth told Seniors that 50s fashion, vintage cars and caravans, recycled and traditional handicrafts and, of course, hot music from

four local bands, including the Back Alley Cats from Caloundra, will have the town jumping.

“It’s become very popular with Sunshine Coast over-50s, many of whom remember the era well,” she said.

“I’ve always been a fan of the ’50s and, with the help of Nambour Lions, our retailers and Sunshine Coast Council, we got it all together.

“There’s a twilight cruise the night before and the fun continues on Saturday, October 1, at 9am. We’ll have hula hoop and Mr Beefcake contests and, of course, music and dancing all day until late.”

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Dementia Month time when you are not alone AUSTRALIANS are being encouraged to find out more about dementia during Dementia Awareness Month in September, so people living with the condition feel less isolated and alone.

As part of Dementia Awareness Month, Alzheimer’s Australia NSW and Alzheimer’s Australia (Qld) will host a range of events. Visit fightdementia.org.au for details.

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REAL estate advertisements across Australia spruik sprawling Australian dream homes with: “Attention! Owners are downsizing now the kids have left home” but, according to the ABS, couple-only households are set to overtake the number of families with offspring, and it’s expected that DINKS (Double Income No Kids) will make up 60% of all couple-only households by 2031.

Gen-X’ers are downsizing and a rapidly growing population will see a housing shortage continue in certain areas of Australia and this, coupled with ongoing affordability issues and increasing rental prices, forces many to think outside the box when it comes to housing requirements.

According to Brisbane-based The Tiny

House Company co-founder Lara Noble, the tiny home movement is taking housing to a new level, saying it is not just a dream; the “tiny house movement” is a reality.

“It is about time the housing market caught up and offered some alternatives to “the ‘just in case you need it’ suburban four-bedder’,” Lara says.

“As designers and builders, our interest is in compact spaces; whatever form or application they take. Of course, living in small dwellings is nothing new, most of the world already does it, but here in Australia we’ve lost our way. For some, it’s the freedom to live a well-balanced life by purchasing something small within their means rather than relying on a crippling mortgage. For others it’s the flexibility of being able to change the size and function of an

existing home as the need arises – a granny flat for family dependants, an additional rental property on-site, or a smaller home to downsize to once the kids have left.”

Lara adds, more and more Australians are adopting it as a means of achieving freedom from debt, minimal environmental impact, and the opportunity to live simply.

“Imagine a sustainable house that can bring the ability to live debt-free, with utility bills as low as $10 a month.”

Key design features Focusing on the basic requirements of sleep, work, relaxation and hygiene, a tiny home, no matter what application, should feature living areas awash with sunlight and flush with airflow.

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Just like normal housing, north-facing is optimal and, if you include a conservatory, it will buffer the external environment and provide a place to grow vegetables and to relax and unwind.

Alternatively, for those tiny homes on the move and retractable deck provides extra space when needed. ❚ One bedroom ❚ One bathroom ❚ One living area ❚ Kitchen dining ❚ Laundry nook Lara says their tiny homes are built to suit the correct Queensland guidelines, with the dimensions meeting regulations so as to not need a permit or escort vehicle.

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grey nomads are looking to hit the road; some are looking for a more permanent base.

“It is also easy to put the house on footings for more stable accommodation.”

Koho Developments, North Manly, are leaders in the tiny home movement, and not only cater for the downsizing Gen-xers, they specialise in designing and developing co-housing communities for low-moderate income singles and couples including young people, elderly and people with a disability.

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“We believe that with good design, tiny homes can offer more amenity in better locations than larger conventional homes,” he says.

“We recently completed The Kollective Byron, which consists of 20 one-bedroom detached houses that are around 30sq m. We are also working to rethink models of tenure including long-term leases and shared equity models that will give people who have the income capacity to get a home loan but may lack the deposit, the opportunity to enter or re-enter the property

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market. In this model rather than offering a conventional rental, Koho lends the home owner the deposit interest-free in return for a share in the long-term capital gain should the property ever be sold.

“Given how low-interest rates are, the repayments are actually less that the equivalent rental rate while at the same time providing the security of tenure of home ownership.”

Adam says it is the reduced cost of management, vacancy and maintenance clients are finding very attractive.

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homes to consider include: ❚ Prefabricated modular homes ❚ Container homes ❚ Tiny apartments ❚ Kit homes ❚ Caravans ❚ House boats Houseboats are an affordable housing alternative for people seeking a waterfront home as their permanent residence, with basic open-plan houseboat starting at about $50,000, keeping in mind expenses like mooring and maintenance fees.

Container homes continue to be an alternate tiny home

choice, and offer flexibility with size requirements, but it is important to plan for sound and thermal insulation, waterproofing, fireproofing and waste removal (composting toilet).

Pre-installed bathrooms and kitchen cabinets are the best choice, and the structure under flooring should be termite-treated marine grade ply base on a structural steel sub-frame.

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MOST people equate spring with gardening, and what better time to “spring clean” the garden, with September marking one of the most exciting seasons for gardeners.

Not only is this a great time of year to start a vegetable garden or establish gardens beds; it’s perfect to renovate your lawn, spruce up neglected areas and give your garden a good feed of fertiliser.

Prime time to fertilise – first rake to remove the build-up of dead growth, then scatter slow-release fertiliser and if the lawn is looking sparse, reseed or re-turf bare areas.

Planting vegetables and herbs, is rewarding, especially summer salad vegies such as tomato, snow peas, capsicum or lettuce, cucumber, rocket and parsley. Garden expert Yates suggests

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growing dill this spring. It is a mineral-rich, aromatic and versatile herb that will add flavour to many dishes. Dill is a hardy annual that prefers a full-sun position in either garden beds or pots, with small seeds that need to be sown only 1mm deep.

Avoid re-transplanting and choose a permanent home before sowing the seeds then lightly spread a thin layer of raising mix.

Seeds take 10 to 12 days to germinate and reach maturity in eight weeks. Dill’s attractive foliage will also suit a mixed flower border. Plant

it towards the rear, as dill can grow almost a metre tall.

Flowering spring annuals can be planted now to give your garden a quick lift. Add instant colour with pots of cineraria, pansy, polyanthus or flowering bulbs such as daffodils and tulips. Plan ahead – buy punnets of late spring and summer flowers including petunia, phlox and impatiens.

Plant trees, shrubs and annuals. Prepare for plantings by clearing grass and weeds, then digging organic matter into the soil. When placing a plant take into account space requirements; it grows out and upwards. Citrus trees will start their spring foliage flush this month, growing lots of lushlooking leaves. Young foliage is susceptible to citrus leaf miner attack, causing silvery trails distorting the leaves.

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Check outdoor furniture, which may need repainting and nuts and bolts tightened. Top up water features and clean out ponds by removing accumulated leaves and rubbish that’s blown in over winter.

For something new, try vertical gardening – having gained momentum in Australia, a new trend is emerging as creative gardeners are pushing the envelope, with picture gardens set to be the next big thing. Designing and assembling picture-frame planters are similar to artwork in your home, living pictures can help define an outdoor room and succulents are a natural choice because they grow slowly, have low water requirements and have rich hues and textures.

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STEP 6: On a flat surface, lay succulent cuttings in your design. Skewer through a grid square. Place the stem in the hole, allowing the rosette to rest on top. Tuck in large plants first and as close as possible.

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Tomatoes – large and juicy varieties are the best for bruschetta. Start seeds off in trays, or sow direct into a sunny garden bed.

Basil – Yates Sweet Basil grows lush green leaves with a rich fragrance. Sow basil seeds 3mm deep directly where they are to grow.

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HORTICULTURIST Cath Manuel, is introducing Horticultural Therapy to Queensland.

Having trained as a horticulturist in the late 1990s, horticultural therapist Cath Manuel says she later became interested in gardening as a form of therapy.

“In 2014, I studied horticultural therapy in the UK, and came back to Queensland to introduce horticultural therapy as there were no existing programs here,” Cath says.

“The interest has grown so much in Queensland, we are now providing training for new therapists who work or volunteer within the aged care, disability, mental health and rehabilitation industries. And we’re also taking our training, services and programs nationally. Horticultural therapy has many proven benefits. It’s a great physical activity, encourages social interaction, is stimulating for the mind, and gets people outdoors and back in touch with nature.”

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Very little energy is needed to make a well-designed house comfortable.

Appropriate insulation, which is essential for a comfortable house, can create low or even no energy requirements for heating and cooling.

Even for existing homes, there are many ways to reduce energy bills, improve comfort and help the environment. Gas heaters and efficient reverse cycle air conditioners, produce only one-third the greenhouse gas emissions of standard electric heaters.

Wood can be an excellent fuel because it is a renewable resource if sustainably harvested.

Cheese glorious cheese CHEAP EATS, NO TRUFFLES CHRISTINE PERKINS CHEESE is becoming a very expensive and indulgent pleasure these days.

Have you ever thought of making your own? It can cost a fraction of the price after the initial outlay for the utensils and ingredients and the flavour is so much better?

You will be surprised how easy it is to make.

I found the best way to start on the cheese making road was to start with Ricotta as it is a very easy cheese to make with ingredients you will have in your pantry.

Ricotta cheese originated in Italy when it was necessary to make the most of the by-products from cheese-making. After a cheese like mozzarella was made, there were still some small, soft curds floating in the whey. These were then scooped up and ladled into baskets to be drained, then cooked again and made into ricotta cheese. Ricotta actually means “recooked” in Italian.

You can make Ricotta on its own and also when you become more adventurous you can make the Ricotta from the left over whey of other cheeses you have made.

My first experience with cheese making was Camembert that took quite a while to make and wasn’t edible in the end. I think it may have been a bit ambitious for a first try so I found the local home brew shop had the best way to start and that was to buy a cheese kit (you can always ask them to order one in for you) or you can buy the kit on line as well as ingredients, source recipes and information.

When your confidence is higher you can learn how to make the more complicated cheeses such as Chervè, a white, creamy cheese made from goat’s milk from your supermarket or blue cheese can be made at home, the sky is the limit.

You can also add fresh herbs to your cheeses.

Two web sites I found are www.cheesemaking. com.au and www.madmillie.com.au that have all you need to start.

See the next page for a lovely recipe.

Good luck and buon appetito!

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Fresh full cream milk ricotta Ingredients ■ 2 ltrs full cream milk ■ 1 tspn salt ■ 4 tbspns cream ■ 4 tbsps white vinegar or lemon juice Step 1 - Place the milk, salt and cream in a heavy bottomed saucepan and heat until almost boiling (it needs heat to curdle properly).

Then add the vinegar and stir it once or twice very gently just to distribute the vinegar (constant stirring will

result in tough, rubbery curds). Simmer for one to two minutes and then allow to sit for 10 minutes. Most of the ricotta curds will float to the top, leaving the whey at the bottom.

Step 2 - Line a sieve with two layers of cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl to drain or you can use a fine sieve as the ricotta curds are quite large and creamy. Gently pour the ricotta mixture through the cheesecloth and the

whey will separate at the bottom in a clear yellow liquid and the soft and creamy ricotta will sit at the top.

If you want a more solid ricotta, drain for an hour or overnight. Keeps for two to three days in the fridge in an airtight container. Bake your ricotta with lemon, thyme and grapes.

Hint: Wash your saucepan and utensils immediately, otherwise it can take a bit of elbow grease to clean up.

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Trotting to Tokyo Mary Hanna is not giving up any time soon

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MARY Hanna, 61, was the oldest Australian Olympian competing at Rio this year but the equestrian admits she doesn’t think about her age.

“I don’t go ‘I’m 61, I better not do that,’ I just live my life,” she said.

Mary was a member of the Nambour Pony Club as a young girl living at Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast.

“I would compete in all three events, cross country, show jumping and dressage, but I didn’t really get into dressage properly until I married my

first husband,” she said.

“He brought me over to Europe and introduced me to true competitive dressage.”

Mary returned from Rio, 20 years after her Olympic debut, with an individual score of 69.643 with her horse Boogie Woogie.

The German team dominated overall, winning the team gold medal with an average score of 81.936.

“I live in Germany half of the year and the other half in Australia,” Mary said. “To be the best you need to be surrounded by the best.”

Mary shies away from using the term rigorous for her fitness routine, although she does maintain a good diet and rides at least three times day.

“I also swim three times a week and play golf… practice yoga and Pilates to help with my core strength.”

But it’s not only her own fitness she needs to consider. Mary is very aware of the strain that travelling puts on her horses, having lost a horse after Athens.

“They are very prone to travel sickness and need to stay hydrated during

the flight,” she said.

Mary has already begun preparing for Tokyo 2020, by which time she will be 65. She plans to compete with Boogie Woogie and her younger mare Calanta.

“I know I have the correct horses for Tokyo... if in four years’ time I have the right horses again I’ll decide on another Olympics,” she said.

Mary is not the oldest in the sport by far and won’t be giving it up any time soon.

“I just do it. I get on and I don’t think about my age.”

Mary Hanna and Boogie Woogie ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

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SALLY doesn’t talk much but she’s a good listener.

She always wears pink or blue on her rounds of Cartwright Lodge at Noosacare’s Carramar site, and travels in style in a wicker basket that she thinks is a nest.

This is because Sally is a chook, a Chinese Silky

to be precise, and she’s a source of great joy and fun to the residents, who often push her around on a walker.

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Sally and her mate Violet were the only white birds, inspiring the dementia wing’s lifestyle co-ordinator and diversional therapist (and carer of chooks) Wendy May to colour them with a harmless dye.

Wendy understands the benefits of an animal’s interaction with older people and she quickly added the little hens into her repertoire of art and culture therapy.

“I introduce Sally to everyone and they say ‘what have you got there?

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community COMMUNITY NOTICES HELLO readers, to enable us to respond to your request for publication of more Community Notices, we ask that you keep your notices short and to the point (100-word maximum). If you would like to submit a photo, please ensure the quality is at least 180dpi, of people’s faces and nice and bright. Club Notices deadline for the next issue is September 22, 2016. Inquiries to Nicky or Chris via email communitynotes @seniorsnewspaper. com.au

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The happy round winners of the Woombye Bowls Ladies Fiesta from Coolum Beach, with delicious fruit and vegie trays from Brady’s Fruit.

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Everyone is welcome. Stay on for a light luncheon afterwards if you are able to. For more information, phone 0417 615 733.

Beautiful blooms on display at the Orchid Open Garden in Buderim.

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CLASSICAL CUPCAKES CONCERT

Over the past years, The Order of St John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller Sunshine Coast Commandery have joined forces with the Sunshine Coast Concert Band to raise funds for various Sunshine Coast charities. This year’s lucky recipients of their now famous Cupcake Concert will be the Western Queensland Drought Appeal. Classical Cupcake presents the fabulous 40-piece Sunshine Coast Concert Band, fresh from its 20th anniversary celebrations. It’s an afternoon of classical and popular music on Sunday,

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Is holding its next meeting at 11am in the Function Room at Chancellor Tavern, Chancellor Village Blvde, Sippy Downs on Thursday, October 6 to offer friendship, support and ideas to anyone who has the disease or anyone interested in knowing more about it. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet others who have the condition while learning

Parrearra, at 1.30pm. His topic is A King’s Mistress, a Queen, and an Empress – looking at 18th century French art. Seating limited so book early. For bookings call Karin on 5479 0550. Visitors cost is $25. Full annual membership is $148.

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September 11 at 2pm, St Mark’s Anglican Church, Main St, Buderim. The cost is adult $25 and concession $20 and includes the famous Cupcake’ afternoon tea.

Highly recommended to book – only 200 tickets available. Tickets from Buderim Old Post Office or at the door.

Pre-booked ticket-holders have priority.

For further information, contact Mel Tipper on 5478 1180.

AUSTRALIAN DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY

ADFAS is a not-for-profit organisation providing superbly illustrated monthly presentations on

diverse topics within the arts and related disciplines.

Our monthly raffles raise funds to support local young art projects.

The lecturers are recognised specialists in their fields drawn from a variety of professional backgrounds.

The next ADFAS presentation will be on Monday, September 19, at 6.45pm at the Drama Theatre, Matthew Flinders College, Stringybark Rd, Buderim. Martin Heard presents Paris in the Naughty Nineties – concepts and perceptions of the Belle Epoque.

Martin will also present a Special Interest Afternoon on Sunday, September 18, at 5 Grande Parade,

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A group of Kawana Senior Club members enjoyed a scenic trip on the Murray River Princess Steamer for a week. They boarded at Mannum in SA and are looking forward to their mystery flight in October.

Kawana Seniors celebrated their silver anniversary in August with a dinner. Tour director Eileen Edwards usually has a lot of bus trips available for the seniors to choose from on her travel table. The club meets each Thursday morning in the Kawana Community Hall with entertainment from 9.30am. The entry fee of $5 includes a lucky door ticket with a chance at Spin the Wheel and morning tea. Indoor bowls is played, as well as hoy, bingo and books. Contact president Selima on 5452 5979.

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supper. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide new vogue and old time dancing. Come and be a spectator and see if you will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome, Phone 5485 2007 for more information or visit.

SUNSHINE COAST ORCHID SOCIETY MEMBERS’ SPRING SHOW

Growing orchids is a fast-developing hobby on the Sunshine Coast, Hinterland and Bribie Island. The society shows are hotly contested between all the clubs and winning a place is highly prized as the standard is very high. There will be a dazzling orchid display by members, with sales of orchids, bromeliads, anthuriums, ferns and foliage plants available at great prices. Orchids will be raffled each day and books and bark available for purchase. Prizes will be presented to members at 3pm Friday. On Thursday, September 8, 9am-9pm and Friday, September 9, 8am-3pm.

Entry is free. Pelican Waters Shopping Village, 44 Pelican Waters Blvd, Pelican Waters (ample parking/wheelchair accessibility). Inquiries: Mary on 5437 3199.

TEA BY SEA: Glass House and Caloundra VIEW Club members at the beach.

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and give it a go at 7.30pm on Tuesdays and/or 9.30am on Wednesdays?

We are a friendly bunch of people enjoying ourselves. Inquiries to Gary on 0434 772 066.

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During Dementia month, Home Instead Senior Care is having a fun afternoon at Picnic Point, Maroochydore on September 30. The event will include music and a sausage sizzle, sunhats and smiles. People living with dementia, their families and carers are all welcome. For full details, call Home Instead on 5443 3562 or email us at Maroochydore@home instead.com.au RSVP

by Friday, September 23.

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IN CHARGE: New committee members of Buderim National Seniors.

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A big 30-year celebration at the Blue Care Fashion Parade on Thursday, September 8, starting at 9.30am in the Uniting Church Hall, Queen St, Caloundra. Sussanah’s Fashions of Caloundra and Shannon’s Shoes of Caloundra are supplying the fashions and shoes, as they do for all Blue

Care fashion parades.

Come along and enjoy a high tea. We will have our usual lucky door and lucky numbers. Admission $12.

For information, phone Gloria on 5492 3318, Nancy on 5492 2442 or Blue Care Centre on 5438 5000.

SUNCOASTERS’ SQUARE DANCE

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Square dancing is a good fun activity which provides us with a good amount of exercise and this is something we all need.

Suncoasters’ Square Dance Club, 260 Dixon Rd, Buderim, is the place where this is all provided at the very reasonable cost of $8 per session.

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Let’s keep the memories of this unique school alive. Sadly it was closed down in 1962 but many ladies now in their 70s plus, remember their days there very fondly. Past students and teachers of Domestic Science High School are invited to attend a Reunion on October 29 at 11am at All Saints Anglican Church Hall, 32 Wickham Tce, Spring Hill. Please contact Lorraine on 3201 0241 or email 14n44m@bigpond.com or Mary on 3385 9702 or email maryjacobson@palm lake.net.au

BUDERIM MEN’S SHED

Free family retro-fun event.

This fun day is in celebration of the launch of the Buderim Men’s Shed fundraising campaign to build their new shed. Retro games such as tug-o-war, sack races, three-legged races, egg and spoon races, stilt walking, gym activities, gold coin donation sausage sizzle, coffee and popcorn. Take a ride on a real motor-trike, classic old cars to view, tour the shed and find out what the shed does and how it helps the community. On Sunday, September 11, at 10am, Buderim Men’s Shed, 53 Mill Rd, Buderim. This event is not a fundraiser, it marks the start of the fundraising campaign which will continue over the next few years. Contact co-ordinator Norm Thursby on 0424 112 190.

NATIONAL SENIORS BUDERIM

At our last meeting, more than 60 members and 18 visitors attended including our local member Steve Dickson. We celebrated National Seniors’ 40-year anniversary of our organisation at a fun morning with a birthday cake and lively entertainment with international artist Judy Glen. Monthly meetings are at Buderim Bowls Club, Elizabeth St, Buderim at 9.30am. Next meeting: September 26, morning tea included.

Cost is $5. Guest speaker is Barbara Fenemore from Alzheimer’s Australia Qld. All over-50s are welcome to join our group of happy seniors who enjoy each other’s company and enjoy regular outings, Contact Robyn on 0458 773 387 or 5476 9032.

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Grossman in their latest exhibition ‘From the Studio’s’. The giftware business allows Wendy to follow the creative side of her art practice by creating one-off sculptural forms for both garden and home. Gail started her ceramic journey in western Queensland where she was a primary school teacher she now works part time in her family business but looks forward to spending more time on her art. A trip to Africa has influenced Gail in her work both sculptural and figurative. The exhibition opens at 11am Saturday, September 10 and runs until October 12.

Phone Wendy 54740104 or Email wendybrittonceramics @gmail.com

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We had a great happy hour Friday, August 12, celebrating our August 9 birthdays. We will be having the annual fete at the Plantation Resort on September 24 from 8am to 1pm. Only $10 a stall (stall rental money being donated to MS Qld). Lots of goodies will be on sale including homemade arts, crafts, jams, plants and much more so come along

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Celebrate National Organic Week by spending an inspiring spring day at Yandina Community

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Edgewater Village in Bli Bli will be holding their annual Spring Fair on Saturday, October 8, between 7.30am and 12.30pm. As usual there will be stalls for every taste. From books,

pre-loved clothing, plants to trash and treasure and raffle prizes and many more. The Bli Bli RFB will be providing a barbecue breakfast which will be available from 7.30am.

The Bli Bli School choir will be among the entertainers during the morning. A portion of the proceeds will once again be distributed among local community groups. To book a stall, contact Chris Morris on 5450 8435 or 0417 523 671.

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afternoon, test your general knowledge and maybe win a prize. Make up a table for six with family or friends. On your own we will match you up with others. Lollies and nibbles available. Venue Maroochy Library.

Saturday, September 10, at 1.30-4.30pm. Entry $7 per person. To book phone the library on 5475 8989.

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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 will be held on Thursday, September 8, 9.45am for 10am at South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Rd, Noosaville. Speaker: Colin Dunkerley, The iPad Man, Understanding iPads and Communication Technology. AIR meetings are conducted in a friendly and informal atmosphere and visitors are very welcome. We seek a fair outcome for retirees. $5 pp includes morning tea.

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We meet Friday, September 9, at Flame Tree Baptist Church hall, 27 Coes Creek Rd, Nambour, starting at 9.30am. Come along and bring a friend and enjoy an inspirational message and worship. Men and women are made welcome. Entry $8 includes morning tea.

Aglow International is an interdenominational Christian organisation and has branches in 172 nations and on six continents. More info call Melva 5443 5752 or 0421 900 770 or Dorothy 5476 4190 or 0487 425 657.

COOLUM CROQUET

Coolum Team Wins Bray Shield 2016 Peter Sorensen, Patricia Smith, Birte Spencer, Heather Smith and George Oliver.

The Bray Shield is an annual competition for Association Croquet contested by croquet clubs on the Sunshine Coast. Coolum ended up winning by 1.5 pt, with Caloundra second, Noosa third and The Range last.

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Congratulations to our players! For further information about playing croquet, please contact Alan George 5473 9910 or find us on Facebook.

CALOUNDRA FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH

The Caloundra Family History Research held its AGM during the month and besides electing a new committee, three members received loyalty awards for 10 years of membership. Sue Brownjohn received a certificate of appreciation for her dedication to the group. On August 20, we held a combined open day to celebrate National Family History Month and Sunshine Coast Seniors Week. COTA Queensland very kindly subsidised the food for the day and visitors enjoyed morning tea and refreshments through until 3pm. All ages were welcomed.

Phone Roz on 5493 1197 or www.caloundra familyhistory.org.au.

Email the secretary: caloundrafamilyres @y7mail.com Address: SCTC, GATE 2, Pierce Ave, Little Mountain.

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Woombye Bowls Club was again the venue for a major bowls event held on the Sunshine Coast. This time we hosted the Group 5 Champion of Club Champions, with teams from Murgon, Mundubbera, Caloundra, Gayndah, Maryborough, Coolum Beach and Tin Can Bay, each representing their district in a two-day event. Well done to all who represented their district and competed so strongly with good sportsmanship.

CALOUNDRA STAMP CLUB

Meets at 1pm on the fourth Thursday of each month. Meetings are held in the Catholic Church Parish Hall, 61 Edmund Street, Caloundra – circuit books, stamp displays, accessories and bargain table. New members and visitors are always welcome. For information, phone secretary Jill Hughes on 5494 7233.

MEETING UP: Marion Allan with vice-president Yvonne Robinson from Glass House Country VIEW Club.

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Congratulations to the winners. Pairs: Kay Darling & Annica McGill (Coolum Beach). Singles: Cassandra Millerick (Caloundra). Fours: Liza Burgess, Brenda Balchin, Marilyn Clayton & Louise Witton (Coolum Beach).

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VIEW CLUBS ■ BUDERIM

Buderim VIEW Club’s meetings/lunches are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 246 Petrie Creek Rd, Rosemount (Bli Bli), at 11am. The next meeting/lunch is on September 7. There are interesting guest speakers and a social activity on the third Wednesday of the month.

The guest speaker for September is Michael Corlett who will speak on air travel from an air traffic controller’s perspective.

Come and have lunch with a friendly group of ladies and make new and lasting friendships. Please call Leonie on 5452 6068 to make a reservation. For luncheon bookings or cancellations, please call by 6pm on the Sunday before.

■ CALOUNDRA EVENING

Members enjoy an interesting dinner meeting monthly and also gather for morning tea on the first Tuesday of each month. Visitors and guests are most welcome.

For further information, call Val on 5492 6884.

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■ GLASS HOUSE COUNTRY

VIEW Club, please contact Glenda on 5412 1295.

At our monthly lunch meeting on Wednesday, August 17, we were joined

by Marion Allan, the VIEW Club’s Learning for Life area representative who spoke to us about the program. She was an inspirational and motivational speaker and she thanked the ladies of Glass House Country VIEW Club for all of their activities and support for the program. We have a lot of fun, enjoy meetings with great speakers and outings to local places of interest. If any ladies would like to join us, please contact Lynda on 5494 7875 or Maree on 5494 6956 for further information.

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Next luncheon will be held on Friday, October 28, at 11am at the Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club. The cost for the delicious two-course meal is $28. Come along and be entertained by our guest speaker presenting interesting and amusing topics. Newcomers are always welcome and if you would like to attend this meeting or hear more about our VIEW Club, call Terri on 5390 9783.

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Kawana Waters VIEW Club will be holding their luncheon/meeting on Wednesday, October 26, at Headland Golf Club, Golf Links Rd, Buderim.

11am for 11.30am meeting followed by lunch, tea or coffee. For further information and luncheon bookings, please phone Glenda on 5412 1295. All women are welcome to attend Kawana Waters VIEW Club meetings or monthly social outings.

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Recently our members enjoyed a fantastic day out in Brisbane with the Mooloolaba Ladies’ Probus Club. Both are small clubs and the chance of successfully organising a bus trip for one or the other club is impossible, so from time to time we join together.

The Sunshine Coast Ladies’ Probus Club meets on the first Friday of each month from February to November in the Headland Bowls Club at 10am. The Probians’ club is small in numbers but that does not inhibit the members as there are

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many functions organised to Brisbane theatres, luncheons, bus tours, etc.

At each meeting, there is an invited guest speaker and morning tea break.

Visitors welcome, contact Patricia de Waardt on 5479 2463 or 0408 986 825 or patriciadewaardt@ bigpond.com

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Fun, fellowship and friendship can take many forms and during July the Probians at Kawana Waters enjoyed theirs in many guises. Earlier in the month the members celebrated Christmas in July, an event truly befitting the somewhat cooler days that have been with us lately. This year they were hosted by the Brightwater Tavern who presented them with a delightful Christmas banquet that warmed the cockles of their hearts!

For information contact, Allan Taylor on 5493 2738 or 0404 666 081.

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In a departure from presenting their usual programs of classical choral works, the SCCS will present a concert of American music. The concert wouldn’t be complete without some

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Stephen Foster and the choir will sing a medley arranged by Jon Washburn. The concert will conclude with music

by George and Ira Gershwin. Adrian King will conduct the choir in this homage to American music and pianist Natasha Koch will accompany both the choir and soloist mezzo-soprano Phillipa Reade. The concert will be at the Lake Kawana Community Centre on September 25. Tickets available one hour before the concert or at www.scvenuesandevents .com.au Enquiries phone 5413 1400.

ORCHID OPEN GARDEN

The award-winning Orchid Grove will be open the

weekend of September 10, 11 and Monday, September 12 at 9.30am to 4.30pm, 17 Barkston Ct, Buderim. There are orchids to sell and these plants will grow well locally. Plenty of tips on where, how, and what to do too. Seniors who want to come as a group of 10 or more get a special price including morning tea on Monday, September 12.

Light refreshments at Angels Café. Orchids and bromeliads for sale.

Historic machinery and items throughout, native bees, walk-in aviary, bushhouse, waterfalls, ponds and walkways.

Orchids abound on trees, rocks, hanging and nestled amid antique garden items. Entry $7 with children under 15 free. Contact Chris or Angel on 5476 9444.

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Internet dating brought together keen travellers

Online dating can open new possibilities DO SENIORS want something different in love to those in their teens, 20s or 30s?

According to psychologist and relationship expert Jacqui Manning, some seniors just wanna have fun.

“They have thought about themselves, might be independent,” she said.

“In the 20s and 30s financial stability and careers are important.”

She said seniors “can be more independent, may be supporting themselves”.

GLOBE TROTTERS: Jillian Kerr and Lloyd Hunt.

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WHEN Lloyd Hunt joined the online dating site eHarmony, he “put his future in the hands of God”, at the same time Jillian Kerr decided “the time of being alone was over and I would like to find a life partner”.

Jill was living in Germany, Lloyd in Inverell.

The long-distance relationship was an idea opportunity to get to know one another, Jill said.

“Lloyd and I were matched and enjoyed emailing and telephoning each other while I was still in Europe and we found out a lot about each other in that time.”

Lloyd credits eHarmony’s questionnaire

and five “must-haves” as providing well-matched potential partners with the same values and interests.

“It was a good way to sort the wheat from the chaff,” he said.

The relationship progressed and Lloyd sent flowers to Jill at work.

“It was classic because they arrived when she was at a bible college and on a day not many people were there. It was a close community so she was pleased only a few people saw it,” he said.

Jill had planned to return to Australia and six months after their introduction they met face-to-face in Brisbane, where she lived for a while with her parents.

Things went well and Lloyd popped the question in October.

“There was no use hanging about,” Lloyd said. “We’re not 20-something.”

Christians who are both interested in travel, they were married by Jill’s father, a retired minister of religion, and after some time in Inverell, have spent much of their time together at one exciting location after another.

For Lloyd the future was about “taking the plunge and exploring the horizons”.

“Once we get old we tend to dig our heels in and not venture far,” he said.

“We think of doing things in our 20s – there’s

nothing wrong with doing things in our 50s and 60s.”

A five-week trip to Greece and Norway turned into an extended visit, and Jill is housesitting in London while Lloyd does some business at home.

He’ll return to her shortly, then in November the globe-trotting couple will come back home.

Lloyd said: “I’ve had a fascinating seven years of marriage, it’s been absolutely brilliant”.

Jill said: “We are both very happy and grateful to have found one another. I was 49 when we married and Lloyd 53 (his second marriage), so it is a special surprise to find companionship at this stage of our lives.”

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“With that covered they may want fun and compatibility.”

I asked her whether experience gave seniors the edge when looking for love.

“It can be surprising,” she said, and that being single after 30 years of marriage presented a good time to “spend time on their own so they can find out about who they are and get more understanding of themselves and their needs”.

“If you’re single it’s a good time to think ‘What am I looking for? What’s important to me in a partner?’

“Try to get clear idea about things.”

As for online dating?

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Psychologist Relationship expert JACQUI MANNING eHarmony is that it’s not a “quick find”.

“It takes time and effort,” she said.

“It’s a different approach, there’s self-examination.”

She said a client had found the process helpful.

“It made her think about having kids, she realised it was important to her, clarified what she was looking for.”

And can you create a connection online?

Jacqui said private messaging could be very intimate.

“If you’re open-hearted leading up to meeting a person, the foundation of friendship is a good place to start.”

Her take-home tip on romance and relationships is the “relationship bank account”.

“You can’t do grand romantic gestures every day,” Jacqui said.

“Romance is about thoughtfulness. The point is your loved one is thinking about you.”

She recommends daily gestures like looking at your loved one while you are having a break, sitting with each other and connecting – even for just five minutes a day.

“Connect and remember what it is that brings you together.”

She calls the bank account a “buffer zone” that can carry you through hard times.

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Happy relationships the key to living longer WHAT’S the best indicator of longevity?

A healthy heart? No. Low cholesterol? Nope.

Regular exercise? Not that either.

According to a Harvard study conducted over 80 years the key to a long life is good relationships, and this is what Toni Powell will teach in her Have Happier Relationships Workshop.

Ms Powell cites the Harvard study.

She says we age better if we have close relationships.

“The ones that help health are ones that feel safe to you, have a deeper quality,” she says.

“When you feel you

have someone in your corner it’s health giving.

“People need to make relationships a priority in their lives. Science bears it out – that’s what makes a good life.”

Look after your relationships, and you’re looking after your cholesterol.

Toni’s message is: “spend time investing in relationships, or you’ll be poorer for it on almost every level.”

How do you we do this?

“Acknowledge and communicate. We tend to pick on what others didn’t do – kids, hubby – how they let us down. We overlook the good stuff,” Ms Powell says.

Jan Richards at Wanderlust last year.

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STRONG BONDS: Toni Powell advocates relationships.

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AFTER a great time last year, I’m set to attend the upcoming, October, Wanderlust Festival. It’s a fun-filled opportunity to particIpate in a few days of yoga classes, yoga talks, hikes with yoga, surfing with yoga, stand-up paddle boards with yoga.

And despite being at the pointy end of the age range, I didn’t feel out of

place, and I didn’t disgrace myself. Sure, I wasn’t as bendy as some, but my friend and I held our own – and we had a ball.

We meditated on the beach at sunrise, did yoga on the beach at sunset.

We listened to talks, chanted mantras and danced to Sneaky Sound System.

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My friend said: “I heard 85% of the people here are in their twenties and thirties?” I took a closer look. Yes they were young.

Yes they were lithe, pretty much. And they were

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School of Arts is turning 100 Audienne Blyth

THE Yandina School of Arts will celebrate 100 years of serving the community with a morning tea at 10am on Saturday, October 8.

There will be entertainment and guest speakers. If you have particular memories of the hall, or stories or photographs, the committee would like to hear from you as a book will be launched on the day.

The old-fashioned term “school of arts” has its origin in England and Scotland. It was an institution with the object of furthering the cultural and social life of the community.

In 1916 a committee of Yandina businessmen decided to build a School of Arts. Such a hall would provide social amenities and meet the cultural needs of the community with a library and reading room.

Funds were needed and a ladies committee set about the task, going

Yandina School of Arts as it is today.

Yandina School of Arts in the early 1900s.

door-to-door asking for donations. It has been said that they walked from Cooloolabin to Coolum canvassing for assistance. A shopkeeper lent his boat to canvass river residents. To add to the coffers, the government gave an

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endowment on donations.

Master builder and Yandina resident Franz Nyman was the designer and builder. Franz built the Yandina Masonic Temple (Freemasons Centre) and many of the hotels on the Sunshine Coast.

With the devotion of volunteers, the hall has functioned for 100 years.

Many a time committees had to “take the hat around” among themselves just to make ends meet.

Watch out for this great centenary event.

Hay bales on the way to drought-hit farmers.

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Helping to ‘bale’ out farmers A HORRIFIC tale from a farmer’s wife was the catalyst for the Caloundra Power Boat Club helping with Rural Aid Australia’s Buy a Bale drought relief program.

Caloundra Power Boat Club general manager Kevin Deguara said it was during a community radio slot last Christmas when he received the call.

“I received a call from a woman who was living out

at Kenilworth with her husband, children and parents and the stories she told me really got to me,” he said.

Mr Deguara decided the boat club needed to do more to help these struggling families, and so the idea of the Sunshine Coast spring hay run was formed.

All funds raised through the Buy a Bale campaign will go towards thehay run

departing Sunday, November 27.

Buy-a-Bale Fundraising Dinner Entertainment: James Blundell Saturday 24th September – 6pm For more information visit http://www.caloundra powerboat.com.au/ or call (07) 5492 1444 To donate visit the www.buyabale.com.au

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Cycle for fitness Walk in nature Enjoy the benefits of therapeutic dance lessons

Diary of life

Mother Nature, a good attitude and a friend IT’S been a long time since I did any writing like this. But if my mum could do it, why can’t I? She kept diaries and notebooks for most of her life and at age 92 her scribblings, as she called them, were published. I wish I’d had the foresight to do what she did. She’s left quite a legacy for her children and grandchildren.

My life has been so very different to hers – times change – demographics change. Apart from time as a stay-at-home mum, my working life centred around office work. Then at age 54 a big career change – I became a fitness instructor and personal trainer and the world of fitness, health

ACTIVE AGEING JENNY FARELLO and how to be a “better me” opened up.

Now, after almost 20 years as a carer for my husband, then consequently for both of my parents, I have a whole new lease on life, and put all that training into daily practice.

Living by the beach now (my lifelong dream), makes its pretty easy.

Plenty of fresh, local fish and produce, miles of bicycle paths for cycling and walking, although I much prefer to walk the

miles of sandy beach, and the whole Pacific Ocean to swim, kayak and partake of some aqua aerobics.

All you need is Mother Nature, a good attitude and a friend or two to join you.

The beach is not essential – the great outdoors a park, a bush track, maybe some steps leading to somewhere or nowhere, just whatever happens to be in your neighbourhood. It’s amazing how inventive you can be. Free gym equipment. Frisbees, skipping ropes, and balls are great accessories.

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It’s my happy pill.”

Gail is a specialist in teaching therapeutic jazz, ballroom, ballet, Latin and musical theatre dance routines to students in their 60s, 70s and 80s.

“If you are not moving as well as you used to due to aging, have balance issues, reduced joint mobility, muscle strength and flexibility or conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, Parkinson’s, MS, stroke etc, come and join us to see just what is possible,” she says.

Gail, 57, holds mobility dance classes weekly at Tewantin and Noosaville.

She has a degree in dance and is regularly called on to train

teachers.

At the end of this month she is off to Hobart to hold workshops for instructors sponsored by the Tasmanian Government and then in early October she will be in Canberra conducting advanced training for dance teachers who deal with Parkinson’s disease.

When Seniors arrived at the Noosaville class to hear more about Gail’s dance therapy, a dozen high steppers were grooving, complete with umbrellas, to Gene Kelly’s Singing in the Rain.

“We use a lot of props, umbrellas, hats, scarves.

They’re good for both brain and body exercise and help create enthusiasm and laughter. People feel uplifted with the joy of dance and they have a good time,” Gail said.t

One of the dancers was 85-year-old Meredith Howard, of Tewantin, who said her mother had been a dance teacher and “I tell people I could dance before I could walk.”

She has been dancing in Gail’s class for four years and also attends yoga twice a week, body sculpture and mobility classes. “Saturday is my free day and on Sunday I go to church and thank the Lord for keeping me fit.”

I asked if I could take a photograph of her with Gail. “Of course,” she said. “Would you like to see me do the splits?”

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Property Market Age Pension Investments

Age pension changes imminent IN FOUR months’ time, many Australian age pensioners will have their Centrelink entitlement reduced when changes come into effect on January 1, 2017.

These changes were announced in the 2015 Federal Budget and have been passed into law. It is estimated that about 300,000 people are going to be affected. Of these it is believed about 100,000 will totally lose the pension benefit.

Changes from January 1, 2017: ■ The value of assets you can have in addition to

your family home to qualify for a full pension would increase from $286,500 to $375,000 for couples who are homeowners.

■ The maximum value of assets retired couples can hold outside of the family home and still qualify for a part-pension would be reduced from $1.175 million to $814,250 under the changes.

■ The value of assets you can have in addition to your family home to qualify for a full pension would increase from $202,000 to $250,000

for single homeowners.

■ The taper rate, which is the fortnightly amount by which a person’s pension entitlement decreases under the assets test, will increase from $1.50 to $3 per $1000 of assets over the lower threshold.

Based on these changes, the government estimates that 91,000 people will lose entitlement to the pension, 235,000 people will have their pension reduced and 170,000 people will receive a pension increase.

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If you’re hunting for a new home, ensure you crunch the numbers THE start of spring usually brings a flurry of For Sale signs to neighbourhood streets as property owners capitalise on warmer weather and gardens that look their best, to sell their place.

Spring 2016 is also accompanied by some of the lowest home loan interest rates ever seen, and buying activity is expected to be lively.

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Prices have fallen over the past year in Darwin and Perth, taking median values down to $497,500 and $490,000 respectively.

Brisbane’s median is currently $477,500, while Adelaide ($417,500) and Hobart ($327,800) are Australia’s most affordable state capitals.

What’s especially interesting about the Sydney and Melbourne housing markets is the high level of recent price gains, which in some cases have eclipsed income growth.

As a guide, the Australian National University estimates that since 2012, Sydney home values have risen by 12.1% annually, yet household incomes in Sydney have grown by just 4.5% per annum.

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I’m a fan of home ownership but, if you plan on entering the property market this spring, it’s important to crunch some numbers. Living comfortably as a home owner means more than being able to afford your loan repayments.

The only way many of us are able to afford today’s home prices is by taking out bigger mortgages.

I’m a fan of home ownership but, if you plan on entering the property market this spring, it’s important to crunch some numbers.

Living comfortably as a home owner means more than being able to afford your loan repayments.

You still need to be able to achieve other personal goals like starting a family, enjoying some decent leisure activities and, ultimately, be able to enter retirement as close to debt-free as possible.

It may all sound like a tall order but it can be done.

At the heart of this approach is having the discipline to stick to a sensible household budget.

It also helps to avoid borrowing right up to the maximum limit a lender will allow.

This way you’re more

likely to have cash in reserve to consistently pay a bit extra off your loan – a strategy that remains one of the most effective ways to get ahead with your mortgage over time.

When you find the place that’s right for you, it makes good sense to take out income protection insurance or review your current level of cover.

Yes, it’s another cost to wear. However if you can’t work for a lengthy period due to illness or injury, income insurance could be the thing that lets you hold onto your new home and your lifestyle.

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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IN the Southern French city of Narbonne you can stand by a section of road still intact from the day the ancient Romans built it. The Via Domitia was the first Roman road built to link Italy and Hispania.

This section of the ancient road is now in a shallow pit in the town square, protected by a low wall where you can sit and take a selfie (if you are that way inclined).

The historical city of Narbonne is home to the wondrous St. Just-St Pasteur Cathedral, a massive Gothic structure you could easily spend an entire day just traversing.

Then, a short walk would take you to Les Halles, the indoor market where your every French gourmet

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There are bikes on board, easy to manage along the towpaths as your barge cruises the 330 year-old World Heritage Listed Canal du Midi, slower than you can cycle. If I can cycle a towpath, then you can to.

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On the road in Portugal

Fabulous food and scenery lures Aussies Phil Hawkes

THERE are many good reasons why more Australians are discovering Portugal.

Far from the madding crowds of France and Italy, Portugal has a relaxed vibe and friendly people whose historical alliances with England mean English is widely spoken.

Beautiful beaches and inland scenery, excellent food and wine combined with history and culture make the country one of Europe’s most appealing.

Accessibility has improved thanks to Emirates one-stop flights from Australian cities to the capital, Lisbon.

There are many ways you can enjoy Europe’s best-kept secret – guided tours, private tours and packages – but as we experienced recently, self-driving is the way to go. Even with left-hand drive, it’s easier than other European countries because the roads are

The cuisine, a Portuguese drawcard.

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Self-driving has many advantages. Your time is flexible and you can dally longer at places you enjoy.

One of the biggest benefits is to plan your own accommodation at super-luxury, yet relatively inexpensive hotels and resorts called Pousadas which are dotted around Portugal.

These restored palaces, castles, monasteries and convents combine history and architecture with modern

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In the central region of Alentejo, we stayed at several Pousadas which also boast some of the region’s finest cuisine.

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A walk in literary giants’ footsteps ERLE LEVEY

“I HAD written him a letter which I had, for want of better knowledge, sent to where I met him down the Lachlan, years ago ...’’

The beauty of a road trip is, you are constantly surprised.

While you have an idea of where you want to get to, it remains to be seen how you end up getting there.

It was with a sense of wonder I realised a road trip through the heartland of New South Wales was taking me in the footsteps of some of Australia’s literary giants.

“They lie, the men who tell us in a loud decisive tone. That want is here a stranger, and that misery’s unknown ...’’

Hill End held a strong allure for me. Just like Mudgee. Known today for its wine and fine produce such as honey.

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that fit into Australia’s rich tapestry?

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Henry Archibald Hertzberg Lawson was born at Grenfell in central NSW yet Gulgong claims to have been his home even though he grew up

closer to Mudgee about 30 km south along the Castlereagh Highway.

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He was born at Narrambla, now an outer suburb of the expanding regional city of Orange.

There is a signpost to Ophir from Narrambla, about 30km. It’s one of those little-known names by today’s standards but an important signpost of a rich and glorious past.

The old Narrambla homestead stood about 200m (8 chains) north-east of the original obelisk memorial. Another tribute to Paterson is the Emmaville Cottage, near the Orange Botanic Gardens and a tangible link to the area where he was born.

Henry Lawson had known life as a bush worker, house painter, telegraph linesman, journalist and rouseabout.

Much of what he saw and experienced went into his short stories but his deepest feelings are revealed in his verse.

Lawson died aged 55 and was given a state funeral, the first writer to be given one.

Images, homes and stories of the first waves of migrants pop up everywhere and they are so intrinsically Australian I think I’ve solved the riddle of what comprises our national spirit.

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Albury, Henry was a rural worker in the Gulgong district.

Hill End had long been at the back of my mind but always seemed little bit too far out of the way to get there.

It owes its existence to the NSW gold rush of the 1850s. A 630lb rock containing more than 75% gold was unearthed in 1872.

Sofala is similar to Hill End, sitting beside the Turon River and just off the Bathurst-Ilford Rd. Sofala came about as a direct result of the gold rush which had been spurred on when Edward Hargraves discovered gold at Lewis Ponds Creek on 12 February 1851.

While Lawson’s works were largely a legacy born

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wood and brass, her salon roomy with a bar (pleasingly full, and open 24 hours) and an eight-seater dining table, comfy lounges, large windows, a small library and CD player.

On the sun-deck, padded lounges, protective umbrellas, inviting deckchairs and a spa pool, complete the luxe story.

Chef Tom presented as a testament to the fresh produce fathered from nearby villages: lunches of zucchini and feta salad, pissaladiere tart, seared tuna nicoise, an abundant seafood platter. Dinners were leisurely five-course affairs, but nothing too heavy.

Local cheeses were presented with elegance and in-depth understanding: a Sainte Maure de Touraine, Munster, Cantal, Roquefort…we were delighted and educated at the same time.

Wines were meticulously hand-picked to match the food and showcase the areas we sailed through, wines we may never be in front of again: Puech Haut Rose Prestige; Picpoul de Pinet; La Croix Belle Grillon.

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cruising covering about 100km. It is about fully immersing yourself in the culture, history and gastronomy of some of the fascinating regions of Europe including Burgundy, Alsace, the Cana du Midi…or the Italian Veneto.

Each day brings discovery. In Carcassonne we stood before the mighty walls of the restored medieval castle (featured in many

Hollywood movies).

Barge cruising means you can access places big river ships cannot.

Everything about barging is agreeable, especially the crew ratio of one to two guests.

But be warned. Once bitten by the barging bug, you’ll want more, and more…and…yet more.

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AS SENIOR travellers we’ve earned the right to comfort, but it usually comes at a cost.

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Find India’s opulent side

ANN RICKARD UPGRADES – FROM BACKPACK TO BOUTIQUE IN INDIA. When a mate was asked to join a much-yearned-for trip to India, his reply was simple: “I want to do India, but I have to do luxury India”.

We instantly understood. He’s not a young man, he’s earned the right to demand a little luxury in his travels. We researched some five and six-star Indian spots, covering palatial city hotels to magnificent mountain retreats.

Backpacking is for the young, not for us.

Together with booking.com we found (arguably) India’s best: ■ Suryagarh, Jaisalmer In the heart of the Rajasthani desert, not far from Jaisalmer city, lies the majestic Suryagarh.

This traditional sandstone fortress has been converted into a luxury boutique hotel with a sophisticated and distinctly Rajasthani feel.

All thanks to its local staff, design, cuisine and the tribal music often echoeing through its courtyards. You really ought to explore a bit of Rajasthan during your stay, resting within the comfort of Suryagarh is tempting – while away your time in the spa or partake in yoga, chanting or meditation.

■ La Villa, Pondicherry Founded by a man born and raised in Pondicherry, La Villa has a strong authentic claim. Its aesthetic is irresistibly

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Oberoi Grand surpasses expectations.

chic, having perfected a rustic and modern look.

Sharp lines and minimalism are artfully combined with wooden shutters and a distressed colonial facade. Recline in a bamboo chair and lap up the genteel French feel.

■ Wildflower Hall, Shimla In the foothills of the Himalaya, Wildflower Hall is a dreamy mountain retreat.

Offering a serenity hard to match elsewhere, and out-of-this-world views –the infinity pool with an unblemished panorama is a highlight. Found in Shimla, the hotel retains its British décor with mahogany furniture, ornate carpets and grand fireplaces.

■ The Imperial, New Delhi Despite having a well-established reputation as one of New Delhi’s finest hotels, The Imperial does not rest on its laurels. Immaculate lawns fringed with palm trees, a garden pool and a colonnaded veranda brings a haven to this frantic city. Inside, high ceilings and marble floors add tranquillity. Guests

can dine in a number of world-class restaurants and even shop in the in-house Chanel boutique.

■ The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai The Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai is an eternal favourite for good reason.

The staff exude the warmth of Indian hospitality and execute everything to perfection.

The palace is brimming with history, charm and character, having opened in 1903 after pioneer industrialist Jamsetjee Tata commissioned it out of love for Mumbai. The building itself is a symbol of the city and was the first harbour landmark, pre-dating even the adjacent Gateway of India.

■ The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata Kolkata, home of the Oberoi Grand, is a sumptuous sanctuary that surpasses expectations.

The staff here have service down to a fine art, while gleaming chandeliers and gorgeous fabrics lend the place an aura of grace and splendour and the garden pool framed by palm trees and lit up at night is simply magical.

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Tahiti’s freshest of pearls

Exclusive hotel player brings a new luxury level to Bora Bora PLANS to further polish the Pearl of the Pacific will see several hotel updates giving Tahiti’s famed island of Bora Bora a stylish new look and feeling of chic.

A new hotel player will join the exclusive list of properties call Bora Bora home, as Conrad Hotels and Resorts prepares to take over the franchise for the Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa. The property will undergo a multi-million-dollar refurbishment before re-opening as the stunning Conrad Bora Bora Nui in early 2017 – the first Conrad hotel in Tahiti.

Located on Motu To’opua, off the coast of Bora Bora, Conrad Bora Bora Nui will offer 29 tropical garden and beach villas and 86 over-water bungalows, including the destination’s only double-storey presidential suites.

The resort will feature a full-service spa, a kids’ club, mini-golf course, fitness centre and dining

options including a modern take on a French brasserie, a speciality beach restaurant serving Polynesian and Mediterranean cuisines, a contemporary Chinese restaurant, a swim-up pool bar and an over-water sunset bar and lounge.

The Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa, operated

by Pacific Beachcomber, is set to undertake renovations, constructing four new two-bedroom over-water villas with private pools.

Scheduled to begin in September and last for about 10 months, the work will also include the addition of swimming pools to 10 over-water villas in the south branch of the resort, as well as a general refresh of all villas.

Meanwhile, Le Meridien Bora Bora has completed a refurbishment with a focus on refreshing its bungalows and food and beverage outlets, including a revamp of its picturesque Miki Miki and

FUTURE PLANS: Construction of four new villas is planned for Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa.

pool bars.

The lagoon-side hotel has launched the new Happaina Wine Bar, which is the ultimate location for a sundowner.

Happaina, which means glass in Tahitian, offers a range of wines by the bottle or glass, as well as a new tapas menu.

Tahiti Tourisme director Australia New Zealand, Robert Thompson, said while Bora Bora would always be one of the most sought-after places to

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beauty, sophisticated luxury and one of the world’s most beautiful blue lagoons, Bora Bora has timeless appeal,” Robert says.

“It’s hard to believe that Bora Bora can get better but, with these new-look properties, the Pearl of the Pacific is set to take on a striking new sheen.”

— For more information, visit Tahiti Tourisme at www.tahititourisme.com.au.

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Symphony Orchestra plays the classics Satisfy your senses with food, drinks and beautiful live music

TUNED IN: The Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra presents the Symphonic Classic concert.

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THE not-for-profit Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra will present a Symphonic Classics concert on Saturday, September 10, from 2pm at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Maroochydore.

An afternoon of cupcakes is included, so come and satisfy your senses.

Enjoy listening to the memorable melodies and toe-tapping rhythms of this kaleidoscopic program.

Played by the superb Sunshine Coast Symphony orchestra and conducted by Adrian King, there will be a brief and epigrammatic encounter with some of the more popular and lighter classics.

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Online: sunshine coastsymphony orchestra.com Phone: 5442 3445 Drop in: The old Buderim post office For your listening pleasure, there will be the sonorous tutti orchestral sound of Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture and Handel’s Royal Fireworks Music.

Coates’s Dam Busters March, Elgar’s Empire March and Vaughn William’s Folk Song Suite will be contrasted with John William’s Theme from Schindler’s List.

HOME brewing aficionados Scott Cairns and Pete Mandack, aka Kin Kin Brew Masons, are bringing live music, food and beer to Main St in Kin Kin this month.

When Scott bought Kin Kin’s historic Freemasons lodge, the duo knew what had to be done, joining forces to take their at-home hobby to a new level, and started brewing beer from grain.

Three years on, The Beer Masons host brewing courses and it’s a huge hit.

Now they invite locals and visitors to Kin Kin for Oktoberfest ... in September.

Event spokeswoman Anita Poteri says this is the third year Scott and

Pete have hosted the festival, but previously it was a private party.

“Because of the overwhelming amount of interest from the public, they have decided to open it to the public,” she says.

To be held at the Black Ant Gourmet, otherwise known as the Kin Kin General Store, the event will bring German food, craft beer and live music from the Honey and Knives to the main street of Kin Kin. Festivities start at 2pm on September 24 and continue until 10pm.

Pre-purchased tickets cost $50, which includes food and first beer fill, and are available from Kin Kin General Store, or by emailing Scott and Pete at thebeermasons@ gmail.com

U3A connects seniors to lifelong learning HEARD the phrase – “I’m retired, but I’ve never been busier in my life”?

They have discovered the joy of activities stimulating the mind.

Research shows keeping the brain active is important to help maximise continued independence. Join U3A to achieve this, whether you are lusting for languages or hysterical about history, there is something for everyone.

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With U3As from Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands in the north to Twin Towns on the Queensland border and west to Roma, you will find volunteers ready to welcome you. No U3A in your area? Why not start your own? All you need is some like-minded people and a little help from U3A Network Queensland.

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Lakes Awake at Dawn 4, and inscribed on the opening page of the orchestral score: ‘Come, woo me, woo me, for now I am in a holiday humour, and like enough to consent’, this is the mood Bonetti sought to capture

THE Brisbane Symphony Orchestra is taking its audiences to far off and wonderful places in its 2016 Season 3 concert with a number of works by composers celebrating their national identity.

Eriks Esenvalds’ magical “Lakes Awake At Dawn” evokes sunrise over a lake in the composer’s native Latvia.

Written for chorus and orchestra, the piece uses a poem by fellow Latvian Inga Abeles, and lyrically describes the haunting

in this overture. Bonetti confesses that in composing this overture, he flirted with the opening strains of another composer’s well-known overture to another of Shakespeare’s plays.

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moments of the sun rising over the remote and solitary lake. BSO is proud to be presenting this lovely work with the Queensland Festival Chorus.

From Latvia to Czechoslovakia – Dvorak’s Czech Suite, written by Dvorak to celebrate the gorgeous rhythms and melodies of his native land, is not only evocative of the eastern European musical tradition but also reflects the instrumentation that Dvorak would have known in his native Bohemia.

Dvorak’s melodies are, as in all his works, fresh,

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lively and beautiful, guaranteed to make the audience remember them long afterwards.

Across the ocean, Charles Ives celebrates his nationality with Variations on America.

The piece was written in 1891 when Ives was just 17-years-old, and became almost a national anthem for the young United States. It is based on a traditional tune, which has been variously used as the theme for the poem “My Country, ‘Tis Of Thee” and the British national anthem (amongst many others).

The BSO continues with perhaps the sunniest and most charming of Beethoven’s symphonies,

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the Symphony No. 4, which Schumann described as a “slender Greek maiden between two Norse giants” (that is, the massive third and fifth symphonies). It is certainly lighter in tone than the massive fifth, but its genuine innovation and complexity show Beethoven’s growing power as a composer.

The orchestra is also thrilled to present the world premiere of, Overture to As you Like it composed by our conductor’s son, Paul Bonetti. Frivolousness, flirtatiousness and fun just about sums up Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Encapsulated in Rosalind’s words from Act

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Pat’s skirt has withstood the test of time. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

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The challenge is to rearrange a crossword which has been broken into 25 sections. One letter has been given to get you started. Work out which 3x3 square fits in with that letter and write in the letters.

You can also shade the black squares if you find it helpful.

After completing the first 3x3 area, work out which square joins on to it, and continue until you have made a complete crossword.

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Across 1. Unreal (8) 7. Untied (5) 8. Weighs up (9) 9. Anger (3) 10. Grain store (4) 11. Chalice (6) 13. Significant event or moment in life (4,2,7) 15. Madness (6) 16. Performances (4) 18. Colour (3) 20. Code of behaviour (9) 21. Bare (5) 22. Postponed (8)

Down 1. Thoughts (5) 2. Pamphlet (7) 3. Insult (4) 4. Backward-looking (13) 5. Confess (5) 6. Unfavourable (7) 7. Futile (7) 12. Established (7) 13. Consider again (7) 14. Pilot (7) 15. Spillages (5) 17. Horse (5) 19. Silent (4)

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

7 LETTERS NATURAL SPRAYER

1. Which Australian actor won an Oscar for his portrayal of pianist David Helfgott in the 1996 film Shine?

2. How many countries drive on the left: 12, 32 or 58?

3. What common thing connects Bill Clinton, Nancy Reagan and Gerald Ford: left-handedness, colour-blindness, or adoption?

4. What is the Tibetan name for Mount Everest?

5. Who, when mayor of Carmel, California, stopped developers from buying a 22-acre ranch by buying it himself?

6. Who is the Daily Planet cub reporter friend of Superman and Lois Lane?

7. The waters of which ocean wash against Copacobana beach?

8. Who features on the front of the current issue $100 note?

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QUIZ

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5 LETTERS EVILS FRONT GENIE POLAR SPINE TOPSY TREND

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1 Geoffrey Rush, 2 58, 3 They were all adopted children, 4 Chomolungma, 5 Clint Eastwood, 6 Jimmy Olsen, 7 Atlantic, 8 Dame Nellie Melba.

Solution opposite

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Fit the words into the grid to create a finished crossword

3 LETTERS AXE DAD EEL EGO END ERA FUR GEL IRE KEA LAB LOP OBI ODD ONE ORE OWL PAR PEA PEG RED ROC TOM

WORD GO ROUND

NICKS, OWLETS, PORCHES, QUARTETS, RATIONALE.

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

Across: 1. Illusory 7. Undid 8. Evaluates 9. Ire 10. Silo 11.

Goblet 13. Rite of passage 15. Lunacy 16. Gigs 18. Hue 20.

Etiquette 21. Naked 22. Deferred.

Down: 1. Ideas 2. Leaflet 3. Slur 4. Retrospective 5. Admit 6.

Adverse 7. Useless 12. Founded 13. Rethink 14. Aviator 15.

Leaks 17. Steed 19. Mute.

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