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Your Award Winning Seniors' Newspaper – Written for Seniors by Seniors Vol 18. - Issue 6

July 2015

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Members work on the raffle quilt, designed by Georgette Dell’Orco.

Quilters raise funds for charity CALOUNDRA Quilters are holding their biennial Festival of Quilts on Saturday, July 25, 9am to 4pm, and Sunday, July 26, 9am to 3pm, at the Caloundra Arts Centre, 5 North

Street, Caloundra (behind Caloundra Woolworths).

With more than 100 members in the group, there will be an impressive display of quilts of all designs and techniques. The theme of

this year’s show is “a celebration of colour” for 2015’s International Year of Light. Members have been asked to expand their horizons and respond to the challenge of making a

small quilt in that theme.

These quilts will be on display and visitors are invited to vote for their favourite.

Members will also be conducting quilting demonstrations including English

piecing, machine embroidery using a laptop computer and hand quilting. A lovely quilt in the colourful theme has been made by several very talented ladies.

This, along with two other

prizes, will make up the raffle. This raffle supports local charity Smart Pups, a not-for-profit organisation.

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My first car was a Minx

By Margaret Johannson YOU never forget your first car, and mine was a Hillman Minx.

Unlike today when most teenagers regard it as their right to have their own car, I was in my 40s with four children before I got my first car and even then it came as a great surprise.

My husband and the kids woke me early on my birthday, handing me the end of a string and telling me my present was on the other end.

Still in my PJs, I followed the string (kids all giggling at the rear) all over the house, around the backyard and into the next-door neighbours’ driveway where ...

There was a Hillman Minx and it was mine.

I could hardly believe it. It was black and certainly not new but it opened worlds for me and my children.

The year was 1962. At the time we lived in South Australia, at a place called Christies Beach which is heavily built-up now but then was regarded as country.

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a middle-sized family saloon by the Rootes Group, an English family-owned company headed by brothers William and Reginald.

Production ceased in 1969 and now the Hillman Minx has become something of a cult object.

But mine was a workhorse.

It ran on fumes – my daughter swears she remembers me buying 18c worth of petrol – and I don’t remember too many services either. But I drove my kids to school in hot or wet weather – although they generally walked – and

importantly, I soon got a job at a nearby chook farm.

I drove all their friends home after post-school visits, during which they scoffed up huge quantities of fried scones with syrup, and the Hillman was usually grossly and illegally overloaded with passengers. It didn’t even have seat belts. Or indicators.

School holidays were the best. With a car we could go for picnics on the beach or in the hills, we caught yabbies in the creek, went fishing, went sliding down the Noarlunga sand hills,

swimming – the days were never long enough.

And on the first day of term I severely embarrassed my children by tying balloons and streamers to the Hillman to drive them to school, in mock celebration of the return.

As the kids grew I taught the three eldest to drive in the Hillman Minx. It had gears of course. Just for the record, they are all good drivers.

At last my well-worn Hillman was traded in for a Mini Minor – but that is another story.

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and clever objects to transform. Warwick Art Gallery has an energetic team of yarn bombers who collaborate on projects for Jumpers & Jazz in July all year.

In 2014 the Warwick Art Gallery yarn bombing team created a remarkable knitted, crochet, felted and wrapped installation inspired by an old-fashioned kitchen. The Knitchen attracted a massive audience and was one of the gallery’s most popular exhibitions ever.

Warwick Art Gallery’s yarn bombing team has big plans for Jumpers & Jazz in July, from July 16 to 26.

The jazz program is driven by the many venues in Warwick, Goomburra and Killarney. Come and hear musicians perform Dixieland, swing and mainstream jazz throughout the festival with an abundance of free entertainment at Saturday’s Stroll n Swing and Sunday’s Picnic in the Park.

A yarn bombed tree outside the Warwick Art Gallery.

Involve yourself in the creativity by joining an art workshop, attend an artist’s talk or design a tree jumper. Bring your knitting needles or crochet

hooks – spontaneous acts of art in the streets, coffee shops and parks are encouraged.

For more: www.jumpersandjazz.com.

Quilters provide improved lifestyle for children with autism

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THE witty art form known as yarn bombing is a relative newcomer to the street art scene, gathering participants and audiences all over the world.

The practice is thought to have started in the United States in the past decade with knitters finding a creative way to use leftover yarn and unfinished projects. It is a form of graffiti without socio-political commentary or advertising – an alternative name often used is “guerrilla knitting”.

In the picturesque regional town of Warwick, yarn bombing a handful of trees 11 years ago was the catalyst for the establishment of a yarn bombing art and jazz music festival that transforms the town during the last two weeks of July every year.

Yarn bombing projects naturally involve the participation of many willing hands using their knitting needles and crochet hooks, dreaming up quirky ideas

FROM front SMART Pups are taskspecific assistance dogs trained to improve the quality of life for children with autism and seizure-related syndromes. As well as unconditional love, the dogs provide increased in-

dependence for the children and much-needed help to their families. For more information, visit their website: www.smartpups.org.au.

Local merchants will have stalls at the show and promise many bargains. Mem-

bers also have a sales table with a variety of high-quality handmade goods for purchase.

Delicious homemade sandwiches and other goodies will be available with free tea and coffee. Entry is $5.

Caloundra Quilters are an

integral part of the Caloundra Arts Centre Association. Visit www.caloundraartsaandcrafts.org.au, email caloundraquilters@caloundraartsandcrafts.org.au or phone Trish 0409 948 604 or 5492 7410 for more information.

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community news RDA new volunteer training day SUNSHINE Coast Riding for the Disabled will be offering full training for new volunteers who may wish to join their team on Monday, July 6 from 9am until 2pm.

Full training covers orientation, induction and basic

training.

No horse or disability experience is required, just a sense of fun and a desire to help others in our community.

Morning tea will be provided, but please bring your lunch, closed-in footwear

and sun-smart clothing.

Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled is at 2 Monak Rd, North Arm, or visit www.sunshinecoastrda .com.

For more information, email admin@sunshine coastrda.com.

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Queen Akasi and her Red Divas.

Red Hatters Society cancer in June held by the Tin Can Bay Craft Club.

The Red Hatters added a delightful display of red and purple colours to the charity event.

The Matildarose2 website, www.matildarose2 .com, will give you more information about the Red Hatters Society in your area.

Seniors welcome Labor’s stance to protect mid to-low income retirees OLDER Australians have welcomed Labor’s announcement it will oppose the Coalition’s $2.4 billion cut to pensions announced in the 2015 budget.

“The changes as announced in the budget were poorly thought through, and, subsequently, unfair,” National Seniors chief executive Michael O’Neill said.

“The public talk was about wealthy retirees. But, in fact, the sums show middleto low-income pensioners, with little capacity to adjust, would have been seriously impacted.

“National Seniors isn’t opposed to reform, but changes that significantly affect the lives of ordinary Australians must be done in a considered way, not as

a quick budget fix.

“Parliament should reject the proposals to allow a comprehensive review that considers all components of the retirement income system...”

The Coalition’s changes to the pension taper rate and assets test would have seen 325,000 retirees lose some or all of their pension in 2017. Based on current interest rates, a single person earning $16,500 p.a.

(3%) from $550,000 in assets would no longer qualify for a part pension.

Yet a single person with few savings, and therefore entitled to the full Age Pension, would receive about $22,365 a year (2015 Age Pension amount) plus state concessions on rates, utilities and registrations.

A couple earning $24,750 a year (3%) from $825,000 in assets would no longer qualify for a part pension.

Yet a couple with few savings on the full Age Pension will receive about $33,717 a year (2015 rates) plus state concessions on rates, utilities and registrations.

Pensioner comments: ■ “We have been planning on using the superannuation… to fund my partner’s entry into aged care as he has dementia. We have never thought of ourselves as wealthy… we are very disheartened and worried about our future.” – JH ■ “If the rate of decrease doubles to $3 we will lose $720/FN and find it extremely difficult to live.”

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Active, happy community at friendly Caloundra Gardens

“A LITTLE bit of heaven among the beaches” is how manager Phyllis Hart describes the friendly community at Caloundra Gardens Retirement Village.

Established on the site 20 years ago, the village has changed its image and its

name (from Little Mountain Home Park) to reflect the bright new social and environmental path it has taken.

“I’d have to say it’s one of the most friendly and socially-active retirement facilities I have experienced,”

Phyllis says. “Working here is as pleasurable as living here” The village enjoys a range of facilities including a bowling green (with its own greenkeeper), a croquet club, table tennis, gym and health activities, and spe-

cial women’s interests such as craftwork, quilting, art, painting and dancing.

The village’s active social club runs a happy hour every Thursday, dinner-dance each month and a sausage sizzle once a month.

In the warmer months,

there’s aerobics every morning in the swimming pool.

Residents have a bus service to the centre of Caloundra twice a week – Monday and Thursday – with trips to Maroochydore every second month.

Head to woodcraft expo WHAT could be a more wonderful way to spend a winter’s day then to go to an exhibition of locally produced woodcrafts.

That opportunity will be available to the public through the efforts of the members of the Blackall Range Woodcrafters’ Guild, which will present a broad range of items, some for sale, at the Woodcraft Expo on the weekend of July 4 and 5 between 9am and 4pm daily.

The group has 175 enthusiastic members who enjoy creating many different items, from pull-along toys (by the toy boys) to beautifully crafted tables, pens, bowls and squatters’ chairs.

The revamped Montville Community Hall will be filled with beautiful and useful items, many of which will be included in

Men’s Shed finds long-term home in Mapleton

ROCK ON: Brain, Dave and Ron with the novel rocking horse a youngster would enjoy.

the displays ready for the independent judges to decide the winners.

Winners will be announced and certificates

Trivia with Allan Blackburn 1. In what city are Australia’s coins minted?

2. Port of Spain is the capital of what Caribbean country?

3. In what musical were the songs, Bali Hai and This Nearly Was Mine?

4. What prime number is between 13 and 19?

5. In Australian retailing, for what does DFO stand

Caloundra Gardens are also pet friendly.

Contact Phyllis on 5492 5600 or caloundragradens@gmail.com both the email and the website (www.caloundragardens.com.au) will be active from July 1.

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6. What is the celebration that occurs when a Jewish boy reaches 13 years of age?

7. Who did Maxine McKew defeat in the 2007 Federal Election?

8. What are the key ingredients in a BLT burger?

9. Which is the only US

presented at 10.30am on Saturday.

There will be some demonstrations, a great raffle with handcrafted wood

state that has four i’s in its name?

10. In a calendar year, which is first out of Wimbledon and the French Open tennis?

11. Painted lady and monarch are types of what?

12. The embassy of which country has provided sanctuary for Julian Assange?

prizes, a delicious sausage sizzle and refreshments available throughout the day.

The items for sale cater to

every taste, are reasonably priced and nothing is imported.

The public is invited and entry is free.

13. Which comic book character is known as The Man of Steel?

14. On which part of a horse is the fetlock?

15. What kind of manmade thing is chambray?

16. In what city were the last Summer Olympics held?

17. In what general part of the human body is the

smallest muscle?

18. What theme park claims to be “the happiest place on Earth?”

19. What means of transportation does a mahout control?

20. What does a digital clock in 24-hour mode display at 11 minutes past 11pm?

Answers on page 8.

THE Sunshine Coast Council has given the green light to the Mapleton Men’s Shed’s new site.

Councillors last week voted in favour of the group being granted a 10-year lease under an exemption clause due to its special community group status.

A delighted Councillor Greg Rogerson said the decision would give the group certainty.

“This is a great decision,” Cr Rogerson said.

“The men’s shed movement has been growing rapidly here on the Coast, and I have been very keen to see the Mapleton chapter secure a worthy and reliable home.

“While there is a lot of work to bring the buildings up to scratch, the members are keen to get stuck in.

“There are various buildings on the site available for a range of uses: The Barracks building, for example, can be made available for wider community use for various activities like meetings.

“The workshop areas, however, will be exclusively for the Men’s Shed group, for a range of craft and creative activities such as wood, leather and metal work, computing and photography.”

Cr Rogerson said the lease requirements included that the group undertake rectification works to the buildings along with other general repair work.

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community news Women working for longer

Sandra and Thyra were interested in old school photos at the Back to Cooroy Day.

Back to Cooroy Day COOROY-Noosa Family and Local History Group have invited Jennifer Wynn to be guest speaker at the monthly meeting at 1pm on Saturday, July 11 at Cooroy Library.

Jennifer is a Cancer Council Champion and she will focus on the importance of minimising cancer in her talk, The Cancer Council –

Prevention, Early Detection, Support After Diagnosis and Research.

The talk will be followed by afternoon tea and the meeting.

Back to Cooroy Day, held last month at the Cooroy Memorial Hall, has been voted a “top job” and the 200 Cooroyites who attended were glad they had

MORE older people are staying in the workforce for longer, particularly women over 60, a new report shows.

In 2013, 45% of women aged 60–64 were in paid work – a rise from just 15.2% in 1993, according to a 20-year analysis of data

by Mark Wooden and Roger Wilkins of the Melbourne Institute of Applied Social and Economic Research.

They also found the proportion of women aged 55–59 still in the workforce jumped to 65.3% from 36.8% in the same period.

There was also an increase in women over 65 and still working.

Wooden and Wilkins said the trends were similar for

men. By 2013, 17% of men older than 65 were working or looking for work, double the number from 20 years earlier.

For men aged 60–64, participation rates had jumped from 48.3% to 62.5%.

Prof Wooden said the increases reflected a range of financial, social and career profile changes, and hopefully were a sign of a shift in favour of older workers.

“There was a sense in the past that if you were 55 and you worked for a company that shut down it would be very hard for that worker to get back into the workforce,” he said.

“It is still hard but hopefully we are now seeing signs of changes to that attitude.”

Source: National Seniors

New fee structure rewards responsible owners

made the effort.

The extensive photo displays of people, places and special occasions were catalogued and assembled

by Bev Warner, the president of the group.

The displays are an immense undertaking and form the centrepiece of the event, drawing people together as they find pictures

of relatives and friends.

Our Research Room at 41 Miva St, Cooroy is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9.30am–1pm. Visitors and new members are welcome to use the library and internet facilities to access subscription sites.

Visit www.genealogy-noosa.org .au or phone 5442 5570.

PENSIONERS who desex their pets will receive free dog registration under Noosa Council’s new fee structure, saving the majority of pensioners $30 a year.

“Noosa has one of the highest rates of desexed dogs in Queensland at almost 90%,” Mayor Noel Playford said.

“So while registration fees will increase for the new

financial year, the new fee structure rewards pet owners who have had their dog desexed.”

The changes removed a discount for pet owners who’d microchipped their pets.

Dog registration helps fund off-leash dog area maintenance, pound costs, dog patrols, dog waste bags and other animal management activities.

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community news Senior discounts by qualified senior staff FOR great pensioner discounts, where experience doesn’t come at a price head to Hair on Second, a bright little hair salon in the heart of Maroochydore.

The business has been open for over four years and it is well known for providing exceptional hair care in a warm, inviting atmosphere at great prices.

Each time you walk into the vibrant salon you will be greeted by a smiling face and looked after by caring and extremely experienced staff who are passionate about delivering a professional service.

Owner Debbie Lawton has been working in the industry for more than 40 years

and as a result she is highly experienced in all aspects of hairdressing.

The bubbly business owner leads a team of fully-qualified staff and said the reason the business was still going strong was because of the team’s high level of experience and friendly personal service, which sets her salon apart from the rest.

Everybody is welcome at Hair on Second as the salon caters for women, men and children.

“The team here is wonderful, really lovely and we offer great service to all our clients which is why they keep coming back,” Debbie said. She referred to her

tight knit team as “a little family” and said this contributed to the relaxed, comfortable and upbeat vibe clients noticed the moment they step into the salon.

Hair on Second specialise in everything from cuts and professional colours to perming, foils, permanent straightening and more.

Whether you need to refresh your style, try a new colour, tidy up your current do or totally transform your look, Debbie and her expert team are always excited to help.

Phone 5319 4722 to book an appointment.

Senior discounts are also available.

Cost is $4 per person and morning tea will be served.

The RACQ will present the second part of their presentation covering advice for seniors.

Let’s talk bottoms!

I AM sure we have all seen either our own or someone else’s dog sliding happily along the grass or carpet on their butts (known as scooting) with a look of extreme pleasure on their face.

Worms, I hear you shriek as you then try to avoid all physical contact with this otherwise happy canine for fear of contracting the dreaded white, wriggly things yourself.

Relax. While worms can occasionally be the culprit of this unseemly behaviour, 95% of the time it is due to impacted anal glands, thankfully not a condition contagious to humans.

Anal glands are two small glands that are located approximately in the 8 o’clock and 4 o’clock position beside the anus.

These glands are designed to secrete a small amount of fluid onto the faeces a dog passes and acts as a signature for that particular dog, allowing other dogs to identify who has been in the area.

It is also the gland used by skunks to ward off predators and while the skunk has conscious control of the discharge of these smelly weapons, our canine companions do not.

Unplanned discharge often occurs in times of stress or fright resulting in an unpleasant, almost fishy odour.

For reasons largely unknown, the fluid within the glands becomes thickened resulting in a blockage of the ducts leading from the glands. As more material builds up behind this

MEMORIES are precious, and there are probably hundreds of them around your home captured in images on old VHS/VCR tapes, 8mm film and slide transparencies.

But they’re probably languishing in boxes and the film will deteriorate, no matter how well they are kept. In the coastal subtopics there’s also the risk of images developing mould.

Experienced photographer and film maker Steve Houghton specialises in various forms of video and film preservation at his Film Copy Centre, based

All over 50s are welcome to join the group of happy seniors.

The group has regular outings. Contact Graham on 5444 2831.

blockage, it becomes irritating to the dog hence the scooting to try and alleviate the blockage.

If this is not successful, the material continues to accumulate until an abscess forms which eventually ruptures through the skin – a truly painful condition.

So, if you see your dog carpet surfing take it to your nearest vet for some relief.

We can also advise you on some tactics ranging from dietary supplements to surgery to help avoid future issues.

For all you cats quietly sniggering at your canine cousins’ embarrassing dilemma, bad news, it can also affect you, only instead of scooting to display your discomfort, you will usually furiously lick your anus – who’s laughing now!

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WHEN the gates of Kookaburra Village Caloundra opened in 1993, a lovely little lady arrived with her husband Alan to spend all these years here up until a few weeks ago.

Beatrice Clarke is known as Beattie, Beat and Little Nana, and is the sweetest, tiniest, funniest and brightest little lady one could ever meet and would get hugs from everyone, young and old.

What a bundle of dynamite.

She loved Care and Share, arts and crafts, bingo and went on many bus tours from here – all of the concerts and anything that went on in our two halls.

Her presence was there always, her faithfulness we all appreciated.

Amongst your Kookaburra Village friends are Mim, Gary and Roy. There were so many others who called in or were at the end of the phone.

As for family, Rae and James, her two big kids were always there, Rae making her lovely meals and James took his mum everywhere – all over Queensland and lately

orders every day from across Australia.”

Services include camera tapes (all formats), cards/ chips, hard drives and Beta-VCR/VHS to DVD; super and standard 8mm film, 16mm film to DVD; 35mm slides and photos to DVD; and overseas tape conversions NTSC and PAL Steve runs two companies – the Film Copy Centre and Digital Media Productions. He offers free quotes and can arrange free pick-up.

Contact him on 1300 730 430 or 0412 757 144, seven days a week. Visit www.filmcopycentre.com.

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Her phone would be busy because her grandkids cared. She was so lucky – Little Nana was always there.

For a few weeks, Beat was at the Sunshine Coast Private Hospital, her room was called the Penthouse (the view was incredible).

She was still as bright as a button waiting to go into care.

Beat wanted to go back to

Bundaberg where her brother and sister live and son James is nearby at Buxton.

Beat has subsequently moved to Bundaberg (her husband is deceased).

So, we say “ta ra, Beat” – don’t think you’ll be forgotten – the postman will be kept busy.

With best wishes from Shirley and your friends at Kookaburra Village, we will sincerely miss your sunny smile.

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Since 1994, he has strived to create video productions that go far beyond customers’ expectations.

“It’s our policy to add those extra touches that make the finished product so much more enjoyable, year after year,” Steve said.

“VHS and camera tapes have an expected life up to 10 years, while for a DVD it’s up to 40 years.

“If you’ve got one reel of video or hundreds, you can feel confident that each order receives the same individual care.

“We are proud to have the opportunity to work on

Ta ra, Beat from your friends at Kookaburra Village

National Seniors Buderim NATIONAL Seniors Buderim Branch’s monthly meeting will be held in the Buderim Bowls Club on Elizabeth St at 9.30am on Monday, July 27.

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More man-friendly health services needed to stem suicide flow SUICIDE continues to be one of the top 10 causes of death among men.

Suicide prevention campaigners are using a Canberra conference to call for more “male friendly” health services to encourage men to seek help.

Suicide is a leading cause of male death, according to the most recent ABS data, which found three-quarters of people who died by suicide were male.

Of the 2535 suicides in

Australia in 2012, 1901 were men and 634 were women, which equates to almost seven suicides a day.

Men are three times more likely than women to commit suicide, and three times less likely to seek help, the 2014 Men’s Health and Suicide Prevention Conference in Canberra was told on Wednesday.

Keynote speaker Professor John MacDonald, director of Men’s Health Information and Resource Centre

at the University of Western Sydney, said figures showed five men and one woman a day took their own life.

“That hasn’t changed and it should be a trigger to get people thinking about what’s happening here,” he said.

He said there needed to be more of a focus on prevention and “what keeps people alive” and what society was doing to value people.

Professor MacDonald said

there was still much work to be done to de-stigmatise mental health and illness among men.

“The National Male Health Policy says we should have male-friendly health services which I think is a turnaround,” he said.

Assembly member Chris Bourke said there was still considerable stigma attached to suicide and it was unfortunate that help-seeking behaviour could be

U3A Noosa U3A Noosa presents Ken Lynn in his series of The Lives of Great Composers.

Rachmaninov and Scriabin: Their life and times, explores the lives of these composers who went to music school together. The series is fully illustrated with snippets of their music. Entry is $4 and includes afternoon tea. It will be on July 24, 1.45–4pm, at U3A House, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin. For more information, phone 5440 5500.

viewed as incongruent with the traditional male gender role.

“Encouraging men to seek help early is an important aspect of addressing this issue in Canberra and also more broadly across Australia,” he said.

If you or someone you know needs support in a crisis, phone Lifeline on 131 114. MensLine also offers 24-hour confidential support to men on 1300 789 978.

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ENJOY DINNER: Joy Knight, Carole Ireland and Bev Walker.

Caloundra VIEW supports combined service clubs dinner possible without the support of Women’s Service Clubs and volunteers.

A representative from the Queensland Cancer Council spoke about the amazing work done to raise millions of dollars each year to fund research and provide support for people affected by cancer.

Guests were also impressed to hear guest speaker, Cindy Vogels, The Devoted Milliner, outline her path to personal achievement and success.

She was the Empowering Young Women Program Mentor in 2014 and 2015 and in 2014 was the milliner to Lady Gaga.

All proceeds from the evening were donated to the Give Me Five for Kids, which is an initia-

tive dedicated to raising much-needed funds for local community hospitals as well as sick children and their families.

The Caloundra VIEW Club supports The Smith Family, which works to ensure all young Australians in need get the most out of their education.

It meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Caloundra Power Boat Club at Golden Beach.

To find out more about The Smith Family and VIEW Clubs of Australian go to www.view.org.au.

If you would like to attend the next meeting phone Sandra on 5491 3669 or email caloundraview@hotmail.com.

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MEMBERS of the Caloundra Evening VIEW attended a Combined Service Clubs Dinner on Wednesday, June 10 at The Events Centre, Caloundra.

It was hosted by The Inner Wheel Club of Sunshine Coast.

Inner Wheel president Leeanne Ballinger told representatives from a number of service organisations the purpose of the dinner was to “recognise what we all do as volunteers”.

Jacqui Deane explained how the Burnside State High School STEMM program was making a difference to the lives of pregnant girls and young mums in a safe, non-judgemental environment.

She said this would not be

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community news Don’t get shocked by high electricity costs this winter WITH the colder weather now on our doorstep, Energy and Water Ombudsman Forbes Smith is reminding Queenslanders to watch their energy consumption during the cooler months.

“Many people contact the Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland (EWOQ) for assistance with high energy bills, especially after a cold winter,” Mr Smith said.

“It’s important to stay comfortable during a cold winter but it’s equally as important to keep costs down for you and your family.”

Mr Smith said the increased use of heaters or gas for heating hot water during these months can significantly increase energy bills, which could bring an unwelcome surprise at the end of the billing cycle.

“The last thing you want is a nasty shock at the end of the season when you open your electricity or gas bill,” he said.

“Ensure you check your appliances for damage as faulty, old and inefficient appliances can cause a significant increase in the total amount of energy used in your home or business.

“A licensed electrical contractor can check your appliances for faults if you believe there is a problem.

“Other ways to help reduce your energy bills include replacing worn or damaged fridge seals, using energyefficient light bulbs, turning appliances you are not using off at the wall, insulating walls and ceilings and only using washing machines, dryers and dishwashers at full capacity.

“Also, remember to set your air conditioner to an energy-efficient 18°C in winter and seal gaps and close doors, windows and curtains to heat rooms quicker and keep them at a comfortable temperature for longer.”

Mr Smith said people often underestimated how much energy they use at home.

“On average, one family could save over $170 on their energy bill per year if they use a clothes line to dry their clothes rather than the dryer for five loads a week.* “People also forget that household appliances use significant amounts of electricity in standby mode – when the appliance is not in use but is still turned on at the wall. So if you’re not using it, turn it off at the wall where practical.”

*According to the online energy savings calculator with the following factors: Clothes dryer unit size: 5 kg 2400 watts, Minutes per load: 60, Loads per week: 5 Days, per year: 365 days

Trivia Answers from page 4 1. Canberra 2. Republic of Trinidad and Tobago 3. South Pacific 4. 17 5. Direct Factory Outlet 6. Bar Mitzvah 7. John Howard 8. Bacon, lettuce, tomato 9. Mississippi 10. French Open 11. Butterflies 12. Ecuador 13. Superman 14. Leg 15. Material made from cotton, linen or similar 16. London, 2012

17. Ear 18. Disneyland 19. Elephant 20. 2311 Disclaimer for Trivia quiz Answers are correct to the best knowledge of our quizmaster Allan Blackburn. Sometimes people may have different views and some answers considered correct by Allan may be considered incorrect by others.

While all care and attention is taken with these answers, mistakes can happen. If you find one, please live with it! No correspondence will be entered into regarding Trivia Quiz answers.

VIEW with A View of Maleny THE Glasshouse Country VIEW Club had their monthly outing at The Maleny Botanical Gardens. It was a beautiful day and 10 members shared the wonderful views, morning tea and talk. A few walked around the gardens and others ventured in with the birds.

Earlier in the month, five members attended the zone gathering for talks on various subjects.

Our monthly meeting at Glasshouse Sports Club had guest speakers Nicki and Judie Bellingham from the Sunshine Linus Group, a group of people who have time on their hands but not much money and enjoy sewing and particularly quilting. The quilts they make are given away to children in hospital. Other great ideas like “feely touchy blankets” help children with disabilities, and all are given for

Nicki and Judie from Sunshine Linus Group with Beryl, presenting an appreciation certificate.

free as the materials are donated.

They meet on the last Monday of the month at the Uniting Church, Nambour from

9.30am-2pm.

Their website is: sunshinelinusgroup.blogspot.com To complete a busy month, 13 ladies had a happy time at Caboolture

VIEW Club’s birthday celebrations. For more information on the club and the Smith family please ring Gwen on 5494 9786 or Beryl on 5439 0052.

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Caloundra Family History Research meets

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Upcoming events at the resource centre in July are a bus trip to the Queensland State Archives at Runcorn on Wednesday, July 8; CFHRI member June Blackburn’s general meeting talk on Salt Lake City and the Mormons on July 16 and an on-screen demonstration on the Family Treemaker program on July 30.

Visitors are welcome to attend any events conducted

by the group. For more information, phone Valerie on 5437 3879, Roz on 5493 1197 or Dawn on 5492 2208.

The resource centre, open every Thursday and Saturday morning, is at the Sunshine Coast Turf Club and is accessed through Gate 2 on Pierce Ave. A map is on the website at www.caloundrafamilyhis tory.org.au or email caloundrafamilyres@y7 mail.com.

New treatment trialled for rheumatoid arthritis A NEW treatment for the underlying cause of rheumatoid arthritis may become available thanks to the development of a vaccine-style treatment by researchers at the University of Queensland.

Immunologist Professor Ranjeny Thomas of UQ’s Diamantina Institute said initial clinical trial results showed the treatment was safe and effective in suppressing the body’s immune response.

“We have designed a vaccine-style treatment or immunotherapy specifically for individuals carrying high-risk rheumatoid ar-

thritis genes and specific rheumatoid arthritis antibodies, called anti-CCP,” Prof Thomas said.

“This type of rheumatoid arthritis is called CCP-positive and accounts for the majority of cases.”

In a sample of the patients’ blood, cells were taken and immune cells extracted and then challenged with the foreign peptide and an immune system modulator before being injected back into the patient.

Prof Thomas said a single injection of the patient’s own immune-modified dendritic cells was found to be safe and to help suppress

the immune response in rheumatoid arthritis and was also associated with reduced inflammation.

“At this stage, the technique would not be ideal for widespread treatment or prevention of rheumatoid arthritis because it’s costly and time-consuming,” Prof Thomas said.

“However, the promising results of this trial lay the foundations for the development of a more cost-effective, clinically-practical vaccine technology that could deliver similar outcomes for patients.”

Courtesy: National Seniors Connect

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OUR next edition of the newspaper will feature activities during Seniors Week in Queensland, from August 15–23.

We would like to be able to publish details of as many activities as possible and all community groups are asked to email your notices of Seniors Week events and activities by Wednesday, July 15 to office@seniorsnews paper.com.au.

Helen spoke on the topic They went to Australia and can’t be found, and with the in-depth information passed to the members present, maybe those lost ancestors can now be found.

The recent Scotland’s People website demo at the research centre was well attended, which pleased the presenter, CFHRI member Paul Seto, who followed up with a talk on The 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo at the June gener-

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HELEN Smith was the guest speaker at May’s general meeting of the Caloundra Family History Research group.

Professionally she is a molecular epidemiologist, but genealogy is her passion.

She lectures, writes and does client research in Queensland, and holds a part-time position in conference-organising for Unlock the Past Genealogy and History Cruises.

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community news Sunshine Coast Computer Club Inc. IS TECHNOLOGY whizzing past too quickly for you to keep up with?

The Sunshine Coast Computer Club can help.

Hands-on help is available at Sunshine Coast Computer Club meetings.

You can also receive assisitance wtih help telephone lines, weekly information bulletins and monthly magazines, all for reasonable membership fees and a small weekly charge for attendance at meetings.

Meetings are held weekly at Caloundra on Saturdays and Buderim on Thursdays.

For the North Coast, monthly meetings are held at Yandina on the third Wednesday of each month (excluding December).

Membership entitles attendance at any club meeting held on the Coast.

Sunshine Coast Computer Club welcomes visitors.

Meetings provide tea and coffee time for informal chats.

Phone the club information line on 5492 1005 for more details, visit the club website at www.sccc.org.au and watch the introductory video or email the club at sccc@internode.on.net.

Currimundi Combined Probus Club SUE Rae and Margaret Warren from Currimundi Combined Probus Club Inc were feeling the cold at the club’s barbecue breakfast, so they thought a bit of shadow boxing would warm them up.

Things got a little warmer when they could not decide who was going to be the shadow.

The ladies sorted things out like true friends and with good fellowship and ate a good, hearty breakfast.

Probus Club of Currimundi Combined Inc ladies had a good lunch at Go Gourmet Restaurant at Little Mountain.

But the lunch was not to be laughed at as Beryl served an excellent twocourse meal amid an array of wonderful gifts and clothing for sale, of which some of the ladies availed themselves.

ABOVE: Lots of laughs at lunch. LEFT: Boxers Margret Warren and Sue Rae.

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Got the wet weather mouldy blues?

NO WONDER they call them rain depressions!

With mould sprouting like mushrooms on walls and ceilings, nobody can feel happy.

But there’s a terrific recipe for removing mould which doesn’t include nasty, ecounfriendly bleach – it’s good old oil of cloves.

You can purchase it at your pharmacy.

Sometimes it comes already diluted with water or sometimes it’s pure and you need to use half a teaspoon in a litre of water in a spray bottle.

Spray onto the mould (patch test first to make sure it doesn’t damage the

surface), then leave for a few hours.

Wipe off with a wet cloth to remove the mould. Sometimes it may need a scrub with a brush to get rid of stubborn mould.

Then spray a little more on the area and leave it to stop mould growing back.

This works on tiles, grouting, walls and ceilings.

A word of warning – make sure it doesn’t fall in your eyes when spraying the ceiling It’s best to wear protective eye glasses.

Mouldy shower curtain?

No worries! Just spray the solution on and leave overnight and wash it as usual the next day.

Remedies prove they bred them tough in the old days THESE household remedies were taken from the 1901 edition of The Housewife’s Friend, a recipe book compiled by the Grafton Cathedral, N.S.W to pay off the debt on their hall.

■ Hair restorer: Into an earthenware jar put quarter of a pint of fresh oil of sweet almonds. Set it into a vessel of boiling water. Gradually melt it by that heat. Add a quarter of an ounce of spermaceti and 1 ounce of purified beef marrow. When cold, fry up gradually with as much tincture of cantharides as it will absorb. Add whatever perfume is de-

sired when it is cold.

■ Rheumatism: Rub the part affected with raw chillies. Another cure: Hot fomentations, then gently rub in warm castor oil (every household had that evil brew in its distinctive blue bottle).

■ Indigestion cure: 1 egg, 1 tablespoon chilli vinegar, a little pepper and salt. Break the egg out of shell, taking care to keep yolk whole, then add other ingredients and swallow altogether. If not successful with one dose, repeat in two hours.

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community news Walk with a View - Maroochydore VIEW Club

SUPER USERS: Aussie grandparents embrace new technology to stay in touch with loved ones.

Rise of the ‘GranTechie’ closes the generation gap MOVE over Millennials and watch out GenZ, Aussie grandparents are some of the fastest-growing tech users in the country.

Latest research, commissioned by the company building Australia’s broadband network, NBN, identifies a new wave of “GranTechies” – grandparents embracing fast broadband and smart devices to form deeper connections with their fa-

mily and loved ones.

The majority of Aussie grandparents surveyed use the internet to connect with their children (76%), grandchildren (59%) and other family members (72%).

Grandparents are increasingly using high-bandwidth video calling applications such as FaceTime or Skype to stay in touch with their grandchildren, while more than half are

using Facebook and email to connect with children.

Smartphone users aged 55 and over are the fastestgrowing segment in Australia, increasing by 28% in the last year.

Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association president Nan Bosler said the group was seeing more Aussie grandparents embrace social media and video calling applications to be present for special fa-

mily milestones, such as a grandchild’s first steps or a distant relative’s birthday.

“I have no doubt that with the ability to access fast and reliable internet services via the NBN network, this new wave of ‘GranTechies’ will only continue to increase their adoption of technology to connect more often and more deeply with family and friends.”

Register intention to attend anniversary

Aussies have a chance to attend the 100th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Lone Pine at Gallipoli, in August.

Veterans’ Affairs Minister Michael Ronaldson has announced arrangements for the 100th anniversary commemoration for the battle in in Turkey on August 6.

The 100th anniversary of the Battle of Lone Pine will be a significant event and provide Australians with a further opportunity to visit the Gallipoli Peninsula and Turkey this year.

Australians are encouraged to register their inten-

tion to attend the service at www.gallipoli2015.dva. gov.au.

Senator Ronaldson said the Lone Pine service would commemorate the contribution of more than 50,000 Australians who served at Gallipoli during the eight-month campaign, and the 8700 who died there.

“The Battle of Lone Pine saw some of the fiercest fighting of the Gallipoli campaign, with more than 2000 Australian casualties over four days and seven Victoria Crosses awarded for bravery,” Senator Ronaldson said. The maxi-

mum capacity for the Lone Pine ceremony will be 5000 people and the commemorative service will start at 5pm local time.

“Just as there was on Anzac Day and due to the nature of the site there will be limited space available for attendees,” Sen Ronaldson said.

“While registering will not guarantee a place, it will ensure visitors receive important information and updates regarding the commemoration.

“It is important that those who are planning to attend the August 6 service register their intentions so that

they can be kept up to date with important information about the event.

“The Australian Government is grateful to the Turkish Government for supporting our request to hold this special commemorative service, and we are working together to ensure a dignified and respectful commemorative service.”

The Lone Pine service will be the second 100th anniversary service on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 2015.

To register for Lone Pine commemorations, or for further information, visit www.gallipoli2015.dva. gov.au.

IT WAS the initiative of Maroochydore VIEW Club, some years ago, to make Walk with a View an annual event that all the clubs in the zone area attend.

Usually there are about 100 walkers.

The route is Alexandra Headland Surf Lifesaving Club to Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club and return.

The Alex Surf Club generously provides a lovely morning tea for the walkers.

This year the VIEW national office decided to ask all clubs nationwide to hold the walk, not necessarily on the same day as us.

The other clubs in the zone area may hold their own walks but they are welcome to join the Maroochydore VIEW Club if they wish.

This year the event is on Friday, July10.

Registration is at 8.30am for a 9am start at the Alexandra Headland Surf Club.

Members and friends are invited to participate and are asked to seek sponsorship or else donate $5 towards the appeal.

The funds go to the Learning for Life program and it is our biggest fundraiser for the year.

We hope to have a record turnout this year with lots of fun and gorgeous scenic photographs.

We have monthly luncheons at the Maroochydore Life Saving Surf Club with guest speakers. Newcomers are always welcome, so if anyone would like to attend a luncheon or find out more about our VIEW Club, contact Terri on 5445 3392.

Age-friendly housing a win for builders and elderly Aussies MASTER Builders and the federal Department of Social Services are calling for entries in this year’s National Lifestyle Housing for Seniors Award, which recognises the industry’s role in developing innovative housing options for ol-

der Australians.

Master Builders invites builders to nominate their projects. Submissions close August 21. Phone Master Builders Australia on (02) 6202 8888 or email enquiries@masterbuilders. com.au.

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community news Dementia affecting more people at a younger age A NEW campaign has highlighted that a staggering 1 in 13 people with dementia are now under the age of 65 – and a number of these people are in their 30s and 40s.

The No Longer a Statistic campaign reveals there are now at least 25,100 people under the age of 65 with de-

mentia. By 2050 this figure will have jumped to 36,800.

Alzheimer’s Australia chief executive officer Carol Bennett said there was a concern about the future of the only existing program currently helping people one-on-one with younger onset dementia in Australia.

She said the successful Federal Government-funded program needed to be expanded because of the sheer level of need.

Ms Bennett said indications suggested this specialised service would be rolled into the NDIS from July of next year, but she believed the NDIS would not be

able to cope effectively with people under 65 in Australia with dementia.

Overall 342,800 Australians live with dementia.

By 2050 that number is expected to jump to 900,000.

Dementia is estimated to be costing Australia $6 billion in health care and lost productivity.

Australian war remains found in France

Celebrating Queensland Day at Kawana Seniors Citizen Club.

Kawana Seniors Citizens Club KAWANA Senior Citizens celebrated Queensland Day with lots of maroon worn by members and decorations around the hall reflecting our wonderful state.

A trivia quiz about Queensland brought much lively discussion among members.

The club meets each Thursday morning in the

Community Hall behind the library, with entertainment from 9.30am.

The entry fee of $5 gives you a lucky door ticket, with a chance at Spin the Wheel, and maybe winning a fruit tray, as well as morning tea.

Indoor bowls is played as well as hoy and bingo.

Contact president Selima on 5452 5979.

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THE remains of two soldiers, likely to be Australians who fought in the First World War were recently located at Bullecourt in France.

Minister for Veteran Affairs, Senator Michael Ronaldson said the remains were discovered by a French fossicker in an area known to locals as the Australian line.

They were then recovered by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission “After efforts to identify the soldiers, the remains will be interred in a nearby war cemetery with full military honours,” Mr Ronaldson said.

“During the initial examination of the remains, CWGC personnel discovered a button with a map of Australia on it, support-

ing the likelihood that they are Australian soldiers.

“The first and second battles at Bullecourt saw some of the most intensive trench fighting of World War I. “Australians achieved amazing feats and sadly also suffered significant losses.

“Australia owes a debt of gratitude to these men and all those who served our nation on foreign soil. It is our responsibility to ensure that their service and sacrifice is respectfully handled.”

Australian and British troops fought two bloody battles at Bullecourt in April and May 1917, with the Australian Imperial Force sustaining about 10,000 casualties.

Hundreds of Australians who died at Bullecourt remain missing.

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community news Green light for electric bus trial

Volunteers Kendall and Yokki.

Show could not go on without a little help from our friends FOLLOWING on from the recent National Volunteers Week, Sunshine Coast Council’s Nambour Civic Centre is celebrating its loyal volunteers, as well as encouraging those in the community to get on board.

Nambour Civic Centre boasts an array of quality entertainment right in the heart of Nambour.

The team has achieved great success this year deli-

vering great entertainment including the recent Vance Joy concert and the Queensland Theatre Company’s stage production of Boston Marriage. It will soon welcome Aussie music icons Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd to the stage.

These shows, however, would not go on without the help of Nambour Civic Centre’s volunteers who dedicate their time and pas-

sion to ensuring audiences have a fun and welcoming experience when visiting the venue.

Two such volunteers are Kendall and Yokki, aged 73, who have been volunteering with the Nambour Civic Centre for the past 12 months. They said volunteering offered the opportunity to learn new skills, meet and greet people from all walks of life, see a variety of shows and be part of

the friendly and dynamic team at the Nambour Civic Centre.

The couple volunteers at five other organisations, including Refugee Support Groups, Woodford Folk Festival, Wilvos, and Fraser Island Lighthouse.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Nambour Civic Centre, phone 5475 7777 or visit www.scvenuesandevents .com.au.

ELECTRIC buses will hit Noosa’s streets towards the end of 2015 in a six-month trial given the green light by Noosa Council and TransLink.

During the trial, up to three, 10-metre, 29-seater Optare electric buses will replace the conventional diesel 12.5m buses on Noosa’s busy 627 route between Tewantin and Sunshine Beach.

Mayor Noel Playford said that as a first for Queensland, the electric buses offered a unique and marketable public transport offering for the region.

“These electric buses, in distinct green livery, provide a novel talking point, one that offers potential marketing opportunities and could encourage greater public transport patronage, which, long-term, may assist in reducing congestion,” Cr Playford said.

TransLink and Noosa Council worked together on a pre-feasibility study which found electric buses were a cheaper public transport option compared to diesel buses when deployed on short-haul routes.

Cr Playford said besides the anticipated cost savings and marketing gains, the buses would also deliver environmental benefits.

“They can be recharged with renewable energy and given that they offer reduced emissions, they represent a cleaner, greener alternative to diesel,” he said.

Deputy Premier Jackie Trad said the trial of electric buses was an exciting innovation for public transport in Queensland.

“It’s great to see Noosa leading the way in Queensland on greener, more sustainable transport options,” she said.

Buderim National Seniors BUDERIM National Seniors will present A Portofino Fashion Parade of latest fashion and new season shoes on Tuesday, August 11 at 9.30am at the Buderim Bowls Club on Eliza-

beth St. The entry fee of $10 will include morning tea.

Tickets will be sold at the door, or you can buy them the Old Post Office.

EFTPOS is available.

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community news Pomona Gallery King of the Mountain exhibition over a local pool table and yet another has made its way to Ireland where it proudly displays our beautiful Pomona landscape a long, long way from home.

The theme this year is concentrating on the Old Railway Station Gallery at Pomona itself.

This subject matter quite different from the scenery presentations in previous years, however each of the artists involved have enjoyed creating their favourite view of the gallery so it will definitely be a big feature of the 2015 KOM Exhibition.

Councillor Sandy Bolton will open the exhibition at 11am on Saturday, July 4.

Pomona Gallery Artists and Friends get ready for the King of the Mountain Art Exhibition.

MPA Support Group MELANOMA Patients Australia is a support group for anyone who has been diagnosed with melanoma, their family and their friends.

The Sunshine Coast Branch meets at 10am on the third Friday of each month at the Cancer Council Office, Shop 4, 54 Baden Powell St, Maroochydore.

The next meeting will be held on Friday, July 17 at 10am.

For more information or to talk to someone from the group, phone Christine on 0412 689 546.

Deadline THE editorial deadline for our next edition of Sunshine Coast Seniors Newspaper is July 15.

Genealogy Sunshine Coast Nambour workshops

Members Carylin and Jan enjoy their delicious lunch at a recent meeting.

Maroochydore VIEW Club Maroochydore VIEW Club’s next luncheon will be held on Friday, July 24 at 11am at the Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club.

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ise digital collections of images and family trees, saving, storing, tagging, captioning, editing and finding your family photos - so many features.

July 25, 1pm-3.30pm: Newspapers online. Milly will explain how digital newspapers can help you rebuild the family stories that everyone has forgotten as well as how members can contribute to build on these resources.

Cost for GSC Members is $8 per workshop or $15 for both. Bookings preferred.

Non-members $10 per workshop or $20 for both.

Genealogy Sunshine Coast Resource Centre’ Petrie Park Road, Nambour.

Phone 5441 4266 or email genealogysc@gmail.com Website: https://sites.google.com/site/genealogysunshinecoastinc/

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LAPTOPS for Learning There is plenty of activity planned ahead at the Genealogy Sunshine Coast, Nambour. June workshops were very well attended from far and wide around the Sunshine Coast. July will be no exception, with three workshops and the usual monthly discussion group with Bob May. July 13, 1.30-3.30pm: Discover Family History Introducing DNA in family research - Part 2. Member Bob May will give an introduction to DNA tests and research and how it can be applied to family history research.

July 20, 1.30-3pm: Monthly DNA discussion group with Bob May. July 25, 9.30am-noon: Preserve Family History. The magic of Picasa: Excellent free software to help organ-

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Up to 15 artists from the Pomona Gallery Artist and Friends group create a combined painting each year as a feature of the King of the Mountain Exhibition.

The big question is where will it end up this year?

The participating artists are already guessing as to who will buy it and where it will eventually find a home.

All past combined paintings have been sold – one is hanging in a local Pomona doctor’s surgery, one features on a big blank wall

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community news Buderim VIEW Club

Buderim VIEW Club’s meetings and lunches are held on the first Wednesday of the month, at 246 Petrie Creek Rd Rosemount, Bli Bli, at 11am.

The next meeting and lunch is on Wednesday July 1.

There are always interesting guest speakers and also a social activity on the third Wednesday of the month.

The guest speaker for the July meeting and lunch will speak on the benefits of aloe vera.

Angie Andrews will demonstrate various uses of this remarkable plant.

All VIEW Clubs are an important part of The Smith Family and the funds raised are used to assist The Learning for Life program for children from underprivileged families.

If you have not been to any of our meetings, consider going.

Have lunch with a friendly group and make new and lasting friendships.

Phone Sylvia on 5441 6049 to make a reservation.

For luncheon bookings or cancellations, phone by 6pm on the Sunday before the luncheon.

National Diabetes Week 2015

Healthy, wealthy and wise

BABY boomers were taught early to bed and early to rise was the way to achieve health, wealth and wisdom. We now know there’s a bit more to it than that but being healthy, financially comfortable and content (if not exactly wise) is within reach of most over-50s.

While few of us have enough super to keep us in the style we deserve, many over-50s own their home.

Selling up, downsizing and having money to invest or spend is a logical option.

Downsizing and moving to a lifestyle resort will free up the cash from the family home, create opportunities for healthy activities and a social life that enhances contentment.

Living Gems developed over-50s’ lifestyle resorts with affordability, activity, fun and community in mind. An independent international committee voted Living Gems The Best Over 50s’ Housing in Australasia and has nominated the Queensland Company for a Best in the World Award. Living Gems residents are delighted to own a brand

new architect-designed home and have money left over. They love the resort lifestyle, the choice of activities and enjoy a busy social life in a community of like-minded people.

Nola and Hedley Green sold their Sydney home and moved to a Living Gems Resort with their cat Tiga in 2013. Nola says they love the warmer Queensland climate and the lifestyle. “Playing mah-jong, working out in the gym and swimming in the pool are among our regular activities,” she says. “We enjoy happy hour in the country club and the weekly lunches.”

Gail Harvey is living it up at Living Gems “I chose this lovely resort because the beautiful, architecturally designed homes are an investment in the future. I now own my own home and I didn’t have to pay entry or exit fees,” she says. “I did a lot of research about the differences between retirement villages and residential resorts. Living Gems scored 10 out of 10.” Visit www.livinggems.com.au or phone 1800 785 594 for more information.

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ENJOYABLE ACTIVITIES: Bowls is one of the many activities available at Living Gems Resort.

DESPITE diabetes increasing at a faster rate than other chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer, research conducted

by Diabetes Australia shows people find the numbers hard to believe.

Participants in a recent qualitative research study were shocked to learn about 280 people developed diabetes every day and diabetes would become our number one burden of disease within the next five years.

Diabetes Australia has developed a campaign to launch in National Diabetes Week (July 12–18) to raise awareness of the seriousness of the disease.

The national television advertisement features 280 images of people with diabetes. The images represent the 280 people who develop diabetes every day in Australia.

The aim of the campaign is to increase knowledge and understanding about diabetes.

For information about diabetes go to www.diabetes australia.com.au.

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community news Treat yourself to an evening of untamed comedy

A yarn to warm your heart (and your head) ON WEDNESDAY July 29, the Events Centre, Caloundra will present an inspiring play that will warm your heart and your head called Head Full of Love.

Head Full of Love is the story of two remarkable women and the unlikely but inspiring friendship which forms between them and the unlikely relationship between a white woman and an Aboriginal woman at the annual Alice Springs Beanie Festival.

Tilly Napuljari (Paula Delaney Nazarski) is running out of time to finish her new beanie creation and enter it for judging.

Nessa Tavistock (Annie Byron), a Sydneysider, has run away to the Red Centre to escape her own problems back in the big smoke.

With time and talk, they realise that despite their differences in language, surroundings and upbringing, they are not so different after all.

In making their beanie together, Tilly and Nessa’s stories become entwined and made into a thing of beauty – row by row, co-

SUNSHINE Coast Council’s Nambour Civic Centre will present the outrageously entertaining Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase at 8pm on Friday, July 24.

For the third year in a row, the Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase will be tearing up the freeways of Australia as it features the crème de la crème of the 2015 Festival right on your doorstep.

Boasting a line-up of the best local and international comics, the showcase is guaranteed to produce a night that will have you in stitches of laughter.

2014 saw the showcase put smiles on the faces of more

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lour by colour, yarn by yarn.

Head Full of Love invites you to look differently at the possibilities of the humble beanie: a muchloved everyday item, and an extension of ourselves and the everyday lives we wear.

Wesley Enoch directs this intricate, warm and wisely told tale by Australian

tertainment you will see all year.

Ticket prices will have you smiling for this popular show, with adult tickets only $35 and $30 if you’re a SCvip Member.

To book yours, your mates’, or your partners’ ticket, please call the venue on 5475 7777 or visit council’s venues and events website www.scvenuesandevents.com.au for more information and the fantastic line up of comedians.

The Nambour Civic Centre is located on the upper level of the C-Square complex, 52 – 64 Currie Street, Nambour. Parking is available via Mill Street across from the Coles Supermarket.

than 15,000 people in more than 45 regional and metropolitan centres over a huge five-month tour and 2015 is set to be the biggest tour so far.

This huge night of comedy at Nambour Civic Centre will feature Los Angeles Comedy Awards Comedian of the Year Al Del Bene (USA), winner of 2015 MICF and SCF Best Newcomer Awards Corey White, veteran of the world comedy circuit Jaques Barett, and the always hilarious Ray Badran.

With more acts to still be announced, you better call your mates, book the babysitter, and grab your tickets to the funniest night of en-

playwright Alana Valentine (Run Rabbit Run, Parramatta Girls).

Head Full of Love is on at the Events Centre, Caloundra on July 29 at 7:30pm. Tickets: adult $42, concession: $37, students $37, group 6+, $35pp.

Bookings: www.theeventscentre.com.au or phone 5491 4240.

THE Buderim East Probus Club has had a great luncheon at Bribie Island, with morning tea. We had trip down Pumicestone Passage with 35 Probians on board.

After lunch we continued to the Caboolture Warplane Museum. A fantastic time was had by all.

The next outing will be to the Taromeo Homestead.

Morning tea will be at Kilcoy. Lunch will be a camp lunch at the homestead. Af-

teresting restaurants are held on the third week of each month; coffee and chats on the third Tuesday of the month; Mah-Jong and cards weekly.

On the Sunshine Coast we have many interesting clubs offering active and enjoyable pastimes.

The Buderim East Probus Club is definitely a great place for friendship and to meet others, and with great places to go often.

ter lunch we continue on to Blackbutt. Cost is $50, including all food and bus fare.

In October, there will be a trip to Kangaroo Island, the Barossa Valley, Maggie Beers , and McLaren Vale.

Accommodation and flights included, costing about $2000.

For more information contact Elizabeth Muir at 5444 4344.

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community news Nambour Probus THE guest speaker at the June meeting was Joel McCreath who gave a talk about his trek in Nepal in February 2013.

He flew from Kathmandu to Luckla and then trekked to the Mt Everest base camp.

The airfield at Luckla is considered one of the most dangerous in the world as it is only 500m long and slopes uphill, and at 2800m the thin air also adds to the problem.

The population of Kathmandu is about 80% Hindu and some 10% Buddhist.

Yaks are used extensively for transport in the easier terrain, and are distinguishable by their shaggy coats and massive horns, while Sherpa and porters are used in the difficult terrain.

These people are mostly small in stature but the loads they carry are daunting.

When climbing, rest days

need to be taken to acclimatise, otherwise the risk of serious altitude sickness may occur.

In the event of altitude sickness each party is equipped with a de-acclimatisation bag in which the ill person is placed.

This then requires a foot pump to be operated to pressurise the bag until the patient can be evacuated by helicopter.

As the airfield at Kathmandu can often be closed in by

bad weather evacuation could be delayed.

Joel showed an excellent video of his trip, the mountain scenery being spectacular.

The sad part was a lot of the buildings with their unique local architecture have since been destroyed by the massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the area on April 25 this year.

Joelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s video is therefore a valuable record of things lost.

President Gordon Rick, guest speaker Joel McCreath and Tony Brackley.

Have you had your flu shot?

IT IS that time of year again.

If you are 65 or older or are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander over 50, you are at high risk of catching flu and pneumococcal disease and all their nasty complications this winter season.

People aged over 65 are also advised to have their dTpa (diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough) booster shots if they havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had one in the last 10 years.

Whooping cough has once again become a nasty menace and if you think the vaccinations your parents

inflicted on you as a defenceless child took care of things forever, think again.

However, be aware the dTpa booster is not a free vaccination.

See your doctor or healthcare provider to discuss getting the free flu and pneumonia vaccination.

While the shots are free under the National Immunisation Program, your doctor may charge you a consultation fee.

Remember, flu shots are needed every year as the types of virus circulation varies from season to season.

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community news Council welcomes Hinterland Connect news

Couples had guests seeing double As well as the free honeymoon, they won enough paint for four rooms of their respective homes and the services of a master painter because Taubman Paints was the show’s sponsor.

“My sister insisted we go on the show and we relented rather reluctantly,” Len said.

“In an interview before the show as an engaged couple, we casually said we would be having a double wedding.

“That made the sponsor’s ears prick up because they had never had a couple having a double wedding before.”

As fate would have it, the two couples became part of the show, sailed through the interview, then the nerve-wracking question time on air, and

Kawana Waters VIEW Club THE July luncheon meeting of Kawana Waters VIEW Club will be held on July 22 at the Headland Golf Club, Golf Links Rd, Buderim. Time is 11 for 11.30am. This meeting will celebrate Christmas in July when we can enjoy the Yuletide foods normally experienced in colder climates. The guest speaker is Marian Allen, of The Smith Family, who will tell us about this hard-working and worthwhile charity. All women are welcome. For lunch bookings, phone Pat on 5493 7137.

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such as butter churning will cost $15. All ladies are welcome. For more information and bookings, phone Jean on 5444 1473.

Club network

VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women. The Kawana Waters VIEW Club is part of VIEW Clubs of Australia and is a friendly social club, which has been meeting on the Sunshine Coast for over 21 years. VIEW Clubs support the wonderful work of The Smith Family with their Learning for Life Program, which assists disadvantaged children in Australia with their education. All women are welcome to attend. For more information the club, phone Sandra on 0439 780 208.

won.

“It was a wonderful start to a very wonderful marriage,” Len said.

While living in Brisbane, Len engaged in part-time military service as a cavalry soldier in the Armoured Corp and retired from the army because of age.

When Len retired after 36 years at Queensland Rail, he and Isobel looked around for a place to retire and chose Nambour.

Since coming to live in Nambour they have been active in community affairs including the National Seniors, the Presbyterian Church, the View Club and RSL. They have two children, Neil and Judy, who live in Canberra and a grand-daughter Samantha Jane, also from Canberra.

transport projects for our Coast community.

“We would encourage all Hinterland residents to continue to show their support for Hinterland Connect in the future.”

Division 5 councillor Jenny McKay said the trial had shown Hinterland Connect was a service needed and wanted by local residents.

“This was an initiative that the council started and passenger numbers have continued to grow,” Cr McKay said.

“It deserves to be a permanent service provided by the State Government just like the others we have here on the Sunshine Coast.”

The bus service provides transport between Maleny and Nambour.

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She lived in Bankfoot House in the 1800s.

The centre provides archival storage for the paper and textile collections from the house, work space for the Friends of Bankfoot House and visitor and interpretive space for the general community.

The centre is in the Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct. For more information, visit Sunshine Coast Council’s website or to make a booking email culturalheritage@sunshine coast.qld.gov.au.

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WEDDING guests were seeing double 60 years ago, when two couples chose to get married in the same ceremony Len and Isobel Friend, of Nambour, recently celebrated their recent 60th wedding anniversary.

They celebrated their wedding on May 7, 1955 at the Milton Congregational Church in Brisbane with a special twist. It was a double wedding with Isobel’s sister Netta and her husband Raymond Shea.

The double wedding set the scene for an exceptional start to their married lives.

Their double wedding helped the couples win a radio prize of a fortnight’s free honeymoon at the Hotel Australia in Sydney.

of public transport is a State Government responsibility and we believe the lengthy trial, 50% funded by council, has shown it made good sense for this to become a permanent feature on the Coast’s bus timetables,” Cr Baberowski said.

“We flagged almost 12 months ago that we wanted the State Government to make this a permanent service at the end of the current trial period.

“We will be happy to receive the official confirmation of the news from the transport minister in the near-future.

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THE Sunshine Coast Council has welcomed the State Government’s public commitment to fully fund the Hinterland Connect bus service following an eight-year joint trial.

Since 2007, the council has part-funded the trial service via its Transport Levy with the current arrangements to conclude at the end of this month.

Transport Portfolio holder, division one Councillor Rick Baberowski, said after eight years of trials, he was glad the time had come for the State Government to accept full responsibility for Hinterland Connect after passenger numbers showed it was a valued and viable service.

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What to do after a disaster

Pet of the month CINNAMON is a pretty two-year-old Russian bluecross cat.

She is sweet and affectionate and desperately needs a home of her own.

Cinnamon is a quiet girl and wants a lap of her own.

Her previous owners had to move and were unable to take her with them.

Her adoption fee is $140.

For more information, phone 0438 006 046 or 0411 144 689 or visit www.4pawsanimalrescue .org.au.

All 4 Paws cats and dogs are flea and worm free, microchipped, vaccinated and de-sexed which are all covered by an adoption fee.

All the needy animals can also be viewed at the website.

You can help support 4 Paws Animal Rescue by becoming a member.

Members play a large part in supporting the commit-

tee and this contributes to the success of 4 Paws Animal Rescue.

As a member of 4 Paws Animal Rescue you will receive a quarterly newsletter informing you of forthcoming events, merchandise and background into what happens to cats and dogs once re-homed.

You may even want to become a volunteer or a temporary foster carer and look after one of the cats and dogs until a new permanent home can be found.

All vet fees are covered, all we ask is that you supply a loving caring home.

Australian Hibiscus Society AUSTRALIAN Hibiscus Society Sunshine Coast Branch’s monthly meeting will be held on Sunday, July 12. It will start at 10am for

SUPERPOWERS don’t always make you a superhero.

Red Cross shops around Australia are looking for donations of all types of winter clothes.

Red Cross Shops Community Engagement manager Kate Dear said anyone could be a winter woollies superhero this

winter by helping to stock Red Cross shops with warm clothes.

“Your daggy jumper, unwanted coat or ridiculous beanie can be turned into a phone call to check on an elderly person living alone, a shower and a hot meal for a young homeless person, or clean drinking water for some-

one affected by a disaster,” she said.

“It is as easy as donating a woolly jumper or a warm coat that you probably won’t wear this year.”

For more information, go to www.redcross.org.au, use your smartphone to find www.redcross.org .au/shops or call 1800 339 888.

Glenn’s same-day blind service is bubbling on the Sunshine Coast AS THE old Burl Ives standard goes, “Tiny bubbles in the wine, make me happy, make me feel fine”.

Glenn McMahon’s business is all about bubbles, millions of them – but not in the wine, rather in a revolutionary cleaning method for all types of blinds and other items around the house.

He runs Amazing Clean at Kunda Park, one of the fastest-growing service-based franchises in Australasia that for the first time offers professional cleaning of venetian, vertical, timber, roller and pleated blinds.

“The system uses ultrasonic cleaning,” Glenn said.

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ed with millions of imploding cleansing bubbles.

“If you can imagine a sandblaster, the method is something like that, but of course a lot gentler.”

Amazing Clean has a sameday service throughout the Sunshine Coast from Caloundra to Noosa.

Blinds are collected from the home or business and in most cases are cleaned and returned the same afternoon.

Amazing Clean at Kunda Park is part of a business created by the Kent family, who previously owned one of Australia’s leading blind manufacturing companies.

Recognising a gap in the market, research led them to America where they

found ultrasonic blind cleaning was a growing industry. After studying what the Americans were doing and applying a little Aussie ingenuity and tenacity, a superior method was developed.

In 2000, Amazing Clean moved to become a franchise system, which allowed the company to develop brand recognition, standardise operating procedures, develop a strong customer focus and offer affordable service.

Glenn’s Sunshine Coast operation also stocks thousands of parts for all blinds and curtains. Glenn can be contacted on 0417 126 668.

Visit www.amazingclean .com.au.

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Contact 5476 2771 for more information.

SOUTH-east Queensland is an area prone to natural disasters, so home and contents insurance is essential.

In the event of such a happening, the insurer will help pay for repairs and other expenses. What to do if your home has been damaged in a bushfire, storm, flood or cyclone: ■ Contact your insurer to lodge a claim. ■ Ask them to explain their claims process.

■ Take photos before cleaning up and make a list of everything that has been damaged to assist your claim. Also, note the serial numbers of electronics.

■ Start clearing up. Consider removing damaged possessions. For example, carpet and soft furnishings can be removed from the building as part of the clean up.

■ Check with your insurer before authorising repairs or employing tradespeople.

Phone ASIC’s infoline on 1300 300 630.

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No need to become a recluse

DID you know that incontinence is not only quite common, but can in most cases be managed effectively through physiotherapy?

Hi, my name is Annette Bezear of One-2-One Physiotherapy and my area of expertise is in the treatment and management of continence disorders and pelvic floor rehabilitation.

That means I treat men and women for all incontinence issues and actively promote continence awareness throughout the Sunshine Coast.

With over 30 years of experience as a physiotherapist, I operate a visiting consulting service in Caloundra, Beerwah/Maleny, Maroochydore and the Wesley Private Hospital in Brisbane.

I am a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, Continence and Women’s Health Special In-

terest Group, and the Continence Foundation of Australia.

Bladder and bowel control problems are common.

More than four million Australians experience leakage from the bladder and bowel regularly and this is known as incontinence. Many others have bladder and bowel control problems such as frequency and urgency without leakage.

Although incontinence and continence problems have a considerable impact on a person’s quality of life, many people do not seek help.

Embarrassment often prevents people talking about their bladder and bowel problems, while some restrict going out and have little social contact outside their home.

There is no need to become a recluse. The good news is that for most people these

problems can either be cured or at least better managed.

You can lead a normal life and you no longer need to plan activities around the toilet.

Incontinence and continence problems affect people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. Despite popular opinion, older people are not the only ones affected. Bladder and bowel control problems are not an inevitable part of aging.

Talk to me if you or anyone you love has incontinence or continence problems as there is a range of management options available.

The treatments depend on the type of incontinence you have and what you hope to achieve. Together we can develop your own incontinence management plan which will in most cases manage incontinence.

Phone 0411 049 729.

Safe and warm all-round workout for every age group

Ladies at Noosa Aquatic Centre at the aqua aerobic class.

New business helps seniors stay Learn how to manage anxiety independent in their homes IT IS estimated that millions of women are unpaid caregivers to the elderly.

They struggle to cope with the exhaustion, loneliness, mental and physical demands, and heartbreak of watching their loved one grow weaker. Best In Care Australia provides an affordable solution for older individuals or couples capable of managing their physical needs, but who require non-medical assistance, light housework, meal preparation and/or companionship in order to remain at home.

According to Best In Care owner Kerri Howell, services can be arranged for as little as three hours or as many as 24 hours a day.

Short-term assistance or longer-term care is available seven days a week, including holidays.

When a potential client calls the company, Kerri will arrange a meeting with the client and his or her family to discuss what services are needed.

“Cost is on an hourly basis so hours can be decreased or increased bases on changing needs,” Kerri said.

One-on-one service to the company’s clients is performed by the caregivers

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SUNSHINE Coast Hospital and Health Service wants to help you learn how to manage anxiety in your life.

Managing Anxiety Workshops are designed to help you manage the symptoms of anxiety and improve problem solving skills.

Social worker John Buchanan encouraged people to attend the workshops.

“If you’d like to learn to relax, manage anxiety and enjoy life more, these workshops are for you,” he said.

“You will learn about the nature of worry and anxiety, how to manage the symptoms of anxiety and how to plan for your future life without overwhelming worry.”

The workshops are free of charge and will be held over four weeks, with a session each Friday.

■ Caloundra – July 10–31 at Caloundra Community Health, 2A West Tce. For bookings, phone John Buchanan or Larissa Visco on 5436 8552.

■ Noosa – August 7–28 at Noosa Community Health, 14 Bottlebrush Ave. For bookings call Susannah Hamilton or Vicki Fleming on 5449 5944.

Bookings are essential.

Volunteers urgently required

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who are thoroughly screened, bonded and insured.

Special attention is given to matching caregivers with clients to achieve compatibility.

“Elder care has become the top problem in our society today as it replaces child care as the number one issue for the men and women in today’s workforce,” Kerri said.

“Already people are spending more time caring for or providing the care of their elderly parents than they did caring for their own children.

“The problem will only magnify with the aging of the population.

“Research shows that older people who remain at home live longer and happier lives than do people of similar circumstances who are forced to leave their homes to live in other environments.

“Best In Care Australia can help the elderly remain in the comfort of their own homes for much longer periods of time.”

Best In Care Australia’s mission is to accelerate the pace of in-home care to the elderly, allowing them to stay independent longer.

Phone 5456 1293.

THE Sunshine Hospice needs your help.

Are you able bodied, have a driver’s licence, are keen to give back to the community and have a few hours a week spare?

The hospice needs drivers for the flat deck ute delivery truck to help out picking up and delivering furniture (nothing too big) and assisting in the shed at the Maroochydore shop. This

help is needed preferably on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays.

For further information or to offer your services, phone the office on 5479 0881.

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A GOOD sleep is critical to good health for seniors.

On average, we need eight hours of healthy sleep to function properly.

Poor sleep, especially for seniors, leads to cardiovascular problems, lowered immune system response, glucose and insulin abnormalities, irregular hormones and impaired cognitive function – not to mention loss of energy, anxiety, depression, memory problems, delayed reaction, trouble paying attention and the inability to retain information.

The Dusk till Dawn Sleep Centre at Cooroy, a clinical

specialist in home sleep studies, monitors sleep patterns and determines if there are sleep disorders which may affect your quality of sleep.

Treatment at the centre can also involve a trial and education of CPAP (positive airway pressure) machines, a mode of respiratory ventilation used primarily in the treatment of OSA (obstructive sleep apnoea).

People with sleep apnoea repeatedly stop breathing during sleep, usually because of a blockage in the back of the throat due to the collapse of soft tissues obstructing the airway.

This can cause drops in blood oxygen levels, elevated heart rate and high blood pressure.

Kirsty Moss is the company director of Dusk till Dawn Sleep Centre.

Dusk till Dawn Sleep Centre was established in early 2014 to provide sleep services to the Sunshine Coast and the community located in the Noosa Hinterland.

“My experience as a sleep technician for the past eight years in a well-regarded practice at Nambour inspired me to open up my own sleep centre with the support of the specialist at

Do you know what reflexology is?

REFLEXOLOGY is a manipulative body-based therapy performed on the hands, feet, face and ears.

Reflexologists’ trained hands are experienced and qualified, achieving consistent positive results in clinical trials as an effective therapy for cancer care, diabetes, pregnancy and fertility, anxiety and stress, both post operatively or as part of day to day life.

To find a professional re-

flexologist in your area, phone 1300 733 711 or visit www.reflexology.org.au/ find-a-practitioner.

Reflexology has been a part of human life for more than 3000 years and continues to be part of complementary health care systems around the world.

Today reflexology is even more essential with the increase in modern diseases such as cancer and diabetes, stress and anxiety

and the trend towards patients seeking additional therapy alongside mainstream medicine.

Working with a professional reflexologist is key.

Professional reflexologists hold diplomas and/or certificates in reflexology, are first-aid trained and comply with industry insurances and ongoing education.

Reflexology is appropriate for seniors as it particularly addresses pain manage-

the practice who I continue to engage as reporting physicians for my practice,” she said.

“My vision for the Dusk till Dawn Sleep Centre is to be a patient-focused service that supports general practice and specialists by providing a professional, timely and flexible service.”

Dusk till Dawn Sleep Centre is at The Atrium, Level 1 12/91 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin, with lift service available to level one and services clients with sleep problems from Noosa and Coolum to Gympie. Phone 5455 6622 for an appointment.

ment, cognitive disorders, relief for tired or aching feet and legs, arthritis, respiratory disorders, digestive disorders, constipation and balance issues.

Interested in learning more and keeping up to date with reflexology therapy? Like the Reflexology Association of Australia on Facebook.

Turn happy hour into reflexology hour and experience the proven benefits.

Arthritis Queensland Support THE Arthritis Queensland Sunshine Coast Support Group will meet from 12.45–2pm on Thursday, July 2 at the Maroochydore RSL Sub-Branch.

Sheryn Nourse from Handy Helpers on the Sunshine Coast will talk about how they support many people – the frail,

elderly, people with disabilities and those recovering from surgery.

She will share useful hints about cleaning and maintenance inside and outside the home – as they say “no job too small”.

For more information or a chat, phone Mary on 5441 2259 or 0403 339 057.

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Global trends for investors now combining with somewhat slower growth in China and emerging countries to result in a downtrend in commodity prices. This will act as a constraint on inflation and on growth in commodity producing countries (eg, South America, Russia, Australia) but benefit commodity user regions (the US, Asia, Europe and Japan).

4. Technological innovation is having an ever increasing impact - 75% of the world’s population has access to a mobile phone and by 2030, 50% will access the internet. The work environment is being revolutionised enabling companies to increasingly locate parts of their operation to wherever costs are lowest (sometimes internationally) and increasingly to automate.

The intensified focus on labour saving is good for productivity and profit margins but may constrain wages and consumer spending. This is another reason for inflation to stay low and profit margins to remain high. It also holds potential positive for growth.

5. Globalisation is set to continue as companies, under pressure to cut costs, look to emerging countries with lower wages and high education levels to feed into their production chains.

While this was once limited to manufacturing, it has now shifted into services e.g. call centres, medicine, finance. This is positive for companies that can shift functions across boundaries and will help keep infla-

tion down.

6. Awareness of the impact on the environment is continuing to grow. This will favour companies that adhere to high environmental, social and governance standards.

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Renewable energy sources are growing and reducing in cost e.g. solar energy, electric cars. This has negative implications for oil and coal and will accentuate the commodity price downtrend.

8. Geopolitical tensions have the power to disrupt investment markets at times.

Most of these trends constrain growth, inflation and investor returns as compared to the heady days pre GFC. However, technological advances remain positive for profits and the winners include health care, leisure and multinationals. For a balanced view to your investment strategy we recommend you consult your financial planner.

For more Information contact Tim Maher at Maher Digby Securities Pty Ltd - Financial Advisers – AFSL No. 230559 (see advert Page 3). Ph: 07 5441 1266 or visit our website www.maherdigby.com.au This document was prepared without taking into account any person’s particular objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not guaranteed as accurate or complete and should not be relied upon as such. Maher Digby Securities does not accept any responsibility for the opinions, comments, forward looking statements, and analysis contained in this document, all of which are intended to be of a general nature. Investors should, before acting on this information, consider the appropriateness of this information having regard to their personal objectives, financial situation or needs. We recommend consulting a financial advisor.

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THE desire for instant gratification is being heightened by modern technology providing immediate access to daily planetary happenings. However, turning down the noise surrounding investment markets is essential for successful investing that relies on a balancing act of the longer term.

Here’s a look at some longer term themes currently influencing medium-term investment markets.

1. Aging and slowing populations, in general, globally are now starting to have an impact. Thanks to medical advances people are living longer healthier lives and reduced fertility rates are leading to lower population growth overall. Of course, the impact is more significant in some countries than others. In general this means slowing labour force growth which in turn weighs on potential economic growth; increasing pressure on government budgets for health and pension provision. At the industry level it will support growth in several industries including healthcare and leisure.

2. The surge in household debt relative to incomes has slowed post GFC with households now running higher savings rates. This likely means slower growth in consumer spending, lower interest rates and central banks having to ease more to achieve a desired stimulus.

3. The surge in the supply of commodities in lagged response to last decade’s commodity price boom is

FUNDRAISING SUCCESS: Wendy Ward, Dr Michelle Cronk, Member for Caloundra Mark McArdle and Esther Attwell.

Milestone at Biggest Morning Tea MEMBER for Caloundra Mark McArdle was delighted with the Cancer Council fundraiser he hosted at the CCSA Hall.

The local community generously donated an impressive $1180, breaking last year’s record by more than $400.

The morning tea on June 12 was well-attended by community groups and members of the public, who enjoyed informative presentations by guest speakers Esther Attwell from the Cancer Council, cancer specialist Dr Michelle Cronk and Wendy Ward from Boobs on Bikes – a Sunshine Coast initiative to raise money for the Cancer Council.

Mr McArdle quoted grim Cancer Council Queensland statistics, which read one in two Queenslanders will be diagnosed with can-

AIR Limited Noosa Branch News THE Association of Independent Retirees is works for the interests of selffunded and partially selffunded retirees or those

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“Cancer must be seen as a community problem, not a disease that we choose to ignore until it finds us or someone we know.

“Cancer does not discriminate. We have all known someone suffering from or dealing with cancer in some way.

“The great work of CCQ is impossible without community investment, making humble fundraising events such as the Biggest Morning Tea so very important.

“Thanks to the team of volunteers at the CCSA Hall for coordinating the catering, and our guest speakers who gave their time so generously to help us better understand the cancer journey, Caloundra’s Biggest Morning Tea 2015 was a great success.”

cer by age 55 and each year 3190 Sunshine Coast residents are diagnosed with cancer.

Of those, 982 will die.

“A statistic that is more encouraging is that 11,143 Sunshine Coast people are alive today after having a diagnosis of cancer in the past five years,” Mr McArdle said.

“Thanks to the Cancer Council and the funding they receive from community donations, vital research and the development of support programs are funded and ultimately lives can be saved. “The top five cancers on the Sunshine Coast in order of incidence are: prostrate; melanoma; colorectal; breast and lung cancer.

“In 2014, CCQ invested a total of $1 million, split evenly across each of these cancers, to advance medi-

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by Allan Blackburn NO, THIS is not about a delicious, mouth-watering, delectable, haute cuisine variation of poultry.

Rather, it is about the quirky town of Chicken in the US state of Alaska.

Situated way out in the vast wilderness, Chicken had a population of seven in the last census. Even so, it is a town sharply divided into Upper Chicken and Lower Chicken, with bitter rivalry between the factions.

It was not always so. In the heydays of the late 1890s, gold was king. As the Johnny Horton song goes, “North to Alaska, they’re

goin’ north, the rush is on.”

Thousands of miners and probably even more hangers-on endured the harsh trek to the goldfields.

A town rapidly developed.

Resources were scarce, particularly food.

The inhabitants relied heavily on a bird called a ptarmigan, a medium-sized game bird. Ptarmigans abounded in prodigious numbers and provided food, bedding and even leather for the locals. The people were so indebted to the bird that when it came time to choose a name for the town, it was decided to call it Ptarmigan. Trouble

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was nobody knew how to spell this word.

The solution was simple – call the place Chicken, everyone knew how to spell that. And so the name stuck.

Inevitably, the gold dwindled and so did the population. Now only a handful remain, eking out an existence chiefly based on tourism. In summer there can be as many as 30 in the settlement.

It is one of the few remaining gold rush towns in Alaska. Perhaps its bestknown inhabitant was a teacher called Anne Hobbs whose story of bravery and endurance

was told in the book Tisha, set in the 1920s.

A few years ago we visited Chicken on a coach tour.

The gravel road was called the Taylor Highway – “due to be sealed the year pigs fly”!

In Upper Chicken there were three buildings including a saloon. Its walls and ceiling were covered with dirty baseball caps, its floor filthy, its proprietor looked like he had just came from wrestling with a bear. The ambience did not encourage us to linger.

A short distance away, in Lower Chicken, there was a general store-cum-gift shop.

The female owner came out and started abusing our tour guide for stopping at Upper Chicken first. The tirade continued for some time.

Worried for the safety of our guide, several of us hastily grabbed some postcards and proffered money for them. This appeared to placate her and things calmed down.

A nearby road sign stated: “25 lovely people plus one old grump.” Apparently we had met the grump.

It was a unique experience and we all learned something, including our guide who learned to always go to Lower Chicken first.

BUDGET

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EAT In keeping with the Italian heritage of many of Stanthorpe’s residents, Anna’s Restaurant features an extensive buffet of Italian cuisine ($29.90 per person on Friday nights, including tea and coffee); Many local vineyards offer free tastings of their boutique wines.

SLEEP Stanthorpe Top of Town Tourist Park has caravan sites from $30 per night; Glenlyon Dam Tourist Park’s standard cabins are available from $75 per night DO Enjoy the dramatic boulder scenery of Girraween National Park. Walking trails to suit a variety of fitness levels, helpful and friendly ranger staff on-site, great day-use areas with barbecue and picnic facilities. Free entry, open seven days.

EAT Whiskey Gully Wines and Beverly Vineyard Restaurant offers fine dining within a colonial homestead setting.

Meals are teamed with their selection of award-winning wines.

SLEEP Alure Stanthorpe has self-contained, insulated luxury villas and tents complete with outdoor spas from $440 per night.

The price includes a Taste-ofthe-Granite Belt continental breakfast basket featuring an array of local produce.

DO Be a winemaker for a weekend. The Queensland College of Wine Tourism holds courses on selected weekends throughout the year. Priced at $320 per person, the courses offer the opportunity to handpick grapes, a masterclass in berry assessment, experience with the crushing and fermentation processes.

UNTIL recently, Cambodia was considered part of the ‘hippy trail’ – somewhat off-the-track and certainly lesser known than Asian ‘hotspots’ such as Hong Kong or Bali.

However, Cambodia offers the visitor the chance to walk amongst ancient relics, catch glimpses of a French colonial past and gain an insight into a rapidly developing Asian nation.

Formerly known as Kampuchea Capital City: Phnom Penh Other important cities/ town: Siem Riep, Battambang, Sihanoukville Language: Khmer (English spoken in tourist areas) Currency: Cambodian riel; $US also used Population: Approx. 15 million King: Norodom Sihamoni Religion: Majority are Theravada Buddhist Australian passport holders require an entry visa – available on-line Major attractions and things to do: Angkor Wat, Bayon Temple, Landmine museum, Royal Palace, Tonle Sap (giant inland lake), shopping in local markets, sampling local cuisine, taking a tuk-tuk ride

Weatherzone WEATHER conditions can make or break a holiday, so any ‘inside information’ you can gather is always helpful. This is where the Weatherzone app comes into play.

With data sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology, the app offers everything from seven-day forecasts, animated rain radar, forecasts for over 2000 Australian locations and 1500 international locations and even pollen forecasts, which, if you have ever suffered from hay fever, is a handy thing to have. Compatibility: Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Optimized for iPhone 5. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

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These two previous methods are usually combined with Standing Behind the Van. Obviously, it is best for the guiding spouse to stand at the back of the van – they can then see exactly what is going on and where the obstacles are. The only trouble is the poor driver hasn’t got a clue what is happening.

It is the norm for tempers to fray rather rapidly between partners while attempting to get their mobile dwelling parked on the allotted space. Friends of mine really dread reversing onto a site and will go to several caravan parks until they find one with drivethrough sites. Divorce proceedings have been pending on several occasions when the inevitable misunderstanding escalates, tempers fray, blood pressure rises and nobody wins. When they arrive home from a trip their neighbour rushes out and offers to put the van in its spot. He hates the sight of blood.

One couple was recently spotted using a walkie-tal-

kie. She was moving around giving very clear directions while he calmly did as he was told. Their large van was quickly unhitched and the cuppa soon on the table. That was no fun for the audience.

In all seriousness, backing a van can be a real hassle – but it need not be. Here is the method my wife and I use. A starting condition is to have both the car’s front windows wound down.

The spouse outside the car stands beside one of the open windows and faces the van, that is, faces the rear of the car. All the driver has to do is sit comfortably and listen. Shouting is not required as the guiding spouse is right alongside the driver. It does not matter which side of the car one stands, the one giving the best view is obviously preferable. The secret of this method’s success is this: if the rear of the van needs to go to the right, tell the driver “right hand down” - the van will then move in the correct direction. If the rear of the van needs to go to the left, the command is “left hand down”.

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A CONCERTED campaign is underway to improve safety on Queensland’s vast road network following the worst Easter road toll in the state in more than 20 years.

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By Allan Blackburn THE joys of caravanning are many and varied – the feeling of freedom, the independence, the sightseeing, the relaxation, lack of commitments, the list goes on.

But one of the joys rarely experienced by the uninitiated is watching other couples try to reverse their van. Of course, it is one of those peculiar aspects of life where everyone else is an expert. In a caravan park it is one of the more enjoyable pastimes to sit back in one’s folding chair and watch the new arrivals try to get their van onto their site.

Van reversing techniques fall into several categories.

One of the most common is the Arm Wavers. In this method one spouse stands in a spot where the driver can’t see them and madly waves both arms, usually in different directions at once.

The driver can only use trial and error – turn the steering wheel any way and see what response it brings.

It is truly amazing how many different ways there are to wave two arms. A side effect of this style is that the driver often gets a kinked neck from trying to turn around in a vain attempt to find the other spouse. One disadvantage with this technique is that it usually degenerates into using another method when the van gets jack-knifed. A commonly heard phrase is “well you do it!”

Another frequently observed routine is Shouting.

It is necessary to shout loudly as the guiding spouse usually stands a long way from the driver and has to make an effort to be heard above the madly revving engine. Phrases like “not that way, the other way, no the other way” and “more yet” or “you just hit the tree” ring out across the park. Laughter from

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Latin American Tours IS MONEY important when you are planning a trip? Of course it is and you have to have plenty of value for it.

We make sure that we make your dollar go further when you book an escorted tour or you create your own itinerary.

We know the places, where to eat, where to buy that special present, and where to have fun in a safe environment.

We pride ourselves not only to be knowledgeable and passionate about Latin America but also aware of what we Australians love and how we like to travel.

This is what some of our passengers have to say: ■ This was a tour packed with the “WOW” factor!

Definitely the best land tour we have done. Having one’s own personal travel agents accompany us for the entire time was the

crown on this ‘Trip of Nature’s & Ancient man’s Wonders’. A busy trip, not for the faint-hearted, although it can be self paced.

Highly recommended. – Mike & Karen, Coolum Beach ■ My first day with the Latin American Tour group was in Buenos Aires starting off with a blast of a night at the Tango dance hall. I fulfilled my long-

time dream of being at Machu Pichu. Shared my Oz lollies at Cuzco Plaza. Stella was our very special and very knowledgeable leader.

A most memorable trip and will certainly encourage anyone who is interested to follow this path. Another tick off my “bucket list”…Mexico next here I come! Many thanks to Stella and Horacio. – Lily, Mooloolaba

■ …having always resisted the temptation to travel with group tours at any level, any such resistance soon proved to be of no concern once we arrived with Stella and her team in Latin America. Her local knowledge, eye for detail, a touch of difference and individual care made the tour a breeze and incredibly enjoyable. The bonus is that I have also made lifelong

friends with other members of the tour, which made for one of the most exciting and fun trips I have experienced. – Felix, Melbourne Contact us for your next adventure and find it for yourself at www.latinamericagrouptours.com/ www.facebook.com/Latinamericagrouptours Phone:5492 5274, Stella 0400 193 040, Horacio 0466 721 446.

Walk of discovery on Brisbane River

The Brisbane River from the air.

JOIN us for a short walk along the Brisbane River and discover the history that lies beneath the concrete. Uncover the ancient landscape of Kurilpa Point and learn about the people who have lived here for thousands of years. The walk is conducted on the first Wednesday of each month from 10.30am11.30am. Meet at level 1 of the State Library of Queensland (SLQ) for this free walk.

Bookings: slq.eventbrite.com or phone 3842 9061.

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There’s no longer a servo.

Even the pub had to close its doors temporarily earlier this year and if a pub shuts down, you know a place is in trouble.

There’s no grocery store as such. The café and the feed stock store sell basic necessities and for the rest, locals face the 120km drive to St George.

But Bollon is not going down without a fight.

In an attempt to attract the tourist dollar they have created a beautiful campsite on Wallam Creek, free for travellers to pull up, have a drink by an open fire and, best of all, wash the dust off with a wonderful hot shower

before bedding down for the night.

While you yarn with your fellow travellers you can enjoy the local birdlife – brolgas, emus, butcherbirds, and, when the creek is flowing as it is just now, cormorants and ducks.

All of this at no charge but the good folk of Bollon ask that you make a donation to keep their Bush Nursing Centre operating. Last time I checked they were saving hard for a defibrillator. Hopefully they’ve achieved their goal and have moved on to the next life-saving device.

And where is this bighearted town, you may ask? It lies between St George and Cunnamulla. If you like an easy stroll be-

fore lunch, there is a concrete path along the creek that leads into the town and the handy pub just across the road. The path is lined with colourful plaques describing local history and nature.

Another ‘must-visit’ place is the local heritage centre, where enthusiastic locals can regale you with interesting snippets of history.

The locals are friendly, love a chat and are always ready with advice on road conditions for the traveller.

Grey nomads, like everyone else, are always on the lookout for great bargains when it comes to travel and Bollon’s Wallam Creek Campsite is hard to beat.

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IF YOU live on the Sunshine Coast and you or your family are musicians or simply enjoy classical music, you will appreciate the opportunity to experience a live concert without having to travel to Brisbane.

With an amazing array of talent in an amazing acoustic space, the Young Musicians Festival in Montville is definitely an event not to

be missed.

Owners of the property, at Lucas Parklands, Ian and Lee Lucas, began construction on the concert hall on their property in 2009 and have since hosted dozens of concerts. Their goal is to promote classical music and young Australian musicians.

The festival will be held from July 3–5 in the specially constructed concert

hall with seating for 150 people at Lucas Parklands, 126 Narrows Road, Montville.

A dynamic group of eight talented musicians will perform four concerts over three days in solo, duet, and ensemble performances.

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■ Hold the stress and understand your airline’s baggage requirements. Check with your airline to ensure that you have the latest information about baggage restrictions. Be prepared if any extra charges may apply to you. If you have any items that you are unsure about, check with your airline prior to arriving at the airport so that you can avoid any unnecessary surprises or delays while checking in for your flight.

■ Gifts – Unless your present is intended for the security personnel, it is best to keep all of your items (in-

cluding those packed in your checked baggage) unwrapped until you arrive at your destination point.

Don’t be “that person” in the security line (you know who you are!)

■ Don’t hold up the line.

Ensure that all personal toiletry items such as li-

quids, aerosols and gels are packaged in containers with a capacity of 100 ml/100 grams (3.4 oz) or less. The containers must fit comfortably in one clear, closed and re-sealable plastic bag, with a capacity of no more than 1 litre. One plastic bag per person is allowed and must be removed from carry-on baggage. Any containers over 100 ml should be placed in checked baggage.

All liquid food in your carry-on (for example, yogurt, pudding, peanut butter or jam) must be in containers of 100 ml or less.

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the house once owned by Oswald Mosley, leader of the English Fascist Party”.

We looked in vain but saw only swirling clouds of mist and the vague shape of colourless mountains in the background.

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They’re back

ALTHOUGH Bev Gourlay and Aart Schouten “retired” from organising the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon concerts last year, they are back for an encore performance on July 5, 2pm, at the CCSA Hall, Nutley Street, Caloundra.

With Neil Booth as the cohost and piano player extraordinaire, they'll be joined by a variety of top singers, instrumentalists and even a female bush poet. The artists are: ■ The Windsong Harmony quintet, comprising oboe - Hana Hampton, flute - Phillipa Hancock, clarinet - Jenni Maggs, bassoon - Narelle Williams, and French horn -Wendy Selby. These excellent musicians thrilled the audience in 2013 with pieces like The Liberty Bell and The Teddy

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Bears’ picnic - they play rousing, familiar, enjoyable tunes.

■ Crooner Trevor Mitchell will be remembered for his smooth delivery of popular songs.

■ Country singer/guitarist Joy Humphries teaming up with Tony Poole on piano, to perform songs like the Streets of London and Catch the Wind.

■ Janet Dyke - reciter of bush yarns.

■ Christina Hanley - playing the piano accordion, and also her harp.

■ An item from the chorale’s next production of Blitz the Musical, and Bev and Aart singing a couple of solos and duets.

These concerts are always a lot of fun, banter, good music and a wonderful afternoon teaTickets available at the door $9, or $5 for friends and members of the Caloundra Chorale.

The Sunshine Coast Jazz Club Inc THIS month we proudly present Johnny Nicol Duo and some talented grandchildren, and the very, very gifted on keyboards Bob Massey.

There are two events in July at the Currimundi Hotel.

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July 19, doors open at 12.30pm, show 2pm-4.30pm. Book early as tables will fill up. He’s an Aussie icon and has worked with all international and national stars.John’s vocal style has been likened to such greats as

Tony Bennet, Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole.

For Bookings, phone Carolyn on 5444 7502. Members $20, non-members $25, seniors U3A $22.50.

Please pay cash at the door.

For more information, phone Ted on 5491 6017.

SUNSHINE Coast Lady in 70’s NS, ND WLTM a Gent in his 70’s for Walking, movies or just listening to music, companionship.

So could we meet for coffee? Ref: 2201 HAVE you recently retired? Aged late 60’s early 70’s. Live Caloundra or Kawana end of SC. At a loose end need to get out, enjoy life, walks, talks, coffees, drinks, movies, fun times, NS, SD. This is me, why not join me? Ref: 2201 I AM active, trim, 76 looking for a well presented gent. I am a NS, SD, DTE, FS, GSOH, Hon, Affect.

WLTM likeminded Gent. I like dining in or out, long drives, movies and good conversation. Ref: 2203 FIT energetic 70years Lady WLTM NS, SD, FS Gent for outings, getting away, cruising, dining and wining, beach, movies. It doesn’t need to be serious but hon and sincere. Ref: 2204.

SEEKING suitable Gentleman friend/companion, 65+, GSOH, NS, NG, SD who is hon and caring with a wide range of interests/ hobbies, VTPR. Please include phone no in your reply. Ref: 2205 SUNSHINE Coast Lady late 70’s well presented, fit and independent, WLTM Gent similar with GSOH, NS, SD. I like music, cards, dancing, travel, movies, day trips, good conversa-

tion and would like company. Ref: 2208 TO know someone interesting and intelligent to go with to a concert, a film….

Do such Men exist? Educated, well read, NS, FS, 70’s. I lack a male who is grounded, appreciates beauty and has an enquiring mind. Shared expenses.

Ref: 2209 RETIRED FS, North Hinterland Lady WLTM active Man approx. 65-70, NS, SD, Hon, caring with GSOH. Easy going and DTE an adventurous spirit would be a plus. Seeking best friend, companion, partner to share interesting time of life. Ref: 2210

Men Seeking Women CAST yourself adrift, Grey nomad Gent 138cm, 65k, NG, SD,VGSOH, WLTM Female companion any age, status or nationality VTPR. Ref: 2200 RETIRED Gent single in Caloundra WLTM slim dancing Lady, interested in old time, new vogue, ballroom, sequence, basic rock, art, travel, NS, SD, No drugs, no ties GSOH. Please write and I will reply soon as possible. Ref: 2202 I’M tall, slim build, fit, NS, SD, WLTM slim lady in 60’s Tewantin/Noosa area.

I like romance, music, travel, movies, live theatre and outdoor activities. Ref: 2206 ACTIVE Widower likes walking, entertainment,

music, dining out and travel. FS, DTE, NS, SOH, retired businessman 83yo.

Home at Warana Beach WLTM slim, caring Lady for friendship and companionship. Ref: 2207 GENT good natured, understanding, 71, 172cm, slim, well presented, uni edc, FS, many interests, home owner seeks fair, soft-spoken, Hon, petite Lady NS, SD, Maroochy area for mutual caring and happy outings. Detailed letter and email appreciated. Ref:2211

How to Reply Place your reply in a sealed STAMPED envelope (please don’t write on this envelope). Enclose this envelope inside another envelope and write the reference number advertisement you wish to respond to and post it to “Seniors Meeting Place”, Shop 2, 12 Project Ave, Noosaville Qld 4566. We will then forward your message on to the person who placed the advertisement.

To place a FREE ad Send your free advertisement (up to 40 words) with your name, address and phone number to “Seniors Meeting Place”, Shop 2, 12 Project Ave, Noosaville Qld 4566. (No names, addresses or phone numbers are printed in the advertisements, only a reference number).

Meeting Place Abbreviations: DTE down to earth, FS financially secure, NS non smoker, ND non drinker, NG non gambler, SD social drinker, SOH sense of humour, GSOH good sense of humour, VGSOH very good sense of humour, Affect – affectionate, Hon – honest, Med – medium, WLTM would love to meet, VTPR view to permanent relationship.

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lucky door prizes, multiple prize raffle, and an auction at 1.30pm. All enquiries to 5494 7233.

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The tickets for this event are only $25 at the door or $20 for pre-paid tickets and concession holders. Tickets can be purchased from the Lake Kawana Community Centre on 5413 1400 and www.scso.com.au or in person from the Caloundra Community Bank® or the Old Buderim P.O. (10am-3.30pm weekdays and 10am-noon Saturdays).

Floating Land re-imagined

Floating Land 2105. Photo courtesy of artist Sophie Munns.

FLOATING Land: Reflect and Re-imagine will provide an opportunity to pause and reconnect with the grassroots beginnings of this event, exploring the connection between art, the environment and the local community.

Now in its eight iteration, Floating Land, an international event celebrating art and the environment, will this year have a theme of reflect and re-imagine.

The 2015 program will include: ■ An exhibition of tempo-

ral artworks in the environment featuring local artists from previous eventsand a new artist; ■ A seven-week retrospective exhibition at the Noosa Regional Gallery including from a 2015 artist-in-residence program; ■ The ‘Re-imagine’ Forum, at The J. ■ Boreen Point will host an installation event over the October Long Weekend.

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The event will be held at the Lake Kawana Community Centre, Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina, at 2.30pm, July 25.

The Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra will be providing an engaging concert including superb classical pieces with the Christmas in July theme interwoven with some music reflecting the work of the Queensland Air Museum in this 100th anniversary year of the commencement of the ANZAC tradition.

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Fabulous Operatif! performances of offer RENOWNED opera and song company, Operatif!, now based on the Sunshine Coast, has just launched a series of wonderful daytime performances to be presented at Nambour, Lake Kawana, Bribie Island and Cooroy.

With several of their very popular music lovers group tours taking Operatif! founders Jennifer Parish and Stewart Cameron out of the country this year, they are delighted to have found space to still offer fans some magical performances.

“We’re delighted to say that we’ve been able to schedule two different daytime concerts to be presented at Nambour Civic Centre, Lake Kawana Community Centre and on Bribie Island,” said Jennifer. “We will also present our much-anticipated annual Opera in the Amphitheatre event at Lake Macdonald, Cooroy.”

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tone Stewart with their excellent accompanist John Woods. Special guest, Canadian NZ-based tenor Derek Hill will fly in to join the regular line-up.

You Are My Heart’s Delight will be presented at Bribie Island Arts Centre on August 2 at 2pm, Lake Kawana Community Centre on August 5 at 11am and Nambour Civic Centre on August 6 at 11am.

The second concert, The Dancing Years, offers a complete change of pace,

with an uplifting, selection of nostalgic songs from the 20s, 30s and 40s. Special guest, renowned, largerthan-life bass, David Hibbard will join Jennifer, Stewart and John. The concert will be presented at Nambour CC on October 7 and Lake Kawana CC on the 8th, both performances at 11am,and at Bribie Island Uniting Church in Webster Street, October 11 at 2pm.

Tickets can be booked in person, online or by phone at Nambour CC 54 75 7777 or Lake Kawana CC 54 13 1400. For Bribie Island concerts, call QTIX 136 246 or go to their website.

For those who enjoy larger, outdoor events, Opera in the Amphitheatre at Lake Macdonald, Cooroy promises plenty of thrills and a unique setting. This annual concert is on August 2 at 2.30pm and takes place in the spectacular Greek theatre beside the lake within Noosa Botanic Gardens. For full information and bookings, go to Operatif!’s website www.operatif.com.au or phone 1300 308 385.

Tribute to Acker Bilk by Caxton Street Jazz Band A SPECIAL once-only on the Sunshine Coast - a tribute to Acker Bilk by Caxton Street Jazz Band.

Proudly presented by Sunshine Coast Jazz Club Inc on Sunday, July 5, at 2.30pm-5.30pm at Kawana Community Hall Nanjima Street, behind the library.

BYO everything.

This band is right up the top in this country and, indeed, overseas. The band is for dancers and listeners alike. Leader Bob Mair (drums, wash board), John Braben (trumpet), Paul Williams’s clarinet, tenor sax, Tom Nicolson (trombone, banjo, vocals), Bernice Haydock (piano, vocals), and Andrew Shaw (double bass).

For bookings phone Carolyn on 5444 7502. Members $20, non-members $25, seniors U3A $22.50. Please pay cash at the door. For enquires phone Ted on 5491 6017. Thank you to our sponsors 104.9fm Radio, The Sunshine Coast Daily, The Weeklys and Seniors Newspaper.

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One-act plays at Noosa Arts Theatre

THE 38th annual one-act play festival opens on 3 July at Noosa Arts Theatre, showcasing the three finalists of the 2015 Noosa Arts Theatre National One-Act Playwriting Competition.

The one-act play festival attracts entries from playwrights throughout Australia and many other countries, vying for the $6000 prize pool.

Dotty’s Inheritance, by Queensland playwright Debra Chalmers, opens the festival, reinvigorating the genre of farce. Dotty’s Inheritance explores conflicting yet humorous relationships between a family struggling to agree on the

way forward for the family business. The play will feature performances by Yvie Somerville (Dotty), Jannine Ritchie (Rachel), Tracey Simpson (Joan), Julia Verbught (Debra), Callum Hamaeck (Robbie), Wayne Neuendorf (Trevor), and Loretta Kung (Candy).

Tania Nash’s first directorial role for the Noosa Arts Theatre will have audiences enthralled. Needle in the Haystack is a drama written by Damon Lockwood, WA, and capably directed

by Paul Ritchie. It is inspired by events in September 2009 in Ohio, America, in which a man was sentenced to death by lethal in-

jection.

Frank Wilkie (Dr Robert Allusz) and Steve Mitchell (Richard) portray challenging and thought -provoking roles.

In Drowning, playwright Ian Robinson skilfully pens a clever farce. A Tamil refugee from Sri Lanka (Mohammed Shamim) has his hopes of settlement in Australia dashed when an immigration officer (Shaun Bennett) sends him to Manus Island.

Expertly directed by Melanie Myers, Drowning is a play with a topical theme.

Audiences will have the opportunity to vote for the Nancy Cato Audience

Choice Award to be presented after the final performance.

Join Noosa Arts Theatre for an evening / matinee of short, sharp entertainment.

Dates: Cut-price preview July 2, all tickets $22. July 3, 4, 9h, 10, 11, 16*, 17* at 7.30pm. Matinees July 5, 12, 18* at 2pm. Tickets: adults $31, concessions $27, member/groups $25, child (under 17) $22 *Noosa Long Weekend Festival performances, all tickets $32.

For Bookings, phone 5449 9343. Counter: Tuesday to Friday 9am-2pm. Online: www.noosaartstheatre.org.au

Blitz the musical

Gilbert Rousset, set designer and Jennifer Rousset, director.

THE musical, Blitz, by Lionel Bart, the creator of Oliver, will be staged this August by the Caloundra Chorale and Theatre Co (CCTC) at their Wurtulla theatre.

The experienced production team of director Jennifer Rousset, musical director Sarah Sullivan, accompanist Neil Booth, costumes by Merryl Terrey and sets by Gilbert Rousset and Barry Roger will ensure a wonderful theatrical experience.

Set during World War II, the musical draws on Bart's childhood memories of London's Jewish East End during the Blitz. The story is centred on a romance between a young couple, Carol, a Jewish woman played

by Rachel Halverson, and Tremayne Gordon, a cock-

A World of Rhythm comes to Kawana Community Hall SUNSHINE Brass in conjunction the U3A Choir are proud to present A World of Rhythm to be held in the Kawana Community Hall,

Nanyima Street, Buddina on Sunday, July 26, at 1.30pm. Admission is $12 adult and includes afternoon tea.

Tickets are available from Barrie Stewart on 5447 70316 or at the door.

More information: Arch Robertson, 0409 851 546.

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The young woman's mother, the dominating Mrs Blitztein (Helen Butcher) is caught in the middle.

Director Jennifer Rousset wants to make this experience as authentic as possible and says “this musical is full of great songs, emotional moments and of course plenty of laughs”.

Bookings are already quite strong up so it would pay to get in quick.

CCTC Theatre, 3 Piringa Street, Wurtulla on August 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 at 7.30pm and 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 at 2 pm. Special preview on Wednesday, 7.30 pm.

Tickets: adults $29, conc/ groups $27, FOC/members $25, children $15. Bookings essential, phone 5437 2719.

AS seen on TV. 3 pack Genie Slim Jeggings, comfort all women wish for. Size s/m. Blue, black, grey (new in box) $70. Phone 5499 7834 Caloundra.

BAR FRIDGE Avita, 115 litre with freezer compartment, adjustable shelves, bottom drawer and more.

240 volt, still in package. $150. Phone 5493 5416 Currimundi.

BINOCULARS Tasco USA 8 x 32mm VGC + new Yves Saint Laurent black and tan bag at $50 each.

Phone 5441 6699 Nambour.

BOOKS – 200 novels for $1 each or the lot for $120.

Phone 5443 6140 or 0400 216 377 Alexandra Headlands.

CAMPING electric two burner stove, excellent condition. $25 ono. Phone 0405 563 606 Golden Beach.

CAR battery charger CTEK for all lead-acid batteries. Fully automatic with manual, still under warranty. $70. Phone 5477 1485 Sippy Downs.

COINS for sale, $2 ANZAC lest we forget, $18 each or two for $30. Phone 0412 288 921 Pickup Caloundra.

DOONA cover Queen or King size, 2 pillowcases, excellent condition, autumn colours 236cm x 422cm $30 negotiable. Phone 0419 737 461 Noosa Heads.

ELECTRIC treadmill, Bodyscience brand, good condition, works well. Folding handle for easy storage, not a big bulky machine. $230.

Phone Jennette on 5492 2221 Pelican Waters.

GOLF package, ladies R/h graphite set, L/h steel shaft set, bags and buggies. New

golf balls included ($100 for package) or $50 for individual sets. Phone 5444 0529 Buddina Noosa Heads.

HEATER 10 panel electric room heater with inbuilt fan, heat control and settings. VGC $25 Phone 5445 1628 Chancellor Park.

LOUNGE Chairs set, 1 x 3 seater and 2 singles. Fabric covered, very good condition. $300. Phone 5491 5442 Little Mountain.

MEN’S bowling gear, shorts, white trousers size 97R, t-shirt large, some with emblem, vgc $50 the lot Phone 5443 1315 Maroochydore.

NIAGARA Pad improves circulation, relaxes muscles and improves nerve/muscle communication. On Gumtree, can sell for over $500.

In good condition. $150 ono Phone 0418 828 521 Currimundi area.

OVER Toilet chair, height adjustable and in VGC. $30 Phone 0408 405 688 Coolum.

OVER the Toilet seat, adjustable and shower chair, adjustable. $50 Phone 5449 8138 Tewantin.

SLEEP concerns, sleep apnoea nasal mask. Fisher & Paykel model zest. Brand new. Valued at $250, sell for $140 Phone 5474 4975 Noosaville.

GML 5 speed bench top drill press. $65 Phone 5479 5641 Maroochydore.

TRICYCLE in brand new condition. Only ridden once, black in colour with basket. Retail $990, sell for $500 ono Phone 5493 4409 Currimundi.

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Sunshine Coast concert band supports chaplaincy EACH year the Sunshine Coast concert band supports the work of chaplaincy in Coolum.

So much goes on in the everyday life of a school and chaplains participate in many aspects of it. They coach sporting teams, go on camps and excursions,

attend school events, help out in school musicals and support student leaders.

Chaplains complement other school-based support services focused on promoting student wellbeing.

They do this through facilitating pastoral conversations and social and emo-

tional groups and supporting whole school well-being activities.

Chaplains facilitate links between the school and local organizations like churches and communitybased support services to enhance the support available to students, parents/

helping many worthy charities.

Come and enjoy the music of the Sunshine Coast concert band under the baton of Ken Chadwick O.A.M., and supports the wonderful work of chaplaincy in Coolum, caring for the well-being of our school children.

carers and staff.

Throughout the year the Sunshine Coast concert band continues to support various charities.

The conductor, players and committee all give their services without any monitory reward, other than knowing each contributes in

Tickets available at the door for $15 per person, which includes afternoon tea. Venue is St Peter’s Catholic Church, Elizabeth Street, Coolum.

Date: July 26, 2pm. Find us on Facebook and check out the band’s website: www.sccb.org.au

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ON AUGUST 29, the Queensland Pops Orchestra is back – bigger and brighter than ever – with its next stunning season concert Come Swing Again, presenting an all-time greats swing music showcase.

The highly entertaining JMI New Orleans Street Band will open this unforgettable event, transporting the listener back to the birthplace of traditional jazz with a roving ‘streetstyle’ presentation that will set the pace for this carnival of concerts.

Comprising staff and students of the Jazz Music Institute in Brisbane’s Bowen Hills, this ebullient ensemble values the importance of early jazz and they’re sure to have audiences smiling, tapping their feet and even dancing in the aisles to their cheerful and lively music throughout the concert – encapsulating the very best of traditional melodies and rhythms of the streets of New Orleans.

Headline artist, internationally renowned pianist Joe Chindamo, will tinkle the ivories with a suite of music by the legendary Duke Ellington arranged for piano and orchestra.

Joining Joe on stage will be special guest artists Deborah O’Toole and the Empire Swing Dancers.

and enjoyment of this Come Swing Again program, maestro Patrick Pickett CSM and the Queensland Pops Orchestra are proud to introduce one of Brisbane’s most appealing specialist ensembles, the Empire Swing Dancers.

Empire Swing is Brisbane’s premier swing dance school

The ever-suave Qld Pops Big Band will be in full swing mode, adding their special sound to this delectable musical feast.

As they say, variety is the spice of life ... and Pops audiences are assured of a dazzling display of talent for this third series concert of 2015.

Adding to the excitement

and this talented troupe’s number one priority is to have fun. There’ll be colour and movement a ’plenty as they wow the crowd with dance moves.

Come Swing Again with the Queensland Pops Orchestra and special guest artists, is on at QPAC Concert Hall, Saturday, August 29, 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

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A 1923 Model T Ford onetonne truck housed at the Nambour Museum is very lucky.

Lucky because the classic icon of motoring past is being given a new lease on life thanks to a new volunteer at the museum.

Bernard Howe, from Reesville, comes with experience in restoring older cars – a 1955 Ford Mainline ute, a 1962 MGA, and a 1938 Essex.

Bernard offered his help after noticing a newspaper article asking for men to volunteer for museum duties of a masculine ilk.

When president Clive Plater discovered Bernard’s skills he knew exactly what project he could give him.

“For years the Ford has been sitting in one of our sheds waiting for someone who had the time and skills to restore it and Bernard has agreed to take on the task,” he said.

Bernard is delighted with the challenge.

He said, now he is retired, his fingers are itching to do something different in his spare time, after he has done the gardening and

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