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Trivia for summer

SENIORS TODAY TRIVIA 2

1. Which NSW city is known as “The

Gong”? 2. Name one of the three Greek letters with seven letters in the spelling. 3. True or false: a baby bat is called a pup. 4. What is the usual name for decompression sickness? 5. In what part of a building is a dormer window found? 6. Before decimal currency, what coin was known as a “tray bit”? 7. What kind of activity is a Pride of

Erin? 8. What recipe consisting of meat and

vegetables mixed with rice originated in Louisiana? 9. What number is opposite nine on an analogue clock face? 10. In a normal deck of playing cards, what are the two red suits? 11. What is the smallest number with seven digits? 12. Which Australian Prime Minister had the given names Paul John? 13. In which Australian city was much of the 1959 film On The Beach set? 14. How many players are on the court during a normal basketball match? 15. What is the past participle of

“shoot”? 16. In whichw English county is Oxford

University? 17. What kind of animal is Disney’s

Bambi? 18. In the nursery rhyme, who “fell down and broke his crown”? 19. What is the meaning of “pallid”: worn out, pale, made of wood? 20. What is the English equivalent of the

German word “gesundheit”?

Answers:

1. Wollongong 2. Epsilon, omicron, upsilon 3. True 4. The bends 5. The roof 6. Three pence 7. Dance 8. Jambalaya 9. Three 10. Hearts and diamonds 11. 1,000,000 12. Keating 13. Melbourne 14. Ten 15. Shot 16. Oxfordshire 17. Deer 18. Jack 19. Pale 20. Health

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Magic Millions

Dig out the race day fi nery to look a million bucks at Gold Coast Magic Millions $10 million Raceday. Whether a punter watching the action for all nine races – or more interested in the bubbly and Fashions on the Field this is a glamour event on the international racing calendar, 15 January Gold Coast Turf Club, Southport. Sand Festival

Beyond the sand (formerly known as Sand Safari Arts Festival) will transform Surfers Paradise into a beachfront gallery of colour, movement and music across nine spectacular days and nights from 12-20 March. The free multi-medium arts festival showcase large-scale, bold works from the gallery to the beach, highlighting an incredible calibre of national and international artists. From contemporary to abstract on of a kind and even feature installations and entertainment, this festival creates a diverse showcase of art and culture across a variety of mediums. Gold Coast Potters Association Christmas Art and Crafters Market

Come to their Benowa studio to enjoy a wonderful array of hand crafted goodness — ceramics, jewellery and art — as well as delicious food stalls and pottery throwing demonstrations. A perfect opportunity to buy unique handmade Christmas gifts. Live music by k2Duo. Social distancing will be in place. · The Christmas Art and Crafters market will be held from 8am to 1pm on 5

December for more information - goldcoastpotters.com. Giggle Pickle - Free pickleball day

Try Giggle Pickle this Sunday. It’s lots of fun and easy to play. Ideal for kids 10 years +. Simplifi ed rules make it perfect for beginners. The session is free for a limited time! Held from 9am at Viney Park each Saturday. Bookings essential, to help them with setting up courts, they need numbers so please ring or send a txt to 0403 507 780. · They offer social and competitive play with the regulation rules five times a week at Coomera and Helensvale, clubpickleballgoldcoast@gmail.com. Sip and Paint Social Sessions

Unleash your creative side while you sip, paint and laugh at the Sip and Paint Social Sessions. Bring a favourite bottle of wine, friends and nibbles of choice or let them cater by choosing a grazing box perfect for two (available Saturday afternoon sessions only).

They supply all art materials including aprons, paint, paper, canvas and drinking glass wear. With no experience necessary, their resident artist will show guests all the techniques needed for creating their own masterpiece with as little or as much guidance as you like. · The Sip and Paint classes are held on

Thursday evenings 6–9pm, Friday evenings 6-9pm and Saturdays 1–4pm.

They are available for private functions on Saturday evenings, Sundays and most days during the week. The Sweet

Fine Artist Studio, 2/3 Karen Avenue,

Mermaid Beach . Spotlight on Christmas

A chance to sing along to favourite carols and hear some of the best talent on the Gold Coast at Spotlight Theatre, 185187 Ashmore Road, Benowa. December 17. · Contact the theatre for more information. Cabaret and Cabernet

jBah and come sit, relax and enjoy some quality entertainment from Gold Coast artists and entertainers. Friday, 10 December 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM, Saturday, 11 December, 2PM - 04:30 PM and Saturday, 11 December 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM at Javeenbah Theatre, Corner Stevens and Ferry Streets, Nerang head to javeenbah.or.au for more information. Jersey Boys: The Story Of Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons

6 - 16 January, 2022

The Theatre at Star Casino will host Jersey Boys from 6 January - Sunday, 16 January. Doors Open at 1pm for matinee performance and 6.30pm for the evening performance. The Theatre is located on the Casino Level of The Star Gold Coast on Casino Drive, Broadbeach Due to high demand for parking during peak periods, please allow additional time to secure parking when attending shows. Jersey Boys is the smash-hit musical biography of The Four Seasons - their rise to fame, the tough times, personal clashes and ultimately, the triumph of a group of friends whose music became the soundtrack of a generation. · For any ticketing enquiries please email the stargcbo@ticketek.com.au

Weathering Well: Jenny Woodward

The long-range forecast is for fun, fl ashbacks and fashion when ABC’s revered weather presenter Jenny Woodward premieres her one-woman stage show, Weathering Well. Weathering Well is a potted history of the life and times of the popular presenter who chalks up 35 years with the national broadcaster in 2021.Combining comedy, live music, video projections and a killer script with Jenny’s natural wit and charm, Weathering Well is an 80-minute autobiographical theatre experience with a high probability of intriguing anecdotes and behind-thescenes revelations. · This will come to HOTA’s Lakeside

Room on Thursday 10 February, 7.30pm. Contact HOTA for more information.

Jenny Woodward from ABC to HOTA.

Made in Australia

Made in Australia comes to The Theatre at The Star on Tuesday 25 January 2022.

Absolutely 80s celebrates the crème de la crème of Oz rock with their ‘Made in Australia tour‘

This show was postponed from earlier this year. Without doubt, the 80s was the most memorable and massive decade of music. The Absolutely 80s ‘Made in Australia Tour’ is the ultimate celebration of Aussie 80s mega hits. It’s a showstopping spectacle of epic proportions. Coming to you direct from the 80s, idols of the Oz music scene are touring with their band in one massive Down Under show! Featuring: Brian Mannix- Uncanny Xmen, Scott Carne – Kids in the Kitchen, Fred Loneragan – Machination

Ally Fowler – Chantoozies, David Sterry Real Life, Wilbur Wilde – Hey Hey it’s Saturday and the four piece Absolutely 80s band. · For any ticketing enquiries please email the stargcbo@ticketek.com.au.