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BRIBIE Island Evening VIEW Club is knownfor its colourful revues at birthday time andThe Dance of The Cygnets (pictured) wasone item in a side-splitting presentation titledAn Elegant Evening which included the 3tenors, a chorus of singing nuns and a comicexcerpt from Phantom of the Opera.‘It’s women only, so normally shy womenreally come out of themselves’ said PresidentTina Galloway. Bribie is a big club with 150members, but Australia wide VIEW has over21,000 members ranging in ages between 18and 100 in 400 communities and is one of thelargest women’s organizations.VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education ofWomen) Clubs of Australia is a nationwideself-governed women’s organization formedin 1960 by The Smith Family to help womenachieve new skills and confidence and to givevoice to issues of national concern.Communities benefit through the commitmentof the women of VIEW to the provision ofeducational outcomes for Australia’sdisadvantaged children and families.“We support a couple of students selectedby The Smith Family in providing extrafunding for their education expenses. Thissometimes means that a child can go on aschool excursion for the first time, have art ormusic lessons, a sports pack, computer orpresents at Christmas. Everything mostfamilies take for granted’, said Tina.‘We meet once a month for a dinner and guestspeaker, organize a social event each monthand fundraise for the Smith Familyprogrammes. Each year we are invited todebate and vote on a resolution, which isfinalized at the National Convention and sentto Parliament, but above all we have a lot offun and it’s a great way to meet other women.’To find your local club visitwww.thesmithfamily.com.au/view. If you wishto attend a Bribie Island meeting, phoneLenore on 07 3408 1531.

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WITH Anzac Day almostupon us, Banyo RSL subbranch members havecommenced preparationsat their RSL Memorial,Cnr. Royal Parade and StVincent’s Road, Banyo.Anzac Day will fall overEaster this year.Working bees will be con-ducted beforehand to en-sure that the memorial isready for this important

RSL (Queensland Branch) and the Queensland Sym-phony Orchestra are joining forces again in 2011 forthe new annual ANZAC Concert.The free community concert at 6pm on Thursday,April 21 will kick start the EasterLong Weekend and will be a prelude to official ANZACDay commemorations onMonday, April 25.To be staged at the Suncorp Piazza in Brisbane’s SouthBank, the concert helps engage people of all genera-tions and backgrounds, while offering the public achance to reflect on the past and celebrate the future.Directed by Guest Conductor Andrew Mogrelia, theQSO will be joined by Kiandra Howarth, Simone Dew,Brisbane Concert Choir, The Queensland Choir, VoxPacifica, Queensland Police Pipes and Drums, TheAustralian Army Band Brisbane and more.RSL Queensland President Mr Doug Formby AM saidthe event provided an opportunity for families toshow their respect to ANZAC’s in a unique way.“As partners with the Queensland Symphony Orches-tra, RSL Queensland is proud to be gifting this freeevent to the community of Brisbane again,” he said.“Through the event, the community can acknowl-edge not just past sacrifice, but the history of musicin war and how it has become woven in time to cer-tain events and places.”And as Patrick Pickett CSM, Chief Executive Officerof the Queensland SymphonyOrchestra states, “Music is a way to connect people,and the orchestra is delighted to partner with the RSLto share our music with the people of Brisbane whileremembering those who have served our country”.ANZAC Day is one of Australia’s most importantdates as it commemorates the anniversary of the firstmajor military action fought by Australian and NewZealand forces during the First World War.Continues next page...The ANZAC Concert is just one of the ways RSLQueensland and the QueenslandSymphony Orchestra are giving back to the commu-nity.RSL ANZAC Concert on Thursday, April 21, 2011 isto be held at Suncorp Piazza, South Bank, at 6pm.

by Richard BennettBanyo RSL prepares for Anzac Day

ANZAC Concert to kickoff Easter long weekend

event. This will be Mon-day 25 April.A procession will com-mence from the car parkat the Banyo Clinic, 183Tufnell Road, Banyoaround 7am. Participantsin this procession areasked to form up byaround 6:45am.Marshalls will be avail-able to assist. The paradewill proceed along Royal

Parade to the Banyo Me-morial. The service willcommence soon after ar-rival of the parade.It is important to note thatthere will be some roadclosures in the area of theBanyo Memorial and theBanyo railway crossing.These closures will takeplace well before theevent. The elderly, peoplewith mobility issues and

others who require trans-port to the service willneed to advise the BanyoRSL sub branch office inadvance so that trafficcontrollers and police willallow authorised vehiclesthrough the barricadesafter the road closureshave been implemented.Please contact the BanyoRSL office well before-hand to have your nameadded to the access listand also to arrange trans-port if needed. Telephone3267 0353 during office

hours or leave a messageafter hours. Veterans whowish to participate in theparade but are unable tomarch should also advisethat they require a lift inthe vehicles provided forthat purpose.Recently re-elected Presi-dent of the Banyo RSLsub branch Ron VirgenOAM said‘local families of deceasedoverseas serving defencepersonnel (all services)are encouraged to pur-chase memorial plaques

AN invitation is extended by R.A.E.M.E. 104 FieldWorkshops & LAD’s Reunion Committee to familyand friends of all vehicle mechanics, electrical tech-nicians, armament fitters, marine engineers, instru-ment fitters, recovery teams and tradesmen that main-tained the technical support to the many units thatserved in The Bulimba Army Barracks occupied bythe Royal Australian Electrical Mechanical Engineers(R.A.E.M.E.) since 1945 until late 1980’s.Please mark your calendar for the Return to BulimbaReunion which will be held on Sunday, 1 May 2011.The reunion will be located at The Quarry Club bythe river at Bulimba Barracks from 10am. Let’s makeit a great reunion and family day this year. Pleaseforward this invitation to anyone who may be inter-ested to join us this year.The Department of Defence, owners of the property,is considering relocation in due course and the prop-erty may be sold. This could be the last reunion inthe barracks.RSVP online now at: http://raemebulimbareunion.eventbrite.com/ or phone 0416010 701 for enquiries.

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to be placed on the Me-morial wall’. Applicationscan be lodged at the localoffice of the Banyo RSLsub branch located in theMulticap Building (formerNudgee State School),453 Earnshaw Road,Nudgee.These carry the name,regimental number andservice where served(army, navy or air force).The cost of the engravedplaques is $20.In the lead up to AnzacDay, members of the subbranch and Citizen’s Aux-iliary will also have pop-pies, badges and memo-rabilia on sale at a num-ber of local shoppingcentres. Poppies will also

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THIS year ANZAC Dayfalls on Easter MondayANZAC Day goes be-yond the anniversary ofthe landing on Gallipoli in1915. It is the day we re-member all Australianswho served and died in allwars, conflicts, andpeacekeeping operations.The spirit of ANZAC,with its human qualities ofcourage, mateship, andsacrifice, continues tohave meaning and rel-evance for our sense ofnational identity.On ANZAC day, ceremo-nies are held in towns and

ANZAC Day on April 25is probably Australia’smost important nationaloccasion. It marks the an-niversary of that memo-rable day in 1915 whenAustralian and NewZealand soldiers landedat dawn on the Gallipolipeninsula. They met withfierce resistance from theOttoman Turkish defend-ers and the eight monthcampaign resulted inheavy loss of life on bothsides.News of the Gallipoli land-ing had a profound im-pact on Australians at

ON Anzac Day formernashos will again be tak-ing part in the city paradebehind their pipe band. Inrecognition of the 60th an-niversary of the introduc-tion of national service,the contingent will marchcloser to the head of theparade, behind WorldWar II veterans. In Sep-tember a reunion will beheld in Townville in which

INFORMATION onAnzac services andmarches throughoutBrisbane district wasnot available at time ofpublication.Visit www.rslqld.org forfurther informationcloser to Anzac Day, 25April.

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National Servicemen’s Associationof Australia (Qld Branch) Inc.

city the first intake ofnashos marched into bar-racks in September 1951. Meetings of BrisbaneNorth West branch areheld on the third Sundayof each month from Feb-ruary to November (nextmeeting April 17) atMitchelton Meals onWheels recreation roomTel El Kebir Street oppo-site Gaythorne RSL, for

further information phoneBrian 3355 4532. Member-ship of NSAA is open toall former Australiannashos, with associatemembership extended tothose who served forother countries. Membersare encouraged to takepart in fundraising andsocial activities and re-ceive regular newslettersadvising them of recentdevelopments. For infor-mation about the benefitsof joining the Associationand how to join consultweb site www.nashoqld.org.au or phone 32241277.

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home and in 1916, April 25was officially declaredANZAC Day. It has beenan occasion marked byceremonies and servicesall over the country eversince and is an opportu-nity to pay tribute to allthose who made the ulti-mate sacrifice for theircountry.During the 1920s ANZACDay also served to com-memorate the 60,000 Aus-tralians who had diedduring the First WorldWar. In 1927, for the firsttime in every state someform of public holiday was

observed. By the mid-1930s, the rituals we fol-low today were well es-tablished and includedthe Dawn vigils, marches,memorial services and re-unions.The dermination to holdANZAC Day ceremonieswithout fail is nowheremore apparent than at theGoodna RSL. This areasuffered dreadfully in therecent floods and resi-dents are still coming toterms with the disastrouseffects.The Dawn Service thisyear will be held on Mon-

day April 25 at MemorialStone on the corner ofChurch and Queen Street,Goodna at 4.27am. A7.30am Service will be pre-ceded by a street marchstarting at 7.15am fromthe Irish Heart Hotel inQueen Street, Goodna. A Dawn Service will alsobe held at 4.27am at theMonument, IpswichRoad, Ebbw Vale onBrisbane Road.

cities across the nation toacknowledge the serviceof our veterans.Midnight Service will beheld at 12.00am on 25 Aprilat the Shrine of Remem-brance, Anzac Square,Ann Street, Brisbane.The Dawn Service willcommence at 4.28am onAnzac Day at AnzacSquare.This traditional dawn ser-vice commences at thetime of the originalANZAC landing atGallipoli in 1915.The Anzac Day Marchcommences at 10.00am on

Anzac Day.The march will start at thecorner of George and

Elizabeth Streets thenproceed along GeorgeStreet, right into Adelaide

Anzac Day march, Brisbane 1937

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BRISBANE’S ABC Gar-dening Australia Expo re-turns to Brisbane Con-vention & ExhibitionCentre, April 15 - 17, 2011offering seasoned greenthumbs and aspiring gar-deners the very latesthow-to advice fromAustralia’s leading gar-dening experts. This spec-tacular Expo will bringABC TV’s GardeningAustralia to life withQueensland’s gardeningfavourites ColinCampbell, Angus Stewartand Jerry Coleby-Will-iams.Watch ABC TV’s Garden-

1. In what year did Guy Sebastian winAustralian Idol?

2. Which popular TV series is set in WisteriaLane?

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7. On what raft did Thor Heyerdahl cross thePacific in 1947?

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10. What is the name of a book containing thewords of an opera?

11. What city is the capital of Brazil?12. If you buy 5 things at $1.50 each, how much

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Brisbane’s ABC Gardening Australia Expoing Australia team in ThePotting Shed as they pro-vide advice and conductpractical and hands-ondemonstrations. There’sthe Ask it, Solve It Stageas well, where they teamup with other horticulturaland landscape industryexperts to answer all yourtricky gardening ques-tions.Go organic: Get up-to-date on all things organic.Get your hands dirty: Getinvolved in The PottingShed as ABC expert per-sonalities lead this inter-active display that callson the audience to partici-

pate hands–on.Hop, wag, wiggle, creep:The Backyard Creaturesfeature provides informa-tion on how best tohandle the variety of ani-mals that co-exist in yourgarden.Jumbo–sized fun: As gar-dens get smaller, peopleare heading inside to playwith electronic games andgadgets.Get inspired to take theexcitement outside againwith some jumbo–size en-tertainment. The Back-yard Games feature showsyou how to make gameslike supersize chess part

of your outdoor lifestyle.Indulge in a garden feast:The Cooking Stage is theperfect place to learn howto take the fruits (andvegies too!) of your gar-den labours to the table.Got a question? Wellwe’ve got the answer!Sensational Shopping:Hundreds of exhibitorsonsite will give you theperfect opportunity toshop for all your gardenand outdoor needs.Mark your diary and, tosave time, go online andbook.The Expo will be at theBrisbane Convention &

Exhibition Centre, April 15to 17, 2011. Open: 10am –4.30pm daily. Cost:Adults: $15, Aged & Dis-abled Pensioner/SeniorsCard holders: $13. Ticketsavailable online fromwww.abcgardeningexpo.com.au or at the door(cash sales only) Groups:Pre-booked tickets areavailable for groups of aminimum of 10 people at adiscounted rate of $12To arrange a group call(02) 9452 7575.Information: visitw w w. a b c g a r d e n i n gexpo.com.au or call 029452 7575.

AMONG the exhibits onshow at our research li-brary is a display boardof photos that we have todate never been able toidentify, so when a formerresident of Enoggera readone of our regular news-paper announcementsand paid us a visit wewere delighted when herecognized himself andhis sister playing in theyard of their childhoodhome in Wattle Street. Wewere also pleased to hosta class of third gradersfrom Enoggera StateSchool. EDHS extends awelcome to all interestedpersons to visit us andinvolve themselves in lo-cal history and is alsopleased to see our offerof providing a guestspeaker for meetings oflocal community groupsbeing taken up. Still avail-able on demand are ourthree popular publica-tions: Enoggera HeritageTrail, From KedronBrook to Taylor Rangeand Mitchy Picture ShowOur research centre inEnoggera Memorial Hallon the corner of Wardelland Trundle Streets(refidex 139A10) is opento all on Thursdays from9.30am and on the firstSaturday of each monthbetween 1-4pm. For fur-ther information regard-ing society membershipand activities contactDave on 3366 3191 [email protected]

MARCH 8, 2011 markedthe 100th Anniversary ofInternational Women’sDay.International Women’sDay (IWD) is a global daycelebrating the economic,political and socialachievements of womenpast, present and future.Each year hundreds ofevents take place acrossthe globe to celebratewomen.In many countries theimportance of this day ismarked by a Nationalholiday.

Centenary of International Women’s DayAs a valued part of TheSmith Family, VIEWmembers contributesignificant fundraisinginitiatives andvolunteering support tohelp disadvantagedchildren realize theirpotential througheducation. VIEW hasmore than 20,000members across 400Clubs nationally,sponsors more than 800disadvantaged studentsand contributes in excessof 50,000 hours ofvolunteering as well as

raises in excess of $1million for The SmithFamily.Women interested injoining VIEW in ourBayside area MoretonBay VIEW Club pleasephone Joan on 3207 4079or Pam on 3206 9787.

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OVER the years I havebeen asked at least oncea week -”Trask, that’s anunusual name, are you re-lated to Diana?” In factmy father and Diana’s fa-ther were brothers, so weare first cousins. It isamazing when you thinkthat it is more than 60years since Diana firstsang on Australian tele-vision.Diana was born in 1940and grew up in

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Warburton, Victoria. In1957 Diana won a televi-sion talent quest and thisled to regular appear-ances on In MelbourneTonight with GrahamKennedy. Her big breakcame when she was in-vited to support FrankSinatra on his Australiantour in 1959. At the re-hearsals Diana was re-hearsing My Funny Val-entine when Sinatra andhis manager walked into

the room. “Hey, she can’tsing that song, that’sFrank’s song,” snappedhis manager. “Relax,” saidSinatra “let the kid singthe song. She sings itbetter than I do.” And thatwas that. Australian tourswith Sammy Davis Jnr andPat Boone were alsogood fun. When Dianatried her luck in Americain 1959 she landed a re-cording contract with Co-lumbia records and a regu-lar spot on the hit televi-sion series Sing Alongwith Mitch hosted byMitch Miller. Diana per-formed in Las Vegas andworked with comedianJack Benny. She returnedto Australia to marryThom Ewen and theirwedding was held atWarburton. In the earlysixties Thom producedThe Diana Trask Showon the Nine Network.Diana and Thom becamethe proud parents of twoboys Shawn and Patrick.The family returned toAmerica and Diana re-sumed her singing career.But the times were chang-ing and in the late sixtiesDiana moved from popu-lar ballads to country mu-sic. The family settled inTennessee and more ap-

pearances in Las Vegasand the Grand Ole Opryfollowed. In her careerDiana Trask appearedwith stars such as JohnnyCash, Dolly Parton, GlenCampbell, Danny Tho-mas and many others. Shesang for two AmericanPresidents.In 1974 the hit song OhBoy was released and itbecame very popular inAustralia. Diana recordedcountry albums for DotRecords and had many hitsongs in the BillboardCountry Charts. I remem-ber doing a radio inter-view with the late GuyMitchell and he told methat he thought Diana’srecording of Jesse wasthe best version he hadever heard. In 1979 RogerClimpson walked outonstage during a concertin Sydney and uttered themagic words “DianaTrask, This is your life.”This was a wonderful tele-vision reunion and it is afabulous record of Dianawith our family.In 1985 Diana became thefirst female to sing at theAFL Grand Final at theMCG. She returned toAustralia in 1996 when allthe artists who had eversung at the Grand Final

were invited to singonstage together prior tothe game. Thom passedaway several years ago.Diana launched her auto-biography WhateverHappened to DianaTrask and new CD at theUrban Country MusicFestival at Caboolturelast year. Check out herwebsite atwww.dianatrask.com.

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HOW many of us have old videos, camera tapes or8mm films tucked away in drawers and cupboards?The chances are that they were taken many yearsago and reflect precious memories of yesteryear whentoday’s adult grandchildren were just babies or spe-cial events like weddings, 21st birthdays, graduationsand anniversaries.They were all taken with the idea of enjoying themover the years but alas, technology has moved on sofast in the last few years that it is impossible to viewsome of these irreplaceable pictures either becausethey have deteriorated or because there is no equip-ment suitable on which to play them anymore.Films and tapes have a use-by date after which theyare virtually useless, possibly disintegrating or be-ing damaged by mould. They may even become sobrittle over time that they fall apart when you try toplay them.According to Steve Houghton of the Film Copy Cen-tre, films and videos have a life expectancy of around10 years after which they can begin to deteriorate.Standard and Super 8 films do better with a lifespanof between 20 and 25 years before they start to changecolour or fade while 35mm slides are good for 30 yearsbefore they also change colour or fade.“Some people have treasured these old films, tapes

Memories are made of this!and slides over the years with the idea of handingthem down through the generations. If they are stillwishing to do this, they need to take action quicklybefore it is too late,” Steve said.The Film Copy Centre specialises in film transfer toDVD and has found that this new technology en-ables staff to preserve those precious videos andcamera tapes with no loss of quality for generationsto enjoy.“Since 1994, we have strived to create video produc-tions that go far beyond our customers’ expectations,“ Steve said. “We add extra touches including rest-ful background music that make watching even moreenjoyable”The Film Copy Centre offers a variety of professionalVideo and DVD production services for one, or doz-ens, of films and liaises personally with every cus-tomer to ensure they receive their finished productexactly the way they want.Super 8 films, Standard 8mm films, Slides and Photos,Camera Tapes and Videos can all be transferred toDVD as well as Tape conversions to NTSC & PAL.For full details of the Film Copy Centre service call1300 730 430 or visit FilmCopyCentre.com.au. Alsoenquire about their free pick up and delivery serviceand current special offers.

THE mobile phone industry in Australia is the onlyelectrical and electronic industry to implement a na-tional voluntary scheme for the recovery and recy-cling of its old products. The industry agrees thatmobile phones should not end up in landfill and mustbe recycled so that the resources can be recoveredand reused. It is estimated that over 90% of the mate-rials are currently recovered when recycled throughMobileMuster. This not only reduces the demand onnatural resources, but also ensures potentially harm-ful substances are processed properly and do notpollute our environment; and that future greenhousegas emissions can be avoided by using these recycledmaterials in new products.

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THE Queensland Branchof the Australian ModelRailway Association(AMRA-Qld) is on trackfor a fantastic annualmodel train show to beheld over the May Daylong weekend in Brisbane.The AMRA-Qld is a nonprofit Association Incor-porated in Queensland.The show which is theAssociation’s 34th annualevent is to be held at theSheep and Wool Pavilionat the RNA showgroundsat Bowen Hills from Sat 30April until Monday 2 May2011. The AustralianModel Railway Associa-tion (AMRA) which is thenational parent body

Brisbane model train group on track for annual May Day show

based in Victoria cel-ebrates 60 years of opera-tion this year. To celebratethis significant milestone,a special event is beingheld in Melbourne from13-16 May 2011.In addition to Victoria andQueensland, activebranches also exist inNew South Wales andWestern Australia.The Queensland Branchis located at 20 MurphyRoad, Zillmere and meetson Tuesdays from 10amuntil 3pm and most Satur-days (except the 5th Sat-urday of any month) from12:30-4pm. Tuesday in-volves the affectionallycalled Daylighter’s Group

which operates the indoorrail facility. On the thirdSaturday of the month,the Garden Railway oper-ates at the Zillmere venuefrom 10am to 3pm. This in-volves an outdoor largescale facility for 32mmand 45 mm gauge trackpowered, battery, clock-work and live steam gar-den railway models.The Zillmere facility fea-tures a 14 metre x 6 metre,16.5 mm and 12 mm gaugeindoor layout. The build-ing also houses a compre-hensive library and re-sources for members touse. In excess of twelvetrains can be operated si-multaneously over the in-

door track. Track clear-ances allow for QR Sn3 ½and On30 narrow gaugemodels. Donations fromthe general public whowould like to assist thegroup in any way aremost welcome at theZillmere facility.The Queensland Branchcurrently has 260 financialmembers and the Austra-lian Model Railway Asso-ciation has around 4000members throughoutAustralia. New membersjoining and willing to as-sist with the BrisbaneModel Train Show wouldbe greatly appreciated asit is a major event.President Peter Dushasaid that visitors were al-ways welcome to visit theZillmere facility prior tomaking a decision to join.Family, senior and stu-dent membership is avail-able. Reductions can ap-ply to some classes ofmembership who join partway through the year.The highlight of the yearin Queensland will be theannual Brisbane modeltrain show at the RNA atBowen Hills. This will fea-ture a large range of trainshops; Qld Rail historythrough layouts like‘Rosevale’ and theKuranda Rail. There willalso be interactive dis-plays for children and

THE Public Trustee hasannounced the launch ofQueensland’s first everWills Week, with eventsto be held right acrossQueensland from 3-7 May2011.Queensland Wills Week isdesigned to educate thecommunity about theneed for everyone over 18to have a valid Will andensure they update itregularly.For information aboutWills, Enduring Powers ofAttorney and real life sto-ries about what can hap-pen when you fail to up-date or make a Will, visitwww.willsweek.pt.qld.gov.au.

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APRIL 6th is our Country Touring with Morning Teaalong the way and a tour of the Mulgowie area beforewe have a scrumptious lunch at the Mulgowie Hotel,Cost for this great day out which includes, TouringM/T and lunch is $40. Please bring a cup. Coach startsCapalaba at 7.30am usual south bound pickups.It’s on again the cancelled Renaissance Spring Fairwhich is now the Autumn Fair. Sunday April 10th. TheCleveland Branch of National Seniors will be havingWhite Elephant and NSA Promotional Stalls. We willneed a few volunteers to help please. Let me or acommittee member know if you can help. Your dona-tions of cakes and items for the stall would be appre-ciated.Wednesday April 20th we travel to Twin Towns forthe Back to the Tivoli Show. 45 seats available. Allnew show with all new artists. Cost for Show andCoach $27, coach only seats $15. Coach startsCapalaba at 7.30am with usual pickups through toRedland Bay. Morning tea on arrival.Friday April 29th is our Bay Islands Cruise. We boardthe Cat O’Nine Tails at Raby Harbour Cleveland at9.45am, no coach today. Our Skipper will be giving usa well informed commentary on the history of ourMorton Bay area. This vessel has a licence bar. Drinksare very reasonable. We have morning tea and a BBQlunch on board. Returning back to Raby Bay by3.00pm in plenty of time for the Royal Wedding onTV. Cost for another great day out which includesCruise, morning tea and lunch $60.Wednesday May 4th is our Pre Mothers day trip withlunch at Eagle Heights Mountain Resort with time toshop at Gallery Walk plus Country touring. Cost $42Please bring cup. To Book Listed trips contact Peteron 3207 0348 anytime.

CARINDALE National Seniors had 103present at their March meeting includ-ing 3 visitors. A very enlightening meet-ing with discussions on future guestspeakers, coach trips and ourprogrammes for the year including ourplans for the Christmas Luncheon.The coach trip to “Back to the Tivoli”was enjoyed by all & some membersthought we should have 2 trips a year.The flood donation to the C.W.A. Fu-ture Fund was discussed & passed.The C,W,A has a continuous fund fordisasters & as they donate necessitiesand not money this was decided as themost worthy recipient.The Guest Speakers for the day wereDenis & Susan Herd from “ BayviewProductions” Their subject was “Re-storing & Preserving Family Memo-ries”. This was interesting & as theyare able to transfer old photos or slides

THERE is plenty to interest you at TheGap/Ashgrove Branch NSA. Our meet-ings are always on the third Tuesdayof the Month. The next meeting is 19th

April at the Ashgrove Bowls Club inYoku Street. Members like to socialiseover lunch at the Gaythorne RSL afterthe meetings.On Thursday 21st April why not join theDinner at Six Gang at the Ashgrove GolfClub—meet at 5.45pm. A great meal foronly $17.50. So that’s a lot of Clubs,make sure you get to the right one!Now think seriously about this! A sixday coach tour taking in the CapricornCoast, Rockhampton, Yeppoon,Gladstone and lots of interesting high-lights in between. The pace is leisurelyand the price is special! Activities Of-ficer Doris is anticipating a very good

The Gap/Ashgrove Branch NSAresponse. Why don’t you invite a spe-cial friend, –let’s make it a real happyoccasion. Details from Doris 33003397or from the Secretary. Note please, theSecretary will be away until 12th April!Vice President Sheila is doing a grandjob in President Eric’s absence. Ericand his good wife Ros are cruising thePacific—we wish them fine weathersailing.On Friday 6th May a day trip toRathdowney and Beaudesert is the go!A comfortable coach, lots of opportu-nity to shop at interesting little hide-aways, morning tea and a two courselunch are all included in the price$42.00. Bring along your friend for thisone too! Contact the Secretary Jean (ifyou can catch her) on 33542466 or leavea message.

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on to C,D,’s with musical background,it is possible to enjoy past events.The Guest Speaker for April will be DrCathy Townsend A Marine Biologist atthe Moreton Bay Research Centre” ,who will speak on the state of MoretonBay.The Coach trip for 19th April is toMalaney Dairies. This will be very in-teresting with the History of the Dairy& a demonstration of the method ofmilking & storage of the milk. A shortfilm of the workings will also be shown.Lunch will be at a local restaurant withmagnificent views.Carindale National Seniors meets atClem Jones Centre Stanley Rd, Carinaon the 2nd Tuesday of each month [ex-cept Jan.] & Coach trips on the 4th Tues-day of every month. For further infor-mation please phone Eddie 33953337 orMaureen 33984236.

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(VOICE, Interests and Education of Women)Newmarket VIEW Club meets on the 4th Tuesday ofthe month at the Gaythorne R.S.L. Club, 534Samford Rd., Mitchelton, 10.30 a.m. for 11.00 a.m.start. (Public holidays excepted). We have aguest speaker at most meetings, raffles, lucky doorprize and a book-swap. Two course luncheon withtea/coffee is $22.We are a small club and welcome new members andvisitors with a warm, friendly atmosphere whichencourages social interaction.In addition to our meetings we have monthly socialoutings – coffee mornings, movie days andluncheons – with an occasional bus tripDue to public holidays, our next meeting is onTuesday, April l9th, .when we will have a guestspeaker from The Gallipoli Medical ResearchFoundation.If you are thinking of joining a new club we wouldbe very happy to welcome you as a visitor. Forfurther information please contact Estelle 3356 7598or Carol 3289 3480.

THE next meeting of the Chapel Hill VIEW Club willbe held on Tuesday 3rd of May at the Mt OmmaneyHotel/Apartments - 11am for 11:30am. The Clubwarmly invites new members and guests to join usfor some fun and friendship and to enjoy interest-ing speakers, outings, raffles, lucky door prize,trading table and a book table.“Fashions on the Go” was such a success last yearthat our Club has decided to bring it back again tocelebrate Mother’s Day in May this year.VIEW women, as a part of The Smith Family, arecommitted to providing educational support andopportunities for disadvantage children throughthe Learning for Life Program.For further information or to book for the nextmeeting, please phone Bev on 3279 2819 by 6pm onthe Friday before the lunch. Cost of the lunch is$31.

PLEASE join us for lunch and an interestingspeaker at our next meeting on Thursday April 14th

at 11.30 am at Redcliffe Leagues Club, Klingner Rd.Redcliffe. Our friendly group of ladies welcomesnew members and visitors. Join us to make newfriends, be informed and help VIEW (Voice,Interests and Education of Women) as it supportsthe Smith Family’s Learning for Life programhelping disadvantaged students maximise theirpotential through education.Please phone Robyn 3293 6003 for information andcatering purposes.

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CARINA Senior Citizens Club is continuing to pro-vide a wide variety of activities for the 50’s and overfrom Monday to Saturday mornings inclusive.Concerts are held each Monday morning with theexception of the last Monday of the month when abus trip is held also cards, 500, bolivia or pony. Tues-day morning is indoor bowls as well as bridge.Wednesday morning is our creative stitching group.Thursday is indoor bowls and creative stitching. Fri-day mornings is craft, patchwork, tai chi, gentle exer-cise as well as a talent group concert followed by abarbecue once a month. Saturday is cards.We wish to announce that as from April we will be

OUR senior citizens enjoyed a really wonderful bustrip on 8 March. Our tour guide, James Herbst gaveus heritage information of all the districts we tourede.g. Stapylton, Alberton, Woongoolba, Jacob’s Well,Cabbage Tree Point and Norwell. Morning tea was atCabbage Tree Point followed by a visit to Gold CoastTiger Prawn Company. Freshly harvested packs ofprawns packed in ice in Coollite Eskys were avail-able. It was a most interesting place to visit and viewtheir operations. We saw several large ponds wherethe prawns are fed. There is so much interestinghistory in the area. Sugar cane mulching is big busi-ness as well as the sugar from the cane, molasses andother products. The Heck family owns the environ-

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STATE International Officer ChristineKing invites members and friendsto dinner with guest speaker on 12th

April, 2011 from 6pm for 6.30 atRuth Fairfax House, 89 – 95 GregoryTerrace, Spring Hill. Topics: ‘Israel – acountry of contrasts - from archaeol-

ACWW Dinnerogy to technology’. Cost $20 p.p. RSVPby 7th April to [email protected]. Please also detail anyspecial dietary requirements.Associated Country Women Of TheWorld, ACWW “understanding cul-tures

CENT Auction: To be held at the Oxley Seniors Club, 86 Oxley Station Road,Oxley on Wednesday April 20, 2011, commencing at 10.30 am. Cost $6.00 whichincludes lunch, lucky door prize, 1 sheet of tickets. All welcome. For furtherinformation contact Jean on 3372 5965.

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Annerley/Moorooka Senior Citizenstertainment was great andsome were able to dancethe time away too. Asusual lunch at Dolphinsnever disappoints ourmembers.The concerts held at ourClub venue on the lst, 3rdand 4th Tuesdays of themonth keep our toes tap-ping and we all enjoy a

sing-a-long. Some of thesongs bring back happymemories and keep ourbrains alert as we try toremember the words. Themembers of the IndoorBowls team, (IndoorBowls held on Wednes-day and Friday eachweek), are always lookingfor new members. Why

not come along and jointhe happy group.Our next bus trip is a“Mystery Bus Trip” onthe 12th April. Howabout that? Would youlike to join us and bepleasantly surprised too?Please contact Colin But-ler on (07) 3848 6371 forfurther information.

Salisbury Senior Citizensmentally friendly Sugar Mill and the only privatelyowned mill in Queensland. We toured Calypso Bayarea, also the marinas.While at the Prawn Farm, James showed us where acouple of Australian films were made e.g. Water Rats.An excellent lunch was at the refurbished Jacob’sWell Tavern and served by their helpful staff. Wearrived home at Salisbury at 4pm after a great daywhich was probably the best in the 20 years of enjoy-ing day bus trips. Thanks to Cheryl Nott, our pro-moter. New members 50 and over are most welcometo come and join us. Salisbury Senior Citizens is lo-cated at 87A Cripps Street, Salisbury and can be con-tacted on 3275 3218.

Carina Senior Citizensstarting a new activity. Darts will be held on Thurs-day mornings at 9am. Come along and try our activi-ties and have fun. We would particularly like to wel-come new members to darts and bridge, but also forany of the other groups that you may prefer.While we are a seniors group we welcome anyoneover 50 with some spare time to come and join ourfriendly club. Annual subscription is $3 per year duein March. Morning tea is provided at each session.For more detailed information you are welcome todrop in, phone 3395 4636 (a.m.) or 3390 6039 (p.m.)except Wednesdays or contact us onwww.yoursuburb.com.au.

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SENIORS’ icon and entrepreneur Bob Ansett was thekeynote speaker at the workshop Brisbane SeniorsOnLine held for its mentors on Friday 25 February.BSOL offers not-for-profit computer training for se-niors throughout Brisbane, largely by providing men-tors to help learners use their own computers at home.‘We planned this event to reward our mentors for theterrific work they do – we have over 300 mentors inBrisbane,’ said President Brenda Williams. ‘Andthey’d asked for some professional insights into theever-changing world of technology, so we put thaton the agenda too.’ The workshop was supportedby a grant from the Brisbane City Council.Still a dynamic figure, Bob Ansett applauded the workof BSOL’s volunteers, stressing the importance ofseniors keeping involved and keeping up-to-date, andsharing their skills and experience. He kept his audi-ence engrossed with his views about business, com-petition, and creating opportunities out of set-backs.‘It’s all about persistence,’ he said. He finds he is asbusy in retirement as he has ever been.Other workshop sessions informed mentors aboutfree software, and about computer security at home –what to watch out for, and what steps users can taketo protect themselves. The workshop included twolively planning sessions with ideas flying thick andfast - firstly about the proposed ‘Computers Can BeFun’ program, and then the big one: what should BSOLoffer its clientele of seniors by 2015, in this rapidlyevolving world of digital technology? ‘Both of these issues will carry through to a secondworkshop,’ said Brenda. ‘The next one is planned forJune.’BSOL always welcomes new learners and new men-tors to assist them: phone 3210 6983, or visit theirwebsite on www.bsol.asn.au.

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sonnel carrier crews andRAAF helicopter crewswho took part in thebattle. Also at the cer-emony were two ofAustralia’s three surviv-ing VC recipients, KeithPayne VC OAM, fromMackay, whose medalgroup is on display in themuseum, and Cpl BenRoberts-Smith VC MG,Australia’s latest recipi-ent of the Victoria Cross,who travelled from Perthto attend the significantoccasion.Harry, now 77, has vowedto continue fighting forfull recognition of hismen’s courage.

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Hinkler, Paul Neville,pinned the Star of Gal-lantry on Harry’s chest infront of about 400 peopleincluding his survivingDelta Company comradesand the next of kin ofthose who have died.The medal presentationcoincided with the open-ing of the museum’s LongTan display which in-cludes Harry’s medalgroup.The Star of Gallantry issecond only to theVictoria Cross and it isbelieved that this was thehighest military awardever bestowed on a sol-dier in Queensland’sFraser Coast region.Harry was awarded themedal for “conspicuouscourage and leadership”during the action on Au-gust 18, 1966 which sawDelta Company 6 RAR’s100 officers and men en-gaged in fierce combatwith at least 3500 NorthVietnamese regulars andViet Cong in the Long Tanrubber plantation.After being presentedwith the medal, Harry out-lined the 45-year fight hehas had with Army bu-reaucracy attempting togain recognition for hismen’s heroism.After the battle, recom-

mendations for decora-tions for his men weredowngraded or disal-lowed because of an ab-surd quota system.To rub salt into thewound Harry and his menreceived Vietnamese dollsand boxes of cigars in-stead of an award from theSouth Vietnamese gov-ernment which was ve-toed by Canberra.The bureaucraticshambles continues tothis day. After receivingan invitation from Gover-nor-General QuentinBryce to receive his Starof Gallantry last August,Harry boycotted the cer-emony when the Armyrefused to pay for his mento go to Canberra to re-ceive a Unit Citation forGallantry for the battle.Following consultationbetween MaryboroughMilitary and ColonialMuseum director JohnMeyers, Lt-Col Smith (rtd)and Member for HinklerPaul Neville, it was de-cided to have the medalpresentation at the mu-seum in the presence ofabout 100 surviving menof the company and rela-tives of the deceased,members of A and B Com-panies of 6 BattalionRAR, the armoured per-

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OLDER Queenslanders who live in theirown homes will benefit from a $47 mil-lion boost to aged care services pro-vided to them across the state this yearthrough the Home and Community Care(HACC) program – a joint initiative ofthe federal and state governments.The HACC program is a major providerof essential community care servicesto frail aged people and younger peoplewith disabilities and their carers and itsmain objective is to promote and en-hance the independence of people inthese groups.The injection of extra funds this finan-cial year for HACC services is an in-crease of more than 10 per cent com-pared with the previous year.“HACC services operate in almost allareas of the state and help frail olderpeople to live independently in theirhomes. In 2009-2010 more than 170,000Queenslanders received services underthe HACC program. Without thesesupport services, many of these people

All Aboard – Day Trips for Seniors!!ger Factory, MacadamiaNut House, TamborineMountain, Bribie Island,Miegunyah House andDFO are some of the ex-

citing destinations mem-bers at Burnie Brae havevisited so far in 2011. Aspart of our focus on fun,friendship recreation and

entertainment at the cen-tre, each month day tripoutings are organised forour members.On Wednesday April 6th

we will take a tour ofBrisbane and discover allthe changes that haveoccurred. We will travelvia new bridges and tun-nels to the City Centre,Kangaroo Point Cliffs andmuch more. Also we takein a guided tour of Gov-ernment House at Bardon(perhaps the Governormay greet us if in resi-dence) and enjoy a buffetlunch at the Broncos dur-ing our tour around thisever-changing city ofours. Cost is $45 per per-son (all inclusive).Saturday April 30th will seeus head to Gatton. Fol-lowing a delicious morn-ing tea at Apex Park, ourtour guide will escort thegroup to Bauer’s OrganicFarm to enjoy their humor-ous hospitality and pre-

sentation before travel-ling to Gatton TransportMuseum, where we willenjoy lunch at the Stag-ing Post Café. All this fol-lowed by a scenic lei-surely drive home. Cost$52 per person (all inclu-sive).Sunday May 29th – comeaboard and head toGoomeri for the PumpkinFestival.A day to wander and seethe street parade, marketstalls, bush bands, pump-kin-rolling competition,reptile show, whip crack-ing and much more –which should be enoughto entertain you through-out the day. Cost $37 perperson which includescoach and morning tea –BYO lunch.All bus trips depart from

and return to Burnie BraeCentre at 60 Kuran StreetChermside.These outings are suit-able for members over 50who are independent anddo not have mobility dif-ficulties.If these destinations havewet your appetite fortravel and you would likemore information aboutthe itinerary for 2011, callour Member Support Of-fice on 36242125 or visitthe website onwww.burniebrae.org.au.Please don’t forget ourBurnie Brae Fair on Sat-urday April 9th, 9am –12.30pm – one of our big-gest days on the calendar– also the perfect oppor-tunity to visit the centreand find out what elsegoes on at the centre!

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would have to move prematurely intoresidential or other forms of permanentcare”.Mr. Butler, Minister for Mental Healthand Ageing has added that the HACCfunding for Queensland this year is par-ticularly important given the difficultiesolder Queenslanders have recentlyfaced dealing with the floods and itsaftermath.“This money will be provided to assistHACC services that have felt the bruntof the floods in the state, and needfunding to re-build or improve their ser-vices and get back on their feet afterthis significant natural disaster,” hesaid.Source: Joint Media Release from theHon. Mark Butler MP, Minister forMental Health and Ageing and the Hon.Curtis Pitt MP, Queensland Minister forDisabilities, Mental Health and Aborigi-nal and Torres Islander Partnerships,28 February 2011. Courtesy ‘TheComet’ March 2011

THE Australian Investments and Secu-rities Commission (ASIC) has justlaunched a new personal financewebsite called MoneySmart to helppeople make good financial decisionsby providing free, independent andunbiased information, tools and moti-vation. MoneySmart.gov.au is a keypart of the National Financial LiteracyStrategy, also launched by ASIC today.MoneySmart.gov.au provides morethan just information. The website in-cludes 26 calculators and tools, somefor use on mobile phones, to helppeople take simple steps to get quickanswers to their questions aboutmoney. MoneySmart covers not onlythe basics such as budgeting, saving,credit cards and loans, but also morecomplicated issues such as superan-nuation contributions, margin loansand income tax.Launching the site, Assistant TreasurerBill Shorten said, ‘The Government hasa broad and comprehensive reformagenda to improve the financial ser-vices sector and the financial wellbeingof all Australians. Simple, unbiasedtools that increase the financial literacyof Australians such asMoneySmart.gov.au are an importantpart of this.One strand of the Government’s reformprogram is the Stronger Super package

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BROWNS Plains NationalSeniors (NSA) first trip for2011 was to Twin Townsto see ‘Back to the Tivoli’which was great enter-tainment and lots oflaughs. It was a most en-joyable day out.Our March trip was toRathdowny to visit theAlpaca Farm, then on toRathlogan Olive Farm fora three course lunch, fol-lowed by sightseeing onreturn home. At our lastmonthly meeting we wereentertained by a group offour lovely ladies. It was

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OUR branch members were pleased to welcome VeraSomerwil the President of Goodna/Redbank Branchat their March meeting. After the usual gourmet morn-ing tea, news, birthday greetings with a raffle ticketand general business, Branch President Barbara Cookpresented Vera with a cheque for $700 which wasmade up from member donations and branch funds.Victoria Point members were pleased to offer this sup-port to a fellow National Seniors member who hadsuffered in the recent floods and Vera told of theawful devastation quite a few of her members hadexperienced at that time and knew that the recipientshe had in mind would be glad of a helping hand.The branch has enjoyed good support after the movefrom our original meeting place and we are now hap-pily settled in at the Baptist Church Hall, Victoria Point.We meet on the second Monday of every month at9.30am, and all Redland seniors are made welcome atmeetings and on our day trips. We have interestingspeakers with subjects as diverse as worm farmingand credit fraud and also entertainers from time totime. Telephone Barbara on 3820 6373 who will be pleasedto give you any NSA or branch details and will pleasedto send you our branch brochure.

The members in thephoto are:Joyce Kerr:Hilda Horn:Dickie Jackson -with a busysecretaryRob Spencer andVera Somerwil atthe back.

a lovely surprise and anearly St. Patrick’s Day cel-ebration with all sorts ofgames and wonderfulprizes – all green ofcourse.Browns Plains NSAbranch is in the earlystages of producing arecipe book with lots ofeasy recipes to follow. Wehope to have it availablefor sale by August, 2011.We will update you at afuture date.We are happy to extend awarm welcome to newmembers to come along to

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MORE than 3000 cyclists turned out to wrapup 2011’s Bike Week despite significant rain-fall and a competing visit from Prince Will-iam.The riders took part in an array of events ofthe final Sunday, March 20, including theGreat Brisbane Bike Ride, Taste of the Tun-nel and the infamous BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge.The rain couldn’t dampen their spirits as in-dividuals, families and corporate groups allparticipated.The seven minute Coot-tha barrier was bro-ken with the fastest cyclist coming in at 6:38and the fastest over 60 year-old at 9:44.After the various rides participants flockedto the Cultural Forecourt at South Bank werethey were treated to food, drinks, music anda bike stunt show.Proceeds from Bike Week went to the En-deavour Foundation, who were badly af-fected in Queensland’s recent flooding.Errol Deller (pictured) competed in the MtCoot-tha Challenge and in his age groupcategory.

THE University of The Third Age (U3A) Pine Riv-ers Inc. is looking for anyone prepared to teach theabove subject on a volunteer basis to a friendlygroup of people in the 50 plus age bracket who arekeen to learn please ring the below number for de-tails, we are flexible on the setting and we meetMondays to Fridays between 08.00 am to 5.00 pm.We have existing people waiting to learn. Our areacovers the old Pine Shire area membership wiseand we generally go by school terms.Please contacts Ph 3321 0681 or email:[email protected]

MUCH of Australia’s current electricity infrastruc-ture is ageing, and all will have to be replaced sooneror later. The majority of Australia’s base power isgenerated by coal fired plants and the political un-certainty of the expected carbon tax has meant littleor no investment in this area. Uncertainty meansshort term planning and higher costs – which willbe passed on to you.Demand growth will also require new investment inelectricity generation. Installed generation capac-ity will start to fall below the levels needed to en-sure reliability over the next several years.Queensland faces the most immediate pressure, withnew investment needed by 2013-14 on mediumgrowth assumptions.With reliable and cheap power likely to be a thingof the past, it is a great time to look at other optionssuch as Solar Power.A quality 1.5kw Solar PV system can reduce yourelectricity bill by around $130-$200 per quarter. This1.5kw system which would normally cost around$8750 will receive STC rebates of approx $5750. Thismeans your out of pocket cost will only be $3000.At this price, the savings you make will pay off thesystem within about 4-5 years depending on yourdaytime power usage. However, this rebate will re-duce by 20% at the end of June, so it is best to doyour research now.Once installed, you also get paid by the Queenslandgovernment for any power your Solar system feedsback into the grid at up to 52c/kwh. This is 2.5 timeshigher than the amount you pay which is a greatincentive.For further information, you can phone Solar PowerSavers on 1300 111 001 or visit www.solarpowersavers.com.au. They can advise on the rightsystem to meet your needs and offer interest freepayment plans for pensioners so everyone canbenefit.

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WHEN the Caboolture area was firstsettled in 1842, few could have fore-seen that it would become one ofthe most popular destinations inQueensland with myriad historicalattractions, sporting facilities foreveryone, excellent schools andthriving retail areas.The popular annual Urban Coun-try Music Festival starts on FridayApril 29 and will be located atCaboolture Historical Village Pre-cinct. Free events include a Beaut

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Ute competition, Bush Poets andBalladeers events, Songwriters Caféand daily markets, food and con-certs. There will also be shows bynational and international artists aswell as Opening and Closing parties.The Caboolture Historical Museumattracts thousands of visitors eachyear with its displays of 50,000 so-cial history items in a traditional pio-neer village setting. Antique machin-ery, cars and tractors will appeal tomen of all ages while kids love the

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train rides. All women love to see thehistoric homes and furnishings asthey wonder how the pioneers man-aged with all the mod cons we takefor granted today.A Cafe and a hotel provide refresh-ments to make the day out complete.The Caboolture Markets always at-tract crowds with their Brisbanehandmade market products, naturalorganic produce, online market stallsfresh herbs and arts and crafts.They are held every Sunday morn-

ing at the Caboolture Showgrounds.The Abbey Museum of Art and Ar-chaeology is a mecca for history lov-ers.Its exhibits from many differentcivilisations and cultures have wonworld wide acclaim. The Museum hasbeen described as a time passage thatexplores the history of Western Eu-rope over the past half million years.Opening hours are from10am to 4pm,Monday to Saturday and duringschool holidays.

The Caboolture Warplane Museumis Queensland’s only flyingWarbirds museum.It was established to preserve andpresent part of the nation’s historywith a focus on World War II air-craft. Displays include wartimememorabilia and a range of aircraftengines.Their aircraft have been restored toflying condition and perform regu-larly at Air shows around the coun-try.

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THE Steven Family opened Proactive Dental on May17th 2010, having moved to Australia in 2008 aftermany visits to Queensland. Queensland has been theideal place to start up Proactive as well as a place tolive. Dr and Mrs Steven are not only busy runningProactive Dental but also raising their 4 young chil-dren. Mrs Steven Practice Manager has hired all thewonderful dental professionals working at Proactive.All 3 dentists are Australia and New Zealand Gradu-ates, are gentle, caring and always up to date with alldental courses and new technology.The lovely Dental Assistants have a caring, compas-sionate and friendly approach and our dental recep-

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FORTY Winks Morayfield is a family owned and op-erated business. We are the longest established Bed-ding Specialist in the Caboolture area and take pridein the level of service and expertise we offer our cus-tomers. We specialist in everything for your bedroomfrom top brand bedding such as Sealy, SimmonsBeautyrest, Sleepmaker, King Koil and Tempurthrough to an extensive range of Bedroom Furnitureand Manchester.

Your bedding specialistsIn response to the growing needs in our communityfor those affected by ageing, injury or health condi-tions, we are excited to now also have the new HomeCare Solutions range. Made to the highest industrystandards and registered with the TherapeuticsGoods Administration, Home Care Solutions is a rangeof special purpose adjustable beds, mattresses andstylish furniture that can help mobility impaired peoplebe cared for at home. Having a bed that is adjustablecan also be of benefit in relation to differing health orpersonal injury concerns.Throughout the month of March, Forty Winks as awhole are celebrating our 27th Birthday. So come inand visit our showroom for some fantastic specialsacross our entire range with our 27th Birthday Sale.Alternatively we always accept Seniors, Seniors Busi-ness and Carers cards so that entitles card holders to17% discount store wide off normal ticked price.You can now shop online or simply view some of ourgreat Bedding, Furniture and Manchester onwww.fortywinks.com.au. Open 7 Days and ThursdayNights till 8pm.

Proactive Dentaltionists are always there to give you a warm andfriendly welcome and to answer any questions.The dental rooms have comfortable dental chairs aswell as LCD TV’s while you receive treatment.Proactive Dental takes pride in providing the highestlevel of personalised gentle dental care.We are conveniently located next to Naturopath,Medical Centre, Pathology and Pharmacy facilities.Proactive Dental has Hicaps facilities for all HealthFunds, Medicare Scheme (EPC), Teen dental Vouch-ers and DVA. A healthy and beautiful smile is just aphone call away 54331569.www.proactivedental.com.au

Décor Linen is an experienced Party Plan business based in Caboolturewith our name now beingknown and admired in theworld of Linen.With over a decade of ex-perience working in partyplan herself, Kellie de-cided to take over thebusiness from her Men-tor and Friend Sue Dewarwho started, 9 years agofrom her Dining Roomtable having worked for

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THE thriving suburb of Morayfield, just 44kms fromBrisbane, 11km from the sea town of Beachmereand 20 kms from Bribie Island. The area has ex-panded in every direction since its modest begin-nings in the mid-1800s when the entrepreneurialGeorge Raff bought some land from the CabooltureCotton Company.Morayfield is just three kms from the CabooltureCBD and is the administrative, retail and businessheart of Caboolture.The Caboolture-Morayfield precinct is one of thefastest growing areas in Australia and has consis-tently recorded an annual population growth wellabove the national average over the past 10 years.Population projections estimate an annual popula-tion growth of 3.2% up to 2026.There are numerous local shopping facilities, manywithin walking distance of homes. The MorayfieldShopping Centre has 150 speciality retailers, sixmajor stores and seven mini retailers. Chain storesinclude Woolworths, Target Coles, K-Mart and BigW supermarkets as well as a cinema complex andamusement arcade.Other shopping centres include Morayfield Village,Market Plaza, Heritage Place and a range of retail

LIFELINE Community Care Greater Sunshine Coastis holding their annual Bookfest in Caboolture overthe weekend of Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th andMonday 18th April. Held in its usual location at ApexPark, Centenary Lakes Indoor Basketball Courts onMorayfield Road, the Bookfest will have morespecialised and unique books than ever before. Doorswill be open from 8:30am through until 4:00pm eachday with the Monday dedicated to the clearance saleof the left over reading gems. Book collectors andpassionate enthusiasts travel from all over the Coastand Brisbane to search through the Caboolture

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showroom facilities. Here are some 20 food and din-ing options in the Centre with stores including BBsCoffee & Bake, Hogs Breath Café, The Coffee Cluband Zarraffas Coffee.Services on offer include optometry, beauty, finan-cial services and many more plus a free Justice ofthe Peace service at varying times most days.Baby strollers, wheel chairs and electric scooterscan be hired every day and be booked by phoningthe Centre on 07 5499 4255.Recreational facilities in this attractive area includeparks and outdoor leisure venues, a golf courseand the Alexander Barr Sporting Complex.Caboolture also encompasses the Queensland StateForest.There are good schools for all age groups whiletransport continues to provide easy access by road,rail and ferry. The Bruce Highway is just 2km awayand provides direct access to Brisbane.The Caboolture-Morayfield area has been desig-nated as a Principal Activity Centre under the StateGovernment’s South-East Queensland RegionalPlan, making it the key centre of Brisbane’s north-ern growth corridor for employment growth, busi-ness investment and infrastructure funding.

Bookfest tables so if seek-ing a particular volume,manuscript or novella, re-member that the early birdgets the worm.Paperbacks and hardcov-ers of every genre, topic,subject and style will beavailable for perusal byavid readers and collec-tors that take a fancy. TheLifeline CabooltureBookfest is an enormoussuccess each and everyyear largely due to thesheer number and varietyof books available andalso due to the astound-ing and selfless work ofour volunteers. Whetherthey be young, old, work-ing, retired, unemployed,have a love of books orjust a love of volunteer-ing, they work hard andare proud to be a part ofsuch a successful event.The Bookfest has booksthat are decades old butalso stocks a multitude ofbooks that are very newand can still be found inretail stores.To tap into the well knownsecret that is theCaboolture Bookfest andsatisfy your love ofbooks, don’t miss the2011 chapter on April16th, 17th and 18th. If youwould like to volunteer forthe Bookfest and becomean integral and valuedcog in the production ofsetting up, packing downand the running of theevent itself, please con-tact Debbie Gibson on0438 150 702 or emaildebbie .g ibson@lccq .org.au.

Caboolture VIEW ClubTHE next monthly luncheon of theCaboolture VIEW Club (Voice, Interestsand Education of Women) will be heldon Thursday 21 April 2011 at theCaboolture RSL Club at 10.30 am for an11.15 am start.There will be a ‘Bring and Buy’ tableplus lucky door prize and raffles. Theguest speaker will be Mr John Warner,Educator from the Caboolture PoliceStation, who will be doing a power pointpresentation on ‘Personal Safety andProperty ID’.The next social day will be a FashionParade, presented by Robyn Sokac from‘Fashions on the Go’, Thursday 5 May2011, commencing at 10 am at the homeof President Yvonne.This is a fun day with membersmodelling the fashions. Morning tea isprovided plus raffles and lucky door

prize. If you would like to attend youwill be made very welcome. Pleasephone Secretary Di – number below forfurther information.Caboolture VIEW Club invites anyladies in the Caboolture area who arethinking of joining a friendship club toattend a luncheon meeting or social dayas a visitor to see if our club has whatyou are looking for.Caboolture VIEW supports The SmithFamily by fund raising for theirLearning for Life Programs, whichsupports education for disadvantagedchildren so they can create betterfutures for themselves. So if you arelooking for friendship, would like tosupport disadvantaged children whilehaving fun and social interaction,please phone Di Morgan on 04 38283619.

Friday 15 April‘Easter Card Making’ with KerynSuthers at Caboolture Library from10am to 12noon.Make a unique ‘off the page’ Eastercard for someone special!Thursday 28 AprilRomance Lovers Book Swap atCaboolture Library from 6pm to7pm.Bring along between 3-10 good

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IN February, 1889, James H. Pease, alocal carpenter, was awarded thecontract for the erection of a StateSchool and teacher’s dwelling atCaboolture North i.e.In George Street where the school isstill located. The school opened on25th November 1889 with the enrol-ment being 83 pupils in six classes.By break-up day in that year the en-rolment had increased to 95. Theoriginal school opened in 1889 andby 1915 the enrolment had only in-creased to 129.However by 1926 the enrolment was193 and in that year the school wasraised (the original building whichstill stands today) and an extra roomadded to the south west corner. The

DID you know:1 in 3 people will need blood?Only 1 in 30 people currently give blood?If you, or one of your loved ones, have ever neededblood, you already know how important it is.Many people are alive today because of Australia’sgenerous and voluntary, unpaid blood donors whogive blood each week to help those in need.It’s one of those things that we just expect to be therefor us, but only a very small proportion of peopledonate.People who give blood are united by their generosityand the desire to give something back to the commu-nity.Call us now on 13 14 95 or book an appointment onlineat the Australian Red Cross Blood Service,www.donateblood.com.au Give blood at the follow-ing donor centres:Morayfield, Bunnings Warehouse, Monday 18 Aprilbetween 9am – 2pmCaboolture, Sundowner Hote,l Tuesday 19 April be-tween 9am – 4pmMorayfield, Market Plaza, Saturday 23 April between8:30am – 3.30pm

BRANCH meets at the Senior Citizens Hall, HaskingStreet, Caboolture on the third Tuesday of the monthat 10am. Contact Bill on 5428 3807.National Seniors is a membership based, not for profitorganisation, representing Australians aged 50 plus.It has members and branch meetings Australia wide,and is a powerful lobby force at all levels of govern-ment on issues affecting the over-50’s.National Seniors was established by a group of vi-sionary Queenslanders in 1976. Now, almost 35 yearson, with around 250,000 members, 150 branches, 70employees and an office in every state, it is the con-sumer lobby for older Australians and the fourth larg-est organisation of its type in the world.

FOR the Line Dancing enthusiast - Intermediate toadvanced classes held every Monday night at 7.00pm- 10.00pm, Tin Shed (Enter via Gate 2) CabooltureShowgrounds, Beerburrum Road, Caboolture. Cost$7.00. Contact Carol Adcock, Apache Line Dancerson Ph: (07) 3205 5079, [email protected] visit www.apachelinedance.com.au

OPEN every Sunday 6am – 12noon. ExceptCaboolture Show Sunday and Christmas. At theCaboolture Showgrounds, Beerburrum Road,Caboolture.Hundreds of stalls including food, plants, fruit andvegetables, art and craft and general bric-a-brac.Enquiries phone 5495 3759.

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numbers continued to increasesteadily and a move was set afootfor a new and larger school.The new building was commencedin 1941, completed, opened andmoved into the following year. Thisnew school, while being a vast im-provement on the previous accom-modation, particularly in the Voca-tional Training section, soon provedto be inadequate.Fortunately, as it turned out, the oldmain building and Vocational roomswere not demolished, despite manyrequests for this to be done. By theend of the forties it was necessaryfor classes to be placed in the oldbuilding. With the advent of the Sec-ondary department in 1955, the build-

ings had to be extended with the re-modelling of the old school, exten-sion of the southern wing (Block B),then new Western Wing (block D)and five temporary rooms under thebuildings.When the High School was openedin 1961, the situation was relieved forsome time, but as the school contin-ued its steady growth, temporary re-lief came in the form of numerousdemountable classrooms at varioustimes and in various places.The school was bursting at theseams by 1979 with over a thousandpupils but this was relieved by theopening of the Caboolture East Pri-mary and Caboolture SpecialSchools.



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OUR General Club meeting will be heldon 14 April at Senior Citizens Hall,Hasking Street, Caboolture, commenc-ing at 9.30am. This is a valuable oppor-tunity for members or intending mem-bers to catch up with what is going onat the club. We also hold raffles at ourmeetings.Tuesday, 3rd May we pay a visit toAnnerley-Moorooka Senior Citizenswith the coach leaving the Centre at8.15am and there is still time to get yourname down.Our Annual Cent Auction will be heldon Tuesday, 12 April, commencing withmorning tea at 9.30am. There will belots of great prizes to win from10amonward and admission is only $2. So,come along and bring your friends fora good morning of entertainment.

COME along and hear the experts talk about growingorchids 11am-12noon. The orchid show will run from12-3pm with the opportunity to purchase your ownorchid.The orchid show is to be held at Burpengary Libraryon 13 May 2011 from 10.00am - 11.00am Orchid talk,12.00pm - 3.00pm show. Cost: free.Bookings for this event are required. Contact

REDUCE energy use at home to save money and theenvironment. Check out some practical solutions inplace at CREEC Environment Centre and learn howyou can measure your energy use and the incentivesavailable to help decrease your carbon footprint.Open daily 7am-4pm at the CREEC Environment Cen-tre, 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary. Entry is FREE(Home energy audit kit provided) but bookings es-sential. Contact Dave Logan, Environmental Officer -Community Engagement on Ph: (07) 3205 0555.

THE area was not officially settled until 1842,as before then any settlement within fifty milesof the Moreton Bay penal establishment wasunlawful. The name came from that of an earlylocal pastoral station, which was derived fromthe Aboriginal word cabultja, meaning carpetsnake. Transformation to a more defined lo-cality occurred after the discovery of gold atGympie in 1867, some 100 km. northwards.Cobb and Co. coaches to Gympie andMaryborough used Caboolture as a stopping-off-point. The predominantly farming commu-nity was described in The Australian Hand-book, 1875, as –“ Caboolture, a post town in the county ofCanning, and electoral district of EastMoreton, about 30 miles from Brisbane, situ-ated on the north side of the Caboolture rive.The place is small, and has no buildings ofany note. A temporary Methodist chapel andan hotel – the Caboolture – are the principalinstitutions. As regards the district, maize isgrown on the banks of the river and sugaralso, though frost has been found to seriouslydamage the latter. Recently two quicksilverselections have been taken up at the head ofthe river. A steamer comes up to the townshiponce a week. Cobb’s coach passes twice aweek with mail. Population about 50; on theriver, about 200. Stock returns are – horses767; cattle 18,496; sheep 240; pigs 445.”Source: http://shawfactor.com/gazetteer/queensland/caboolture/

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The Annual General Meeting will beheld on 12th May for the election of Of-fice Bearers and Committee for the next12 months.A short General Meeting will precedethis meeting. We look for a good rollup to show your support and maybeeven volunteer to go on the Commit-tee! Meetings held at our club rooms,Hasking Street, Caboolture.Tuesday, 24t May we will be having avisit from Nanango Senior CitizensClub. Morning tea is at 9.30am, followedby entertainment starting at 10am. Allthis for the cost of $10, so come alongand enjoy the company of your friendsas well. Lunch is provided after theconcert.For any further information contact5495 2898.


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RETIREMENT is no longer a time to lie back in front of daytime television. People are increasinglyseeing their post-work years as a time to start something new - for starting a new, exciting stage oftheir life, rather than for just relaxing. We are leading longer lives and enjoying better health so thatretirement has become just another stage of life. It can be a time to travel, an opportunity to give backto the community or a chance to walk a new path and learn about all the fascinating things we neverhad time to investigate.Whatever you choose to do- enjoy!

Retirement – a golden timePEOPLE thinking of retirement in the nearfuture would be well advised to do somehomework now. There is a huge choiceof accommodation options but thechances are that they have been so busyworking that they have put off seriousthinking about their new lifestyle andwhere they will live.There are myriad factors to be consideredsuch as proximity of family members andconvenience of shopping facilities andmedical facilities.The good news is that today’s seniorsare spoilt for choice when it comes tochoosing a new home in retirement.Factors such as whether seniors are acouple or living alone, the state of theirhealth and personal choice of locationare all important factors. Some peopledread the thought of leaving an area theyhave known for decades while otherslook forward either to somethingcompletely new like a sea change or atree change. Living by the sea, enjoyingthe tranquillity of the countryside orrevelling in the buzz of city life are allchoices to consider.Luckily for today’s retirees, there areretirement options to cater for all tastesand care needs. The fact that Australia’sageing population, currently 13% overthe age of 65 and set to increase to 25%by 2050, means Government attention isfirmly focused on the ongoing needsand welfare of seniors.The three basic categories ofaccommodation and care providers areretirement villages, community care andresidential care. Retirement villages varytremendously in location and services.They may be owned and operatedprivately or run by a not-for-profitorganization. Basic questions toconsider before inspecting a villagemight include checking as to whethermuch loved pets can live there, too! Veryoften small pets are allowed, but if a GreatDane is involved, a little extra researchmay be needed!Independent living units are designedfor residents who do not initially needhelp with everyday living while Servicedapartments provide such services ascleaning, linen and meals.Contracts for retirement accommodationcan be confusing and vary from state tostate. In all cases, it is recommendedthat prospective residents seekindependent legal and financial advice

Spoilt for choicebefore signing anything. Such factorsas entry and exit fees and the cost ofmaintenance and services are all veryimportant in determining whether or nota given lifestyle would be affordable inpersonal financial circumstances.Most retirement villages haveinformative websites and many will sendout helpful information to help narrowyour search. Loneliness can be a majorfactor for seniors, especially for thoseliving alone, and village life offersfriendship, communal support and thecomfort of nearby neighbours. Mosthave beautifully maintained groundsand social programs that can include daytrips, country dancing, morning teaswith guest speakers and card eveningsto name just a few of the activities.All villages offer some degree of care ifand when it is required but if specialneeds have to be met a move to either alow care or high care facility should beconsidered. Admission here requires areferral from a government Aged CareAssessment Team and details areavailable from the CommonwealthCarelink Centre on 1800 052 222.Facilities provided at these places caninclude nursing care, meals and homehelp. transport, laundry and personalcare. Community Care is an”in home”alternative for people who do not wantto leave their own home and yet needhelp with day-to-day living. A wide rangeof facilities isavailable ranging from nursing care tohome modification, transport, meals andhome help. It is reassuring to know thatretirements can facilitate a smoothtransition for residents whose need forassistance increases over time. TheFederal Government is committed totaking full policy and fundingresponsibility for aged care services.Council on the Ageing (COTA) referredto Australia’s Grand Plan for seniorcitizens like this:Aged care must be provided whenneeded, not rationed and the aged careprogram redesigned so that older peopleand their families have genuine choicesof service, types, providers, forms ofprovision and methods of financialcontribution, with care properlyresourced on the basis of independentlydetermined actual costs.In short the Grand Plan calls for choice,access and sustainability in aged care.

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THESE are the common links to LiveLife Villages of Maleny Grove, SamfordGrove and Brookland at Robertson. Theecologically designed Maleny Grovelocated in the Sunshine CoastHinterland was officially opened latelast year by Live Life VillagesAmbassador and Olympian DawnFraser, AO, MBE. Designed withpossible future needs in mind, MalenyGrove offers environmental features ofcross ventilation, thermal chimneys forexpelling and capturing warm air asrequired, solar hot water with gasboosters, and rainwater harvestingmaking the decision to Live Life easy.Designed by local resident and awardwinning architect, David Gole of RiddelArchitecture, these beautiful north eastfacing living areas which capture lightand breezes feature 2 bedroom, 2bedroom plus study and 2 bedroom plusmultipurpose room allowing you thefreedom of choice to use as you wish .Energy efficient lighting, wellappointed kitchen with glass splashback, European appliances, direct entryfrom remote access lock up garage,

Independence, lifestyle and supportselection of floor coverings togetherwith security screens, blinds andcurtain linings are standard.“I always enjoy coming up to MalenyGrove” Dawn said, “It embraces theunique Maleny lifestyle and theservices and support available toresidents enables them to maximize theirindependence together with theopportunity of new friends and a choiceto be as active or as private as youwish”.The warm and welcoming Clubhouseis a gathering location for socialactivities offering resident lounge,billiards, gym, arts and craft, library andcomputer areas, as well as alfresco BBQarea. Maleny Grove offers peace ofmind with 24 hour Personal EmergencyResponse System as well as a CareFacilitator to assist you as your needschange. Located just minutes to shops,churches, public transport and medicalfacilities, Maleny Grove offers the bestof both worlds of an ideal lifestyle in anenviable location. To find out more orarrange an inspection call 1300 55 6575.

information on financesand how livingarrangements may impacton pension payments. Italso provides practicaladvice on selling thefamily home whilst on thepension, as well as the im-plications of renovating,moving in with family orhaving to live apart froma spouse.The guide includes helpfor families from culturallyand linguistically diversebackgrounds, as well ashelp for Indigenous

Australians.Copies are available bycalling the Department ofFamilies, Housing,Community Services &Indigenous Affairs on1800 050 009, going to theDepartment’s website atwww.fahcsia.gov.au orcontacting you localCentrelink office.

WE are a friendlycommunity providing topquality homes for people50 years of age and over.The village is situated atWaterford which is 30minutes south ofBrisbane and about 35minutes north of SurfersParadise. At present wehave 289 homes in apeaceful villageatmosphere, we have noentry or exit fees no legalor stamp duty.River Glen has beenestablished for abouttwenty years so all theservices and facilitiesnecessary to make thelives of the residentscomfortable andenjoyable are in place. Aswimming pool, largecommunity hall, barbequearea, village bus forshopping expeditions,resident manager, craftcottage, men’s workshop,visitor parking, publicbus stop at the front gate,rooms for a visitinghairdresser and a visitingdoctor. Everything ishere!The sales office is openfive days a week between10am and 4pm (except forcertain Public Holidays).Free Call: 1800 656025

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Delamore is a resident-funded retirement com-munity consisting of Independent living units andserviced apartments located in the beautifulgrounds of the Franciscan Convent at Kedronopposite St Therese’s Church.

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THE trouble with retirement is thatyou never get a day off. ~Abe Lem-onsWhen a man retires and time is nolonger a matter of urgent importance,his colleagues generally present himwith a watch. ~R.C. SherriffWhen a man retires, his wife getstwice the husband but only half theincome. ~Chi Chi RodriguezA retired husband is often a wife’sfull-time job. ~Ella HarrisI’ve been attending lots of seminars

Thoughts on retirement

ONE of our biggest fears about retire-ment may not be giving up the rat raceof work but remaining socially con-nected. After all, with your co-workers,you have probably made some closepersonal friendships.In retirement, you can still maintainthese friendships and develop newfriendships as well. You can stay so-cially connected during retirement anddon’t have to alienate yourself. To doso, you simply have to be willing tomake the effort.Stay in touch with ex-colleagues -there’s no getting around it, your co-workers are important to you and there-fore you should stay connected to them.Create meaningful relationships - nowis the time to create new meaningfulrelationships. To do this, you shouldconnect with family, friends andneighbours too. Perhaps you can en-gage in after-retirement activities thatwill enable you to improve these rela-tionships. Now that you’re retired, youshould have more time to spend withyour partner - take some time to get ro-mantic and maybe the two of you canre-spark a flame or perhaps developmutual interests.

Relinquish work, not life

NATIONAL Volunteer Week is the larg-est celebration of volunteers andvolunteerism in Australia, and providesan opportunity to highlight the role ofvolunteers in our communities and tosay thank you to the more than 5 mil-lion Australians who volunteer.Many charities would struggle to sur-vive without the support of these spe-cial people who contribute more than700 million hours of community serviceto many areas of society, includingcommunity health care, heritage andarts, environment conservation, emer-gency services, education, social jus-tice and sports.National Volunteer Week, from 9th to15th May, with the theme of “Inspiringthe Volunteer in You”, pays tribute toall volunteers who donate their timeand energy to help others.Volunteers are not just ‘added spice’;instead, they are one of the main ingre-dients of a community organisation.

Give volunteering a goBy becoming a volunteer you can makea difference to the lives of others andby helping others you are giving some-thing back. You might want to shareexpertise gained over your working lifeor skills developed in a hobby or craft,or maybe you just want to connect withpeople. No matter what your talents are(and everyone has something to offer)your time and effort will be welcomedwith open arms by a local communityorganisation. There are many levels ofparticipation as a volunteer to suit youravailable time, physical capabilities andskills/experience.So how special are you? Log intowww.volunteeringaustralia.org whowould love it if you picked up the tele-phone and said, “I’m available; whatcan I do to help?” or contact anotherlocal community group or charitableorganisation that may be close to yourheart. You will probably find that yougain more than you give.

Build a strong social network - this canbe achieved by volunteering at yourfavourite non profit organisation, en-rolling in a class, or joining a group.Join a club - you can connect with like-minded people by joining a club or asocial group. Just make sure that it isan activity that you enjoy and will getexcited about.Alternatively, you can spread aware-ness about the burning issues that con-cern you. It will be an enriching experi-ence for you too.Explore a hobby - in exploring thishobby, join a group of people who alsohave this interest such as a knitting clubor croquet club. This will increase yourinteraction with people with similar in-terests.Re-educate yourself - participate inclasses and learn something new withother people. Make sure that you keepa positive and friendly attitude andyou’ll meet new people all the time.Connect with family- this is a wonder-ful way to remain connected with yourchildren, and your grand children, withwhom you may not have fostered aclose relationship during your workinglife.

in my retirement. They’re called naps.~Merri BrownworthRetirement: It’s nice to get out of therat race, but you have to learn to getalong with less cheese. ~Gene PerretI’m retired - goodbye tension, hellopension! ~Author UnknownRetirement has been a discovery ofbeauty for me. I never had the timebefore to notice the beauty of mygrandkids, my wife, the tree outsidemy very own front door and thebeauty of time itself. ~Hartman Jule

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THE Federal Government’s Productive Ageing Pack-age is designed to tackle the economic challenges ofan aging population by helping to retain the exper-tise of older Australians in the workforce and transferit to younger Australians.Australia’s mature age participation rate is below thatin other comparable economies like the United States,United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand. The 2010Intergenerational Report, Australia to 2050: FutureChallenges, highlights the importance of addressingthis issue and the need to make the most of a propor-tionately smaller workforce as the workforce ages.The introduction of the Work Bonus now allows agepensioners to retain more of their income under thepension means-test.While many Australians are looking forward to theirhard-earned retirement, the package is designed tosupport the many mature workers who are keen toremain in the workforce.Find out more about the Productive Ageing Packageat www.deewr.gov.au/.

Will you delay yourretirement?

WHEN RSL Care releasedthe plans for 22 brandnew retirement livingunits at their MilfordGrange RetirementCommunity at EasternHeights, Ipswich late lastyear they were delightedwith the level of interestfrom local retirees.“With economicconditions affecting theproperty market, we heldoff on developing stagetwo of the units by about12 months from theoriginal plan,” ColleenRenshaw, SalesConsultant at MilfordGrange said.“But once we announcedthat we were buildingmore units and releasedthe plans, we literally soldout in the first two weeks!We already have plansunderway to build thenext six units at MilfordGrange and they are nowavailable for sale,”Colleen said.Developed just two yearsago by RSL Care, MilfordGrange is a multi-stagedRetirement Communityoffering three levels ofresidential aged careincluding low, high anddementia care as well asExtra Service high care,independent retirementaccommodation as well asRSL HomeCare services.The villas at MilfordGrange offer open plankitchens with stainlesssteel appliances, safetyfeatures in the bathroomsand laundry, privatecourtyards, water tanks,level design – no steps,24-hour emergency callsystems, security screensand air-conditioning.

RSL Care develops more retirement living for Ipswich“The stage two units werecompleted in earlyFebruary and we havebeen delighted to bewelcoming new residentsto Milford Grange,”Colleen said. “The villagehas great atmosphere and

a real sense ofcommunity.”Two and three bedroomvillas are now available atMilford GrangeRetirement Community,priced from just $299,000.To find out more about

the retirement lifestyle atMilford Grange or toenjoy a virtual tour, visitwww.rslcare.com.auRSL Care Milford GrangeRetirement Community islocated at 32 GrangeRoad, Eastern Heights,

Ipswich, with the onsitesales office open Mondayto Thursday. To make anappointment to inspect avilla at Milford Grange,please call SalesConsultant ColleenRenshaw on 07 3281 8042.



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THE experts now agree - the term‘retirees’ can no longer encompass onehomogenous age group. Within thisdemographic are people with differingneeds and wishes, whose plans for theirretirement years are very different fromthose of their parents.While they may not be competing inmarathons or climbing Mount Everest,most of these folks are looking towardsan active retirement. They see them-selves taking hikes, riding bikes,travelling to exotic locations, playingtennis and going on adventures. Eventhose in today’s 75 plus group are notthe stereotypical TV watching,wheelchair bound types- they are alertand involved citizens.The good news is that even retirementvillages now acknowledge thesechanges, and are providing more‘active’ options to entice residents totheir centres. Because these complexesare built to last, anticipating the needsof the now 55 plus age group is a di-

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“The debate about the adequacy ofretirement savings is placed instark relief when the effect ofongoing fees for financial advice,sales commissions, volumepayments and other incentives paidto financial planners areconsidered”, said Mr Whiteley.A national survey conducted lastmonth by Newspoll (commissionedby Industry SuperNetwork) revealed thatoverwhelming majorities ofAustralians support the keyelements of the financial advicereform package and agree that thesales commission system, whichdominates the financial adviceindustry, compromises the financialadvice provided. “This researchclearly shows that consumersbelieve commissions and ongoingfees for advice create a conflict ofinterest for financial planners, andcompromises the financial advicegiven.” Notwithstanding publicsupport for the reforms, financialplanners and retail super fundsowned by major banks and insur-ance companies are undertaking anunprecedented lobbying campaignin an attempt to dilute the reformsand protect many of the incentivesembedded in the financial advicesystem.

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IF your parent or friend has said this toyou, it could be that he or she has theearly signs of dementia.Initiator of a Spiritus and Griffith Uni-versity Early Intervention Dementiastudy, Shared Care, Gillian Stockwell-Smith, Anglican Diocesan Shared Ser-vices Strategy and Development Ana-lyst said“Even though your parent seems quitewell, you may feel that too many thingsare slipping your parent’s mind and arequite concerned and not quite surewhat to do next. Planning for the futureis so important at this early stage soyou and your parent (friend or relative)can learn more about the changeswhich occur with dementia and thesupport services which are available.This will assist you to work together toidentify any current and future needsand to prepare and plan for what thefuture holds.”Gillian is keen for local people, living inthe community in their own home orwith relatives or in a retirement village

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TO celebrate the Centenary of International Women’sDay, Redlands Evening VIEW Club attended aluncheon with other Zone VIEW Clubs on 5th March.The venue was Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club.Keynote speaker, Lynne Price, recently retiredCommissioner of Guiding Australia, inspired clubmembers, relating with great verve, her remarkablelife’s accomplishments.VIEW members, as a valued part of the Smith Family,contribute significant fundraising initiatives andvolunteering support to help disadvantaged childrenrealize their potential through Learning for Lifeeducational assistance. In this vein, a second speaker(her name is confidential) deeply moved the gatheredladies with her story of resilience and triumph, in spiteof adversity. She recounted how the wonderfulgenerosity shown to her and her children by VIEW,enabled the family not only to overcome misfortunebut to rise, clearly, above it.Redlands Evening VIEWClub promotes fundraising, friendships, social

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HOLIDAYS should bespecial times when weliterally get away from itall, relax and enjoy visitsto fascinating places. Ifyou think you or yourfamily members deservea dream holiday, Ken

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another Japanese island)is a favourite with themany people who revelin the wonders of nature.The tour takes guestswalking off the beatentrack to enjoy some ofthe most picturesquenatural habitat in Japan.Hokkaido is the undis-puted focal point forseeing colourful wildflowers like Golden DayLilies and Blue Poppieswhile spotting brownsquirrels in trees andSika deer in the forestsare highlights for manytourists. Birds to watchout for include the rareRed Crowned Cranes.A small charter launchtakes guests along thecoves and beaches ofthe World Heritage listedShiretoko Peninsulawhere brown bears andtheir cubs can be seenforaging for food.Excellent accommoda-tion, breakfasts andmany banquets areincluded.October and Novemberare considered the bestmonths to see theglorious colours ofautumn in Japan’slandscape gardens,national parks and forestclad mountains.“We ensure our guestsget to see the best of theautumn leaves byvisiting five differentclimatic areas on eachtour,” Ken said.“Also included in thisvery different holiday isa chance to see pottersat work, the history andmaking of Noritakeceramics, silk weaving

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THE Australian RailwayHistorical Society(Queensland Division)has entered its 54th yearof operating rail tours.Over 900 excursionsoperated by both steamand diesel hauled trains tomany destinations inQueensland have beenrun by the Society since1957, of course the steamhauled tours are verypopular and give passen-gers a nostalgic tour intravel of a bygone era –travelling in style in theheritage carriages.The excitement of a dayout by steam traincommences at Roma St asyou go walk along theplatform to find yourcarriage with a reservedseat. It is then a quick

WHO would havethought we would be tak-ing people on scenicflights over Lake Eyre forthe third year in a row!Lake Eyre is filling withmore water than the lasttwo years and it is ex-pected that the lake willhave complete surfacecoverage in the comingmonths due to all the rainfalling in the catchmentregions.Rain events in the closercatchment regions havefilled Lake Eyre South andput considerableamounts of water intoLake Eyre North. TheCooper is expected toflow into Lake Eyre againlater this year and somelocals in Maree have saidthat the lake will fill to nearthe 1974 levels!!Travel West is once againgiving people the oppor-tunity to see this amazingevent unfold in the middleof Australia.Flying in a high-wingedDash 8 (36 seat) plane,

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Lake Eyre North. Flyingdown the west side to BeltBay across the bottomend, we will see if we canspot the plane thatcrashed in the lake in theearly 1990’s. Flying northalong the east side of thelake you will see whereCooper Creek enters LakeEyre North.It is just an amazing sightand one that has to beseen to really appreciatethis great natural attrac-tion. Heading back toBirdsville we’ll have time

your flight leavesBrisbane at 7.30am, stopsin Charleville to pick upGraham Reid, who’ll pro-vide commentary for theday, and continue on overthe western river systems.Graham will be talkingabout the river systems,the properties and com-munities that you are fly-ing over.Stop to refuel in Birdsvillebefore you follow theDiamantina River intoGoyder Lagoon then cutacross the Simpson to

to check out the famoushotel.Return to Brisbane viaCharleville, arriving at ap-proximately 7.30pm.It’s a fantastic day outcovering around 4000km.Travel West hosted 11flights in 2009 and 16flights in 2010. Take theflight with Graham andreceive an interesting andentertaining commentary.For further details contactGraham & Deb at TravelWest on 1800 654 541 or0428 545 954.

Take a rail tourwalk to the head of thetrain to inspect the great“Iron Horse” which issimmering away quietlywaiting for the granddeparture. Final boardingannouncements are made, the guard blows hiswhistle and waves thegreen flag and the enginebursts into life with it’swhistle blowing to signaldeparture and steams outof the platform headingfor the day’ destination.A scenic day through theSunshine CoastHinterland is planned forSaturday June 4th. Joinus for a steam train ride tothe Glasshouse CountryFestival. A coach will meetthe train at GlasshouseMountains to takevisitors on a local tour.

The annual Rail and Sailis set to take place onMay 7th. T his is oneof our most popular tours– the MV Queenslandercruises from Southbankto Redcliffe and passen-gers return by steam trainfrom Sandgate.The tour operates inreverse also.That isolated little railwayin the north west of thestate that runs fromNormanton to Croydoncelebrates its 120th

anniversary in July andSunshine Express areoperating a special tour tothe ride the famousGulflander 14th to 24th July.This tour will be strictlylimited to 30 passengersso phone now to make abooking.The Winter Winelander isone of our most populartours and it is on again on6th/7th August. Bepampered on the trainwith wine tastingsessions in the club carand a delicious lunchserved to your seat as thetrain makes its way toToowoomba and downthrough the SouthernDowns region to theGranite Belt.A coach tour to some ofthe regions best wineriesis included as well asdinner at ThunderboltFarm and motelaccommodation withbreakfast.Sunshine Express RailTours look forward towelcoming you aboard,phone our office on 32521759 between 10am and3.00pm Tuesday,

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WORLD Discovery Tours invites you to joinGeoff & Val Sampson on this specially escorted 34day tour visiting USA, London & Paris andincluding a 14 night European River Cruise onboard Luftner Cruises luxurious River Boat “MSAmadeus Elegant”The tour departs Australia on Thursday 27October 2011 and flies to Las Vegas for 3 fabulousnights then travel by luxury coach across theMojave Desert to Los Angeles InternationalAirport where you will join your flight toBudapest “Queen of the Danube”. Sail fromBudapest to Amsterdam on the North Sea. Thecruise sails through Europe’s most importantWaterway – The Dutch Canals and rivers, Rhine,Main, Danube. The highlights include passingthrough the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal andtouring famous cities of Budapest, Bratislava,Vienna, Salzburg, Regensburg, Bamberg,Wuerzburg, Cologne to Amsterdam.At the completion of the cruise, travel to Londonby train and ferry for 4 nights. Travel by train

European odysseyfrom St Pancras Station in London to Paris for 3nights. The tour then flies from Paris to HongKong for a 4 night stopover on the way home.The price includes return airfare and taxes fromAustralia with stopovers in London, Paris andHong Kong and 3 nights in Las Vegas. Yourcruise includes 14 nights in an outside stateroomwith all meals, Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinnerand Captain’s Gala Dinner. Quality red and whitewines from Europe’s great wine regions areserved with dinner each night. Dutch Folkloreshow and Crew show as well as on board musicalperformances by on board musicians.Cruise across Europe – wine and dine on theRhine. Cruise the Danube and see all the famouscities as we cruise by.Join Geoff and Val on this special tour in October2011.For more information or an Itinerary contact Geoffor Val on our Toll free number1 800 645 055 or visit our website onwww.worlddiscoverytours.com.au

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WELCOME everyone to a new year and a new begin-ning for the Moreton North branch of SoroptimistInternational.We begin with a wonderful legacy from the past – areputation for delivering best practice projects likethe Romanian orphanage art show and environmen-tally recognized weed busting project at MurrumbaDowns and look forward to the future, with thechallenges and rewards it may bring.We recently farewelled half a dozen club members asthey moved house or experienced life changes thatmade it impractical to stay with our club. So this yearwe look forward to welcoming another six new mem-bers to SIMNI.In 2011, we would also like to commemorate the “Yearof the Forest” with a photographic competition forbudding photographers in our community and edu-cate women about the environment.To support young girls and women in our communitywe have projects in Deception Bay and Pine Riversdistricts like sponsorship of the United Netball teamand support for the local neighborhood centres.There are also Regional, Federation and Internationalprojects – some are winding up and others are justbeginning to take shape like the Papua New GuineaMaternal welfare project.Together with common goals we can make a differ-ence to our communities, locally and globally.First guest speaker for the year was United Netballclub president Michelle Willis, who talked about spon-sorship potential and the self esteem, personal de-velopment, fitness and leadership skills gainedthrough the popular sport.Soroptimist International (SI) is a world wide volun-teer organisation for women with nearly 90,000 mem-bers represented in 124 countries.SIMNI meetings are on the 4th Saturday of each monthat Pine Rivers Bowls Club from 10am to 12 noon. Forinformation contact: President Jo Anne on 0433 957678or Secretary Chris Knight on 0403 177012.

THE President, Iris Jones, and membersinvite QCWA members, friends and thegeneral publicto an Easter Bonnet and Recycled HatsParade with a difference. Admission$7.00, with tea/coffee on arrival and aluncheon of light refreshment. Friday

LOGAN City Council together with the LoganSenior’s Network has taken a further step forwardin implementing a Logan Seniors’ Action Plan for2011-2013.With forty supporting individuals and organisationstaking part in discussions since the inception ofthe group early in 2010 a booklet has now beenproduced outlining the proposed action plan tomove forward and make the Network a success.Regular meetings are held with the next one setdown for Wednesday 6 April 2011 at Tall Trees TanahMerah where further action plans will be discussed.Attached photos shows members of the sub-com-mittee meeting at Logan council Chambers on 17March 2011.

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IT used to be the proud housewives’ boast: “Aplace for everything and everything in its place” butvery few of us today manage to achieve it!Some of the difficulty may be that we have accumu-lated possessions over the year and don’t want topart with them while our homes have not grown ac-cordingly. And it is certainly a fact that we all havemore gadgets like computers, television sets, kitchenequipment, stereos and so on than used to be avail-able. On the other hand, we may just be untidy!Whatever the reason most people agree that a tidy,well organised home is very satisfying and makes theplace look more spacious.Way back in the early seventies, an enterprisingcouple called Les and Edda Howard realised this needand opened a single store in Northbridge called Stackand Store.In 1997, they formed a partnership with Dirk Spenceafter finding demand justified the establishment ofan Australia-wide franchise with the name of HowardsStorage World. Today, more than 60 stores Australia-wide and many more planned testifyto the need to maximise space and the excellence ofthe specially made branded products in Howard’s

WORKING smoke alarms provide vital early warningin the event of a fire. When you are asleep you can’tsmell smoke. Smoke alarms are essential to wakepeople if a fire breaks out. They give occupant earlywarning and time to evacuate.There are about 11,000 house fires in Australia eachyear. In fact, one in five Australians will experience ahouse fire in their lifetime.In Australia, more than 50 deaths are recorded eachyear as a result of accidental house fires. The major-ity of deaths occur between 9pm and 6am, and theelderly (people aged 65 and over) have a dispropor-tionately higher fire death rate compared to the restof the population.Smoke alarms maintenance tips:A short, low beep every 60 seconds indicates the

THE National Desexing Network offer discount desex-ing vouchers to Pension, Concession and Healthcarecard holders. Online applications can be made onthe National Desexing Network websitewww.ndn.org.au or by phoning 1300 368 992.By phoning the Network we will find the nearest vet,send you a desexing certificate with the vets detailsand price you are to pay. You then phone the vet andbook your pet in to be desexed at the discountedrate.Over 500 healthy cats and dogs are euthanased ev-

OXLEY Branch QCWA invites youto help flood-devastated areas byhelping to replant Australia. SundayMay 1, 2011 at the QCWA Hall,Cawonga Park, Kincoln Street, Oxleybetween 9.30am and 1pm. The firstday of May is Replant Australia Day

THE Mitchelton & Districts GardenClub have an interesting line-up ofGuest Speakers over the comingmonths. In April Berenice Corvi willpresent a floral art display entitled“Making the Most of a Few”.Members will also be displaying theirEaster bonnet creations using freshflowers and foliage. In May, EsmeInglis will be discussing the growing

A place for everythingStorage World.Bill and Robyn Hart have been at Howard’s StorageWorld at Homemaker City Aspley for four years. Theysay they have literally thousands of everyday solu-tions that contribute to a more organised home. TheWorld Buying Group is always onthe lookout for new and inventive ways to maximisespace with particular emphasis on renewable naturalresources.“Our range of shelf helpers is designed to increasevisibility and maximises space”, Bill said, “but we haveproducts for virtually all items and all rooms in thehome. You can see them in our catalogue and ourwebsite (www.hsw.com.au) or call in and discuss yourneeds with us.”Howards Storage World offers a free measure andquote service for homes and offices and can organisehome delivery. Help with installation if needed canalso be provided.Call in to Howards Storage World for details of allservices and online shopping as well as informationabout their Inspirations and Rewards programs.Robyn and Bill are happy to answer phone queries on(07) 3862 7633.

Did you change your smoke alarm on April 1?battery power is low and the battery needs replacing.Change your smoke alarm batteries every 12 monthson April 1st and use a long-lasting alkaline battery.Smoke alarms should be tested monthly by pressingthe test button with a broom handle.Smoke alarms should be vacuumed regularly - at aminimum once a year - to clean the vents.Mains powered smoke alarms also have back-up bat-teries - check with the manufacturer if your model hasbatteries that need to be replaced regularly, or whetherit has a re-chargeable battery.Fire Services recommend that you change your smokealarm (both battery powered and 240v hard-wiredtypes) after ten years as it may start to fail after thisperiod. A year of manufacture date is displayed on allsmoke alarms.

OUR speaker for 9.30, May 19 is Jutta Godwin whowill talk on Fungi and Lichens. This is a fascinatingpresentation with brilliant pictures. Visitors are wel-come. Our motto is” Friendship through Gardening”.Stafford Garden Club meets the third Thursday of

Five very good reasons you should desex your petery day across Australia simply because there arenot enough homes; desexed pets generally live longerhappier lives; the risk of mammary, ovarian or testicu-lar cancers, prostatic problems and other associateddiseases are greatly reduced once pets are desexed;over 75% of dogs that end up in pounds areundesexed!In most cases it costs less to desex your dog or catthan it does to pay an impoundment fee! Often it isless expensive to register a desexed pet than it is toregister an undesexed pet.

IF you are a senior you will understand this one,if you deal with seniors, this should help youunderstand them a little better, and if you arenot a senior yet........God willing, someday youwill be......

We went to breakfast at a restaurant where the‘seniors’ special’ was two eggs, bacon, hashbrowns and toast for $2.99.’Sounds good,’ my wife said. ‘But I don’t wantthe eggs.’’Then, I’ll have to charge you $3.49 because

Stafford Garden Clubeach month to have a cuppa at 9.30; to view the dis-plays and to buy cuttings and plants from the tradetable. The meetings are held at the OES Hall CnrKitchener Rd and Bohland St, Kedron.Phone Gloria 33554703 or Jane 33593565.

Replant Australia Day

to help flood-affected garden ownersto collect plants to restore andbeautify their gardens once more. Forfurther information please go towebsite http://www.replantaustalia.org/ or phoneNorma 3375 5160.

Mitchelton & Districts Garden Clubof zygocactus.We extend a a warm welcome tomembers and visitors to join us onthe first Thursday of each month at9.45a.m. Meetings are held at theEnoggera Memorial Hall, parking inTrundle Street. There is wheelchairaccess and bus routes 599,598,350and 390 and Enoggera rail are all closeby.

you’re ordering a la carte,’ the waitress warnedher.‘You mean I’d have to pay for not taking theeggs?’ my wife asked incredulously.’YES!’ stated the waitress.‘I’ll take the special then,’ my wife said..‘How do you want your eggs?’ the waitressasked.‘Raw and in the shell,’ my wife replied.She took the two eggs home and baked a cake.DON’T MESS WITH SENIORS!!!WE’VE been around the block more than once!

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PATTISONS Rare PlantGarden first opened withAustralia’s Open GardenScheme in 1997 and eachyear, visitors return toenjoy new discoveries.Vivid foliage plants,staghorns, elkhorns,calatheas, brugmansias,bromeliads and orchidscreate a wonderfulunderstorey beneath thecanopy of huge,rainforest trees.“This garden is notplanned or formal; it ismore of a collector’s gar-den. Because my space islimited I restrict my col-lecting to rare and moreunusual types. There are

Pattision Rare Plant Gardenat least 400 different ferntypes in the garden,which I have dicoveredover the last 25 years inNSW, SE Queensland, NEQueensland. There’s alsoa very large collection ofvariegated plants.” RodPattisonIt is hard to image the lushrainforest property, pur-chased by the owner in1982, was once bare.Opening as part ofAustralia’s Open GardenScheme, a not-for-profitorganisation promotingthe knowledge and plea-sure of gardens and gar-dening. Each year theScheme opens the finest

and most exciting privategardens across Australiato the garden loving pub-lic.Situated at 447 Miles Plat-ting Rd, Rochedale (UBDBrisbane 201:Q19). Open-ing 9 &10 April 2011 be-tween 10am-4.30pm. Ad-mission: $6 (under 18free). Further information:Qld AOGS Office: FionaRafferty –[email protected] Tel: 55146488.www.opengarden.org.au

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Toowoomba and district open gardensa towering salmon gum. Hundreds ofscented roses and colourful beds ofsalvias, daylilies, ivy geraniums, plum-bago, begonias, gerberas and bouga-invilleas to enjoy. Located at 15Beresford Street, Pittsworth and openfrom 9am until dusk.Lyn & Ernie’s garden is a formal butfamily oriented prize winning gardencreated by local artists. Matureeucalypts, tipuana, paperbark, Manchu-rian pears, golden rain tree, smokebush, Japanese pagoda and so muchmore. Located at 4 Helen’s Street,Pittsworth and open from 9am untildusk.16-17 AprilAinslie garden is serene and beautiful.This exceptional country garden formedfrom a bare paddock boasts waterfalls,lagoons, granite sculptures, rare coni-fers and also a significant camellia col-lection. Located at 24-26 Stark Drive,Valeview, Toowoomba and open from10am-4.30pm.All the above gardens are open for dis-play courtesy of Australia’s Open Gar-den Scheme. Entry is $6 per person.

DUE to the Brisbane Floods we have a new venuefor our April meeting, which will be held at theIndooroopilly Golf Club, Meiers Rd, Indooroopilly.Our usual venue is undergoing renovations andwon’t be available until our May meeting.The club meets on the third Wednesday of eachmonth for Dinner at 6:30pm and we welcome newmembers and visitors to our meetings. Please seethe contact details below.Our Guest Speaker for March was Iren Bernus fromNiagara Therapy. The topic was ‘River of Life’,which focused on Blood Circulation and theLymphatic System. On 20th April our Guest Speakerwill be Sharron Stapleton from the AustralianOrangutan Project.Other activities are organised each month. We alsohave special interest groups which include Books,Movies, Mahjong, Bi-Monthly Lunches andWalking.VIEW is a National, self- governed women’sorganization with 21,000 members in 400communities and is a valued part of the SmithFamily. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests andEducation of Women.Kenmore VIEW, through their fund raisinginitiatives and activities are supporting a number ofLearning for Life students through their schoolyears. For further information please contact Lin on3715 8233.

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Chambers Pines Lifestyle ResortChambers Flat Qld

Cheapest AroundFree standing home, 2 large bdrm, air-con, large bathroom,

front verandah, lock up garage. Resort includes 2 rinkbowling green, community club house, library, gym, swim.

pool, spa, BBQ area. Pet friendly and security gated.

Desperate Sale $195,000Phone Bill 0411 650 036 / 0459 479 159 C

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Brisbane River Terraces - Over 50’s ResortFlood Free

2 bedroom villa, ensuite, study, lounge/dining. Spaciouskitchen, air-con, gas heater, bathroom, laundry, separate

toilet, screened rear deck, garden shed, landscaped garden,open views and LUG. Clubhouse, pool, golf, bowls etc. Bus at

gate, handy to shopping centres & trains.

$380,000Ph: Gordon 3818 5009 / 0430244240

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River Glen Haven Over 50’sElevated view over parkland. 2 bdrm villa as new,

sliding wardrobe, 3 fans, aircon, spacious dining/lounge,quality curtains, single carport with remote roller door.

Bus at gate to 3 major shopping centres. Facilities includefoxtel in community hall with swim. pool and BBQ area.

Shopping bus twice weekly.

Priced to sell $299,000Phone John 3299 7637 any day after 3pm.

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BethaniaTranquil Retirement Village

Spacious studio apartment with large patio.Air-conditioned, fan, fridge and washing machine.Restaurant at Club House. Village bus 5 days/wk

to various shops. Family atmosphere.Joining family overseas.

$169,500 negPh: 3200 6731

Ruby Gardens Over 50s Resort, Eagleby(Midway between Gold Coast/Brisbane)

3 bdrm, walk thru bathroom, 2nd toilet, aircon, ceiling fans in all bdrms.Lge tiled modern open plan living area. Dishwasher, oven, rangehood,gas hob, gas on demand hot water, solar panels, garden shed, single

lock up garage. Extra TV & phone points. Great on site facilities, bowls,craft etc. Very handy to shopping centres & public transport.

Ph 3807 0361 or 0423 699 091$339,000 C

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Manufactured Home (Glendale)Palmwoods Home Park – No flooding here

As new home only used for short holidays. 1 owner.2 bedrooms both accessing undercover patio. Large modernbathroom & kitchen. Tandem carport for car, caravan/boat.

Large underhouse storage. Over 50’s Village.Easy care/maint. Beautiful surroundings. No pets.

Contact Susanne 0411 666 850Value at $155,000

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Ruby GardensOver 50s Resort

2 bdrm + study, ensuite, WIR, sep bathroom, 3 aircon. Granitebenchtops, dishwasher in kitchen. Fully insulated. Covered

alfresco & carport with automatic garage door, shed.Handrails in ensuite. $1000’s of extras. Many onsite facilities.

All amenities close by.Ph: (07) 3388 3424 - Mob: 0422 333 355

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Retire in style!Tweed Heads South

2/3 bdrm unit, aircon, sliding wardrobes, sep bathroom/toilet, good size sitting room. Very well maintained quietpeaceful end unit looking onto golf course. Carport for 3

cars, 5 mins walk to Tweed City S/Centre. Complex has pooland tennis court.

$350,000Call owner on 0449 970 489

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Sapphire Gardens Over 50’s3 bedrooms, large living, Enviro Insulation.

Air-con, garage, front verandah, 2 toilets/1 shower.Bus at gate, close train and shops. 40 min to

Bne/Gold Coast/Mt Tamborine. Top quality resortactivities. Friendly and secure.

$289,000Phone 3382 6495 / 0423 653 749 C

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Palm LakeOver 50s Resort Eagleby

1 yo villa on lge cnr block. 2 dble b’rooms + 1 bdrm/study.1 bathroom, sep toilet & laundry. Open plan living with bamboo floors.

2 pac kitchen, stone bench tops, d’washer, gas cooking, hot water &heating. AC, fans, blind, awnings. Covered alfresco area. 1 ½ autogarage. Luxury onsite facilities incl doctor, hairdresser & lic bar.

Price to sell at $339,500Call Rose 3489 7885 or 0416 043 580

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Ruby Gardens Over 50s Resort3 bdrm villa, all built-ins, steel construction, cnr block,

pet friendly, northerly aspect, spacious garden,room for caravan or boat, 1.5 bathrooms, aircon,fans to all rooms, 2 pac kitchen, d’washer, grantie

benchtops, 5 star amenities a short walk away,single carport with remote garage door.

$359,000Ph 3823 2102 or 0406 884 775 C

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Bethania Over 50’s Resort2 double brms, spacious stand alone home, located in

rural setting with excellent resort amenities. Opposite trainstation and 10 min walk to doctor and chemist. Separatekitchen, large open plan lounge/ dining room, separate

bathroom and toilet. Air-con and private outdoor spaces.$265,000

Ph: 3286 5598 or A/H 3274 3240

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Suncare Lakes IpswichLifestyle Living Over 50’s

Quiet low set 3 bed luxury unit,outstanding amenities.

URGENT SALE $289,000Call Kevin or Geoff for inspection

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Ruby Gardens Over 50’sLuxury Living

3 bed, 2 bath, single lock up garage. Open plan living area.Incl. dishwasher, aircon. blinds, curtains, solar electricity,estab. garden, tank, garden shed, auto garage door, paved

BBQ area. Onsite facilities incl: bowling green, tennis court,swimming pool, ballroom, workshop, licenced bar, library,

gym and cinema.Priced to sell @ $315,000

Enquiries phone 3804 6363

Quiet and SecureOver 50’s Resort Park Ridge

Very spacious near new 3 br with ensuite and w.i.r.Large living area, 2 air-cons, fans in each room, sunnypatio. Landscaped with vege patch, 3000lt water tank.Double garage with remote door. Clubhouse with all

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Over 50’s Village“The Springs”, Silkstone

Elevated view. 3 bedrooms, master with walk-in robe.Bathroom shower and bath. 2nd toilet. 2 x r.c. air-

conditioners. SLUG with remote. Fully insulated. Tintedwindows, security screens. Quality drapes & floor

coverings. Shopping bus twice weekly. Heated pool,bowling & putting greens, community hall.

$310,000Phone: 3810 5856

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Upstream BethaniaOver 50’s Boutique Village

Northerly aspect, unique design, 2 double bedrooms,(lge main bed. with ensuite), office, 2 pack kitchen,

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Gumtrees Over 50’s ResortPark Ridge

3 double bedrooms, open plan lounge/dining/kitchen.Shower room/laundry. NE facing deck, 4 solar panels,

2 A/C, gas HWS, 31,000L water tank. Fenced lot,pet friendly, pool, close to Doctors, shops etc.

Price $195,000 neg includes various white goodsPh: 3297 0304 or 0450 878 845

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Hammond Village – Over 50s3 bdrm, 2 carport, aircon, solar hot water, ceiling fans,

new ceiling insulation, roller door garage, lowmaintenance yard, public transport at gate, across road to

shops, chemist & doctor. Short walk to pool, tenniscourt, bowling green & community hall.

$239,000Phone Tom 5529 6842 or 0412 448 872

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15 members of theProbus Club of Jindaleealong with 14 from MtOmmaney Club andthree from CentenaryClub, have recentlyreturned from a mostenjoyable six day trip toYamba. Days were filledwith trips to many of thesurrounding beaches,towns and other placesof interest.Probus offers retired andsemi-retired men andwomen a chance toenjoy, fun, friendshipand fellowship, withmonthly meetings withinteresting guestspeakers, outings andthe chance for longerholidays such as theone mentioned.Probus Club of Jindaleemeets on the secondTuesday of the monthwith outings or otherentertainment on thefourth Tuesday. Formore information pleasering Annette on33761888.

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INTERNATIONALwomen’s day - brunchon the bayAn al fresco brunch inthe stunning waterfrontparkland beside the ultramodern Seaside Mu-seum was organized bythe Bribie Island VIEWClub to celebrate the100th anniversary ofIWD on Tuesday 8thMarch 2011.Over 100 women frommany organizations,shaded by huge treesand overlooking thebest bay view in SEQueensland, wereentertained by poetShirley Friend. Curatorof the Museum, AllanBaptist, was on hand totake part in the festivi-ties and conduct specialtours of the Museum.

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JUDITH Lindsay, author of Love inDying, is grateful for the life she hasenjoyed. No one travels through lifewithout experiencing challenges andshe believes all challenges give us achance to build character.Several years ago, Judith, wasdiagnosed with cancer. Because of herpersonal belief in natural medicine, shecombined both allopathic and naturaltherapies in her recovery.As a distraction from her own cancerexperience, and to allow herself tobecome a witness to her process ratherthan a participant, and eventually forher own cathartic benefit, she felt theneed to put forward the theory in aneasy-to-relate-to novel form; choosingto die can also be a success story.Perceiving oneself as ordinary is notan obstacle when aspiring to reach theextraordinary goal; thus the book Lovein Dying ~ A Philosophical Novel.The story centres on Sarah and invites

New book by Australian authorthe notion that in any life, and with theunfailing power of unconditional loveinherent in friendship, the ordinary hasthe potential to unfold the mystery ofthe individual extraordinary goal we areeach invited to reach. Life provides theopportunities; it is for us to recogniseand embrace them.Sarah’s journey is coming to a closeand she recollects with clarity her lifeas she waits for its final moment.Tenuous as the threads had initiallybeen, they strengthen as Sarah’sdiverse school friends mature, bringingawareness of how lives touch andinfluence each other, until one of thefriends is forced to face the challengeof her life in order to acknowledge truelove. Love in Dying is a breathtakingstory of enduring love and friendshipthat transcend the ultimate journey oflife. For more information please visitour website: www.loveindying.com or02-6679-3484.

LOCAL craft groups have been invited to display also spinners and weavers,lace guild, embroidery guild plus traders. Also members with long arm quiltmachines will take part. Thursday 16 June to Saturday 18 June at James Street,Beenleigh. Commencing 9am till 5pm Thursday and Friday, 9am – 3pm Saturday.Enquiries phone June 5547 6729.

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AN invitation to all flood volunteersto join us in this year’s IpswichFestival Commonwealth Bank Parade.The volunteers who helped Ipswichclean up after the January flood willbe honoured in the Ipswich FestivalParade on May 21.Mayor Paul Pisasale invites allvolunteers to participate in the streetparade, and the citywide celebration.“We’ve been through some toughtimes, now it’s time to pause andcelebrate,” Cr Pisasale said.“This year’s Ipswich Festival will notonly be a celebration of the city’stremendous community spirit, but thecity’s resilience.”Cr Pisasale commended the actions ofthe thousands of volunteers whotook to the streets to help Ipswichclean up after the flood.“The mud army did an amazing job.They helped with the physical liftingand lifted the spirits of those af-fected,” C. Pisasale said.“Council and Ipswich Events Corpare now hoping the mud army willtake to the streets again, this time as

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part of the festival parade so we canthank them for their efforts.”The annual festival parade is ahighlight of the Ipswich Festival.This year it will not only be a celebra-tion of the city’s strong communityspirit, but a thank you celebration andtribute to everyone who helpedduring and after the flood.“I encourage all volunteers to be apart of the festival parade and thecity-wise celebration. Your time andefforts during this time are trulyappreciated and have made a hugedifference to those in need and thecommunity at large.“While there’s still work to be done,May will be a time to put our feet up,have some fun and celebrate to-gether,” Cr Pisasale said.The parade will be held on May 21from 3.30pm in the Ipswich CBD andTop of Town precinct. If you wouldlike to participate, please contactJoanne Hadnutt and Ipswich EventsCorporation on either 3812 2974 [email protected] to registerand arrange an information kit.

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FROM the Celtic Shores to Kedron-Wavell ServicesClub Alex Peden brings his show to town Sunday 17th

April featuring the highly popular John McSweeneyBand!If you like Irish sensation Daniel O’Donnell, then don’tmiss out on this one. From the Bonnie Banks of Scot-land, Alex is as Scottish as the heather. Performingregularly at ‘Twin Towns’ on the Gold Coast, this willbe his first appearance at Kedron-Wavell ServicesClub.This show is a special tribute to the Irish legend packedwith all your favourite songs, Irish and all!Alex has been performing regularly in Australia nowfor almost 12 years while building a following andreputation as a very charismatic individual.He has a fantastic rapport with his audience, withthat all important ability of being able to connect on aone-to-one basis. When the legend himself DanielO’Donnell saw a video of Alex, Daniel O’Donnell rang

QUEENSLAND Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC’s)Melbourne Street Green will once again be trans-formed into an inviting outdoor lounge room with thereturn of its popular free Friday afternoon Green JamSessions until 15 April 2011.After a hard week, Green Jam Sessions are the perfectway to chill out and relax with friends, a cold drinkand some sweet tunes.Back for its fourth season, the free Friday afternoonseries presents laid back jazz and smooth lounge musicto ease you into your weekend, ideal for after workget togethers and pre-show drinks and entertainment.Pop over to QPAC between 5 - 8pm and be enter-tained by talented musicians from the Griffith Univer-sity Queensland Conservatorium as you unwind andleave your working week behind in our funky out-door lounge room (aka the Melbourne Street Green).The famous Green Jam Grill will be fired up and with agreat selection of beverages.For the Green Jam Sessions program, go towww.qpac.com.au or phone: 136 246.

THIS exhibition presents the most loved artworks fromthe Redland Art Gallery Collection.All artworks being featured were nominated by thegallery’s volunteers in 2010, and each featured piecewill contain volunteers’ thoughts about why they lovethe artwork so.The Collection will be shown in gallery 2, 3 and 4 atRedland Art Gallery, Cleveland up to and includingSunday 10 April 2011.

A tribute show featuring favourite Irish songs

Alex personally to praise the show, what more couldyou ask for!Don’t miss this special matinee performance on Sun-day 17th April from 2pm.Tickets are only $20 each. To purchase tickets phoneKedron-Wavell Services Club on 07 3359 9122 now.For more information or to request an interview pleasecontact Terri Hewerdine on 07 3350 0903 or mobile:0419 010 898. Email: [email protected]

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As of 1st January 2011, only ONE FREE FOR SALE classified allowed per person permonth. No other sorts of Classifieds, ie: Wanted adverts will be accepted. Thepublisher reserves the right to decline, edit and reduce the number of classifiedsappearing due to space available in the newspaper. Due to these space constraintssometimes not all adverts will appear in the one month, but will be placed in thefollowing month.

You can write up to 20 words per advert, but make sure that your contact phonenumber, and the selling price are clearly stated. Items for sale must not exceed$500.Please submit FREE classifieds only by post, fax or email to our office by 30th of eachmonth. (No adverts will be accepted over the telephone.)Wanted items are no longer accepted.Conditions apply: Free For Sale classifieds are for private party advertising only.No business adverts accepted. Please print the first word of your classified inCAPITALS, and the rest of the advert should be in lower case. All adverts must beaccompanied by the name, address and phone number of the person placing theadvertising.

POST your adverts to: ‘Bris Free 4 Sale,’ Brisbane SeniorsNewspaper, P O Box 1062, Tewantin Q. 4565.

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BARBEQUE 2 tables4ft. circular teak var-nished wood with 7stools to match VGC.$100. Ph 07 3265 1243.Boondall.

BROTHER typewriterAX325 as new. Perfectcond. Electronic. Paid$250 sell $145. Ph 073350 1107 or 0400 768086. Chermside.

BUFFET/hutch, 2 piecehutch, 3 glass doorsbuffet, 3 drawers &doors as new $300. Ph07 3261 4293. BrackenRidge.

COFFEE table160x90cm, chromeframe, mirrored glasstop, made in Europe,GC. New $1,000 will sell$199. Ph 0403 766 959.

DESK lamp VGC neverbeen used. $10. Ph3847 8781.Greenslopes.

DINING room setting,glass doors, shelvesand mirror backing withteak doors below. GC.$90 ono. ph 3349 0008.Mansfield.

DUCHESS 5ft wide 9drawers, walnutlaminex, mirror,36x42ins. Ph 54283807. Caboolture.

ELECTRIC LIFT Re-cliner chair with remote.Burgundy/brown velvetwith beige fleck. Ex/con. $300ono Ph: 34893155 Park Ridge

FRY PAN Sunbeamelectric, lidded pan, tancolour, brand new was$95, sell for $30. Ph3358 5589. New Farm.

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CLASSIFIEDSGOLDFISH large breed-ing pair with aquarium760x300x390, power fil-ter, gravel, plants, light,autofeeder plus smallertank with fish $150. Ph3395 2882. Carindale.

HANIMEX 2100ef autofocus slide projectorwith some 120 rondexslide magazines andthe extremely rarematching 4400slsynchrocorder withleads etc VGC. $200.Ph 07 3355 3030.Everton Park.

KILT Blackwatch newpure wool bought inEdinborough for $110,will sell for $60 Size 14/16 Ph: 3385 9822 De-ception Bay

LOUNGECHAIR, tap-estry covered, leveredfootrest padded head-rest, wooden armrests,pics avail perfect cond.$85. Ph 0421 774 965.Sandgate.

LUNASIX 3 systemexposure meter(Gossen), stills & cine,VGC, operatingmanual, needs 2 cells,$90 ono Ph: 3277 7476Coopers Plains

MATTRESS head lifter,suitable double, queenor king single, remoteadjustable, hardly used$45. Ph 3263 4273.Carseldine

PET carrier, small newexc. cond. heavy rein-forced black/grey mate-rial, 2 zippered open-ings. Handle + shoulderstrap. $59 ono. Ph 33960884. Wynnum.

POT plants, indoor andoutdoor, nice healthyvariety, big and smallnothing over $5. Ph 073886 4592. Kallangur.

PRINTER mono lasersuit XP 32 bit os. VGCready for use, extra car-tridges etc. $40. Ph3353 2676. McDowall.

ROYAL DOULTON din-ner set 36 piece plussugar bowl and jug Ro-mance collection, pat-tern Diane $400ono Ph:3297 5368 Greenbank

SHREDDER GMCMX555 Electric GardenShredder, GC, $50onoPh: 3356 3131 Grange

SLEEPWEAR ladies34/36 bust. 10 items,includes 2 new bed jack-ets all in GC. Bargain$40 lot. Ph 3359 8732.Chermside.

WASHING MACHINEL.G. 5kg top load brandnew. Cost $485 sell for$220 Ph: 3345 4643Coopers Plains

WHEELIE walker withadjustable legs + carrybasket, 1 hopperwalker, 1 bath board.$75 the lot or reason-able offer or exchangefor 1 bath chair. Ph 33798943. Sherwood.

WHEELIE walker largerwheels, hand brakes,basket, perfect cond.Fold down for car trans-port. $45. Ph 3219 0669or 0438 747 701.Greenslopes.

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ON Monday 14th March the FernyGrove National Seniors celebrated their21st anniversary with a special morningtea and an excellent display from ourcraft and patch-work members,“Thanks Ladies.”On Monday the 21st March we enjoyeda coach tour to the Redlands area withmorning tea at Cleveland Point andlunch at the Shark’s AFL Club. This wasfollowed by a sight-seeing tour of thearea before returning home to complete

THE Ladies are looking forward to Anzac Day; theywill be serving Breakfast at the Deception Bay BowlsClub from 7.15 am, following the Memorial Service atthe Cenotaph opposite the club, which commencesat 6.a.m. All are welcome to participate both in theService and at the Breakfast. The breakfast consistsof bacon, scrambled egg, baked beans, toast, tea andcoffee. The charge is $5.00.The Auxiliary meets on the second Monday of theMonth at the CWA Hall in Summer Street at Decep-tion Bay. The Ladies play Hoy then have lunch andthe meeting commences at 1.00pm.New Members are most welcome. It only costs $2.00a year!! There is no need to be a ‘Service Related’person. All that is required is the will to want to be apart of the R.S.L and a desire to help War Veteransand their Families. Come along and meet us we wouldlove to have you. Enquiries phone 3408 1594.

WELLINGTON Point Senior Citizens play social bowlsin the Community Hall, Birkdale Road, WellingtonPoint each Tuesday at 12.45pm and Saturdays at 9am.We are a very friendly club and would like to wel-come any senior who would like to try indoor bowls.There is help for anyone who would like to try, soplease come and join us.We had two teams competing in the Redlands Sport-ing Club Shield which was played in the DonaldSimpson Club, Cleveland on the 16 March. Both teamsplayed well.Members Ron and Norma Vesper recently celebratedtheir 60th Wedding Anniversary. Our congratulations

THE Probus Club ofAspley is welcomingnew members this year.The club meets on thesecond Friday of eachmonth at 9.30am. AtAspley Hornet’sFootball Club. 50Graham Road.Carsildine.At each meeting there isan interesting guestspeaker and membersenjoy a range of socialactivities and outings. Ifyou would like moreinformation pleasephone Heather on32631026.

OUR next monthly luncheon meeting will be held on Wednesday 20th April atKallangur Bowls Club,Anzac Ave,Kallangur. The guest speaker will be local au-thor Lenore McDonald. On the first Wednesday of each month we have anouting to a place of interest. The club supports The Smith Family and “Learningfor Life” program. Ladies come and meet new friends. Visitors most welcome. Formore details and bookings for lunch, Phone Rowena 3204 4410.

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go to Ron and Norma onthis special occasion.For further detail of ourclub please phone Edithon 3390 3196 or Madge on3824 6160.

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a most enjoyable day. Our next tourJune20th will be to Yandina, Kenilworthcheese factory and finally Maleny.Our monthly meetings are held on the2nd Monday of each month at the AranaLeagues Club, Dawson Parade,Keperra, commencing at 10am. Visitorsare welcome to join us for morning teabefore the commencement of themonthly general meeting. For further in-formation on club activities, pleasephone Peter, on 3851 0213.


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OUR club, which has been running for 18 years, wouldwelcome new members and visitors to our monthlymeetings and other activities which include lun-cheons, book club, craft club, coffee mornings andthe occasional theatre evening.We meet on the second Wednesday of the month atthe Murrayfield Room, at Ballymore Rugby UnionClub, Clyde Road, Herston, starting at 6.30pm for 7pm.The monthly meeting consists of a warm welcome toall present, a 2 course meal followed by a topical guestspeaker, raffle and lucky door prize.The purpose of the Club is to appeal to women of allages, to give them an opportunity to come togetherto enjoy friendships and social interaction and per-haps learn a little of things other than our own area ofexpertise.Our guest speaker for April, is Lenore Woolich, whois a local author. For further enquiries or to make abooking please contact Alice on 3353 2190 by Sun-day evening prior to our meeting.

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(5)15 Victims of superficial restrictions (10)16 Allurement of the magnetic force (10)20 Enlivens by dancing with Ian’s mate (8)22 Adjusts to be appropriate in the ads (6)25 Example of the present expression of amazement (4)26 Downfall of the dictator’s period of rule (4)27 Main point of acceleration is time (4)

8 Split (6)9 Counted (8)10 Shatter (4)11 Entertainments (10)12 Coconut fibre (4)13 Affiliates (10)17 Holiday island (4)18 Thoughts (5)19 Surface lift (1-3)21 Bacterium (10)23 Mine entrance (4)24 Panic (4,6)28 Capture (4)29 Braces (8)30 Ran off (6)

1 Eye disease (8)2 Flower (10)3 Detachment (10)4 Married woman (4)5 Pinnacle (4)6 Cabbage (4)7 Courage (6)14 Aroma (5)15 Victims (10)16 Magnetic force (10)20 Enlivens (8)22 Adjusts (6)25 Expression of amazement (4)26 Downfall (4)27 Main point (4)

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MOST seniors will have seen the classic story of theWizard of Oz in which Dorothy and her dog, Toto,find themselves in the Land of Oz after a tornado hittheir home town. As the film was produced in 1939and has not been around for many years, the chancesare that the details of many of Dorothy’s adventureshave been forgotten, although most people will re-member that Judy Garland played the lead role.Anyone wanting a trip down memory lane will bedelighted to know that Birch, Carroll & Coyle, BrownsPlains, will be hosting a special screening of Wizardof Oz on Wednesday, April 20, from 6pm. The nostal-

BRISBANE OpenAir isback with a balmy potionof live music at sunsetand films under the starson the Rainforest Green atthe Parklands, SouthBank. Brisbane’s hottestacts play live on stagebefore the movie. A fully-licensed bar and afford-able festival food com-plete the sunset vibe. Atdusk a full-length filmscreens under the stars.The film program in-cludes award-winning lat-est releases, quirky com-edies, retro classics, greatAustralian films, andsneaky previews. Seeyou under the stars.Running till 21 May 2011.

Discover BRISBANE

MOST people seem to agree thatBrisbane, the capital city ofQueensland, is a great place to live andwork and tourists find much to see anddo while on holiday.Brisbane offers excellent restaurants,cafes, shopping malls and specialitystores as well as theatres, art galleries,parks and gardens and even a StoryBridge Climb for the adventurous.Most recently, Brisbane has added theexcitement of discovering an originalcobbled street under the old City Hallwhich is undergoing extensive restora-tion work. Considered one of Brisbane’sfinest buildings, City Hall’s foundationstone was laid in 1930 by Edward, Princeof Wales, (later King Edward VIII).It was while excavating under the Au-ditorium that the 1850’s cobbled streetand remains of horse stables werefound, together with a stone drain andevidence of corrugated iron buildings.Domestic items, crockery, nails and

WE cruised to Moreton Bay for the lasttime on the 19th December 2010. Twentyfive days later, on the 13th January, theBrisbane River and its surroundinglandscapes as we knew them changed.Two days earlier on the 11th January,we had the insight to remove our ves-sel from the river down to RoyalQueensland Yacht Squadron at Manly.And lucky we did. When we got backto look at our wharf a couple of weekslater, the 2inch thick steel railing on ourwharf had been bent over 90 degreesfrom the pressure of the river and itscontents of miscellaneous items fromupriver.The Queensland floods have broughtso much devastation and darkness toour state and our people. Businesses,homes, boats, cars and people were alllost in what was a huge tragedy andsince then has all been replicated bycyclone Yasi and the earthquakes inNew Zealand and Japan. And only now

Flood fails to sink our boatthat the rebuilding has started inBrisbane and boats are back on the river,is there some light slowly beginning toshine through.Our new 2.5 hour cruise operates 7days a week departing our wharf atNorth Quay beneath the Victoria Bridgenext to the city cat terminal. It departsat 10am and 1pm and includes commen-tary, tourist map and of course our de-licious Devonshire Tea of scones andunlimited tea and coffee. Upon depar-ture from North Quay we head up tothe Regatta Hotel, back down toPortside at Hamilton and then return-ing to North Quay taking in all the sightsBrisbane has to offer. The usual lowfare still pertains and everyone alwayshas a good day out on the BrisbaneRiver. On behalf of the team here, wehope you and your families faired wellthrough the rough and treacherousweather. Enquiries can be made toBrisbane Star Cruises on 3399 1599.

GONEWALKING is a free Brisbane City Council Ac-tive and Healthy Lifestyle program. There are dozensof walks held across Brisbane every week. All walksare planned and conducted by trained volunteerGonewalking organisers and your safety is assured.You can choose from: Health and fitness walk - briskwalks (around 5km) that may include some hills; Par-

A trip down memory lanegic evening will include drinks and canapés.The special evening marks the launch of the Mastersof Hollywood Series in 2011.General Manager, Romana Jackson, is delighted aboutthe launch of the Series and said: “Wizard of Oz is atimeless masterpiece that has provided countlessmemories for film lovers of all ages. Our hope is thatwe can rekindle the memories of cinema at its best.”Another memorable and much loved film to bescreened in the Masters of Hollywood Seriesthroughout the year include: Fiddler on the Roof -Wednesday June 8th.

GonewalkingBrisbane’s past; Shopping centre walk - out-of-hourswalks inside air-conditioned shopping centres.These walks are rated slow, medium and fast to suiteveryone’s ability. As a guide, one-hour slow walksusually cover about 3.6km; medium walks about 5.4kmand fast walks about 6.6km. Call 07 3403 8888 for moredetails.

ents with prams walk - lei-sure walks usually on flatground; Garden/parklandwalk - leisure walks explor-ing Brisbane’s parks;Bush walk - bushlandwalks with some uphillclimbing; Leisure walk -slower, less strenuouswalks; Heritage walk -walks to learn about

BRISBANE City Counciloffers free personalsafety classes for

seniors who live inBrisbane regardless ofage, gender, fitness ormobility and ability.

Personal safety is taughtthrough demonstration

and strategy andoutlines myths relatingto violence; to improveself esteem and increaseconfidence. Bookings:

www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or phone

Council on 07 3403 8888.

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Buff up on Brisbaneeven shoes have been found whichseem to shed light on the early days ofpioneers and make this discovery allthe more personal.But “must see” parts of Brisbane’s his-tory to be seen right now include itsoldest residence, the historic NewsteadHouse. Built in1840 as an old Georgiancottage it has evolved into a magnifi-cent homestead with balustrades, el-egant rooms and spectacular views ofBrisbane River and surrounding sub-urbs.The Old Windmill on Wickham Terracewas built by convicts in 1828 to grindgrain and is said to be Brisbane’s old-est surviving building. ParliamentHouse offers tours and High Tea.There are tours and river cruises to ca-ter for all interests and tastes from wild-life to historic, including the Lone PineSanctuary, Mt Coot-tha Lookout, SouthBank Parklands and museums and artgalleries.

brisbane seniors newspaper april 2011

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