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OVER one hundred enthusiastic Walking For Pleasurewalkers are expected to walk from The City BotanicGardens to New Farm, on Tuesday April 9th to cel-ebrate the Twentieth Fifth Anniversary of the com-mencement of this popular Brisbane walking program.WFP gives its participants the opportunity to discoverBrisbane City, suburbs and surrounding shires on footwith a group of friendly people.WFP was initiated in 1988 by the Brisbane City Councilin conjunction with the Queensland Council on theAgeing. The inaugural walk of one hour was from CityHall to the City Botanic Gardens. Walks continuedonce a week, at 10.00am along the City reaches of theBrisbane River using the Coronation Drive Bikeway toToowong.From these small beginnings, more walks were addedeach week, early morning, twilight and night walks. Ourwalks today are many and varied including heritage,parkland, bush and riverside walks.Water, makes ourwalks enjoyable. We walk around the fringes oflagoons; & lakes; along rivers & creeks and throughwetlands. We travel by water taxi to walk Stradbroke;Coochiemudlo and other bay islands. Even walksbeside the tidal mud flats of our local foreshores thatreveal scarpering crustaceans in the tidal pools.The Walking For Pleasure program is designed for mostfitness levels and these interesting walks, are of 2 houror 90 minute duration, some with options for a shorterwalk. Most are accessible by public transport. Newwalks are constantly added to the Walking for PleasureBrisbane Inc. program which now numbers over 600walks annually. Walkers are encouraged to walk at theirown pace. Volunteers are in attendance to lead and tail-end each walk. A Walk Program booklet is producedevery four months and is available on request.In the early 1990’s adventure camps, under canvaswere introduced successfully, and a programme ofOutdoor Adventures added, including full day bushwalks, camps and safaris, both inter and intra state.This initiative of the volunteers for Walking forPleasure continues today – less canvas, more cabins.

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Sand washed clean by the high tideprovides a canvas for our footprints onearly morning walks along white beaches orthrough pungent rain forest on our OutdoorAdventures where it is not unknown toclimb up headlands to beckoning light-houses in the early am..In 1998 the group became incorporated andin 2002 a decision was made to become anindependent not for profit, self-funding,community group run by our volunteers,Walking for Pleasure Brisbane Inc.Membership is predominately aged 40 tomid80s and the group continues to grow.WFP now has a large membership drawnfrom all over Brisbane. These people havediscovered that an active way of life isimportant and becomes more important asone grows older. It provides many healthand social benefits for all participants,walking being one of the least strenuousand easiest aerobic activities – it’s the idealway of slowing down the ageing process.Walking for Pleasure invites anyone whohas participated in the program over thepast 25 years to attend this celebrationwalk, followed by a light lunch at theRiverside Function Rooms at New Farm.Bookings are essential. More informationmay be obtained by phoning 3846 2220 or0457 197 664 for visit website:walkingforpleasure.com

IT’S Blue Care’s 60th

anniversary year and theorganisation is celebratingwith 60 events stagedacross Queensland andnorthern New South Walescommunities. Blue CareExecutive Director RobynBatten said the iconic not-for-profit organisationdirectly assisted 60,000people each year andplayed an integral role inkeeping families andcommunities together.“Blue Care’s work and thedifference it has made tomore than 80 communitiesacross Queensland andnorthern New South Walesin the past 60 years will beacknowledged andcelebrated this year,” shesaid. “Blue Care began in1953 with just one nurseand has grown into one ofAustralia’s leading not-for-

Blue Care’s 60th birthday celebrations beginprofit service providerswith 10,600 staff andvolunteers across a widerange of care and supportroles. “Each day BlueCare’s dedicated teammakes a difference,supporting people tomaintain theirindependence and qualityof life.” Ms Batten saidAugust 24, 2013 was theofficial 60th anniversarydate. Blue Care’s centresand services will host 60events across the year indifferent communities,starting next month.Events are made possiblethanks to a range ofsponsors, including majorsponsors Bunzl and Lion.“Some events will be opento the public, and othersmay be of a smaller scalefor clients, residents, staff,friends and stakeholders,”she said. “Updates andother 60th news will soonbe added to our website:www.bluecare.org.au orposted to Facebook, atwww.facebook.com/BlueCareAustralia, foranyone who would likemore information.”Blue Care started as theBlue Nursing Service – anoutreach initiative theMethodist Missioncongregations at WestEnd in inner Brisbane. Thefirst house call by a ‘bluenurse’ – so named because

of the blue uniform shewore – was logged onAugust 24, 1953 whenSister Olive Crombietravelled by tram to tend toa patient. The organisationgrew to provide more thannursing services, and in1999 its name changed toBlue Care to reflect thediversity of servicesoffered. “Staff oncetravelled on foot, by tramor by catching a lift withvolunteers and today wehave the second-largestvehicle fleet in Australia of1500 vehicles, which travelmore than 31 millionkilometres a year,” MsBatten said. “We lookforward to our continuedrole assisting Australianswith service andaccommodation choiceswhich are tailor made topeople’s individual needsand flexible as theircircumstances change.”Services are available toolder Australians; peopleliving with chronic diseaseor a disability and; thoserecovering from illness orhospitalisation. They areoffered in people’s homes,in the community, inresidential aged carefacilities and retirementliving villages. For moreinformation on Blue Care orto find your nearest centreplease visit the websitewww.bluecare.org.au.

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The U3A Pine RiversMEMBER for Fairfax,Alex Somlyay, recentlysaid that the Coalition willrestore certainty in super-annuation by ruling outany negative, unforeseenchanges to superannua-tion in the next term.“It is clear that the GillardGovernment is planningsuperannuation tax in-creases in the May Bud-get and if Labor is re-elected, they will intro-duce more taxes on super-annuation. When it comesto super, Wayne Swanhas form having alreadyincreased super taxes byover $8 billion”, said MrSomlyay“Labor has a $120 billionbudget black hole and hasrefused to rule out moresuperannuation tax in-creases after the next elec-tion. Retirees, and thoseapproaching retirementneed certainty. I believethat we should be encour-aging people who savefor retirement rather thanpenalising them.Mr Somlyay said the Coa-lition has made a clearcommitment in its RealSolutions plan there willbe no negative unex-pected changes to super-annuation in the nextterm.“I repeat Tony Abbott’spledge for the record and

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NATIONAL SeniorsAustralia believesproposed increases toelectricity charges willfinancially hurt anddemoralise olderQueenslanders, followinga report from theQueensland CompetitionAuthority (QCA)released today.The QCA’s draftdetermination indicatesthat seniors will need tofind up to an extra $250 ayear to cover the increasein electricity charges.

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so the people of the Sun-shine Coast can hold meto account – a CoalitionGovernment will not makeunexpected changes thatare detrimental to super-annuation in the nextterm.“I call on the governmentto come clean about itsplan for superannuation.My concern is that Laborwill say one thing beforethe election on super, anddo another after the elec-tion – just like Julia Gillarddid with the carbon tax.Mr Somlyay said the gov-ernment also needed tocome clean about the lowincome superannuationcontribution.“Labor promised a lowincome superannuationcontribution as part of‘spreading the benefits’ ofthe mining tax. Instead,the mining tax has raisednext to nothing and theBudget continues to lan-guish in deficit. There isno doubt, Labor will scrapthis superannuation ben-efit.Mr Somlyay said the Coa-lition would scrap themining tax and any‘spending’ linked to themining tax and that in-cludes the low incomesuperannuation contribu-tion – the difference be-tween the Coalition and

Labor is that we are beingupfront about it.Mr Somlyay said Austra-lians approaching retire-ment, retirees and indeedeveryone receiving em-ployer super wanted cer-tainty and confidence insuperannuation and thetime had come for Laborto agree to no negativechanges to superannua-tion in the next term.“Restoring confidence insuperannuation is part ofthe Coalition’s Plan todeliver a strong and pros-perous economy”.

Electricity becoming a luxury in QueenslandNational Seniors chiefexecutive Michael O’Neillsaid the impacts of theproposed increase areinescapable as the fixedcomponent of theelectricity charge contrib-utes the largest increase.“While seniors will faceup to a 26% increase intheir electricity bills,heavy users of electricitywill only face an 18% to19% increase in their bill,’’O’Neill said.“This latest increase is afurther blow to seniors

who continue to bear costof living increases.Usage patterns are veryclear in showing thatseniors are small andefficient users. Underthese proposals, with theemphasis on increases inthe fixed costs, seniorswould be punished fortheir efficient usagepatterns.Seniors will also struggleto meet two furtherincreases in 2014 - 2015and 2015 – 2016.Should these proposals

proceed, National Seniorswill be pressing theQueensland Governmentto increase the electricityrebate to offset theincreases.“Without acorresponding increaseto the rebate, the increaseannounced today maylead to a rise in the numberof disconnectionsamongst olderQueenslanders who arealready finding it hard tomeet the increasing costof living,’’ O’Neill said.

The U3A Pine Rivers will be holding the AnnualGeneral Meeting on Friday 15th March 2013 at10.00am. The meeting will be held in Bray Hall,Cnr Cooke & O’Loan Sts, Petrie. In addition tonormal information about activities, we have ourspecial guest speaker, Ambassador for Ageing,Noeline Brown. Ms Brown will be attending inher role as Ambassador for Ageing promotinghealthy, active ageing messages and will be happyto answer any questions after her presentationabout her life as a celebrity.Light refreshments will be provided. For furtherinformation, please ring 3321 0681.

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THE Albany CreekBranch of NationalSeniors Australia meetson the second Friday ofeach month at theAlbany Creek Commu-nity Centre, Ernie St.Albany Creek.5.30 pmfor 6.00 pm. Visitors aremost welcome, Ring Len3264 1509. We have anumber of interestgroups (Some numbersare limited), reading,exercise, craft, photogra-phy, golf, coffee, diningout and movies. Somegroups are open to otherNSA members andvisitors.

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OVER half of Australiansaged 45-plus withknowledge ofsuperannuation believethe rules change toooften.Almost 40 per cent ofthese people who are stillworking say changes tothe system are affectingtheir retirement plans.And of those alreadyretired, 25 percent saythe uncertainty createdby those changes isaffecting their retirement.The figures, buried in awider National Seniorslabour force surveypublished in December,come amidst speculationthat superannuation mayfall foul of the Mayfederal budget.National Seniors chiefexecutive, MichaelO’Neill, says the findingsare a warning to policymakers consideringraiding superannuation

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what they buy into todaycould, on a politicalwhim, look vastlydifferent 30 years downthe track,” said O’Neill.Over 3000 Australiansaged 45 to 74 wereinterviewed for theNational SeniorsProductive AgeingCentre’s Barriers toMature Age LabourForce Engagement inAustralia report. It wasprepared for the federalgovernment’sConsultative Forum onMature AgeParticipation.Super and the Over 45s94% of people who haveworked in the past 20years have contributedto their super81% of those yet to retireexpect super to be theirmain income source inretirement47% have a fair amountor great deal of

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Future Autos the dealership alternativeOwner Barry Ruddick saidolder people generallyhave a reasonably goodlate model car but they aretired of going to a dealerand getting ripped off es-pecially when they are ona fixed income.“And they certainly don’twant a backyardie work-ing on their late model carbecause they can causemore trouble than it’sworth. “Here we keep upto speed with all the lat-est technology, we’re allfully trained and attendtraining sessions once amonth to keep up witheverything, the same as adealership.“We do European, Aus-tralian, Japanese cars, andservice all makes andmodels.”Senior customers getspecial treatment with a“pickup and delivery”service in the local area,

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LAST month’s winner for the Summer ShoppingSpree voucher is Colleen Cornwell from Alderley.Congratulations to Colleen who correctlyanswered with 9 shopping trolley symbols.Colleen wins herself a $50 voucher to spend atOnly Australian Groceries.The two major winners of our Summer ShoppingSpree prizes have been drawn. Congratulationsto Heather McGrath and Monica Scheck whohave each won a $500 shopping voucher tospend at one or more of the businesses whoadvertised in any of our newspapers fromNovember 2012 to February 2013. We have had hundreds of entries and we thankall our readers who entered as well as our valuedadvertisers for participating in our SummerShopping Spree Competition. A special thankyou goes to Only Australian Groceries(www.onlyoz.com.au) for supplying the monthly$50 prizes.If you enjoy reading your local seniorsnewspaper, please remember to consider ouradvertisers first when making buying decisions.It’s only their regular advertising that providesthe money to produce your papers each month.Please let them know that you saw their businessin the Brisbane Seniors Newspaper. They, likewe do, appreciate your support, and it’s importantthat they know that their advertising is working.

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REDLANDS’ seniorcitizens and people witha disability will be able toaccess more specialisedcare as Counciltransitions out ofcommunity care services.Redland City MayorKaren Williams said an o n - g o v e r n m e n torganisation (NGO)would take responsibilityfor Council’s communitycare services (formerlyknown as respiteservices) from 1 July2013.“The vast majority ofsenior citizens and peoplewith a disability arecurrently serviced byhighly-specialised NGOs,with Council providingservices to a small numberof residents,” Cr Williamssaid.“The centre-based dayservices provide socialinteraction thoughstructured groupactivities and someaccess to paramedicalservices as well asrelieving their carers.“Redland City Councilrecognises delivery ofservices would be more

More specialised care services under new modelbeneficial for clients un-der an alternative modelthat could ensure appro-priate personal care sup-port as well as access toparamedical servicessuch as podiatry,p h y s i o t h e r a p y ,occupational therapy andspeech therapy areavailable under the oneroof.“Given the increasingageing population, it isimportant that we takeaction to do the bestthing for all Redlanders inthe long run,” she said.“No other Councils inQueensland providecentre-based day respiteprograms for theirresidents.”Redland City Council hasnotified external fundingbodies, the StateGovernment Departmentof Communities, ChildSafety and DisabilityServices and the FederalGovernment Departmentof Health and Ageing, ofits decision.Cr Williams said the stateand federal governmentswould be responsible fordetermining the mostappropriate process fortransitioning to a newservice provider to takeover the delivery of com-

munity care services fromCouncil on 1 July 2013.“Council will continue todeliver community careservices for seniors andpeople with a disabilityuntil 30 June 2013,” shesaid.“A smooth transition ofservices with minimal orno disruption to ourclients and carers isparamount.”Cr Williams said Councilwould continue to deliver

the State Government-funded Home Assist Se-cure program that helpsolder people and peoplewith a disability who wishto remain living in theirhomes.“Council’s Home AssistSecure services providemore than 15,000 seniorsand people with a disabil-ity in the Redlands withfree information and refer-rals about home mainte-nance, falls prevention,

repairs and modificationsand home security,” shesaid“Delivery of Home AssistSecure services in theRedlands will be un-changed.”Council has successfullytransitioned family daycare, long day care,school-age care and campground operations to newproviders with no loss ofcommunity access tothose services.


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IN October 2012 theAustralian Law ReformCommission released a

TODAY, when there is a state secondary schoolor college in most suburbs, it is hard to imaginethat not very many years ago there were very fewof these institutions in Queensland. There wasBrisbane State High for the academics, IndustrialHigh for boys wanting to become tradesmen,Domestic High for intent on home makingsubjects and Sate Commercial High School(SCHS) for boys and girls wanting to do officework. Of course it was also possible to go on from anyof these to become teachers.Brisbane State High School is the only one ofthese still in operation. SCHS was at theParliament House end of George Street wheresome of the buildings now form part of QUT.To those readers whose Alma Mater was SCHS,you may be interested to know that on the 20thApril, 2013, some of the past pupils from acrossthe years will be meeting at Niche Eventspaces atStones Corner for their 22nd reunion.Anyone interested in attending can phoneNancy Bell on 3349 2232 for more information orto register for the luncheon.

THIS colourful seaside carnival, to be held onGood Friday 29 March, winds along the beautifulSuttons Beach foreshore. It is held inconjunction with the annual Brisbane toGladstone Yacht Race, providing a spectacularbackdrop to the day.Yachts set sail from Shorncliffe at 11am and comeinto view at Suttons Beach by 11.30am.Festival of Sails boasts up to 140 quality art,craft and food stalls, live music, rovingentertainment, an Easter egg hunt on the beachsponsored by Bluewater Square ShoppingCentre, parachuting Easter Bunny (weatherpermitting), fun workshops, kite making, beachgames, a giant sand sculpture and sand sculptingworkshops, the Great Lego Building Challenge,bungy trampoline and rock wall, animal farm,pony and camel rides and much, much more.A free and regular shuttle service operates fromRedcliffe Showgrounds to the festival site. Formore details, check out the website http://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/festivalofsails.Festival of Sails, Suttons Beach, Redcliffe, is ayearly Good Friday event.Free entry with many free workshops andactivities. (There is a cost for rides.) For furtherinformation please contact 07 3283 0340

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Age barriers to workdiscussion paper forits inquiry into legalbarriers to older

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Grey Areas: AgeBarriers to Work inCommonwealth Laws(ALRC DP 78, 2012)was initiated as part ofthe AustralianGovernment responseto population ageingwith input fromindividuals andorganisations.The ALRC was askedto considerCommonwealthlegislation and relatedlegal frameworks thateither directly orindirectly imposelimitations or barriersthat could discourageolder persons from

participating orcontinuing toparticipate in theworkforce or otherproductive work.The Discussion Paperputs forward proposalsfor law reform in theareas of recruitmentand employment, work(place) health andsafety, insurance,social security andsuperannuation.The ALRC suggeststhe need for acombination oflegislative andregulatory reform,together with measuresto increase education

and awareness andaddress perceptionsand stereotypessurrounding matureage workers.In the light ofpredictions that adecline in birthratesand increasinglongevity indicate thatin coming decadesthere will be feweryoung people tocontribute to theeconomic costs ofsupporting an ageingpopulation, it becomesmore likely it will benecessary to considerworking past thepresent retirement age.The final report is tobe delivered to theAttorney-General ofAustralia by 31 March2013.The Discussion Papercan be downloadedfree from the ALRCwebsite.

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OUR Club is back in full swing and we would be happyfor anyone that is lonely or want to be more activeand meet new friends to come and visit our fun filledclub situated at 9 Edmond Street, Carina, near thelibrary. If you like what you see, join us for $3membership from April, 2013 until March, 2014.All our activities are in the morning Monday toSaturday (inclusive) and cost $3 which includesmorning tea with the exception of Tai-Chi-GentleExercise on Friday which is $4.Monday Cards 9am-2.30pm, Painting Partners 8.30am-12noon, Concerts/Games mornings 9.30am-12noon.Tuesday Social Indoor Bowls 9.45am-11.45am, Bridge9am-12noon.Wednesday Creative Stitching 9am-12 noon.Thursday Creative Stitching, Darts Indoor Bowls 9am-11.30am.

Friday, Tai Chi, Gentle Exercise 8.45am-9.45am, Craftand Patchwork Quilting 9am-12noon.First Friday of month Photo Scrapbooking 9am-12noon. Last Friday of the month Talent GroupConcert and BBQ at a cost of $5.Saturday Cards 9am-2.30pm.Bus trips every 3rd or 4th Monday of the month tointeresting venues inclusive of morning tea and lunchcosted per trip - bookings two weeks prior.We extend to the public a special invitation to aCollectors/Hobbyist morning on Monday 11 Marchfrom 9am-12noon, morning tea included at a cost of$3. More details on the club can be obtained byphoning us on 3395 4636 each morning (exceptWednesday) or afternoons until 5pm, or visitwww.yoursuburb.com.au.We hope to see you soon.

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thanks to our organizersPauline and Marita.For FriendshipFellowship and Fun. TheRedcliffe City MixedProbus Club meets on thefirst Tuesday of eachMonth 9 to15am for9.45am start, at theMoreton Bay Boat Club,Bird of O’Passage Parade,Scarborough, visitors arewelcome.For further informationplease contact ourSecretary by Email atredcliffe citymixed56051@probus clubs.com.auor write to PO Box 342,Redcliffe 4020.


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BRISBANE SeniorsOnline (BSOL) membersof the digital photogra-phy special interestgroup recently receivedtheir awards from theAustralian Seniors Com-puting Clubs Association(ASCCA) 2012 DigitalPhotography competitionheld in Sydney in Novem-ber. Whilst BSOL hasbeen a member of the na-tional body ASCCA formany years, 2012 was thefirst year that members ofthe BSOL digital photog-raphy group had partici-pated in the competition

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which is judged followingthe AGM and annual con-ference. BSOL membersand management werethrilled to know that de-spite there being hun-dreds of entries fromacross Australia andBSOL entering for the firsttime, the organisationwas successful in win-ning 4th place overall in thecompetition. Eric Fingerreceived the highly com-mended place in the cat-egory animals with hisentry named ‘Look at me’.Kathleen Dempseyachieved 2nd place in the

landscape/seascape cat-egory with her image titled‘Gold Coast’. In the photojournalism category,Sandra Kolisch was suc-cessful in winning firstplace for her entry named‘ N e g a t i v eReac t i on . ’Marga re tEwing’s photo-story sub-mission ‘A Forest Sym-phony’ won highly com-mended in the open cat-egory. Pat Noad won firstplace for BSOL News andViews in the newslettercategory. Pat who trav-elled to Sydney for theconference and competi-tion winners announce-ments presented the cer-tificates at the Februarymeeting of the BSOL digi-tal photography group.BSOL is a not-for-profitorganisation that helpsseniors and over 50’s usecomputers and theinternet with confidenceand safely. Volunteercomputer mentors usu-ally provide this serviceto learners in their ownhome on their own com-puters on a one-on-onebasis. However, learnersare also required for smallclasses held regularly atZillmere. The BSOL Cen-tral Training Centre in theCity is also available fortuition with training com-puters provided by BSOLas well as advanced train-ing, digital and videophotography, Apple andmentor support groups.Currently there is a short-age of learners in manyareas on the north andnorth eastern side ofBrisbane. Volunteer men-tors are always welcomebut particularly needed insome of the western,north western and south-ern suburbs of Brisbane.New Mac mentors are al-ways welcome acrossBrisbane. If you want tolearn computers and theinternet or become a vol-unteer mentor, pleasecontact BSOL on 32106983 or seewww.bsol.asn.au

Married in 1950, Alan and Joyce Williams ofCaboolture are no strangers to being eachother’s one and only love on Valentine’s Day.They both agree that the secret to a long andhappy marriage is, “A lot of give and a bit oftake”.

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decisions is called your Attorney. Once anEnduring Power of Attorney comes into effect yourAttorney can do almost anything you could do hadyou not lost capacity. It is very important that youobtain legal advice before making an EnduringPower of Attorney. An Advance Health Directive isoften used in conjunction with an Enduring Powerof Attorney. This document records how you wishto be medically treated should a particular medicalcircumstance arise and you are not capable ofmaking decisions regarding the medical treatmentoptions available to you. An Advance HealthDirective helps relieve the emotional burden oftenfelt by an Attorney who would otherwise berequired to make a difficult medical decision onyour behalf.D.M. Wright & Associates Solicitors offer a free 30minute consultation for assessment of any of theissues you might have regarding these sometimesdifficult and confronting matters, and after-hoursconsultations. D.M. Wright & Associates Solicitorsare in Woolloongabba with free on-site parking.Phone 07 3844 9999.

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RESIDENTS at RSL CareInverpine RetirementCommunity have enjoyedfanfare and fine dining atAustralia’s award winningAria restaurant thanks toRSL Care and the gener-osity of local businesseswho helped to fund theonce-in-a-lifetime-experi-ence for the winners ofthe retirementcommunity’s Christmasmystery-prize raffle.The four winners andtheir guests were thrilledto swap the communitybus for a limousine andcoolade for chilled cham-pagne as they travelled in

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Aspley and CB Air-con-ditioning who generouslydonated towards the spe-cial day out.“When I approachedthese local businesseswith our idea and askedfor support, they wereonly too happy to help. Areflection of the good re-lationships and contin-ued support RSL CareInverpine is fortunate toenjoy from our local com-munity,” Lynda said.“Each of the four winnerschose one guest to sharein the day. Two residentschose their husbands andtwo residents chose

friends – much to the dis-appointment of their chil-dren who would havebeen happy oblige I’msure!“As the day approached,excitement for the ‘luckyeight’ spread throughoutthe entire community.People talked about theiroutfits, their hair, the limoand the lunch, what timethey would begin to getready and what time theywould return home. Thegentlemen wore theirsuits and the ladies weregiven bouquets. In manyways, they were like teen-agers planning their de-but. “It was actually thefirst time that all eight ofthe residents had been ina limousine. And, from thelooks on their faces, itdidn’t disappoint.“Other residents withinthe community werethrilled for their friends,and as the limousinewound its way around tothe front entrance with its‘celebrity residents’ onboard, many lined-up tocheer and farewell theirfriends.”Lynda said the enthusi-asm and excitement withwhich the day startedcontinued throughoutthe afternoon as over aperiod of 3 hours, resi-dents were treated to pre-appetisers, an entrée, the

main course, sweets andcoffee.“At RSL Care InverpineRetirement Community,residents are genuinefriends who really care forone another.”As much as they enjoythe monthly mysterytours, regular lunches andthe activities availablethroughout the village,this outing was some-thing special.“It was a day of pure in-dulgence. It was well de-served, very much appre-ciated and an experiencethat we will all rememberand cherish for a verylong time.”RSL Care Inverpine Re-tirement Community is lo-cated half-way betweenBrisbane’s CBD and theglorious Sunshine Coast,in the semi-rural suburb ofMurrumba Downs. It has151 one, two and three-bedroom villas with RSLHomeCare services avail-able throughout as well as94 residential care beds.To find out more aboutretirement living atMurrumba Downs pleasecall 1300 558 648.RSL Care is a not-for-profit charitable care pro-vider that reinvests fundsgenerated from its activi-ties into supporting theService and Ex-Servicecommunity, its

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The secret to being married for 60 yearsMR and Mrs. Caple were married on the14th February1953 in a church in Auburnin Sydney. They had their reception inthe church hall, and the church cateredon their wonderful day. It was a largewedding with family and friends.Mrs. Gloria Caple said, “the secret of agreat marriage is not to be selfish, lookout for each other. Do things together,we like to go fishing together as we bothenjoyed it. The best thing was goingout and about with the caravan”.“We would never leave each other inanger. We would always give each othera kiss before we go to bed or go off towork. The important thing is to resolveissues. Don’t hold grudges with eachother. Gloria said, “Warren is my bestfriend we tell each other every thing. Nosecrets in our marriage”. Warren said,with a big smile on his face, “the secretfor men is doing as you are told”.Gloria also said “they took their vowsseriously, til death do we part”. Warrenis 84 Gloria is 81 and they have 3 chil-dren.

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Annerley Moorooka Senior Citizens Clubsee the sites along the Brisbane River.If you cannot join us for the bus trip inMarch, perhaps you could make a notein your diary for the April 9th outing toQueens Park, Ipswich. Have you evervisited the Zoo there?It is very interesting. Concerts are heldon the lst, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays of eachmonth. Why not come along and joinus. Our President, Colin Butler, can becontacted for further information on 073848 6371.

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THE Heart Foundation values activeliving and strives to support all Aus-tralians to be active across the lifespan.The Heart Foundation support the Na-tional Physical Activity recommenda-tions of Australians, which outline theminimum levels of physical activity re-quired to gain a health benefit andways to incorporate incidental physi-cal activity into everyday life. Gettingactive everyday can be great fun andshouldn’t be seen as a chore! Find asmany ways as you can to get active for30 minutes or more, on most, if not all

LADYPAUSE information seminar: You andyour medicinesOn Monday 18 March from 10am-11am learnabout getting the most out of visits to thedoctor, talking to your pharmacist, managingprescriptions and over the counter medica-tions. To book, please contact the OlderWomen’s Network on (07) 3358 2301.Brisbane’s larrikin historySaturday 23 March from 10.30am-12noon.Melissa Bellanta’s book ‘Larrikins: A History’takes a trip through the street-based subcul-ture known as larrikinism between 1870 and1930.Introduction to downloadable digital booksWednesday 6 March 2.30pm-4pm andTuesday 19 March 10.30am-12noon.Take a guided tour on how to borrow andenjoy free digital books from the online librarycatalogue.Genealogy online - Sunday 17 March 1pm-2.30pm.Participants should have basic mouse andcomputer skills and encouraged to bring anyfamily history research paperwork. Presentedby the Queensland Family History Society.English conversation group - Tuesday 26March 3pm-4pm.Our friendly and informal group meets at thelibrary on the 4th Tuesday of the month.Come along to make new friends and improveyour English, all levels welcome.

Kick-start your weekendwith free entertainment atBrisbane Square Librarybetween 5pm-7pm eachFriday - ‘Fusion Friday’.Friday 8 March - Memo-ries of HiroshimaHear Taiko Drumming tella fascinating account ofa survivor of theHiroshima bombing at thelaunch of the Memories ofHiroshima exhibition.5.30pm-6.30pm.Friday 15 March - FusionalchemyExperience an eclectic fu-sion of local artiststhrough dance, poetry,music and performance.Curious? See you there.Featuring FrankieVandellous. 5.30pm-6.30pm.Friday 22 March - FusionacousticsListen to the sounds ofDan Acfield’s originalwork.

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days of the week. The HeartFoundation’s Active Living programand The Active Living team seeks toincrease opportunities to increasephysical activity where people live andwork.Heart Foundation Walking is a fun, so-cial and easy way to be active and bestof all it’s FREE! Why not join one to-day?Contact a Heart Foundation office inBrisbane at 557 Gregory Terrace Forti-tude Valley QLD 4006 or phone 07 38722500.

WE are here for the more mature of uswho are excited about life and making adifference. Our programs are designedspecifically for senior-aged people in afriendly safe environment, and open toanyone available on a Wednesdaymorning. The emphasis is on varietyso that everyone has a positive experi-ence, from participating in activities tositting back and enjoying themselves.We are a church-based group but byno means limited to Christians. 1stWednesday of the month we have aservice which is open to everyone. 2nd

Wednesday is ‘Surprise Wednesday’which is exactly that – a surprise. 3rd

MEMBERS and guests of the Cente-nary Evening VIEW Club will be cel-ebrating St Patrick’s Day when theymeet for their March dinner. Irish jokeswill be welcome, along with the wearingof green clothing. There will be a $2Tucker Table and some creative mem-bers may be able to incorporate thegreen colour theme into their donations.This dinner meeting will be held onMonday, 11th March at the MountOmmaney Hotel /Apartments. Ladies ofall ages are welcome and we start pro-

Citipointe Seniors CarindaleWednesday we hold ‘Lifestyle’ when aguest speaker is invited. 4th Wednes-day is ‘Variety Day’ when we join inactivities of choice, such as indoorbowls, board games, craft, darts andmore. Our programs start at 10.00am andrun until midday, followed by lightlunch together. We meet at TheEpicentre, Citipointe Church, 322Wecker Road, Carindale .Events com-ing up include March 20th Exercising &Healthy Lives with Trish King, April 17th

Entertainer John the Kiwi singing songsfrom yesteryear .Enquiries please callStuart 0402 013 427 [email protected]

Centenary Evening VIEW Clubceedings at 7:00pm but guests are en-couraged to arrive after 6:30pm. Thecost of the dinner is $34.This club offers many social activitiesthrough the year and a coffee morningand a lunch date are scheduled for laterin March. Earlier in March, some mem-bers will be attending the InternationalWomen’s Day breakfast at the Conven-tion Centre. For more information, or ifyou are unable to attend, please con-tact Helen 3279 4416 or 0402 477 888 orDi 3202 9759.

WHY not enjoy a drive to the Sunshine Coast duringthe Easter period and visit the relaxed garden withspectacular advanced examples of unusual and rareplants; dombeya, kapok, bolusanthus, Mexican treefern, elephant apple, raffia palm, back bamboo climb-ing mussaenda. Massed heliconias and gingers.Shaded paths open to a greed paddock and damblending into mature subtropical rainforest.This open garden is situated at 822 Cedar Creek Road,Belli Park. Parking in paddock.Gourmet lunches and cakes will be available.Open on Friday 29 March and Saturday 30 Marchfrom 8am to 4.30pm. Entry $7.

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THE Lilley Awards were held at the Kedron WavellServices Club on the 26 January 2013. Thirty sixrecipients were named in the ceremony that tookplace on Saturday afternoon. Hon Wayne SwanMP, Federal Member for Lilley attended andpresented the Awards.The ceremony commenced with a procession of theAustralian National Flag by the 220 Sqn AAFC andPipers from the Brisbane Brass and Pipe Band. TheNational Anthem was sung by the Rapport VocalQuintet from the Wavell High School. This wasfollowed by a vocal presentation by them ofpopular songs many from the war time era.A number of special awards were made. Theseincluded the Geebung Writers’ Secondary PoetryPrize awarded to Caitlin Stacheel from the MaryMackillop College. The English Speaking UnionPrimary Essay Prize was awarded to MollyO’Connor from St Joseph’s, Bracken Ridge. TheBayside and Northern Suburbs Star Primary PoetryPrize was awarded to Megan McMahon fromGeebung State School.President of the RSL State Council of AuxiliariesMrs Joy Bryson as guest speaker outlined theimportance of the volunteer and community workand how organisations such as the RSL andCitizens’ Auxiliaries helped throughout the commu-nity. She stressed the needs for more volunteers forcommunity groups and the satisfaction that suchwork brought about.Wayne Swan and Mrs Joy Bryson jointly presentedthe Australia Day Lilley Awards to the recipients inattendance. This was followed by a vote of thanksto the participants, the event organising committeeand sponsors.To complete the event, the Rapport Vocal Quintetsung ‘We Are Australian’ and all were invited tojoin in. Afternoon tea followed another successfulAustralia Day Lilley Awards event was complete.

THE members of the Stafford Garden Club arelooking forward to another year of “Friendshipthrough Gardening”. Plans are underway forinteresting speakers on a variety of topics e.g.:eliminating weeds in the garden and the bush,Floral Art demonstrations, a presentation on thefabulous Singapore orchid and Garden festival andan expert on fungi and lichens, to name a few. Weare planning several interesting bus trips during theyear.Hopefully our members will have a stunningdisplay of plants for our meeting on March 21whatever the weather throws at us. The StaffordGarden Club Inc. will meet at 9.30 on ThursdayMarch 21 at the OES Hall cnr Kitchener Rd andBohland St Kedron. The Guest Speaker will beHeather Prior. She will be giving a demonstration ofFloral Art using an Easter theme. Some luckyperson may win an arrangement in the raffle. PhoneGloria on 33554703 or Jane on 3359 3565.

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Left to right: Leigh Coman, Fay Coman recipientof Lilley Award and Margie Donaldson

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ON March 12 Parrots inParadise, a privately-owned, not for profit birdtheme park at Glasshouseon the Sunshine Coast,will welcome televisionveterinarian Dr Harry andthe film crew from BetterHomes and Gardens.The team will film the en-tire hour-long show fea-turing more than 300 birdsperforming tricks whichillustrate how intelligentthese birds can be.In a show with as muchappeal to four-year-oldsas to 104-year-olds, theparrots ride on merry-go-rounds, do gymnastics,hold fashion parades,fight fires, play ten-pinbowls or basketball, rideskateboards or (Barbie-sized) horses, put them-selves to bed and anynumber of tricks respond-ing to a signal or more fre-quently, they prefer thespoken word.Some respond vocally toquestions and answers.Most of the birds perform-

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ing are Asiatic Alexan-drine parrots.“Parrot Whisperer” DailMalins trains all the birds.The show will begin whenDr Harry arrives at 10am.People are welcome to at-tend (and possibly par-ticipate) on the day but asseating is limited forwardbooking is advisable on5438 7719.Dail emphasised that thebirds are never expectedto do anything they

would not do in the wildand are trained usingfood as a reward.Rather the training chal-lenges them to be men-tally active.The show serves to high-light Dail’s belief thatkeeping highly intelligentparrots in cages all theirlife is cruel, and there is aneed to educate people onconservation measures.Parrots in Paradise alsobreeds and boards parrots

and has an advisoryservice. Dail said about 70per cent of their birds aresurrendered for variousreasons and some comein very mixed up andconfused. She describedhow the birds are proudto show off their babies.Parrots in Paradise is inBarrs Rd Glasshouse,about 8km south of Aus-tralia Zoo. It is opened fora show for groupbookings of 20 or more; ifa family wants to comethey can join in with alarger group. After theshow visitors are welcometo stroll in the groundsand see some of the hugecollection of featheredfriends of all knids. Formore information go tow w w . p a r r o t s inparadise.net, Be sure toscroll to the bottom of p1of the website to see avideo of Whoppawatching his chick hatchand encouraging it withsquawks of “Come onbaby”.

FUTURE Auto ServiceCentre Kedron certainlylooks after its seniorcustomers.Free pickup and drop-offis available for oldercustomers in their areawhen it’s time for the carto be serviced.For a routine service awaiting room is availablebut if the workshopdiscovers somethingunexpected (like an oilleak) they are happy torun you home to saveyou waiting. But mostimportantly, they lookafter their seniors bygiving them service bywell-informed, highlytrained technicians at aprice much lower than adealership.Future Auto ServiceCentre Kedronproprietor/ technicianMark Mildenhall knowsthat older people mostlyhave late model cars,and are wary of taking itto anyone other than thedealership.They absolutelyrecognise theimportance of havingyour car serviced by

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A FOUR-YEAR old childwill more often than notproudly declare that he orshe is ‘almost five’ in aneffort to appear ‘big’ andcloser to school age.With smiles on their facesbut concern in theirvoices parents of teenag-ers can be heard sayingthat their 16-year old is‘going on 21’, while won-dering if the intervening

‘Lifestyle’ a key to successful retirement livingyears are truly lost.Young people in their 20s,all grown up and theworld their oyster, travelto faraway places withbackpacks as compan-ions, or settle down andstart saving for a home.The pitter-patter of tinyfeet soon follows and ajourney of another kindbegins. Moving forward.That four-year old is to-

day 55 (where did the timego?) with children whohave left the nest and pre-cious grandkids busywith sport and music. Thefamily home, once cosy,now echoes the quiet and,after many years, Mumand Dad’s paid jobs don’thave the same appeal theyonce did. The zing haszapped. Talk over a week-end cuppa turns to

changing their way of life.Retirement and the op-tions available are dis-cussed. ‘But we’re only55.’In the past, retirementtypically meant leavingthe workforce completelyat age 65 (for men; a bitearlier for women) andspending more time put-tering around thehouse—the original

house where the kidsgrew up. More recently,retirement has taken onnew meaning with afresher ‘lifestyle’approach.Because of specificneeds, downsizingamongst them, an array ofappealing choices hasbeen created and madeavailable to those aged asyoung as 50 and over,

many still in the workforceif even only part-time orcasually. Downsizing—selling up and movinginto something smaller;more manageable andconvenient—may be thedream answer in a lot ofcases but needs to becarefully considered toensure the best selectionsare made for individualsituations. The informa-

tion within these pageshas been assembled pur-posely to assist you, andpossibly other familymembers, in making theright choice in the moveto retirement living. Pe-ruse the information atyour convenience andplease don’t hesitate tocontact any of the provid-ers for more details. Theywill be happy to help.

AT Embracia in Glass-house Country, easy-to-maintain villas comple-mented by thoughtfullylandscaped courtyardsmean you spend lesstime keeping house andmore time doing thethings you really enjoy.Life at Embracia alsoprovides the addedpeace of mind of livingin a close-knit commu-nity, where neighbourskeep an eye out foreach other.What’s more, each villais connected to a 24-hour emergency callservice, plus, the 100bed on-site aged carefacility can provide arange of extra

Why be tied to your home when there’s so much living to be done?assistance if needed -such as meals, cleaning,linen and personal care.At Embracia in Glass-house Country, resi-dents are nestled in theheart of a real commu-nity. Not only is there adiverse mix oflikeminded neighboursto share life’s experi-ences with, but thereare also plenty ofrelaxing ways to spendan afternoon withouteven leaving the villagegrounds.The heart of thevillage’s social pulse isthe popular on-siteclubhouse, completewith practice bowlinggreen and solar heated

swimming pool. Thevenue includes its ownbar, lounge, theatre,pool table, dining area

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Accommodationoptions for retirement

ONCE you retire you might want to downsize toreduce the costs of maintenance.Some might plan to move in with the family andif so it’s important to obtain legal and financialadvice to protect your interests if your needschange in future.The options include age pensioner andretirement villages, caravan parks and mobilehome parks.Get advice from a reputable source about typeof tenure, what services are provided, thestandard of services and accommodation andresidents’ rights.If you are considering moving to another state,it’s wise to do some research first.Retire Smart has useful tips on buying into aretirement village. Office of Fair Trading 1300658 030 or www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au.

and dance floor. Abarbecue area andchildren’s playgroundare also popular with

visiting family andfriends. Visitwww.embracia.com.aufor more information.



ASSOCIATED Residen-tial Parks Queensland Inccontinues to grow and wefeel privileged thatthrough our meetingswith the appropriate gov-ernment department overthe last year we will behaving continued inputinto the revision of theManufactured HomesResidential Parks Actscheduled for this year.What we seek is a balanceof interest that is fair topark operators and homeowners.ARPQ is also in contactwith home ownerassociations in all otherStates and have hadmeetings with some whenconvenient. The idea is toform a Nation wideaffiliated body of homeowner associations sothat by numbers alone wecan and will be heard.Research shows that thecombined population ofretirement villages andresidential parks inQueensland is near187,000.It is important that allresidential parkhomeowners here inQueensland join ARPQ togive credibility for this

ARPQ on the moveSURFING the internet sure can be a lot easier formost people than hopping on a board and surfing thewaves, though both need common sense and carefor best results.With almost anything able to be ‘googled’ these days,it can be fun to use your computer in the search forwhatever interests you: ‘Retirement Villages’ a primeexample in the case of many seniors.A site that one net surfer discovered recently throughGoogle and wants to pass on is ‘Retirement Villages– Overview’, found via http://www.iseniority.com.au/index.asp.With headings such as What are the Main Benefitsof Retirement Village Living?; Are there any Nega-tives to Retirement Village Living?; How Can We HelpYou Find The Right Retirement Village? and ‘Retire-

PLANNING for life after work is more than just work-ing out how much income you’ll have or the types ofholidays you would like to take.Retirement planning is about giving yourself the bestchance of creating a healthy and secure future toensure your overall wellbeing and happiness.A Guide to Retiring is a comprehensive documentthat can help you better understand retirement. It alsocontains a list of useful contact details. This guidecan be downloaded by going to: www.qld.gov.au/seniors/retirementThis guide will help you to start considering some ofthe following questions:Do you want to retire full-time?Have you considered part-time or casual work?Have you thought about activities you could do toreplace work? Retirement is a great time to take yourhealth more seriously. How will you stay fit and ac-

Great surfing for seniorsment Villages - Top 10 Tips’, the website is a treasure-trove of general (only) information; emphasising itdoes not offer ‘...Advice, Verification, Recommenda-tions or Endorsements’ with readers responsible forwhat they take away from the site.Just a bit more regarding Google, said to be the world’smost widely used web-based search engine, it’s in-teresting to note that the name Google apparentlyoriginated from a misspelling of googol, a referenceto the number represented by a 1 followed by one-hundred zeros. The verb ‘google’ was added to theMerriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary and theOxford English Dictionary in 2006, with the attachedmeaning being ‘to use the Google search engine toobtain information on the Internet.’ One learns some-thing new every day—and much of it on Google!

Guide to retiringtive? What types of changes do you expect to occuronce you retire?Are you in a good position financially?Are you supporting any children financially or other-wise?Taking into account average life expectancy, do youhave enough money in savings and superannuationto support the lifestyle you want?Are you eligible for the age pension or part of the agepension?If your spouse or another family member becomes ill,are you going to be able to support them?Will your home be a suitable place to live in 5 or 10years time?Write a list outlining what you expect from your re-tirement lifestyle, including where you want to live,and any travel and regular activities you would liketo do.

National body and yourARPQ $10-00 PPmembership willguarantee this and willgive you a quality groupto rely upon for yourfuture advisory andInformation service.Glenn Franklin StateChairperson for ARPQ isdelighted that itsmembers will be given anopportunity to be part ofthis revision process,ARPQ are the onlyQueensland Group thathave the skill sets and ex-perience to be an activeparticipant of thisrevision process. ARPQmembership growth overthe past 3 months givescredence to this commentwe are flattered that wehave a justified positionwith the Government toimpart well overduesuggested changes tothis Act.We invite our membersand others interested injoining ARPQ this oppor-tunity to submit anysuggestions andcomments re this revisionif you have a suggestionplease make contact withus.ARPQ has recently

completed a web sitewhich is still growing andwill give all homeownersthe opportunity to readup on the latest works ofthe group and its futureprojects, we are open foryour comments and ideasfrom all homeowners it isyour web page for yourusage.Our monthly newslettercan be downloaded or ifwe are contacted we willbe only too happy to sendyou a copy via the postalthough at the momentour work load is heavyand delays are imminent.Anyone that is desirousof further discussion herecan contact myself on55352730 or the StateSecretary David Paton on38887696.The Group are currentlypreparing a schedule toattend member parks togive talks on all updatesso if your Park is not anAssociate member thiswill not disallow you fromthis schedule we will bedelighted to visit yourcomplex as a guestspeaker, memberships canbe arranged at the visit.Glenn Franklin – StateChairperson for ARPQ



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TAKE a large familyhome, add a shortage ofcash and an extra largedash of maintenance,stir all together and theoutcome isn’t a recipefor a relaxing andrewarding retirement.What are the alterna-tives, importantly, whatis the best alternative foryou?Do you stay in yournow oversize house withits ongoing maintenancecosts and use the equityto get cash through areverse mortgage?Do you look at aretirement village withexpensive deferredmanagement feeoptions?Or do you sell up,downsize, and look for aviable, affordable optionthat provides all thebenefits of still owning ahome but without themaintenance issues?And frees up capital toenjoy your retirementyears?Residential parks areoffering an alternatelifestyle choice for theOver 50’s. The parks areproviding active andindependent communityliving with a range ofsocial and recreationalfacilities, in a gated andsecure environment.GLRP Director TrentOttawa said the ‘manu-factured home park’model was an emergingretirement living modelbecause it offered highquality new homeswithout the cost ofbuying land.Homes are built with thepotential to be relocatedbut are designed to beonsite for the long term.“Retirees looking todownsize can have ahigh quality new two orthree bedroom home,paya weekly site fee and canenjoy a range offacilities without havingto worry about lawn

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maintenance, rates orbody corporatecharges,” said MrOttawa.GLRP operates eightresidential parks acrossNew South Wales andQueensland.Five million Australiansare aged 55 and over, an

age group that isgrowing at the rate of150,000 a year. Around80 per cent of Over 55households own theirhome outright. Oftenthey are asset rich, butcash poor.“Manufactured homesparks have the potentialto provide existinghomeowners access totheir equity, and are agenuine alternative toreverse mortgages or thehigh fees of traditionalretirement villages,” MrOttawa said. “If retirees want alifestyle change, ordesire a smaller home,then moving into aresidential park offers anaffordable viable option.The community aspectof a residential parkprovides the potentialfor a very active sociallife and the benefits ofneighbourly security.“Residents enjoy all thebenefits of owning theirown home without themaintenance time andcosts.“Not owning land freesup capital, and providesthe independence tocome and go as they

please to pursue travelor all the things theywant to achieve inretirement.”For more informationplease call 1300 361 311or register your interestonwww.gatewaylifestyle.com.au


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Palm Lake Resort - Mt Warren ParkMt Warren Park is located opposite to the shopping centre and medical facilities.

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Palm Lake Resort - Eagleby HeightsNew and Stunning• Brand new with warranties.• 2 bedroom 1 bathroom 2 toilets• Nice size yard. Pet friendly.• Stone bench tops, 2 Pac kitchen• Remote control large garage, panic alert button• Tiled lounge / dining room.• Great location.On Special for March $302,000

Bottlebrush - Brand NewThis north/sough facing, 2 bedroom + study is a quick stroll to thenatural landscape and views surrounding the Grand SummerHouse. Tiled throughout with carpet to the bedrooms and study, thetwo-way bathroom acts perfectly as an ensuite with another separatetoilet. Step out from the study or garage to the back of the homecomplete with tiled patio area. With AC, ceiling fans throughout,dishwasher, extra long garage with remote control door, there isnothing left to do except move in and enjoy!$318,000

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AS the Sales andMarketing Co-ordinatorfor TriCare I frequentlyget asked, ‘Why are theprices so attractive?’ Myanswer is quite simple,to build the community.Iam talking about theamazing prices for anapartment at ourHastings Point Retire-ment Community on theTweed Coast Road,about 40 minutes southof Surfers Paradise.Since acquiring thecommunity in August2011, TriCare haveworked towardscompleting the villagethat now boasts a café,hairdressing salon,billiard and gamesrooms, theatrette,furnished meeting andactivity areas, allcomplementing theswimming pools andimmaculately maintainedgardens. There is also avillage bus that isregularly used for simpleshopping trips andextended day outings bythe residents.Hastings Point Retire-ment Community is

Fantastic Opportunitylocated literally acrossthe road from a magnifi-cent surf beach, justfollow the ‘goat trail’and you will feel thesand between your toesjust minutes from yourfront door. The contem-porary design of theapartments makes youto feel like you are onholidays all year round.With granite bench topsin the kitchen, qualityfittings and floor

coverings throughoutyou can certainly feelthe quality of thecomplex from the minuteyou arrive.You can move into a onebedroom apartment forjust $108,000or a twobedroom apartment withensuite from $192,000. Alarge three bedroomapartment, completewith wrap-aroundverandasand spaciousopen plan living design,

starts from just $396,000.This is a retirementcommunity for peopleaged 55 years or over.As with all TriCarecommunities it isequipped with a 24emergency call systemand lift access to all highrise areas. These pricescan’t last for long, the

Directors have slashedthe prices on a selectionof apartments to buildoccupancy to a vibrantlevel and create the sortof retirement communityTriCare are renownedfor. Apartments areselling fast so if youwould like to secureyour own piece of

paradise then you needto act now. Simply callthe Hastings PointRetirement Communityon (02) 6670 4000 andarrange a time for a noobligation tour of thefacilities and apartmentsavailable. We lookforward to welcomingyou!


Retirementfor new beginnings

FRASER Shores Retirement Villagesin beautiful Hervey Bay offer theserene and stress free lifestyle youare looking for. A perfect combinationof independent living with resortstyle facilities. Exceptional floor plansunique to the Torrisi group. Awardwinning builders who specialise indesign and construction of your owndream home for Retirement Villageliving. Whether you are seeking anactive lifestyle or a quiet retreat,Fraser Shores Retirement Villages arethe ideal choice for you. These fivestar facilities feature full size bowlinggreen, swimming pools and spas, aswell as numerous group activitiessuch as line dancing, Tai Chi,aerobics and aqua aerobic classes. Ifyou prefer peace and tranquillity,explore our lush award winninggardens, fill your own yard withflowers and vegies, or do as little asyou like and let our qualified garden-ers do it for you.Homes at our villages have beendesigned to provide a high standardof privacy and practicality, along withthe quality and finish demanded bydiscerning buyers. All homes boast totheir own character and are perfectlyintegrated into the beautifullylandscaped environment giving you aluxury lifestyle.All homes come with a 24hr emer-gency Medi-Alert call systems forthat extra peace of mind.Fraser Shores Retirement Villages aresecond to none when it comes toposition and are flood free. They arenext to shopping centres as well asHealth, Medical, Pharmacies, andHospital facilities.Not only is Hervey Bay the whalewatching capital of Australia (up to8000 whales visit the bay annually)we have the most ideal climate withcalm, family friendly waters andgolden beaches, along with connec-tions to Fraser Island. Come andenjoy all the activities the Bay has tooffer, while live the lifestyle in Fraser

Find the key to your great new lifestyle

RETIREMENT is like closing onedoor and opening another into a newworld of experiences.Look at retirement as an opportunityto seek out fresh challenges in adifferent area of paid or unpaid work,to learn new skills, help others, travel,keep fit or take up studies you havenever had time for, until now.Planning your future direction with anaccredited financial adviser is critical,not only for finances.It’s better to do this when you are fitand well and can make well-informeddecisions.Are you ready to retire?Are there other goals you want toachieve? What are your financialcircumstances? Are you eligible forthe full or part-age pension? Whatwill you do for the rest of your life?People react differently to retirement.Once the euphoria has evaporatedthe honeymoon period can befollowed by disillusionment or evendepression, although most peopleadapt well.One of the best ways to help adjust isto develop meaningful activities and apurposeful routine.

Shores Retirement Villages. Add alittle sweetness to your life.Sugarland Gardens Retirement Villagehas the most affordable flood freeretirement homes available. A friendly,fun-filled village in Bundaberg and abeautiful subtropical part ofQueensland. We have uniquelydesigned homes to satisfy yourretirement plans and lifestyle, or youhave the flexibility of modifying thesedesigns to suit your individualrequirement in a new build. Ourdesigns are exclusive to our villages.We take the stress out of choosingthe design and construction of yourdream home. For this unique servicedon’t hesitate to contact the Retire-ment Village Master Building Special-ists.Once you have chosen how you wishto live in your new home the design,planning and pricing is completedimmediately. We give you assistancewhich is very unique to the Retire-ment Village Living. We also haveavailable a variety of pre-loved homesto suit a range of budgets andlifestyle choices. In most circum-stances your pre-loved home can bere-furbished to your selected colourscheme and décor.Enjoy Indoor bowls, table tennis,snooker, regular exercise and activityprogrammes.Synonymous with the Torrisi groupvision that our retirement villages arepositioned second to none. All of ourvillages enjoy a perfect location,convenient to all your needs, withfood, fashion, banking and healthservices right next door in theadjoining shopping precinct. The welllaid out Community Centre offersactivities for residents throughout theweek. Social activities give compan-ionship as well as entertainment. Thistime of your life should be thesweetest time of all.Come taste what Sugarland GardensRetirement Village has to offer. Formore information phone 1800 679 266.

Are you ready to retire?A meaningful activity helps replacethe sense of purpose that may be lostafter leaving the work force.There are many volunteerorganisations happy to have yourassistance but how much time do youwant to give?What organisations or groups appealto you - service clubs, environmentalgroups, sports clubs, school orchurch groups, the list is long.Some travel companies specialise intours for older people or cater forspecific needs or disabilities.Keeping your mind active is impor-tant.Consider the University of the ThirdAge (U3A) or Open Learning andAdult Community Education, dosome courses, learn a new language,join the library.Can you continue the recreationalactivities you enjoy, or do you haveskills you can pass on to others?It’s never too late to become physi-cally active - check your local gym orcouncil community programs.Walking costs nothing, fits into adaily routine and be done with otherpeople.


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The time of your life at Pacific PalmsPacific Palms Village. abeautiful secure resort-style retirement lifestyleestate on Brisbane’snorthside at Burpengaryis exclusive to people whohave passed the Big Five-O and are ready to havethe time of their life.This is where they can

have the lifestyle theydeserve, at a price thatmakes their retirementdollar go further.There are no entry or exitfees and you own yourhome. The location isconvenient to all servicesand recreation.Pacific Palms Village is

close to the Bruce High-way with a bus stopnearby, and is adjacent toFreshwater National Park,minutes from BurpengaryShopping Village andWestfield Northlakesshopping centre, and ashort drive to Cabooltureand Morayfield shopping

precincts. It is close to railtransport, hospitals andlibraries.For leisuretime activitiesthe waterfront board-walks and fishing spotsare 10 minutes away andRedcliffe’s cafes arewithin a short drive.The stylish, recentlycompleted homes inStage 3 are priced from$219,000.Five different floor plansare available with twobedrooms plus a large util-

ity room that can be usedas an office or hobby area- you can view these onthe website at www.pacificpalmsvillage.com.au.Residents may be entitledto Government Assis-tance rebates.Site leasing fee for mosthomes is $122.39 per weekand rental assistance ofup to $50 per week maybe available dependingon circumstances.The on-site recreationalfacilities and social activi-

ties are second-to-none.Line dancing, aerobics,crafts, and bus trips arepopular and some peoplehave moved here just forthe lawn bowls whereplayers hold informal andformal competitions.Pacific Palms Village is at98 Eastern Service Rd(Bruce Highway) atBurpengary.The office is open Mon-days-Fridays 9am-4pm orweekends by appoint-ment on 3888 4500.



PHIL & Dorothy movedtoTranquil Waters inFebruary 2002. Theysaid then “TranquilWaters is the perfectlocation for a wonder-fully relaxed retirementlifestyle”. Both Phil &Dorothy immediately setabout making sure theyand the other residentsenjoyed all the wonder-ful facilities available atthat time.Phil aptly named theCommunity Centre “ourresort facilities by thesea”. “Free” activitiesinclude indoor bowls,line dancing classes,billiards, darts, cards,mahjong, chess, art,craft, library, computerlessons, spa, gym, andfull kitchen facilities andentertainment area forresidents’ special privatefunctions. Organised byPhil & Dorothy, Fridaynight happy hour andSunday evening dinnerssoon became legendaryat the Village.At the time, Phil &Dorothy said “we’vehad some great times

AS soon as you drive through the front gates ofLewani Palms Resort in Ormeau, you will notice some-thing very special and uniquely different. Set in over40 tropical acres, this pet friendly Over 50’s LifestyleResort is simply like no other, with wide spaciousroads, generous parcels of land, and designer builthomes with huge internal layouts, 360 degrees of pri-vacy, and wonderful facilities and activities.Planned with the residents in mind, there is so muchon offer at your doorstep it will feel like you’re on apermanent holiday, either full of action or quiet andpeaceful – Resort facilities include: 2 kms of walkingtracks with beautifully manicured gardens, 2 swim-ming pools, a championship-size bowling green withclub room, a croquet green, function centre and sportshall, 2 licensed bars, a dance floor & stage, gymna-

IT’S no secret that home is where the heart is and weall want to remain in the comfort and security of ourown home for as long as possible. The Federal Gov-ernment has rolled out an extra 40,000 in-home carepackages over the next five years in order that moreelderly people can do exactly that. For many people,living in the comfort of their own home is an impor-tant part of growing older, but for some older peoplethis may become difficult without extra help.The number of in-home care packages is likely to beinsufficient, as our population continues to age, butit’s a start. Prospective users of the service need toarrange an official assessment by a government-ap-proved aged-care assessment team (ACAT) and hav-ing an assessment will enable the individual to applyfor a subsidised home-care package.A number of service providers are available to pro-vide care at home with activities such as carryinggroceries, running errands, transport to medical ap-

Assisted living at home

The “Then & Now” story of long timeresidents of Tranquil Waters

over the years and it’sexciting to anticipate thefuture”. They both sayyou can’t beat thefabulous location, greatsocial atmosphere,medical help a call away,time to do what we wantto do ie no mowing,gardening, houserepairs, just enjoyourselves, bay breezes,always something to doand someone to do itwith, safe and secure,share a joke or a chatwith friendly staff andPhil adds “did I say, nothaving to mow thelawn?”Seven years on which isthe “Now” of our story,Phil & Dorothy say “weknow our dreams havecome true” and as fornot being able to beatthe many and variedfacilities and lifestyle,heated swimming pool,kayaking, hairdresser,podiatrist, Village bus,resident workshop andof course let’s not forgetthe wonderful residentswho have moved toTranquil Waters over

the years, they say thatthe intervening yearshave proved that theirexpectations have notonly been met but havebeen surpassed beyondtheir wildest dreams.Phil & Dorothy continueto play an important roleat Tranquil Waters,taking on more and moreover the years andobviously enjoying andthriving on all aspects ofVillage life.31 Thompson Street,Victoria Point. Phone3207 0786 for moreinformation.

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Downsize your home not your lifestylesium, library, snooker tables and the list goes on.If you have been looking for a lifestyle resort thatjust feels like home, has a wonderful community spirit,and offers true value for money, then you can’t gopast Lewani Palms Resort.But don’t just take our word for it. Come and see foryourself.Centrally located in the leafy semi-rural suburb ofOrmeau, Lewani Palms is conveniently located nearthe M1 and is only 30 minutes to Surfers Paradise,and 30 minutes to Brisbane’s CBD. Public transportis no obstacle with a bus stop at the front gate andtrain station within 5 minutes. For more information,or to arrange a tour, contact the sales office free call:1800 467 500 or visit their website:www.lewanipalms.com.au

pointments, help with making phone calls, writing let-ters, reading and assisting with household responsi-bilities like cooking and cleaning. As well as this, ofcourse, carers can provide personal care.These services help seniors to live full, independentand dignified lives within the comfort of their ownhomes, providing care that enriches their lives andhelps them maintain the highest possible level of in-dependent living. Even someone with early dementiacan continue with assistance to live independently.The carer can help manage potential risks around thehome and reduce early entry to hospital or residentialcare which can be quite stressful for an elderly per-son. Home care has the benefit of familiar internaland external surroundings and familiar routines whichaid in memory retention. For information about usingin-home care services go to the ‘Home Care’ sectionof www.agedcareonline.com.au or to www.health.qld.gov.au/hacc/.


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NESTLED at thesouthern end of theSunshine Coast isCaloundra, where themountains meet the seaand old world charm andfriendly service stillexist.Bulcock Beach has seena surge of renovationsin recent years as well asa multimillion dollarboardwalk refurbishmentwhich now connects thecoastal walkway withmiles and miles ofsightseeing pleasure.The new entertainingprecinct also offers amultitude of dining andleisure activities andconveniently locatedright in the heart of it allis Caloundra’s latestluxury resort, Monaco.Monaco opened itsdoors in December 2009and has been bustlingwith happy holidaymakers ever since. Itmay have something todo with the thoughtfuldesign and spaciouslayout of every apart-ment, the inclusion of allamenities making it ahome away from homeor the most mesmerisingviews you have everseen of the PumicestonePassage and BribieIsland.The resort complexoffers a multitude ofonsite facilities includ-ing a walkin heatedoutdoor pool and spa,sauna and gymnasium, alovely entertaining andbbq area as well as aquiet contemplation areabeside a relaxingwaterfall. Monaco isalso home to the iconic

Home away from homeShingle Inn Cafe whichis located on groundlevel offering everythingDecadent, Delicious andDeserved from 7amdaily.Step outside of recep-tion and you will be onthe main shoppingstreet, which hosts thefamous Bulcock StreetMarkets every Sundayand the originalCaloundra Cinemas

showing the latestmovies.Caloundra has an arrayof local bowls clubs andsurf clubs all offeringcourtesy busses fromour front door. Locatedonly 3 minutes away isthe award winningCaloundra RSL whichoffers fabulous promo-tions, bingo, numerouseating areas, state of theart gaming room and

daily entertainment.Come and see foryourself how muchCaloundra has to offer.Stay at Monaco andwhen you book 4 nightsor more we will give you1 night absolutely free!Call us on 5490 5490 oremail [email protected] details and to lock inyour next memorablegetaway.


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This exceptional Kurrajong Sanctuary 2 bedroom + study homefeatures tiled open plan kitchen/dining & lounge with a lge picturewindow overlooking the garden with fern house/lawn locker & vegpatch, micro water system & water tank. Inside is a designer kitchenwith granite bench tops, lge pantry, gas cooking & dishwasher, a2way bathroom with a tub/shower and a toilet, 2nd separate toilet,full air conditioning, solar hot water & grid solar keep those elec-tricity bills at rock bottom, the built in utility room can be for stor-age/workshop or craft room, lge covered rear patio for entertain-ing, peace & quiet feed the birds, on the buffer zone.

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NEW research showsolder people are morelikely to consider movingto a retirement village ifthey feel disconnectedwithin their ownneighbourhood. And itseems the baby boomergeneration, those agedbetween 55-64 years, arethe group most likely toconsider making thatmove. The findings werereported in the NationalSeniors Productive Age-ing Centre report entitled“Relocation to a Retire-ment Village: Who Con-

THE Older Women’s Network (QLD)gives older women the opportunity tosupport each other, explore new learn-ing, develop new skills and pursuegood health and friendship. Membersmeet regularly in Annerley, Mitcheltonand Brisbane City. Members also re-ceive a quarterly magazine packed withuseful information and thought-pro-voking articles. Please contact us if youare interested in starting a group in yourareaMost Older Women’s Network groupsfinished off the year with Christmasluncheons, including the Annerleygroup members shown in the photo.

Travel is an exciting partof retirement

PLANNING a holiday - ensure it remains fun bybeing prepared and planning for your trip.Smartraveller is the Australian Government’s traveladvisory service and is a good place to start whenyou’re planning a holiday, especially if it’s going totake you overseas.This site includes safe travel tips such as:• organising travel insurance• checking expiry on passports as most countriesrequire a minimum of 6 months before expirationbefore they let you in the country• checking to see whether you need to organise avisa• organising a supply of any medicines you take foryour entire trip and check that the country you aretravelling to will accept the medication you arebringing - your doctor may need to provide you witha letter• immunising yourself, if necessary, before you leaveto prevent illnesses which may be common in othercountries• protecting your valuables by using locks for bagsand organising how you will carry your money andpassport• finding out if there are any local customs or lawsdifferent from home that you need to follow whileoverseas• taking the stress out of your trip by booking andconfirming your accommodation in advance; makingsure you know how to get help overseas if some-thing doesn’t go to plan - give a copy of youritinerary to a friend or family member who will be ableto help you back at home.Register your travel details with Smartraveller beforeyou leave if you are travelling overseas.

Seniors consider retirement villages for community connectionsiders Relocation andWhat are People Lookingfor?” National Seniorschief executive MichaelO’Neill said while manypeople wanted to age inplace, it was not possiblefor everyone. “Ageing athome may not suit thosepeople who live inneighbourhoods wherethey feel unsafe or dis-connected from theircommunity,” O’Neill said.“This research suggeststhat people consideringmoving into a retirementvillage may want to do so

for that sense of commu-nity and social cohesionwhich is thought to existin retirement villages,” hesaid.“However some peoplefrom less cohesiveneighbourhoods may nothave the financial re-sources to move to a re-tirement village.” O’Neillsaid it was important forpeople considering amove into a retirement vil-lage to read the fine printand know what they’resigning up to. “Beforeyou buy, always get inde-

pendent advice and un-derstand the pros andcons of retirement villageliving,” he said.“Look out for extracharges and fees that cancome as shock, even tothose retirees who wouldconsider themselvescomfortably off.” The re-search found those aged55-64 years of age saidthey would consider amove to a retirement vil-lage so that ‘their familywouldn’t have to look af-ter them’ and in case theyneeded to ‘find assis-

tance in the case of de-clining health’. Concernsabout a loss of indepen-dence and a lack of pri-vacy were seen as thenegatives when consid-ering moving into a retire-ment village.The report also found thatluxury services such asheated swimming poolsand gym appear the leastimportant features,whereas a desire to main-tain independence andhave outdoor living spacewere considered more im-portant.

Olden Women’s Network (OWN)Brisbane groups in Mitchelton andLadypause (Brisbane City library) arestarting the year by having talks on‘Medicines and you’ from COTA.We will also be running the WomenGrowing Older program in New Farm inApril and May. This series of 6 work-shops on issues facing women as theygrow older will run on Friday morningsfrom 10.00 to 12.30. Topics covered in-clude the physical and social aspectsof healthy ageing, how to keep safe andhow to cope with life’s ups and downs.For details of any of these activitiesemail [email protected] or call3358 2301 on Mon, Tues, Fri.

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GRANDPA calls thecar insurance peopleand says “My wifeand I are taking ourcar to France for atouring holiday”.“Oh, that’s nice” saidthe operator. “Well”says Grandpa, “do Ihave to change thesteering wheel to theother side of the car?”

SOME of the things tothink about before youretire include work,expectations, lifestyle,money and estateplanning. To help youprepare for the retirementlifestyle you want, usethis checklist from Aguide to retiring.15–20 years beforeretirementStart to think about whatyou expect from retire-ment, where you want tolive when you retire,learning any new skillsthrough your job thatmay be useful when youretire.Develop financial plans(speak to a financialadvisor if needed) basedon your personal andfinancial goals. Considervolunteering and otherinteresting activities.Prepare or revise yourwill. Organise anenduring power ofattorney and an advancehealth directive.5–10 years beforeretirementRevise your financialplans, keeping in mindhow much money youwill need for retirementand how much moneyyou will have; how toreduce any gap betweenhow much money youwant to live on and howmuch you will haveavailable for retirement apossible retirement age;

Retirement planning checklistrepercussions;the timing of yourretirement - can youafford to retire when youplanned or do you needto stay working forlonger?Update any skills youcan use to earn extraincome when you retire.Think about where youwill live in retirementDoes your home needany major repairs ormaintenance to meetyour needs in retire-ment? Do you need tobuild a workshop orshed for your plannedretirement activities?Does your car needreplacing? Do you planto travel? Start collect-ing brochures and lookfor less expensive timesto travel. 6 monthsbefore retirementReview your financialplans and budget, andmake any changes.Get your superannua-tion fund statements.Review any life insur-ance schemes.Try a few new activitiesthat you may enjoy inretirement and make newfriends and contacts.Update any skills youcan use to earn addi-tional income when youretire. Review yourplanned retirement dateto check that it is stillsuitable. Talk with yourfamily. Have a thoroughhealth check and reviewyour health insurance.Prepare or revise yourwill. Organise anenduring power ofattorney and an advancehealth directive if youhaven’t already.3 months beforeretirement Check ifyou’re eligible for theage pension. You canapply 3 months inadvance—talk toCentrelink.Review your financialplans and budget, andmake any changes.Get your superannua-tion fund statements (ifyou haven’t already).Review any life insur-ance schemes.

retirement investmentoptions; your superan-nuation plan; tax issueswhat governmentassistance is available.Try a few new activitiesbefore retirement andmake new friends andcontacts.Think about what skillsyou can use to earn extraincome when youretire—and if you needto update these skills;where you want to livewhen you retire. Dosome research, especiallyif you’re thinking aboutmoving to another townor state.Talk about retirementwith your partner - agreeon the timing of retire-ment.Revise your will ifneeded, especially ifyour personal or familycircumstances change.1–2 years beforeretirement. Review yourfinancial plans andbudget with a firmer ideaof your retirement plan.Try a few new activi-ties—like volunteering—that you may enjoy inretirement, and make newfriends and contacts.Talk about your retire-ment plans with youremployer. Think aboutworking part-time duringthe last few years of yourworking life - yoursuperannuation fundcan advise you of any

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Stafford Senior Social Club

EXPERIENCE the game of bowls. Bowls is an all agesgame but readers of the Seniors, who would like tosee what the club offers for them in bowls and socialactivity, may appreciate this invite. Northern Sub-urbs Bowls Club is located at 175 Edinburgh CastleRoad, Wavell Heights, and is the former WavellHeights and Clayfield clubs who amalgamated. Theclub is inviting the community to be part of the clubin playing bowls or socially being a member. Theclub each Friday night has Bowls and BBQ from 5pmto 9pm for the community. Bowls is open to all agesfrom 6pm. BBQ is $5 or bowls for $10 or both for $14.

Our members at our last day of club for the year.

Northern Suburbs Bowls ClubBarefoot bowlers are accommodated, and the night isideal for families to join in social bowls under lightsfor a few hours, and meet others in a community spirit.Free bowls coaching is available on the night or asuitable time to suit. Merv Spada, formerly Wavell,has nominated as the club’s inaugural Chairman withformer Clayfield stalwart Peter Ryan as the Deputy.All club positions will be finalised at the AGM onSunday 24 February. Active involvement with thecommunity will be a matter the club will be address-ing. For details on Friday night bowls, coaching orclub activities phone 3359 2142.

lunch at the Stafford Tav-ern, our christmas hamperwas a grate success.A busy year is planned

ahead with bus trips, en-tertainment, speakers,trading table bingo andhoy. We welcome new

members and visitors, tocome and join us. Our firstbus trip of the year is onthe 13th march to the Port

of Brisbane. We will havea guided tour of the Port .Morning tea will be on theWynnum foreshore, thento Shotebird Roost whereyou can observe, a vari-ety of migratory birds.Lunch will be at the

Wynnum R.S.L. Busleaves at 8am and return-ing between 4 and 4.30pm.Cost $45 our club day isevery second Wednes-day indoor bowls on al-ternative Wednesdays.Admittance is $2 which

includes morning tea.Annual fee is $2. We meetin the school hall atQueen of ApostlesChurch Appleby Road,Stafford. For more detailsphone Julia 3352 4541 orCarolyn 3356 8223.


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LIVINGBETTER@wynnumis an independant retire-ment village, where our 60residents all live in theirown modern ground levelunit. Free to come and goas they please.Threemeals a day are suppliedand your bed linen islaundered for you weekly.The meals are home styleand cooked on site by themanagers John andJanice. We have a fairlyactive social club, there-fore quite a few activities,if you wish to participatein things, that’s great, ifnot we respect yourprivacy.It could be said tobe like a very big family,where neighbours watchout for each other. Wecertainly have fun herethough, with a celebrationfor whatever we can thinkof! If you want to liveyour life to the fullest giveit a try. We invite you tocome along and have alook.

WE are Boonah’s bestkept secret.Our villageiscentrally located intown in a quiet, friendlyand picturesque location.We arewithin walking dis-tance to all amenitiesanda comfortable drive toIpswich, major citiesandregional centres. Our resi-dents are 70 years ormore. We offer privacy,independent living and all

Teviot Villas, Boonah’s best kept secretthe ingredients for a low-stress retirement. Ourcommunity is small,friendly and supportive.We welcome people fromall walks of life. Our two-bedroom villas offer qual-ity fittings, aircon-ditioning, securityscreens, safety rails andeasy-walk pathways. Ourunits areaccessibleandinclude features such as

care alert emergencyphones, carports andpatios.Our19 villasrangefrom $150,000 to$240,000. Here isyouropportunity to em-brace a relaxed lifestyleand say goodbye to theburden of house and yardmaintenance. We offer aseamless transition fromyour own home to the se-curity of aclose-knit com-

munity. Our communityroom runsrecreational ac-tivities such as cards,scrabble and social gath-erings. Residents enjoybus trips to a variety ofdestinations. Boonahboasts a rangeof retailstores, cafes, a men’sshed, picnic spots,a hos-pital, medical centres anda hydrotherapy pool.We greatly respect our

residents and encouragethem tohave an input intodaily operations if theywish to. Our friendly man-agement offers personal-ised services on request.For a site tour telephoneour Manager Renee Noeon 0419312738 and seewhy our residents “loveit here.” We are locatedat 16-18 Church Street,Boonah.

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Trudy and Ace EvansWe are so pleased wemade the decision tomove into Livingbetter@wynnum. Trying tocare for my wife andmaintain our familyhome became too muchto manage. Since mov-ing intoLivingbetter@wynnumretirement village myworkload has easedconsiderably with goodhomestyle meals pre-pared on-site andheavy linen launderedfor us. Lot’s of interac-tion with other resi-dents and an active so-

David StephensonIf my book of life is a vol-ume, then it is made up ofsome interesting and com-pelling chapters. Baby-hood, childhood, schoolyears, family, working life,sport and socialactivities. All embracedwith friendship and love.It is very fitting and re-warding that now in my70’s I have settled into lifeat Livingbetter

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Dawn WolstenholmeMy quality of life has im-proved 100% since mov-ing into Livingbetter@wynnum . I enjoy the pri-vacy and independanceof my own unit (with myown furniture), plus thecompany of other resi-dents, should I choose. Ifeel safe and secure, the

cial club we enjoy ourdaily life. The loving careand consideration byJohn and Janice adds tothe happiness through-out the village.

grounds are flat and thegate is locked eachevening. there is plenty ofon-site parking for resi-dents and visitors. Mealsare innovative, plentifuland very yummy. There isgreat community spirithere and plenty of willinghands should you everneed help. Activities in-clude, bingo, darts, cards,and indoor bowls. If gar-dening is your hobby youcan do that also. We havea fantastic library and en-joy a good knees-up,knees allowing! Our man-agers, John and Janice areall we could wish for andI am extremely happy tocall this place home. Forfurther informationcontact livingbetter@wynnum on 07 38932172 and speak with Johnor Janice Humphreys.

@wynnum. Some 50’oddresidents with similarbackgrounds. We have astructured but flexibleexistance here at

Wynnum with verylittle friction or com-plaint. I have been heresome 7 or 8 yearswith nothing but com-mendation for ourlifestyle. John andJanice Humphreys aretotally experienced inthis specialised activityand bring their friendlyand appreciativeattitude to oureveryday.I believe ourmost important humanbenefit is “peace ofmind”. I enjoy that tothe extreme.


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IF your carpets, upholstery or mattresses needcleaning, look no further than Southside Chem-Dry.Covering Logan and Redlands, Southside Chem-Dry is operated by husband and wife team Garryand Helen Thompson. Helen has been animportant part of the business for five years whileGarry will soon celebrate a milestone 25 years as afranchisee. Both are committed to quality serviceand know what they’re doing. Their work is fullyguaranteed.Chem-Dry is a revolutionary cleaning systemusing non-toxic effervescent carbonatingsolutions copied from Mother Nature. Carpets aredeep-cleaned yet dry casually in the short spaceof one to two hours. This means little disruptionto your day and less stress in your life. Greatcleaning results are obtained without soaps,detergents or harsh chemicals and there’s no riskof shrinkage or rotting.Southside Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning providescleaning services for residential homes, nursinghomes, units and apartments as well as commercialproperties including offices, hotels and shops,and will tailor its service to suit your needs.Garry explains that ‘most people use Chem-Dryabout every 12 months but if you have pets, orlots of visitors, we are able to offer the servicemore often. It’s important to keep in mind thatdirty carpets wear out much more quickly thanclean carpets.’ He continues ‘We don’t just cleanthe tips of the carpet like some cleaners do, nor dowe pressure wash the dirt down below the surfaceonly to have it reappear as it dries. Our clientshave asked us to remove the dirt and unhealthyelements from their carpets and that is exactlywhat we do.’Southside Chem-Dry can be contacted by calling07 3805 3066; mobile 0407 571 061, or by visitingwww.southsidechemdry.com.au.Seniors readers will be interested to know that fitGarry is also a guide on yearly eight-day treksalong Papua New Guinea’s Kokoda Track. Thisyear will mark the 10th time Garry has walked the 96km trail, with his fascinating story to be told in anupcoming issue of Seniors newspaper. Watch thisspot!

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BROWNS Plains National Seniors areoff to a good start for 2013. We had ourfirst trip for the year to Caboolture anda tour of the Abbey Museum and thenon to the Bribie Hotel for lunch afterwhich we did a tour around the Islandbefore heading home. Guests fromBeaudesert will be joining us for thetrip to Bribie Island where we are surethey will have a good time.The March coach trip is a morning teacruise on the Tweed River including acommentary and bird feeding. We willhave lunch at the Tumbulgum Hotel.On the way home we will be stoppingto visit Poppys Chocolates atBeenleigh.Our April trip is to the Police HorseTraining School and Sniffer Dog dem-onstrations at Moggill, followed withlunch at Broncos Leagues Club.Our Entertainment Officer Diana has

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(L-R) Ron Lord (President), Joyce, Marie, Wendy, David, Diana, Bev, Brianand Pat enjoyed the Lord Mayor’s Christmas function at the Logan Enter-tainment Centre.

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THE Gold Coast branchof Brisbane Accueil(“Welcome”) has beencreated to welcome,inform and supportFrench speakers and theirfamilies settled on theGold Coast and insurrounding areas.

French consul general & management team (l – r) : Elodie Alias; CaroleRoy; Nadine Tremblay; Yola Carraz; Eric Berti (consul general) ; PeggyFournier (president); Sophie Lepelletier; Andrew Carter; Laurence Danjean.

Bonjour, L’Australie! Gold Coast welcomes French communityIt is open to all Frenchspeakers andfrancophiles, whethernewcomers or long timeresidents, providing themwith a structuredreference point forinformation, advice andcultural and social

activities.Brisbane Accueil is a not-for-profit organisation,part the worldwideAccueils Françaisnetwork, with 200branches spread over fivecontinents.Entirely run by

volunteers, it is a totallyapolitical andindependent association,run for the benefit of itsmembers.Local organisers includeCarole Roy and Andrew

Carter. Carole, a native ofNîmes in southern France,along with her husbandand ten year old son,settled on the Gold Coastlast year. Formerly amember of Madrid

Accueil in Spain, she hasseen the benefits of theAccueil concept.Brisbane Accueil wasofficially launched inBrisbane on 2 Februarywhen the managementteam, the French ConsulGeneral, Monsieur EricBerti, Sir Llew and LadyEdwards, the honoraryFrench consul forQueensland and about 60guests enjoyed anevening of French winesand patisseries.On the Gold Coast,activities begin inFebruary with coffeemornings, cultural andsporting outings and acocktail party. (Fulldetails at http://www.brisbaneaccueil.org/or visit their Facebookpage http://www.facebook.com/#!/AccueilGoldCoast .)“Our team is here toaccommodate all Frenchspeaking persons andfrancophiles moving toor living on the GoldCoast,” Carole said.“Volunteer district hosts

and hostesses willprovide essentialinformation concerningtheir neighbourhood orwork area.”“Our online guide is animportant resource, onewhich will promote fastand comprehensiveintegration into the localcommunity.”Andrew, born inMelbourne but long timeParis resident,emphasises theimportance of a supportnetwork when movinginto a new cultural andlanguage environment.“Accueil associationsregularly organisecultural events, get-togethers and socialactivities to help membersunderstand and adapt totheir new environment,while continuing to stayin touch with Frenchlanguage and culture.”“Just as important,” hesays, “are the activitiesorganised to help theFrench speakingcommunity discover ordeepen theirunderstanding of theAustralian lifestyle aswell as enjoy the localattractions.”As well, Accueil aims toorganise activities for thespouses of expatriateemployees to help themget out into thecommunity.It also has dedicatedactivities to guide Frenchspeakers looking for workas well as studentsattending Australianschools.Contact Andrew Carteron 0401 195 856 or [email protected]

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(Qld Branch) Inc.NATIONAL Servicemen’s Association of Australiabegan in 1987 formed for the benefit of Australiannational servicemen (nashos) who served in thetwo schemes operating from 1951-72 and the wives/widows thereof. To find out more about theassociation, its aims and objectives and its welfareinitiatives, scroll website www.nashoqld.org.au orphone 3324 1277. Associate membership is offeredthose who served for countries other thanAustralia.Brisbane North West Branch meets on the thirdSunday of each month (next meeting March 17).Visitors and new members are always welcome.Meetings consist of branch business,presentations from guest speakers and socialinteraction, each meeting concludes with a cuppaand a chat. Members may take part as guestspeakers, perhaps recalling their own nashoexperiences or maybe their travels around Australiaor overseas. They are also encouraged toparticipate in fundraising events in support of theAssociation’s welfare fund. After each meetingyou can enjoy lunch in the convivial surroundingsof the RSL. For further information or for localcommunity groups to arrange a guest speaker toaddress them on the history of National Servicefrom 1951 to 1973 phone Dave on 3366 3191.


FROM its humble beginnings as a Se-nior Citizens Centre in 1984, BurnieBrae at Chermside has expanded tobecome a vibrant hub of active social,leisure and health activities, plus homeassistance, care and community ser-vices for over 50’s.Membership to Burnie Brae has neverbeen better with many joining to ben-efit from the low cost fitness activi-ties and organized day and half daytrips which provide a hassle free out-ing for members with an all inclusiveprice which includes transport.Healthy Connections over 50’s Exer-cise Clinic is a recent addition toBurnie Brae that has been of greatbenefit to members looking for an af-fordable, safe and professionally su-pervised exercise venue. It also pro-vides special programs for people re-

BOWEL Cancer Australia is urging local action aftera new report found the country’s second most com-mon cancer has the worst survival rate of our fourmost common cancers. While prostate, breast andmelanoma patients share five-year survival rates ofabout 90 per cent, rates for bowel cancer patientslanguish at a comparatively low 66 per cent.Bowel Cancer Australia chief executive Julien Wigginssaid simple things in local communities can make a

Call for local action to improve bowel cancer survival ratesdifference to people’s attitudes and knowledge ofbowel cancer. “We’re asking local communitiesthroughout the country to join The Bowel Move-ment by taking three simple steps.1. Talk – reduce the embarrassment by talking withfamily and friends about signs, symptoms and test-ing for bowel cancer; 2. Test – take a bowel cancerscreening test, especially if you’re over 50.3. Tell – share your family’s medical history with closerelatives. “Research we conducted among 1,000people aged 40-70 found just over half knew the signsand symptoms of a disease which can be treated suc-cessfully in approximately 90 per cent of cases, if de-tected early. So, we’re asking people to talk. Friendsand family are a key source of information.”“The most important thing people aged 50+ can do toprevent and detect bowel cancer early is take a simple,painless FOB (Faecal Occult Blood) test at least ev-ery two years, as medical guidelines recommend.”“There was some positive news in the 50-70 age groupas 73 per cent knew the risk of bowel cancer increasedfrom age 50 and 82 per cent knew that home screen-ing tests for bowel cancer were available. Despitethis, less than half said they would definitely take abowel cancer test in the next couple of years.”“If you’re 50, 55 or 65, the Government will send youa free kit. For everyone else, talk to your GP or grab aBowelScreen® Australia test kit. The kits are avail-able from many community pharmacies for a total costof less than $40.” “Being such a common cancer -more than 14,000 Australians diagnosed with bowelcancer every year - it’s quite likely you know some-one in your community who is affected..”“Survival rates could improve if cases were detectedearlier. It’s as simple as that and so is joining TheBowel Movement,” said Mr Wiggins.Visit bowelcanceraustralia.org for more informationand to join The Bowel Movement.

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covering from chronic disease and in-jury rehabilitation.This year, the Centre has plans to con-duct educational sessions for Seniorson a range of topics.The first of these interactive sessionswas well attended and provided use-ful information on Powers of Attor-ney with attendees having opportu-nity to ask guest speaker and locallawyer, Judy Smith, questions aboutthis important topic.The second of this series, The Factsabout Wills, will be held at the Centreon Wednesday 6th March at 9.30. Forcatering purposes, bookings for thisevent are essential. Please ring one ofthe Centre’s friendly staff on 3624 2100for enquiries or bookings for any Cen-tre events. Alternatively [email protected]

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USE physical activity asan opportunity to makenew friends and take partin programs in your localcommunity: Contact yourlocal council. Many coun-cils run free or low-costactivities for seniors.Join a walking group.Find out what activitiesyour local 60 and Betterprogram offers. You mightprefer to incorporate moreactivity into your existingroutine and break yourdaily activity into smallerblocks (e.g. 2 x 15 minuteblocks). Remember to talkto your doctor before youundertake physical activ-ity if: it’s a new activityyou haven’t done beforeyou’ve been inactive fora while you have a healthcondition.

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SEASONS Waterford West Care Community will fund-raise for Bundaberg flood victims through a dinnerfunction on Wednesday 6 March.The crisis in Bundaberg became personal when resi-dents Warren and Gloria Caple’s son Warren and hisfamily were in the centre of the devastation.Seasons’ staff and other residents were quick to rallysupport and came up with the fundraising eveningwhere 150 guests will enjoy a seafood banquet andentertainment. The cost is $60 per person, with addi-tional fundraising including raffles of a night at PalazzoVersace on the Gold Coast, a flat screen television anda DVD player. All proceeds will be donated toFoodbank, which is helping Bundaberg flood victimswith supplies. Warren Caple said many elderly wereamongst the thousands who were displaced and stillwithout homes. Two weeks after the worst of the eventhe had only just located dear friends, a couple in theirnineties.“My wife and I have been looking everywhere andnobody knew where they were,” said Warren.“The independent living facility where they lived wenttotally under and it turned out they were relocatedprior to the registering of names at the various evacu-ation centres.‘We are just happy they are safe, but it is tough on ourfriends and many like them.” Warren said he would ‘dohis darnedest’ to get to Seasons Waterford West forthe fundraising dinner.To give your support and book your seat for the eventon 6 March, contact Seasons Care Communities on1300 506 116. The evening begins at 5.30pm with cham-pagne on arrival, and dinner commences at 6pm.

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Make the most of your leisurerecall the years when youwere growing up, yourfamily will love it.Luxury travel options areoften available andcheaper in the off-seasonor during school holi-days.You can set up a homegym with a yoga mat, a fit-ness ball, some weightsand fitness DVDs.Mentor a student and useyour skills to help ayounger person improve

their opportunities.If you’ve always enjoyedspectator sport, maybeyou could offer to helpout at the local club.Start a hobby like garden-ing, or craftwork like knit-ting, quilting,scrapbooking or jewellerymaking.Men’s Sheds now estab-lished in many suburbshave provided much-val-ued companionship.Hardware stores often runDIY home improvementclasses on everythingfrom gardening to tilingyour bathroom floor.In fact, if there’s some-thing you are interestedin, you can usually find aclass teaching it.

Reading for mental fitnessReading, solving wordpuzzles or taking part inan intellectual conver-sation may slow theeffects of memory loss.An active brain is betterequipped to resistdisease.Increased blood flowfrom both physical andmental exercise im-proves the connectionsbetween nerve cells.A seven-year study of2000 people over 65found that those whoengaged in high levelsof reading, physicalexercise or just talkingwith friends reducedtheir risk of developingAlzheimer’s by 38 percent.*When looking for giftsfor an older person trycard games, boardgames, word puzzlebooks, games such aschess, bridge, scrabble,

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A SWIM in the hot weather does a lot morethan make you feel refreshed.Swimming burns up the calories, around 11 perminute, and the cardiovascular exercise speedsup the metabolism so you continue to burn calo-ries well after you’ve left the pool.Swimming also offers resistance training be-cause the water acts like a resistance band orlight weights that pull against your body andhelp to build muscle.Swimming works every muscle in your body,giving you one of the best overall workoutscompared to other forms of exercise.

FEELING GOODand Staying Independent

WALKING can add minutes to your life. Thisenables you at 85 years old to spend an additional5 months in a nursing home at £2000 per month.My grandmother started walking five miles a daywhen she was 60. Now she’s 97 years old and wedon’t know where the hell she is.The only reason I would take up exercising is sothat I could hear heavy breathing again.I joined a health club last year, spent about 400quid. Haven’t lost a pound. Apparently you haveto go there.I have to exercise early in the morning before mybrain figures out what I’m doing.I like long walks, especially when they are taken bypeople who annoy me.I have flabby thighs, but fortunately my stomachcovers them.If you are going to try cross-country skiing, startwith a small country.And last but not least: I don’t exercise because itmakes the ice jump right out of my glass.

The importanceof exercise!!!

PERHAPS a better question is how long will yourmattress continue to provide the comfort and sup-port you need to assure the best night’s sleep? Howlong your mattress will last depends on many fac-tors.Generally a mattress used regularly should last fiveto seven years.People’s bodies change over time, and their need foradequate comfort and support increases as they getolder. Studies show that 87% of people who pur-chase a new mattress are satisfied with their choiceand its impact on the quality of their sleep. Mattresstechnology is constantly advancing, and it’s worth-while to visit a store and take the SLEEP test to seewhat’s new in better sleep and comfort.

Consumers Benefit fromFood Label Changes

A new standard to give consumers confidence thatnutrition content claims and health claims on foodlabels and in advertising are backed by scientific evi-dence became law on 18th January 2013.Announcing the new standard, Parliamentary Secre-tary for Health and Ageing Catherine King said itaims to support industry innovation and help con-sumers make informed food choices.“For example, with a ‘good source of calcium’ nutri-tion content claim, the food will need to contain atleast the minimum amount of calcium specified in theStandard,” Ms King said.“Health claims, such as ‘calcium is good for bonesand teeth’, are only permitted on foods that meet spe-cific eligibility criteria, including nutrition criteria.“There are more than 200 pre-approved food-healthrelationships to support a health claim or food busi-nesses can self-substantiate according to the Stan-dard.”Ms King said food businesses have three years tomeet the requirements of the new Standard 1.2.7 –Nutrition, Health and Related Claims.“Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)and state and territory government agencies will con-tinue to work with the food industry during the imple-mentation period to ensure the system is operatingeffectively and food labels are compliant,” Ms Kingsaid.In addition to the gazettal of the health claims stan-dard, country of origin labelling has been extended inAustralia only to include unpackaged beef, sheepand chicken meat. Businesses have six months tomeet the requirements.“Mandating additional country of origin labelling re-quirements ensures consumers are provided withaccess to this information consistently across theretail sector,” Ms King said. Ministers responsible for food regulation agreed tothese changes in December 2012.

When should youreplace a mattress?

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STEP onto one of HollandAmerica Line’s gracefulmid-sized ships and bewelcomed with a gener-ous amount of personalspace. Be treated toaward-winning service,with nearly one crewmember for every twoguests. Choose fromquality dining options asdiverse as the enrichment

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ARE you planning anoverseas trip? If so, thenno overseas travellershould plan a trip or leaveAustralia without con-sulting ‘Smarttraveller’,the free app from the De-partment of Foreign Af-fairs and Trade.Smarttraveller gives up todate travel informationabout the risks you mightface overseas, helpingyou to make well-in-formed decisions aboutwhether, when and whereto travel.Travel Registration al-lows you to be contactedin an emergency or re-ceive updates. There arealso contact details forAustralian embassies andconsulates, travel tipsand a travel checklist.V i s i t :smarttraveller.gov.au forfurther information.

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programs and onboardactivities that suit yourevery whim. Your conve-nience is priority, with theluxury of unpacking oncewhile visiting multipleports. For more than 135years, Holland AmericaLine has been arecognised leader in cruis-ing, taking guests to ex-otic destinations around

the world. If you are look-ing for some of the mostspacious and comfortableships at sea, you’ve cometo the right place. HollandAmerica Line is commit-ted to its mission: throughexcellence, we createonce-in-a-lifetime experi-ences, every time. A Eu-ropean journey with Hol-land America Line will see

you whisked to inspiringdestinations includingthe glacier carved fjordsof Norway, imperial Rus-sia and the ancient citiesof the Mediterranean.With long days in portand one-of-a-kind experi-ences you will be sure totruly immerse yourself ineach destination whilstenjoying the eleganceand relaxation of cruising.Holland America Line’sfleet of 15 elegant shipsoffers more than 500sailings a year visiting allseven continents. Cruisesinclude both popular andless-travelled ports in theCaribbean, Bermuda,Alaska, Europe, Mexico,South America, thePanama Canal, Australia,New Zealand and Asia -as well as unique voyagesto the Amazon, Antarcticaand extended Collectorsand Grand Voyages.Contact your local Trav-ellers Choice agent on1300 78 78 58 or visitwww.travellerschoice.com.auto find out more aboutUnforgettable Europeancruising with HollandAmerica Line.Fjord of Norway

Countdown onfor KenilworthCheese, Wineand Food FestTHE countdown is on forthe 30 March KenilworthCheese, Wine and FoodFest, a great way to spendEaster Saturday in thebeautiful Sunshine CoastHinterland.The invitation is there toindulge in the best-of-the-best the renowned MaryValley has to offer,including ‘farm to fork’food and tempting localwines. Plenty of activitieswill also be taking placeon the day, including acheese rollingcompetition, fooddemonstrations, marketstalls and the CheesterEgg Hunt. Entry is free.For more information, call:07 5472 3156; email:[email protected]; visithttp://www.kenilworthf o o d f e s t . o r g . a u /index.htm.Kenilworth, populationunder 300, is about 50kminland from Noosa and 1½hours drive north ofBrisbane. Retaining its1920’s atmosphere it hasmuch to offer locals andtourists alike, with anhistorical museum; a goodrange of shops; two artgalleries, and a cheese,yoghurt and ice-creamfactory. The KenilworthState Forest, adjacent tothe town, providesexcellent opportunitiesfor horse riding, walkingand fishing.


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A REPORT has beenreleased examiningwhether older Austra-lians face age discrimi-nation when purchasingtravel insurance.The report, in 2012,‘Ageism in TravelInsurance’, summarisesthe key findings from asurvey conducted byNational Seniors andCOTA Australia regard-ing members’ views andexperiences with travelinsurance.The survey, conductedbetween May and June,shows those aged 70years and over are morelikely to cite difficulties

Ageism in travel insurance

GO See Touring recently celebratedtheir birthday in their new premises inRacecourse Road, Ascot. The owner -Michael”Boo” Prentice established hisfirst company - Pinetree Tours -on Nor-folk Island in 1979 where the companystilloperates many of the tourist attrac-tions on the island.Some of the coachtour operators who visitedNorfolkwanted to visit other Pacificdestinations but wanted wellorganised, good value all-inclusivetours, so in 2006 Go See Touring wasborn. The company quicklyincludedAsia and has since expandedto offer the same great inclusive itiner-aries to anywhere in the world. As wellas offering group set departures andcustomized tours, Go See Touring alsooffers a full travel service for clientstravelling independently or wanting tocruise.Tours in 2013 include Norfolk Island,New Zealand, Borneo, Indochina,

WHETHER you are heading overseas or travellingaround Australia, it pays to be organised, espe-cially when it comes to technology. It is importantto ensure that you have packed your cameracharger as there would be nothing worse thanrealising after a fun filled day that you have left it athome. Add the charger to your checklist.Make sure you’ve got everything you needdownloaded onto your device/s before you go i.e.documents, photos, music, movies. If you aretravelling overseas this will save on expensiveroaming charges and you can access everythingeven if there’s no coverage. Research your travelitinerary before you go which will save precioustime when you arrive at your destination. You candownload useful apps, such as Tripadvisor,TouristEye and WiFi Finder to assist you. There aretravel apps such as Tripit. If you forward yourholiday details such as flight information, hotelreservations, rental cars, tour bookings they willconsolidate it for you into one very useful itinerary.You can then access it offline while travelling.Lay out each device you’re taking and double-check that you’ve got all of the cords/chargers thatgo with them. Take some spare memory cards and aUSB stick. Also make sure you’ve got the correctadaptor for your destination. If you are unsure,simply buy a global adaptor - these work in mostmajor countries.Source: The Road Ahead Mar 2013

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Go See Touring and see the worldMyanmar and Thailand.The highlight of the Go See Touringtour calendar is the Chiang Mai FlowerFestival in Thailand and they have justconducted their 5th tour to this annualevent. The tour continues to grow inpopularity with not only those wantingto see floral Thailand at its best, butalso those clients who have an interestin the history of World War II. Twodays of the tour are spent staying onthe River Kwai and visiting the iconicbridge, as well as Hellfire Pass and theAllied War Cemetery nearby.The tourthen takes in the Northern Highland re-gion of Thailand, Golden Triangle andthe ancient city of Chiang Mai.If you have a group interested in takinga tour and you would like an experiencedstaff member to speak to your group orcommittee, or if you simply want moreinformation on any travel matter pleasecall the friendly staff at Go See Touringon 1300 551 997

in obtaining travelinsurance or affordabletravel insurance as amajor reason for ceasingto travel overseas.Almost a third ofrespondents (32%)reported they have hadto pay higher travelinsurance premiumsbecause of their age.Some of the key findingsalso included:Less than half of therespondents (44%)‘shopped around’ forthe best travel insurancedeal.More than half of therespondents (53%)received ‘widelydiffering’ quotes for thecost of travel insurance,with most reporting adifference of between 11and 50%).

Almost two-thirds ofrespondents (63%) havedifficulty in understand-ing how any agerestrictions operate afterreading throughinformation provided byinsurers in ProductDisclosure Statements,brochures and websites.One in 20 respondents(5%) reported they had atravel insurance claimunexpectedly denied.You can downloadNational SeniorsAustralia and COTA’sAgeism in TravelInsurance Survey2012on the internet bygoing to:nationalseniors.com.au/icms_docs/131981_0812_IRAG_AgeismInTravelInsuranceReport.pdf.


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UNWARY tourists canmake easy targets forthieves because theystand out in a crowd, areunused to theirsurroundings, and aregenerally carryingmoney, credit cards andvaluables like cameras.You can reduce your riskof being mugged orrobbed by taking a fewsimple precautions. It isa good idea to researchthe safety of yourintended destinationwith the Department ofForeign Affairs andTrade. This governmentdepartment keeps anupdated bulletin ontravel destinations,covering factors such aspolitical unrest orcriminal activities thattarget tourists. Youcould also consult withyour travel agent, or talkto friends who havealready visited yourintended destination.At the airport watch foryour suitcase as itappears on the carousel.Don’t hang back andwait for the crowds todisperse - you mightfind that someone elsehas already taken yourbag in the meantime.Avoid changing moneyat airports, as thievescould be watching you.Consult with your hotelmanager or touristinformation centre aboutthe public transport inyour area. Make sureyou know what officialtaxi cabs look like. Athief may pose as a taxidriver to lure you intotheir car. Don’t sharetaxis with strangers.Carjacking is a problemin some cities. Whendriving, keep all doorslocked and windows up.Make sure your boot islocked too.Don’t make yourself anattractive target whentravelling – wear noexpensive jewellery onobvious display. Wearvaluables (such astravellerscheques andcredit cards) on a beltworn under the clothes

Keep safewhen overseas

and next to the skin.If feeling particularlyvulnerable, wear yourmoney belt somewhereother than around yourwaist. Thieves know allabout money belts too.Consider carrying a‘dummy’ wallet holdinga small amount of cash.If you are directlyconfronted by a mugger,you can hand over thedummy wallet and avoidfurther distress.If youare mugged, don’t fightback. It is better to losea few dollars and awristwatch than getinjured.

9 & 10 March 2013: The richly textured and colourfulgarden at 77 Blenheim Road, Blenheim (Laidley), willbe open to the public for the first time this March,despite damage caused by a freak hailstorm just be-fore Christmas.Built up from nothing but a bare building site, thewonderful terraced garden at Wayval Views show-cases a vast range of native and exotic trees andshrubs in perfect balance.“We had no design when we started, so it was the cutand fill for the house site, the fall of the land and our

BELLBIRD Park - 16-17 March 2013: Subtropical, eclec-tic cottage-style garden reflecting the journey of life.From the ‘Halfway Gate’ sandstone steps descendpast the ‘Bridge of Tranquillity’ under an establishedrainforest canopy, and paths lead toward the ‘Houseof Reflection’. Roses and climbers on archways;salvias, orchids and bromeliads under arching jacar-anda.Address: 39 Fiona Street, Bellbird Park. Open from10am-4.30pm, $7 entry.Dallas Kampe’s Tropical Garden - 22, 23, 24 March2013Tropical garden embracing plantation styleQueenslander and Balinese temple. A boardwalkwinds beneath rare and exotic palms sheltering lushcolourful cordylines, crotons and bromeliads. Hand-crafted urns, fabulous red mosque-like folly, ponds,topiary garden. New walk, through grotto and water-fall and Indian-inspired chhatris pavilion.Address: 25 Sunrise Street, Mount Cotton. Openfrom 10am-4.30pm, $7 entry.

Open garden at Blenheim

Brisbane Open Gardens

desire to maintain the magnificent views that werethe foundations of our creation,” says owner ValLawson. “We started with the driveway gardens, plantingMurraya hedges and a second hedge of Lillypilly onthe eastern side, with gazanias in the foreground. Welove the formality this brings to the garden.”Other features include a rock-walled fernery, an oldslab hut, a pond and bird aviary, a vegetable patchand productive orchard, and glorious panoramicviews.Light refreshments and lunches will be available andplants will be for sale.Garden is open from 10am until dusk at a cost of $7,under 18 free.

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ASK anyone who has visited NorfolkIsland and they’ll tell you the same thing- there is no place like it. This green islandparadise is found the middle of the SouthPacific Ocean and is just 35 square kilo-meters in size with 32km of coast line.Full of sandy beaches, jagged cliffs andtall pine trees, Norfolk supported by afriendly local community with a simple,laid back way of life. One thing that setsthem apart from any other holidaydestination is the willingness of the localsto share their way of life with you. Fromopening their homes for a meal to simplychatting with you on the street, you soonstart to feel at home.It has been several years since Polleyshave taken our loyal passengers to thisisland paradise, so we thought it wasabout time to adventure there again! Onthis amazing tour you have theopportunity to share in island culture,food, architecture and history. Some ofthe amazing highlights include:Half Day Orientation Tour Glass BottomBoat Cruise. Fletcher’s Fate MysteryNight as a Convict Show. Dinner

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Wonderland by Night Tour. Island FishFry 4WD Tour. Kingston Sound & LightShow Island Progressive DinnerAs always, we are offering brilliant valuefor money on this tour. Inclusions are:Travel to and from the airport by luxuryair-conditioned coach . Full buffetbreakfast (7) Lunches (2) Hotel Dinners(7). Return economy flights BNE-NLKwith Air New Zealand. Tour with anexperienced and professional Tour Host. All entries, cruises and side tours aslisted in the itinerary. Twin share roomswith private facilities in conveniently lo-cated hotels. Door to door pickups wherepossible. Polleys Holidays travel bag,name badge, luggage label and tour diaryCoach travel pioneer Duncan Polleybegan exploring Australia in 1959 in anold Volkswagen Microbus. Sharing in hispassion for exploring this great countryof ours, son Warren is carrying on hislegacy of providing you with highquality, value for money tours ofAustralia and beyond. Seats are limited,so call 1800 072 322 today to secure yourseat!

Toowoomba Hotrodders invite the public to help celebrate their annual HighAltitude Run at the club’s Show ‘n ‘Shine display on Sunday, March 10. Morethan 100 colourful and shiny hotrods and custom cars will be buffed to their bestand on display in Margaret Street, Toowoomba, along with live music and tradestalls. The event runs from 9am until noon, and is free.

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Day Tours From $50 - 2013Saturday 30th March ................................. Easter Saturday Lunch – Woody Point ...... $50Saturday 13th April .................................... Gold Coast Canal Cruise ............................ $68Saturday 27th April .................................... A Different Side of Bribie ............................ $69Saturday 11th May .................................... Lyell Deer Farm ......................................... $68Saturday 25th May .................................... Tweed River Cruise ..................................... $87Saturday 15th June ................................... Redland Bay & Sirromet Winery ................ $80Thursday 20th June ................................... Back to the Tivoli – Toowoomba ................. $60Saturday 6th July ..................................... Christmas in July – Tamborine Mt .............. $85Saturday 20th July ................................... Clydesdale & Story Brook Cottage ............. $74Early Bird – Thursday 12th December....... ‘Spirit of Christmas’ Toowoomba................. $60

Easter ‘Country & Coast’ ......................... 4 Days/3 Nights 29th March/1st April ....... from $1150

Extended Tours from $496Overnight Escape ‘Noosa Everglades’ ....... 2 Days/1Night 4th – 5th May ..................... from $548Capricorn Coast ‘Tilt Train’ ........................ 4 days/3 nights 7th – 10th June ................. from $985Great Western Explorer ......................... 12 days/11 nights 22nd July – 2nd Aug from $3820Stanthorpe Winery ‘Great Divide & Beyond’ 2 days/1night 3rd – 4th August .................. from $496Murray River Cruise ................................. 7 days/6 nights 25th – 31st August .......... from $2330Country Culture ‘Ballet & Shakespeare’ ..... 18th – 20th October .................................. from $695Norfolk Island ‘New Year’ ............................... 8 days/7 nights 28th December – 4th January ..... from $2992Vietnam & Cambodia ............................. 17 days/16 nights 8th-24th April 2014 . *from $6525

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APT’s recently launched2013/14 Asian holidayscentre around an exoticeight-day LowerMekong River cruiseaboard APT’s own RVAmaLotus. This luxuryvessel is the perfect sizefor exploring Vietnamand Cambodia, andcruising the MekongRiver between Saigon(Ho Chi Minh City) andSiem Reap.Onboard, air-condi-tioned public areas andspacious accommoda-tion retain an intimateatmosphere. Suitesblend French Colonial-inspired décor and state-of-the-art appointments,with more than 90%featuring a PanoramicBalcony and an OutsideBalcony. A butler serviceto over 90% of suitesfurther completes thesense of luxury aboard.New this season, and inkeeping with APT’scommitment to fullyinclusive cruising,international wine, localbeer and spirits, and softdrink are included at alltimes during each cruise.Sumptuous western-style or Asian-inspiredmeals are also included,served in the ship’sstylish restaurant.Adding an extradimension to yourdining experience onboard, APT AmbassadorLuke Nguyen hasdesigned a signatureVietnamese banquetthat’s a feature of everycruise. Guests that stayin Saigon will alsoindulge a degustationdinner with matchingwines at Xu Restaurant,an experience inspiredby Luke. Further, Lukewill also personallyescort two departureson the 19 Day LukeNguyen Vietnam &Mekong River Cruise.On board the RVAmaLotus’ (designed

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and built by APT) glidealong tributaries thatlarger vessels cannotreach and explore remotelocations inaccessibleby land. Accompaniedby local guides, APT’ssmall group onshore

excursions offer acomplete immersion intoeach destination, beforereturning to the luxuryof the RV AmaLotus,your floating boutiquehotel.APT also offers a rangeof land journeys, tocomplement each rivercruise and to showcasesurrounding areas andbeyond. Perhaps

discover Hanoi, HaLong Bay and theTemples of Angkor,before your Mekongcruise begins. Alterna-tively, APT’s establishednetwork throughout thisregion enables you to

combine your LowerMekong holiday withtravel to Sapa – apicturesque mountaintown in north-westernVietnam, as well asthrough Thailand, Laosand along the UpperMekong, as well as inChina.Versatile land touringand cruising areavailable with every

APT Asian holiday.Freedom of Choicesightseeing and dininginclusions cater to arange of interests.Expertly planneditineraries provideaccommodation stays in

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . .

“JAY ‘n Doll” aka. Jay and CaroleJacobs, is a duo comprising a Texan anda Queenslander. They are Country/Western with a little bit of Blues, Folkand Pop. Jay, born into a Texas countrymusic family, appeared as a “regular”on “The Hayloft Jamboree” inBrownwood, Texas and with “The TexasSaddlebusters” on “Big State Jambo-ree” in Abilene, Texas.While in the US. Navy, Jay was a mem-ber of his ship’s recreational band, “TheOz Trio”.The “Oz” band performed goodwillshows in Hawaii, The Philippines, HongKong, Japan and the Gold Coast inAustralia for 4KQ Radio.Carole taught dancing at Dick and NolaOrchard’s Studio in Brisbane and lovedto sing at home and at parties. She de-veloped her love of country music fromliving in Texas for twenty-one years.Jay and Carole combine country stylewaltzes, two-steps and hoe-downswhich they learned as a young couplefrom fiddlers and pickers in the back-woods and country towns of CentralTexas, with funky blues, western swingand country boogie.Jay ‘n Doll blend blues, country, blue-

AN intimate concert and conversationseries with leading Australian musi-cians. Life and Music is a new series ofthree intimate live concerts hosted bythe prolific and eclectic multi-instru-mentalist composer, arranger and im-proviser John Rodgers.The series will explore the stories, in-fluences, philosophy, and collaborativeprinciples of some of Australia’s pre-mier musicians through music, impro-visation and discussion. John will bothchat to and accompany his guests dur-ing these Sunday afternoon concertswhich will be presented this April andMay. The series will give music aficio-nados an opportunity to reach deeperinto the feelings and ideas that moti-

THE Cate Shaw Quintet will be performing again for the Brisbane City Council atThe City Hall in the Main Auditorium, King George Square. The performance ison Tuesday the 16th April, from 12 noon to 1pm. This is a free one hour show withgreat musicians. Performing will be Chris Poulsen on keys, Jeremy O’Connor onBass, Josh Hatcher on saxophone and Mark Henman on drums. Songs like Wa-termelon Man, One Note Samba, Feel Like Makin Love, Cry me A River, Spooky,My Cherie Amour, Call Me and many more. Everyone welcome.

About “Jay ‘n Doll”

grass, swing, and folk-rock influencestogether into an evocativesoundscape. Their music is a journeyfrom Country Music’s Golden Agethrough to Contemporary Country.With stomp-box and extra instrumentson performance stands (banjo/acous-tic guitar), they deliver an engaging andauthentic performance.They have been working on their CDalbum for the past three years, travel-ling to Nashville in 2009, 2010 and 2011,with post-recording tours of some ofTexas’ Oprys. Their CD “Mixed Emo-tions” is a mix of originals and a fewcovers, and can be purchased frominternet stores including “iTunes”,“Amazon.com” and “CD Baby”.The CD is being promoted on local sta-tion 100.3 (Bay Breeze radio),Bundaberg Radio 96.3fm, MelbourneRadio 96.5fm, Newcastle Radio2NURfm while Logan radio has in-cluded songs from the CD on theirplaylist. Internationally songs will beplayed on radio stations in the USAand Europe. Jay plays guitar, har-monica, fiddle and banjo; Carole playsbass and “stompie”. They both singsolo and duet.

Jay’n Doll perform at Cross Timbers Opry - Stephenville, Texas, USA

John Rodgers Life and Musicvate leading musicians William Barton,Genevieve Lacey, Scott Tinker, VanessaTomlin, Kate Miller Heidke and KeirNuttall. Concert No 1 Sunday April 7,William Barton and Genevieve Lacey.Concert No 2 Sunday April 21, ScottTinkler and Vanessa Tomlinson. Con-cert No 3 Sunday May 5, Kate MillerHeidke and Keir Nuttall. Starting at2.30pm, duration 90 minutes with nointerval, at the Nickson Room, UQSchool of Music, St Lucia Campus.Cost of tickets is $135 for all three con-certs (no individual performance tick-ets)For further details andbookingscontact www.qtix.com.au orphone 136 246.

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IT is held on the thirdFriday of the month.This month, Friday15th March 2013Ipswich Showgroundsat the GreyhoundRacing Club House,Cnr. Salisbury Rd &Warwick Rd. Ipswich.This month’s GuestArtist is AmandaHalloranThe Guest Artist goeson approx 9pm. Thevenue is licensed, HotMeals available from 6pm. The Show starts at7 pm and ends at 11pm. West MoretonCountry Music Assoc.For further detailsphone 0438 069 422.

SOUTH Acacia Ladies Bowling Clubinvites the ladies of Acacia Ridge andsurrounding suburbs to enjoy a gameof lawn bowls in a friendlyatmosphere. You will be given fivelessons to get you started and all youneed is a pair of flat-soled shoes. Youare welcome to bring your own bowlsin you have them.Our club play day is Thursday withmorning tea at 8.30am. Play begins at9am and concludes at midday.Sunday morning games are alsoavailable to at 9am. You will find ourBowling Club at Brandon Park,Mortimer Road, Acacia Ridge.

BLHN 2013 Heritage Tours Program

THE next monthly luncheon the club will be celebrating its 17th Birthday onWednesday 20th March at Murrumba Downs Tavern, Dohles Rocks Rd, from11am-2pm.The theme will be Irish, so please come dressed in your best green.Guest Artist will be Tom Kimmet, Irish singer/musician. Ladies interested infriendship and upporting The Smith Family are most welcome.Bookings for lunch, contact Joy on 3285 5989.

THE Northern Rivers SymphonyOrchestra attracts classical musicbuffs from far and wide, withSunshine Coast patrons often partof the appreciative audiences.Dazzling Classics, with guestconductor Nathan Aspinall, is theaptly-named upcoming NRSOconcert to be held on Sunday 24March in Tweed Heads, NSW.Musical gems from ClaudeDebussy, Richard Wagner, Edvard

A chance to be classically dazzled

West Moreton Country Music Social

South Acacia Ladies Bowling Club

BRISBANE Living Heritage networkhas released its annual heritage toursprogram!The tour program kicks off in Aprilwith a Collections on campus tour onSaturday 13 April. This tour will revealthe newly renovated premises of theUQ Anthropology Museum, UQPhysics Museum, and RD MilnsAntiquities Museum on TheUniversity of Queensland St LuciaCampus. There will be a guided tourby museum staff at each of thevenues. We invite tour participants to

Pine Rivers VIEW Club

The third Wednesday of each monthis a special day with teams comingfrom other clubs to play. These aresponsor days which mean cash is upfor grabs for the winners and runnersup.Yearly membership is $50 plusmembership for the Sports Club at $5for five years.New members welcome. Pleasephone Joan on 3277 3773 or Anne on3277 9601 for further information.Bingo is also played every Tuesdayat 11am and every Thursday at 7pm atSouths Acacia Ladies Bowling Clubwith jackpots and raffles.

enjoy the university atmosphere andstay for lunch at Wordsmiths cafe ora self-guided tour of the UQ ArtMuseum after the tour formallyconcludes.Members may also be excited to findout that BLHN is planning anotherday cruise to St Helena Island inOctober 2013. This tour was extremelypopular the last time that BLHNhosted it. Date and details to beannounced soon! For further [email protected]

Grieg and Peter Ilyich Tchaikovskywill be part of the DazzlingClassics program, together withguest soloist Dania Cornelius fromOpera Queensland.The date again is Sunday 24March. Location: Tweed HeadsCivic Centre, Brett Street. Time:1.30pm Qld (2.30pm NSW).For ticket information, please visitwww.nrso.com.au, then click on‘Concerts’.


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YOU don’t see manyGypsy Coffee Wagons inAustralia so it’s nosurprise that market goersin Brisbane andSouthport stop and havea chat—or even afragrantly-spiced hotdrink—when they spotJeff Lee’s colourfulcreation. Jeff was born inEngland of Romani (Rom)heritage (not to beconfused withRomanian). Commonly inthe English languageRoms are called Gypsiesand, true to the Gypsylifestyle, Jeff and hisfamily spent the first tenyears of his life living andtravelling in a caravan.He has been in Australiafor 20 years and is aBrisbane resident. Jeffowns two Gypsy CoffeeWagons. He takes oneeach week to the well-known West End Marketsand recently startedtaking the other toSouthport’s new Produceby the Pier, a uniquemarket concept

An Invitation to Inspire & Ignite

WITH all eyes onBrisbane for the March 6Australian premiere of theinternationally acclaimedCavalia: A MagicEncounter betweenHuman and Horse,visitors to the river cityare being spoiled withirresistible custom-created Cavalia deals tocelebrate.For its exclusive seasonin Brisbane, Cavalia willbe presented under itssignature White Big Topin the parking lot adjacentto DFO at BrisbaneAirport. Tickets arepriced from $39.00 to$155.Tickets are available atwww.cavalia.com.au orby calling 1800-765-955.For further informationv i s i t :www.cavalia.com.au.

Brisbanecelebratesthe arrivalof Cavalia!

ON Friday March 8, VARIETY, the Children’s Charityinvites you to a breakfast celebrating InternationalWomen’s Day 2013, where you will hear from an in-spirational star who will ignite your passion in lifeand work. Introducing Fairland Ferguson, one of thestars of the internationally acclaimed theatricalproduction, Cavalia: A Magical Encounter BetweenHuman and Horse. Hers is a story of defying the oddsafter being told she would never walk again followinga climbing fall. It is a story of true empowerment andself-belief; it will inspire. Fairland’s story of sheerbravery and passion even reached the producers atDisney Pixar, and she became one of the muses forthe hit 2012 hit animated movie, BRAVE. They evenshare the same locks of fiery red hair! Now Brisbanehas the opportunity to share her journey – exclusively

at VARIETY’s Inspire & Ignite breakfast event.Fairland will be introduced by leading Brisbanepublicist Kath Rose, with her own story of passionand empowerment; peppered with tales of buckingtrends, and of being heard.Inspire and Ignite – International Women’s DayBreakfast, Friday 8th March, 7am to 9am at the HiltonBrisbane, 190 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane. Tickets are$65 each (includes breakfast). Visitwww.variety.org.au/inspireandignite to buy yourtickets!For more information contact Georgie Benham;[email protected]; 07 3907 9300. Allproceeds will go towards empowering the lives ofQueensland children who are sick, disadvantaged orhave special needs to live, laugh and learn.

positioned in theBroadwater Parklands andopen every second andfourth Saturday of themonth from 7am.The coffee used by Jeff is

Organic Fair Trade fromNew Guinea, Columbiaand Costa Rica. And thespices he uses? There’sno doubt their scentdraws the crowds as

Gypsy Coffee Wagon a market treat

much as the traditionallook of the Gypsy CoffeeWagon.Jeff is pictured withdaughter Georgia Lee onleft and Angela Barry.


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1 bedroom + study/bdrm, 2 way bathroom to main, shadyeast facing verandah. Courtyard at rear, ext blinds, spacious

modern, light & airy home only 7 years young.Neat friendly village has all facilities incl library, bowls,tennis, pool etc. Would consider motorhome or caravan

as part payment.

$190,000 Neg (Burpengary)Ph 07 3888 0643 or 0428 523 082

Kurrajong Sanctuary Over 50s

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Pacific Palms Over 50s VillageLovely preloved home, spacious open living lounge, overlookingbeautiful garden. 2 lge bdrms with BIRs, aircon, solar panels,insulation in roof. Lovely bathroom, sep toilet, utility room.

Gas hot water system, awnings & blinds at front patio & muchmore. Close to shops, rail, doctors, bus at front gate.

$195,000 ono

Ph 0419 041 486 or 3888 2565Burpengary

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Ruby Gardens Over 50s Resort3 bedroom , ensuite, WIR, separate bathroom, 3 aircon. Granite

benchtops, dishwasher in kitchen. Fully insulated. Covered alfresco &carport with automatic garage door. Shed. Handrails in ensuite. $1000’s

of extras. Many on site facilities. All amenities close by.

Price Slashed for a quick sale

Phone Audrey (07) 3287 1214 orJackie 0422 333 355

$310,000 $289,500

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2 bedroom, main with A/C, large living/dining with A/C,large bathroom with sep toilet, single garage.

Great facilities include indoor/outdoor pool with spa,gym, sauna & workshop.

Good location, walking distance to shops.Urgent sale reduced to $210,000

Contact Bob 0416 683 863 or Sandra 0408 897 794

Palm Lake Resort - Deception Bay

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This home in lovely private position backing onto nativereserve. As new kitchen, dishwasher, European appliances,

fully renovated, huge entertaining deck at rear, airconthroughout, solar electricity, 2 bdrms, 1 bathroom, auto

door, 2 car parking and much more. Great facilities.

Price $262,000Ph 0438 202 379 or 0450 527 377

Bethania

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Ph 07 3888 3539

Kurrajong Sanctuary Over 50s Resort

$265,000

2 bdrm with BIRs, 2 way bathroom, toilet, plus 1 sep, lge tiledspacious lounge/dining/kitchen with aircon + raked ceiling. Front &rear patios very private. External awnings, encl carport with remotecontrol door, low maint garden, 2000 ltr water tank. All amenities,public transport outside village, close to shops, community hall &

bowling greens, library, swim pool, BBQ area & plenty more.

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Claremont Resort Brisbane SouthsideOpportunity for discerning retiree/s. Because you want

country surroundings, quality freestanding villa, lge lounge/dining, solar panels, galley kitchen, d’washer. Remote garagew/storage under roof deck, 2 queen bdrms, 2 toilets, familyroom, aircon, quality fixtures, low maint gardens, no exit

fees, great facilities.

$289,000Ph 0421 694 749

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Great Corner PositionClose to resort facilities & dog walking park at Palm Lakes

Resort, Eagleby Heights.This spacious 2 bdrm, 1.5 bathroom, 1.5 garage with a covereddeck is a must to see. The owner has spared no expense with

inclusions making this a comfortable lifestyle

$285,000+Phone Michael 0413 335 337

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Affordable modern 2 bedroom home with all amenities located in theabove village within walking distance of shops and close to LoganleaRailway Station. Outdoor living with garden space a feature as well as

solar power and hot water systems. Worth an inspection.

Priced to sell at $250,000Inspections phone Peter or Rita at 07 3200 3561

Affordable Retirement LivingRiver Glen Village, Logan city.

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Silver Shores Village – Sandstone PointNear Bribie Island & beach in over 55s Park. 3 bdrmhome with BIRs, aircon, large games/utility room, sepbathroom, toilet & laundry. Front and rear verandahs,

carport with roller door, large shed with fittings, pleasantgarden surrounds,

$145,000Ph: 07 5429 5878

A one-off discounted outlay of $110.00 inc. GST gives you a (4cm x 6.5cm) sized advertisement -over 4 editions. Approximately 50 words.Post advertisements to:Property Section, Brisbane Seniors Newspaper,PO Box 1062, Tewantin. Qld. 4565by the 15th of each month.

Selling your house, unit,

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*Conditions apply: This discounted offer is only available toour ‘Senior readers’.Private adverts only. The $110.00 must be paid for bycheque, money orderor by credit card prior to advertisements appearing.(No refunds given on this discounted rate.)

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or email [email protected]

Transportable cabin/granny flat9mtr x 4.2mtr modern, maintenance free cabin. As new ready tomove in. Gable roof, large eaves, polished cyprus pine flooring &

large 6mtr x 4mtr enclosed deck. Great kitchen with front end loaderwashing machine facility, large bedroom with wall to wall built in robeand storage above, separate bathroom and spacious lounge/dining

area. The cabin is fully wired and plumbed ready to connect.

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Ph 0499 991 825

Onsite van for sale - Tivoli

Price $28,000

Onsite van 33' plus hard annex 12’x 40'. 3 bedroom,shower, toilet, laundry, large living room. Verandah,carport, Garden shed 3 x 3metre. Low site fees or for

removal.

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Runaway Bay Waterfront Homein over 50’s Resort

2 large bedrooms plus office/sunroom with separateentrance. Covered deck overlooking water, openplanliving/dining rooms. Aircond. Lounge/ceiling fansthroughout. Garden shed, carport. Plenty of storage

inside & outside. 2 swimming pools, recreation hall,storage for caravan/boat.

$225,000 - Ph. 0403-929-335

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Kurrajong SanctuaryOver 50s Resort

2 bdrms + study + ensuite, 2 toilets, ceiling fans, RC aircon,dishwasher, carpeted, window drapes, private courtyard, carport,storeroom. Gated complex, community hall, tennis court, bowls,

swimming pool & many many more amenities.Public transport at the door, close to shops & doctors.

Reduced to sell $239,000 NegPh 3888 6269 or 0418 625 031

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2 Bedroom villa – gas/electric kitchen withdishwasher – ceiling fans, Rev cycle A/C –separate sunroom - laundry/storeroom off

carport – back verandah. Resort facilities – pools – tennis

court – Causeway Lake: fishing, boating -bus to Yeppoon and Rockhampton – 150

acres bushwalking.

Price: $189 000 (ono)

Contact: 07 49387227 / 0422215439or: [email protected]

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Pine Rivers VIEW luncheon meeting in February President Lana thankedguest speaker Brendan Hall, Paralympian Gold Medalist for his most inspi-rational talk. L-R Kathy, Lana, Brendan Hall with the gold medal he won inswimming at the London Paralympics 2012 and Noelene.

COMPUTER Club for Seniors WynnumRegion Organised Computing Club forSeniors Inc Monthly meeting will beheld in the Pandanus Room attheWynnum RSL Club, 174 TingalRoad, Wynnum, Tuesday, 12th March,2013 at 10.30 am, doors open 10.00 am.Meetings only at the RSL Teaching fa-cility room in Wynnum.Use our computers or bring your ownlaptop. We are an active, progressiveand caring friendly senior computingclub run by Volunteer Seniors and en-courage seniors over 50 to join us.Contact Mobile: 0411-806-154E m a i l : w r o c c s @ g m a i l . c o m

MEETINGS are beingheld at our premises9.30am on the thirdFriday of each month atthe Wavell HeightsCommunity Hall,Edinburgh Castle Road,Wavell Heights.

THIS club plays socialbowls in the CommunityHall, Birkdale Road,Wellington Point Gamesstart at 12.30pm Tuesdayand 9am Saturdays. Newmembers are always wel-come.If you are 50 years or over,why not try Social IndoorBowls, the first three vis-its are free. You can comealong and meet our veryfriendly members andgive bowls a try, help isthere for you.Admittance is $3 whichincludes morning tea withan annual fee of $5. Formore details phone Edithon 3390 3296 or Madge on3824 6160 or just comealong to the hall.

Pine Rivers VIEW Club.

WellingtonPoint

Seniors

AIR Brisbane North

Members and visitorswelcome to attend for amorning cuppa as wellplus listen to our specialGuest Speaker this timewe will have the RACQdiscussing their “ YearsAhead “ program “.OurAssociation of Retireesor better known as theAIR Brisbane North area strong force in thecommunity ,so come and

hear what we have tosay as it may affectyourself plus have a funand informed morning,we also hold a furthermeeting at theChermside Library onthe second Friday at9.30am run by ourFinance Group. Forqueries please ring 38811820 or e-mail [email protected]

WROCCSWebsite:http://wroccs.org.auWe are fortunate indeed to have a bodyof willing volunteer coaches and help-ers.We always need and welcome moreassistance. Classes available weekdays at Club Base: Computer Basics,Using Windows, Microsoft Word, Ba-sic & Advanced, Excel-Spreadsheets,Internet Basic & Advanced, Email,Photography, Family History,PowerPoint Basic & Advanced, Com-puter Maintenance, eBay, Skype,Photo Restoration.. Workshops avail-able for iPad, iPhone, Android tablet &phone plus Apple Mac Computer.

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Over 50s Resort Greenbank3 bedroom house, fenced, wooden floors, open plan

living, cathedral ceilings, eco friendly, bush setting, manyinclusions, 31,000 litre rain water tank. Great

community, good neighbours, swimming pool & more.Reduced from $220,000 to$199,000 for quick sale.

Phone Dorothy on (07) 3297 1390


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Only ONE FREE FOR SALE classified allowed per person per month. Noother sorts of Classifieds, ie: Wanted adverts will be accepted. The publisherreserves the right to decline, edit and reduce the number of classifiedsappearing due to space available in the newspaper. Due to these spaceconstraints sometimes not all adverts will appear in the one month, but willbe placed in the following month.You can write up to 20 words per advert, but make sure that your contactphone number, 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 each month.(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 yourclassified in CAPITALS, and the rest of the advert should be in lower case.All adverts must be accompanied by the name, address and phone numberof the person placing the advertising.POST your adverts to:‘Bris Free 4 Sale,’Brisbane Seniors Newspaper,P O Box 1062, Tewantin Q. 4565.FAX adverts to: 5474 4975EMAIL: [email protected] (All emailedadverts must be in lower case, except for the first word,which should be in capitals.)

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CD PLAYER Sony portable with provision forplaying tapes includes am/fm radio with externalaerial. Exc. Cond. $40. Ph 3889 9938.CHILD’S sofa folds out to a bed. Large size90cmW x 122cmL (3ft x 4ft). New. $65. Ph 3869 1426.Brighton.JUICER Kenwood centrifugal fruit or vegetablejuice extractor excellent cond. $65. Ph 0419 110 187.Negotiable. Pick up from North Lakes.LAWN bowls. Henselite super grip size oneheavyweight model, includes carry case. VGC $95.Ph 3441 9034. Mt. Warren Park.SONIC LCD HD 19 inch TV like new. All accesso-ries,. Manual. In original carton. $119. Ph 0403 766959.TALL lampstand 142cmH. Or 56"H. Dark stainedwood & fringed cream brocade shade. VGC. $120ono. Ph 3890 7241. Wakerley.TOILET frame foldable can be used with bowl.Brand new. $65. Ph 3396 8608. Wynnum.YAMAHA Electronic Organ full 2 octave pedalboard. GC. $250. Ph 0406 599 079. North Lakes.

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A SPANISH teacher wasexplaining to her classthat in Spanish, unlikeEnglish, nouns aredesignated as either

Just for laughs

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Mobile Code: 1. Rings 2. Torch 3. Medal 4.Podium 5. Stadium 6. CeremonyAdd Up: 37Small Change: 1. Tea, Brew, Pour, Spout, Cosy, 2.Damper, Curb, Check, Stricture, Rein, 3. Groan,Moan, Whine, Whimper, Sigh, 4. Ring, Bell, Toll,Knell, Chime, 5. Pitch, Lurch, Roll, List, SwayFrom page 55

Brain Training Solutions

Crossword Solutionfrom Page 54

masculine or feminine.‘House’ for instance, isfeminine: ‘la Casa.’‘Pencil,’ however, ismasculine: ‘el lapiz.’

A student asked, ‘Whatgender is ‘computer’?’Instead of giving theanswer, the teacher splitthe class into twogroups, male and female,and asked them todecide for themselveswhether ‘computer’should be a masculine ora feminine noun. Eachgroup was asked to givefour reasons for itsrecommendation.The men’s groupdecided that ‘computer’should definitely be ofthe feminine gender (‘lacomputadora’), because:No one but their creatorunderstands theirinternal logic.The native languagethey use to communi-cate with other comput-ers is incomprehensibleto everyone else.Even the smallestmistakes are stored inlong term memory forpossible later retrieval.As soon as you make acommitment to one, youfind yourself spendinghalf your income onaccessories for it.The women’s group,however, concluded thatcomputers should bemasculine (‘elcomputador’), because:In order to do anythingwith them, you have toturn them on.They have a lot of databut still can’t think forthemselves.They are supposed tohelp you solve prob-lems, but half the timethey are the problem. Assoon as you commit toone, you realise that ifyou had waited a littlelonger, you could havegot a better model.The women won.


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Esophagographers, 16 letter long, isthe longest word in which each of itsletters occurs twice.

WE are looking for volunteer tutors to join the Lit-eracy for Everyday group. Tutors play an invaluableand rewarding role working one-on-one with adultswho have learning difficulties and/or intellectual dis-abilities. For more information please contact Hollieat the Community Living Program on 3266 5633 orfind out more at www.communityliving.org.au

DANIELLE Gamble,Museum ResearchOfficer at the Museumof the Riverinais writing a significantstatement for an item wehave in their collectionat the Museum of theRiverina in WaggaWagga, a ThomasRobinson and Sonrollermill. The rollermillwas used in theMurrumbidgee Co-operative Mill here inWagga Wagga and wethink it dates back to the1890–1910 time period.I have read that at leastone of several ofBrisbane’s original flourmills were outfitted withsome roller mill machin-ery manufactured by

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ANOTHER milestone in relations between the Navyand South East Queensland. Construction of theNaval Centenary Memorial has begun in the gardensof ‘the naval church,’ St Mary’s Church at KangarooPoint. “Many of the historical reminders of our his-tory in Queensland are now commercial redevelop-

Construction of Naval Centenary Memorialments,” said Tony Townsend, Chair of the MemorialCommittee. “This permanent Memorial will commemo-rate the contribution of the men and women whoserved in the Queensland Marine Defence Force, theCommonwealth Naval Forces and the Royal Austra-lian Navy, and especially those who paid the supremesacrifice.” Built on the cliff above the Naval StoresDepot, once the HQ of the Queensland Marine De-fence Force, the Memorial will have a commandingview of the river, the City Botanical Gardens and theCBD. Constructed of Brisbane Tuff, like the Churchbuilt in 1873, the Memorial will be dedicated in April2013.For details about the Memorial, the history ofthe Navy in Queensland, and the Dedication, pleasecontact Tony Townsend on 33152523 [email protected]

Do you have any rollermillsin your museums?

Thomas Robinson andSon and was wonderingif there are any remain-ing pieces in Brisbane’smuseums or privatecollections?It is her task to deter-mine the rarity of thisrollermill and I need to

ascertain how manyothers like it exist ondisplay around Australiaand overseas. If you areable to assist Daniellewith her research, pleasecontact her directly [email protected].


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Who do you call…DIGBY Wolfe began writ-ing and performing inseveral comedy televisionseries in England andworked with comedy leg-ends such as RonnieCorbett and SpikeMilligan.

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THE Cleveland Branch of National Se-niors meet the third Friday of everymonth in the Redlands RSL Passagestreet Cleveland the next meeting is onFriday March 15th 2013 Doors open9.15am for 9.45am start. Always a goodguest speaker plus we have a very goodraffle and books and DVDs are on sale.Book now for our cruise down the

Brisbane river to view the magnificentliner Queen Mary 2 moored atFishermans Island, Tuesday March 5thCoach starts Renaissance at 9am withusual pickups through to Capalaba.Your friends are invited. Also time tobook and pay for that great show, HotShoe Shuffle, coming QPAC on

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NSA Cleveland BranchWednesday, May 15 2013 seats are lim-ited. Payment due March 14th or ear-lier. Tuesday April 16th we go to Gov-ernment House for morning tea with theState Governor followed by a guidedtour. Then it is on to Broncos for lunch.Coach starts Renaissance at 8 am withusual pickups through to Capalaba.Book now for our trip to Samoa andour pre Mothers Day trip to RosevaleHistoric Hotel, Friday May 10th. Tripprograms for February, March, Apriland May 2013 are availableTo book any trip or for information onthe Cleveland Branch contact Peter on32070348 [email protected]

He moved to Australia in1959 where he becamevery popular in televisionvariety shows such asCurtain Call, Revue 61 andRevue 62, which featuredpopular singers such asTed Hamilton.

Revue 61 won a LogieAward for Best NationalVariety Show and Digbywon individual LogieAwards for Best Male Per-sonality.In 1964 Digby went toAmerica to look for workopportunities. One day hewas invited to lunch atUniversal Studios and theroom was filled with fa-mous Hollywood stars.In the next booth wasCary Grant who overheardDigby talking. He tappedhim on the shoulder,struck up a conversationand said, “English?” towhich Digby replied“Yes”, then Cary turnedback to Cy Coleman andsaid “Maybe this blokewould do it.” Within anhour Digby was standingin front of an orchestra ona huge soundstage re-cording the Cy Colemancomposition Pass me By.The song was used in thefilm Father Goose andDigby Wolfe provides thesinging voice for Cary

Grant. How’s that for be-ing in the right place atthe right time! Digby laterlearned that the singer,who was supposed tosing the song in the film,had been in a car accidentthat day.Digby Wolfe had guestroles in comedy seriessuch as The Munsters,Bewitched and I Dream ofJeannie.This was mainly becauseDigby had written the epi-sodes and had includedsmall roles for himself.In 1967 George Schlatterand Digby presented aformat for a new televisionshow, which was an hourof pure comedy, to theNBC network. There waslittle interest, but an hourafter they had left, theywere called back to talkover the show with twonew comedians who hadjust been hired by the net-work. Dan Rowan andDick Martin loved theconcept and Laugh In wasborn. Laugh In went intothe top ten American tele-vision shows withinweeks and launched thecareer of many famousperformers.Goldie Hawn, ArteJohnson, Ruth Buzzi andLily Tomlin owe their suc-cess to Laugh In. Theshow consisted of a se-ries of very fast sketcheswith ongoing “catchphrases” such as “ Sockit to me”, “You bet yourbippy” and “Here comes

the Judge.” Guests in-cluded John Wayne andPresident Nixon. Digbywas one of the principalwriters for show. Digby’sproudest moments wasgoing up onstage withthe Laugh In team to re-ceive an Emmy Award.Laugh In finished in 1973and Digby went on towork with performerssuch as Cher, ShirleyMcLain and John Denveron various projects.In 1976 Digby returned toAustralia to host the tele-vision series This is yourLife where personalitiessuch as Leonard Tealeand Maggie Tabbererwere handed the big redbook.In his later life DigbyWolfe worked in Americaas a University dramateacher and loved work-ing with young students.In 2003 he was awarded“Teacher of the Year” atthe University of NewMexico.Sadly Digby Wolfepassed away from cancerin 2012 at the age ofeighty three. He was sur-vived by his wife PatriciaMannion.Hope you can tune intoWalter Williams and I on4BC for our weekly seg-ments The Time Tunnel -Thursdays at 10.00 pmand Memories Are Madeof This - Mondays at10.00 pm. We can also beheard on the internet atwww.4bc.com.au

Stafford Garden ClubTHE members of the Stafford Garden Clubenjoyed the talk given by Donna Farrellfrom the Kumbartcho Community Nurseryand Sanctuary at Eaton’s Hill. In her talkshe focused on weeds, in the garden andthe bush, and made us aware of the Environ-mental impact of weeds damaging ourcountryOur next meeting is at 9.30 on ThursdayApril 18th at the OES Hall cnr Kitchener Rdand Bohland St Kedron. The Guest Speakerwill be Mark Hawkins from the NovaNursery at the Gap. This knowledgeablespeaker will bring an interesting display ofplants.Phone Gloria on 33554703 or Jane on33593565

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