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December 14 2016 Volume 7 Number 12

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Management …..... 2 Members Christmas .3 Christmas with wives 4 Photographic Group..5 Cooking classes .. 6 Mens Health …… 7 Ian Young’s Place .8 December Moments 9 Vale John Harrison 10 Thanks…………… 11 Diet and Diabetes .. 12 Girl Guides Hut 13 Chuckles………… 14

CHRISTMAS SOCIAL MEETING ON MONDAY 05 DECEMBER 2016 One hundred and two participated in the Members Annual Christmas lunch More photos on Page 3

During January 2017, the Shed Recreation Room will be open on: Wednesday mornings (11th, 18, 25) from 9 to 1 for conversation, coffee/tea, biscuits. Cost $3. Friday, January 13, 20, 27 – Heartmoves at 1.00.

Social Meeting 2017

Mon 06 Feb 10:30 for

11:00am

Mt Gravatt Show

Grounds Community

Hall. Cost: $6 for meet-

ing includes tea/coffee

& lunch.

DATE CLAIMERs:

> Workshop closes Fri Dec 16 > Shed fully reopens Mon-day Jan 30

STOP PRESS: MGMS Christmas Raffle (Drawn on Dec 5, 2016)

Winner First Prize: Cubby House: Alan Parkinson Winner Second Prize: 6 Burner BBQ: Vicki Sidebottom Winner Third Prize: Mechanic’s Tool Kit: Jennifer Hackworth

Your Management Committee

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Patrons: Body: Dr Brian Kable; Mind: Assoc Prof Dr Grant Devilly; Spirit: Rt Rev Dr Doug Stevens

President: Murray Rogash Immediate Past President: Brian Wheeler

Vice-Presidents: Lloyd Akeroyd; Peter Lindsay

Secretary: Brian Wandel . Treasurer: Jim Pollock

Assistant Secretary: David Crossley; Minute Secretary: Ken Mihill;

Area Co-ordinators: Building & Grounds: Peter Lindsay; Community Projects: Geoff Cox; Office: Trevor Ayres;

Policies: Bill Semple; Recreation: Neil Hansen; Welfare: Elwyn Jackson; Workshop: Lloyd Akeroyd

The Management Committee meets monthly.

Email: secretary@mtgravattmensshed.org.au Website: www.mtgravattmensshed.org.au

Mail: Secretary, Post Box No 239, Mansfield Qld 4122 Shed Office 3343 2216

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December, 2016- Murray Rogash, President

On behalf of the Management Committee (MC) of the Mount Gravatt Men’s Shed, I would like to pass onto you and your families our best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

It has been another great year for MGMS with several highlights being the opening of the covered southern veranda extension, which has already proved its worth by the number of member activities taking place therein, the refurbishment of the MG Girl Guides’ hut and the installation of solar panels.

Over the past 12 months we have seen over 7,700 visits to the shed and over 1,200 participants at our first-Monday-of-the-month social meetings. Our mid-month barbecues have also attracted an average of 30 – 40 members. In total, over 9,000 individual activities by members.

Our particular thanks go, once again, to all the willing helpers whether they be office staff, Shed activi-ty supervisors, rec room activity co-ordinators, specialist helpers on our various projects or those help-ing out on a day to day basis with the many tasks required to keep the place going. I think you will all agree that they have earned a well-earned rest. “Shed closed” times have been well publicised - also the rec room open times during the break should you be suffering withdrawal symptoms.

Early in Feb next year we will be having a get together of anyone interested in participating in a reviv-al of our cooking group. If there is enough interest it will go ahead. The one difference is that it will be with a lady instructor who is extremely well-qualified, being an ex-teacher and chef.

Finally, I would like to offer my sincere thanks to all the MC members for their tireless efforts through-out the year without which the MGMS would cease to function. Best wishes for the season.

Articles for the newsletter: Send articles, jokes, com-

ment, snippets, recipes, tips, suggestions, bouquets,

brickbats, etc.

Email to the editor:

Shed

Neil Egan,

Our Vision To provide a facility where men of all ages can feel

comfortable and gather together to spend time socially, as well as in a practical manner,

by participating in constructive endeavors that develop self esteem.

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OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCH WITH WIVES/PARTNERS FRIDAY 02 DECEMBER 2016

More photos next page

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PHOTOGRAPHIC GROUP - VISIT TO THE MARGARET OLLEY ART CENTRE AND THE NATURAL BRIDGE - FRIDAY 02 DECEMBER

Members of the Photo-graphic Group visited the Margaret Olley Art Centre in Murwillumbah on 02 De-cember . When asked how it went the response was GOOD. The weather was fine and the experience satisfying. More photos can be seen at: https://goo.gl/photos/Jtys7b6RiQcUGqjn8

St Barts

Anglican Church Mt Gravatt We gather for worship

Every Sunday at 7.00 and 9.00 am

Cnr Logan Road and Mountain Street

Phone: 3849 4411

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It's on

Replace the batteries in your hearing aids, clean the grunge from your spectacle lenses and put your teeth in, because:

It's all happening at: THE SHED

Can you imagine Hot pikelets and scones for mornings again?

As a result of a casual conversation over dinner at the home of close friends Klaus & Lyn Albin, Lyn will be recruiting for the MGMS Corps of Catering early in the New Year. Firstly, Dave Bowes is required to ensure that Lyn is properly inducted and well briefed on the safe and proper use of the band saw, when cutting up a damper.

Lyn was greatly impressed by what we do and readily volunteered to co-ordinate a cooking class, should we be able to attract sufficient numbers wishing to be part of the activity. Lyn is a former Teach-er and Head of Department, Home Economics in a number of Queensland schools,TAFE accredited in the areas of Catering & Hospitality where she has won a number of National Awards, Head of the Jun-ior School Brisbane State High School. She is a dynamic lady and teacher and we are most fortunate to have her join us in an instructional role at our shed. Don Tanner

Don Tanner, Klaus and Lyn Albin, Murray Rogash

Murray, Klaus, Brian Wheeler, Neil Hansen, Lyn and Don

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GOOD MEN’S HEALTH (4) By Dr Brian Kable MGMS Patron URINARY PROBLEMS

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia The most common problem men have with their urinary system occurs in middle-aged to older men who have a frequent urge to go to the toilet and an urgency to get to the toilet in a hurry before they wet them-selves. Associated with this can be difficulty starting the stream off and difficulty finishing off with dribbling of urine the most common problem. This can also be associated with waking at night to go to the toilet. These symptoms are very common and in a very large percentage of cases is caused by a benign en-largement of the prostate gland which interferes with the flow out of the bladder and at the same time irri-tates the base of the bladder when there is a modest amount of urine stored there. The disease is called benign prostatic hyperplasia. This is not a cancerous condition and does not promote the development of cancer. It can be treated with medication very satisfactorily but sometimes needs a surgical interven-tion. This involves removing the constriction in the prostate and allowing urine flow more readily. Men complaining of nighttime symptoms sometimes are woken by some other factor such as arthritis in the hip or shoulder or snoring. Once awake with this other cause there can be a reflex message sent to the bladder that it is time to empty. It is hard to separate the two and men often think it is their bladder waking them. This message would not have been sent had they not woken up. Men should discuss these differences with their doctor. Your doctor will examine you and included in this will be an examination of the prostate with his index finger. This is called a digital rectal examination of the prostate. The doctor can feel whether the prostate is enlarged or abnormally lumpy. Urinary Tract Infection Infection in the urinary system usually occurs in older men. It can be an infection in the bladder and pre-sent as painful urination and sometimes passing blood in the urine. There is also frequency and the urine is smelly. Sometimes urinary infection is associated with prostate enlargement which has prevented the bladder from emptying satisfactorily and urine remains and becomes infected. Infection can be treated easily with antibiotics and it clears up quickly. If the infection spreads further up the urinary system to-wards the kidney then high temperature develops and this can cause severe illness. This often requires hospital treatment. Urinary tract infection in the bladder does not commonly occur in young men. Infection may occur in the prostate gland. This is called prostatitis. This is usually a painful condition caus-ing pain between the legs. There maybe some urinary symptoms such as frequency, urgency and difficul-ty passing urine. There may even be some blood. Sometimes men will develop a fever and their prostate will feel enlarged and tender. This is treated with antibiotics very easily. Sexually transmitted diseases These are more common in younger men and can present with urinary symptoms. There can be painful frequent urination and discharge from the penis. The most common sexually transmitted disease that pre-sents with urinary problems is chlamydia. This is a very common disease in the community and present as a clear discharge that can be associated with other systemic symptoms such as sore eyes and sore joints. This is caused from having unprotected intercourse with an infected woman. The diagnosis is made by testing a urine sample and can be cleared up very quickly with a very short course of antibiotics. It is very important to trace contacts because quite often women have very few symptoms of chlamydia but for them it is a serious disease which can affect their ability to bear children in the future. Other less common sexually transmitted diseases in our community such as gonorrhea present with a very profuse yellow pus discharge and becomes very obvious. They are easily treated and similarly contact tracing is important.

To be continued …...

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CHRISTMAS AT IAN YOUNG’S HOUSE

Each year Ian, our Catering Leader, and his family convert their front yard into a kaleidoscope like moving light spectacular to celebrate Christmas. This year was his best ever.

His address is 74 Lindwall Street, Upper Mt Gravatt.

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DECEMBER MOMENTS IN THE SHED:LEO ZORZINI Sentimental seabirds

Leo has developed a fondness for wood turned miniatures. Penguins, ducks, whistles with a bird mounted one end, & miniature goblets with at least two rings around the stem. He has achieved sound ability with larger items, eg, bowls, vases, weed pots and spinning tops.

Leo is an Ardent participant in the Italo/Australian association. He has made many fin-ger tops, which he hands out to delight children at the group gatherings. His activities are all within a very strong “family culture.” It is not surprising that his latest collection is a sentimental tribute to his family: each penguin represents a family member; even a couple that are no longer with us, but fondly remembered. (Leo is one of eleven children). One item on the board houses a small glass jar containing holy water given to Leo per-sonally by the Pope. Bert Dean

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DECEMBER MOMENTS IN THE SHED CONT. NABIL WISSA

Nabil is a former architect which gives him an advantage in design. He has designed and wood turned two electric clocks which is a pretty good given he took up the art only 18 months ago.

HELPERS AT WORK : DON TANNER AND GRAEME LEE

Every shedder who enters the workshop knows Don Tanner who, along with Dave Bowes, is a Master Helper. But aspiring to the ranks is Graeme Lee a graduate of Don’s tutelage. Graeme does woodwork-ing at home and in the shed he is able and keen to offer help to any who is unsure about a machine task.

Vale John Harrison John Harrison passed away peacefully on Tuesday 28

th No-

vember after living 81 years on this earth. John was a very dedicated man who devoted his life in serving his church and the local community faithfully. The Parish Priest of St Bernard’s Catholic Church reported that John was “A faith-filled man who was committed to selflessly serving the poor and marginalised. He served in Rotary and St Vinnies for many years, but for 32 years was very active in our parish” He had been President of a Mt Gravatt Rotary Club and served the club in other capacities.

John was the inaugural Treasurer of Mount Gravatt Men’s Shed and discharged his duties faithfully during the setting up period when bank accounts had to be es-tablished, application for incorporation applied for, as well as receiving and applying grant funds and membership fees recorded by hand.

In our meeting room, you can find John’s photo together with the other six inaugural members of the Management Committee.

Contributed by Brian Wheeler, Inaugural President

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AND OUR THANKS AT THIS TIME TO BUT A FEW MEMBERS WHO CONTRIBUTE QUIETLY AND MAINLY UNNOTICED

Stewart Newell and Jim Poulton tackle the grass around the Shed mainly on Monday mornings usually using their own equip-ment. On Monday 28 November they said goodbye to the tomatoes and prepared the beds for the next planting adventure. Missing in this photo is Phil Hillery who Is also a keen groundsman.

Ned Kelly sees a need to wash up after Smoko and Lunch times. He truly believes the new dish washer is OK but not good enough for the job at hand. Ned also reckons the Heartmoves exercis-es on a Friday afternoon are good for the body and mind.

John Bettenay is As-sistant Treasurer. He balances the daily cash and deals with re-imbursements. His banking manage-ment experience is pret-ty obvious.

Brad Gibson is our work-shop store-man. He knows where everything should be and makes himself availa-ble to assist in all building tasks. He is a fanatic enthusiast of steam locomotives.

John Morris is a keen member of our Indoor Bowls team. He recently managed to ac-quire a donation of two in-door bowls mats and bowls that have a value of over $2000

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DIET AND DIABETES On Monday 21 November we were given an excellent brief on the subject of Diet and Diabetes by an expert on the subject ,Yvonne Webb. Her message with examples was clear cut and valued. For those who could not be present we asked Yvonne if she would give us a summary of her presentation. Here it is. The introduction summarised how the dietary treatment of Diabetes has changed over the years and the importance of keeping in touch with developments even if the condition is well managed. Most library books are dated and from the US where the approach and philosophy of treatment is quite different to Australia. And the carbohydrate and fat composition of foods may vary. Some time was spent on the most recent developments of treatment which have an important dietary component. Research now acknowledges the important role of immunological compe-tence and inflammation in diabetes and the role of fermented foods and other products in max-imising benefits of a good diet. Yoghurts such as Yakult and Valia were discussed. The dangers of nitrite in the coming cheap Christmas hams and other small goods was accented and the alter-native fermented, smoked or salted product recommended. Diabetes is a disease of lifestyle and poor lifestyle choices exacerbate the condition. A good dia-betic diet is a good food style for all. Discussion about amount of food and plate size as well as the amount of animal protein foods and carbohydrate portions were described in terms of 2/3rd of the plate being vegetable matter and 1/3rd animal matter. The vegetable matter was divided into 2 groups – the roots and seeds category and the leaves, stalks, flowers and fruits category. This allows the maximum of food choices. The inadvisability of special diabetic foods and artificial sweeteners was explained and the role of the taste buds for sweetness and how they can be trained was described. The problem of fruit juices and caffeine intake was explained in terms of poor blood glucose con-trol. Ideas for good eating for all were proposed which suggest at least 10 different ingredients per day. The inadvisability of meat and 3 veg diets which were never really indicative of any cultural good food patterns were analysed. The British ate sauces and chutneys with their meat and 3 vege and Asian diets and European of all cultures were based on a number of small complemen-tary plates. These all provided many more than 10 ingredients per day and also spread the carbo-hydrate load more evenly throughout the day. Some time was spent in analysing a fruit juice, toast and coffee breakfast in terms of an inappro-priate Diabetic Diet. And there were suggestions of what was more appropriate. The enthusiastic question time extended over time.

Yvonne Webb

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COMMUNITY PROJECTS: THE M.G. GIRL GUIDES HUT RESTORATION

Last year I had some preliminary talks with the District Leader of the Mt Gravatt Guides exploring the possibility of using their land to erect a storage shed for MGMS. Discussions were sporadic over the next 6 months. We were looking at a 6 x 6 metre shed and we had discussed where it would go etc. when the Guides mentioned that they had a grant for paint for the old wooden building that had condemned front landing and steps.

At this point I said “You know we could help you with that but the whole hut really needs substantial repairs as well as a new landing and front stairs. Would you consider leasing a good portion of the building if we did all the work, build an internal partition and provide a wall of shelving for storage in your area”. With further discussions it was agreed by MOU that MGMS would have the use of this area for ten years in exchange for the complete refurbishment of the hut and annual maintenance.

Four months later it has been completed with a MGMS contribution of $5000 and 600 hrs of labour. I am indebted to our overseer Bob Pope, builder Paul Land and his T.A.s Alan Wallace. Brad Gibson, Frank O’Leary, Sarge Wilkens, Brian Wheeler, Steve Ogle, Dave Tate and Alf Dare made a major contribution with the sanding and painting and were helped by Richard Hughes. Brian Nolan did most of the storm drainage and Geoff halter did the roofing and guttering . Arthur Muhl, Laurie O’Brien and I cut down the trees so the new power line could be attached and Richard Kingsley and Paul Cusack carted it to the tip.

All in all it was a very successful community project which was greatly appreciated by the Guide Units and this was evident by the generous celebratory afternoon tea they provided for all the participants on Sunday Nov 27th. This new storage space is an incredible addition for the Shed and hopefully will satisfy requirements for a few years. Bravo to everyone who helped.

Jim Pollock Community Projects 2016

Printed courtesy of Councillor Krista Adams and the Holland Park Ward Office

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