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‘THE couples are an inspiration; their long marriages haveobviously been happy ones.’This quote from Christine Smith MP, Member for Burleigh, reflectsthe spirit behind the annual morning tea Christine hosts each yearin honour of 60th wedding anniversaries being celebrated by her

Celebrating a special milestone

constituents. The unique event was first held in 2002 after Christinenoticed that a large number of couples had requested letters ofcongratulation through her electoral office.

Continued on Page 2

Celebrating a special milestone, Lois and Tom Hanning

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The ‘brides andgrooms’ from 60 yearsago (65 years forMalcolm and GloriaMurray) shownpictured are (l-r):Malcolm Murray,Victor Power,Clare Power,Dulcie Redding,Hilton Redding,Brita Burns,Tony Breeze,Victor Burns,Patricia Sprintall nextto Christine Smith MP;then Norman Sprintall,Tom Hanning,Ken Egan,Marjorie Egan,Lois Hanning,Gwen Breezeand Gloria Murray.Congratulations to all!

Continued from Page 1Christine says, ‘These were all wartime marriages,many of them taking place shortly before thehusband had to leave and serve overseas; otherswhen servicemen and women returned fromtheatres of war.‘The morning tea’, Christine continues, ‘has alwaysbeen a great success, with many couples makingnew-found friends.They comment that it is not often they get thechance to meet with other people who experiencedthe deprivations of war and 60 years later are stilltogether. Talk always turns to the war, war bridesand rations.Photos of weddings celebrated 60 years ago areoften passed around and much fun and laughter ishad by all.‘The milestone is definitely something worthcelebrating and I just delight in the fact that so

Celebrating a special milestone

many couples know there are good times and bad,but still stick together.’The latest celebratory morning tea was held on 11March at the Burleigh Bears Leagues Club inMiami. Eight couples marked the special occasion,including Lois and Tom Hanning, photographedcutting the anniversary cake.Tom and Lois, both 82, were married in Coburg,Melbourne on 4 November, 1950 after meeting at adance.Sixty years later they still enjoy going out dancingtwo to three times a week. Tom and Lois had threesons, who gave them six grandchildren and threegreat-grandchildren.If you live in the Burleigh area and are celebrating a50th, 60th, 65th or 70th wedding anniversary or asignificant birthday and would like to receive aletter of congratulations, please contact ChristineSmith’s office on 5526-6024.

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FIRE can devastate. Education in fireprevention can be the key to savinglives and property.The Queensland Fire and Rescue Ser-vice offers Gold Coast residents a num-ber of free community safety programsto guide and advise in regard to homefire safety, with one such programgeared particularly for seniors.Ken Evernden, 66, spent a total of 37years in the New South Wales andQueensland fire services. Retiring in2002 Ken, compassionate and good-humoured, now enjoys a volunteer po-sition as a Seniors’ Fire Education Pre-senter, an activity which takes him tovarious spots on the Coast as guestspeaker, including retirement homesand villages; service clubs and churchgroups.Ken’s presentations take about 45 min-utes, including questions and answers,and often open with, ‘There was a fel-low named Murphy who said that if itcan happen, it will happen. The onlything was that he didn’t tell us “when”.’Ken goes on to say that we are crea-tures of habit and that if we have beendoing something for a long time, evensomething unsafe, we tend to feel thatit will always be OK. Ken wants to dis-pel that myth and educate his audi-ences to think and care about whatthey’re doing, especially when it comesto fire safety. A handout booklet at

THE Oxenford- CoomeraVIEW Club meets on thethird Friday of eachmonth at 10am for 10.30.On Friday 15th April themeeting is held at a newvenue. This is the RedLantern Room at The LostCity, Corner ReserveRoad and Brygon CreekDrive, Upper Coomera. Allare welcome to make newfriends, enjoy lunch anda guest speaker. VIEWClubs proudly supportthe Smith Family. PleaseRSVP for catering toDianne 0411 742 265 [email protected]

HUNDREDS of Australian patients are set to trial anew oral vaccine designed to help people plagued bychronic respiratory infections, predominantly duringwinter. Scientists at Melbourne biotechnology com-pany Hunter Immunology have developed a treat-ment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, orCOPD, which is being trialled on up to 340 patients atmajor hospitals around the country.It’s estimated almost 10 per cent of Australians agedover 30 suffer from the condition, which is predomi-nantly caused by cigarette smoking.The drug HI 164OV is taken orally and works by stimu-lating the immune system to alleviate the flare upscommonly occurring in patients with moderate to se-vere disease.Hunter Immunology’s Professor Robert Clancy said

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New Vaccine Designed to Aid Patients with COPDearlier trials had been “extremely promising”.“Patients involved in previous trials of this treatmentrequired fewer drugs, fewer antibiotics and had amuch lower rate of hospitalisation,” he said.“This much larger trial of HI 164OV is of internationalinterest. If the results of our earlier trials are repli-cated this treatment should greatly help sufferers ofCOPD and could be available within five years.”COPD is recognised as the fourth largest cause ofdeath in the Western world. It is a progressive lungdisease that basically makes it difficult to breath.Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of COPD. Mostpeople who have COPD smoke, or used to smoke.Long term exposure to other lung irritants, such as airpollution, chemical fumes or dust may also contrib-ute to the condition.

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Ken’s presentations, Senior and Safer– Practical tips for a safer home, is auseful reference, with one important tipin the booklet being to clean dust fromsmoke alarms: using a vacuum cleanerwhile standing steady on the floor prob-ably being the best method to use. Forthe Q&A period, Ken emphasises that‘there is no such thing as a stupid ques-tion. The more questions asked, themore information can be shared.’To book Ken’s presentation, please callJenny Farrell, Community Liaison Of-ficer, Queensland Fire and Rescue Ser-vice, on 5583-7574 or mobile 0416 295963.Ken explained that another importantfree service available is Safehome,where ‘firefighters will assist people torecognise fire and safety hazards in andaround the home. As part of the ser-vice, firefighters will advise on correctpositioning and installation of smokealarms. Safehome visits should take nolonger than 45 minutes.’To invite your local fire station crew toyour home for a Safehome visit, pleasecall 1300 369 003 (toll free).Shown pictured with Ken is the fire crewat Burleigh Heads Fire Station #33, l-r,Martin Cree, Adam Brett, Ken Evernden,Neil Dover and Chris Fletcher. On thefloor in front are boots and gear, readyto jump into on notice of any emer-gency.

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TRIVIA with Allan Blackburn

TWEED Border Branch of National Seniors meets at10:00am DST on the fourth Wednesday in each month(except December) at South Tweed Sports Club, 4Minjungbal Drive.Our April monthly tour will be on Wednesday, 13 Aprilwhen we travel up to Brisbane to visit the historicalold Government House followed by a wonderful buf-fet lunch at Broncos Leagues club.Our members will just be returning from our 7 days/6night holiday to Forster Palms Motel from 3-9 Aprilas this article goes to print.No doubt they will have had a wonderful time. Thesegroup extended tours are a fabulous way to have awonderful holiday with great company at a very rea-sonable price.Some of our members have been on every extendedtour since our branch commenced in 2005 and theirfeedback has always been extremely positive. So ifyou’d like to have a few days away with a friendlygroup this is the way to go.

Tweed Border Branch of National SeniorsOur local MP, Mr Geoff Provest will be the speaker atour Wednesday, 27 April meeting. If you have ques-tions for our local MP here’s your chance to comealong and find out what new plans he has for theTweed and local district. Geoff is very interested inaddressing a lot of cross-border issues which are anongoing problem in this region. Tickets will be onsale at this meeting for our Wednesday, 11 May tourwhen we will be travelling out west to visit the GattonAgriculture College for a conducted tour followed bya buffet lunch onsite. We have heard very good re-ports about the work being done at this college andare sure our members will find the visit very interest-ing. Cost of tour: Members $35, guests $40.Don’t sit home alone, put a bit of fun back in your life,come and check out our friendly group of seniorsand enjoy a year of great monthly and extended coachtours, speakers and entertainment at our monthlymeetings. For more information call Shirley on 55991007.


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ONE in 3 men over 50have benign prostatichyperplasia (BPH) com-monly known as an en-larged prostate, this num-ber rises to nearly 80% ofmen when they reach 70.While BPH is not fatal likeprostate cancer, it cancause a lot of pain andinconveniences. Com-mon symptoms are fre-quent and painful urina-tion, and for some casessexual performance is af-fected. It is no wonderthat we have reached epi-demic proportions, yet sofew men talk openlyabout it.For those who have ap-proached their doctors foradvice, more often thannot, an effective treatmentis quickly and conve-niently made available.Surgery is usually thelast-resort due to the un-pleasant nature of theside-effects such as in-continence and impo-tence. Most cases can beadequately treated withorally taken over-the-counter medication suchas the popular MagnusShield, developed anddistributed by GraminexAustralia.According to Mr. Indra,spokesperson forGraminex Australia, menin general do tend to betight-lipped about theircurrent condition.“Its normal for men to feeluncomfortable talkingabout their prostate andtheir symptoms (of BPH),that’s okay, we under-stand, “says Indra, whodoes his best to person-ally answer questionsfrom individual callers. Hehas spoken to many con-

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cerned wives whose hus-bands are reluctant to ac-knowledge the issue.The key to this problem,he believes is to slowlyencourage a culturewhere men should notfeel ashamed to talk abouttheir medical condition,especially if it concernstheir “personal equip-ment”.For the men who are will-ing to seek help to fightfor their health and well-being, Magnus Shield hasproven to be a very effec-tive solution. Bill was suf-fering from the symptomsin silence on a daily basisand at first believed thatit was part of the normalaging process all men gothrough. That was untilhe spoke to a closepersonal friend whosuggested that he getsome medical advice. Thisled to him beingprescribed some MagnusShield by his familydoctor and the resultshave been positive thusfar.According to Bill, “Sincetaking MAGNUS SHIELDtablets for the past 3months, I have noticed animprovement. PreviouslyI would go to the loo 5-6times a night, and now Ionly go 2-3 times, evenless sometimes.Another long-time suf-ferer Paul, did not dependwait around for help andinstead actively sought itout. One day Paulstumbled upon an articlewritten in a health maga-zine about the prostateand this led to him tryingout Magnus Shield forhimself.“I found this tablets

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PATRONS would beforgiven for enjoyingthe club and its facilities

Combined Probus Club of Paradise PointTHE club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Runaway Bay JuniorLeagues Club, Morala Avenue, Runaway Bay at 10.30am. Ladies and gentlemenare welcomed, also visitors. We have coach trips, lunches, picnics and theatreoutings. For further information contact Peter on 5529 3669.

The Musgrave Hill Bowls Club in Southport is a popular spotwithout thinking toomuch about the back-ground and qualifica-

tions of the manager,showing that the club iswell-run and an invitingplace to bowl andsocialise. Brian Baldwin,though, is an interestingperson to get to know.Originally from NewPlymouth, New Zealandand a member of theNew Zealand Society ofAccountants, Brian, 50,has been the secretary/manager of MusgraveHill Bowls Club(Southport) since May1999. He earned hisBachelor of BusinessStudies in 1981 fromMassey University inPalmerston North; thenworked for the NZ AuditOffice for some 10 years.After that he contractedback as an independentauditor/accountant,followed by severalyears as part-timebusiness manager of alarge retirement village,while also working assole charge ‘manager’ ofthe Paritutu Bowls Clubin New Plymouth.It was after a number ofbowling holidays toAustralia that Brianshifted across theTasman to take up hiscurrent secretary/manager position.Brian’s academic

accomplishments areimpressive but so tooare his bowlingsuccesses. In the mid-1990s he won the NZOpen Singles and NZOpen Pairs (with GaryMounsey, now alsoplaying at MusgraveHill). In 1998 Brianrepresented NZ in theCommonwealth Gamesat Kuala Lumpur, pairedwith Bruce McNishwho now also plays atMusgrave Hill. Inrecent years Brian haswon the QueenslandOpen Singles andGolden Nugget Singlesat Tweed Heads. Pastinterests include beingan A-Grade table tennis

player at University andenjoying golf off a 10handicap. He also ‘lovedto play’ social tennis in

his spare time, ‘manyyears ago’.It’s not surprising tohear that Brian’s father

Dave is a formerCommonwealth Gamesdual medallist (bowls)and is still playing in NZat 89. Mother Margaret,at 82, also continues tobe competitive.Older brother John livedand worked in Londonfor 30 years, ‘retiring’recently to NZ to beclose to Dave andMargaret. Quite thefamily. Brian is proud tohave been part of arecent $5m refurbish-ment at Musgrave HillBowls Club and torepresent the club onthe green. His well-deserved next holidaywill be in the USA. Goodto know you Brian!

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NEW statistics show almost one inthree Australians over 50 (31%) havebeen the victim of a break-in while athome, according to research from Apia(Australian Pensioners Insurance).Almost two-thirds of those who werebroken into while they were at homewere not even aware the intruder wasin the house. The statistics showed17% of over 50s nationally said theysometimes left a spare house key undera door mat or pot plant; 34% said theysometimes left their front or back doorunlocked when they probablyshouldn’t and 39% of people with homesecurity systems admitted theysometimes go out without switching

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The ZONTA club ofSouthern Gold Coast/Tweed inc. celebrated its

30th birthday on March 21at Greenmount Resort.Lucy Hendriks along withher assistant, the lovelyMaggie Williams, gavethe girls an interestingdemonstration of howfrom nine pieces of cloth-ing an entire wardrobecan be created.Lucy says that when youare tempted to buy an ar-ticle of clothing youshould look at it and if youchose to buy it then youshould “love it madly orneed it badly”.Bev Bagnell, a foundingmember of the SouthernGold Coast/Tweed club,was there to congratulateDorothea Gale on being

the club’s longest servingmember. Her 30 years offellowship is quite a mile-stone.Pamela Walker and Marie-Elise Allen were each pre-sented with the symbol ofZONTA, a yellow rose, asthey were inducted asnew members by the areadirector Judith Trevan-Hawke. The evening fin-ished with the cutting ofthe birthday cake and cof-fee. ZONTA holds itsmonthly meeting on the3rd Monday of eachmonth at Greenmount Re-sort, Coolangatta.Enquiries please phoneJan AH 5535 3390 orCarolyn AH 5535 3477.

THE 2011 Annual Gold Coast SeniorsTennis Tournament will be held on theGold Coast from 30th April to 3rd Maythis year. The headquarters for theevent is 24 Pizzey Drive, MermaidWaters although the facilities of othervenues will also be used. This popularevent is open to players over the ageof 35 and is one of the major seniorstennis tournaments held on the GoldCoast each year. It attracts players fromaround Australia and some fromoverseas. Over 300 entries are expectedspread across 67 events. Thetournament brings valuable touristdollars to the Gold Coast. Generoussponsorship is provided by localbusinesses (Greater Building Society isthe major sponsor this year withvaluable support from De Bortoli Winesand Hinterland Caravans). DunlopSlazenger tennis balls are usedexclusively throughout the tournament.The tournament attracts TSA National

the alarm on. Executive manager CraigDingle said the research highlighted theimportance of older residents remainingsecurity conscious, even when at home.“Consider taking some simple steps likelocking external doors and windows ifyou’re going to be out in the garden orin another area of the house, and notleaving handbags or keys within easyreach of open windows,’’ he said.“On a more positive note, our researchactually found that people over 50 werethe most likely of all age groups to warnothers in the neighbourhood if theywere the victim of a break-in, with 87%saying that they would alert theirneighbours to the risk.”

2011 Gold Coast Seniors TennisTournament – 30 April-2 May

Ranking for Australian SeniorsTournaments.The court surfaces are synthetic grasswhich is kinder on muscles and jointsthan hardcourts. Yet, because thecompetition is so intense the event israther taxing on the body. Players mayenter as many as six events. So amassage tent is available for playerswho need treatment for aches andinjuries. There is also a Club bar andexcellent catering from the Club’skitchen. There will be a BBQ onSaturday night and a Spit Roast Dinneron Sunday night. Entries can be madeonline or an entry form can bedownloaded at www.tennis.com.au/gcstc and click on “tournaments”.Entries close 18th April 2011. Playersand spectators all welcome.For further information contact MikeEvans, President, GCSTC on 0411 885596 or Anne-Marie Lawlor, Secretary &Tournament Director on 0409 013 816.

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THE Gold Coast Hinterland Heritage Museum is cel-ebrating the National Trust of Qld Heritage Week from8 to 15 May.As a feature during this week we will be having aQuilt Exhibition showcasing the work of many of ourlocal residents in this enduring craft, along with themany displays that depict the pioneering days of theGold Coast Hinterland.Including: Okey house – built in the early 1930’susing timbers from the original Mudgeeraba Hotel[c1880], which was later named Hampshire TerraceHotel in 1897. The house was used as a workers cot-tage for farm labourers and was situated on FranklinDrive [Springbrook Road] Mudgeeraba.Franklin House - built by Ron Kirby in early 1956from locally milled timber for John and Merna Franklinwho lived in the house with their family until Septem-ber 1985 when they moved to a new house on thesame property. Their son, Matt occupied the houseuntil mid 1986, then Chris and Christine Franklin withtheir children until December 2004.Enjoy a Devonshiretea from the newly built veranda with wonderful viewsof the hinterland.Nerang Railway Station [c1889]. Relocated to theMuseum in 2007 and fully restored. Displays includeRailway memorabilia, a Saddlery and military room,schoolroom and photography equipment.Cream Shed - Built by the Dolan Family who were

A MOST successful trip was enjoyedby the Palm Beach Happy Group mem-bers on Friday, 18th March when theywent on a Northern Rivers experienceby Coach.With three more trips planned for thisyear it promises to be a wonderful yearahead for our members. We try to keepthe cost of the trips down to $12 a headand the Group subsidizes the rest from

$10,000 Easter OpenSingles - Choice of play-ing qualifying rounds oneither Easter Saturday 23rd

April or Sunday 24th April.Last 8 will play on EasterMonday 25th April(ANZAC DAY) at theusual starting time. OurBar will be open from 1pmand the Bistro/Cafe will be

Museum celebrates Heritage Weekpioneering dairy farmers in the Tallebudgera Valley inthe 1920’s and was the last remaining building fromthe original farm and is a good historical representa-tion of that era. Barry, Isla and Simon Miller donatedthe Cream Shed to the Museum in June 2005.“Blokes Big Shed” – set up with a variety of farmequipment and other tools used in years gone by. Coland Clarice Boundy’s Pioneer Tent and Campsite is areplica made from a photo that showed the originalerected in the Gold Coast Hinterland in 1910. In theshed we have also a Butcher’s shop and General Storewhich will bring back memories to many.“Tallebudgera Jailhouse” – see how it feels to be in-side a very small, dark cell of yesteryear. Quite eerie!!Also opened this year is a dedicated costume roomwith clothing from circa 1860.The Museum will be open daily from 10am to 2pmfrom 8 – 14 May. On Sunday 15th May we will be openfrom 9am to 3pm. On this day we will also have Hin-terland Community Band performing a short program,an Arts and Crafts Stall, and food and drinks.Admission is by Gold Coin donation.The Museum is located in the Mudgeeraba HeritageCentre, 238 Mudgeeraba Road Mudgeeraba. Othergroups in the Heritage Centre will also be open on 15May to demonstrate and display their crafts.For further information contact, Anne Panitz on 55963165, email [email protected].

Musgrave Hill Bowls Clubopen (our normal hours).Numbers are limited soget your entry in early.Phone Brian Baldwin on(07) 5532-1277.Ladies Bowls – MedleyDay 2nd May, 2011. Toaccommodate the “Med-ley teams”, entries arerestricted so avoid disap-pointment and get yourteam together and phoneEmily Richard on (07)5529-5225 to enter.Mixed Bowls - EveryWednesday night start-ing at 5.45pm and Satur-day afternoon at 12.30pm

(in mufti). Friday after-noon at 12.30pm in clubWhites. For enquiriesphone (07) 5532-1277.Mixed ChampionshipPairs are in progress atthe moment and as thesegames are played on Fri-day evenings, they get avery good spectator fol-lowing.At 12.30pm on 25th April –Anzac Day – our Club inconjunction with theWorkers Bowls Club willbe holding a Raising ofthe Flag Ceremony fol-lowed by Mixed Bowls

from 1-4pm. Anyonewishing to attend either ofthese events will be mostwelcome.For enquiries pleasephone Emily Richard on(07) 5529-5225 and therewill also be a “playingSheet” displayed at theClub for people wishingto have a game.Mah-Jong - A good groupof players meet everyThursday afternoon –very social and they playbetween 1 and 4pm.Anyone wishing to joinus is more than welcome.

Palm Beach Happy Groupthe proceeds of raffles, donations etc.This group caters for Aged, Infirm andDisabled as well as Able-bodied peoplein the area and welcomes new membersany time.We have now been operating for wellover 32 years and will be celebratinganother birthday in July. Any queriesabout the Happy Group to June on 55344660.

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SURFERS Paradise VIEW Club – the first view clubto be formed in Queensland will be 25 years old thisApril.We would like to invite any interested ladies to joinus in celebrating our Silver Anniversary on 12th

April at 11am at the Southport Golf Club. Our themeis “Looking glamorous in silver and black”.Our guest speaker is renowned entertainer HazelPhillips. We proudly support the Smith Family.Please contact Liz on 0409 664 590 if you would liketo attend.

OUR next meeting will beheld on the secondThursday of the month atthe Broadbeach BowlsClub commencing at10am. Guest speaker andmorning tea. Phone Joan5527 2048 orMargaret 5575 8615. Newmembers welcome.

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OLDER Australians have welcomed the establishmentof an advisory panel to promote the national contri-bution of seniors but have warned policy makers notto lose sight of the big issue: mature age unemploy-ment.Announced by Treasurer Wayne Swan recently, theAdvisory Panel on the Economic Potential of SeniorAustralians will consider the opportunities of an olderpopulation and examine how seniors can be supportedin their transition from paid employment to commu-nity work.National Seniors Australia chief executive, MichaelO’Neill, who attended the third meeting of the federalgovernment’s Consultative Forum on Mature AgeParticipation in Sydney, says it’s a welcome an-nouncement.“Shifting the debate away from seniors as a burdento seniors as contributors is welcome and long over-due,” he said.“However, that shift must also mean moving well be-yond supporting older workers transition into com-munity work to ensuring that they’re not forced un-willingly into premature retirement”.“It’s very much about providing a level playing fieldfor older Australians who want to remain in or returnto the paid workforce”.“The reality is that an older person will remain out ofwork two to three times longer than a younger per-son”.“Mature age unemployment is an issue that requiresleadership from both business and government”.“From government we seek practical solutions suchas enhanced training and additional money for em-ployers to retain older workers in an advisory way,”he said.“From business, it means leading by example throughnon-discriminatory recruitment practices,” saidO’Neill.Despite ten years of strong economic growth, officialfigures show little change for older workers. Longterm unemployment rates are still consistently higheramongst the over 50s, and, when it comes toworkforce participation rates, Australia ranked a dis-mal last against fellow English-speaking OECD coun-tries in 2010.Employment Minister, Kate Ellis has also announcedthat the government’s Experience+ program will beextended down to workers aged 50 (currently 55-plus).Additionally, job transition support will be extendedbeyond construction and manufacturing workers toseniors working in physically demanding roles acrossall industries. National Seniors welcomes both initia-tives.

THE Royal Australian Air Force Association GoldCoast & Districts Branch meets at Surfers ParadiseRSL Beach Road, on the second Saturday of eachmonth. The next meeting is on the 9th April, 2011. Themeeting commences at 0930 hours and concludes at12 noon.For enquiries please contact Jim on 5523 1170 or Errolon 5531 4346.

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THE Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra with conductorMark Turpin is to again be part of the 25 April ANZACDay service at Robina. The ceremony itself willcommence at 8.30am with the march from Arbour Lanein Robina Town Centre, lead by the Tweed Pipes andDrums. The ANZAC service, featuring the Gold CoastPhilharmonic Orchestra on stage, will commence at8.45am in the Robina Community Centre auditorium. Allresidents are invited to attend the service, plus themorning tea to be served afterwards. On ANZAC Dayafternoon, starting at 3pm, the Gold Coast PhilharmonicOrchestra will ‘stir the soul’ with its Summon the Heroesconcert at Robina Community Centre auditorium. Ticketscan be purchased through The Arts Centre Gold CoastBox Office or at the door (if not sold out) of the RobinaCommunity Centre auditorium on the day, one hour priorto concert start. For more information, contact PamelaLowry, Publicity Officer (Hon) on 5539-6076 or 0412 118077, or email: [email protected]. The Gold CoastPhilharmonic Society Inc is a not-for-profit, incorporatedorganisation run for and by the community; establishedand performing since 1984. The vision for the Gold CoastPhilharmonic Orchestra is to project the Gold Coast’sdiverse cultural diversity through the performance andenjoyment of music and to present concerts at affordableticket prices for the Gold Coast and southeastQueensland communities.

Beenleigh:Contact: Max Black(07) 3287 4000Dawn Service: 0530 hrsBeenleigh Memorial,Crete St, Beenleigh;0600 hrsGunfire Breakfast atBeenleigh RSLANZAC March Time:1000 hrs Assembly ,Parade forms cnr York &Kokoda St - 1030 hrsMarch off - 1100 hrsService at BeenleighMemorial commences

Wreaths: If you wish tolay a wreath or floraltribute, please adviseBeenleigh RSL onabove number. TaxiTransport is availablefor those ex Servicemenand Women whocannot march but whowish to be part of theparade. War Widowsare also offered thisservice. Please registerwith Beenleigh RSL forthis service.Lunch: All members,guests and visitors arewelcome back to theBeenleigh RSL wherelunch and refreshmentsare available.

Twin Towns:Contact: Joe Russell(07) 5536 1164Dawn Service: 0555hrsChris CunninghamPark, Tweed HeadsANZAC March Time:1015hrs Goodwin ParkCoolangattaMain Service: 1025 hrsMarch to ChrisCunningham Park,Tweed Heads;1100hrs - Servicecommences

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Darlington RSLRetirement HomeService: 1000hrsThe followng roadclosures will apply onMonday 25th April 2011;Scott, Chalk andGriffiths Streets,Coolangatta includingall access and sidestreets from 1010hrs to1115hrs for the MainService March. Trafficdelays can be expectedat the northern end ofWharf Street, TweedHeads whilst Paradeand Service is beingheld.

ANZAC Day goes beyond the anniversary of the landing onGallipoli in 1915. It is the day we remember all Australians whoserved and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeepingoperations.The spirit of ANZAC, with its human qualities of courage,mateship, and sacrifice, continues to have meaning and relevance

Burleigh Heads:Contact: Chris Keating0407 761 663Dawn Service: 0415hrs Fall in - 0428 hrsService at BurleighHeads Memorial Park,Connor St, BurleighHeadsANZAC March Time:0915 hrs Fall in; 0930 hrs March;Assemble cnr West &James St Burleigh,march down James Stto Burleigh Heads,Memorial Park

Other Details: Vehicleswill be provided fordisabled veterans - Priornotice toarrange this will berequired. Ring 0407761 663.

Mudgeeraba:Contact: Peter Franklin0438 063 234Dawn Service: 0500hrs Elsie Laver Park,Railway St,MudgeerabaSunset Ceremony:1530hrs marchassemble outsideMudgeerabaCommunity Hall,Railway StMudgeeraba.

1600 hrs Service, ElsieLaver ParkBBQ and Refreshmentsfor a small charge willbe available in theMemorial Hallfollowing SunsetCeremony.Note: For ANZAC Dayservices to be held atSpringbrook, pleasecontact John Craufurd.0438 741 098

Tamborine Mountain:Contact: John Brookes0419 742 414Dawn Service: 0500 hrsWar Memorial, cnrGeissman & MainStreets, NorthTamborine

ANZAC March Time:1030hrs ZamiaTheatre, Main St, NorthTamborine1100 hrs Service atWar Memorial

Currumbin /PalmBeachContact: Miss LauraVersace (07) 55347999Dawn Service: 0430hrs Parade assembly

Murabba St,CurrumbinBeach0445 hrs March off0500 hrs Dawn Servicecommences atElephant Rock0630 hrs GunfireBreakfast at CurrumbinRSL

ANZAC March Time:1040 hrs Paradeassembles at WindersPark1055 hrs March off1115 hrs Mid MorningService CenotaphCurrumbin RSL1300 hrs to close -Club operating as usual

Transport: DawnService Park and Rideoptions will operatefrom Currumbin RSLand The PinesShopping Centrecommencing 0330 hrsand will runcontinuously until thecommencement of theDawn Service. Oncompletion of the DawnService, the buses willreturn patrons to theselocations.World War Twoveterans will betransported fromCurrumbin RSL to theMurraba Street marchassembly point.

Surfers ParadiseContact: Alan Whelan0437 338 228Dawn Service: 0515hrs Parade assemblyoutside RSL Centre,Beach Rd, SurfersParadise0530 hrs Dawn ServiceMemorial, TheEsplanade.On completion, GunfireBreakfast at SurfersRSLANZAC March Time:1130 hrs Assemble The

Esplanade, vicinity ofSurfLife Saving Pavillion1230 hrs CivicCeremony, Cavill ParkCenotaph.

Southport:Contact: SelwynHannant 0412 339 636Dawn Service: 0400 hrsAssemble cnr Short St& Marine Parade0410 hrs March toANZAC Parkcommences - 0428 hrsDawn SeviceOn completion, GunfireBreakfast at SouthportRSLANZAC March Time:0800 hrs Assemble cnrScarborough & WhiteStreets 0830 hrs Parade toANZAC Parkcommences0900 hrs Citizen’ sServiceOn completion, RSLClub will open togeneral public from1300 hrs.Parking: RSL Car parkwill open 0300 hrs.Please park on Level 2

Runaway Bay:Contact: Barry Somers0412 367 896Dawn Service: 0500 hrsCenotaph/ANZAC PlaceMemorial besideRunaway Bay PublicLibrary, Lae Drive,Runaway BayGunfire breakfast- $7per head -available atRunaway Bay JuniorLeagues ClubANZAC March Time:0915 hrs Assemble inCar Park oppositeRunaway Bay JuniorLeagues Club MoralaDr, Runaway Bay0930 hrs Parade toANZAC Place Memorialbegins

for our sense of national identity. On ANZAC day, ceremoniesare held in towns and cities across the nation to acknowledgethe service of our veterans. Join the RSL (Gold Coast District)in commemorating 2011 ANZAC Day by attending one of themany services held across the Gold Coast.Please note: this year ANZAC Day falls on Easter Monday.

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1000 hrs ServiceBeginsChildren are encourgedto become involved inthe parade andservices.On completion,refreshments wil beavailable at RunawayBay Junior LeaguesClub

North Gold Coast:Contact: (07) 55028054Dawn Service: 0500 hrson grassed area behindClub HelensvaleGunfire Breakfast -$7.00 per head -available after service atClub Helensvale,Discovery Dr,HelensvaleANZAC March Time:1015 hrs for a 1030 hrsstart.Gather at vacant blockdown from the HubCentre on the corner ofReserve and AbrahamsRd, Upper Coomera1030 hrs Step Off - 300meters to site.Shade and chairs willbe provided.On completion a buswill be available to takeall who wish to go, toClub Helensvale forrefeshments.

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THE Association of Australian Decorative and FineArts Societies, made up of 34 societies throughoutAustralia, recently held its Council and AnnualGeneral Meetings in Sydney.Included amongst the approximately 100 attendees,and shown pictured at an evening reception, wereAustralian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS)members (l-r) Julia Gamble of the Noosa Society;Wilhelmina Walshaw, chairman of Gold Coast Society;chairman Jane Dalziell, also of the Noosa Society, andHelen Milne, chairman of the Sunshine Coast Society.The aims of the volunteer-run organisation are thepromotion and advancement of aesthetic education;the cultivation and study of the decorative and finearts, and the preservation of the country’s culturaland artistic heritage. Anyone with an interest in thearts, or who wishes to develop an interest in the arts,is welcome to join.For further information about ADFAS, please seewww.adfas.org.au.

IT is possible to retire well – but you need the rightstrategies at every age and every stage. This articlewill examine the possible approaches in a brief andsimple framework. It is up to each individual to learnhow best to maximise accumulated retirement savings,how tax strategies can dramatically swell super in pre-retirement and how retirees can make funds last.People contributing to super fall into three categories:1. The Accumulators 2. The Pre-Retirees and 3. TheRetied.1. The Accumulators: Young people have aninvaluable asset they shouldn’t ignore – time. Thefollowing summarises long term strategies along withwhat to take into account in the short term.Accumulators are generally Gen X and Gen Y.Strategy 1 – Invest surpluses; Strategy 2 – Borrowto invest? Strategy 3 – Assets in your partners name;Strategy 4 – Salary sacrifice; Strategy 5 – Know whatyou want from your money and insure for it; Strategy6 – Set up a SMSF (Self Managed Super Fund)2. The Pre-Retiree: Early retirement moved out of reachfor many during the GFC (Global Financial Crisis) butthere are still ways to improve your lot. Here are someshort term strategies for Pre-retirees who are generally

RUNAWAY Bay VIEW Club meetsevery 2nd Wednesday of every monthat La Piazza Restaurant, 21 BayviewStreet, Runaway Bay.Ladies, come along make new friendsand enjoy a friendly welcome,

NERANG Branch of National Seniors Australia meets 4th Wednesday of themonth @ 5.30pm. Venue is All Sports Club, Leagues Drive. Nerang (behindCampbell’s Cash & Carry.) Interesting guest speakers, social activities, outings,monthly morning teas @ Preece House, Bischoff Park, Nerang. Come along andmeet new friends and enjoy some social activity. Club has a nice Bistro, 2 coursesfor $10.00per person after meetings. Contact Beth 5500 4818 or Andre 5594 1178.

AUSTRALIA’S Biggest Morning Tea 2011 raises money for the Cancer Counciland is their biggest fundraising activity for the year.Although the official date is 28 May 2011, you can host a morning tea at any timein May to raise money. For details visit website or phone 1300 65 65 85 or visit theofficial website www.biggestmorningtea.com.au.

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Set for Lifethe late to mid Baby Boomers.Strategy 1 – Transition to retirement; Strategy 2 –Set up a SMSF.Strategy 3 – Salary sacrifice; Strategy 4 – Wills, estateplanning, insurance; Strategy 5 – Retire sooner,reorganise other assets.3. The Retired: For those who have reached retirement,the goal is to make your savings last. Thesetechniques are for the pre or early Baby Boomers.Strategy 1 – make the most of tax and capital losses;Strategy 2 – Set up a SMSF? Strategy 3 – Diversifyasset allocation; Strategy 4 – What next? Knowwhat your goals and aspirations are; Strategy 5 – Getadvice before you sell your home; Strategy 6 -Checkout eligibility for Centrelink benefits. If you are frustrated with not knowing what’s goingto happen to your life savings when you retire, or ifyou want to keep as much of your hard earned cash,safe and secure, then callPeter on 0408 570101 andhave a no obligation chat.P J Dunn & Company PtyLtd, Box 1374,Broadbeach, Qld 4218

Runaway Bay VIEW Clubinteresting speakers, and a deliciouslunch. We promote friendship whilstproudly supporting The Smith Family.Our next meeting is Wednesday April13th. Bookings essential: Phone Ann5577 4712 or 0419 161 246.

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THE Burleigh/Palm BeachVIEW Club hold theirmeetings on the 3rd Tues-day of each monthat 10am for 10.30am atTreetops Tavern BurleighWaters.For details phone Judy5527 7212 or Winsome5576 0779.

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May at the Runaway BayCommunity Centre, LaeDrive, Runaway Bay.4216.If you would like to winone of ten tickets to thelaunch of this excitingnew class, phoneChadissa and leave yourname after 1st May 2011 on04498 ZUMBA (98622).The enquiry hotlineopens 1st May 2011.

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Birthday. The SurfersParadise club was thevery first View club to beformed in Queensland.We would be delighted ifany interested ladieswould like to join us incelebrating this big occa-sion.The luncheon will be onthe 12th April at 11 am atthe Southport Golf Club.Our special guest on theday will be the renownedentertainer - HazelPhillips. Our theme for theday is “Looking glamor-ous in Silver and Black”If you would like to joinin the fun please contactLiz on 0409664590.

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THERE have been manycricket competitions,tours and tournamentswith the great gameplayed in all sorts of for-mats, venues, clothingand spirit. And then alongcame Vintage Cricket witha new, friendly style thatpreserves the spirit andtradition of cricket and al-lows players of all agesand abilities to continuetheir cricket careers formuch longer than mayhave been planned.Vintage Cricket providesthe chance for teams,players, umpires and sup-porters to enjoy interna-tional fixtures againstteams from all over thecricketing world in someof the great cricketingdestinations.Vintage Cricket is for the

KIRRA-Tugun ProbusClub had their AGMmeeting on 24th Marchwith a lunch to follow.One of their members,Joan Diethelm, whoturned 90 on 1st Aprilwas presented with abirthday cake made byone of themembers.Their nextfunction will be a visitto the Currumbin Com-munity Farm Campuson Thursday 14th Apriland their next meetingwill be on 28th April atthe Currumbin RSL at10.00am. Any prospec-tive members pleasephone 5535 7237.

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enjoyment and participa-tion of cricket players andsupporters from any-where and of any ability –including ex-Test players,past State players, clubplayers and part timers.Though all cricketers of allages and abilities are com-petitive and always playto win, Vintage Cricketemphasises the enjoy-ment of the game on andoff the field. There are notrophies, no champion-ships and no test matcheswithin Vintage Cricket.There is friendly competi-tion, happy rivalries anda good deal of fun withinVintage Cricket whereverand whenever it is played.The 3rd Trans TasmanVintage Cricket Carnivalwill be staged on the GoldCoast from Sunday 22nd

May to Saturday 28thMay, 2011 and will be agreat opportunity forteams to play late autumncricket on good turf andhard pitches.Players must all be overthe age of 35 on the 1stMay, 2011 and be pre-pared to play cricket as itwas intended - within theVintage Cricket spirit.Teams will play 3 gamesof 40 overs aside with alimit of 8 overs per bowler.The laws of cricket applywith minor variations tosuit the age and agility ofplayers. Batsmen mustretire once they havescored 30 and are able tobe “recycled” once thefull batting line-up hasbeen used. The wide bowl-ing rule is relaxed a littleas a strict interpretationcould see some very longovers!Sledging, whilst notbanned, is discouragedon health grounds -breath should be pre-served for playing thegame not commenting onit. We have also foundthat some players whostart a witty sledge oftenforget what they intendedto say by the time theyreach the end!The Gold Coast CricketAssociation and localclubs are looking forwardto welcoming teams fromAustralia and NewZealand and maybe a littlefurther afield to a furthercelebration of the greatgame of cricket.Go towww.vintagecricket.comfor further details.

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THE 14th Alzheimer’s Australia nationalconference will be held in Brisbane from17 to 20 May. This will be your onlychance to attend a conference of thiscalibre in Queensland in 2011 - 2012.Alzheimer’s Australia (Qld) will behosting the event, which has attracteda wide range of quality speakers fromAustralia and overseas.Concurrent sessions on the first dayinclude social connection, youngeronset dementia, stigma, promotingautonomy, counselling, respite andreaching out to non-mainstreamcommunities. There will also be specialworkshops on identity (ProfessorWendy Moyle); self care and self belief(Robyn Moore), creating dementia-friendly environments (Dr SandraDavis), legal issues in dementia care(McCullough Robertson), and what’snew in drug therapy (AssociateProfessor Michael Woodward). Hot offthe press is the sixth workshop of theday: Dementia and planning for end oflife – the case for and against euthanasia

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TWIN Towns Evening VIEW Club meets the secondWednesday of each month at the Tweed Heads BowlsClub at 6.30pm. A two course delightful meal andGuest speaker each month is only $20. The EveningClub is and part of the Smith Family’s “Learning forLife” program, giving disadvantaged children a handup, not a hand out for their schooling costs. Womenof all ages are welcome. Being and evening club, wehave a number of Business women who want tocontribute to community as well as having a greatsocial network. Many of our activities includeshopping trips as well as weekends away that fit intowork commitments. Come as a guest and see foryourself. Phone Barbara on (07) 5523 1057 Mondayprior to meeting for bookings and more information.

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MEMBERS recentlyenjoyed a trip to the ArtGallery at Murwillumbahwhere they enjoyed lunchat the Gallery Café andreturned via Tumbulgumand Point Danger. TheBurleigh Heads LadiesCub meets on the thirdWednesday of the monthat Mermaid Beach BowlsClub at 10am with amonthly guest speakerand coach trips. CallBarbara on 5538 1475 orPat on 5576 8332.

THE Public Trustee has announcedthe launch of Queensland’s first everWills Week, with events to be heldright across Queensland from 3-7May 2011. Queensland Wills Week isdesigned to educate the communityabout the need for everyone over 18

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CURRUMBIN /Elanora VIEW Clubmeet on the 4th Tuesday each monthat the Currumbin RSL Club 9.30 for 10amstart. Guest speaker & deliciousmorning tea. Friendship outings every2nd Tuesday each month and a

ALL Queenslanders witha disability parking permitwill now be able to accesslocal disability parkingconcessions across Aus-tralia. This means thatQueensland’s 100,000 redpermit holders, who havereduced mobility, can stillaccess their red disabilityparking permit parkingconcessions when theytravel interstate. TheFederal ParliamentarySecretary for Disabilitiesand Carers, Senator JanMcLucas, said the an-nouncement is an impor-tant outcome forQueenslanders with re-duced mobility.“Queenslanders with ared permit now have cer-

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EACH week we are seeing new people joining theLabrador Senior Citizens Centre which offers a widerange of activities for people aged 50 and over,membership is only $7.00.New members are joining in the Table Tennis funafternoons on Monday and Wednesday from 12.15pm.Members enjoyed their trip to the Boonah Donkeyslast month and are looking forward to visiting OldBeenleigh Town followed by lunch at the BeenleighTavern later in the month.Next month we are going to the Ginger Factory.The busy week starts off with the yoga class startingat 8.15am. on Mondays, a second yoga class is heldfrom 8.30am on Wednesdays, both of these sessionsgo for an hour and a half.On Mondays from 10.00 tuition is available for anyonewishing to learn indoor bowls, and social bowls areplayed on Thursdays from 12.20pm.Cards are another popular pastime at the Centre with

morning walk, coffee & chat atCurrumbin beach on the 1st Thursdayof the month. Come & join the fun.Visitors welcome. Phone Ros 07 55205821 or Caylene 07 5590 8247 for moreinformation.

to have a valid Will and ensure theyupdate it regularly.For information about Wills, EnduringPowers of Attorney and real lifestories about what can happen whenyou fail to update or make a Will, visitwww.willsweek.pt.qld.gov.au.

organisations and state,territory and local gov-ernment.The Queensland Minis-ter for Transport,Annastacia Palaszczuk,said the recognition ofred permits across Aus-tralia would be welcomenews to manyQueenslanders, particu-larly those living nearNew South Wales whomay drive regularlyacross the border.“We’ll now have a disabil-ity parking permit systemthat does not recogniseborders making it easierfor the disabled andthose administering thesystem,” Ms Palaszczuksaid.

All disability parking per-mit holders should checkthe local rules for parkingand obey all other roadand parking conditions.Further information aboutthe Australian DisabilityParking Scheme and linksto each state and territorydisability parking agencyare available atwww.disabilityparking.gov.au.

Labrador Memorial Senior Citizens Assn4 sessions being held during the week.The first is held on Mondays from 12 noon where 500and hand and foot are played. Tuesday and Thursdaymornings 500, canasta, bolivia, hand and foot andrummy are played.Hand and foot is also played on Thursday afternoons.Tuition is available for anyone wishing to learn handand foot.Tai Chi classes are held on Wednesdays from 10.30am.Also held on Thursday mornings from 9.00am. arethe craft and painting classes where teachers are onhand to give assistance when needed.The Friday morning concerts which commence at9.15am are an open morning for all to attend. Eachweek our members present an entertaining morningalong with guest artists which add to the variety ofthe morning. Cost is only $2.00 which includesmorning tea. For further information please phoneLyndsey on 55 371433


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ONE of our biggest fears about retirement may not begiving up the rat race of work but remaining sociallyconnected. After all, with your co-workers, you haveprobably made some close personal friendships.In retirement, you can still maintain these friendshipsand develop new friendships as well. You can staysocially connected during retirement and don’t haveto alienate yourself. To do so, you simply have to bewilling to make the effort.Stay in touch with ex-colleagues - there’s no gettingaround it, your co-workers are important to you andtherefore you should stay connected to them.Create meaningful relationships - now is the time tocreate new meaningful relationships. To do this, youshould connect with family, friends and neighbourstoo. Perhaps you can engage in after-retirement ac-tivities that will enable you to improve these relation-ships. Now that you’re retired, you should have moretime to spend with your partner - take some time toget romantic and maybe the two of you can re-sparka flame or perhaps develop mutual interests.Build a strong social network - this can be achievedby volunteering at your favourite non profitorganisation, enrolling in a class, or joining a group.Join a club - you can connect with like-minded peopleby joining a club or a social group. Just make surethat it is an activity that you enjoy and will get ex-cited about.Alternatively, you can spread awareness about theburning issues that concern you. It will be an enrich-ing experience for you too.Explore a hobby - in exploring this hobby, join a groupof people who also have this interest such as a knit-ting club or croquet club. This will increase your in-teraction with people with similar interests.Re-educate yourself - participate in classes and learnsomething new with other people. Make sure thatyou keep a positive and friendly attitude and you’llmeet new people all the time.Connect with family- this is a wonderful way to re-main connected with your children, and your grandchildren, with whom you may not have fostered aclose relationship during your working life.

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

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PEOPLE thinking of retirement in the near future wouldbe well advised to do some homework now. There is ahuge choice of accommodation options but the chancesare that they have been so busy working that theyhave put off serious thinking about their new lifestyleand where they will live.There are myriad factors to be considered such as prox-imity of family members and convenience of shoppingfacilities and medical facilities.The good news is that today’s seniors are spoilt forchoice when it comes to choosing a new home in re-tirement.Factors such as whether seniors are a couple or livingalone, the state of their health and personal choice oflocation are all important factors. Some people dreadthe thought of leaving an area they have known fordecades while others look forward either to somethingcompletely new like a sea change or a tree change.Living by the sea, enjoying the tranquillity of the coun-tryside or revelling in the buzz of city life are all choicesto consider.Luckily for today’s retirees, there are retirement op-tions to cater for all tastes and care needs. The factthat Australia’s ageing population, currently 13% overthe age of 65 and set to increase to 25% by 2050, meansGovernment attention is firmly focused on the ongo-ing needs and welfare of seniors.The three basic categories of accommodation and careproviders are retirement villages, community care andresidential care. Retirement villages vary tremendouslyin location and services. They may be owned andoperated privately or run by a not-for-profit organiza-tion. Basic questions to consider before inspecting avillage might include checking as to whether muchloved pets can live there, too! Very often small petsare allowed, but if a Great Dane is involved, a little extraresearch may be needed!Independent living units are designed for residentswho do not initially need help with everyday livingwhile Serviced apartments provide such services ascleaning, linen and meals.Contracts for retirement accommodation can be con-fusing and vary from state to state. In all cases, it isrecommended that prospective residents seek inde-pendent legal and financial advice before signing any-

Spoilt for choicething. Such factors as entry and exit fees and the costof maintenance and services are all very important indetermining whether or not a given lifestyle would beaffordable in personal financial circumstances.Most retirement villages have informative websites andmany will send out helpful information to help narrowyour search. Loneliness can be a major factor for se-niors, especially for those living alone, and village lifeoffers friendship, communal support and the comfortof nearby neighbours. Most have beautifully main-tained grounds and social programs that can includeday trips, country dancing, morning teas with guestspeakers and card evenings to name just a few of theactivities.All villages offer some degree of care if and when it isrequired but if special needs have to be met a move toeither a low care or high care facility should be consid-ered. Admission here requires a referral from a govern-ment Aged Care Assessment Team and details are avail-able from the Commonwealth Carelink Centre on 1800052 222.Facilities provided at these places can include nursingcare, meals and home help. transport, laundry and per-sonal care. Community Care is an”in home” alterna-tive for people who do not want to leave their ownhome and yet need help with day-to-day living. A widerange of facilities isavailable ranging from nursing care to home modifica-tion, transport, meals and home help. It is reassuringto know that retirements can facilitate a smooth transi-tion for residents whose need for assistance increasesover time. The Federal Government is committed totaking full policy and funding responsibility for agedcare services.Council on the Ageing (COTA) referred to Australia’sGrand Plan for senior citizens like this:Aged care must be provided when needed, not ra-tioned and the aged care program redesigned so thatolder people and their families have genuine choicesof service, types, providers, forms of provision andmethods of financial contribution, with care properlyresourced on the basis of independently determinedactual costs.In short the Grand Plan calls for choice, access andsustainability in aged care.

SPEAK to any of the resi-dents at De Paul ManorEstate and they will all tellyou how they are nowliving in a caring commu-nity amongst new friendsand companions. Whatmakes De Paul Manor Es-tate extra special is theattentive staff who workin the intimate, awardwinning retirement com-munity.De Paul Manor Estateresidents also have thepeace of mind of priorityaccess to the adjacent DePaul Villa’s aged care fa-cility, should the needarise, with some choosingto enjoy lunch and dinnerwhich are available at theaged care facility if re-quired. But it doesn’t stopthere, the private estateprovides a free pharma-ceutical drop off, a24 hour emergency callbutton and the peace ofmind of state of the artsecurity. De Paul ManorEstate is also perfectlypositioned opposite theAshmore City Shoppingand Medical Centres.No stone has been leftunturned in the quest toprovide the perfect livingsolution and amenities forretirees. The heart of thecommunity, theResident’s Retreat is morelike the centre of fun andrelaxation, with a billiardsroom, gymnasium, spa, li-brary, cinema room, func-tion room/bar and more…you name it, it’s all here!The Resident’s Retreatalso plays host to a rangeof activities like aquaaerobics, Yoga, QuizNights, Saturday nightbarbeques out on the ex-pansive terrace, withmore to come as the com-munity grows.The same meticulous at-tention to detail is alsoclearly evident in the su-perb private apartmentsavailable at De PaulManor Estate. With lowmaintenance and ease ofliving in mind, the spa-cious contemporaryapartments are availablefrom one to three bed-rooms in a range of six dif-ferent floorplan optionsto suit individual require-ments. To find out moreabout this unique awardwinning retirement com-munity, you are invited to

SPOTTED in the Gold Coast Bulletin newspaper, un-der the heading Texting for Golden Oldies, was thefollowing.‘This was sent to us by a senior who knows a littleabout texting and, jealous of the shorthand used byyoung ‘uns, decided to invent some phrases for thoseof more advanced years:ATD: At The Doctor’s; BFF: Best Friend’s Funeral;FWIW: Forgot Where I Was; GGPBL: Gotta Go, Pace-maker Battery Low; HGBM: Had Good Bowel Move-ment; OMSG: Oh My! Sorry, Gas; WAITT: Who AmI Talking To?; WTFA: Wet The Furniture Again;WWNO: Walker Wheels Need Oil; OAO: Over AndOut.’For a bit of fun, why not try to add to the list, toHKTBA (Help Keep The Brain Active)? To get youstarted, how about: CLICP: Car Lost In Car Park;WATSQL: Why All Talking So Quietly Lately;WAMT: Where Are My Teeth; PTLLL: Pension TooLow Low Low; *z#3: forgot my glasses.Have fun!

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“How do I know that my youth’s all spent?Well, my get up and go has got up and went.But in spite of it all, I’m able to grinWhen I recall where my get up has been.

Old age is golden, so I’ve heard it said,But sometimes I wonder when I get into bed.My ears in a drawer and tea in a cup,My eyes on the table until I wake up.

The sleep dims my eyes, I say to myself —‘Is there anything else I should lay on the shelf?’And I am happy to say as I close my door,My friends are the same, perhaps even more.

When I was young, my slippers were red,I could kick my heels right over my head,When I grew older my slippers were blue,But still I could dance the whole night through.

Now I am old, my slippers are black.I walked to the store and puff my way back;The reason I know my youth is all spent,My get up and go has got up and went.

But I really don’t mind, when I think with a grinOf all the grand places my get up has been.Since I have retired from life’s competition,I busy myself with complete repetition.

I get up each morning, dust off my wits,Pick up my paper, and read the “Obits,”If my name is missing, I know I’m not dead.So I eat a good breakfast, and go back to bed.”

Golden Old AgeTHE experts now agree -the term ‘retirees’ can nolonger encompass onehomogenous age group.Within this demographicare people with differingneeds and wishes, whoseplans for their retirementyears are very differentfrom those of their par-ents.While they may not becompeting in marathonsor climbing MountEverest, most of thesefolks are looking towardsan active retirement. Theysee themselves takinghikes, riding bikes, trav-elling to exotic locations,playing tennis and goingon adventures. Eventhose in today’s 75 plusgroup are not the stereo-typical TV watching,wheelchair bound types-they are alert and in-volved citizens.The good news is thateven retirement villagesnow acknowledge thesechanges, and are provid-ing more ‘active’ optionsto entice residents to theircentres.Because these complexesare built to last, anticipat-ing the needs of the now55 plus age group is a di-lemma for their designers.These baby boomers area diverse and demandinggroup who will expectsome fairly high-tech so-lutions to their needs.Many of them intend tocontinue to work part-time in retirement, so ahome office or workshopmay be a ‘must have’ inany downsized accom-modation.The need for internetconnectivity really goeswithout saying, and roomfor a desk, printers, com-puters etc comes high ontheir list.They also want to be ableto accommodate their fel-low travelling friends soa one-bedroom apartment

Retirement living - evolving to meet new needs

ON 4th April Committee Member of the RVRA JudeMcCauley, addressed a small gathering at MVRVMurwillumbah on a number of subjects relevant toRetirement Village Living.Our RVRA rep. Pamela Shepherd introduced Jude,who presented a paper by RVRA outlining thechanges to NSW Legislation which were introducedl March, 2010 and are now well underway to beingpracticed in the various businesses concerned.For some 80 minutes Jude informed and entertainedthe group which included three gentlemen fromAlstonville. Items on legislation were touched onincluding government organizations you can contactto assist with particular problems.We expect to see Jude at a number of retirement vil-lages who feel they must broaden their knowledge oftheir life style. Retirement Village Residents Associa-tion is there to help make your retirement a happierplace.Congrats Jude!

will not do. Since 1990this older-lifestyle indus-try has doubled, and iscontinuing to grow asbaby boomers retire.Whether they are look-ing for a sea-change, atree-change or a tee-

change, it would be wisefor property developersto keep their finger on thepulse and stay in tunewith the changing needsof the group.

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a goMANY baby boomers plan to keepworking and earning money dur-ing their retirement years, but willalternate between periods of workand leisure, according to a surveyin the US by Merrill Lynch, and itmay hold true in Australia too.The New Retirement Survey buildson the conventional wisdom thatmany baby boomers are not inter-ested in pursuing a traditional re-tirement of leisure.Taking advantage of their “lon-gevity bonus,” baby boomers willcreate a whole new life stage. TheAge Pension originally estab-lished the “normal” retirement ageat 65, but since that time life ex-pectancy for a 65-year-old has in-creased by over seven years andcontinues to lengthen. As a resultof living longer, baby boomers planto be “younger” longer and towork longer.Most baby boomers who re-sponded to the survey will stopworking for pay and retire in the

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MALCOLM andGloria are pictured at aspecial morning teahosted by BurleighMP Christine Smith,where seven otherGold Coast couplescelebrated their 60th

wedding anniversa-ries. Gloria says thatshe and Malcolmhope to attend againwhen they arecelebrating their 70th

wedding anniversary.Best wishes for thefuture, Gloria andMalcolm.Malcolm will turn 90on 27 July and Gloria’s86th birthday is inMay. The couple havetwo sons, six grand-children and 11 great-grandchildren.

65 years of wedded happinessfor Gloria and Malcolm

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traditional sense at some point.However, that phase is more likelyto begin in the late 60’s than at age60 or 65.Baby boomers in the survey re-jected a life of either full-time lei-sure or full-time work. When askedabout their ideal work arrangementin retirement, the most commonchoices among baby boomers inthe survey would be to : repeat-edly “cycle” between periods ofwork and leisure (42%); have part-time work (16%); start their ownbusiness (13%); work full time(6%). Only 17% of the babyboomers in the survey reportedthat they hope to never work forpay again.The unpredictable cost of illnessand healthcare is by far the babyboomers’ biggest fear. They arethree times more worried about amajor illness (48%), their ability topay for healthcare (53%) or wind-ing up in a nursing home (48%),than about dying (17%).

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Wommin Bay Village “It’s not just a house but a home” is a 70 bed facility comprising of low-carebeds. As part of the 70 there is a ten bed dementia specific area and we age in place if able to meetresidents needs adequately. We also provide three respite rooms for the community. Wommin BayVillage is set in spacious grounds near the beach in Kingscliff. There are 6 houses or residences. Allhouses vary in size from 8-15 rooms and have a communal kitchen, lounge and dining room in eachhouse. All the rooms are single rooms with ensuites. Accommodation can be made for a marriedcouple. Services include 24hr staff, choice of medical practitioner, visiting podiatrist, visitingphysiotherapist, newspaper delivery, visiting hair dresser, personal care and help with medicationsas well as laundry and room servicing. Catering: All food is prepared fresh in our kitchen, thisincludes homely baked dinners and scrumptious scones with jam and cream. No precooked food.There is also a full time Activities Director who plans lots of outings and activities.

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IT was a special occa-sion, an important com-memorative event, andmore than 200 women ofall ages joined together atTweed Heads to cel-ebrate.The Coolangatta TweedVIEW Club (Voice, Inter-ests and Education ofWomen), under the guid-ance of programme officerPenelope Thorpe and herdedicated team, pre-sented an inspirationalmorning on the 100th an-niversary of InternationalWomen’s Day, 8 March.Guest speakers wereAustralia’s first Ambassa-dor for Aging, respectedactor Noeline Brown; na-tional councillor for VIEWClubs of Australia, JanBlanch; CharlotteKnowlman, an ambassa-dor with Opportunity In-ternational; ShonaWilliamson, year 12 stu-dent and school captain,Banora Point HighSchool, and MichelleCoolwell, Trainee of theYear, Aged Care ServiceNSW State Award for Ex-cellence. CoolangattaTweed VIEW Club presi-dent Margaret Girvanopened proceedings andMaggie-Ann Leybournecompered. Also presentwas The Hon JustineElliot, Federal Member forRichmond and Parliamen-tary Secretary for Trade,plus several past VIEWoffice holders. The func-tion was held at the SouthTweed Sports Club.VIEW is a valued part ofThe Smith Family. For fur-ther information, pleasecontact Penelope Thorpeon (07) 5534-3931.

U3A Twin Towns Inc recent AGM resulted in a new committee dedicated tolooking at new ways to further the wide range of physical, mental and socialactivities. Our congratulations to all those elected. The morning tea followingthe meeting was a great way for friends to catch up, and a wonderful way for ourmany new members to become involved in the workings of our organisation. Weare still looking for Japanese, Spanish & Italian Conversation Tutors and newmembers are always welcome. Phone Mon-Fri before Noon 5534 7333 orwebpage:sites.google.com/site/u3atwintowns

SOUTH Tweed Seniors meet at South Tweed Sports Club on the second Mondayof each month. Speakers, entertainment and cards. Every third Tuesday, there isa bus trip. This month to Boonah Donkey Farm. Morning tea to Uki and LennoxHeads. Lunch at own expense. Visitors welcome. Ph. Betty 5524 6365 or Jean on5524 7193.

GOLD Coast /Tweed Heads Extremely Disabled War Veterans meet on the 2ndMonday of each month. Meeting commences at 10:00 am. Morning tea & GuestSpeaker provided. Veterans on 100% also welcome. Enquiries please ring secre-tary on 5593 4412.

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April 27th, 2011


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THE ladies of the Twin Towns DayVIEW Club are enjoying their timetogether by celebrating St. Patrick’sDay at popular member and ZoneCouncillor Beth Fraser’s residence.This was followed by their April lun-cheon with popular author PeterWatts as the guest speaker and thefollowing luncheon will be the club’s

THE club was establishedto provide support to se-nior people wishing tofind out more about us-ing technology. If you areinterested in contactingyour family and friends byusing your computer, andnot paying for local oroverseas phone calls, aspecial class being heldon Wednesday, 27th Aprilat 7.00 pm. If you haveyour own laptop, bring itand learn how to connectto “Skype”. This is a one-off class at the momentso if you are interestedyou may enrol when at-tending any class orphone the number below.

TWIN Towns and DistrictGarden Club May meet-ing will be on Monday 9thin the Tweed Heads CivicCentre. Entry $3 whichincluded morning teafrom 8.30 - 9.15 am withthe meeting starting at9.30 am.All the usual benching,Guest speaker raffle,lucky door prize, libraryand plant sales. Every-one welcome.

THE Probus Club of Coolangatta-Tweed Heads Inc., due to recentchanges in their constitution, now wel-comes both ladies and gentlemen tobecome full members of this interest-ing club, which meets at the TweedHeads Bowls Club, Florence Street, on

OUR next luncheon meet-ing will be held on Thurs-day, 21st April, 2011 in theHorizons Room, SouthTweed Sports Club,Minjungbal Dr. TweedHeads at 11:00am for11:30am. Guest Speakerthis month is SusiMuddiman who is the Di-rector of Tweed River ArtGallery. Visitors very wel-come. Bookings/apolo-gies phone Diana on 55767674 before 5pm Monday18th.

IF you enjoy playingboard games, includingScrabble, the Robina Li-brary has some great ses-sions you might like toattend.The Board Game Club willmeet on April 1, April 15and May 20 from 10am tonoon at the library.Scrabble Club will meeton May 13 and May 27from 10am to noon at thelibrary. Why not go alongand play a board game ortwo?

South Tweed Computer ClubThe computer club is lo-cated in the South TweedSports Club 4 MinjungbalDrive South Tweed in agreat air conditioned en-vironment. Assistanceis offered to people wish-ing to obtain their firstcomputer with coursesfrom absolute beginners

to the more advanced.The tutors work on a vol-untary basis and getfulfilment from passing ontheir knowledge to helpothers using the sixteenPC’s and four Apple MacMinis. People can join atany time but if they re-quire more direct informa-

tion they can attend the“sign on” day on the lastFriday of the month at12noon. Further infor-mation about the club canbe obtained by visitingthe club web site at http://www.tact.org.au or con-tacting Jenny on 0755243057.

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43rd. birthday featuring the fabulousElvis impersonator and collectorRusty Roberts. The club meets atthe South Tweed Sports Club on thefirst Thursday of each month at 11amfollowed by luncheon and guestspeaker/entertainment. For book-ings please ring Freda on 07 55 241357.

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FINALLY a healthy foodproduct, that not onlytastes delicious but offershealth results for a rangeof conditions, has beendeveloped, and on theGold Coast.Cinn-Man, consisting ofthe finest quality SriLankan cinnamon (not thecheaper form of cassia)plus potent raw Manukahoney and rawQueensland Ironbarkhoney, is being producedby local naturopathMarilyn Hall and sold ingood health food stores.Recent studies have de-termined that consumingtrue cinnamon( C i n n a m o m u mZeylanicum) every daymay reduce cholesteroland triglyceride levels.True cinnamon is settlingto the stomach and has

Cinn-Man a naturalbeen used to treat nauseaand other tummy prob-lems.Combined with the heal-ing properties of Manukahoney (traditionally usedto treat a variety of healthproblems, including sorethroats, wounds, boilsand infections), ulcer suf-ferers have found relief.Chinese herbalists usetrue cinnamon and honeyfor coughs, phlegm andsinusitis.Some consumers havefound it useful for improv-ing circulation, as one ofthe components of truecinnamon increasesblood flow.Because Cinn-Man is an-tibacterial and anti-fun-gal, teens have found im-provement with acne af-ter consuming the prod-uct and adults have no-

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WHEN standing apartfrom Master DennisWatts’ Active & HealthyTai Chi classes atSouthport BroadwaterParklands, watching thegentle movements andserene faces of the stu-dents, one can’t help butfeel calm and peaceful,yet Tai Chi, a martial art,is filled with energy.An element of Gold CoastCity Council’s Active &Healthy program, free TaiChi classes are held Mon-day to Saturday at vari-ous locations throughoutthe city, from Coolangattato Jacobs Well and manyspots in-between.Why not consider TaiChi, improving your mindand body connection

THE first Gold Coast Seniors Health & Lifestyle Expofor 2011 was held at Runaway Bay Community Cen-tre on Thursday 24 March from 9am to 2pm.There was plenty on offer for seniors who attended -an exciting array of 50 exhibitors included residentialaged care providers, travel agents, vision aids, audi-ologists, security services, funeral directors, phar-maceutical products, bus and rail tours, mobility aids,respite services, retirement living, medical suppliers,pain relief therapists, rehabilitation and home sup-port, community transport, home care providers,cruise specialists, sanitary products, legal and finan-cial advisers, and many seniors home care services.More than 900 Gold Coast Seniors came along andenjoyed an entertaining and informative day.The next Gold Coast Seniors Health & Lifestyle Expowill be at Palm Beach Share’n’Care Centre, 10th Av-enue, next to the Council Library, on Thursday 12May from 9am to 1pm. Entry is free. All seniors areinvited to come along and bring their friends.

SOLACE Association is a support group for thosegrieving the loss of a partner.We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the monthat Pacific Fair Community Room at 10.30am. PhoneBetty for more information 07 55807034.

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through the control ofbreath and movement? Aqualified instructor willguide you through a se-ries of slow, gentle andtranquil movements topromote harmony in themind and body; improvedmobility, suppleness andmental alertness.For further details on anyprograms or parks, seewww.goldcoastcity.com.au/parks; phone Gold CoastParks on 5581-6984, oremail: parks@goldcoast.

qld.gov.au. Alternatively,write to: Gold Coast CityCouncil, PO Box 5042,Gold Coast Mail CentreQld 9729.Pictured is instructorMaster Dennis Watts(front centre) of the GoldCoast Tai Chi Academyleading his students inflowing movements at theSouthport BroadwaterParklands on a recent Sat-urday morning. Start timeis 8am if you would like tojoin this group.

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EDITORIAL DEADLINE

Editorial copy is always welcome. Deadlinefor the May edition of

Gold Coast/Tweed Seniors Newspaper isApril 27th, 2011



When successful Brisbane businessman Phil Tornabene approached what he thought would be his golden years…. Parkinson’s disease grabbed all that by the scruff of the neck and shook its way into his life.

A lifetime of hard work to set up he and wife Noeline fi nancially was cruelled by the advancing ravages of Parkinson’s. Shaking and falling regularly were the bi-products of this insidious degenerative disease. A broken wrist and cracked ribs were amongst the list of injuries. Perhaps the worst part for Phil to cope with was his speech.

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lio’, is not often dis-cussed in the westernworld in 2011, yet thou-

sands of people in Aus-tralia, mostly seniors, suf-fer with Post Polio Syn-

drome as a result of polioepidemics in the early-mid 20th century. Manywho believed that theirfull recovery from poliohad taken place long agocan experience a return ofsymptoms later in life,something thought to beassociated with the agingprocess.An ancient viral diseasethat causes permanentdestruction of the nerveconnection between thespinal cord and themuscle cell, polio suffer-ers have been found de-picted in stone carvingsover 3500 years old. Thereis no cure for polio, withit generally believed thatinfection can only be pre-vented by complete vac-cination. Today, polio re-mains active in Asia, theMiddle East and Africa.Since about 1980, only 12cases of polio have beendiagnosed in Australia.Post polio symptoms in-clude new muscle weak-ness and atrophy; jointand/or muscle pain/spasms/twitching; unac-customed and incapaci-tating fatigue; respiratoryand sleep problems; swal-lowing or speaking diffi-culties; cold and/or heat

intolerance. The GoldCoast Post Polio SupportGroup (GCPPSG— one ofsix Spinal Injuries Asso-ciation Post Polio SupportGroups located through-out Queensland), meetsmonthly (free entry) onthe second Monday,10.30am to noon, atRobina Community Cen-tre.Anyone affected by thelate distresses of polio isinvited to go along, as arepartners, carers andthose interested in learn-ing more. It should benoted that despite thecommon bond of PostPolio Syndrome, GCPPSGmembers are a happy lot,positive and forwardthinking, who also enjoysocial lunches (with muchfun and laughter on themenu) after meetings.For more informationabout the Gold CoastPost Polio Support Group,please contact volunteergroup convenor LynGlover on (07) 5520-6856;mobile 0448 206 856;email: [email protected], or seewww.spinal.com.au (Use-ful Links – Post PolioSyndrome and the late ef-fects of polio).

Pictured at scenic Burleigh Heads is a small gathering of GCPPSGmembers: (l-r) Emily Smith, group convenor Lyn Glover, Diane Goedheer,

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A SUCCESSFUL breastcancer fundraiser,organised by the bubblySue Reid and her team(‘that’s everyone whohelped in any way’, in-sists Sue), was held re-cently at Trader Duke’s inSouthport.Eighty women—‘sisterssupporting sisters’—went along on the night,with everyone having agreat time while raising$1,269.95 through entrytickets and raffles. Raffleprizes were generouslydonated by local busi-nesses. So how was the$1,269.95 distributed?Women going throughpost-breast cancer proce-dures and struggling tofind the money to initiallypay for breast forms(prostheses), later claim-able through Medicare,are benefiting from

SOLACE is an organisation for thosegrieving the loss of a partner.Solace is not about sad groups ofpeople meeting in back rooms trying toconsole each other.It is not about male or female, young orold. It is about meeting with careingpeople who are prepared to LISTENwith understanding and concern foryour wellbeing and to guide youthrough that difficult journey and as-sist you to re invest in life.Men grieve as well as women.We have many men in Solace who areable to support each other with a maleperspective and who form bonds of

THE Queensland Government offers, eligible deaf andhearing impaired people who reside permanently inQueensland, a subsidy to help pay for smoke alarmsdesigned to meet their needs.You can download a brochure, self-check list andapplication form, fact sheets on the types of alarmsavailable and a list of suppliers and retailers fromQueensland Fire & Rescue Service atwww.fire.qld.gov.au or contact the service on (07) 32478100.

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$668.70. These funds arebeing held by CertifiedLingerie Fitter FelicityDuran of Runaway Bay,and used as individualclient needs arise.The remainder, $601.25,has been donated to aGold Coast family goingthrough difficult timesbecause of the financialburden breast cancer hasplaced on one of theirown.Recent statistics showthat 12,567 Australian fe-males are diagnosed withbreast cancer yearly, in-cluding 2,469 women—and 24 men— inQueensland. The cost ofone breast form (or pros-thesis) for a woman canrange from approximately$300 to $460, dependingmostly on quality. In ad-dition, a special pocketedbra is necessary to hold

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Men in Solacefriendship based on shared experiencesassociated with the loss of their part-ner.Solace aims to provide a warm careingenviroment where people are acceptedand encouraged to be themselves. Wehave a social calendar where memberscan make new friends and find new in-terests.We meet 2nd and 4th Wednesdays ofthe month at Pacific Fair CommunityRooms at 10.30am.For further information please call Betty07 5580 7034.Solace is only a phone call away. 075580 7034.

the forms, at a cost gen-erally between $55 to $80.As breast cancer can at-tack virtually any agegroup, be it a young mumwith several kiddies or an85-year old great-grand-mother, these costs canbe prohibitive to manybudgets, emphasizing theimportance of breast can-cer fundraisers. The nextbreast cancer fundraiserSue and team areorganising will be ‘RaceDay’ on 8 October, anevent already booked out(word spread quickly);however, anyone whowould like to donatefunds or a raffle prize insupport of this worthycause can reach Sue onmobile 0430 782 055. Allcontributions will begratefully accepted.Sue Reid, on right, is pic-tured with Felicity Duran,as they demonstrate howto insert a breast form(prosthesis) into a pock-eted bra.


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THE Australian RailwayHistorical Society(Queensland Division)has entered its 54th yearof operating rail tours.Over 900 excursions op-erated by both steam anddiesel hauled trains tomany destinations inQueensland have beenrun by the Society since1957, of course the steamhauled tours are verypopular and give passen-

Take a rail tourgers a nostalgic tour intravel of a bygone era –travelling in style in theheritage carriages.The excitement of a dayout by steam train com-mences at Roma St as yougo walk along the platformto find your carriage witha reserved seat.It is then a quick walk tothe head of the train toinspect the great “IronHorse” which is simmer-

ing away quietly waitingfor the grand departure.Final boarding announce-ments are made , theguard blows his whistleand waves the green flagand the engine burstsinto life with it’s whistleblowing to signal depar-ture and steams out of theplatform heading for theday’ destination.A scenic day through theSunshine Coast Hinter-land is planned for Satur-day June 4th.Join us for a steam trainride to the GlasshouseCountry Festival. A coachwill meet the train atGlasshouse Mountains totake visitors on a localtour.The annual Rail and Sailis set to take place on

May 7th. T his is oneof our most popular tours– the MV Queenslandercruises from Southbankto Redcliffe and passen-gers return by steam trainfrom Sandgate.The tour operates in re-verse also.That isolated little railwayin the north west of thestate that runs fromNormanton to Croydoncelebrates its 120th anni-versary in July and Sun-shine Express are operat-ing a special tour to theride the famous Gulflander14th to 24th July. This tourwill be strictly limited to30 passengers so phonenow to make a booking.The Winter Winelander isone of our most populartours and it is on again on

IT is no surprise thatcruising is fast becomingthe holiday of choice.These floating hotels of-fer a plethora of onboardactivities and entertain-ment and quality dining.Unpack just once, andwith the dawn of each daya new and exciting desti-

6th/7th August. Be pam-pered on the train withwine tasting sessions inthe club car and a deli-cious lunch served toyour seat as the trainmakes its way toToowoomba and downthrough the SouthernDowns region to the Gran-ite Belt.A coach tour to some ofthe regions best wineriesis included as well as din-ner at Thunderbolt Farmand motel accommoda-tion with breakfast.Sunshine Express RailTours look forward towelcoming you aboard,phone our office on 32521759 between 10am and3.00pm Tuesday,Wednesdays and Thurs-days for a brochure.

Golf Cruises on the horizonhear that there is still avail-ability on Go Golfing’sJune and August Cruiseto the Whitsundays butyou will need to be quickto secure your cabin,

idyllic temperatures in themid to high 20’s and withmore stable weatheryou’re generally in for asmoother ride.Q. What’s included in myfare?A. Accommodation is ina guaranteed outsidecabin, all main meals onboard, entertainment in-cluding stage shows,guest entertainers, mov-ies, trivia and more anduse of the ship’s manycomplimentary facilitiessuch as swimming pools,gym, spas, health and fit-ness seminars, cocktailmaking demonstrationsare included. Themenights are all part of thefun not to mention golf(with carts!) at three ofAustralia’s premier resortcourses.Q. My partner is a nongolfer, what activities arethere?A. With an enormous ar-ray of activities both on

and off the ship, somewould say that the non-golfers are on par for fun!We start with an introduc-tory morning tea for thenon-golfers which is agreat chance to get toknow each other and anopportunity to plan excur-sions on the days wherepartners are golfing. High-light include a tourthrough the galley andthe head chef’s cookingdemonstration.Optional shore excur-sions include a day on theGreat Barrier Reef, CamelSafari and Kuranda Sce-nic Rail, to name just afew. But, if relaxing by thepool with a book is youridea of a holiday, be ourguest.Q. Do I need a passport?A. For residents of Aus-tralia, a passport is not re-quired. Photo identifica-tion is required and yourdriver’s licence is suit-able. You’ll be pleased to

nation is yours to explore.Only one thing better thancruising and that’s takingyour golf clubs with you.Go Golfing, Australia’sbiggest golf travel com-pany, hosted two golfcruises to theWhitsunday’s and GreatBarrier Reef last year and

both were sold-out well inadvance. Aboard P&O’sPacific Dawn, we thoughtwe would give you an in-sight on what you canlook forward to on theWhitsunday Golf Cruises.Q. When is the best timeto sail the Whitsundays?A. Winter months have

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OVER the past 16 years,Maverick Travel has builtan enviable reputation,based on their personallyescorted, small grouptours. The very inclusivenature of their tours, com-bined with a limit on themaximum number of par-ticipants and their uniqueitineraries to the less fre-quented destinations ofthe world has earnedthem a dedicated follow-ing among those travel-lers who are looking foradventure, but with thesecurity of an escortedtour. This year MaverickTravel will only offer 3personally escorted tours.Unfortunately, their Euro-pean tour has been soldout for many months, butthey still have 1 unsoldroom on their popular ‘AnAfrican Experience’ tourto South Africa and be-yond, departing in July.Now in its 8th year, this 18

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day tour is the perfectbalance of African cul-tures, history and gameviewing.In September, MaverickTravel will once againoperate their personallyescorted ‘AwesomeAlaska & Historic Yukon’tour. But, once again, youwill have to be quick, asthere are currently only 3rooms available. As in thepast, this year’s tour willfollow the route taken bythe ‘Stampeders’ whoflocked to the Yukon’sKlondike Gold Rush in1897. The overland por-tion of the itinerary visitsSkagway, Whitehorse,Dawson City, Fairbanks,Denali N.P., Anchorage,Alyeska and Seward,where the group will joinHolland America’s luxuri-ous cruise ship, msStatendam, for a 7 nightcruise through the gla-ciers to Vancouver. At the

South American grouptours. Registering yourinterest in these toursdoes not require paymentof any money, nor is it abinding commitment. Itsimply ensures that youwill be the first to receiveinformation, when it is re-leased.If any of these tours ap-peal, it is imperative thatyou contact MaverickTravel now [email protected] or Ph. 07 33553700.

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NEW Zealand has beendescribed as ‘the world inminiature’, yet there isnothing small about it.From North to South theexperiences, sights andsounds are extensive anddiverse. The country islargely untouched, pro-viding picture postcardperfection all year round!Being only 3 hours awayfrom the East Coast ofAustralia, New Zealandgives holiday makers thechance to experiencespectacular scenery likeEurope or North America,while being just a stone’sthrow away. A coach touroffers you a genuine NewZealand experience,rather than just skimmingthe periphery on a cruis-ing vessel.Escape to an undeniableand breathtakingly beau-tiful country which offersa fusion of history, tradi-tion and culture comple-mented with a modern in-frastructure. This makes

Sit back, relax & see the best of New Zealand

travelling around NewZealand a breeze.Your value for money holi-day will continue as youtake in the multitude ofsights and destinationsincluded on a coach tournot able to be incorpo-rated on a cruise itinerary.With low exchange ratescontinuing, shopaholicswill have the chance toshop until they drop in the

many cosmopolitan citiesand boutique shopssprinkled around NewZealand.Grand Pacific Tours offersthree styles of touring tosuit all budgets and inter-ests. Luxury Coach Holi-days itineraries rangefrom 10-19 Days and havebeen successfully operat-ing for 15 years; the newUltimate Small GroupTours will travel on a luxu-rious 20 seat vehicle whilehighlighting the best ofNew Zealand; and thirdlya range of special interesttours offer one of a kindexperiences for your en-joyment.In 2011 Grand PacificTours will celebrate their15th Anniversary, Manag-ing Director PeterHarding expresses, “Our15th Anniversary will be afantastic celebration. Ourfirst tour departed in Oc-tober 1996 with only fourtravellers onboard and wehave now grown to berecognised as the marketleaders, providing thelargest range of coach

touring product availablein New Zealand that rep-resents quality and valuefor money.”The thought of travellingwith like-minded people isa great way to spend aholiday.This style of touring pro-vides travellers a perfectopportunity to start out asa group of strangers andend up as one big familyafter the first few days.Ultimately, this often pro-vides the foundation forlifelong friendships uponreturn to Australia.Deciding on a coach holi-day removes the stress-ful elements out of everyday travelling. In five star,fully air conditionedluxury vehicles you cansit back, relax and enjoythe professional com-mentary from your expe-rienced Coach Captainincluding many facts, fig-ures, myths and legends.Grand Pacific Tours offera daily seat rotation toensure that every travel-ler gets a varied touringexperience.All tours are fully inclu-sive of airfare, accommo-dation, most meals and awide range of pre paid at-tractions.

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This represents incrediblevalue for money andworks out more afford-able than achieving thesame itinerary as an inde-pendent traveller.A coach holiday is de-

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class. Once class sold out surcharges apply. Available on all suites. Deposit of $3000 pp due within 7 days of booking. Full payment due 30 Nov. 2011. Valid ex. MEL/SYD/BNE/PER & ADL. F̂ly Free (travel Apr.-Sept.): valid in Category E & D suites only. All other conditions as per fi rst Fly Free offer. Airport transfers on

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QLD OUTBACK Life at Ray Station

5th - 15th June 2011 Or the

11th - 21st August 2011

Come and discover what outback life is all about

with Terry’s Tours on a dinky di working station!

You will stay for three nights in quality outback

accommodation, in originally restored,

air-conditioned buildings. Be entertained around the

campfire by guitar, piano and poetry. See early

Aussie film footage and try your luck at opal

fossicking! We also explore the towns of Roma,

Charleville, Quilpie and Emerald before heading to

the coast with two nights at Yeppoon and

overnight at Caloundra before returning home with

wonderful memories and some new found friends!

Both Tours Include:

Accommodation, All Breakfasts, All Lunches

and most Dinners (except 1),

Plus All Attractions and Tours

Not forgetting we also include

Home Pick ups and Drop Offs!

Cost: $2355.00 Per Person Twin Share

Terry’s Tours & Charters

Ph: 07 55909380

Include Int’l& Domestic flights with tax and fuel surcharge from Brisbane, meals, 4-5* hotels,sightseeing & transfers , English Speaking Tour Guide. * Compulsory travel insurance, tipping are extras.

Call 1300 842 688 or your nearest travel agents for bookings and enquiry.

Japan Autumn LeavesJapan Autumn LeavesJapan Autumn LeavesJapan Autumn LeavesJapan Autumn Leaves11 Days fully inclusive from $4280

Southern China ExplorerSouthern China ExplorerSouthern China ExplorerSouthern China ExplorerSouthern China Explorer15 Days fully inclusive from $3495

Japan & Korea DreamsJapan & Korea DreamsJapan & Korea DreamsJapan & Korea DreamsJapan & Korea Dreams 15 Days fully inclusive from $5395

UNESCO KoreaUNESCO KoreaUNESCO KoreaUNESCO KoreaUNESCO Korea10 Days fully inclusive from $3250

Vietnam & Cambodia delightsVietnam & Cambodia delightsVietnam & Cambodia delightsVietnam & Cambodia delightsVietnam & Cambodia delights16 Days fully inclusive from $3380

Japan Autumn SpectacularJapan Autumn SpectacularJapan Autumn SpectacularJapan Autumn SpectacularJapan Autumn Spectacular14 Days fully inclusive from $5480

China Mighty Yangtze River TourChina Mighty Yangtze River TourChina Mighty Yangtze River TourChina Mighty Yangtze River TourChina Mighty Yangtze River Tour13 Days fully inclusive from $3095

Highlights of Japan & TaiwanHighlights of Japan & TaiwanHighlights of Japan & TaiwanHighlights of Japan & TaiwanHighlights of Japan & Taiwan 14 Days fully inclusive from $4680

Around Taiwan Island TourAround Taiwan Island TourAround Taiwan Island TourAround Taiwan Island TourAround Taiwan Island Tour10 Days fully inclusive from $2295

Vietnam Off the Beaten TrackVietnam Off the Beaten TrackVietnam Off the Beaten TrackVietnam Off the Beaten TrackVietnam Off the Beaten Track17 Days fully inclusive from $3280

E: [email protected] W: www.mwtravel.com.au Lic: 3373035

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DAY TRIPPERSAttention All Seniors

Clubs on the Gold Coast!

Why Not Join Us . . .Call our friendly Trip Coordinators

Marlene and Melon (07)55 351 087 or 0424590470

email: [email protected]

Senior group tours and extended tours are available.We have now introduced trips for couples and single seniors

who would like to spend a day out with us. Meet newpeople see new places and enjoy new ventures.

All Aboard!

DAY TOURSApril 17th Sunday - Bucks Bush Tucker M/tea incl and lunchat Mavis’ Kitchen or a selected venue ........................................ $45April 20th Wednesday - Wine Tour GrazingAlbert Rivers Valley and surrounding areasMorning Tea included Tour of FarmLunch at own cost ....................................................................... $40May 12th Thursday - Father Mac’s Heavenly Puddings andA Maze N Place M/tea Incl ............................................................ $40May 18th Wednesday - Government HouseM/Tea at Government House ....................................................... $38Lunch at own cost at Bronco’s Leagues ClubMay 18th Wednesday - Eumundi Market and Stop at MalenyM/Tea included ............................................................................. $35June 15th Wednesday - O’Reilly’s Rainforest M/tea IncludedTour of Local Winery .................................................................... $38June 23rd June Thursday - River and Rainforest CruiseSurf n Surf or Seafood Buffet lunch incl ...................................... $4941/2 hours adventure M/Tea incl.July 14th Tuesday - Surprise Christmas in JulyIn town ........................................................................................... $45July 29th Wednesday - Christmas In JulyIn the country ................................................................................ $45July 21st Tuesday - Port of BrisbaneM/tea included Lunch at own cost at Eco Café .......................... $38August 5th Wednesday - Mt TambourineDevonshire Tea and Wine TastingLunch at own cost ........................................................................ $38August 13 th Thursday - BallinaTripVisit The Bird Rescue CentreLunch at own cost at RSL M/Tea incl .......................................... $35

NOW is a great time tobook your holiday to thecoastal destinations ofWhitsunday’s or Cairnsor to the outbackQueensland town ofLongreach.With our tours we securetrain seats or Sleepers inadvance for our clients, sothey aren’t disappointedwhen trying to book oneof our great value holi-days. We also take all thetrouble and confusion outof booking the rail by do-ing it all for you, as we areAccredited Agents withQueensland Rail.We are currently takingbookings for our great

Rail holidays to the Whitsunday’s or Cairns or Longreach

value Whitsunday’spackage priced at $799 perperson, plus applicablerail fare.The package includes all

meals, fabulous daytours, transfers and ac-commodation at awardwinning Long Island Re-sort and Club Crocodile

Resort Airlie Beach in theWhitsunday’s. We offerapproximately 2 tour de-partures every month.We are also currently tak-ing bookings for ourtours to Cairns priced at$899 per person plus ap-plicable rail fare. Thispackage also includes allmeals, fantastic daytours, transfers and ac-commodation staying atour Hides Hotel propertylocated in the city centre& also Cape TribulationResort. We have 2 tourdepartures per month be-tween April to October toCairns.Alternatively, you maywish to take a rail tour tothe town of Longreach inoutback Queensland.Capture the pioneeringspirit of the outback witha memorable adventureout west onboard Spiritof the Outback train. Thistour includes accommo-dation staying at centrallylocated Longreach MotorInn, breakfast, lunch and

dinners , interesting daytours and friendly tourhost This tour is pricedat $998 plus applicable railfare .These are great valuepackages, we have clientsthat keep coming back tous because they knowthey are going to have agreat time, be well lookedafter by their Tour Host/not having to worry abouta thing and get a chanceto make some great newfriends as well. We alsowelcome both couplesand singles alike, so if youhaven’t got someone tocome with you, you canrelax in the comfort ofknowing that your TourEscort is there to intro-duce you to a great newbunch of friends.Don’t be disappointedcall Robyn or Ian at GreatValue Holidays today tosecure your place for oneof the best holidaysyou’ve ever had. Call1300 722 661 or your localTravel agent

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

Flood Fails to Sink our Boatthat the rebuilding has started inBrisbane and boats are back on the river,is there some light slowly beginning toshine through.Our new 2.5 hour cruise operates 7days a week departing our wharf atNorth Quay beneath the Victoria Bridgenext to the city cat terminal. It departsat 10am and 1pm and includes commen-tary, tourist map and of course our de-licious Devonshire Tea of scones andunlimited tea and coffee. Upon depar-ture from North Quay we head up tothe Regatta Hotel, back down toPortside at Hamilton and then return-ing to North Quay taking in all the sightsBrisbane has to offer. The usual lowfare still pertains and everyone alwayshas a good day out on the BrisbaneRiver. On behalf of the team here, wehope you and your families faired wellthrough the rough and treacherousweather. Enquiries can be made on 33991599.

THE TROPICAL TRAVELLER : www.thetraveller.com.auBOOKINGS : 1800 171 156 [Quote TTSNPGC TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT]

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TOUR DEPARTS: EVERY TUESDAYDay 1 (D) ~ Transfer to the Mantra Trilogy. Tonight youwill enjoy a short tour briefing with the Travellerrepresentative, welcome drink and dinner.Day 2 (BLD) ~ You spend up to 3 hours on the GreatBarrier Reef: includes snorkelling equipment, lunchand semi-submersible submarine tour.Day 3 (BLD) ~ Full day Tablelands tour inc. morningtea & cruise at Lake Barrine, lunch at Tarzali Lakes, visitMillaa Millaa Falls and Paronella Park: the romanticSpanish castle ruins in the rainforest.Day 4 (BLD) ~ Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda,to explore the village & enjoy lunch before returningvia Kuranda Scenic Railway.

Day 5 (B) ~ Breakfast at your leisure. Free day toexplore Cairns and surrounding areas.Day 6 (B) ~ Breakfast at your leisure. Free day toexplore Cairns and surrounding areas.Day 7 (BLD) ~ Journey to Mossman Gorge to enjoythe unique Kuku Yalanji Dreamtime walk: yourexperienced guide will take you on an easy 600m walkwithin the Gorge. Morning tea & question time withyour guide. Lunch is at Silky Oaks then it is on toPort Douglas, before returning to the resort.Day 8 (B) ~ It’s time to say farewell to Cairns afterbreakfast at your leisure. You will betransferred to the airport / railwaystation for your onward journey.

Inclusions: • 7 night’s accom. at the Mantra Trilogy apartments Cairns • Return transfers fromthe airport or railway station to the resort • 4 day tours: Outer Great Barrier Reef, Tablelands,Kuranda & Daintree • 7 full buffet breakfasts, 4 lunches & 5 dinners • 2 free days at leisure

PER PERSON TWIN/DBL SHARE TRIPLE SHARE QUAD SHARE SINGLE SHAREADULT $1699 $1599 $1499 $2199

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LIFELINE CommunityCare Greater SunshineCoast is holding their an-nual Bookfest inCaboolture over the week-end of Saturday 16th,Sunday 17th and Mon-day 18th April.Held in its usual location

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at Apex Park, CentenaryLakes Indoor BasketballCourts on MorayfieldRoad, the Bookfest willhave more specialisedand unique books thanever before.Doors will be open from8:30am through until

4:00pm each day with theMonday dedicated to theclearance sale of the leftover reading gems.Book collectors and pas-sionate enthusiaststravel from all over theCoast and Brisbane tosearch through theCaboolture Bookfesttables so if seeking a par-ticular volume, manu-script or novella, remem-ber that the early birdgets the worm.Paperbacks and hardcov-ers of every genre, topic,subject and style will beavailable for perusal byavid readers and collec-tors that take a fancy.The Lifeline CabooltureBookfest is an enormoussuccess each and everyyear largely due to thesheer number and varietyof books available andalso due to the astound-ing and selfless work ofour volunteers.Whether they be young,old, working, retired, un-employed, have a love ofbooks or just a love ofvolunteering, they workhard and are proud to bea part of such a success-ful event.

THE Elanora Uniting Church ArtShow is being held 30th April – 2nd May,10:30 – 4:00 daily. Free EntryDevonshire Teas & Sandwiches avail-able.Opening Night: Friday 29th April, 7:00pm. “Arty Party” Wine & cheese,homemade light supper, presentationof awards. $10 entry (exhibiting art-ists $5)Entry forms due in by 20th April. Worksto be delivered on 27th April.PLUS Special Category this year:Fabulous Fakes – famous paintings

This is the principalBookfest on the SunshineCoast and has the largestarray of excellent qualitybooks – it is a must forthose sick of paying retailshop prices. The Bookfesthas books that are de-cades old but also stocksa multitude of books thatare very new and can stillbe found in retail stores.To tap into the well knownsecret that is theCaboolture Bookfest andsatisfy your love of books,don’t miss the 2011 chap-ter on April 16th, 17th and18th. If you would like tovolunteer for the Bookfestand become an integraland valued cog in the pro-duction of setting up,packing down and therunning of the event itself,please contact DebbieGibson on 0438 150 702 oremail debbie.gibson@lccq. org.au.

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A GROUP of ladies and gentlemen interested in machine knitting meet at TheFranklin Craft Centre Mudgeeraba usually on the second Monday of the monthcommencing 9a.m. All makes of machines are catered for and beginners and newmembers are always welcomed at our meetings. For enquiries please phone 55371436.

MEMBERS of the Gold Coast Family History Societynow have all the tools they need to research theirfamily history. Findmypast.com both Australian andUK version are now available with Ancestry.com freeof charge in our rooms at Nerang. Last year we werealso made an Affiliate Library of Family Search whichmeans that films from them may be ordered for view-ing in our rooms.

THERE is a wealth of local informationavailable at your fingertips when youvisit the Tweed Shire Community Di-rectory on Tweed Shire Council’swebsite: www.tweed.nsw.gov.au.The newly-updated Community Direc-tory is an invaluable list of not-for-profitcommunity organisations in the Tweed,providing contact details, photos,documents and additional informationabout a wide variety of organisations.It is a free resource provided by Coun-cil with a dual purpose: to give not-for-profit organisations an opportunity toprovide their details to the wider com-munity and to assist the community witha comprehensive list of localorganisations.The directory contains information onchildcare, community action groups,community facilities including confer-ence facilities, meeting rooms and com-

CHAMBER of Commerce & IndustryQueensland (CCIQ) has announcedsupport for the recently launched BuyQueensland campaign, urgingQueenslanders to buy and holiday lo-cally where possible to help businessesaffected by the recent floods and cy-clone.CCIQ President David Goodwin saidbuying locally would deliver more dol-lars circulating within our State stimu-lating the economy and creating jobs.“If each employed Queenslander wasto spend just an additional $10 per weekon Queensland products and servicesthat would amount to an additional $23million circulating in our economy eachweek or close to $1.2 billion each year.“This would provide a significant boostto the Queensland economy and po-tentially create up to 20,000 jobs with-out any real effort“The Buy Queensland campaign is a

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THIS happy group of artists from the Royal Queensland Art Society (RQAS)at Broadbeach took the day off from creating their own works of art to enjoythe exhibitions on display at the Tweed River Gallery in Murwillumbah.The fun and laughter as the group was about to board the bus for the returnjourney may have contrasted with the tranquillity of the misty setting buteveryone enjoyed and appreciated all that the day offered. The next tripplanned is to the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane.

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munity halls, community servicegroups, community services and infor-mation including aged and youth ser-vices, cultural activities, education,government, hobbies, legal services,markets, religion and philosophies, ser-vices for families, sport and recreationfacilities, sports and transport.In an effort to keep the Community Di-rectory as current as possible listedorganisations will be prompted to up-date their listing via an automatic emailreminder every six months. It is up toorganisations to ensure their detailsand information is updated, which canbe done online at any time.To find the Community Directory, go towww.tweed.nsw.gov.au and click on‘Community’.Hard copies can be purchased for $10from Council offices at Murwillumbahand Tweed Heads.

real win-win concept with Queenslandproducts offering considerable variety,excellent quality and price competitive-ness,” Mr Goodwin said.“Queenslanders, due to their proudnature, have a desire to buy local andrightly so as our products and servicesare world class delivering very highsatisfaction for the customer.Examples of buying local would includepurchasing locally-grown produce, us-ing the services of local tradesman andholidaying within the state.”CCIQ has previously called on the StateGovernment to undertake both an intr-astate and interstate campaign encour-aging Australians to buy and holidaylocally in Queensland.“We would continue to encourage thegovernment to take up this opportu-nity,” Mr Goodwin said.For information on the Buy Queenslandcampaign visit www.buyqld.org

Bus trip fun New online resources help Family History ResearchAdd to this our extensive library of books and CDs,which is added to every month, and the guidancegiven by our room assistants, we are able to offer ourmembers a full family history resource.For further information and photo opportunity con-tact Secretary Marilyn Macfarlane at:[email protected] Phone5578 2885, mobile 0410682 885.


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THE Arts Centre Gold Coast presents - FlamencoFire’s Primavera Mia Dazzling footwork, compellingrhythms, stirring songs - Primavera Mia evokes theexotic roots of the sensual and mesmerising art formthat is Flamenco. As the weather cools this April, TheArts Centre stage will be set alight with FlamencoFire’s production of Primavera Mia. Centered onbeautifully crafted dance ensembles and a fullychoreographed lighting and stage display, PrimaveraMia will transport audiences across continents toSpain’s ritual celebration of the new spring.Australian Flamenco dance company, Flamenco Fire,has been thrilling audiences for over a decade withits stunning mix of traditional and contemporarydance, music and song. Primavera Mia, produced byQueensland company, Red Chair in collaboration withFlamenco Fire’s creator and director, Andrew Veivers,features some of Australia’s finest Flamenco artistsincluding dancer Simone Pope.Through a collective contribution from all players,

LAST month’s winnersfor free tickets that TheArts Centre gave awayfor Camerata of St Johnwere:June Davies, SurfersParadise; PamReedacliff, TweedHeads; KathyMiddleton, Miami;Emily Baker, Southportand Betty Carroll,Carrara.

Flamenco – It’s DazzlingFlamenco Fire has created a new and innovative per-formance that is creative, dynamic and unique toAustralian contemporary dance.This one and only Gold Coast performance ofPrimavera Mia will transcend beyond the surface ofthis popular Spanish art form - revealing Flamenco inall its guises. Don’t miss Flamenco Fire’s energeticand passionate production - Primavera Mia at TheArts Centre Gold Coast on Saturday 30 April at 7.30pm.Cost: Adult $42.00, concession $37.00. Bookings:theartscentregc.com.au or phone: 5588 4012.

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The Arts Centre are giving away 3 double passesto Flamenco Fire. For your chance to win, be oneof the first 3 callers to phone 5449 9307 on Friday15th April between 9am-10am only with the answerto the following question:From which country does Flamenco originate?Don’t forget to leave your name, address andphone number.


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THE newly-formed GoldCoast Pops Orchestra, anexciting new dimension tothe acclaimed NorthernRivers SymphonyOrchestra (NRSO), ispresenting its debutconcert, Strictly Viennese,at the Arts Centre GoldCoast on Sat 7 May, 7.30pm.A cavalcade of musicalhighlights from thecaptivating world of Vienna,including Overture to DieFledermaus, Wine Womenand Song, EmperorWaltzes and Weber ClarinetConcerto No1 in F minor,will enthral on the night, withthe talents of guest artistsJason Xanthoudakis onclarinet and the visuallyspectacular StraussDancers adding excitementto the occasion.The Northern RiversSymphony Orchestra,together with musicaldirector Barry Singh, hasbeen thrilling Gold Coastand Tweed area audienceswith high-quality musicalproductions for over 17years and, in that time, hasfeatured twice on ABC’saward-winning programAustralian Story. Now

YOU are invited to attenda musical variety concertby Rhapsody Music Clubon Sunday 24th April,2011, commencing at1.30pm in the Lady SmallHaven Community Hall,60 Allchurch Avenue,Benowa. Our artists thismonth are: Laraine Keogh– Vocal, Ken Fagg – Vocaland John Bennett –Variety.Admission: Member $4,Visitors $6 and includeslight refreshments. Agreat afternoon of musicalentertainment is assured.Enquiries to Barry on5574 4341 or Robert on0408 405 621.The artist’s names printedin this advertisement werecorrect at the time ofprinting. Changes may bemade due tocircumstances beyondour control – for this wedo apologize.

THE QueenslandAccordion Club MayConcert has beencancelled as many playersare not available as theyare playing at MothersDay Functions. The nextConcert will be in theusual date 12th. June.The Concerts are now atthe Gold Coast ItaloAustralian Club, 18Fairway Drive, ClearIsland Waters.

It’s new and it’s Pops!Barry and the Gold CoastPops Orchestra welcomeone and all to come alongfor an evening of fun and

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Symphony Orchestra, ispictured with Rick Old,who had just won agoodie bag of QSO

treats at a morning teaheld at The ArtsCentre Gold Coast.Before drawing theraffle, Patrick spokeentertainingly and withenthusiasm tointerested audiencemembers about theQueenslandSymphony Orchestra,mentioning inparticular two GoldCoast concerts, one inearly April and theother, Beethoven’s 5th,to be held on Friday 20May at 1pm.Not that sweetenersare needed toencourage audiencesto enjoy the world-class QueenslandSymphony Orchestrabut anyone whomentions ‘housespecial’ when bookingthe 20 May Gold Coastconcert will be entitledto purchase twotickets for the specialprice of $35 each.Bookings can be madethrough The ArtsCentre on (07) 5588-4000.

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THE Queensland Branchof the Australian ModelRailway Association(AMRA-Qld) is on trackfor a fantastic annualmodel train show to beheld over the May Daylong weekend in Brisbane.The AMRA-Qld is a nonprofit Association Incor-porated in Queensland.The show which is theAssociation’s 34th annualevent is to be held at theSheep and Wool Pavilionat the RNA showgroundsat Bowen Hills from Sat 30April until Monday 2 May2011.The Australian ModelRailway Association(AMRA) which is the na-tional parent body basedin Victoria celebrates 60years of operation thisyear. To celebrate this sig-nificant milestone, a spe-

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cial event is being held inMelbourne from 13-16May 2011.In addition to Victoria and

Queensland, activebranches also exist inNew South Wales andWestern Australia.The Queensland Branchis located at 20 MurphyRoad, Zillmere and meetson Tuesdays from 10amuntil 3pm and most Satur-days (except the 5th Sat-urday of any month) from12:30-4pm.Tuesday involves theaffectionally calledDaylighter’s Group whichoperates the indoor railfacility. On the third Sat-urday of the month, theGarden Railway operatesat the Zillmere venue from10am to 3pm. This in-volves an outdoor largescale facility for 32mmand 45 mm gauge trackpowered, battery, clock-work and live steam gar-den railway models.The Zillmere facility fea-tures a 14 metre x 6 metre,16.5 mm and 12 mm gaugeindoor layout. The build-

ing also houses a compre-hensive library and re-sources for members touse. In excess of twelvetrains can be operated si-multaneously over the in-door track. Track clear-ances allow for QR Sn3 ½and On30 narrow gaugemodels. Donations fromthe general public whowould like to assist thegroup in any way aremost welcome at theZillmere facility.The Queensland Branchcurrently has 260 financialmembers and the Austra-lian Model Railway Asso-ciation has around 4000members throughout

HELENSVALE & Southport Bridge Club, an affiliatedQBA Club, is a small friendly club playing duplicatebridge at Helensvale Community Centre, 31 DiscoveryDrive, Helensvale, each Monday, and at SouthportCommunity Centre, Lawson Street, Southport, eachWednesday. Both commencing at 11.30am. Everyonemost welcome. Please call Libby, 5593 0695.

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WHETHER or not you’ve ever learned another lan-guage, you will be aware of the various accent ordiacritical marks used in printed media – the tilde(ñ), the cedilla (ç), the acute (é) and the umlaut (ï).Sadly, it seems they are being phased out and I failto understand why.One reason given is that it is an affectation butsurely it is necessary for clarification. In my opin-ion, a missing accent mark equates to a spellingerror.We may know that a tilde over the letter n in SEÑORmakes the pronunciation SEN-YOR and that thecedilla under the letter c indicates that it must bepronounced as an s, as in FAÇADE. But if thediacritical mark disappears, younger generationsmay begin pronouncing the words as SENNER andFACK-AID. (Editor: please be careful with thatone!) The powers that be seem to have decreedthese marks to be PASSÉ, but without them thatword becomes PASS, which makes no sense at all,and the move to get rid of them must therefore becalled NAÏVE, or should I say NAVE.And is some future scandal or other to be called anEXPOSE rather than an EXPOSÉ? Applying for ajob? Where’s your RESUMÉ? Or do we now sayRESUME? Will FIANCÉ be replaced by FY-ANCE,and will your philandering husband now become aROUE, pronounced the same way as the termROUX, used in cooking. The final word must beSOUFFLÉ. Pronounced correctly, is a very appe-tizing dish to have. However, if you have SOUFFLE,you should be either in a doctor’s surgery or inhospital – it’s a medical term! Patricia’s website atwww.devinewordpuzzles.com.au gives details ofThe Quozzle Book – her book of word puzzles,$6.45 including postage.

Australia. New membersjoining and willing to as-sist with the BrisbaneModel Train Show wouldbe greatly appreciated asit is a major event.President Peter Dushasaid that visitors were al-ways welcome to visit theZillmere facility prior tomaking a decision to join.Family, senior and stu-dent membership is avail-able. Reductions can ap-ply to some classes ofmembership who join partway through the year.The highlight of the yearin Queensland will be theannual Brisbane modeltrain show at the RNA atBowen Hills. This will fea-ture a large range of trainshops; Qld Rail historythrough layouts like‘Rosevale’ and theKuranda Rail. There willalso be interactive dis-plays for children anddemonstrations of wagonand building assembly.Families and children arewelcome. Adult entry is$12; concession $10; chil-dren (5-15) $6 and childrenunder 5 free.More information can belocated on the websitewww.brisbanemodeltrainshow.com.au or visit theZillmere facility in personduring operational dayswhere you will be madewelcome.

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TRANSLINK continues to get tough on fareevasion with new go card software to help deterfare evaders. TransLink CEO Peter Strachan saidchanges to go card readers on buses were designedto catch the minority attempting to rort the system.“The new software means passengers wishing totouch off immediately after boarding a bus, will nowneed to use the machine at the front of the bus,which will be in full view of the driver,” Mr Strachansaid.“Previously, TransLink had a system in place thatallowed passengers to immediately touch off at theback door if they had caught the wrong bus.“Some passengers abused this system anddeliberately touched off at the rear door go cardreader which allowed the passenger to avoid payinga fare.”Mr Strachan said the new software solution hadbeen implemented on all buses including schoolbuses.He said the enhancement to the go card systemcomplemented other fare evasion strategies acrossthe TransLink network such as the introduction ofSenior Network Officers and fare gate closures atbusy train stations. “Fare gates have beenintroduced at nine train stations on the networkthis year and require paper ticket holders to showtheir ticket to a customer service representative whoopen the gate to let the customer through,” he said.“The changes to fare gates at Central station alonehave increased fare revenue by more than $40,000per week or about $2 million a year.“This is money which can now be put back intopublic transport and invested in new TransLinkbus, train and ferry services.“Fare evasion costs about $18 million a year and isa problem that this government and TransLink areserious about tackling.”For more information on public transport, visit theTransLink website www.translink.com.au or phonethe Call Centre on 13 12 30.

SURFERS Paradise VIEW Club – the first view club to be formed in Queenslandwill be 25 years old this April.We would like to invite any interested ladies to join us in celebrating our SilverAnniversary on 12th April at 11am at the Southport Golf Club. Our theme is“Looking glamorous in silver and black”.Our guest speaker is renowned entertainer Hazel Phillips. We proudly supportthe Smith Family. Please contact Liz on 0409 664 590 if you would like to attend.

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ON Friday 27th May 2011 there will be an Introduc-tion to Family History Research from 9am-12noonby the Gold Coast Family History Society. The class will be held in Room 3 in the NerangBicentennial Centre, Nerang SouthportRd,Nerang. If you have ever wondered how yourfamily came to be living in Australia or if you haveany convict ancestors please come along and seehow enjoyable family research can be. Please book by phoning Pam on 5594 0610 orKaren on 55333693.

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