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THE Never Alone Friend-ship Centre at BurleighHeads has ensured thatbeing a senior doesn’tmean isolation and lone-liness. For nearly twoyears the Centre has at-tracted a number ofpeople from within thecommunity who have fora number of reason, foundthemselves very muchalone and isolated. How-ever they soon found thatthrough the Centre theyhave been able to fill theirlives with new friends andregular social activities .The Centre is an outreachinitiative of the BurleighHeads Uniting Churchstaffed by volunteersfrom within the churchand the community.Each week the Centre ca-ters for about 40 guests,starting with morning teathen the guests have achoice of a variety of ac-tivities including cardgames, table games, in-door bowls, table tennis,card making mixed withinteresting guests speak-ers. There are frequentoutings and visiting en-tertainers.A spokesman for the Cen-tre said that their aim wasto reach as many lonelyand isolated people in the

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community as they can inan endeavor to give thesepeople an opportunity tobreak the boredom of liv-ing alone. “We havepeople from retirementvillages and aged carehome regularly visiting us“ he went on to say. “Ev-eryone is welcome andthere is no cost involved.Transport can be ar-ranged in some circum-stances”. The centre op-erates each Wednesdayat the church on the cor-ner of Burleigh Street andWest Burleigh Road be-tween the hours of 9 amand noon.

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A MEMORIAL inLondon’s Green Park tohonour the 55,573 men ofBomber Command wholost their lives in WorldWar II, has been com-pleted in time for a Dedi-cation and Unveiling onThursday 28th June.The Memorial will be a fit-ting tribute to those whogave everything so thatwe may be free today and

Bomber Command Memorial to be unveiled

it will help generations tocome to understand, insome small way, theheavy price that waspaid by those who feltthat freedom was worthfighting and dying for.At the heart of the me-morial are bronze sculp-tures of the aircrew.Within the memorial, thespace is open to the skywith an opening de-

bomber, will incorporatesections of aluminium re-covered from a HandleyPage Halifax III bombershot down over Belgiumon the night of 12 May1944, in which 8 crew werekilled. Three members ofthe crew - JohnSummerhayes (mid up-per-gunner), Fred Roach(tail gunner) and WilburBentz (pilot) were still attheir stations when theaircraft was excavatedfrom a swamp inSchendelbeke in 1997.They were buried with fullmilitary honours along-side the five other mem-bers of the crew atGeraardsbergen.One of the key reasons forthe Memorial being lo-cated in the heart of Lon-don is that the city owesits comparative safetyfrom aerial bombardmentduring World War II toRAF Bomber Command.Their continued offen-

sive throughout the warensured that the battlewas fought over enemyterritory. The location isclose to Buckingham Pal-ace, where the Royal Fam-ily remained during WorldWar Two, and Whitehall,at the heart of govern-ment then as now.The Australian Govern-ment is sending a com-memorative mission ofeight Australian BomberCommand veterans to theBomber Command Memo-rial dedication and hasoffered a $3000 grant toother veterans who wishto attend, but many feelthat this is not enough.The veteran airmen are allaround 90 years of ageand would find such a tripdaunting without fullsupport.

HAVE you seen a story or photograph in our paperover the past year that you would like to nominate fora media award? In the 2012 Older People Speak Out(OPSO) People’s Choice Media Awards, OPSO are ask-ing you to nominate any media item which featuresSeniors in a positive light and to say, in no more than50 words, why you think this item deserves an award.The item must have been published between 13thSeptember, 2011 and 31st August, 2012.Media stories showing seniors in a positive light helpto inform the public and break down negative stereo-types about older people. Equally important, suchstories and photos are changing the way we seniorsregard ourselves and are bringing to many a new self-image.One section of the awards - The People’s ChoiceAwards - is open to all members of the public. Byentering, you could win a trip to Brisbane and $1000!Find an item in our newspaper published between 13th

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NATIONAL Seniors is a not for profit organisationwith branches across Australia. It lobbies State andFederal parliaments to improve the wellbeing of Se-niors in areas of aged care, health, transport and otherrelevant issues. Everyone over the age of 50 is wel-come to join.The Robina Branch of National Seniors meets at theRobina Community Centre on the third Tuesday ofthe month at 10am.Morning tea, lucky table draw and a raffle form partof our monthly meetings. Our committee organisesinteresting guest speakers who cover various topics

MORE and more grandparents are assuming the roleof long term carer for their grandchildren. Communitysocial policy has not kept up with the unique needsof these grandparents who remain an underrecognised and under resourced carer group.We are conducting a study to explore the experiencesof grandparents who are full or part-time carers of

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signed to allow light to falldirectly onto the aircrew.Visitors will always seethe profile of the sculp-ture against the skyabove them, day andnight - thus rendering thatsection of the sky power-fully symbolic for the me-morial. The design for theroof, inspired by the geo-detic construction usedin the Vickers Wellington

September 2011 and 31st August this year that illus-trates positive ageing and that you consider worthyof recommendation for an award; in fifty words orless, tell why the item should win an award; sendyour entry to OPSO, PO Box 623, Brisbane, Qld 4001.Entries close on 1st September and the Awards Cer-emony takes place in Brisbane on 1st October.You can enter as many times as you like.All winners will be flown to Brisbane, accommodatedovernight at a 4 1/2 star hotel and invited to accept aprize at the Awards Ceremony in Brisbane on 1st Oc-tober 2012.You can learn more about the Media awards anddownload entry forms from the website atwww.opso.com.au or you can contact OPSO by tele-phone on (07) 3219 2572.OPSO is a Queensland based advocacy group forseniors’ issues and rights, founded by Val FrenchAM.

grandchild(ren). Participation involves a short inter-view and a brief survey. All grandparents who com-plete the interview and survey receive a $10 Coles/Myer gift voucher. If you can spare 60 to 90 minutesof your time to help us bring attention to this impor-tant issue please contact Dr. Rebekah Doley at BondUniversity on: (07) 5595 1344 or [email protected].

Robina Branch National Seniors Australiasuch as finance, health issues, current road rules andservices available to assist you in your home. Fol-lowing each meeting a number of our members gettogether for lunch at a local eatery so lots of friend-ships are formed outside the Branch.We also have outings each month which have in-cluded BBQs, bus trips, ten pin bowling, live showsand river cruises.We recently celebrated our 12th birthday with a lovelylunch, so why not come along and join in the fun andperhaps make new friends. Further information canbe obtained from Dagmar on 5559 2717.


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Breast cancer survivorand mother of threeDianne Lewis is urgingwomen to join theB r e a s t S c r e e nQueensland Program andtake advantage of the freemobile breast screeningservice visiting RobinaLibrary and CommunityCentre until June 22.Dianne, fromTallebudgera, under-stands first-hand the im-portance of early detec-tion. After receiving a let-ter from BreastScreenQueensland in July 2006to remind her she was duefor her screening mammo-gram, Dianne booked in toattend a breastscreen atthe relocatable servicevisiting Robina.Shortly after this routinecheck-up, Dianne, then50, was called to attendthe Southport Screeningand Assessment Servicefor extra tests on an areaof interest indicated onher breast x-ray, an arealater confirmed as cancer.Six years on, Dianne isglad she attended whenshe did and says she is“excellent” thanks toB r e a s t S c r e e nQueensland detecting herbreast cancer early.Dianne is enjoying lifeand looking forward tocelebrating the birth of herfourth grandchild with hereldest daughter Toni andfamily.Dianne used to thinkbreast cancer was some-thing that happened toother women. She nowurges others not to delay

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AUSTRALIA’S population is ageing rapidly. By 2044–45 almost one in four Australians will be aged 65 yearsor older and this will have a significant implication forAustralia’s economy with the need to encouragepeople to stay at work for as long as they are able andwilling. The Australian Law Reform Commission hasbeen asked to look at a range of laws, including su-perannuation law; family assistance, child supportand social security law; employment law; insurancelaw; compensation laws; and any other relevant Com-monwealth legislation exempt under the Age Discrimi-nation Act 2004 (Cth). For the purposes of this In-quiry mature age is defined as being over 45 years.ALRC President Professor Rosalind Croucher said“There is often a complex interaction between thingsthat are ‘barriers’ to workforce participation and thingsthat are ‘incentives’ to leave the workforce. Leavingthe paid workforce may also mean people are able tomake a valuable contribution in other productivework—like the hugely important role of volunteers inour community.The ALRC considers that six interlinking principlesshould guide reform in this area: participation; inde-pendence; self-agency; system stability; system co-herence; and fairness. One key question we are ask-ing in the Issues Paper is whether there are any otherprinciples that should inform our deliberations. Otherquestions refer to changes that should be made toremove barriers in the various areas of law under re-view.”This Issues Paper forms a basis for consultation. It is

THE Lions Club of Coolangatta and Tweed Headswas the 7th Lions Club formed in Australia and cel-ebrates its’ 60th Anniversary in December 2012.Three of its Members have been Lions DistrictGovernor’s and the club hosted the first AustralianLions Convention on 8 April 1953.The Ladies Auxiliary was formed in 1957 and theywere a strong force in raising money and assistingthe Club. In 1988 ladies were admitted to the Club asLions and, sadly, since then the numbers of the Aux-iliary have dwindled.Besides assisting other volunteer organisations,schools, The Tweed Hospital and individual peoplein the local community over the 60 years, the Clubhas been involved in major projects, a few of whichare: The Club raised the money and built the TwinTowns Kindy and it was opened on 14 March 1962.In 1969 they instigated a meeting between Gold CoastCity Council and Tweed Shire Council where the twoCouncils decided to build a Memorial. The Membersdesigned the Captain Cook Memorial Lighthouse andinstalled the drinking fountain.From 29 March 1972 until 19 February 1977 the Clubraised $400,000 to build the Coolangatta Senior Citi-zens Centre. Designed by one of the Club’s Lionsand built by another, the Centre was formally declaredopen on 29 June 1977 at a cost of $398,450.85 and washanded over free and clear to the Gold Coast CityCouncil.In the 80’s one of their Members had a dream aboutthe Tweed Heads Court House so instead of it beingdemolished he saw it as a Museum. They purchasedthe land in Kennedy Drive, raised the money, and

Age Barriers to Workintended to encourage informed community partici-pation in the Inquiry by providing background infor-mation and highlighting the issues so far identifiedby the ALRC. The ALRC invited individuals andorganisations to make submissions in response tothe questions contained in the Issues Paper, or toany of the background material and analysis provided.This community input will help inform the develop-ment of draft recommendations for reform to be re-leased in a Discussion Paper later in the year.Part-time Commissioner for the Inquiry, the Hon Su-san Ryan AO, stated “A socially inclusive society isone in which everyone is valued and has the oppor-tunity to participate fully in the life of our society,including participation in paid work where that is theperson’s choice.To achieve such a society we must identify and re-move the barriers to such participation, whether theybe in our laws, or in the legal frameworks or proce-dures that surround those laws. We want people tobe able to make their own decisions about mattersaffecting them. Self-agency is fundamentally impor-tant in underpinning independence and participation.We want to ensure that the legal system supportsthem in their decisions.”The Issues Paper may be downloaded from the ALRCwebsite, www.alrc.gov.au.For more information about the ALRC’s inquiry andto subscribe to the Age Barriers to Work e-newsletterplease go to www.alrc.gov.au/inquiries/age-barriers-work.

Fun, Friendship and Pride a long traditionmoved the Court House, which became the MaritimeMuseum.The Community Centre near the Tweed River HighSchool was a joint venture by the Club, the Counciland the NSW Government and cost $700,000. Itopened on 15th May 1993.The Coolangatta Tweed Heads Lions legacy lives onas they sponsored Burleigh Heads Lions club andPalm Beach- Currumbin Lions Club in 1955 both ofwhich have a proud and strong history of communityservice in the district.The club meets on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays and inviteinterested Community minded persons to get involvedin supporting their local community as this club hasdone for nearly 60 years. Fun Friendship, and thepleasure of serving your Community is promisedPhone Lion Mim on 07 55362975 for information onhow you too can be a Lion.The members proudly say WE SERVE.

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IT was Amy ‘Bunny’Bell’s 100th birthday andfamily and friends, includ-ing the Anglicare South-ern Queensland day-re-spite ‘family’ of whichBunny is a special part,ensured the occasion wasone to remember.White tablecloths, finechina and flowers, all ex-pertly arranged by caringstaff, greeted guests atthe Robina Centre oper-ated by Anglicare South-ern Queensland, formerlyknown as Spiritus.All was in readiness foran elegant morning tea.Though Bunny’s relatedfamily members, travellingfrom afar in many in-stances, had held a birth-day party in her honour afew days earlier, daugh-ters Margaret, with whomBunny lives in VarsityLakes, and Barbara, whohad travelled from herhome in Monaco, Europe,also shared in theAnglicare SQ festivities.An extra touch providedat the Anglicare morningtea—and a regal touch atthat—was the presenta-tion to Bunny of an au-thentic-looking crown, af-fectionately, and expertly,created by the Friday craftgroup. As well, Bunnywas sent warm 100th birth-day greetings from Queen

WE are an enthusiasticand friendly group ofpeople who enjoy re-searching our family his-tory and heritage roots.We also love sharing ourresearch skills and expe-riences.The research rooms arestocked with many re-sources and we holdmonthly meetings, mostlywith a guest speaker;there is also a regular jour-nal packed full of informa-tion, posted or emailed tomembers. Rooms areopen to members and visi-tors Tues 10am-7pm, Wedto Fri 10am to 4pm, Sat9.30am to 3pm (Closed1st Tuesday of month, be-tween 1pm and 4pm, forget-together).Resources held covermany Australian and over-seas records – books, mi-crofiche, microfilm, CDROMs, journals, maga-zines and maps, with sub-scriptions to popularonline sites such aswww.ancestry.comandwww.findmypast.co.ukwww.genealogist.co.ukalso Findmypast Austra-lia and Ireland, wheremembers (and day visi-tors) have full access toall records on those sites.The TGCFHH is also an

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Elizabeth, Prime MinisterJulia Gillard, Governor-General Quentin Bryceand local Member of Par-liament Karen Andrews.Originally from Sydney,Bunny’s 100 years comewith many memories.Friendly with NancyWake (the ‘WhiteMouse’) in her earlyyears, Bunny also remem-bers attending the open-ing of the Harbour Bridgein 1932. Marrying HintenBell, with whom she had

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WE are proud to welcome Dr.Neck, Associated Pro-fessor, School of Business Management at SouthernCross University, one of many interesting speakersat our “Tea and Talk”, held at 2pm in Tweed HeadsLibrary on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.Dr.Neck will talk about his experiences working withinthe United Nations Organisation and the WorldBank,and his involvement in many Aid Projects visit-ing more than 140 countries. For further informationregarding U3A membership and activities availablecall before noon Mon-Fri 55347333

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Pen Pal project for The Gardens on Lindfield residentsvice Learning Coordinatorfrom All Saints AnglicanSchool, said the Years 5/6students write letters totheir elderly ‘Pen Pals’ aspart of community out-reach. “This year the PenPal project has more than21 pen pals participatingfrom The Gardens onLindfield.“The children engagewith their pen pal first,opening up the conversa-tion which forms part oftheir English curriculumand can also help informthe student’s studies of20th Century Australianhistory.”The Gardens on Lindfield

resident, ElizabethCowham, who is respon-sible for organising the‘Pen Pal project’ at the vil-lage, said all the residentslove receiving letters fromthe students. “We firstmet the student’s at theend of last year whenthey invited us to a morn-ing tea at their school sowe could see their class-rooms and artwork.“We enjoy sharing ourstories and being able tomake meaningful contri-butions to their educa-tion. It’s lovely to be ableto provide firsthand expe-

rience to assist with theirassignments. Theprogramme has been verysuccessful with all in-volved thoroughly enjoy-ing the communicationwith each other.”To support their under-standing of life and age-ing, the students visit TheGardens on Lindfield re-tirement village and sharecompleted historyprojects from their Year 6work. This involves thechildren showing a powerpoint presentation to theirwriting buddy and enjoy-ing a morning tea.

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THE Mermaid Beach La-dies Probus Club recentlyenjoyed a bus trip toByron Bay where theyenjoyed morning tea onthe beachfront. Later theytook in the sights from theLighthouse before settingoff to Bangalow for a pic-nic lunch and a wanderaround the town.Come along and join us.We meet every 3rd

Wednesday of the monthat 10.00am – 12 noon atthe Broadbeach Bowlsclub.We have morning tea, aninteresting guest speakerand enjoy each other’scompany for a few hours.On the 1st Wednesday ofeach month, we have an

HEALTHSCOPE hasmade a majorinvestment in theTweed Day Surgeryover the past twelvemonths to ensure itremains an integral partof the healthcarelandscape in the TweedCoast area.After a change inOwners and ExecutiveManagement team,

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Healthscope embarkedon an improvement ofits facilities acrossAustralia and one of thebeneficiaries was theTweed Day Surgery.In the past yearHealthscope hasinvested a significantamount of money intothe Tweed Day Surgeryto improve theequipment available to

the Doctors and Nursesand to spruce up thedécor for the comfort ofthe patients andvisitors.2012 has seen the re-introduction of theChronic Pain Servicelists to the DaySurgery as well as anincrease inEndoscopy,Ophthalmic, Plastic

KARL and Milly werelying in bed one night.

Surgery andGynaecology Surgery.The future plan for theTweed Day Surgery isto continue increasingthe services availablefor the public with aproposal for a DayOncology Unit, to beco-located with theDay Surgery, in theearly stages ofdevelopment.

Romance?Carl was falling asleepbut Milly was in a

romantic mood andwanted to talk. Shesaid, “You used to holdmy hand when we werecourting.”Wearily Karl reachedacross, held her handfor a second, and rolledover to try to fallasleep.A few moments latershe said, “Then youused to kiss me.”Mildly irritated, heleaned across, gave hera peck on the cheekand settled back downto sleep.Thirty seconds latershe said, “Then youused to bite my neck.”Angrily, he threw backthe bed clothes and gotout of bed.“Where are yougoing?” she asked.“To the bathroom toget my teeth,” hereplied.

outing, like a lunch or amorning tea (a differentvenue each month) and anoccasional bus trip.

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THE annual SurfersParadise Festivalpresented by CentroSurfers Paradisetransforms the city intoa vibrant showcase ofthe Coast’s emergingmusical and artistictalent.The festival celebrateslocal music, food,fashion, film and artand is a key driver ofthe Gold Coast’s long-term culturaldevelopment.Across the fourweekends of thefestival, the SurfersParadise precinctbecomes a dynamic,inclusive and interac-tive event space and ahub of Gold Coastcreativity.The free eventplatforms local andinternational talentwithin the streets andvenues of SurfersParadise, across anaccessible mix of familyevents, exhibitions, livemusic, street marketsand short filmscreenings.The Festival serves asa ‘cradle’ for the Gold

ELVEA Bonson (pictured second from left) ofOxenford was the lucky winner of a treasure box filledwith gourmet goodies at the ‘Tribute’ concert per-formed by the Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra onANZAC Day afternoon at the Robina CommunityCentre auditorium. Elvea was not only thrilled to hearher raffle ticket number drawn but excited to be at theconcert with friends Edward Kilner of Southport (onleft), Mervyn Davies of Runaway Bay, and GillianLumsden, also of Southport. Congratulations Elvea!(Sadly, Mervyn passed away since the photo wastaken.) Classical music buffs will be pleased to hearthat the Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra will be inconcert again on July 28 and 29, this time presenting‘Ignite the Flame - a celebration of the Olympic spirit’at the Robina Community Centre auditorium. Prior tothat, on June 24, a ‘Sunday Soiree’ featuring CamillioManricks (on cello) and Jeanette Manricks (on flute)will be held at the special location of the Gold CoastYouth Orchestra Centre, Community Drive, Ashmore.The Centre’s new grand piano will also be a highlightat the 3pm-5pm Sunday Soiree.For further Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra infor-mation, and details about ticket purchases, pleasesee www.goldcoastphilharmonic.com or call (07) 5539-6076. The Gold Coast Philharmonic Society Inc is anot-for-profit incorporated organisation run for andby the community. Sponsorships and donations tofurther develop live orchestra music on the Gold Coastare welcome.

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SOUTHERN Gold Coastretiree Clarence (Clarrie)Thomas learnt to fly a Ti-ger Moth at Nowra in NewSouth Wales and neverlooked back after spread-ing his wings.The 93-year-old recallsthe surge of adrenalin hefelt mid flight in the 1930sbiplane, which propelledhim to explore aviationand helped his career soar

THE 2nd annual Nerang PCYC Charity Antique &Collectables Fair will be held on the weekend of July7/8.Location: Cayuga St, Nerang. Opening times: 10am-4pm Saturday; 10am-3pm Sunday. Entry: $3.00 peradult; kids free.Sausage sizzle and drinks. Free vintage and classiccar display; free antique valuations. Furniture,jewellery, china, glass, books, toys, dolls, militaria,automobilia and more.Contact: Lyle on 0449 997 149; email:[email protected] (Automobile RestorersAssoc Gold Coast

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Clarrie Thomas, retired but remaining very active

Ex-serviceman flies free on the Gold Coast

to greater heights.“In a Tiger Moth you’reup in the Heavens onyour own and it is a veryenjoyable time where youcan talk freely,” he said.Despite his fun-filled ex-perience he was not con-vinced flying was for him,so he transferred toParkes in New SouthWales to try his hand atworking as a wireless op-

erator. This led him to astint working at MilneBay in Papua NewGuinea. His desire to getback into a cockpit wasreignited, so he returnedto Nowra to do coastwatch patrols flying a Brit-ish twin-engine multi-roleaircraft Avro Anson.“It is a very good plane interms of coastal and seajourneys because it has along range,” he said. “Wewere up about 6000 to10,000 feet.”From there, Clarrie flewConsolidated B-24 Libera-tors (a United StatesWorld War II heavybomber) in the Philippines– firstly as a front turretgunner and then as a wire-less operator on coastand sea patrols. “Withthe Liberator it is allabout the crew and thepeople you fly with; youhave very long flights inthe aircraft with 11people,” he said.After World War II, drivenby his love of the plane,Clarrie got involved in aLiberator bomber restora-tion project at Werribee inVictoria. The bomber isnow around 95 per centcomplete. Once finished,although capable of fly-ing, it will never leave theground as it is considered

an irreplaceable historicalpiece. Four years ago anAmerican company of-fered nine million dollarsto purchase the Liberator.Carrying on the family tra-dition of an interest in themilitary service Clarrie’sson Mark had the honourof being the Drill Sergeantat the Dawn Service at El-ephant Rock on ANZACDay this year.St Andrew’s LutheranAged Care Manager LisaThorne said the servicehas certainly not clippedthe wings of the ex-ser-viceman who continuesto explore his hobbies andpassions.“He has a strong interest

in lawn bowls, he playscards and he is acompetitive participant inour mini-golf tourna-ments; movie morningsand dinner dances – he’sinvolved in it all,” shesaid.“St Andrew’s residentsare encouraged to pursuetheir passions andinterests and we set upspecial interest groupsfor like-minded resi-dents.”Clarrie loves his home atSt Andrew’s. “The staffare very kind here,” hesaid. “They look after mevery well.” For more infor-mation visitwww.lccqld.org.au

Brisbane trams ... a nostalgic ride

MEMBERS of the Burleigh Heads LadiesProbus Club enjoyed a tour and informationabout the Brisbane trams that we used to love. They had a nostalgic ride and then went to theFerny Grove Bowls Club for lunch. On the wayhome the normal stop at the Strawberry Farmwas made.We are currently arranging our 25th BirthdayLunch in September at Lakelands Golf Club,Gooding Drive, Merrimac.The club meets on the third Wednesday of themonth at the Burleigh Heads Mowbray ParkSLSC, Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads at10.30am with a monthly guest speaker, lunchesand coach trips.Visitors welcome. Call Barbara on 5538 1475 orPat on 5576 8332.



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FOLLOWING the recentannouncement of pricediscounting of up to$50,000 on selectedapartments, ‘boutique’Ashmore retirementcommunity De PaulManor Estate, has fieldeda rush of enquiries fromlocal and interstateseniors. Due to the in-creased level of interest,De Paul Manor Estate willbe conducting an OpenDay on Saturday 23 June.The doors will be openfrom 10am – 2pm welcom-ing interested parties,their family and friends tostop in for an informallook around the compre-hensive facilities and in-dulge in some complimen-tary light refreshments.Boasting a central loca-tion, award winning facili-ties and amenities andchoice of quality apart-ments, De Paul ManorEstate has already won astring of admirers includ-ing judges from both theMaster Builders Associa-tion (MBA) and the Ur-ban Development Insti-tute of Australia (UDIA)who handed out awardsfor ‘Seniors Living’.No stone has been leftunturned in the quest toprovide the perfect livingsolution and amenities forretirees. The spotlight is

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THE Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens - Rosser Park are set on 31 hectaresoff Ashmore Road, Benowa, opposite Benowa State High School, just 10 minutesdrive from central Surfers Paradise.The Gardens hold different experiences for all ages. The pictured Quilt of Diver-sity (2007), a handmade ceramic mosaic expressing taste, sound, sight, smelland touch, can be found at the entrance to the Sensory Garden. Leading artist forthe work was Midge Johansen.The Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens are open year round, from dawn tilldusk each day. There is visitor parking on site. Entry is free.

50,000 reasons to visit De Paul Manor Estateon living longer, happierand healthier, allowingthe residents to optimisetheir lifestyle and sur-roundings.The heart of the commu-nity, the Residents’ Re-treat is more like the cen-tre of fun and relaxation,with a billiards room,gymnasium, spa, heatedpool, library, cinema room,function room/bar andmore. The Residents’ Re-treat plays host to a rangeof activities like themeddinners, Yoga, Thai Chi,quiz nights and Saturdaynight barbeques out onthe expansive terrace.The spacious, modernapartments feature highceilings, a private bal-cony, quality appoint-ments and fittings suchas split system air-condi-tioning, stone benchtops, glass splash-backs,24-hour emergency alertservice and quality car-peting as standard fea-tures.At De Paul Manor Estate,residents enjoy 24 hoursecurity, a dedicated on-

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THE Southport Day VIEW Club is hold-ing its monthly luncheon at theSouthport Yacht Club and invites newmembers to join us. Ladies, come along,meet new friends and enjoy a delight-ful luncheon overlooking the water.This month’s meeting will be held onWednesday 20th June. Our guestspeaker will be Di Skelly Heron, a highly

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respected art teacher. A portrait by Di isthe ultimate gift!Venue: Southport Yacht Club, MacarthurParade, Main Beach on Wednesday 20th

June, 2012 at 11.30am for 12noon. Cost$28 which includes a 2 course lunch withtea or coffee.For enquiries and bookings pleasephone Robin on 5537 4593.

Stella joined the BurleighHeads Ladies ProbusClub as a Charter Mem-

ber in 1987. She wasPresident in 1990 and alsotook a variety of positionsincluding MembershipOfficer, Publicity Officerand Social Activities.In 2001 she held theposition of Historian forthe club until 2004.Currently Stella is theBirthday Officer.She is a very active mem-ber who is always happyand cheerful with a readysmile for everyone. Shehas been given HonoraryMembership. Stella, allthe members wish yougood health and everyhappiness.The club meets on thethird Wednesday of themonth at the BurleighHeads Mowbray ParkSLSC, Gold Coast High-way, Burleigh Heads at10.30am with a monthlyguest speaker, lunchesand coach trips. Visitorswelcome. Call Barbara on55538 1475 or Pat on 55768332.


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CURRUMBIN / Elanora VIEW Clubs 2nd Birthdaycelebration luncheon will be held at the CurrumbinR.S.L on Tuesday the 26th June at 11am. The clubhas had a very successful year and are making surethis will be a Gala event with loads of entertainmentand fun for all our members and guests The commit-tee has been very busy organising the entertainmentand our two programmers have outdone themselvesmaking up all the raffle prizes wrapped in the clubcolours. The proceeds from which will go to the Learn-ing For Life Program that we support through theSmith Family. First prize will be a beautiful Quilt madeand donated to the club by our member Avice Wells.Bookings phone Carlene 5590 8247 or Dorothy 0429636 566.

ARE you new to the Gold Coast? Per-haps you would like to make new friendsand have some light exercise in conge-nial surroundings. We invite you tocome and see if you would like to playShuffleboard. All equipment is supplied.An experienced player will introduceyou to the game and rules of play.This game can be played by any agegroup. The first morning is free, latermornings are four dollars per morningfor non members which includes morn-ing tea /coffee, members pay $3.

OUR club is a Men’s Social Bowls Clubestablished in 1962 at BroadbeachBowls Club and our members consistof retired and/or semi retired bowlerseach of whom must belong to one ofthe Gold Coast Bowls Clubs.Our Club’s motto is ‘Combining Friend-ship with Charity’ and this year we cel-ebrate our 50th anniversary. We are anindependent club and in 1980 we es-tablished a special mixed bowlers Char-ity Day to raise funds. Our Charity Day

THE Nashos 25th Year Anniversary Re-union to be held on the Gold Coast inSeptember 2012, and hosted by theGold Coast Branch of the NationalServicemen’s Association of Australia(Q), is shaping up to be a huge suc-cess. The Premier of Queensland, TheHon Campbell MP, recently launchedthe reunion in the Southport RSL Me-morial Club and invited all Nashos fromacross Australia to come and enjoy thereunion, meet old friends, make new

OUR usual Chicks@Lunch monthly luncheon atthe Southport Yacht Club will be held on Wednes-day 27th June. Arrival from 11am for a start atnoon. Again we will be having professionalentertainment, dress up will be a “Pretend it’s aNew Years Eve” party i.e. Glitz, glamour, streamers,hooters and kisses and best wishes all round.We generally have 150 for lunch, thereforebookings and cancellations are essential.Enquiries to Rosie on 0422 927 277. Pre paidbookings 0422 978 278. [email protected].

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Programmers Bernice Moss & Nicky Bertwhistlewith the raffle prizes they wrapped ready for thebig day including the beautiful quilt, all in the clubcolours of purple-teal & white.

Australian Shuffleboard AssociationThere is no need to be bored or lonelyon the Gold Coast; we are alwayspleased to welcome visitors and newmembers. Come along and join us for amorning of fun.Days of play are Monday, Wednesdayand Saturday [Elanora].Thursday[Coolangatta] 9-30 am -12 pm. ElanoraClub is at the end of Pines Lane [exit 92from north or south M1 highway.Coolangatta is on 3rd floor of “Show-case on the Beach” Griffith St.Phone Fay 5575 9203 or Marj 5536 3781.

Nashos Reunionfriends and holiday on the Gold Coast,the premier holiday destination of Aus-tralia.A varied programme has been preparedto suit all. Bowls and golf days are alsoincluded to add to the fun.To all those interested in attending Iurge you to get your registrations in assoon as possible.Inquiries to Brian Handke, Chairman,Planning Committee, phone 07 56308071. Email [email protected].

Gold Coast All Sports Social Bowlsis played on the last Monday in Julyeach year at Broadbeach Bowls Cluband since then have raised and distrib-uted to local charities on the Gold Coastover the years $158,035. Gold Coast AllSports Social Bowls Club, 50 years oldthis year is a men’s social bowls clubwhich meets every Tuesday of eachweek when we play at several bowlsclubs on the Gold Coast. We welcomebowlers interested in joining our club.Ken Foulcher, Hon Secretary 5535 8894.

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RUNAWAY Bay VIEW Club meets every 2ndWednesday of every month at La Piazza Restaurant,21 Bayview Street, Runaway Bay. Ladies, come alongmake new friends and enjoy a friendly welcome, in-teresting Speakers, and a delicious lunch. We pro-mote friendship whilst proudly supporting The SmithFamily. Bookings essential: Phone Ann 5577 4712 or0419161246On 9th May our club celebrated 19yrs of the Club witha fabulous lunch at La Piazza Restaurant and 83 Mem-bers and Guests. We had fabulous entertainment fromlocal entertainer, Matt Ward. We had a ‘Black & WhiteGlamour’ theme and the ladies certainly dressed theirbest for this wonderful day!!

THE Southport Branch ofthe QCWA is holdingtheir annual Knitting &Crochet competition onTuesday 29th May from10am. Enjoy entertain-ment, Cent Auction,raffles and more for just$10, including morning teaand lunch. For informa-tion call 0412 173 459.

WAR Widows Guild GoldCoast South hold theirmeetings on the 1st Mon-day of each month, nextdue on 2nd July atCurrumbin RSL Club,10.am for 1030 am atCurrumbin RSL Club. .New Members welcome.Ph: Secty.5535 5612 forinfo.

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Benefits of Zumba Goldhave the injections her doctorthreatened her with a year ago.Dolcie- It’s another step to keepinghealthy and I love the coffee andsocial afterwards.Del- we can go in the wrong directionand still feel comfortable and laugh itoff.• Older adults can benefit from regularphysical activity• Physical activity does not need tobe strenuous to achieve healthbenefits• Older adults should consult aphysician before beginning a newphysical activity program• The loss of strength and staminaattributed to aging is in part causedby reduced physical activity• Inactivity increases with age. By 75,about one in three men and one intwo women engage in no physicalactivity.Social support from family and friendshas been consistently and positivelyrelated to regular activity.If you would like to try a Zumba Goldclass it’s on Every Monday at 9:15amand Wednesday at 9:30am, RunawayBay community center near thelibrary. Call Chadissa Whale on 0449898622 or visitwww.thezumbaqueen.com

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THE Computer Club hasbeen going for six yearsand has helped hundredsof people in improvingtheir computer skills. TheFifth AGM will be held onFriday 27 July and com-mences at 10.00 am atSouth Tweed Sports Club.All members are encour-aged come along andhave your say,or just lis-ten to what has beendone in the past year and

EACH week we are see-ing new people joiningthe Labrador Senior Citi-zens Centre which offersa wide range of activitiesfor people aged 50 andover, membership is only$7.00.There is somethingon every day to to keepour members fit andhealthy and enjoying thecompany of other mem-bers during the sessionthey attend.Table Tennis is the new-est activity and becauseof its popularity 4 after-noons have been setaside to accommodate the

TWO elderly ladies had been friends for many de-cades. Over the years they had shared all kinds ofactivities and adventures. Lately, their activities hadbeen limited to playing cards a few times a week.One day when playing cards, one looked at the otherand said, “Now don’t get mad at me. I know we’vebeen friends a long time, but I just can’t think of yourname. I’ve thought and thought, but I can’t remem-ber it. Please tell me what your name is.”Her friend glared at her. For at least three minutes shejust stared and glared. Finally she said, “How soondo you need to know?”

NEXT meeting 18th June, 2012 in Four SeasonsCarvery, Twin Towns. Doors open at 9.00 am for busallocation tickets. Meeting 9.45 am. 2 bus trips permonth inc m/tea & lunch. New Members phoneIsabelle 0421 270 203.

FRIENDSHIP Force is an organisation with 35 clubsin over 60 countries. Members home host other mem-bers in their homes to promote cultural understand-ing and peace. Meetings and social activites are heldevery month. All ages welcome. Change the way yousee the world.For information phone 5578 9535.

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what is planned for thefuture.In the past year, we as aCommittee have intro-duced some big changes,like the reconfiguration ofthe computer room,organising, purchasingand installing 21 newcomputers.The new multi-monitorsystem, where the Tutorscomputer screen will bereplayed to seven sepa-

rate monitors mountedaround the room, shouldbe up and running soon.Also the Computer clubhas started to teach mo-bile phones, startingthrough the Telstra Se-niors Grants System andthe club plans to continuewith these into the future.David Robinson, a retiredprofessional photogra-pher has volunteered totake classes in image ma-

nipulation. He uses ap-plications that can be ob-tained free over theinternet. The club de-pends on volunteers, likeDavid, to make the clubsuccessful so if youwould like to be involved,please let us know.The 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 beginnersto 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 thenext “sign on” day on Fri-day the 29 June 2012 at12:00 noon. Further in-formation about the clubcan be obtained by visit-ing the club’s new website at http://www.tact.org.au or con-tacting Jenny on 07 55243057.

Labrador Memorial Senior Citizensincrease in numbers want-ing to play this popularsport. These are Monday,Wednesday, Friday andSaturday afternoons.The busy week starts offwith the yoga/exerciseclass on Mondays at8.15am, a second yogasession is held onWednesdays from8.30am. Our two indoortimes are Mondays from10.00am and Thursdaysfrom 12.20pm. Cards areanother popular pastimeat the Centre with 4 ses-sions being held duringthe week. The first is held

on Mondays from 12noonwhen hand and foot isplayed. On Tuesday andThursday mornings 500,canasta, hand & foot andrummy are played. Hand& foot is also played onThursday afternoons.Tai Chi classes are held onWednesdays from10.30am. Also held onThursday mornings from9.00am are the craft andpainting classes whereteachers are on hand togive assistance whenneeded. The Friday morn-ing concerts which com-mence at 9.15am are anopen morning for all toattend. Each week ourmembers present an en-tertaining morning alongwith guest artists whichadd to the variety of themorning. Cost is only$2.00 which includesmorning tea. For furtherinformation please phoneLyndsey on 55 37 1433.

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THE Royal QueenslandArt Society (RQAS) gal-lery in Broadbeach wasfilled to capacity onOpening Night of the2012 BIGArt125 awards.Not only were the winnersannounced in the yearlymembers’ art awards, withprizes totalling $7000, butglasses were raised inhonour of long-time gal-lery director MignonSticha who passed awayin May and to commemo-rate the 125th anniversaryof the Society, which hasbranches in Brisbane andRockhampton.Pictured from left are 2012BIGArt125 judges ColinSweeney and Terry Lewtogether with RQASpresident Bob Rennie.Judge JacquelineHoughton was unable toattend on the night.

THE Probus Club of Helensvale, which is a mixedclub, meets at 10am on the second Friday of the monthin the Senior Citizens Hall, 37 Discovery Drive,Helensvale. We enjoy a great morning tea, followedby a guest speaker, and a short businessmeeting. Regular outings and social activities arealso offered, and enjoyed. Come and see this in ac-tion. Visitors are always welcome. Contact Marie on5573 0401 for further details.

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FOR a delicious hot lunch on a winter’s Day, you can’tgo past the Dublin Docks Tavern. Adjacent toHarbourtown on Oxley Drive, the tavern is tastefullyfurnished and spacious. Sit outside on the sunny deck,or choose a cozy table inside. The menu is fantastic!Choose from the Irish fare including Dublin’s LambShank, or the $10 Guinness Pie and Beer Meal Deal(Monday Dinner). The Traditional apple pie withseasonal apples, cinnamon sultanas and spices with apastry lattice top is a yummy way to finish the meal –and part of a special with coffee for only $6. What agreat day out to go to Harbourtown and shop, and thenrelax at the stylish Dublin Docks Tavern. Parking isavailable – and will increase when renovations arecompleted with the new Dan Murphy’s. Group Bookingsare welcome – just phone 5563 9433 to discuss yourrequirements and secure a table.

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AFRICAN Children’s Choir to visitAustralia after meeting the Queen forDiamond Jubilee celebration.After fea-turing in the Queen’s Diamond Jubileecelebration song Sing with ‘Take That’singer Gary Barlow, the AfricanChildren’s Choir will continue to buildtheir relationship with Australiathrough a series of visits to Uganda byAustralian singing groups, and perfor-mances in Australia over July and Au-gust 2013.Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd Webberhave co-created the inspirational songand video clip for the Queen’s DiamondJubilee celebrations (June 4th 2012)which features musicians such as theMilitary Wives (a British choir groupformed of wives and girlfriends of Brit-ish Military personnel), The SydneySymphony Orchestra, the AustralianFederal Police Pipes and Drums and TheAfrican Children’s Choir. Even PrinceHarry gets involved at one point - mak-ing his musical debut on the tambou-rine!The joyous track Sing features morethan 200 singers and musicians, includ-ing a guest appearance by indigenousAustralian musician Geoffrey GurrumulYunupingu who, according to Sting,has “the voice of a higher being”. Bornblind, Gurrumul grew up as a memberof the Gumatj clan on the remote ElchoIsland, off the coast of northern Aus-tralia. He can be heard singing in hisnative language, the Yolngu:“Guywuyarra miyamarrana” whichmeans “sing strong, sing loud, sing

INDULGING in a littlelavender therapy is notonly good for your soulit’s also a great thing todo for leukaemiapatients during theLeukaemia Foundation’sLavender Appeal thisJune.Throughout the monthof June a range of lovelylavender products willbe available for pur-chase from several localbusinesses including allCUA branches, SullivanNicolaides Pathologycentres and selectedQML offices.The fragrant lavenderflower was chosen as itsymbolises healing,

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Lavender Appealtowards supportingpatients and theirfamilies living withleukaemias, lymphomas,myeloma and relatedblood disorders.The CEO of the Leu-kaemia Foundation ofQueensland, Bill Petchsaid the funds raised willgo towards easing theinevitable financial andemotional burdens that ablood cancer diagnosisbrings.“Many people don’trealise that not only dopatients face thedifficulties of treatingtheir blood cancer butthey often have to leavetheir home, jobs andfamily members to be

IF you become seriously ill or unconscious or areno longer able to make decisions, you may beunable to communicate your healthcare decisions.An advance health directive allows you to planwhat medical treatment or health care you wouldlike in the event that you cannot make decisions foryourself. An advance health directive also enablesyou to appoint an attorney for health matters if youwish.The best time to make an advance health directiveis now, before any urgent health condition arises.However, it is particularly important to make one ifyou are about to be admitted to hospital, yourmedical condition is likely to affect your ability tomake decisions or you have a chronic medicalcondition that could result in serious complica-tions.Your doctor is the best person to talk to becausethey know your medical background and canexplain any terms you do not understand. Your GPalso needs to complete some details on the requiredform. You can download an advance directive format justice.gld.gov.au or ask your doctor.When the form is completed and witnessed, keepthe original in a safe place and give a copy to yourdoctor, your solicitor (if you have appointed one)and a family member or friend. It is a good idea tocarry a card stating that you have made an advancehealth directive, where it can be found, and contactdetails of your personal solicitor or a family memberor friend.

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near a major hospital inBrisbane or Townsville.“The Foundation doeswhat it can to accommo-date the patient andtheir carer in our villageswith specialised staff onhand to help them withcounselling, educationand practical matters.“The Lavender Appealis one of the simplestways for the communityto help us to assistthese patients as theyfocus on their treatment.“With 2,000Queenslanders expectedto be diagnosed with ablood cancer this year,our services continue tobe stretched to thelimit.”As a not-for-profitorganisation, theLeukaemia Foundationrelies on regularfundraisers as well asthe generous support ofindividuals, communityorganisations andbusinesses to continuevital medical researchand expand its services.For more informationplease call 1800 620 420.

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Children’s Choir to Visit Australiaclear”. Gold Coast resident MarshaGusti, founder of Australian charityKwaya Australia (Swahili for choir), ispassionate about creating environ-ments where singers from different cul-tures can work together at a grass rootslevel. She says ‘singing together bringssuch joy – it can result in profoundchanges to the lives of everyone in-volved’. With over 110 self-fundedcommunity choir singers from all partsof Australia, Kwaya will continue itswork with the African Children’s Choirby raising funds and travelling toUganda in September 2012 and April2013 to undergo work in the slums, reno-vate schools and donate supplies toorphanages. Sharing Marsha’s passionfor singing and its transformative pow-ers, highly acclaimed and awardedsinger, teacher and conductor DrJonathon Welch AM (Choir of HardKnocks) will be leading the musical andcultural exchange journey. The AussieKwaya will be performing with Lydia(the young soloist featured in the Jubi-lee performance) in concerts acrossKampala.Kwaya Australia with the as-sistance of local community choirs isalso hosting the first Australian tour ofThe African Children’s Choir in July-August 2013 where they will visitMelbourne, Sydney, Blue Mountains,Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Sunshine Coastand Brisbane. For more informationabout the performances, Kwaya’sfundraising activities or to join the up-coming trips to Uganda call 0433 134773 or visit www.kwaya.org

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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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AT the recent JPs meeting, StephanieAllen from Red Cross gave a very in-teresting talk on blood, plasma andplatelet donations.She encouraged all to donate as oftenas possible.

THE Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre welcomesall 50 & over Seniors in the Coolangatta/TweedsHeads areas. Visitors also welcome. The Centre hasa large range of activities including, Bingo, IndoorBowls, Card Games, Computer Lessons, BallroomDancing{ New Vogue and Modern} including les-sons, Knit & Natter, Craft & Chatter, Light Exercises,Mah Jong, Meditation, Qigong, Rock & Roll { In-cluding Lessons} Swing & Sway, Snooker & EightBall, Tai Chi, Table Tennis, Monthly Bus Trips, FreeMonthly Concerts, Library, Hairdresser & Beauti-

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THE South Tweed Sports Table TennisClub has vacancies for players of anystandard. They meet Tuesday and Sun-day night as well as Friday mornings.

U3A Twin Towns Inchave classes for all levelsin French, Italian and nowSpanish or would yourather play scrabble,MahJong, Cards or TableTennis? If interested,please contact the officebefore noon for more in-formation. Members arerequested to bring plate.Phone:5534 7333 beforenoon -Mon to Fri.

Coolangatta Senior Citizenscian.Our next free concert will be on Monday 25th June 1-00 pm Qld. Time and will feature the colourful, glam-orous Susie Jay accompanied by Joe Ace. Susie hasbeen performing since she was 12 years of age, enter-taining in Clubs, Theatre Restaurants, Vaudeville andtelevision Shows around Australia and overseas.With her great voice and colourful costumes, Susiebrings to life many famous female performers of ourtime. We are pleased to be presenting anothertop class show. All members and visitors are invited

to come along and enjoyany or all of these activi-ties/pastimes and meetnew friends. For enqui-ries, information or eventsleaflet and concert book-ings, Phone us on 07 55364050 or call into our cen-tre at 2 Gerrard StreetCoolangatta. You canalso check our Web Siteonwww.coo langa t t aseniors.com.au.

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Bill Lafferty was welcomed as our new-est member by Lorraine Atkinson. Hewill join other members on duty at tableson Tuesdays 10am - 2pm at TweedCentro and Thursdays 10am - 2pm and5pm - 7pm at Tweed City.


THE Twin Towns Day VIEW Club have recently cel-ebrated their 44th Birthday and the theme for the daywas Somewhere Over the Rainbow and the close to100 ladies who attended were resplendent in outfitsof all colours. Song master Chris Harvie was the en-tertainer and was excellent in his genre. Coming upfor the VIEW Club ladies are guest speakers author-ess Roz Baker and Sumo wrestling expert KatroniaWatts. We are always very pleased to hear from ourfour Learning for Life students that they are doingvery well with their studies – these young peoplewere especially selected for the club by well knowncharitable institution The Smith Family. Our lun-cheons are held at the South Tweed Sports Club onthe first Thursday of each month and bookings orinformation can be sought by ringing Freda on 07 55241 357.

THE Probus Club of Hastings Point Tweed Coastmeets next Tuesday 19/06/2012 at 10.00 am at the TriCare Retirement Community, 87/89 Tweed Coast RoadHastings Point. These meeting are specifically forretired or semi retired people who are over 55 andwish to remain active in the community. At our Junemeeting there will be a presentation by a representa-

THE C.T.H.Ladies Probus Club meet on the 3rd Monday of each month in theRenassiance Room at Twin Towns Services Club at 10.00am. We have guestspeakers at most meetings, followed by morning tea and general fellowship.Proud to report that our members raised $157.00 for our Cancer morning tea. Docome along and meet the ladies. Our next meetings 18th June at 10.00am. Pleasephone Shirley 5599 3868 for more information.

THE Coolangatta/Tweed VIEW Club will celebrate their 22nd birthday lunch onThursday 21st June at South Tweed Sports Club, 10.30 for 11am. Let’s MakeMusic with The Melody makers. Visitors welcome. Bookings/apologies Diana5576-7674 by 5pm Monday 18th June.

OUR monthly meetings are held on the 1st Friday of each month at South TweedSports Club, Tweed Heads South at 2.00pm in the Secret Garden Room. We haveguest speakers each month. All members and guest are invited to attend. Phone07 5536 2653.

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FOR how long can you hold onto a great feeling?Why is it often followed by slump? And why do welose our ability to feel it? The greatness that existswithin is quite often hidden and so we employ exter-nal means to replace the feeling. To feel great is notabout having a good time for a few hours or spend-ing money. It begins with stepping inside to meetone’s self and discover true greatness once again.On Saturday 23 June 2pm to 5pm at Brahma KumarisAust, 27 Bordeaux Parade, Mermaid Waters. This isa free program. Phone 5575 2126 for bookings.

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BETTER patient educa-tion and more self-support programsembedded in localcommunities could bethe key to managingchronic illnesses as theburden of chronicdisease rises in Australia,according to a newreport.The National SeniorsAustralia ProductiveAgeing Centre report‘Improving HealthLiteracy in Seniors withChronic Illness’ studiedolder Australians livingwith chronic illnesses

Managing Chronic Illnessand the help that healthliteracy can provide topatients. National SeniorsAustralia chief executiveMichael O’Neill said thereport showed strongevidence of the benefitsof greater patientengagement. “Patient engagement isabout encouragingpatients to know moreabout their condition sothey have the confidenceto manage their illnessbetter through makinginformed decisions,”O’Neill said.

“The ageing populationmeans there will be morepeople faced with theslow decline of physicaland mental function.This issue will onlybecome bigger in yearsto come.” The report found thatwhilst greater patientengagement is partlydriven by governmentstrying to keep healthsystems financiallyviable, patients and theirfamilies can also seebenefits. “There were severalcases of people living

with serious andcontinuing illness andoften managing success-fully against the odds. “In many cases withpatients and theirdoctors, patients don’thave the knowledge orunderstanding of basicthings like theirmedication. The patientis seen as a passiverecipient, not an activeagent. This is somethingthat can be improved.”The authors of the studyfrom the Menzies Centrefor Health Policy at theUniversity of Sydney,

James Gillespie andJustin McNab, and theircolleagues in the Seriousand Continuing IllnessPolicy and PracticeStudy (SCIPPS)conducted research andinterviews with olderAustralians aged 65-85from western Sydneyand the AustralianCapital Territory. Theresearchers founduncertainty was themost challenging aspectof chronic illness,leading to fear andanxiety amongstpatients.

O’Neill said the reporthighlighted importantareas for policy reformas well asrecommendations ofmanaging thesediseases in alternativeways. “With the rise of theburden of chronicillness in Australia andcomparable countries,health systems need toadapt and socialsupport becomescritical,’’ he said. “It makes sense forgovernments trying tokeep health systems

financially viable, andfor patients and carerswanting more controlover their lives andhealth.” Health literacy inAustralia is atalarmingly low levels.According to a recentsurvey by the ABS,almost 60 per cent ofpeople lacked theknowledge and skills toenable an individual tofunction at a minimallevel.Go to www.productiveageing.com.au for thefull report.


IT was a Sunday morning filled with sunshine andblue skies and the Gold Coast Parks exercise equip-ment at James Overell Park in Southport was gettinga good workout by a steady stream of passersby.Nearby resident Refika Puzic was photographed asshe enjoyed not only the outdoors but the panoramicNerang River vistas while engaging in gentle bicycle-like exercises on the popular ‘ezy rider’.There are a number of free-to-use exercise facilitiesavailable at different Gold Coast parks, a great way toimprove fitness levels and general coordination. Theequipment can include cross trainer, stepper, ab-hipswinger, shoulder press, rowing machine, cycle seat,butterfly press, push-up and sit-up boards, and ezyrider.For more information about parks in your area, phoneGold Coast Parks on 5581-6984; [email protected], or write to Gold CoastCity Council, PO Box 5042, Gold Coast Mail CentreQld 9729.

DIETITIANS Association of Australia has calledfor routine nutrition screening and interventionprograms for the elderly.New research has found that one-third of olderAustralians receiving home care are at risk of beingmalnourished. The Melbourne-based studyconducted by the Dietitians Association ofAustralia (DAA) also found 8 per cent of all peopleassessed were malnourished, while one in five wereunderweight.Dietitian Georgie Rist, who led the study, said olderAustralians were struggling to afford healthy food.“There have been a lot of reports lately saying thatit is extremely difficult to live adequately, even onthe pension,” Rist said.Being malnourished increased the chances of anearly admission to hospital and residential agedcare, she said. “If we can address malnutrition inthe community, we can also decrease the burden onthe healthcare system.” The DAA is calling forstate and federal governments to fund routinenutrition screening and intervention programs forthe elderly.Rist said federal funds were needed, particularlygiven the Gillard government’s recent push toencourage older Australians to seek care at home –through its Living Longer Living Better program.The Federal Government has said it will invest $3.7billion over the next five years to increase in-homecare options and attract more workers to the sector.The malnutrition study assessed 235 people aged65 years and older, over a three-month period.The majority were on a pension, with an annualincome of less than $30,000, and lived at home.Previous Australian research has found more thanone in three hospitals patients and up to 70 percent of residents in aged care facilities are malnour-ished.Courtesy: AAP

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to organize a swap in theyear, then you get anotheryear for free. With thegrowing popularity of thiskind of holiday, the com-petition is increasing and,anyway, you recoup thecost in the first day or soof a swap.Once you have signed upwith a particular site, youhave to list your property.It is most beneficial if youprovide as much informa-tion as possible and makeit sound fantastic.You have to sell the ideaof a holiday in yourhouse. Photos are essen-tial, not just of the houseand interior, but also ofthe attractions in yourarea. Try to be as chattyas possible, and try to befriendly in how youpresent information aboutyourself.Now you can start send-ing emails to possibleswappers. Most listingsstate where the peoplewant to go. We ignorethis and send emails toanybody in the chosenarea – often 50 or more.One problem you mayencounter is that Europe-ans are reluctant to travelall the way to Australia –you would think it was onanother planet! So youhave to make it sound andlook really good. Keep arecord of who you con-tact as you may need this

later if you send out moreemails.Once you get a possiblehit, you then start negoti-ating on dates and spe-cifics like looking afterpets. Over a period ofmonths you get to knowthe person and may evenbe able to talk to them onSkype.You build up a rapportand get a feel of what theyare like. If there is any-thing you are not sure of,it is best to bring it out inthe open and discuss itrather than leave it tochance. Sometimes, dueto travel arrangements,you may not meet thepeople whose house youlive in. We have alwaysmanaged to meet themand it is good to talk faceto face. It is great to havesome local contacts, es-pecially in a foreign coun-try. So try to arrangesome friends orneighbours to visit and beon call if problems arise.We have developed a“house manual” detailingevery aspect of how ourproperty works. This ismost beneficial whensmall issues come up. Itis surprising how ourhouses differ from thoseoverseas – small thingslike where is the mainselectrical switch, who tocall in an emergency, howto operate the TV andwhat kind of fuel the caruses.Check with your insurersabout others driving yourcar and living in yourhouse – most do not carewho it is as long as theyare over 25. You can lockup any belongings youwant secured. Somepeople even put locks onone room. The wholeswap is based on trustand we have never hadany problems.So the whole world is outthere, just waiting to beexplored.What are you waiting for?Get on the computer andgo for it!

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& LeisureHOLIDAYWE have some fantasticnew destinations and ho-tels on offer in 2012 inQueensland.Firstly due to high levelsof request, from you ourmost valued customerswe have a Townsville andMagnetic Island tour.All the key points of in-terest in this region havebeen covered, including atour and lunch on Mag-netic Island, a visit to theArmy Museum full ofmemorabilia from thestrong military influenceof both the Australiansand the Americans in theregion during the waryears. A visit the Mu-seum of Tropical NorthQld and do a scenic tour

IN a recent edition of the Gold Coast/Tweed Seniorspaper, it was reported that local author Brian Kennedy,72, was exporting Irish history from his Helensvalehome to Ireland through books he had written inAustralia. The subject matter of one of Brian’s booksis former US president John F Kennedy’s IrishO’Kennedy ancestors.Brian has now returned from his 20th trip to Irelandwhere he successfully launched two of his books inTipperary in front of an audience that included visi-tors from England.In recognition of Brian’s efforts, he has been honouredwith an invitation to the official 2013 opening of thenew John F Kennedy Visitors Centre being built inDunganstown, Ireland, the locality where JFK’s great-grandfather Patrick Kennedy spent his early daysbefore immigrating to America.

More new great escorted senior rail tourdestinations from Great Value Holidaysup Hervey’s Ranges stop-ping at the historical TeaRooms. The Tea Roomswere once the local water-ing hole and overnightaccommodation for bul-lock teams and Cobb andCo Coaches en route tothe Gold Fields, this his-toric split log inn - is be-lieved to be the oldestknown building in NorthQueensland.We have also changedour Whitsundays Itiner-ary so much that those ofyou that have alreadybeen will be tempted tojoin us again! We willstay on beautiful 4 ½ starDaydream Island 2 of thenights on our tour, wealso now have included a

cruise through theWhitsunday passagepast several tropical Is-lands and visit the mag-nificent WhitehavenBeach. The tour will thenreturn to stay at The ReefGateway Hotel on themainland for the durationof our stay. While inCairns we will now alsobe staying at the newlyrenovated 4 star CairnsQueenslander, which isconveniently located intown and only 1 blockfrom the Esplanade.Another great new tour isa Gold Coast ChristmasTour staying at the new 4½ star MeritonBroadbeach, conve-niently located in theheart of Broadbeach andacross the road fromJupiter’s Casino and Pa-cific Fair Shopping Cen-tre. This is a wonderful,relaxing itinerary for thosethat want to share Christ-mas with others while nothaving to worry aboutwho’s cooking the Christ-mas turkey!Lastly our first Tasmania– The Great Escape toursold out so quickly wehave decided to run an-other one on the 9th Octo-ber this year. What a per-fect time of year to seeTasmania.So come and join us on aGreat Value Escorted Holi-day Rail Adventure. Ourtours have been makingseniors smile for years.Why? Because of ourfriendly staff, and our allinclusive packages.We know that when you

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DEEP in the jungles ofTanjung Puting NationalPark, in the far south ofCentral Kalimantan(Indonesian Borneo),

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IN late November the gardens of Kyotoput on a spectacular show of their bestautumn foliage.Toursgallery operates an annual smallgroup tour that features the best au-tumn gardens of Kyoto - secluded gar-dens, parks and forest areas that havebeen especially selected for their visualsplendor. You will be fully escorted byan Australian Tour Director, as well asan English speaking Japanese TourManager, who can tell you all aboutKyoto and take you into the hiddentreasures that you would never findwithout assistance.Visits to sights surrounding the JapanInland Sea and Lake Biwa add an extradimension to this escorted tour.Shikoku, Awaji and Shodo Islands arealso famous for their spectacular redand gold autumn leaves in November.“On this tour rural villages and forestedmountains are mixed in with traditionalgardens, in order to give people a com-

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Osetroff, director ofToursgallery.English speakingguides, buffet dinnersand banquets of fineJapanese cuisine, privatecharter coach transpor-tation and accommoda-tion in a selection of sparesorts, western hotelsand picturesque Japa-nese Inns are all in-cluded.Since 1983 Toursgalleryhas been creating andoperating 7 small group

tours to Japan every year.Toursgallery’s 12 day Kyoto AutumnGardens Tour commences on 22 No-vember and is priced at $6,400 per per-son twin share.Limited to accepting only 15 guests thisescorted tour is designed for peoplewho like comfort and personal service.Every year for the past 26 yearsToursgallery have been taking peopleto Japan to see the best autumn foliageand the most impressive autumn gar-dens. If you are a discerning travellerwho appreciates the benefits of beingon an escorted small group tour, pri-vate charter coach transportation andstaying in specially selected accommo-dation with all breakfasts included callnow and ask for a brochure!Autumn photos of Japan can be seenon the internet at www.toursgallery.comFor brochures phone toll free 1300 307317 or send an email [email protected].

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GRAND Pacific Tours, theNew Zealand Coach Holi-day Specialist, will be tak-ing New Zealand on tourwhen they stage the big-gest Coach Expo ever tohit town!Grand Pacific Tours con-tinues to be regarded asthe market leader in pro-viding the mature agedtraveller with breathtak-ing New Zealand experi-ences on their range ofluxury coach holidaysthat represent both qual-ity and value for money.Grand Pacific Tours offerthree very distinct stylesof touring, which includeLuxury Coach Holidays;Ultimate Small GroupTouring and their NEWstyle of flexible, affordabletouring SimplyNZ. Withover 190 departures peryear there’s an option foreveryone.In New Zealand, everynew day is something tocherish. The culture isrich and dynamic and thescenery provides uniquemoments of pure beauty.There is no better time tovisit New Zealand thanright now.Hear from representatives

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TWIN Towns Evening VIEW Club meets at 6.30pmthe 2nd Wednesday of each month at Tweed HeadsBowls Club.A diverse range of Guest speakers make the dinnermeeting very interesting. Extra activities for the restof the year include a “Christmas in July” dinner andweekend getaways. Recent Fundraises for our eight

Twin Towns Evening VIEW Club“Learning for Life” students have been a cake stalland luncheon and fun day at the home of DotCarmichael. Both of which helped raise a wonderfulamount of funds to support this Smith Family project.New members of all ages are most welcome to joinour very friendly club. For information phone Pat on5536 5227.

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THE Helensvale and Southport Bridge Club took partagain recently in the “Bridge for Brains” competition.This annual event is supported by over 80 bridgeclubs throughout Australia. All clubs play identicalhands of cards, and the results are compared on anationwide basis.“Bridge for Brains” is organized by Neuroscience Re-search Australia, an organization which is dedicatedto finding cures for degenerative brain diseases such

OUR next Gold Coast Potters Empty BowlsFundraising Lunch is on Sunday June 17th at CnrAshmore Road and Carrara Street, Benowa from 11am-2pm.It’s a fantastic outing and very suitable for seniors -$15 includes a beautiful bowl you get to take home…but not before filling it as many times as you like atour lovely Al Fresco all you can eat buffet with heartyhome- made soups including pea & ham, minestrone,pumpkin, beef and beer casserole – loads of freshcrusty breads, salads and pasta dishes. There’s freeentertainment with a great singer who does every-thing from the wartime favourite, Elvis, Frank Sinatrathrough to modern day along with market stalls withpreserves and other take home sweet treats. It reallyis a great day for all ages. All proceeds to directly tofeeding the needy and homeless.For more details go to www.goldcoastpotters.com

ON Saturday 21st July,2012, our annual NewZealand Day OpenMufti Mixed Fours.Thisis a must play in eventcarrying $2,000 prizemoney. This event iscompletely open formixed teams and teamsof 4 men or 4 ladies arealso permissible.On Monday 23rd andTuesday 24thJuly, 2012we are holding ourannual 2 Day MensPairs event carrying$3,000 in prize money.This competition isalways hotly contestedso get your entry inearly.To enter either of the

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Bridge for brainsas Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Recentachievements include a new drug trial for motor neu-rone disease, and research into rehabilitation for strokepatients in remote areas.42 members supported the event at Helensvale, on avery enjoyable social occasion which included a lightlunch. The entire proceeds, which consisted of entryfees and a raffle, and amounted to $500, were do-nated to this very worthwhile charity.The Helensvale and Southport Bridge Club meets atHelensvale Community Centre every Monday, and atSouthport Community Centre every Wednesday, playcommencing at 11-30am. New members and visitorsare cordially welcomed.

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Musgrave Hill Bowls Clubabove events pleasephone the Club on (07)5532-1277.Mixed Bowls – OnFriday afternoonsgames will be Pairs orTriples at 12.30pm inClub Whites. Visitorsmade welcome and canphone the Club on 5532-1277 to enter, leaving acontact telephonenumber and preferenceof Pairs or Triples.Mahjong – EveryThursday afternoonbetween 1 & 4pm. Verysocial. Tea & bikkies nocharge – anyonewishing to join us for agame will be made mostwelcome. Usually 3

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North Star Resort Hastings PointStunning 2 bdrm ensuite BIR, Norfolk M’factured home with ac,

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Over 50s Resort, 5-Star facilitiesBetween Brisane and Gold Coast

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Private SaleOver 55s perimeter site, situated on the water.

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Over 50’s Resort Ormeau, QldUnique situation overlooking Resort gardens

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Coombabah Over 50s VillageOpportunity for retiree or not, to obtain a spacious 2 brms + sleepout

home in a very well maintained and managed village. Sep bathroom/toilet,tandem carport. Recently refurb kitchen, new carpet, aircon, ceiling fanmaster, new blinds to all windows. Outlook to green space from leisurelyfront deck, warm in winter, cool in summer. Excellent position in park.Close to all facilities transport and amenities. Centrelink rent assistance

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Gold Coast VillaSpacious 2 bed Villa in Over 50s lifestyle villageUnit features air con throughout, log affect gas fire, timber

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Ruby Gardens Over 50s Resort5 star facilities, pool, bowls, tennis, gym,

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‘AUTUMN’ is Gold Coast artist David Ladley’s aptlynamed entry in the 2012 Royal Queensland ArtSociety’s BIGArt125 Awards and Exhibition, runninguntil June 29.David is pictured by his meticulously completed oiland acrylic autumn leaf, the work hanging in the firstfloor Peter Abraham Gallery at the RQAS Broadbeach.Entry is free.

A NEW CD of songs by Diana Trask has now beenreleased. Diana Trask Oh Boy is not available instores and is only obtainable from the coupon onPage 45 or at Diana’s website www.dianatrask.com.Diana Trask went to the US to try her luck as asinger and during her amazing career sang for twoAmerican Presidents, Lyndon Baines Johnson andGerald Ford. Diana starred in television series SingAlong With Mitch and headlined at the major LasVegas hotels.In the 1960’s Diana became a country singer andhad many hit songs in the Country Billboard charts.The new CD features a collection of songs such asCountry Bumpkin, One Day at a Time and herpopular hit song Oh Boy. Diana performed at theUrban Country Music Festival in Caboolture in2010 to launch her autobiography WhateverHappened to Diana Trask.During the national launch Diana caught up withher Frank Ifield (pictured) and they recalled theirmemories of television shows they had appearedon together and their tour of New Zealand withAmerican comedian Stan Freberg.

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THE naughty but nice comedy Key for Two (1mistress + 2 lovers = a three for all), directed byCecile Campbell, opens at Gold Coast Little Theatre,Southport on Saturday 16 June.Funny, fast-paced farce in the best British tradition,Key for Two provides the audience with plenty oflaughs and misunderstandings. Attractive Brightonresident Harriet’s husband is in prison in Peru. Soto make ends meet, she manages to entertain two‘gentleman callers’ in her apartment, by means of aninvisible mother and a very strictly maintained

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diary. Then her friendAnn arrives with amatrimonial crisis of herown, other visitors comeand go and the lies startmounting up!The Gold Coast LittleTheatre is sponsored byWHK Group Ltd - thefinancial services firmthat offers better advicefor a better life. Key for Two runs at theGold Coast LittleTheatre 21aScarborough Street,Southport from 16 Juneto 7 July 2012. It plays8.00 pm Thursday toSaturday with Sundaymatinees at 2.00 pm on24 June and 1 July.Ticket prices for mostperformances are $25.00and concessions areavailable. Book with theGCLT box office on 55322096 or online atwww.gclt.com.au

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THIS is an event not to be missed. As part of its2012 national tour, the Australian Girls Choir willpresent a free performance at The Porch, located atthe Broadwater Parklands, Southport, on Wednes-day July 18 starting at 12.30pm.For over 25 years, the Australian Girls Choir, thecountry’s leading performing arts organisation for

THE Gold Coast City Council invites you to MorningMelodies at Robina on Thursday 12th July 11.30am atRobina Community Centre. Since its formation in 1949,the Australian Army Band Brisbane has enjoyed areputation as one of the finest military bands in Aus-

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Back to Broadway back due to popular demandAndrew is a wonderfully gifted tenor with powerfultones well known to Opera Queensland. Conductedby our favourite maestro Barry Singh, this concertis guaranteed to be an audience pleaser!On Sunday 24nd June 2012 at 2.30pm at the AlbertWaterways Community Centre, Mermaid Waters.Tickets: Adults $40, Concession $35, Students 18+$25, School students $10Tickets can be purchased online with credit card byvisiting our website, www.gcpo.com.au, or alterna-tively by phoning (07) 5536 6063 or (07) 5513 1083.

girls, has been “entertaining audiences around theworld with inspirational performances” of singing,choreography and spectacular stage presentation.Today the AGC has over 3,900 choristers in trainingin major centres throughout the country.For more information seewww.ausgirlschoir.com.au.

tralia. Known and admired for its great versatility, theAustralian Army band Brisbane enjoys a wide repu-tation for its musical excellence and impressive mili-tary appearance. No booking required. Raffle to sup-port Robina Red Cross.

Southport Lions ClubInc We will be acting asRoad Marshalls andoperating an aid stationat the coming GoldCoast Marathon.

Lions TalesWe will also be operat-ing a BBQ at Bunnings,Olsen Ave. branch onthe 8th July. We wouldlike to contribute moreto the community but weneed new members toassist.Visitors are mostwelcome. ContactSecretary Russell on5591 1189.Robina Lions Club IncThis month we areselling Footy Doubles atthe Skilled Park Stadiumfor Titans, operating aBBQ on 15th June atBunnings Burleigh andour most importantfunction, our MovieCarnival.If there are any localresidents who would liketo support us bydonating $20.00 to helpcover our costs please

phone Robina Lions0400 147 660. We arealways ready to wel-come new members sophone us & come alongand join in the fun atBond University on 2ndand 4th Wednesday.The Lions Club of GoldCoast Tallebudgera IncThe Changeover and 1st

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June at the Palm BeachSoccer ClubThe nighthas been organised toinclude fine food, gamesand prizes. All currentOffice Bearers havebeen elected for asecond term and wewould love to see asmany people there aspossible. For moreinformation about this orour fundraisingChristmas in July Dinner,

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July at the Palm BeachSoccer Club, contact ourSecretary on 0417 425466 or [email protected] Lions Club ofMudgeeraba Inc TheMudgeeraba Lionsassisted theMudgeeraba Sub-Branch of the RSL againthis year, with theannual ANZAC Dayevents held in theMemorial Hall. Thisfollowed the ANZACDay March alongRailway Street to theElsie Laver Park for theSunset Ceremony. Newmembers are alwayswelcome to assist yourCommunity in Friend-ship and ServiceProjects, Phone 0478 094896.


Only ONE FREE FOR SALE classified is allowed per person per month. No other sorts ofClassifieds, ie: Wanted adverts will not be accepted. The publisher reserves the right todecline, edit and reduce the number of classifieds appearing due to space available in thenewspaper. Due to these space constraints sometimes not all adverts will appear in the onemonth, but may be placed in the following month.

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FOR Hundreds of years European,Mediterranean and Celtic countrieshave been dancing in a circle to cel-ebrate events such as Weddings,Births, the agricultural cycle and theconnection between human beings andnature.Some of us long to dance but do notfeel that we have the training or thegrace, or that our bodies lack the easeof former years.Circle Dancing requires no training andno partner and all the steps are simpleand taught at the begining of eachdance.To Circle Dance you need to be able tomove freely and to raise your arms toshoulder height, to turn, to do walking,waltzing and grapevine steps, all of

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BOOK case large pineexc. cond. $65 ono.Ph 07 5524 4703.Banora Point.

CABINET wooden,rustic colour. Leadlightcentre panel, threeshelves, bottomdrawer. 1920’s210cmHx107cmW exccond. $165. Ph 0422263 572.

CARVED set ofmahogany librarystairs. Exc cond.81cm high $300. Ph5520 3125. VarsityLakes.

CASIO men’s watch,brand new, 10 yearbattery, blue dial, datedisplay. Half jewelersprice $55. Ph 0448320 388. Hope Island.

COMPUTER desk andchair. GC $100. Ph5577 2686. ParadisePoint

CORNER lounge suiteblue + 1 single seaterin VGC $450 ono. Ph0409 221 658. VarsityLakes.

CRUTCHES alumunderarm as new $40,wheel chair, foldingrepaired GC $60. Ph07 5526 4023.Southport.

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Circle Dancingthese are taught.An ear for music also helps as well asan open-ness to sharing a dance spacewith others in the shape of a circle.All you are required to wear is comfort-able clothes and suitable shoes.

U3A North Gold Coast with our TutorJudith Keller will conduct a workshopin Circle Dancing Friday 22nd June1.00pm to 3.00pm atLabrador Community Centre, BillingtonStreet, Labrador. All welcome. Contri-bution $2.00. Regular classes in CircleDancing will commence Thursday 12thJuly 10.30 to 12.00. For more informa-tion come in and see us or phone 55290583 from 9.00am to 3.00pm Monday toFriday.

CURTAINS 2 pairRegency stripe blockout gold and creamwith valances. 210cmdrop x 170 cm wide.Valances. 35cm dropexc. cond. $80 onothe lot. Ph 5599 7586.Tweed Heads West.

DINING chairs oakfinish 6 chairs uphol-stered in greenish bluematerial. $35 ea. Ono.Ph 5535 8996. Miami.

DINNER set Germanchina Arzbert 6 dinner,supper, soup. Plus 6piece tea set includestea pot. Like new.$190 ono. Ph 55620886. Robina.

DOOR solid timbernew lead light 2meters4 x 85

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DVDs $5 ea HenryV11, Charles 11,Summer Wine, RonnieBarker, Joyce Grenfell,Still Games. Usedonce. Ph 0429 900639.

FRIDGEWestinghouse twodoor 530ltr frost free,exc. cond. $300 pickup please. Ph 55357825. Burleigh Heads.

FUTON sofa/doublebed, black cotton withtubular frame. $150.Ph 5594 4214.Carrara.

LAPTOP Asus 15.4"Dualcore 2Gb ram/160GB hdd DVDWindows 7 OfficeWebcam WiFi $300.Ph 5528 0671.

LAPTOP hp pavilion,hardly used exc cond.Bought $1400 sell$400. 18mths old. Suitanyone Ph 0423 624727. Molendinar.

LOUNGE brownleather 3 seater. 6mths old. $499. Ph5536 4867 or 0410 700366.

MOBILITY scooter liftMod. Bruno ASL250electric. Fits ontotowbar. New $2300sell $500. Ph 55224100. Elanora .

PAPER shredder (8pieces) GC. $20. Ph5579 8449. ClearIsland Waters.

PHYSIO fit vibratemassager never used,comes with exerciseposter and usermanual. Unit as-sembled and willrequire ute or van etcto move. $150. Ph0437 732 575.Helensvale.

QUEEN size mattressBellisimo. 4 mths oldshow room cond. $350ono. cash only. Ph 075547 5072. Ormeau.

RECLINERS leather(2) as new $350. Willsell separate $185each. Ph 5570 1117.Bundall.

SHOES Rockport,never worn. Ladiessize 8, brown leatherlace ups. Paid $159,sell $50. Ph 55560628. Helensvale.

SLEEP apnea ma-chine res Med C PapS6 exc. cond. lightweight model in blackcarry bag. $500.Humidifier alsoavailable. Ph 55343953. Currumbin.

THOMAS train tracks,carriages, bridge,station $300. Can sellseparately, great forlittle hands all plastic.Ph 0413 674 858.Palm Beach.

TOOL box, deluxe oncastors. 12 drawer,also lock up doors.Cost $1200 sell $495GC. Ph 0423 216 249.Varsity Lakes.

UMBRELLA largeShelta patio umbrellacomplete with standand weather cover.VGC $100. Ph 55375564. Biggera Waters.

WASHING machineSimpson less than 4yrs old water savermodel as new $300.Ph 5576 3290.Burleigh.

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DON’T miss “the best concert of the year”. Six vir-tuoso pianists will be chosen from 30 outstandingyoung Australian pianists after a weekend of excitingcompetition. A great time for lovers of piano.The Australian Society for Keyboard Music – GoldCoast will be holding its seventh Open Piano Compe-tition 2012 at the Robina Community Centre on theweekend of June 16/17. Contestants from around thecountry will perform a programme of recital pieces foradjudicators over two days of heats. Six finalists willbe chosen to perform in the finale recital to be held onSunday June 17 from 6pm, with place prizes and spe-cial awards totalling over $5000 presented. TheMudgeeraba Foundation is the major sponsor.The competition and recital will be open to the pub-lic, with single Adult admission per heat $7; Conces-sion $5; Students $5. Finale recital: Adults $30; Con-

THE club meets on the 4th Sunday of the month, atLady Small Haven, 60 Allchurch Avenue, Benowa.The concerts starts at 1.30. p.m. Doors open at 1.00.p.m. All are welcome, please come and join us for anafternoon of music, tea and coffee will be providedduring the interval.

Great time for lovers of pianocession $15; Students $10. Weekend passes: Adults$ 30; Concession $25; Students $10. All tickets avail-able at the door.For further information, please call Margaret Millardon (07) 5575-8763 or Jennifer Newcomb on 5573-3833or visit www.askmgoldcoast.com.au.

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THEY call themselvesthe Central Park StringQuartet, not becausethey’re New York-basedbut because their weeklypractice sessions takeplace in a peacefulLabrador haven calledCentral Park. And eventhough Labrador mightbe the group’s centralmeeting place, itsmembers are happy toentertain at venuesaround the Gold Coast.Violinists IlseSchildhorst and Marga-ret King, viola playerIsabel Smith and cellistLyn Anderson make up

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One of our readers will soon behaving a good chuckle over theyarns in John Gilfoyle’s latest book,“You’d Better Bloody Believe It!”Congratulations go to NonaBeachley of Nerang who enteredlast month’s competition and is thewinner of a copy of the book.It is a collection of stories, yarnsand poems from John ‘Gilly’Gilfoyle and John ‘Robbo’ Robbinsplus stories from others they havemet over the last 50 years – storiesof real Aussie characters and theyare all true - well mostly so!

FAME the Musical, directed by AnnieLoctoki, may be a well known movieand TV series about the gritty side ofthe theatre but it is actually full of ro-mantic stories including a real life ro-mance which blossomed on the stage.The show, being presented by theTweed Theatre Company (TTC), has sixmain characters who all begin as fresh-man at the Performing Arts School inNew York. The story weaves 3 love sto-ries around these characters while inreal life the TTC cast has its own lovestory.

Introducing ‘Central Park String Quartet’

the Central Park StringQuartet. The group hashad several namechanges since beingfounded in the mid-1980s by Ilse togetherwith the late RonHawkins, a highly-respected violinist of histime. Ron passed awayin 2007 at age 86.Ilse, originally fromGermany and Lyn, afourth generation GoldCoaster, first met anumber of years ago asplayers in the GoldCoast PhilharmonicOrchestra. NewZealander Margaret

joined the GCPO later, asdid Isabel who came outfrom England in 2005.Ilse and Isabel remainactive players in theorchestra, with Lynjoining in on cello forthe upcoming concert.The Central Park StringQuartet prefers to playclassical music, with thefour musicians agreeingthat “it stretches you abit”, though they allsmile when Isabel says“we never take our-selves too seriously.”Ilse’s early life inGermany was spentworking as a teacher andplaying the violin inorchestras. She firststarted learning theinstrument at age 12.Besides music, Ilseenjoys horse-riding,sailing and travellingwith her talentedmusician husband,multi-instrumentalistLothar Schildhorst.Margaret first startedplaying the violin at 10,being banished to thewashhouse to practice.Eventually, however, thewashhouse blues turnedinto a place on theschool orchestra and aviolin scholarship, withMargaret then becominga founding member ofthe Auckland JuniorSymphony Orchestra.Being a physiotherapistand having five childrenput music on hold for anumber of years but it isnow a part of Margaret’slife again.Before arriving inAustralia, Isabel hadregular viola positions

with the ScottishNational Orchestra andThe BBC ConcertOrchestra. Freelancework included a run ofBernstein’s Candide inLondon’s West End;many concerts withOrquesta Sinfónica deMálaga, and playing inan ensemble specialisingin contemporarychamber music.Lyn’s quiet dry humourcomes through whenshe explains that her“orchestra debut was inSydney many years agoat Taronga Park Zoo,near the elephantenclosure. I trust theystill remember theoccasion.” Lyn joinedthe Gold Coast Philhar-monic in 1985, discover-ing “lots about orches-tral management, andmuch joy in playingmusic at the ‘deep end’on cello or bass.”Take a bow, Central ParkString Quartet, continu-ously playing since themid-1980s with thanksto Ilse Schildhorst, andstill using Ron Hawkins’music.Pictured (l-r standing)are Margaret King, IlseSchildhorst and IsabelSmith, with Lyn Ander-son seated in front.

Announcing the lucky winnerof our latest book give-away!

It’s all for a good cause too –Brother Paul Murphy’s street kidsof Manila.The proceeds of the sales of thiscollection of outback tales will goto help him carry on his wonderfulwork. 100% of sale proceeds will bedonated to his Kuya Centre forStreet Children.Readers can order copies of thisand John Gilfoyle’s other books atwww.johngilfoyle.com or they areavailable at Dymocks Bookstores,Books of Buderim or SamfordMuseum.

Love is in the Air in TweedEnsemble cast members, LaraWilkinson, (16 years) and Guy Williams(18 years) met 2 years ago. Guy is origi-nally a hip hop dancer while Lara is anactor and singer with 4 major showsunder her belt.The show opens 29th June and runs for7 performances over 2 weekends at theTweed Heads Civic and Cultural Cen-tre, cnr of Wharf and Brett St. Book-ings are online atwww.tweedtheatre.com.au,phoning1800674 414 or at Tweed and MurwillumbahTourist Centres.

ON Friday 22nd June 2012 there will be an Introduction to Family History Re-search from 9am-11am by the Gold Coast Family History Society. The class willbe held in Room 3 in the Nerang Bicentennial Centre, Nerang Southport Rd,Nerang. If you have ever wondered how your family came to be living in Austra-lia or if you have any convict ancestors please come along and see how enjoy-able family research can be. Please book by phoning Karen on 5533 3693, or Pamon 5594 0610.

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Documents

Gold Coast Tweed Seniors Newspaper June 2012