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hen my colleague Russell Hunter was telling me about his hearing (or lack thereof) experiences and how it had got to the point that he had to concede he might need a hearing aid, it brought to mind my own hearing test at Christmas. I was in Sydney visiting family for the festive season when my daughter announced that she had made me an appointment for a free hearing test. “Do you realise how often you ask us to repeat ourselves?” she asked. “And there are so many times when we are talking to you and you just don’t respond. I think we need to do something about it.” I dutifully set off and answered the various beeps and tones as best I could
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Contents while they waited in the shopping centre. Mercifully, it didn’t take long, and the results were immediate. My daughter was there when they delivered the verdict: “There’s nothing wrong with your hearing at this stage.” Her response was instant and stinging: “Well, in that case you must be just plain ignorant and inattentive.” It was about this point that I decided it might have been better if I’d needed a hearing aid! Russell details his experience this month, and overall is very pleased that he has moved past lip reading. Also this month, I share the story of my recent grand adventure walking the wilds of Slovenia (well, it wasn’t that wild but the isolation was serene.) Although my dodgy knees told me it wasn’t quite the saunter I had expected, the aches at the end of the day were worth it, especially the sense of achievement that comes with knowing you are never too old to get up and start walking. And this comes from someone who spends most of their life hovering in front of a computer. Dorothy Whittington, Editor
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So, with the phone volume at max, I began a series of calls to the (very) many providers of hearing aids. One thing you quickly discover is that this very much an industry. It’s big business and like any commercial enterprise, sales are its lifeblood. That said, though, the people concerned – they’re audiologists – are highly trained and very knowledgeable. They do want to improve your life. And they do want to sell you a hearing aid. One that will work for you.
What was that again? After finally conceding that he couldn’t spend the rest of his life lip-reading, RUSSELL HUNTER set out to learn more about failing hearing and the aids available. He shares the results of his investigation.
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bout one in six Australians are hard of hearing, that’s to say they suffer from measurable hearing
loss. And one in three people over 70 suffer from hearing loss. They’re not deaf in the fullest sense but they do have varying degrees of difficulty in making out what’s being said to them. If you increasingly rely on the subtitles to watch TV, you’re likely to be one of those 3.5 million Australians who simply can’t get an earful. Worldwide, the numbers would be astronomical and, predictably perhaps,
“The eyes tend to glaze and the brain goes numb at the range of products but it’s important to try and focus”
they have spawned a billion-dollar industry offering a bewildering array of remedies. If, like me, you find yourself learning to lip read, you probably need to consider a hearing aid. After a couple of appointments, an ENT specialist concluded that I didn’t have a medical condition and that my hearing loss was due to age. He used some high-sounding language but that was what he meant. “Get a hearing aid,” he said. That was more than a year ago and I ignored him.
But soon the embarrassment, isolation and frustration set in. When you can’t go shopping for a shirt on your own because you can’t hear what the sales assistant is telling you; when you get the opposite of what you thought you ordered in a restaurant; when what you think you’re being told bears no relation to what someone is trying to tell you; when your partner gets increasingly angry and frustrated at repeating the same thing over and over at gradually increasing volume; when you can’t use the phone any more – it’s time to take stock.
The first step is a hearing test the cost of which is sometimes included in the final package but is more likely to be charged separately. I was quoted anything from $120 to $180 although there can be Medicare or health cover rebates. This is when they get to bring out a range of gee-whiz machines and devices that measure hearing loss and in which range of sound you are most affected. That established, it’s time to confront a bewildering array of tools and devices that aim to make you hear again. These are many and you can spend pretty much what you want – $1000 to $12,000 (per ear) would be a rough guide. There are hearing aids for every conceivable purpose and every
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conceivable (or sometimes inconceivable) price. Some are visible, some less so, a few totally invisible inside the ear. As a very basic, but not always reliable, rule the less visible the device the more expensive it will be. The eyes tend to glaze and the brain goes numb at the range of products but it’s important to try and focus – if not attentively listen. This is a major decision. I was allowed to try one – a receiver in canal or RIC in the industry parlance – for two weeks. And then another similar one for another two weeks. There was one other that I wouldn’t have minded trying for another two
weeks but the audiologist/salesperson had clearly had enough of me. “Sorry, we don’t have one of these available to try.” Message received if not completely understood. For my two grand, I get a small silver coloured kidney shaped thing that hides behind my right ear with a wire leading a mini-mic that fits into the ear. I also get a supply of button batteries (probably a year’s worth) as well as a small oven type of thing that bathes the mic in ultraviolet light before some gentle heating. It keeps the thing clean and hopefully free of wax and other stuff that might interfere with signal reception. It has a bluetooth function that means I can use it hands free in the car. All I have to do is press on the infernally minute button in the thing behind my ear when a call comes in. I’m assured I’ll get the hang of it. There’s also a range of tools and attachments generally intended to keep it in good order. But does it work? It’s not life-altering. I still can’t hear the TV though apparently there’s yet another device I
Your audiologist will be that unusual blend of professional/technician/ salesperson. During my trial period I received a call to check that all was well. How is the device performing? Are there any particular problems? And, finally, would I like to commit to the one I was trialling now? I could easily call in and have it all arranged in a few minutes. It dawned on me that it was now the second last day of the month and here was the salesperson part of the triumvirate trying hard to meet budget for the month. It’s a business after all.
can buy to solve that issue. On the other hand, I don’t get exasperated looks from my partner who says she now doesn’t have to repeat statements three times or resort to sign language. I am brave enough to go to shops on my own and can once more order at a restaurant with a fair degree of confidence. I can even have a conversation on the phone without recourse to neck contortions and constant shifting of phone position in an effort to find the exact “sweet spot”. I feel better. But the test told me that both ears are probably past their use-by date. The left one, however, has been the subject of surgery and skin graft to the ear drum in a previous $11,000 attempt to improve my hearing. It didn’t work. The very helpful lady suggests I need a device for both ears but is unwilling to proceed without clearance from an ENT consultant regarding the one with the patched ear drum. So that’s next. So, after all this, can I hear better? Yes.
Many providers sell hearing aids that come insured. If it’s defective they’ll replace it up to a certain period that can vary. It’s worth checking for what and for how long you are covered. I’m told I’m covered for most things apart from stupidity. If it falls in the frying pan or if I attempt to wash it under the shower, it’s probably not covered. In fact, like most insurance, it’s covered for all but the most likely eventualities. And remember these things are small and easy to lose. I should know.
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Mary’s liftoff for an unsung adventurer of the skies At 69, Mary Garden has published the story of her pioneering aviator father, and it is already proving a hit with reviewers. MARY BARBER reports.
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n 1930, Mary Garden’s father Oscar flew from London to Australia with just 39 flying hours under his belt. Until then, his longest flight had been six hours. This flight was to take 18 days. In Sundowner of the Skies The Story of Oscar Garden – The Forgotten Aviator Mary tells his story abnd explains why he made such a risky endeavour. “There was definitely a pioneering
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spirit in the Scottish family,” she says. “Also, he didn’t want to pay for a commercial licence. He thought he would use the little money he had to buy a secondhand plane. Once he was in Australia, he would have enough hours to apply for a licence.” For Mary, this decision is in keeping with the father she knew. He could be reckless, foolhardy – and a miser. Oscar was 27 when he walked into the aviation department at Harrods department store in Knightsbridge and bought a secondhand gipsy moth. There was only one person to see him off at Croydon. He didn’t want any fuss or fanfare and he didn’t want to be talked out of doing the flight. He had to cross Europe, the Middle East, northern India and fly south down the Singapore peninsula. The final leg was crossing the shark-infested Timor Sea. His flight was a phenomenal achievement, especially for a novice pilot. At that time, only Bert Hinkler, Charles Kingsford-Smith and Amy Johnson had
succeeded in making the ocean crossing from England to Australia. While other pilots such as Hinkler had financial support, publicity and big crowds to wave them off and welcome them in Darwin, Oscar chose to fly under the radar. He landed in Wyndham southwest of Darwin, just over the Western Australian border as this was a shorter flight. News travelled and soon the press was on to the story. They nicknamed him “Sundowner of the Skies” likening Oscar to a swagman who arrives unexpectedly at dusk and disappears at daybreak. Oscar Garden went on to have a 20-year career in aviation. He flew the second flying boat from England to New Zealand for TEAL (Tasman Empire Airways Limited) the precursor of Air New Zealand. And that’s where he settled. After World War II, he trained ex-air force pilots to become commercial pilots with TEAL and then, in 1947, he quit aviation with 10,000 flying hours under his belt and became a tomato farmer. Mary remembers that he did not speak much about his flying career. “My father had a complicated relationship with fame. He said he hated it
and yet, he’d ask my mother, ‘anything about me in the paper today?’,” she recalls. Beginning the project was daunting for her. There were no letters and no personal diaries but old newspapers from Scotland and New Zealand and aviation magazines made a fine start. Over time, people came forward with photos and stories, family letters turned up and Mary became thoroughly immersed in the research. Along the way, she has shown the same determined spirit as her father. The biography was rejected again and again. Publishers told her that biographies of parents are common in the market but don’t compete well against celebrity biographies. Oscar Garden was unknown. For Mary, this was the whole point. Her father is forgotten in the wider community, yet she found he is still known in the aviation world. After 12 months, her story finally found its place with New Holland Publishers and it was released in Australia, England and New Zealand in May. It is now available in book shops and online. This month, she will head to New Zealand where it will be launched at the Classic Flyers Aviation Museum. Visit marygarden.com.au
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by Mocco Wollert AFTER unsuccessfully trying to “save” a document three times, I head for the phone. I need help. Before I dial, I take a deep breath and tell myself I am not stupid. I consider myself an intelligent woman. I have run businesses and been the financial controller of them, but I’ll be darned if I can get the hang of that infernal machine sitting on my desk. I need Lee, the most wonderful man in the world, well, my world, who will come to the rescue when I need him. So, Lee it is. He has been my lifesaver and probably will have to be with me forever or at least as long as I am wrestling with my nemeses: the Apple Mac, iPhone and iPad. I was dragged screaming into the Telstra shop by my daughter to buy the phone. The only concession she made was telling the finger-clicking, foot-tapping salesperson, “this is my mother. She is old. Please speak slowly or she won’t get it.” I mean she was right, but still ... Now, like the rest of mankind, I am shackled to my mobile phone. There is a great organisation called Seniors OnLine, dedicated to helping and educating computer-illiterate seniors such as myself. When I approached them for help for the first time, Lee came, conquered, and stayed on as my mentor.
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One of his main talents is patience. I don’t know how many times Lee has said to me “read the screen”. Obediently I stare at the symbols on my tool bar, getting more and more confused. Sometimes the tool bar disappears altogether and I don’t know where to begin to look for it. Lee suggested putting the “commands” he teaches me on to small index cards. It is a good idea and when I get stuck – which I must say is often enough – I can look at an index card which will hopefully tell me how to get rid of an unwanted line. That is, providing I have not left out something when I wrote the instructions. Spellcheck is a wonderful invention too but it has its pitfalls. When I emailed my best friend that I would give her “a helping hand” in her hour of need, I typed ham. The spellcheck was unperturbed but my friend hasn’t spoken to me since. I write short stories, articles and poems. It can take me hours but finally, my masterpiece is done. I spellcheck it and then press the button to close. Just to make sure all is ok, I try and open it again, only to find it has vanished into the ether. I search files and documents but the oops factor has come into play. I lost it! All because I forgot to press the “save” button. Sometimes I cry, sometimes I laugh hysterically but mostly I want to throw the computer out of the window. May your computer be your friend and your documents saved.
by Cheryl Lockwood ADVENTUROUS, gripping to youth or temporary insanity – I’m unsure which description best fits my latest idea. With a holiday approaching, hubby and I opted for a camping road trip. Camping is not new to us. In fact, the first two years of our married life were spent living in a slide-on camper on the back of a ute while we worked our way around Australia. Later, on weekends, we packed our family-size tent to enjoy the great outdoors. The kids would ask if we had to wait until it rained to go camping, as this seemed to happen a lot. So to the new adventure. We slept in swags – nothing but a pathetic layer of canvas to separate me from the elements, as well as the snakes, spiders, crocs and goodness knows what else. As for the padding posing as a mattress, let’s just say I didn’t expect blissful slumber. “Simplicity is key,” I declared as we discussed our mode of travel and accommodation. There would be no fancy home on wheels with all mod cons for these greying nomads. There were minor disagreements about the meaning of “the basics”. A china mug for my morning coffee was not a luxury in my opinion. A volleyball? Only if it doubled as someone’s pillow. Our first night in the swag was at a
roadside camping area and I was pleasantly surprised to find I dropped into an acceptable sleep. My husband is a champion sleeper. If it was an Olympic sport, he’d win gold, so he was unfazed. Organisational skills are another matter. As we packed up our camp, he rolled and stowed his swag neatly only to discover the car keys were still inside. By Day 3, I had perfected my technique for entering the swag: step in, sit down, and shimmy about. In the morning, the reverse was not so smooth but more of a crawl and stumble. You can fall out of a swag, but at least it’s not far to the ground. Oh well, only a month to go. “Will you write about this?” hubby asked. “Sure, I’ll call it the dag and the hag in the swag,” I replied. He responded: “Good one Dr Seuss, which one am I?”
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Think twice before following the dream Many of us have a dream for where we’d like to live in our retirement, but STEVE MENDL advises against making any hasty decisions.
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ne of the shortest active retirement programs I ever conducted lasted two sessions. It was with a man whose role had been made redundant and within three months, he and his wife had moved the length of the country. As we talked, he shared that 20 years ago, on a family vacation, he had decided that he was going to spend his later years close to three things that had presented themselves on this particular trip: Family, a top-class tennis club and the beach. At just over 50, and after almost 30 years with the same company, the move was made in consultation with all the family members living in the area. The first time we met, he said he had found a top-class tennis centre run by a former professional and was looking at purchasing a house a few kilometres away. By the second session, he and his wife had found a townhouse 300m from the beach, 2kms from the tennis club, 20 minutes’ drive of family and, to put a cherry on top, a few minutes’ drive from a golf club. He couldn’t have been happier transitioning into his new life. When he left at the end of the second session, he said, “Twenty years of planning and research has gone into this great result,
you know. Now it’s my time.” That’s a short and sweet success story. However, things don’t always go so smoothly and not all relocations go to plan. An associate told me about a couple who, for many years, had the vision of moving to the coast. Every time they had visited, they’d been greeted with open arms by family members living there and they’d enjoyed happy times at the beach. Most of the time, their visits coincided with school holidays, Christmas and Easter; happy times when they were surrounded by people. When the time came, they sold their family home of many years, left their close friends, and downsized into an adequate house not too far from family members and acquaintances. However, this was done without in-depth consultation or conversation with the family members involved. After the initial excitement of the move and spending some time with the family and grandkids, the couple began to feel increasingly isolated. They found their family was involved in a lot of activities and life was planned beyond just seeing Grandpa and Grandma. They were used as babysitters when parents wanted a night off, and spent
quality time with the family they’d moved to be near only one in every five or six weekends. At the same time, they found it hard to break into any social circles and found themselves frequently travelling to see friends back in their home town. To cut a long story short, before too long they decided to move back to their home town. They were back with friends and social groups but living in a smaller townhouse in a location they had to settle for (because their moving costs were so large) rather than a place to really love and call home. They were back where they began, and although surrounded by friends their own age, they were in a state of regret and frustration and had blown a lot of money in the process. How could they have avoided this? Identifying where to live requires answering a series of realistic questions to ensure the move is for the right reasons. There are a lot of factors to be taken into consideration, and the vision has to be assessed against the reality of the move. A move to the wrong location can be both costly and damaging to relationships. The key is to be clear on where you want to be and your reasons and then to
share your plans with anyone who may be affected by the relocation. It sounds simple enough but the process may involve asking some deeper and tougher questions, of yourself, your partner and other key players, than you might think. Questions could include: • What are your motivations for the move? • What assumptions are you making about the move? • What’s the reality of the move? • What is the cost of living where you are headed? • Whom do you need to have conversations with? What we are trying to avoid here is what I call “rose-coloured glasses syndrome”. In the midst of a major change in your life, you need to be very clear on your expectations versus the reality of a relocation. Had our couple spent more time asking the right questions and involved family members who were going to be affected, there may well have been a different long-term outcome, without the loss of a few disappointing years. Steve Mendl is the author of Beyond The Money: A Practical Guide for Successful Men Leaving Full-Time Work
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MOTORING
There’s a lot to be said for cheap and cheerful A basic Suzuki Vitara – manual gearbox and petrol engine all wrapped in a conventional package – may fly under the radar in the more urbane suburbs but BRUCE McMAHON finds that it deserves a bit more respect, even in this new age of motoring.
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onsider the opportunities: How about the humble Vitara as the back-up to run the Labrador to the vet or pick up the grandkids, while the gleaming all-electric limousine sits sucking on the household’s 240 volts? How about a Vitara as training wheels for learners? There are expensive, $30,000-plus Suzuki Vitaras with all-wheel drive, extra driving aids and turbocharged engine but an entry-level, two-wheel drive Vitara with five-speed manual starts around a reasonable list price of $23,990. It’s a cheap option to buy, run and fuel according to the automobile clubs’ surveys. Today Suzuki’s Vitara is softer in style and substance than the original yet still offers the practicality of an orthodox five-door wagon and decent ground clearance of 185mm, so even the base front-drive version is handy for city, highway and back country road jaunts. It’s no great stand-out in the style department unless dolled up with paint options, but then there’s less need to park miles from shops for fear of errant trolleys on expensive bodywork. The Suzuki’s interior is practical with a fair amount of hard plastics. Seats are fine,
there’s room for four adults and even with this base version enough comfort and convenience features. There’s a centre touch screen for audio, phone hook-up (sometimes touchy) plus rear camera and a trip computer sitting between speedometer and tachometer (both hard to read in the daylight hours). Suzuki reckon the Vitara will run at 5.8 litres per 100km on the combined cycle; that appears close to real world figures. It’s a light, easy vehicle to drive. Steering is positive enough. It handles
with a touch of understeer and a little body roll if pushed while ride comfort is quite good for this class of machine, even if this is never the quietest of SUV cabins. The 1.6 litre engine need stirrings right through those five speeds – with oldfashioned gear stick and clutch pedal – to find optimum power of 86kW and 156Nm of torque, both discovered high in the rev range at 6000rpm and 4400rpm respectively. Here’s where drivers may better understand the nuances of conventional motor cars; better understand the
relationship between throttle, gear shifts and brakes. It could be argued that learning to drive a petrol-engined, manual transmission car will soon be an antiquated set of skills. Like learning Latin. Yet who knows when a backpacker is asked to shift a Polish potato farmer’s ute across the paddock? Or the intern needs to take the company’s old commercial van out for deliveries? Plus there’s the argument that these mechanical skills make for a better driver, particularly one who will read road and traffic conditions ahead, in any type of car. For while the base Suzuki Vitara has a five-star ANCAP crash rating, seven airbags and traction control, there are no driver alert systems if drifting across a lane marking, no beeps and flashing lights if there’s a car alongside, no automatic braking if too close to cars ahead. It’s all a bit old school in this new age of motoring so folk need to pay more attention to the business of driving and take more responsibility. There are many reasons why prosaic Suzuki Vitaras remain useful modes of transport, even as we roll into the new age of motoring.
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MEMORIES
Bob returns to historic battlefield in new film It was one of Australia’s most significant battles and with the Long Tan story coming to cinemas, RUSSELL HUNTER talks to one of its hardy survivors.
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ate in the afternoon of August 18, 1966, a company of 108 young and mostly inexperienced Australian and New Zealand soldiers were fighting for their lives in the pouring rain, amid the mud and shattered trees of a rubber plantation called Long Tan, in South Vietnam. Among them, was Sgt Bob Buick, now 79 and living on the Sunshine Coast. And although he has never looked back, he has found himself represented in a new film shot in Queensland that revisits what was probably Australia’s most significant and bloodiest engagement of recent times. Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan chronicles the events of that fateful day
when Major Harry Smith (played by Travis Fimmel) led the 108 men of his company into battle against at least 2000 Viet Cong guerrilla fighters and North Vietnamese regulars. It became one of the most savage and decisive engagements in Australian military history. In all, 18 Australians and at least 250 enemy were killed, with some estimations being over 500. And Buick was there in the middle of the desperate conflict. He is portrayed in the film by Luke Bracey and while the two have not met, they are in email contact. Not surprisingly, Buick relates to Luke’s character. “Yes, I can see myself there,” he says “It basically relates to me. The story and that part are quite recognisable.” He remembers it as an encounter battle, when neither side knew the other was there until, of course, the shooting began. “We’d been in the country about two months. We were a bit thin on the ground then. It’s still not clear exactly what the enemy’s intention was,” Buick says. “But anyway, they screwed it up by sending in a few mortar rounds and we went to see what was going on.”
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MEMORIES The rest, as the cliche goes, is history. But in many ways this is unrecorded history and this film sets about filling that gap in our national understanding. Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan is very much an Australian production, releasing nationally this month and following the fortunes of those young soldiers who set out in the pouring rain of a Mekong Delta region rubber plantation to fight the battle of their lives. Buick, like most of us, has seen any number of war movies. “Trying to faithfully replicate battle scenes would be extremely difficult,” he says. “I’ve seen quite a few. Many are Hollywood-ised and I suppose the best ones would need to be 80 per cent reality and 20 per cent Hollywood. “This one would be among the best. In my view it’s still a bit too Hollywood-ised but it’s the first Aussie movie of a real battle portraying actual events.” (There have been other films but the battle scenes were part of the story and not the story itself.) Delta Company of 6RAR with Bob Buick was sergeant in Eleven Platoon, went into battle that day with 29 warriors. Just under four hours later there were 16 still alive, of whom eight were wounded. They suffered the highest casualty rate of any platoon in the 10-year Vietnam conflict. As the smoked cleared, it became clear
what had been achieved – that the 108 Anzacs (there were three New Zealanders) had pulled off a stunning victory that was to have repercussions for the rest of Australia’s involvement in the war. “There was a theory that they (the North Vietnamese) were just testing the Australians but it’s still not clear what their true intent was that day,” Buick says. Whatever their intent, they got more than they bargained for as Long Tan established the Australian contingent as a
body of men (there were no women combatants in those days) not to be taken lightly. Documents found on a prisoner later in the war indicated that the North Vietnamese were urged to avoid pitched battles with the Aussies. They were, apparently, just too costly. “There had been no presence in that region since the French were defeated in 1954,” Buick says. “We had it pacified and then went on to support US operations in the country.” The Aussies, however, were not under US command and after Long Tan there was no similar serious engagement. Buick says he has no single outstanding memory of the battle of Long Tan: “Just the whole day really and then the two or three days after that when we cleaned up the battlefield.” He joined the army in 1959 and after a decorated military career retired in 1995 with the rank of WO1 – Regimental Sergeant-Major – the pinnacle of promotion for any non-commissioned soldier and an honour conferred on a select few. His book All Guts And No Glory recounts his experiences and his reasons for joining up in the first place. He has no regrets about his actions at Long Tan. “How could I?” he says. “I was a professional soldier doing what I’d signed up to do. I’ve had a great life.”
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Celebrating Seniors Week 2019 Let’s come together Queensland Celebrating a Queensland for All Ages
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“With more than 700 events held annually, it’s the state's largest week-long event,” she said. “Older people are as diverse as the events and activities provided by a wide range of organisations ranging from IT classes, workshops, come and try days, yoga, standup paddle boarding, walks and bike rides, fitness classes, expos, concerts and dances, movies, choir performances, trivia, cultural events and more. “We are often asked who attends the events. Is it only people of a certain age bracket? The answer is no. We are celebrating a Queensland for all ages. It’s really lovely to see multiple generations connecting in their community." Did you know. Seniors Week is held at various times throughout the state and territories with varied themes. This makes Seniors Week in Queensland unique to Queenslanders. To find events and activities near you visit qldseniorsweek.org.au or phone 1300 738 348
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The Centenarian Portrait Project by teenagers is an uplifting initiative matching 100 teenage artists with 100 of Queensland´s oldest residents. From storytelling, reminiscing, joy and laughter, comes unique portraits, a gift and friendships to treasure between the generations. You are invited to meet Queensland´s centenarians and discover how each artist captures a moment of a 100-year life. Major Government Sponsor. Queensland Government Major Corporate Sponsor. Estia Health Supported by. The Australian Human Rights Commission Exhibition Dates. August 17 to September 1, 11am-5pm daily. Venue. Seven Hills Hub 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills 4170 (off Clearview Tce)
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 8am–9am Tai Chi Qigong This dynamic activity is invigorating, works with both your body and your mind and will
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8am–9am Meditation and Relaxation for All Improve your self-esteem, physical fitness and confidence and enjoy a healthy mind, body and soul. The Japanese breathing techniques increase the lungs aerobic capacity and aid more efficient circulation. Bring a yoga with you and meet by the playground. Moora Park, 65 Park Pde, Shorncliffe Bookings required, email bernie@agkk.com.au or phone Bernie from Australian Goju Kai Karate 0409 474 494
9.15am–10.15am Decker Park. 18 Twenty Fifth Ave, Brighton. Bookings required, email bernie@agkk.com.au or call 0409 474 494. Free
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9am–9.40am Laugh for wellbeing in the park - The Gap Remember the saying 'laughter is the best medicine"? Come along and discover laughter yoga in the park. Laughter yoga involves gentle stretches, deep yoga breaths and playful exercises that encourage us to simulate laughter until it flows freely. The session will go for 40 minutes. Wear comfortable clothes to move about in and sturdy flat shoes (no special exercise wear needed). Please bring bottled water. This is event is subject to weather. If it is raining, it will not proceed. Walton Bridge Reserve 931 Waterworks Rd, The Gap. Wheelchair accessible . Gold Coin
10am–11am Seniors Week Tea and Trivia Come along for a morning of fun and test your general knowledge with trivia questions. Individuals and groups welcome. Sunnybank Hills Library, 661 Compton Rd, Sunnybank Hills. Wheelchair accessible Bookings required 3407 0571. Free
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 8am–11am Fishwise Enjoy an introduction to fishing or an opportunity to brush up on your skills and meet new friends. Learn knot tying, bait presentation, rod casting and other tips to make your next fishing trip more successful. Wear clothes and footwear that you don't mind getting muddy and wet. Bring a towel, spare clothes and a snack. Meet at the gazebo at the end of the cul-de-sac. Davenport Drive, Manly. Bookings required, 2 Bent Rods 0403 713 820. Free
9.30am–10.30am Zumba Gold® Ditch the workout, join the party featuring rhythms and dance moves to Latin and international beats targeted to suit older participants and those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. Bring a towel and water and meet at the front entrance of Seven Hills Hub. For more information call LK Fitness Liz 0405 652 109. Griffith Place Park. 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills. Free
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2pm–3pm Bands in Park - School of Rock Brisbane City Temple band plays pop and rock favourites in brilliant brass including Mission Impossible, I’m a Believer, Gonna Fly Now and Eye of the Tiger. Downfall Creek Bushland Centre, 815 Rode Rd, McDowall. Free
2pm–3pm Bands in Park - Broadway on the Bay South of the River Community Band conducted by Jacob Cavanough takes you on a trip to Broadway. Let Jacob set the tone for an afternoon at the Bay while you enjoy show tunes from popular musicals. Wynnum Wading Pool, 173 Wynnum Esp, Wynnum. Free
2.30pm–4pm Ecumenical Songs of Praise for all ages An opportunity for the Christian Churches to combine in an afternoon of vibrant music and song with the Crown Law Choir, guests soloists and The Salvation Army Divisional Fellowship Band. BCT Seniors. The Salvation Army Brisbane City Temple. 167 Ann St, Brisbane. Wheelchair and hearing loop accessible. Donation to charity
5pm–6.30pm Ballroom Dancing Learn ballroom, Latin and sequence dances in a fun and friendly environment. Wear comfortable enclosed footwear. Fortitude Valley PCYC, 458 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley. Bookings essential, Orchard's Dance Studio, Rebecca 0422 967 267. Free
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MONDAY, AUGUST 19 9.30am–1.30pm Seniors Week Concert & Lunch Carina Senior Citizens Club is hosting a Seniors Week Concert and lunch at 1 Edmond St, Carina. Morning Tea and a hot Italian-style meal for lunch, will be served. Great entertainment, plenty of raffles, good food and you are welcome to dance to the music if you wish. All welcome, but please book ahead. Carina Senior Citizens Club, 1 Edmond St, Carina. Wheelchair accessible. Bookings required by August 10, 3395 4636. $20
9.30–12.30pm Conquer the Gateway Start with a warm up lagoon loop before tackling the Gateway Bridge. Enjoy great views while peddling at a moderate pace as you head towards a café on the northern side of the Brisbane River. Bring a bicycle and helmet if you have one, otherwise phone Jon on 0409 053 694 to organise equipment. Bring money for a coffee stop. Meet at the car park near the lake 15 minutes before the start time. Minnippi Parklands 276 Meadowlands Rd, Carina. Free event or $15 if bike hire required.
10am-11.15am Waverton Hub. A Model for Ageing Well in your Community The ins and out of setting up a Community Hub Forum. Speaker is Madeleine McPherson. Community Meeting Room on the ground floor of the Brisbane Square Library, 266 George St, Brisbane. Free
10.30am–11.30am Lord Mayor's Seniors Cabaret Masterclasses This is your time to shine! Join a free masterclass with top industry mentors including Normie Rowe, Jackie Love and Jason Barry-Smith.
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Brisbane City Council, Arana Leagues Club 247 Dawson Pde, Keperra. Bookings required, 3901 7322 between 10am and 2pm. Free
any week, all welcome. Meet near Jolimont St car park. For more information 3376 1830. Sherwood Arboretum. 87 Jolimont St, Sherwood. $5
12.30pm–1.30pm Zumba Gold®
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Join this fun-filled hour of fitness to international rhythms with easy to follow dance moves. Suitable for all fitness levels. Bring a towel and bottle of water and meet at the amphitheatre. Zumba Fitness with Mel. Roma Street Parklands. For more information call Melinda 0422 746 999. Free
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12.30pm–1.30pm Free posture and foot health assessments, Sherwood QFC welcomes people of all ages all year-round but would like to remind everyone of the importance of foot health. To help celebrate the senior members of the community, Queensland Foot Centres together with Graceville Physio are hosting a free screening session. Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre, 38 Thallon St, Sherwood 4075. Wheelchair accessible. Free and refreshments supplied on the day
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 7am–8am Gentle Fitness Enjoy specifically designed sessions to increase your fitness in a social environment. Bring a towel and bottle of water and meet at the front entrance of Seven Hills Hub. Jolly Centre, Studio, 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills. Free
Tai Chi Qigong 8am–9am This dynamic activity is invigorating, works with both your body and your mind and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Tai Chi is becoming recognised as the world's most beneficial healthy system. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join
Meet near footbridge below Scout Hall. For more information call 0400 335 645. Huxtable Park, 61 Maundrell Tce, Chermside West. $5 Meet near the car park off Osborne Road. For more information call 0415 335 063. Teralba Park, 120 Pullen Rd, Everton Park. $5
12.30pm-1.30pm Meet at the grass area above duck pond, next to waterfall. City Botanic Gardens, 147 Alice St, Brisbane 4000. For more information call 0400 335 645. Free
10am–11.30am Guided Walks Explore Roma Street Parkland with a volunteer guide and learn something about the plants while walking and enjoying the late winter weather. Three guided walks: Rainforest, Spectacle Garden, Arid Land. There will also be the option of a fast-paced walk. Required. walking shoes, hat and sunscreen. Meet at the Celebration Lawn. Roma Street Parkland, 1 Parkland Blvd, Brisbane. Bookings required, 3403 8888. Free
10am-3pm Brisbane Greeters Walk - Stories behind Brisbane CBD facades The facades are sometimes all that is left of a business in Brisbane’s CBD. Discover the history and stories behind these building fronts across the city centre. Wear walking shoes bring a hat and sunscreen. King George Square, Adelaide St and Ann St, CBD. Bookings required eventbrite.com.au/e/ seniors-week-stories-behind-brisbane-cbdfacades-a-walk-down-memory-lanetickets-65005411937. Free
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Calendar Of Events 11am–12.30pm Kayaking Enjoy a leisurely paddle on the Enoggera Reservoir while surrounded by nature. Wear clothes that you don't mind getting wet. Bring a towel and a change of clothes. Meet at the Enoggera Reservoir beach entrance. 60 Mount Nebo Rd, Enoggera Reservoir. Bookings required, 0419 289 802. Free
skills and improving online confidence. At this monthly meeting, share what you’ve learned, get help, and try some fun and useful online skills in a relaxed session. Ashgrove Library. 87 Amarina Ave, Ashgrove. Bookings required 3407 1940. Free
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11am–1pm Get started with Crochet Join us for a fun workshop where we will help you get started with crochet. You will get your very own hook and ball of yarn to take home to keep practising. The Community Place. 20 Clark St, Wooloowin. Wheelchair accessible. Bookings required 3857 1152. Free
12pm-1pm Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts - The Andrews Sisters Tribute The professional Andrews Sisters Tribute Show is a high-energy show production showcasing the talents of sassy divas, Cherryn Lomas, Anita David, and Claire Pavlou. The khaki- clad gals bring back the infectious three-part harmony tunes of the wartime darlings of the allied forces. Supported by the Andrews Sisters Tribute Band, the girls will have you climbing aboard the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide St, Brisbane Wheelchair accessible. Free
This dynamic activity is invigorating, works with both your body and your mind and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Tai Chi is becoming recognised as the world's most beneficial healthy system. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week, all welcome.
7am–8am For more information 0420 454 425. Meet near the playground. C.B. Mott Park 49 Abbotsleigh St, Holland Park. Free
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9am–10am For more information 0415 335 063. Meet near shelter shed. Anstead Bushland Reserve, 552 Hawksbury Rd, Anstead. $5
Join us at our "Give it a Go" Seniors Week event and come and try a new activity. Entry cost of $10 will include morning tea and the opportunity to try as many activities as you want. Burnie Brae Auditorium, 60 Kuran St, Chermside. Wheelchair accessible. Bookings required by Tuesday, August 20 on 3624 2121. $10
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Look what I did with a leaf. Let your creativity show through by producing an image from leaves. Explore their shape, texture and colour to take home an original piece of artwork. Mount Coot-tha Library. 152 Mt Coot-tha Rd. Bookings required 3403 2550. Free
2pm-3pm Tech Connect Meet-Up
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For more information 0414 569 492. Meet near the playground. Beirne Park. 77 Gerler Rd, Hendra. $5
8am–12pm Give it a go! Seniors Week at Burnie Brae
Muses Trio "Celebrating Clara"(Classical). Sandgate Town Hall. Cliff and Seymour St, Sandgate. Bookings required, Brisbane City Council Contact Centre 3403 8888. Free
fabulous lunch. The forum is curated specifically for seniors who wish to learn more about health and technology issues while connecting with others in their community. Gaythorne RSL. 534 Samford Rd, Mitchelton. Bookings required. If you are over 65 and interested in joining this event contact 3624 6100 for bookings or for more information. Free
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1.30pm–2.30pm Nature Craft for Seniors
2pm–3pm Seniors Week Suburban Concert
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Celebrating Seniors Week 2019 10.30am–12.30pm Taoist Tai Chi Seniors Week Free Open House We invite you to celebrate Seniors Week at our special morning tea, where refreshments will be provided. You will see a demonstration of Taoist Tai Chi and be given the opportunity to try tai chi. Information about the society and how to become a member will be available. The venue is upstairs. Brisbane Taoist Tai Chi, Lutwyche Taoist Tai Chi Level 1, 566 Lutwyche Rd, Lutwyche. Bookings required by Sunday, August 18 on 3357 5600. Free
10.30am–11.15am Seniors Week Suburban Concert Beginner's rock 'n' roll dance workshop led by Breakaways Dance Club. SunPAC. 470 McCullough St, Sunnybank Bookings required, 3323 9650. Free
10.30am–12pm Seniors Week Tea and Trivia Come along for a morning of fun and test your general knowledge with trivia questions. Individuals and groups welcome. Indooroopilly Library. Level 4, 322 Moggill Rd, Indooroopilly. Bookings required, 3407 0009. Free
11am–12.30pm Online Safety and Security Basics for Seniors Feel safe and confident online by learning the basics of secure internet use. Learn how to protect yourself against viruses and malware, pay safely online and create strong passwords. Basic computer and internet skills required. Corinda Library. 641 Oxley Rd, Corinda Bookings required, 3407 7701. Free
11am–12.15pm Lord Mayor's Seniors Cabaret Masterclasses This is your time to shine! Join a free masterclass with top industry mentors including Normie Rowe, Jackie Love and Jason Barry-Smith. Carina Leagues Club. 1390 Creek Rd, Carina. Bookings required, 3901 7322 between 10am-2pm. Free
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Wirraway Pde, Inala. For more information call Yumi Schaefer on 0425 256 735. Free
Reckless Roulette with Breakaways Dance Club. SunPAC. 470 McCullough St, Sunnybank Bookings required 3323 9650. Free
5pm–5.45pm Seniors Week Suburban Concert
12pm–3pm Kayak Explore Splash out and have some fun. A great opportunity to enjoy a relaxing paddle while exploring Brisbane's waterways. Gather some friends or come on your own to meet new like-minded people. Wear enclosed footwear that you don't mind getting wet, bring a towel, insect repellent and spare clothes. Meet at the car park near the tennis courts. Heath Park Boat Ramp, 48 Hilton St, East Brisbane. Book and pay at paddle.org.au/ recreation. $5
12.30pm–2pm Ballroom Dancing Learn ballroom, Latin and sequence dances in a fun and friendly environment. Wear comfortable enclosed footwear. Pineland's Lions Hall. 21 Nathan Rd, Runcorn Bookings required, 0422 967 267. Free
1.15pm–2.15pm African Drumming Get into the beat and rhythm and join our African Drumming workshop. Over one hour you will learn how to create amazing beats and have a great time doing it. The Community Place, 20 Clark St, Wooloowin. Wheelchair accessible. Bookings required, 3857 1152. Free
1.30pm–2.30pm NIA Dance A fun way to get moving. NIA sessions gently encourage body awareness, balance, strength and flexibility in a friendly and social environment. Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre 38 Thallon St, Sherwood. Free
2pm–3pm Fun Fit Line Dancing Dancing is beneficial for the mind and body. Come and enjoy easy steps to great music in a friendly atmosphere. No experience necessary. New Inala Hall. Corner Corsair Ave and
Beginner's swing dance workshop with Corner Pocket Swing. Indooroopilly Hotel. 3 Station Rd, Indooroopilly Bookings required, 3878 0111. Free
5.30pm–6.30pm Maintain Your Bike Learn to maintain your bike for free (City taster). Watch a demonstration of how to clean your bicycle, change a tyre and learn some simple tips to keep your bike in good working order. Come with or without your bike. Bring bicycle (if you have one), tools (optional) and note pad/handheld device for note taking. Meet at Banyan Lawn, off Parkland Boulevard. Roma Street Parkland, 1 Parkland Blvd, Brisbane. Bookings required, 0427 431 481. Free
5.45pm–7pm Seniors Week Suburban Concert Andrew Garton and his Pantheon of Swing (Swing). Indooroopilly Hotel, 3 Station Rd, Indooroopilly Bookings required, 3878 0111. Free
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 8.30am–9.30am Tai Chi Qigong This dynamic activity is invigorating, works with both your body and your mind and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Tai Chi is becoming recognised as the world's most beneficial healthy system. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week, all welcome. Meet 200m along bike path. Aspley Rest Park. 8 Graham Rd, Carseldine. For more information visit livingchi.com.au or call Paul 0415 335 063. Free
10am– 12pm National Seniors Devonshire Tea at Wolston House Devonshire tea on the verandah overlooking the six-acre property listening to the stunning melody of harpist, Janita Billingham. National Trust Queensland will be providing guided
tours through the historic homestead where you can learn about the history of the property and see first-hand how they lived in 1852. Catch the train and make use of the free courtesy bus from Wacol station. Wolston Farmhouse, 223 Grindle Rd, Wacol. Wheelchair accessible. Bookings required by Wednesday, August 21, 3233 9141. Cost $21.97 Members of National Seniors Australia receive discounted entry.
10am-3pm Brisbane Greeters Walk - Commercial Brisbane As a port city, Brisbane has a rich history of goods coming in via Customs House and ships chandlers, with some of those goods being used in former factories in the Brisbane CBD. Wear walking shoes, bring a hat and sunscreen. King George Square, Adelaide St and Ann St, Brisbane. Bookings required at eventbrite.com. au/e/seniors-week-stories-behind-thecommercial-buildings-of-brisbane-a-walkdown-memory-lane-tickets-65084992966. Free
10.30am-11.45am Brisbane City Hall Heritage Tour Ending in a Works from the Collection Exhibition - Substation 9; Impress Printmakers at Museum of Brisbane. The guided tour takes you deep into the City Hall and reveals sights and information about the “People’s Place”. Beautifully restored five years ago, this building features stories from the 1920s through to the present day. Tour starts in City Hall, King George Square Foyer. 64 Adelaide St, Brisbane. Bookings required 3403 8888. Free
10.30am–11.30am Celebrate Seniors Enjoy a morning tea with us while discovering a different world at your library. Let us introduce you to some fabulous and fun technology. Fairfield Library, 180 Fairfield Rd Wheelchair accessible. Bookings required 3403 8615. Free
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Calendar Of Events 11.30am–2pm Carindale VIEW Club - Seniors Week Lunch Come celebrate with a special lunch at Easts Leagues Club. Guest presenter will be Nicole Murray. Nicole is a musician, choir director, workshop facilitator and founder member of vocal group Cloud Street. She will be discussing the benefits of singing for health, wellbeing, memory retention and other benefits specific to seniors. Carina Leagues Club, 1390 Creek Rd. Wheelchair accessible. Bookings required by Thursday, August 15, 0411 118 603. $35
1.30pm–3.30pm See Me. Know Me. – Playback theatre performance As we age, some people only see lines and grey hair rather than the stories, feelings, beliefs and experiences that make us who we are. Join Meaningful Ageing Australia with Red Thread Stories in a unique exploration of ageing using an approach called Playback Theatre. In a Playback performance, the audience’s stories and experiences are the content of the show. Through dialogue with a skilled Playback facilitator, individuals share perspectives, ideas, moments and events from their lives and they are ‘played back’ by the actors and musician, while the rest of the audience watches and listens. Riverside Receptions, 50 Oxlade Dr, New Farm.
Wheelchair accessible. Bookings required, 1800 618 107. $5 senior card holders, $25 all others
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 9.30am–10.30am Tai Chi for Health Gentle exercise for complete fitness. For more information phone Tai Chi for Health Brisbane on 0438 802 018. Meet near the playground. Hawthorne Park, 140 Riding Rd, Hawthorne. Free
10am–1pm Portofino celebrates Seniors Week Come along ladies and gentlemen, children and grandchildren! Enjoy the festivities, live entertainment, local schools and community groups showcasing their amazing talents. There will be plenty to keep you occupied with local exhibitors, food vans and lively entertainers. Parking available on street and underneath building. Access via 101 Allen St, Hamilton. Wheelchair accessible. Free
10am-12pm Smartphone Skills for Seniors Learn how to navigate your way around a smartphone with a touch screen. This includes how to make and receive calls, create and send text messages, add contacts and install apps. Perfect for the first time user. Bring your own
smartphone. Garden City Library, Cnr Logan Rd & Kessels Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt 4122. Bookings required 3403 7745. Free
10am–12.30pm Be Connected Free digital training for older adults | Topic 5. Shopping, viewing and listening online. Join us to discover the worlds of online shopping, viewing and listening, as we show you where on the web you can watch TV shows and movies, old and new, on the go, on the device of your choice. New skills and morning tea included, all for free. BYO mobile device if you have one. State Library of Queensland Cultural Centre Stanley Place, South Bank. Wheelchair accessible. Bookings required by Thursday, 22 August 07 3842 9058.
11am-12.15pm Lord Mayor's Seniors Cabaret Masterclasses
11am-12.15pm Seniors Week Suburban Concert Australian Army Band- Brisbane Repertoire ranges from traditional big band sounds through to funky arrangement of pop and rock hits. The band also plays modern big band music such as the Gordon Goodwin Big Band and compositions by James Morrison, Ed Wilson and Tim Davies. Kedron-Wavell Services Club, 21 Kittyhawk Dr, Chermside. Bookings required 3359 9122. Free
2pm-3.30pm Virtual Reality Explore the world of Virtual Reality (VR) at the library. This session will introduce you to VR and the potential of this exciting new technology, with the opportunity to try a VR experience. Contact the library for more information. Carindale Library, 1151 Creek Rd (near Millennium Blvd). Bookings required 3407 1490. Free
2pm-3.30pm Smartphone Skills for Seniors
This is your time to shine! Join a free masterclass with top industry mentors including Normie Rowe, Jackie Love and Jason Barry-Smith. Sandgate Town Hall, 5 Brighton Rd, Sandgate. Bookings required 3901 7322 between 10am and 2pm. Free
Learn how to navigate your way around a smartphone with a touch screen. This includes how to make and receive calls, create and send text messages, add contacts and install apps.
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Celebrating Seniors Week 2019 Perfect for the first time user. Bring your own smartphone. Fairfield Library, 180 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield. Bookings required 3403 8615. Free
5.30pm-6.15pm Seniors Week Suburban Concert Beginner's rock 'n' roll dance workshop led by Breakaways Dance Club. Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. 92 Wondall Rd,Manly West Bookings required 3403 8888. Free
6.15pm-7.30pm Seniors Week Suburban Concert Ella Fontaine & The Sugar Shakers (Rock'n'roll). Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. 92 Wondall Rd, Manly West. Bookings required 3403 8888 Free
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 9am-12pm Cycling tour de Nudgee This mostly flat 25km route combines a mixture of quiet street cycling and some of Brisbane's best dedicated bike paths. Start at Newmarket, follow Enoggera Creek bikeway through Windsor and Albion before linking with the new northern bikeway through Lutwyche, Wooloowin and Kedron. Stop at a coffee shop before returning. Bring bike, helmet, water bottle, money for a coffee. Bikes and equipment can be hired for $15 a person per activity but this must be arranged in advance. Meet at the car park. Kalinga Park. 48 Kalinga St, Kalinga. Bookings required, Brisbane By Bicycle 0413 253 366. Free
10am-12pm Smartphone Skills for Seniors Learn how to navigate your way around a smartphone with a touch screen. This includes how to make and receive calls, create and send text messages, add contacts and install apps. Perfect for the first time user. Bring your own smartphone. Wynnum Library, 145 Florence St, Wynnum. Bookings required 3403 2199. Free
10am-3pm Queensland Family History Society OPEN DAY@QFHS - August is National Family History Month. More Seniors research family history than any other group. Come along to our Library and Resource centre and have a chat and a cuppa with our members on how to research your Family History. We can help get you started and connect with your history and family. Queensland Family History Society QFHS Library & Resource Centre. 58 Bellevue St, Gaythorne. Wheelchair accessible. Free
2pm-5pm Fishwise Fishing for beginners. Learn the basics of shore based fishing - bait gathering, knot tying, rod casting etc. Pick up heaps of tips to help make your next fishing adventure more successful. All fishing equipment and bait included. Bring sunglasses. Meet at the gazebo at the end of the cul-de-sac. RQYS Port Centre Park. 578J Royal Esp, Manly Bookings required 0403 713 820. Free
5.30pm-10.30pm TSCAQ Queensland Senior Citizens' Week 2019
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 10am-2pm Bands in Parks Head to the bay for food trucks and live music. Hear brass, swing, string and pipe bands featuring Bayside Brass, Brass Roots Live, Yellow Bird Trio and Queensland Irish Association Pipe Band. Joined by Rootes Group Round Up Display of classic cars. George Clayton Park, 55 Lower Esp, Manly. Free
10am-4pm Bands in Parks - Dogs Day Out This is the first time we’ve celebrated International Dog Day at Newstead House. Get your pooches ready and bring them along to enjoy a Newstead picnic. Food trucks will be trading, and bands will be playing dog-friendly music. Remember to bring your own picnic blankets, friends, family, and of course furry friends who will be the stars of the show. Featuring Sunnybank Brass and Rivercity Steel Band. Newstead House. Cnr Breakfast Creek Rd & Newstead Ave, Breakfast Creek Rd, Brisbane Free
2pm-5.30pm August Rhythm and Sounds Join our community for an enchanting
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5pm-6.30pm Ballroom Dancing Learn ballroom, Latin and sequence dances in a fun and friendly environment. Wear comfortable enclosed footwear. Fortitude Valley PCYC. 458 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley. Bookings required, Orchard's Dance Studio 0422 967 267. Free
* Event listings supplied to COTA and Your Time Magazine were correct at time of printing. For updated event information and more events in your area please visit qldseniorsweek.org.au
The show is studded with healthy discussions by Youngsters to elaborate the service rendered by seniors to the community in the past as well as now, Tamil Classical Dances, Music performances, Folk dance performances by Elder Members, and a subsidised dinner with a traditional Tamil home cooked menu. Jindalee Bowls Club. Cnr Sinnamon & Yallambee Rds, Jindalee. Wheelchair accessible. Free
7.30pm-10pm Theatrical Performance Picnic at Hanging Rock by Laura Annawyn Shamas from the novel by Joan Lindsay. Three schoolgirls and their governess mysteriously disappear on Valentine's Day 1900. Villanova Players. Ron Hurley Theatre Seven Hills Hub, 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills Bookings required 3391 7180. Adults $25; Concessions $20; Children $15, groups 10 or more $18 each
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DOWNSIZING DOESN’T MEAN DOWNGRADING MANY downsizers are taking the opportunity to embrace a new standard of living in retirement, trading the stress of maintaining a large house for luxury and ease. The villas and apartments currently under construction at Samford Grove Retirement Village are an example. Stage 1A of the new development will comprise 14 on-ground independent living villas which are designed and built to an exceptional standard. Each home will have high-quality fixtures and finishes throughout, such as European appliances and stone benchtops, plus extra touches such as soft-close drawers and 2.7m ceilings. Available in a range of architectdesigned floor plans, the villas will foster relaxed, social living in open plan living spaces that flow outside so residents can make the most of expansive outdoor entertaining areas.
The village’s 12 apartments, which will sit on top of the village’s new clubhouse, will offer a similar standard of quality for those who prefer the convenience of apartment living. Apartments will be either one or two bedrooms, and have open plan kitchen, dining and living space, modern bathroom and laundry and a large balcony with views of Samford Valley. The benefits of downsizing to a community such as Samford Grove aren’t limited to the home. A suite of market-leading facilities, including a cinema, indoor swimming pool, workshop and bar, will be on the doorstep, and the private village bus will make it easy to enjoy the many attractions and amenities in the surrounding area. Samford Grove is now taking Expressions of Interest on Stage 1A villas and apartments, call 3289 3372.
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THERE are proven health benefits to being socially active as we get older. In fact, research has shown that people who are socially connected live longer. Social interaction can also lower blood pressure, reduce symptoms of depression and decrease the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. When it comes to social activities, residents of Nature’s Edge Buderim over 50s lifestyle community are spoilt for choice. Set in beautifully landscaped gardens
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with a rainforest backdrop and tranquil walkways, Nature’s Edge Buderim not only provides a safe and inclusive neighbourhood feel, it also has a lively social calendar, with endless opportunities to connect with likeminded people and develop friendships. Party with friends at the state-of-theart Leisure Centre, enjoy a sundown drink on the deck, pop in to the library to relax, soak up the rainforest views and meet for a coffee. There’s even a men’s shed. Grab a friend and swim laps at the indoor heated 20m swimming pool or enjoy a workout at the well-equipped gymnasium. If you still have time after all that, join a yoga session, play a game of lawn bowls or kick up your heels at a line-dancing class. There’s so much to do, the only problem will be fitting it all in. Call 1800 218 898 or visit naturesedgebuderim.com.au
THE Starlight Singers group was formed at Living Gems Caboolture Riverfront to provide interested residents an opportunity to lift their voices, socialise and have a little fun along the way. Resident and chairman of the resort’s Home Owner’s Committee, Cathy Beitzel, has been involved from the beginning. “A couple of residents approached me with the idea, and because of my community development background, they asked me if I’d help them put the group together,” she said. “We started with 12 members and now our group has grown to 22.” Involvement is open to everyone, whether no not they have performed before. The group sing songs mainly from the ’60s and ’70s and recently performed a version of Queen’s We Will Rock You. Mrs Beitzel conducts the group and says everyone is learning along the way. “YouTube has been my guiding path,” she said. The enjoyment of the Starlight Singers has prompted another group to form at the Resort – the Riveside Entertainers. Resident and co-ordinator of the group, Sandy Sinclair has a background in the arts, having been involved in a theatre group for 10 years before moving to Living Gems. The Riverside Entertainers perform short plays and comedy skits for resort residents at special events during the year.
Ms Sinclair said the group concentrated on comedy because everyone enjoyed a good laugh. “For most residents it’s the first time they have been involved in something like this,” she said. When both groups performed at the end of June – the Starlight Singers opened and closed the show – they were joined by other musical groups within the resort, including ukulele and guitar groups. “I often worry whether we are ready before a show opens but it always comes together on the night,” Ms Sinclair said. “The main thing is that everyone involved enjoys themselves and everyone who comes along to support us has a great time.” Call 1800 860 356 or visit livinggems. com.au
IT’S ALL A MATTER OF TIMING IS there an ideal time to downsize and consider retirement community living? The short answer is no, as it depends on individual circumstances. But one thing is for sure – earlier is better than too late. That was the case for Wesley Mission Queensland’s Rosemount Retirement Community resident Lynne Cavanagh who, as a younger resident in good health, was keen to move in and get on with living an active life. “I’d been living in a big townhouse complex for a number of years and had known all of my neighbours but over time, they’d all moved out and it began to lose that lovely community feel,” she said. “Having lived in the same area for more than 35 years, I was keen to stay local for my next move, but there weren’t many quality retirement options that suited my lifestyle – until I found Rosemount. I also didn’t want to be making the move in 10 or 20 years, so it was actually the perfect time for me to do it while I was in charge of my decisions and active and social. “From Rosemount, I can help my daughter and granddaughter who live locally, plus have a place I can easily shut up without any hassles so I can also visit my son overseas. It’s perfect.” Lynne’s concern during the process
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Retirement villages are not your regular housing contracts Retirement village conveyancing is specialised and is very different to the usual conveyancing involved in buying and selling a house, writes DON MACPHERSON.
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he fundamental difference is that the rights created with retirement village contracts are not the same as ownership of land, and the monies payable at the start, and at the end, are very different from the normal buy/sell proposition. In many respects the rights are more akin to being a tenant for an indefinite period, rather than an owner. These contracts have long-term financial consequences in that they normally involve substantial exit charges when the person leaves the retirement village. The industry says the trade-off is essentially this – the cost going in is lower, but the cost going out is much higher. That way people can afford to go into a retirement home or village.
The rights for “purchasers” vary across contracts and villages – some are leases, some are licences. Some allow for capital gain, but most do not. The exit fee percentages vary, as does the timing of how they accumulate. The new retirement village contract regime began on February 1. In essence there are two parts to any retirement village contract: The compulsory information under the Retirement Village Act; and the residence contract for the particular retirement village. Each Village is required to complete the standard clauses in the compulsory section with their specific information. The Village Comparison Document requires the Retirement Village set out
such things as the formalities of ownership and operator of the village; applicable age rules for occupants; type of tenure (lease, licence, ownership); disability accessibility and parking; plans for further construction or expansion on the site; facilities available, including any co-located aged care facility; services available for residents (included, or at additional cost); security and emergency assistance; estimated incoming and ongoing costs; if there is an exit fee and
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Of course, not everyone has their financials ready in July. I always work on the concept that the sooner the better. If the year-end financials result in an overpayment then the debt can be contained, conversely if your income is lower than what was recorded in 2018-19, the sooner Centrelink is aware the sooner your payment can be adjusted moving into 2019-20. You could also take this opportunity to update Centrelink of changes in your circumstances, particularly income and assets. Centrelink should be updated any time circumstances change but I meet many who can’t remember the last time they updated. For one of my clients, a review resulted in an increase in pension payments by $265 a fortnight. Of course, it could work the other way or no way at all. The point is that in the case of Centrelink what you don’t know or do can hurt you. This is general information only and should not be relied upon in isolation. Narelle Cooper is Centre for Age Pension Admin Services director. Call 1300 043 197 or capaservices.com.au
how it’s calculated; what happens with reinstatement and renovation costs; what happens with capital gains or losses on resale; how and when the exit entitlement is paid; financial management of the village; insurance responsibilities; whether there’s a trial/settling in period and rules for pets; the village’s accreditation status and whether there’s a waiting period. Don MacPherson is an expert at BrisbaneElder Law. Call 1800 961 622 or visit brisbaneelderlaw.com.au
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EXERCISE is great for the body and now a group of researchers at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Ipswich are investigating if it can prevent dementia. PhD candidate and lead researcher Edward Bliss said more than half of Australian dementia cases were preventable through a healthy lifestyle. “The number of people living with dementia is expected to triple over the next 20 to 30 years,” he said. “Exercise improves the health of our heart and blood vessels in our body, and we’re exploring if it can also improve the health of small blood vessels in the brain. “Our research team believes that if we can improve the health of these vessels, then we may be able to prevent or slow the progress of cognitive disorders.” Mr Bliss said they were seeking more than 130 volunteers, aged 50 to 80, to participate in a 16-week trial at USQ’s new Clinical Research facility at Ipswich.
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This story encapsulates a genuine achievement in Australian history – completion of the Ghan railway from Adelaide to Darwin. The author takes us on a journey of discovery through the imaginative and sometimes frightening adventures that Matthew, a geologist, and Jessica, a negotiator for the indigenous people, encounter along the way. I learnt so much about our people, their traditions, their reverence and respect for the land, the Dreamtime, and their major ancestral spirit, the Rainbow Serpent. And there’ so much more. Obviously, I enjoyed the book.
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This is a very well written novel backed up by excellent and accurate research of the history of the Ghan, Aboriginal and Centralian culture. Nunn’s insights into interpersonal relationships, human love and tragedy are second to none. I don’t believe in the paranormal but Aboriginal spiritualism is handled with care and sensitivity. Scientifically proven genetic memory may explain some of the happenings in this story. This book was especially relevant to me because my son is an anthropologist in Alice Springs caring for and registering Aboriginal sacred sites. I love and have visited the Red Centre many times. I have been fortunate to walk the Larapinta trail and travel on the Ghan with my father before he died. Judy Nunn is a master storyteller and this one will not disappoint. 9/10
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Some readers may find the believability of the main plot a bit of a stretch but having travelled the Ghan, spent some time with Territorians and having a little understanding of indigenous culture, I became absorbed by the background to the story – the wilderness around Alice Springs and connections between Afghan cameleers, the Ghan rail line and the Aboriginal people who occupied the land through which the rail line was built. Judy Nunn is a wonderful storyteller and I found it easy to accept the authenticity of all the characters and Aboriginal belief in the presence of the ancestors. An enjoyable reading experience.
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The story spans more than a century and the author’s research into the Aboriginal culture made Jess’s heritage and spirituality very real. Matthew and Jess together uncover and correct a long past tragedy lost in the troubled spiritual world – some things can never be explained. I love the description of the outback – the flies, heat, the lives of those involved – and the Ghan railway flowing through it. The spiritualism of the Aboriginal people and their ties to the land only added to the magic of the story and brings the characters in the story together very well. Worth reading.
It is 2001 and the century-old dream for the mighty Ghan railway to link Adelaide with the Top End is about to be realised. But construction of the final leg between Alice Springs and Darwin will have to cross Aboriginal land. Hired negotiator, Jessica Manning, who has an innate understanding of the spiritual landscape rooted in her own Arunta heritage, must reassure the Elders their sacred sites will be protected. It’s not easy to keep the peace when Matthew Witherton and his survey team are blasting a rail corridor through the Never Never. When the paths of Jessica and Matthew cross, their respective cultures collide. An ancient wrong is awakened and calls across the vastness of the Outback.
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MARY BARBER This was an enjoyable read – not too heavy, not thrilling. I liked the description of the childhood of Matt and Jess. Nunn builds in enough background to flesh out the characters and bring me to care about their journeys. It’s a sensitive tale that weaves many generations of people living in Central Australia but mostly it’s centred on the lives of Matt and Jess. I think this book will appeal to anyone who likes a Judy Nunn novel or wants to buy a very Australian book for an overseas friend or relative. Nunn is a good descriptive writer. She brings to life the building of the Ghan line but ultimately, it’s a romance with a backdrop of red dust.
A trip on the Ghan has been on my bucket list and moreso after reading this well researched and believable novel. What a perfect attention-getting opening with the map of the Ghan route on one side and the details of death by a big brown snake on the other. What an introduction to Australia for all of us and especially for overseas readers. At first I thought there were far too many characters but the author was able to weave them together and reason their eventual interaction. The author’s research was impeccable but most of all her understanding and respect for our indigenous people shone through. For me this was a story that informed and entertained and made me think long and hard of the hardships faced in this construction. It made me proud to be Australian. Even though it ended up as a love story bordering on corny, it left me smiling and satisfied. This is Judy Nunn’s 13th novel and my first to read but certainly not my last.
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THREE of Australia’s favourite comedians on their way. What happens in the jungle, stays in the jungle ... or so everybody thought but the unofficial monarchs of the 2018 I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here will be spilling the beans on their jungle antics plus much more. Peter Rowsthorn (Kath and Kim, The Comedy Company, Hey Hey It’s Saturday) and Fiona O’Loughlin (Spicks and Specks, Rove Live, Good News Week) will ensure it’s a laugh-a-minute night.
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The pair will be joined by another of Australia’s favourite stand-up comics, Dave O’Neil, who has starred in shows such as Have You Been Paying Attention?, Hughesy, We Have A Problem and The Project. Together they will have you ducking for cover when the jokes start flying. Redland Performing Arts Centre September 6, 8pm. Tickets $35-$45 Bookings: RPAC Box Office 3829 8131 or visit rpac.com.au
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QUEENSLAND Family History Society is hosting an Open Day for national Family History Month. Members will demonstrate how to get started researching your family history and it is also an opportunity to see the resources available for research. The society has special interest groups with specialised knowledge in subjects such as DNA, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Colonial India and the Far East, and Central Europe. 58 Bellevue Ave, Gaythorne. August 24. Email publicity@qfhs.org.au, call 0427 738 063 or visit qfhs.org.au
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Ben likes beer, sports and Emily…..and Chris
NOOSA ALL ART NOOSA and its hinterland become a haven for art lovers this month when 69 artists will open their studios and provide a rare opportunity for visitors to see them working in their own creative spaces. Noosa Open Studios, now in its fourth year, covers a wide range of media, including ceramics, glass, mixed media, photography, pastels, digital media, sculpture, paper and textiles, and of course, painting. Additions this year are a metal artisan who creates bespoke knives working with a range of materials and processes; and a sculptor whose work features maritime and indigenous themes. Some of the region’s art galleries also form part of the six art trails, one of which, Halse Lodge in Noosa Heads, will showcase the creative work of emerging local artists who don’t as yet have their own studios. This year’s event takes on an exciting international flavour with pre-eminent and prolific British pop artist, Peter
Directed by Phil Carney
Phillips, opening his impressive gallery space and studio. Workshops also will be conducted for visitors to learn new skills and techniques. All studios will be open for three days over both weekends; some will also be open during the week and others by appointment. Noosa Open Studios. August 16-25. Check the studio guide for full details noosaopenstudios.com.au
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WHAT’S ON Redland Performing Arts Centre presents
Redland Performing Arts Centre presents a production by CHE Touring
A triple comedy bill FIONA O’LOUGHLIN
A world never seen before, music never heard before … awaken all five senses! "Pure energy meets spiritual high” The Scotsman
SAT 17 AUGUST, 7.30PM Redland Performing Arts Centre - Concert Hall Tickets: $30-$40 via 3829 8131 or www.rpac.com.au Booking fees: $4.30 by phone & $5 online per transaction
DAVE O’NEIL
PETER ROWSTHORN
Three times the laughs with three of Australia’s favourite comedians. Duck for cover when the jokes start flying!
FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER, 8PM Redland Performing Arts Centre – Concert Hall
Tks: $35-$45 via 3829 8131 or www.rpac.com.au Booking fees: $4.30 by phone & $5 online per transaction
ST LUKE’S Theatre presents the charming play Ladies in Lavender. Wynnum Director Gary O’Neil has brought together a talented cast to present the play which many will remember as a recent film starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith. It is a moving story of a young and talented Polish violinist who creates a disturbing episode in the peaceful lives of two ageing spinsters, the Lavender Ladies, as they struggle to teach him English and introduce him to their way of life while his music becomes a background to theirs. 193 Ekibin Rd E, Tarragindi. August 23-24, 26, 28, 30-31, 7.30pm; August 24, 31, 2pm. Tickets $20, concessions $15. Bookings stlukestheatre.asn.com or call 0490 371 885 NASH theatre company presents Straight, directed by Phil Carney. Ben, a 26-year old investment banker likes beer, sport and Emily ... and Chris. A provocative, highly-involving play brimming with wisecracks and thoughtprovoking observations on sexual identity, Straight is a three-character drama dealing with fidelity, identity and moral complexity. It raises questions about labels in today’s society, and with a last-minute plot twist, expect the unexpected.
A licensed bar plus soft drinks, tea, coffee and snacks available. The Brunswick Room, 52 Merthyr Rd, New Farm. September 27, October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 7.30pm; October 13, 2pm.Tickets $25, concessions $20 Bookings 3379 4775, email: nashtheatre4@bigpond.com, visit nashtheatre.com VILLANOVA PLAYERS presents the Australian classic Picnic at Hanging Rock, directed by Jacqueline Kerr and Emily Janz. The story’s mystery, repression and hints of the supernatural have tantalised audiences for decades. For years, rumours circulated that the 1967 novel’s author, Joan Lindsay, had based it on a true story. This production features an ensemble cast of talented local Brisbane actors playing in the newly refurbished home of the Villanova Players. Ron Hurley Theatre, cnr Tallowwood St and Griffith Place, Clearview Urban Village, off Clearview Terrace Seven Hills. August 24, 31, September 6-7, 7.30pm; August 25, 31, September 1, 7-8, 2pm. Tickets $25 at the door; $22.80 online using codeword “website”, concessions $20, Groups 10-plus $18. Call 3391 7180 or 07 3995 5168, email villanovaplayers@gmail.com or visit villanovaplayers.com
Act 1 Theatre Old Shire Hall, Gympie Rd, Strathpine presents...
Picnic at k c o R g n i g n a H
2019 Theatre Restaurant
Desperadoes by Mary McMahon
by Laura Annawyn Shamas from the novel by Joan Lindsay
Directed by Terry Frawley, Musical Director Michelle Stock
24th August to 8th September
Come & join us in the Lazy Dude Saloon for an evening of Good Food, Laughter & Music
Directed by Jacqueline Kerr and Emily Janz Three schoolgirls and their governesses mysteriously disappear on Valentine’s Day in 1900. An Australian gothic masterpiece Ron Hurley Theatre (The Old TAFE College) Griffith Pl & Tallowwood St, Seven Hills Adults $25, Concessions $20, Children $15 An amateur production BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL, ON BEHALF OF SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD
Performances 30 & 31 August & 6, 7, 13 & 14 September at 7.30pm 3 course Meal & Show - $40 pp Matinee - Sunday 8 September at 2pm High Tea & Show - $35 pp Bookings essential for Catering
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WHAT’S ON
DRUMMERS OF JAPAN RETURN
YAMATO, the Drummers of Japan are celebrating their 25th anniversary a thrilling, high-energy and explosive interpretation of the centuries-old Taiko tradition. Made up of 14 musicians from Japan’s Nara Prefecture, they have played more than 3700 performances in 54 countries, for more than seven million fans. YAMATO’s current show is aptly named Passion as the drummers launch into an explosion of energetic, highly rhythmic drumming. Using drums that weigh up to half a tonne, their physical strength and infectious energy leave audiences exhilarated by a visually spectacular and explosive show. Performers move their whole bodies to strike the ancient drums. Redland Performing Arts Centre, August 17, 7.30pm. Tickets $30-$40 Bookings: Call box office 3829 8131 or visit rpac.com.au
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THEATRE RESTAURANT HEADS TO THE WILD WEST ACT 1 Theatre Group presents the theatre restaurant, Desperadoes. The Old Pine Shire Hall will become the Lazy Dude Saloon and from the moment saloon owner Dolores rings the bell to declare “bar’s open” the audience is ambushed by a posse of wild characters for a night of western wackiness. You can bet your cowboy boots it will be high on comedy and strong characters who keep the action moving as three desperadoes hit town. Outflanked and outsmarted by the rascally Clarabel Dipso, saloon patrons and hillbillies, the Desperadoes are fried
and served up as meat-on-the-hoof. Saddle up, whoop it up and herd ‘em in to Maverick Musical’s most Western Theatre Restaurant Show. There will also be live music with a four-piece band and honky tonk and a fully licensed bar will be open. 238 Gympie Rd, (cnr Hall St) Strathpine. August 30-31, September 6-7 and 13-14, 7.30pm. Tickets $40 includes three-course Western style meal. September 8, 2pm. Tickets $35 includes high tea. Bookings essential. Call 0458 579 269, email acttheatre2@ gmail.com or see act1theatre.com.au
LEADING PIANIST JOINS QSO
THAT’S SHOW BUSINESS
THERE’S a feast in store for piano lovers when renowned pianist Paul Lewis returns to perform with Queensland Symphony Orchestra. On September 12, 7.30pm he plays Beethoven’s 3rd Piano Concerto, a spectacular showpiece that marked the dawn of a new sound world for classical music. Then, on September 14, at 7.30pm, he will give a recital of piano masterpieces at the orchestra’s performance studio at South Bank, and on November 15, 11am, he performs Grieg’s passionate and poetic piano concerto. Visit qso.com.au
THE 58-piece Queensland Pops Orchestra will play favourite hits from classic Broadway and West End musicals with the mellow Rob “Millsy” Mills, who came to the nation’s attention as a finalist on the first series of Australian Idol. Talented students from Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Performing Arts will again join the lineup for the 4th year. Conductor Patrick Pickett promises another entertaining program of musical theatre favourites. QPAC, South Bank. August 31, 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets qpac.com. au or call 136 246
St Lukes Theatre Society presents
Ladies in Lavender By arrangement with Origin TheatricalTM for Samuel French Ltd By Shaun McKenna Directed by Gary O’Neil
AUGUST 2019 7.30pm 23rd, 24th, 26th, 28th, 30th, 31st 2pm - 24th and 31st St. Luke’s Church Hall 193 Ekibin Rd East,Tarragindi www.stlukestheatre.asn.au
Adults $20 Pensioners/Students $15, Children under 12 years $5
Purchase tickets online at www.stlukestheatre.asn.com or phone 0490 371 885
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The WORLD in Your Hands
Travel in Your Time
Reap the rewards of a walking holiday Snow-capped mountains rise from a sea of green to stand guard of honour as the plane touches down in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia where DOT WHITTINGTON takes a walk through the woodland wilds.
Heading off through meadow and forest.
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nd just where exactly is Slovenia?” my 60-something friend asked when I suggested she join me on a hike through this small central European nation. “And how long is this walk?” While the experience-hungry hordes have been flocking to Croatia, its little northern neighbour is still largely untouched by tourists, although the call of its countryside is growing ever louder. In 1991, Slovenia was the first republic to split from the former Yugoslavia. It joined NATO and the European Union 13 years later and hasn’t looked back. It’s at the crossroads of Europe, or as one local guide puts it, “Europe’s Highway A1”. The Romans, the Crusaders and Napoleon’s troops all passed through
enroute to the Holy Land or the trade routes of the East, leaving behind traces of their knowledge and culture. Bordered by Austria, Hungary and Croatia, Slovenia has 47km of coastline on the Adriatic Sea and with just over two million people, they can claim about 1.7cm of beach each. Almost 70 per cent of the country is forest and the climate ranges from sub-Mediterranean to Alpine – and thanks to the underground rivers of the Karst where we are to walk, it has the most water per capita in Europe. And the walk? “What better way to see a country,” I say to my friend, before mumbling, “it’s about 100km.” Fully organised by the UK tour company On Foot Holidays, all we have to do is pull on sturdy walking boots, shrug on a backpack, grip a pair of walking poles and we’re off. “It’s a stroll in the park,” I say. Officially the walk is from Ljubljana to Trieste in Italy, although local driver Gregor drops us off at our starting point in Landol, about 60km down the highway from the capital. He then takes our bags on to that night’s stop at a tourist farm in Hudivec. After a glorious couple of days exploring the wide, clean streets of Ljubljana and its old castle that stands sentinel on the hill, it’s now just the two of us in the wilds of Slovenia. Armed with lots of innocent enthusiasm, comprehensive maps and blow-by-blow instructions as well as On Foot’s valuable “Blue Book” guide to everything, we set out. The first day is described as a 3½ hour easy to medium walk, although we somehow manage to turn 15km into five hours. First stop is the magnificent Predjama Castle, the largest cave castle in
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the world that looks like it has dropped straight out of a Harry Potter film. As it turns out, it was used in one film. From there it’s on through woods and meadows ablaze with wildflowers, a stop for lunch under an ancient elm in Strane, to Hudivec. And what a joy it is to see a delightful tourist farm with its dramatic mountain backdrop come into view. I’d made it through Day 1. Hosts Emilijan and Katya introduce us to the local soup, jota, a delicious mix of sauerkraut, beans, garlic and ham, followed by the biggest slab of meat I’ve ever seen served with vegetables, and then cream cake. Next morning our generous hosts hand us a picnic lunch before we depart for a 16km trek across the lower slopes of Mt Nanos to Vipava. Even though we had decided against taking the high route, it still proves to be a strenuous walk through woodland and forest, across scree, and down rocky trails, all the while surrounded by spectacular
The welcome view on entering Vipava.
Predjama Castle fronts a huge cliffside cave. views across the valley and under the shadow of Nanos. The last few kilometres, all downhill, are the hardest so it is sheer bliss to cross a pretty little bridge and enter the clean and postcard-perfect town of Vipava. Following the instructions provided, we soon arrive at the arched entry to a courtyard and the day’s reward. Host Nevenka immediately makes us welcome with a drop of her pear firewater and then, as we sit in her shady courtyard under a big old tree dripping with figs, her son delivers a bottle of riesling from his boutique Wipach winery. The region’s grapes and sweet water make it an excellent drop. Breakfast is huge and the table open for us to pack our picnic lunch. Before setting out on another 16km walk, mostly uphill to Stanjel, we wander around Vipava, which has 25 bridges, flowers blooming from every balcony and path, and streets so clean they appear to have been mopped that morning. The route is meadows and woodland dotted with quaint villages. Stanjel, once called St Angel, is a walled hilltop village with quaint narrow streets. Host Marija directs us to the nearby Ferrari Garden, a peaceful place continued page 42>
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TRAVEL < from page 40 of terraced lawns, pond, and panoramic views of forestcoated mountains and vineyards. Some of the houses sit empty, never having recovered from heavy fighting during World War II. Dinner is in Goce, a small village on the next hill where the Mesesnel family delivers a full degustation experience with wines from their own cellar. Fortunately, the next day’s walk is an easier 11km to Tomaj and with picnic lunch on board, we head across the wooded Karst to the home of the Teran wines, prosciutto and pancetta. The walk is easy, past cherry trees loaded with fruit for the picking, vineyards and through meadows of wildflowers. It’s a cruise into Nassa Desella, the Tomaj accommodation where, as always, the luggage is waiting. We will spend two nights here to take time out to see the famous Lipizzaner horses at Lipica, the town which gave them their name. We walk to Sezana for lunch in a picturesque botanic garden and then head on to Lipica in time to see the horses on show.
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tougher than that, but if someone who had walked only a block to the shops in the months preceding can do it, anyone can. It had been a mighty six-day challenge into the very heart of Slovenian culture. We heard all manner of birds including cuckoos, fed on roadside berries, drank sweet spring water and experienced the country as only a walker can. The Karst Culture and Landscape walk is one of 32 inn-to-inn self-guided walks offered by On Foot Holidays. This one was easy to medium but there are all ability levels available and a choice of 12 European countries. Everything is taken care of and a comprehensive travel information pack provided. Your Time readers can book any of the On Foot Holidays self-guided walking tours for 2020 at 2019 prices. Just select the preferred country and route and a departure date and get ready to start walking. Dot Whittington walked as a guest of onfootholidays.co.uk
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tinsel angels and wooden nutcrackers, and nativity figurines. These gaily decorated wooden market stalls perch prettily in the town square, enchanting visitors with their festive flair and making a dusk stroll feel somewhat like walking into a Christmas card. The scents of hot chestnuts, roasted almonds and cinnamon waft through the cool evening air. Glühwein (mulled wine) is a Christmas staple and there is no better way to drink it (and keep chilly hands warm) than in a souvenir Christmas market mug. Wafting spice aromas lead to stands selling Nuremberg’s famous gingerbread (lebkuchen) or the sizzle of Nuremberg sausages. Each market has its own design and new ones are introduced each year. Together, they create a package that ensures a trip to Nuremberg at Christmas makes truly special memories.
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