Seniors' Week comes of age this year and a grand twenty-first birthday celebration is anticipated. The first meeting for Seniors Week 2006 will be called for Monday 13th March. Anyone who is interested in being part of this planning process is welcome to come and bring their ideas to the group. The meeting will be held in the Senior Citizens' Centre, 333 Alice Street, Maryborough at 11.00am. A "Country Day in Howard" is being planned by the Maryborough and Hervey Bay Councils collaboratively and a submission for funding has been prepared. This is just one of the new events for Seniors' Week presently under discussion.
Help me to be
Cheerful when things go wrong;
Persevering when things are Difficult;
and serene when things are irritating.
Enable me to be
Helpful to those in difficulties;
Kind to those in need;
Sympathetic to those whose hearts
are sore and sad.
P.A.I.N.
Pain Assistance & Information Now Group
Meets on the 3rd Friday of the month at 9.30am
At the new Neighbourhood Centre
25 Ellena Street, Maryborough
Phone 4121 2141
Stress Lowers Immune System
Research has confirmed what has been suspected for years - stress makes you sick! Scientists have discovered that high levels of a particular hormone occur at times of stress. This hormone is a little-known cousin of adrenaline, and inhibits the ability of the body to fight off bacteria and viruses.
Techniques for Reducing Stress
Self-Direction. People need to take responsibility for their lives. Enjoy relationships, put as much as you can into them, but do not let them run your life.
Flexibility. Keep the thinking open, particularly as you get older. "Wear life like a loose robe!"
Don't necessarily aim for perfection. Schedule things and then finish one task at a time. Don't over-plan and always schedule some enjoyment in those plans.
Don't become obsessed with self-organisation.
Develop some social responsibility.
Learn some relaxation techniques, meditation, yoga, exercise - at least 45 minutes 3 times per week.
Bessie: I read where a single oyster can lay between one and eight million eggs a year!
Sophie: Migod, think of what the married ones can do!
Stay on Your Feet
Wear Safe Footwear
To stay on your feet you need footwear that STAYS ON YOUR FEET.
What is "unsafe" footwear?
- Loose and ill-fitting
- Slippery or worn soles and heels
- Soft or stretched uppers
- High or narrow heels
- Slip-on shoes, sandals or thongs
- Socks without shoes
Look After Your Feet
Our feet have to do a huge job for us. In an average lifetime they carry us a distance more than four times the earth's circumference.
Our feet are very complex structures containing nearly a quarter of the bones in our body (26 bones to be exact), so they should be looked afer. But too often we just take our feet for granted.
Foot pain or other problems can affect your balance and the way you walk so see your GP or Podiatrist soon.
If you have diabetes regular checking is even more vital.
...and remember your regular physical activity
ST. PATRICK'S CONCERT
St. Mary's Parish Hall
Sunday 19th March at 2pm. Admission $5.00
Prize for the best dressed Colleen
Entertainment - Mini Green Tombola - Afternoon Tea
Hosted by Maryborough Branch of the Catholic Womens' League
Energise your relationship
- Show consideration
- Engage in laughter therapy
- Shake up old routines
- Use your imagination
- Increase your emotional connection
- Be empathic
- Practice the art of conversation
- Share time together and time apart
- Explore mutual and separate interests
- Play! - enjoy the fun factor!
(c) Kaye Healey 2006
www.kayehealey.com.au
St. Stephen's Hospital Ladies Auxiliary
TOMBOLA
Where: St. Mary's Parish Hall. Bazaar Street
When: Saturday, 18th March 2006
Time: 1.30pm
Prizes Galore! Including cooking, fruit & vegie trays, breakfast trays and Easter Goodies.
Continuous Afternoon Tea.
All Welcome. Come along and help St. Stephen's Hospital raise funds for Hospital Equipment.
MIRACLES
Paddy Kerrigan was going through Irish customs after his trip to France. Among his suitcases stood a brown gallon container. "And what might this be?" asked the customs officer.
"Sure, and that is holy water I am bringin' back t'me loved ones, from Lourdes."
The customs officer unscrewed the top, sniffed, blinked, raised the bottle, and tasted the contents. "Water, did you say now?" he sputtered. "This is brandy. Strong French brandy!"
"Praise the Lord!" cried Kerrigan. "Another miracle!"
Grandparents as Parents
- Are you raising your grandchildren?
- Have your grandchildren come to live with you?
The Grandparents as Parents Project aims to support grandparents in the Wide Bay region who are parenting their grandchildren. Through the Grandparents As Parents Project, Community Solutions Inc. will provide the opportunity for grandparent carers to:
- Meet other grandparents who care for their grandchildren full-time,
- Get information about issues of concern, and
- Participate in free social/recreational activities for grandparent carers and grandchildren.
All client information is kept confidential. Your personal details will not be disclosed to any Government departments. For more information, contact Katherine at Community Solutions Inc. on 07 5477 5955. Community Solutions Inc. is a non-profit, non-Government community organisation.
Grandparents as Parents is funded through the Australian Government Department of Family and Community Services, and the Telstra Foundation.
RECOGNISING A STROKE
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed and getting to the patient within 3 hours which is tough.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
- Ask the individual to SMILE.
- Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
- Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (coherently) ( e.g. It is sunny out today).
ARTHRITIS Queensland
presents
National Arthritis Week
Arthritis Awareness Seminar
Latest breakthroughs and treatments for arthritis
Guest Speakers: Dr. Paul Neeskens
Isabel Read - Physiotherapist
When: Thursday 27 April 2006
Venue: The Fraser Room
Hervey Bay Boat Club
Buccaneer Drive
Hervey Bay
Cost: $10.00 (morning tea included)
RSVP: Arthritis Qld - 1800 011 041
Bookings Essential
Transport: The Hervey Bay Boat Club runs a bus service. Ring them direct for enquiries and bookings on the bus service on 4128 9643
Arthritis Support Group
Next meeting to be held on Tuesday 28th March at 1.30pm.
All welcome. Afternoon tea included.
The topic for March is "Arthritis and Activity"
For details contact Isabel Read, Community Physiotherapist on 4122 8733.
John Calverton and his college chum, Dan Malloy, were having lunch. During a heart-to-heart talk about their respective marriages, John blurted, "What it comes down to, Dan, is - well, my wife just doesn't understand me....Does yours?"
The Maryborough & District Committee on the Ageing Inc.
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