On Monday April 16th the Senior Citizens' Centre Building turns 30. To celebrate this event a morning tea party is being planned.
Members of the U3A Maryborough Inc. have volunteered to present some 'Showcase Items' to demonstrate their activities. The Senior Citizens' Club, Past members of the Excelsior Club, the Senior Citizens' Concert Party and all other users of the centre are invited to attend and participate. Following the morning tea, the Senior Citizens' bowling mats will be laid for a 'come & try' social game.
Mark the date in your diary. The building may be getting old but the users are enjoying themselves far too much to have time to feel old.
St. Stephen's Hospital Auxiliary Tombola
St. Mary's Parish Hall, Bazaar Street
Saturday 17th March 2007 - 1.30pm
Prizes Galore!
Come along for a great afternoon, celebrate St. Patrick's Day and help St. Stephen's Hospital raise funds for Hospital Equipment.
(Christ Church Granville)
Saturday 24th March 2007 - St. Paul's Memorial Hall, Adelaide Street
Doors open at 12 noon - Drawing starts at 1pm sharp
All Welcome!
Kids' Stuff
Little Billy, age seven, came running into the house from the yard, screaming at the top of his lungs.
"Darling!" Billy's mother clasped the crying lad to her bosom. "What happened?"
"D-daddy," sobbed the lad, 'was fixing - the - the fence - and hit - the hammer - right on his finger!!!" And the boy burst into a new flood of caterwauling.
"Now, now, Billy, dear," his mother cooed. "You must learn not to cry over things like that. Why didn't you just laugh?"
"I did," wept Billy.
No man ever forgets where he buried the hatchet.
Wagner's music is not as bad as it sounds.
When it comes to giving, some people stop at nothing.
Keeping a secret from his wife is like trying to sneak the dawn past a rooster.
"When you set goals, something inside of you starts saying, 'Let's go, let's go,' and ceilings start to move up"
"If you think you can, you can.
And if you think you can't, you're right."
I have been appointed as a member of the Wide Bay Burnett Ministerial Regional Community Forum and look forward to representing the people of this area. Items that have been discussed in the past include the Regional Marine Industry, Regional Transport Systems, Viability of Agriculture and the Social Implications of Regional Demographic Trends.
Our Region is undergoing changes at an ever increasing pace. Keeping ahead, even keeping up with change needs creative ideas and planning. Should you think of any issues that need to be included in planning for the future of this region, please phone me for a discussion. Your idea may be a key to future well being and prosperity.
Phone Barbara on 4123 1554.
Tuesday 20th March - 1.30pm
Senior Citizens' Centre, 333 Alice Street, Maryborough
$3.00 Entry Fee
Entertainment - - - Afternoon Tea
All Welcome.
He was so skinny he looked like he'd been pulled through a keyhole.
Report on The Technology Symposium
Sponsore by COTAQ
The first presenter Dr. Hugh Mackay has had a distinguished academic career in Social Research. He raised some doubts about the importance of technology in our society and suggested that whenever we are confronted by the "need" to invest in a new piece of technology we should ask ourselves "To what problem is this a solution?" Obviously if there is no problem a solution is not required.
He also suggested we consider the difference between Data and Communication. Technology is an efficient tool for the first but a failure for the second. Also there is some data we need but a data overload is helpful to no-one.
Dr. Karen Barnett discussed some findings about "Chatrooms". The highest percentage of the community that uses this facility is older men. The next is the 18 to 24 age group. The most used sites on the web are pornography. Her closing thought "You cannot hug a computer!"
Professor Jeffrey Soar was the final speaker. He gave a presentation about technology of the future and how it can be tailored to suit older people living alone. Monitoring of medication, whereabouts and levels of activity can all be achieved without personal intrusion, ensuring the well being of the client. This was a bit confronting but very interesting. Who knows what the future holds?
Values are very much in the news lately - Different Values, Shared Values, lack of values are all topics under discussion. A list of shared values, included in the consultation report titled "Creating a Future for Our Sector" was released in February 2007. Do you agree with its findings? You may have some values of your own that you think should be been included.
- Commitment to Social Justice: a commitment to ensuring everyone has equal opportunity to achieve their potential. This encompasses the ideas of access and equity, participation and dignity.
- Commitment to creating a fair and equal society.
- Commitment to upholding Human Rights: the rights that are considered to belong automatically to all people - freedom, justice and equality.
- Transformation: commitment to improving people's lives and improving conditions in society.
- Empowerment / self-determination: a commitment to increasing individuals' & communities' control over their lives, building capacity and increasing self-reliance.
- Appreciation of Diversity; celebration of diversity of opinion and appreciation of difference.
HEADLINES THAT HAUNT ME
DEAD POLICEMAN ON FORCE 23 YEARS
26-YEAR FRIENDSHIP ENDS AT ALTAR
MAN FOUND DEAD IN CEMETERY
9 VOLUNTEERS PUT IN NEW CHURCH FURNACE
FLORIST ASKS GIRLS TO DROP STRAPLESS GOWNS
BABIES FLOOD HOSPITALS
ESCAPED LEOPARD BELIEVED SPOTTED
MEALS ON WHEELS FRASER COAST will be changing to the Autumn menu from Monday 5th March 2007. The chef and his gang have been working hard to prepare menus that are not only suitable to the season but that are varied and will appeal to all tastes. Rich soups, mild curries, roast are all included. Chocolate chip muffins with custard sound delicious.
Special diets and needs are catered for.
Contact Lorraine at Meals on Wheels on 4121 4297 if you would like hot fresh meals delivered to your home by friendly caring volunteers.
St Patrick's Day Concert
Sunday 18th March 2007
St. Mary's Parish Hall, Bazaar Street in aid of Catholic Women's League Maryborough
Commencing 1.30pm - Doors open at 1.00pm
Entry Fee $5.00
Irish Tombola - Entertainment - Delicious Afternoon Tea
Bring your friends and enjoy good old Irish fun and fellowship
The Maryborough & District Committee on the Ageing Inc.
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