Community Benefit Fund Grant
The Maryborough & District Committee On the Ageing Inc acknowledges the grant received from the Community Benefit Fund of $13,663.00 towards the upgrading of the sound system in the main hall of the Senior Citizens’ Centre as well as the provision of PowerPoint technology which will add a visual aspect to presentations. The availability of the latest sound and PowerPoint technology will make the Centre a much more viable venue for the holding of Seminars, workshops, training etc.
MARYBOROUGH CHORAL SOCIETY INC
presents
'A PLEASANT SUNDAY ATERNOON' CONCERT
FEDERATION ROOM
BROLGA THEATRE
Lennox Street
SUNDAY 22 JULY 2PM
ADMISSION $10.00
(No Bookings - tickets at Federation room door)
ALL WELCOME
U3A BUS TRIP TO QIMR RESEARCH CENTRE
16th August Cost $25.00 per person
Bus departs McDowell Car Park at 6.30am, arriving in Brisbane at 10am. For further information contact Ann McLaney on 4122 1600. Bookings and payment by Monday 6th August.
This is a wonderful opportunity to visit the Queensland Institute of Medical Research and to keep abreast of the amazing medical developments that they are achieving right there at QIMR.
Bring your husbands, partners and friends - they will be impressed with the research being carried out at QIMR.
MEALS ON WHEELS FRASER COAST
Do I need a referral from my doctor?
No, either yourself, a family member or friend can ring the service, or call in at the above address.
I don’t know if I’m eligible to receive Meals on Wheels.
Anyone can receive Meals on Wheels.
How much does it cost?
$7.50 for a main consisting of meat & veg (or salad), a soup, a juice and a dessert. Breakfast $3.50 and evening meals $4.50 also available.
I have special diet needs, will my meals take that into account?
Special diets such as diabetic, gluten-free, lactose intolerant, IBS, the list goes on, are catered for. Also if you need extra help such as cutting up your meat because of arthritis, the staff and volunteers are happy to help out any way they can.
I only need some help for a short time, does that matter?
No, that doesn’t matter, Meals on Wheels will help for as long or short a time as you need.
How do I get started?
Telephone 4121 4297 or call into the office at 167 Churchill Street, Maryborough. The office is staffed between 6.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday.
Tuesday 17th July at 1.30pm
Senior Citizens’ Centre, 333 Alice Street
Cost $3.00
Delightful Musical Entertainment
Afternoon Tea
ALL WELCOME
SENIOR’S WEEK 2007 DRAFT PROGRAMME
| Saturday 18th August - | Country & Western Concert Senior Citizens’ Centre, Alice Street |
| Sunday 19th August - | Woocoo Shire Community Hall 3 KINGS TRIBUTE CONCERT 1.30 to 5.30pm |
| Monday 20th August - | U3A Morning Activities Senior Citizens’ Centre, Alice Street 8.30 to 11.30am Morning Tea - Guest Speaker |
| Tuesday 21st August - | Senior Citizens’ Concert Senior Citizens’ Centre, Alice Street 1.30pm Cost $3.00 Afternoon Tea |
| Wednesday 22nd August - | Mary River Cruises 10am and 2pm Senior Card Concessions available |
| Thursday 23rd August - | Mayoral Morning Tea Maryborough City Hall, Kent Street 9.30am Entertainment |
| Friday 24th August - | Ecumenical Service St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Maryborough 10am followed by morning tea provided by the Purple People Feeders |
Look for details in August Shades of Grey.
A $500 one-off bonus payment has been allocated to seniors in the Federal Government’s 2007-08 Budget. The purpose of this payment is to ensure older Australians share in the economic growth they helped create.
Individuals eligible for either the Utilities Allowance or the Seniors Concession Allowance will be entitled to the payment. Both eligible members of a couple will receive the bonus. These bonuses were paid to recipients by 30th June 2007.
This is acknowledgement for Older Australians and carers in recognition of their important contribution to our society.
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The repolishing of the floor in the auditorium is now complete, looking like new and back in use. With care it should remain looking beautiful for 12 months.
Additional volunteers for 'Our Place' would be very welcome. This tearoom in the City Hall operates on Thursday from 9.30 to 11.30. A great place to meet up with your friends on Market Day. For more information or to register as a volunteer phone Barbara on 4123 1554.
YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS.
If your home was built before 1 July 1997, and you don’t already have smoke alarms installed, you will need to buy and install smoke alarms in accordance with Australian Standards.
If your home was built after 1997, it should have 240 volt (hard-wired) smoke alarms installed at the time it was built. This is a requirement under the Building Code of Australia (BCA). If you have done major renovations to your home since 1997, it should have included the installation of 240 volt (hard-wired) smoke alarms.
IF YOU ARE A TENANT, your landlord is only required by law to test and clean smoke alarm/s at the start of a tenancy. If the property is managed by an agent, they may arrange for this to be done. You are required by law to test and clean each smoke alarm in the dwelling at least once every 12 months.
You are required by law to replace each battery that is flat or is almost flat. If you become aware that a smoke alarm in the rental property is not working, other than because the battery is flat or almost flat, you must advise the landlord or agent as soon as practicable.
IF YOU ARE A LANDLORD, you are required to install smoke alarms in your rental property. The minimum legal requirement is an alarm in accordance with the smoke alarm Australian Standard. You must test and clean each smoke alarm within 30 days before the start of a tenancy agreement.
It is important that all information on smoke alarms and the relevant Australian Standards are understood.
For more information call: 1300 369 003
Stay Active, Stay Independent
Stay on Your Feet
Develop Your Balance
Physical activity to develop strength and balance can really help you Stay On Your Feet. Try activities such as Tai Chi. No need to join the circus!
Man has been defined as .... The only animal that bargains ... no dogs exchange bones.
Of all the ways of defining man, the worst is the one which calls him a rational animal.
And writing of animals ....
'That turtle is certainly nearsighted'
'A turtle near sighted? How on earth can you tell?'
'He fell in love with an army helmet'.
A tall bronzed man walked into Malarki’s bar with a magnificent parrot on his shoulder.
'Saints alive!' cried Malarkey. 'Where in the world did you get that magnificent parrot?'
'Brazil', yawned the parrot.
Mark Twain said .... I believe I have no prejudices what so ever. All I need to know is that a man is a member of the human race. That’s bad enough for me.
The Maryborough & District Committee on the Ageing Inc.
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