Keeping Up with Local News!!
The "Oracle" (Talking Newspaper) – for print impaired person. News from the Fraser Coast Chronicle is recorded onto CD's by volunteers and posted to clients every Wednesday, courtesy of Australia Post.
If you require any information about this service or know of someone who would benefit
41 23 15 54 Ann-Maree (Project Coordinator)
Putting your bed against the wall means you'll always get out the right side
Free "Seniors" Broadband Training
Contact: Mike 41 29 01 09 M'Bro Computer Users Group Inc.
All Seniors Welcome!!
Free Safety and Fire Awareness Inspection
What is Safehome?
Safehome is an initiative designed to assist householders to conduct a safety and fire awareness inspection of their home. You will be assisted to recognise fire and safety hazards in and around the home. Once the hazards are identified you can then take steps to eliminate them.
Who is Safehome available to?
All people who are concerned with improving safety in their home.
What is the cost to the householder?
This is a free service provided by Queensland Fire & Rescue Service in the interest of developing a safer community. All homes have different requirements but a visit should take no longer than 45 minutes.
How to book a visit
If you would like to take the opportunity to invite a firefighter into your home for a visit, do so by phoning 1300 369 003.
When you book your safehome visit before the 14th of July, you can ask for a free "fire blanket" to be sent out.
J o k e
All eyes were on the radiant bride as her father escorted her down the aisle.
They reached the altar and the waiting groom; the bride kissed her father and placed something in his hand. The guests in the front pews responded with ripples of laughter. Even the priest smiled broadly.
As her father gave her away in marriage, the bride gave him back his credit card.
Chronic Pain - Help Line 1300 340 357
Keep Smiling
Many people think that pain goes away when an injury or surgery heals. For a large number of people this is the case. However for one in five Australians the pain does not go away.
The impact of chronic pain can be severe & disabling interfering with daily functions. The pain is felt physically but also impacts personally and socially.
The following are only some of the medical conditions that may lead to chronic pain are:
- Musculoskeletal condition e.g. back or neck pain or osteoarthritis
- Pain associated with stroke
- Cancer
- Headaches & migraine
- Complex regional pain syndrome
On-going pain alters nerve pathways so that the nervous system becomes overactive. Normal mechanisms that block or reduce pain stop working so that chronic pain can become a disease in its own right.
Often there is no cure for chronic pain. However, it can be managed and the Australian Pain Management Association Inc provides support for those living with chronic pain and their families.
"It really helps to talk to someone who understands!"
The Maryborough and District Committee on the Ageing Inc.
| Mission: | To protect and promote the well-being of all older people in our local community. |
| Aim: | Increase older people's social participation in the community to strengthen their sense of community connection and enhance quality of life. Promote strategies to increase the health and well-being of seniors. |
Internet Hire (Seniors Citizens Hall)
| Internet: | Monday – Thursday |
| Time: | 8.30 am – 11.30 am |
| Cost: | $1.00/hr pensioner, concession card holder and Seniors. $3.00/hr general public |
| Printing: | 10 cents a copy and colour 20 cents a copy |
Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1kg pumpkin
- 500g potatoes
- 2 chicken stock cubes
- 2 tablespoons French Onion Soup Mix
- Garlic
- 5 cups water
- Pepper
- Chives
Method
- Roast the pumpkin and garlic until cooked.
- Place pumpkin, garlic and potatoes into a pot with the 5 cups of water. Boil until the potatoes are very soft. (Do not drain)
- Add stock cubes, French Onion Soup and pepper to taste.
- Blend all together whilst still in the pot.
Garnish with chives.
Try some sweet potato and carrot for the half pumpkin. The more water you add the thinner the soup is. The stock cubes are salty so don't add salt.
Care for "Carers"
Counselling Support and Information Services for Carers
Carers are relatives or friends who are caring for people with disability, mental illness/disorder, chronic illness or who are frail.
There is no typical carer. They come in all ages, all socio-economic backgrounds and from all walks of life.
The role of a carer can be challenging, balancing the demands of one's own life with that of caring for another.
Through the Care for Carers Program, STEPS provides advice and counselling to improve the carer's quality of life.
Are you eligible?
Are you a carer of a person with a disability or frail person in the Wide Bay area? Are you without support and consider placing the person in long-term residential care?
If in doubt contact STEPS for further information as you may be able to get help
41 50 19 57.
Coming Events And Date Claimers
Trash and Treasure Sale
Dearest item $3.00
| Date: | Saturday 1st and 3rd every month |
| Venue: | Blue Care Curio Shop, 63 Churchill St. (behind the Respite Centre) |
| Time: | 8.00am – 10.30am |
Good Quality Adult and Children Clothing,
Toys, Bed Linen, China, Books etc.
RSL Women's Auxiliary Tombola
Proceeds to Charity
| Date: | Saturday 26 June 2010 |
| Venue: | RSL Heritage Room (Lennox Street) |
| Time: | Doors open noon for 1.30 pm Start |
Great Tombola Prizes
Lucky Door and Raffle
Maryborough & District Senior Citizens
"Monthly Concert"
Lucky Door Prize
| Venue: | Senior Citizens' Centre, 333 Alice Street, Maryborough |
| Date: | Tuesday 15 June |
| Cost: | $3.00 |
| Concert: | 1.30 pm Afternoon tea supplied |
ESA International Alpha Zeta Branch
Morning Tea
| Date: | Wednesday 21 July |
| Venue: | Parkview, Lennox Street |
| Time: | 9.30am |
| Admission: | Prepaid Tickets $8.00 |
| To book contact: | Christine 41 21 01 87 |
Proceeds Cancer Related and Local Charities
Date Claimer
- Sat 17 July Tombola Catholic Women's League, M'Bro Branch
- Sun 25 July Tombola M'bro Computer Users Group Inc.
- Tues 17 Aug Mayoral Morning Tea - Seniors Week
Thought of the Month:
If you think you are beaten, you are,
If you think you dare not, you don't,
If you'd like to win but think you can't,
it's almost a cinch you won't,
Life's battles don't always go
to the stronger or faster man,
But sooner or later the man who wins,
Is the man who thinks he can?
The Maryborough & District Committee on the Ageing Inc.
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