SHADES OF GREY

Positive Attitude + Active Mind = Healthy Body

Council of The Ageing (COTA) Insurance,
The Insurance Specialist for 50 yrs & Over

Travelling Soon:

No one likes to have their holiday spoilt. So be prepared for the unexpected and choose the insurance cover you need. If you are travelling soon, it is important to have:-

• Quality, comprehensive travel insurance.
• An easy and friendly phone application process.
• Medical assessments completed over the phone.
• Cover for cancellation fees and lost deposits.
• Medical and hospital expenses cover for an overseas medical emergency.
• Competitive rates for domestic, frequent Traveller and Comprehensive Overseas Travel Insurance.

Call Now COTA 1300 1300 50 (Local call cost)

Meat Loaf Recipe

Ingredients:

• 250g lamb mince
• 250g pork mince
• 1 onion, coarsely grated
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• ¹/₂ cup (35g) fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 carrot, peeled, coarsely grated
• 1 tsp paprika
• ¹/₂ cup chopped mint
• Tomato chutney
• ¹/₂ cup (35g) fresh breadcrumbs

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 170°C. Line a 9cm x 19cm loaf pan with non-stick baking paper. Use clean hands to combine both minces, onion, carrot, breadcrumbs, mint, egg, garlic and paprika in a bowl.
2. Press the mixture into the loaf pan and smooth the surface. Cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 30 minutes or until the juices run clear when pierced with a skewer. Drain off the liquid.

Doctors' Check-Up

During a visit to my doctor, I asked him, "How do you determine whether or not an older person should be put in an old age home?"

"Well," he said, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the person to empty the bathtub."

"Oh, I understand," I said. "A normal person would use the bucket because it is bigger than the spoon or the teacup."

"No" he said. "A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed near the window?"

Being an unhealthy weight impacts on your health in many ways, some of which aren't always immediately obvious. For Grandparents with active grandchildren, it can limit their ability to participate in playtime with their kids. It can also inhibit our ability to sleep comfortably, which can result in tiredness and lack of concentration during the day.

But while most of us acknowledge that being overweight isn't healthy, we probably don't fully appreciate the dangers it represents. Unhealthy eating and a lack of physical activity can lead to an increased risk of developing a chronic disease such as some cancers, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Become a Swapper

• Swap big meal for small.
• Swap sitting for moving
• Swap watching TV for moving
• Swap the risk of chronic disease for better health

www.swapit.gov.au

Seniors Legal and Support Service

The Seniors Legal and Support Service is a community service providing free legal advice and support for seniors 60 years and over, who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing abuse, mistreatment or financial exploitation. The service can provide information, advice and support including –

• Short term counselling/advocacy, information on your legal rights
• Advice on, and preparation of, Enduring Power of Attorney documents
• Referrals to other support, legal and consumer services

For further information, please telephone the Seniors Legal and Support Service on 4124 6863.

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)

Coming Events And Date Claimers

Date Claimers

Sat 9 June	Australia's Biggest Scrapbooking and Papercraft Expo or Relax at Southbank in Brisbane for the day. Further Information MCUG 41 23 59 31
Sun 17 June	1.00pm-4.30pm Line Dance Social and afternoon tea $10 Venue: Senior Citizens' Centre, 333 Alice Street, Further Information Ailsa 41 23 46 05

2012 "Year of The Farmer" Seniors'Week
"Poetry Competition"

Further information available July Shades of Grey

Theme:	"Love of the Land"
Length:	Maximum of 16 lines
Judges:	Peter Chapman (Chronicle) and Wayne Shearman (ABC radio)
Contact:	Ann-Maree 41 22 49 83.

OR

"Bank Overdraft Hat" Competition

Further information available July Shades of Grey

28th Teebar Rodeo and Campdraft
Great "Family Day" Outing

Rodeo, Campdraft, Ute Muster, Hall Display and Childrens Ride

Conducted by the Teebar Show & Sports Ass Inc.

Maryborough & District Senior Citizens
"Monthly Concert"

Afternoon Tea supplied
Lucky Door and Raffle Prize

Dementia Early Stage Support Group

A group of people with early stage dementia and their carers get together fortnightly for a range of fun and interesting activities, aimed to stimulate brain activity and to help maintain independence.

Games Morning

Further Info: 41 23 56 11

Thought of the Month

Be yourself, everyone else is taken.

The Maryborough & District Committee on the Ageing Inc.