May 2015
Over 60s Newsletter
Welcome to another month with OPAP!
May is shaping up to be an extraordinarily busy month for OPAP and East Creek
alike.
For something a little different, I have organised the wonderful Merivale Cakes to
come and do a decorating demo for our OPAP members. Please see the details
below.
Australian Hearing will also be here in May to offer free hearing checks to anyone
who would like one.
East Creeks annual Biggest Morning Tea will also be held this month on Wednesday the 27th. The aim of this morning tea will be to raise cancer awareness while
also raising money for the Cancer Council– a very worthy cause.
COTA (Council of the Aging) will be holding a regional forum for local seniors at the
Toowoomba City Golf Club on the 20th of May. They would like to find out the issues that are being faced by seniors in this region. This is your chance for your
voice to be heard and help make a change. To register for this event, please phone
the toll free number listed on the flyer.
You will find all the details for the above events inside your newsletter. Enjoy!
Merivale Cakes
We have a very special treat this month at OPAP. The multi-award winning cake
decorators at Merivale Cakes in Highfields have offered to come down to the Centre for a cake decorating demonstration for our OPAP members.
Merivale Cakes run their own cake decorating classes
and are also involved in the Cobb and Co’s annual Have
a Go Festival so they really know their stuff.
The demonstration will be followed by a social OPAP afternoon tea.
When: 1.00pm Thursday the 14th of May
Venue: East Creek Community Centre
Please RSVP for catering purposes.
This event will be run free of charge.
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Thursday 7th May
Morning Tea @ the Movies
The Strand Cinema
Testament of Youth: A British woman recalls coming of
age during World War I.
Time to be advised.
Morning tea provided
Cost $5.00
Tuesday 5th May 10.00am
Australian Hearing Session
Australian Hearing will be here on the 5th of May and are
inviting members of the Centre to come along and have their
hearing tested free of charge. Its important to phone East Creek
Community Centre and make an appointment for this event, as
the practitioners need to make sure they allow enough time.
Please phone 46392755 to make an appointment.
Tuesday 26th May 10.00am
Cuppa and a Chat
Our presentation for today will be given by a member of the
Queensland Police Force. They will be talking about how to
keep safe in your home and general tips for personal safety.
I would encourage as many of you as possible to come along
as this information is relevant to everyone, no matter your
age or current living circumstances.
Please phone the centre to book in for catering purposes.
Friday 22nd May
Tech Friday Workshop
Our May workshop will be focusing on how to shop online and what
to look for to ensure your credit card details are secure. Morning tea
provided.
Time: 10.00am-12.00pm
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Thursday 28th May 9.30am
Morning With the Stars
Come along with OPAP and enjoy lunch and a show at the City Golf Club.
East Creek Community Bus is available for those without transport, but
seats are limited.
Morning tea at 9.30am and the show starts at 10.00am
Performer for today will be Craig Ciles
Cost $10.00
Money is to be received at the Centre by Wednesday the 27th of May.
Every Tuesday 8.30am
Departs 8.30am from East Creek Community Centre
Medium paced walk, pets welcome
Get fit and make new friends
Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Come along with OPAP & join in Heartmoves at
the Willows
Monday 1:30pm
Wednesday 11am
Friday 11:15am
Mention to Amy you are part of OPAP and it is Free
For more information please call 4639 2755
Older Persons Action Program (OPAP) Coordinator: Ashlie Harmer
East Creek Community Centre, 43 Kitchener St, PO Box 2351
Toowoomba 4350 Ph: 4639 2755 Email: [email protected]
The bus is available for those who do not have transport, however seating is
limited so please book early to avoid disappointment ph 4639 2755
Vegetable and Chickpea Curry
This recipe is full of vegetables and budget friendly.
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2 tablespoons oil
1 brown onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3 long green chillies, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried turmeric
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons garam masala
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2 potatoes, cut into large cubes
2 carrots, cut into thick slices
2 zucchini, cut into thick slices
425g can chopped tomatoes
250ml reduced salt vegetable stock
400g can chickpeas, rinsed and
drained
200g baby spinach leaves, washed
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1. Heat the oil in a large pot, add the onion and
ginger and cook over a medium heat for 5
minutes or until soft. Add the garlic, chillies and
spices and cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
2. Add the potatoes and carrots and cook until
the vegetables are coated in the spices. Stir in
the zucchini, tomatoes and stock and simmer.
Reduce the heat and cook uncovered for 15
minutes or until the vegetables are tender and
the curry has thickened slightly. Add the
chickpeas and stir.
3. Add the peas and spinach; cook just until the
spinach wilts and the chickpeas are soft.
Service with rice.