1. food and drink
2. desserts and baking

FORESTLAKE BRANCH OF
SENIORS SCOOP NEWSLETTER
April 2015
Welcome to the April Meeting!
Good morning and welcome to our April meeting. Autumn is a
lovely time of year but the hot days seem to linger on. It’s hard to
imagine getting into scarves and warm coats that’s for sure! We
hope the Easter period was a happy and healthy time … or did
we all eat a few too many Easter Eggs?
Visitors to our Branch Meetings
The committee warmly welcomes you to attend to a total of 3
Branch meetings before deciding to join. Please see our
Treasurer, Val to find out more about the cost to join and the
many benefits of becoming a National Seniors member.
Do you know of any unwell Members?
To our members who have been unwell, we wish you a speedy
return to good health. If you know of any member who may be
unwell, please let committee member Annette know on
38791212.
Editor: Christine White
St Patrick’s Day Celebration & Entertainment
What a huge attendance for this fun
and always popular theme day! All
the green was a sight to behold and
Mike Kregor was so entertaining,
really hitting his straps with the wellknown and loved Irish tunes. The
atmosphere was evident with all the
toe-tapping and quite a few people
itching to get up and dance.
Barefoot Bowls & BBQ
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Saturday 28 March again saw our famous bowls and BBQ
event. There was lots of fun and frivolity with just a little
competitive edge and once again a terrific evening out.
What’s Coming Up?
Awesome April Birthdays
TAFE Southbank Lunch and QPAC Tour
Best Wishes are extended to all our valued members celebrating
birthdays during the month of April. We hope you have a
wonderful day and wish you many happy returns.
This lovely day out is on Thursday 16 April.Travel will again be
via the BCC bus and promises to be a wonderful outing. Please
provide your menu choice to our ladies today.
What's on Today?
BBQ and Sausage Sizzle at the Lake
Raffle Prizes
As with every Branch meeting, there’s some really great prizes up
for grabs in today’s raffle, so make sure you have your “Lucky
Tickets” for the draw.
Today’s Special Guest Speaker
We are very pleased to welcome Stephen Sheaffe, Barrister at
Law and immediate Past President of the National Trust of
Queensland. Stephen will take us on what is sure to be an
enthralling journey of discovery and challenge based on the novel
“The Mayne Inheritance”. Let’s get involved in this historic journey
in time.
Recent Events & News
Robyn Fuhrmeister Visit
Robyn Fuhrmeister from St
George joined a large group of
people at the Lions Club on the
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of 24 March for an evening of
“getting to know you” and sharing
her story with us. Robyn gave
thanks on behalf of the St
George farming community for
the support and donations during last year’s Farmers Relief
Appeal. Robyn told stories of how and where the donations were
distributed and it was very obvious she is tremendously proud to
live in the very special community of St George.
Kookaburra Cruise
Our trip along the river was a
lovely day out, albeit quite hot,
but we all survived to tell the
story. It’s always interesting to
learn about the landmarks and
homes along the Brisbane River.
One highlight was that many
were first-time travellers on the
bus to the city. Fortunately we didn’t lose anyone along the way
considering we had quite a large group. Our esteemed President
was a bit of a rookie guide but we all got there in the end. Well
done Dan!
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Join us on Thursday 23 April for another fun and free event
hosted by our committee and volunteers. If you would like to join
in this wonderful day, provide your name today for catering. Fun
and games are also in store. BYO chairs and drinks!
Zone 101 Conference
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This year’s conference will be held on Thursday 28 May at the
Lions Soccer Club, Richlands and will be hosted by the
Centenary, Sunnybank and Corinda Branches. These three clubs
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will celebrate their 25 Anniversaries during 2015. We have now
received our official invitation so you may like to add your name
to the list if you are attending. The cost is $25 which includes
morning tea, lunch and much more and full payment is due by the
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13 May. Nomination forms are available for the positions of
Zone Chair and Zone Secretary. We encourage all members to
attend to not only represent our Branch but to become informed
about matters concerning seniors in Australia. We remember the
great time we had hosting this important event last year and the
bonus is that we don’t have far to travel.
Forest Lake Movies and Theatre Group
Why not consider joining this fun group? Give your name, email
address and/or telephone number to Julie.
Monthly Coffee Morning
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Our next Coffee Morning will take place on Wednesday 6 May at
Diamantes Brasserie Forest Lake Shopping Centre from 9:30am.
Please provide your name to the lovely Ros to ensure enough
seating is made available.
Outings Calendar
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Thursday16 April – TAFE Lunch at Southbank with a tour of
QPAC. Travel time and details are available today. Important
reminder: please give your lunch choice to our ladies before
leaving today’s meeting.
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Thursday 23 April – BBQ at the Lake. This is a free event!
Please be at the Lake by 11am and BYO chairs and drinks. Fun
and games are in store!
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Saturday 25 April – ANZAC Day. On behalf of our Branch, our
President, Dan Baldwin, will lay a wreath at the Lake during the
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special service in remembrance of the 100 Anniversary of the
Gallipoli landings.
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Tuesday 28 April – Colleen Hewitt’s morning performance at
the Logan Entertainment Centre. There’s only one ticket left!
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Thursday 30 April – Ladies Day out for Coffee and view
Museum of Brisbane Special Exhibition of costumes of the
Hollywood era. Please see Julie to RSVP and find out details.
The day will commence at 9am for the BCC bus from McDonalds
Forest Lake.
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Thursday 30 April – Men’s “Secret Day Out”. Make sure you
see Dan today for details of this fun day out. STOP PRESS!
LADIES INVITED TOO! This will be a (not-so-secret) carpooling
event!
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Thursday 21 May – Trip to the Tweed – PLEASE PAY TODAY.
$60 per person includes morning tea at a scenic spot, a lovely
scenic drive, lunch at Tumbulgum Tavern and a visit to the
Margaret Olley Exhibition at the Tweed River Art Gallery.
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Margaret Hannah Olley AC (24 June 1923-26 July 2011) was a
noted Australian artist and her work concentrated on still life. This
will really be a great day out, so we hope you can join the group.
A Simple Poppy
I am not a badge of honour,
I am not a racist smear,
I am not a fashion statement to be worn but
once a year.
I am not glorification of conflict or of war.
I am not a paper ornament, a token,
I am more.
I am a loving memory of a father or a son,
A permanent reminder of each and every one.
I’m paper or enamel,
I’m old or shining new,
I’m a way of saying thank you to every one of you.
I am a simple poppy,
A reminder to you all,
That faith and honour will stand where heroes fall.
Paul Hunter 2014
Snapshot of May’s Calendar
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Wednesday 6 - Branch Meeting – Mother’s Day celebration
with entertainment
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Thursday 21 - Trip to Tweed (details above)
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Thursday 28 - Zone 101 Conference at the Lions Club
Things you may not know about
National Seniors Member Pam Healy
1. I was born two weeks prior to the outbreak of WWll, the
youngest of three children. I was educated at Holy Cross
Convent Wooloowin and St Rita’s College, Clayfield. I worked
at the Taxation Department whilst doing night study at Stott’s
Business College until I attained 120wpm shorthand and
60wpm manual typing. I was then transferred to Canberra.
2. From the age of nine I was fascinated by a young boy from
Charleville who attended St Columban’s College, Clayfield.
He contracted polio in the 1952 epidemic and after being on
the dangerously ill list twice, lost the use of his left arm. We
married in 1959 and had four children. Life wasn’t always
perfect – but more about that in my book I’ve commenced
writing! My husband was an accountant and his work took us
to Mount Isa, Gladstone, Mackay and Wickham, Western
Australia. I worked on and off as a Legal Secretary during
these years.
3. Returning to Brisbane, I worked in Aged Care at Cedar Lodge
and studied anything that interested me including a Bachelor
of Nursing, Iridology and Medicinal Herbs, Therapeutic
Massage, Reiki. Most of my study followed the sudden death
of my husband in 1999.
4. As a child I was painfully shy, but in my adult years to
overcome my shyness, I joined Toastmasters and became
Forest Lake Toastmaster of the year for 2003. I love the arts
and music, enjoy creating decoupage, Faberge Eggs, making
and dressing porcelain dolls and play piano at a retirement
village.
Thank you Pam for an insight into your life – we’re looking
forward to reading your book!
Activities at Settlers Village
Sewing & Craft Group
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Crochet Group
The group meets every Thursday from 10am in the Settlers
Village Community Room. Come along for a cuppa and chat.
An excerpt from “50 Something” Magazine
Snapshot of June’s Calendar
Tips for Making New Friends:
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Thursday 4 - Ladies Fashion Function
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Wednesday 10 - Branch Meeting with QIMR Guest Speaker
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Thursday 18 - Trip to QIMR, Royal Brisbane & Women’s
Hospital, Herston, with morning tea. Travel via BCC bus with
lunch of own choice and own cost
Also at the June Branch Meeting we will collect names, payment
(approximately $60) and menu selections for Christmas in July to
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be held at Flaxton Gardens, Thursday 16 July
Trips Calendar for 2015
The Management Committee thanks you for your support of
these opportunities to have an enjoyable time. Please note
changes to the way trip/outing money where full payment
will be collected in 2015 at the monthly meeting prior to the
month of the trip. Where possible the approximate cost
appears on both the calendar and the Trips Desk poster.
Trips Request: Members and guests coming along on outings
are kindly asked to leave the first 2 rows of seats on either side of
the bus for people with difficulties and/or Committee Members
who are required to sit near the driver or tour guide. If you have
special seating or food needs on any trip, please let us know
when you are booking and/or paying.
Hervey Bay Whale Watching September 15-17
(QRail and National Seniors Travel) – there is still time to put your
name down to avoid missing this great journey to a magnificent
part of our State. We’ve had an excellent response but there’s still
room to join us. Is it on your bucket list? Maria from National
Seniors Travel has helped us put the trip together, so see
Annette today for a brochure.
Warwick & Surrounds November 23-25
The details of this bus trip are now available.The itinery is full of
wonderful things to see and do so hurry and get your name down
on the list. We have also had a very good response for this trip so
make sure you speak with Annette today if you are planning to
come along.
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Meets every 2 and 4 Monday from 10am. This is a fun group
that you can join at any time – everyone over 55 is welcome,
male and female.
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Accept all invitations, even if it doesn’t seem like the kind of
event you’d enjoy. You never know who you’ll meet.
Appreciate that friendships are built over time. Don’t share
major confidences with a new friend. Pushing for intimacy
may drive people away.
Accept that we’re all different. Demanding that others share
your beliefs and behaviours could limit the variety of friends
you make.
Show that you are a trustworthy and positive friend. Use
optimistic and encouraging conversation and don’t gossip
about others.
Take any opportunity to socialise. Invite people to attend
activities you have organised instead of always waiting to be
asked.
Use your existing network of family and friends to meet new
people. Ask if you would be welcome to attend one of their
social events.
Focus your attention on other people and outside interests.
Worrying about yourself and how you are feeling prevents you
from connecting with others.
Watch others who seem to make friends easily. Adopt some
of the same techniques they use. Confidence comes with
practice, so give yourself and chance to rehearse.
Show you’re interested in others. Ask questions about their
lives and interests. It will keep the conversation flowing.
Nurture old and new friendships. Give people in your life the
time and attention they deserve.
Source: betterhealth.vic.gov.au
National Seniors Connect
Professional Standards of Financial Advisors
The federal government has released a consultation paper and is
calling for submissions on ways to lift the professional standards
of financial advisers. Assistant Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said
the Financial System Inquiry and an inquiry by the Parliamentary
Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services (PJC)
have both recommended reform in this area.
“These inquiries make clear that the current
regulatory arrangements are no longer sufficient
to ensure high-quality consumer outcomes and
to maintain public confidence in the industry,”
Frydenberg said.
“With the right model, improvements in the
qualifications, competence and ethics of the
financial advice industry will be a win-win,” he
said. make clear that the current regulatory arrangements are no
longer sufficient to ensure high-quality consumer outcomes and
to maintain public confidence in the industry,” Frydenberg said.
“It is now time to put in place an enduring framework that raises
the professional, ethical and education standards of advisers.”
The consultation paper is based on the recommendations of the
PJC which recommended a model in which government,
professional associations, industry and academia work in
partnership, Frydenberg said.
“Industry will benefit from improved consumer confidence and
from becoming a recognised profession.
“Consumers will benefit from increased transparency,
accountability and adviser competence. I encourage all
stakeholders to participate in this consultation process.”
National Seniors will be making its own submission on the
proposed reforms before the 7 May deadline.
Mm mmmm … ANZAC Bikkies!
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¼ Cup plain flour, sifted
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup caster sugar
¾ cup desiccated
coconut
2 tablespoons golden
syrup or treacle
150g unsalted butter,
chopped
½ teaspoon bicarb soda
Method:
Step 1: Preheat oven to 170 degrees Celsius. Place the flour,
oats, sugar and coconut in a large bowl and stir to combine.
Step 2: In a small saucepan place the golden syrup and butter
and stir over low heat until the butter has fully melted. Mix the
bicarb soda with 1 ½ tablespoons of water and add to the golden
syrup mixture. It will bubble whilst you are stirring together, so
remove it from the heat.
Step 3: Pour into the dry ingredients and mix together until fully
combined. Roll tablespoonfuls of the mixture into balls and place
on baking trays lined with non-stick baking paper, pressing down
on the tops to flatten slightly.
Step 4: Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool
and enjoy on ANZAC Day or any day! Yummy!!
Are you interested in being part of a subcommittee in 2015?
Perhaps you could attend an occasional meeting or volunteering
at our meetings or a sausage sizzle. Any help would be much
appreciated.
Volunteering
Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. We vote in
elections periodically, but when we volunteer, we vote every day
about the community [club] we want to be in (Modified;
Anonymous)
On that note, Ann George from Project Love & Care is seeking
volunteers to assist with packing and sorting children’s packs.
Please see Dan if you can spare some time to help this very
worthy cause.
Our Website
Invite your friends to view our wonderful, informative website at
www.forestlakenationalseniors.org.au/
Did you know you can also access National Seniors Australia on
Facebook? It’s a great way to keep up-to-date.
Members wishing to submit their apologies can contact Julie
32787274 or Val 33724405.Son,
Committee Members for 2015
Dan Baldwin: President
Shirley Cawley: Vice President/Activities/Events/Safety
Julie Baldwin: Secretary
Val Hannan: Treasurer/Membership
Eileen Brown: Assistant to Treasurer
Annette Weaver: Providore/Tours/Welfare Officer
Merv Gibson: Greeter/Host
Barry Weston: Guest Speaker Co-Ordinator
Rod Humphreys: Asst. Webmaster/Dine-Outs/Safety Officer
Terry Weaver: Fundraising/Raffles/Tours
Lyn Martin: Providore//Activities/Tours/Events
Val Summerville: Branch Meeting Host/Co-Ordinator
Other Committee contact telephone numbers:
Val (Treasurer) 33724405
Annette 38791212
Postal address:
The Secretary
National Seniors Australia Forest Lake Branch Inc.
PO Box 4530 Forest Lake Qld 4078
Website: www.forestlakenationalseniors.org.au
Meeting Venue
Branch meetings are held at the Lions Soccer Club, 133 Pine
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Road Richlands on the 2 Wednesday of the month except
January. Due to the public holiday, the August meeting is held on
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the 1 Wednesday. Sign in at 9:30am for a 10:00am start.
President’s Message
Update of recent happenings. We were
very fortunate to spend time with Robyn
Fuhrmeister at the Lions Soccer Club
recently. Robyn’s role as volunteer coordinator for many St George events,
including her amazing work in the distribution of donations from
our community, is testimony to the dedication of this very special
lady to her home and fellow citizens of the Balonne Shire. In
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March, Julie and I attended Sunnybank Branch 25 Anniversary
lunch and the new Springfield Branch first meeting. A request
from me to members – could you please keep your voices to a
whisper during meetings and especially when we have guest
speakers or entertainers as some of our members have minor
hearing difficulties and unfortunately miss out of what’s being said
or sung. Many thanks, Dan
Thank you to all our sponsors and supporters for your assistance
with photocopying and distributing our newsletter, meeting
agendas and other material. Your assistance is very much
appreciated and helps our Branch to thrive and grow.
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