1 April VOL 08 Issue 12

Family connections

Welcome to the 01 April @boutSeniors enewsletter.


This week we are celebrating the many ways we connect with our families - in particular our grandparents - as well as the many ways technology is helping us to stay in touch as much as we like.

It is also NSW Seniors week - and what better way to celebrate than learning a new skill? Next week we are delighted to be working with Telstra and the Gadget Guy, Peter Blasina, presenting three free workshops on understanding the internet, how email works and mastering your mobile. Free magazines, recharge cards and tea and coffee are on offer in the T[life] store in George Street, Sydney on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, just phone 1800 729 254 to book your place now, or email your registration here.

Last month's competition for the Are You Being Served? DVD was our most popular ever - check out the winners, and enter our new DVD competition to win Series 4 of Ballykissangel. We're also giving away 10 double passes to Paris, the new movie starring Juliette Binoche.

Age Pension concerns just won't go away, and when you're bringing up the grandchildren it just gets harder. Happily the good people at COTA have an excellent program for grandparents in need. Our personals section is busy with adverts for travel companions and even one for a surrogate grandfather. Do you want to connect with someone new?

Stay connected
David and Kaye Fallick

Competitions

April in Paris
Click here to win one of ten double passes to the advance screening of Paris.

Small town priest
 To win one of four copies of Ballykissangel Series 4 on DVD, click here.

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On this day...

Iron man
 On this day in 1815 Otto von Bismarck, otherwise known as the Iron Chancellor, was born.

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Taking care of the pennies

Money advice
 Graham has worked all his life in Australia but has opted to live overseas and feels he's being penalised for his decision.

Financial responsibility
 With people struggling to survive on the current Age Pension, how do those who have the financial responsibility of grandchildren cope?

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Getting out there

Surrogate grandfather
Families are no longer mum, dad and kids, they take all different forms, many without strong male or female influences. Take a look at our personal ad for a surrogate grandfather.

Grandparents are the future
Grandparents - we can learn from their mistakes and flourish in their kindness. Grandparents have much to offer within their own family and beyond.

Technology teach-in
Make technology work for you with free internet and email workshops.

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World of work

Nanny wanted
Today many families are separated due to work commitments and working families often need mature people they can trust to mind their children. Check out our latest personals for more information.

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Travel express

Eastern Europe adventure
Helen is looking for a travel companion for an eastern European Rail Cruise. Have a look at her personal ad if you've always fancied the beauty and charm of Budapest and Prague.

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Canadian Rockies highlights
Think Canada , and the famous Rocky Mountaineer rail journey comes to mind. At $1670 for this iconic journey, it's a once in a lifetime experience.

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Travel deals

Cheaper for two
Take advantage of Malaysian Airlines "companion" fare and travel to Europe for less.

More than cheese
Switzerland has so much to offer and, thanks to Railplus, you can see a huge part of it for free.

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Bookshelf online

Family travels
Is there more to life than msn and Facebook? One mother decided a year-long camping trip around Australia would teach her kids there is - and given that she has eight (yes, EIGHT) children, that's no mean feat.

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Movie/DVD junction

Naughty girls
If you enjoyed the comic capers of the 1954 original, The Belles of St.Trinian's, the more sophisticated 2008 version is sure to make you chuckle.

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Here to help

And don't forget the staff at @boutSeniors are here to help with all your queries, whatever the topic, on help@aboutseniors.com.au

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