29 April VOL 08 Issue 17

Make mum's day

Welcome to the 29 April @boutSeniors enewsletter.

Mothers are an inspiration to us all, we all have one and should celebrate the important part they play in our lives. To make you mother's day more special on Sunday 11 May, why not treat her to a cruise around Sydney harbour or to a Mother's Day dance class?

David and Kaye aren't worrying too much about winter blues in Peru, read their blog and find out how their travels are going. For those of us less fortunate, consider having the flu vaccination. Noeline Brown rolled out this year's National Immunisation Program by having the jab herself. To help you recuperate, take advantage of some great hotel breaks to brighten the winter blues.

If your looking for a little adventure on holiday but like to take things at your own pace, then a self-guided walking tour may be just the thing, or if the open seas are more your preference, check out the discount cruises on offer and the singles looking for cruise buddies.

Last week Charles and his lovely wife Michalina, shared with us their stories from New York, not Susie as we mistakenly printed. We'll have more tales from their wonderful trip to Broadway soon, so stay tuned. Everyone should keep a diary, life stories are invaluable to generations of families, as our reviewed book, The Steele Diaries shows.

This is the last week for the chance to win a copy of Ballykissangel on DVD, we'll have a new DVD for you next week. We know you love our Enewsletter by the response we get from recommend a friend. This week, share our Enewsletter with a friend or family member and enter our draw to win a coffee cruise for two in Sydney.

And if your still looking for that special gift for mum, why not make some of Fran's five minute fudge, she'll love it, or treat her to a subscription to her favourite magazine.

Take care
Debbie and Drew

Competitions

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

Sydney coffee cruise
 Send to a friend for the chance to win a coffee cruise for two, taking in the sights of Sydney.

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Wellbeing

Banish the 'flu bug
 With all the coughs and sneezes going around as the weather gets colder, make sure this winter the flu bug passes you by.

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For a good cause

All in the genes
 As parents, we pass on our genes, good and bad, to our children. For 50 years the Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) has dedicated its research to eradicating genetic disease in children.

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Getting out there

Mamma mia
Italians are well known for loving their mothers but you don't need to head to Italy to give the mother in your life a treat.

Mother's Day trips
Looking to take your mother out on her special day, or wanting to drop some hints to your own family?

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Travel express

European treks
Surely the best and most satisfying way to enjoy the sights and sounds of Europe is on foot, and is made even more enjoyable when you don't have to carry your own bags.

Singles cruising
Cruising is fast becoming the travel means of choice for many Australian holiday makers. Skip the single supplements by travelling with likeminded seafarers.

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Travel deals

Accor winter sale
 Enjoy earlybird rates to help you beat the winter blues with these hot hotel deals from Accor.

Discount European cruise
Visit the Greek Islands, Turkey, Cyprus, Israel and Egypt in Tempo Holidays 11-day 'Three Continents, Five Countries' cruise package from Athens, priced from $2309 per person twin share.

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Bookshelf online

A mother's diaries
At 27 Zelda is dead, driven to commit suicide and leave behind her two young children, Ruth and Andy, who will never know their mother, until the secrets of her diaries are revealed.

Magazine subscriptions under $50
Choosing something to give your mum on Mother's Day is never easy. A subscription to her favourite magazine will always be appreciated.

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Comfort Food

Fran's five minute fudge
Drew's mum Fran shares her five minute fudge recipe with us, a recipe she's enjoyed making, and eating, with her children.

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Here to help

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