26 February VOL 08 Issue 7

It’s all about you

Welcome to the 26 February @boutSeniors enewsletter.

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Little did we realise when we highlighted some great ways to start researching your family history what a flood of fabulous stories we would be unleashing. From the discovery of an ancestral Scottish castle to memories of Granny’s love of a wee drop to the trail of the hanging judge, you have shared some terrific yarns, and great writing. Read these stories and then pick up that pen or tap those keys. The competition for the five best family stories is open until the end of February.

We have also been inspired by how many of our subscribers just can’t stop clubbing. Two weeks ago we asked you to tell us about your favourite clubs - computer clubs, walking clubs, and U3As featured strongly - and from your responses we have created a short list of the hottest clubs around.

We also appreciated Del’s notification that seniors playgrounds are not just for the German or English seniors – there is one in the making in Queensland, and we enjoyed the many Q&As we received this week on subjects ranging from overseas pensions to finding walking and running groups for older adults.

In sharp contrast to the “bucketing” that Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman’s latest film has received at the hands of the critics, our reviewer, Debbie, maintains the whole cinema was rocking with laughter the night she went… and read about our hero(ine) this week - 38-year-old Australian, Eva Orner, who beat Mike Moore to an Oscar for her documentary on political torture, and special mention to the Slithershanks blog on the advantages of cardboard cutouts over politicians.

Stay inspired
David and Kaye Fallick

Taking care of the pennies

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Endless summer
How would you like taking off for 100 days, at your leisure, toanywhere in Australia that takes your fancy?

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Overseas pensions
Veronica and Heather find themselves in the same position as many others, with pensions overseas that they would like to access..

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Wellbeing

Forget me not
Appearing in Away With Her may have won Julie Christie an Oscar nomination for her portrayal as an Alzheimer’s sufferer but living with the disease is far less glamorous.

Silent killer
Ovarian Cancer is the sixth most common cause of cancer death in women but with no early stage screening or examination currently available, what should you be looking for?

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Getting out there

Jobs in Melbourne
Over 50 and out of work for a while? Or just looking to earn some extra income in your early retirement years?

Sport for over 50s
Phyl fancies herself as a budding athlete but wants to know how to get started.

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For a Good Cause

Speedy firemen
Everybody loves a fireman and no more so than when they're running across a continent for a good cause!

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Travel express

Personals work
Over the last few weeks we’ve highlighted the growing number of people looking for travel companions through our personal ads.  We’re delighted to have some feedback that they’re working!

Mudgee Mudfest
Let’s hope the skies keep clear as Australian filmmakers showcase their talents alongside worldwide competition at Mudgee’s Mudfest.

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Travel deals

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Last chance airfares
Whether travelling to Europe or popping over to Asia, Thai Airways world class service just got cheaper. Flying to over 70 destinations across the globe, this is one sale not to be missed. 

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Half price cruising
Enjoy the luxury of the Queen Mary 2 from Sydney to Singapore, with 50% off a 16 night cruise!

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Bookshelf online

Achieving self knowledge
What would you give to see and understand yourself as you really are – and not as you have been trained to believe? Self-knowledge is the key to enlightenment and who better to lead the discussion than His Holiness the Dalai Lama?

Across the centuries
In People of the Book, Pulitzer prize winning author, Geraldine Brooks, follows the trail of a medieval manuscript discovered in the ruins of Sarajevo. But it is much more than a tale of a book.

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Movie/DVD junction

Not dead yet
When was the last time you saw a movie that made you laugh out loud? The Bucket List may be predictable but it doesn’t mean it’s not funny!

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Comfort Food

Lisa’s Low-fat Curry
Most of us love the creamy taste of a coconut based curry but could do without the fat content!  Lisa shares with us her lower fat recipe for Coconut Fish Curry.

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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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