Fortnightly News 7/11/2025

Issue 22 of 2025        7^th November 2025

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DATES TO REMEMBER

 

Monday 17 November – Book Fair Committee meeting

Monday 8 December – Club Christmas Party

Friday 19 December – last day of the 2025 Club year.

Monday 12 January – Club re-opens for 2026.

27-29 March 2026 – our next Big Book Fair

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THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!!

 

We have been the recipient of two amazingly generous donations from Club members recently.  Thanks to one donor who wishes to remain anonymous, and thanks to Gail Guiliano, on behalf of her late husband, Santo, we have a total of $7,000 to spend on some much needed items for the Club.  Early next week, a boiling water tap will be installed over the sink in Hall 2.  It will replace the previous Zip machine which had a very short (expensive!) life and the current electric jug.  And we have made arrangements for the very badly weathered and discoloured Perspex cover and worn-out hydraulic lifters of our signboard in the carpark to be replaced, as well as have new banners made for the Book Fair.   Again, thank you so much to both members for your thoughtfulness and generosity, it is so very much appreciated.

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BOOK FAIR DONATIONS

 

Donations are coming in slowly for our next Book Fair.

We are looking at some additional strategies to spread the word such as social media and a new banner. 

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Simple measures can be very effective, for example, members can spread the word by handing out bookmarks to groups, family, neighbours and even leaving some in shops (with permission of course). There are plenty of bookmarks at the counter.

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See what you can do!!

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GARDEN PICKINGS

 

The garden pods at the front of the Club are flourishing and there are ample pickings of edibles available.  Members are welcome to pick and take home any of the offerings you would like from these beds – and they are at waist height for easy access!!

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CHRISTMAS LUNCH

.and before we know it – Christmas! 

We are currently making plans for our 2025 Christmas lunch, which will be held on Monday 8 December.  Those who have attended in the past will know that it is really just too crowded to have everyone in Hall 1, so this year we will place tables, chairs and food stations in both Hall 1 and Hall 2, and distribute the tables equally between both halls.  We will shortly open the books for table bookings which will allow people to sit with a preferred group, and of course there will also be places booked for individuals or couples.  This will mean that everyone will have an allocated place and no-one will be left to find somewhere to sit.  For the small payment of $7 (vouchers welcome of course) members will enjoy a delicious lunch and be in the running for the hamper prizes.  Tea, coffee, water and juices will be part of the offering and members who wish to do so are welcome to bring their own alcohol.

Hampers, hampers, hampers…. Yes we are planning a lucky draw for Christmas hampers again.  To make this happen we are seeking donations of Christmassy items to fill small Christmas-themed bags as we have done previously.  Non-perishable items such as chocolate, sparkly Christmassy items, chocolate, wine, sparkly bits and pieces, chocolate and wine are most welcome. The management at Bellerive have again offered us a large hamper to add to the prizes – a much appreciated gesture.  Each person attending will receive a numbered ticket on entry and has an opportunity to win!

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MELBOURNE CUP RUN AND WON- but not by us    

 

A happy group of members attended a very enjoyable Melbourne Cup afternoon tea and then settled in to watch the running of the big race.  However, the TV broadcast gods were not on our side as no sooner had the barrier lifted and the race begun than the reception turned to blurred and pixelated snippets and the sound faded in and out!  We were reduced to looking up the results on the phone – and once the post-race speeches were about to begin, of course the reception returned to normal. It did spoil the actual race experience but not the afternoon which had a happy buzz going in the sitting room and some lucky members took home a bit more cash than they brought along!

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NAME BADGES

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The name badges we have been purchasing have been universally criticised for having small lettering which is hard to read without getting up very close and personal with the wearer, and which were quite expensive.

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Thanks to our Vice-President, Maureen Bourne, we now have a better option.  Maureen will make and supply the badges as pictured above and they will be available for members to purchase for the princely sum of $2.50 each.  The badges have a pin for attachment and the lettering is comfortably readable.  We suggest having a first name only, as this allows for the large print!

Polly will take your order – please be sure to indicate exactly what name is to be on your badge when ordering.

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A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

 

Recently Maureen Bourne and I were honoured to be invited by Dr Haisong Wang from Capital Health Centre of Chinese Medicine to a Gala Dinner of Chinese Medicine in the World.  Members will know Dr Wang’s business located a little way along Corinna Street from us and may know that Dr Wang is a long time friend and supporter of the Club.  We were treated to a very enjoyable and interesting evening celebrating the emergence of Chinese medicine into mainstream health care in Australia.  Thank  you Haisong!!

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Jenny Gregory

President

Woden Seniors Inc

PO Box 345, Woden ACT 2606 Tel: (02) 6282 2573

Email: president@wodenseniors.org.au        

www.wodenseniors.org.au 

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SOME MEDICAL TERMS YOU MAY NEED TO KNOW

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Tumor:  one plus one more

Urine:  opposite of you’re out

Enema:  not a friend

Artery:  the study of paintings

Terminal illness:  getting sick at the airport

Dilate:  to live a long time

Out-patient:  a patient who has fainted

Nitrates:  cheaper than day rates

Medical staff:  a doctor’s cane

Recovery room:  place to do upholstery

Secretion:  hiding something

Fibula:  a small lie

Node: I knew it

Caesarian Section:  a neighbourhood in Rome

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Fortnightly News 24/10/2025

Issue 21 of 2025        24 October 2025

DATES TO REMEMBER

Tuesday 28 October – Club Management Committee meeting

Tuesday 4 November – Melbourne Cup afternoon tea

Monday 17 November – Book Fair Committee meeting

27-29 March 2026 – our next Big Book Fair

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The First Tuesday in November….

Yes, it’s Melbourne Cup time already.

As in previous years, members are invited to join in a Melbourne Cup Day gathering at the Club. 

Start time is 2pm.  There will be sweeps (of course), afternoon tea (please bring a plate of goodies to share) and of course we will watch the Cup on TV.

Please RSVP to Polly by Friday 1 November if you are planning to attend. 

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Jenny Gregory

President

Woden Seniors Inc.

PO Box 345, Woden ACT 2606 Tel: (02) 6282 2573

Email: president@wodenseniors.org.au        

www.wodenseniors.org.au 

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COMMUNITY NOTICE

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Also from COTA: 

We’ve been collaborating with OPAN to deliver Aged Care Explained workshops nationwide—bringing information and as much clarity as possible about the changes coming on 1 November, to help you navigate the aged care system.   We have 1 more session available on 30 October at 6.30pm, which will be online.  You will find all the details on how to join this session HERE and you can catch up on all the insights via our video recordings on our website.

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Fortnightly News 10/10/2025

Issue 20 of 2025  

10 October 2025

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DATES TO REMEMBER

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Tuesday 28 October – Club Management Committee meeting

Monday 17 November – Book Fair Committee meeting

27-29 March 2026 – our next Big Book Fair

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PAPER QUILLING CLASSES

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Commencing Thursday 23 October, the club will be running a paper quilling course for beginners.

The course will be held in the Anne Murray room and will run for 3 consecutive weeks, 23 October, 30 October and 6 November from 10am til noon.

A beginners quilling kit containing paper and tools can be purchased from the course facilitator for $15.

Participants will need to supply their own ruler, small scissors, tweezers and small cloth and the usual $7 Club activity fee will apply.

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To register please contact Anne on 0481095844.

Please note that the course is limited to 12 places.

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MEMOIR AND CREATIVE WRITING

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Woden Library is holding a “Memoir Writing Workshop” with author Maggie Walters, on Saturday 18 October 2025 from 10:30 am to 1 pm: https://www.library.act.gov.au/whats-new/whats-new-items/september-2025/author-talk-with-maggie-walters .

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If you are looking for inspiration to put some of your life’s thoughts in writing, why not join our club’s memoir writing group on Tuesdays between 1:30pm and 3pm?   If you are a storyteller, we also have a creative writing group on Tuesdays from 11am to 12:30pm.

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Talk’n’Taste Sessions

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This series of six sessions provided by Leanne and Tamieka from Nutrition Australia (ACT) was particularly directed at nutrition for seniors and was extremely informative and interesting.  There is a fact sheet from each of the sessions which have suggestions for foods which support brain, bones, muscle, gut, and heart health and an overall ‘make every mouthful count’ and if you would like a copy of any or all of these, either Polly or I can send to you by email.

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They also recommended the book below and I have had feedback indicating that it is a very useful and interesting read.

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Jenny Gregory

President

Woden Seniors Inc.

PO Box 345, Woden ACT 2606 Tel: (02) 6282 2573

Email: president@wodenseniors.org.au        

www.wodenseniors.org.au 

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COMMUNITY NOTICE

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A memory …

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Fortnightly News 26/9/2025

Issue 19 of 2025  

26 September 2025

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DATES TO REMEMBER

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Tuesday 30th September – Talk’n Taste – fifth session

Sunday 5 October – Daylight Saving starts

Monday 6 October – Labour Day Public Holiday, Club will be closed

27-29 March 2026 – our next Big Book Fair

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WODEN SENIORS AGM

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Thanks to everyone who rolled up for the 2025 Annual General Meeting. Your support for this important event in the Club’s year is much appreciated.

The following were elected to the Management Committee for the 2025-26 year:

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    President:                  Jenny Gregory

    Vice-President:       Maureen Bourne

    Secretary:                  Christine Mackay

    Treasurer:                  Jennifer Pratten

    Committee:              Jennifer Battisson

                                           Gail Giuliano

                                           Cindy McMillan

                                           Catharine Masters

                                           Roger Tomlins

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THE HIGH TEA

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What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday afternoon!!    The whole occasion was so special, starting with the wonderful musical welcome as guests arrived and received their welcoming glass of bubbles.  The tables were a delight to the eye, and the delicious afternoon tea items, so expertly served, were marvellous.

Kari’s expert touch showed in every aspect of the afternoon, and with the help of her wonderful team on the day of Maria, Marianne, Monica, Katherine and Kim provided a very enjoyable experience for all in attendance.  Our thanks to them all. To those who donated items for the hamper raffle – a very happy winner took that home – and to those whose donations of food and wine and the loan of crockery and other items which together raised a magnificent $1500 for the Club – we thank you.   

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Are you decluttering?  With a view to perhaps another such occasion, Kari is putting together a “glory box” for the Club and would appreciate donations of tea sets. 

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Talk’n’Taste Sessions

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A reminder that the final two FREE Talk ‘n Taste sessions will be held on Tuesday 30th September and Tuesday 7^th October, 11.00am to 12 noon.   It’s not too late to let Polly know if you would like to attend for either of the remaining two topics.

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Tuesday 30 September – Heart Health

Tuesday 7 October – Making every mouthful count.

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COTA EXPO

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Sue Allen, Roger Tomlins and I, along with representatives from the Canberra Seniors Club, spent a very busy and  I think valuable day promoting our Clubs at this year’s COTA Seniors Expo.  An enormous number of businesses and organisations involved in providing goods, services and information for seniors were there, and we had the opportunity to talk about what we do to a continuous stream of interested people.              

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Jenny Gregory

President

Woden Seniors Inc.

PO Box 345, Woden ACT 2606 Tel: (02) 6282 2573

Email: president@wodenseniors.org.au        

www.wodenseniors.org.au 

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A few well aged quotes….

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At age 20, we worry about what others think of us.  At age 40, we don’t care what they think of us.  At age 60, we discover they haven’t been thinking of us at all.

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Old age isn’t bad if you consider the alternative.

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Age is something that doesn’t matter unless you’re a cheese.

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I didn’t get old on purpose, it just happened.  If you’re lucky, it could happen to you.

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I don’t let my age define me but the side effects are getting harder to ignore.

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COMMUNITY NOTICE

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Hello,

I am co-deputy chair of the ACT Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing. We are conducting a brief survey to gather more information about the concerns of older people in the ACT.

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The survey is confidential and takes five minutes to complete. Anyone living in the ACT region can complete it. No identifying information is collected. The link can be found here: https://uoc.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Zkiyj80j9ZjVZ4

We will close it off at the end of the month.

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Nathan D’Cunha
Associate Professor
Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health | Dementia and Cognition Theme Leader, Centre for Ageing Research and Translation | University of Canberra 
Level 2 Office 8 | University of Canberra Hospital
T +61 2 6206 8585 .

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Fortnightly News 12/9/2025

Issue 18 of 2025  

12 September 2025

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DATES TO REMEMBER

Saturday 13^th September – High Tea fundraiser

Monday 15^th September – Club Annual General Meeting

Tuesday 16th September – Talk’n Taste – third session

Wednesday 24 September – COTA Seniors Expo – see below.

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WODEN SENIORS AGM

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2025 Annual General Meeting

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In case you had forgotten…..

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   Date:       Monday 15 September 2025

   Time:      12.00 pm

   Place:      Hall 1

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Talk’n’Taste Sessions

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A reminder that the next FREE Talk ‘n Taste session will be held on Tuesday 16th September, 11.00am to 12 noon.   These are proving to be very interesting and informative and it’s not too late to let Polly know if you would like to attend for any or all of the remaining four topics.

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Tuesday 16 September	Maintaining your muscles Fancy eggs
Tuesday 23 September	Gut health Overnight oats
Tuesday 30 September	Heart health Brown rice salad
Tuesday 7 October	Making every mouthful count Berry smoothie

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Date Change – 2026 Book Fair

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to change the dates for the 2026 Book Fair. It will now be a week later than originally proposed.

The dates are:

Friday 27 March

Saturday 28 March

Sunday 29 March

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We will be setting up on Thursday 26 March.

Please put these dates in your diary.

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COTA EXPO

Woden Seniors, together with Canberra Seniors, will have a stall at the forthcoming COTA ACT Seniors and Better Ageing Expo.  There are always a wide variety of exhibitors representing businesses and organisations of interest to seniors and is well worth a visit.

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CAR PARK ISSUE

There have been a couple of incidents of – luckily relatively minor – in recent weeks of damage to members’ cars in the carpark.  These have been in the area in front of the building which as we know is quite narrow and not easy to negotiate.  Please do take care if you are parking in this area, and please do consider parking in the side or back areas if you have a larger vehicle. 

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MISSING BISCUITS

A number of activity groups bring biscuits or other edibles to the Club and store them in labelled containers in cupboards in the rooms they use.  These are of course paid for by the people in the groups and intended for the members of those groups.  It saddens me to have to report that in recent times some of these items have been going missing,  which is disappointing to say the least.    

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Thanks for these Peter!

                

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Jenny Gregory

President

Woden Seniors Inc.

PO Box 345, Woden ACT 2606 Tel: (02) 6282 2573

Email: president@wodenseniors.org.au        

www.wodenseniors.org.au 

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Fortnightly News 29/8/2025

Issue 17 of 2025  

29th August 2025

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DATES TO REMEMBER

Monday 8 September – Bridge lessons start – see below

Tuesday 2 September – Talk’n Taste – first session

Saturday 13^th September – High Tea fundraiser

Monday 15^th September – Club Annual General Meeting

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WODEN SENIORS AGM

2025 Annual General Meeting

   Date:       Monday 15 September 2025

   Time:      12.00 pm

   Place:      Hall 1

As previously notified, notices of motion must be with the office by close of business on Monday 1 September, and nominations for the Management Committee submitted  by close of business on Monday 8 September.

Following the meeting there will be an opportunity for questions or discussion, followed by light refreshments. 

A quorum of members is required for the AGM to proceed;  we encourage everyone who can come along to please do so.  The meeting is short… and there will be cake.

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Talk’n’Taste Sessions

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A reminder that the first of six FREE Talk ‘n Taste sessions will be held on Tuesday 2 September, 11.00am to 12 noon.  Bookings are essential – and members can attend any or all of the sessions. 

See Friday 15^th August’s Newsletter for the full program.

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HIGH TEA

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Members are invited to

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WHAT:  High Tea

WHEN:  Saturday 13 September, 2.30 for 3.00pm

WHERE:  Anne Murray Room, Woden Seniors

WHY:  A nice way to do a little fundraising for the Club’s kitchen renovations

HOW (much):  $35.00 per head.

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Bookings are essential for this special event.  We can look forward to some delicious afternoon tea, some live music !! and the company of friends.

So…. get your glad rags on and be there or be square!!!

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BRIDGE LESSONS  

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Have we got an offer for you!  Would you like to learn to play bridge?  One of our regular bridge players, Rose Wroe, is offering a 4-week program of beginner sessions in a friendly and supportive environment (Woden Seniors!!).  The sessions are 10.00am to 12 noon on Monday 8, Monday 15, Monday 22 and Monday 29 September in the Anne Murray Room.  Please let Polly know if you would like to come along.

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Looking to build your digital literacy or stuck on using a particular part of technology?

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COTA ACT offers a free program to build your confidence using your digital device (mobile phone, tablet or laptop). 

You can make an appointment with one of their patient, knowledgeable digital mentors, who provide one on one assistance.

The appointments are user led – where you decide how you would like to better use your device. If you don’t know where to start – they can help with that too!

Some of the things they’ve assisted with have been:

Contact the COTA ACT office on 02 6282 3777 to book your appointment.

Please note: Appointments are at the COTA ACT office at the Hughes Community Centre. 

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Love this co-operative, creative, effort from Club members Pauline Mager and Kevin Rowe.

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Jenny Gregory

President

Woden Seniors Inc.

PO Box 345, Woden ACT 2606 Tel: (02) 6282 2573

Email: president@wodenseniors.org.au        

www.wodenseniors.org.au 

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Wise Thoughts of the Day!

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*Don’t be worried about your smartphone or TV spying on you. Your

  vacuum cleaner has been collecting dirt on you for years.

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*If you can’t think of a word say “I forgot the English word for it.”

That way people will think you’re bilingual instead of an idiot.

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*I don’t always go the extra mile, but when I do it’s because I missed my exit.

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*Ate salad for dinner. Mostly croutons and tomatoes. Really just one

  big round crouton covered with tomato sauce, and cheese. FINE, it was

  a pizza…. OK, I ate a pizza! Are you happy now?

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*I just did a week’s worth of cardio after walking into a spider web.

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*Kids today don’t know how easy they have it. When I was young, I had

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*Just remember, once you’re over the hill you begin to pick up speed.

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*Having plans sounds like a good idea until you have to put on clothes

    and leave the house.

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*I see people about my age mountain climbing; I feel good getting my

    leg through my underwear without losing my balance.

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*You don’t realize how old you are until you sit on the floor and then

      try to get back up.

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Fortnightly News 15/8/2025

Issue 16 of 2025  

15th August 2025

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DATES TO REMEMBER

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Tuesday 19^th August – Club Management Committee Meeting

Last week of August – final soup days for the year

Saturday 13^th September – High Tea fundraiser – see notice below!!

Monday 15^th September – Club Annual General Meeting

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WODEN SENIORS AGM

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2025 Annual General Meeting

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   Date:       Monday 15 September 2025

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   Time:      12.00 pm

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   Place:      Hall 1

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Members wishing to bring business before the meeting must submit it in writing, in the form of a motion, to the Office by close of business on Monday 1st September.

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Nominations for the Management Committee must be on the prescribed form, giving the consent of the candidate and signed by two members of the Club. Completed  nomination forms must be handed in to the Office by close of business on Monday 8th September.  Forms are available at the Office.

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Following the meeting there will be an opportunity for questions or discussion, followed by light refreshments. 

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A quorum of members is required for the AGM to proceed;  we encourage everyone who can come along to please do so.  The meeting is short… and there will be cake.

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Talk’n’Taste Sessions

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The Club has been awarded a grant to fund six sessions provided by Nutrition Australia on the dates below:

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Dates and topics	Tuesday 2 September	Powering your brain Tomato bruschetta
	Tuesday 9 September	Strengthening your bones No bake apple crumble
	Tuesday 16 September	Maintaining your muscles Fancy eggs
	Tuesday 23 September	Gut health Overnight oats
	Tuesday 30 September	Heart health Brown rice salad
	Tuesday 7 October	Making every mouthful count Berry smoothie
Time	11:00am -12:00 noon .

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These one hour engaging sessions provide credible and evidence-based nutrition advice on supporting physical and mental health in our senior years. Each session concludes with a simple and healthy recipe demonstration complete with taste testing for everyone. Fact sheets, healthy food lists and recipes provided.

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Each session is delivered by an experienced Accredited Practising Dietitian who will also be available to answer any nutrition related questions

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Join us for:

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Topics:

Powering your brain – Understand the role of nutrition in brain function, memory and fighting dementia. Learn about key nutrients for brain health.

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Strengthening your bones – Understand the role of nutrition in bone health, maintaining bone strength and managing osteoporosis. Learn about key nutrients for strong bones.

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Maintaining your muscles – Understand the role of nutrition in maintaining muscle strength as you age.

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Loving your gut – Learn about common gut disturbances as we age and how to manage these. Find out what foods help your gut microbiome.

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Caring for your heart –  Understand the role of nutrition in supporting heart health including your blood pressure and cholesterol. Learn about key nutrients for heart health.

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Making every mouthful count – Understand the role of nutrition support when eating well becomes a challenge. Learn about different supplements and when they are needed.

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Numbers are limited, so BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THESE SESSIONS.  PLEASE BOOK IN WITH POLLY FOR ANY OR ALL OF THE SESSIONS YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.  There is no cost for members.

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HIGH TEA

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Members are invited to

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WHAT:  High Tea

WHEN:  Saturday 13 September, 2.30 for 3.00pm

WHERE:  Anne Murray Room, Woden Seniors

WHY:  A nice way to do a little fundraising for the Club’s kitchen renovations

HOW (much):  $35.00 per head.

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To help us make it a special occasion, we would appreciate the loan of cake stands and cup/saucer/plate sets.  And, as some of the goodies will be made ahead of time, the loan of a couple of food containers suitable for slices.

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Again, RSVPs to Polly please to help the catering team.

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SOUP DAYS (AND WINTER!!) COMING TO AN END

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Thanks to everyone who has made soup, joined others for a soup lunch at the Club, or taken soup home for later!  We will stop soup days at the end of this month, ie last Monday soup will be on 25^th August, and last Wednesday soup on 27^th August.  As in previous years, the funds raised from the sale of soup will be used to subsidise the Club’s very popular Christmas party.

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A LITTLE GOOD NEWS STORY

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As most members will know, there is a constant stream of boxes and bags containing donated books coming in to the Club.  Recently, a very upset donor phoned to say that a particular book, precious to the family, had accidentally been put in the box of donated books left at the Club.  The book sorting team on the day got to work and were able to locate the book so it could be returned to its owner.  The team have been enjoying the chocolates brought in to them as a thank you!!

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Jenny Gregory

President

Woden Seniors Inc.

PO Box 345, Woden ACT 2606 Tel: (02) 6282 2573

Email: president@wodenseniors.org.au        

www.wodenseniors.org.au 

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A FEW FINAL THOUGHTS

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Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

It is much easier to apologise than to ask permission

We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public

He who smiles in a crisis has found someone to blame

A clean house is a sign of a misspent life

Experience is something you don’t get until just after you need it

Stealing ideas from one person is plagiarism, but stealing ideas from many people is research

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Fortnightly News 1/8/2025

Issue 15 of 2025  

1st August 2025

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ANOTHER CONTRIBUTION FROM THE CREATIVE WRITING ACTIVITY GROUP

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I am … or am I not?

Who am I?  What am I?  Where am I?

Am I who you think I am?

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Most people try to give an impression of themselves that they think will be acceptable.

Trying to fit in is the biggest obstacle for many of us to be who we really are, disabled or not.

In my opinion everybody is disabled in some way or form, otherwise we wouldn’t have to cover it up.

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Luckily I never met a perfect person, it must be soooo borning.

We all have our secrets behind closed doors.  And I choose for whom I open that door and how much.

And the windows of my mind… if  you can’t look in, I can’t look out and widen my horizon.

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I might plant flowers in the front to make it look nice and friendly, but will I allow you to peep inside?

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Wherever I go, I will find closed doors.  Everybody has them.

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I am…. And how are you?

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                               Pauline Mager.

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Jenny Gregory

President

Woden Seniors Inc.

PO Box 345, Woden ACT 2606 Tel: (02) 6282 2573

Email: president@wodenseniors.org.au        

www.wodenseniors.org.au 

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

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Scratch for Seniors at CIT Tuggeranong for National Science Week!

As part of National Science Week 2025, which runs from August 9 – 17, we will again be running creative computing workshops for seniors using Scratch.

Aimed at people over 55 years of age, the workshops will let you unleash your imagination to produce amazing, colourful, musical, moving creations, that can be shared with anyone. It’s fabulous for keeping the brain active and all you have to know to get started is how to use a mouse.

Two free workshops, with lunch provided, will be held at CIT Tuggeranong from 10am to 1pm on August 9 and 16, 2025, but registration is essential.

To register for one of these workshops, please visit:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1375851231069 (for Aug 9) or https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1375911902539 (for Aug 16)
or email: u1518303@anu.edu.au.

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Fortnightly News 18/7/2025

Issue 14 of 2025  

18 July 2025

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THE KITCHEN – continued…

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The new floorcovering in the kitchen looks marvellous.  As well as the good looks, It will definitely provide a more hygienic kitchen environment, improve safety (non-slip) and the seamless transition from floor to wall means it is easier to clean with no edges for dirt to accumulate.   

While on kitchen and cleaning matters:  to ensure that all crockery and cutlery used at the Club is safe and hygienic to use, please observe the following.

SIMPLY RINSE ANY CROCKERY AND CUTLERY  ITEMS USED AND PLACE IN THE WIRE TRAY  BESIDE THE SINK.  POLLY WILL TAKE THE BASKETS AND PUT THE ITEMS THROUGH THE DISHWASHER/S.

This will mean that all items will be sanitised in the dishwasher after each time they are used.  

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A REPEAT…  PLEASE HELP OUR CARPARK MONITORS

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We really, really don’t want to tow away a member who is legitimately parked at the Club.   

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PLEASE !!  PLEASE !!   display your parking voucher when you park at the Club.  Ron, Sue and Polly do their utmost to ensure that they only place warning notices, and for second offenders – call the tow truck – on vehicles which do not belong.  This means that for any car without parking voucher on display, a process of checking the number plate against the Club database has to take place.  Save these volunteers time and effort and put your parking permit where it can be seen.  If you have misplaced your permit, Polly will be happy to provide you with a replacement.

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Jenny Gregory

President

Woden Seniors Inc.

PO Box 345, Woden ACT 2606 Tel: (02) 6282 2573

Email: president@wodenseniors.org.au        

www.wodenseniors.org.au 

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A few thoughts for the week: 

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Borrow money from pessimists – they don’t expect it back.

Half the people you know are below average.

99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name. 

A clear conscience is probably the sign of a bad memory.

How do you tell when you are out of invisible ink?

If at first you don’t succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.

If you want the rainbow, you have to put up with the rain.

The early bird may get the worm, but the second  mouse gets the cheese.    

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Fortnightly News 4/7/2025

Issue 13 of 2025  

4 July 2025

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DO YOU PLAY BRIDGE?

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There is room for some additional players at our Tuesday morning Duplicate Bridge session which runs from 10.00am to 12.45pm.

Come along and join in if you are interested!

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HAPPY 85^TH BIRTHDAY

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A lovely afternoon at the Club last week when the Wednesday afternoon recorder group celebrated the 85^th birthday of their leader, Margaret Wright.  Family members and invited guests enjoyed a special concert provided by the musicians followed by an even more special afternoon tea.  Many Happy Returns Margaret!

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FREE TO A GOOD HOME

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The table tennis below was kindly donated to the Club, but is actually not suitable for our table tennis groups.  Before I offer it on a local Buy Nothing site, perhaps there is someone in the Club who could use it?  It is in excellent condition and as pictured, it folds up for transport/storage as required.  Please contact Polly if you would like to add this to your family’s exercise and entertainment items.

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OUR CREATIVE WRITING GROUP

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There is just no end to the range of talents and skills to be found among our members.  Below is a piece of writing from our Tuesday morning creative writing group.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 

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Memory Loss

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It was only yesterday, I became aware

That my memory isn’t always there

It’s annoying, like walking with one leg

I looked in my pockets and in my bag

In drawers, but no, nowhere to be found

It left me without making a sound

It is strange I totally agree

So I went on a shopping spree

Just for comfort and trying to forget

And hey!  There it was.  A memory bed.

But after all, whose memory would I buy?

I’m talking to you, you arrogant sales guy

To get into the core of another’s life

Finding out maybe he cheated on his wife

Is not at all what I am looking for

That is not right or fair that’s for sure

How many memories did you take?

How many beds do you plan to make?

Now all the people with memory loss

Have to pay you or maybe your boss

For something you greedily took from them

You should be sent to jail for such a scam

In the meantime I try to find mine

With my memory back I will shine

Shine again until the day I die

And in case I get lost on the way – goodbye.

                               Pauline Mager

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PLEASE HELP OUR CARPARK MONITORS

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We are all enjoying the results of their work and there is a way that we all can help.  PLEASE !!  PLEASE !!   display your parking voucher when you park at the Club.  This will save a lot of time for Sue, Ron and Polly as they go about identifying members vs the interlopers and freeloaders in our car park.

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Jenny Gregory

President

Woden Seniors Inc.

PO Box 345, Woden ACT 2606 Tel: (02) 6282 2573

Email: president@wodenseniors.org.au        

www.wodenseniors.org.au 

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ACT Retirement Village Residents Association (ACT RVRA) forum

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Our club members Kevin and Loretta recently listened to the presentations made at the ACT RVRA forum (Wednesday 25 June 2025) by retirement village residents and experts. The agenda was:

Key resources referred to at the forum include:

In the room to provide advice after the formalities were representatives from:

The ACT RVRA say the presentations will be available on their website shortly. See: https://actrvra.org.au/

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Do you know….

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Q  What does a lawyer wear to court?

A   A lawsuit

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Q  What do you call the wife of a hippie?

A  Mississippi.

Q What do Alexander the Great and Winnie the Pooh have in common?

A They have the same middle name.

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Q  What do you call bears with no ears?

A  B.

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Q  Why do seagulls fly over the sea?

A  If they flew over the bay, they would be bagels.

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Q  Why aren’t koalas actual bears?

A   They don’t meet the koalafications.

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