60 Kuran Street ChermsideP 07 3624 2121

ISSUE 4: MAY 2018

BURNIE BRAE

DIARY DATES

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MAY DATES

2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . HERITAGE PARK

3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 DAM TRIP

8 . . . . . WAREHOUSE SHOPPING

9 . . . . . . . .MOTHERS DAY M/TEA

15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COFFEE TOUR

16 . . . CELEBRATING LIFE LIVED

18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CAKE SHOW

21 . . . . . .LET’S TALK NUTRITION

29 . . . . . TRAVEL PRESENTATION

30 . . . . . . . . . . . . COST OF LIVING

31 . . . KOOROOMBA LAVENDAR

JUNE DATES

2 . . OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE

7 . . . . .PRINTED SHOPPING BAG

12 . . . . . . . . . . . . AUSTRALIA ZOO

18 . . . LETS TALK BRAIN HEALTH

19 . . . . . . . . . . . SUPREME COURT

28 . . . . .WOONGOOROO ESTATE

JULY

13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TEST & TAG

Newsletter Celebrating our fabulous volunteers

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is an annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers.

Burnie Brae greatly benefits from the generous commitment of a 200 strong volunteer workforce who provide hundreds of hours each week in support of our ororganisation. Our dedicated team of volunteers bring their valued time as well as their skills and resources to support various Burnie Brae programs and services. Volunteers work across a wide range of Burnie Brae activities and are a vital element in the fabric of the organisation. Whether it be serving food, undertaking administration tasks, driving or assisting on the buses or caring for respite clients, volunteers are on hand with a smile and commitment to get the job done. Every hour volunteers spend with us makes a difference in someone’s life and for that we say a huge THANK YOU.

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Fitzgibbon Centre activities

Burnie Brae has some fantastic weekly activities programmed at the Fitzgibbon Community Centre in Roghan Road, Fitzgibbon. The activities include 2 fitness classes managed by the team from Healthy Connections and a line dancing class with popular instructor, Brett Jenkins. FOR CLASS TIMES, PLEASE SEE THE BACK OF THE NEWSLETTER

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Member News

36242121for all Burnie Brae Services and Activity Centre enquiries

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Don’t scramble for loose change to pay for your activities at Burnie Brae

Load cash on to your membership card instead . This is easy - Nominate the amount you would like to load on to your card (between $20 and $500) at the Centre Reception desk. Then all you need to do when you come to your activity is swipe your card and select MY CASH at the entry terminal.

You can check the funds you have on your card anytime at the terminal in the Members’ Lounge. It is located next to the Loyalty Rewards cabinet. By swiping your card you can check your cash balance, any vouchers you have and the Loyalty points you have accrued. When funds are low - all you need to do is top up again at Reception.

Volunteers Needed

The Entertainment Book is back! Order your new 2018|2019 book today and raise funds for Burnie Brae COST $70Choose from the traditional Entertainment™ Book or the Entertainment™ Digital Membership, which puts the value of the Book into your iPhone or Android smartphone! Each membership has hundreds of 50% off and 2-for-1 offers for restaurants, cafés, attractions, hotels, shopping, groceries and travel and contain over 2,000 offers that you can use whenever you like until 1st June 2019.

Order at Reception or through our website www.burniebrae.org.au

Volunteering for Meals on Wheels doesn't require a big commitment and the rewards are high!

Chermside Meals on Wheels is looking for people to come on board to assist them with their valuable service.

If you are interested in volunteering please ring Chermside Meals on Wheels39 Mawson Street, Kedron 07 3359 5379

Membership policies

Many members have been enquiring about the Loyalty Points that are accrued on your membership card each time you pay for an activity or service at the Centre.

The Terms and Conditions for the Burnie Brae Loyalty Points program and the My Cash facility described above are available for members to view on our website, www.burniebrae.org.au.

For Terms and Conditions for our Member Loyalty Points program, click here

For Terms and Conditions for the My Cash facility, click here

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Centre News

Lisa Curry coming for Seniors WeekHere’s a date claimer that lots of our members will want to keep . We are pleased to announce that Lisa Curry and popular Tribute Entertainer, Mark Andrew will be our guests on Wednesday 22nd August when we celebrate Seniors Week at Burnie Brae .

It was two years ago that Burnie Brae hosted the swimming legend as she inspired Burnie Brae members with her topic Staying motivated to stay healthywhilst Mark had the audience on their feet dancing with some of the songs from his Elvis tribute show. We have had many requests for a return and are delighted to have them back in a special members only Seniors Week morning tea.

Wednesday 22nd August 9.00am Burnie Brae auditoriumCost $10.00

Healthy Connections champsFantastic news about two young people who have been training for the Special Olympics National Games with Jason Skennerton in Healthy Connections Clinic. Nicole (below far left) and Colin (3rd from the right) both won medals on the first day of competition. Great work Nicole and Colin.

Finding your style

Esma Versace is a leading fashion and film stylist, writer, presenter and founder of fashion website frocknet.com

We were fortunate to have Esme at Burnie Brae recently providing style advice for the enthusiastic audience.

The morning included advice about how to dress for your body shape, age and lifestyle and practical advise on where to shop for your age.

The overwhelming response from the audience was that the session was great, and people are asking for more!

We will be having Esme back at Burnie Brae later in the year to conduct two workshops for members. Full details of these workshops will be available within the next couple of months in the Burnie Brae newsletter or in the Member’s Lounge.

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Centre NewsStretch in the Park GOLD program events

We would like to congratulate Matthew Hoger, a dedicated member of the Transport Team who is our Employee of the Month.

Matt was nominated by the Burnie Brae Day Respite Centre due to his professionalism and team spirt working with both customers and staff.

Matt was awarded an ‘Employee of the Month’ certificate and provide with a $25 voucher to spend in Café Connect. Congratulations Matt on your great work.

March Employee of the month Research Volunteers Interested in Boosting Your Memory Capacity?

If you’re aged 55 or older then a University of Queensland medical trial might be just the thing for you.

Researchers are trialling a unique, non-invasive brain stimulation technique to improve learning in older adults. A small group of volunteers who already used this technique found an improvement in their working memory, their ability to name pictures, recall words, and locate objects. Research will take place in Herston, Brisbane. Participants will be reimbursed.For more information or to participate, contact Garon Perceval on 0421 235 651 or email g.perceval@uq.edu.au

Try something new! Join us foran early morning stretch

Start the day feeling feeling great with our stretch class conduced by an exercise physiologist from Healthy Connections Clinic

Meet at the pergola in Burnie Brae Community GardenThursday mornings7 .30am (30 minute session)Bring your own mat

$5 .00 per sessionEnquiries 3624 2185

Spray Tie DyingTuesday 15th May2pm - 4pmat Burnie Brae $5

Twist and fold fabrics to get tie dye like results instantly

Printed Shopping BagThursday 7th June1.30pm - 3.30pmat Brighton Health Campus 449 Hornibrook Hwy, Brighton $5

Book and Pay in Advance 3624 2121

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Centre NewsBurnie Brae Events - Coming soon

Let’s Talk Nutrition and Weight Control

Keeping at your most comfortable weight means focusing on a healthy lifestyle, combining healthy foods with plenty of regular exercise.

This interactive session will explore healthy food choices and strategies for weight control.

Topics include:

Metabolism explainedDiets : Why some work and others don’tExploring the science behind weight lossThe role of exercise in weight management.

Another Let’s Talk presentation by the team from Healthy Connections.

Celebrating the Life LivedA free presentation by Relationships AustraliaThis session will explore your story celebrating the moments that have shaped who you are and looking ahead at future opportunities to share strengths, insights and wisdom to maintain a sense of purpose and social engagement.

FLYER AVAILABLE AT MEMBERS LOUNGE

View further details by clicking on the date.

May 9

May 16

Mother’s Day High TeaWith guest speaker Ali France

Celebrating the Life LivedRelationships Australia presentation

Let’s Talk - Nutrition & Weight Controlpresented by Healthy Connections staff

May 21

Let’s Talk - Brain Healthpresented by Healthy Connections staff

June 18

May 30 Managing the Cost of LivingFree session

July 13 Test & Tag DayPre-book to get your electrical appliances safety checked

August 22 Seniors Week EventGuest speaker Lisa CurryEntertainment by Mark Andrew

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Centre Newsand more!!

The physiological benefits of massage therapy begin with the release of serotonin, an important neurotransmitter. Serotonin is the body’s natural pain reliever. Often clients who present with pain conditions will experience higher stress levels, low mood and broken sleep patterns. Massage therapy prompts the increased release of serotonin, reducing pain, inducing deep restorative sleep, lifting mood, and allowing the body to completely relax. Serotonin is vital in regulating mood, behavior, appetite, digestion, sleep and memory.

The relaxation response that occurs during treatment is your nervous system at work. A state in which your heart rate and breathing slows, your blood pressure lowers, your production of stress hormones decrease, and your muscles relax. Massage therapy will assess past and present health conditions and then applies focused remedial massage techniques to manipulate soft and connective tissues, soothe, palpate, decompress, lengthen, stretch, and release pain, tension, inflammation, and any holding patterns.

Your cellular health, circulation, lymphatic and immune system, skin tone, joint mobility and flexibility, recovery, and mental health will improve.

Book your treatment today with our Healthy Connections Remedial Massage Therapist. Mon-Fri - 3624 2185

Massage Therapy - the real benefits

Is the maintenance of your home getting beyond you now? Do you need home modifications to stay living at home?If you are aged 60 years or over, or of any age with a disability and hold a pensioner concession card then Burnie Brae may be able to assist you through the Queensland Government’s Home Assist Secure program. We may be able to assist you to:

K Make more informed decisions about home maintenance, repairs and modifications K Feel safer living at home K Have easier access to and within your home K Increase your confidence about employing tradespeople

If you would like to know more about how you can access maintenance and modification assistanceplease give one of our friendly staff a call on 3624 2121

*Services are subject to eligibility assessment criteria determined by theHome Assist Secure Program. People who have been approved for services through the Commonwealth Home Support Program are not eligible to receive assistance through this program.

Home Maintenance and Modifications

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36242191Travel News

Please ring and book an appointment to talk about your travel plans so we can give you our undivided attention.

Book your place at our travel store P 3624 2191 or E travel@travelconnections.org.au

Tuesday 29th May10.30am - 12.30 pm Burnie Brae auditorium Trafalgar Tours is a travel company that provides

guided holidays to over 200 destinations worldwide. From the iconic to the unexpected, Trafalgar connects you with the soul of a destination like no other. You get the real thing, without worrying about a thing. Connect with experts from Trafalgar in this free Christmas themed presentation.

You’re invitedWe are celebrating Christmas and would like you to join us!

Introducing our new travel consultant, Nicole Nardini

I am the newest member of the Burnie Brae Travel Connections family. I was born in Italy and as far as I can remember I always wanted to travel the world. After I graduated in tourism, I decided to move to Australia and lived in Brisbane for the past six years. As a travel agent I had the chance to visit Singapore, New Zealand, New Caledonia, plus I have visited most countries in Europe, including Spain, Croatia and the UK. My curiosity in discovering new cultures and my passion for voyages, makes me a very enthusiastic and thorough travel agent.

Favourite memoryMy favourite memory is in Port Lincoln swimming with the great white sharks.Favourite placeMy favourite place in the world is the Reunion island.Travel dreamsI would love to visit Easter Island and Machu Picchu.

Don’t miss our fun Trafalgar Tours Christmas presentation Book soon so you don’t miss out

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Its been just over a year since Cafe Connect had its face lift and change of menu. We have certainly felt lots of love and support from many members and would like to thank you all for your support and patience while going through our teething stage.

This year we are going to focus on fresh product grown in the Burnie Brae garden with the help of nursery volunteer, Diane Wheeler and her team. Fresh, wholesome, nourishing and delicious meals is what you can expect to see, with the odd naughty treat added.

With the help of our volunteers Jan and Rosemary we are working hard to ensure we deliver on our promise of good food, great service, a comfortable atmosphere and most importantly great value for money.

Thanks to all your support we are getting busier and have a new team member on board, Cassie,who has a wealth of experience in the kitchen and in customer service with her help we will work on speeding up service whilst still maintaining a high standard.We are all very excited to see the cafe grow and with your support see Cafe Connect get even better.

From the Cafe Connect Team

News from Cafe Connect

Fresh focus for the Cafe

Cafe shines in recent audit

The high quality standards and excellence of Café Connect and it’s staff, continues to shine through following a recent external audit conducted on behalf of the Brisbane City Council.The auditor made reference to the exceptional hygiene and cleanliness of both the Café and our commercial kitchen. He also stated that when conducting audits with other organisations he has made reference to Burnie Brae

“If you want to see how to keep a clean kitchen, you need to go and see Burnie Brae’s, it’s spotless”.

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It’s that time of the year

Your Health

Australia experienced one of its worst flu seasons last year; the largest since the 2009 ‘bird flu’ year.

With another flu season on its way, it pays to get in early with a vaccination to help prevent illness. The flu, or influenza, is highly contagious and is passed on through infected droplets from coughs or sneezes. Symptoms include high fever, dry cough, aches, chills, sore throat, a stuffy nose and loss of appetite. In most cases the flu lasts for a few days or weeks but it can be more serious; an estimated 3000 deaths in Australia each year are linked to flu.The flu season typically stretches through the colder months from April to October. Immunisation prior to this period helps reduce the risk of infection with the virus.“Vaccines give the immune system a head start,” explains Professor Allen Cheng, Director of the Infection Prevention and Healthcare Epidemiology Unit at Alfred Health, in Melbourne. “Exposing the immune system to the components of the flu virus ‘trains’ the immune system to recognise the virus more quickly when it meets the real thing. At best, vaccination reduces the risk of influenza by about 50 to 60 per cent. While this is far from ideal, it is still better than nothing.”

Vaccination is recommended for healthcare workers, children and people who work with children, pregnant women, the elderly, indigenous Australians and those with chronic health conditions, such as diabetes and lung disease.

What else can I do to avoid getting the flu?Avoid close contact with people who are sick

Stay home when you are sick

Cover your mouth and nose

Clean your hands

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth

Practice other good health habits.

Shingles vaccineA vaccine to prevent the painful and potential deadly shingles infection will be available to 70-year-olds free of charge from November this year. Ask your doctor about the vaccine at your next appointment.

The Federal Government has allocated $100 million over four years to provide the vaccine free through the National Immunisation Program (NIP), and expects around 240,000 people to be immunised each year. It is also funding as five-year catch up program during which Australians aged between 71 and 79 years are eligible to receive Zostavax through the NIP. Altogether, the Government expects around 1.4 million will be administered the vaccine through this initiative.

Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus that causes chicken pox in children. Following initial infection, the virus lies dormant in nerve roots near the spinal cord, and can reactivate at any time. The infection often appears as a painful rash or blisters on the skin, and the associated pain can be excruciating. In addition to the rash, in 50 per cent of cases shingles can lead to post-herpetic neuralgia, a chronic and debilitating form of neuropathic pain that can persist months or even years after the rash has healed.

Drug company bioCSL said that more than 97 per cent of Australians had developed antibodies to the varicella-zoster virus by the time they were 30 years of age, indicating almost universal potential to develop shingles among the adult population – though medical experts warn there is no way to predict who might develop shingles, or when.

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Out & aboutClick on the image for further details about the trip

Coffee TourTuesday 15th May

$59.00 pp Incl : transport, tour and morning tea Coffee often makes long journeys from where it’s grown to end in your cup as the liquid velvet you enjoy. To find out about the journey, take a Northside Coffee Tour. You’ll find out about the roasting process from green bean to brown from experts in the field. You will discover some of Brisbane’s best coffee artisans and gain first hand insight into the craft of sourcing, roasting and brewing awesome coffee. Morning tea is included in the tour.  

International Cake ShowFriday 18th May

$35.00 pp Incl : transport and entryThe International Food Show is on at the Brisbane Exhibition Grounds and you can expect everything cake baked and sweet and the ultimate in food art! Have fun while you learn from your favourite cake, chocolate and food heroes. They will be at the show especially to share their skills with you.

Kooroomba Lavendar FarmFriday 31st May

$75.00 pp Incl : transport, wine tasting , morning tea and lunchKooroomba Vineyard and Lavender Farm provides a southern France experience on the doorstep of Brisbane and is the perfect setting for a relaxing day out. The property consists of a cellar door, restaurant and lavender shop which overlooks a six hectare vineyard and a breathtaking lavender fields, with magnificent views of the Scenic Rim mountains.  Enjoy lunch in a beautiful setting, sample the wines, browse in the lavender shop and soak up the experience.

Old Government HouseWednesday 6th June

$35.00 pp Incl : transport, tour and morning teaThis tour is an opportunity to learn all about the history of one of Queensland’s most important heritage buildings. Find out all about who lived in the house and their family connections, the uses for each of the stately rooms, the grand social gatherings that took place here, and events that occurred at the House that have shaped Queensland’s history. Morning tea will be in The Pantry Café prior to the tour.

Australia ZooTuesday 12th June

$68.00 pp Incl : transport, and entryHead up the highway to our destination, located an hour north of Brisbane of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Australia Zoo has a team of passionate conservationists working around the clock to deliver an animal experience like no other. Explore the exhibits and don’t miss the brilliant shows on offer at this unique zoo and wildlife conservation centre.

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Out & aboutan advertised trip or event can proceedA minimum of 10 people are required before

Supreme CourtTuesday 19th June

$35.00 pp Incl : transport, tour and morning teaThe Sir Harry Gibbs Legal Heritage Centre is a state of the art exibition space which includes Queensland’s only dedicated legal history museum. The tour includes a visit to this fascinating museum and to the courtroom where you will have the opportunity to witness a court hearing and learn more about our legal system.

The Bowerbird and the BrideWednesday 1st August

$48.00 pp Incl : transport, entry and morning teaFrom the collection of award-winning Australian costume designer, Marion Boyce (Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries), comes a new exhibition of over 40 bridal gowns from 1860 to 1970. The Bowerbird and the Bride is an incredible collection of period and vintage wedding dresses, headpieces, bouquets and other restored accessories, bringing to life each ensemble in a series of vignettes filled with beauty, nostalgia, mischief and whimsy.

Meet your Australian & International celebrity chefs The ultimate Australian Cake Competition & displayLive cake & chocolate sculpting shows70+ free demonstrationsFour demonstration stages all with hourly demonstrations "Create, Make & Take" cake and cookie decorating mini classes Have fun learning in a party atmostphereCake decorating, chocolate & baking demonstrationsLearn to decorate amazing cookies

Some good reasons why you should go to the International Cake Show

Mother - Cremorne Theatre QPACFriday 10th August

$69.00 pp Incl : transport and ticketChristie (Noni Hazlehurst) has found herself at the fringe of the world. Homeless, aging, living on the outskirts of suburbia, she attracts the curiosity of the locals with the story of her colourful, troubled life. In Mother award-winning Australian playwright Daniel Keene explores the concept of homelessness as a metaphor for disconnection and Noni Hazelhurst presents a sublime performance.

Woongooroo Estate WineryThursday 28th June

$79.50 pp Incl : transport, morning tea, lunch and activitiesAs one of the first wineries to be established in the Somerset Valley wine region in Southeast Queensland, the Woongooroo Estate Winery offers the perfect setting for a wine tasting experience with award winning wines, complimented by local cheeses. Kick back and relax during the visit, enjoying morning tea and lunch at the estate and taking part in a variety of fun activities which may include a thong throwing competition, whip cracking, trivia challenges as time permits.

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To explore Facebook, you must create a free account on the site. Facebook’s terms of use state that members must be at least 13 years old, and any member between the ages of 13 and 18 must be enrolled in school. Facebook requires new members to provide a valid e-mail address before completing registration. Once you’ve created an account and answered a few questions about where you work, where you went to school and where you live, Facebook will generate a profile for you.Burnie Brae has a Facebook pageGo to https://www.facebook.com/burniebrae

to check out our page. Facebook provides another medium which we can use to communicate with members and the community in general. We can provide information that is similar to this newsletter but in a digital format which people can engage with and comment on. LIKING Burnie Brae

If you have a Facebook page and you haven’t LIKEDBurnie Brae, we would ask that you do this. This small click on your part, will help us to reach more people with information and updates about Burnie Brae. If you haven’t ever had a look at our page, check it out today and let us know what you think.

What does this mean?Some members have been asking about the Find us symbol we have been placing on the front page on the newsletter.Facebook For the uninitiated, the F is the symbol for Facebook, and before you switch off thinking that its only for young people, here’s a few things you may be unaware of.Since its launch in 2004, Facebook has become one of the most popular social networking sites on the Internet. Facebook was originally intended for college students, but today anyone can join the network. Although the site’s scope has expanded to include more than just students, its purpose remains the same -- giving people a way to share information in an easy and entertaining way. While many of its users are teenagers and young adults, it’s also an excellent way for all family members to keep in touch in our busy and often geographically dispersed lives.

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