The Metro— December 2014

Hi Everyone,

Thank you to all who attended our Grand Opening Day on Thursday 27th November. We

had such a fun day. Our visitors all gave very positive feedback.

Thank you to Win and George Morris for donating such a beautiful hamper for our Christ-

mas raffle. Tickets are on sale for $1.00 each and will be drawn at the Christmas party on

Wednesday, 17th December.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas, and we look forward to seeing you all in the

new year.

Julia, Terina, Kym and Peter

The Metro Community Hub 22 Qualtrough St, Woolloongabba, Qld, 4102

PH: 3391 8122

Fax: 3391 8133

E-mail: admin@metroseniors.org.au

Web: www.metroseniors.org.au

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Happy Birthday

Joyce H;

Harry G;

Rita M;

Jeff W

Important Phone Numbers

Elder Abuse Prevention Hotline

1300 651 192

Aged Care Complaints

Investigation Scheme

1800 550 552

Queensland Aged and

Disability Advocacy

07 3637 6000

Adult Guardian 1300 753 228

Police—All Hours Only

Police Link—

Non emergency

07 3364 6464

131 444

Emergency 000

Seniors Legal and

Support Service

3214 6333

The Metro—Grand Opening Day

The Metro—Activities and Outings

January 2015

Monday

Venturers

Feel Good

Friday

Exercises to Music 9.30-10.30

Morning Tea 10.30-11.30

Pick up from 11.30 for outing

5th Centre Closed 2nd Centre Closed

12th Wynnum Manly Leagues Club 9th Centre Closed

19th Colmslie Hotel 16th Local Lunch

26th Australia Day Centre

Closed 23rd Shopping

30th Roma St Parklands

Wednesday

Venturers

7th Centre Closed

14th Colmslie Hotel(Ey)

21st Wynnum Manly Leagues Club

28th Picnic McGavins View (M)

Thursday

Centre Day

1st Centre Closed

8th Centre Closed

15th Welcome Back Lunch

22nd Jeff Cooper Sings

29th Games Day

The Metro—Just for laughs

Today’s global challenges require the North Pole to continue to look for better, more

competitive steps. Effective immediately , the following economy measures are to take place

in the “Twelve Days of Christmas” subsidiary:

The partridge will be retained, but the pear tree never turned out to

be the cash crop forecasted. It will be replaced by a plastic hanging

plant, providing considerable savings in maintenance.

The two turtle doves represent a redundancy that is simply not cost

effective. In addition, their romance during working hours could not

be condoned. The positions are therefore eliminated.

The three French hens will remain intact. After all, everyone loves

the French.

The four calling birds were replaced by an automate voice mail

system, with a call waiting option. An analysis is underway to

determine who the birds have been calling, how often and how long they talked.

The five golden rings have been put on hold by the Board of Directors. Maintaining a

portfolio based on one commodity could have negative implications for institutional

investors. Diversification into other precious metals as well as a mix of T-Bills and high

technology stocks appear to be in order.

The six geese-a-laying constitutes a luxury which can no longer be afforded. It has been felt

that the production rate of one egg per goose per day is an example of the decline in

productivity. Three geese will be let go, and an upgrading in the selection procedure by

personnel will assure management that from now on every goose it gets will be a good one.

The seven swans-a-swimming is obviously a number chosen in better times. Their function

is primarily decorative. Mechanical swans are on order. The current swans will be retrained

to learn some new strokes and therefore enhance their outplacement.

As you know, the eight maids-a-milking concept has been under heavy scrutiny by the

EEOC. A male/female balance in the workforce is being sought. The more militant maids

consider this a dead-end job with no upward mobility. Automation of the process may

permit the maids to try a-mending, a-mentoring or a-mulching.

Nine ladies dancing has always been an odd number. This

function will be phased out as these individuals grow older and

can no longer do the steps.

Ten Lords-a-leaping is overkill. The high cost of Lords plus the

expense of international air travel prompted the Compensation

Committee to suggest replacing this group with ten out-of-work congressmen. While

leaping ability may be somewhat sacrificed, the savings are significant because we expect an

oversupply of unemployed congressmen this year.

The Metro— Just for Laughs

Eleven pipers piping and twelve drummers

drumming is a simple case of the band

getting too big. A substitution with a string

quartet, a cut back on new music and no

uniforms will produce savings which will

drop right down to the bottom line.

We can expect a substantial reduction in assorted people, fowl, animals and

other expenses.

Though incomplete, studies indicate that stretching deliveries over twelve days

is inefficient. If we can drop ship in one day, service levels will be improved.

Regarding the lawsuit filed by the attorney’s association seeking expansion to

include the legal profession (“thirteen lawyers-a-suing”), action is pending.

Lastly, it is not beyond consideration that deeper cuts may be necessary in the

future to stay competitive. Should that happen, the Board will request

management to scrutinize the Snow White Division to see if seven dwarfs is the

right number.

The Metro—Centre News

Welcoming in 2015 Commencement Dates for our

Programs

Monday Venturers 12th January

Wednesday Venturers 14th January

Wednesday Quillers 14th January

Tai Chi To be advised

Yoga To Be Advised

Spanish Group To Be Advised

Thursday Day Group 15th January

Feel Good Friday 16th January

The Metro— 2014 Program

Our programs are varied. Some programs are funded or subsidized under the Commonwealth Home and Community Care [HACC] program . This funding subsidies community based organizations to provide programs suitable for older persons living in the community over the age of 65, and their carers. We also have limited capacity to assist people aged between 55—64 to access our Thursday centre-based respite service. All consumers wishing to access any HACC funded service must be assessed as eligible to attend. This means the person has a functional limitation which limits their functional ability and they require support to remain independent.

At MSCC we offer current information which includes:

Anyone wishing to access the services of the Centre must become a Centre Member.

Membership is $5.00 per annum. Subscriptions are to be paid in July of each year.

Day Activity Session Times Client Fees

Monday Venturer’s Group 9.00 am—4.00 pm $15.00

+$5. 00 if lunch supplied

Wednesday Venturer’s Group

Quilling

Tai Chi

Gentle Yoga

Broadband for Seniors

9.00 am—4.00pm

10.00—12 noon

12 noon—1.00 pm

1.30—2.30 pm

9.30—12.30 pm

$15.00

+$5.00 if lunch supplied

$3.00 per session

$5.00 per session

$5.00 per session

Free

Thursday Centre Based Activities

Aqua Aerobics

Broadband for Seniors

9.00 am—3.00 pm

10.30—11.30 am

9.30—12.30 pm

$8.00 includes everything

$10.00 per session

Free

Friday Feel Good Friday:

Exercises

Outing

Broadband for Seniors

9.30—10.30 am

11.30—3.30 pm

9.30—12.30 pm

$5.00 per session

$6.00 plus cost of lunch

Free

Centre Manager: Julia Parker Coordinator: Terina Edwards

Activities Officer: Kym Belham Driver Peter Johnson

Rights and Responsibilities Advocacy Services

Grievance Procedures Complaints Procedures