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ISSUE 12: OCTOBER 2017 TO JANUARY 2018

SPECIAL EVENTS • WELLBEING • COMMUNITY INFORMATION


Welcome to the third edition of Salisbury Seniors for 2017. This edition will take us into spring and the warmer weather of summer, through the festive season and into a brand new year.

3 Know your Neighbourhood4 A Local Voice5 Tools for Independence 5 Support to Live Independently6 'Thumbs up' for Salisbury Seniors6 Stay Healthy in the Heat7 Two New Community Hubs7 Digital Technology Courses8 Does Volunteering Matter?8 LGBTIQ Voice9 A Place to Call Home9 Aged to Perfection10 Birthday Celebrations10 Put a Spring into your Step11 Brain Health12 National Disability Insurance Scheme

12 Help the Garden Thrive13 Inspiring Health13 Don't Act Your Age14 Salisbury Snapshots16 Jack Young Centre News16 A word from Jack's Cafe17 JYC Opening Hours18 Para Hills Centre News18 Brain Health Answers19 Pine Lakes Centre News20 Special Events23 End of Year Closures24 Wellbeing Activities27 Your Council helping you to live a good life

Salisbury Seniors is available at the Council office, Jack Young Centre, Para Hills Centre, Pine Lakes Centre, Home Assist, libraries and community centres. Also available online www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/seniors

Please send your feedback on this magazine to Arlene at [email protected] or phone 8406 8591.

Cover: Bhutanese Group, Friendship Group and Volunteers at Jack Young Centre

CONTENTS

mayor's message

I am pleased to let you know that the City is planning two hub developments for the community to enjoy. We have planned a large extension for the Para Hills Community Hub and are proposing a Salisbury Community Hub to be located in Salisbury City Centre on John Street. To read more about these exciting developments turn to page 7.

Also featured in this edition is some interesting information on our flourishing City from the 2016 Census. The article on page 3 will test your local knowledge and then detail some interesting facts. As this is the last edition for 2017, I’d like to take the opportunity to wish you all a very safe and happy festive season and hope that you enjoy our beautiful

parks and trails as the weather begins to warm.

If you would prefer to receive an electronic copy of future Salisbury Seniors magazines, please phone 8406 8225 or email [email protected] Yours sincerely,Gillian Aldridge JPMayor of Salisbury

www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/seniors | Salisbury SENIORS | ISSUE 12 | 3

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOURHOODQuick quiz…. how many people live in Salisbury? How many are aged over 60? How many speak a language other than English? How many people live on their own?Did you know the answers? If not, keep reading as we have looked at the Census data and found some interesting facts on Salisbury.

• Salisbury's population grew from 129,111 in 2011 to 140,906 in 2016. This increase of 11,795 residents increases our population density to 8.87 persons per hectare.

• Salisbury is a multicultural community with 31% of residents born overseas compared to 26% for greater Adelaide.

• Salisbury’s population is younger than greater Adelaide with the average age of a person living in Salisbury being 35 years old compared to 40 years of age across greater Adelaide.

Below are infographics with key statistics on the Salisbury Council area from the 2016 Census.

For more information about your neighbourhood visit www.profile.id.com.au/salisbury

CURRENT POPULATION 140,906YOUNG PEOPLE (12–24 YRS)

23,548 or

17%of the population

AGED PEOPLE (60+ YRS)

26,694 or

19.4%of the population

CHILDREN (0–11 YRS)

22,277 or

61.1%of the population

LANGUAGES SPOKEN28% of people spoke a language other

than English at homeTop 3 languages spoken, other than English:

3.9%VIETNAMESE

2.5%PERSIAN/DARI

1.7%KHMER

31% of people were born overseas

BORN OVERSEAS

DISABILITY

6.7%VOLUNTEERS

14%

HOUSEHOLD TYPECOUPLE FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENTS

COUPLE FAMILIES WITHOUT DEPENDENTS

LONE PERSON HOUSEHOLDS

ONE PARENT FAMILIES

31% 23% 24% 14%

of population reported needing help due to disability volunteer in an

organisation or agency


A LOCAL VOICEMaryse is a local resident having lived in Salisbury for nearly 50 years raising her family, being involved in the community and supporting many important events through her love of quilting.

Maryse was 31, her husband aged 35 and their three daughters aged nine, eight and two when they arrived in Australia from France in 1969. "It was an adventure", she reflects, "we knew we could go back after two years if we didn't like it or it didn't work out". Now aged 79, Maryse knows it was a good decision to stay stating, "Adelaide is a good size and everything is close".

Most important to Maryse is the contact she has with family and friends. She regularly phones her brother, uses a computer to communicate with her children and is a keen user of Facebook to catch up with her grandchildren. Her quilting group friends are also important, with Maryse noting when her husband was sick "people would always have a coffee and a chat".

Quilting is a passion for Maryse. She has been involved in making a quilt for the City of Salisbury's Harmony Day, which was made from patches of fabric from different cultural groups.

She also made a Sorry Quilt and describes it as her "most treasured quilt, which I did in 2008 after the apology". Maryse recently completed an Aussie Quilt Hero project (pictured left), making and sending a quilt and matching laundry bag to John, an Aussie serviceman who said he missed the sea, beach and sunshine.

Shortly after sending it, Maryse received a letter from John saying how very happy he was and that it was exactly as he requested. She has since completed two more Aussie Quilt Hero projects and looks forward to doing more in the future. For more information visit: www.aussieheroquilts.blogspot.com.au

Maryse lives a life full of creativity, generosity, family and community and gives the following tip for staying active and engaged - "think of others and be involved in things - there is always something to do that you shouldn’t get bored".


Tools for independence

Most older people in Salisbury are aware of the wonderful services and support the City of Salisbury's Home Assist team provide to assist seniors to stay living at home and involved in the community.

Supports range in type and are provided in detail on page 27. The cost of services varies from a standard fee or subsidised fee. The reduced fee may apply if you are an existing Home Assist customer eligible for subsidised support or if you have been referred for the service by My Aged Care.

For more information contact the Home Assist team on 8406 8225, email [email protected] or visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/has

SUPPORT TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY

Having the right tools for the task can often make a world of difference when doing jobs around the home and in the garden. "But where do I start?" we hear you say.With rapid changes in technology and the use of lightweight materials, products supporting a person's independence grows each year. Fortunately, the Salisbury Home Assist team keep up-to-date on new equipment and know of organisations that can provide support and advice. So, if you are still using heavy or awkward equipment, why not consider some of the new tools available now?

• Light-weight vacuum cleaner or a robot vacuum cleaner

• Canister mop

• Extendable duster

• Light-weight steam mop

• Electric can opener or other aids to open jars

• Arthritis friendly secateurs

• Kneeling pads

One of the organisations the Home Assist team often work with is Independent Living Centre South Australia. Located at 11 Blacks Road in Gillis Plains, this independent advisory centre is a great source of information about different products and techniques that are available to support independence and quality of life. To start exploring what options are available and to receive advice from a health professional, call in, book an appointment or visit their website.

The Independent Living Centre SA can be contacted on 1300 885 886 or via their website: www.sa.gov.au/disability/ilc

To access the online equipment database including supplier details visit: www.ilcaustralia.org.au

Here is one customer's description of Home Assist:

"I found their services very helpful and confidential".


'THUMBS UP' FOR SALISBURY SERVICESThe City of Salisbury is pleased to announce that an independent quality review of its services for older people has received a positive response.On 25 and 26 July 2017, an assessment team from the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency (AACQA) visited the City of Salisbury to assess services provided through Salisbury Home and Community Services.

AACQA specifically assessed the quality of services funded through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) available to eligible people aged over 65. Currently these services are provided through Home Assist and the Jack Young, Para Hills and Pine Lakes centres.

The assessors rated the performance of services against each of the expected 18 outcomes of the Home Care Common Standards. They met with customers, service coordinators, Council's executive and management staff, volunteers and contractors and reviewed relevant documentation related to service provision. Council was delighted to receive positive feedback from the assessors with the final report stating that all expected outcomes had been met.

Council wishes to thank all the people who directly participated or supported the review. It was an intensive process but extremely worthwhile.

If you would like to know more about the Home Care Common Standards visit the Quality Agency website www.aacqa.gov.au

STAY HEALTHy IN THE HEATWith summer not too far away, below are a few simple tips to stay well as the temperature rises• Drink plenty of water – avoid caffeine and alcohol

• Spend time in cool places

• Keep out of the sun. If you have to go outside, go in the early morning or late evening and stay in the shade

• Wear light coloured, loose clothing and wear a hat when outside

• Always use plenty of sunscreen and remember to reapply it every two hours or as per instructions

• Don’t do a lot of exercise outside when it is very hot

• Use a water spray mister on your face and body - this may also help you with sleeping

• Try to stay inside with a fan or air conditioner on

This information can be accessed on the SA Health website along with extreme heat advice, emergency numbers and useful apps. Visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/healthyintheheat


TWO NEW COMMUNITY HUBSDid you know the City of Salisbury is potentially investing in two local community hubs for you and your friends to enjoy?So what is a community hub? The City of Salisbury is potentially building two community hubs that are designed to be welcoming places that inspire people of all ages and all backgrounds to get involved in business, cultural, learning and educational opportunities. The hubs will be vibrant meeting places where people can come together to exchange ideas, participate and celebrate in a modern, flexible, multi-purpose and well-equipped setting. Hubs are exciting places for you and your friends to visit.

Para Hills Community Hub update The Para Hills Community Hub will be located at the corner of Kesters Road and Wilkinson Road on the site that already houses the Para Hills Library and Para Hills Senior Centre (so right next to the Para Hills Shopping Centre). A 580m2 extension to the existing building is planned along with an upgrade to the car park and external landscaping. The completed hub will have two multifunction spaces that can each hold 120 people, six multifunction meeting rooms, kitchen café, new foyer, commercial kitchen facilities,

internal courtyard and a library reading room. Construction will commence soon with the new community hub expected to be complete by the second half of 2018. In the future, the Paddocks Community Centre will move into the new Para Hills Community Hub, however, in the meantime, it's business as usual for the senior centre, library and community centre.

Salisbury Community Hub update The City of Salisbury is proposing to establish a community hub in the Salisbury City Centre on John Street between Civic Square and Parabanks Shopping Centre. The hub would be the social heart of our city centre and a place to showcase and experience the differences Salisbury has to offer. The features being proposed include a range of community spaces along with a library, public gallery, Council’s administration and Chambers. Towards the end of 2017 Council will be considering community feedback and detailed project designs before making a final commitment to the community hub. Construction could commence in early 2018 and be completed by the end of 2019.

How can I be kept up to date? Visit Council or the Para Hills Senior Centre. Alternatively, visit: www.salisburycitycentre.com.au or check out the Latest News section of our website: www.salisbury.sa.gov.au

GENERATIONS CONNECT through TECHNOLOGYAre you a senior living in the City of Salisbury? Have a smartphone or tablet that you'd like some help with? We're looking for seniors to be part of a new project where you get to share your story about how technology has impacted on you and get some tech help too! If you would like to take part in this unique experience or to find out more about other technology support options contact Ben on 8406 8313 or [email protected]

You may also be interested in the screening of the documentary Cyber Seniors at the Jack Young Centre. See page 20 for details.


DOES VOLUNTEERING MATTER?

A forum held at the Jack Young Centre in September 2017 provided older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer/Questioning (LGBTIQ) people with an opportunity to discuss the positive and challenging aspects of ageing.

The forum was a partnership between the City of Salisbury and COTA SA and was designed to give older LGBTIQ people a voice to help inform and shape policy and actions that impact on people as they age.

For more information about the LGBTIQ people Ageing Well Project contact Desmond Ford on 8232 0422 or email [email protected]

Visit the project webpage at www.cotasa.org.au/programs/lgbtiq-people-ageing-well.aspx

LGBTIQ VOICE

Has anybody given you a perplexed look and asked 'why do you volunteer?’

Just over a decade ago, the Australian Bureau of Statistics included the very first question on volunteering in the 2006 census. This data along with other reliable research is now critical in determining the value of volunteering. For example did you know that:

• Individuals and the environment benefit greatly from volunteer support

• 5.8 million Australians - or 31 per cent of the population - aged 15 years and older volunteer in an organisation or agency

• Volunteering makes an estimated annual economic and social contribution of $290 billion to Australia – outstripping revenue sources from mining, agriculture and the retail sector

• Volunteers gain in many ways from helping others; and

• Volunteering has a pivotal role in building strong, resilient and cohesive communities.

So the next time someone asks you why you volunteer, tell them you are doing something important, something that matters.

To find out more about Council's volunteering opportunities, visit: www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/volunteering or email [email protected]

Sources: Volunteering Australia, Australian Bureau of Statistics, University of Adelaide


A PLACE TO CALL HOME

Every October, the City of Salisbury promotes opportunities for older people to try something new, stay connected and celebrate active ageing. This year, the City of Salisbury will host the following popular events:

• Photographic Exhibition: A rich array of photographs depicting diverse people and landscapes

• A Fashion Parade and High Tea at the Jack Young Centre

• COTA SA 'Conversation with Northern Seniors' on the latest assistive technology

• Flower Workshops within multicultural groups exploring artistic impression of their culture's national flower

• Cyber Seniors documentary screening thanks to Go Digi (see page 20 for details)

• Gardening workshops, quiz and an open day

• Why not try something new. Check out activities from page 24 to 26

• There are so many things going on every month in Salisbury. Why don't you try something new in Aged to Perfection month

If you would like more information see Special Events and Wellbeing Activities from page 20.

South Australia's Every Generation Festival - ZestFest turns 50 this year. It's a festival for modern aging with lots of different events held 7 to 27 October. For more details go to: https://cotasa.org.au/zestfestsa

ageD to perfection

Mr Ware, a local resident, is thankful for the support he has received to help him find accommodation in a community housing property. Looking forward, Mr Ware says "Once I’m settled in my little one bedroom unit, I will look at joining a men’s program or even finding a table tennis group. This will relax my mind and get me to focus on other things beside pain."

Funded by the Australian Department of Health, the Assistance with Care and Housing for the Aged Program provides support to people who are 50 years and over looking to find alternative, safe, affordable and long-term accommodation.

If you would like information about housing options for older people please call Thuy Nguyen on 8406 8227, contact the Jack Young Centre on 8406 8525 or visit: www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/housing


BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONSThree local Vietnamese ladies recently celebrated their 100th and 90th birthdays at the Pine Lakes Centre.Congratulations to Mrs Ha Nguyen who celebrated her 100th birthday and Mrs Ych Nguyen and Mrs Huong Nguyen who both turned 90 recently. We wish them all good health and may all the happiness they've given to others return to bless them a thousand fold.

The ladies celebrated their birthday at the Vietnamese Seniors Social Support Group that meets fortnightly at Pine Lakes Centre. Often enjoying bingo and singing with the group members, the ladies feel a sense of belonging and connection with others.

If you would like more information about the Vietnamese Social Support group for seniors, please contact Thuy Nguyen on 8406 8227 or visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/cultural

put a spring into your stepAfter the dark chill of winter, why not enjoy the wonder spring offers with a burst of warmth, light, colour and activity?Spring is a time of growth and new beginnings, and the perfect time to focus on feeling your best by getting active. Regular exercise and activity are important for everyone's physical and mental health and can help people maintain independence and enhance their quality of life as they age.

So, why not be active outside? Walk around your local neighbourhood or bring along your family and friends and explore the wonderful trails in Salisbury. Whatever you do, make it easy, achievable, enjoyable and social. Try weaving in small targets like walking to the next stobie pole or the next street - anything is better than nothing.

If walking is not your thing, find something else you enjoy or try something new such as tai chi, a low level exercise group or dancing, then try and increase your level of activity over time.

Ask yourself these important questions…

• What does healthy ageing mean to you?

• How do you maintain your health?

• Do you have a goal for your health and wellbeing for the next six to 12 months? If you do, write it down.

• What could assist you to maintain your health?

• What might be the obstacles that prevent you from maintaining your health?

• How could these obstacles be overcome?

If you are interested in being active and are not sure what to do, have a chat to the friendly volunteers and staff at the Jack Young or Para Hills centres - they'll help you get a spring in your step.


BRAIN HEALTHIf you like crossword or sudoku puzzles and are looking for a different challenge, why not try rebus puzzles to get your mind working?

The puzzles can be quite tricky and challenging at first, but once you get the idea of the style of thinking behind the puzzle, they can be a lot of fun. See if you can work out the sayings from the 10 rebus puzzles below: (see answers on page 18).

A rebus puzzle is a riddle or image made up of letters, pictures and/or symbols to represent common words or sayings. For example, the puzzle right represents the saying ‘one in a million’ as the number '1' is written inside the word ‘million’.


national disability insurance schemeAre you eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)?NDIS is a new way to help eligible people with disability get care and support.

You may be eligible for the NDIS if you are:

• under 65 years of age;

• have a permanent and significant disability;

• an Australian citizen or permanent resident or have a protected special category visa;

• and live in the City of Salisbury, City of Playford or eastern part of Port Adelaide Enfield.

If you have been receiving South Australian Government funded disability services you should have received a letter stating your NDIS eligibility and informing you that you will be contacted. If you haven’t received a letter and think you should have, contact Local Area Coordination which is provided by Feros Care on 1300 986 970 or email [email protected]

For more information about the NDIS visit: www.ndis.gov.au

help the garden thriveIf you are over 50 and enjoy being outside pottering with nature, the Paralowie Communal Garden is a place you may like to visit.Located at the Paralowie R-12 School, the garden is open on Tuesdays between 11am and 12.30pm to people who enjoy gardening.

Garden Helpers: On the first and third Tuesday of the month you can help with activities to grow produce. This is your opportunity to reap the rewards and watch seeds become vegetables.

Seed Bankers: On the first Tuesday of the month you can collect, save and share seeds sourced from local home growers. This is to make sure everyone has the opportunity to purchase affordable seeds.

Propagators: On the second Tuesday of the month you can help grow new plants for the garden - and anyone else! Why not share your skills with others and learn about different plants?

Drop In: On the third Tuesday of the month you are welcome to visit the garden and ask any gardening questions. Staff and volunteers may know the answer or you can browse through the on site library.

So if you are over 50 and enjoy gardening, why not spend a little time in the garden? Entry is a gold coin donation and you are welcome to bring your lunch.

For more information call Shannan on 8406 8225 or visit: www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/gardening


INSPIRING HEALTHIn 2017, more than 150 City of Salisbury residents, employees and volunteers aged 40 to 75 participated in assessments as part of the Inspiring Health Project.This partnership project with Flinders University involved participants completing a survey and an assessment that focused on balance, hearing, strength, coordination, sleep and other important aspects of health. Overall, 107 women (68%) and 51 men (32%) participated with the majority of participants aged 60 to 69 years.

Results to date have identified a number of ways of improving the health of the Salisbury community including:

• The importance of increasing physical activity levels that promotes increased walking speeds, muscle strength and stability. This increased activity will also assist to control body weight and muscle/fat mass proportions and blood pressure.

• Assistance to identify hearing loss issues.

• Education and strategies to improve pelvic floor issues.

• Information and ways to improve balance.

The City of Salisbury is exploring ways to use this information to better target health initiatives for the community.

For background information on this project, visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/healthcheck

Interested community members are again being treated to theatre workshops as part of an initiative to include more creative arts at Jack Young Centre.

Mr Alan Hendry of Vintage Theatre Coop’s ran the 'Don’t Act your Age' recreational theatre workshops to interested seniors.

The series of easy-paced workshops are designed for a mature audience and teaches basic theatre and stage performance techniques to allow participants to unlock their creative potential.

Over 18 weeks a group of keen participants learnt theatre skills and workshopped the formation of a performance that was presented as a work in progress to family and friends in August. Titled ‘Off the Shelf’, everyone involved did a fantastic job and it was a chance for people to explore their hidden talents and stretch their imagination. People taking part in the workshops found that it was a very worthwhile experience and great to work as a team and be a part of something bigger.

DON'T ACT YOUR AGE


SALISBURYSNAPSHOTS

The Community Health and Wellbeing Division is involved in a number of local events. We recognise and celebrate important occasions, offer forums for feedback and information for the public.

World Elder Abuse Awareness DayCrochet Clan Members at John St

Men's Health LuncheonKym, Russell Ebert (speaker - SANFL Legend) and Ted at JYC Resonance Event - Adelaide Guitar Festival at JYC

Local Native Plants Talk

Frank (speaker - Kaurna Elder), Shannan and

Mary at Paralowie Gardens


Traditional Basket Weaving workshopMinnie and Elaine at JYC

Salisbury Writers' Festival

Council's CEO and staff with volunteers Judy

and Katelyn at John Harvey Gallery

Technology TipsBen with members of the Spanish Social Support Group at Morella Community Centre

Cycle Salisbury 4th Birthday Celebrationat Carisbrooke ParkHandmade Easter Bonnet Fun

Members at Para Hills Centre

Community Engagement Session at Pine

Lakes Centre for proposed Community Hub

in the Salisbury City Centre


Over 50? Looking for something to do? Interested in meeting new people? Visit the Jack Young Centre and be inspired by what's on offer.At JYC you can enjoy a tasty meal; loosen up with some tai chi, dancing or a game of table tennis; stretch your mind with brain gym, chess or bridge; create something you'll treasure in a wood burning, knitting, craft or crochet session; trace a relative through genealogy; or just 'hang out' in the friendship group or over a coffee with new friends in Jack's cafe.

Thanks to our amazing volunteers, JYC is a vibrant, welcoming and fun place to be. Come in and meet some of our community members and friendly volunteers. Ask a staff member for information or a tour of the centre and then become a member and enjoy the benefits! See the closing and opening times for the end of year period on page 23.

JACK YOUNG CENTRE News

A WORD FROM Jack'S cafeWith 150 people recommending Jack's Cafe to others, it could be the best meal in town! Read on for results of the Jacks Cafe Survey in May 17.Who participated:

• 66% of responders were female and 34% were male

• 70% of responders had a meal in the Cafe once per week, with 10% attending four or more times a week

• People eating at Jack’s Café during the survey week came from a variety of countries including Netherlands, Germany, Scotland, England, Ireland, Malta and Australia

What we found out:

• Overall 96% of people thought the meals were well presented

• Community members had heard about Jack’s Café from a variety of sources, most often through friends or volunteers currently attending the Centre

• 95% of responders were very likely to recommend Jack’s Café to others

A number of alterations have been made in the Café based on the feedback received.

For further information about the survey results speak with a coordinator at the Centre.

Thank you to the 167 people who completed a Jack's Café Survey in May 2017.

New MenuHave you seen the latest menu? There are new vegetarian options such as Spanakopita (delicious spinach and feta triangles) and a baked Mac-N-Cheese. This new spring and summer menu will be available until 30 March. Grab a copy at Jack Young Centre or download www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/jyc


Method:

Cut 6 slices of bread into triangles with crust cut off.

Lightly cover the bread with margarine then lightly cover with strawberry jam.

Lay slices of the bread in an oven proof container. Lightly sprinkle sultanas and coconut over the layer.

Repeat this up to 3 to 4 layers ending with the sultanas and coconut.

In a separate bowl mix together the cream, milk, eggs, vanilla and caster sugar.

You must mix until the sugar has dissolved.

Pour over the bread layers and push down on the bread a little so that the liquid is absorbed.

Sprinkle a little nutmeg over the top and then place in the oven on 100°C for about 30 minutes.

Then turn the oven up to 180°C and cook for a further 30 minutes. Keep a check on it so it doesn’t overcook.

Serve with pouring cream.

Bread and Butter PuddingBy popular demand this recipe is being featured. Enjoy!

Ingredients (for two):• 6 slices of bread• 1 cup cream• Margarine• ½ cup caster sugar • Strawberry jam

• 4 eggs• 1 cup sultanas• 1 cup milk• ½ cup coconut• 1 teaspoon vanilla • Nutmeg

A WORD FROM Jack'S cafe

Food Safety TipBacteria will find its way into food that is not kept at the right temperature.

Make sure when reheating food that it reaches above 75°C to make sure there is no living bacteria that could make you sick.

The safest way to defrost food is to take it from the freezer and put it in the fridge.


Para hills Centre NEWSThe Centre is delighted to introduce Sue Jackson as their new acting coordinator.

Sue has been working at Para Hills since June 2017 and is a well-recognised face from the Jack Young Centre. She has been busy planning new opportunities and activities for current members and is also looking to attract new seniors to the centre.

She is thoroughly enjoying her time at the centre describing it as “a great place to be; the people are friendly, the food is delicious, the volunteers are outstanding and there is a great range of activities on offer”.

If you have not visited the centre yet, Sue encourages you to come along and join the Para Hills Songsters or Ukulele Group, try a tai chi or brain gym session or pop along to a special event such as the fabulous Womens Luncheon in September that attracted more than 80 women.

Upcoming events at the Para Hills Senior Centre are a Melbourne Cup Luncheon on Tuesday 7 November and a Christmas Luncheon on Friday 1 December.

Expressions of interest are also being sought for the following groups:

• Wood burning

• Chit Chat Friends Group

• Line dancing

• Games group

• Gardening group

If you are interested in participating in any of the above new activities, please ring Sue on 8406 8544.

The Para Hills Senior Centre is a vibrant and friendly place. Why not visit the Centre for lunch and say hi to Sue and the friendly volunteers?

See page 23 for opening times during the festive season.

Answers:

1. Add insult to injury

2. A bit under the weather

3. The ball’s in your court

4. Let the cat out of the bag

5. Beat around the bush

6. No one to blame

7. Yellow belly

8. Take from the rich and give to the poor

9. Three blind mice

10. A green-eyed monster

BRAIN HEALTH ANSWERS


Pine lakes centre NEWSSet in a picturesque environment surrounded by a glorious green park and duck-filled lake, Pine Lakes is a seniors centre enjoyed by many cultural and linguistically diverse people. Cultural Coordinator Mary Ceravolo describes a typical Monday where you can experience the rich diversity of the Italian, Polish, Indian, Bhutanese, Russian and China-Russian cultures, “It’s a great way to start the week with the Monday group at Pine Lakes. The Italian program is now very much intercultural and welcomes everyone that likes Italian food or are friends of Italian culture”. Mary added that, “we talk with our hands, so speaking Italian or a common language is not essential. With great food on the table, who needs an interpreter?”

A special project this intercultural group has been busy working on is a making gifts from recycled and pre-loved fabrics to give to all the volunteers who support the cultural programs. Mary explains that people working together on a creative project brings them closer, building important connections and friendships within the group. “Language and culture may be diverse, but we are one of the same when we’re together,” Mary said.

For more information on the centre and other cultural groups, please contact the Jack Young Centre on 8406 8525 and ask for Thuy or Mary.


SPECIAL EVENTSOCTOBER 2017 TO JANUARY 2018SUNFLOWER FIELD PLANTING

Thu 5 Oct @9.30am to 10.30am$ $4 Paralowie Garden

Cnr Waterloo Corner Rd & Halba Crescent, Paralowie

8406 8225 www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/gardening

Bookings essential. We are planting a field of sunflowers in a fun design for this summer.

OCT

5PLANT & SEED SWAP

Thu 5 Oct @10.30am to 12 noon$ $4 Paralowie Garden



Bookings essential. Bring some cuttings, excess plants or seeds from your garden to share your favourite plants with others.

OCT

5WICKING BEDS

Tue 10 Oct @9.30am to 11am$ $4 Paralowie Garden



Bookings essential. Learn how to make a wicking bed - a simple self-watering pot good for growing veggies over summer.

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10

CITRUS PRUNING

Thu 12 Oct @1pm to 2.30pm$ $4 Paralowie Garden



Bookings essential. Learn how to prune citrus trees for fruit.

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CYBER SENIORS DOCUMENTARY SCREENING

Thu 12 Oct @10am to 11.45am$ FREE Jack Young Centre

1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury 8406 8368 [email protected]

Bookings essential. Come and see the Cyber Seniors Documentary - thanks to Go Digi. A humerous and heartwarming look at older people and technology. Includes morning tea and discussion.

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CONVERSATIONS WITH NORTHERN SENIORS

Tue 17 Oct @9.30am to 12.30pm$ FREE John Harvey Gallery

12 James Street, Salisbury 8406 8368 [email protected]

October's conversation is Assistive Technology.Bookings essential. Free morning tea and raffle draw.


SPECIAL EVENTSOCTOBER 2017 TO JANUARY 2018

QUIZ AFTERNOON

Come along and test your knowledge on the last Friday of every month. Bookings essential.

Fri 27 Oct & Fri 24 Nov @2.30pm to 4.30pm$ $6 includes afternoon tea Jack Young Centre

1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury 8406 8525

FASHION PARADE & HIGH TEA

Fri 20 Oct @10am$ $6 Jack Young Centre


Bookings essential. RSVP by 16 October 2017.

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AUSSIE ERA SALISBURY CAR SHOW

Sun 22 Oct @10am to 3pm $ FREE Entry, $5 donation to

register your vehicle. John Street, Gawler Street,

Anne Street & Civic Square, Salisbury

0414 813 202 facebook.com/aussieeracarshow

Watch the heart of Salisbury transform into Adelaide’s biggest car showroom. Family Fun Day in the heart of Salisbury, showcasing and celebrating cars produced in Australia over the past 70 years. Car services expo, childrens activities, live music, community BBQ and more.

GARDEN OPEN DAY

Tue 24 Oct @9.30am to 12 noon$ FREE Paralowie Garden



See our latest endevours, meet some gardeners and find out how you can get involved.

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24

OCTto

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AGED TO PERFECTION EXHIBITION

19 Oct to 3 Nov (Thursdays & Fridays Only) @8.30am to 5pm$ FREE John Harvey Gallery

12 James Street, Salisbury 8406 8328

Come along and see a rich array of photographs depicting diverse people and landscapes.

Aged to Perfection

QUIZ MORNING

Bookings essential. Enjoy our delicious morning tea (made by students with our garden produce) whilst testing your knowledge on gardening and related issues with our quiz.

Thu 19 Oct @10am to 12 noon$ $4 includes morning tea Paralowie Garden


8406 8225

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THE PADDOCKS MARKETS

Sat 11 Nov$ FREE The Paddocks Centre

Cnr Bridge & Kesters Roads Para Hills West

8258 8099 [email protected]

NOV

11ALLIEDHEALTH VAN

Tue 14 Nov @10am to 1pm$ FREE Jack Young Centre


Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose (Diabetes) checks.No bookings required.

NOV

14

ASBESTOS VICTIMS MEMORIAL

Fri 24 Nov @10.30am$ FREE Pitman Park at the

Asbestos Victims Memorial, Salisbury

8406 8222

The City of Salisbury in conjunction with the Asbestos Victims Association will be holding the annual Asbestos Victims Memorial Ceremony. This ceremony is open to all members of the public who have been affected by asbestos related disease. Relatives and friends of victims are invited to lay flowers in memory of loved ones.

NOV

24

PARA HILLS CENTRE XMAS LUNCH

Fri 1 Dec @11am$ $25 Para Hills Centre

Wilkinson Avenue, Para Hills 8406 8544

Bookings essential by 27 November 2017. Entertainment, door prize and a visit from Santa.

DEC

1

SALISBURY CHRISTMAS PARADE

Sat 2 Dec @10.30am$ FREE John Street, Salisbury

DEC

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The annual Salisbury Christmas Parade is proudly presented by the Salisbury Business Association on behalf of the Salisbury City Centre Traders as gift to the Salisbury Community.

NOV

7MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON

Tue 7 Nov @11am$ $20 Para Hills Centre

Wilkinson Road, Para Hills 8406 8544

& also at: Jack Young Centre,


Bookings essential by 30 October 2017

Melbourne Cup Lunch


END OF YEAR CLOSURESOur three senior community centres close for a short period at the end of the year to plan new exciting activities for 2018.

Jack Young CentreClosed from end of day Wednesday 20 December 2017 and reopen on Thursday 4 January 2018.

Activity Groups Last day for group activities is Friday 15 December 2017. Group activities will resume on Monday 8 January 2018.

Jack's CaféWeekday lunch meals Last lunch meals will be on Wednesday 20 December 2017. Week day meals resume on Thursday 4 January 2018 (Orders in by 11am).

Closed for lunch meals on Tuesday 12 December 2017 for a volunteers Christmas Lunch.

Thursday evening meal Last evening meal will be on Thursday 14 December 2017. Evening meals resume on Thursday 18 January 2018.

Saturday meals Last Saturday meals will be on 16 December 2017. Saturday meals resume on 13 January 2018.

Para Hills Senior CentreLast day for group activities is Friday 15 December 2017. Group activities will resume on Monday 8 January 2018.

Pine Lakes CentreClosure dates vary for individual groups.

We wish you a very happy and safe festive season and look forward to seeing you all again in 2018.


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CONVERSATIONS WITH NORTHERN SENIORS

Tue 12 Dec @9.30am to 12.30pm$ FREE John Harvey Gallery

12 James Street, Salisbury 8406 8368 [email protected]

December's conversation is Creativity. Bookings essential. Free morning tea and raffle draw.

AUSTRALIA DAY FAMILY PICNIC

Fri 26 Jan$ FREE ENTRY (activities &

food available for purchase)

Carisbrooke Park Main North Road Salisbury Park

Family friendly entertainment, formalities include flag raising ceremony to National Anthem.

JAN

26JYC XMAS LUNCH

Sat 9 Dec @12 noon$ $25 Jack Young Centre


Bookings essential by 22 November 2017. Entertainment, door prize and a visit from Santa.

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Acoustic Music Group Thu - 12 noon to 2pm $ $3* Para Hills Centre 8406 8544

Brain Gym - Para Hills Tue Fortnightly+ - 10am to 11.45am $ $3* Para Hills Centre 8406 8544

Brain Gym - Salisbury Wed Fortnightly+ - 10am to 12 noon $ $3* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Broadband ForSeniors By appointment $ FREE Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Broadband For Seniors By appointment on Fridays $ FREE Para Hills Centre 8406 8544

Card & Board Games Various $ $3* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Choir Mon - 10.30am to 12 noon $ $3* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Computer, Tablets, iPads, iPhones, Android

1 on 1 tutoring by appointment $ $5* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Craft (Anything Goes) - Para Hills Tue - 10am to 12 noon $ $3* Para Hills Centre 8406 8544

Craft - Salisbury Mon - 9am to 12 noon & Sat - 1pm to 3pm $ $3* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Creative Writing Wed - 10am to 12.30pm $ $3* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Crochet Group Wed - 1pm to 3pm $ $3* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Dance For Health Thu - 1pm to 3pm $ $3* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Darts Tue - 1.15pm to 3.15pm $ $3* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Dementia Information Thu - 3.30pm to 5pm $ FREE Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Digital Basics 1-on-1 Mentoring By appointment $ FREE Len Beadell Library 8406 8313

Drop In Tech (Computer) Support Wed - 9am to 12 noon $ FREE Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Easy Fitness Tue - 9.15am to 10.15am $ $5 The Paddocks Centre 8258 8099

Eightball Players Sat - 1pm to 3.30pm $ $3* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Genealogy Fri - 1pm to 3.30pm $ $3* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Indoor Bowls - Para Hills Tue - 1pm to 3pm $ $3* Para Hills Centre 8406 8544

Indoor Bowls - Salisbury Mon & Fri - 1pm to 3.30pm $ $3* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

WELLBEING ACTIVITIESLEGEND

Day and Time (+Check with Centre)

$ Cost per session (*FREE Come & Try then $ ongoing)

Location (See Back Cover for full address details)

Enquiries

Please Note: Most of our wellbeing activities offer a FREE come and try, to see if you like the program before an ongoing cost is applied.


Jack Young Friendship Group Tue - 10am to 11.30am $ $4* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Keep Fit For Over 50s Mon - 10.45am to 11.45am $ $5.50 Salisbury East Neighbourhood Centre 8258 2055

Keep Fit For Over 50s Mon - 9.30am to 10.30am $ $4.50 Pooraka Farm Community Centre 8406 8488

Knitting Group Thu - 1pm to 3pm $ $3* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Let's Talk Books Thu Monthly+ - 5.30pm to 6.30pm $ FREE Para Hills Library 8406 8530

Literacy & Language Class Fri - 10am to 12 noon $ $3* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Meditation Tue - 1pm to 2pm $ $7* Para Hills Centre 8406 8544

Men's Group Fri Monthly+ - 1pm to 3.30pm $ $3* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Model Planes - Indoor Flying Thu - 9am to 12 noon $ $13 Ingle Farm Recreation

Centre 8406 8585

Parkinson Support and Exercise Group Fri - 10am to 12 noon $ $3* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Prime Movers - Chair Based Exercise Group Tue - 11.30am to 12.15pm (agile) $ $5 Pine Lakes Community

Centre 8406 8525

Prime Movers - Chair Based Exercise Group Tue - 12.30pm to 1pm (low impact) $ $5 Pine Lakes Community

Centre 8406 8525

Rock and Roll Dancing Sat - 1pm to 3pm (Member discounts available+)

$ $10* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Singing Group Thu - 9am to 10am $ $3* Para Hills Centre 8406 8544

Social Bingo Thu - 1pm to 3pm $ $3* Para Hills Centre 8406 8544

Table Tennis - Over 50s Tue & Fri - 9am to 12 noon $ $3 Gardens Recreation

Centre 8406 8565

Table Tennis Thu - 8.30am to 10.15am $ $3* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Tai Chi - Para Hills Tue - 11.15am to 12.15pm $ $7* Para Hills Centre 8406 8544

Tai Chi - Salisbury Mon - 9.15am to 10.15am $ $7* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Time for Talking Discussion Group Tue - 9.45am to 11.45am $ $3* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Ukulele Classes - Para Hills Thu - 10am to 11.30am $ $3* Para Hills Centre 8406 8544

Ukulele Classes - Salisbury Thu - 10.30am to 12 noon $ $3* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Women's Drumming for Fun and Fitness Wed - 1pm to 2.30pm $ $3* Pooraka Farm

Community Centre 8406 8488

Wood Burning Thu & Sat - 10am to 12 noon or Thu - 1pm to 3pm $ $4* Jack Young Centre 8406 8525

Yoga All Levels Wed - 6.30pm to 7.45pm $ $9 Pooraka Farm Community Centre 8406 8488

Zumba - Para Hills Tue - 10am to 11am $ $7 Para Hills Centre 8406 8544


OTHER WELLBEING ACTIVITIES OF INTERESTLEGEND

Day and Time (+Check with Centre)

$ Cost per session (*FREE Come & Try then $ ongoing)

Location (See Back Cover for full address details)

Enquiries

Mawson Lakes Mon, Wed & Fri - 8.30am $ FREE Mawson Lakes Interchange(lounge area) 0455 977 775

Para Hills Tue - 9am $ FREE Para Hills CentreWilkinson Road, Para Hills 8263 7333

Parafield Gardens Wed - 9am $ FREE Morella Community Centre90 Kings Road, Parafield Gardens 8406 8484

Pooraka Thu - 4.30pm $ FREE Rear Carpark Pooraka Clinic803 Main North Road, Pooraka 8260 2677

Salisbury Fri - 9am $ FREE Jack Young Centre1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury 8406 8525

Salisbury Downs Tue - 9.15am $ FREE Entrance near Reject ShopHollywood Blvd, Salisbury Downs 8406 8251

Salisbury North Thu - 9.30am $ FREE Bagster Road Community CentreBagster Road, Salisbury North 8250 4167

Salisbury North Sat - 9am $ FREEHappy Home Reserve Carpark Corner Waterloo Corner Road & Davis Street, Salisbury North

8258 5993

heart foundation walking groups

Paralowie Garden runs a wide range of workshops, courses and group activities during the year. Our key projects for 2017 and 2018 include extending the orchard with heritage fruit, planting different culinary themed garden beds and a focus on garden to plate. For further information visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/gardening or contact 8406 8225.

PARALOWIE GARDENING PROGRAM

This program promotes health and wellbeing through strength training. Once off up-front fee of $30 for an individual exercise program, then only a maximum of $7 per session. Different dates and locations are available. For more information, please contact Jim at the Jack Young Centre on 8406 8251 or COTA SA on 8232 0422 or visit www.cotasa.org.au

STRENGTH FOR LIFE PROGRAM

Connect with the award winning Cycle Salisbury initiative and join other cyclists on a 'low level' (short distance and low difficulty) social ride along the picturesque Little Para River and Dry Creek trails or on local roads.

Different days and times every month. Call 8406 8251 to register to receive monthly ride listings or go to www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/cyclesalisbury

social rides program

We provide social support programs for older people from the following backgrounds: Bhutanese, Bosnian, Italian, Greek, Polish, South Eastern Asian (eg Filipino), Spanish and Vietnamese. These programs assist people to maintain their social participation, reduce social isolation and receive information in their own language. For more details contact 8406 8525 or go to www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/cultural

CULTURAL PROGRAMS

Disclaimer: Please note that special events and wellbeing activity details may change between the time of publication and when you make contact. Please make contact with the person/centre prior to attending an activity.


your local council helping you to live a good lifeSeniors Centres

• Leisure, recreation and learning programs

• Health and fitness programs

• Dine in, take-away or frozen meals

• Social support groups

Domestic Assistance

• Regular, short term and seasonal/spring cleaning

Social Support

• Shopping, friendly visits and linking to social activities

Transport

• Social trips to places of interest, medical appointments and getting to social activities

Home Maintenance

• Any type of minor home maintenance such as gardening, gutter cleaning, changing light bulbs and fixing leaking taps

Minor Home Modifications

• For safety and access reasons such as grab rails, ramps, key safe's, and hand held showers

Housing Support Program

• Information about housing options

• Assistance to find secure accommodation

Gardening Program

• Various gardening workshops

Inclusion Project

• Inclusion of people with disability in Council’s services, programs, planning and decision-making

• Appropriate access to the city’s footpaths, parks, buildings, events and information

• Disability and Access Inclusion Network (DAIN)

Activities for People with Disability

• Social, recreation and leisure programs

• Woodwork/metal work at the Men’s Shed

Health and Wellbeing

• Activities and information supporting seven dimensions of wellness: Physical, Social, Emotional, Intellectual, Vocational, Environmental and Spiritual

Information and Conversations

• The City of Salisbury and Council of the Ageing (COTA SA) hold regular forums to hear your opinion on a range of topics

Volunteer Opportunities

To volunteer with Council, please visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/volunteering or contact Sue on 8406 8276.

The City of Salisbury provides a wide range of support and services* for seniors in our local community, such as:

*Eligibility criteria applies. For more information contact 8406 8225 or email [email protected]


SERVICE CONTACT DETAILSCITY OF SALISBURY COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLBEING

12 James Street, Salisbury SA 5108 (PO Box 8) Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5pm 08 8406 8222 Fax: 08 8406 5466 TTY: 08 8406 8596 (For people with hearing impairment) [email protected] www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/seniors

HOME ASSIST 12 James Street, Salisbury SA 5108 Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5pm 08 8406 8225 Fax: 08 8406 8474 [email protected] www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/has

JACK YOUNG CENTRE 1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury SA 5108 Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5pm, Saturday 8.30am to 4pm 08 8406 8525 www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/jyc

PARA HILLS CENTRE Library Complex, Wilkinson Road, Para Hills SA 5108 Monday and Friday: 9am to 2pm, Tuesday and Thursday: 9am to 3pm 08 8406 8544 www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/phc

VOLUNTEER SERVICES 12 James Street, Salisbury SA 5108 (PO Box 8) Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5pm 08 8406 8276 www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/volunteering

PINE LAKES CENTRE 16 Homestead Place, Salisbury SA 5108 Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 4pm 08 8406 8525 www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/plc

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