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ISSUE 3 APRIL2017

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DIARY DATES

SEE INSIDE FOR DETAILS

APRIL DATES

5 . . . . . . . NEW MEMBERS M/TEA

11 . . . . . . . . . . . CEMETERY TOUR

12 . . . . ASTHMA INFORMATION

18 . . . . . . . VICTORIA BARRACKS

19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MY FAIR LADY

20 . . . . . TOWRI SHEEP CHEESES

26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MY FAIR LADY

MAY DATES

3 . . . . BRISBANE AIRPORT TOUR

5 . . . . QLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE

9 . . . . . . . . . . . . COLD CASE TOUR

10 . . . . . . NEW MEMBERS M/TEA

11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SWAN LAKE

16 . . . . . . GOVERNMENT HOUSE

18 . . .KOOROOMBA VINEYARDS

22 MALENY BOTANIC GARDENS

Newsletter

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs BlackOur much loved Receptionist, Kristy made a beautiful bride when she married Lachlan on Saturday 11th March.

NEW activities always welcome at Burnie Brae!

Variety is the Spice of Life, so the saying goes, and at Burnie Brae it should be no diff erent. Our aim is to provide a wide range of lifestyle options to cater for the needs, interests and desires of our members. Clogging on Monday nights has just

been introduced and has been received very enthusiastically. Art classes and craft workshops conducted by Petra Koehn-Meme are also loved by many members.What about the range of educational presentations we have had this year, and the short break holidays we have planned. What would you like to hear about? Is there a topic you would like to know more about or something you would like to learn? Is there a new activity you would like us to introduce at the Centre or an existing activity you would like to try but need a bit of extra tuition to get you started. Don’t keep silent - TELL US. We will be sending out a member email, so please participate and have your say about your Centre. Remember: Life begins at the end of your comfort zone!

BURNIE BRAE Newsletter • ISSUE 3: April 2017

Member News

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Recently, the Burnie Brae Board, in conjunction with management, staff , volunteers and members under-took a governance review and has formulated a new Strategic Plan, Vision and Mission which will guide the organisation through the next fi ve years and beyond.With a committed board, dedicated staff and a willing team of volunteers adhering to the long term goals of the new strategic plan, the continued success of Burnie Brae into the future is assured.Neville Mew, Chairman

Burnie Brae Strategic Plan 2017 - 2022

OUR MISSION

To build strong community connections by providing quality health, lifestyle and wellness services.

Look out for the full version in Burnie Brae Reception

OUR VISION

A socially connected and healthy community

OUR VALUES

Respect, IntegrityTrust, Customer focus,AccountabilityProfessionalismQuality

All Burnie Brae members receive a $6.00 Cafe birthday voucher as part of their membership. All birthday vouchers are now loaded on to your membership card, so there is no longer any need to post out vouchers. Your birthday voucher is valid for 31 days from the date of your birthday and all you need to do to redeem your voucher is to go with your membership card to Cafe Connect during the 31 days that the voucher is valid and let staff know you are using your voucher. You are free to choose anything from the Cafe menu that you would like as a special treat from us to the value of $6.00. If it doesn’t amount to $6.oo, the balance will remain on your card for that 31 day period. If you did not receive a birthday voucher on your card - tell us. We will check your birthday details to make sure we have it right.


GOLD Craft Workshops at Burnie Brae & Fitzgibbon

What’s on

Make an old fashioned wooden toy using a hammer, nails and glue, then paint and decorate your new treasure. GOLD’n’KIDS

WOODEN TOY**Tues. 4 OR 11 Apr 2pm - 4pm

Create your own folded book art piece. Learn the methods used to make a 3D design by folding.

Fitzgibbon Centre545 Roghan Road Fitzgibbon

Learn how to carve, cut and create your own unique stamp designs. Then stamp and print onto fabric and paper.

Learn how to make durable bunting with out using a sewing machine.

STAMP & STENCIL**Wed. 5 OR 12 Apr 1pm - 3pm

FOLDED BOOK ART*Mon. 22 OR 29 May 12.30 - 2.30pm

BEAUTIFUL BUNTING*Mon. 12 OR 19 Jun 12.30-2.30pm

ALL WORKSHOPS $5.00 BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

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Make an old fashioned wooden toy using a hammer, nails and glue, then paint and decorate your new treasure. GOLD’n’KIDS

The Pearlfishers- Opera QueenslandSaturday 3rd June

$120.00 per person Includes transport and ticket

Full details at Reception or go to www.burniebrae.org.au

Swan Lake (Queensland Ballet)Thursday 11th May

$115.00 per person Includes transport and ticket

Burnie Brae Centre60 Kuran Street Chermside

ITS COMING - BOOK NOW

With Arts & Craft teacher Petra Koehn-MemeSaturday 20th May

9 am - 3pm (with 1 hour lunch break)

Burnie Brae Auditorium

FULL

DETAILSAT RECEPTION

Introduction to Acrylic Paint Medium


Indoor Bowls A fun and social activity at Burnie Brae

Wednesday 1pm Friday 9.30am

Come along and join in

Clogging has commenced on Mondays at Burnie Brae

and EVERYONE is welcome to come to Burnie Brae for classes!!

Classes at Burnie BraeMonday Night 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm (Beginners)7.30pm – 9.00 pm (Int.Advanced)

Clogging is suited to anybody and everybody, young and older, however it is an aerobic activity requiring some level of fitness. Check with your doctor if you are not sure.

Basic classes will not only help to develop the fundamental steps of clogging but also help strengthen rhythm and coordination skills.

Order your new 2017|2018 today to receive up to $120 in Early Bird Offers! plus raise funds for Burnie Brae

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

Calling keen local gardeners to Fitzgibbon Community Garden (You don’t have to live in the area, you just need to love gardening!)

Volunteers Neededto assist with putting out and taking in bowls mats on Wednesdays & Fridays

Please contact Lee Ryan 3624 2108

The Entertainment Book is back


Cash on Membership cards is coming soon!!Members will soon be able to load cash on to their membership card to pay for activities and services at Burnie Brae. This new system will operate in a similar way to Transport Department Go cards. Cash can be loaded on to membership cards at Reception and redeemed when you make a purchase at the Centre. Balances on the card can be checked and the card can be topped up anytime. This new system is being introduced as an optional convenience for members and should become operational in May 2017.

Centre News

Burnie Brae Events available for booking NOW at Reception or Phone

Free Live well with Asthma PresentationIncrease your knowledge and confi dence in managing your own asthma or supporting others to live well with asthma.Wednesday 12th April 10 - 11.30am

A Mothers Day morning tea with guest speaker Dr Nora AmathThe morning will include morning tea catered by Cafe Connect, entertainment by Stephen Hyndman and guest speaker Dr. Nora Amath speaking about motherhood and her work in the community.

Wednesday 10th May 10 am

Burnie Brae Auditorium

$15.00 pp

Individual or group bookings -

(tables of 10 available)

BOOK AT RECEPTION OR RING

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Building bridges is what Dr Nora Amath does best. She is an internationally-respected expert in Islamic studies. Passionate about human rights, Nora draws on her academic insight to share stories of the Muslim world, and to enhance interfaith understanding between all people. Nora has also served on many boards and committees, has founded women’s shelters and youth groups and helped develop the fi rst Muslim playgroup for mums in Brisbane.

Burnie Brae Services Explained - Burnie Brae auditoriumYour opportunity to fi nd out all about the range of services provided by Burnie Brae, whether you are eligible for them and how you access them.

This FREE event includes morning tea. Wednesday 31st May 10 - 11.30am


With so many of our clients approaching or recently beginning their retirement, questions about how to adapt portfolios from ‘money going in’ to ‘money coming out’ are very common. There are many things to consider, but we like to start with 3 concepts, they are: Liquidity, Rebalancing & Longevity.

LiquidityLiquidity refers to the fact that you’re going to need money to live off & you need to make sure you have either sufficient cash on hand or investments that are easily sold to fund your living expenses.

If you’ve been a strong contributor to your retirement savings, your portfolio might generate enough free cashflow to sustain your needs, but unfortunately with many competing priorities for our money (pay off the house, educate the kids, keep the car up to date, etc.) many people are in a position where retirement income will come from a combination of investment earnings & the sale of assets. Working out which assets to keep & sell & when to sell is a major component of the advice we provide.

RebalancingRebalancing means shifting the weighting of your money between different asset classes. You’re likely to be retired for more than 20 years & in that time you’ll see good & bad investment markets. As you draw down on your funds we need to pay attention to where that money is coming from. Every now and then we’ll recommend a rebalance & our buy & sell recommendations; this depends on the prevailing market conditions. We don’t want you selling a growth asset at a low point & buying it back at a high point. Rebalancing is a key part of the advice process, so if you haven’t considered a rebalance for a little while please be sure to get in contact to book a review.

LongevityWe spend so much time considering the risk of losing money when in reality the bigger risk is not making enough in the first place. Logically, the more money you retire with, the more you can safely drawdown to fund your living expenses. “Safe” drawdown rates depend on market performance, but based on historical analysis, a 4% drawdown rate provides a reasonable chance of not running out of money.

Many people reading this are going to say that 4% is simply not enough to live on, if you’re one of them, first of all make sure you also consider your eligibility for the age pension, and secondly give us a call & we can discuss some strategies aimed at extending the life of your money.

If you need some help with the above (or any other financial planning matters), I am happy to help. That could be initially via a brief chat, by phoning me at our Aspley office (3863 6300), or else feel free to email me ([email protected]), or at (www.aspiresrs.com.au). When you contact me, let me know if you would like to receive our dedicated Aspire SRS quarterly newsletter.

Evan Grespos – Financial Adviser – Aspire SRS

Finance News

So You’re Thinking About Retiring


Let’s get Healthy!!

Genes dictate only 20% of longevity. Lifestyle and environment account for the rest. Five areas of the world have found to have the longest life expectancy and lowest rates of chronic disease and age-related diseases. These 5 areas are known as the Blue Zones. Let’s look at what people in these areas do:

Keep Active People living in the Blue Zones lead an active lifestyle by incorporating physical activity into their daily lives. Exercise is great, but even simple tasks such as walking to the shops instead of driving can be beneficial!

Healthy Eating Even though they are nowhere close to each other geographically, one thing that all the Blue Zones have in common is a largely plant-based diet. With each culture different among the Blue Zones themselves, you’ll be surprised at the variety of dishes that can be produced using the same food or ingredient!

Afternoon naps Characteristic of the people living in Ikaria, Greece. Shops are closed in the afternoon for naps, and this practice is believed to reduce the risks of heart disease.

‘Hara Hachi Bu’ means ‘eat until you are 80% full’ in Japanese. This practice of mindful eating which is characteristic of Japanese in the Okinawa Blue Zone prevents overeating.

Social networks Three, sometimes even four generations living together under one roof? That is very common in the Blue Zones, where strong social networks exist among people. In Okinawa, children are put into social groups called ‘moai’, and relationships within a moai last a lifetime.

Living in the Blue Zones - looking at healthy lifestyles

A high legume intake is the greatest dietary predictor of longevity. Just half a cup of cooked beans eaten daily can lower your risk of dying prematurely by about 50%! Legumes have the lowest Glycaemic Index (GI), are anti-inflammatory and high in fibre and iron. They can be used as a great substitute for red meat in Spaghetti Bolognaise!

Soy is considered a legume as well. On top of all the nutritional benefits that you can get from consuming legumes, soy products such as edamame beans, soymilk and tofu can help reduce your risks of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis.Tofu has a bland taste but it will take on the flavours used in cooking – that means you can have it savoury in a stir-fry or blend it up with berries as a sweet mousse!

LEGUMES

SOY

What they eat in the Blue Zones


BLUE ZONES-INSPIRED DIET - (CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE)

Nuts pack a punch of nutritional benefits in just one small handful, from lowering your cholesterol to reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Being high in healthy fat, they are also low on the GI scale. Eat them as a snack or add them to your cereals for more crunch! Natural nut butters made from 100% nuts (peanut, almond or cashew, etc.) are a fantastic way of including nuts in your diet as well.

Extra virgin olive oil is anti-inflammatory and besides helping to control your blood sugar levels, it also reduces your risk of heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Just two tablespoons daily also lowers your blood pressure. The high antioxidant and Vitamin E content of extra virgin olive oil also allows you to cook, bake and grill with it safely. Of course, they are also great to include in salads!

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

NUTS

HERBS & SPICESHerbs and spices such as turmeric, cinnamon and oregano are packed with antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties. Just one gram of herbs have the same amount of antioxidants as 75g of vegetables!With the positive effect on improving blood sugar levels, these also help to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. You can spice up your foods by adding turmeric to rice, cinnamon to oats or yoghurt, and oregano in salads and pasta.

YOGHURTYogurt is a very versatile food and can be eaten sweet or savoury (think Indian cuisine and tzatziki!) Nutritionally, yoghurt is high in calcium which is protective against osteoporosis. Its high protein content also helps you to feel fuller for longer, thus preventing weight gain. Consuming yoghurt can also lower your blood pressure, and just one small tub of yoghurt per day can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes by 40%!

Matching the Blue Zones

Fresh herbs from the garden

Olive oil used exclusively

Yoghurt pots available

Thanks you to everyone who took the time to complete our recent Customer survey. The cafe received some great feedback with lots of compliments and also some very constructive criticism. All is very helpful.

A big stand out in all the feedback is that customers are looking for healthy food options and a bigger variety of gluten free food.The staff in the cafe are committed to quality improvement, so keep coming in, because we need your support to make our Cafe great.

Cafe is committed to improvement


Centre Newsand more!!

We are very grateful for the on-going support of so many in the community towards our food support program, Project Pantry. Whether it be through volunteering, donations of food or financial assistance, we simply could not run this program without such generous community assistance. Project Pantry Co-ordinator, Jodie Goddard recently spoke at the Lion’s Club Samford meeting and received a cheque for $500.00as a donation towards the program. (pictured right)

Project Pantry thanks Samford Lions and BAC

Kim PriceIt is my pleasure and privilege to be part of the Burnie Brae team in providing high quality services to our Members and Clients.

Brenda GandolgoIt is such a pleasure to speak with all our lovely clients, it brightens my day

Jodie NielsenI really enjoy the diverse range of people I get to speak to.

Megan KennedyIt is a joy to assist the wonderful Burnie Brae members and clients with all of their services and enquiries!

Who is at the other end of the phone when you ring 3624 2121??

We are also very pleased to annouce the exciting news that Brisbane Airport Corporation has now become a major sponsor of Project Pantry. We thank BAC for their generous support which will greatly assist us to continue providing this invaluable service now and into the future.

International Taekwon-Do Federation SEQ thanks Burnie

Taekwon-Do has been hiring the Burnie Brae Centre every Tuesday and Thursday for the past 10 years. This was commemorated recently with a Certificate of Appreciation presented to Melissa Graziani (Administration Assistant) by Michael Devine (Senior Branch Instructor)


Out & about

ITS COMING - BOOK NOW The Bodyguard - the musicalWednesday 26th July

$92.00 per person Includes transport and ticketA ‘BRILLIANT!’ (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, THE

BODYGUARD features a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run

to You, I Have Nothing, Greatest Love Of All, Million Dollar Bill, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time – I Will

Always Love You.

Towri Sheep CheesesThursday 20th April

$90.00 per person Includes transport, byo morning tea and lunchSituated in the picturesque rural Scenic Rim area of S.E. Queensland, Towri is Queensland’s only accredited sheep dairy and cheesery. This unique visit will include a milking demonstration, tour of the cheese making facilities and English gardens, tasting platters of hand crafted cheeses, morning tea and a ploughman’s lunch.

Victoria Barracks MuseumTuesday 18th April

$38.00 per person Includes transport, entry and morning tea Founded in 1983, the Victoria Barracks Historical Society, Brisbane, Inc., is dedicated to Queensland’s military history and its preservation and promotion for the benefit of the whole community. A great place to learn about our Australian military heritage and hear the stories that go with every item displayed. Morning tea on the premises will follow the tour.

Toowong & South Brisbane Cemetery TourTuesday 11th April

$57.00 per person Includes transport , tour and morning tea. This fascinating tour will visit two of the oldest cemeteries in Brisbane, at Toowong and South Brisbane. Learn about the history of the cemeteries, the fascinating grave symbolism and some of the colourful characters who are buried there, including pioneers, soldiers and politicians. The group will stop for morning tea at Café Eco between the two cemetery tours.

Brisbane Airport Tour & DFOWednesday 3rd May

$25.00 per person Includes transport, morning tea and lunchA group tour of Brisbane Airport is a great way to learn about the operation of one of Australia’s fastest growing airports. Interesting, informative and fully guided, these tours provide an insight into the fascinating world of aviation. Following the tour there will be an opportunity to browse through the vast range of Australian and international brand shops at DFO Brisbane.


Out & aboutOut & aboutOut & aboutan advertised trip or event can proceed

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

Parliament House High TeaFriday 5th May

$65.00 per person Includes transport, entry and morning tea Indulge yourself in a delicious High Tea in the beautiful surroundings of the Strangers’ Dining Room within the heritage listed Queensland Parliament House. You can easily forget which century you are living in and let your imagination do the rest. A special morning treat that will leave you smiling.

Cold Case TourTuesday 9th May

$58.00 per person Includes transport, tour and morning tea The Cold Case Crime tour is a 2.5 hour tour of the cold cases which remain unsolved, decades later. You will see the forensics available at the time, the detectives who investigated, the victims and their backgrounds. Also included and circulated are rare photographs of each crime scene and police theories why these cases have not been solved and the current status are explored. Morning tea is included in the tour.

Government HouseTuesday 16th May

$25.00 per person Includes transport, tour and morning teaVisitors to Government House learn about the important role the Governor plays in executing legal and constitutional duties, and community and ceremonial responsibilities. They also learn about the working house, gardens and grounds of the Estate and how they support the functions of the Governor.

Kooroomba Vineyards & Lavender FarmThursday 18th May

$59.95 per person Includes transport, 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 and browse in the lavender shop on this good value day out.

Maleny Botanical Gardens & MontivlleMonday 22nd May

$84.00 per person Includes transport, entry, morning tea. BYO lunchMaleny Botanic Gardens are positioned high on the escarpment and cover more than 10 acres which is a panorama of waterfalls, ponds, colourful plantings and lawns. Enjoy morning tea at the Gardens, before moving on to the picturesque town of Montville where you can choose one of quality restaurants and cafes for lunch and also have time to explore the vast array of interesting shops.


VOLUNTEER NURSERY ASSISTANTNursery Volunteers undertake the following:• Assist customers with plant purchases• Hand water plants where needed• Maintaining plant health within the nursery• Any other light plant/nursery duties as

required.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS

Our Transport Department provides a door to door service taking clients to medical appointments, group shopping trips and centre events and activities. The position is based at Chermside and is a 7.30am start.

VOLUNTEER CAFE ASSISTANT

Required Fridays and Mondays

The primary objective of this position is to provide support to the Catering Manager within the Café area. You will assist with Food Preparation and Service as well as other general support.

• Assist with transfer of Food from the Main Kitchen

• Assist with clearing and setting of tables

• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of Café

• Other general tasks as required by Catering Manager

VOLUNTEER - COMMUNIT Y VISITORS SCHEME

Do you have a passion for helping people? If you have great communication skills and want to engage and make a diff erence to the lives of socially isolated people, becoming a community visitor might be just for you.

FURTHER DETAILS ON ANY OF THESE ROLES

If you are interested in applying for any of these roles, please enquire at Reception for a full job description and registration form.

Alternatively, all forms can be downloaded from our website under the Volunteer tab.

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