Prevention is better than cure!

The Townsville Senior Citizens learned a lot, at the meeting on 29th August, from the talk of pharmacist, Maree Singleton, on how to prevent the development of diabetic ulcers. 

A sizeable proportion of those present at the meeting on the day in fact suffer from either Diabetes Type 1 or Diabetes Type 2 so the talk was especially relevant to them but also interesting for other members interested in maximizing their health in the future.

Maree used the Association's newly acquired projector and screen to great effect.  This, together with the use of the trusty microphone, brought her messages clearly to her listeners.  Most of her suggestions were very simple (see right below) but she assured members that they were very effective!

Maree made some helpful brochures available and she encouraged those present to seek the advice of their doctors, pharmacists and other health professionals to prevent the development of ulcers or at least to tackle them in the early stages.

The Townsville Senior Citizens thank Maree for presenting such an interesting and valuable talk.

Seniors' Week Luncheon and Concert 2013

Denise Drysdale at the Seniors' Week Luncheon and Concert

Townsville Senior Citizens were there in strength at Reid Park on Friday, 23rd August, 2013, when the Townsville City Council put on a generous spread and an enjoyable concert for 3000 senior residents of Townsville.

After the presentation of the Townsville Seniors' Awards by Cr Jenny Hill, Mayor of Townsville, Denise Drysdale, John MacNally and Attori all entertained the 3000 guests with comedy and song, while vast trays of food were delivered to the many tables under the big marquees.

There were a lot of smiles and laughs amongst the seniors.  Here are three candid photos from the Townsville Senior Citizens contingent.

 

Our thanks to the Townsville City Council for putting on a great luncheon and concert.

 

Townsville Senior Citizens represented at Seniors' Lifestyle Expo

Townsville Senior Citizens were pleased to be able to conduct their stall at the Seniors Week Lifestyle Expo sponsored by the Townsville City Council and the Townsville Regional Committee on the Ageing.  The Expo took place on Wednesday, 21st August, 2013, at the RSL Murray Stadium and the colourful display of the Senior Citizens' current activities drew the attention of many passers-by including the visitors shown chatting with TSC volunteers - Maureen, Anne and Tony - below.

The cheerful assistance of several members of Townsville Senior Citizens on the stall definitely added a personal touch to the proceedings.   They answered a variety of questions on the Association and its activities and issued many invitations to the upcoming "Open Day" at the Ryan Street centre on 12th September, 2013.

A substantial number of the visitors to the Townsville Senior Citizens' stall showed interest in the proposal for a new Euchre morning on Fridays and others put their names down for vacancies in the Art Group on Monday mornings.

Many thanks to all in the TSC's Seniors' Expo team who helped to make the day such a happy and productive occasion. Below see Neil, Heather, John, Norma and Elethia selling the Townsville Senior Citizens message to visitors at the Expo.  

 

AGM 15 August 2013

It's that time of year again!  The Townsville Senior Citizens were present in good numbers for their Annual General Meeting held at the Ryan Street hall on Thursday, 15th August, 2013. 

The President's Report highlighted the many positive developments at the Centre over the preceding year but also drew attention to the need for all members to make their contributions to the successful ongoing operation of the Association.

The Committee Members elected for the coming year were as follows:

Executive:
President:  Neil Ace
Vice-President:  Maureen Fewin
Treasurer:  Bev Fry
Secretary:  Cheryl Winchen

Committee members:
Anne Atkinson
Thomas Barrett
Brian Cook
Andy Mahlovzarides
June Mashman
Stuart McLean

Members at the AGM on 15th August, 2013

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 Bev. Fry (Treasurer), Maureen Fewin(Vice President),
Neil Ace (President and Chair of the meeting)
 and Cheryl Winchen (Secretary).



Many thanks to the members of the outgoing committee and all others who have worked hard for the Association over the past year.

Townsville Senior Citizens Hall is being re-dressed!

Townsville Senior Citizens have all been impressed by the great new coat of white paint their hall is now sporting.  With the skilled help of painter John De Bortoli, (see his photo below), this transformation has taken place remarkably quickly.  The hall now blends in beautifully with the Community Rehabilitation Centre housed in the next building with its grey trims against the fresh white walls.

A cheerful John De Bortoli at work

 
Note also that the buildings now have a much improved (and safer) bitumen access for Townsville Senior Citizens members.

Newly surfaced parking area

And that's not all!  The barbeque area bordering the bayside fence line is also being upgraded, opening up the possibility of happy barbeques for Townsville Senior Citizens and others in a lovely revamped area in the not too distant future.  Stand by for a snap of the first of these occasions!

Great morning with Garden Settlement residents

After a highly successful euchre and bowling tournament at the nearby Garden Settlement in late June, a group of Townsville Senior Citizens were more than ready to welcome their friends back for a return bout!  The morning activities on Friday, 26th July included morning tea as well as games of euchre and indoor bowls and there was plenty of chat, fun and friendly competition.

Here are some snaps taken on the day.  Bowlers and card sharps were clearly keen to support their teams.

 

 

 

Townsville Senior Citizens are delighted to establish links with other seniors' organizations and they are looking forward to further visitations to and from the Garden Settlement in the future.  Thanks to Anne and Colleen from the Garden Settlement for helping to make this occasion possible. 

Exciting events for members coming up soon include the following:

• Townsville Senior Citizens' AGM on Thursday, 15th August, 2013, at Ryan Street.  Beginning at 9 a.m.
• Seniors' Expo on Wednesday, 21st August, 2013, at the RSL Stadium.
• Seniors' Luncheon on Friday, 23rd August, 2013 at Reid Park.
• Seniors' Music Day on Sunday, 25th August, 2013, at Alma Bay, Magnetic Is.  12.30 to 3.30 p.m.  Afternoon tea provided.
• "Open Day" on Thursday, 12th September, at Ryan Street.  A great opportunity for members to welcome Townsville citizens to the Centre to see some of the activities available.