National Seniors Doncaster

Coming Events & Activities

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Monthly Meeting Wednesday 28th March 2012 - 7-15pm registrations, 7-30pm start, 9-30 finish .
Guest Speaker : Daniel Monteleone from Manningham Community Health Services Ltd.
Topic : Common feet issues and Podriatric advice for all people.
This meeting to be held at 1020 Doncaster Road, Doncaster East.
if unable to access the building on the night phone Cedric on his mobile 0417 255 735

Tuesday 3rd April , meeting from 7pm , first Tuesday evening after last monthly meeting.
Dinner at Doncaster Hotel, cnr Doncaster Road & Victoria Street

Our Sponsors

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Members Profiles

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Nelly Markestein runs Fun & Fitness Classes for people over 50 on Monday mornings 9-30, at the Doncaster Scout Hall, behind the Manningham Council Offices. The classes of low impact exercise to music is followed by a coffee & chat.
Details ring Nelly on 9842 6747.

Important Notices

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Know the Difference between a Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms
Symptom
Cold
H1N1 Flu
Fever
Fever is rare with a cold.
Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100�F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the H1N1 flu.
Coughing
A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.
A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the H1N1 flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).
Aches
Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.
Severe aches and pains are common with the H1N1 flu.
Stuffy Nose
Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.
Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.
Chills
Chills are uncommon with a cold.
60% of people who have the H1N1 flu experience chills.
Tiredness
Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.
Tiredness is moderate to severe with the H1N1 flu.
Sneezing
Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.
Sneezing is not common with the H1N1 flu.
Sudden Symptoms
Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.
The H1N1 flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.
Headache
A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.
A headache is very common with the H1N1 flu, present in 80% of flu cases.
Sore Throat
Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.
Sore throat is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.
Chest Discomfort
Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.
Chest discomfort is often severe with the H1N1 flu.
The only way to stop the spread of the epidemic is to spread the awareness.

Guest Speakers

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November Meeting
Wednesday 25th November 2009
Keith Younger, President of the Melbourne PC Users Group addressed the meeting,which proved to be very interesting.
Melbourne PCUG is not just the largest computer user group in Melbourne, it is the world's largest. Keith outlined what the group has to offer. Not just one of the best dial-up Internet services available, but a wide range of help options for new and experienced computer users, computer training options, in a friendly social environment.

October Meeting
Cyndi Dawes from Victoria's Transport Authority gave us an introduction to the new ticketing stystem.
Seniors, who are registered for the Sunday Pass will receive their myki free of charge in the post. The myki will have the Sunday Pass embedded in the card making travelling on Sundays easier than ever.
Passengers with the seniors myki will be able to travel in Zones 1 + 2 for a daily cap of $3.00 on Saturdays, $3.30 on weekdays and free on Sundays.
Seniors will be among the first to be issued with MYKI cards.
But remember you will only receive the new card free of charge, if you are registered for the Sunday Pass.
You will need to carry your Victorian Seniors Card when travelling as proof of entitlement.
Cyndi joined in with our (as usual) very successfull yearly International Food Night.
A big THANK YOU to all who brought along the wonderfull array of delicious food for us all to sample. It was great to see so many guests, please encourage your friends to come and enjoy what our club has to offer.
Again a big THANK YOU to Cyndi Dawes for her visit with us.

Pat La Manna inspires us all.

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Rags to riches stories are usually fascinating, yet when narrated by the Senior Australian of 2009 it takes on an added meaning. Pat La Manna, a very placid and charismatic figure, held the Branch audience in undistracted attention right through the entire story of his life. His unassuming gentleness seems to reach to the very hearts of those present. One can’t help but marvel that a person from very humble beginnings and with no formal education could reach the pinnacle of entrepreneurship and philanthropy. The proof of his capabilities was sealed, much to his own satisfaction, when the Bionic Hands Department of the Royal Children’s Hospital entrusted him with their fund raising campaign. They ended up with a tidy sum of $198,000. His own Cancer and Stroke Research foundation has up to date raised $1.5 million.
His gospel is, to quote, I want to encourage people to be generous with their time, talent or money because to do community service is the greatest pleasure in life.
A pleasant evening was enjoyed by all. We thank you Pat for your presence and your generosity;
keep up the good work. Thank you and welcome to all of you who joined us for the first time
at this meeting.

Contact Us

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President - Mervyn Senn
Telephone 9848 9206

We meet 4th Wednesday of the month, registrations start 7-15pm for a 7-30 start ending 9-30 promptly.

Visitors are most welcome.

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About Us

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National Seniors is a not-for-profit membership based community organisation which has as its major objectives:
To provide economic and social benefits for people 50 years and over;
Represent its members views to Government at all levels;
To make donations and provide service and advice to charitable institutions assisting people 50 years and over. With a membership of 280,000 and growing National Seniors is Australia's largest organisation representing those aged 50 years and over. Our membership is divided between those in the workforce, those on social security pensions and self funded retirees. National Seniors Australia offers many benefits and always welcomes new members.