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: [email protected]
Web: www.metroseniors.org.au
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Happy Birthday
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Harry G;
Rita M;
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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
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