Dandenong District Branch

Trisha Cooper in the Mother’s Day Breast Cancer walk.

The below events are to be held at the Melbourne Office Level 2 290 Collins Street, Melbourne. I would suggest that it would be prudent to ring and book if you were thinking of attending.

Tuesday, 24 April

9.45am – 10.15am: Free morning tea

10.15 – 11.15am Free lecture on the art of David and Shirley Williams of Wildwood Studios.  David is an artist in paints, who travels extensively throughout Australia.  Come along and hear of their travels and see some of David’s fabulous art!

12.30- 1.30pm Free lunchtime lecture on International News: Kent Goldsworthy, lecturer at URMIT and expert in international affairs will bring us up to date on what is happening around the world and how these events impact on Australia including what is happening in North Korea? Why do they have a long range missile pointing in our direction?

Thursday 5 April: Members may be interested in attending the Investment Discussion Group at 10am – 11.30am. Next speaker is Mark Dehring, is Head of Investor Relations with CSL Ltd, a global, specialty bio-pharmaceutical company that researches, develops, manufactures and markets products to treat and prevent serious human medical conditions.

One to put in your diaries is a talk by Garry Ransome on 3 May at 10am on Aged Care – Tips & Traps; also presented by Investment Discussion Group.

The City of Greater Dandenong would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the brand new and exciting Springvale, South East Asian Cultural Tour!

Springvale, South East Asian Cultural Tour

Be introduced to Sensational Springvale on the Springvale Cultural Tour. This hosted tour offers all things South East Asian from alternative medicinal practices to the lure of gold jewellery. You will discover the differences in faith and cultural traditions and be introduced to a range of Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisine on offer in a bustling urban environment.

Your friendly tour guide will lead you through the labyrinth that makes Springvale Sensational!  Wonder beyond Springvale Road through the arcades and laneways and discover the wonders of South East Asia at one of Greater Dandenong’s many cultural destinations. Your senses will be awakened by the vivid colours, evocative produce, tantalising food and you will be left buzzing by the variety of shops to be discovered.

The tours include visits to speciality shops, an introduction to the waves of South East Asian migration to Springvale, intriguing cultural traditions, alternative medicinal practices, the secrets of jade, including a variety of delicious food samples that will excite all your senses. Then share the fun of the tour over a delicious meal in a local Vietnamese restaurant.

Tour details:

· Tours depart at 10.30am

· Tours take approximately two hours

· Maximum of 20 people per tour

· Tours cost $40 per person (includes meal) pay before tour day

Special Offer for the 15 March tour date -  buy one ticket and get one free! Available to the first 8 bookings only, please mention Dandenong National Seniors when booking.

2012 tour dates:

• 15 March
• 26 April
• 24 May
• 28 June
• 30 August
• 27 September
• 25 October
• 22 November
• 6 December

If you are interested in learning more about this tour or would like to make a booking, please contact the Drum Theatre on 9771 5777.

Emeritus Research are preparing to launch their 2012 vaccine studies, and invite healthy adults aged 18-64 to participate.

Several NSA Dandenong Branch members have been involved in similar studies over the last three years. Several currently undertaking the Ross River Virus Trial.  There is a need to attend the Malvern Office of Emeritus Research for a set period of time. The attendances in the past have not been onerous and indeed a group of us usually make a day of it.  We have also been renumerated for our efforts.

Their first study for 2012 is an Influenza Vaccine Study.  You can read the Participant Information and Consent Form  - here . It is important that you carefully read the PICF as this contains important information regarding the purpose of the study, risks, benefits, and what your participation will involve.

This study requires you to attend our site in Malvern East on 3 separate occasions over a period of 6 months. 

If you are eligible, and participate in this study through to completion, you will receive $400 to compensate you for your time, reasonable travel expenses and inconvenience.

Click here  to read more about our organisation and about clinical trials generally.

Emeritus Research contact details:-

Email TeresaConiglione@emeritusresearch.com
Ph: 9509 6166

Most of members of the Dandenong Branch would have grown up in the 50s, well a web site has come to my attention that will take you down memory Lane. A period of time when Dad went off to work, Mum stayed home and looked after the kids, Monday was washing day (done by hand in the copper), Friday was shopping day a day where no self respecting women would go down the street without makeup, hair done, a hat and her best dress. A time when the shops opened at 9:am and closed at 5:00pm or 5:30pm and were open on Saturday morning. Takeaway was fish and chips on Friday Shopping Day. The kids could walk to school and play on the street without fear of being molested. 

I could go on and on, but anyhow have a peep at the web site. There is also a link on the web site for those born in the 40s.