Dear Friends
My goodness the fete, 24 May, is getting close! We need your donations and your help. These items can be donated now: books, new items for regifting, CDs, DVDs, jewellery, craft work. Immediately before the fete or on the day these items will be needed please: baked goods and plants. A grid of stalls and helpers names is on display in the dining room. Please add your name for the time of activity that suits you best. A firm roster of helpers will be created to ensure that no one has to do a period longer than two hours. The raffle has been confirmed today and details added to this bulletin. The prizes will be very attractive and include vouchers for accommodation, meals and shopping. Please encourage purchases as best you can!
The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing confirms that flu season is now upon us and that annual vaccination is especially important and the best way to prevent infection for those of us over 65 years of age and those who are immunocompromised. As flu virus strains regularly mutate, vaccines are updated annually to provide optimal protection for the community. Due to the high risks of significant illness for the over 65 age group, Canberra Seniors Centre members are urged to consider The Department of Health and Aged Care advice and obtain a 2025 influenza vaccination specifically designed to boost your immune response and better protect you, your family and friends. The World Health Organisation advises that when a person is infected with flu virus and coughs or sneezes, infected droplets disperse in the air and can infect others in close proximity. The virus is also spread by contaminated hands, so covering your mouth and nose with a tissue (or your elbow when no tissue is available), and regularly washing your hands, will help minimise spread of the virus. If you become unwell with severe symptoms or you have other health problems you should seek medical advice.
A small project to maximise storage is underway at Canberra Seniors, thank you for your patience with noise and any other inconvenience.

Best wishes
Andrea Dean
CEO