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Dear Seniors Card member

Welcome to the first Winter E-newsletter. In this edition we have highlighted Seniors Card's new Business Partners that are offering great deals - see below for discounts. There are more exclusive offers for Seniors Card holders from Cellarmasters and there is the chance to win double passes to see the award winning Wayne Scott Kermond as CandyMan.

If you are looking for some interesting things to do, or places to visit to escape the cold this winter visit the Travel or Events pages on the Seniors Card website for inspiration.

Kind regards

The Seniors Card team 

New Seniors Card Business Partners  

New Business Partners constantly join the Seniors Card Program offering great discounts and offers to members. In the month of May, 12 new businesses joined, offering discounted products and services to members on: gutter cleaning, mobility aids, computer and IT services and much more.

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Email scams and other FIDO tips and safety checks  

Supplied courtesy of Austraila's Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC).

This month’s tips include how to spot an email scam and some safety checks on what you can do to avoid them. It pays to know your rights and to be aware of potential pitfalls.

Below are the latest tips and safety checks courtesy of FIDO, ASIC's website for consumers and investors.

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NSW Fire Brigades: Fire safety measures for this winter    

With the colder weather approaching, it is important that you review your existing fire safety measures to ensure that you will be safe this winter. Winter is the worst time of year for fires in the home, injuries and fire deaths, with the NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB) attending more than 1500 home fires between June and August in 2008. There are simple steps you can take to help ensure your safety during the winter months.

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Special offer from Cellarmasters 10 bottles of wine for $99    

For a limited time Cellarmasters is offering a fantastic deal to Seniors Card holders. 10 bottles of wine for $99 plus a case of crown lager for just $10

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Tips for maintaining your memory  

American organisation, the Foundation for Health in Ageing, has released a new tip sheet offering easy-to-follow tips for maintaining your memory.

They recommend seeing your doctor if you snore at night and feel sleepy by day as these can be signs of sleep apnoea and the interrupted breathing during sleep can deprive the brain of oxygen. Recent research also suggests sleep apnoea may cause a part of the brain, mamillary bodies, to shrink.

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Cool news - save on bills and help the environment  

Saving money and helping the environment has never been easier thanks to Fridge Buyback. Fridge Buyback is an energy efficiency program that actually pays you to reduce your energy bill by retiring your working second fridge.

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Historical Society events in June - July  

The Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) is a voluntary organisation founded in Sydney in 1901 to encourage Australians to understand more about their history.The RAHS organises lectures and workshops, functions, walks, talks and visits on a wide variety of topics in Australian history.

 

See below for the events this month. 

 

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Shopping online safely and other tips from the ACCC  

Supplied courtesy of The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)

This months Your Rights includes information about shopping online safely. If you like to shop on the internet here are some general online shopping tips from the ACCC.

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Consumer advice: Office of Fair Trading  

'Your Rights' is provided courtesy of the NSW Office of Fair Trading

This month’s Your Rights includes warnings about email scams in relation to the Commonwealth Bank and rogue traders masquerading as Sydney Water Officers.

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June gardening  




June gardening tips are supplied courtesy of Yates.


Winter's here and in this wonderful climate there's plenty happening in the garden. And, for the gardener, it's the best season for rejuvenating and tidying. Flowers and veggies to sow in June as well as celebrating World Environment Day all feature in this month’s gardening tips.

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Special offers  

Don't miss the following new special offers. Remember, special offers are added on a weekly basis, so check the Seniors Card website regularly to keep up to date.


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In this issue
New Seniors Card Business Partners

Email scams and other FIDO tips and safety checks

NSW Fire Brigades: Fire safety measures for this winter  

Special offer from Cellarmasters 10 bottles of wine for $99  

Tips for maintaining your memory

Cool news - save on bills and help the environment

Historical Society events in June - July

Shopping online safely and other tips from the ACCC

Consumer advice: Office of Fair Trading

June gardening

Special offers

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Competitions

 

Win a double pass to the show Candy Man

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