Senior Discount Club

Sunday Edition

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Good morning and happy Sunday to you all! What a week it has been, eh? We have had so much happening here at the Seniors Discount Club, but perhaps it just feels that way because I (Maddie) was on holiday last week, so I’m just easing back into the flow of things. 😉 How have you all been? Well, I hope! If not, I have a special quote for you today.

‘Even the darkest nights will end, and the sun will rise again.’

I went hunting for a quote like this because I have a few people in my life who are going through a rough time at the moment, and I just wanted to remind them that even in the darkest of nights, the sun will rise again. Life is full of curveballs, and sometimes, it’s just cruel. But that’s the beauty of life, isn't it? But I think the best thing we can try to do for ourselves in challenging times is to find a good support network to lean on, and I hope this online community is just that for a lot of you members, and I feel the same about our incredible SDC team. You’re never alone, and even when all seems lost, there is always hope!

Now, before I jump into today’s stories, I just want to say one quick thing about our SDC Rewards offer. As many of you know, we now have a premium membership for our members with an (almost) ad-free forum, new games, extra content, and weekly competitions for your chance to win a $50 supermarket voucher. We’ve had 450 of you sign up so far, and if you do have the financial means, we’d love for you to sign up and give it a try too. We’ve put our heart and soul into this one, but we know it isn’t perfect, so if there’s something you want to see SDC Rewards do before you sign up, we’d love to hear your feedback here! You can sign up today for just $5.99 a month.

So, what happened across Australia and around the world this week?

Fans of the Aussie-favourite TV series, Home and Away, were heartbroken by news about a crucial member of the show.
An online transaction became a nightmare for one unsuspecting pensioner. Please be careful, members!
Shoppers are praising this $12 Coles cleaning product, claiming it outperforms high-end appliances: ‘It’s the best.’
Have you considered padlocking your groceries? One Aussie shared what they do and it turns out they aren’t the only one...
Kmart's $99 cleaning gadget is back, and flying off the shelves. With a 4.7 star rating, it’s easy to see why it's a hit!
A highly-anticipated $28 Christmas item is back at Woolworths, and it’s a must-try for cheese lovers.
Centrelink officials were criticised for an ‘extraordinary failure’ that recipients have had to endure. Have you been impacted?
Is this Australia’s biggest ‘scam’? A barista exposed this truth, and it’s brewing a bitter storm.
Need a laugh or vent? we have just the thing! The Cranky Codger: Smartphones are the leash we never knew we needed…
SDC Rewards members: Here's your weekly recap. Enjoy!
We said farewell to some incredible people this week, including a former Governor-General and Labor Party leader, an iconic Australian actor, an action hero, a musician from a beloved ‘90s band, and an actress best known for her role in The Crown. May they all rest in peace.
Be sure to check out this week’s Coles, Woolworths, ALDI and IGA deals! There’s some decent deals this week and they’re still up for grabs today.
Get excited because ALDI's award-winning collection full of luxurious treats is back, starting from just $4.99!
Member @Red Gem posted a hilarious lesson in anatomy that is bound to make you laugh!
Macca's released a new menu item, and fans are calling it 'the best ever'! Did we mention it comes with TWO freebies?
If you’re living with pain and haven’t tried a natural pain relief then you might want to check out what all the hype is about!
Prepare for a nostalgic sip as a beloved soft drink brand is returning to the supermarket shelves. Will you be buying it?
Member Spotlight: The wonderful member Alan G.’s shared his story about being ‘almost famous’. It’s a must-read!
Are you wanting to make something easy for dinner? Well, this slow cooker recipe from member @Babybird should do the trick!
Love games? Why not play all of them? We’ve got SDC Crosswords, SDC Trivia, and Word Explorers! Not to mention, your $50 supermarket voucher awaits in SDC Bingo!

And that, folks, is a wrap of all the top news stories from the week! But don’t fret, we aren’t anywhere near the end of this newsletter yet, there’s plenty left for you to enjoy including a challenging trivia question, a lovely Yesterday’s Australia memory and some great deals!

Dental, optical, and physio cover from under $9 per week? You could be eligible for latest government rebates which assist in getting cover from just $1.15* per day. Talk to an advisor now and find out if you're eligible and discover how much you could be saving.*

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As always, members: stay safe, and happy reading!

- Jonathan, Vella, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally, Athena, Vanee & Maddie.

Image source: Shutterstock

Who’s the only athlete to ever light the cauldron for an Olympics and win a gold medal at the same games?

A. Michael Phelps

B. Muhammad Ali

C. Cathy Freeman

D. Li Ning

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday’s Australia

Daisy Chains

Image Source: Shutterstock

Did you ever make daisy chains growing up? Sometimes, in the more peaceful areas of the playground, kids would sit down and chat with their friends whilst very carefully threading gorgeous little daisy chains. Back then, you made everything from necklaces to bracelets with the little daisies! It’s such a shame you don’t see more of this nowadays. Did you grow up making daisy chains? Tell us here on the forum! If you have another nostalgic memory to share, we’d love for you to post it here.

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What you may not realise is that there are government rebates out there that could save you hundreds of dollars per year on your cover. For eligible Aussies, the starting cost of a combined hospital and extras cover comes in at $22.54* a week, or $3.20* per day once the rebate has been claimed.

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Let’s Save

Today’s deals of the day

If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.

Rice Cooker $14 @ Kmart

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Openook Ceramic 3 Wick Candle $18 @ BIG W

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29 October, 2023

Picture of the day

Seniors Discount Club

Image Source: Member @Oldino

Red Capped Robin

How incredible is this photograph of a Red Capped Robin? Member @Oldino posted this on our forum, along with multiple other photos of this gorgeous bird that you have to see for yourself! The photo was captioned, ‘On a recent trip to the magnificent Flinders Ranges I came across this beautiful Red Capped Robin.’ Thank you so much for sharing this with us, member @Oldino! If you have a photograph you’d like to share with us, don’t be shy! We’d love for you to share it on our photography forum here.