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Hey, dear members! I (James) hope this newsletter finds you well and enjoying a lovely Thursday afternoon. With the week winding down, it's the perfect time to put your feet up and take things slowly. That said, why not try some of the games the SDC has to offer? We have Connections, Crossword, Word Association, 3x3 Words, Trivia, Solitaire, Word Explorers, and Bingo! No matter your choice, I hope it gives you a break from daily stresses.

Breaking News

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Food, Health and Lifestyle

Celebrate the superwomen in your life with a gift that will do wonders for their health!
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An inquiry says Coles, Woolies, and ALDI should follow rules to prevent 'opportunistic behaviours'.
Experts advise that ditching the booze could lower the risk of this serious health condition.
People are swearing by this item to stay wrinkle-free. But is it effective or just plain silly?
Aussies can't get enough of this tradie's savvy bin trick, proving simplicity is genius.
Give your white clothes a makeover with this cleaning tip that calls for just three household staples.
A whole neighbourhood was stunned when this Aussie decided to tackle a common problem head-on.
‘He was on death's door...’ An Aussie has recalled a nearly fatal outdoor experience.
A passive-aggressive note left on a vehicle has sparked an online debate. What did it say?
This bloke is facing backlash for doing a 'crazy' stunt that shocked the internet.
What scandalous act did this wedding guest pull that has gotten everyone's tongue wagging?
Are you saying them correctly? Here's how to properly pronounce these iconic brand names.
Think you've got luggage handling all figured out? Think again, says a flight attendant!

Entertainment

You won't be able to control your laughter with this joke from member @mick.idgaf!
This joke will also have you giggling. 😆
Join us for an evening of entertainment with this fantastic lineup of TV shows and movies!
Time for round two of our weekly afternoon brain teaser! See here if you got the last one correct.
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Today’s bingo numbers

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Today's Afternoon Trivia

Japanese have three writing systems: Hiragana, Katakana, and?

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Kanji

Kenzo

Kanpai

Kaze

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Who says reading together isn't healthy for couples? Check out member @Observer's cheeky joke here!

Let's Save

Today's deals of the day

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Thursday, 9 May

What's the image saying?

Image Source: Seniors Discount Club

Can you figure out what word this image is trying to ‘spell’ out? If you think you know the correct answer, post the answer here.

Curious about the last game? See if you got the correct answer.

Fun & Games

Want to try some other new and challenging games?
Head to our games forum here!

Fact of the day

Big Ben's clock stopped at one point

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Did you know Big Ben's clock once stopped ticking? On May 27, 2005, at 10:07 pm, the 164-year-old clock suddenly halted for about 90 minutes. Officials couldn't figure out why, but some thought the hot weather might be the cause.

WORD OF THE DAY

Rapport

Mutual understanding. For example: ‘They quickly established a strong rapport.’ Pronounced as RA-PAW.

Quote of the day

‘Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line.’

— Lucille Ball

Today's trivia answer:

Japanese writing systems include Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji.

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