Saturday Edition

Good morning

Good morning, members, and welcome to the weekend! We hope you’re all feeling well and are ready for a relaxing two days. We know we are! What are your plans for today? Are you doing anything exciting? I (Vella) am going to spend my day resting and catching up on some sleep (I’ve been feeling a bit under the weather lately). Of course, that rest includes binging a few of my favourite Netflix shows too. Ah, the joys of a Saturday!

Speaking of favourite shows, I want to thank you all for sending in your movies and TV shows recommendations in our Movies and TV series recommendation thread. I loved seeing what everyone has been watching! As expected, you all have great taste! There are too many good ones to list, but Outlander and Grace & Frankie caught my eye! I can’t wait to get started on watching them. If you have any recommendations, please do share them with us!

But before we get too comfortable, there’s something we need to take care of first. You guessed it… The answer to yesterday’s riddle! So, what was it again?

Two mothers and two daughters go shopping. They have $21, which they split equally between them. How is this possible?

So? Did you get it? The answer is that there are only three people. One of the mothers is also a daughter, so: a grandmother, a mother and a daughter! They each get $7! This one had us fooled. But of course, as always, a fair few of you got it correct! So, if you did, give yourself a pat on the back and head further down in the newsletter, where you’ll find a shout-out just for you!

Now, let’s move on to our next segment of the day, ‘What Would the Grandkids Say’. Today, we are taking a look at the term ‘IFYP’. IFYP stands for ‘I Feel Your Pain' and is commonly used on the social media platform Twitter. It’s a way of saying you know how someone else is feeling because you have experienced the same thing. For example, if your grandchild is going through a breakup, you could say, ‘IFYP, I’ve been there too.’ So, next time your grandchild is going through a tough time, remember to tell them ‘IFYP’.

So, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?

• Coles just dropped a series of new Flybuys freebies, but there’s a catch! Here’s how you can get your hands on them…
• BEWARE: A popular Aussie bank has issued an urgent warning about a cruel and sophisticated scam doing the rounds targeting unsuspecting seniors. Be careful, members!
• The results of our latest Your Say Sunday are in! Should Australia increase taxes on the wealthy to address income inequality? Here’s what you all had to say.
• ALDI is bringing back this $50 best-selling travel item as part of its Special Buys range, and shoppers are already in a frenzy! Will you be getting one?
• LOOK: Woolworths is giving shoppers a sneak peek at its MAJOR change to reusable bags - and we cannot wait to get our hands on them!
• An ALDI shopper has issued a stern warning about one of the supermarket's pre-packaged salads after her husband pierced his mouth with a very dangerous item hidden inside. Keep a close eye on what you eat, members!
• Tired of spending hours dusting? Here’s the secret weapon that professional cleaners swear by for a sparkling clean house! Will you be trying it?
• An ALDI worker has been left in stitches after spotting a BIZARRE warning message on the price tag of a popular frozen buy. ‘You know we as a society are a bit stupid…’
• Looking for a way to redecorate your home for every occasion without all the hassle? This surprisingly nifty Kmart item will make your life so much easier - and it only costs $29!
• Non-stop flights from Australia to London are becoming more popular, but what happens to your body on a long-haul flight? Here’s what you need to know, and it will make you think twice before flying.
• Did you know that ambulances can get stuck outside hospitals waiting to unload patients? It's called ambulance ramping and it’s  a sign that our health system is spiralling. So what is the government doing about it?
• We know consuming too much salt is bad for your health, but what does it actually do to our bodies? Here’s the disturbing truth about salt and how it affects your body for the worse.
• Are you tired of the same old boring salads? Spice things up with this delicious autumn salad the SDC team is loving!
• Finally, member @mick.idgaf is back with another hilarious joke about a downstairs neighbour who’s fed up with an unusual noise. Trust me; you won't want to miss this one!

Well, that’s it for today's news, members! As always, we hope you’ve enjoyed today’s edition. But the fun isn’t over yet! We still have plenty in store for you below, including a beautiful 'Picture of the day' from member @Wendy, a hilarious joke from member @Skipton, and some bargains in our 'Let's Save' segment that you won't want to miss.

And have you tried comparing your health insurance yet? You really should, especially before April 1 - because premiums are increasing by an average of 2.90%*. If you are over the age of 65 and you’re not with one of the ‘Big Five’ health insurers, your premium could be increasing by an average of $167* per year, and for those of you who are with one of the ‘Big Five’ your premiums could be increasing by a shocking $194* per year. But this doesn't have to be the case. Over the past 4 years, our partners at Compare Club have saved their customers who are over the age of 50 an average of $259.50 on their health insurance*. So compare and save today!

For those of you who are looking for some brain training, we’ve got you covered too! Check out our Alphabetical Bands/Groups Game, Alphabetical Australian Places Game, Change A Letter Game, and 3x3 Word Thread. Of course, we still have our beloved classic games, including Word Pairs, Abbreviation Game, Word Association Game, Rearrange, Add or Subtract Word Game! Keep a Word, Drop a Word Game, and Can you name 5? As well as our Sudoku puzzles, OzGrid, classic OzWord, and Ozword (expert edition). And our card games, including Solitaire and Blackjack.

And one last thing, don't forget to enter our referral competition! All you have to do is refer your friends to the SDC (with their permission, of course) for one entry into the competition. The more entries you get into the competition, the more chances you have to win a $100 voucher to Coles, Woolworths, ALDI or IGA! To refer a friend to us, all you have to do is email us their name and email address here! You can also email us at contact@seniorsdiscountclub.com.au. Note: If you email us their name and email address without their permission, your entry to the competition will be removed.

As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!

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