Sunday Edition

Good morning

G’day and happy Sunday, dear members! I (Jarred) hope you’re all mighty fine on this beautiful weekend morning. Thankfully, the body pain I have been whining about all week has mostly subsided. Needless to say, I am glad it has all passed!

Anyway, it’s the last Sunday before Easter, and I’ve heard many people making plans for the long weekend, which range from visiting family or even going camping. On our end, nothing’s final yet, as we’re still figuring some things out. That being said, I’m so excited to know what you’re doing next week. What do you have planned for Easter Sunday? Whether it’s something meticulously organised or just an easy weekend of rest and relaxation at home, we’d be delighted to know. Why not throw in traditions your family does on Easter for an added kick of fun as well? It’s simply touching to know of the special things families do during the holidays, and we’re all ears (or eyes?) to see what you have in store for the holidays.

Speaking of family and special things, here’s this week’s Sunday quote, as given by member @nanazorak:

‘You are the one constant in your life, love yourself first, and that love will flow onto others!’

Isn’t that lovely? Oftentimes we focus too much on what we have to give to others that we forget we also have to give to ourselves too. Remember the saying, ‘You can’t pour from an empty cup’? I believe member @nanazorak’s quote fits in quite well with that one — when the time comes that you’ve simply run out of love and compassion to give in a world that can be so empty of these things, there’s no harm in taking a step back and choosing yourself first. Only when you can confidently say ‘I’m ready’ can you ever really get back on your feet and be a shining light to your loved ones. The Easter holiday is a perfect time to recharge, if you need to, so consider doing it. It might do wonders for your body and your mind.

Just before we head to the daily menu of stories we have for you, we'd also love for you to play our newest game, SDC Bingo! For a great experience playing, we highly recommend reading Jonathan's instructions first.  Remember that you need an account at the forum to join, so if you don't have one already, register here! Today's numbers are...

Now, let’s look at what happened across Australia and around the world this week, shall we?

• YOUR SAY SUNDAY: Last week’s poll was a heavy one, folks, and today we want to take it easy — by talking about food! What's your favourite type of cuisine? We want to hear from YOU.
• This week, Coles, Woolies, ALDI, and IGA gave us some great deals, including Slow Roasted Mediterranean Lamb for $17, Two Litre Omo Laundry Liquid for $13, and some kitchen essentials. You can still grab some of these deals today!
• We sadly saw three deaths this week: The ‘King Of Aussie Radio’ passed away at age 71, two of Bob Hawke's former ministers passed away, aged 85 and 87; and a famous TV comedian from the UK who many of you may know and love shockingly passed away at the young age of 67.
• Heads-up! Google discovered serious flaws that scammers could exploit to steal your money and data. Here’s what YOU should be doing to protect yourself.
• Trouble is brewing at Coles and Woolies as a disagreement with a major supplier of tea might leave Aussies without a beloved brand. What tea is at risk of disappearing from supermarket shelves?
• A mum went out for a shop of everyday items at Woolies, and she returned home livid, accusing the supermarket of ‘daylight robbery’. So, what happened?
• Trust us, you don’t want to skip this: Bunnings shoppers are discovering FREE hidden gift cards in stores. Here’s how you can score yours!
• Shoppers at Coles and Woolies are going wild over a no-frills $2.90 cake hack that only needs two ingredients. Will you be trying this one out? I know I will!
• Oh, no! A malicious cyber-attack hit one of Australia’s leading superannuation funds, prompting fears of members losing hard-earned money. Are you one of the thousands of Aussies affected?
• ‘I felt physically sick.’ A simple message ended up costing a mum $11,000, and she’s devastated. Here’s what happened, and the warning signs to watch out for.
• An ALDI shopper slammed the budget retailer when she noticed a disappointing detail on a pack of frozen veg, and others pointed out they’re seeing the same thing elsewhere: ‘It’s happening to a lot of products…’
• Slash $90 off your next shop at Woolworths! Here’s how a customer saved big by taking advantage of a popular store service anyone can avail. Will you be doing this too?
• A shopper with an eye for style transformed her bathroom on a tight budget — and all it took were these items from Kmart.
• A beloved Australian icon is no more — A popular flavoured drink that is a staple in many Aussie households has officially been discontinued, leaving fans devastated.
• The ACCC have issued an urgent warning to Aussies about scammers impersonating banks to trick victims out of thousands of dollars. Scammers are getting more advanced, so be careful, members!
• It’s no secret our Aussie seniors are often left behind, and the current cost-of-living crisis is the perfect example of that. So, what is the government doing to help our seniors access crucial health support?
• Sundays are perfect for many things, including a steaming hot cuppa paired with delicious cobbler cake. Here’s a recipe using a common fruit perfect for your sweet cravings!
• And lastly, a poor dog is looking for something in this joke from member @Cheb. Do you know where it is?

Before you head off, scroll down for more fun content to brighten your Sunday, like a joke from member @Skipton, an absolutely adorable ‘Picture of the Day’ from member @Simmy, and a trivia question bound to make you take a closer look at your body.

You can also take a crack at our wonderful games, such as Alphabetical Bands/Groups Game, Alphabetical Australian Places Game, Change A Letter Game, and 3x3 Word Thread. 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.

Lastly, 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.