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G'day, friends! I (James) hope your day is off to a wonderful start. For many retirees, every day might feel the same, but isn't that part of the beauty of your golden years? You've worked hard, and you deserve to spend your days doing what you love! ❤️ That said, the support of SDC Rewards members also helps us to keep doing what we love. If you'd like to join the Rewards community and help keep the SDC going, you can join here.

Breaking News

Beware, members! A cruel 'Centrelink' scam is targeting those who need help the most.
Energy costs might be increasing, but there's still an easy way to save*.
A harrowing flight incident has left one passenger dead and several Aussies injured.

Food, Health, and Lifestyle

With budgets tightening, which food items are Aussies crossing off their shopping lists?
That said, are you ready to indulge in premium meat without breaking the bank—forever? 😉
An Australia Post rider's road accident led to an unexpected twist that'll tug at your heartstrings.
This diner's 'bizarre' requests have left the staff in tears. Who is in the wrong?
Give in to temptation with this delectable recipe shared by member @Suzanne rose!
Are Australians being overmedicated? A health watchdog has uncovered a concerning trend.
Sex Over 60: Are you curious why ancient Greeks sculpted men with modest packages?
‘This is a disgrace…’ Locals are scratching their heads over this unexpected playground rule.
Some Aussies are also baffled by this street sign. Do you know what it means?
Delays on this essential service are putting seniors at risk. What went wrong?
We are petitioning to improve the quality of aged care in Australia. Show your support here!
Who knew a simple wedding RSVP could cause so much drama… Was this disrespectful or not?
Speaking of disrespect, these cruise passengers were also slammed online for doing… WHAT?
Planning a beach getaway soon? Don't let this common mistake ruin your trip!

Entertainment

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You wouldn't want to miss this joke too!
Member @mOiOz also has a joke about Macca's and a popular band from the '70s. 🤣
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Today's Afternoon Trivia

What decade was the first electric guitar produced?

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1930s

1940s

1950s

1960s

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Member @Observer's joke reminds us why we should go easy on the holiday decorations!

Let's Save

Today's deals of the day

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Wednesday, 22 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

Chupa Chups logo

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Did you know that the logo of Chupa Chups, one of Australia's favourite lolly brands, was designed by none other than Salvador Dalí? No wonder they're so Dalí-cious! 😉

WORD OF THE DAY

Fodder

Supply for a demand. For example: 'The gossip was fodder for the tabloids.' Pronounced as FO-DUH.

Quote of the day

‘Give light, and people will find the way.’

— Ella Baker

Today's trivia answer:

The first true electric guitar was invented in the early 1930s.

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