Saturday Edition

Good morning

Hey, hey! It’s Saturday, and we hope you’re all feeling fantastic today. But if you ask us, we’re feeling a bit sad. We have a difficult announcement to make, and it’s not something we ever thought we’d have to say. You see, this is going to be our last newsletter, ever. We know, we know, it’s tough to hear and even more heartbreaking to write. Remember those pesky deliverability issues we’ve been having? Well, it turns out they were more serious than we thought, and it’s just not feasible for us to continue…

We know this news may come as a shock, and we will truly miss sending our newsletters to you. We’ve grown so accustomed to sending you our daily dose of news and entertainment, and we’re sure you’ve grown to love them just as much. But as the old saying goes, all good things must come to an end.

HA! Oh, we got you there, didn’t we? It’s April Fools’ Day today, and we couldn’t help but have a little fun. We know, we know, we are absolute rascals, but isn’t that why you love us? 😉 Yes, you read that correctly. We’re not going anywhere! The Seniors Discount Club will continue to send your beloved daily newsletters! We hope you got a good chuckle from our little joke and we didn’t scare you too much. We promise to continue delivering the best content we can. Happy April Fools’ Day, members! Remember: You’re never too old to have a bit of fun, folks.

Now, let's see what we have in store for you today. We have a lot of great things planned (no more bad jokes, we promise), so sit back, relax, and enjoy!

First up, we have the answer to yesterday’s riddle. So what was it again?

Five apples are in a basket. How do you divide them among five girls so that each girl gets an apple, but one apple remains in the basket?

We thought this one would have you all stumped! But of course, once again, you have proved us wrong. The answer is giving each of the four girls one apple and giving the fifth girl the basket with the apple in it! Look at you, being all clever! If you managed to get the answer correct, head further down in the email, and you’ll spot a shout-out just for you!

Now, onto our next segment for the day, ‘What Would the Grandkids Say.’ Today, we are taking a look at the term 'TLDR' or 'Too Long; Didn't Read.' This term is used in response to an online post or text that is excessively long and requires too much effort to read. In other words, it's just too long, and people won't bother reading it. To avoid getting this comment, social media users provide a summary of the long post or text for those who don’t want to read the whole thing. It's usually taken as a ‘rude’ comment, and you know we don't condone rudeness around here. So next time your grandkids use TLDR, tell them to be more considerate or maybe just encourage them to read more! 😉

Oh, and before we get to the stories, have you heard about our latest game? That’s right, we just launched the SDC Bingo, and it’s time to join in on the fun! To play, all you need is an account at the forum, so if you don’t have one already, register here. Jonathan has provided instructions on how to play here. Today’s bingo numbers are I30, G52, and N35.

Lastly, we just wanted to warn you about a scam that has reared its ugly head once again. We recently received reports that Seniors Discount - Coupon65 has scammed yet another member of our community. We’re deeply saddened to hear about this, and we want to make sure that all of you are aware of this cruel scam. We can’t stress enough how important it is to remain vigilant and cautious when it comes to online deals and offers. Please click here to learn more about this scam and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

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

• SALE ALERT! Get ready for Easter with ALDI’s affordable seafood range, with prices starting from as low as $2.99!
• Coles has come under fire over a ‘disgusting’ bakery display in one of its stores. Do they deserve the criticism, or have people gone too far?
• 'Rip-off'. Shoppers have slammed Woolworths after spotting a price difference of $1.50 for the same item in two stores only three minutes apart. But here's what Woolworths has to say about it.
• PRODUCT RECALL: Two popular products have been urgently recalled over contamination and safety fears, one sold at Woolworths, IGA and Independent Food Retailers, and the other at Kogan and Dick Smith. Do you have these at home?
• Our Your Say Sunday poll results are in, and it’s a controversial one! We asked if you think a legal loophole in Australia, which allows children (even estranged ones) written out of a will to challenge it with the estate, is disrespectful to the will writer’s wishes and should be corrected. Click here to see the results.
• Woolworths has just launched a new indulgent $12 treat - but not everyone is convinced. Do you think this sweet treat is too expensive, or will you be queuing up to try it?
• ‘Need this in my life’. Aussies are raving about this genius storage tip for all your cleaning products that will make your life so much easier — and all you need is a $13.95 item from Bunnings.
• Are you stuck in a weight loss rut, struggling to shed those last stubborn few kilos? If so, you're experiencing a weight-loss plateau​. Find out why this happens and what you can do about it.
• Have you stopped speaking to your family? You're not alone. 1 in 25 Australians experience family estrangement. Hear powerful true stories of Aussies who have faced the pain of family separation, which can help you feel less alone. Prepare your tissues!
• Do you know how the Lady Williams apple was discovered? It was the work of a hidden woman in history, without whom there would be no Sundowner, Pink Lady, or Bravo. Here's how she shaped the Australian apple industry and launched a massive apple empire.
• Are your clothes constantly crumpled, no matter how carefully you wash and dry them? Find out the real reason behind the creases and how to fix them.
• Have you noticed your pets acting more and more like you? A groundbreaking new theory could offer an answer, and it has something to do with a mysterious phenomenon.
• Are you tired of the same old boring lunches? Spice up your meal routine with this zesty and nourishing dish you can whip up in minutes.
• Finally, do you know an alarm clock that doesn’t need a snooze button? Member @mOiOz knows one, and it will have you in stitches.

Well, that’s a wrap of your Saturday news! But don’t go anywhere just yet. There’s plenty more to come, including a hilarious joke from member @Luckyus, a fond childhood memory in our ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment, and a stunning 'Picture of the day' from member @Algieboy.

And don't forget, you can also take a crack at our games, such as 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 last but not least, be sure 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.