Saturday Edition

Good morning

Good morning and welcome to another Saturday! Whew, what a week it’s been! We’re sure you’re ready for a weekend of relaxation. I am! I don’t know about you, but I’m going to take full advantage of today and do absolutely nothing! All plans of going outside have been cancelled. It’s going to be a day of Netflix, snacks, and my comfy bed. And I am not one bit ashamed of it! How about you? What are your plans for today?

Oh, by the way, I had the most delicious breakfast this morning! My partner made fried rice with bacon, eggs, carrots, and peas. It's not the healthiest breakfast, but it sure was tasty! Plus, it's very easy to make, so if you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast option, I highly recommend it! What was your breakfast this morning? I hope it was just as delicious as mine! If you have any recipes you want to share, feel free to share them on our forum here. Let's help each other out and make some tasty meals!

Anyway, enough about me and my penchant for food. Let's move on to the answer to yesterday's riddle, shall we? What was it again?

How high would you have to count before you would use the letter A in the English language spelling of a whole number?

So the official answer is 1,000 (one thousand) because the letter A doesn't appear in any number from 0 to 999. Unless you read 101 as a-hundred-and-one, we accepted this answer too! Did you get the answer correct? If you did, make sure to give yourself a pat on the back because that was a tricky one! Of course, we wouldn't forget your well-deserved shout-out, which you'll find further down this newsletter.

Let's move on to our next segment, 'What Would the Grandkids Say?' Today, we're looking at the term 'finna'. This term is a shortened version of the phrase 'fixing to', meaning that you are preparing to do something. For example, you might say, 'I'm finna go to the store,' which means, 'I'm fixing to go to the store'. So next time your grandkids say this term, you'll know what they mean!

Now, what's happening across Australia and the world today?

• This woman has been left with no choice but to consider living in her car as her pension no longer covers her rent amid the rising cost of living. Are you or someone you know in a similar situation?
• The results of the latest Your Say Sunday are in! Are SDC members for or against smacking their children/grandchildren? Find out here!
• GOOD NEWS! Your everyday grocery favourites are about to become cheaper next week. Find out what grocery items you'll be able to save money on and how to make the most of this 'price relief'!
• Get ready for savings! Coles is giving $25 off your next grocery shop. Here’s how you can get it.
• Run, don’t walk! Woolworths has revealed an egg-citing new fancy Easter treat that retails for only $22 and is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
• ATTENTION, MEMBERS! There’s a new scam going around targeting Aussies trying to stay afloat amid the cost of living pressures – and this time, it claims to be from Kmart! If you receive this text message, beware!
• ALDI has been accused of ripping off a popular Aussie snack brand. What do you think of international companies copying the products of small Aussie businesses?
• Shoppers are obsessing over these $20 pants from Kmart, perfect for keeping you stylish and cosy during winter.
• A woman has warned others after being targeted in a terrifying scam call that's doing the rounds worldwide. Members, not everything you hear on the phone is true, so be careful!
• Are you making these five major mistakes that could damage your washing machine?
• Do you hate cleaning your oven? Here's a cheap and easy way to keep your oven sparkling clean without using harsh chemicals.
• Are you planning to fly this year? Here’s everything you need to know about air travel in 2023, according to an aviation expert. Will we see cheaper fares soon?
• Take your taste buds on a delicious and exotic journey with this Healthier Mango Chicken Curry! Indulge in an infusion of sweet, spicy and savoury flavours that will leave you wanting more.
• Finally, what's cheaper than buying a watch to keep track of the time? Find out the answer in this hilarious joke shared by our resident jokester, member @Skipton!

Well, that's a wrap of the news for today! We hope you all agree it was a great wrap-up for the week. But don’t go anywhere just yet; you know there’s always more coming from us! For starters, we have a hilarious joke from member @Luckyus, a jaw-dropping 'Picture of the Day' from member @Nino Xerri, and a fond childhood memory in our 'Yesterday’s Australia' segment.

Now folks, before I let you go, I want to take a moment to remind you to compare your health insurance*. You see, health insurance premiums are increasing by a staggering 2.90%, and if you’re over the age of 65 and 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. So, why don’t you compare and save today?

And while you’re here, why not try our wonderful games, including 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 our 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.