Thursday Edition

Good morning

Good morning members, and happy Thursday! Any big plans for today? Maybe trying out some hacks or treating yourself with a sumptious meal? Either way, we hope you spoil yourself because you deserve it. Actually, speaking of delicious meals, why not go all out and pair them with a smooth and high quality wine from our friends at Pure Vision? They're giving SDC members a 15% discount when you use the code 'SENIORS15' at the checkout. Pure Vision offers organic wines that are 100% free of preservatives, so they’re not only delicious, but will leave you feeling better than the average wine! A big thanks to member 'Ken The Wine Guy' (who we of course, nicknamed) for reaching out and ever so generously offering this discount to our lovely community.

Now, let’s get right into the swing of things, shall we?

First things first, it’s time to give you all the answer to yesterday’s brain-busting riddle. For those of you who don’t remember, the riddle goes:

An eye in a blue face saw an eye in a green face. ‘That eye is like this eye.’ Said the first eye, but in a low place, not high.

This one was a toughie, no doubt, but it turns out, a few of you know that the answer is "sun on daisies." This puzzling riddle appeared in The Hobbit when Bilbo Baggins was in Gollum’s caverns. So the “eye in a blue face” refers to the sun in the blue sky, while the “eye in a green face” represents a flower in a field. You know the drill, folks! If you got the answer correct, stick around, and you’ll find a shoutout waiting for you at the end of the newsletter.

Next up on our Thursday agenda is our Fascinating Fact of the week! On top of sleeping, eating, and pooping, babies spend plenty of time crying. That is the only way babies can communicate. While they may scream and wail, newborns don’t shed tears. Tear ducts do not fully develop in infants until they are one to three months old, so parents will not notice actual teardrops. How's that for a Thursday fact?

Now then members, what’s happening in Australia and around the world in the news today?

• Planning for your next road trip? ALDI is launching a new range of camping and caravan accessories-all for under $100!
• Woolworths has launched a $6.90 egg product that may make cooking easier and quicker, but also more expensive.
• Shoppers are racing to get their hands on these $16 Kmart decor items after seeing how they completely transformed one woman’s living room.
• This Coles customer's heartwarming act for a stranger has gone viral. Here's why.
• This savvy mum has revealed how she transformed her filthy bathroom into a sparkling clean one with a $2 cleaning buy from Coles and Woolies—with no scrubbing required!
• This home hacks queen has revealed her ‘genius hack’ for easily peeling pumpkin without the mess!
• A nutritionist has revealed why you shouldn't believe food is 'good for you' just because it's in the health food aisle, as she warns people against a popular health aisle buy.
• An etiquette expert has shared how to eat a pizza in a formal dining setting using a knife and a fork, leaving social media users shocked.
• This fitness coach has shared a quick and easy recipe for a delicious homemade Subway-style meatball melt, but with half the calories!
• Check out how these two grieving brothers formed a bond with their elderly Greek neighbour, who began preparing food for the pair after they suffered unspeakable heartbreak.
• Take your dinner to the next level with this delicious Chorizo & Mozzarella Gnocchi Bake recipe.
• And finally, Myer has responded to critics who have accused them of lacking diversity in their male underwear models. Here's what they have to say.

And that’s the news, ladies and gents! However, we implore you to stick around just a bit longer as we have plenty in store, including a hilarious joke brought to us by member Dennis R. that will have you gasping for air laughing.

Of course, we have today’s OzWord, our “Last Two Letters” game, our Sudoku puzzles, and our “A story by sentences” game for some fun brain training!

Oh, one last thing before we go, don’t forget to post your best joke in our best joke competition thread for your chance to win a $100 voucher to Coles, Woolies, Aldi, or IGA!

Now, most importantly, members, and as always, stay safe and happy reading.

- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia & Maddie.