Thursday Edition

Good morning

G'day and good morning! It's been a little while since I (Jonathan) said hello, so I thought I'd just check in to let you all know that I'm still alive and kicking. My partner and I have been laid up since last week with another dose of COVID. The last time I had it was well over a year ago, and with all my vaccinations and boosters, I (apparently very naively) thought I was pretty protected. It's been downright miserable, so dear members, take this as a reminder to stay vigilant. By the way, how many times have you had covid so far, or have you been one of the lucky few to avoid it entirely? Answer our poll here and let us know!

Anyway, my other big news is that I'm recently back from a little trip to Western Australia. Well, I say WA, but actually, we only had a chance to go to Perth, Busselton, and a bit of the Margaret River region. It wasn't my first trip to the lovely Perth (in fact, my mum grew up there), but I'd never seen Busselton or Marg before. What a stunning little area - if you've never been, I highly recommend it, particularly if you're partial to a drop or two of wine! And if anyone from the WA tourism board is reading, I'd just like to let you know that we're absolutely NOT above bribery here at the SDC (far from it), so feel free to send some trips our way so we can write about them. 😉

Okay, last thing from me before we get to the ‘day's going ons’. I'm currently rewatching the first two seasons of Happy Valley in anticipation of getting stuck into season 3. If you like a good British crime drama, it's an absolute must-watch. Speaking of which, what are you watching at the moment? Tell us here.

Right, that's enough from me. First things first, it's time to give you all the answer to yesterday's tricky riddle. For those of you who don't remember, the riddle goes:

Name an eight-letter word that has kst in the middle, in the beginning, and at the end. What is it?

Well, if you guessed 'inkstand', you were correct! Wow! As expected, many of you got the answer correct, and you know what that means, right, folks? You get a shout-out! So stick around, and you’ll find a shout-out waiting for you at the end of the newsletter.

Next on the agenda for today, it’s time to share with you a Fascinating Fact!

Who here loves orchids? Did you know the name orchid has a bit of a naughty origin? The name actually comes from the Greek word orchis, meaning ‘testicle’ because the shape of the root tubers in some species look...a bit, you know... It’s not the most ‘G’ rated fact, but it sure is an interesting one!

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

• Hurry! Woolworths has launched an epic FLASH SALE, with some items marked down by over 50%! But you’ll have to be quick to take advantage of these discounts…
• A dog walker was left horrified when their dog fetched a very different kind of 'stick' at a popular park… Can YOU believe a dog found this at a park?
• You won’t believe what this bride caught her groom doing with his mum moments before their wedding ceremony - and it took 'mummy's boy' to a whole new level! What would you do if you were the bride?
• ALDI shoppers have been left divided over a MAJOR change to the supermarket’s checkout. Have you seen this in your local store?
• Aussies are obsessed with this ‘miracle’ $5 cleaning buy from Coles and Woolworths, which many claim will replace all of your expensive cleaning products.
• Run, don’t walk! Shoppers are racing to their local Kmart to get their hands on this must-have $49 item that’s transforming bedrooms into luxurious retreats. Will you be buying this?
• ALDI has sent shoppers into a frenzy after releasing a cheeky new Easter bun buy, perfect for keeping your Easter treats nice and toasty! They are limited-edition though, folks, so you’ll have to be quick!
• Experts have issued a stark warning over this popular garden item which they claim is ‘as bad as blowing smoke in a baby's face'. Do you have this in your backyard?
• Australians have been outraged by a bizarre overseas rip-off of our much-loved Tim Tams. Can you see why?
• LOOK: Heartbreaking photos from inside a Woolworths store reveal the devastating situation facing one small Aussie town. How do you survive in this situation?
• A Woolworths shopper was left speechless after a cashier’s heart-warming act at the checkout. Members, this is just beautiful. Has this happened to you before?
• Eat hearty yet healthy with this delicious Pumpkin And Tofu Coconut Curry! Enjoy the flavours of autumn in this filling dish that will warm your soul and stomach.
• Finally, we have another knee-slapper of a joke from member @mOiOz that will leave you in stitches. This one caught me off guard and had me giggling for a good while!

And that's a wrap of your Thursday news! But don’t go anywhere just yet, as there is still lots more to come, including a funny joke from one of our resident comedian’s member @Luckyus, a lovely 'Picture of the day' from member @TessM, and a fond memory in our 'Yesterday’s Australia' segment.

Is there any chance you have had a go at comparing your health insurance? I highly recommend you do so before April 1 when rates are rising a whopping 2.90%*. But don’t worry; I have good news: You don’t need to be paying hundreds more for the health cover you have. Over the past 4 years, our partners at Compare Club have saved their customers who are over the age of 50 an average of $259.50 on their health insurance*.

Of course, this wouldn’t be a wrap-up without our brain-teasing games. So, don’t forget to check out 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 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.