Keeping a healthy diet is extremely important as you age – to improve your energy levels, maintain a healthy weight and prevent against chronic health conditions. Men less than 70 years of age require 65 grams of protein per day, whilst those over 70 require up to 80 grams high-protein foods including eggs, meat, poultry,… continue reading
The lads at the Wodonga Men’s Shed rejuvenated 3 bench seats and tables for the school, and delivered them. For more pictures please click here.
Here are 10 miraculous things about your body that you take for granted. 1. Trillion is a lot when it started with one: Your body is made up of approximately 100 trillion cells. They all came from the division of one single cell. 300 million cells die every minute, but it’s really just a small… continue reading
A large rocking horse required some repairs with a broken rocker arm. Les Letcher and Bill Donovan leaped to the challenge and replaced both rocking arms with new pine timber. This required a total of 10 man hours with painting and reassembling. The finished horse looks like new. Good work to those involved.
Another lunch was put on at the shed on 25 September, with all members in attendance enjoying to fare. Thank you to Bill and Wayne for their hard work in preparing a good serve of curried sausages and rice.
Your Brain Matters was a very interesting talk by Vincent Poisson from Dementia Australia. The simple step to maximise your Brain Health are as follows Look after your Heart Do some kind of Physical Activity Mentally Challenge your Brain Follow a Healthy Diet Enjoy Social Activity Follow these simple steps and you will reduce your… continue reading
A large turnout of members and their partners were in attendance for a seminar held at The Grove Coffee Cafe, Wodonga given by the Jane Eels (Senior Advice & Education Officer) from the Office of the Public Advocate. The topics covered were Enduring Power of Attorney Advance Care Directives Medical Treatment Decision Makers Jane discussed… continue reading
Les Hawkins celebrated his 90th birthday this week and graced us with his presents today at the Wodonga Men’s Shed. Gave us a brief description of his life and a incite into how to live a happy life.