Chirpy’s email safety tips
Email has revolutionised the way we communicate, but unfortunately, it has also opened a door for scammers and hackers to dupe people into giving up everything from access to their personal computer to their bank account logins. To help Chirpy Members stay safe online, here are a few important tipsRead More
Do wrinkle creams really work?
It’s an unfortunate consequence of getting older – your skin makes less collagen and elastin, becomes thinner and drier, and is less able to defend itself against external damage. The result is wrinkles. Your genetics, your lifestyle and environmental factors will determine when you get wrinkles and how many thereRead More
Ten tools every household should have
Even if you don’t consider yourself particularly handy, you often run across small DIY tasks around the house that you don’t want to pay someone else to fix. Here’s a quick list of the ten tools that every household should own for basic home maintenance. Retractable tape measure – forRead More
How to pick the perfect length for your skirt or dress
If you were in your prime in the 60s and 70s, then you were probably the proud owner of a mini or micro-mini skirt – maybe several! While I think we can all agree that super short mini skirts and dresses are off the table as we enter our ownRead More
Our October Sleep Poll Results Are In
In our October poll, we asked you, “Usually, how many hours of sleep do you get at night?” The results are in, and it turns out that many of us are not getting enough sleep. Research suggests that adults should aim for seven to nine hours of sleep each night,Read More
Chirpy Story: Two Broken Ankles
My story happened on the 15th of July 2019. I tripped on some paving in my backyard, causing a damaged left eye and broken ankles in both feet. I needed surgery on the right ankle, two plates, and 12 days in the hospital. Eleven weeks later I am out ofRead More
Chirpy Story: What It’s Like To Be Invisible
I often visit a big yellow consumer electronics store in both NZ and Australia. I find it very entertaining to compare the different level of service I get when I go by myself, or when I go with my son, Shaun. I popped into my local big yellow store inRead More
Introducing Chirpy Outings
We’re just blown away by the popularity of Chirpy CatchUps, and delighted that many of our groups have come up with new and exciting ways to get together and have fun. We’ve had pot-luck dinners, movies, high teas, evenings at the harness racing, and even a trip to a liveRead More
August Poll Results
Last month we asked you, “What is your favourite hot drink?” Here’s how our members voted: Australia 30% tea 57% coffee 8% hot chocolate 4% other 1% do not drink not drinks New Zealand 32% tea 55% coffee 8% hot chocolate 5% other
How To Survive Allergy Season
It’s here once again, that telltale sheen of yellow dust on the car windscreen. Allergy season is upon us. The first pollen of the season usually comes from trees, especially pines, and is followed by weeds and grasses as the weather starts to warm and plants begin to pollinate. IfRead More
Gardening Tips For August
Spring is just around the corner, which means that August is the time to start planting. There’s a long list of veggies, fruit and flowering plants that will benefit from being planted this month. Frost-free areas Your August veggie planting should include rocket, silverbeet, spring onions, Chinese cabbage, lettuce, parsley,Read More
What’s On At The Movies In August?
Welcome to our first blog of August, which means it’s time to have a look at the new movies coming up this month. Don’t forget to check if your local cinema has special deals for over 55’s or cheap weekday screenings. Screening Now Diego Maradona This documentary about the legendaryRead More