Do yourself a favour, check out a Men's Shed

Primarily Men's Sheds look after the mental and physical health needs of their aging Shedders.

Men's Sheds have an important role to play in informing Shedders about mental and physical health matters. Picture: Contributed

WHY are Men's Sheds the fastest growing organisation in Australia today?

Is it because federal, state and local governments now realise how important they are for the mental and physical and social health needs of retired male residents living in their region to society?

Primarily Men's Sheds look after the mental and physical health needs of their aging Shedders.

Guest speakers warn about the effects of the aging process on our bodies, those more inclined to working with their hands get involved with timber and steel, Shedders who wish to debate the happenings around us attend the weekly discussion group.

It is surprising how much you learn from listening to the opinions of fellow Shedders.

Men's Sheds usually are blessed with the best of equipment in their workshops with donations of quality tools from people downsizing to retirement villages or illness.

Should you find yourself with time on your hands after retirement, take Molly Meldrum's advice, "Do yourself a favour and check out your local Men's Sheds”.

BILL GLASSON

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