Seniors Week Program 2018

2018 Seniors Week Program

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SENIORS WEEK PROGRAM 2018

11- 17 NOVEMBER 2018

2018 Seniors Week Program

Message from the Mayor Welcome to Seniors Week 2018!

Seniors Week is an annual event celebrated nationally to acknowledge and thank our seniors for their valued contribution in our community.

Celebrations will start on Saturday 3 November with the Friends of the Queens Park Theatre’s the Englishman Who Went up a Hill nibbles and film night. On Sunday 11 November musical duo the Flaming Galahs will take to the theatre stage and play hits from some of Australia’s greatest musicians.

The Mayor’s Mystery Bus Tour is back for another cracking year and if you’re interested in coming along, you’d better be quick because it is always a sell-out!

The varied list of programs and activities in this year’s Seniors Week encourage you to try something new and to challenge yourself.

As part of the City’s positive ageing focus, the City provides a diverse range of programs and groups available for Over 50s at the Queen Elizabeth II Seniors & Community Centre. These include Gentle Gym, Art Classes, Friendship Groups and computer facilities with free Wi-Fi. I extend a sincere thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors who have kindly supported Seniors Week 2018. Without the generosity of our sponsors and the hard work of the volunteers on the Geraldton Seniors Week Committee we wouldn’t be able to produce such a lineup of events!

Mayor Shane Van Styn

BOOKINGS FOR ALL SENIORS WEEK ACTIVITIES OPEN

Monday 29 October from 8.30am at the QEII Seniors & Community Centre, 88 Durlacher Street.

Phone: 9956 6636 BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

2018 Seniors Week Program

Program of Events SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER 5.30pm

The Friends of the Queens Park Theatre present The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill

Nibbles at 5.30pm, followed by the movie commencing at 6.00pm at the Queens Park Theatre. Tickets are available from the Civic Centre, Geraldton Regional Library, Geraldton Visitor Centre or online www.queensparktheatre.com.au

Cost $15

SUNDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2.00pm

The Flaming Galahs

The Official Opening of the 2018 Seniors Week by the City of Greater Geraldton Mayor, Shane Van Styn, followed by Monty Cotton performing songs from great Australian artists. Afternoon tea will be served after the show. To be held at the Queens Park Theatre.

Tickets are available from the Civic Centre, Geraldton Regional Library, Geraldton Visitor Centre or online www.queensparktheatre.com.au

Cost $20

2018 Seniors Week Program

Program of Events MONDAY 12 NOVEMBER 9am

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor’s Mystery Bus Tour

Join us for a tour of Geraldton with Mayor Shane Van Styn followed by morning tea at the QEII Seniors & Community Centre. Bookings essential.

Free Event 1pm – 2.30pm

Printing Workshop

Come along and decorate a tote bag with fantastic block printing designs, at the QEII Seniors & Community Centre.

Cost $5 1.30pm - 3pm

Geraldton As I Remember

Take a sentimental journey and test your local knowledge of Geraldton over the years.

Held at the Geraldton Regional Library. Facilitator Trudi Cornish, Geraldton Regional Library.

Free Event 2pm – 3pm

Walking Soccer

Come and join Football West for their Geraldton launch of Walking Football/Soccer. To be held at the QEII Seniors & Community Centre.

Free Event

2018 Seniors Week Program

Program of Events TUESDAY 13 NOVEMBER 9am – 10am

Walking Soccer

Come and join Football West for their Geraldton launch of Walking Football/Soccer. To be held at the QEII Seniors & Community Centre.

Free Event 10am – 11am

Badminton

Enjoy a game of Badminton and morning tea. Geraldton & Districts Badminton Association, Eighth Street.

Cost $5 10.30am – 12.30pm Cooking Lesson Learn to cook an authentic Asian dish with Maryati. QEII Seniors & Community Centre.

Limited places.

Cost $10 11am – 11.30am

Tai Chi

Come and try Tai Chai in the QPT Foyer. Facilitator Vicki Lauritsen, Taoist Tai Chi Society of Australia (Inc).

Free Event 1pm

National Seniors Australia Quiz Afternoon

Make your own tables of six or join with others. Great prizes and door prizes. QEII Seniors & Community Centre. Hosted by National Seniors Australia Midwest Branch and sponsored by Bunnings.

Cost $3 1pm – 3pm

Have a Go at Mahjong

QEII Seniors & Community Centre.

Free event 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Opal Geraldton Afternoon Tea

Come along to the new extended Opal Geraldton on Fitzgerald Street for afternoon tea.

Free Event 1pm – 4pm

Have a Go at Ukulele

QEII Seniors & Community Centre.

Cost $2

2018 Seniors Week Program

Program of Events WEDNESDAY 14 NOVEMBER 7.15am

Walk and Breakfast

Walk commences at 7.15am along the Foreshore followed by a delicious cooked breakfast. Sponsored by the Seniors Recreations Council of WA Inc Greater Geraldton Branch and the Hon Colin de Grussa MLC. To be held at the Geraldton Multipurpose Centre.

Cost $5 9am - 10am

Have a Go at Pole Walking

Hosted by the Seniors Recreation Council of WA Inc Greater Geraldton Branch. To be held at the Geraldton Multipurpose Centre.

Free Event 9am – 11am

Have a Go at Croquet

All equipment and morning tea provided. Croquet Courts, Maitland Street.

Cost $5 9am – 11.30am

Have a Go at Bridge

QEII Seniors & Community Centre.

Free Event 11am – 1pm

Food Sensations Men’s Cooking Class

Hands on nutrition and cooking experience for men with a four week Men’s Food Sensation Program, conducted by Catherine Dumont, FoodBank WA. Held at the QEII Seniors & Community Centre.

Free Event 1pm

Have a Go at Outdoor Bowls

Enjoy a game of outdoor bowls and afternoon tea. Wonthella Bowling Club, Eighth Street.

Cost $5 1pm – 4pm

Australian Hearing Testing

Come and get your free hearing test. Held at the QEII Seniors & Community Centre.

Free Event

2018 Seniors Week Program

Program of Events THURSDAY 15 NOVEMBER 9.30am

Ian Blayney Morning Tea

Enjoy morning tea with Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney MLA at the QEII Seniors & Community Centre. Bookings are essential.

Free Event 1.30pm – 3pm

Chat’n Do Craft

Learn techniques for making Christmas decorations. QEII Seniors & Community Centre.

Facilitator Heather Carroll.

Cost $5 2pm – 3.30pm

Have a Go at Belly Dancing

QEII Seniors & Community Centre.

Free Event 1pm – 4pm

Have a Go at 500 & Rummikub Card Games

QEII Seniors & Community Centre.

Free event

2018 Seniors Week Program

Program of Events FRIDAY 16 NOVEMBER 9am – 10am

Official Opening of the Art Hall Gallery

Opening of the Art Hall Gallery at the QEII Seniors & Community Centre. Morning Tea provided. Bookings are essential.

Free event 9am – 12pm

Have a Go at Knitting or Crochet

Beginners and experienced most welcome. QEII Seniors & Community Centre.

Free Event 9am – 10am

Over 50’s Gentle Gym

Participate in an exercise session followed by a fruity morning tea hosted by the Geraldton Seniors Week Committee. Please wear gym shoes, bring a towel and water bottle. Held at the QEII Seniors & Community Centre.

Free event 9.30am – 10.30am Storytime with Grandparents Includes morning tea. Geraldton Regional Library.

Free event

SENIORS WEEK DISCOUNTS Thanks to these fabulous supporters of Seniors Week, you can redeem any of the below offers simply by presenting your Seniors/Aged care Pension Card!

Coffee Nook 10% OFF*

Aquarena Cafe 10% OFF*

105 Shenton St, Geraldton

Pass St, Wonthella

BiteZ

15% OFF* Durlacher St, Geraldton

* ONLY VALID BETWEEN 11 NOVEMBER - 17 NOVEMBER 2018 * SENIORS/PENSIONER CARD MUST BE PRESENTED IN ORDER TO CLAIM THIS DISCOUNT

2018 Seniors Week Program

Program of Events FRIDAY 16 NOVEMBER [CONT] 10.30am – 11am

Be Connected Information Session

Come along and help discover how being online can add new skills and experience to your life. Held at the QEII Seniors & Community Centre and hosted by Pollinators.

Free event 12noon

Seniors Week Finale Lunch

Come along for lunch, entertainment, raffles and spot prizes (donated by the Rotary Club of Batavia Coast). Doors open at 11.15am. QEII Seniors & Community Centre.

Bookings essential.

Sponsored by Geraldton Toyota, Central Regional TAFE, Cramer & Neill and Nexus.

Cost $10 SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER 8.00am – 9.00am

Have a Go at Ocean Swimming

Come along and enjoy a swim in the ocean. Meet at the Champion Bay Surf Club near the Jaffle Shack. Facilitator Trish Cooper and Champion Bay Surf Club.

Free Event

Everyone who attends a Seniors Week event can enter the FREE DRAW TO WIN A $200 QUEENS IGA VOUCHER

Dome Cafe 10% OFF* Foreshore Dr, Geraldton

Leon Baker Jewellers

Two Foreshore

Coffee & Cake $7.50*

$20 batteries + discounts on floor stock*

Foreshore Dr, Geraldton

85 Marine Tce, Geraldton

* ONLY VALID BETWEEN 11 NOVEMBER - 17 NOVEMBER 2018 * SENIORS/PENSIONER CARD MUST BE PRESENTED IN ORDER TO CLAIM THIS DISCOUNT

2018 Seniors Week Program

2018 Seniors Week Program

SPECIAL THANKS TO Abrolhos Steel Aussie Pastries Barbecues Galore Bolts Are Us Bunnings Chemist Warehouse CleanPak Country Time Caravans Geraldton Car Wash Geraldton Fruit & Veg Geraldton Fuel GLASSco Godfreys Harvey Norman Harvey Norman Computers Hazard Clothing Hip Pocket Workwear Hog’s Breath Hoppys Parts R US Leading Edge Electronics Leon Baker Jewellers

McDonald’s Homemaker Centre

Mick Davey Butchers Mitchell & Brown Retravision Optimal Pharmacy

Orana Cinemas Pharmacy 194 Piaf Hair Design Puma Fuel Tarcoola Queens IGA Read A Lot Books Reject Shop Club Rocky’s Fitness Centre Rotary Club of Batavia Coast Sail Inn Shine Aviation Skeetas Specs 2-4-1 Stockyard Supplies Terry White Chemist The Flower Pot The Good Guys Total Uniforms Totally Workwear TyrePower Willocks Yuki Nails Wonthella Smart Mart Woolworths Geraldton Zamels Geraldton

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EVENT HOLDERS Friends of the Queens Park Theatre Football West Geraldton & Districts Badminton Association Taoist Society of Australia (Inc) National Seniors Australia Opal Geraldton Ukulele Dreamers

Seniors Recreation Council of WA Inc Greater Geraldton Hon Colin de Grussa MLC Geraldton Croquet Club FoodBank WA Wonthella Bowling Club Australian Hearing Ian Blayney MLA Chat’n Do Craft Group Pollinators

Thank you to our major sponsors for their generosity