2014 Seniors Week Program

Seniors Week 2014 16th - 24th August Activities for everyone

55+

Bookings from 4th August page 1

Seniors Week 2014 Saturday 16th to Sunday 24th August

Bookings are essential for all activities and events except where stated in the program.

Bookings commence Monday 4th August and can be made by phoning 4976 6306 or 1300 733 343 for the cost of a local phone call and ask to be put through to the Seniors Week Bookings.

All events and workshops are Free unless otherwise stated.

Some activities require participants to bring their own materials.

Disclaimer: In the event of insufficient bookings some events may be cancelled. Adverse weather conditions may result in activities being cancelled or postponed. In either event every effort will be made to contact booked participants.

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Saturday 16th August Men’s Shed Open Day 23 Off Lane, Gladstone 9am - 12noon Provides an opportunity for residents to view the Gladstone Men’s Shed well-equipped workshop, items the shed is producing and wood and metal work demonstrations. Also includes presentations on Prostate Cancer and Arthritis, complimentary tea/ coffee and a free sausage sizzle. On street parking only. Bookings for catering purposes.

Belly Dancing Agnes Water Meeting Room (Old community Centre) Springs Road, Agnes Water 10am - 11am Have fun while being instructed in Belly Dance movements including veil work, and learn enough to put on a small performance. Classes are designed to be fun and enjoyable and cater to all women of all sizes, shapes, and fitness levels.

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Saturday 16th August (cont)

Bushwalk 8.30am - 11.30pm Meet at the stage area in Bray Park, Wyndham Avenue, Boyne Island.

Fit beginners are welcome for an 8km walk, mainly on track and beach but some bush with moderate hills.

Walking part of the Turtle Way, Boyne River estuary and beach, climbing a hill, through bush to view the grave of William Wyndham, a local pioneer and visiting the Lilly Pond on Lillies Hills.

Bring day-pack with water and snack, good covered walking shoes/joggers/boots,optional camera, binoculars and walking stick.

Led by local experienced bushwalkers.

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Saturday 16th August (cont) Movie - Road to Nhill Function Room, Calliope Library, Don Cameron Drive, Calliope.

10am - 12 noon

SBS Movie Show

One of the finest ensemble casts ever brought together for an Australian film.

When a car of lady bowlers flips over on the way home from a tournament confusion escalates, no one knows who was in the car, how bad it was or even where it was. Husbands go in all directions in search of their wives; helpful passers-by take the women involved in the accident in other directions; the ambulance gets lost; and the local policeman misses the accident altogether!

“A breath of fresh air.....might be the best day trip you’ve had in the cinema for a good while” - Leigh Paatsch (1996)

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Saturday 16th August Heritage Walk Old Gladstone Cemetery, Dawson Highway, Gladstone 10.30 - 12noon Meet Dawson Highway end of Cemetery Road The Gladstone Genealogical Society will take participants on a walking tour of the Old Gladstone Cemetery, providing participants with information on graves of historical significance and the people that played an important role in Gladstone’s history. Bring water bottle and snack and wear good covered walking shoes/joggers/boots. Morning tea provided on arrival. Park along Cemetery Rd between the cemetery and racecourse.

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Saturday 16th August (cont) Clay Creations New Community Centre Springs Road, Agnes Water 1pm - 3.30pm Dry Air Clay workshop with artist Denise Wild. Using basic principles of sculpting and modelling with air dry, no bake, and self hardening clay to design and create miniature sculptures to take home.

Mind, Body and Soul Community Centre Roe Street, Miriam Vale 1pm - 2.30pm Adam Hansen from Blue Mantis Solutions will teach you how to move your body effectively, more efficient ways to breathe and methods to improve your personal safety. Bring an open mind and water. Wear comfortable clothes.

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Saturday 16th August (cont) Indian Cooking & Culture Senior Citizens Centre 83 Oaka Lane, Gladstone 2 - 3.30pm Learn how to cook traditional Indian dishes including vegetarian meals. All ingredients supplied. Please wear closed in footwear and a long sleeved garment.

Henna art and dance demonstration included.

Spanish (Flamenco) Dancing Senior Citizens Centre 83 Oaka Lane, Gladstone 6 - 7.30pm Learn the dance that has become one of the most popular dance styles in the world. Traditionally, the older the Flamenco dancer, the closer they get to the perfect dance style. Wear comfortable clothes & shoes. Bring a bottle of water. Suitable for people with moderate fitness level/mobility.

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Sunday 17th August

Canoeing Boynedale Bush Camp, Monto Road, Boyne Valley 10am -12 noon Meet at the Boynedale boat ramp 30km past Calliope. Explore beautiful Lake Awoonga by canoe led by qualified canoe instructors from the Boyne Valley Canoe Club. Billy tea, damper and biscuits supplied, bring your own cup.

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Sunday 17th August (cont) Belly Dancing Senior Citizens Centre 83 Oaka Lane, Gladstone 10am - 11am Have fun while being instructed in Belly Dance movements including veil work, and learn enough to put on a small performance. Classes are designed to be fun and enjoyable and cater to all women of all sizes, shapes, and fitness levels.

Spanish Cooking Senior Citizens Centre 83 Oaka Lane, Gladstone 2.30 - 4pm One of WIN’s Spanish members will teach you the techniques and secrets to making authentic Spanish dishes such as Paella and Tortilla Espangola. All ingredients supplied. Please wear closed in footwear and a long sleeved garment.

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Sunday 17th August (cont) Young at Art Acrylic Painting Workshop Agnes Water Meeting Room, (Old Community Centre)

Springs Road, Agnes Water 9am - 12 noon Customised to suit everyone’s capabilities using landscapes or wildlife photos and/or postcards of the Discovery Coast Region.

Participants will explore acrylic as a medium and create a postcard on an A3 canvas.

Session includes composition, colour, perspective,observation skills, creating light and shadows and having fun!

Bring Acrylic Paints, Brushes and an Apron.

(Paints and brushes are available for purchase at the Agnes Water Newsagency at a low cost.

Canvas supplied.

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Sunday 17th August (cont) Young at Art Mount Larcom Room Boyne Tannum Community Centre, Wyndham Ave, Boyne Island 9.15am - 12.15pm Artist Janie Peterson will guide the group through the different stages of painting a still life including sketching, mixing colours and applying the colours onto the canvas, building up layers of paint to create a fore-, middle-, and background.

Bring Acrylic Paints, Brushes and an Apron. (Paints and brushes are available for purchase at a variety of discount shops at a low cost.) Canvas supplied.

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Monday 18th August Movie - Road to Nhill Agnes Water Meeting Room (Old Community Centre)

SBS Movie Show

Springs Road, Agnes Water 9 - 11am One of the finest ensemble casts ever brought together for an Australian film.

When a car of lady bowlers flips over on the way home from a tournament confusion escalates, no one knows who was in the car, how bad it was or even where it was. Husbands go in all directions in search of their wives; helpful passers-by take the women involved in the accident in other directions; the ambulance gets lost; and the local policeman misses the accident altogether!

“A breath of fresh air.....might be the best day trip you’ve had in the cinema for a good while” - Leigh Paatsch (1996)

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Monday 18th August (cont) Tranquillity Walk Meet at Fitness Stations at the beginning of the Tranquillity Walk, Lions Park, Miriam Vale 10am - 11.30am Just over 2km long the walk winds through bush land to the old cemetery in Miriam Vale and back. A great way to reach your daily 1000 steps. Conclude the walk with a healthy homemade morning tea. Lead by the DCCHS team.

Drumming Heron Room, Boyne Tannum Community Centre, Wyndham Avenue, Boyne Island 10 - 11am Drumming circles for seniors are rapidly spreading world wide. Not only is drumming fun, but it improves circulation in the hands and body, loosens stiff joints in the shoulders, arms and wrists, and stimulates the mind. Facilitated by students of Toolooa State High.

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Monday 18th August (cont) Harmony Farm Boyne Valley 10am - 12 noon Harmony farm is 7.5km past Ubobo, turn right over the railway line at Littlemore, proceed along Rushbrook Rd for about 3.5km to Prizemans Rd on the left and then 5km to the farm.

View the farm, guided walk exploring the flora and fauna, horse rides for the adventurous - all within the setting of the beautiful Boyne Valley. Damper and billy tea supplied.

Health and Wellbeing Morning Tea Gladstone Golf Club, off Sun Valley Road, Gladstone 10 - 11.30am Facilitated by the GP Superclinic this activity aims to be both fun and informative with a presentation on health assessments, access to allied health professionals, lots of give-aways and a free morning tea where you can socialise with other participants.

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Monday 18th August (cont) Gardening - Bonsai’s Bunnings Warehouse, Dawson Highway, Gladstone Meet in the D.I.Y Workshop.

10am - 12 noon Be instructed on the art of growing Bonsai. Participants will receive a small bonsai suitable plant to take home and plant in your own pot. Workshop is followed by a late morning tea.

A second class will be made available on Tuesday 18th August depending on interest.

BreastScreen Open Day Breast Screen, Gladstone Hospital (inside the Park Street entrance.)

1.30 - 3pm Come along and share a cup of tea, meet the lovely staff and see the latest in breast screening digital mammography machines.

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Monday 18th August (cont) Laughter is the Best Medicine Heron Room, Boyne Tannum Community Centre, Wyndham Avenue, Boyne Island.

9 - 10am or Thiess Room, Community Advisory Service, 142 Goondoon Street, Gladstone 1.30 - 2.30pm Laughter really is the best medicine! Laughter workshops, which combine having a laugh with breathing techniques and easy movements, can have great benefits physically as well as mentally. Come and join us for an hour of fun - no experience necessary!

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Monday 18th August (cont) Captain Cook Memorial to 1770 Headland Trail Walk.

Meet at the Captain Cook Monument, 1770 2 - 3.30pm This new walk follows the picturesque 1770 Bay (Round Hill Creek) up to the 1770 Headland, dipping through small patches of rainforest and winding along the coastline. This guided walk is just over 3km and concludes with a healthy homemade afternoon tea. Lead by the DCCHS team.

Mayor's Southern Seniors Week Afternoon Tea Community Centre, Roe Street, Miriam Vale 2 - 4pm Come and join Mayor Gail Sellers and Gladstone Regional Councillors at a special afternoon tea to celebrate 2014 Seniors Week and the amazing contribution people 55+ have made to the Gladstone Region past and the present.

Come alone, as a couple or bring your friends to enjoy an afternoon of good food and good company!

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Monday 18th August (cont) 50+ Fit & Fabulous PCYC Gym Yarroon Street, Gladstone Two sessions available

9.30 - 11.30am 2 - 4pm Neil Rooney, Fitness Instructor will provide personalised tours of the PCYC Gym and instruction on how to use individual pieces of equipment whilst local Body building Champion and senior identity Mac Hosking will pop in to provide additional inspiration on how regular visits to the PCYC Gym can increase your energy, confidence, posture, flexibility, mental health, physical strength and more!

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Tuesday 19th August Banking Business Agnes Water Meeting Room (Old Community Centre)

Springs Road, Agnes Water 10 - 11.30am or RSL Hall 32 Stirrat Street, Calliope 2pm - 3pm Bendigo Bank staff will provide a presentation on Retirement accounts better known as "Deeming Accounts", safety of using Internet Banking and Insurance for over 55's. Includes Q&A time and morning or afternoon tea.

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Tuesday 19th August (cont) Come n Try Lawn Bowls Jacaranda Drive, Boyne Island 1pm - 4pm Members of the Boyne Tannum Bowls Club will make you feel welcome, provide instruction, explain some rules and have sets of bowls available for you to enjoy an afternoon of Lawn Bowls.

Afternoon tea also provided. Wear neat casual clothes and flat soled shoes.

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Tuesday 19th August (cont) 50+ Fit & Fabulous PCYC Gym, Gladstone Police Citizens Youth Club Yarroon Street, Gladstone Two sessions available

9.30 - 10.30am or 10.30 - 11.30 PCYC Fitness Instructor Neil Rooney will provide Senior Fit Class’ participants with an aerobic workout which targets all the major muscle groups - gently! Group exercise is not only a great way to get fit and stay motivated it also provides the opportunity to meet new friends!

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Tuesday 19th August (cont) Bushwalk Meet at Lookout Number 2, Awoonga Dam 9am - 11am Fit beginners are welcome for the 5km easy walk, on road and track with a short hill and some steps. The track will take you from lookout number 2 to Ironbark Gully where you will enjoy smoko and return. Bring day-pack with water and snack and wear good covered walking shoes/joggers/ boots(no thongs, sandals or slide),optional camera, binoculars and walking stick.

Led by local experienced bushwalkers.

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Tuesday 19th August (cont) Laughter is the Best Medicine RSL Hall, 32 Stirrat Street Calliope 1 - 2pm Laughter really is the best medicine! Laughter workshops, which combine having a laugh with breathing techniques and easy movements, can have great benefits physically as well as mentally.

Come and join us for an hour of fun - no experience necessary!

Belly Dancing Community Centre Roe Street, Miriam Vale 1pm - 2pm Have fun while being instructed in Belly Dance movements including veil work, and learn enough to put on a small performance. Classes are designed to be fun and enjoyable and cater to all women of all sizes, shapes, and fitness levels.

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Tuesday 19th August (cont) Morning MelodiesWith a Song in my Heart staring Simon Gallaher Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, Goondoon Street, Gladstone 10am (Morning Tea) show starts at 11am $12.50 per head.

Bookings essential Phone 4972 2822 All new performance packed with song and good humour.

Simon returns with musical director Kevin Hocking at the piano with melodies that have all endured the test of time.

Don’t miss this very special musical treat!

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Wednesday 20th August Harbour Cruise to Southend and Capricorn Lodge Two cruises available Departs Gladstone Ferry Terminal, 215 Alf O’Rourke Drive 8am return 1pm or 11am return 4.30pm Cost $20.00 (includes a meal,Tea and Coffee) payable to Curtis Ferry Service on the day.

Hour long Harbour Cruise to Southend on Curtis Island, visit artist Jean Kane’s Gallery, take a short stroll to Capricorn Lodge from which there is magnificent views of the pacific ocean, enjoy a meal, play a board game, take a stroll along one of Australia’s most picturesque beaches, or just relax!

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Wednesday 20th August (cont) Legal Matters - The Impact of Age and

Health on Drivers Licenses Community Centre Roe Street, Miriam Vale 11 - 12pm or

Community Advisory Service, 142 Goondoon Street, Gladstone 3 - 4pm What obligations are imposed on license holders who develop health conditions and the rules that apply to drivers over 75. Know your obligations as the duty to disclose health conditions applies to all regardless of age.

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Wednesday 20th August (cont) Laughter is the Best Medicine Community Centre, Roe Street Miriam Vale 10 - 11am Laughter really is the best medicine! Laughter workshops, which combine having a laugh with breathing techniques and easy movements, can have great benefits physically as well as mentally.

Come and join us for an hour of fun - no experience necessary!

Mind, Body and Soul New Community Centre Springs Road, Agnes Water 4 - 5.30pm Adam Hansen from Blue Mantis Solutions will teach you how to move your body effectively, more efficient ways to breathe and methods to improve your personal safety. Bring an open mind and water. Wear comfortable clothes.

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Thursday 21st August Tech Savvy Seniors Heron Room Boyne Tannum Community Centre, Wyndham Avenue, Boyne Island 9am - 11am or RSL Hall 32 Stirrat Street, Calliope 12noon - 2pm IT Students from the BITS Centre will teach you how to keep in touch with family and friends both close and far away using Skype, Facebook and other social media. Also learn how to download and email photos or ask any other IT questions you may have, or if you have any specific questions relating to your own gadgets please bring them along.

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Thursday 21st August (cont) 50+ Fit & Fabulous PCYC Gym, Gladstone Police Citizens Youth Club Yarroon Street, Gladstone Two sessions available

9.30 - 10.30am or 10.30-11.30 PCYC Fitness Instructor Neil Rooney will provide Senior Fit Class’ participants with an aerobic workout which targets all the major muscle groups - gently!

Group exercise is not only a great way to get fit and stay motivated it also provides the opportunity to meet new friends!

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Thursday 21st August (cont) Movie - Road to Nhill Community Centre, Roe Street, Miriam Vale 9 - 11am or Heron Room, Boyne Tannum Community Centre, Wyndham Avenue, Boyne Island 1 - 3pm One of the finest ensemble casts ever SBS Movie Show brought together for an Australian film.

When a car of lady bowlers flips over on the way home from a tournament confusion escalates, no one knows who was in the car, how bad it was or even where it was. Husbands go in all directions in search of their wives; helpful passers-by take the women involved in the accident in other directions; the ambulance gets lost; and the local policeman misses the accident altogether!

“A breath of fresh air.....might be the best day trip you’ve had in the cinema for a good while” - Leigh Paatsch (1996)

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Thursday 21st August (cont) Port Curtis Day Respite Fair 36 Rosella Street, Gladstone 9.30am - 1.30pm Port Curtis Day Respite Open Day/ Fete targets frail, aged and people with disability and their carers, but is open to the whole community so they may observe what the Port Curtis Day Respite Centre has to offer service users. A variety of crafts and activities will be available for anyone who would like to join in, stalls with craft items made by clients on sale, stalls with homemade treats, sausage sizzle for $2 each and cold and hot drinks on sale for $1.

Bookings not required.

Creative Clay Potters Place, 37 Dawson Road, Gladstone 9.30am - 12 noon Paint a pre-made bowl or mug, make a vase with clay or use the wheel and make a thrown pot. Items will be glazed and fired to be picked up at a later date.

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Thursday 21st August (cont) D.I.Y Workshop Bunnings Warehouse, Dawson Highway, Gladstone Meet in the D.I.Y Workshop.

10am - 12 noon Learn how to change a tap washer, change a fly-screen window or ask your own question of the D.I.Y guy.

Includes a late morning tea.

Tondoon Botanic Gardens Glenlyon Road, Gladstone 9.30am - 11am Meet in the courtyard in front of the Visitor Information Office.

Enjoy a walking tour of the gardens followed by Morning Tea at the cafe. Wear closed shoes, hat and sunglasses. Presented by Gladstone Regional Council, Botanic Garden’s Visitor Information services.

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Thursday 21st August (cont) 50+ Fit & Fabulous Agnes Water Meeting Room, Springs Road, Agnes Water 9 - 10am Come join some playful BushFix drills: Feel the differences a little Intelligent Movement can make to our body and mind. Raise your heart-rate within your safe thresholds, and learn how mobility and relevant strength will keep your energy levels and positivity up, and make you look and feel younger.

A pre-excercise Safety Questionnaire must be completed before the session.

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Thursday 21st August (cont) Our Priceless Past Gladstone Region Art Gallery and Museum Corner Goondoon and Bramston Streets Gladstone 9.30 - 11.30am Seniors 70 years and over who have lived in the area for more than 30 years will be interviewed during Seniors Week by Chanel College’ students to enable them to prepare stories on our local seniors to be included in an Observer special lift-out publication. Whilst the Seniors Week ‘Our Priceless Past’ event is only for nominated seniors the official opening and launch of the resulting publication along with an exhibition of the stories, memorabilia and photographs will occur on the 7th October and is open to the wider community.

Invited guests only

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Friday 22nd August Herbs for Health Agnes Water Meeting Room (old community centre) Springs Road, Agnes Water 9 - 10am Nicoli Freebairn, author of ‘What Heals … Naturally’ will facilitate a Question & Answer Session on alternative and holistic health using a natural resources and remedies - herbs. Includes herbal tea and a light snack.

Not So Naughty Chocolate New Community Centre Springs Road, Agnes Water 11am - 1pm Chef Sam Organ will teach you how to make chocolate from scratch using natural ingredients and learn about the differences between cocoa and cacao. Make a chocolate bar to take home and taste a delicious medicinal hot chocolate.

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Friday 22nd August (cont) Bird Watching Meet at the covered shelter with Conservation Volunteers Australia signage in the Canoe Point Parklands, Canoe Point Road, Tannum Sands.

9 - 11am Tour lead by Conservation Volunteers Australia Gladstone Regional Coordinator Jodi Jones exploring the resident bird life at Canoe Point. Visit by Darling the Cockatoo, Kye the Galah and Monday the Lorikeet.

Bring viewing/camera equipment and wear, Covered Shoes, Morning Tea Provided

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Friday 22nd August (cont) 50+ Fit & Fabulous Community Centre, Roe Street Miriam Vale 9.30 - 10.30am Come join some playful BushFix drills: Feel the differences a little Intelligent Movement can make to our body and mind. Raise your heart-rate within your safe thresholds, and learn how mobility and relevant strength will keep your energy levels and positivity up, and make you look and feel younger.

A pre-excercise Safety Questionnaire must be completed before the session.

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Friday 22nd August (cont) Drumming Neighbourhood Centre, 105 Toolooa Street, Gladstone 9 - 10am

Drumming circles for seniors are rapidly spreading world wide. Not only is drumming fun, but it improves circulation in the hands and body, loosens stiff joints in the shoulders, arms and wrists, and stimulates the mind.

Facilitated by students of Toolooa State High.

Learn to Swim Indoor Heated Pool.

Gladstone Aquatic Centre, Tank Street, Gladstone 1 - 1.45pm Gladstone Gropers Masters Swimming Club’s coaches will teach beginners how to swim. Basic level of fitness required. Bring towel, swimmers and goggles (can be purchased at the kiosk if participants don’t have them).

A further class is available from 2 - 2.45 if sufficient numbers warrant.

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Friday 22nd August (cont) Mayor's Northern Seniors Week Afternoon Tea Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, Goondoon Street, Gladstone 2 - 4pm Come and join Mayor Gail Sellers and Gladstone Regional Councillors at a special afternoon tea to celebrate 2014 Seniors Week and the amazing contribution people 55+ have made to the Gladstone Region past and present. Come alone, as a couple or bring your friends to enjoy an afternoon of good food and good company in the fabulous new Gladstone Entertainment Centre!

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Saturday 23rd August

Drawing Agnes Water Meeting Room (old community centre) Springs Road, Agnes Water 10am - 1pm This workshop lead by artist Marci Russo will introduce participants to a quick and easy way to create complex drawings. This transfer/ trace technique can be used as the first step in creating a drawing in any size, using any medium, and also to create water colour or oil paintings. Each participant will take home either a completed pencil drawing (5x7inches) and the skills needed to complete their own work.

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Saturday 23rd August (cont) Young at Art Neighbourhood Centre, 105 Toolooa Street, Gladstone 9.30am - 12.30pm Artist Janie Peterson will guide the group through the different stages of painting a still life including sketching, mixing colours and applying the colours onto the canvas, building up layers of paint to create a fore-, middle-, and background.

Bring Acrylic Paints, Brushes and an Apron.

(Paints and brushes are available for purchase at a variety of discount shops at a low cost.)

Canvas supplied.

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Saturday 23rd August (cont) Rhee Tae Kwon-Do Senior Citizens Centre 83 Oaka Lane, Gladstone 9.30 - 11am Rhee Tae Kwon-Do instructors will teach participants how to defend themselves and movements and exercises that improve both physical and mental health. Suitable for men and women, large or small, strong or weak, young or old! Wear loose clothing and bring a water bottle.

Not So Naughty Chocolate Community Centre Roe Street, Miriam Vale 11am - 1pm Chef Sam Organ will teach you how to make chocolate from scratch using natural ingredients and learn about the differences between cocoa and cacao. Make a chocolate bar to take home and taste a delicious medicinal hot chocolate.

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Saturday 23rd August (cont) Croquet Glenlyon Road (opposite Duck Ponds), Gladstone 9 - 11am The friendly members of the Gladstone Croquet Club will teach you how to play croquet and join you in playing two games of this popular sport for young and old alike. Morning tea provided.

Players must wear flat sole shoes. Bring a hat, sunscreen and water bottle.

Rock n Roll BITS Golf Club, Jacaranda Drive Boyne Island 7 - 10.30pm Entertainment by Billy Guy a sensational performer with a wide repertoire including easy listening, 50’s and 60’s popular hits and rock n roll. Free entry. Meals available from River Café. You’re never too old to Rock ‘N’ Roll!

No Bookings Required but recommended if dinning.

Phone River Cafe on 4973 3886

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Saturday 23rd August (cont) Music in the Park - It’s on for Young and Old Tannum Blue Park, Corner Tannum Sands & Dahl Roads, Tannum Sands 1 - 4pm Infectious beats you can’t shake, toe tapping rhythms, honest song writing and vocals that fill your heart with warmth; those are what you are getting delivered to your soul from Aussie instrumentalist artist Matthew Barker by way of his solo project, The Bucketseats.

BYO picnic blanket or folding chair. Food available for purchase or bring a picnic to enjoy.

Free Event, No Bookings Required.

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Sunday 24th August Organic Growing Tannum Sands 9am - 12noon The Gladstone Organic Group will host an Open Day at the property of one of their members in Tannum Sands (Address will be supplied upon booking). Activity will give participants ideas on how to successfully grow their own food and entails a guided walk through the garden, information on growing organic fruit and vegetables, composting, improving soil quality etc. Morning Tea provided.

Please utilise on street parking, for wheelchair uses or for people with poor mobility parking is available near the house.

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Sunday 24th August (cont) Tai Chi Qigong Japenese Tea House, Tondoon Gardens, Glenlyon Road, Gladstone 11am - 12noon or Bray Park, Wyndham Avenue, Boyne Island 9 -10am Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. The slow gentle movements of most Qigong forms can be easily adapted, even for the physically challenged and can be practiced by all age groups. The gentle, rhythmic movements of Qigong reduce stress, build stamina, increase vitality, and enhance the immune system. It has also been found to improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive functions. Qigong’s great appeal is that everyone can benefit, regardless of ability, age, belief system or life circumstances.

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Sunday 24th August (cont) Belly Dancing Heron Room, Boyne Tannum Community Centre, Wyndham Avenue, Boyne Island 1pm - 2.30pm Have fun while being instructed in Belly Dance movements including veil work, and learn enough to put on a small performance.

Classes are designed to be fun and enjoyable and cater to all women of all sizes, shapes, and fitness levels.

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Sunday 24th August (cont) Sunday Arvo Session with the Dave Flower Band The Beach Break Bar, Agnes Water Surf Club 12noon - 4pm

Returning to Agnes waters for the first time since the 1770 music festival in 2011 this show is not to be missed.

The Agnes Waters SLSC is the perfect venue with a check list the envy of many.... music by the beach, outdoor setting full of atmosphere, great food and service that is the Beach Break bar, Seniors blackboard menu will be offered. Happy Hour from 11 - 12noon.

Free Entry. Bookings are required for meals and courtesy bus phone 4974 9777.

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Quick Find by Area Boyne Tannum Area

Saturday 16th Bushwalk Sunday 17th Young at Art - Acrylic Painting Workshop Monday 18th Drumming

Laughter is the Best Medicine Tuesday 19th Come n Try Lawn Bowls Bushwalk Thursday 21st Tech Savvy Seniors

Movie - Road to Nhill Friday 22nd Bird Watching Saturday 23rd Rock n Roll Sunday 24th Music in the Park - It’s on for Young and Old

Organic Growing

Tai chi Qigong

Belly Dancing

Calliope Area (includes Boyne Valley)

Saturday 16th Movie - Road to Nhill Sunday 17th Canoeing Monday 18th Harmony Farm Tuesday 19th Banking Business Bushwalk

Laughter is the Best Medicine Thursday 21st Tech Savvy Seniors

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Quick Find by Area Discovery Coast Area

Saturday 16th Belly Dancing

Clay Creations Sunday 17th Young at Art - Acrylic Painting Workshop Monday 18th Movie - Road to Nhill

Captain Cook Memorial - 1770 Headland Trail Walk Tuesday 19th Banking Business Wednesday 20th Mind, Body and Soul Thursday 21st 50+ Fit & Fabulous Friday 22nd Herbs for Health

Not so Naughty Chocolate Saturday 23rd Drawing Sunday 24th Sunday Arvo Session with the Dave Flower Band

Miriam Vale Area Saturday 16th Monday 18th

Tuesday 19th Wednesday 20th

Thursday 21st Friday 22nd Saturday 23rd

Mind Body and Soul Tranquillity Walk Mayor’s Southern Seniors Week Afternoon Tea Belly Dancing Legal Matters - Driving Licenses Laughter is the Best Medicine Movie - Road to Nhill 50+ Fit & Fabulous Not So Naughty Chocolate

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Quick Find by Area Gladstone City

Saturday 16th Mens Shed Open Day

Heritage Walk

Indian Cooking & Culture

Spanish (Flamenco) Dancing Sunday 17th Belly Dancing

Spanish Cooking Monday 18th Health & Wellbeing Morning Tea

Gardening - Bonsai’s

BreastScreen Open Day

Laughter is the Best Medicine

50+ Fit & Fabulous Tuesday 19th 50+ Fit & Fabulous

Morning Melodies Wednesday 20th Harbour Cruise to Southend & Capricorn Lodge

Legal Matters - Driving Licences Thursday 21st 50+ Fit & Fabulous

Port Curtis Day Respite Fair

Creative Clay

D.I.Y Workshop

Tondoon Botanic Gardens

Our Priceless Past Friday 22nd Drumming

Learn to Swim

Mayor’s Northern Seniors Week Afternoon Tea Saturday 23rd Young at Art - Acrylic Painting Workshop

Rhee Tae Kwon-Do Croquet Sunday 24th Tai Chi Qigong

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My Seniors Week Bookings Event Date

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