Seniors Week 2019

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Seniors Week 2019

Update Your Look Increase your makeup knowledge, tools and techniques, with the Update Your Look workshop. Find out what colours suit you and trial a new current foundation product. Advice from fitness, colour and beauty consultant Robyn Davidson from the British Association of Cosmetologists and Beauty Therapists.

Where

Mount Larcom Hall, Raglan St, Mount Larcom

When

9.30am-11.30am, Wednesday, 21 August

Morning Tea Get Together Join us for a fun, social get-together including quiz games, activities and morning tea!

Where

Mount Larcom Rural Transaction Centre (RTC), Raglan St, Mount Larcom

When

10am-noon, Thursday, 22 August

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Landscape Workshop Join local artist Marion Hughes for this Landscape workshop that uses watercolour and gouache to create a simple seascape. Learn to make simple shapes to form trees, waves and rocks and PRESTO a seascape is born! Learn some easy watercolour techniques to paint a delightful seascape.

Where

Mount Larcom Hall, Raglan St, Mount Larcom

When

2pm-5pm, Friday, 23 August

QCWA Ambrose Seniors Day Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) Ambrose Seniors Day, sponsored by COTA Queensland, will be a fun and interactive day for seniors, that includes performances by students of Ambrose State School. Following morning tea, QCWA Ambrose Branch members will run games and raffles followed by a lovely local duet performance into the afternoon. A BBQ lunch will be served while you can view the photo gallery and memorabilia of times gone by. Tea & coffee will also be available, while beer, wine and soft drinks can be purchased at the bar.

Where

QCWA Ambrose Hall, 36 Gentle Annie Rd, Ambrose

When

9am-2pm, Saturday, 24 August

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Seniors Week 2019

Tiny Tiles with Polymer Clay Create a collection of small, colourful tiles. Starting with an 8cm square, participants will build up textured layers of easily mouldable clay, with the addition of glass beads. When finished they will be baked in a bench-top oven to harden. They can be strung together to make a vertical wall-hanging art piece or participants are free to use their beautiful tiles as they wish.

Where

Boyne Tannum Community Centre and Library, Cnr Wyndham & Hayes Av, Boyne Island

When

1pm-4pm, Saturday, 17 August

Effortless Happiness Learn to Meditate Explore the tools to be effortlessly happy, recognising what makes our lives lasting and meaningful. We will work with five different meditation techniques and discuss methods of living with presence and love.

Where

Boyne Tannum Community Centre and Library, Cnr Wyndham & Hayes Av, Boyne Island

When

8.30am-11.30am, Monday, 19 August

Social Scrabble Join us at Boyne Island Library and play a fun game of Scrabble.

Where

Boyne Tannum Community Centre and Library, Cnr Wyndham & Hayes Av, Boyne Island

When

10.15am, Monday, 19 August and 1.30pm, Tuesday, 20 August

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Songbird Collages Using music sheets and old magazines, participants will draw or trace a songbird of their choice and collage the bird.

Where

Boyne Tannum Community Centre and Library, Cnr Wyndham & Hayes Av, Boyne Island

When

2pm, Monday, 19 August

Plant Propagation and Nursery Care Join the Friends of Conservation and Conservation Volunteers Australia at the Gladstone Regional Council’s nursery at Tannum Sands. Come along and learn how to propagate local native plants and learn information about native flora, while gaining some special nursery care tips and tricks. Morning tea will be provided. Return transport can also be organised from Gladstone, bookings are required by Friday, 16 August to gladstone@cva.org.au or 4972 4969.

Where

Tannum Sands Nursery, 100 Tannum Sands Rd, Tannum Sands

When

7.30am-10.30am, Tuesday, 20 August

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Update Your Look Using music sheets and old magazines, participants will draw or trace a songbird of their choice and collage the bird.

Where

Boyne Tannum Community Centre and Library, Cnr Wyndham & Hayes Av, Boyne Island

When

2:30pm-4:30pm, Tuesday, 20 August

Rummy O Join us at the Boyne Island Library for a morning of Rummy O. Where

Boyne Tannum Community Centre and Library, Cnr Wyndham & Hayes Av, Boyne Island

When

9.15am, Wednesday, 21 August

Crayon Silhouette Art Join local artist Tina Skyring from Crafty Capers who will teach you techniques to melt crayons onto canvas creating a colourful artwork to take home.

Where

Boyne Tannum Community Centre and Library, Cnr Wyndham & Hayes Av, Boyne Island

When

10am-noon, Wednesday, 21 August

Come and Try: Tai Chi and Qigong Tai Chi is easy and enjoyable to learn. An art embracing the mind, body and spirit; Tai Chi originated in ancient China and is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Wear loose comfortable clothing, flat shoes suitable for exercise and bring a hat and water bottle with you.

Where

Tannum Sands Esplanade, Millennium Esp, Tannum Sands

When

9.30am-10.30am, Thursday, 22 August

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Seniors Week 2019

Men’s Shed Open Day Using music sheets and old magazines, participants will draw or trace a songbird of their choice and collage the bird.

Where

Boyne Tannum Men’s Shed, Canoe Point Drive, Tannum Sands

When

Noon, Thursday, 22 August

Legal Information Workshop A solicitor from the Gladstone Community Legal Program will be discussing various legal issues in a workshop style including; helping your family financially and understanding the risks, consumer issues and scams, what happens to my ‘online life (social media and emails) after my death, what is the Relationships Australia Elder Abuse Prevention and Support Service. There will also be plenty of time for questions.

Where

Boyne Tannum Community Centre and Library, Cnr Wyndham & Hayes Av, Boyne Island

When

2pm-4.30pm, Friday, 23 August

Old Time Dance Join us at the Benaraby Progress Association Hall for an afternoon of old-time dance, afternoon tea will be provided.

Where

Benaraby Progress Association Hall, 48845 Bruce Hwy, Benaraby

When

2pm, Saturday, 24 August

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Latin Dance for Seniors Come along and have fun learning the Salsa and ChaChaCha. In this 90-minute class, we will warm up to the captivating sounds of Latin music and learn achievable Salsa choreography.

Following a short break, we will get ready to ChaCha. You will leave the class having enjoyed the uplifting music, learnt the basic steps of two different types of Latin dance styles, all with a smile on your face.

Where

Calliope RSL Memorial Hall, 32 Stirrat St, Calliope

When

1pm-2.30pm, Saturday, 17 August

Tree of Life Twine Craft Join local artist Tina Skyring from Crafty Capers to learn how to use twine and beads to create a Tree of Life wall hanging.

Where

Calliope Community Centre and Library, 3 Don Cameron Dv, Calliope

When

10am-noon, Monday, 19 August

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Seniors Week 2019

Calliope Update Your Look Increase your knowledge in makeup, makeup tools and techniques. Find out what colours suit you and trial a new current foundation product. Advice from fitness, colour and beauty consultant Robyn Davidson from the British Association of Cosmetologists and Beauty Therapists.

Where

Calliope Community Centre and Library, 3 Don Cameron Dv, Calliope

When

2.30pm-4.30pm, Monday, 19 August

Finding Peace of mind in a World Full of Chaos This course will be an exploration of an understanding of how each of us can uncover a wellspring of psychological freedom and wellbeing within, without the need for techniques, practices or application. Peace of mind is something we all seek, and this workshop will explain why this is our birthright, and how to access it.

Where

Calliope RSL Memorial Hall, 32 Stirrat St, Calliope

When

10am-1.30pm, Tuesday, 20 August

Legal Information Workshop A solicitor from the Gladstone Community Legal Program will be discussing various legal issues in a workshop style including; helping your family financially and understanding the risks, consumer issues and scams, what happens to my ‘online life (social media and emails) after my death, what is the Relationships Australia Elder Abuse Prevention and Support Service. There will also be plenty of time for questions.

Where

Calliope Community Centre and Library, 3 Don Cameron Dv, Calliope

When

9.30am-noon, Wednesday, 21 August

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Calliope Driftwood Mosaics Participants will carve driftwood with mallets and chisels to create a space to fill with their choice of mosaic titles.

Where

Calliope Community Centre and Library, 3 Don Cameron Dv, Calliope

When

10am, Thursday, 22 August

I Have a Business Idea – now what?

Learn about the eight steps for business success and how to access tailored mentoring and business assistance at no cost.

Where

Calliope Community Centre and Library, 3 Don Cameron Dv, Calliope

When

2pm-3pm, Friday, 23 August

Oztangles Join us this Seniors Week as we combine the simple line art of Zentangles with robots to get a space age twist. Bring out the artist inside you with the Zentangle Method, an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.

Where

Calliope Community Centre and Library, 3 Don Cameron Dv, Calliope

When

9.30am, Saturday, 24 August

Tiny Tiles with Polymer Clay Create a collection of small, colourful tiles. Starting with an 8cm square, participants will build up textured layers of easily mouldable clay, with the addition of glass beads. When finished they will be baked in a bench-top oven to harden. They can be strung together to make a vertical wall-hanging art piece or participants are free to use their beautiful tiles as they wish.

Where

Calliope RSL Memorial Hall, 32 Stirrat St, Calliope

When

1pm-4pm, Sunday, 25 August

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Active Over 50s Self Defence Join in for some basic physical and mental selfdefence awareness plus some physical activities.

Participants will learn basic strikes and how to position oneself in the event of confrontation.

Where

Agnes Water Community Centre and Library, 71 Springs Rd, Agnes Water

When

9.30am-10.30am, Saturday, 17 August

Senior’s Bushfire Safety This presentation includes information on preparing and maintaining properties, understanding emergency messaging and alerts and preparing a bushfire survival plan.

Where

Wartburg Rural Fire Brigade Fire shed, 300 Deepwater Rd, Deepwater

When

12.30pm-2.30pm, Saturday, 17 August

Tai Chi Join us for a Tai Chi class where we will embrace the mind, body and spirit. Tai Chi originated in ancient China and is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Wear loose comfortable clothing and flat shoes suitable for exercise and bring water with you.

Where

Agnes Water Community Centre and Library, 71 Springs Rd, Agnes Water

When

7.30am-8.30am, Monday, 19 August

I Have a Business Idea – now what?

Learn about the eight steps for business success and how to access tailored mentoring and business assistance at no cost.

Where

Agnes Water Meeting Room, 71 Springs Rd, Agnes Water

When

10.30am-11.30am, Monday, 19 August

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Fast, Easy, Sexy, Healthy Meals in 10 Minutes Come along and join in on this cooking class which will teach you how to cook fast, easy, sexy and healthy meals in just 10 minutes! This event includes a presentation, demonstrations, cooking class, interactive activities, take home resources and lunch cooked by you!

Where

Drift and Wood Bistro, Sandcastles 1770 Resort, 40 Captain Cook Dv, Agnes Water

When

Noon-4.30pm, Monday, 19 August

Cost

$60 per person

Effortless Happiness – Learn to Meditate In this activity attendees will explore the tools to be effortlessly happy, recognising what makes our lives lasting and meaningful. We will work with five different meditation techniques and discuss methods of living with presence and love.

Where

Agnes Water Meeting Room, 71 Springs Rd, Agnes Water

When

8.30am-11.30am, Tuesday, 20 August

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Discovery Coast An Unlikely Conversation An Unlikely Conversation brings together senior community members from different backgrounds to enjoy a catered meal while being guided by a menu of conversation. Enjoying your lunch with someone you may have never met before, you will get the opportunity to share life experiences, hopes and dreams. Ultimately breaking down barriers, creating greater understanding and increasing community cohesion.

Where

Drift and Wood Bistro, Sandcastles 1770 Resort, 40 Captain Cook Dv, Agnes Water

When

Noon-3.30pm, Tuesday, 20 August

It’s Time to SHINE Join us in celebrating ageing and good health with a PARTY! This session will include fun activities that can combat the ageing process accompanied with great healthy party food.

Come along ready to SHINE! Where

Rosedale Memorial Hall, James St, Rosedale

When

1pm-2.30pm, Tuesday, 20 August

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Seniors Week 2019

Discovery Coast Play Mahjong Join this dynamic group and play Mahjong! Beginners through to advanced welcome.

Where

Agnes Water Community Centre and Library, 71 Springs Rd, Agnes Water

When

9.30am-12.30pm, Wednesday, 21 August

It’s Time to SHINE Join us to celebrate ageing and good health with a PARTY! This session will include fun activities that can combat the ageing process accompanied with great healthy party food.

Come along ready to SHINE! Where

Turkey Beach Community Hall, Worthington Rd, Turkey Beach

When

1pm-2.30pm, Wednesday, 21 August

Blast Your Budget Cooking Class Come along and join in on this cooking class which will teach you how to cook nutritious meals on a budget! This event includes a presentation, demonstrations, cooking class, interactive activities, take home resources and a lunch cooked by you!

Where

Drift and Wood Bistro, Sandcastles 1770 Resort, 40 Captain Cook Dv, Agnes Water

When

9am-1.30pm, Thursday, 22 August

Cost

$60 per person

Legal Information Workshop A solicitor from the Gladstone Community Legal Program will be discussing various legal issues in a workshop style including; helping your family financially and understanding the risks, consumer issues and scams, what happens to my ‘online life (social media and emails) after my death, what is the Relationships Australia Elder Abuse Prevention and Support Service. There will also be plenty of time for questions.

Where

Agnes Water Community Centre and Library, 71 Springs Rd, Agnes Water

When

2pm-4.30pm, Thursday, 22 August

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Seniors Week 2019

Play Skip Bo Come and join the group for a game of cards.

Where

Agnes Water Community Centre and Library, 71 Springs Rd, Agnes Water

When

10am-Noon, Friday, 23 August

ART from HEART for HEALTH Presenter Jennie Ryan uses her personal autoimmune story as a background to engage with Le Brut style art activities.

Where

Agnes Water Community Centre and Library, 71 Springs Rd, Agnes Water

When

12.30pm-3.30pm, Friday, 23 August

Cost

$30 per person

CPR Awareness Come along to this CPR learning session where participants will learn an easily achievable abbreviated version of CPR. Where

Agnes Water Community Centre and Library, 71 Springs Rd, Agnes Water

When

12.30pm-1.30pm, Saturday, 24 August

Songbird Collages Using music sheets and old magazines, participants will draw or trace a songbird of their choice and collage the bird.

Where

Agnes Water Community Centre and Library, 71 Springs Rd, Agnes Water

When

10am, Sunday, 25 August

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Seniors Week 2019

ART from HEART for HEALTH Presenter Jennie Ryan uses her personal auto-immune story as a background to engage with Le Brut style art activities.

Where

Gladstone City Library, 39 Goondoon St, Gladstone

When

8.30am-11.30am, Saturday, 17 August

Cost

$30 per person

Full Yoga Experience for Seniors Enjoy the practice of different aspects of yoga. This 90-minute class will include a quick explanation of what yoga is, followed by practising mindful deep breathing. We will warm up our joints and practice a balanced sequence of yoga poses to work all parts of the body. There will be options on how to make poses challenging or gentler. Come ready to move and stretch, and then unwind with a beautiful guided relaxation.

Once the body and mind are relaxed, we will finish with a short introduction to meditation.

Where

Gladstone Inclusion Centre, 21 Off St, Gladstone

When

9am-10.30am, Saturday, 17 August

Senior’s Celebratory Dinner The Rotary Club of South Gladstone will be holding their Senior’s Celebratory Dinner for the 34th time. Come along to the Gladstone PCYC with doors opening at 5pm for a 6pm dinner. Bookings are essential and tickets will be available from the Senior Citizen’s Centre for $2 per ticket.

Where

Gladstone PCYC, 53 Yarroon St, Gladstone

When

5pm, Saturday, 17 August

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Seniors Week 2019

Gladstone Tiny Tiles with Polymer Clay Create a collection of small, colourful tiles. Starting with an 8cm square, participants will build up textured layers of easily mouldable clay, with the addition of glass beads. When finished they will be baked in a bench-top oven to harden. They can be strung together to make a vertical wall-hanging art piece or participants are free to use their beautiful tiles as they wish.

Where

Crow Street Creative, 8 Crow St, Gladstone

When

1pm-4pm, Sunday, 18 August

Curtis Island Cruise including Capricorn Lodge Visit Join us for a beautiful return island cruise from Gladstone to Curtis Island. Depart from the Curtis Ferry Terminal at 215 Alf O’Rourke Drive at 8am, drop off at South End Jetty on Curtis Island at 9am. There will be a bus to transfer you to Capricorn Lodge for a visit and morning tea, and to transfer you back to the boat to return to Gladstone by 11.30am.

Where

Curtis Ferry Services, 215 Alf O’Rourke Drive, Gladstone Marina

When

8am-11.30am, Monday, 19 August

Cost

$20 - $30 per person depending on how many bookings are received.

Attendees will be advised of the cost once all bookings are taken.

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Gladstone Bonsai for Seniors This is an introductory workshop in the ancient artform of bonsai constructed specifically for seniors of the Gladstone Region.

Where

Administration Building, Tondoon Botanic Gardens, 672 Glenlyon Rd, Gladstone

When

9am-11am, Monday, 19 August

Gentle Gym Gentle Gym is a gym class designed for both ladies and gentlemen over the age of 50. Benefits of gentle gym include an hour fitness class with social interaction which increases flexibility and balance, strengthens joints and mental stimulation whilst improving concentration.

Where

Gladstone Gymnastics Club, PCYC Gladstone, 53 Yarroon St, Gladstone

When

10.30am–11.30am, Monday, 19 August

Come ‘n’ Try Darts Join the Gladstone and District Darts Association for a come and try session, beginners are welcome! A light lunch will be included.

Where

Gladstone & District Darts Association, 9 Moura Cres, Barney Point

When

12.30pm, Monday, 19 August

An Unlikely Conversation An Unlikely Conversation brings together senior community members from different backgrounds to enjoy a catered meal while being guided by a menu of conversation. Enjoying your lunch with someone you may have never met before, you will get the opportunity to share life experiences, hopes and dreams. Ultimately breaking down barriers, creating greater understanding and increasing community cohesion.

Where

Savour the Flavour, Tondoon Botanic Gardens, 672 Glenlyon Rd, Gladstone

When

4pm-5.30pm, Monday, 19 August

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Gladstone Create Your Very Own Breakfast in Bed Tray At this workshop you will be making your very own breakfast in bed tray. We will be using drills to attach the handles and either staining the timber or engraving with an engraver. Light refreshments will also be available.

Where

Bunnings Gladstone, Dawson Highway, Gladstone

When

5pm-8pm, Monday, 19 August

Orchid Growing Workshop A workshop to show you how to make your orchids grow and flower. This workshop is presented by our Friends of the Gardens volunteers.

Where

Administration Building, Tondoon Botanic Gardens, 672 Glenlyon Rd, Gladstone

When

9am-11am, Tuesday, 20 August

Beginners Uke Group Come along to an introduction session for the Ukuleles. They are a fun and easy to learn instrument. This session will have everyone playing a song by the end with lots of singalongs and fun to be had.

Participants can also learn to play Kazoos, Clap sticks, Drum Tambourines, Cow bells and more. Morning tea will be provided.

Where

QRI Gladstone Club, 22 Off St, Gladstone

When

10am-Noon, Tuesday, 20 August

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Gladstone Crayon Silhouette Art Join local artist Tina Skyring from Crafty Capers who will teach you techniques to melt crayons onto canvas creating a colourful art work to take home.

Where

Theiss Room, Community Engagement Centre, 142 Goondoon St, Gladstone

When

10am-Noon, Tuesday, 20 August

Indian Dance During this session you will practice dance moves, at the end putting all the steps together and dancing to music. There will be an instructor going through the steps with you to help where needed. Participants need to wear comfortable shoes and clothes and bring water with them.

Where

Gladstone Inclusion Centre, 21 Off St, Gladstone

When

12.30pm-3.30pm, Tuesday, 20 August

Mobile Phone Photography Workshop Photopia studio will take you on a guided photography tour using your smartphone or tablet, teaching you how to capture quality portraits and landscapes. Learn the tricks of the trade to spot great backdrops and how to compose and capture great shots. Explore the surrounding environment and locate interesting subjects to create a diverse series of images and master new techniques. Share your discoveries with the group and learn how to manipulate images to create professional looking photographs. Please bring your own smartphone (or tablet) with charger and editing app already installed. A hat, comfortable shoes, lunch, water bottle and sunscreen are also recommended (tea & coffee is supplied).

Where

Shed 5, Crow Street Creative, 8 Crow St, Gladstone

When

1pm-4pm, Tuesday, 20 August

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Seniors Week 2019

Gladstone Play Mahjong Join this dynamic group and play Mahjong! Beginners through to advanced welcome.

Where

Gladstone City Library, 39 Goondoon St, Gladstone

When

1pm-4pm, Tuesday, 20 August

Watercolour Pen and Wash Workshop Join local artist Marion Hughes for this workshop that offers a simple and effective way to use watercolour and pens to create your own piece of art. Easy and achievable for everyone.

No drawing or painting skills required, just enthusiasm and a reason to have fun and learn something new.

Where

Gladstone Yacht Club, 1 Goondoon St, Gladstone

When

9am-11am, Wednesday, 21 August

Cooking for Seniors Learn to cook the simple tasty meals to impress at your next family event. Savour the Flavour will teach you tips and tricks to whip up the ultimate dish.

Where

Arboretum Shelter, Tondoon Botanic Gardens, 672 Glenlyon Rd, Gladstone

When

10am-11.30am, Wednesday, 21 August

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Gladstone Gladstone Cinemas – A Dog’s Journey This film is about a dog finding meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets. A Dog’s Journey is the sequel to the heart-warming global hit A Dog’s Purpose.

Where

Gladstone Cinemas, Nightowl Centre, 71-77 Dawson Hwy, Gladstone

When

2pm, Wednesday, 21 August

Cost

$5 per ticket

Come and Try True Light Come along and try our true light session which involves purifying energy without making contact with the body. True Light is practiced worldwide and has been shown to have positive benefits across numerous areas of your life. Enjoy a free coffee or tea from Lightbox after.

Where

Lightbox Espresso & Wine Bar Courtyard, 56 Goondoon St, Gladstone

When

4pm-5pm, Wednesday, 21 August

Learn Embroidery Workshop Come along for an embroidery workshop, open to all beginners and alike.

Where

Gladstone City Library, 39 Goondoon St, Gladstone

When

4.30pm-5.30pm, Wednesday, 21 August

Bushwalk Come along and join the Gladstone District Bushwalkers on the Round Gladstone Trail. Meet at the car park entrance to the Tondoon Botanic Gardens for a 12km walk that takes approximately four hours. Moderate fitness is needed for this bush walk that includes flat terrain. Please wear a hat and sturdy enclosed footwear and bring a day pack with 2L of water (minimum), first aid kit, sunscreen and insect repellent.

Where

Meet at the carpark of the Tondon Botanic Gardens, 672 Glenlyon Rd, Gladstone

When

7.45am-11.45am, Thursday, 22 August

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Gladstone Effortless Happiness – Learn to Meditate In this activity attendees will explore the tools to be effortlessly happy, recognising what makes our lives lasting and meaningful. We will work with five different meditation techniques and discuss methods of living with presence and love.

Where

Gladstone City Library, 39 Goondoon St, Gladstone

When

8.30am-11.30am, Thursday, 22 August

Playtime with Grandies Bring your baby and toddler, your parents and grandparents, to this special PlayTime event. We’ll be playing with old-fashioned games. This event is open to all seniors to attend, even if your grandkids or great grandkids can’t make it.

Where

Gladstone City Library, 39 Goondoon St, Gladstone

When

9.30am-11.30am, Thursday, 22 August

Friendship Morning Tea and Tupperware Party Come along for a morning tea of friendship, good times and a Tupperware party!

Where

Gladstone QCWA Hall, 90 Oaka Lane, Gladstone

When

10am, Thursday, 22 August

Our Priceless Past Featuring the stories of local special seniors, prepared and presented by year eight and nine students of Gladstone State High School to celebrate Seniors Week. A light lunch served from noon.

Where

Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum, Cnr Goondoon & Bramston Sts, Gladstone

When

Noon-2pm, Thursday, 22 August

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Gladstone Cooking and Culture During this session, you will learn to cook Egyptian dishes. You will be provided with ingredients and instruction on how to cook each meal. Please wear closed in shoes and bring a water bottle.

Where

Port Curtis Senior Citizens Centre, 83 Oaka Lane, Gladstone

When

12.30pm-3.30pm, Thursday, 22 August

Update Your Look Come along to increase your makeup knowledge, tools and techniques. Find out what colours suit you and trial a new current foundation product. Advice from fitness, colour and beauty consultant Robyn Davidson from the British Association of Cosmetologists and Beauty Therapists.

Where

Gladstone City Library, 39 Goondoon St, Gladstone

When

2.30pm-4.30pm, Thursday, 22 August

Mayor’s Seniors Week Morning Tea Each year the Gladstone Region’s Mayor invites you to a free morning tea to celebrate Seniors Week! Live Entertainment, yummy snacks and great conversations are always on the cards.

Where

Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, 56 Goondoon St, Gladstone

When

9.30am, Friday, 23 August

Senior’s Games in the Gardens Join us for a game or two in the Gardens. Test your knowledge at our various trivia games.

Where

Administration Building, Tondoon Botanic Gardens, 672 Glenlyon Rd, Gladstone

When

10am-11.30am, Friday, 23 August

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Morning Melodies: Practically Perfect Julie Andrews In conjunction with this year’s Senior’s Week Mayors Morning Tea, join us for a CWA Morning Tea from 9am, the show starts at 11am. For generations she has graced the stage and screen and is fondly remembered for being Maria in The Sound of Music, and of course, the wonderful nanny in Mary Poppins. Now in one glorious stage production, ‘Practically Perfect’ celebrates the life and music of the legendary Dame Julie Andrews. Please book directly with the Gladstone Entertainment Centre.

Where

Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, 56 Goondoon St, Gladstone

When

11am, Friday, 23 August

STEM Workshop This workshop will include hands-on Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) activities including augmented reality, sphero-minis, ozobots and holograms.

Where

STEM Central, CQ University Gladstone, Marina Campus, Bryan Jordan Dv

When

12.30pm-2.30pm, Friday, 23 August

Digital Memories, Digital Albums Learn how to scan and digitize your printed photographs using your smartphone or tablet. Create a digital photo album that you can share with your friends and family dazzle the grandkids with your technological brilliance!

Using free apps, participants will discover how to make the most of their old photos and update their digital photo albums, edit their photographs on the go and share them easily online. Share your discoveries and learn how to manipulate images to create professional looking results. Bring your own smart device with a camera (IOS or Android), device charger, 1-2 favourite printed photos, lunch and a water bottle (tea & coffee are supplied).

Where

Shed 5, Crow Street Creative, 8 Crow St, Gladstone

When

1pm-4pm, Friday, 23 August

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Our Priceless Past Curator’s talk focusing on the Priceless Past Exhibition with a light afternoon tea provided.

Where

Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum, Cnr Goondoon & Bramston Sts, Gladstone

When

3pm-4pm, Friday, 23 August

Country & Western Line Dancing Evening Come along to our social evening dressed up in your cowboy and cowgirl clothes and enjoy an evening of dancing. There will be a cash bar available and nibbles provided.

Where

Meteor’s Sports Club, 673 Glenlyon Rd, Gladstone

When

5pm-9pm, Friday, 23 August

Organic Gardening in Suburban Backyards, and Beyond Join the Port Curtis Organic Growers to see and learn about member Vernon’s garden transformation from small suburban backyard garden to a beautiful, productive food growing paradise! Learn the practice of organic growing and how to garden, providing food to eat in a small space. This activity will offer plenty of time for any garden related questions and answers, demonstrations of growing organically and a garden tour including demonstrations on composting and lots of chatting. Afternoon tea will be provided.

Where

24 Coase St, Gladstone. Parking in Coase or Heatherington Streets.

Wheelchair access is suitable for yard/garden, however there are steps up to the house.

When

12.30pm-4.30pm, Saturday, 24 August

Armchair Cemetery Tour Members of the Genealogical Society Gladstone District Inc. will give short talks about some of the interesting pioneers who are buried in our Gladstone Cemeteries. This will be accompanied by a slide show and light afternoon tea.

Where

George Young Building, Francis Ward Dv, Gladstone

When

1.30pm-3pm, Saturday, 24 August

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Legends & the Locals: Troy Cassar-Daley at the Gladstone Entertainment Centre One night only with Troy Cassar-Daley, featuring Gladstone locals. Legend & the Locals is a unique concept bringing Australian music legends together with regional Queensland locals. In 2019 Troy Cassar-Daley will collaborate and rehearse with talented Queenslanders, putting on an awe-inspiring night of entertainment, showcasing the talents of the locals, and celebrating the hits of the Legend!

Where

Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, 56 Goondoon St, Gladstone

When

7:30pm, Saturday, 24 August

Cost

$28 Adult. $22 Pensioner Concession. Tickets via the GECC https://gladstoneentertainment.com/

Croquet Come and Try Day Come along for a chance to try the game of croquet with help and instructions from Gladstone Croquet Club members.

Where

Gladstone Croquet Club, 166 Glenlyon Rd, Gladstone

When

9am-11.30am, Sunday, 25 August

Seniors Variety Concert Come along to the Seniors Variety Concert for an afternoon of entertainment, raffles, door prizes, jokes and funny videos. Refreshments will be served after the concert.

Where

New Apostolic Church, 161 Sun Valley Rd, Gladstone

When

1pm, Sunday, 25 August

Cost

Gold coin entry

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Seniors Week 2019

I Have a Business Idea – now what?

Learn about the eight steps for business success and how to access tailored mentoring and business assistance at no cost.

Where

Miriam Vale Community Centre and Library, 41 Blomfield St, Miriam Vale

When

1pm-2pm, Monday, 19 August

Bingo Eyes down for a fun morning of Bingo, followed by morning tea.

Where

Miriam Vale Community Centre and Library, 41 Blomfield St, Miriam Vale

When

10am, Tuesday, 20 August

Driftwood Mosaics You will carve driftwood with mallets and chisels to create a space to fill with their choice of mosaic titles.

Where

Miriam Vale Community Centre and Library, 41 Blomfield St, Miriam Vale

When

2pm, Wednesday, 21 August

CPR Awareness This CPR Awareness Program is a LAC-led program that aims to provide the community with the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to respond to a sudden out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. At this CPR Awareness session, participants will become familiar with the lifesaving skill of single operator adult CPR. By attending a 90 minutes of CPR Awareness session you can become confident in the skill of single operator.

Where

Miriam Vale Community Centre and Library, 41 Blomfield St, Miriam Vale

When

12.30pm–1.30pm, Thursday, 22 August

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