Senior Celebrations - program 2017

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OCTOBER 2 - 15 2017 Bookings open Monday, September 11

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Community partners Wodonga

WHEELS AT WESTMONT

HIGH TEA AND OPEN DAY

Westmont Aged Care Services 265 Baranduda Boulevard, Baranduda Saturday, October 28, 10am to 2pm For information contact: Peter Ward (02) 6043 9999 or pward@westmont.org.au Come along and check out the classic, heritage and custom vehicles. There will be stalls and entertainment to enjoy. Join a guided tour of Westmont facilities.

Light refreshments available for a small fee.

Conway Funeral Home 20 South St, Wodonga Wednesday, October 11, 1pm, $25. Bookings required.

Phone Megan (02) 6024 1093 Our open day with high tea catered by Geoffrey Michael Patissier. Have a look around and ask the staff any questions you may have!

2017

OCTOBER 2 - 15*

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INVESTIGATING THE BONEGILLA MIGRANT EXPERIENCE

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH AND RELAXATION

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH

Bonegilla Migrant Experience, 82 Bonegilla Rd, Bonegilla, Tuesday, October 10, 10am, $11.

Bookings required. Phone (02) 6020 6912. Talk, morning tea and tour - Historian Bruce Pennay will probe the records to explain the successes and failures of the Bonegilla Reception Centre, from the points of view of immigration authorities and migrants and refugees. He will unravel

some of the centre’s mysteries and uncover secrets that have until now

been well hidden.

Felltimber Community Centre, 189 Melrose Dve, Tuesday, October 10, 5.30pm and Thursday, October 12, 10am. $10 per session. Bookings required. Phone (02) 6043 4550. Relax, recharge and rejuvenate. Clear your mind and energise your body as you experience ancient simple Tai Chi

moving meditations drawn from nature. Highly qualified tutor Carol Smith will guide you through the sessions and ensure you have fun while building core strength.

Senior Citizens Centre, Havelock St, Thursday, October 5, 9.30am, $4 . Join us for an hour of Tai Chi for flexibility, muscular strength, fitness, and general well being.

RUBBER SOUL, THE BEATLES SHOW

BUS, FERRY AND GRUB TOUR

MARK 'SPUD' MURPHY DINNER AND SHOW

The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell St, Wodonga Monday, October 9, 10am, morning tea 11am Melbourne's own authentic Beatles Show, recreating the look and sound of The Beatles.

Wodonga Plaza, Smythe St bus stop, Thursday, October 12, board at 9.45am, $15 Enjoy a scenic drive, a ride on the Wymah Ferry and lunch at the Granya Pub. Suitable for less-abled patrons, please specify if bringing a wheelie walker/wheel chair, etc. Returns at 2.30pm. Book and pay by September 25.

Wodonga Bowling Club 64 Hovell St, Wodonga Saturday, October 7, 6.30pm, $40 Bookings required. Ph (02) 6024 1554 Come and join Mark ‘Spud’ Murphy, for dinner and a night of musical comedy, sketches, one-liners and stories.

EXHIBITION ... LIKE A DOG WITHOUT A BONE NICHOLAS KLEINDIENST Arts Space Wodonga, cnr Hovell and Lawrence streets EXHIBITION OPENING Friday, October 6, 5.30pm to 8.30pm Visit Arts Space during Fridays on My Mind and hear the quirky musical entertainment of the Spooky Ukie Band.

ARTIST TALK Saturday, October 7, 10am with exhibiting artist Nicholas Kleindienst.

SENIOR DRIVER REFRESHER Community Accessibility 102 Hume St, Wodonga Tuesday, October 17, 9.30am, $5 Bookings required. Phone: Gail Carter 1300 704 530 or email info@gettingthere.net.au Refresh your skills and knowledge, to remain safe on the road and drive for longer. We don’t teach you how to drive but we help you keep your independence, encourage safe driving, and show you how to assess your own driving.

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BLACK TIE DANCE

HOY DAY

VILLIANS FASHION PARADE

MYSTERY MOVIE MORNING

Senior Citizens Centre, Havelock St, Thursday, October 5, 7.30pm, $10 Bookings required. Phone (02) 6024 2865 Old time and new vogue dancing.

Live music with Lindsay Bohun band.

Raffles, prizes, supper included.

Dress up and dance the night away.

Wodonga RSL, 27 Reid St, Tuesday, October 10, 10am, $8.50. Book by September 29.

Phone (02) 6024 3841 Book a table with friends for a day of Hoy card games with prizes and a light lunch.

Community Centre Westmont Aged Care Services, 265 Baranduda Boulevard, Baranduda Tuesday, October 3, 2pm, $10 Bookings required. Phone Anne (02) 6043 9832 Fashion parade featuring local businesses. Raffles and prizes for best dressed and afternoon tea.

Regent Cinemas Albury Wodonga Cnr Dean and David streets, Albury Tuesday, October 10, 10am, $2 Enjoy a cuppa with friends then a movie at Albury's Regent Cinemas.

Bookings required.

SCENERY, SIGHTS & LUNCHEON Wodonga Plaza, Smythe St bus stop Thursday, October 5, and Thursday, October 12. Board 9.45am, $20 First stop Hume Dam at Lake Hume for morning tea and a talk. Drive to Kurrajong Gap lookout, capture the magnificent views then lunch and entertainment at the Court House Hotel Bethanga. Returns 2.30pm. Book and pay by September 25.

Free ticket for cardholder’s companion Accessible Hearing Loop Bookings required -The Cube Wodonga

Box office - Ph: (02) 6022 9311

BBQ LUNCH - WODONGA LIFE ACTIVITIES CLUB Sumsion Gardens, Wodonga Sunday, October 8, noon, $10. Bookings required.

Phone Sandra 0402 302 210 or Linda 0448 569 111 Join members of Wodonga Life and Activities Club to hear about their regular activities.

or in person at 118 Hovell St, Wodonga or visit thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

MULTICULTURAL SENIORS EXPO Gateway Health, 155 High Street Monday, October 2, 11am to 3pm The 2017 Expo will enable older residents from migrant and refugee backgrounds to meet with health and community service providers to support healthy ageing. Highlights include laughter yoga, demonstrations, and traditional foods.

For information phone (02) 6024 6895

ST. IVES SENIORS SOCIAL SHIN-DIG LUNCHEON St. Ives Hotel 64 Lincoln Causeway, Wednesday, October 11 Noon, $12 Bookings required.

Ph (02) 6041 2626 Choose from three main courses and two desserts.

Fun quizzes and music questions with a standing, stationary movement competition.

LOVELY LADY LUMP

The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell St. Tuesday, October 3, 7.30pm, $32.

Presented by Lana Schwarcz, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, this is a show that is touching, real, raw and hilarious. Laugh cancer out of town!

COME AND TRY BUSHWALKING Meet at Peards car park, Borella Rd, East Albury. Monday, October 9, 9.30am, $5.

Bookings required by October 6. Phone 0419 241 687. A relaxing walk over Eastern Hill, down to Mungabareena and then explore the river.

A MORNING WITH PETE DENAHY

WODONGA YMCA SENIORS CLASSES

Wodonga Bowling Club, 64 Hovell St, Wodonga Monday, October 2, 10am to 11am A one-hour show with the comedian and bluegrass musician who hails from Yackandandah. A songwriter and singer whose shows include everything from serious ballads to songs with a twist, you're sure to be entertained. Followed by morning tea.

Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre, Hedgerow Crt Come and experience Pryme Movers, our group exercise program. Bookings required. For further information and to book phone Matt (02) 6058 2531 • Mondays, 10.30am, BodyBalance • Tuesdays, 10.45am, BodyVive • Wednesdays, 10.30am, Aqua Movers • Thursdays, 9.30am, Beginner Pilates • Fridays, 10.30am, Aqua Fitness

WODONGA GARDENS RETIREMENT ESTATE FASHION PARADE / BBQ & MEET RESIDENTS Wodonga Gardens Retirement Estate 2 Flinders Way, West Wodonga Bookings required.

Phone 0439 271 838 FASHION PARADE: Tuesday, October 3, 2pm BBQ & MEET RESIDENTS: Sunday, October 15, 12pm

WALKING BASKETBALL

WEDNESDAY TENNIS VETERANS

Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre, Hedgerow Crt, Wodonga Monday, October 2, 10am, 11.30am, 1pm (3 sessions) A low-impact, social and fun activity to improve the levels of physical activity for inactive/slightly active people including those recovering from injury. For information phone Kyle on 0423 299 267

Wodonga Tennis Centre, 1 Dalgleish St, Wodonga Wednesday, October 11, 1.30pm Bookings required. Phone Don (02) 6024 6028 Come and join us for a casual game of tennis, the usual fee will be waived.

SIGHT, SOUND AND GETTING AROUND The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell St, Wednesday, October 12, 10.30am Presented by Vision Australia (partnering with Australian Hearing and Community Accessibility), this is an interactive and informative event demonstrating the latest in technologies and access equipment.

The event includes hearing assessments and a series of short presentations, demonstrations and information.

Ambassador Seeing Eye Dog Angela will also be present. For information phone Rikki Raadsveld (02) 6041 8804

COMMUNITY GARDENING Willow Park, Pearce St, Wodonga.

Sunday, October 15, 9.30am Community gardening followed by morning tea. Bring your favourite gardening gloves and tools!

Bookings encouraged.

Phone Jenni on 0410 074 900

MUSIC IN THE GALLERY

PAINTING FOR SENIORS

Arts Space Wodonga, cnr Hovell and Lawrence streets Wednesday, October 11, 10.30am, $5 per person.

Nathan and Mica bring soulful vocals and smooth jazz guitar with their extensive repertoire of jazz and contemporary music.

In this performance you will hear a mix of creative renditions of your favourite pop and jazz songs, plus originals.

GIGS Studios, Gateway Village Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga Wednesday, October 4, 10am and 1pm.

Thursday, October 5, 10am and 1pm. $10 per session Bookings required. Phone Erika (02) 6021 3073 or email bookings@gigsgallery.com.au Two-hour watercolour and pencil class. Learn to express yourself in a new, fun way. This class will provide the basics of drawing and watercolours. Materials are provided and you will take home a finished artwork.

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Phone to book or for further information

Description

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(02) 6024 9718

Professor Meg Morris will present her research Dancing with Parkinsons.

Older adults from Murray Youth Performing Arts will perform

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(02) 6023 6714

A walk to the Community Farm on the banks of the river with our Bhutanese hosts. 700m each way (unpaved)

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OCTOBER 2 - 15 Event

Venue

Music & Movement for Parkinsons/Adult tap

La Trobe University, Building 3, Room 3114 Please book by September 18

2 Oct 9am

Harvest Walk 'n' Talk

Meet at Sustainable Activity Centre, Gateway Village, Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga

3 Oct 9.30am

Open Days - Wodonga Historical Society

Wodonga Historical Society, 19 South St, Wodonga

3 & 10 Oct 1pm

Wildflower Walk 'n' Talk

Castle Creek Conservation Reserve, Castle Creek Rd. Look for our banner

4 & 15 Oct 9.30am

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(02) 6023 6714

Viewing platform of Sandy Creek Rail Bridge 6km Walk

Meet at Huon Reserve, Murray Valley Hwy. Return here for afternoon tea

4 Oct 1.30pm

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0447 332 260

Trudewind Gallery Birthday Celebrations

Trudewind Road Neighbourhood House 44 Quirk Crt, Wodonga

Travel Training

Community Accessibility 102 Hume St, Wodonga

Craft 'n' Cuppa

Felltimber Community Centre 189 Melrose Dve, Wodonga

Shake your Tree and Expose your Ancestry

Senior Citizens Centre Havelock St (between Wodonga Library and The Cube Wodonga)

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0412 241 186

Research history or relive your memories in the photographs, scrapbooks and historic items on display Call for directions, park opposite hayshed. Wear walking boots, bring water and dress for the weather.

A bushwalking track with slopes Walk along the shores of Lake Hume to enjoy the magnificent views from the platform's spectacular vantage point Help us celebrate our first successful year! Light refreshments, door prizes and all work available for sale or lay-by

4 Oct 7pm

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(02) 6024 3950

5 Oct 9.30am

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1300 704 530

6 & 13 Oct 12.30pm

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(02) 6043 4550

Get crafty with others! Feel free to bring your own craft project or learn new skills from others. Some materials supplied

6 Oct 1pm

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0447 035 725

An expo featuring historical societies and businesses to enhance your family history by offering helpful information

Learn the ins and outs of public transport in Victoria: Myki, V/Line, Journey Planning and other travel tips

240 Felltimber Creek Rd

8 Oct 11am to 2.20pm

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(02) 6043 5000

Tours conducted at 11am and 1.30pm.

Fun for all with sausage sizzle, animal farm, raffles, entertainment and more!

Come and Try Croquet

Wodonga Tennis Centre Dalgleish St, Wodonga

8 & 15 Oct 9.30am

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(02) 6056 6924

Try this easy-to-learn team sport.

Members will provide information about the benefits of joining the club

Grandparents’ Storytime

Wodonga Library 126 Hovell St, Wodonga

11 Oct 10am

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(02) 6022 9330

Be sure to come along to the Wodonga Library with your grandkids for a funfilled Grandparents’ Storytime

Free DIY Workshop

Bunnings Wodonga Anzac Parade

11 & 12 Oct 11.30am

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(02) 6043 8900

Covering gardening and design in both of these do-it-yourself workshops!

Laughter Yoga

Felltimber Community Centre 189 Melrose Dve, Wodonga

12 Oct 9.30am

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(02) 6043 4550

De-stress and gain a more cheerful attitude. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle

Closing the gap on Information Technology

Felltimber Community Centre 189 Melrose Dve, Wodonga

12 Oct 2.15pm

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(02) 6043 4550

BYO laptop, mobile phone or tablet and learn some tips from Catholic College students. Learn at your own pace

Iris Flower Show, Display and Open Garden

14 Riversdale Place, West Wodonga. Free entry for seniors, gold coin entry for general public

13 Oct 10am - 6pm

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0413 188 375

Plants for purchase, bring a picnic lunch or purchase Devonshire tea. Free tea/ coffee for seniors. Tim Taylor workshop

Art Buzz

Arts Space Wodonga Cnr Hovell and Lawrence sts

13 Oct 10.30am

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(02) 6022 9600

Bring a grandchild aged three to five to enjoy this creative visual art workshop relating to the current exhibition

Come and try Bowls Day

Wodonga Bowling Club 64 Hovell St, Wodonga

15 Oct 9.30am

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(02) 6024 1554

Come and try lawn bowls in a fun and friendly atmosphere, no experience necessary

Estia Health Wodonga Open Day

Come and try Dragon Boating

Gateway Lakes, Lemke Rd, off Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga

Come and try Woodcraft

Woodcrafters Workshop 1A Wilson St, Wodonga

15 Oct 3pm

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0438 256 467

An easy session for the young at heart.

Wear comfortable clothing. Stay for a warming cuppa after. Great exercise, paddles and PFDs are supplied

18 Oct 9am - noon

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0428 578 859

Workshop open. With demonstrations of wood lathe, scroll saw, carving pyrography. Tea/coffee provided