Seniors Week celebrations underway
Published on 22 August 2017
A number of events and programs are underway in the Rockhampton Region this week as the community comes together to celebrate Seniors Week 2017.
Chair of Council’s Community Services Committee Councillor Rose Swadling is encouraging all to join in celebrating the priceless contribution seniors make to our local communities.
“Seniors Week annually offers an added opportunity to celebrate our senior residents and their invaluable place in our communities – whether that be as volunteers, group advocates, grandparents and much, much more,” Cr Swadling said.
“Our Region is incredibly lucky to have a large number of dedicated, inspiring and community minded senior residents and I really encourage as many people as possible to join in the Senior Week activities on offer.
“The events range from comedy capers to old-fashioned sing-alongs to multicultural morning teas and they not only give our senior residents an opportunity to get out and about but to also connect with a wide range of ages.”
Seniors Week 2017 is being held from 19 – 27 August. Some of the upcoming local celebrations include:
Information and Awareness Event - hosted by Capricornia Branch of National Seniors Australia.
Information, advice and entertainment relevant to over 50's.
When: Monday 21 August to Wednesday 23 August, 9am - 5pm daily.
Where: Stockland Rockhampton.
Cost: Free.
Seniors Week Morning Tea and Movie – hosted by Carers Qld & Alzheimers Australia
When: Wednesday 23 August, 10am start.
Where: Birch, Carroll & Coyle Cinemas, Yaamba Road, North Rockhampton.
Cost: Free.
Old Fashioned Sing-a-long – hosted by Rockhampton Regional Libraries.
When: Wednesday 23 August, 10am – 11am.
Where: Rockhampton Regional Library, 230 Bolsover Street, Rockhampton.
Cost: Free.
Seniors Sensational Cent Sale– hosted by Rockhampton Senior Citizens Club.
With musical interludes by The Merry Makers and free morning tea and lunch.
When: Thursday 24 August, 9am – 1pm.
Where: Schotia Place, 201 Bolsover Street, Rockhampton.
Cost: Cent sale tickets $1 /Raffle tickets 50c.
Gracemere Seniors Week Lunch– hosted by The Rockhampton 60 & Better Program Inc.
Includes main meal, tea and coffee. Bookings essential. Ph Anita: 4914 0065.
When: Thursday 24 August, 12 noon start.
Where: Kabra Hotel, 1232 Capricorn Highway, Kabra.
Cost: $12 pp.
Mah-jong– hosted by Rockhampton Regional Libraries.
When: Thursday 24 August, 2pm – 4pm.
Where: Mount Morgan Library, 31 Morgan Street, Mount Morgan.
Cost: Free.
Mysteries and Thrillers Trivia– hosted by Rockhampton Regional Libraries.
When: Friday, 25 August, 10am – 11.30am.
Where: North Rockhampton Library, 154 Berserker Street, North Rockhampton.
Cost: Free.
For further upcoming events, click here.
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