Break out of your comfort zone and come and join us for a fun filled 2024 Seniors Week. Jim Evans “Jimcent” is hosting an art workshop on Friday 15 November so come and join the friendly mob for a few laughs. Cost is $5 and bookings essential. Contact the centre on 9956 6636.
The following classes are cancelled during Seniors Week
Monday 11 November – Balance Gym
Tuesday 12 November – Seniors Action Group Meeting & lunch
Thursday 13 November – Be Connected - Switched on Seniors
Friday 15 November – Over 50’s Gentle Gym Class and Rehab Gym Class
Centre Christmas/ New Year Operating Hours
And for all the organised people who have been asking: Centre is closed from Monday 23 December 2024 to Friday 3 January 2025.
Reopens Monday 6 January 2025.
Please check with your group as some programs have a longer break.
Join us to mimic the Yamaji Drive trail on Tuesday 12 November. Contact the Centre on 9956 6636 to book
The QEII Seniors & Community Centre is provided by the City of Greater Geraldton and funded by the State Government through the Department of Communities
Thanks to the generosity of the following businesses there are 100 prizes up for grabs in our 2024 Seniors Week Raffle.
Tickets will be available during Seniors Week. $2 each or 3 for
$5
Auto One
Abrolhos Steel
AC Delco
ALDI
All Décor
Ampol
Ascential Float
Blooms Chemist
Bolts-R-Us
BP Wonthella
Bunnings
Central Shoe Store
Chemist Warehouse
Cleanpak Total Solutions
Coles
Country Time Caravans
Douglas Bruce
Geraldton Car Wash
Geraldton Fruit & Vegetable
Supply
Getaway Outdoors
Geraldton Parts
Geraldton Tyrepower
Glamorous Nails
Harvey Norman Computers
Harvey Norman Geraldton
Harvey Norman Household & Furnishings
Hazard Clothing
Jim’s Carpet Cleaning
Leon Baker Jewellers
Local Works Geraldton
Mad Mexican
McDonalds Wholesalers
Midwest Auto Group
Mitchell and Brown
Retravision
Novus
Orana Cinemas
Pharmacy 194
Piaf Hair Design
Pink Petticoat
Queen’s IGA
RT Café & Resturant
Rangeway Chemist
Sail Inn Snack Bar
Shine Aviation
Skeetas Restaurant
Spec 2-4-1
Sportfirst Geraldton
Stockyard Stock Supplies
Sun City Batteries
The Glass Co
Thinkwater
Total Uniforms
Total Workwear Geraldton
Willocks Surf
Woolworths Stirling
Woolworths Wandina
Young Motors
Yuki Nails
A free community information session with the aim to provide an overview of what happens in the body of someone with diabetes, give tips on prevention and management of diabetes, including the annual cycle of care and raise awareness of the National Diabetes Service Scheme (NDSS) including their programs and services on offer. Also providing information on Diabetes WA and what programs and services are available as well.
This session is suitable for the general population plus people living with diabetes.
A free community information session with the aim to provide an overview of what happens in the body of someone with diabetes, give tips on prevention and management of diabetes, including the annual cycle of care and raise awareness of the National Diabetes Service Scheme (NDSS) including their programs and services on offer. Also providing information on Diabetes WA and what programs and services are available as well. This session is suitable for the general population plus people living with diabetes.
Come along and get your creative juices flowing. Have some fun writing stories, real or imagined.
Writing teacher
Lorraine Chapman will show you the techniques, tips and tricks to develop your true life experiences or to create imaginative fiction for adults
or children into super stories in six easy, no fail sessions.
Tuesdays 1:30 to 3:30pm November 5, 12, 19 and December 3, 10, 17. QEII Seniors & Community Centre. Cost is $5.
Please contact the QEII Office to register on 9956 6636.
Feedback from Maria Flavel, local author:
I enjoyed the Memoir Writing Class immensely. Loraine is knowledgeable and provides encouragement to start the journey of becoming an author. My fellow students told their stories well and it was very positive sharing our experiences, I met new people and learned about other people’s families and their histories. It wonderful that budding writers can continue their writing
at the monthly workshops at the library.
Writing opens so many doors, whether it’s for yourself, your family or for a wider audience, writing can bring great pleasure. I always loved telling stories and it has brought me joy to share my ideas and help raise money for the Sudanese Charity – Athiolget Women’s and Children’s Health Assoc. Inc. through the sale of my five books. Be brave and give writing a try, you might have a gift.
with Bobbi Fawcett
There was a curious girl who loved to read, play, explore and who never wanted to go home. She had a hearty appetite for sport and the great outdoors. Her escape to independence was via the Navy. Then a colourful suite of jobs took her to Sydney, Cairns and Karumba before almost four decades abroad.
In her 30s she sailed across the Atlantic from South Africa to the Caribbean in a 32ft ferra cement boat. Armed with a Captains Licence she sailed through the next decade hosting paying guests aboard a 50ft, then a 62ft monohull, one week at a time. Hiking, diving, dancing, and culinary delights.
After jumping ship in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), and finding no prince charming available, she rescued herself from sardines on toast via media sales. As an independent contractor to several companies concurrently, she survived another 20 years, until Cyclone Irma in 2017. No-one was buying advertising then; they were buying duct tape and timber. Meanwhile a seasonal job as a weighbridge wench in Mullewa filled her purse. Returning to the BVI, she became a regular
9-5 employee selling term charters via phone and email.
Permanently relocating to Geraldton, she joined QEII. Previously, on annual visits she accompanied her mother, a member since 2013, to play Scrabble. Now there is pickle ball, painting and so many options - we are spoilt for choice at QEII.
The curious girl is happy to be home, almost two years now.
In her explorations to about 80 countries, one adventure was a memorable motorbike trip around the Baltic Sea, that was 13 countries! Still active, she reads for entertainment, brainfood and historically researching for speeches to become a Distinguished Toastmaster. A kookaburra told me she would like to explore more, taking a fresh look at WA and the Land of Oz.
switchedonseniorsgeraldton@gmail.com
Facebook: Geraldton Switched on Seniors
Telephone 0474 639 961
Hi to you all, these months seem to be flying along. Just letting you all know that our dear colleague Anne is recovering from a medical procedure that she had undertaken recently, we wish her a speedy recovery. During the month of October, we covered a few topics of interest, namely, “Using Mobile Banking”, this topic was of most importance to our beginners class as there was a reluctance to use the service for fear of being scammed and being uncertain when managing their finances. This topic, which will be ongoing in November is to attempt to alleviate these concerns. Our guest speaker “Carissa Capewell” from Centrelink presented the topic “My Gov” to our students which was well attended. I wish to thank Carissa for her availability. Students found the presentation very informative. I have decided that while Anne is away, In the month of November I will be refreshing the topics of interest with the beginners class and assist with any queries they may have regarding their personal devices.
For my continuous class I will be presenting the topic “What is smart home Technology” and making students aware of the multitude of appliances that can be connected remotely via their WIFI network. Very interesting topic.
Please be aware that there will be No Thursday classes during “WA Seniors Week 2024”
To All Readers: If you happen to see a topic in the Newsletter that you would like to learn or know more about, please feel free to join the class for that topic. You are most welcome to. Please contact us on 0474 639 961 for further information.
DID YOU KNOW? Here’s how to put a ‘contact information’ message on the front of your phone in case of loss
Android Phone: go to
Tap Settings
Tap Lock Screen
Tap Contact information: type your message here
Example: If found please contact (your email address) or (a different phone number)
Go back to the front screen and make sure it is locked. You will see your message displayed on the screen without unlocking your phone.
Watch out for iPhone instructions next month!
For Tuesday One-On-One appointments Please contact the Office on 9956 6636 . An available time will be allocated to you, to see the next available Volunteer.
Beginner’s classes are every Thursday 9.00am until 10.00am except for School Holidays and our Continuing classes are also on Thursdays, beginning at 10.15am until 11.15am. We have places available in both classes.
PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR SWITCHED ON SENIORS GERALDTON 0474 639 961 and our NEW FACEBOOK PAGE GERALDTON - SWITCHED ON SENIORS
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Geraldton & Districts
Over 50’s
at the QEII Seniors & Community Centre
Monday 18 November
Indoor Bias (Carpet)
Bowls from 8:30am and 12:45pm
Darts 9:00am
Table Tennis 1:00pm
Friday 22 November
Cards & Frustration game 1:00pm
Come along and have some fun
Morning & Afternoon
Tea Provided
Enquiries Contact
Trevor on 0498 999 406
¨ Want a chance to make new friends?
¨ Do you enjoy the outdoors?
¨ Want some enjoyable exercise?
¨ �ike bein� both social and com�e���e?
· Come and have a go at the popular game of Golf Croquet. All equipment will be provided and helpful club members will be on hand to explain how the game is played.
· Then enjoy two games and discover how much fun this sport can be.
· Coaching is available for those wanting to learn more about the game. Just ask one of our friendly members.
We are having an OPEN DAY for you to come and try CROQUET.
Two games followed by morning tea for just $5 a head. �ear �at shoes� a hat� sunscreen and bring a water bo�le. Reserve your place by either emailing or phoning: g.croq.club@hotmail.com OR 0407 196 621 - Kay
We arrived early for our October meeting and when seated and going for our cup of tea we missed our little nibbles normally placed on the table. Surprise, surprise, sandwiches and slices of cakes were available for us, and we enjoyed them. Thanks to the members who brought them in.
Pat read the Minutes of the last meeting and the Treasurer’s report because Lyn was absent. The President welcomed us warmly and handed out the door prize to Pat Parker. We sang a happy birthday to members celebrating their birthdays this month and gave them a flower each.
We discussed the time of the meeting and some people would be happier if the meeting did not start till 11 am. No real decision was made.
Guest Speaker, Natasha Pirrottina, was very punctual and came from the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. She informed us Geraldton is known as one of the most attacked towns in Australia where crimes on computer scams and trade happens often.
She warned us when a deal is too good to be true then it often is.
Be aware of internet traders /Door to door scammers, bitumen bandits, roof repairers, art students. Watch your email, your bank details. If a friend is in need check with the friend to make sure the email asking for help is really from them.
Ring WA Scam Net if you think you have been scammed on 1300 304 054 for information and read the latest warnings and prevention tips at www. scammet.wa.gov.au
Be especially aware of the form from “MyGov. I have been contacted many times when it was a hoax and I am so grateful that I send my forms to my son in law ‘who is a computer expert, to check them.
He realized it was the form from My Government but is had the wrong email address. All my bank details were on the form.
Now I never answer a form from “My Government” and go and visit them when I get a form and the office in Geraldton has become aware that clients have been used and caught in scam.
Our sessions with guest speakers are very valuable. They keep us informed and teach us how to survive in the modern world. Be aware spotting the Scams. Do not get caught.
THURSDAY 5 DECEMBER COST IS $35
Contact Lyn to make a reservation 0447 372 120
The Seniors Action Group Lunch meeting was held on the 8th October, 2024 and opened by President Trevor Hansen with 34 members in attendance. Card raffle winners were Doreen Major and Faye Wright. Birthdays were announced and minutes and financial reports were read and accepted.
Reports were given by representatives for Bowls, Darts Table Tennis, Cards and Advertising. Kitchen rep. Carol reported that kitchen duties were going smoothly and thanked all members who help out.
Please note that the age limit for membership has been lowered from 55 years to 50 years.
Nomination forms for Committee will go out in November. If you are interested in applying to join the Committee, please speak to President Trevor.
HAVE A GO FREE DAY will be held on Monday 18th November for bowls, darts and table tennis. Free Day for cards will be held on Friday 22nd November. All members and anyone in the community can join in these free days.
GUEST SPEAKER was Karen Noble from Advocare who spoke about the new rules and regulations for Aged Care being put forward by the Government. This includes Home Help and Residential Care and how to apply for it. Advocare services are free and confidential. Phone for Country Callers is 1800 200 422. Karen spoke to several members on a personal level.
A delicious lunch of Crumbed Chicken, Potato, Pumpkin, Peas and Gravy was served following by sweets of Profiteroles, Strawberries and Ice-cream. Thanks to our lovely caterers. Also thanks to those who set up and packed up on the day.
4th November: Committee Meeting at 10.30am
NO LUNCH MEETING IN NOVEMBER DUE TO SENIORS WEEK.
18th November: FREE DAY for all members and also for anyone wishing to HAVE A GO for Bowls, Darts and Table Tennis. A free day for cards on Friday 22nd Nov.
2022 Drama from Australia 98 mins, Rated M
Christmas Party. More information to come.
A heart-warming story about a former dressmaker Liebe (Maggie Blinco), who reinvents herself after befriending young Chinese fashion designer Hamish (Hoa Xuande). When Liebe’s partner Duncan (Glenn Shorrock) loses his job singing at the local pub, Liebe throws herself into helping Duncan realise his dream to record an album. With Duncan intent on shutting down her dreams, Liebe packs her bags and moves in with her best friend, Christine (Belinda Giblin), to reclaim her life and discover where she belongs.
A STITCH IN TIME
2022 Drama from Australia 98 mins, Rated M
2022 Drama from Australia 98 mins, Rated M
A heart-warming story about a former dressmaker Liebe (Maggie Blinco), who reinvents herself after befriending young Chinese fashion designer Hamish (Hoa Xuande). When Liebe’s partner Duncan (Glenn Shorrock) loses his job singing at the local pub, Liebe throws herself into helping Duncan realise his dream to record an album. With Duncan intent on shutting down her dreams, Liebe packs her bags and moves in with her best friend, Christine (Belinda Giblin), to reclaim her life and discover where she belongs.
ALL TICKETS $25 6PM
Arrive at 5:30pm for light refreshments before the film www.queensparktheatre.com.au TICKETS = Civic Centre, Library & ONLINE
ALL TICKETS $25—6PM
A heart-warming story about a former dressmaker Liebe (Maggie Blinco), who reinvents herself after befriending young Chinese fashion designer Hamish (Hoa Xuande). When Liebe’s partner Duncan (Glenn Shorrock) loses his job singing at the local pub, Liebe throws herself into helping Duncan realise his dream to record an album. With Duncan intent on shutting down her dreams, Liebe packs her bags and moves in with her best friend, Christine (Belinda Giblin), to reclaim her life and discover where she belongs.
Arrive at 5:30pm for light refreshments before the film www.queensparktheatre.com.au
TICKETS = Civic Centre, Library & ONLINE
September – October 2024
Salvos - 20 child beanies, 8 knitted teddies, 22 adults beanies, 10 scarves, 10 crochet blankets, 5 pairs banana socks, 2 carry bags.
Crawford House – Perth - 10 pairs mittens, 10 pairs banana socks, 2 pairs child banana socks
Desert Blue - 10 crochet blankets
Centre Care - 6 crochet blankets, 20 adult beanies, 10 scarves, 6 pairs socks, 5 pairs mittens
Ngala - 4 baby cardigans, 9 baby beanies, 2 jacket beanie bootie sets, 8 knitted teddies, 3 baby rugs, 7 child jumpers, 1 cardigan, 6 scarves, 4 crochet blankets, 17 adult beanies.
with
Evelyn Walker
Four types of Homemade Fertiliser
1. Cut up two onions and soak in two litres of water and leave for two weeks. This helps with yellow leaves and root rot.
2. Cut up two oranges –follow as above.
3. Cut up four bananas –follow as above
4. Cut up four apples - follow as above
Beer - Just pour over the plant – will help with root rot to make the plant breath.
Turmeric – Mix a tablespoon of turmeric powder in a litre of water and spray the solution on your plants. The curcumin
in turmeric will repel pests and insects without harming your plants. As a soil conditioner: Turmeric can improve soil health by promoting the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the soil.
Baking Soda – Sprinkle area affected with fungus, water it in. You might have to do this two times; it depends on the plant. You will be surprised it will come back.
For plant cuttings – cut stem on an angle then dip stem in honey and put into the ground. You can also try a potato or an egg. Put the plant in the middle of the potato or egg and plant. Black & gold custard powder is also good for promoting root growth.
*Seniors Action Group
Start Finish Class Cost Notes
8.30 4.00 Indoor Bowls $5.00 *SAG 9.00 11.00 Darts $5.00 *SAG
9.15 10.00 Balance Gym Free
10.30 11.15 Balance Gym Free
MONDAY TUESDAY 8.30 9.30 Pole Walking Free 9.00 10.30 10.00 11.30 Over 50’s Gentle Gym Free WEDNESDAY
11.30 12.30 Parkinson Support Group Free 12.30 4.00 Canasta Free 1.00 3.00 Table Tennis $5.00 *SAG 1.00 4.00 Scrabble Free
7.00 8.00 Walk Group Free Meet at Two Foreshore 9.00 4.00 11.00 6.00 Pickle Ball Pickle Ball $5.00 $5.00 9.00 1.00 Understanding your hand held device $5.00 Appt only. 9.30 11.30 Dementia Carers Support Group Free 1st Tuesday of the month
10.00 1.00 SAG Meeting 10.00 11.30 Visibility Group Free 12.30 2.30 Line Dancing Free 12.00 12.45 Pilates $5.00 1.00 3.00 Mahjong Free 1.00 4.00 Ukulele Dreamers $3.00 12.15 - 12.45 Beginners Class 4.00 6.00 Pickleball $5.00 1.15 2.15 Rehabilitation Gym Free Referral required 7.00 8.00 African Drumming $7.00 $10.00 Waged
WEDNESDAY (CONT)
Start Finish Class Cost Notes
9.00 Noon Laughs & Crafts Free 9.15 10.00 Balance Gym Free 10.30 11.15 Balance Gym Free 9.30 10.30 Parkinson Support Group Free 12.30 4.00 Canasta Free 1.00 4.00 Scrabble Free 1.00 3.00 Pickle Ball $5.00 2.00 3.00 Bereavement Support Free 3rd Wed Monthly
THURSDAY 9.00 Noon Knitters & Crochet Group $0.50 9.00 10.00 Over 50’s Gentle Gym Free 9.00 Noon Art Class $5.00 10.00 Noon Chess Free 10.15 11.15 Rehabilitation Gym Free Referral required 1.00 3.00 English as a Second Language Free 1.00 4.00 Euchre & Frustration $5.00 *SAG
9.00 10.15 10.00 11.15 Switched on Seniors / Beginners Class Continuation Class Free Free Bring own device 9.00 11.00 Mahjong Free 8.30 Noon Chat N Do Craft Group $2.00 Not on 1st Thurs of the Month 10.00 12.30 *PSC Meeting 1st Thurs Monthly
11.00 12.00 African Drumming $7.00 12.30 3.45 500 Card Game Free 1.00 4.00 Bingo Books *PSC Bingo 2nd Thursday of Month 1.00 4.00 Rummikub Free 2.00 2.45 Zumba $5.00
FRIDAY *Seniors Action Group *Pensioners Social Club
500 Card Game
Free
Thursday 12.30pm – 3.45pm
Contact Paula 0408 215 503
African Drumming
Thursday 11.00am – 12noon
$7.00
Tuesday 7.00pm - 8.00pm
$7 concession $10 waged
Art Class
$5.00
Friday 9.00am – 12noon
Balance Gym
Free
Mondays & Wednesdays
9.15am – 10.00am & 10.30am – 11.15am
Bingo
Cost of Books
1.00pm – 4.00pm
Proudly run by: Pensioners
Social Club
President 0439 907 455
Canasta
Free
Monday & Wednesdays
12.30pm - 4.00pm
Caring Cuppa –Bereavement Support Group
Free 3rd Wednesday of each Month 2.00pm –3.00pm
Hosted by Midwest & SJOG
Palliative Care Services 9956 2497 or 9965 8888
Chat N Do Craft Group
$2.00
Thursday 8.30am – 12noon
Not on First Thursday of the Month
Contact Gloria 0427 170 548 or Tina 0422 397 997
Chess
Free Friday 10.00am - 12noon
Contact Shirley 9964 9584
Darts
$5.00
Monday 9.00am - 11.00am
Proudly run by: Seniors
Action Group
President 0498 999 406
Dementia Carers Support Group
Free
First Tuesday of the month 9.30am - 11.30am
Contact Nicole 131 151
English as a Second Language Free
Friday 1.00pm – 3.00pm
– Provided by Midwest
Multicultural Association
Marnie Ryan 0423 234 475
Euchre & Frustration
$5.00
Friday 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Proudly run by: Seniors
Action Group
Contact President
0498 999 406
Indoor Bowls
Cost $5.00
Monday 8.00am – 4.00pm
Proudly run by: Seniors
Action Group
Contact President
0498 999 406
Justice of the Peace
Free
Contact Peggy Hodgson
0427 290 136
Knitters & Crochet Group
$0.50
Friday 9.00am – 12noon
Contact Jean Steer
0499 251 242
Laughs & Crafts
Wednesday 9.00am –12noon
Join us for exciting crafts each month
Line Dancing Free
Tuesday 12.30pm -1.00pm New Learners 1.00pm – 2.30pm Beginners & Intermediate Start time is 1.00pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month Mahjong
Free
Tuesday 1.00pm - 3.00pm Thursday 9.00am – 11.00am
Over 50’s Gentle Gym Free
Wednesday 9.00am –10.00am, & 10.30am –11.30am Friday 9.00am – 10.00am
Wear enclosed gym shoes and bring a water bottle
Parkinsons Boxing/Support Group
FREE
Mondays
11.30am to 12.30pm
Wednesday 9.30am to 10.30am
Pensioners Social Club Inc Meeting
1st Thursday of each Month
10.00am – 12.30pm
Proudly run by: Pensioners Social Club
Contact President 0447 372 120
Pilates
Tuesdays
12.00pm - 12.45pm
Pickle Ball
$5.00
Tuesdays 9.00am - 11.00am
Tuesdays 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Wednesday 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Pole Walking
Free
Wednesday 8.30am –9.30am
Provided by Seniors
Recreation Council of WA
Inc Greater Geraldton Branch
QEII Lounge & Library Free
Everyday 8.15am – 3.45pm
Rehabilitation Gym Free
Tuesdays 1.15pm - 2.15pm
Fridays
10.15am - 11.15am
Contact Geraldton Regional Hospital Physiotherapy Dept. on 9956 2204.
Rummikub
Free
Thursday 1.00 – 4.00pm
Contact Bibah & Milan Chesi 0417 944 959
Scrabble
Free
Monday & Wednesday 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Seniors Action Group Meeting
2nd Tuesday of each Month 10.00am – 1.00pm
Proudly run by: Seniors Action Group
Contact 0498 999 406
Switched on Seniors Geraldton/ Be Connected Free Beginners Class
Thursday 9.00am – 10.00am
Continuation Class
Thursday 10.15am - 11.00am
Bring your device
Contact 0474 639 961
Seniors Recreation Council
WA Geraldton Branch
2nd Wednesday tri-monthly
9.30am – 10.30am
Val Brown 0447 372 120
Table Tennis
$5.00
Monday 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Proudly run by: Seniors
Action Group
Contact 0498 999 406
Ukulele Dreamers
$3.00
Tuesday 12.15pm - 12.45pm Beginners.
Tuesday 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Membership $20.00
Contact Di Trotter 0407 217 312
Understanding your hand held device
Tuesday 9.00am – 12noon
Appointment only - $5 donation
Contact QEII 9956 6636
Proudly run by: Switched on Seniors Geraldton / Be Connected
Visibility Group Free
4th Tuesday of each Month 10.00am
Contact 1800 847 466
Walk Group Free
Tuesday 7.30am
Meet at Two Foreshore prior to department time
Contact Lina Mittoni 0427 869 786
Zumba
$5.00 Thursday 2.00pm – 2.45pm
