Seniors Week Program 2022

Seniors Week 2022

Message from the Mayor

I would like to extend a very warm welcome to Seniors Week 2022! We’re over the moon to welcome back this important event, and yet another fantastic program of activities.

Kick starting with two great events at the Queens Park Theatre (QPT), Friends of the QPT will host a Seniors Film on Friday 4 November – showing “The Duke”. On Monday 7 November, the QPT will come alive as Morning Melodies presents the “Golden Age Girls Seniors Week Concert”. The week will then offer all sorts of activities from workshops, afternoon and morning teas, have-a-go sessions and much more.

I will be back to host one of my favourite events – the Mayor’s Mystery Bus Tour on Friday 11 November! This tour is a great way to get out and see the latest and greatest of what is happening in Geraldton.

Seniors Week will conclude with a Multicultural Concert hosted by our

friends at the Midwest Multicultural Association (MMA). Tickets are just $15 for MMA members and $20 for nonmembers and you’ll be entertained by at least ten different cultures – all in one afternoon. There will be music, dance and lots of cultural culinary delights! Make sure you register and book tickets where possible for the events throughout the week – as available spots don’t last long.

Seniors Week is all about celebrating and acknowledging the invaluable contribution our seniors make to our community and I hope you all enjoy coming together for this important occasion.

-Mayor Shane Van Styn

Program of Events

FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER

5.30pm

The Friends of the Queens Park Theatre present The Duke

Nibbles at 5.30pm, followed by the movie commencing at 6.00pm at the Queens Park Theatre. Tickets are available from the Civic Centre, Geraldton Regional Library, Geraldton Visitor Centre or online www.queensparktheatre.com.au

Cost $20

MONDAY 7 NOVEMBER

10am QPT presents Morning Melodies Golden Age Girls

Despite their modern upbringing, sopranos Ruth and Irene have always craved the glamorous life that accompanied the Golden Age of Broadway. Their competitive drive leads them to entertain the only guaranteed market they can find: funeral guests. Morning tea at 10am. Performance commences at 11am sharp. Tickets are available from the Civic Centre, Geraldton Regional Library, Geraldton Visitor Centre or online wwwqueensparktheatre.com.au

Cost $25

1:30pm - 3:00pm Town Hall 1907-1984 exhibition

An exclusive viewing of the Town Hall 1907-1984 exhibition with co-curator Ingrid Horn and a vibrant activity to capture your memories. Includes afternoon tea. Geraldton Regional Art Gallery. Limited to 20. Bookings are essential. Ph: 9956 6659

Free event

TUESDAY 8 NOVEMBER

9.30am-12noon Basket Weaving

Learn the art of basket weaving. Presented by Glenda Blyth with all materials supplied. Limit of 12. QEII Seniors & Community Centre. Bookings are essential.

Cost $20

10am to 11:30am

Oral History Morning: Town Hall Memories

Geraldton Regional Art Gallery. Limited to 40. Bookings via Eventbrite or 9956 6659 Free event

1pm Quiz Afternoon

Make up your own table of six or join in with others. Great prizes and door prize. Includes afternoon tea. QEII Seniors & Community Centre. Hosted by the Geraldton Seniors Week Committee. Bookings are essential.

Cost $5

Program of Events

TUESDAY 8 NOVEMBER [CONT]

1.30pm-3.30pm

Geraldton Shore Care Community Afternoon Tea

159 Fitzgerald Street (formerly Opal Geraldton).

Free Event

WEDNESDAY 9 NOVEMBER

7.00am Walk and Breakfast

Meet at the QEII Seniors & Community Centre for a walk to the foreshore followed by a cooked breakfast at the QEII Seniors & Community Centre at 8am. Hosted by the Geraldton Seniors Week Committee. Bookings are essential.

Cost $10

9.00am –10.30am Community Nursery Tour & Morning Tea

31 Adelaide Street, Waggrakine. Bookings are essential. Free event

9.30am –11.30am Have a Go at Croquet

Equipment and Morning tea provided. Maitland Street. Contact Kay, Club Coach on 0407 196 621.

Cost $5

11.30am –12.30pm Taste and See Community Lunch

Come and join us for a free three course lunch – soup, toasties, fruit and cake. Lighthouse Church, 41-43 Shenton Street, Geraldton. Bookings are essential. Contact Natalie 9964 4169.

Free event

1.00pm – 2.30pm Rediplan Workshop

Presented by Matthew Moore, Community Recovery & Resilience Officer

How to be ready for a future emergency- getting organised, packing emergency kits etc. QEII Seniors & Community Centre. Free event.

1pm Have a Go at Outdoor Bowls

Enjoy a game of Outdoor Bowls and afternoon tea. Hosted by Wonthella Bowling Club, Eighth Street.

Cost $5

Program of Events

THURSDAY 10 NOVEMBER

9.30am

Lara Dalton, MLA Morning Tea

Enjoy morning tea with Member for Geraldton Lara Dalton MLA at the QEII Seniors & Community Centre. Bookings are essential. Free Event

10am – 10.30am Grandparents Story Time

Includes morning Tea. Held at the Geraldton Regional Library. Free Event

1pm – 3.30pm Bingo

Includes afternoon tea. QEII Seniors & Community Centre. Hosted by the Pensioners Social Club Inc.

Cost is price of books

FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER

9.00am

Mayor’s Mystery Bus Tour

Join us for a tour of Geraldton with City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn followed by morning tea at the QEII Seniors & Community Centre. Bookings are essential.

Free event

SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER

10am Greenough Museum & Gardens Tour and Devonshire Tea

11 Phillips Road, Greenough. Limited to 30. Bookings are Essential Cost $15

2.00pm Multicultural Concert & Afternoon Tea at QPT

Hosted by the Midwest Multicultural Association. Music, song & dance from at least 10 different cultures. Invite your family, friends and neighbours. Follow us on Facebook: midwestmulticultural/Facebook.

Tickets: MWMA members $15, non members $20. Tickets available from Civic Centre, Library or online at www.queensparktheatre.com.au.

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING SPONORS FOR PRIZE DONATIONS

AMPOL Geraldton

Auto One

Abrolhos Steel

ALDI

All Decor

Blooms Chemist

Bolts R us

BP Wonthella

Bunnings

Chemist Warehouse

Cleanpak

Coles

Countrytime Caravans

Geraldton Carwah

Geraldton Fruit & Vegetable Supply

Geraldton Fuel

Geraldton Tyrepower

Harvey Norman Computers

Harvey Norman Hazard Clothing

Hip pocket Workwear

Hoppys Parts Are Us

4H Bicycles for Humanity

Leon Baker Jewellers

Midwest Auto Group

Mitchell & Brown Retravision

Novus Windscreens

Orana Cinemas

Pharmacy 194

Pink Petticoat

Piaf Hair

Rangeway Pharmacy

Rigters IGA Supermarket

Specs 4-2-1

Shine Aviation Sail Inn

Skeeta’s Restaurant

Stockyard Stock Supplies

Total Uniforms

Toyland Geraldton

The Glass Co

Total Workwear

Willocks Surf Wizard Chemist

Woolworths Stirling

Woolworths Wandina

Young Motors

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING

Friends of Queens Park Theatre

Geraldton Croquet Club

Geraldton Shore Care

Lara Dalton, MLA

Lighthouse Church Geraldton

Midwest Multicultural Association

Pensioners Social Club Inc

Red Cross

Wonthella Bowling Club

SPECIAL Thanks TO THE GERALDTON SENIORS WEEK COMMITTEE

With 40 programs on offer promoting physical, social and mental wellbeing the award winning

is the central hub in the Midwest for seniors.

Friendly staff are available to assist with a variety of queries including seniors’ card information and senior rebates.

The centre is situated at 88 Durlacher Street and open 8am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. You are most welcome to drop in for a free cuppa and chat. Phone 9956 6636

Thank you to our MAJOR SPONSORS for their generosity