Seniors Week 2023
PROGRAM 2023 3-17 NOVEMBER
2023 Seniors Week Program
Welcome I would like to welcome everyone back to Seniors Week for 2023! A staple in our yearly events calendar, Seniors Week is an important celebration of the important and valuable contribution so many make in our community every single day. I’m excited to see we have another wonderful program of activities with something on offer for everyone. The Multicultural Concert and Afternoon Tea at the Queens Park Theatre is set to be a treat for the eyes and ears – with music, songs and dance from at least 10 different countries! Friends of the Queens Park Theatre will present the film, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, and the ever-popular ‘Mayor’s Mystery Bus Tour’ will return and most likely be another booked-out event. There will also be sing-a-longs, a quiz afternoon, have-a-go sessions, lots of sport and activities, and chances to try
something out and meet new friends along the way. I would highly encourage everyone to get in quick and make bookings where necessary as spots will fill up fast. Events like this don’t go ahead without the hard work and support of the QEII Seniors and Community Centre staff, our wonderful Seniors Week Committee and QEII volunteers and the host of sponsors who have generously donated to make this event happen. In closing, I hope the Geraldton community joins me in celebrating and acknowledging our local seniors everyday, and specificallyy during eek 2023! Seniors Week m Ross McKim eater City of Greater n CEO Geraldton
BOOKINGS FOR SENIORS WEEK ACTIVITIES OPEN Monday 30 October 2023 from 8:30am at the QEII Seniors & Community Centre, 88 Durlacher Street.
Phone: 9956 6636 BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Proudly supported by the City of Greater Geraldton and their subsidiaries: GERALDTON REGIONAL LIBRARY
2023 Seniors Week Program
Program of Events FRIDAY 3 NOVEMBER 5.30pm
The Friends of the Queens Park Theatre present The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
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 SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2pm
Multicultural Concert & Afternoon Tea at QPT
Official opening of 2023 Seniors Week hosted by the Midwest Multicultural Association. Remembrance Day Service, music, songs and dance from at least 10 different countries followed by afternoon tea. Tickets available from Civic Centre, Geraldton Regional Library, Geraldton Visitor Centre or online www.queensparktheatre.com.au
Cost $15 MWMA Members and $20 Non Members MONDAY 13 NOVEMBER 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Old Time Sing a Long
With Jenny Gould and friends followed by Devonshire Tea. QEII Seniors & Community Centre. Bookings are essential.
Cost $5 TUESDAY 14 NOVEMBER 9am - 11.30am
Language Lesson and Symbols Painting
Bundiyarra Aboriginal Community Aboriginal Corporation, Eastward Road. Bookings are essential.
Free event 1pm
Quiz afternoon
Make your own table of six or join in with others on the day. Great prizes and door prize. Includes afternoon tea. QEII Seniors & Community Centre. Bookings are essential.
Cost $5 1.30pm - 3.30pm 159 Fitzgerald Street.
Free Event
Geraldton Shore Care Community Afternoon Tea
2023 Seniors Week Program
Program of Events WEDNESDAY 15 NOVEMBER 7am
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 8.30am - 9.30am
Have a Go at Pole Walking
Hosted by the Seniors Recreation Council of WA, Greater Geraldton Branch, QEII Seniors & Community Centre.
Free event 9.30am - 11.30am
Have a Go at Croquet
Equipment and morning tea provided. Maitland Street. Contact Kaye 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 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 1pm - 3.30pm
Have a Go at Pickleball & Afternoon Tea
QEII Seniors & Community Centre.
Free Event
2023 Seniors Week Program
Program of Events THURSDAY 16 NOVEMBER 9am - 12 noon
AdvoCare Information
AdvoCare Support Officer Jeanine Cole will be available to provide advice on your aged care queries. QEII Seniors & Community Centre foyer.
Free Event 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 1pm - 3.30pm
Bingo
Includes afternoon tea. QEII Seniors & Community Centre. Hosted by the Pensioners Social Club Inc.
Cost is price of books FRIDAY 17 NOVEMBER 9am
Mayor’s Mystery Bus Tour
Join us for a tour of Geraldton with City of Greater Geraldton Mayor followed by morning tea and a question & answer time at the QEII Seniors & Community Centre. Includes launch of the 2024 Midwest Seniors Directory by the Inner Wheel Club of Geraldton. Bookings are essential.
Free event 10am - 10.30am
Grandparents Story Time
Includes light refreshments. Geraldton Regional Library.
Free Event
2023 Seniors Week Program
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR PRIZE DONATIONS Auto One Abrolhos Steel All Decor Ampol Blooms Chemist BP Wonthella Bunnings Central Shoe Store Chemist Warehouse Chey’s Cafe Cleanpak Total Solutions Country Time Caravans Douglas Bruce Geraldton Car Wash Geraldton Fruit and Vegetable Supply Getaway Outdoors Geraldton Parts Geraldton Tyrepower Glass Co WA Harvey Norman Computers Harvey Norman Geraldton Hazard Clothing Leon Baker Jewellers McDonalds Wholesalers
MidWest Auto Group Mitchell and Brown Retravision Novus Orana Cinemas Pharmacy 194 Pharmacy 777 Piaf Hair Design Pink Petticoat Queen’s IGA RT’s Restaurant and Cafe Rangeway Chemist Sail Inn Snack Bar Shine Aviation Skeetas Restaurant Specs 2-4-1 Sportfirst Geraldton Stockyard Stock Supplies Sun City Batteries Total Uniforms Totally Workwear Geraldton Willocks Surf Woolworths Geraldton Woolworths Seacrest Young Motors Yuki Nails
2023 Seniors Week Program
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING Bundiyarra Aboriginal Community Aboriginal Corporation Friends of Queens Park Theatre SPECIAL Geraldton Croquet Club Geraldton Regional Library Geraldton Shore Care TO THE Lara Dalton, MLA GERALDTON SENIORS WEEK COMMITTEE Lighthouse Church Geraldton Heather Allen Midwest Multicultural Association Douglas Bruce Seniors Recreation Council of WA Jean Jones Lina Mittoni Greater Geraldton Branch Pat Parker Pensioners Social Club Inc Wonthella Bowling Club
Thanks
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 4pm 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