Seniors Week Program
8 - 17 NOVEMBER 2024
Welcome
I’m thrilled to welcome you to Seniors Week 2024, which is an important and vibrant celebration of the over 60s in our Greater Geraldton community.
“Reach Beyond” is this year’s theme and is about trying something new and challenging yourself in a different way.
Our fantastic committee have prepared a diverse events calendar that allows you to embrace the theme – whether that be learning about different cultures, dusting off your dancing shoes for a Zumba lesson or experiencing a cycle atop an eBike.
There’s lots to get involved in from Friday 8 November – Sunday 17 November!
The Mayor’s Mystery Morning Tea is unique to Seniors Week 2024 and something QEII Seniors & Community Centre members specifically asked for.
The format of this event usually involves a bus tour but with a lot of maintenance programs currently underway, we’re responding to your suggested change and throwing a memorable morning tea and Q&A session instead.
Bookings for all events open on Monday 28 October and can be completed at the QEII Centre.
Seniors Week 2024 wouldn’t be possible without our exceptional volunteers, staff and sponsors. We appreciate all the effort you have put into this celebration!
Mayor Jerry Clune City of Greater Geraldton
Program of Events
FRIDAY 8 NOVEMBER - PRELUDE TO 2024 SENIORS WEEK
5.30pm A Stitch in Time
Presented by The Friends of the Queens Park Theatre
Arrive at 5.30pm for light refreshments before the film at 6pm at Queens Park Theatre. Tickets available from Civic Centre, Geraldton Regional Library, Geraldton Visitor Centre or online www.queensparktheatre.com.au TICKETS $25
SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER
2pm Multicultural Concert & Afternoon Tea at QPT
Official opening of 2024 Seniors Week hosted by the Midwest Multicultural Association. A world feast of music and dance.
Tickets available from Civic Centre, Geraldton Regional Library, Geraldton Visitor Centre or online www.queensparktheatre.com.au.
TICKETS: MMWA Non-Members $20. Members / Performers $15. Family Tickets $50
MONDAY 11 NOVEMBER
9.30am Mayor’s Mystery Morning Tea
Join Mayor Jerry Clune for morning tea and a Q&A session at the QEII Seniors & Community Centre. Bookings Essential. FREE EVENT
1pm Aged Care Information Session
With Services Australia. AdvoCare, Bethanie, Bolton Clarke, Choice Home Help and Dementia Australia Carer Support Group will be attending to answer queries on services. QEII Seniors & Community Centre. FREE EVENT
TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER
9am - 10am Diabetes Information Session
Presented by Diabeteswa
Tips on prevention and management of diabetes and services available. QEII Seniors & Community Centre. FREE EVENT
9am - 1pm Aboriginal Cultural Experience
Meet at the QEII Seniors & Community Centre to mimic the Yamaji trail to QPT. Enjoy cultural cuisine, a visual art tour, try basket weaving and painting and a talk by guest speaker Dale Forsyth. Morning Tea & Lunch provided. Bookings Essential. TICKETS $20.
10.30am - 11.30am QEII Seniors Line Dancing Demonstration
Inside Stirlings Central. FREE EVENT
Seniors Week Program
TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER (CONT)
1pm - 2pm Ukelele Dreamers Group performance
Inside Stirlings Central. FREE EVENT
1pm Quiz Afternoon
Make your own table of six or join in with others on the day. Great prizes and includes afternoon tea. QEII Seniors & Community Centre. Bookings Essential. TICKETS $5
WEDNESDAY 13 NOVEMBER
7am Walk & Breakfast
Hosted by the Geraldton Seniors Week Committee
Meet at the QEII Seniors & Community Centre for a walk to the Geraldton Foreshore followed by a cooked breakfast back at the Centre at 8am. Bookings Essential. TICKETS $10
8.30am - 9.30am Have a Go at Pole Walking
Hosted by Geraldton Branch, Seniors Recreation Council of WA QEII Seniors & Community Centre. FREE EVENT
9am - 12noon Your Move Seniors Have a Go E-Bike
Under the experienced guidance of Paul Baldock, the Wheelie Good Owner of Revolutions Geraldton, come and experience the joy and ease of riding the best thing in cycling since the Penny Farthing. Rear grass area at QEII Seniors & Community Centre FREE EVENT
9.30am - 12noon Pop-up Information Booth at Stirling Central AdvoCare, Bethanie, Bolton Clarke, Choice Home Help and Dementia Australia Carer Support Group available to answer queries.
9.30am - 11.30am Have a Go at Croquet
Equipment & Morning Tea provided. Maitland Street. Contact Kaye 0407 196 621 to book. TICKETS $5
11.30am - 12.30noon Taste and See Community Lunch
Come and join us for a three-course lunch – soup, toasties, fruit and cake. Lighthouse Church, 41-43 Shenton Street, Geraldton. Bookings preferred. Contact Natalie on 9964 4169. FREE EVENT
1pm Have a Go at Outdoor Bowls
Enjoy a game of bowls followed by a delicious afternoon tea. Hosted by the Wonthella Bowling Club. Eight Street. TICKETS $5
2024 Seniors Week Program
WEDNESDAY 13 NOVEMBER (CONT)
1pm - 3pm Have a Go at Pickleball & Afternoon Tea
QEII Seniors & Community Centre. FREE EVENT
THURSDAY 14 NOVEMBER
9.30am Lara Dalton MLA Morning Tea
Enjoy morning tea with Member for Geraldton, Lara Dalton. QEII Seniors & Community Centre. Bookings Essential. FREE EVENT
1pm - 3.30pm Bingo
Includes afternoon tea. Hosted by the Pensioners Social Club Inc. QEII Seniors & Community Centre. COST IS PRICE OF BOOKS.
2pm - 2.30pm Zumba Gold Demonstration
Inside Stirlings Central. FREE EVENT
FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER
9am - 12noon Art Workshop
Join artist Jim Evans (Jimcent) painting “Two little ducklings swimming in a pond”. QEII Seniors & Community Centre. Limited to 30. Bookings Essential. TICKETS $5
9.30am - 12noon Pop-up Information Booth
AdvoCare, Bethanie, Bolton Clarke and Dementia Australia Carer Support Group available to answer queries. QEII Seniors & Community Centre.
10am - 10.30am Grandparents Story time
Includes light refreshments. Geraldton Regional Library. FREE EVENT
12noon 2024 Seniors Week Lunch
Hosted by the Geraldton Seniors Week Committee
Join us for lunch with entertainment by Koffee & Kream. Seniors Week raffles will be drawn at this event. QEII Seniors & Community Centre. Doors open 11am. Bookings Essential. Limited to 170. TICKETS $20
SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER
10am - 11am Dance Demonstration by the Batavia Rockers
Inside Stirlings Central. FREE EVENT
SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER
10am Chapman Valley Heritage Centre Lunch
Doors open at 10am. Lunch served from 11.30am. 15 East Terrace, Nanson. TICKETS $20: includes entry, lunch and dessert. Limit of 40. Bookings Essential.
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR PRIZE DONATIONS
Auto One
Abrolhos Steel
AC Delco
ALDI
All Decor
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 and
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 and Restaurant
Rangeway Chemist
Sail Inn Snack Bar
Shine Aviation
Skeetas Restaurant
Specs 2-4-1
Sportfirst Geraldton
Stockyard Stock Supplies
Sun City Batteries
The Foreshore
The Glass Co
Thinkwater
Total Uniforms
Total Workwear Geraldton
Willocks Surf
Woolworths Stirling
Woolworths Wandina
Young Motors
Yuki Nails
2024 Seniors Week Program
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING
AdvoCare
Bethanie
Bolton Clarke
Choice Home Help
Diabetes WA
Dementia Australia
Friends of Queens Park Theatre
Geraldton Croquet Club
Lara Dalton MLA
Lighthouse Church
Midwest Multicultural Association
Revolutions Geraldton
Services Australia
The Batavia Rockers
The Pensioners Social Club
SPECIAL
Thanks TO THE GERALDTON SENIORS WEEK COMMITTEE
Heather Allen
Douglas Bruce
Jean Jones
Lina Mittoni
Pat Parker
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
