CLARENCE VALLEY
SENIORS WEEK PROGRAM If you need transport to any of these activities please ring Community Transport on (02) 6645 3200 at least 3 working days prior. There are other activities happening around the Valley during Seniors Week, so check out all the local clubs and community organisations.
Library Online TUESDAY 9 MARCH
1:30 pm - 3 pm
FRIDAY 13 MARCH
11 am - 12:30 pm
THURSDAY 19 MARCH
WHAT Using Library IPad’s, learn how to use the catalogue online to search and reserve books, log-in using your Library card to renew your books and view research information in our online databases.
WHERE & BOOKINGS Yamba Library, Tue 9th March 1:30 pm - 3 pm. Bookings essential, phone: (02) 6646 2811.
You can also bring your own IPad.
Maclean Library, Thursday 19th March 1:30 pm-3 pm. Bookings essential, phone: (02) 6645 3611.
1:30 pm - 3 pm
Iluka Library, Fri 13th March 11 am - 12:30 pm. Bookings essential, phone: (02) 6646 6542.
“Light at Both Ends” Lantern Making Workshop SATURDAY 14 MARCH
3.30 pm - 6.30 pm
WHAT For the under 18s and the over 60s. BBQ from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm. Free for under 18s and over 60s. Parents and siblings can join the BBQ $5 per person.
WHERE WOOLI “Out of the Box”, Wooli Skate Park. BOOKINGS Bookings required for catering by Thurs 12 March. (02) 6645 001 or heather.lamberton@ clarence.nsw.gov.au Seniors Week 2015 - Program of Activities
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Morning Tea, BBQ Lunch & Entertainment SUNDAY 15 MARCH
10 am - 2.30 pm
WHAT Yamba Seniors invite you to morning tea, BBQ lunch and entertainment. Lots of lucky giveaways and raffles. All Lower Clarence seniors are invited.
WHERE YAMBA Bowling Club.
COST & BOOKINGS $5.00 per person. Tickets must be purchased by 5 pm on Thursday 12 March at Yamba Bowling Club (02) 6646 2305.
NOTES: Transport can be booked through Clarence Valley Community Transport: (02) 6645 3200 (3 days notice). Gold Coin donation. Bus will run if sufficient numbers booked.
Clarence Valley Seniors Breakfast & Entertainment MONDAY 16 MARCH
8 am - 10.30 am
WHAT Breakfast from 8.30 am. Entertainment provided by local group “Old & Buggered”.
WHERE SOUTH GRAFTON Ex-Services Club Wharf St, South Grafton.
NOTES: Wheelchair accessible transport can be booked through Clarence Valley Community Transport: (02) 6645 3200 (3 days notice).
COST & BOOKINGS $5.00 per person. Bookings (02) 6642 1422 for breakfast and transport.
Care & Support Services Information Display MONDAY 16 MARCH to FRIDAY 20 MARCH 8.30 am - 4.30 pm
WHAT Care & Support Services Information Display.
COST FREE.
WHERE GRAFTON - Council Foyer, Prince St. MACLEAN - Council Foyer, River St.
Static Display of Railway Memorabilia MONDAY 16 MARCH to FRIDAY 20 MARCH 10 am - 5.30 pm
WHAT Static display of railway memorabilia.
COST FREE.
WHERE GRAFTON Library 126-144 Pound St Grafton.
Sit & Stretch TUESDAY 17 MARCH
10.30 am - 11.30 am
WHAT Gentle seated yoga for Seniors followed by light lunch. WHERE GRAFTON Neighbourhood House Corner Spring & Skinner Streets.
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COST & BOOKINGS FREE. Bookings Essential Further information & bookings contact Simone McPherson (02) 6640 3811.
Skinner St Salutes our Seniors TUESDAY 17 MARCH
12 noon or 1 pm
WHAT 2 course dinner plus drink. Two seatings.
THURSDAY 19 MARCH
WHERE SOUTH GRAFTON Walkers Marina Hotel.
12 noon or 1 pm
COST & BOOKINGS $10.00 per person. Bookings through Gold Palace (02) 6643 2888.
Seniors ‘Young at Heart’ Film Festival WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 10 am - 12 noon
COST & BOOKINGS FREE. Ring cinema on 6646 3430 to reserve your free ticket.
WHAT Six short films starring the best Australian actors over 60 years. Morning tea followed by film screening. FREE but tickets are limited. WHERE YAMBA Cinema Coldstream St, Yamba.
Grafton Senior Citizens - Open Day WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 9.30 am - 1 pm
WHAT Morning tea and activities such as craft, carpet bowls, euchre, hoy or bingo can be sampled and joining information available.
WHERE GRAFTON Community Centre at 59 Duke St, Grafton.
COST & BOOKINGS FREE. Irene Tranter 0409 097 191.
WHERE GRAFTON Saraton Theatre 99 Prince St, Grafton.
COST & BOOKINGS FREE but tickets are limited. Australian Hearing: (02) 6641 0000. All Seniors with Seniors Card & their carers are welcome.
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH
Morning tea 10 am. Hearing bus onsite from 9 am.
WHAT Morning tea followed by film screening. Australian Hearing - Hearing Bus - free hearing checks and hearing health advice before or after event.
NOTES: Book Transport through Clarence Valley Community Transport: (02) 6645 3200 (3 days notice).
Sing Australia Grafton WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH
6.30 pm - 8.30 pm
WHAT Sing Australia Grafton invites you to come along and join in the singing of old time songs, supper and good company. WHERE GRAFTON Presbyterian Hall on the corner of Prince & Oliver Streets.
COST & BOOKINGS Gold Coin Donation. Further Information contact Sue Bowling sue.bowling@clarence. nsw.gov.au
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Yamba Community Gardens Open Day THURSDAY 19 MARCH
WHAT Yamba Community Gardens Open Day.
10 am onwards
WHERE YAMBA Wattle Park, Park Avenue.
COST & BOOKINGS Gold Coin Donation. Further Information Eric Brown 0468 349 499 or find us on Facebook.
Bush Dance - Featuring Tallowood Bush Band THURSDAY 19 MARCH 5 pm - 9 pm
WHAT Come and join in the toe tapping, heel stomping traditional bush dance. We encourage working seniors to come after work. Light supper provided by members of the “Tartan Brushies” social group.
WHERE BRUSHGROVE Brushgrove Hall, Clarence St.
NOTES: Transport can be booked through Clarence Valley Community Transport: (02) 6645 3200 (3 days notice). Gold Coin donation. Bus will run if sufficient numbers booked.
COST & BOOKINGS FREE - bookings essential for catering. Numbers limited to 80. Book with Heather Lamberton by phone (02) 6645 0001 or heather.lamberton@ clarence.nsw.gov.au
Author’s Visit - Peter Yeldham THURSDAY 19 MARCH
5.30 pm - 7 pm
WHAT Australian screenwriter, playwright and novelist.
WHERE GRAFTON Library Meeting Room 126-144 Pound St Grafton.
COST & BOOKINGS FREE. Further information contact Cathy Yilias on (02) 6641 0100.
WHERE YAMBA - Angourie Rainforest Resort 166 Angourie Road Yamba.
COST & BOOKINGS FREE but bookings essential for catering. Numbers limited to 80. Book by Thursday 12 March with Council: Angela or Hannah 6645 3669.
Clarence Healthy Seniors FRIDAY 20 MARCH 10 am - 2 pm
WHAT Luncheon and guest speakers come along listen, ask questions and enjoy lunch with your friends. Talks planned: “Healthy meals for the elderly” “A Positive Approach to Healthy Ageing” “Balanced Responsibility – Ask Better Questions to support a healthy lifestyle”.
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NOTE: Event supported by a NSW Seniors Week Grant.