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THE second annual Queensland Seniors Month is coming up, having grown over the past 62 years from a nine-day week to a month-long celebration.

Connecting Queenslanders through inclusive events and activities, Seniors Month brings people of all ages, cultures, and abilities together, uniting them through shared interests and passions.

It is also an opportunity to discover new programs and activities, and support services.

Beginning on October 1, the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, Queensland’s Seniors Month will include National Grandparents Day, on October 30.

“Our continued theme of Social Connections remains relevant as these connections are essential at any age.” COTA Queensland’s Seniors Month Coordinator Lisa Hodgkinson said.

“This year we are proud to announce that the Queensland Government is supporting 108 events and activities, sharing in $100,000.”

Hundreds of events are on offer in the Brisbane region including yoga, aqua aerobics, art and craft workshops, cinema days, information displays and dances.

Food is at the top of the list of activities that connect us, and social isolation will be tackled one fork at a time with Queensland’s Largest Sunday Roast on October 16. The aim is to bring Queensland together to enjoy a Sunday Roast on the same day, with households of people of all ages sitting down to a big meal and sharing stories of life, culture, and creativity regardless of physical and language barriers.

With more than 880,000 seniors in Queensland – one in three of them living alone – that’s a lot who may be feeling lonely.

The Largest Sunday Roast is an opportunity to reconnect with friends and family hosting a Sunday Roast any way you like – at home, at the local park or at a participating restaurant.

Invite older friends and family, reach out to neighbours and get together on October 16 to create Queensland’s Largest Sunday Roast. Register your intention to participate and help COTA measure if it’s making a difference. Visit qldseniorsmonth.org.au or call 1300 738 348.

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