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Seniors Week 12–18 OCTOBER 2020
A social
butterfly at
At age 93, Nance loves her Chai Lattes, but it’s rare to see her
sitting down to enjoy one; not because she can’t, but because
there’s just too much to do! Her son often tells her it’s time to
rest, but she says, “I’d rather be on the move and if I can do
93 Wife.
Mum.
Carer.
CBS runs 8 Social Hubs across Tasmania. Two days a week,
Nance hops on a bus that takes her to the New Town Hub. “I
love the ride”, Nance laughs, “I could sit on the bus all day!” At
the Hub there is so much to do. Nance says, “it gives me some
something useful, that’s even better!” time to myself, away from my duties at home”.
Born in the Tasmanian midlands, Nance and her family moved
to Hobart when she was twelve, and she began work in a fruit
shop. She married the love of her life, Jack, after the war and
together they raised four children. Jack passed away 32 years
“The social hub
has really
”
ago and, since then, Nance has lived independently, caring for
her middle son who has special needs.
Four years ago, Nance was assessed by My Aged Care for a
Level 2 Home Care Package. Nance chose Community Based
changed my life.
Support (CBS) to manage her Home Care Package, and since Nance explains that she doesn’t like sitting still and is always
then, she hasn’t looked back. looking for ways to be of assistance. Over her years with CBS,
she has set up a number of initiatives to help others including a
Together, Nance and CBS identified the best support options fundraising trade table; a Neo-natal knitting group; and cooking
for her. Nance welcomed the idea of attending a CBS Social Hub sessions to help others learn how. She is now thinking about her
saying, “I’ve never really had the opportunity to go out, you next project!
see, I’ve never really had the opportunity for a social life. I’d
always either been working or looking after someone Nance suffers from a bad knee, inflammation of the spine and
at home”. has recently lost vision in one eye. But nothing will slow her
down. Fiercely independent, she receives the support she
Nance says, “The social hub really changed my life. By gosh it’s needs from CBS, which includes house cleaning and help with
given me a lot of confidence! Going out really got me out of my shopping, as well as regularly attending the Social Hub. She is
shell. I can now stand up and speak to people, I can laugh and grateful to CBS who she has found to be “very good”. The Social
dance with them, and share my thoughts and ideas, whereas Hub has been a wonderful and life-giving experience for Nance
before I just went to the corner”. and she is so grateful it’s there for her.
I choose Community Based
Support because… We helped Nance.
“they help me live Now let us help you.
at home, and I’ve We offer these Aged Care services to benefit you:
• Assistance to register for government-funded Aged
never been more Care services
• Home Care Packages
social!” Nance, 93 • Interim services (while you wait for your Home
Care Package)
• Domestic cleaning services
• Social interaction and well-being services
• 24 hour support
A N I AN • Multiple other personalised support services
T ASM N E D Contact our team on 1300 227 827,
O W 1 9 88
E email bd@cbsaust.org.au or visit our
-S I N C website cbsaust.org.au for more information.
Handy Hints Message from the Deputy Premier
EVENT LISTINGS
This Events Guide is intended as an
information source only. While every Welcome to the 22nd annual Seniors
effort has been made to ensure that the Week 2020, held from 12–18 October,
information contained in this guide is
accurate and up-to-date, the information and the 10th to be facilitated by COTA
is subject to change without notification Tasmania – a great opportunity to
and at the sole discretion of the service engage in activities and hobbies and
provider. COTA Tasmania, its office bearers,
staff and volunteers do not accept any stay connected with your friends and
liability for any loss, howsoever arising, communities, which is now more
from the use of or reliance upon the important than ever before.
information contained in this guide.
This year’s over-arching theme is
ONLINE EVENTS “Who we are. What we do.”, and even
Online events are available this year for the
first time. These events are geographically with the relevant COVID-19 safety As part of the Tasmanian
listed as well on a dedicated page. plans in place, it is great to see COTA Government’s commitment to
Tasmanian has helped to ensure there supporting Tasmanians as they
OTHER EVENTS is a good variety of events spread age, fostering community spirit
In some parts of the State, Seniors Week
activities may have been planned in across the state. and building a more inclusive state,
addition to those in this official Events While Seniors Week will be quite Tasmanian Senior Card holders will be
Guide. Check with your local council, able to ride on any Metro bus service
community groups and local newspapers different this year, our number one
for information about events in your priority through the coronavirus for free during Seniors Week 2020.
community. pandemic is the health, wellbeing I congratulate COTA Tasmania for
SPECIAL ACCESS and safety of Tasmanians, and offering a range of Seniors Week
People with disabilities or requiring special this year’s program offers plenty events in such unprecedented times,
access should contact the event organiser of opportunities to help keep helping to ensure older Tasmanians
prior to attendance.
communities connected and engaged can get out and about and be
TRANSPORT FOR SENIORS through this time of uncertainty. socially connected, and I thank them
Holders of a Seniors Card and Metro
Indeed for the first time in Seniors for working with the Tasmanian
Greencard can access free travel during Government with our response to the
Seniors Week on Metro services. Seniors Week history online events will be
Card holders can get free travel on offered, which means a more inclusive pandemic, helping to keep people
MerseyLink services for the week. program for many older Tasmanians connected and bringing people back
who could not previously participate together safely.
PUBLIC LIABILITY
Event organisers should have appropriate due to social or health constraints. I also congratulate those
insurance cover while participating in organisations and individuals who
Seniors Week including, but not limited
to, public liability insurance. While COTA are participating in Seniors Week
Tasmania is responsible for coordinating 2020, for seizing the chance to
and promoting Seniors Week, individual give stimulation and socialisation
event organisers are responsible for all
insurances for their own specific activity. opportunities for older Tasmanians,
many of whom have been presented
COVID-19 with more challenges than most
COTA Tasmania has received undertakings away from family, friends and their
from each official Seniors Week event
organiser that they will have COVID-safe communities.
plans in place for patrons of their events.
Patrons should observe all COVID-safe
warnings and advice and undertake their Jeremy Rockliff
own personal hygiene activities.
DEPUTY PREMIER AND MINISTER
GUIDE TO SYMBOLS FOR COMMUNITIES
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Seniors Week 2020 3
Welcome to the We immensely value our Seniors
Week supporters, foremost the
Give us your
22nd annual Tasmanian Government, which had feedback — tell us
the vision to start this wonderful
Seniors Week! activities program for seniors 22 your stories
years ago and which continues to
support COTA Tasmania in presenting How has Seniors Week enriched
COTA Tasmania is genuinely delighted the annual Seniors Week program. your life? Was it your first
to present the 22nd annual Seniors
We also welcome back TasNetworks, time? Why do you support
Week – the 10th to be organised
The Senior newspaper, Metro Seniors Week? What ongoing
by COTA on behalf of the State
Tasmania, and Australia Post – the friendships/networks have you
Government.
latter massively enhancing our gained as a result of Seniors
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic statewide program availability and Week? Did you participate
the decision to proceed with Seniors distribution process. We also thank online?
Week this year was not taken until NBN Co for their assistance to Tell us – we’d love to hear your
June. Despite this shortened planning organisers with online preparations. stories and suggestions!
time and uncertainty due to the
Without these valued supporters Send us a note or email. Or
pandemic, let alone groups ’ability
COTA Tasmania simply could not complete the official survey
to participate in Seniors Week, the
facilitate this unique annual activities form available at Seniors Week
community responded magnificently.
program for older Tasmanians. So, events, which takes less than
More than 300 events are on you are encouraged to support two minutes to complete.
offer around the state. We are so these wonderful sponsors as well
impressed and very grateful for the as the program advertisers whose Event organisers will distribute
resilience and positivity of this year’s participation is also appreciated and and collect the survey form, and
event organisers. valued. return them to COTA.
For the first time in Seniors Week, I want to acknowledge our small but Alternatively, you can access
online events are available. Around 50 dedicated team at COTA for their the form from the COTA
events will be simulcast and several commitment to making Seniors Tasmania website:
are online-only. This major initiative Week as varied, accessible and www.cotatas.org.au
will allow many older Tasmanians who enjoyable as possible, especially in To help us ensure the ongoing
are unable to physically participate, this challenging year. success and sustainability of
to be part of the Seniors Week Seniors Week and maintain its
Some staff will be out and about
program – if only “virtually”. place as a leading Tasmanian
during Seniors Week – being
This year’s over-arching theme physically distant! – and they look major event, we encourage
is broadly “anti-ageism” so we’ve forward to meeting some of you. and rely on feedback from
devised the tagline “Who we organisers and patrons.
I thank the hundreds of event
are. What we do.” to represent COTA Tasmania
organisers for their special efforts
this theme. We love the overall “Westella”
in testing times to make this 22nd
illustrations provided by a talented 181 Elizabeth Street
Annual Seniors Week another varied
local artist and we are again very Hobart TAS 7000
and successful week of activities for
proud of our acclaimed official admin@cotatas.org.au
older Tasmanians.
Events Guide. (03) 6231 3265
Whatever you do in Seniors Week this
We hope you enjoy this guide; we
year, remember to wash your hands,
have listened to your feedback and
physically-distance – and enjoy the
have retained its proven, reader-
activities and connections.
friendly format and again included
the popular Daily Planner, which Cheers,
allows you to easily identify the events Sue Leitch
that appeal to you and make your
Seniors Week activity planning a CHIEF EXECUTIVE
breeze. There’s even a special section COUNCIL ON THE AGEING TASMANIA
for online events.
4 Seniors Week 2020
Join us online for our
Seniors Week launch!
You’re invited to join us for the official launch of Seniors Week on 1
October – the annual International Day of Older Persons.
This year for the first time in the 22- The Zoom platform is free, easy to set up
year history of Seniors Week we’re not and is obligation-free.
having a face-to-face event. Like over
30 Seniors Week event organisers this In keeping with COTA Tasmania’s 2020
year, we are also going online for a virtual theme to tackle ageism in our society
using the tagline: "Who we are. What
10:30am get-together. This way we know we can
we do."; the launch webinar will feature
deliver a COVID-safe launch for you.
Thursday interviews with older Tasmanians living in
Our Zoom webinar is free and open to and contributing to their communities in
1 October anyone to join as a viewer – but you must our beautiful state.
on Zoom register (rsvp). Simply visit the COTA
It’s also planned to have some special
Tasmania website www.cotatas.org.au
and follow the prompts on the home musical entertainment to round out this
page to the launch registration link. That landmark online launch celebration, that
will give you instructions about joining you can enjoy from wherever suits you!
the webinar on Thursday 1 October at We just unfortunately can’t offer you a
10:30am for the approximately one-hour cuppa and biscuit this year . . . but feel
event. If you are not sure how to do this – free to grab one from your own kitchen.
call the COTA office and we can assist. For enquiries or assistance call
(03) 6231 3265 or email
admin@cotatas.org.au
GET THERE FREE
WITH METRO THIS
SENIORS WEEK
Simply show your Seniors Card
and Greencard for free travel
between 12 and 18 October 2020
To learn more, get a Greencard, or help planning your journey,
call 13 22 01 visit metrotas.com.au or a Greencard agent
Don’t switch off Don’t switch off around electricity.
Here’s what to look out for:
around electricity • Tingles from taps or metal fittings
• Flickering lights or varying in
We all know that regular check- brightness
ups are important, especially as • Appliances or power tools giving CablePI can also help to protect your
we get older, but how often do you electric shocks or slowing in home from danger, but only if it’s
consider the health of your home’s operation turned on. Be sure to keep your CablePI
electrical wiring? • Excessive noise or sparking from plugged in and switched on at all times.
switches or power points To order a new or replacement CablePI
Although electricity can’t be seen, call 132 004 or visit our website
• Disturbed earth wire or a broken
small signs like tingly taps or www.tasnetworks.com.au.
or damaged bare copper wire or
flickering lights could be an indication
green insulated wire. For more information or if you have
that it isn’t flowing as it should be,
which could be dangerous. If you see or feel any of these an enquiry about your power supply,
warning signs you should never call TasNetworks on 1300 137 005
ignore them, instead report them (Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm) or visit
to TasNetworks on 132 004. www.tasnetworks.com.au.
Australia Post is people they deliver to, and as a
postal service, we facilitate millions
supporting mental of connections between Australians
each year.
health and wellbeing Our vast network enables us to help across Australia to stay mentally well,
Beyond Blue deliver information to while helping to build stronger and
As an organisation that connects support mental health and wellbeing more connected communities.
every Australian, we’re proud to be a across Australia, so that we can better
premier partner of Beyond Blue. reach those in need and share stories Together with Beyond Blue, we’re
of hope, recovery and resilience. leading a positive change in the way
The Post Office is the centre point of Australians talk about mental health
over 4,000 communities Australia- We’re working to make mental health because when we connect, we feel
wide. Our posties often go above and wellbeing a part of everyday better.
and beyond to watch out for the conversations and support people
Metro — keeping Metro is a long-time supporter of
Seniors Week, and is again offering
Tasmanians free travel for Seniors Cards holders
with a Greencard during Seniors
moving safely Week (12 to 18 October 2020).
Visit metrotas.com.au to get your
Greencard.
Using a Greencard is a quick and Or visit:
Metro is proud of the role it has simple process – no need for correct
played in keeping Tasmanians change, just tap and go. You can • the Metro Shop in the Elizabeth
moving, connecting them with even set up an automatic top up for Street bus mall
essential services and their jobs, when you are running low, or add • a Metro depot in Hobart,
during the COVID-19 shutdown. credit online, at a Metro shop, depot Launceston or Burnie
At all times the safe transport of or Greencard agent.
• a Greencard agent
passengers – and the safety of our In addition to being easier and quicker,
employees – was top of mind. This it is cheaper, offering a 20 per cent Or call the Metro customer service
continues to be important and discount on fares outside of free travel hotline on 13 22 01.
Metro’s focus. period during Seniors Week.
Seniors Week 2020 7
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STRENGTH AND BALANCE TRAINING FOR OLDER TASMANIANS
Increase muscular strength Reduce the risk of falls through Alleviate the effects of chronic
increased strength, better balance conditions such as arthritis,
Increase bone density and greater coordination. heart disease, type 2 diabetes
(the strength of bones). and osteoporosis. NO FITNESS
Improve functional ability to EQUIPMENT
Increase the strength of undertake everyday tasks, such Prolong the ability to live
ligaments and tendons. NEEDED!
as shopping, preparing food or independently.
Improve cardiovascular health. cleaning.
Download our free booklet from
Improve overall quality of life. Increase metabolic rate and www.cotatas.org.au/wah or contact us at
improving body composition admin@cotatas.org.au or 03 6231 3265.
Improve posture and gait. (increasing muscle, reducing fat).
Increase self-esteem.
Doing a quick tick box
exercise like the wellness
IMPROVING PERSONAL checklist on our brochure
(available at www.cotatas.
WELLBEING org.au/wah) can help you
chat to your GP. It is possible
to increase your wellbeing in
certain areas. Government
subsidised in-home support
is also available (if and
when you need it).
For more contact us at
admin@cotatas.org.au
or 03 6231 3265.
A few tips for eating well:
Eat a good protein food at every meal.
EATING TO SUPPORT IMMUNE
CAPACITY AND TO GET BACK Surround that with as many coloured veggies,
nuts, seeds, herbs, fruits and grains as you can
TO LIFE DURING COVID-19 for the cell protection they offer.
Eat foods in their most original form possible
and cut down on processed foods to
support your gut and your immune system.
Do all you can to work your muscles and stay
active during, and as we emerge from COVID
restrictions – muscles support immune system
and help reduce damaging chronic inflammation
as well as move us around.
Download our free booklet from www.cotatas.org.au/wah or
contact us at admin@cotatas.org.au or 03 6231 3265.
COVID-19
Safety during However, patrons are urged to take
Seniors Week responsibility for their own COVID-safe
precautions by:
• Maintaining 1.5 metres distance to
Although Seniors Week is on track to other people, even outdoors;
proceed in October with face-to-face
events, it’s of course not “business as
• Using hand sanitiser or washing
usual” this year. hands thoroughly with soap and
water;
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a
number of travel and gathering restrictions,
• Covering coughs and sneezes;
which have required Seniors Week event • Staying away if you are even
organisers to take actions to make their slightly unwell; and
event environments as COVID-safe as
possible for guests. • Wearing a face mask if desired.
Organisers of both indoor and outdoor The latest government information and
events will observe social distancing advice about COVID-19 can be accessed
protocols and provide signage and online at www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au or
general assistance in regard to via the COTA Tasmania website
COVID-safe procedures. www.cotatas.org.au
Daily Planner: Online only (Click on the
event to see the
full listing)
MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2020
9:00am–5:00pm Stories from Multicultural Seniors p30
10:30am–12:00pm E-bikes are for Everybody p31
1:00pm–2:00pm Advance Care Planning Basics: New Tasmanian Advance Care Directive p31
1:00pm–2:00pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation p33
2:00pm–3:00pm Virtual Bingo Live p32
8:00pm–9:00pm Spanish City Park Radio Program p33
TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2020
9:00am–5:00pm Stories from Multicultural Seniors p30
10:00am–11:30am Let's Talk about Osteoporosis and Bone Health p32
10:30am–12:30pm Age Coming to a Body Near You — Things YOU Should Know p30
11:00am–11:30am Virtual Senior Movement Class p33
11:00am–11:45am Smiling to Your Friendly Colours in Your Golden Years p33
11:45am–12:15pm Remake, Recreate – Wearable Sustainable Garments Ideas p33
1:00pm–2:00pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation p33
7:30pm–8:30pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation p33
WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2020
9:00am–5:00pm Stories from Multicultural Seniors p30
12:00pm Sharing Lunch Virtual Style p30
1:00–2:00pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation p33
1:00pm–1:40pm Healthy Ageing Virtual Workshop by Dr. Ashley Dent p32
2:00pm–2:30pm Foster Care Information Session p32
2:00pm–2:40pm Stretching for Healthy Ageing Virtual Workshop by Dr. Samuel Crean p32
2:00pm–3:00pm Balancing Act: Employers and Employees Talking about the Next Life Stage p31
5:50pm–6:15pm Smiling to Your Friendly Colours in Your Golden Years p33
6:15pm–6:45pm Remake, Recreate – Wearable Sustainable Garments Ideas p33
7:30pm–8:30pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation p33
THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2020
9:00am–5:00pm Stories from Multicultural Seniors p30
10:30am–12:30pm Empowering Voices p30
1:00pm–2:00pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation p33
2:00pm–2:30pm Not So Easy: Australian Design and Identity since Federation p30
5:30pm–6:00pm Welcome to Wildcare Zoom Info Session p32
7:30pm–8:30pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation p33
10 Seniors Week 2020 • Events that are ONLINE ONLYDaily Planner: Online only
FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2020
9:00am–5:00pm Stories from Multicultural Seniors p30
10:00am–11:30am Silver Surfers During Lockdown – Older Tasmanians Share Their Knowhow p31
1:00pm–2:00pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation p33
SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2020
9:00am–5:00pm Stories from Multicultural Seniors p30
7:30pm–8:30pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation p33
The District Nurses has
been caring for Tasmanians
at home since 1896.
Our nurse lead teams provide a full range
of government funded services and Home
Care Packages that will help you stay healthy
and independent at home and within your
community including:
• Nursing • Social support
• Short term • Assistance with
restorative care shopping and meal
• Allied health services preparation
• Support to Veterans • Respite
• Help with showering • End of life care
and dressing
All of our services can
• Assistance with be purchased privately.
house hold tasks
03 6208 0500 @thedistrictnurses
Committed to Ca|e Since 1896 thedistrictnurses.org.au SINCE 1896
Seniors Week 2020 • Daily Planner • Events that are ONLINE ONLY 11Daily Planner: South (Click on the
event to see the
full listing)
MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2020
8:00am–12:30pm Spinal Screening KINGSTON p45
8:00am–6:00pm Spinal Screening HOBART p43
8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania HOBART p43
8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania KINGSTON p46
9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee MOONAH p48
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test HOBART p44
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test HUONVILLE p45
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test KINGSTON p47
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test BELLERIVE p36
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test GLENORCHY p41
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test SORELL p52
9:00am–5:00pm Inala Jurassic Gardens BRUNY ISLAND p37
9:00am–5:00pm Hearing Test HOBART p43
9:00am–5:00pm Public Art Exhibition HUONVILLE p45
9:00am–5:00pm COVID-19 Stories from Home NEW NORFOLK p49
9:30am–2:30pm Mystery Bus Tour WEST MOONAH p53
10:00am–12:00pm Table Tennis for Fun and Fitness KINGSTON p45
10:00am–12:00pm Coffee, Cake and Computers – Computing Basics GLENORCHY p40
10:00am–12:00pm Thanking the Seniors in Communities ROKEBY p50
10:00am–Wed Two Night Sail on the Lady Nelson HOBART p43
10:30am–12:30pm Weaving with Natural Fibres DODGES FERRY p39
10:30am–1:00pm Come and Try Croquet SANDY BAY p51
11:00am–12:00pm Pacific Collection Tour ROSNY p51
11:30am–12:45pm Introduction to Petanque SANDY BAY p51
12:00pm–12:45pm Staying Active Move KINGSTON p47
1:00pm–2:00pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation HOBART p44
1:00pm–2:30pm Cruise the Huon River at Franklin FRANKLIN p40
1:00pm–3:00pm Croquet KINGSTON p45
1:00pm–3:00pm Come and Try Croquet NEW TOWN p49
1:30pm–2:15pm Fitness with Music KINGSTON p47
1:30pm–3:00pm Movie: Little Chaos NEW NORFOLK p49
2:00pm–3:00pm Balance and Flexibility — Part One KINGSTON p46
3:00pm–4:00pm Bruny Island Quarantine Station KINGSTON p46
7:00pm–8:00pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation HOBART p44
12 Seniors Week 2020 • Daily Planner • Events in the SOUTHDaily Planner: South
TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2020
8:00am–12:30pm Spinal Screening KINGSTON p45
8:00am–6:00pm Spinal Screening HOBART p43
8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania HOBART p43
8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania KINGSTON p46
9:00am–12:00pm Build Your Own Chopping Board WEST MOONAH p53
9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee MOONAH p48
9:00am–5:00pm Hearing Test HOBART p43
9:00am–5:00pm Public Art Exhibition HUONVILLE p45
9:00am–5:00pm COVID-19 Stories from Home NEW NORFOLK p49
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test HOBART p44
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test HUONVILLE p45
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test KINGSTON p47
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test BELLERIVE p36
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test GLENORCHY p41
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test SORELL p52
9:00am–5:00pm Inala Jurassic Gardens BRUNY ISLAND p37
10:00am–11:30am Keeping Healthy and Active BRIDGEWATER p37
10:00am–11:30am Visit the Cricket Museum BELLERIVE p37
10:00am–12:00pm Table Tennis for Fun and Fitness KINGSTON p45
10:00am–12:00pm Table Tennis MONTAGU BAY p48
10:00am–12:00pm Thanking the Seniors in Communities ROKEBY p50
10:15am–11:30am Blundstone Boot Walk RISDON VALE p50
10:30am–12:00pm Are You Swim Ready? LINDISFARNE p48
11:00am–12:00pm Qigong in the Library HOBART p44
11:00am–3:00pm Channel Museum MARGATE p48
12:00pm–12:45pm Empowering Seniors KINGSTON p46
12:00pm–1:30pm Quizzical Community Lunch WEST MOONAH p53
12:00pm–4:00pm Mah Jong CYGNET p38
1:00pm–2:30pm Visit the Cricket Museum BELLERIVE p37
1:00pm–2:30pm Cruise the Huon River at Franklin FRANKLIN p40
1:00pm–3:00pm Care Forward Information Sessions ROSNY p51
1:30pm–2:15pm Empowering Seniors KINGSTON p47
1:30pm–3:00pm Movie Event: A United Kingdom GLENORCHY p41
1:30pm–3:00pm Coffee, Cake and Computers – Computing Basics NEW NORFOLK p49
2:00pm–3:00pm Protecting Yourself from Elder Abuse HOBART p42
2:00pm–3:00pm Discover Your Family History ROSNY p51
3:00pm–4:00pm Pacific Collection Tour ROSNY p51
Seniors Week 2020 • Daily Planner • Events in the SOUTH 13Daily Planner: South WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2020 8:00am–1:30pm Spinal Screening HOBART p43 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania HOBART p43 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania KINGSTON p46 9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee MOONAH p48 9:00am–5:00pm Hearing Test HOBART p43 9:00am–5:00pm Public Art Exhibition HUONVILLE p45 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test HOBART p44 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test HUONVILLE p45 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test KINGSTON p47 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test BELLERIVE p36 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test GLENORCHY p41 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test SORELL p52 9:00am–5:00pm Inala Jurassic Gardens BRUNY ISLAND p37 9:00am–5:00pm COVID-19 Stories from Home NEW NORFOLK p49 10:00am–11:00am Achey Breaky Joints WEST MOONAH p52 10:00am–11:00am Tai Chi for Seniors DODGES FERRY p39 10:00am–11:30am Visit the Cricket Museum BELLERIVE p37 10:00am–12:00pm Has COVID Changed Your Life? GLENORCHY p40 10:00am–12:00pm Thanking the Seniors in Communities ROKEBY p50 10:00am–1:00pm E-bike to Moonah for Coffee HOBART p42 10:00am–2:00pm Help with Digital Devices NUBEENA p50 10:00am–3:00pm Bellerive History Alliance BELLERIVE p36 10:00am–3:30pm COTA Tas IT Pop Up Stall in Oatlands OATLANDS p50 10:30am–11:30am All About E-bikes with Teros KINGSTON p46 10:30am–3:00pm Walk the Pipeline Track FERN TREE p39 11:00am–12:00pm Libraries Tasmania Conservation HOBART p43 11:00am–12:00pm Pacific Collection Tour ROSNY p51 12:00pm–12:45pm Staying Active Move KINGSTON p47 1:00pm–2:30pm Visit the Cricket Museum BELLERIVE p37 1:00pm–2:00pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation HOBART p44 1:00pm–2:30pm Cruise the Huon River at Franklin FRANKLIN p40 1:00pm–3:00pm Care Forward Information Sessions ROSNY p51 1:00pm–4:00pm Family History – Interpreting Your DNA Results BELLERIVE p36 1:00pm–4:00pm Explore Your Family History BELLERIVE p36 1:15pm–2:00pm 'Popular Pipes’ Organ Concert HOBART p44 14 Seniors Week 2020 • Daily Planner • Events in the SOUTH
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WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2020 (continued)
1:30pm–2:15pm Fitness with Music KINGSTON p47
2:00pm–3:00pm Colonial Art, Recipes and Food HOBART p41
2:00pm–4:00pm Card Art with Caroline Amos KINGSTON p47
3:00pm–7:00pm Spinal Screening KINGSTON p45
7:00pm–8:00pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation HOBART p44
Seniors Week 2020 • Daily Planner • Events in the SOUTH 15Daily Planner: South THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2020 8:00am–12:30pm Spinal Screening KINGSTON p45 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania HOBART p43 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania KINGSTON p46 9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee MOONAH p48 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test HOBART p44 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test HUONVILLE p45 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test KINGSTON p47 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test BELLERIVE p36 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test GLENORCHY p41 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test SORELL p52 9:00am–5:00pm Inala Jurassic Gardens BRUNY ISLAND p37 9:00am–5:00pm Hearing Test HOBART p43 9:00am–5:00pm Public Art Exhibition HUONVILLE p45 9:00am–5:00pm COVID-19 Stories from Home NEW NORFOLK p49 9:30am–2:30pm Op Shop Bus Tour WEST MOONAH p52 10:00am–11:30am Visit the Cricket Museum BELLERIVE p37 10:30am–1:30pm Potted Herbs and Lunch DODGES FERRY p38 10:30am–1:30pm Spring Garden Party DODGES FERRY p39 10:00am–2:00pm Help with Digital Devices DUNALLEY p39 10:00am–3:30pm COTA Tas IT Pop Up Stall in Kingston KINGSTON p47 11:00am–12:00pm Book Group Taster HOBART p42 11:00am–1:00pm Polish Dancing for Seniors NEW TOWN p49 11:00am–2:00pm Spinning SOUTH HOBART p52 11:30am–12:45pm Introduction to Petanque SANDY BAY p51 12:00pm–1:00pm Travels to Svalbard KINGSTON p47 12:15pm–1:00pm Empowering Seniors KINGSTON p46 1:00pm–2:30pm Visit the Cricket Museum BELLERIVE p37 1:00pm–2:30pm Cruise the Huon River at Franklin FRANKLIN p40 1:30pm–2:15pm Empowering Seniors KINGSTON p47 1:30pm–2:30pm Has COVID Changed Your Life? NEW NORFOLK p49 1:00pm–3:00pm Croquet for Fun BELLERIVE p36 1:30pm–3:00pm Movie Event: Lucky Dip GLENORCHY p40 1:30pm–6:00pm Spinal Screening HOBART p43 3:00pm–4:00pm Pacific Collection Tour ROSNY p51 16 Seniors Week 2020 • Daily Planner • Events in the SOUTH
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FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2020
8:00am–12:30pm Spinal Screening KINGSTON p45
8:00am–6:00pm Spinal Screening HOBART p43
8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania HOBART p43
8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania KINGSTON p46
9:00am–3:00pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee MOONAH p48
9:00am–3:00pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee HOBART p43
9:00am–5:00pm Hearing Test HOBART p43
9:00am–5:00pm Public Art Exhibition HUONVILLE p45
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test HOBART p44
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test HUONVILLE p45
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test KINGSTON p47
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test BELLERIVE p36
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test GLENORCHY p41
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test SORELL p52
9:00am–5:00pm Inala Jurassic Gardens BRUNY ISLAND p37
9:00am–5:00pm COVID-19 Stories from Home NEW NORFOLK p49
10:00am–3:30pm COTA Tas IT Pop Up Stall in Hobart HOBART p44
10:00am–11:00am Helpful Technology ROSNY p50
10:00am–12:00pm Instant Square-Rigged Sailing HOBART p41
10:00am–12:00pm Thanking the Seniors in Communities ROKEBY p50
10:30am–12:00pm Helpful Technology SORELL p51
10:30am–1:00pm Potted Herbs and Lunch DODGES FERRY p38
11:00am–12:00pm Balance and Flexibility — Part Two KINGSTON p46
11:00am–12:00pm Pacific Collection Tour ROSNY p51
11:00am–1:00pm DIGnity Gardening Garden Party NUBEENA p50
11:00am–3:00pm Channel Museum MARGATE p48
12:00pm–12:45pm Staying Active Move KINGSTON p47
1:00pm–2:00pm Line Dancing CHIGWELL p38
1:00pm–2:30pm Cruise the Huon River at Franklin FRANKLIN p40
1:00pm–3:00pm Instant Square-Rigged Sailing HOBART p41
1:00pm–3:00pm Care Forward Information Sessions ROSNY p51
1:30pm–2:15pm Fitness with Music KINGSTON p47
3:00pm–4:30pm Calm Water Sail on the Yukon FRANKLIN p39
5:30pm–8:00pm Movie Screening: A Secret Love SOUTH HOBART p52
7:30pm–9:30pm Drive-in Family Movie Night GLENORCHY p40
Seniors Week 2020 • Daily Planner • Events in the SOUTH 17Daily Planner: South SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2020 8:00am–12:00pm Spinal Screening KINGSTON p45 9:00am–5:00pm Hearing Test HOBART p43 9:00am–5:00pm Public Art Exhibition HUONVILLE p45 9:00am–5:00pm COVID-19 Stories from Home NEW NORFOLK p49 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test SORELL p52 9:00am–5:00pm Inala Jurassic Gardens BRUNY ISLAND p37 9:30am–10:30am Tour of Glenorchy Rowing Club GLENORCHY p41 10:00am–12:00pm Come and Try Croquet NEW TOWN p49 10:00am–12:30pm 'Dying To Know' Advanced Care Planning, Control and Choice DODGES FERRY p38 10:00am–1:00pm Family History – Interpreting Your DNA Results BELLERIVE p36 10:00am–1:00pm Explore Your Family History BELLERIVE p36 10:00am–3:00pm Bellerive History Alliance BELLERIVE p36 1:00pm–2:30pm Cruise the Huon River at Franklin FRANKLIN p40 1:00pm–5:00pm Hydrotherapy HOWRAH p45 1:30pm–2:30pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation HOBART p44 2:30pm–3:30pm Reiki Clinic Session HOBART p42 3:00pm–4:30pm Calm Water Sail on the Yukon FRANKLIN p39 6:30pm–9:00pm Feast and Film – D’Ferry Flicks DODGES FERRY p38 SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2020 9:00am–5:00pm Inala Jurassic Gardens BRUNY ISLAND p37 9:00am–5:00pm Public Art Exhibition HUONVILLE p45 9:00am–5:00pm COVID-19 Stories from Home NEW NORFOLK p49 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test SORELL p52 9:40am–3:30pm Knocklofty Seniors Week Walk HOBART p42 10:00am–12:00pm Bush Adventures Among Native Spring Flowers BLACKMANS BAY p37 10:30am–2:00pm Lauderdale Walks LAUDERDALE p48 11:00am–3:00pm Channel Museum MARGATE p48 1:00pm–2:30pm Cruise the Huon River at Franklin FRANKLIN p40 1:00pm–3:00pm Social Softball DERWENT PARK p38 2:00pm–4:30pm Jazz at West Winds WOODBRIDGE p53 2:00pm–3:00pm Australian Army Band Tasmania with Special Guests HOBART p41 2:30pm–3:30pm Hymnfest @ the Cathedral HOBART p42 3:00pm–4:30pm Calm Water Sail on the Yukon FRANKLIN p39 18 Seniors Week 2020 • Daily Planner • Events in the SOUTH
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MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2020
8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania EAST LAUNCESTON p57
9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee LAUNCESTON p58
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test KINGS MEADOWS p58
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test LAUNCESTON p59
9:30am–4:00pm Yarns Artwork in Silk DELORAINE p56
10:00am–2:00pm Seahorse World Tour and Treat BEAUTY POINT p56
10:00am–3:00pm Croquet: A Great Game for All ST. LEONARDS p61
11:00am–11:45am Planetarium Show for Seniors LAUNCESTON p59
11:00am–12:00pm Tai Chi and Qigong BRIDPORT p56
1:00pm–3:00pm Croquet for Fun RIVERSIDE p60
1:45pm–2:45pm Tai Chi and Qigong BEACONSFIELD p56
TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2020
8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania EAST LAUNCESTON p57
9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee LAUNCESTON p58
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test KINGS MEADOWS p58
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test LAUNCESTON p59
9:30am–4:00pm Yarns Artwork in Silk DELORAINE p56
10:00am–12:00pm Croquet NEWSTEAD p60
10:00am–1:00pm Croquet ST. LEONARDS p62
10:00am–2:00pm Seahorse World Tour and Treat BEAUTY POINT p56
10:00am–3:00pm This is Your Story CAMPBELL TOWN p56
10:30am–11:30am Morning Tea Onsite and Delivered SCOTTSDALE p61
11:00am–11:45am Planetarium Show for Seniors LAUNCESTON p59
1:00pm–3:00pm Croquet for Fun RIVERSIDE p60
1:00pm–3:00pm Care Forward Information Sessions RIVERSIDE p61
WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2020
8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania EAST LAUNCESTON p57
9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee LAUNCESTON p58
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test KINGS MEADOWS p58
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test LAUNCESTON p59
9:30am–1:00pm Senior Show Spectacular KINGS MEADOWS p58
9:30am–4:00pm Yarns Artwork in Silk DELORAINE p56
10:00am–2:00pm Seahorse World Tour and Treat BEAUTY POINT p56
10:00am–2:00pm Men's Health and Support DILSTON p57
10:00am–2:00pm Golf Croquet ST. LEONARDS p61
11:00am–11:45am Planetarium Show for Seniors LAUNCESTON p59
1:00pm–3:00pm This is Your Story CAMPBELL TOWN p56
1:00pm–3:00pm Croquet for Fun RIVERSIDE p60
1:00pm–3:00pm Care Forward Information Sessions RIVERSIDE p61
2:00pm–3:00pm Tai Chi and Qigong LONGFORD p59
20 Seniors Week 2020 • Daily Planner • Events in the NORTHDaily Planner: North
THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2020
8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania EAST LAUNCESTON p57
9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee LAUNCESTON p58
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test KINGS MEADOWS p58
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test LAUNCESTON p59
9:00am–5:00pm Free Hearing Test and Trial LAUNCESTON p58
9:30am–4:00pm Yarns Artwork in Silk DELORAINE p56
10:00am–2:00pm Seahorse World Tour and Treat BEAUTY POINT p56
10:00am–2:00pm Future Proofing your Home with Smart Technology RIVERSIDE p60
10:00am–3:00pm Tracing your Family History LAUNCESTON p59
10:00am–3:00pm Croquet: A Great Game for All ST. LEONARDS p61
10:30am–11:30am Line Dancing for Absolute Beginners LEGANA p59
11:00am–11:45am Planetarium Show for Seniors LAUNCESTON p59
12:30pm–4:30pm Bowls Club Seniors' Open Day ST HELENS p62
1:00pm–2:00pm Lunchbox Lecture at Launceston Library LAUNCESTON p59
1:00pm–3:00pm This is Your Story CAMPBELL TOWN p56
1:00pm–3:00pm Croquet for Fun RIVERSIDE p60
1:00pm–3:30pm George Town Seniors Variety Concert GEORGE TOWN p57
1:30pm–4:30pm Launceston Bridge Club – Come and Try SOUTH LAUNCESTON p61
1:45pm–2:45pm Chi and Qigong KINGS MEADOWS p58
FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2020
8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania EAST LAUNCESTON p57
9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee LAUNCESTON p58
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test KINGS MEADOWS p58
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test LAUNCESTON p59
9:30am–4:00pm Yarns Artwork in Silk DELORAINE p56
10:00am–2:00pm Seahorse World Tour and Treat BEAUTY POINT p56
10:00am–11:30am The Apple Island Wife RIVERSIDE p60
10:00am–1:30pm U3A Activities BEACONSFIELD p56
10:30am–12:00pm Walking Through Grief KINGS MEADOWS p58
11:00am–11:45am Planetarium Show for Seniors LAUNCESTON p59
1:00pm–2:30pm Walking Through Grief KINGS MEADOWS p58
1:00pm–3:00pm Croquet for Fun RIVERSIDE p60
1:00pm–3:00pm Care Forward Information Sessions RIVERSIDE p61
Seniors Week 2020 • Daily Planner • Events in the NORTH 21Daily Planner: North
SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2020
9:30am–4:00pm Yarns Artwork in Silk DELORAINE p56
10:00am–12:00pm Croquet: A Great Game for All ST. LEONARDS p61
10:00am–2:00pm Seahorse World Tour and Treat BEAUTY POINT p56
1:00pm–3:00pm Croquet for Fun RIVERSIDE p60
7:30pm–10:00pm 'The Drive In' at Windsor RIVERSIDE p60
SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2020
9:30am–4:00pm Yarns Artwork in Silk DELORAINE p56
10:00am–2:00pm Seahorse World Tour and Treat BEAUTY POINT p56
1:00pm–3:00pm Croquet for Fun RIVERSIDE p60
2:00pm–3:15pm Launceston Historical Society Lecture INVERMAY p57
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22 Seniors Week 2020 • Daily Planner • Events in the NORTHDaily Planner: North West
MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2020
8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania ULVERSTONE p72
9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee DEVONPORT p66
9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee BURNIE p64
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test BURNIE p64
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test DEVONPORT p67
9:00am–5:00pm Shout to Come Back Out DEVONPORT p65
9:00am–5:00pm A Treat to Eat DEVONPORT p66
9:30am–10:30am Heart Foundation Walking Group ULVERSTONE p72
9:30am–5:00pm Devils@Cradle Sanctuary CRADLE MOUNTAIN p65
10:00am–11:00am Zumba Gold MORIARTY p68
10:00am–3:30pm COTA Tas IT Pop Up Stall in Wynyard WYNYARD p73
10:00am–5:00pm Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden Spring Special ROMAINE p70
12:00pm–1:30pm 50+ Years Ratepayers Luncheon DEVONPORT p66
1:30pm–2:30pm Gong Relaxation Session LATROBE p68
1:30pm–2:30pm Tai Chi ULVERSTONE p73
2:00pm–4:00pm All about myGov ULVERSTONE p72
TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2020
8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania ULVERSTONE p72
9:00am–1:00pm Rack and Gorge Tour QUEENSTOWN p70
9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee DEVONPORT p66
9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee BURNIE p64
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test BURNIE p64
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test DEVONPORT p67
9:00am–5:00pm Shout to Come Back Out DEVONPORT p65
9:00am–5:00pm A Treat to Eat DEVONPORT p66
9:30am–5:00pm Devils@Cradle Sanctuary CRADLE MOUNTAIN p65
9:30am–11:00am Choir Practice DEVONPORT p67
9:30am–10:30am Tai Chi – Movement with Meaning EAST DEVONPORT p68
10:00am–12:00pm History of a Road BURNIE p64
10:00am–12:30pm School for Seniors BURNIE p64
10:00am–3:00pm Community Shed — Ladies Open Day ULVERSTONE p72
10:00am–3:30pm COTA Tas IT Pop Up Stall in Port Sorell SHEARWATER p71
10:00am–5:00pm Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden Spring Special ROMAINE p70
10:30am–3:00pm Devonport Country Club Seniors Week SPREYTON p71
10:45am–11:45am Tai Chi – Caring for Ourselves EAST DEVONPORT p68
11:00am–12:00pm Yoghurt Making Demonstration DEVONPORT p67
1:00pm–3:00pm Care Forward Information Sessions DEVONPORT p65
1:00pm–3:30pm Bingo DEVONPORT p67
1:30pm–2:30pm Gong Relaxation Session LATROBE p68
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WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2020
8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania ULVERSTONE p72
9:00am–9:30am Heart Foundation Walking Group PENGUIN p69
9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee DEVONPORT p66
9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee BURNIE p64
9:00am–5:00pm Shout to Come Back Out DEVONPORT p65
9:00am–5:00pm A Treat to Eat DEVONPORT p66
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test BURNIE p64
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test DEVONPORT p67
9:30am–10:30am Tai Chi – Loving Life EAST DEVONPORT p67
9:30am–5:00pm Devils@Cradle Sanctuary CRADLE MOUNTAIN p65
10:00am–11:30am High Tea at Hug a Mug DEVONPORT p67
10:00am–12:30pm School for Seniors BURNIE p64
10:00am–5:00pm Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden Spring Special ROMAINE p70
10:30am–11:30am Birds and Native Bushland in the Heart of Ulverstone ULVERSTONE p72
10:30am–3:00pm Devonport Country Club Seniors Week SPREYTON p71
10:00am–11:00am Zumba Gold MORIARTY p68
10:00am–12:30pm Penguin History Group Exhibition PENGUIN p69
10:00am–12:00pm Hidden Treasures – Digging Up Your Past QUEENSTOWN p70
10:00am–12:00pm Hidden Treasures – Digging Up Your Past WYNYARD p73
11:00am–12:00pm Circular Head Walking Group Meet and Greet WYNYARD p73
11:00am–12:00pm Casual Country Cycling WYNYARD p73
11:00am–1:00pm Vanishing Towns of the North-West BURNIE p64
1:00pm–2:00pm Tai Chi PRESERVATION BAY p69
1:00pm–3:00pm Community Concert ULVERSTONE p72
1:00pm–3:00pm Care Forward Information Sessions DEVONPORT p65
1:30pm–2:30pm Gong Relaxation Session LATROBE p68
2:00pm–3:30pm High Tea at Hug a Mug DEVONPORT p67
3:30pm–5:30pm Vanishing Towns of the North-West SMITHTON p71
6:30pm–7:30pm Master Swimming DEVONPORT p66
6:30pm–8:35pm Film Night – Happy Ending DEVONPORT p66
7:00pm–9:00pm Penguin History Group Exhibition PENGUIN p69
24 Seniors Week 2020 • Daily Planner • Events in the NORTH WESTDaily Planner: North West
THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2020
7:30am–9:00am Mr Perfect BBQ Breakfast ULVERSTONE p72
8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania ULVERSTONE p72
9:00am–1:00pm Rack and Gorge Tour QUEENSTOWN p70
9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee DEVONPORT p66
9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee BURNIE p64
9:00am–5:00pm Shout to Come Back Out DEVONPORT p65
9:00am–5:00pm A Treat to Eat DEVONPORT p66
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test BURNIE p64
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test DEVONPORT p67
9:15am–10:15am Tai Chi PORT SORELL p69
9:30am–5:00pm Devils@Cradle Sanctuary CRADLE MOUNTAIN p65
10:00am–12:00pm Hidden Treasures – Digging Up Your Past BURNIE p64
10:00am–12:00pm History of a Road SMITHTON p71
10:00am–5:00pm Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden Spring Special ROMAINE p70
10:30am–3:00pm Devonport Country Club Seniors Week SPREYTON p71
11:00am–12:00pm Connecting to Others DEVONPORT p67
11:30am–1:30pm Vanishing Towns of the North-West QUEENSTOWN p70
1:00pm–4:00pm Learn to Play Bowls DEVONPORT p66
1:30pm–2:30pm Gong Relaxation Session LATROBE p68
FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2020
8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania ULVERSTONE p72
9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee BURNIE p64
9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee DEVONPORT p66
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test BURNIE p64
9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test DEVONPORT p67
9:00am–5:00pm Shout to Come Back Out DEVONPORT p65
9:00am–5:00pm A Treat to Eat DEVONPORT p66
9:30am–5:00pm Devils@Cradle Sanctuary CRADLE MOUNTAIN p65
10:00am–11:00am Zumba Gold MORIARTY p68
10:00am–12:00pm Garden Conversations WYNYARD p73
10:00am–12:00pm All about myGov ULVERSTONE p72
10:00am–5:00pm Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden Spring Special ROMAINE p70
11:30am–1:00pm Men's Shed Open Day and BBQ ULVERSTONE p73
1:00pm–3:00pm Care Forward Information Sessions DEVONPORT p65
1:30pm–2:30pm Gong Relaxation Session LATROBE p68
Seniors Week 2020 • Daily Planner • Events in the NORTH WEST 25Daily Planner: North West
SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2020
8:00am–9:30am Master Swimming DEVONPORT p66
9:00am–1:00pm Rack and Gorge Tour QUEENSTOWN p70
9:00am–2:00pm Penguin Men's Shed Open Day and BBQ PENGUIN p69
9:00am–5:00pm Shout to Come Back Out DEVONPORT p65
9:00am–5:00pm A Treat to Eat DEVONPORT p66
9:30am–5:00pm Devils@Cradle Sanctuary CRADLE MOUNTAIN p65
10:00am–5:00pm Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden Spring Special ROMAINE p70
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Tasmania, CTST can help get
you where you need to be.
When using a wood heater:
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• Always use a fixed fire screen
• Never use accelerants to light a fire • Hair appointments
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• Keep clothing and furniture at least • Catching up with friends
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2 metres from the heater/fire and support to
• Visits to art galleries
• Clean chimneys and flues HACC clients
professionally every year
and their carers • Going to sporting events
• Install a smoke alarm.
Providing support • Medical appointments
For further information contact the
Tasmanian Burns Unit at dhhs.tas.gov.au/burns and
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New Town Roadto
or visit fire.tas.gov.au New Town TAS 7008 For more information call us
older persons and on 1800 78 10 33 or visit us
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Cool the burn for at least 22-24 New Town Rd
Monday to Friday
20 minutes New Town TAS 7008
under cool running water,
and seek medical attention. Tel: 6228 6258
Office hours:
9am–2pm
Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia
Monday–FridayHow to:
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Contact COTA for more information on 6231 3265 or kereer@cotatas.org.au.Events that are Online only
Not So Easy: Australian Design Sharing Lunch Virtual Style
and Identity since Federation Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Lunch across 3 separate hubs bringing people together
Join Peter Hughes, Senior Curator, Decorative Arts virtually.
at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery for this Wednesday 14th October 12:00pm
fascinating session. Peter will take you on a virtual Online only: Zoom link provided on RSVP
tour from wherever you choose to be, describing the Bookings: 03 6244 6346 (close: 9/10/20)
highlights of this vibrant exhibition which explores the
changing relationship between design and identity in
Australia from Federation to the early 21 Century. There Age Coming to a Body Near You
will be time towards the end of the tour to ask questions. — Things YOU Should Know
This is an online booked event. Advocacy Tasmania
Thursday 15th October 2:00pm–2:30pm Age creeps up on us all and there are things we all
Online only: Microsoft Teams should know! Our panel of expert speakers from
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Dunn Place, Hobart Relationships Australia, Legal Aid Senior Assist, Office
Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/not-so- of the Public Guardian, Public Trustee, Council on the
easy-australian-design-and-identity-since-federation- Ageing and Advocacy Tasmania will collaborate via
tickets-112070339402 (close: 12/10/20) live-stream technology to share some stories of the
Enquiries: 03 6165 7000 experiences of older people. They will discuss what
documents and plans you should have in place and what
support their service can provide if things go wrong.
Stories from Tuesday 13th October 10:30am–12:30pm
Multicultural Seniors Online only: Zoom link provided on RSVP
Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania Bookings: 1800 005 131 | nita@yoursaytas.org
Tune in to Hobart FM 96.1 every day throughout Seniors (close: 9/10/20)
Week to hear from a diverse range of multicultural Enquiries: 0438 602 216
Tasmanians, sharing their stories and experiences of
ageing in Tasmania. We’ll hear from older Tasmanians
in a range of languages including English, German, Empowering Voices
Nepalese, Chinese and Italian. Advocacy Tasmania
Monday 12th–Friday 16th October various times Advocacy Tasmania supports older persons to have their
Sunday 18th October various times voice heard in a range of situations. This event will be
On Radio Only: Hobart FM 96.1 livestreamed for attendees to hear how our advocacy
work can really empower older people and the great
outcomes that can be achieved.
Thursday 15th October 10:30am–12:30pm
Online only: Zoom link provided on RSVP
Bookings: 1800 005 131 | nita@yoursaytas.org
(close: 12/10/20)
Enquiries: 0438 602 216
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