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Seniors Scene
DECEMBER 2020
88 DURLACHER ST | PHONE 9956 66361
News & Updates
Christmas Closure Round-a-bout
The QEII Seniors & Community Construction Update
Centre will be closed from 12.00 The construction is going well
noon Wednesday 22 December and is currently on schedule.
2020 and will reopen again at The Contractors would like
8.00am on Monday 11 January to thank our Centre Users for
2021. complying with the changed
See next page for when each traffic conditions throughout the
group are finishing & restarting car park.
over the Christmas break.
Centre Upgrades
The new flooring is now completed, including new carpet on the
stage in the Lower Hall.
We would like to acknowledge and thank the QEII
Volunteers who run programs and our Users who
have assisted in a variety of capacities throughout
the year.
Your assistance and contribution is very much
appreciated and without this help the Centre would
not be such a successful Seniors Community Centre.
The QEII Seniors & Community Centre is provided by the City of
Greater Geraldton and funded by the State Government through
the Department of Communities
88 DURLACHER ST | PHONE 9956 6636
QEII SENIORS & COMMUNITY CENTRE
GROUPS CHRISTMAS CLOSING TIMES
Group Finishing Restarting
African Drumming 10 December 2020 4 February 2021
Art Class 18 December 2020 12 February 2021
Balance Gym 16 December 2020 13 January 2021
Bingo 10 December 2020 11 February 2021
Boxing for Good Health 15 December 2020 20 January 2021
Bereavement Support Group 16 December 2020 20 January 2021
Chat N Do Craft Group 10 December 2020 4 February 2021
Darts 14 December 2020 11 January 2021
English as a Second Language Class 11 December 2020 5 February 2021
Gardening Club November 2020 21 January 2021
Indoor Bowls 14 December 2020 11 January 2021
Knitters & Crochet Group 18 December 2020 15 January 2021
Line Dancing 1 December 2020 2 February 2021
National Seniors Inc November 2020 12 February 2021
Over 50’s Gentle Gym 16 December 2020 13 January 2021
Pensioners Social Club Inc Meeting & Lunch 3 December 2020 4 February 2021
Pilates 15 December 2020 12 January 2021
Pole Walking 16 December 2020 13 January 2021
QEII Craft Class 16 December 2020 13 January 2021
Rehabilitation Gym 15 December 2020 12 January 2021
Rummikub 17 December 2020 21 January 2021
Scrabble 16 December 2020 11 January 2021
Seniors Action Group Meeting & Lunch 8 December 2020 9 February 2021
Social Dancing 18 December 2020 15 January 2021
Switched on Seniors 10 December 2020 4 February 2021
Table Tennis 14 December 2020 11 January 2021
Ukulele Dreamers 15 December 2020 12 January 2021
Walk Group Walking through No break
Walking Football 16 December 2020 13 January 2021
Zumba 17 December 2020 14 January 2021
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City Services Update #17
MANDATORY CONTACT • Zoos and amusement parks
REGISTERS 27 Nov 2020 • Function centres
• Accommodation facilities
The City of Greater that already have check-in
Geraldton has been closely arrangements in place (i.e.
monitoring the WA COVID-19 hostels, hotels, large camp
Roadmap and as of grounds)
Saturday 5 December,
particular venues and
businesses will be required to The details required for the
maintain mandatory contact register will include
contact registers to support the date, arrival time, names
COVID-19 contact tracing. and telephone numbers.
Records will only be used for Any person aged 16 years
the purpose of contact and over who attends a
tracing, should it be business, place or premises,
required, and will only be listed above, including
kept for 28 days. patrons, staff, volunteers and
Businesses or venues contractors will be required to
required to keep a contact register their contact details.
register include: Records are not required to
be collected for people
collecting takeaway or
• Food and licenced venues children under 16 years.
(restaurants, cafés, bars,
pubs, taverns and The State Government have
nightclubs) also released a free app,
SafeWA, to help patrons
• Gyms, indoor sporting check in and reduce the
centres and pools burden on businesses.
• Places of worship and The app is a contactless
funeral parlours solution but not mandatory.
• Beauty and personal care Alternative formats for
services including contact registers are
hairdressers and barbers available, including other
• Galleries and museums electronic tools or a paper-
based system, depending on
• Cinemas, theatres and what is suitable for the
other entertainment venues business, venue or individual.
• Auction houses and real The Switched on Seniors
estate inspections volunteers will be at the QEII
• Community facilities, on Thursday morning to assist
libraries and halls with the app on any smart
devices.
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Australia Day 2021
The City of Greater Geraldton invites you to nominate an
outstanding local hero or group for one of the Community Citizen
of the Year Awards to be presented on Australia Day Tuesday 26
January 2021.
COMMUNITY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS:
• Community Citizen of the Year
• Community Citizen of the Year Youth - 25 and under
• Community Citizen of the Year Senior - 65 and over
• Active Citizenship Award (for a Community Group or Event)
THE CITY'S AWARD:
• City of Greater Geraldton Young Achiever of the Year - 18
and under
Nominations are open from now until Monday 7 December 2020.
Nomination Forms available online.
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Pensioners Social Club
Thursday 5th November most important things that
saw the lunch meeting for help deter those who lurk
the Pensioners Social Club in the night (or day) are
opened by President Annie Dogs, Sensor Lights, Outside
Townshend. Present were Cameras, operating or not,
48 members and 1 apology and keeping shrubbery
was noted. neat so it can’t be used
as a hiding spot. Draw the
The door prize was won
curtains as soon as you turn
by Jan Wennekes and
on the lights and ALWAYS
Pat Blackmore was made
$50 richer in the lucky keep your doors locked or
numbers card draws whilst at least clipped at ANY TIME.
Chris Brewer and Pauline Be a good neighbour too
Brockwell collected $25 and if you’re aware of
each. anyone who doesn’t look
Our usual offerings of $10 like they ought to be there,
pensioner prizes and local don’t be embarrassed to
business vouchers were call the Police if you have
drawn and then it was time any concerns.
for our guest speakers. Keep your house number
Senior Constable Renai very clear in case the
Gildersleeve and ably police are called at night.
assisted by Sergeant Pace The luminous paint type
gave a very interesting of numbers on kerbs are
insight into home and appreciated by the force.
personal security with much
We were able to select
info on how we are able to
from an array of freebies
protect ourselves from all
brought by the speakers.
those “scheming baddies”
The whistles were eagerly
out there, who too often
taken up by many, with
have the gall to intrude into
some saying they would be
our lives.
trying them out on those
We were told that the annoying phone scammers.
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I tried mine out at home and meeting was closed and
inadvertently scared the lunch of cold meat and
dickens out of my cats who salad with dessert of ice-
all scattered at great speed cream and fruit salad was
to all corners of the house served.
and sat there wide-eyed
‘til they were assured it was Our next meeting is of
safe to come out. Guess that course, the last for 2020
means those whistles could and will be a Christmas
scare off any “cat burglar”? meal. Don’t forget to bring
One can only hope! The a wrapped gift to the value
speakers did say that as far of $10 and marked MALE,
as outside security lights go, FEMALE OR EITHER. That is if
the motion sensors are a you wish to participate in the
much better idea than those Goose Prize selection. No
that are a ‘’on until turned trading table this meeting
off’’ type as the latter can so you can buy extra raffle
sometimes be an advantage tickets for a good supply of
to ne’er-do-wells to be able prizes instead. Yes?
to see their way around. The Well let’s hope 2021 is not
sensor lights make them think such a turned upside down
that maybe they’ve been year as 2020 has been, but
observed. just in case, remember Life is
After that interesting uncertain so eat dessert first!
information session the See all you good folks on 3rd
Dec.
Senior Constable Renai Gildersleeve,
Sergeant Ron Pace, Workplace Learning
The Birthday ladies Student Kris Coster
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Seniors Action Group News
On Monday 2 November Helen Gould, Mike Lane
a fancy hat day was held and Ivan Byland. PM Group
as it was the day before winners were Pauline
the Melbourne Cup. Prizes Bombara, Margaret Byland,
were given out during the Laurie Damien and Tony
morning and a second lot in Huelmo. Thanks to everyone
the afternoon. Winners were who participated making it
AM Group: Di Keighran, a fun day.
Morning Bowls group with their fancy hats
Jan Wennekes - Press Reporter
Afternoon Bowls group with their fancy hats Terry Brennan - the Sheik
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The Seniors Action Group Community Visitors Scheme
held a Lunch Meeting on and iv) Elder Abuse Helpline.
Tuesday 10 November Examples of those who
2020 with 41 members may need an Aged Care
in attendance and 6 Navigator might be: a) Aged
apologies. Morning tea community members 65+ or
was served at 10 am. Card Aboriginal and Torres Strait
winners were Wendy White Islander people 50+ who
and Jan Wennekes. The need help to do the things
meeting was opened by they used to do. b) Aged
President Trevor Hansen community who have been
at 10.30. The minutes were declined services in the
read from the last meeting past. c) Socially isolated and
held in October and also financially disadvantaged
the previous Executive older community members.
Committee meeting. d) Older people at risk of/or
experiencing homelessness
Guest Speaker for the day and so on. A Navigator can
was Sue Collins who is a assist with a phone call to
Specialist Advocate and My Aged Care to register
Aged Care Navigator for or update service needs.
Advocare. Advocare helps Website for My Aged Care
the elderly with informed is http://www.myagedcare.
choices and is independent, gov.au/ and Phone number
client-directed, free and is 1800 200 422. There is lots
fully confidential. Their of help and information
programs include i) Aged available about Home Care
Care Advocacy, ii) Aged Packages, Other Aged Care
Care System Navigation iii) Services, Help for those who
Ray & Chris Blanco, Sue Collins (Advocare) & Judy Kendrick
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would like to stay in their own chips with salad followed
home, Emergency Respite by sweets of Profiteroles, Ice
and so on. cream and fruit. Lunches
cost $10 and are subsidised
Contact Details: The first a further $5 by the club from
step is to contact Specialist raffles. See Di on Mondays
Advocate Navigator Sue for a ticket. Thanks for all
on Mobile 0447 805 408 the helpers who set up and
especially if clients are not packed up. You are all
familiar with the internet or appreciated.
have hearing problems using
the phone. Further contact DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
numbers are: Country Tuesday 08/12/20:
Callers: 1800 655 566. WA Annual Christmas Lunch.
Elder Abuse Helpline: 1300 Doors open at 11.30am
724 679. Website: www. and Lunch commences at
advocare.org.au. 12 o’clock. Cost:
$30 Members, $35 non-
NOTE: Don’t forget that
members. Must book early
an offer has been made
as there is a 100 person
by the Committee of Free
limit. See Di Keighran on
Membership for 2021 to all
Mondays.
financial members paid up
as at 31 December 2020 14 December 2020
due to the fact that the club Last Day for activities
was closed down for several 11 January 2021
months this year. When Activities recommence
making payment
in November/December AGM is to be held on 9
please bring membership February 2021 at the QEII
card to Di (Treasurer). Raffles Seniors & Community Centre
have commenced and Voting will be from 8.30am to
will support 2 organizations 10.00am
and drawn at the Christmas
Lunch. All positions are open for
nomination now, with
Lunch was served by nominations closing at
caterers Angie’s Bella. The 10.00am on Monday 25
menu was Crumbed fish and January 2021.
10MISTLETOE
Jennifer was a pretty 18 year old girl. In the week before
Christmas she sauntered up to the curtain counter, and
was trying to decide which of the many types of tinsel she
would buy. Finally, she made her choice and asked the
spotty youth who was manning the fabric section. ‘How
much is this gold tinsel garland’. The spotty youth pointed
to the Christmas mistletoe above the counter and said,
‘This week we have a special offer, just one kiss per metre’.
‘Wow, that’s great’, said Jennifer, ‘I’ll take 12 metres’. With
expectation and anticipation written all over his face, the
boy measured out the tinsel, wrapped up the garland, and
gave it to Jennifer. She then called to an old man who had
been browsing through the Christmas trees and said, ‘My
Grandpa will settle the bill.’
CHRISTMAS TURKEY
It was Christmas Eve at the meat counter and a woman
was anxiously picking over the last few remaining turkeys in
the hope of finding a large one. In desperation she called
over a shop assistant and said, ‘Excuse me. Do these turkeys
get any bigger?’ ‘No, madam', he replied, ‘they’re all
dead.’
GIFT FOR WIFE
A man bought his wife a beautiful diamond ring for
Christmas.
After hearing about his extravagant gift, a friend of his said,
“I thought she wanted one of those sporty four-wheel-drive
vehicles.”
“She did,” he replied, “But where was I going to find a fake
Jeep?”
11QEII KNITTERS & CROCHET GROUP
Donations
2020 Beneficiaries
Medical Centres / Hospitals Shine
Geraldton Regional Hospital Mount Magnet & Geraldton
(Emergency Department, Auxiliary
Shop, Acute After Care, Wheel Chair for Kids - Perth
Rehabilitation Department,
Palliative Care, Paediatrics, Narrogin Troubled Youth
Maternity Department),
Northampton, Geraldton, KEMH Crawford House - Perth
Perth, St Johns Geraldton
Ronald McDonald House
Aged Care
Hillcrest – Juniper & Inder Smith
Geraldton, Northampton & RSL
Respite
Police A total 1689 items were made and
Geraldton & Midland donated. 250 recycled toys were
given to the Geraldton Regional
Ambulance Hospital.
Geraldton
Friday stall (finished in March with
Schools the COVID shutdown) and small
8 local schools change earned $1,175.00 for
RFDS.
Local Charities
Ngala, Mission Australia, Charity Due to COVID lockdown many
Begins at Home, I Care, Streeties, items were not able to be
Hope Springs, Community Farm, delivered hence the totals are
Bundiyarra, Wadjarri, Sun City down on usual numbers.
12Would you
like to have
your hearing
tested?
Student Audiology Clinic
All welcome to attend
At this clinic we will test your hearing and middle ear function.
This test does not include hearing aid fitting or review.
Results will be sent to your GP.
When: Tuesday 8 to Friday 11 December 2020
Who: For adults and children 3yo+
Where: WA Centre for Rural Health
167 Fitzgerald St, Geraldton
Cost: There is no charge
To book: Call 9956 0200. Limited appointments available.
Clinics are run by UWA Masters of Audiology students.
13CHOCOLATE ÉCLAIR REFRIGERATOR DESSERT
Take your chocolate eclair to the next level with this no-bake dessert!
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Easy. Serves 12
Ingredients
1 ½ x 250g packets Milk Coffee biscuits
⅔ cup milk
Custard
2 x 100g sachets Aeroplane Vanilla Chocolate Icing
Flavoured Dessert Mix 300g dark chocolate, finely chopped
2 ½ cups milk 1 cup thickened cream
600ml tub thickened cream 1 tablespoon honey
Method
1. To make the custard, combine all ingredients in the large bowl of an electric
mixer. Using a whisk attachment, beat on low speed for 30 seconds until
combined. Increase speed to high. Beat for a further 1 ½ to 2 minutes, or
until thick and firm peaks form. Set aside.
2. One at a time, dip one-third of the biscuits into milk, turning to coat.
3. Arrange over base of a 23cm x 32cm x 6cm deep, rectangle serving dish (14
cup capacity), trimming to fit.
4. Spoon half the custard over biscuits. Spread evenly. Repeat layering with
remaining biscuits and custard, finishing with a biscuit layer. Refrigerate for
15 minutes.
5. To make icing, combine all ingredients in a large heatproof bowl. Sit bowl
over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until melted and smooth. Pour over
biscuits in dish. Spread evenly. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 6 hours, or
overnight.
6. Serve
TIP! Be careful not to over-beat the custard. Dessert can be make up to two
days ahead. For an adult version, replace the milk with coffee-flavoured liqueur.
149 Tips for Helping Seniors Stay Healthy during the holiday season
While the holidays are a time of gatherings with family & friends, they can also
be a source of stress. Staying healthy can be a challenge during this time of year.
To help stay healthy during the holidays, reduce stress and avoid the holiday
blues, keep the following in mind:
1. Make healthy choices
From rich meals to tempting and tasty homemade snacks, the holiday are a
time for any to indulge in food – or overindulge. Try to plan meals with other
events in mind.
2. Stay hydrated
Drinking water is one way you can stay healthy during the holidays. No
drinking enough water can cause hospitalisation.
3. Follow dietary restrictions
It can be difficult to adhere to special diets, if required, especially if there
aren’t any healthy options available.
4. Drink in moderation
Drinking too much can impair functions, and drinking alcohol with certain
medications can have adverse side effects.
5. Keep exercising
Try and fit a walk or some type of exercise into your busy daily routine.
6. Shake up traditions
Between cleaning the house and cooking for a crows, hosting a big holiday
meal can be a source of stress. Consider passing the tradition on to the
younger generation of family members.
7. Decrease gifts
The holidays can be a financial challenge due to purchasing gifts for many
family members. Restrict the amount of gifts you buy to reduce stress.
8. Take Breaks
Between parties and shopping, the holidays often involve busy days and late
nights. Try and carve some time for a nap or a way to relax for bit.
9. Stay involved
Many seniors still want to feel that they are part of the holidays. That may
include helping out with holiday preparations, cooking a dish or help with the
decorating.
15OUR CHRISTMAS TREE
Christmas time is here again lets go and find our Christmas tree
Put in a cupboard or in a shop or maybe in a forest for us to see
Some Christmas trees come in a box with their very own stand
Others we will need to cut and fetch and place in a bucket of sand
It really doesn’t matter whether out tree is big, medium or small
Placed in our favourite spot it will be seen and enjoyed by us all
It’s time to gather all the family, have fun and decorate our tree
Placing the sparkling round balls, tinsel and Christmas lights to see
Don’t forget the candy sticks and place on the top our star so bright
For it is now Christmas Eve and Santa will be paying us a visit tonight
Santa is busy flying around the world to a country where you may be
Remember to turn on your Christmas tree lights so he can look and see
And while we are asleep at night, all tucked away cosy in our bed
He will come to our home, open the door and poke around his head
Looking around and seeing our Christmas tree shine, sparkle and glow
He will place our gifts underneath wrapped in paper and tied with a bow
On the table he will see a drawing and a message the children wrote
Quietly he will drink his milk, eat his cake and read their little note
To our Dear Santa we have all been very good girls and boys
We hope you like our Christmas tree and thank you for our toys
It won’t be long before its morning and the start of Christmas Day
I hope the children enjoy their toys and have fun while they play
I have also left a special gift for grandma, grandpop, mum and dad
They can also join in and remember the Christmas toys they once had
Looking at our shiny Christmas tree, Santa smile with such delight
For it has truly been a warm and giving and joyous Christmas night
Sadly it’s time to leave and say goodbye, Santa gathers up his big sack
And will see our Christmas tree lights next year when he will be back
By Lorraine Couacaud
16TRY THESE MOOD BOOSTERS
While sustainability activities that appeal to you most as an
individual will likely provide the biggest happiness hit, research
shows somethings have better mood-busting capabilities than
others.
Less is More
A 2019 study of sustainability lifestyle habits that produce the
biggest improvements in wellbeing showed buying less was far
above other eco-friendly purchasing related habits. The
researchers found less ‘stuff’ equals less stress, which helps us feel
happier and more satisfied.
Recycle, Reuse
Research has uncovered a clear link between
making the effort to recycle and higher rates of
wellbeing.
A study spanning 27 countries found that people who recycled
were happier and more satisfied with life. To polish up your
recycling knowledge and skills visit www.recyclingnearyou.com.au
Cycle, Walk, Smile
A 2017 US study discovered that the more
costly eco-friendly behaviours are in terms of
time, effort or even money, the more strongly
they relate to life satisfaction. Not driving
means either walking, cycling or taking public
transport, all of which deliver a dose of mood-
boosting exercise.
17Fun facts about Christmas
• The traditional three • The ‘X’ in Xmas isn’t
colours of Christmas are irreligious. The letter X is
green, red, and gold. a Greek abbreviation for
Green has long been Christ.
a symbol of life and
rebirth, red symbolises the • The highest-grossing
blood of Christ, and gold festive movie is 2000’s
represents light as well as How The Grinch Stole
wealth and royalty. Christmas, which has
raked in over $175m.
• Christmas trees usually
grow for about 15 years • The Beatles hold the
before they are sold. record for most Xmas
number 1 singles, topping
• It is estimated that the the charts in 1963, 1965
single “White Christmas” and 1967.
by Irving Berlin is the best-
selling single of all time, • The word “Christmas”
with over 100 million sales comes from the Old
worldwide. English name “Christes
Maesse,” which means
• US scientists calculated “Christs’ Mass”
that Santa would have to
visit 822 homes a second • Santa Claus is based on
to deliver all the world’s a real person, St. Nikolas
presents on Christmas of Myra, the world’s most
Eve, travelling at 650 popular non-biblical saint.
miles a second. In other • Santa Claus has different
words Santa would have names in different
to travel more than the countries: Sheng Dan
speed of light to deliver Lao Ren in China, Father
gifts to all the kids in the Christmas in England,
work and he would have Papa Noel in Brazil and
31 hours (considering all Peru, and Pere Noel in
the time zones) to get his France.
favourite job done.
18• If you gave all the gifts • Coca-Cola was the first
listed in the Twelve Days company that used
of Christmas, it would Santa during the winter
equal 364 gifts season for promotion
• The French gave the • Almost 28 sets of LEGO
biggest Christmas present are sold every second
ever in 1886. It was the during the Christmas
Statue of Liberty, and season.
they gave it to the United
States of America. (The • Tinsel was invented in
French have one too, a 1610 in Germany and was
smaller one, in Paris.) once made of real silver.
• The Candy Cane is one of • The original Rudolph did
the most familiar symbols not have a red nose.
of Christmas. It dates In that day and age,
back to 1670 in Europe red noses were seen as
but didn’t appear in an indicator of chronic
the U.S. until the 1800s. alcoholism and they
The treat we see today, didn’t want Rudolph to
where the shape is Jesus’s look like a drunkard.
hook to shepherd his • The image of Santa
lambs and the colour and flying his sleigh began in
stripes hold significance 1819 and was created
for purity and Christ’s by Washington Irving,
sacrifice, became the same author who
common in the mid- dreamt up the Headless
1900s. Horseman.
• Hallmark introduced their • The Christmas Tree
first Christmas cards in in Trafalgar Square is
1915. donated to the people of
• Did you know that the first London every year by the
Christmas was celebrated people of Oslo, Norway in
on 25 December AD 336 thanks for their assistance
in Rome? during World War II.
19What is SUB?
The Senior User-friendly Business (SUB) program is a
City of Greater Geraldton initiative that recognises
outstanding service local businesses provide to seniors
and supports improved Senior User-friendly practices.
Help us grow the program by letting these businesses
know that they have your patronage because they are
a SUB member!
Choose SUBs for your shopping & services.
9965 0734
Snowdon Street 9950 0379
info@cthypnotherapist.com 0438 859 077
79 Forrest Street 9921 2335
2 Newman Street 9923 0088
Shop 1 & 2 Rangeway
9921 8111
Shopping Centre
194 Durlacher Street 9921 6138
239 Flores Road 1800 752 846
79 Durlacher Street 9964 7044
177-179 Durlacher Street 9921 2307
12 Hermitage Street 9965 8888
Green Street 9923 2700
20Classes & Services
AFRICAN DRUMMING
THURSDAYS
11:00am to 12:00 noon & 1:00pm to
2:00pm
Cost: $5.00
$5.00 concession $10.00 waged
ART CLASSES
FRIDAYS
9:00am to 12:00 noon
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL AS NUMBERS
ARE LIMITED
Cost $4.00
BALANCE GYM
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
10:30am to 11:30am
FREE
BINGO
2ND THURSDAY EACH MONTH
1:00pm to 4:00pm
COST OF BOOKS
Contact President 0427 567 243
PROUDLY RUN BY: PENSIONERS SOCIAL CLUB
BOXING FOR GOOD HEALTH
WEDNESDAYS
11:45am - 12:30pm
Cost $4.00
21Classes & Services
CARING CUPPA
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
3RD WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH
2:00pm to 3:00pm FREE
Hosted by Midwest & SJOG Palliative
Care Services. Ph 9956 2497 or 9965 8888
CHAT N DO CRAFT GROUP
THURSDAYS
9:30am to 12:00 noon
Spalding Family Centre. 75 Mitchell Street
Cost $2.00
Contact Pat 9923 2641
DARTS
MONDAYS
9:00am to 11:00am
Cost $4.00
Contact President 0437 310 613
PROUDLY RUN BY: SENIORS ACTION GROUP
ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE CLASSES
FRIDAYS
2:00pm to 4:00pm FREE
Provided by Midwest Multicultural Assoc
Contact Wendy Morrell 9964 4154
GARDENING CLUB
3RD THURSDAY EACH MONTH
QEII Centre
10:00am
Please bring a small plate of Morning Tea
2288 DURLACHER ST | PHONE 9956 6636 | louiseo@cgg.wa.gov.au
INDOOR BOWLS
MONDAYS 8:30am to 4:00pm
3RD THURS MONTHLY 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Cost $4.00
Contact President 0437 310 613
PROUDLY RUN BY: SENIORS ACTION GROUP
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
AT THE QEII
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY
11.30am to 12:30PM
Peggy Hodgson
KNITTERS & CROCHET GROUP
FRIDAYS
9:00am to 12:00 noon
50 cents
Contact Irene Sheperd 9920 9001
LADIES BADMINTON
TUESDAYS
EIGHTH STREET STADIUM
12:45pm to 3:00pm
Cost $6.00
Contact Jan Bailey 0428 421 454
LINE DANCING
TUESDAYS - FREE
12:30pm – 1:00pm New Learners
1pm – 2.30pm Beginners & Intermediate
Every 2nd Tuesday of each month the start
time is 1pm
23Classes & Services
NATIONAL SENIORS INC MEETING
2ND FRIDAY EACH MONTH
Contact Peggy Hodgson 0427 290 136
OVER 50’s GENTLE GYM
WEDNESDAYS
9:00am to 10:00am &
10:30am to 11:30am
FRIDAY - 9:00am to 10:00am
FREE
PENSIONER SOCIAL CLUB INC
MEETING
1ST THURSDAY EACH MONTH
10:00am to 12:30pm
Contact President 0448 421 626
PROUDLY RUN BY: PENSIONERS SOCIAL CLUB
PILATES
TUESDAYS
1:00pm to 1:45pm
Cost $4.00
POLE WALKING
WEDNESDAYS
8:30am to 9:30am
FREE
Provided by Seniors Recreation Council
of WA Inc Greater Geraldton Branch
2488 DURLACHER ST | PHONE 9956 6636 | louiseo@cgg.wa.gov.au
QEII CRAFT CLASS
WEDNESDAYS
9:00am to 12:00 noon
Bring and share your skills in arts & crafts.
Have fun making and learning old and
new crafts.
Show and share your handmade items.
QEII LOUNGE
Closed for coffee & socialising.
Library is open Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:00am to 11:00am
REHABILITATION GYM
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS
10:15am to 11:15am. FREE
If you would like to join this class please
contact the Hospital Physiotherapy
Department on 9956 2204
RUMMIKUB
THURSDAYS
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Numbers are limited to 12 players
Bibah & Milan Chesi on 0417 944 959
FREE
SCRABBLE
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
1:00pm to 3:00pm
FREE
25SENIORS ACTION GROUP
MEETING
2ND TUESDAY EACH MONTH
10:00am
Contact President 0437 310 613
PROUDLY RUN BY: SENIORS ACTION GROUP
SOCIAL DANCING
FRIDAYS
1.00PM – 2.30PM
Free trial until end of December
$4.00 From January 2021
SWITCHED ON SENIORS /
BE CONNECTED
THURSDAYS
9.00am – 10.00am & 10.30am – 11.30am
Bring your device. FREE
TABLE TENNIS
MONDAYS
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost $4.00
Contact President 0437 310 613
PROUDLY RUN BY: SENIORS ACTION GROUP
UKULELE DREAMERS
TUESDAYS
1:00pm to 4:00pm
$3 per session (required)
Membership $20 (optional)
Merry Hide 0447 783 876
2688 DURLACHER ST | PHONE 9956 6636 | louiseo@cgg.wa.gov.au
VISIBILITY GROUP
4TH TUESDAY EACH MONTH
10:00am
FREE
Contact 1800 847 466
WALK GROUP
TUESDAYS
7:30am
FREE. To avoid being left behind, be at
Two Foreshore prior to departure time.
Contact Lina Mittoni 0427 869 786
WALKING FOOTBALL
WEDNESDAYS
1:00pm to 3:00pm
COST $4.00
ZUMBA
THURSDAYS
2:15pm to 3:00pm
COST $4.00
27Rosetta, Louise, Peter & Fred
would like to wish everyone a
very merry Christmas and all
the best for the New Year.
We would like to thank all our
Centre Users for their co-
operation and patience
throughout this difficult year.
Enjoy your break and we will
see everyone back in 2021 for
an exciting year full of
laughter, fun and friendships.
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