With everything from dance workshops to yoga, there is something for everyone on the Sunshine Coast this Seniors Week.
To be held from August 19 to 27, Seniors Week is coordinated by the Council on the Ageing Queensland (COTA) and is an opportunity for older people to explore programs, services and events.
It is also a great opportunity for older people to connect with each other.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
9am–4pm
SENIORS WEEK AT SEA LIFE
SUNSHINE COAST
Seniors Week special. All day admission into SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast with devonshire tea and VIP seating in one of our seal presentations.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba. Bookings required. Phone: 5458 6226. Wheelchair accessible. Entry fee $27.50.
10am–4pm
KENILWORTH & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Various fun, learning, health and safety events, two to three sessions daily. Art – painting and colouring in; sewing, knitting, crafts for Make A Wish, First Response, Aged Care clients; Exercise –tai chi for arthritis or for fun; line dancing; singalong; jazz band; quiz & games; talks – Antarctic Explorer, Nepal schools; Indigenous local elder; recycling rubbish; driving tips by driving school; RACQ; safety in & around home; SES; technology; meditation – Zen & Christian; church service – Ecumenical with combined churches; barefoot bowls; reading dogs; balancing stones & making dog leads from recycled material; nutrition.
Kenilworth. Phone: 5472 3089 for more information. Wheelchair accessible.
Entry fee Free.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20
10am–3.30pm
WOODFORD RAILWAY TRAIN RIDE
Come along for a heritage train ride.
Woodford Railway, Margaret Street,
Woodford. Wheelchair accessible.
Entry free.
11am–midday
SUNCARE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
7 SUNSHINE COAST MARATHON AND COMMUNITY RUN FESTIVAL QLD GOVT FAMILY DASH
Suncare and HAP SC are entering a team of 50 in the QLD Government two-kilometre Family Dash on Sunday the August 20. This event is anything from a jog to a walk. The normal entry fee is $20 but we will subsidise half the fee for up to 50 entrants. They will get the following for their $10 fee – unique branded T-shirt, transport from and to a designated pick-up point, a support team and tent for the event, a packed snack bag including water. Support to complete the event if required.
The Esplanade, Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club. Bookings required and close August 12. Wheelchair accessible.
Entry fee $10.00. Phone: 0468 560 563.
MONDAY, AUGUST 21 – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23
10am–11.30am
NOOSA LIBRARY SERVICE ESTATE PLANNING AND BUILDING FOR YOUR RETIREMENT WORKSHOPS
Building for Retirement – learn the strategies to maximise your retirement savings and how your income will be generated once retired.
Noosa Library 7 Wallace Dr, Noosaville.
Bookings required and close August 23. Wheelchair accessible. Entry free.
Phone: 5329 6555.
Visit libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au/home.
MONDAY, AUGUST 21
10am–1.30pm
HEALTHY AGEING PARTNERSHIP COMLINK HIGH TEA
Celebrate Seniors Week with entertainment and delicious food at our high tea event.
Kawana Community Hall, Nanyima Street, Buddina. Bookings required and close August 18. Wheelchair accessible.
Entry free. Phone: 5390 1200.
MONDAY, AUGUST 21 – FRIDAY, AUGUST 25
9am–4pm
ST VINCENT’S CARE SERVICES MAROOCHYDORE SENIORS COMEDY/MAGIC WEEK
Seniors comedy week celebrates Seniors Week through laughter and humour.
The program is put together for our residents to interact with each other and the event to be a day of entertainment, laughter, relationship, and community building.
It will focus on interaction, mental stimulation, social interaction and creativity, cultural and physical activities. Laughter has been shown through research to be beneficial in various ways.
The program is developed to result in improved moods, happiness, reduction in anxiety and stress and even a slight drop in blood pressure.
Program 1: Entertainer (Comedian/Magician) – Nickleby the comedian/magician will open our comedy week
by entertaining us together with his famous rabbit.
Program 2: Funny Skit ‘Life in Aged Care’ – Let the performance of our staff and residents fill the room with laughter.
Program 3: Funny Poems – We will be writing funny poems together. We will have a little bit of reminiscing and laughter when they hear their poems.
Program 4: Laughter Basket – Draw an article out of our laughter basket that will make you smile, then share what is funny about your article.
Program 5: Fun Group Activities – A few games and activities that will make you interact with each other and enjoy the experience of a group activity.
Program 6: Comedy Video – for those who want to have a bit more fun, we will have a film to experience laughter, enjoyment and comedy again.
Program 7: Laughter Yoga – This is a program we would like to implement at our facility for our residents. Research again shows that laughter yoga is beneficial for seniors.
St Vincent’s Care Services Maroochydore.
37 Baden Powell Street, Maroochydore.
Entry free.
For more information call 5459 6672.
MONDAY, AUGUST 21
10am–11.30am
SUNSHINE COAST LIBRARIES #SENIORSONLINE
Sunshine Coast Libraries really celebrates Seniors Week. We provide a full program of fresh activities, author events, eResources and digital sessions. A series of sessions titled #OnlineSenior will focus on shopping and resources: What is online shopping? How to purchase online; *What is PayPal? How to buy and sell.
Nambour Library, Cnr Currie and Bury Streets, Nambour.
Wheelchair accessible.
Entry free.
For more information phone 5475 8989.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22
9.30am–midday
SUNSHINE 60 & BETTER
A MORNING OF MOVIE NOSTALGIA
Relive the golden days of Hollywood. Share your appreciation of this unique film experience with other film enthusiasts. This is classic cinema at its best, with films selected from the 1930s to the 1960s. Entry fee includes the movie experience, popcorn, ice-cream, soft drinks, tea/coffee and a hot dog luncheon.
Sunshine 60 & Better, 50 Iluka Ave, Buddina. Bookings required and close on August 21. Wheelchair accessible.
Entry fee $10.
Phone: 5444 5833.
9.30am–1.30pm
POMONA & DISTRICT COMMUNITY HOUSE INC.
TECH TALK FOR SENIORS
An informative presentation on ‘Getting the best out of your mobile phones’ followed by, ‘How to recognise and avoid scams’. An interactive session will give participants take-home tools and skills including practice at saying, no to crank callers. Light entertainment by local comedy duo, the Misfits, will provide a humorous look at technology. Students from the Home School Association will perform cello and violin. Entry fee includes morning tea and a light lunch.
The Lawson Shed, Memorial Avenue Pomona, next to the Community House. Bookings required. Entry fee $7.50. Wheelchair accessible.
Phone: 5485 2427.
11am–1.30pm
HEALTHY AGEING PARTNERSHIP SUNDALE HIGH TEA
Celebrate Seniors Week with entertainment and delicious food at our high tea event.
Coolum Beach Retirement Community.
4 Wembley Road, Coolum.
Bookings required and close August 21.
Wheelchair accessible. Entry fee $10.00.
Phone: 1800 78 6325.
