Celebrating Seniors In October
Seniors make a huge contribution to our community through employment, volunteering, grand-parenting, and guiding our future.
Seniors Month is a chance to celebrate the important role older people play in our community. This year, Seniors Month celebrates social connections. It’s about connecting people of all ages, cultures, and abilities. Read all about how you can become involved at qldseniorsmonth.org.au
Throughout the month of October people of all ages, cultures, and abilities will come together and connect, celebrating the essential roles that older people play in our communities. All in all, it’s going to be a connect fest!
Morning Tea and Music in Gympie on 13 October
Come along for a special guest speaker and pianist, scones and jam at the Seniors Citizens Centre from 10am. $5 a head for morning tea. No booking required.
Cheers and Beers at Amamoor on 15 October
Get together from 5:30pm on the Village Green with food, drinks, musicians and fun activities for our Seniors. Meals available at menu prices, discounted desserts for seniors. No booking required.
Bush Poets Breakfast at Curra on 16 October
Breakfast, music and bush poetry at 8am at the Curra Community Hall to bring everyone together. $15 a head includes full buffet breakfast. Bookings email curracommunityhall@gmail.com or call/text Doug 0404 482 165 or Laura 0438 277 774.
Tai Chi and Morning Tea in Kilkivan on 19 October
Get in the flow with Tai Chi and an art therapy session at 9am, followed by morning tea at Kilkivan Public Hall. Activities and morning tea are free. Bookings call/text Rosie on 0407 699 620 or email kilkivancare@gmail.com
Sunday BBQ at Tin Can Bay on 23 October
Celebrate our Seniors with lunch from 1pm, raffles, and live entertainment at the Tin Can Bay RSL Hall. BBQ meals available at menu prices, first 15 seniors get a free burger. No booking required
Gympie Regional Libraries host a range of events and activities for Seniors.
Find out What’s On at library.gympie.qld.gov.au.
For more information about Seniors Month in the Gympie region contact Council’s Community Development Team on 1300 307 800 or email community@gympie.qld.gov.au