Caring and sharing among seniors

Cooroy Care and Share – a seniors social group that has been running for more than 30 years – is looking to welcome new members.
The Noosa Community Support-run program is operated by Noosa Council, and receives federal and state government funding.
Cooroy Care and Share group members enjoy regular morning teas, group singing, quizzes, board games, bingo and even the occasional game of mini golf.
Original organiser and now-participant Val Costello, 84, said the program had been running every second and fourth Wednesday of the month since it began as a Uniting Church program in 1985.
It is open to eligible clients aged over 65, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over 50, and those under 65, with a disability.
NCS Hinterland Program co-ordinator Pearl Clothier said the event was a great way for local seniors to meet new friends.
“Don’t sit at home on your own, don’t feel isolated, you will always be greeted with a smile and a warm welcome at Cooroy Care and Share,” she said.
Transport is available for residents who live in Cooroy and out as far as Tinbeerwah.
For more information, phone 5329 6175 or visit www.noosacommunitysupport.com.au