IT’S on for young and old with National Seniors Week kicking off from 15 to 23 August. There is a host of events, lectures and art classes on offer throughout the week. See below to find out what’s happening in your community.
17 August: 10-11am
Never Too Late at Coolum Library, 6 Park Street, Coolum
Learn about websites for seniors at the library. Morning tea is provided. Phone 5475 8989 for more information. This is a free event.
17 August: 2-3pm
Seniors Week Lecture – Legal Issues for Seniors at U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin.
Local Solicitor Chris Reeves will discuss a range of legal issues affecting seniors. This event is free. Phone 5440 5500 for more information.
20 August: 11.30am-2pm
Meals on Wheels, 17 Santa Monica Avenue, Coolum Beach.
A lunch time barbecue is being held to provide a social setting for clients and volunteers to get together. This is also an opportunity to thank all the volunteers that make the service work so well. This is a free event.
20 August: 3-4pm
Seniors Week Lecture – Medication Management for Seniors at U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin.
Pharmacist Megan Tremlett will explain how to effectively manage medication. This is a free event. Phone 5440 5500 for more information.
21 August: 2-3.15pm
Yes, you can dance – come and try class at The Forum, Laguna Estate Retirement Village, 13-21 Lake Weyba Drive, Noosaville.
Dance really is possible for everyone. This class offers the joy of dance to people with motor/mobility issues as a result of Parkinson’s, MS, stroke, arthritis, loss of muscle and joint strength and flexibility, or less mobility from ageing.
Designed to allow both seated and standing dance activity options and incorporating a variety of dance styles and flavours to a broad range of music, the class is fun, social and beneficial for overall well-being. The class is $10 per person. Phone 5412 2785 to book.
22 or 23 August: 10am-3pm
Art Journalling Workshop at U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin.
Highly recommended, the August Art Journalling weekend workshop at Noosa U3A is on 22 or 23 August (your choice) from 10am to 3pm. Guest tutors Kathryn Shewring and Aimee Stanyer are experienced local painters who will be taking a visual-verbal approach to art-making in a booklet or brochure format. It will be very stimulating and is a free activity, with materials and some refreshments provided.
Anyone interested can register by phone on 5440 5500 or at reception.
