Seniors Week 12–18 OCTOBER 2020 Wife. A social Mum. butterfly at Carer. At age 93, Nance loves her Chai Lattes, but it’s rare to see her CBS runs 8 Social Hubs across Tasmania. Two days a week, sitting down to enjoy one; not because she can’t, but because 93Nance hops on a bus that takes her to the New Town Hub. “I there’s just too much to do! Her son often tells her it’s time to love the ride”, Nance laughs, “I could sit on the bus all day!” At rest, but she says, “I’d rather be on the move and if I can do the Hub there is so much to do. Nance says, “it gives me some something useful, that’s even better!” time to myself, away from my duties at home”.
Born in the Tasmanian midlands, Nance and her family moved to Hobart when she was twelve, and she began work in a fruit shop. She married the love of her life, Jack, after the war and The social hub together they raised four children. Jack passed away 32 years “ ago and, since then, Nance has lived independently, caring for her middle son who has special needs. has really
Four years ago, Nance was assessed by My Aged Care for a Level 2 Home Care Package. Nance chose Community Based changed my life. Support (CBS) to manage her Home Care Package, and since Nance explains that she doesn’t like sitting still” and is always then, she hasn’t looked back. looking for ways to be of assistance. Over her years with CBS, she has set up a number of initiatives to help others including a Together, Nance and CBS identified the best support options fundraising trade table; a Neo-natal knitting group; and cooking for her. Nance welcomed the idea of attending a CBS Social Hub sessions to help others learn how. She is now thinking about her saying, “I’ve never really had the opportunity to go out, you next project! see, I’ve never really had the opportunity for a social life. I’d always either been working or looking after someone Nance suffers from a bad knee, inflammation of the spine and at home”. has recently lost vision in one eye. But nothing will slow her down. Fiercely independent, she receives the support she Nance says, “The social hub really changed my life. By gosh it’s needs from CBS, which includes house cleaning and help with given me a lot of confidence! Going out really got me out of my shopping, as well as regularly attending the Social Hub. She is shell. I can now stand up and speak to people, I can laugh and grateful to CBS who she has found to be “very good”. The Social dance with them, and share my thoughts and ideas, whereas Hub has been a wonderful and life-giving experience for Nance before I just went to the corner”. and she is so grateful it’s there for her.
I choose Community Based Support because… We helped Nance. “they help me live Now let us help you. at home, and I’ve We offer these Aged Care services to benefit you: • Assistance to register for government-funded Aged never been more Care services • Home Care Packages social!” Nance, 93 • Interim services (while you wait for your Home Care Package) • Domestic cleaning services • Social interaction and well-being services • 24 hour support • Multiple other personalised support services TASMANIAN OWNED Contact our team on 1300 227 827, email [email protected] or visit our -SINCE 1988 website cbsaust.org.au for more information. Handy Hints Message from the Deputy Premier EVENT LISTINGS This Events Guide is intended as an information source only. While every Welcome to the 22nd annual Seniors effort has been made to ensure that the Week 2020, held from 12–18 October, information contained in this guide is accurate and up-to-date, the information and the 10th to be facilitated by COTA is subject to change without notification Tasmania – a great opportunity to and at the sole discretion of the service engage in activities and hobbies and provider. COTA Tasmania, its office bearers, staff and volunteers do not accept any stay connected with your friends and liability for any loss, howsoever arising, communities, which is now more from the use of or reliance upon the important than ever before. information contained in this guide. This year’s over-arching theme is ONLINE EVENTS “Who we are. What we do.”, and even Online events are available this year for the first time. These events are geographically with the relevant COVID-19 safety As part of the Tasmanian listed as well on a dedicated page. plans in place, it is great to see COTA Government’s commitment to Tasmanian has helped to ensure there supporting Tasmanians as they OTHER EVENTS is a good variety of events spread age, fostering community spirit In some parts of the State, Seniors Week activities may have been planned in across the state. and building a more inclusive state, addition to those in this official Events While Seniors Week will be quite Tasmanian Senior Card holders will be Guide. Check with your local council, able to ride on any Metro bus service community groups and local newspapers different this year, our number one for information about events in your priority through the coronavirus for free during Seniors Week 2020. community. pandemic is the health, wellbeing I congratulate COTA Tasmania for SPECIAL ACCESS and safety of Tasmanians, and offering a range of Seniors Week People with disabilities or requiring special this year’s program offers plenty events in such unprecedented times, access should contact the event organiser of opportunities to help keep helping to ensure older Tasmanians prior to attendance. communities connected and engaged can get out and about and be TRANSPORT FOR SENIORS through this time of uncertainty. socially connected, and I thank them Holders of a Seniors Card and Metro Indeed for the first time in Seniors for working with the Tasmanian Greencard can access free travel during Government with our response to the Seniors Week on Metro services. Seniors Week history online events will be Card holders can get free travel on offered, which means a more inclusive pandemic, helping to keep people MerseyLink services for the week. program for many older Tasmanians connected and bringing people back together safely. PUBLIC LIABILITY who could not previously participate Event organisers should have appropriate due to social or health constraints. I also congratulate those insurance cover while participating in organisations and individuals who Seniors Week including, but not limited to, public liability insurance. While COTA are participating in Seniors Week Tasmania is responsible for coordinating 2020, for seizing the chance to and promoting Seniors Week, individual give stimulation and socialisation event organisers are responsible for all insurances for their own specific activity. opportunities for older Tasmanians, many of whom have been presented COVID-19 with more challenges than most COTA Tasmania has received undertakings away from family, friends and their from each official Seniors Week event organiser that they will have COVID-safe communities. plans in place for patrons of their events. Patrons should observe all COVID-safe warnings and advice and undertake their Jeremy Rockliff own personal hygiene activities. DEPUTY PREMIER AND MINISTER GUIDE TO SYMBOLS FOR COMMUNITIES FREE EVENT = GOLD COIN DONATION = Program produced by COTA Tasmania Entry or participation fees may apply to all ‘Westella’, 181, Elizabeth St, Hobart 7000 other events. If booking details are stated, (03) 6231 3265 | www.cotatas.org.au bookings are essential. Events may be Design: Kelly Eijdenberg, Poco People cancelled if no bookings are received. Illustrations: Becski Design Printing: The Mercury newspaper Packaging and distribution: Mercury Walch Technical partner: NBN Co
Seniors Week 2020 3 We immensely value our Seniors Welcome to the Week supporters, foremost the Give us your Tasmanian Government, which had feedback — tell us 22nd annual the vision to start this wonderful activities program for seniors 22 your stories Seniors Week! years ago and which continues to support COTA Tasmania in presenting How has Seniors Week enriched COTA Tasmania is genuinely delighted the annual Seniors Week program. your life? Was it your first to present the 22nd annual Seniors We also welcome back TasNetworks, time? Why do you support Week – the 10th to be organised The Senior newspaper, Metro Seniors Week? What ongoing by COTA on behalf of the State Tasmania, and Australia Post – the friendships/networks have you Government. latter massively enhancing our gained as a result of Seniors Because of the COVID-19 pandemic statewide program availability and Week? Did you participate the decision to proceed with Seniors distribution process. We also thank online? Week this year was not taken until NBN Co for their assistance to Tell us – we’d love to hear your June. Despite this shortened planning organisers with online preparations. stories and suggestions! time and uncertainty due to the Without these valued supporters pandemic, let alone groups ’ability Send us a note or email. Or COTA Tasmania simply could not to participate in Seniors Week, the complete the official survey facilitate this unique annual activities community responded magnificently. form available at Seniors Week program for older Tasmanians. So, events, which takes less than More than 300 events are on you are encouraged to support two minutes to complete. offer around the state. We are so these wonderful sponsors as well impressed and very grateful for the as the program advertisers whose Event organisers will distribute resilience and positivity of this year’s participation is also appreciated and and collect the survey form, and event organisers. valued. return them to COTA. For the first time in Seniors Week, I want to acknowledge our small but Alternatively, you can access online events are available. Around 50 dedicated team at COTA for their the form from the COTA events will be simulcast and several commitment to making Seniors Tasmania website: are online-only. This major initiative Week as varied, accessible and www.cotatas.org.au will allow many older Tasmanians who enjoyable as possible, especially in To help us ensure the ongoing are unable to physically participate, this challenging year. success and sustainability of to be part of the Seniors Week Some staff will be out and about Seniors Week and maintain its program – if only “virtually”. during Seniors Week – being place as a leading Tasmanian This year’s over-arching theme physically distant! – and they look major event, we encourage is broadly “anti-ageism” so we’ve forward to meeting some of you. and rely on feedback from devised the tagline “Who we organisers and patrons. I thank the hundreds of event are. What we do.” to represent organisers for their special efforts COTA Tasmania this theme. We love the overall in testing times to make this 22nd “Westella” illustrations provided by a talented Annual Seniors Week another varied 181 Elizabeth Street local artist and we are again very and successful week of activities for Hobart TAS 7000 proud of our acclaimed official older Tasmanians. [email protected] Events Guide. (03) 6231 3265 Whatever you do in Seniors Week this We hope you enjoy this guide; we year, remember to wash your hands, have listened to your feedback and physically-distance – and enjoy the have retained its proven, reader- activities and connections. friendly format and again included the popular Daily Planner, which Cheers, allows you to easily identify the events Sue Leitch that appeal to you and make your Seniors Week activity planning a CHIEF EXECUTIVE breeze. There’s even a special section COUNCIL ON THE AGEING TASMANIA for online events.
4 Seniors Week 2020 Join us online for our Seniors Week launch! You’re invited to join us for the official launch of Seniors Week on 1 October – the annual International Day of Older Persons.
This year for the first time in the 22- The Zoom platform is free, easy to set up year history of Seniors Week we’re not and is obligation-free. having a face-to-face event. Like over 30 Seniors Week event organisers this In keeping with COTA Tasmania’s 2020 year, we are also going online for a virtual theme to tackle ageism in our society 10:30am get-together. This way we know we can using the tagline: "Who we are. What deliver a COVID-safe launch for you. we do."; the launch webinar will feature Thursday interviews with older Tasmanians living in Our Zoom webinar is free and open to and contributing to their communities in 1 October anyone to join as a viewer – but you must our beautiful state. on Zoom register (rsvp). Simply visit the COTA Tasmania website www.cotatas.org.au It’s also planned to have some special and follow the prompts on the home musical entertainment to round out this page to the launch registration link. That landmark online launch celebration, that will give you instructions about joining you can enjoy from wherever suits you! the webinar on Thursday 1 October at We just unfortunately can’t offer you a 10:30am for the approximately one-hour cuppa and biscuit this year . . . but feel event. If you are not sure how to do this – free to grab one from your own kitchen. call the COTA office and we can assist. For enquiries or assistance call (03) 6231 3265 or email [email protected]
GETGETGET THERETHERETHERE FREEFREEFREE WITHWITHWITH METROMETROMETRO THISTHISTHIS SENIORSSENIORSSENIORS WEEKWEEKWEEK
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To learn more, get a Greencard, or help planning your journey, call 13 22 01 visit metrotas.com.au or a Greencard agent Don’t switch off around electricity. Don’t switch off Here’s what to look out for: around electricity • Tingles from taps or metal fittings • Flickering lights or varying in We all know that regular check- brightness ups are important, especially as • Appliances or power tools giving CablePI can also help to protect your we get older, but how often do you electric shocks or slowing in home from danger, but only if it’s consider the health of your home’s operation turned on. Be sure to keep your CablePI electrical wiring? • Excessive noise or sparking from plugged in and switched on at all times. switches or power points To order a new or replacement CablePI Although electricity can’t be seen, • Disturbed earth wire or a broken call 132 004 or visit our website small signs like tingly taps or www.tasnetworks.com.au. flickering lights could be an indication or damaged bare copper wire or that it isn’t flowing as it should be, green insulated wire. For more information or if you have which could be dangerous. If you see or feel any of these an enquiry about your power supply, warning signs you should never call TasNetworks on 1300 137 005 ignore them, instead report them (Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm) or visit to TasNetworks on 132 004. www.tasnetworks.com.au.
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WITHWITHWITH METROMETROMETRO THISTHISTHIS Metro — keeping Metro is a long-time supporter of Seniors Week, and is again offering Tasmanians free travel for Seniors Cards holders with a Greencard during Seniors Visit metrotas.com.au to get your moving safely Week (12 to 18 October 2020). SENIORS WEEK Greencard. SENIORSSENIORS WEEKWEEK Using a Greencard is a quick and Or visit: Metro is proud of the role it has simple process – no need for correct played in keeping Tasmanians change, just tap and go. You can • the Metro Shop in the Elizabeth moving, connecting them with even set up an automatic top up for Street bus mall essential services and their jobs, when you are running low, or add • a Metro depot in Hobart, Simply show your Seniors Card during the COVID-19 shutdown. credit online, at a Metro shop, depot Launceston or Burnie or Greencard agent. At all times the safe transport of • a Greencard agent passengers – and the safety of our In addition to being easier and quicker, and Greencard for free travel employees – was top of mind. This it is cheaper, offering a 20 per cent Or call the Metro customer service continues to be important and discount on fares outside of free travel hotline on 13 22 01. between 12 and 18 October 2020 Metro’s focus. period during Seniors Week.
To learn more, get a Greencard, or help planning your journey, call 13 22 01 visit metrotas.com.au or a Greencard agent Seniors Week 2020 7 1 2 3 STRENGTH AND BALANCE TRAINING FOR OLDER TASMANIANS
Increase muscular strength Reduce the risk of falls through Alleviate the effects of chronic increased strength, better balance conditions such as arthritis, Increase bone density and greater coordination. heart disease, type 2 diabetes (the strength of bones). and osteoporosis. NO FITNESS Improve functional ability to EQUIPMENT Increase the strength of undertake everyday tasks, such Prolong the ability to live NEEDED! ligaments and tendons. as shopping, preparing food or independently. Improve cardiovascular health. cleaning. Download our free booklet from Improve overall quality of life. Increase metabolic rate and www.cotatas.org.au/wah or contact us at improving body composition [email protected] or 03 6231 3265. Improve posture and gait. (increasing muscle, reducing fat). Increase self-esteem.
Doing a quick tick box exercise like the wellness IMPROVING PERSONAL checklist on our brochure (available at www.cotatas. WELLBEING org.au/wah) can help you chat to your GP. It is possible to increase your wellbeing in certain areas. Government subsidised in-home support is also available (if and when you need it). For more contact us at [email protected] or 03 6231 3265. A few tips for eating well:
EATING TO SUPPORT IMMUNE Eat a good protein food at every meal. CAPACITY AND TO GET BACK Surround that with as many coloured veggies, nuts, seeds, herbs, fruits and grains as you can TO LIFE DURING COVID-19 for the cell protection they offer.
Eat foods in their most original form possible and cut down on processed foods to support your gut and your immune system.
Do all you can to work your muscles and stay active during, and as we emerge from COVID restrictions – muscles support immune system and help reduce damaging chronic inflammation as well as move us around.
Download our free booklet from www.cotatas.org.au/wah or contact us at [email protected] or 03 6231 3265.
COVID-19 Safety during However, patrons are urged to take responsibility for their own COVID-safe Seniors Week precautions by: • Maintaining 1.5 metres distance to Although Seniors Week is on track to other people, even outdoors; proceed in October with face-to-face • Using hand sanitiser or washing events, it’s of course not “business as usual” this year. hands thoroughly with soap and water; The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a number of travel and gathering restrictions, • Covering coughs and sneezes; which have required Seniors Week event • Staying away if you are even organisers to take actions to make their slightly unwell; and event environments as COVID-safe as possible for guests. • Wearing a face mask if desired. Organisers of both indoor and outdoor The latest government information and events will observe social distancing advice about COVID-19 can be accessed protocols and provide signage and online at www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au or general assistance in regard to via the COTA Tasmania website COVID-safe procedures. www.cotatas.org.au (Click on the event to see the Daily Planner: Online only full listing)
MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2020 9:00am–5:00pm Stories from Multicultural Seniors p30 10:30am–12:00pm E-bikes are for Everybody p31 1:00pm–2:00pm Advance Care Planning Basics: New Tasmanian Advance Care Directive p31 1:00pm–2:00pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation p33 8:00pm–9:00pm Spanish City Park Radio Program p33 TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2020 9:00am–5:00pm Stories from Multicultural Seniors p30 10:00am–11:30am Let's Talk about Osteoporosis and Bone Health p32 10:30am–12:30pm Age Coming to a Body Near You — Things YOU Should Know p30 11:00am–11:30am Virtual Senior Movement Class p33 11:00am–11:45am Smiling to Your Friendly Colours in Your Golden Years p33 11:45am–12:15pm Remake, Recreate – Wearable Sustainable Garments Ideas p33 1:00pm–2:00pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation p33 7:30pm–8:30pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation p33 WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2020 9:00am–5:00pm Stories from Multicultural Seniors p30 12:00pm Sharing Lunch Virtual Style p30 1:00–2:00pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation p33 1:00pm–1:40pm Healthy Ageing Virtual Workshop by Dr. Ashley Dent p32 2:00pm–2:30pm Foster Care Information Session p32 2:00pm–2:40pm Stretching for Healthy Ageing Virtual Workshop by Dr. Samuel Crean p32 2:00pm–3:00pm Balancing Act: Employers and Employees Talking about the Next Life Stage p31 5:50pm–6:15pm Smiling to Your Friendly Colours in Your Golden Years p33 6:15pm–6:45pm Remake, Recreate – Wearable Sustainable Garments Ideas p33 7:30pm–8:30pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation p33 THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2020 9:00am–5:00pm Stories from Multicultural Seniors p30 10:30am–12:30pm Empowering Voices p30 1:00pm–2:00pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation p33 2:00pm–2:30pm Not So Easy: Australian Design and Identity since Federation p30 5:30pm–6:00pm Welcome to Wildcare Zoom Info Session p32 7:30pm–8:30pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation p33
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FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2020 9:00am–5:00pm Stories from Multicultural Seniors p30 10:00am–11:30am Silver Surfers During Lockdown – Older Tasmanians Share Their Knowhow p31 1:00pm–2:00pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation p33 SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2020 9:00am–5:00pm Stories from Multicultural Seniors p30 7:30pm–8:30pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation p33
The District Nurses has been caring for Tasmanians at home since 1896. Our nurse lead teams provide a full range of government funded services and Home Care Packages that will help you stay healthy and independent at home and within your community including: • Nursing • Social support • Short term • Assistance with restorative care shopping and meal • Allied health services preparation • Support to Veterans • Respite • Help with showering • End of life care and dressing All of our services can • Assistance with be purchased privately. house hold tasks
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MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2020 8:00am–12:30pm Spinal Screening KINGSTON p45 8:00am–6:00pm Spinal Screening HOBART p43 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania HOBART p43 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania KINGSTON p46 9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee MOONAH p48 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test HOBART p44 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test HUONVILLE p45 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test KINGSTON p47 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test BELLERIVE p36 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test GLENORCHY p41 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test SORELL p52 9:00am–5:00pm Inala Jurassic Gardens BRUNY ISLAND p37 9:00am–5:00pm Hearing Test HOBART p43 9:00am–5:00pm Public Art Exhibition HUONVILLE p45 9:00am–5:00pm COVID-19 Stories from Home NEW NORFOLK p49 9:30am–2:30pm Mystery Bus Tour WEST MOONAH p53 10:00am–12:00pm Table Tennis for Fun and Fitness KINGSTON p45 10:00am–12:00pm Coffee, Cake and Computers – Computing Basics GLENORCHY p40 10:00am–12:00pm Thanking the Seniors in Communities ROKEBY p50 10:00am–Wed Two Night Sail on the Lady Nelson HOBART p43 10:30am–12:30pm Weaving with Natural Fibres DODGES FERRY p39 10:30am–1:00pm Come and Try Croquet SANDY BAY p51 11:00am–12:00pm Pacific Collection Tour ROSNY p51 11:30am–12:45pm Introduction to Petanque SANDY BAY p51 12:00pm–12:45pm Staying Active Move KINGSTON p47 1:00pm–2:00pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation HOBART p44 1:00pm–2:30pm Cruise the Huon River at Franklin FRANKLIN p40 1:00pm–3:00pm Croquet KINGSTON p45 1:00pm–3:00pm Come and Try Croquet NEW TOWN p49 1:30pm–2:15pm Fitness with Music KINGSTON p47 1:30pm–3:00pm Movie: Little Chaos NEW NORFOLK p49 2:00pm–3:00pm Balance and Flexibility — Part One KINGSTON p46 3:00pm–4:00pm Bruny Island Quarantine Station KINGSTON p46 7:00pm–8:00pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation HOBART p44
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TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2020 8:00am–12:30pm Spinal Screening KINGSTON p45 8:00am–6:00pm Spinal Screening HOBART p43 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania HOBART p43 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania KINGSTON p46 9:00am–12:00pm Build Your Own Chopping Board WEST MOONAH p53 9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee MOONAH p48 9:00am–5:00pm Hearing Test HOBART p43 9:00am–5:00pm Public Art Exhibition HUONVILLE p45 9:00am–5:00pm COVID-19 Stories from Home NEW NORFOLK p49 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test HOBART p44 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test HUONVILLE p45 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test KINGSTON p47 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test BELLERIVE p36 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test GLENORCHY p41 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test SORELL p52 9:00am–5:00pm Inala Jurassic Gardens BRUNY ISLAND p37 10:00am–11:30am Keeping Healthy and Active BRIDGEWATER p37 10:00am–11:30am Visit the Cricket Museum BELLERIVE p37 10:00am–12:00pm Table Tennis for Fun and Fitness KINGSTON p45 10:00am–12:00pm Table Tennis MONTAGU BAY p48 10:00am–12:00pm Thanking the Seniors in Communities ROKEBY p50 10:15am–11:30am Blundstone Boot Walk RISDON VALE p50 10:30am–12:00pm Are You Swim Ready? LINDISFARNE p48 11:00am–12:00pm Qigong in the Library HOBART p44 11:00am–3:00pm Channel Museum MARGATE p48 12:00pm–12:45pm Empowering Seniors KINGSTON p46 12:00pm–1:30pm Quizzical Community Lunch WEST MOONAH p53 12:00pm–4:00pm Mah Jong CYGNET p38 1:00pm–2:30pm Visit the Cricket Museum BELLERIVE p37 1:00pm–2:30pm Cruise the Huon River at Franklin FRANKLIN p40 1:00pm–3:00pm Care Forward Information Sessions ROSNY p51 1:30pm–2:15pm Empowering Seniors KINGSTON p47 1:30pm–3:00pm Movie Event: A United Kingdom GLENORCHY p41 1:30pm–3:00pm Coffee, Cake and Computers – Computing Basics NEW NORFOLK p49 2:00pm–3:00pm Protecting Yourself from Elder Abuse HOBART p42 2:00pm–3:00pm Discover Your Family History ROSNY p51 3:00pm–4:00pm Pacific Collection Tour ROSNY p51
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WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2020 8:00am–1:30pm Spinal Screening HOBART p43 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania HOBART p43 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania KINGSTON p46 9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee MOONAH p48 9:00am–5:00pm Hearing Test HOBART p43 9:00am–5:00pm Public Art Exhibition HUONVILLE p45 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test HOBART p44 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test HUONVILLE p45 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test KINGSTON p47 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test BELLERIVE p36 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test GLENORCHY p41 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test SORELL p52 9:00am–5:00pm Inala Jurassic Gardens BRUNY ISLAND p37 9:00am–5:00pm COVID-19 Stories from Home NEW NORFOLK p49 10:00am–11:00am Achey Breaky Joints WEST MOONAH p52 10:00am–11:00am Tai Chi for Seniors DODGES FERRY p39 10:00am–11:30am Visit the Cricket Museum BELLERIVE p37 10:00am–12:00pm Has COVID Changed Your Life? GLENORCHY p40 10:00am–12:00pm Thanking the Seniors in Communities ROKEBY p50 10:00am–1:00pm E-bike to Moonah for Coffee HOBART p42 10:00am–2:00pm Help with Digital Devices NUBEENA p50 10:00am–3:00pm Bellerive History Alliance BELLERIVE p36 10:00am–3:30pm COTA Tas IT Pop Up Stall in Oatlands OATLANDS p50 10:30am–11:30am All About E-bikes with Teros KINGSTON p46 10:30am–3:00pm Walk the Pipeline Track FERN TREE p39 11:00am–12:00pm Libraries Tasmania Conservation HOBART p43 11:00am–12:00pm Pacific Collection Tour ROSNY p51 12:00pm–12:45pm Staying Active Move KINGSTON p47 1:00pm–2:30pm Visit the Cricket Museum BELLERIVE p37 1:00pm–2:00pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation HOBART p44 1:00pm–2:30pm Cruise the Huon River at Franklin FRANKLIN p40 1:00pm–3:00pm Care Forward Information Sessions ROSNY p51 1:00pm–4:00pm Family History – Interpreting Your DNA Results BELLERIVE p36 1:00pm–4:00pm Explore Your Family History BELLERIVE p36 1:15pm–2:00pm 'Popular Pipes’ Organ Concert HOBART p44
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WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2020 (continued) 1:30pm–2:15pm Fitness with Music KINGSTON p47 2:00pm–3:00pm Colonial Art, Recipes and Food HOBART p41 2:00pm–4:00pm Card Art with Caroline Amos KINGSTON p47 3:00pm–7:00pm Spinal Screening KINGSTON p45 7:00pm–8:00pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation HOBART p44
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THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2020 8:00am–12:30pm Spinal Screening KINGSTON p45 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania HOBART p43 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania KINGSTON p46 9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee MOONAH p48 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test HOBART p44 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test HUONVILLE p45 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test KINGSTON p47 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test BELLERIVE p36 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test GLENORCHY p41 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test SORELL p52 9:00am–5:00pm Inala Jurassic Gardens BRUNY ISLAND p37 9:00am–5:00pm Hearing Test HOBART p43 9:00am–5:00pm Public Art Exhibition HUONVILLE p45 9:00am–5:00pm COVID-19 Stories from Home NEW NORFOLK p49 9:30am–2:30pm Op Shop Bus Tour WEST MOONAH p52 10:00am–11:30am Visit the Cricket Museum BELLERIVE p37 10:30am–1:30pm Potted Herbs and Lunch DODGES FERRY p38 10:30am–1:30pm Spring Garden Party DODGES FERRY p39 10:00am–2:00pm Help with Digital Devices DUNALLEY p39 10:00am–3:30pm COTA Tas IT Pop Up Stall in Kingston KINGSTON p47 11:00am–12:00pm Book Group Taster HOBART p42 11:00am–1:00pm Polish Dancing for Seniors NEW TOWN p49 11:00am–2:00pm Spinning SOUTH HOBART p52 11:30am–12:45pm Introduction to Petanque SANDY BAY p51 12:00pm–1:00pm Travels to Svalbard KINGSTON p47 12:15pm–1:00pm Empowering Seniors KINGSTON p46 1:00pm–2:30pm Visit the Cricket Museum BELLERIVE p37 1:00pm–2:30pm Cruise the Huon River at Franklin FRANKLIN p40 1:30pm–2:15pm Empowering Seniors KINGSTON p47 1:30pm–2:30pm Has COVID Changed Your Life? NEW NORFOLK p49 1:00pm–3:00pm Croquet for Fun BELLERIVE p36 1:30pm–3:00pm Movie Event: Lucky Dip GLENORCHY p40 1:30pm–6:00pm Spinal Screening HOBART p43 3:00pm–4:00pm Pacific Collection Tour ROSNY p51
16 Seniors Week 2020 • Daily Planner • Events in the SOUTH Daily Planner: South Daily Planner: South
FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2020 8:00am–12:30pm Spinal Screening KINGSTON p45 8:00am–6:00pm Spinal Screening HOBART p43 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania HOBART p43 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania KINGSTON p46 9:00am–3:00pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee MOONAH p48 9:00am–3:00pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee HOBART p43 9:00am–5:00pm Hearing Test HOBART p43 9:00am–5:00pm Public Art Exhibition HUONVILLE p45 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test HOBART p44 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test HUONVILLE p45 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test KINGSTON p47 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test BELLERIVE p36 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test GLENORCHY p41 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test SORELL p52 9:00am–5:00pm Inala Jurassic Gardens BRUNY ISLAND p37 9:00am–5:00pm COVID-19 Stories from Home NEW NORFOLK p49 10:00am–3:30pm COTA Tas IT Pop Up Stall in Hobart HOBART p44 10:00am–11:00am Helpful Technology ROSNY p50 10:00am–12:00pm Instant Square-Rigged Sailing HOBART p41 10:00am–12:00pm Thanking the Seniors in Communities ROKEBY p50 10:30am–12:00pm Helpful Technology SORELL p51 10:30am–1:00pm Potted Herbs and Lunch DODGES FERRY p38 11:00am–12:00pm Balance and Flexibility — Part Two KINGSTON p46 11:00am–12:00pm Pacific Collection Tour ROSNY p51 11:00am–1:00pm DIGnity Gardening Garden Party NUBEENA p50 11:00am–3:00pm Channel Museum MARGATE p48 12:00pm–12:45pm Staying Active Move KINGSTON p47 1:00pm–2:00pm Line Dancing CHIGWELL p38 1:00pm–2:30pm Cruise the Huon River at Franklin FRANKLIN p40 1:00pm–3:00pm Instant Square-Rigged Sailing HOBART p41 1:00pm–3:00pm Care Forward Information Sessions ROSNY p51 1:30pm–2:15pm Fitness with Music KINGSTON p47 3:00pm–4:30pm Calm Water Sail on the Yukon FRANKLIN p39 5:30pm–8:00pm Movie Screening: A Secret Love SOUTH HOBART p52 7:30pm–9:30pm Drive-in Family Movie Night GLENORCHY p40
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SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2020 8:00am–12:00pm Spinal Screening KINGSTON p45 9:00am–5:00pm Hearing Test HOBART p43 9:00am–5:00pm Public Art Exhibition HUONVILLE p45 9:00am–5:00pm COVID-19 Stories from Home NEW NORFOLK p49 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test SORELL p52 9:00am–5:00pm Inala Jurassic Gardens BRUNY ISLAND p37 9:30am–10:30am Tour of Glenorchy Rowing Club GLENORCHY p41 10:00am–12:00pm Come and Try Croquet NEW TOWN p49 10:00am–12:30pm 'Dying To Know' Advanced Care Planning, Control and Choice DODGES FERRY p38 10:00am–1:00pm Family History – Interpreting Your DNA Results BELLERIVE p36 10:00am–1:00pm Explore Your Family History BELLERIVE p36 10:00am–3:00pm Bellerive History Alliance BELLERIVE p36 1:00pm–2:30pm Cruise the Huon River at Franklin FRANKLIN p40 1:00pm–5:00pm Hydrotherapy HOWRAH p45 1:30pm–2:30pm Smiling to Your Heart Meditation HOBART p44 2:30pm–3:30pm Reiki Clinic Session HOBART p42 3:00pm–4:30pm Calm Water Sail on the Yukon FRANKLIN p39 6:30pm–9:00pm Feast and Film – D’Ferry Flicks DODGES FERRY p38 SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2020 9:00am–5:00pm Inala Jurassic Gardens BRUNY ISLAND p37 9:00am–5:00pm Public Art Exhibition HUONVILLE p45 9:00am–5:00pm COVID-19 Stories from Home NEW NORFOLK p49 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test SORELL p52 9:40am–3:30pm Knocklofty Seniors Week Walk HOBART p42 10:00am–12:00pm Bush Adventures Among Native Spring Flowers BLACKMANS BAY p37 10:30am–2:00pm Lauderdale Walks LAUDERDALE p48 11:00am–3:00pm Channel Museum MARGATE p48 1:00pm–2:30pm Cruise the Huon River at Franklin FRANKLIN p40 1:00pm–3:00pm Social Softball DERWENT PARK p38 2:00pm–4:30pm Jazz at West Winds WOODBRIDGE p53 2:00pm–3:00pm Australian Army Band Tasmania with Special Guests HOBART p41 2:30pm–3:30pm Hymnfest @ the Cathedral HOBART p42 3:00pm–4:30pm Calm Water Sail on the Yukon FRANKLIN p39
18 Seniors Week 2020 • Daily Planner • Events in the SOUTH Daily Planner: South (Click on the Daily Planner: North event to see the full listing)
MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2020 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania EAST LAUNCESTON p57 9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee LAUNCESTON p58 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test KINGS MEADOWS p58 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test LAUNCESTON p59 9:30am–4:00pm Yarns Artwork in Silk DELORAINE p56 10:00am–2:00pm Seahorse World Tour and Treat BEAUTY POINT p56 10:00am–3:00pm Croquet: A Great Game for All ST. LEONARDS p61 11:00am–11:45am Planetarium Show for Seniors LAUNCESTON p59 11:00am–12:00pm Tai Chi and Qigong BRIDPORT p56 1:00pm–3:00pm Croquet for Fun RIVERSIDE p60 1:45pm–2:45pm Tai Chi and Qigong BEACONSFIELD p56 TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2020 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania EAST LAUNCESTON p57 9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee LAUNCESTON p58 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test KINGS MEADOWS p58 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test LAUNCESTON p59 9:30am–4:00pm Yarns Artwork in Silk DELORAINE p56 10:00am–12:00pm Croquet NEWSTEAD p60 10:00am–1:00pm Croquet ST. LEONARDS p62 10:00am–2:00pm Seahorse World Tour and Treat BEAUTY POINT p56 10:00am–3:00pm This is Your Story CAMPBELL TOWN p56 10:30am–11:30am Morning Tea Onsite and Delivered SCOTTSDALE p61 11:00am–11:45am Planetarium Show for Seniors LAUNCESTON p59 1:00pm–3:00pm Croquet for Fun RIVERSIDE p60 1:00pm–3:00pm Care Forward Information Sessions RIVERSIDE p61 WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2020 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania EAST LAUNCESTON p57 9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee LAUNCESTON p58 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test KINGS MEADOWS p58 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test LAUNCESTON p59 9:30am–1:00pm Senior Show Spectacular KINGS MEADOWS p58 9:30am–4:00pm Yarns Artwork in Silk DELORAINE p56 10:00am–2:00pm Seahorse World Tour and Treat BEAUTY POINT p56 10:00am–2:00pm Men's Health and Support DILSTON p57 10:00am–2:00pm Golf Croquet ST. LEONARDS p61 11:00am–11:45am Planetarium Show for Seniors LAUNCESTON p59 1:00pm–3:00pm This is Your Story CAMPBELL TOWN p56 1:00pm–3:00pm Croquet for Fun RIVERSIDE p60 1:00pm–3:00pm Care Forward Information Sessions RIVERSIDE p61 2:00pm–3:00pm Tai Chi and Qigong LONGFORD p59
20 Seniors Week 2020 • Daily Planner • Events in the NORTH Daily Planner: North Daily Planner: North
THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2020 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania EAST LAUNCESTON p57 9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee LAUNCESTON p58 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test KINGS MEADOWS p58 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test LAUNCESTON p59 9:00am–5:00pm Free Hearing Test and Trial LAUNCESTON p58 9:30am–4:00pm Yarns Artwork in Silk DELORAINE p56 10:00am–2:00pm Seahorse World Tour and Treat BEAUTY POINT p56 10:00am–2:00pm Future Proofing your Home with Smart Technology RIVERSIDE p60 10:00am–3:00pm Tracing your Family History LAUNCESTON p59 10:00am–3:00pm Croquet: A Great Game for All ST. LEONARDS p61 10:30am–11:30am Line Dancing for Absolute Beginners LEGANA p59 11:00am–11:45am Planetarium Show for Seniors LAUNCESTON p59 12:30pm–4:30pm Bowls Club Seniors' Open Day ST HELENS p62 1:00pm–2:00pm Lunchbox Lecture at Launceston Library LAUNCESTON p59 1:00pm–3:00pm This is Your Story CAMPBELL TOWN p56 1:00pm–3:00pm Croquet for Fun RIVERSIDE p60 1:00pm–3:30pm George Town Seniors Variety Concert GEORGE TOWN p57 1:30pm–4:30pm Launceston Bridge Club – Come and Try SOUTH LAUNCESTON p61 1:45pm–2:45pm Chi and Qigong KINGS MEADOWS p58 FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2020 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania EAST LAUNCESTON p57 9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee LAUNCESTON p58 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test KINGS MEADOWS p58 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test LAUNCESTON p59 9:30am–4:00pm Yarns Artwork in Silk DELORAINE p56 10:00am–2:00pm Seahorse World Tour and Treat BEAUTY POINT p56 10:00am–11:30am The Apple Island Wife RIVERSIDE p60 10:00am–1:30pm U3A Activities BEACONSFIELD p56 10:30am–12:00pm Walking Through Grief KINGS MEADOWS p58 11:00am–11:45am Planetarium Show for Seniors LAUNCESTON p59 1:00pm–2:30pm Walking Through Grief KINGS MEADOWS p58 1:00pm–3:00pm Croquet for Fun RIVERSIDE p60 1:00pm–3:00pm Care Forward Information Sessions RIVERSIDE p61
Seniors Week 2020 • Daily Planner • Events in the NORTH 21 Daily Planner: North
SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2020 9:30am–4:00pm Yarns Artwork in Silk DELORAINE p56 10:00am–12:00pm Croquet: A Great Game for All ST. LEONARDS p61 10:00am–2:00pm Seahorse World Tour and Treat BEAUTY POINT p56 1:00pm–3:00pm Croquet for Fun RIVERSIDE p60 7:30pm–10:00pm 'The Drive In' at Windsor RIVERSIDE p60 SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2020 9:30am–4:00pm Yarns Artwork in Silk DELORAINE p56 10:00am–2:00pm Seahorse World Tour and Treat BEAUTY POINT p56 1:00pm–3:00pm Croquet for Fun RIVERSIDE p60 2:00pm–3:15pm Launceston Historical Society Lecture INVERMAY p57
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22 Seniors Week 2020 • Daily Planner • Events in the NORTH Daily Planner: North Daily Planner: North West
MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2020 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania ULVERSTONE p72 9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee DEVONPORT p66 9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee BURNIE p64 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test BURNIE p64 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test DEVONPORT p67 9:00am–5:00pm Shout to Come Back Out DEVONPORT p65 9:00am–5:00pm A Treat to Eat DEVONPORT p66 9:30am–10:30am Heart Foundation Walking Group ULVERSTONE p72 9:30am–5:00pm Devils@Cradle Sanctuary CRADLE MOUNTAIN p65 10:00am–11:00am Zumba Gold MORIARTY p68 10:00am–3:30pm COTA Tas IT Pop Up Stall in Wynyard WYNYARD p73 10:00am–5:00pm Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden Spring Special ROMAINE p70 12:00pm–1:30pm 50+ Years Ratepayers Luncheon DEVONPORT p66 1:30pm–2:30pm Gong Relaxation Session LATROBE p68 1:30pm–2:30pm Tai Chi ULVERSTONE p73 2:00pm–4:00pm All about myGov ULVERSTONE p72 TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2020 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania ULVERSTONE p72 9:00am–1:00pm Rack and Gorge Tour QUEENSTOWN p70 9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee DEVONPORT p66 9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee BURNIE p64 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test BURNIE p64 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test DEVONPORT p67 9:00am–5:00pm Shout to Come Back Out DEVONPORT p65 9:00am–5:00pm A Treat to Eat DEVONPORT p66 9:30am–5:00pm Devils@Cradle Sanctuary CRADLE MOUNTAIN p65 9:30am–11:00am Choir Practice DEVONPORT p67 9:30am–10:30am Tai Chi – Movement with Meaning EAST DEVONPORT p68 10:00am–12:00pm History of a Road BURNIE p64 10:00am–12:30pm School for Seniors BURNIE p64 10:00am–3:00pm Community Shed — Ladies Open Day ULVERSTONE p72 10:00am–3:30pm COTA Tas IT Pop Up Stall in Port Sorell SHEARWATER p71 10:00am–5:00pm Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden Spring Special ROMAINE p70 10:30am–3:00pm Devonport Country Club Seniors Week SPREYTON p71 10:45am–11:45am Tai Chi – Caring for Ourselves EAST DEVONPORT p68 11:00am–12:00pm Yoghurt Making Demonstration DEVONPORT p67 1:00pm–3:00pm Care Forward Information Sessions DEVONPORT p65 1:00pm–3:30pm Bingo DEVONPORT p67 1:30pm–2:30pm Gong Relaxation Session LATROBE p68
Seniors Week 2020 • Daily Planner • Events in the NORTH WEST 23 Daily Planner: North West (Click on the event to see the WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2020 full listing) 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania ULVERSTONE p72 9:00am–9:30am Heart Foundation Walking Group PENGUIN p69 9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee DEVONPORT p66 9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee BURNIE p64 9:00am–5:00pm Shout to Come Back Out DEVONPORT p65 9:00am–5:00pm A Treat to Eat DEVONPORT p66 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test BURNIE p64 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test DEVONPORT p67 9:30am–10:30am Tai Chi – Loving Life EAST DEVONPORT p67 9:30am–5:00pm Devils@Cradle Sanctuary CRADLE MOUNTAIN p65 10:00am–11:30am High Tea at Hug a Mug DEVONPORT p67 10:00am–12:30pm School for Seniors BURNIE p64 10:00am–5:00pm Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden Spring Special ROMAINE p70 10:30am–11:30am Birds and Native Bushland in the Heart of Ulverstone ULVERSTONE p72 10:30am–3:00pm Devonport Country Club Seniors Week SPREYTON p71 10:00am–11:00am Zumba Gold MORIARTY p68 10:00am–12:30pm Penguin History Group Exhibition PENGUIN p69 10:00am–12:00pm Hidden Treasures – Digging Up Your Past QUEENSTOWN p70 10:00am–12:00pm Hidden Treasures – Digging Up Your Past WYNYARD p73 11:00am–12:00pm Circular Head Walking Group Meet and Greet WYNYARD p73 11:00am–12:00pm Casual Country Cycling WYNYARD p73 11:00am–1:00pm Vanishing Towns of the North-West BURNIE p64 1:00pm–2:00pm Tai Chi PRESERVATION BAY p69 1:00pm–3:00pm Community Concert ULVERSTONE p72 1:00pm–3:00pm Care Forward Information Sessions DEVONPORT p65 1:30pm–2:30pm Gong Relaxation Session LATROBE p68 2:00pm–3:30pm High Tea at Hug a Mug DEVONPORT p67 3:30pm–5:30pm Vanishing Towns of the North-West SMITHTON p71 6:30pm–7:30pm Master Swimming DEVONPORT p66 6:30pm–8:35pm Film Night – Happy Ending DEVONPORT p66 7:00pm–9:00pm Penguin History Group Exhibition PENGUIN p69
24 Seniors Week 2020 • Daily Planner • Events in the NORTH WEST Daily Planner: North West Daily Planner: North West
THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2020 7:30am–9:00am Mr Perfect BBQ Breakfast ULVERSTONE p72 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania ULVERSTONE p72 9:00am–1:00pm Rack and Gorge Tour QUEENSTOWN p70 9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee DEVONPORT p66 9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee BURNIE p64 9:00am–5:00pm Shout to Come Back Out DEVONPORT p65 9:00am–5:00pm A Treat to Eat DEVONPORT p66 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test BURNIE p64 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test DEVONPORT p67 9:15am–10:15am Tai Chi PORT SORELL p69 9:30am–5:00pm Devils@Cradle Sanctuary CRADLE MOUNTAIN p65 10:00am–12:00pm Hidden Treasures – Digging Up Your Past BURNIE p64 10:00am–12:00pm History of a Road SMITHTON p71 10:00am–5:00pm Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden Spring Special ROMAINE p70 10:30am–3:00pm Devonport Country Club Seniors Week SPREYTON p71 11:00am–12:00pm Connecting to Others DEVONPORT p67 11:30am–1:30pm Vanishing Towns of the North-West QUEENSTOWN p70 1:00pm–4:00pm Learn to Play Bowls DEVONPORT p66 1:30pm–2:30pm Gong Relaxation Session LATROBE p68 FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2020 8:30am–5:00pm BreastScreen Tasmania ULVERSTONE p72 9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee BURNIE p64 9:00am–3:30pm Free Sound Experience and Coffee DEVONPORT p66 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test BURNIE p64 9:00am–5:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Checks and Online Test DEVONPORT p67 9:00am–5:00pm Shout to Come Back Out DEVONPORT p65 9:00am–5:00pm A Treat to Eat DEVONPORT p66 9:30am–5:00pm Devils@Cradle Sanctuary CRADLE MOUNTAIN p65 10:00am–11:00am Zumba Gold MORIARTY p68 10:00am–12:00pm Garden Conversations WYNYARD p73 10:00am–12:00pm All about myGov ULVERSTONE p72 10:00am–5:00pm Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden Spring Special ROMAINE p70 11:30am–1:00pm Men's Shed Open Day and BBQ ULVERSTONE p73 1:00pm–3:00pm Care Forward Information Sessions DEVONPORT p65 1:30pm–2:30pm Gong Relaxation Session LATROBE p68
Seniors Week 2020 • Daily Planner • Events in the NORTH WEST 25 Daily Planner: North West
SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2020 8:00am–9:30am Master Swimming DEVONPORT p66 9:00am–1:00pm Rack and Gorge Tour QUEENSTOWN p70 9:00am–2:00pm Penguin Men's Shed Open Day and BBQ PENGUIN p69 9:00am–5:00pm Shout to Come Back Out DEVONPORT p65 9:00am–5:00pm A Treat to Eat DEVONPORT p66 9:30am–5:00pm Devils@Cradle Sanctuary CRADLE MOUNTAIN p65 10:00am–5:00pm Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden Spring Special ROMAINE p70 10:30am–12:30pm Easy Group Bike Ride DEVONPORT p67 1:00pm–4:00pm Learn to Play Bowls DEVONPORT p66 SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2020 9:00am–5:00pm Shout to Come Back Out DEVONPORT p65 9:00am–5:00pm A Treat to Eat DEVONPORT p66 9:30am–5:00pm Devils@Cradle Sanctuary CRADLE MOUNTAIN p65 10:00am–5:00pm Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden Spring Special ROMAINE p70
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IT HELP FOR OLDER TASMANIANS Try https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697-Getting-Started Contact COTA for more information on 6231 3265 or [email protected]. Events that are Online only Not So Easy: Australian Design Sharing Lunch Virtual Style Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre and Identity since Federation Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Lunch across 3 separate hubs bringing people together Join Peter Hughes, Senior Curator, Decorative Arts virtually. at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery for this Wednesday 14th October 12:00pm fascinating session. Peter will take you on a virtual Online only: Zoom link provided on RSVP tour from wherever you choose to be, describing the Bookings: 03 6244 6346 (close: 9/10/20) highlights of this vibrant exhibition which explores the changing relationship between design and identity in Australia from Federation to the early 21 Century. There Age Coming to a Body Near You will be time towards the end of the tour to ask questions. — Things YOU Should Know This is an online booked event. Advocacy Tasmania Thursday 15th October 2:00pm–2:30pm Age creeps up on us all and there are things we all Online only: Microsoft Teams should know! Our panel of expert speakers from Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Dunn Place, Hobart Relationships Australia, Legal Aid Senior Assist, Office Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/not-so- of the Public Guardian, Public Trustee, Council on the easy-australian-design-and-identity-since-federation- Ageing and Advocacy Tasmania will collaborate via tickets-112070339402 (close: 12/10/20) live-stream technology to share some stories of the Enquiries: 03 6165 7000 experiences of older people. They will discuss what documents and plans you should have in place and what support their service can provide if things go wrong. Stories from Tuesday 13th October 10:30am–12:30pm Multicultural Seniors Online only: Zoom link provided on RSVP Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania Bookings: 1800 005 131 | [email protected] Tune in to Hobart FM 96.1 every day throughout Seniors (close: 9/10/20) Week to hear from a diverse range of multicultural Enquiries: 0438 602 216 Tasmanians, sharing their stories and experiences of ageing in Tasmania. We’ll hear from older Tasmanians in a range of languages including English, German, Empowering Voices Nepalese, Chinese and Italian. Advocacy Tasmania Monday 12th–Friday 16th October various times Advocacy Tasmania supports older persons to have their Sunday 18th October various times voice heard in a range of situations. This event will be On Radio Only: Hobart FM 96.1 livestreamed for attendees to hear how our advocacy work can really empower older people and the great outcomes that can be achieved. Thursday 15th October 10:30am–12:30pm Online only: Zoom link provided on RSVP Bookings: 1800 005 131 | [email protected] (close: 12/10/20) Enquiries: 0438 602 216
30 Seniors Week 2020 • Events that are ONLINE ONLY Advance Care Planning Basics: Silver Surfers During Lockdown New Tasmanian Advance – Older Tasmanians Share Their Care Directive Knowhow Palliative Care Tasmania National Broadband Network Many people in the community fear the end stage of This roundtable is for all older Tasmanians who have life, not because we’re necessarily afraid of dying but been using technology to stay connected, inspired and because we fear such things as loss of mental faculties, healthy during the Coronavirus pandemic. Join us to control and dignity, being a burden on family and not discuss the success stories of using technology during receiving adequate pain relief. As competent adults lockdown and beyond. What tips and tricks have we we do have a say in how and where we are to die, and learnt to help older Tasmanians get online and thrive whether to accept or refuse life prolonging treatment. into the future? Advance Care Planning and writing up an Advance Friday 16th October 10:00am–11:30am Care Directive provides a way for competent people to Online only: Microsoft Teams – link available via document legally what type of medical attention they www.nbnco.com.au would or wouldn’t want if they no longer had capacity to Bookings: www.nbnco.com.au | [email protected] make their own decisions. This presentation will discuss (close 9/10/20) the key points in Advance Care Planning; things like what it means to have “capacity”, what information to include, the Tasmanian Advance Care Directive, substitute Balancing Act: Employers decision makers, enduring guardians and resources to assist you. and Employees Talking Monday 12th October 1:00pm–2:00pm about the Next Life Stage Online only: Zoom – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83 COTA Tasmania and Worksafe Tasmania 914514307?pwd=QUwyNFpIam8zdUhoSmYyUmp If you are a worker entering a new life stage and MTngrdz09 thinking about adjusting your working arrangements, Bookings: [email protected] | this could be the event for you. We'll discuss workplace www.pallcaretas.org.au/events (close: 9/10/20) ageism and encourage employers to become leaders Enquiries: 03 6231 2799 in promoting life-stage wellbeing. Nearly half of Tasmania's workforce is aged over 45 and the mental health and wellbeing of older workers can be severely E-bikes are for Everybody compromised by ageism. Older employees who wish to Bicycle Network Tasmania adjust working arrangements, as their preferences or E-bikes are a lot of fun, and a great way to get about for responsibilities change, may be anxious about raising everyday transport and for recreation. Here’s an easy the subject for fear of being stigmatised, targeted for way to learn more about e-bikes and what they could do redundancy or pressured to retire early. Drawing on for you, via an online Zoom session. We’ll show you what a case study, we'll consider innovative paths to better fun they are, what the various types are, how to choose outcomes for employees and employers. the best type for your needs, and some features to look Wednesday 14th October 2:00pm–3:00pm for. We’ll have a Q&A session at the end. Online only: www.cotatas.org.au Monday 12th October 10:30am–12:00pm Bookings: www.cotatas.org.au | Online only: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/876387683 www.worksafetasmonth.com.au (close: 14/10) 47?pwd=c0xVMXcwU0pONHlVV3Rhd2QxT3Fjdz09 Enquirie: 03 6231 3265 | [email protected] Bookings:|| https://ridewithgps.com/events/131792-e- bikes-are-for-everyone (close: 11/10/20) Enquiries: 0411 671 652
Seniors Week 2020 • Events that are ONLINE ONLY 31 Foster Care Information Welcome to Wildcare Session Zoom Info Session Baptcare Wildcare Tasmania Have you ever thought about helping a child in need? We Wildcare Tasmania is a community of volunteers and are looking for Foster Carers to take a child into thier donors caring for Tasmania's wild places, wildlife and home and provide them with a loving safe space. This cultural heritage. Wildcare has over 6,000 members and can be fulltime or shorter respite periods. Here's how 60 volunteer groups. If you would like to find out how you can change a child's life. to get involved, you are invited to join our 'Welcome to Wednesday 14th October 2:00pm–2:30pm Wildcare' Zoom on Thursday 15th October from 5:30 – Friday 16th October 10:00am–10:30am 6:00pm. Join Wildcare CEO, Sharon Smith, and Member Online only: Microsoft Teams Services Coordinator, Kim Willing as they introduce Bookings: 0417 196 605 | [email protected] you to the range of opportunities to get involved. (close: 9/10) Meet a group leader. Find out what makes us tick. Ask questions. Become part of the Wildcare conversation. Be inspired. Register via the link below, and then you'll Healthy Ageing Virtual receive an email telling you how to join the call. Thursday 15th October from 5:30pm–6:00pm Workshop by Dr. Ashley Dent Bookings: [email protected] Hobart + Kingston Chiropractic https://wildcaretas.org.au/event/1000001661/ Do you find yourself getting stiffer/sorer/achier? Does (close: 15/10/20) arthritis make it hard for you to go about your daily Enquiries: 03 6165 4230 activities or exercise? Do you want to understand what is happening as we age and what you can do for yourself that may help? Join Dr Ashley Dent, one Let's Talk about of our chiropractors for the workshop which will cover osteoarthritis of the spine, hips, and knees and Osteoporosis and Bone Health how these can be managed. Whether your goal is Arthritis & Osteoporosis Tasmania maintaining a certain level of normal daily activity, such 68% of Tasmanians over 50 years live with compromised as gardening, or more athletically minded individuals, bone density. Do you know if you are one of them? this workshop will provide information that can be Arthritis & Osteoporosis Tasmania invite you to join their applied to meet your goals. Educator for a live internet presentation to learn more Wednesday 14th October 1:00pm–1:40pm about osteoporosis, bone health and how we can look Online only: email [email protected]. after our skeleton as we age so that it will continue to au to obtain a link to join or call 03 6229 7900 look after us! Tuesday 13th October 10:00am–11:30am Online only: Zoom – link provided on RSVP Stretching for Healthy Bookings: 1800 011 041 | [email protected] Ageing Virtual Workshop (close: 6/10/20) Enquiries: 03 6228 4824 by Dr. Samuel Crean Hobart + Kingston Chiropractic Do you find yourself getting stiffer, sorer with more aches? Not sure which stretches are safe? Then join Dr Sam Crean our exercise chiro, to learn why, how, what, you should do, plus, some balance homework. Wednesday 14th October 2:00pm–2:40pm Online only: email [email protected]. au to obtain a link to join or call 03 6229 7900
32 Seniors Week 2020 • Events that are ONLINE ONLY Virtual Senior Movement Class Smiling to Your Friendly Candice Care Inc Colours in Your Golden Years Come along to our free Virtual Movement Class – all from Image by Colour & Interweave Arts the safety and comfort of your own home! Staying active Welcome to learn how to use and wear your five most is an important part of remaining as healthy as possible, friendly and harmonious colours. Using the 3 C's – it is however not always as easy, especially during these combine, coordínate and contrast, you can select challenging times. That’s why we at Candice Care have colours to increase harmony and confidence with your had Susanna from Universal Wellness prepare this class, style and image, and at the same time save money, look where she will teach you how to combine elements happy, joyful and radiant and why not — look younger of strengths, balance and longevity with minimal too! By Elena Chagoya. equipment, providing maximum benefit for Seniors Tuesday 13th October 11:00am-11:45am wanting to stay fit. All you need is your own body and a Wednesday 14th October 5:50pm–6:15pm chair to assist with some of the movements! You do not Bookings: [email protected] | or please text need to have a Facebook account in order to attend our Elena on 0435 152 612 event, and you do not need to download anything. Online only: You will receive the link to access to the Tuesday 13th October 11:00am–11:30am session after registration. Please send a photo when you Online only: www.facebook.com/candicecareinc register. Enquiries: 1800 226 342
Smiling to Your Heart Meditation Remake, Recreate – Wearable TrueHeart Australia Sustainable Garments Ideas Your heart is timeless. Enjoy the relaxation and gentle Interweave Arts calmness within your own heart. Join us for a meditation Learn how to adopt innovative and creative strategies to session online via Zoom. Follow a few easy steps to smile remake garments you already have in your wardrobe to and connect with your heart and experience true peace, recreate a sustainable wearable for you — or why not for calm, happiness and joy. All of these sessions are run your grandchildren! by our TrueHeart Volunteers and are donation based. Tuesday 13th October 11:45-12:15pm Translate in Bahasa (indonesian), Spanish, German, Wednesday 14th October 6:15pm–6:45pm Italian available by request depending of the availability. Bookings: [email protected] | or by text Registration not required. 0435 152 612 Link to join lunch session: Online only: You will receive the link to access to the https://links.trueheart.org/ohm-weekday-lunch session after registration. Have ready to show in the Monday 12th October 1:00pm–2:00pm class some items you would like to remake. Tuesday 13th October 1:00–2:00pm Wednesday 14th October 1:00pm–2:00pm Thursday 15th October 1:00pm–2:00pm Spanish City Park Friday 16th October 1:00pm–2:00pm Radio Program Link to join evening session: City Park Radio https://links.trueheart.org/ohm-evening If you love Spanish music, rhythms and Latin style and Tuesday 13th October 7:30–8:30pm also want tp learn some of the most romantic words in Wednesday 14th October 7:30pm–8:30pm Spanish...Bienvenido = Welcome to the Special Spanish Thursday 15th October 7:30pm–8:30pm Senior Week Radio program 2020 with all the highlights Sunday 18th October 7:30pm–8:30pm of Seniors Week. By Elena Chagoya. Enquiries: Truheart Centre, Lotus Centre, 45 Victoria St, Monday 12th October 8:00pm-9:00 pm Hobart | [email protected] | www.trueheart.org Listen online: http://cityparkradio.com/online- Cost: Donation stream and City Park Radio 103.7 FM and 96.5FM – Your Enquiries: 0408 133 673 Local Community Radio Station in Launceston Enquiries: [email protected] | or by text 0435 152 612
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36 Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the SOUTH BRIDGEWATER Visit the Cricket Museum Tasmanian Cricket Museum Visit the Cricket Museum and its Library to view their Keeping Healthy and Active various displays. Two visits each day. Bookings essential. Bridgewater Library Tuesday 13th October 10:00am and 1:00pm Exercise can help you enjoy a better quality of life and Wednesday 14th October 10:00am and 1:00pm maintain social connections. Come along and find out Thursday 15th October 10:00am and 1:00pm how simple it is to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and try some Meet at reception (Western Gate), 15 Derwent St gentle exercises. (beach end), Bellerive Cost: Adults $2, Seniors FREE, Children $1 Tuesday 13th October 10:00am–11:30am Bookings: 03 6282 0400 | [email protected] Bridgewater Library, 23 Greenpoint Road, Bridgewater (close: 9/10/20) Bookings: 03 6165 5446 | bridgewater.library@ education.tas.gov.au | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/d/ online/bridgewater-library/ (close: 11/10/20) BLACKMANS BAY BRUNY ISLAND Bush Adventures Among Native Spring Flowers Inala Jurassic Gardens Orienteering Tasmania Inala Nature Tours Try orienteering to sharpen your fitness and spatial skills Come to Inala on beautiful southern Bruny Island to at the lovely Peter Murrell Reserve near Blackmans Bay. stroll around a wonderful Jurassic Garden bursting with Short and easy through hard and longer courses available, more than 600 plants brought together from all the along with instruction and equipment rental (compass, continents of Gondwana. The Nature Museum contains timing device – if needed). Wear comfortable clothing a stunning collection of shells, fossils and minerals from and foot wear suitable for walking or running; bring warm around the world. clothes and wet weather gear in case the weather is Monday 12th–Sunday 18th October 9:00am–5:00pm inclement. Long pants are a good idea if you plan on doing 320 Cloudy Bay Road, Bruny Island a course that takes you off tracks and through the bush. Cost: Garden Entry – Adult $10, Senior $7, Child $5 Start between 10am and 12pm, however you need to 1hr Guided Walk: 11 am–12 noon (Tuesday 13th and finish before the course closes at 1:30pm. Thursday 15th ONLY) All ages $25 ( bookings required) Sunday 18th October start between 10:00am–12pm Bookings: 03 6293 1217 | [email protected] Peter Murrell Reserve, Scarborough Ave, Blackmans Bay Bookings: [email protected] (close: 14/10/20) Cost: First event is free Enquiries: Sebastian Burgess 0480 136 323
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Line Dancing Potted Herbs and Lunch Boots and All Line Dancing Okines Community House Inc Join us for one hour of Beginner Line Dancing. Get a bit Join our community garden team and learn about of exercise, have a few laughs and meet some friendly herbs, their culinary and nutritional uses and benefits people – the main focus is on having fun. This is a regular and how to pot them up to take home. Enjoy fabulous class and we always welcome first-time dancers. garden vegetable soup and sandwiches for lunch. Friday 16th October 1:00pm–2:00pm Thursday 15th October 10:30am–1:30pm Chigwell Barn, 10 Bucaan St, Chigwell Friday 16th October 10:30am–1:00pm Cost: $3 Okines Community Garden, 540 Old Forcett Rd Bookings: 03 6265 7016 | info@okinescommunityhouse. com.au (close: 9/10/20) CYGNET 'Dying To Know’ Advanced Care
Mah Jong Planning, Control and Choice Cygnet Mah Jong Okines Community House Inc Playing and learning the game of Mah Jong. We all Learn about some proactive choices you and your started out not knowing anything about Mah Jong, but family can make towards your end of life. Sandra from all of us who play it absolutely love it. You will be taught, Mary Eleanor Natural Funerals will guide us through an so newcomers are most welcome! Come and see us at informative discussion. A simple and informative session the open day, and ask for Marianne. on taking charge of your own end of life care. Tuesday 13th October 12:00pm–4:00pm Saturday 17th October 10:00am–12:30pm Bridge Cottage, Burtons Reserve, Cygnet Okines Community House, 540 Old Forcett Rd Bookings: 03 6265 7016 | info@okinescommunityhouse. com.au (close: 9/10/20) DERWENT PARK Feast and Film – D’Ferry Flicks Social Softball Okines Community House Inc Enjoy a wonderful movie and Seniors Week-themed Southern Tasmanian Softball Association Inc evening brought to you by the Dodges Ferry Film Social Softball is a modified form of softball with an Society. Ever wondered what it's like to be involved in a emphasis on fun. People may come and go as they wish, great monthly film event? Now is your chance to have an staying for as long as they want. Come along as an experience without having to sign up. A complimentary individual or as a family group – everyone can be catered drink is always on the cards and the Food Co-op for. Corrie Jones Softball Park is part of the Prince of provides wonderful meals at low cost. Wales Bay Recreation Centre. The event will be held in Saturday 17th October 6:30pm–9:00pm a friendly, supportive and safe environment. Clubroom Okines Community House, 540 Old Forcett Rd, facilities will be available. Dodges Ferry Sunday 18th October 1:00pm–3:00pm Cost: $5 one-off fee – if you choose to become a Corrie Jones Softball Park, 1 Gepp Parade, Derwent Park member after that time it is $35 per year Bookings: [email protected] (close: 2/10/20) Enquiries: 03 6247 9396
38 Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the SOUTH Weaving with Natural Fibres FERN TREE Okines Community House Inc Learn simple and stunning weaving techniques with local Walk the Pipeline Track weaving star Gwen Egg. Using natural fibres provided Wellbeing Club 13 Inc from the local area, you will go home with knowledge and skills to create your own functional and beautiful pieces. Benefit from the companionship of joining the Wellbeing Club for one of its weekly walks. Meet at Fern Tree Park Monday 12th October 10:30am–12:30pm for morning tea (BYO) before walking along the Pipeline Okines Community House, 540 Old Forcett Rd Track to Neika where we will stop for lunch (BYO) before Cost:$8 returning the same way. Approx 8 km. Wear suitable Bookings: 03 6265 7016 | info@okinescommunityhouse. clothing and sturdy footwear. Carry water, food and rain com.au (close: 9/10/20) jacket in a daypack. Wednesday 14th October 10:30am–3:00pm Tai Chi for Seniors Fern Tree Park, opposite the Fern Tree Tavern on Huon Rd, Fern Tree Okines Community House Inc Enquiries: Carol Parremore 0420 691 273 Come and experience the mental and physical benefits of Thai Chi in this taster class. People of any age and fitness level can enjoy this practice to help with stress, anxiety, physical pain, joint stiffness and mental FRANKLIN wellbeing. Wednesday 14th October 10:00am–11:00am Okines Community House Terrapin, 540 Old Forcett Rd Calm Water Sail on the Yukon Cost: $4 Yukon Sailing Tours Discover traditional sailing on the stunning Huon River with Yukon-Tours' 90-minute calm water cruises Spring Garden Party departing daily from Franklin Marina. On board the Dignity Supported Community Gardening Danish sailing ketch Yukon you become a part of the Join our supportive gardening team in your local experience as you hoist sail or simply sit back enjoying community garden. Get stuck into some gardening, or the timeless beauty of the Huon Valley. Built of oak in art or cooking activities to suit all abilities. Or just come 1930, Yukon was rescued from the bottom of a harbour for some home-made woodfired pizza and a cup of tea. near Copenhagen in 1997 and carefully restored by All ages welcome. the current owners. The vessel is easy to access via Thursday 15th October 10:30am–1:30pm the gangway, spacious enough to walk around, and it Okines Community Garden, 540 Old Forcett Road is possible to go below deck alone or accompanied by crew. Toilet on board. Friday 16th October 3:00–4:30pm Saturday 17th October 3:00–4:30pm DUNALLEY Sunday 18th October 3:00–4:30pm Franklin Marina, next to The Wooden Boat Centre, 3335 Huon Highway, Franklin Help with Digital Devices Cost: Senior $45, Adult $55, Child $31 (includes freshly Dunalley Tasman Neighbourhood House Inc brewed coffee/tea) Enjoy a few hours with our IT wizard to help you resolve Bookings: 0498 578 535 | [email protected] some of your IT problems. Bring along your phone, iPad, | www.yukon-tours.com.au laptop etc or be ready with questions about software or programs that you may be having issues with. Thursday 15th October 10:00am–2:00pm Dunalley Neighbourhood House, 172 Arthur Highway Bookings: 03 6253 5579 (close: 7/10/20)
Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the SOUTH 39 Cruise the Huon River at Franklin Coffee, Cake and Computers – Living Boat Trust Computing Basics Cruise the Huon river aboard the historic motor launch Glenorchy Library ‘Nancy’. Explore the Egg Islands and the picturesque New to computers? This is the perfect place to start. rural land around Franklin. The Nancy has good all- This session will show you the basic functions of a weather shelter and a few steps to get on board (but computer, keyboard and mouse. By the end you will have no wheelchair access). Passenger numbers (normally the skills and resources you need to keep practising. If 12) may be limited by Covid restrictions. Tours may be you have any questions or accessibility requirements, postponed if conditions are extreme. please contact us. Monday 12th October 1:00pm–2:30 Monday 12th October 10:00am–12:00pm Tuesday 13th October 1:00pm–2:30pm Glenorchy Library, 4 Terry St, Glenorchy Wednesday 14th October 1:00pm–2:30pm Bookings: 03 6165 5493 | glenorchy.library@education. Thursday 15th October 1:00pm–2:30pm tas.gov.au | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/ Friday 16th October 1:00pm–2:30pm glenorchy-library-6685743883 (close: 9/10/20) Saturday 17th October 1:00pm–2:30pm Sunday 18th October 1:00pm–2:30pm Living Boat Trust, 3337 Huon Hwy, Franklin Cost: Monday–Thursday $25 Movie Event: Lucky Dip Friday–Sunday $30 (with special afternoon tea) Glenorchy Library Bookings: 0497 786 572 | [email protected] | Take chance on the Lucky Dip movie screening – see http://mv-nancy-tours.org (close: 18/10/20) what library staff have chosen for you to watch. It will be good! Bookings essential. Thursday 15th October 1:30pm–3:00pm Glenorchy Library, 4 Terry St, Glenorchy GLENORCHY Bookings: 03 6165 5493 | glenorchy.library@education. tas.gov.au | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/ Drive-in Family Movie Night glenorchy-library-6685743883 (close: 15/10/20) West Moonah Community House Remember when you would pile the family into the car Has COVID Changed Your Life? and head off to the drive-in movies? Go back in time and Glenorchy Library enjoy a family movie “Drive-in Style”. Tune the movie Tell us how or if COVID-19 has changed your life in 2020. sound into your car stereo through a special transmitter. We would love to capture your story either in writing, in Arrive early so you have time to set up your sound and video, in photo or in words. Short one-on-one sessions purchase some movie food and beverages. Alcohol-free with our staff will give you the opportunity to share your event. Food and beverage vans will be at this event. FREE experience. event but bookings essential. Must have your own car. Wednesday 14th October 10:00am–12:00pm Maximum of 60 cars so bookings essential. Glenorchy Library, 4 Terry St, Glenorchy Friday 16th October 7:30pm–9:30pm Bookings: 03 6165 5493 | glenorchy.library@education. (gates open at 6:30pm) tas.gov.au | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/ Tolosa Park, Tolosa St, Glenorchy glenorchy-library-6685743883 (close:14/10/20) Bookings: 03 6273 2362 | https:// westmoonahcommunityhouse.com/upcoming-activities/ (close: 12/10/20)
40 Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the SOUTH Movie Event: HOBART A United Kingdom Glenorchy Library Instant Square-Rigged Sailing The film "A United Kingdom" is based on extraordinary Tasmanian Sail Training Association true events. In 1947, Seretse Khama, the King of These 2 hour sailings are for seniors who want to have Botswana, met Ruth Williams, a London office worker. a taste of square-rigged sailing. These are hands-on The attraction was immediate: she was captivated voyages. You do not need to be super strong - what we by his vision for a better world, he was struck by her lack in strength we will make up for in teamwork. You will willingness to embrace it. Bookings essential. Rating: be setting, handling and adjusting the sails for the wind PG Year of Release: 2017 Cast: Rosamund Pike, David of the day. Depending on conditions may get to have a Oyelowo, Tom Felton. steer. Those who like the outdoors, the water and new Tuesday 13th October 1:30pm–3:00pm experiences will feel right at home on these voyages. Glenorchy Library, 4 Terry St, Glenorchy Friday 16th October 10:00am–12:00, 1:00–3:00pm Bookings: 03 6165 5493 | glenorchy.library@education. Lady Nelson, Elizabeth Street Pier, Hobart tas.gov.au | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/ Cost:$40 glenorchy-library-6685743883 (close: 13/10/20) Bookings: 03 6234 3348 | [email protected] | http://www.ladynelson.org.au/Seniors-short-sails Tour of Glenorchy (close: 15/10/20) Rowing Club Glenorchy Rowing Club Australian Army Band The Glenorchy Rowing Club invites you to a information (Tasmania) with Special Guests session/tour of its facilities at Montrose Bay. The Club City of Hobart primarily has a ‘masters’ membership base. Members Free Australian Army Band (Tasmania) Concert will answer questions about either returning to, or featuring Choral Productions Tasmania Inc. including learning how to row. the Lincoln Singers, Southern Voices and Men In Saturday 17th October 9:30am–10:30am Black. Under the direction of Major David Bird and GRC Clubrooms, Montrose Bay Foreshore, Glenorchy Margot Lampkin OAM, the combined ensembles present Songs From The Last Century. Sunday 18th October 2:00pm–3:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing City Hall, 57-63 Macquarie St, Hobart Checks and Online Test Hearing Australia Good hearing is important to stay in touch with your Colonial Art, Recipes and Food loved ones and stay connected to the world around Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery you. Hearing Australia offers a combination of free Join Dr Mary Knights, Senior Curator of Art, at the phone and web events throughout Seniors Week. You Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery for a discussion can take the easy online hearing check test at http:// about colonial art, recipes and food availability in Hobart onlineassessment.hearing.com.au. Call 131 797 9am- Town, Van Diemen’s Land, in the early 1800s. 5pm weekdays or visit the Tasmanian Hearing Australia Wednesday 14th October 2:00pm–3:00pm centre below to seek advice about your hearing health. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Dunn Place, Hobart Monday 12th–Friday 16th October 9:00am–5:00pm Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/colonial- Shop 5, Glenorchy Plaza, 350 Main Road, Glenorchy art-recipes-and-food-tickets-111749618116 Bookings: 131 797 Enquiries: 03 6165 7000 More information: https://tinyurl.com/hearingaustralia
Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the SOUTH 41 Hymnfest @ the Cathedral Protecting Yourself St David’s Cathedral from Elder Abuse All are welcome to beautiful St David’s Cathedral for a COTA Tasmania wonderful afternoon of singing well-known and beloved Join experienced peer educator Martin Modinger to hymns. Wheelchair access available. learn how to recognise the signs of elder abuse and what Sunday 18th October 2:30pm–3:30pm you can do if you think it’s happening to you or someone St David’s Cathedral, 23 Murray St, Hobart you know. Martin’s sensitive presentation will give you In person or via www.facebook.com/cathedralhobart plenty of opportunity for discussion. Tuesday 13th October 2:00pm–3:00pm Criterion House, 110 Bathurst St (behind Mathers Knocklofty Seniors Week Walk House), Hobart Hobart Walking Club Inc Bookings: 03 6231 3265 | [email protected] We catch the Mt Stuart bus from Franklin Square, | www.cotatas.org.au (close: 12/10/20) walk up to the lookout and across Mt Knocklofty to Forest Road. Suitable spots for morning tea and lunch will be found on the way. Then down to the Rivulet Book Group Taster Track and on to town. Fine views of the city and river, Hobart Library and a good bush track. Want to read something interesting, meet new people Sunday 18th October 9:40am–3:30pm and discuss why you loved (or disliked) a book? If you’re Franklin Square, Hobart curious about book groups but not ready to commit Bookings: 03 6247 6537 (close: 16/10/20) to regular sessions, sign up for our Seniors Week book Cost: Bus fare only group discussion led by Hobart Library staff. Once you’re registered we’ll let you know what book will be discussed and how you can borrow it from the library. E-bike to Moonah for Coffee Numbers are limited and bookings are essential. Bicycle Network Tasmania Thursday 15th October 11:00am–12:00pm To celebrate Seniors Week in the south, we’re e-biking Hobart Library, 91 Murray Street, Hobart to Moonah for coffee - another good excuse to get Bookings: 03 6165 5597 | HobartLend.Library@ together and enjoy a ride! (If MONA re-opens we may education.tas.gov.au (close: 5/10/20) well go there instead). Enjoy a relaxed ride with fellow riders of e-bikes, trying a different route through the northern suburbs on quiet roads and offroad bikepaths. Reiki Clinic Session You’ll be able to check out a new route, develop your Natural Way of Living e-bike knowledge and gain confidence in managing your Reiki clinic/sessions are a chance for you to experience e-steed on Hobart’s bikepaths and roads. The route the beautiful healing energy of reiki tummo. Participants tours through Lutana, Goodwood and GASP in Montrose usually report overall feelings of deep relaxation, calm, on suburban roads (the e-bikes will be handy on the happiness and joy. Note: If COVID-19 restrictions restart gentle hill here). Back through the suburbs of Glenorchy we will move all sessions from the True Heart centre to join the smooth and safe InterCity Cycleway. At in Hobart to online sessions. Link to join: https://links. Moonah we’ll stop for coffee and snacks, then back to trueheart.org/reiki-sat Hobart along the cycleway. If you don’t have an e-bike Saturday 17th October 2:30pm–3:30pm try hiring one - a good way to see if e-bikes suit you. Lotus Centre, 45 Victoria Street, Hobart (up 2 flights of Wednesday 14th October 10:00am–1:00pm stairs to second floor) Cenotaph Carpark, McVilly Drive, Queens Domain Cost: $5 Bookings: https://ridewithgps.com/events/131515- Enquiries: [email protected] | www.lotuscentre.org | e-bike-coffee-club-goes-to-moonah | 0411 671 652 www.naturalwayofliving.com/wellness-programs/reiki- (close: 13/10/20) tummo
42 Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the SOUTH Two Night Sail on the Lady Nelson Hearing Test Tasmanian Sail Training Association Maria Brown Hearing Clinic This is a two-night sail for seniors. We stick to the more This Seniors Week we invite you to hear family, friends sheltered waters of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel and and loved ones once again and learn about your hearing. Norfolk Bays, we sail during the days and find a nice bay We are offering a free hearing test to assess your to anchor at night. Some who come on these trips want hearing health and if you are interested in seeing how to take an active part in sailing, while others are content hearing technology works, we are also offering a free to watch the vista go by. All meals provided. Visit our week trial of the world's best hearing technology. webpage to view images of previous trips and read the Monday 12th October 9:00am–5:00pm reviews: www.ladynelson.org.au/seniors-week. Tuesday 13th October 9:00am–5:00pm Monday 12th October 10:00am–Wednesday 14th Wednesday 14th October 9:00am–5:00pm October 11:00am Thursday 15th October 9:00am–5:00pm Elizabeth Street Pier, Hobart Friday 16th October 9:00am–5:00pm Cost: $355 for 10am Monday to late morning Wednesday Saturday 17th October 9:00am–5:00pm Bookings: 03 6234 3348 | [email protected] 61 Davey St, Hobart | www.ladynelson.org.au/seniors-week (close: 11/10/20) Bookings: 1300 797 519 | [email protected] | https://www.mbhc.com.au/pages/book-appointment (close: 16/10/20) Libraries Tasmania Conservation BreastScreen Tasmania Hobart Library BreastScreen Tasmania – Hobart Clinic What is conservation and how do we conserve items All women who attend a BreastScreen Tasmania clinic of importance? Join us for an interesting, behind the or a Mobile Screening Unit for their first mammogram scenes conservation tour at Libraries Tasmania, where will receive a free gift during Seniors Week on we will explain some of the work we do, look at some presentation of their Seniors Card. Call 13 20 50 now of the current projects and learn about conservation to make your appointment. processes. Led by the Conservator, Government Archives and Preservation, Libraries Tasmania. Numbers Monday 12th October 8:30am–5:00pm are limited and bookings are essential. Tuesday 13th October 8:30am–5:00pm Wednesday 14th October 8:30am–5:00pm Wednesday 14th October 11:00am–12:00pm Thursday 15th October 8:30am–5:00pm Hobart Library, 91 Murray Street, Hobart Friday 16th October 8:30am–5:00pm Bookings: [email protected] | BreastScreen Tasmania, 4/25 Argyle St, Hobart 03 6165 5597 (close: 12/10/20) Bookings: 13 20 50 | [email protected] | www.health.tas.gov.au/cancerscreening (close: 16/10/20) Spinal Screening Hobart Chiropractic Centre Free Sound Experience A snapshot of your spinal health conducted by a Chiropractor. Options, solutions and advice given. and Coffee Monday 12th October 8:00am–6:00pm bloom™ Hearing Specialists Tuesday 13th October 8:00am–6:00pm Enjoy a free sound experience and coffee on Bloom Wednesday 14th October 8:00am–1:30pm Hearing! Present this article at our clinic and complete a Thursday 15th October 1:30pm–6:00pm free sound experience. Friday 16th October 8:00am–6:00pm Friday 16th October 9:00am–3:00pm Hobart Chiropractic Centre, 181 Harrington St, Hobart Chiropractic Centre, 181 Harrington St Bookings: [email protected] | Bookings: 03 6278 8088 03 6231 6131 (close: 30/10/20)
Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the SOUTH 43 Qigong in the Library Smiling to Your Heart Meditation Hobart Library TrueHeart Australia Want to learn how to relax easily? Then Qigong may be Come and enjoy our Open Heart Meditation nestled for you. Qigong is deeply relaxing and easier to learn amongst the cushions or comfy chairs in our dedicated than Tai Chi. Its slow, gentle movements are combined meditation spaces. While we will still be observing social with breathing to create meditative movement, a distancing regulations, we are able to offer our sessions tranquil mind and strengthen Qi (energy). This relaxing with the usual warmth, peace and calmness at TrueHeart session is run by Restorative Qigong teacher Steve Centre. All of these sessions are run by our TrueHeart Thomas, who has been studying, practicing or teaching Volunteers and are donation based. Registration not Qigong, Tai Chi and meditation for over 30 years. required. Note: If COVID-19 restrictions restart we will Numbers are limited and bookings are essential. move all sessions from the True Heart centre in Hobart Tuesday 13th October 11:00am–12:00pm to online sessions. Link to join lunch time: https://links. Hobart Library, 91 Murray Street, Hobart trueheart.org/ohm-weekday-lunch | Link to join evening Bookings: 03 6165 5597 | HobartLend.Library@ time: https://links.trueheart.org/ohm-evening education.tas.gov.au (close: 12/10/20) Monday 12th October 1:00–2:00pm, 7:00-8:00pm Wednesday 14th October 1:00–2:00pm, 7:00–8:00pm Saturday 17th October 1:30-2:30pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Lotus Centre, upstairs 45 Victoria St, Hobart (up 2 flights of stairs to 2nd floor ) Checks and Online Test Cost: Donation Hearing Australia Enquiries: [email protected] Good hearing is important to stay in touch with your www.openheartmeditation.com/ohm-overview/ loved ones and stay connected to the world around Enquiries: 0408 133 673 you. Hearing Australia offers a combination of free phone and web events throughout Seniors Week. You can take the easy online hearing check test at http:// COTA Tas IT Pop Up Stall onlineassessment.hearing.com.au. Call 131 797 9am- 5pm weekdays or visit the Tasmanian Hearing Australia in Hobart centre below to seek advice about your hearing health. Council on the Ageing Tasmania Monday 12th October–Friday 16th 9:00am–5:00pm If you are looking for help with your phone, tablet or 25-29 Barrack Street, Hobart laptop, COTA Tasmania is teaming up with Aurora Bookings: 131 797 Tasmania and the City of Hobart, and coming to your More information: https://tinyurl.com/hearingaustralia area to help. All your questions will be answered in a private one-on-one hour session with an experienced IT peer educator. Book your session now! 'Popular Pipes’ Organ Concert Friday 16th October 10:00am–3:30pm City of Hobart Upper Level, Mathers House, Bathurst St, Hobart With Albert Hudson at the console of the Town Hall Bookings: 03 6231 3265 | 0477 707 508 (close: 15/10/20) Recital Pipe Organ playing easy listening music for Seniors – evergreen ballads, foot tappers, showtime, and novelties. Wednesday 14th October 1:15pm–2:00pm Hobart Town Hall, Macquarie St, Hobart In person or via: www.facebook.com/ CityofHobartOfficial
44 Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the SOUTH HOWRAH KINGSTON
Hydrotherapy Croquet Clarence Joint Therapy Kingston Croquet Club Lighten your joints, take the weight off your feet, relax A 2-hour introduction to croquet for people who have and immerse yourself in beautiful warm water. Great never held a mallet. We would also love to see those who for arthritis, bad backs and stiff sore joints. One hour have tried it or played in the past and would like to have hydrotherapy and spa session. Limited numbers require another go. Club members will be on hand to make it an prebooking. There will be four one-hour sessions enjoyable social occasion. including the use of changing rooms to adhere to Covid Monday 12th October 1:00pm–3:00pm regulations. Up to 8 people at a time only. A brief health Kingston Croquet Club, 159 Summerleas Road, Kingston screening survey will be required before entry and you Bookings: [email protected] will need to book before the day on 6247 2211. (close: 9/10/20) Saturday 17th October 1:00pm–5:00pm Clarence Joint Therapy, 273 Clarence Street, Howrah Cost: Adults $10, Seniors $8, Children $5 Spinal Screening Bookings: 03 6247 2211 (close: 16/10/20 Hobart Chiropractic Centre A snapshot of your spinal health conducted by a Chiropractor. Options and advice given. HUONVILLE Monday 12th October 8:00am–12:30pm Tuesday 13th October 8:00am–12:30pm Wednesday 14th October 3:00pm–7:00pm Celebrate Sound – Hearing Thursday 15th October 8:00am–12:30pm Friday 16th October 8:00am–12:30pm Checks and Online Test Saturday 17th October 8:00am–12:00pm Hearing Australia Kingston Chiropractic Centre, 7 John St, Kingston Good hearing is important to stay in touch with your Bookings: [email protected] | loved ones and stay connected to the world around 03 6229 7900 (close: 30/10/20) you. Hearing Australia offers a combination of free phone and web events throughout Seniors Week. You can take the easy online hearing check test at http:// Table Tennis for Fun onlineassessment.hearing.com.au. Call 131 797 9am- 5pm weekdays or visit the Tasmanian Hearing Australia and Fitness centre below to seek advice about your hearing health. Southern Tasmanian Table Tennis Association Inc. Monday 12th October–Friday 16th 9:00am–5:00pm Easy introduction to table tennis in a relaxed Shop 2/15 Main Street, Huonville Bookings: 131 797 atmosphere. Suitable for new players. Great for fun and More information: https://tinyurl.com/hearingaustralia fitness! Monday 12th October 10:00am–12:00pm Tuesday 13th October 10:00am–12:00pm Public Art Exhibition Kingborough Sports Centre, Kingston View Drive Huon Valley Council Enquiries: 0438 065 143 Stories and photos will be collected from six local Huon Valley seniors before Seniors Week. Their stories and photos will then be displayed on a public wall at 25 Main Street, Huonville so that the community can enjoy this exhibit at their leisure without gathering restrictions. It will be displayed for two weeks until Monday 26th October. Monday 12th–Sunday 18th October all day Public Wall, 25 Main St, Huonville
Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the SOUTH 45 Bruny Island Quarantine Station All About E-bikes with Teros Browns River History Group Libraries Tasmania With the current COVID 19 crisis front and centre, the Have you given up on cycling? This session will show you story of the Bruny Island Quarantine Station is a very how you can get back out there and have fun, using an appropriate topic. Rob Banfield, our speaker, will tell e-bike. Great for commuting or just enjoying car-free the story of the Quarantine Station with particular independence. Learn about e-bikes from Teros staff and focus on the WW1 soldiers. These soldiers just wanted hear about the benefits from a local senior owner. to get home after fighting overseas for years, yet they Wednesday 14th October 10:30am–11:30am were quarantined on Bruny because of the Spanish Flu Kingston Library, 11 Hutchins St, Kingston pandemic. How were they looked after and did it work? Bookings: 03 6165 6208 | kingston.library@education. What was the story? Our talks are held at Room 1a Block tas.gov.au | http://kingston-library-tasmania.eventbrite. A and the room and building are wheelchair accessible com (close: 14/10/20) Monday 12th October 3:00pm–4:00pm Enquiries: 03 6165 6208 Old Kingston Primary School, Hutchins Street, Kingston Bookings: 03 6227 9679 | [email protected] (close: 7/10/20) Balance and Flexibility — Part One Empowering Seniors Kingston Library Learn some simple exercises to help regain flexibility, Kingborough Sports Centre improve balance and gain confidence to do what you A chair-based exercise class to develop and improve want to do without fear of injury. Join Nathan from balance and strength in an inclusive and supportive Kingston Beach Physiotherapy as he provides practical group environment. advice over two presentations. The first focuses on Tuesday 13th October 12:00–12:45pm flexibility and the second on balance. Thursday 15th October 12:15–1:00pm Monday 12th October 2:00pm–3:00pm Kingborough Sports Centre, 10 Kingston View Drive Kingston Library, 11 Hutchins St, Kingston (Level 1), Kingston Bookings: 03 6165 6208 | kingston.library@education. Bookings: [email protected] | tas.gov.au | http://kingston-library-tasmania.eventbrite. www.picktime.com/KingboroughFitnessClassBookings | com (close: 12/10/20) 03 6211 8266 (close: 11/10/20) Enquiries: 03 6165 6208
BreastScreen Tasmania Balance and Flexibility BreastScreen Tasmania – Mobile Screening Unit, Kingston — Part Two All women who attend a BreastScreen Tasmania clinic Kingston Library or a Mobile Screening Unit for their first mammogram This is the second session for learning simple exercises will receive a free gift during Seniors Week on to help regain flexibility, improve balance and gain presentation of their Seniors Card. Call 13 20 50 now confidence to do what you want to do without fear of to make your appointment. injury. Join Nathan from Kingston Beach Physiotherapy Monday 12th October 8:30am–5:00pm as he provides practical advice over two presentations. Tuesday 13th October 8:30am–5:00pm The first focuses on flexibility and the second on balance. Wednesday 14th October 8:30am–5:00pm Friday 16th October 11:00am–12:00pm Thursday 15th October 8:30am–5:00pm Kingston Library, 1 Hutchins st, Kingston Friday 16th October 8:30am–5:00pm Bookings: 03 6165 6208 | kingston.library@education. Kingston Community Health Centre, 6 Goshawk Way tas.gov.au | http://kingston-library-tasmania.eventbrite. Bookings: 13 20 50 | [email protected] tas.gov.au (close: 16/10/20) | www.health.tas.gov.au/cancerscreening Enquiries: 03 6165 6210 (close: 16/10/20)
46 Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the SOUTH Staying Active Move Travels to Svalbard Kingborough Sports Centre Libraries Tasmania A group fitness activity to music, these classes are very social The Svalbard Islands are in the Arctic Ocean halfway and utilise hand weights to get you up and moving well. between Norway and the North Pole. Enjoy a fascinating Monday 12th October 12:00pm–12:45pm lunchtime talk from traveller Marg Stubbs, recounting Wednesday 14th October 12:00pm–12:45pm her experiences in this remote and amazing place Friday 16th October 12:00pm–12:45pm through her beautiful photos. Kingborough Sports Centre, 10 Kingston View Drive Thursday 15th October 12:00pm–1:00pm Bookings: 03 6211 8266 | fitnesscentre@ Kingston Library, 11 Hutchins St, Kingston kingborough.tas.gov.au | https://www.picktime.com/ Bookings: 03 6165 6208 | kingston.library@education. KingboroughFitnessClassBookings (close: 11/10/20) tas.gov.au | http://kingston-library-tasmania.eventbrite. com (close: 15/10/20) Enquiries: 03 6165 6208 Empowering Seniors Kingborough Sports/Fitness Centre A chair-based exercise class, to develop and improve COTA Tas IT Pop Up Stall balance and strength, in an inclusive and supportive in Kingston group environment. Council on the Ageing Tasmania Tuesday 13th October 1:30–2:15pm If you are looking for help with your phone, tablet or Thursday 15th October 1:30–2:15pm laptop, COTA Tasmania is teaming up with Aurora Kingborough Community Hub, Goshawk Way, Kingston Tasmania and the Kingborough Council, and coming to Bookings: 03 6211 8266 | fitnesscentre@ your area to help. All your questions will be answered in a kingborough.tas.gov.au | https://www.picktime.com/ private one-on-one hour session with an experienced IT KingboroughFitnessClassBookings (close: 11/10/20) peer educator. Book your session now! Thursday 15th October 10:00am–3:30pm Kingborough Community Hub, 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston Fitness with Music Bookings: 03 6231 3265 | 0477 707 508 (close 14/10/20) Kingborough Community Hub A group fitness activity to music, these classes are very social and utilise hand weights to get you up and moving well. Celebrate Sound – Hearing Monday 12th October 1:30pm–2:15pm Wednesday 14th October 1:30pm–2:15pm Checks and Online Test Friday 16th October 1:30pm–2:15pm Hearing Australia Kingborough Community Hub, Goshawk Way Good hearing is important to stay in touch with your Bookings: 03 6211 8266 | fitnesscentre@ loved ones and stay connected to the world around kingborough.tas.gov.au | https://www.picktime.com/ you. Hearing Australia offers a combination of free KingboroughFitnessClassBookings (close: 11/10/20) phone and web events throughout Seniors Week. You can take the easy online hearing check test at http:// onlineassessment.hearing.com.au. Call 131 797 9am-5pm Card Art with Caroline Amos weekdays or visit the Tasmanian Hearing Australia centre below to seek advice about your hearing health. Libraries Tasmania Monday 12th October–Friday 16th 9:00am–5:00pm Spend a couple hours getting creative with artist 37-39 Maranoa Road, Kingston Caroline Amos. Bookings: 131 797 Wednesday 14th October 2:00pm–4:00pm More information: https://tinyurl.com/hearingaustralia D Block, 8 Hutchins St, Kingston Bookings: 03 6165 6208 | kingston.library@education. tas.gov.au | http://kingston-library-tasmania.eventbrite. com (close: 14/10/20) Enquiries: 03 6165 6210
Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the SOUTH 47 LAUDERDALE MARGATE
Lauderdale Walks Channel Museum Clarence City Council Channel Museum Enjoy an interesting walk around Lauderdale starting and Step back into history and revisit your childhood. Group finishing at Roches Beach Independent Living Village. bookings are accepted for any day by appointment. The walk provides streetscapes, grasslands, bush, Bookings required only for groups nature reserve, beach (tide permitting) and canal tracks. Tuesday 13th October 11:00am–3:00pm There will be the option of 2 walks: one approx. 4.5 km Friday 16th October 11:00am–3:00pm of easy all accessible terrain, or a longer walk approx. Sunday 18th October 11:00am–3:00pm 6.5 km a little more challenging, but easily accessible. Channel Highway, 1755 Channel Highway, Margate At the end of the walk a superb lunch will be provided at Cost: $5 (50% discount for all Seniors showing Seniors the Village Community Centre. A shuttle bus will depart Card) from Council Chambers Car Park at 10:00am, arriving at Roches Beach Living, ready for the 10:30am walks. Should you wish to drive to Roches Beach Living, there is ample off street parking in the Village. Lunch will be MONTAGU BAY provided at the Village Community Centre at 12:30pm. The shuttle bus will depart for Council Chambers Rosny Park at 2:00pm. Table Tennis Sunday 18th October 10:30am–2:00pm Eastside Table Tennis League Inc. Roches Beach Independent Living Village, 86 Mannata Played Table Tennis years ago and want to get back into Street, Lauderdale it? Been meaning to try and not got around to it? Come Bookings: 03 6217 9500 | [email protected] and join in a session – suitable for all skill levels. (close: 12/10/20) Tuesday 13th October 10:00am–12:00pm Enquiries: 03 6217 9597 Clarence Sports Centre, 20 Loinah Crescent, Montagu Bay
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Are You Swim Ready? Royal Life Saving Tasmania Free Sound Experience More Australians are enjoying the health benefits and Coffee of swimming later in life. Our Swim Ready initiative bloom™ Hearing Specialists highlights our commitment to encouraging active Enjoy a free sound experience and coffee on Bloom lifestyles while ensuring everyone stays safe while they Hearing! Present this article at our clinic and complete a are in the water. Morning tea provided. free sound experience. Tuesday 13th October 10:30am–12:00pm Monday 12th October–Friday 16th 9:00am–3:00pm Lindisfarne Motor Yacht Club, 1 Forde Parade 81 Main Rd, Moonah Bookings: 03 6243 7558 | [email protected]. Bookings: 03 6278 8088 au (close: 6/10/20)
48 Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the SOUTH NEW NORFOLK COVID-19 Stories from Home Derwent Valley Council Contribute to a community project capturing Movie: Little Chaos Tasmanians' experiences of the pandemic. Photos, New Norfolk Library writing, art, objects etc are being collected and The world’s greatest landscape architect – Le Notre preserved for future generations. Make your submission (Matthias Schoenaerts) – designer of the Versailles over the phone, by email, or home pick-up anywhere in gardens – is unfulfilled in love. Madame Sabine de Bara the Derwent Valley. Get in touch for an information pack (Kate Winslet) is pioneering and fiercely independent and arrange your submission. – her visionary ideas for design seem anarchic to King Monday 12th October 9:00am–5:00pm Louis’ (Alan Rickman) formal court. It takes a little chaos Tuesday 13th October 9:00am–5:00pm for nature to blossom and love to heal and ignite. Wednesday 14th October 9:00am–5:00pm Monday 12th October 1:30pm–3:00pm Thursday 15th October 9:00am–5:00pm New Norfolk Library, 9 Charles St, New Norfolk Friday 16th October 9:00am–5:00pm Bookings: 03 6165 6381 | NewNorfolk.Library@ Saturday 17th October 9:00am–5:00pm education.tas.gov.au | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/ Sunday 18th October 9:00am–5:00pm glenorchy-library-6685743883 (close: 13/10/20) Enquiries: [email protected] | 6261 8500
Coffee, Cake and Computers – Computing Basics NEW TOWN New Norfolk Library New to computers? This is the perfect place to start. Come and Try Croquet This session will show you the basic functions of a New Town Croquet Club computer, keyboard and mouse. By the end you Fun, fitness, friendship in a beautiful setting at the will have the skills and resources you need to keep foot of the Historical St. Johns Church, New Town. All practising. If you have any questions or accessibility equipment provided. Flat shoes required.. requirements, please contact us. Monday 12th October 1:00pm–3:00pm Tuesday 13th October 1:30pm–3:00pm Saturday 17th October 10:00am–12:00pm New Norfolk Library, 9 Charles St, New Norfolk New Town Croquet Club, St. John’s Avenue, New Town Bookings: 03 6165 6381 | NewNorfolk.Library@ (entrance off Creek Road, behind Netball courts) education.tas.gov.au | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/ Bookings: 0409 799 462 | [email protected] glenorchy-library-6685743883 (close: 9/10/20) Enquiries: 0428 575 269
Has COVID Changed Your Life? Polish Dancing for Seniors New Norfolk Library Polish Welfare Office Tell us how or if COVID-19 has changed your life in 2020. The Polish Welfare Office invites seniors to join in We would love to capture your story either in writing, in traditional Polish folk dancing. This year, the activity video, in photo or in words. Short one-on-one sessions will have a non-partner dancing format. Live music with our staff will give you the opportunity to share your and refreshments. experience. Thursday 15th October 11:00am–1:00pm Thursday 15th October 1:30pm–2:30pm Polish House, 22-24 New Town Road, New Town New Norfolk Library, 9 Charles St, New Norfolk Cost: Seniors $5 Bookings: 03 6165 6381 | NewNorfolk.Library@ Bookings: 03 6228 6258 | polishwelfare_hobart@ education.tas.gov.au | https://www.eventbrite.com. bigpond.com (close: 13/10/20) au/o/glenorchy-library-6685743883 (close: 15/10/20)
Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the SOUTH 49 NUBEENA RISDON VALE
Help with Digital Devices Blundstone Boot Walk Dunalley Tasman Neighbourhood House Inc National Seniors Australia Enjoy a few hours with our IT wizard to help you resolve Join us for a walk around Risdon Brook Dam. Register your some of your IT problems. Bring along your phone, iPad, contact details for a chance to win a pair of Blundstone laptop etc or be ready with questions about software or Boots, generously donated by Blundstone Ltd. programs that you may be having issues with. Tuesday 13th October 10:15am–11:30am Wednesday 14th October 10:00am–2:00pm Risdon Brook Dam, Risdon Vale Tasman Community Centre, 1635 Main Road, Nubeena Bookings: 03 6253 5579 (close: 7/10/20) ROKEBY DIGnity Gardening Garden Party Thanking the Seniors in Dignity Supported Community Gardening Communities Join our supportive gardening team in your local Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre community garden. Get stuck into some gardening, art Join us Monday for a morning tea with our Seniors, and cooking activities to suit any level of ability. Or just on Tuesday for an Introduction to Technology to come for some home-made woodfired pizza and a cup Stay Connected, Wednesday for a Seniors Thank You of tea. All ages welcome. Luncheon and Friday for Morning Tea and Pingo – which Friday 16th October 11:00am–1:00pm is played the same as Bingo but for prizes. Nubeena Community Garden, 1635 Main Road, Nubeena Monday 12th October 10:00am–12:00pm Tuesday 13th October 10:00am–12:00pm Wednesday 14th October 10:00am–12:00pm OATLANDS Friday 16th October 10:00am–12:00pm Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre, 85 Tollard Drive, Rokeby Cost: Adults $7.50, Seniors $5 COTA Tas IT Pop Up Stall In person and online: Links available on booking Bookings: 03 6247 6778 | [email protected] in Oatlands (close: 1/10/20) Council on the Ageing Tasmania If you are looking for help with your phone, tablet or laptop, COTA Tasmania is teaming up with Aurora Tasmania and the Southern Midlands Council, and ROSNY coming to your area to help. All your questions will be answered in a private one-on-one hour session with an experienced IT peer educator. Book your session now! Helpful Technology Wednesday 14th October 10:00am–3:30pm Rosny Library Midlands Memorial Community Centre, High Street, Learn about technology that can make your life Oatlands easier. Find out how technology can help you be more Bookings: 03 6231 3265 | 0477 707 508 (close 13/10/20) independent, productive and creative. Friday 16th October 10:00am–11:00am Rosny Library, 46 Bligh Street, Rosny Park In person and online: facebook.com/RosnyLibrary Bookings: 03 6165 6448 | rosny.library@education. tas.gov.au | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/helpful- technology-tickets-111574416082 (close: 9/10/20)
50 Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the SOUTH Care Forward Home Care SANDY BAY Package and In-Home Support Service Information Sessions Introduction to Petanque Care Forward Hobart Petanque Club Come and chat to our staff about your current or future Sometimes described as the greatest game you have Home Care Package. Come and meet our friendly staff, never heard of, Petanque (French Boules) is a sport that find out about how it all works and ask all the questions caters for people of all ages and abilities. The basics are you want. You can also come in and talk to someone about simple and can be learned in 3 minutes. At the end of how to go about starting at the beginning of your in home the session, if you are interested you can take part in the services (before you need a Home Care Package), i.e. club games with current members. calling My Aged Care and having that initial assessment Monday 12th October 11:30am–12:45pm for services to help you stay home longer. We will help you Thursday 15th October 11:30am–12:45pm understand and make sense of how this process works Sandown Park, Long Point Road, Sandy Bay and we absolutely encourage all carers to attend as well. Bookings: 0419 506 051 | [email protected] Tuesday 13th October 1:00pm–3:00pm (close: 11/10/20) Wednesday 14th October 1:00pm–3:00pm Friday 16th October 1:00pm–3:00pm Care Forward, Level 1, 6 Bayfield Street, Rosny Park Come and Try Croquet Sandy Bay Croquet Club Have you ever yearned to play croquet? Join us at for a Discover Your Family History fun morning with our friendly members! Please wear Rosny Library soft-soled shoes (e.g. joggers). We’ll supply the mallets Learn about researching your family history. We’ll show and instruction on how to play. Croquet is an ideal sport you what information is available and how to find out to play in these Covid-19 social distancing times. Please more about your family’s past. feel free to wear gloves and bring along your own coffee Tuesday 13th October 2:00pm–3:00pm cup if you like. Rosny Library, 46 Bligh Street, Rosny Park Monday 12th October 10:30am–1:00pm In person and online: facebook.com/RosnyLibrary Sandy Bay Croquet Club, 4 Longpoint Rd, Sandy Bay Bookings: 03 6165 6448 | [email protected]. gov.au | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/discover-your- family-history-tickets-111571996846 (close: 9/10/20) SORELL Pacific Collection Tour Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Helpful Technology The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery are custodians Sorell Library for approximately 8,000 rare and historically significant Learn about technology that can make your life objects from around the Pacific. Join Keren Ruki, Curator, easier. Find out how technology can help you be more First Peoples Art and Culture, for an insight into this independent, productive and creative. Morning tea magnificent collection. A rare opportunity to go behind included. the scenes, see objects dating back to the 1800's, and Friday 16th October 10:30am–12:00pm hear stories related to their use and importance. Sorell Library, 25 Cole Street, Sorell Monday 12th October 11:00am–12:00pm In person and online: https://www.facebook.com/ Tuesday 13th October 3:00pm–4:00pm RosnyLibrary Wednesday 14th October 11:00am–12:00pm Bookings: [email protected] | Thursday 15th October 3:00pm–4:00pm https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/helpful-technology- Friday 16th October 11:00am–12:00pm tickets-111574893510 | 03 6165 6452 (close: 9/10/20) TMAG Collection and Research Facility, 5 Winkleigh Place Bookings: [email protected] | 03 6165 6929 (close: 9/10/20)
Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the SOUTH 51 Celebrate Sound – Hearing Spinning South Hobart Spinners Checks and Online Test Hearing Australia Ever thought of spinning? Come along and have a go, in Good hearing is important to stay in touch with your the company of a friendly group. Knitters also welcome. loved ones and stay connected to the world around Thursday 15th October 11:00am–2:00pm you. Hearing Australia offers a combination of free St Francis Xavier Church, 61 Adelaide St, South Hobart phone and web events throughout Seniors Week. You (parking and entrance off Anglesea St) can take the easy online hearing check test at http:// onlineassessment.hearing.com.au. Call 131 797 9am- 5pm weekdays or visit the Tasmanian Hearing Australia WEST MOONAH centre below to seek advice about your hearing health. Monday 12th October 9:00am–5:00pm Tuesday 13th October 9:00am–5:00pm Achey Breaky Joints Wednesday 14th October 9:00am–5:00pm West Moonah Community House Thursday 15th October 9:00am–5:00pm Join Clinical Nutritionists Benedict Freudenmann & Ally Friday 16th October 9:00am–5:00pm Bongard from Learn To Nourish, for this informative talk Saturday 17th October 9:00am–5:00pm about Arthritis, joint pain and how to keep your bones and Sunday 18th October 9:00am–5:00pm joints healthy. During the talk they will cover what actually 13 Gordon Street, Sorell causes these issues, as well as helpful take home tips Bookings: 131 797 on dietary changes and supplements that may improve More information: https://tinyurl.com/hearingaustralia movement, pain and quality of life. They will also bring along a couple of health boosting treats for you to try. Wednesday 14th October 10:00am–11:00am SOUTH HOBART West Moonah Community House, 130 Springfield Ave Cost: $5 per person In person and online: www.facebook.com/West- Movie Screening: Moonah-Community-House Bookings: https://westmoonahcommunityhouse.com/ A Secret Love upcoming-activities | 03 6273 2362 (close: 7/10/20) Working It Out Working It Out is partnering with Wide Angle Tasmania to present a free viewing of A Secret Love – an incredible Op Shop Bus Tour love story between two women whose relationship West Moonah Community House spans nearly seven decades. One of the women played in the women’s professional baseball league, inspiring Time to check out the Op Shop bargains ready for the hit movie A League of Their Own. Refreshments summer and Christmas. We will also stop for a counter from 5:30pm, guest speaker and screening at 6:00pm. meal so be sure to bring some lunch money. Limited Limited seats so book early. Ask us about wheelchair seats available so please book ASAP. As this is a shopping accessibility when booking. Trailer: https://youtu.be/ expedition, make sure you bring a bag and your ghv3-lpFOcc. shopping cashola. Friday 16th October 5:30pm–8:00pm Thursday 15th October 9:30am–2:30pm Wide Angle Screen Centre, 6 Washington St West Moonah Community House, 130 Springfield Ave Bookings: 03 6231 1200 | [email protected] Cost: $10 per person + bring lunch/shopping money (close: 9/10/20) Bookings: https://westmoonahcommunityhouse.com/ upcoming-activities | 03 6273 2362 (close: 5/10/20)
52 Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the SOUTH Quizzical Community Lunch Build Your Own Chopping Board West Moonah Community House West Moonah Community House Come and enjoy a 2-course meal with friends at the Our shed supervisors will assist you to make your very West Moonah Community House. Bring your brain and own chopping board to take home. You will be guided test your memory with our Seniors Quiz. Some yummy so no experience necessary. Tools and all materials prizes to be won. Bookings essential. supplied. Tuesday 13th October 12:00pm–1:30pm Tuesday 13th October 9:00am–12:00pm West Moonah Community House, 130 Springfield Ave West Moonah Community Shed, cnr Winbourne and Cost:$15 per person for a 2-course lunch. Springfield Ave, West Moonah Bookings: https://westmoonahcommunityhouse.com/ Cost:$20 (includes all materials) upcoming-activities | 03 6273 2362 (close: 7/10/20) Bookings: https://westmoonahcommunityhouse.com/ upcoming-activities | 03 6273 2362 (close: 6/10/20) Mystery Bus Tour West Moonah Community House WOODBRIDGE Enjoy a day out with good company on this bus trip to a mystery destination. Bring your camera. Lunch will be at a fine establishment you will discover on your travels. Jazz at West Winds Bring your lunch money. Limited seats available so be West Winds Community Centre sure to book ASAP. Featuring ‘Arman & Co’ with a mix of latin, swing and Monday 12th October 9:30am–2:30pm ballads. Bookings essential. West Moonah Community House, 130 Springfield Ave Sunday 18th October 2:00pm–4:30pm Cost: $10 per person and bring your lunch money West Winds Community Centre, 3528 Channel Hwy, Bookings: 03 6273 2362 | https:// Woodbridge westmoonahcommunityhouse.com/upcoming-activities/ Cost: $15 (at the door) (close: 5/10/20) Bookings: [email protected] | 03 6267 4713
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Seniors Week 2020 55 BEACONSFIELD BRIDPORT
U3A Activities Tai Chi and Qigong Tamar Valley U3A Iron Lotus Tai Chi What is available within 30 minutes of Beaconsfield? A Moving with the breath to maintain range of movement display of activities that occur in our neighbourhood, and to maintain a relaxed and healthy mind and body. ranging from the energetic exercise classes to the Session will be outdoors if weather permits, so dress for artistic , from games (Scrabble anyone?) to classes in being outdoors. history. Opportunities to enrol or get more information. Monday 12th October 11:00am–12:00pm Friday 16th October 10:00am–1:30pm Bridport Community Hall, or on village green, Main St Function centre, Weld Street, Beaconsfield
Tai Chi and Qigong CAMPBELL TOWN Iron Lotus Tai Chi Moving with the breath to maintain range of movement This is Your Story and to maintain a relaxed and healthy mind and body. Campbell Town Health & Community Service Session will be outdoors if weather permits, so dress Sharing life stories of community members as they tell for being outdoors. it for future generations to read and reflect. A journal Monday 12th October 1:45pm–2:45pm of stories will be compiled and made available to Beaconsfield House, 33 Grubb St, Beaconsfield interested readers. Tuesday 13th October 10:00am–3:00pm Wednesday 14th October 1:00pm–3:00pm BEAUTY POINT Thursday 15th October 1:00pm–3:00pm Campbell Town Health & Community Service, 70 High Street, Campbell Town Seahorse World Tour and Treat Bookings: 03 6774 8000 (close: 9/10/20) Seahorse World Enquiries: 03 6774 8030 Treat yourself to a tour of Seahorse World and a cup of tea or coffee with an Anvers chocolate in our beautiful Cafe for only $2 more than our normal Seniors tour DELORAINE cost. For $23 you can enjoy a great half-day out seeing the seahorses, browsing our intriguing gift shop and relaxing with a treat on our top level overlooking the Yarns Artwork in Silk beautiful Tamar River. Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre Monday 12th October 10:00am–2:00pm Visit this unique textile artwork and be inspired by the Tuesday 13th October 10:00am–2:00pm history of the Meander Valley, its industry, people and Wednesday 14th October 10:00am–2:00pm lifestyles across the four seasons. Thursday 15th October 10:00am–2:00pm Monday 12th October 9:30am–4:00pm Friday 16th October 10:00am–2:00pm Tuesday 13th October 9:30am–4:00pm Saturday 17th October 10:00am–2:00pm Wednesday 14th October 9:30am–4:00pm Sunday 18th October 10:00am–2:00pm Thursday 15th October 9:30am–4:00pm Seahorse World, 200 Flinders St, Beauty Point Friday 16th October 9:30am–4:00pm Cost: $23 Saturday 17th October 9:30am–4:00pm Sunday 18th October 9:30am–4:00pm Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre, 100 Emu Bay Road Cost: Seniors $8, Full ticket $10, Family (2A, 2C) $20
56 Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the NORTH DILSTON GEORGE TOWN
Men's Health and Support George Town Seniors East Tamar Men’s Shed Variety Concert This morning will present speakers and inspection of George Town Council support facilities available at a Men’s Shed. Be informed The Seniors Variety Concert is always extremely popular. about how to remain active and receive friendship and Open to seniors in the George Town community. support throughout your retirement. Learn new skills Thursday 15th October 1:00–3:30pm and share the friendships through your participation. Memorial Hall, Macquarie Street, George Town Meet members and share a BBQ lunch with us. In person and online: www.facebook.com/ Wednesday 14th October 10:00am–2:00pm GeorgeTownCouncil East Tamar Men’s Shed, 308 John Lees Drive, Dilston Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s event is Bookings: 0419 317 808 | secretary@ strictly limited to 70 people. Tickets MUST be booked easttamarmensshed.org.au (close: 12/10/20) in advance through Eventbrite, or by contacting the George Town Council. Bookings: [email protected] | EAST LAUNCESTON 03 6382 8812 | www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2020- seniors-concert-tickets-112175363532 | 0408 031 217 (close: 13/10/20) BreastScreen Tasmania BreastScreen Tasmania – Launceston Clinic All women who attend a BreastScreen Tasmania clinic or INVERMAY a Mobile Screening Unit for their first mammogram will receive a free gift during Seniors Week on presentation of their Seniors Card. Call 13 20 50 now to make your Launceston Historical appointment. Monday 12th October 8:30am–5:00pm Society Lecture Tuesday 13th October 8:30am–5:00pm Launceston Historical Society Wednesday 14th October 8:30am–5:00pm Listen to historian and author Nigel Burch regale us with Thursday 15th October 8:30am–5:00pm illustrated stories about Sir Richard Dry, "our greatest Friday 16th October 8:30am–5:00pm hero”. The lecture starts at 2:00pm sharp, so come early BreastScreen Tasmania, 7 High Street, East Launceston to check-in and buy a raffle ticket. Bookings: 13 20 50 | [email protected] Sunday 18th October 2:00pm–3:15pm | www.health.tas.gov.au/cancerscreening Queen Victoria Museum, 2 Invermay Rd, Invermay (close: 16/10/20) Cost: Free for Launceston Historical Society members, $4 for visitors
Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the NORTH 57 KINGS MEADOWS Walking Through Grief Specialist Palliative Care Volunteer Support Service Volunteer-led model for bereaved people following Senior Show Spectacular the death of someone with a palliative diagnosis. YMCA of Launceston Inc. Focuses on walking as a group on a fortnightly basis to This safe and exciting community event includes modified encourage friendship, support and reconnecting with games and activities for older people. The format community. We will be hosting a 90 minute session in includes a variety of team events with the prize being the looking at how we grieve, what helps bereaved people. Perpetual Championship Trophy. Participants can also and promoting volunteering with our Service. Due to show items in the craft display. Bookings are essential restriction on numbers we do require you to book a and close by 5pm 7th October 2020. $15 per person fee place for the session. includes registration costs, morning tea and a light lunch. Friday 16th October 10:30am–12:00pm, 1–2:30pm More information: 03 6344 3844 (info can be sent by Kings Meadows Community Health Centre, Joan Marshall post). Meeting Room, 22 McHugh Street, Kings Meadows Wednesday 14th October 9:30am–1:00pm Bookings: [email protected] | YMCA of Launceston, 8a Blaydon Street, Kings Meadows 03 6777 4544 (close: 5/10/20) Cost: Seniors $15 Bookings: [email protected] | 03 6344 3844 (close: 7/10/20) LAUNCESTON Tai Chi and Qigong Iron Lotus Tai Chi Free Hearing Test and Trial Moving with the breath to maintain range of movement Maria Brown Hearing Clinic and to maintain a relaxed and healthy mind and body. You are invited to learn about your hearing at a Session will be outdoors if weather permits, so dress for free hearing test to assess your hearing health. If being outdoors. interested, participate in free week-long trial of new Thursday 15th October 1:45pm–2:45pm hearing technology. Kings Meadows Community Health Centre, Joan Marshall Thursday 15th October 9:00am–5:00pm Wing, 22 McHugh Street, Kings Meadows 9 Innes St, Launceston Bookings: 1300 797 519 | [email protected] | https://www.mbhc.com.au/pages/book-appointment Celebrate Sound – Hearing (close: 10/16/20) Checks and Online Test Hearing Australia Free Sound Experience Good hearing is important to stay in touch with your loved ones and stay connected to the world around and Coffee you. Hearing Australia offers a combination of free bloom™ Hearing Specialists phone and web events throughout Seniors Week. You Enjoy a free sound experience and coffee on Bloom can take the easy online hearing check test at http:// Hearing! Present this article at our clinic and complete a onlineassessment.hearing.com.au. Call 131 797 9am- free sound experience. 5pm weekdays or visit the Tasmanian Hearing Australia Monday 12th October–Friday 16th 9:00am–3:30pm centre below to seek advice about your hearing health. 80 George St, Launceston Monday 12th October–Friday 16th 9:00am–5:00pm Bookings: 03 6331 2800 149B Hobart Road, Kings Meadows Bookings: 131 797 More information: https://tinyurl.com/hearingaustralia
58 Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the NORTH Celebrate Sound – Hearing Planetarium Show for Seniors Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery Checks and Online Test Hearing Australia A fabulous opportunity to expand your mind with a look Good hearing is important to stay in touch with your at the expansive night sky over Tasmania. loved ones and stay connected to the world around Monday 12th October 11:00am–11:45am you. Hearing Australia offers a combination of free Tuesday 13th October 11:00am–11:45am phone and web events throughout Seniors Week. You Wednesday 14th October 11:00am–11:45am can take the easy online hearing check test at http:// Thursday 15th October 11:00am–11:45am onlineassessment.hearing.com.au. Call 131 797 9am- Friday 16th October 11:00am–11:45am 5pm weekdays or visit the Tasmanian Hearing Australia QVMAG, 2 Invermay Rd, Launceston centre below to seek advice about your hearing health. Bookings: 03 6323 3798 | [email protected] Monday 12th October–Friday 16th 9:00am–5:00pm (close: 16/10/20) 63-65 Cameron Street, Launceston Enquiries: 03 6323 3777 Bookings: 131 797 More information: https://tinyurl.com/hearingaustralia LEGANA Tracing your Family History Tasmanian Family History Society Inc. Line Dancing for Absolute Launceston Branch Beginners Visit our library for help and advice about searching for Peter O’Shea Line Dancing your family story. We are offering one to one sessions Come and try line dancing. Easy step by step instruction (1 hour) providing advice and guidance. This will be for the absolute beginner. No partner required. Fun, especially helpful for people looking to begin family fitness and friendship. history research or those who are unsure of what to do with those “mystery” papers and photos in various shoe Thursday 15th October 10:30am–11:30am boxes. Bookings essential. Legana Memorial Hall, 43 Fulton Street, Legana Bookings: 0418 887 717 (close: 14/10/20) Thursday 15th October 10:00am–3:00pm City Park Stables, 45 Tamar Street, Launceston This event is free, but a small charge will be made for any photocopying or printing that is done on the day. LONGFORD Bookings: 0438 465 121 | [email protected] (close: 8/10/20) Tai Chi and Qigong Iron Lotus Tai Chi Lunchbox Lecture at Moving with the breath to maintain range of movement Launceston Library and to maintain a relaxed and healthy mind and body. Friends of the Library Launceston Inc Session will be outdoors if weather permits, so dress for In Van Diemens Land in 1826 sheep stealing and being outdoors. bushranging were rife. The justice system was in its Wednesday 14th October 2:00pm–3:00pm infancy. Into this frontier environment stepped a young, Longford Uniting Church Hall, 3 High Street, Longford naive Scotsman named George Farquharson. Come along and hear Catherine Pearce’s talk ‘The Trial of Gentleman George’. Thursday 15th October 1:00pm–2:00pm Launceston Library, Civic Square, Launceston Bookings: 03 6327 2540 | launceston.friends@gmail. com (close: 14/10/20)
Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the NORTH 59 NEWSTEAD Croquet for Fun Riverside Croquet Croquet is a stimulating outdoor activity for all levels Croquet of ability and mobility that can be enjoyed by people East Launceston Croquet Club of all ages and fitness. Join our friendly players and Croquet is an easy game to learn and suitable for all discover the wonderful social and physical benefits that ages. It offers gentle exercise which keeps us both a game of croquet has to offer. To find out more visit physically and mentally active as well as enabling us at Riverside Croquet any day during Seniors Week new friendships. between 1:00pm and 3:00pm. The lawns are located Tuesday 13th October 10:00am–12:00pm right next to the club house at the Riverside Golf Club. East Launceston Croquet Club, Cnr High and Adelaide No need to book, just turn up and have a fun time. Plenty Street, Newstead of free parking close by. Monday 12th October 1:00pm–3:00pm Tuesday 13th October 1:00pm–3:00pm RIVERSIDE Wednesday 14th October 1:00pm–3:00pm Thursday 15th October 1:00pm–3:00pm Friday 16th October 1:00pm–3:00pm The Apple Island Wife Saturday 17th October 1:00pm–3:00pm Association of Independent Retirees Sunday 18th October 1:00pm–3:00pm Riverside Croquet, 244 West Tamar Road, Riverside Guest speaker: Fiona Stocker (freelance writer and editor) Apple Island Wife – the writing of a Tasmanian rural memoir. Fiona is an author, freelance writer and farmer and lives in the Tamar Valley on five acres where Independent Living Centre: she specialises in slow living with her family, a retired Future Proofing your Home sheepdog and about forty-five pigs. with Smart Technology Friday 16th October 10:00am–11:30am Independent Living Centre (Tas) Windsor Community Precinct, 1 Windsor Drive, Riverside Enquiries: Sue 0418 737 186 or Cynthia 0499 438 787 Have you ever wondered what the future of in-home support will look like? Come and see our interactive display and learn about how this smart technology can be used to support your independent living and give your family peace 'The Drive In' at Windsor of mind through automation of day to day tasks. You can West Tamar Council activate lights, appliances, security and monitoring systems Pull into the parking bay, tune in the radio and enjoy the easily with your voice and the system can even call for help nostalgic experience that is ‘The Drive In’ at Windsor on behalf of you in case of an emergency. This emerging featuring the 70s blockbuster, The Way We Were! Relive technology can be tailored to suit a range of health and date night, a night with friends, or maybe even the family lifestyle needs for you and your family in a range of different movie night! Sit back and enjoy this special event in the ways. Independent Living Centre is a leader in designing comfort of your own vehicle! and integrating these systems for the home in order to Saturday 17th October 7:30pm–10:00pm support your daily living. You will be amazed at what can Windsor Community Precinct - Car Park, 1 Windsor be achieved and what these technologies are capable of! Drive, Riverside Come along and talk to the team at ILCTas. The interactive Cost: $10 per car display will also feature a range of talks and presentations Carpark opens at 7:15pm, main feature starts at 8:00pm from ILCTas therapists and other service providers. Bookings: 03 6323 9200 | [email protected] Thursday 15th October 10:00am–2:00pm (close: 12/10/20) Windsor Precinct, 1 Windsor Drive, Riverside In person and online: www.facebook.com/ILCTas Bookings: [email protected] | 03 6335 9200 (close: 14/10/20)
60 Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the NORTH Care Forward Home Care SOUTH LAUNCESTON Package and In-Home Support Service Information Sessions Launceston Bridge Club Care Forward – Come and Try Come and chat to our staff about your current or future Launceston Bridge Club Home Care Package. Come and meet our friendly staff, Bridge is the ultimate card game enjoyed by people find out about how it all works and ask all the questions from all walks of life and all ages. Bridge is exercise you want. You can also come in and talk to someone for the brain. Beginners classes are held in a very about how to go about starting at the beginning of friendly atmosphere, and maintaining a high standard your in home services (before you need a Home Care of etiquette. Come along to get a short taste of our Package), i.e. calling My Aged Care and having that wonderful game, and try a couple of hands to see if you initial assessment for services to help you stay home would enjoy the challenge. longer. We will help you understand and make sense of Thursday 15th October 1:30pm–4:30pm how this process works and we absolutely encourage all Launceston Bridge Club, 22 Glen Dhu Street, South carers to attend as well. Launceston Tuesday 13th October 1:00pm–3:00pm Wednesday 14th October 1:00pm–3:00pm Friday 16th October 1:00pm–3:00pm Care Forward, Level 1/403 West Tamar Hwy, Riverside ST. LEONARDS
Golf Croquet SCOTTSDALE St. Leonards Croquet Club Inc. Croquet is an enjoyable game for all ages, that exercises the body, challenges the mind and encourages social Morning Tea Onsite and interaction. Bring some lunch and join the members of St. Delivered Leonards Croquet Club for a fun day in the open air as you Dorset Community House learn the basics of the game of croquet. All equipment An in-house and also delivered morning tea of scones, supplied. Participants must wear flat-soled shoes. cream and jam. Maximum allowable number in the house Wednesday 14th October 10:00am–2:00pm with morning tea delivered to others interested. Northern Tasmanian Croquet Centre, St. Leonards Road, Tuesday 13th October 10:30am–11:30am St. Leonards Dorset Community House, 3 Cameron St, Scottsdale In person and online: www.facebook.com/ dorsetcommunityhouse/ Croquet: A Great Game for All Bookings: 03 6352 2765 | [email protected] Northern Tasmanian Croquet Centre (close: 12/10/20) Come and learn to play Croquet at the Northern Tasmanian Croquet Centre. An enjoyable, social game for all ages and abilities. Good parking. All equipment provided. Participants must wear flat-soled shoes. Monday 12th October 10:00am–3:00pm Thursday 15th October 10:00am–3:00pm Saturday 17th October 10:00am–12:00pm Northern Tasmanian Croquet Centre, St Leonards Sports Centre, St Leonards
Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the NORTH 61 ST HELENS Croquet North Esk Croquet Club Croquet is a game for all ages; gentle and good for both physical and mind wellbeing. Come along and Bowls Club Seniors' Open Day St Helens Bowls Club enjoy a friendly game. Many will help you if you've never played before. Members of local community groups Probus, St Helens Seniors Cits and Medea Park are invited to join us for Tuesday 13th October 10:00am–1:00pm bowls and refreshments. Northern Tasmanian Croquet Centre, 240 St Leonards Rd, St. Leonards (next to the Hockey fields and the Thursday 15th October 12:30–4:30pm Athletic tracks) St Helens Bowls Club, 10 Circassian Street, St Helens In person and online: Facebook Bookings: 0458 420 842 | [email protected] (close: 13/10/20)
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62 Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the NORTH Events in the North West BURNIE History of a Road Libraries Tasmania Burnie Vanishing Towns of the Retired Surveyor, Brian Rollins, will share historical images and his knowledge about the original VDL North-West Company track from Circular Head to Launceston; Libraries Tasmania Burnie the origin of the Bass Highway. The interplay between Have you heard about the many ghost towns of the North- present and past as far back as 1827 will be discussed West? Come on a guided tour through historic images as well as the interaction between the VDL Company and information with Michael Holmes, author and local and the Tasmanian Aboriginal People. Limited seating – historian. Including Balfour, Linda, Guildford, Magnet and bookings are essential. many more. Limited seating – bookings are essential. Tuesday 13th October 10:00am–12:00pm Wednesday 14th October 11:00am–1:00pm Burnie Library, 30 Alexander Street, Burnie Burnie Library, 30 Alexander Street, Burnie Bookings: 03 6477 7400 | burnie.library@education. Bookings: 03 6477 7400 | burnie.library@education. tas.gov.au | https://libraries.tas.gov.au/locations/Pages/ tas.gov.au | https://libraries.tas.gov.au/locations/Pages/ Burnie.aspx (close: 9/10/20) Burnie.aspx (close: 9/10/20) Celebrate Sound – Hearing
School for Seniors Checks and Online Test Burnie School for Seniors Hearing Australia Join this friendly group that meets to enjoy the arts, Good hearing is important to stay in touch with your literature, music, history, science and current affairs. loved ones and stay connected to the world around We hear guest speakers and share ideas with each you. Hearing Australia offers a combination of free other. We have an enjoyable morning tea with lots of phone and web events throughout Seniors Week. You social exchange. can take the easy online hearing check test at http:// Tuesday 13th October 10:00am–12:30pm onlineassessment.hearing.com.au. Call 131 797 9am- Wednesday 14th October 10:00am–12:30pm 5pm weekdays or visit the Tasmanian Hearing Australia Burnie Sports Club, Lookout Drive, Upper Burnie centre below to seek advice about your hearing health. Monday 12th October–Friday 16th 9:00am–5:00pm Tenancy 2/87-91 Wilson Street, Burnie Hidden Treasures – Digging Bookings: 131 797 Up Your Past More information: https://tinyurl.com/hearingaustralia Libraries Tasmania Burnie Not sure where to start with your family history? Discover the free resources at Libraries Tasmania, Free Sound Experience including: Trove (National Libraries of Australia and Coffee database, newspapers online up to 1954), TAMIOT bloom™ Hearing Specialists (Cemetery records), Pioneer Index, Ancestry (Library Enjoy a free sound experience and coffee on Bloom Edition), Australia Post Office Directories (historic Hearing! Present this article at our clinic and complete a records and images of businesses, owners, houses), free sound experience. Tasmanian Names Index and more. Limited seating - Monday 12th October–Friday 16th 9:00am–3:30pm bookings are essential. Shop 6, Columnar Court | 4/22 Wilmot Street, Burnie Thursday 15th October 10:00am–12:00pm Bookings: 03 6417 5114 Burnie Library, 30 Alexander Street, Burnie Bookings: 03 6477 7400 | [email protected]. gov.au (close: 12/10/20)
64 Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the NORTH WEST CRADLE MOUNTAIN DEVONPORT
Devils@Cradle Sanctuary Care Forward Home Care Devils@Cradle Package and In-Home Support Come and explore the mysterious world of the Tasmanian devil at Devils@Cradle, Tasmania’s premier devil Services Information Sessions sanctuary – located just 500m from the entrance to Care Forward the Cradle Mountain National Park. This unique alpine Come and chat to our staff about your current or future conservation sanctuary houses Tasmania’s three largest Home Care Package. Come and meet our friendly staff, threatened carnivorous marsupials: the Tasmanian find out about how it all works and ask all the questions devil, the Spotted-tail and Eastern quoll. A visit to you want. You can also come in and talk to someone about the sanctuary day or night will provide you with an how to go about starting at the beginning of your in home unforgettable experience, and an opportunity to observe services (before you need a Home Care Package), i.e. these extraordinary animals up close, while one of our calling My Aged Care and having that initial assessment Keepers will give you an understanding of the dedicated for services to help you stay home longer. We will help you conservation work we do to support these species. understand and make sense of how this process works Monday 12th October 9:30am–5:00pm and we absolutely encourage all carers to attend as well. Tuesday 13th October 9:30am–5:00pm Tuesday 13th October 1:00pm–3:00pm Wednesday 14th October 9:30am–5:00pm Wednesday 14th October 1:00pm–3:00pm Thursday 15th October 9:30am–5:00pm Friday 16th October 1:00pm–3:00pm Friday 16th October 9:30am–5:00pm Care Forward, 11 Steele Street, Devonport Saturday 17th October 9:30am–5:00pm Sunday 18th October 9:30am–5:00pm Devils@Cradle, 3950 Cradle Mountain, Cradle Mountain Our Shout to Come Back Out Cost: Adults $25, Seniors $20, Children $15 Devonport City Council Guided Day Keeper Tours offered at 10.30am and 3.00pm A bag of current relevant information for Seniors will daily (45 minutes) and are included in the admission be collected and compiled by Council. Will include a fees above. Day Feeding Tour operates daily at 1.00pm, free token to encourage you to come back out into and After Dark Feeding Tours at 5.30pm and 8.30pm the Devonport community and grab a drink from a (1.25hrs). Adults $37.50, Seniors $30, Children $20 local participating restaurant/coffee shop. A great (bookings required). opportunity for seniors to get social again and maybe meet up with family/friends for a drink and a chat. The bags will be delivered before Seniors Week by local service providers or can be picked up from Council. Monday 12th–Sunday 18th October 9:00am–5:00pm Bookings: 03 6424 0511 (close: 2/10/20)
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Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the NORTH WEST 65 50+ Years Ratepayers Free Sound Experience Luncheon and Coffee Devonport City Council bloom™ Hearing Specialists Devonport City Council will host a luncheon in the Enjoy a free sound experience and coffee on Bloom paranaple convention centre for property owners who Hearing! Present this article at our clinic and complete a have paid rates to the council for 50 + years. free sound experience. Monday 12th October 12:00pm–1:30pm Monday 12th–Friday 16th October 9:00am–3:30pm paranaple convention centre, 137 Rooke Street, 8A Wenvoe Street, Devonport Devonport Bookings: 03 6423 4200 Bookings: 03 6424 0511 (close: 2/10/20) Masters Swimming A Treat to Eat Devonport Devils Masters Swimming Club Devonport City Council Our swimming sessions provide opportunities for Devonport City Council will invite local business and swimmers of all abilities to improve fitness, make friends community members to make a donation of a non- and gain access to stroke correction and development in perishable item as “A Treat to Eat” for our local seniors a relaxed group environment. who may need some extra assistance. Appropriately Wednesday 14th October 6:30pm–7:30pm marked collection boxes and crates will be placed in some Saturday 17th October 8:00am–9:30am local supermarkets, schools, some workplaces or can Splash Devonport Aquatic and Leisure Centre, 260 be dropped off at council for the month of September. Steele Street, Devonport Goods will then be collected and Council will make up Cost: Swimmers need to pay entry to Splash Aquatic small care packages to be disbursed to Seniors by Service Bookings: [email protected] providers in Seniors week 2020. Let's all get together and (close: 13/10/20) support our seniors by donating “A Treat to Eat”. Monday 12th October 9:00am–5:00pm Tuesday 13th October 9:00am–5:00pm Film Night – Happy Ending Wednesday 14th October 9:00am–5:00pm North West Film Society Thursday 15th October 9:00am–5:00pm The North West Film Society & Devonport City Council Friday 16th October 9:00am–5:00pm are showing the Danish film Happy Ending (2019) - a Saturday 17th October 9:00am–5:00pm comedy/drama/romance with Helle (Birthe Neumann) Sunday 18th October 9:00am–5:00pm who has been waiting for her husband Peter (Kurt Ravn) Enquiries: Charmane 03 6224 0549 | 0408 142 517 to retire. Her dreams are crushed when Peter comes Nikita 03 6424 0559 home with a big surprise; he is pursuing a new career as a wine importer and has invested all their savings in a vineyard in Austria. Our film showings are normally Learn to Play Bowls 'Members Only’ however Seniors Week is free for non- Devonport Senior Citizens Club Inc members but bookings are essential. After enjoying this Come and learn to play bowls and have fun, a cuppa and film you may wish to join our society! meet new friends. Wednesday 14th October 6:30pm–8:35pm Thursday 15th October 1:00pm–4:00pm (Please arrive at 6:15pm for a 6:30pm start) Saturday 17th October 1:00pm–4:00pm paranaple convention centre, Market Square, 137 Rooke Devonport Senior Citizens Club, 8 Victoria Parade Street, Devonport Cost: Afternoon tea will be provided. The cost of your Bookings: 0431 484 727 | [email protected] | bingo card and a marker is the only expense. nwfilmsoc.eventbrite.com (close: 12/10/20)
66 Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the NORTH WEST Bingo Celebrate Sound – Hearing Devonport Senior Citizens Club Inc Checks and Online Test Come and play bingo, have a cuppa and meet new friends. Hearing Australia Tuesday 13th October 1:00pm–3:30pm Good hearing is important to stay in touch with your Devonport Senior Citizens Club, 8 Victoria Parade loved ones and stay connected to the world around you. Hearing Australia offers a combination of free phone and web events throughout Seniors Week. You Choir Practice can take the easy online hearing check test at http:// Devonport Senior Citizens Club Inc onlineassessment.hearing.com.au. Call 131 797 9am- Come and listen to the choir practicing and meet the 5pm weekdays or visit the Tasmanian Hearing Australia members with a cup of tea.. centre below to seek advice about your hearing health. Tuesday 13th October 9:30am–11:00am Monday 12th October–Friday 16th 9:00am–5:00pm Devonport Senior Citizens Club, 8 Victoria Parade, Shop 1/39, Steele Street, Devonport Devonport Bookings: 131 797 More information: https://tinyurl.com/hearingaustralia Yoghurt Making Easy Group Bike Ride Demonstration Bicycle Network – North West Recreational Riders Devonport Library An easy bike ride on the shared pathway from the Join us for a simple practical demonstration of how to Devonport Aquatic Centre to the Devonport Bluff (7km) “hack” the Easiyo type thermos systems to make cheap or on to the Spirit of the Sea (9km). Options of a ride yoghurt and save hundreds of dollars per year. up to the Bluff lighthouse or have a coffee at the Drift Tuesday 13th October 11:00am–12:00pm Café. Experienced ride leaders and bike mechanics will Devonport Library, paranaple centre, 137 Rooke Street, be available. A safe bike, in good condition, and a helmet Bookings: 03 6478 4230 (close: 9/10/20) is necessary. Hi-viz vest or jacket will be appreciated. Meet at Aquatic Centre car park on right hand side when entering parking area. High Tea at Hug a Mug Saturday 17th October 10:30am–12:30pm Devonport Community House Splash Aquatic and Leisure Centre, 260 Steele St Join in the High Tea deliciousness at Hug a Mug café in the Community House. Mischievous treats with some quiz fun – only for those who enjoy a bit of mischief! Limited numbers, bookings essential. EAST DEVONPORT Wednesday 14th October 10am–11:30am, 2–3:30pm Devonport Community House, 10 Morris Ave, Devonport Cost: $5 Tai Chi – Loving Life Bookings: 03 6424 7060 | [email protected] East Devonport Neighbourhood House (close: 9/10/20) Tai Chi can best be learned by experiencing the camaraderie of a group in action. Enjoy the atmosphere of a non-competitive, non-judgemental exercise class. Connecting to Others You may notice positive physical and psychological Devonport Library changes in yourself. There is always space in this class Stay in touch with friends and family, 1 hour webinar on for one more. How to set up for video calling, use Skype, WhatsApp or Wednesday 14th October 9:30am–10:30am Face Time. Venue to be confirmed, please call: 0407 444 879 Thursday 15th October 11:00am–12:00 pm Cost: $7 Devonport Library, 137 Rooke Street Devonport Bookings: 03 6478 4230 (close: 9/10/20)
Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the NORTH WEST 67 Tai Chi – Movement with Meaning LATROBE East Devonport Neighbourhood House Tai Chi is slow and gentle and doesn’t leave you Gong Relaxation Session breathless. It addresses the key components of fitness The Quiet Cone, Latrobe – muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and to a lesser degree, aerobic conditioning. Focus is on breathing as Gong Relaxation Sessions in the Quiet Cone bring we move through Qigong and into the Tai Chi Form. together three very different branches of ancient Beginners welcome. knowledge in a modern setting to engender new levels of serenity and quietness to participants. Each element Tuesday 13th October 9:30am–10:30am is by itself powerful – together they create a uniquely Venue to be confirmed, please call: 0407 444 879 enjoyable experience. The potency of symphonic Cost: $7 gonging is not only therapeutic but can also have quite an astoundingly positive effect on our body’s energy centre’s. Its resonance strikes deep within the cells of Tai Chi – Caring for Ourselves your body, creating a harmonic attunement that allows East Devonport Neighbourhood House you to enter a deeply calm meditative state. Seated Tai Chi with the opportunity to stand when you Monday 12th–Friday 16th October 1:30pm–2:30pm can and sit when you need to. A gentle and thorough The Quiet Cone, 298 Coal Hill Road, Latrobe form of exercise for those with movement limitations. Cost: Seniors Week Special $20 Based on the Tai Chi for Arthritis program and taught Bookings: 0476 168 622 | [email protected] | by an accredited instructor. No previous experience http://www.thequietcone.com.au/book (close: 16/10/20) required. Tuesday 13th October 10:45am–11:45am Venue to be confirmed, please call: 0407 444 879 Cost: $7 MORIARTY
Zumba Gold Zumba With Jackie Zumba gold fitness is for active older people. A fun way to keep fit and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Please wear flat sole shoes and loose clothing. Monday 12th October 10:00am–11:00am Wednesday 14th October 10:00am–11:00am Friday 16th October 10:00am–11:00am Moriarty Hall, 1 Bonny’s Lane, Moriarty Cost: $7
Aged Care Services at Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania Our Aged Care Services are available to anyone registered with My Aged Care or HACC in Southern Tasmania. We support people to remain living at home as long as possible, and encourage independence with a focus on mental and physical health, social connections, community involvement and physical activity. We provide assistance to migrant communities and families to register and understand the Government’s My Aged Care system. We also offer cultural education and support to aged care service providers.
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68 Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the NORTH WEST PENGUIN PORT SORELL
Heart Foundation Tai Chi Walking Group Tai Chi with Barbara Central Coast Council Tai Chi and Qigong can be enjoyed by people of all Come along for a gentle to moderate walk through ages and levels of fitness. The exercises are generally Penguin. Meeting at Penguin Visitor Information Centre performed standing up and loose comfortable clothing – don’t forget your water. is worn. We pay attention to breathing, balance and postural alignment in a non-competitive, non- Wednesday 14th October 9:00am–9:30am judgmental environment. Penguin Visitor Information Centre, Main Road, Penguin Enquiries: 03 6429 8900 Thursday 15th October 9:15am–10:15am Port Sorell Memorial Hall, Darling St, Port Sorell Cost: $7 Penguin Men's Shed Open Day and BBQ Central Coast Council PRESERVATION BAY Drop in, have a look around, meet some new faces and have a chat with some locals. Men and women welcome. We are also open every Wednesday and Saturday 9am Tai Chi – 12pm, with a social bbq lunch on the first Saturday of Tai Chi with Barbara each month. Tai Chi and Qigong can be enjoyed by people of all Saturday 17th October 9:00am–2:00pm ages and levels of fitness. The exercises are generally Penguin Men’s Shed, 5 Sports Complex Ave, Penguin performed standing up and loose comfortable clothing Enquiries: [email protected] is worn. We pay attention to breathing, balance and postural alignment in a non-competitive, non- judgmental environment. Penguin History Group Exhibition Wednesday 14th October 1:00pm–2:00pm Central Coast Council Penguin Surf Lifesaving Club, Preservation Drive, Explore the written history of Penguin and surrounds Preservation Bay from yesteryear together with the current exhibition of Cost: $7 historic paintings and photographs. Wednesday 14th October 10am–12:30pm, 7pm–9pm Penguin Railway Station, 44 Main Road, Penguin Enquiries: 03 6429 8900
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Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the NORTH WEST 69 QUEENSTOWN Hidden Treasures – Digging Up Your Past Rack and Gorge Tour Libraries Tasmania Queenstown West Coast Wilderness Railway Not sure where to start with your family history? Join our four-hour Rack and Gorge tour and take a Discover our free resources at Libraries Tasmania, heritage steam train journey through remote rainforest including: Trove (National Libraries of Australia to the incredible King River Gorge. During Seniors database, newspapers online up to 1954), TAMIOT Week we are also including a complimentary souvenir (Cemetery records), Pioneer Index, Ancestry (Library gift book for seniors as well as providing our standard Edition), Australia Post Office Directories (historic seniors discount of 10%. As you travel through the west records and images of businesses, owners, houses), coast’s cool temperate rainforest, you will climb one of Tasmanian Names Index and more. Limited seating - the Southern Hemisphere’s steepest tracks under the bookings are essential. unique power of the Abt Rack and Pinion system. This Wednesday 14th October 10:00am–12:00pm system was designed in the nineteenth century and West Coast Community Hub, 9-13 Driffield Street, transformed the fortunes of the west coast. Stop at Queenstown historic stations, traverse the deep chasm of the King Bookings: 03 6495 1530 | queenstown.library@ River Gorge, and see the places where early west coast education.tas.gov.au | https://libraries.tas.gov.au/ pioneers lived and worked to create this extraordinary locations/Pages/West-Coast.aspx (close: 12/10/20) railway. During your experience, your guide will share stories of the determined and visionary people who carved out their fortunes in one of the most difficult and ROMAINE remote landscapes imaginable. Hear tales of the rogues and rivalry that led to the creation of the richest copper mining company in the world and marvel at how nature has prevailed through it all. Emu Valley Rhododendron Tuesday 13th October 9:00am–1:00pm Garden Spring Special Thursday 15th October 9:00am–1:00pm Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden Saturday 17th October 9:00am–1:00pm Meander throughout this world-renowned garden with Departing from Queenstown Station, Driffield Street rhododendrons in bloom and much more. Vehicle tours Cost: Heritage Carriage – Adults $115, Seniors $103.50, available. Visit our Tea Room for lunch, Devonshire Teas Children $59 | Wilderness Carriage – Adult $185, Senior and other temptations. $166.50, Child $120 Monday 12th October 10:00am–5:00pm Tuesday 13th October 10:00am–5:00pm Wednesday 14th October 10:00am–5:00pm Vanishing Towns of the Thursday 15th October 10:00am–5:00pm North-West Friday 16th October 10:00am–5:00pm Libraries Tasmania Queenstown Saturday 17th October 10:00am–5:00pm Sunday 18th October 10:00am–5:00pm Have you heard about the many ghost towns of the North- Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden, 55 Breffny Road, West? Come on a guided tour through historic images Romaine and information with Michael Holmes, author and local Cost: Adults $15 Seniors $10 (normally $13) historian. Includes Balfour, Linda, Guildford, Magnet and Children Free more. Limited seating - bookings are essential! Thursday 15th October 11:30am–1:30pm West Coast Community Services Hub, 9-13 Driffield St Bookings: 03 6495 1530 | queenstown.library@ education.tas.gov.au | https://libraries.tas.gov.au/ locations/Pages/West-Coast.aspx (close: 9/10/20)
70 Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the NORTH WEST SHEARWATER History of a Road Libraries Tasmania Smithton COTA Tas IT Pop Up Stall Retired Surveyor Brian Rollins will share historical images and his knowledge about the original VDL in Port Sorell Company track from Circular Head to Launceston; Council on the Ageing Tasmania the origin of the Bass Highway. The interplay between If you are looking for help with your phone, tablet or present and past as far back as 1827 will be discussed, laptop, COTA Tasmania is teaming up with Aurora along with the interaction between the VDL Company Tasmania and the U3A Port Sorell, and coming to your and the Tasmanian Aboriginal People. Limited seating - area to help. All your questions will be answered in a bookings are essential. private one-on-one hour session with an experienced IT Thursday 15th October 10:00am–12:00pm peer educator. Book your session now! Smithton Library, 134-140 Nelson Street, Smithton Tuesday 13th October 10:00am–3:30pm Bookings: 03 6478 9574 | smithton.library@education. Panatana Room, Shearwater Country Club Resort, 17-23 tas.gov.au | https://libraries.tas.gov.au/locations/Pages/ Shearwater Blvd (this venue has steps and no lift) Smithton.aspx (close: 12/10/20) Bookings: 6231 3265 | 0477 707 508 (close 12/10/20)
SPREYTON SMITHTON Devonport Country Vanishing Towns of the Club Seniors Week North-West The Devonport Country Club Libraries Tasmania Smithton Devonport Country Club multi-sport facility offers Have you heard about the many ghost towns of the North- bowls, croquet and golf during Seniors Week. West? Come on a guided tour through historic images Tuesday 13th October 10:30am–3:00pm and information with Michael Holmes, author and local Wednesday 14th October 10:30am–3:00pm historian. Including Balfour, Linda, Guildford, Magnet and Thursday 15th October 10:30am–3:00pm more. Limited seating – bookings are essential! Devonport Country Club, 66 Woodrising Ave, Spreyton Wednesday 14th October 3:30pm–5:30pm Cost: $5 per participant per sport Smithton Library, 134-140 Nelson Street, Smithton Bookings: [email protected] Bookings: 03 6478 9574 | smithton.library@education. | www.devonportcountryclub.com.au | 03 6427 2381 tas.gov.au | https://libraries.tas.gov.au/locations/Pages/ (close: 30/9/20) Smithton.aspx (close: 9/10/20)
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Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the NORTH WEST 71 ULVERSTONE Community Shed — Ladies Open Day BreastScreen Tasmania Central Coast Council BreastScreen Tasmania – Mobile Screening Unit Tour the shed, meet some regular participants and All women who attend a BreastScreen Tasmania clinic or have a go at making a simple piece of woodwork. A a Mobile Screening Unit for their first mammogram will fun, friendly and informative program just for ladies. receive a free gift during Seniors Week on presentation Morning/afternoon tea provided. of their Seniors Card. Call 13 20 50 now to make your Tuesday 13th October 10:00am–3:00pm appointment. Ulverstone Community Shed, Flora Street, Ulverstone Monday 12th October 8:30am–5:00pm Enquiries: 03 6429 8900 Tuesday 13th October 8:30am–5:00pm Wednesday 14th October 8:30am–5:00pm Thursday 15th October 8:30am–5:00pm Community Concert Friday 16th October 8:30am–5:00pm Central Coast Council Ulverstone Civic Centre, Victoria St, Ulverstone Listen to some music from the past with the HeartBeats Bookings: 13 20 50 | [email protected] as they join with local school performers from Ulverstone | www.health.tas.gov.au/cancerscreening Secondary College and Penguin District School for (close: 16/10/20) some toe tapping tunes. To assist with maintaining safety requirements, bookings are preferred to avoid disappointment as numbers are limited. This event will Heart Foundation also be live-streamed. Light refreshments will be provided. Walking Group Wednesday 14th October 1:00–3:00pm Gnomon Room, Wharf Precinct, Wharf Road, Ulverstone Central Coast Council In person and online: Link provided on request Enjoy a gentle to moderate walk through the parks of Cost: $5 Ulverstone. Meeting at Otto’s Grotto – don’t forget Bookings: Andrea Carey 03 6429 8900 | andrea.carey@ your water! centralcoast.tas.gov.au Monday 12th October 9:30am–10:30am Otto’s Grotto, Dial Street, Ulverstone Enquiries: 03 6429 8900 Mr Perfect BBQ Breakfast Central Coast Council All About MyGov BBQ breakfast and information for our senior men. Thursday 15th October 7:30am–9:00am Ulverstone Library Ulverstone Wharf Grassed Area, Wharf Road, Ulverstone How to get started, setting up a myGov account and how Enquiries: 03 6429 8900 to use myGov safely for important things like Medicare, pension and more. Monday 12th October 2:00pm-4:00 pm Birds and Native Bushland Friday 16th October 10:00pm–12:00pm Ulverstone Library, 15 King Edward Street, Ulverstone in the Heart of Ulverstone Bookings: 03 6464 3120 (close: 9/10/20) Central Coast Council Enjoy a walk with Friends of Reid St. Reserve. This walk has uneven surfaces and steps. Please wear walking shoes (no heels) and a hat, and bring water. Registrations essential. Wednesday 14th October 10:30am–11:30am Meet at upper end of Reid St, off South Road, Ulverstone Bookings: [email protected] | 03 6429 8900
72 Seniors Week 2020 • Events in the NORTH WEST Men's Shed Open Day and BBQ Casual Country Cycling Central Coast Council Waratah Wynyard Council Whether you're into making things with your hands Join a group ride from the Wonders of Wynyard for a or making new friends, come down and meet return ride up Deep Creek Road. Come a little earlier everyone at the Shed. for a bike safety check. E Bikes welcome. Bikes can be Friday 16th October 11:30am–1:00pm hired from WOW but book ahead so that you aren’t Ulverstone Community Shed, Flora Street, Ulverstone disappointed. Enquiries: 03 6429 8900 Wednesday 14th October 11:00am–12:00pm Wonders of Wynyard, Exhibition Link, Wynyard Tai Chi Tai Chi with Barbara COTA Tas IT Pop Up Stall Tai Chi and Qigong can be enjoyed by people of all in Wynyard ages and levels of fitness. The exercises are generally Council on the Ageing Tasmania performed standing up and loose comfortable clothing If you are looking for help with your phone, tablet or is worn. We pay attention to breathing, balance laptop, COTA Tasmania is teaming up with Aurora and postural alignment in a non-competitive, non- Tasmania and WynMatters, and coming to your area judgmental environment. to help. All your questions will be answered in a private Monday 12th October 1:30pm–2:30pm one-on-one hour session with an experienced IT peer Ulverstone Rowing Club, Kings Parade, Ulverstone educator. Book your session now! Cost: $7 Monday 12th October 10:00am–3:30pm St Stephens Church, 6-8 Dodgin St, Wynyard Bookings: 6231 3265 | 0477 707 508 (close 11/10/20) WYNYARD Hidden Treasures – Digging Garden Conversations Up Your Past Waratah Wynyard Council Libraries Tasmania Wynyard Meet the gardeners who tend their plots at the Wynyard Not sure where to start with your family history? Community Garden. A chance to see what’s been Discover our free resources at Libraries Tasmania, planted or ask questions on composting or controlling including: Trove (National Libraries of Australia codlin moth. Finish with a cuppa in the shelter and database, newspapers online up to 1954), TAMIOT admire the mosaic art. (Cemetery records), Pioneer Index, Ancestry (Library Friday 16th October 10:00am–12:00pm Edition), Australia Post Office Directories (historic Wynyard Community Garden Shelter, Johnson Place records and images of businesses, owners, houses), Tasmanian Names Index and more. Limited seating - bookings are essential. Meet and Greet Wednesday 14th October 10:00am–12:00pm Circular Head Walking Club Wynyard Library, 13 Exhibition Link, Wynyard Meet at Gutteridge Gardens for an introduction to the Bookings: 03 6477 7415 | wynyard.library@education. CHWC & their bushwalking activities. Find out about the tas.gov.au | https://libraries.tas.gov.au/locations/Pages/ day walks and the gear you will need. Discuss bushwalks Wynyard.aspx (close: 12/10/20) in our local area and beyond. Wednesday 14th October 11:00am–12:00pm Gutteridge Gardens, Wynyard
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Best of all, everything we do for you The COVID 19 Pandemic has changed the way we communicate. Virtual meetings and get togethers have is: free, confidential, independent replaced tea, biccies and face to face. This is tough for and professional! Tasmanians that are not confident with the new tools of the age, namely the mobile phone, the tablet and the laptop. We here at COTA recognised 2 years ago that the best way Freecall on 1800 005 131 to help people learn to use their device effectively was to sit or visit with them privately in a one-to-one situation and answer www.yoursaytas.org their questions about how to do things. to find out more. COTA is committed to helping Tasmanians over 50 to learn how to communicate in these times. We are doing this in several ways: 1. We conduct one-on-one appointments at our office in Westella, 181 Elizabeth Street, Hobart. 2. We travel the state and hold “Pop-Up” stalls in any location that can book over six people on the day. 3. We are developing simple, easy to read instructions for people to follow, on products such as Zoom, Facebook Messenger and Facetime.
The future promises even more initiatives that will be of benefit. We are planning visits to the West Coast and the East Coast to upskill their local IT Peer Educators and will develop another suite of instructions on how to use your device. Our Zoom instructions are completed and have been distributed. They are also available on our website at www.cotatas. org.au/information/getting-help/it- instructions/ COTA is working hard to assist older people so that they can talk, message, and video call to people they care about. What we have been doing
COTA continues to implement its advisory service to Tasmanians comprehensive 2017–2022 about aged care options. Online Strategic Plan. consultations have also been available during the pandemic. Who we are The free monthly Elder Law clinics facilitated by COTA in conjunction With the pandemic preventing COTA Tasmania is the lead organisation in with the Legal Aid Commission of the traditional Walks Against Elder Tasmania for older people, the issues that Tasmania were continued, reverting Abuse facilitated by COTA on World they may be facing, and celebrating their to online-only delivery during the Elder Abuse Awareness Day in June, successes. We are passionate about the pandemic. this year’s walks were replaced by rights of older people and speak regularly a well-attended online webinar with all levels of government, a broad COTA recently updated its Liveable event – Talks Against Elder Abuse sector of the business and community Communities Toolkit – a resource – opened by Tasmania’s Governor sectors, and of course, older people. that assists local government to the Hon Professor Kate Warner AC, develop age-friendly communities. We’re an independent not-for-profit and featuring case studies and The Toolkit has information about incorporated body with a volunteer contributions from presenters around creating supportive, inclusive, safe board of directors who meet regularly. the state. and engaging communities for The Board has several sub-committees people of all ages, backgrounds and COTA facilitated another very providing specialist advice. We also have mobility. successful Piecing It Together a Policy Council looking at social policy intergenerational street art project, that affects older people. COTA’s renowned Peer Education this time at the Eastlands Shopping Program now features six information COTA has a small staff: a full-time Chief Centre on Hobart’s Eastern Shore. sessions delivered by COTA’s Executive Officer, and several part-time The project brought younger and statewide team of experienced and project officers who have responsibility for older people together to learn about, knowledgeable volunteer educators. delivering a range of activities and benefits design, and create street art, and The modules include Protecting Your to older people, ranging from information challenge stereotypes about being Finances from Abuse as part of the about age care reforms, elder abuse, active younger and becoming older. award-winning You’re Worth It series; ageing, and information sessions for older Getting Connected; Eat For Life; Aged Through Tassie’s Kindness people. We also provide policy feedback Care Know-how; Home Fire Safety; Connection, COTA Tasmania, on a variety of subjects such as health Protecting Your Finances from Abuse. supported by the Tasmanian reform, transport, retirement incomes and Government, has created a hub for workforce issues for older workers. The very popular Community listing, promoting, and recording Activities web page embedded acts and messages of kindness in COTA Tasmania’s revamped from around the State. This website recently celebrated its first initiative, which evolved during the anniversary. Almost 1,000 Tasmanians coronavirus restrictions, is a network events suitable for older Tasmanians of people performing COVID-safe are featured. Event organisers are able acts of kindness. to directly access the site to add or edit their own events. The federally-funded Aged Care www.cotatas.org.au System Navigator trial has been extended and a fourth part-time (03) 6231 3265 specialist project officer employed in the north-west to provide a statewide facebook.com/COTATas @COTATas A free and friendly community service to help you navigate the aged care system. Call COTA (Council on the Ageing) Tas on Call Working It Out on 0477 221 557 North West and West (03) 6231 1200 or email 0439 417 634 Launceston and North East [email protected] 6231 3265 Hobart and South or visit www.cotatas.org.au
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ABN 12 069 130 463 BC1054 | Aug 2020 2021-2022 Directory 2021-2022 Directory www.seniors.tas.gov.au 1300More 13 55 13 than 116,000 Tasmanians are enjoying the rewards of being a Seniors Card holder… www.seniors.tas.gov.au so what are you waiting for?! 1300 13 55 13 The 2021–2022 Seniors Card Directory How do I get a Seniors Card? will be released in December 2020 and is available from Service Tasmania, If you are a Tasmanian resident aged 60 and Libraries and local government offices. over and are retired or not working more You can also have a copy sent direct to than 20 hours a week in paid employment you by phoning 1300 13 55 13. (averaged over a twelve month period) then you could be eligible for a Tasmanian New businesses are always joining the Government Seniors Card. Seniors Card Program so it’s worth regularly checking online for updates at To apply for a card call into any Service www.seniors.tas.gov.au and following Tasmania service centre with three pieces of us on Facebook. identification – one with your date of birth and one showing proof of your Tasmanian (If you’re not too familiar with the address – and complete an application form. internet, Seniors Week is a great time to A Service Tasmania officer will witness your visit your local Library or Online Access form and once approved give you a receipt Centre for lessons about searching that acts as a temporary Seniors Card. This online!) enables you to start accessing discounts immediately including during Seniors Week! Service Tasmania can also help with change of addresses and applying for a replacement card. For more information please call us on 1300 13 55 13.
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