Seniors Month 2024

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The Western Downs is celebrating its seniors with a wide array of exciting and engaging activities planned throughout the region during Queensland Seniors Month. Council invites all seniors to be a part of this celebration! Don't miss out on the diverse range of activities and events we have in store just for you! Mark your calendars and join us in making Queensland Seniors Month a truly special and memorable experience.

Chinchilla & District

Third Age Fitness Seniors Festival Online Workout | Online

Register with Third Age Fitness to enjoy 4 weekly workouts from the comfort of your own home. https://www.thirdagefitness.com.au/pages/seniors-festival-2024-for-older-adults-in-victoria-queensland.

Tuesday 1st October - Online 9:30am Chair Cardio

Wednesday 9th October - Online 10am Strength Building

Tuesday 15th October - Online 10:30am Better Balance

Friday 25th October - Online 10am Dance Party 

Wednesday, 3 October |

Qi Gong & Dance Therapy | Chinchilla Library | 10am

Join Tinna as she leads a transformative Qi Gong and Dance Therapy session dedicated to promoting wellness. Discover effective exercises to enhance balance, prevent falls, relieve stress, and increase flexibility. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your well-being—reserve your spot today and embark on a journey to a healthier you. Bookings are essential as spaces are limited. Please register through the Western Downs Libraries Website www.westerndownslibraries.com.

Tuesday, 8 October | 

Morning Tea @ the Museum | Chinchilla Museum | 10am

Come along and enjoy morning tea and entertainment at our beautiful museum. All welcome. RSVP to Caitlin Steel on 0487 372 184 or Caitlin.Steel@wdrc.qld.gov.au for catering purposes. 

Tuesday, 15 October |  

Chinchilla Seniors Movie Screening - 'Runt' |Chinchilla Cinema | 10am

Enjoy a special screening of 'Runt' at the Chinchilla Cinema. $2 Entry for seniors. Limited seats available so bookings are essential. RSVP to Caitlin Steel on 0487 372 184 or Caitlin.Steel@wdrc.qld.gov.au to reserve your spot!

Thursday, 17 October | 

Qi Gong & Dance Therapy | Chinchilla Library | 10am

Join Tinna as she leads a transformative Qi Gong and Dance Therapy session dedicated to promoting wellness. Discover effective exercises to enhance balance, prevent falls, relieve stress, and increase flexibility. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your well-being—reserve your spot today and embark on a journey to a healthier you. Bookings are essential as spaces are limited. Please register through the Western Downs Libraries Website www.westerndownslibraries.com. 

Tuesday, 29 October | 

Grandparents Day | Chinchilla Library | 10am

Bring along your grandchildren and join us for Grandparents story time followed by games and music for all to enjoy!

Dalby & District

Third Age Fitness Seniors Festival Online Workout | Online

Register with Third Age Fitness to enjoy 4 weekly workouts from the comfort of your own home. https://www.thirdagefitness.com.au/pages/seniors-festival-2024-for-older-adults-in-victoria-queensland.

Tuesday 1st October - Online 9:30am Chair Cardio

Wednesday 9th October - Online 10am Strength Building

Tuesday 15th October - Online 10:30am Better Balance

Friday 25th October - Online 10am Dance Party 

 

Memory Rescue Dalby Library | 9:30am - 11:30am

Preserve your VHS tape on USB. Bookings required at westerndownslibraries.com.

Tuesday 8th October

Wednesday 9th October

Thursday 10th October

Friday 11th October

Wednesday, 2 October | 

Seniors Morning Tea | Pioneer Park | 10am

All welcome, $6 per person.

Please contact Elaine at Pioneer Park on 0447 249 103 to RSVP for catering purposes.

Wednesday, 9 October | 

Bingo & Morning Tea | Jandowae Community & Cultural Centre | 9:30am - Bingo, 10am - Morning Tea

Connect with your fellow seniors and enjoy a morning of bingo and morning tea. Free to attend, prizes for bingo winners. RSVP to Karlie Lane on 0447 941 003 or Karlie.lane@wdrc.qld.gov.au by 2 October 2024.   

Wednesday, 16 October | 

Movie Morning Tea | Dalby Senior Citizens Hall | 9:30am - Morning Tea, 10am - Movie Screening

Show your love for connections and community by joining WDRC and U3A for morning tea and a special screening of 'movie tbc' to celebrate Seniors Month 2024. 

RSVP essential for catering purposes. RSVP to Karlie Lane on 0447 941 003 or Karlie.lane@wdrc.qld.gov.au by 9 October 2024.

Thursday, 24 October | 

Trivia Morning | Bell Bunya Community Centre | 9:30am

Embrace your love for your community and celebrate everything you love about being a senior over a free morning tea and test your knowledge with a round of trivia.

RSVP to Karlie Lane on 0447 941 003 or Karlie.lane@wdrc.qld.gov.au by 17 October 2024. 

Thursday, 31 October | 

Karingal & Ningana Bring Music to the Garden | Mary's Place Dalby | 1:30pm

Residents from Karingal and Ningana will be celebrating the month of senior’s celebrations by gathering together in song at Mary’s Place at 1:30pm on Thursday the 31st of October. 

Community members are welcome to join with us.  Please bring your own chair and afternoon tea.

Miles & District

Third Age Fitness Seniors Festival Online Workout | Online

Register with Third Age Fitness to enjoy 4 weekly workouts from the comfort of your own home. https://www.thirdagefitness.com.au/pages/seniors-festival-2024-for-older-adults-in-victoria-queensland.

Tuesday 1st October - Online 9:30am Chair Cardio

Wednesday 9th October - Online 10am Strength Building

Tuesday 15th October - Online 10:30am Better Balance

Friday 25th October - Online 10am Dance Party  

Wednesday, 16 October | 

Miles Seniors Morning Tea & Game | Leichhardt Centre | 10:30am

Serviette folding activity, morning tea, cake cutting and games. 

Wednesday, 30 October | 

Wandoan Seniors Morning Tea & Movie | WDRC Wandoan | 10am

Qi Gong 10am-11am. Morning Tea, movie Screening, cake cutting and games.

Tara & District

Third Age Fitness Seniors Festival Online Workout | Online

Register with Third Age Fitness to enjoy 4 weekly workouts from the comfort of your own home. https://www.thirdagefitness.com.au/pages/seniors-festival-2024-for-older-adults-in-victoria-queensland.

Tuesday 1st October - Online 9:30am Chair Cardio

Wednesday 9th October - Online 10am Strength Building

Tuesday 15th October - Online 10:30am Better Balance

Friday 25th October - Online 10am Dance Party 

Tuesday, 15 October |  

Chinchilla Cinema Bus Trip - New Release Movie "Runt" | Chinchilla Cinema | 9am - bus departs, 10:30am - movie screening

Enjoy a special screening of 'Runt' at the Chinchilla Cinema. $2 Entry and Free Bus from Tara Customer Service Centre. Bookings essential, spaces are limited please contact Jessica Norford 0437 036 720 or jessica.norford@wdrc.qld.gov.au to reserve your spot.

Sunday, 20 October | 

50 & Better Pink Ribbon Day | Tara Bowls Club |10am

50 & Better Pink Ribbon Day at the Tara Bowls Club from 10am.

Thursday, 24 October | 

Barefoot Bowls, Afternoon Melodys & Light Lunch | Tara Bowls Club | from 9am

Barefoot Bowls - $5 per player | 9am 

Light Lunch | 12pm

Afternoon Melodys - Terry Arnold | 1pm-3pm 

Wednesday, 30 October | 

Annual Seniors Morning Tea | Tara Function Room | 9:30am

Free Annual Seniors Morning Tea & Mystery Bingo. Performance by The Gums State School Students.

When

  • Tuesday, 01 October 2024 | 12:00 AM - Thursday, 31 October 2024 | 11:59 PM