Port Macquarie - Hastings - Hastings Council

Port Macquarie - Hastings

The following activities have been organised for Seniors Week by
local organisations to celebrate and acknowledge the valuable
contribution seniors make to our community. They are open to all
members of the community.
If you would like to attend any of these activities, please contact
the relevant individual to confirm for catering purposes.
Have a GREAT Seniors Week.
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21st – 26th MARCH
Open House – Free Museum Entry
Hosted by:
Venue:
Port Macquarie Historical Society
Port Macquarie Historical Museum
22 Clarence Street
Port Macquarie
Time:
Cost:
Activity:
Contact:
9.30am to 4.30pm daily
FREE entry on presentation of Seniors Card
Visit the Port Macquarie Historical Museum free of
charge, including new exhibits and displays and
learn more about our rich local history and heritage.
Leonie
Port Macquarie Historical Museum
6583 1108
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20th – 27th MARCH
Interesting Courses for Retirees
Hosted by:
Venue:
University of Third Age U3A
Warlters Street
Port Macquarie
(Old St Josephs school site)
Time:
Cost:
Activity:
Contact:
9.30am to 11.30am daily
FREE
All morning courses from 9.30am open “for free
look and see” – join in the class of your choice from
our list of 30 Courses!
U3A office 10am to 12 noon weekdays
6584 3676
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18th – 20th MARCH
Active Ageing Art Exhibition
Dept. Ageing, Disability & Home Care (DADHC)
Hosted by:
Venue:
Port Macquarie Art Society Inc.
Port Macquarie Art Society Inc.
198 Hastings River Drive
Port Macquarie
Time:
Opening: Friday 18 March 6pm - 8pm
Exhibition: Saturday 19 March 9am – 1pm
Exhibition: Sunday 20 March 9am – 1pm
Cost:
FREE to participants, friends and public
Refreshments provided.
Activity:
Contact:
Art exhibition of paintings done over three courses
of six weeks of free art lessons by seniors 65 years
and over, made possible by a grant through DADHC.
Maureen at Port Macquarie Art Society Inc
0409 820 694
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SUNDAY 20th MARCH
Lunch, Sweets & Movie Afternoon
This event is funded by a Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Seniors Week Grant
Hosted by:
Venue:
Pappinbarra Progress Association Inc.
Hollisdale Hall
1493 Pappinbarra Road
Hollisdale
Time:
Cost:
Activity:
Contact:
11.30am
FREE
Luncheon and Australian movie. The committee and
volunteers will put on luncheon, sweets, fruit juice,
tea & coffee for the community of Hollisdale &
Pappinbarra and anyone else that likes to attend,
the young and young at heart and we will show a
good old Australian movie after lunch.
Ray, Pappinbarra Progress Association Inc.
6585 6305
Bookings:
Please RSVP by Wednesday 16th March
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SUNDAY 20th MARCH
Hastings Complaints Choir
This project has been made possible with a Positive Ageing Grant.
Hosted by:
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Performance 1: 10.00am and 10.30am
Riverwalk Markets
Bruce Porter Reserve, Tunis St, Laurieton
Performance 2: 12noon
Hay Street Forecourt, Port Macquarie
Cost:
Activity:
Contact:
FREE
Hear the sweet acappella sounds of this pop up
community choir with a cheeky song of grizzles and
gripes. Under the baton of choir director Elly
Franchimont.
Julie – Aged & Disability Officer, Port Macquarie
Hastings Council, 6581 8480
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SUNDAY 20th MARCH
A Tribute to Dame Vera Lynn
Hosted by:
Venue:
Port Macquarie Panthers
Port Macquarie Panthers
1 Bay Street, Port Macquarie
Time:
Cost:
Activity:
Contact:
2.00pm
$5 members, $8 non members
Tribute to Vera Lynn – magnificent voice, glamorous
presence on stage with memorable hit songs
including We’ll Meet Again and White Cliffs of Dover.
Club Reception
Port Macquarie Panthers
6580 2300
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MONDAY 21st MARCH
Postcard Project Exhibition Opening
This event is made possible courtesy of a NSW Seniors Week Grant.
Hosted by:
Venue:
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Port Macquarie-Hastings Library
Cnr of Gordon & Grant Sts
Time:
Cost:
Activity:
Exhibition:
Contact:
10.00am
FREE
FREE Devonshire morning tea and launch of
exhibition. Come along to the launch of the Postcard
exhibition. 500 seniors in Port Macquarie-Hastings
were invited to write on the back of a postcard
giving advice to their 18 year-old-self.
21st – 26th March, Port Macquarie Library
28th March – 1st April, Wauchope Library
4th – 8th April, Laurieton Library
Julie – Aged & Disability Officer, Port Macquarie
Hastings Council, 6581 8480
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MONDAY 21st MARCH
Tai Chi Demonstration
Hosted by:
Manning Support Services
Port Macquarie Branch
Venue:
Port Macquarie Hastings Library
Cnr of Gordon & Grant Sts, Port Macquarie
Time:
Cost:
Activity:
Contact:
10.45am
FREE
Meet Pam the Tai Chi tutor and her team
demonstrating techniques in this ancient Chinese
Health exercise. The gentle exercises are
recommended for seniors to help falls prevention by
increasing balance and it’s graceful style is sure to
please.
Why not come along to the Postcard Project Opening
at 10am and stay and watch this demonstration.
Romayne
Manning Support Services, 6584 5295
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MONDAY 21st MARCH
NRMA Older Drivers Education Program
Scooter and Pedestrian Presentation
Hosted by:
Venue:
Port Macquarie Hastings Council and NRMA
Port Macquarie Panthers
Rushcutter Room
1 Bay Street, Port Macquarie
Time:
Cost:
Activity:
Bookings:
9.00am
FREE includes morning tea
The Pedestrian Program is a presentation promoting
the accessibility and safe use of facilities for
pedestrians on our roads e.g. pedestrian paths,
crossing etc. The Motorised Scooter Program is a
presentation discussing your legal rights and
responsibilities for safe motorised wheelchair use.
Bookings essential. Call Nick, Road Safety Officer,
Port Macquarie Hastings Council, 6581 8656
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TUESDAY 22nd MARCH
Guided tour of The Governor:
Lachlan Macquarie exhibition
Hosted by:
Venue:
Glasshouse
Glasshouse
Corner Hay & Clarence Streets, Port Macquarie
Time:
Cost:
Activity:
Bookings:
Contact:
10.30am tour and 2.00pm tour
FREE
Enjoy a guided tour around the fabulous State Library
exhibition The Governor: Lachlan Macquarie
1810-1821.
Bookings essential
Liz at the Glasshouse
6581 8508
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TUESDAY 22nd MARCH
Wills Day in Laurieton
Hosted by: NSW Trustee & Guardian
Venue:
Laurieton United Services Club
Seymour Street, Laurieton
Time:
Cost:
10.00am – 4.00pm
FREE appointments
Activity: As major sponsor of NSW Seniors Week 2011,
staff from the Port Macquarie Branch of NSW Trustee
& Guardian (formerly Public Trustee NSW) will be
holding a special Wills Day in Laurieton to help local
residents make or update their Will or Power of
Attorney. There is no charge to make or update your
will with NSW Trustee & Guardian as executor.
Charges apply on estate administration only. NSWTG
staff offer local, knowledgeable advice on getting
started and ensure your Will is professionally drafted.
Contact:
Jenni, NSW Trustee & Guardian
6584 0741
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TUESDAY 22nd MARCH
The Westport Club Bingo Marathon
Hosted by:
Venue:
The Westport Club
The Westport Club
Buller Street, Port Macquarie
Time:
Cost:
9.00am to 4.00pm
$6 per session OR
$3 per session if play all 3 sessions
Activity:
Bingo Marathon – 3 sessions
9.30am; 12noon; 2.30pm
Free tea and coffee. Vouchers, gift cards and
grocery packs to be won
Contact:
Jenny, The Westport Club
6583 1499
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WEDNESDAY 23rd MARCH
Senior Citizens Day
This event is funded by a Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Seniors Week Grant
Hosted by:
Venue:
Kindee Hall Committee & Progress Association
Travellers Rest
Oxley Highway, Long Flat
Time:
Cost:
Activity:
10.00am to 2.00pm
FREE
Morning tea, roast lunch and a show.
School children of the Long Flat and Ellenborough
communities perform songs and plays, followed by a
delicious roast lunch dinner.
Contact:
Kindee Hall Committee & Progress Association
6587 4335
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WEDNESDAY 23rd MARCH
Wedgewood Made for Australia
Hosted by:
Venue:
Port Macquarie Historical Society Inc.
Port Macquarie Historical Museum
22 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie
Time:
Cost:
Activity:
10.00am to 12noon
FREE for Seniors, others gold coin donation
Coffee morning tea talk ‘Wedgewood Made for
Australia’ – a long-lasting connection.
A talk by Wedgewood collectors and enthusiasts
Zena and Paul Thomas. Morning tea provided.
Bookings:
Contact:
Essential
Leonie, Port Macquarie Historical Society
6583 1108
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THURSDAY 24th MARCH
Computers for Young & Old
This event is funded by a Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Seniors Week Grant.
Hosted by:
Venue:
Camden Haven Community College
16 – 18 Laurie Street
Laurieton
Time:
Workshop 1 – 9.30am to 12.30pm or;
Workshop 2 – 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Cost:
Activity:
FREE
Relaxed and easy introduction to computer basics
for seniors with little or no computer experience.
Learn how to turn on a computer, use a mouse,
keyboard, save, print, write, add pictures and basic
e-mail skills in a friendly and relaxed environment.
Bookings:
Contact:
Essential. Maximum 10 per workshop.
Camden Haven Community College
6559 6699
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The Memory Van
THURSDAY 24th MARCH
Hosted by:
Venue:
Alzheimer’s Australia NSW
Queens Lake Village Carpark
349 Ocean Drive, Laurieton
Time:
Cost:
Activity:
Contact:
12.30pm to 1.30pm
FREE
Visit the van and find out what services are
available in the area for people worried
about memory loss, people living with dementia and
carers. Fact sheets and brochures available.
Why not make an afternoon of it and enjoy the Turn
Back Time show at Queens Lake Village which
starts at 1.30pm.
Nicole, Alzheimer’s Australia (NSW)
6584 7444
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THURSDAY 24th MARCH
Turn Back Time: A delightful afternoon of music
and fashion
Hosted by:
Venue:
Queens Lake Village
Queens Lake Village
349 Ocean Drive, Laurieton
Time:
Cost:
Activity:
Bookings:
1.30pm – 4.00pm
FREE musical entertainment, fashion parade and
complimentary afternoon tea
Join Master of Ceremonies Ken Scott as he
transports the audience back through time with a
range of songs from yesteryear and a beautiful
fashion parade entitled “Through the Ages” created
by well known fashion identity Vicki Carnes from
Victoria’s Modelling Agency. Be charmed by the
Queens Lake Village Voices and Choir director Kate
McNichol.
Everyone is welcome to attend but as numbers are
strictly limited, please be sure to RSVP by Monday
21 March by phoning (02) 6559 6938.
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Music on the Green
THURSDAY 24th MARCH
Hosted by:
Venue:
Port Macquarie Hastings Municipal Band
Town Green (near the wharf)
Port Macquarie
Time:
Cost:
Activity:
Contact:
6.30pm (weather permitting)
FREE
Performance by New Notes ensemble – a group with
older Australians playing
Glenn – Music Director
Port Macquarie Hastings Municipal Band
6582 0774
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FRIDAY 25th MARCH
Sing Australia (Laurieton)
Hosted by:
Venue:
Sing Australia (Laurieton Chapter)
School of Arts
49 Bold Street, Laurieton
Time:
Cost:
Activity:
Contact:
2.00pm to 3.30pm
Gold coin donation (for tea/coffee/biscuits)
Concert by members of Sing Australia – Laurieton,
conducted by James Hannah and accompanied by
Derek Nichols
Jill, Sing Australia (Laurieton Chapter)
6559 8911
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The Memory Van
FRIDAY 25th MARCH
Hosted by:
Venue:
Alzheimer’s Australia NSW
Senior Citizens’ Centre Carpark
47 Munster Street (bottom of Munster Street)
Port Macquarie
Time:
Cost:
Activity:
12.30pm to 1.45pm
FREE
Visit the van and find out what services are
available in the area for people worried about
memory loss, people living with dementia and
carers. Fact sheets and brochures available.
Why not visit the van on your way to the Special
Seniors Week Monthly Meeting at 1.45pm.
Contact:
Nicole, Alzheimer’s Australia (NSW)
6584 7444
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FRIDAY 25th MARCH
Special Seniors Week Monthly Meeting
Hosted by:
Venue:
Association of Independent Retirees Ltd
Senior Citizens’ Centre
47 Munster Street (bottom of Munster Street)
Port Macquarie
Time:
Cost:
1.45pm
$2 per person
Includes special afternoon tea and raffle
Activity:
Contact:
All welcome. Afternoon meeting includes delicious
afternoon tea and interesting guest speaker –
Sheila Schofield, Respite Day Care Manager,
Hastings District Respite Care
Chris, Association of Independent Retirees
6582 3986
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SATURDAY 26th MARCH
Hastings Complaints Choir
This event is made possible courtesy of a Positive Ageing Grant.
Hosted by:
Venue:
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Hastings Farmers Markets
Wauchope Showground
High Street, Wauchope
Time:
Cost:
Activity:
Contact:
10.00am and 10.30am
FREE
Hear the sweet acappella sounds of this pop up
community choir with a cheeky song of grizzles,
grumbles and gripes. Under the baton of choir
director Elly Franchimont
Julie – Aged & Disability Officer
Port Macquarie Hastings Council
6581 8480
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Seniors Luncheon
SATURDAY 26th MARCH
Hosted by:
Venue:
Wauchope Lions Club Inc.
Senior Citizens Hall
Council Offices
High Street, Wauchope
Time:
Cost:
Activity:
Contact:
12noon to 3.00pm
FREE to all seniors
Luncheon followed by entertainment provided by
Sing Australia and local community
Jim, Wauchope Lions Club
6586 4744
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Rhythm Revue
SUNDAY 27th MARCH
Hosted by:
Rhythm Revue
(formerly known as the Tip Top Tappers)
Venue:
Port Macquarie Panthers
1 Bay Street, Port Macquarie
Time:
Cost:
Activity:
Bookings:
Contact:
Seated by 1.50pm for a 2.00pm show
FREE
2 hour variety show with dancing, singing, a
story teller, comedy and music. All the items are
performed by locals.
Get your free tickets from Panthers Reception
available 1 week prior to the show
Robyn, Rhythm Revue
6581 3747
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COUNCIL OFFICES
Port Macquarie
Corner of Lord & Burrawan Streets
PO Box 84 Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Telephone: 02 6581 8111
Facsimile: 02 6581 8123
Email: council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au
Laurieton
Laurie Street
Laurieton NSW 2443
Telephone: 02 6559 9958
Facsimilie: 02 6559 6416
Email: council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au
Wauchope
High Street
Wauchope NSW 2446
Telephone: 02 6589 6500
Facsimile: 02 6586 4412
Email: council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au