The City of Armadale’s Positive Ageing Seniors Festival 2014 will have a jam-packed calendar of events with free craft classes, information sessions, an expo, pole walking and other activities across the City during November.
Armadale Mayor Henry Zelones is encouraging seniors in the community to attend one or more of the events and make the most of our Seniors Festival celebrations.
“Every year we like to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions seniors make to our community.”
“This year’s Seniors Festival is bigger and better with a variety of events and activities for everyone to enjoy.”
“If you have ever wanted to have a go at kayaking, you can learn some basic paddling skills during a session with trained staff at Champion Lakes.”
“Why not bring your family and friends and enjoy a morning of board games at the Armadale Library, visit the Seniors Expo where you can get an array of information and advice from a variety of groups and organisations, or scan some special family documents or photos at the Birtwistle Local Studies Library.”
“There are lots of special events, with Armadale RSL holding a Remembrance Day Service followed by refreshments and Kelmscott Church of Christ hosting a high tea and concert for local seniors.”
“You can join the Next Stop Armadale Step Out and Discover tour to learn the area’s history and heritage or finish off the week with a pole walking exercise activity around Minnawarra Park, followed by a light morning tea.”
“There is plenty to do, see and participate in, during this Seniors Festival and I encourage everyone to make the most of these opportunities to relax, learn something new and be entertained,” said Mayor Zelones.
The Seniors Festival 2014 is proudly supported by the City of Armadale, Dale Cottages, Araluen Golf Resort, Armadale RSL, Kelmscott Church of Christ and Champion Lakes Boating Club.
For more information visit www.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9399 0111.
Seniors Week Festival 2014
Araluen Golf Resort – Senior’s Golf Challenge
Take part in a four ball Ambrose Challenge match, 12 hole event. Trophies and novelty prizes will be awarded on the day with post game pizza and Peroni.
Tuesday 4 November, 11am pre-game canapés and beverages
Araluen Golf Resort, Roleystone
Cost $65 per person, golf cart included. Register your group of two or four on 9397 7788.
Melbourne cup Lunch
Greendale Centre’s Melbourne Cup lunch includes a lovely two course lunch and a glass of wine, sweeps, raffles, lucky door prize and entertainment. All are welcome – cost $15 per ticket.
When: Tuesday 4 November, 11.30am
Where: Greendale Centre, Coombe Avenue, Armadale
Bookings are essential on 9399 5393.
Positive Ageing Sessions
Healthy Kidneys information session
Time: 1.30 – 2.30pm
Kidney Health Australia will provide information about how to care for healthy kidneys and what it means to have chronic kidney disease.
Preparing a Will
Time: 3 – 4pm
A representative from the Citizens Advice Bureau will provide advice on how to prepare a will and what should be considered.
When: Wednesday 5 November, 2014
Where: Armadale Library, Armadale Central Shopping Centre, Orchard Ave. Armadale.
Light afternoon tea is provided – bookings are essential for both sessions. Call 9399 0125.
Let’s Get Crafty – Christmas Decoration Fun
Come and make an old fashioned Clothes Peg Christmas Tree Fairy and Christmas Tree Decorations. All materials provided with a cost of $10 per person payable to the instructor on the day.
When: Monday 10 November, 10am - noon
Where: Armadale Library, Armadale Shopping Centre
Morning tea provided – booking are essential on 9399 0125.
RSL Remembrance Day Service
Come along to the RSL Remembrance Day Ceremony at Memorial Park.
After the ceremony the RSL invite everyone to join them for finger food, tea and coffee at the Armadale RSL.
When: Tuesday 11 November, 11am
Where: Memorial Park, Jull Street, Armadale
Next Stop Armadale Walking Tour
The Next Stop Armadale Step Out and Discover tour will take you on a journey through the area’s history, heritage, culture and rich past before moving forward to explore the exciting developments happening right now.
When: Wednesday 12 November, 9 – 11am
Where: Armadale Visitors Centre, 40 Jull Street, Armadale
Light morning tea provided – bookings are essential on 9399 0410.
Journey through the Ages
Enjoy high tea and a concert featuring Carradine Choir, WAAPA students and UWA music students.
When: Thursday 14 November, 1 – 4pm
Where: Church of Christ, Lot 6 Lake Road, Camillo
Bookings essential and transport is available.
Call 9390 5388.
Caring and sharing your family photos
Let us walk you through the process of scanning those valuable family documents including family photographs – bring your own CD or USB.
When: Thursday 13 November, 9.30am – 3pm
Where: Birtwistle Local Studies Library, Armadale Central Shopping Centre (inside the Armadale Library)
Bookings are essential, call 9399 0641.
Seniors Lunch
Seniors lunch discounted by 10% ($9 - $10), with tour of premises and information on the RSL and its services.
When: Friday 14 November, 11.30am
Where: Armadale RSL, Commerce Road, Armadale
Bookings are essential on 9497 1972.
Come and try Kayaking
Participants will have the opportunity to learn some basic paddling skills, talk to current senior members and about their experiences in the club and listen to a physiotherapist about the benefits of kayaking as a low impact exercise.
Participants must be able to swim 50 metres. Light afternoon tea provided. Cost $5 per person to cover insurance fee to Canoeing WA.
When: Sunday 16 November, 1 – 3pm
Where: Champion Lakes Boating Club, Lake Road, Champion Lakes
Bookings are essential on 0401 311 817.
Senior’s Expo
Residents are encouraged to attend to receive information on products, services and activities that are available in the Armadale area. There will be cultural performances along with workshops and family history activities. A light lunch will be provided.
When: Tuesday 18 November, 10am – 2pm
Where: Champion Centre, Champion Drive, Seville Grove
Greendale has talent
Come and see what the Greendale Centre has to offer. A two course lunch and drink will be provided on arrival – cost $15. User groups from the Greendale Centre will then showcase their talents and activities.
When: Wednesday 19 November - midday
Where: Dale Cottages, Greendale Centre, Coombe Ave, Armadale
Bookings are essential on 9399 5393.
Board Games
Join us for a cup of tea or coffee, play a variety of board games and meet new friends.
When: Monday 24 November, 9.30 – 11.30am
Where: Armadale Library, Armadale Central Shopping Centre, Armadale
Let’s go pole walking
Come and try pole walking! Be instructed on the correct use of walking with the specially designed poles, before taking a walk around Minnawarra Park. It’s a fun and great way to exercise. On return to the Visitor Centre enjoy a light morning tea.
When: Thursday 27 November, 9am
Where: Armadale Visitor Centre, 40 Jull Street, Armadale
Booking are essential as limited places available, on 9399 0410.
