Albion Park HACC Centre Locked Bag 155 Shellharbour City Centre 2529

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1 Albion Park HACC Centre Locked Bag 155 Shellharbour City Centre 2529 Telephone: (02) Website: 32

2 Did You Enjoy Seniors Week 2013? Feedback We hope that you have enjoyed the activities during Seniors Week To help us plan for Seniors Week 2014, please tell use this page to tell us what you particularly enjoyed about Seniors Week 2013, and any events that you would like to see featured in the future. Please cut this page out, and return it to Seniors Week Survey Albion Park HACC Centre Locked Bag 155 Shellharbour City Centre 2529 The information in this brochure is correct at time of printing. Please confirm details with event organisers. Albion Park HACC Centre Locked Bag 155 Shellharbour City Centre 2529 Telephone: (02) Website: Things I liked about Seniors Week 2013 Things I d like to see in future Seniors Weeks Things that could be changed in future Seniors Weeks 2 31

3 Services in Shellharbour Notes Would you like to find out more about the services that are available in Shellharbour? The Commonwealth Care Link Centre provides information on services available to people who are frail aged or have a disability. You can ring them on Or alternatively contact the Albion Park HACC Centre on or go to the Community Services pages on Council s website at Are you interested in volunteering? Many local services rely on volunteers. If you have a little spare time, a caring nature and you re interested in finding out more, please call the Albion Park HACC Centre on Volunteers help in a variety of ways including: Gardening Handyperson tasks Shopping Driving cars and buses Day care support Respite in a persons home or community setting Most services offer training and support to help you with your volunteering. To find out more about volunteering, search volunteering on Council s website at or call the Albion Park HACC Centre on Welcome to Seniors Week 2013 Shellharbour City is celebrating Seniors Week with another huge program of activities and events. The focus of this special week is to provide our senior residents and visitors with opportunities to enjoy a variety of activities that may serve to remind participants of the new discoveries that are available to us all. The events schedule is loaded with activities including tai chi demonstrations, computer courses, fashion parades, concerts as well as luncheons, morning teas and fellowship group meetings. In addition to these events, we are hosting a photographic exhibition at the Shellharbour Village Exhibition Space promoting positive images of ageing the ever popular Seniors Week Trivia Festival will again be run at the Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club. I would encourage all senior residents to 'live life' and be part of the experience of Seniors Week I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible during the coming months and wish you all the best. This is your time to shine! Best wishes Marianne Saliba Mayor Shellharbour City Council 3

4 Thursday 14 th to Friday 22 nd March Hearing Screenings Where: Australian Hearing Shop 110c, Stockland Shellharbour OR Level 3, 43 Burelli Street, Wollongong 9am to 4pm RSVP: Call to book your appointment Contact: Nikki Offering free hearing screenings throughout Seniors Week in their Shellharbour and Wollongong locations. A Morning of Music by Sways Where: Warrigal Care Village Hall 2 Pine Street, Albion Park Rail 10am to 12noon $5 RSVP: Monday 25 February 2013 Contact: Lorraine Korgitta Morning tea provided and entertainment by local youth. Monday 4 th March Thank Thank You You We would like to thank the committee members from the participating community organisations for their support throughout the year. Organisations Albion Park Seniors Social Group Albion Park View Club Bass and Flinders RSL Day Club Multicultural Communities Council Oak Flats Senior Citizens Club St Paul s Catholic Church Shellharbour City Council Shellharbour Probus Warrigal Care - Auxiliary Warilla Senior Citizens Club Warilla Neighbourhood Centre Warilla / Shellharbour Arthritis Foundation The committee wishes to acknowledge the generous sponsorship by: Shellharbour City Council Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club We extend our sincere thanks for their continued support and involvement in Seniors Week

5 Saturday 23 rd March - Sunday 24 th March Activity 3: Jervis Bay Scenic Fly south from Albion Park coastal down to the Shoalhaven and on to Jervis Bay, enjoying views of Seven Mile Beach, St Georges Basin, Camerong Island and Huskisson. Experience the unspoilt cliffs of Point Perpendicular and return along the coastline via Kiama and Shellharbour. Keep an eye out for dolphins and the Blow Hole. $150 Flight Duration: Approx 80 minutes Official Opening of Seniors Week Friday 15 th March Official Opening Where: Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club Jason Avenue, Warilla 1pm to 3pm Departs: All flights depart from Illawarra Region Airport - Aerial Patrol Hanger Albion Park Tickets: Contact NSW Air EFTPOS, Credit Card, cash or cheque RSVP: Contact: Friday 8 March HACC Centre Note: your name, address, phone number and body weight will be taken at the time of purchasing your ticket. Indicate preference for morning or afternoon flights from 7am to 6pm Saturday or Sunday. You will be advised of flight schedule prior to the day of flying. You will be required to be at the airport 30 minutes prior to the departure of your flight. A free sausage sizzle will be served from 10am to 2pm. Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment with Sway Vocal Trio - afternoon tea - at the official opening of Seniors Week Limited transport is available for people living in Shellharbour City. This event provided compliments of the Wollongong City Council Seniors Week Committee 28 5

6 Living Life - Oak Flats New Vogue Dancing Display Where: Oak Flats Senior Citizens Club Griffiths Street, Oak Flats 10am to 2pm RSVP: Visitors welcome at any time Contact: Betty Morning and afternoon tea provided. Everyone is encouraged to come along and join in the fun! Senior's Week - High Tea Where: St Paul's Catholic Church Hall Tongarra Road, Albion Park 10.30am to 11am $5 donation RSVP: Friday 8 March Contact: FR David Catterall Saturday 16 th March Sunday 17 th March High tea and entertainment to celebrate the start of Seniors Week. St Patrick's Day/Irish theme. Prizes for best dressed and best table decoration based on theme. 6 Saturday 23 rd March - Sunday 24 th March Scenic Flights Tours NSW Air offer three wonderful scenic tours at a discounted rate -choose one or fly all three. Activity 1: Bridges to Beaches Fly over Lake Illawarra and follow our wonderful beaches all the way to the spectacular coastline all the way to Stanwell Tops and the spectacular Sea Cliff Bridge. Returning via the northern beaches of Wollongong and on to Kiama before returning to Albion Park. $80 Flight Duration: Approx 40 minutes Activity 2: Sydney Harbour Scenic Fly over our Lake Illawarra and follow our wonderful coastline all the way to Sydney. Orbit the harbour and capture a bird's eye view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House returning via the National Park, Stanwell Tops and the spectacular Sea Cliff Bridge. (There is a 90% chance of Harbour Orbit as Air Traffic Control may limit access, fog conditions may also limit access.) $150 Flight Duration: Approx 80 minutes 27

7 Sunday 24 th March Monday 18 th March Sing-a-long Where: Albion Park Anglican Church 253 Tongarra Road, Albion Park 2pm RSVP: Not applicable Contact: Lyn George Come and sing-a-long to some old time favourite songs. To be held in the Old Stone Church. Afternoon tea provided. Australian Academy of Tai Chi presents Tai Chi for Beginners Where: Heininger House, Ribbon Wood Centre Princes Highway, Dapto 9.30am to 10.30am RSVP: Joan Margaret Tai Chi for your health, balance, falls prevention and relaxation. Enjoy an hour of non-strenuous exercise. Casual clothing and shoes to be worn for comfort. Further information: *** Oak Flats Line Dancing Display Where: Oak Flats Senior Citizens club Griffiths Street, Oak Flats 9.30am to 12noon Contact: Pam Ritchie Visitors welcome at any time. Morning tea provided. 7

8 Beginners Introduction to Computers Where: Warilla Library Cnr Lake Entrance & Shellharbour Road 9.30am, 11am, 1pm, 2.30pm RSVP: Bookings essential Contact: Shellharbour City libraries Introduction to computers for seniors, especially for beginners. Please call to secure a spot for your introductory 1 hour lesson. *** Shellharbour Historic Sites Bus Tour Where: Tongarra Museum Russell St, Albion Park 10am to 12.30pm $5 per person RSVP: Booking essential Contact: Shellharbour City libraries Monday 18 th March Join us for a guided tour of Shellharbour's most significant historic sites. Please meet at Tongarra Museum before 10am. Seats are limited! 8 A Dragon Boat Encounter Saturday 23 rd March Where: A Dragon Boat Illawarra Encounter Rowing Centre Northcliffe Drive, Warrawong Where: Illawarra 2pm to 5pm Rowing Centre Gold Northcliffe coin donation Drive, Warrawong for afternoon tea RSVP: Friday 2pm to 22 5pm March Contact: Gold Helen coin Bent donation 4296 for afternoon 1596 tea RSVP: Lesley Friday 22 Gal March Contact: Helen Bent Experience the sport Lesley of Dragon Gal Boating a fun, team, water sport, paddling a dragon boat on Lake Illawarra along with 20 Experience paddlers, a drummer-coach the sport of Dragon and sweep. Boating - a fun, team, water sport, paddling a dragon boat on Lake Illawarra along with 20 paddlers, We provide a drummer-coach coach, sweep, and some sweep. experienced paddlers, paddles, live vests and rashies inclusive of 2 boats. We provide coach, sweep, some experienced paddlers, paddles, Please wear live clothes vests and you rashies don't mind inclusive getting of 2 wet! boats. Please Bring water, wear clothes sunscreen, you don't hat, mind water getting shoes wet! and a change of clothes (warm clothes pending on the weather). Bring water, sunscreen, hat, water shoes and a change of clothes (warm clothes pending on the weather). 25

9 Living Life - Oak Flats Tai Chi Display Where: Oak Flats Senior Citizens Club Griffiths Street, Oak Flats 10am to 11am Contact: Anne Display by local seniors. Morning tea provided. Friday 22 nd March *** I Have An ipad But How Do I Use It? Where: RSVP: Contact: Warilla Library 11am Bookings essential Shellharbour City libraries This hands-on interactive session will help you feel more comfortable in using your ipad. Learn about apps, taking photos, downloading ebooks, eaudio and emusic and other features offered by your ipad. Morning Tea Where: RSVP: Contact: Bass and Flinders RSL Day Club 10am to 12noon Bookings essential Neville Join us for a morning of activities and a cuppa. *** Introduction to Ancestry.com Monday 18 th March Tuesday 19 th March Where: Introduction to Warilla Ancestry.com Library 11am Where: Warilla Library RSVP: Bookings 11am essential Contact: Shellharbour City libraries RSVP: Bookings 4297 essential 2522 Contact: Shellharbour City libraries Basic introduction to using 4297 Ancestry.com 2522 in the library to support people researching their family history. Basic introduction to using Ancestry.com in the library to support people researching their family history. 24 9

10 Tuesday 19 th March Beginners Introduction to Computers Creator's Workshop Craft Group Friday 22 nd March Where: Warilla Library Cnr Lake Entrance & Shellharbour Road 9.30am, 11am, 1pm, 2.30pm RSVP: Bookings Essential Contact: Shellharbour City libraries Introduction to computers for seniors, especially for beginners. Call to secure a spot for your introductory 1 hour lesson. Fire Safety in the Home Where: Illawarra Fire Control Centre 37 Airport Rd Albion Park Rail 10am to 12noon RSVP: Bookings by 5 March 2013 Contact: Demonstrations will be held on putting out stovetop fires, correct use of fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and general fire safety to help protect your home and your family. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions regarding any aspect of fire safety both in the home, caravan and bush. The day will conclude with a behind the scenes tour of the Illawarra Fire Control Centre. 10 Where: RSVP: St Paul's Anglican Church Cnr Towns & Wentworth St, Shellharbour 9.30am to 12noon June Visitors welcome at anytime. Participate in stumpwork embroidery, patchwork & quilting, hardanger, cross stitch, beading, teddy bears and knitting. Includes free morning tea. *** Multicultural Seniors Lunch Where: The Fraternity Club 11 Bourke Street, Fairy Meadow 10am to 2pm $18 RSVP: Friday 15 March Contact: Gordana Spirovska Open to seniors from all cultural backgrounds. The event will include multicultural music, performances, morning tea and lunch. Priority will be given to seniors over 65, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 and over and younger people with a disability. 23

11 Over 50's Bowls and Lunch Friday 22 nd March Where: Oak Flats Bowling and Recreation Club Cnr Kingston Street & David Avenue 9am to 12noon $5.90 RSVP: Books Essential Contact: Mandy or George Bowls will commence at 9am followed by a two course lunch at 12pm. Seniors Week Photographic Competition Your last chance to see this exhibition Where: Shellharbour Village Exhibition Space Wentworth St, Shellharbour (behind Country Kitchen) 10am to 3pm This exhibition showcases selected images from the Seniors Week photographic competition. The selection promotes positive images of ageing. An inspiring insight into our senior residents who are leading by example and showing everyone that life gets better after 55 years. Railways of Yesteryear Where: Illawarra Light Railway Museum Society 48A Tongarra Road Albion Park Rail 11am to 3pm entry, with free use of the picnic grounds and wood fire BBQs $5 per ride behind an historical diesel locomotive & tour of the Locomotive Shed. Contact: Brad Johns Museum site after hours Enjoy historical railways and operations featuring narrow gauge steam - diesel locomotives and also rolling stock from Australia Industrial Light Railways and Tramways for a bygone era of railways that have been restored by volunteers. Light refreshments and souvenirs available in the Tramway Dining Car. Museum information Tuesday 19 th March

12 Tuesday 19 th March Thursday 21 st March Living Life - Oak Flats Indoor Bowls (Carpet) Open Day Where: Oak Flats Senior Citizens club Griffiths Street, Oak Flats 12.30pm to 3pm RSVP: N/A Contact: Roy Visitors welcome at any time. Tea and coffee provided. Australian Academy of Tai Chi Tai Chi for Beginners Where: Heininger House, Ribbon Wood Centre Princes Highway, Dapto 6pm to 7pm RSVP: Joan Margaret Further information: Seniors Week Trivia Festival Where: RSVP: Diamond Room Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club Jason Avenue, Warilla Registration from: 1pm Competition 1.30pm to 4pm $5 per person includes afternoon tea Kiama teams contact (Ann) to register Shellharbour and U3A teams must contact An annual trivia event between seniors in the Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas. U3A clubs from Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong can enter two teams each to compete against each other who are 55 years and over. Put a team together and join in or phone to register yourself. Limited transport is available for people living in Shellharbour City

13 Australian Academy of Tai Chi presents Tai Chi for Beginners Where: Community Centre, Russell Street Albion Park (next to the Swimming Pool) 1pm to 2pm RSVP: Fay Joan Further information: Thursday 21 st March *** Australian Academy of Tai Chi presents Tai Chi for Beginners Where: Pioneer Hall (Off McCabe Park) 84 Church Street, Wollongong 5.30pm to 6.30pm RSVP: Fay Joan or Tai Chi for your health, balance, falls prevention and relaxation. Enjoy an hour of non-strenuous exercise. Casual clothing and shoes to be worn for comfort. Further information: 20 Seniors Week Photographic Competition Where: RSVP: Contact: Wednesday 20 th March Shellharbour Village Exhibition Space Wentworth St, Shellharbour (behind Country Kitchen) 10am to 3pm Not required HACC Centre This exhibition showcases selected images from the Seniors Week photographic competition. The selection promotes positive images of ageing. An inspiring insight into our senior residents who are leading by example and showing everyone that life gets better after 55 years. Living Life - Oak Flats Painting Display Where: Oak Flats Senior Citizens club Griffiths Street, Oak Flats 9.30pm to 2pm RSVP: N/A Contact: George Visitors welcome at any time. Morning tea provided. 13

14 Live Life Lunch and Concert Wednesday 20 th March Where: Albion Park Community Centre Russell Street, Albion Park 10am to 2.30pm $10.00 (includes morning tea and lunch) RSVP: 13 March 2013 Contact: Joyce Morgan Nancy Henstockt Variety concert, tap dancing, singing, various entertainment and lucky door prize. *** Need Help Using Your Android Phone? Where: RSVP: Contact: Warilla Library 11am Bookings essential Shellharbour City libraries This hands-on interactive session will help you feel more comfortable in using your android smart phone. Learn about apps, taking photos, , maps and other interesting features offered by your phone. 14 Thank You Seniors Concert Where: St Joseph's Catholic High School 16 Macquarie Street, Albion Park 11am to 12.30pm RSVP: Friday 15 March Contact: David Comensoli Enjoy a morning tea and a wonderful concert provided by the students. Living Life - Cards and Games Where: Oak Flats Senior Citizens club Griffiths Street, Oak Flats 12noon to 3pm RSVP: N/A Contact: Nancy Visitors welcome at any time. Afternoon tea provided. Thursday 21 st March 19

15 Thursday 21 st March Wednesday 20 th March Railways of Yesteryear Where: Illawarra Light Railway Museum Society 48A Tongarra Road Albion Park Rail 11am to 3pm entry, with free use of the picnic grounds and wood fire BBQs. $5 per ride behind an historical diesel locomotive & tour of the Locomotive Shed. Contact: Brad Johns Museum site after hours Enjoy historical railways and operations featuring narrow gauge steam - diesel locomotives and also rolling stock from Australia Industrial Light Railways and Tramways from a bygone era of railways that have been restored by volunteers. Light refreshments and souvenirs available in the Tramway Dining Car. Museum information Seniors Week Photographic Competition Where: Shellharbour Village Exhibition Space See Wednesday's information for more details. 18 Beginners Introduction to Computers Where: Warilla Library Cnr Lake Entrance & Shellharbour Road 9.30am, 11am, 1pm and 2.30pm RSVP: Bookings Essential Contact: Shellharbour City Libraries Introduction to computers for seniors, especially for beginners. Call to secure a spot for your introductory 1 hour lesson. Australian Academy of Tai Chi presents Tai Chi for Beginners Where: Pioneer Hall (off McCabe Park) 84 Church Street, Wollongong 9.30am to 10.30am RSVP: Joan Margaret or Tai Chi for your health, balance, falls prevention and relaxation. Enjoy an hour of non-strenuous exercise. Casual clothing and shoes to be worn for comfort. Further information: 15

16 Wednesday 20 th March Visit and Songs from the Children of Warilla Child Care Centre Where: RSVP: Contact: Warilla Child Care Centre Cnr King & Harvey Streets, Warilla 10.30am Monday 11 February Natalie Irwin Enjoy a visit to the centre, and take pleasure in the children singing songs and a morning tea. Oak Flats Line Dancing Display Where: Oak Flats Senior Citizens club Griffiths Street, Oak Flats 12.30pm to 2pm (Beginners) 2pm to 3pm (Intermediate) RSVP: N/A Contact: Pam Ritchie Visitors welcome at any time. Afternoon tea provided. Living Life - Oak Flats Handicraft Display Where: Oak Flats Senior Citizens club Griffiths Street, Oak Flats 9pm to 12noon RSVP: N/A Contact: Margaret Visitors welcome at any time. Morning tea provided. Thursday 21 st March Golden Oldies Fashion Parade Where: Warilla Senior Citizens Club Benaud Crescent, Warilla 10am morning tea RSVP: Monday 18 March 2013 Contact: Elaine Fitzgibbon Morning tea followed by parade of clothing from Golden Girls Fashions, items can be purchased