NEWSLETTER - March 2020

Seniors Centre’s 30th Birthday

Birthday Ball: Sip, Sparkle and Celebrate

Friday 24 April, from 4pm

Glitter & sparkle, silver & gold, the Seniors Centre is 30

years old!!!

Let’s celebrate our little “gem” with a night of glitz & glamour.

4 piece jazz and swing band Avenue

Hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dessert

Drink on arrival

Celebrate 30 great years

Places are limited and bookings essential. Contact reception NOW to guarantee your place.

Members tickets $60 - on sale now. Other tickets $75 - released in April.

Birthday Morning Tea

Tuesday 14 April

9.30-11am in the Dining Room

Mark the anniversary of the centre’s doors opening with a morning tea, birthday cake and light

entertainment. Book your place at reception

Happy Snaps! Feel Good Feb

Tables of 10

(book with a

group)

Congratulations to

everyone who got in the

spirit of Feel Good Feb.

Remember to keep the good

vibes going.

Upcoming Events

March 2020

Tue 10 March: Crown Casino Bus

Departs 8.45am sharp, bookings essential

Tue 10 March: Your Centre, Your Say

1-2.30pm in the Main Hall

Tue 17 March: Niagara Therapy

10.30am in the Meeting Room

Tue 17 March: Saint Pat’s Day Lunch

12pm in the Dining Room

Tue 17 March: Aged Care Navigation Services

1-2.30pm in the Main Hall

Wed 18 March: Australian Hearing Bus

8.30am-1pm, front of the centre

Thu 19 March: All Day Breakfast Buffet

8.30am-1.30pm in the Dining Room

Tue 24 March: Mystery Day Trip

Bookings essential

April 2020

Wed 1 April: George Boyer Concert

1.30-2.45pm in the Main Hall

Mon 6 April: Get On Board with Transperth

1.30-2.45pm in the Main Hall

Fri 10 April: CENTRE CLOSED

Good Friday Public Holiday

Mon 13 April: CENTRE CLOSED

Easter Monday Public Holiday

Tue 14 April: 30th Birthday Morning Tea

9.30-11am in the Dining Room

Mon 20 April: Mystery Day Trip

Bookings essential

Fri 24 April: 30th Birthday Ball

4pm in the Main Hall

Next Mystery Day Trips

Tuesday 24 March

$69 morning tea & lunch included.

RSVP Tuesday 17 March.

Monday 20 April

$82 morning tea & lunch included.

RSVP Monday 13 April.

Fully guided days out to an exciting mystery

destination. These trips fill up fast so see

reception to book in now!

Your Centre, Your Say

Tuesday 10 March

1-2.30pm in the Main Hall

We are calling all members to bring us their

ideas and feedback at these new quarterly

sessions. The first session was full of

exciting ideas and feedback but we know

there are even more out there. Join us for a

cuppa and a chat.

Give feedback on the new Café menu

What do you want to do at the centre?

Help shape plans and activities

Connect with people interested in the same projects as you.

No booking required, all members welcome.

Australian Hearing Bus

Wednesday 18 March

8.30am-1pm

The Australian Hearing bus will

be parked in front of the centre for free hearing

tests, help and advice on cleaning and caring

for your hearing aids.

Aged Care Navigation Services

Tuesday 17 March

1-2.30pm, in the Main Hall

Presented by COTA—information you need to

engage with the Aged Care System including:

An overview of Australia’s aged care system

Eligibility and access to support services.

Support services for people living at home.

Chat 1 on 1 with Aged Care Navigator Team.

Tea & coffee provided. Register at reception.

Concert: George Boyer

Wednesday 1 April

1.30-2.45pm in the Main Hall

George is a well known and

respected pianist, keyboard

player and entertainer who has

been performing since 1959.

The Seniors Centre was lucky to

secure a return visit from George

for 2020. See you there!

Tea and coffee included. Tickets at the door.

$5 Member

$10 Non-

Member

Crown Casino Bus Trip

Tuesday 10 March

Tuesday 14 April

Meet at 8.30am departs 8.45am sharp from

Mandurah Tce (near Visitors

Centre) with parking on Hackett St.

$10 per person

Bookings essential, please see admin.

Saint Pat’s Day Lunch

Tuesday 17 March

12pm in the Dining Room

On the menu:

Beef & Guinness pies,

traditional Irish champ,

bread & butter pudding

with a whiskey sauce.

Entertainment from the Glee/Drama Club.

Bookings essential, see the lunch desk

$10 members

$15 non-

members

Get On Board with Transperth

Monday 6 April

9am-12pm, meet at the Visitors Centre

Using your WA Seniors Card, you can enjoy free

travel across Transperth services. This free tour

will show you how to make the most of it by

incorporating travel on board buses and trains.

Cover all aspects of travel, including Seniors Card

entitlements, SmartRider use, journey planning

options safety and security

Morning tea provided.

Places limited, register at reception.

Social Media Support

Tuesdays, 12-3pm in the Library

Need help with Facebook? Pop in to see Carol in

the Seniors Centre Library on Tuesday afternoons.

No appointments necessary.

New Volunteer Roles

Event Support

Social Media Support

With so much happening at the centre there are

new opportunities to get involved. Whether you

are looking for something casual or a regular

commitment, your skills can help other members

of the centre.

Speak to Jill or Beth at reception for more info.

Important Parking Information

Parking Permits Zero Tolerance

City of Mandurah Rangers have warned that the

12 month grace period for parking fines has

ended. Warnings and fine retractions for forgotten

permits will no longer be issued. All fines will now

be enforced. Please ensure that you display your

parking permit EVERY TIME to avoid this fine.

Crab Fest 13-16 March

Due to Crab Fest some spaces near the centre will

be temporarily unavailable from Friday 13-

Monday 16 March. Please allow extra time for

parking on these days.

15th Annual Walk to Remember

Sunday 8 March

9.30am at Dalrymple Park,

Greenfields

Join the Compassionate Friends Mandurah Inc. to

“walk in memory of our children and other loved

ones.”

Contact The Compassionate Friends Mandurah

on 9535 7761 or tcfmandurah@bigpond.com

Niagara Therapy Morning Tea

Tuesday 17 March

10.30am in the Meeting Room

Niagara Therapy are offering a free morning tea

and a chance to learn more about their medical

devices for increased mobility and pain reduction.

Register interest at reception

Have You Tried the New Café Menu?

A whole new menu with exciting new options is

available in the Coffee Spot. Dine your way with a

choice of meals and snacks ready to go or made

fresh to order.

Daily specials are still available in the dining room

so don’t forget to check our monthly menu too.