October 2009
Seniors Recreation Council of WA Inc. AGM
The Annual General Meeting of Seniors Recreation Council was held on Wednesday 30th September. This was a significant, even historical, event. The governance/structure of SRC has been further developed to include all of our “Accredited Volunteers” as members of the Council which now numbers 74. So it was great to see so many of them attending the AGM and participating in the decision making process.
I am privileged to have been re-elected as president for a further three year term, a period which promises to be as exciting as any previous times. Forming the SRC Board of Management with me are Vice Presidents, Leigh Davis and Phil Paddon, Treasurer, Quentin Smythe, Branch President representative, Jan McGlinn and Accredited Volunteer representative, John Slattery. The complete, new, constitution can be viewed here on our website.
Have a Go Day 2009 – A Be Active Event. Metro – 28th October
Have a Go Day is almost upon us once again and this year it continues to grow. An addition this year will be entertainment focused in the Sound Shell, site 22, opposite the Citizen of the Year Lake. The participants taking part in this area are groups that after Have a Go Day you can either join as a member or as a supporter.
Featured in the Sound Shell will be an Indigenous presentation, Bush Poets, People Who Care Choir, Polish Singing Group, WA Police Pipe Band and for the finale, the magnificent voices of the Perth Male Voice Choir.
For performance times and site details please see the Have a Go Day lift-out in this edition of Have a Go News.
Other features will be the Official Opening commencing at 9.25 by Hon Robyn McSweeney, Minister for Seniors, who will launch the Living Histories CD. Also performing during the Official Opening will be Jason Bartlett one of the final 24 in this year’s Australian Idol. Immediately following the official opening at 9.50am will be a large demonstration of Exercise to Music by Prime Movers, followed by the Have a Go Day walk led by the Over 55 Walking Assn at 10.20am.
There will also be a full size glider on display, model boats on the foreshore lake along with canoes, whilst on the citizen of the year lake larger canoes will also be in use many other activities will be available e.g. archery, golf, tennis, various forms of dancing, Tai Chi and much more. Around the grounds will be static displays with information specific to the over 45’s including a display of Polish arts and crafts, lace making, quilting, embroidering, etc.
Channel 7 personalities will be in attendance, so join them for a chat and a cuppa in one of the free hospitality tents. Curtin Radio 100.1fm will again this year be doing an onsite broadcast so drop in and have a chat with some of their personalities.
Seniors Recreation Council of WA thanks all its sponsors, supporters and volunteers involved in putting this magnificent event together for the Seniors of Western Australia.
Please see the Have a Go News centre pages for full details of the day.
Have a Go Day Program
Be Active Fremantle Masters Aged Care Games
On 22nd September we held our Be Active Fremantle Masters Aged Care Games event at the University of Western Australia which was a wonderful venue. Our thanks to Fremantle Masters for supplying the medals, venue, chairs and tables. Also a huge thank you to all the volunteers who came along on the day to help with the setting up of over 350 chairs and 30 tables, the scoring and tea and coffee provision. Without volunteer to help at these events it would not be possible to put them together.
We would like to thank The Square Dancing Assn of WA for providing the entertainment to the participants during the lunch break and also Jason from Aboriginal Alcohol & Drug Service for leading us in Advance Australia Fair.
The winners were Cambridge Comets with 289 points, Second Place went to Banksia Park, Third Place went to Agmaroy Nursing Home and the Best Presented Team was Carrington Cockatoos. Congratulations to all the participants on the day and to the agencies who ensured the participants attended and helped make the day such a fantastic event.
Be Active Aged Care Games – Margaret River
On 25th September we held the Be Active Aged Care Games in South West Capes Branch (Margaret River) which was an exciting time for all concerned. The winners were Ray Village with 292 points, Second Place went to William Carey Court with 243 points and Third Place went to Leeuwin Legends with 241 points. Best Presented Team was awarded to Margaret River Day Centre.
Congratulations to Terry Barter and his team of volunteers who not only set up the hall etc. but provided scones, jam and cream for morning tea and soup and sandwiches for lunch, for all participants.
SRC Mixed Indoor Bowls Tournament
On Tuesday 8th September, at Altone Park, we held the SRC Mixed Indoor Bowls Tournament with 24 teams competing for the Perpetual trophy. All teams arrived by 8.45am to kick off the day with morning tea.
After many close and sometimes nail-biting rounds of competition the final result was a close one. In First Place taking out the perpetual trophy and gold medals was Carramar Seniors (B) team, a close Second was Altone Park (C) team and again very close taking out Third Place was Stock Road Seniors Citizens.
Congratulations to the winners and to all who participated in the tournament. A big thank you to SRC volunteers, Altone Park Social Bowlers and WACBA for all their assistance with the event.
SRC Have A Go Day 26th November 2009 Bunbury Region Branch – A Be Active Event
This is the ideal opportunity to promote your club/group, agency or business in Bunbury and surrounding areas. The Bunbury Region Branch is planning an exciting and action-packed day with static displays and activities. Don’t miss the opportunity to take part in this event, for more information and application forms please contact Merv Mancer, Bunbury Region Branch President on 9795 7354.
Remember…
“Find thirty minutes of physical activity every day for good health”
Hugh Rogers
President, Seniors Recreation Council of WA
