Have a Go Day, a LiveLighter Event, in Burswood Park, Wednesday 15th November 2023 “Age is No Barrier” 9am to 3pm.
Have a Go Day, a LiveLighter Event is an activity/information day for over 50’s, once again presented in the beautiful grounds of Burswood Park, at the event there will be a wide range of information and activities, something for everyone. The Hon David Templeman MLA, Minister for Culture and the Arts; Sport and Recreation; International Education; Heritage will officially welcome everyone at 10.30am at the entertainment stage site 101.
There will be a wide variety of activities to have a go at, a few of these are, Seated Volleyball, Disk Bowls, Trishaws for Seniors, Lazer Pistol Shooting, exercise activities, range of dance activities and more, also remember to keep hydrated at the hospitality tents providing free tea, coffee & bottled water for participants. The Juniper entertainment stage has a line-up of artists throughout the day these will include, the WA Police Pipe Band, Moyra J Scott, Klassworks, Kevin Bennett and a variety of other artists, this year the Entertainment Stage issponsored by Juniper.
Seniors Recreation Council of WA gratefully acknowledges the invaluable support of a major grant from Lotterywest towards Have a Go Day 2023, a LiveLighter Event in Burswood Park. Lotterywest supports, local community organisations with income from Lotterywest sales, support this by purchasing Lottery tickets from your official Lotterywest outlet.
Have a Go Day, a LiveLighter Event would not be possible without support from our partner LiveLighter Healthway and our major media partners Have a Go News, 6PR Radio & Channel 7 to whom SRCWA is very grateful
SRCWA wishes to also express a huge thank you to all our valued Sponsors & supporters who provide the means with which to make Have a Go Day, a LiveLighter Event possible, our Sponsors are: Burswood Park Board, Lotterywest, Crown Perth, Have a Go Newspaper, Government of Western Australia, LiveLighter Healthway, Channel 7, 6PR, Juniper, Telstra, Phoenix Insurance Brokers, Curtin Radio 100.1fm, Kings Tours & Travel, Classic Hire & Scarboro Toyota.
Please see the full lift out for Have a Go Day, a LiveLighter Event in the Seniors Week lift out which is included in this edition of Have a Go News.
Further information is available by calling 6118 2716
Rockingham LiveLighter Aged Care Games
The “SRCWA Rockingham LiveLighter Aged Care Games were held at the Baldivis Recreation Centre off Fifty Road on Thursday 24th August 2023, thanks to our naming rights partner LiveLighter Healthway.
On a lovely sunny day, six teams enthusiastically took part in a range of games developed specifically for seniors who may require care.
City of Rockingham Deputy Mayor Hayley Edwards welcomed all participants to the games and officially declared the 2023 SRCWA Rockingham LiveLighter Aged Care Games open. Thank you, Hayley, for your support of this unique fun event for seniors.
After some fierce competition, First place was taken out by “The Has Beens – Silverchain, Second place going to “The Shoalwater Penguins” and Third place went to “The Card Sharks – The Oaks Brightwater”.
The best presented team award went to the “Shoalwater Penguins” dressed in black and white. This year our oldest competitor, was 101 years young Maxine Campbell.
SRCWA thanks and acknowledges the hard work of SRCWA staff and volunteers. SRCWA is thankful for the support from Department of Justice who provide a group of Trustees and Staff from Wooraloo Prison, who help with the setup pack down and scoring throughout these events.
Thank to our naming rights partner LiveLighter Healthway and The Government of Western Australia. Your contribution helps to make this event extremely enjoyable for the participants and a great success.
Joondalup LiveLighter Aged Care Games
The 20th Joondalup LiveLighter Aged Care Games were held on Monday 4th September 2023 at Bouncer Sports Centre. Our team registrations grew this year from 8 to 14, the games were lots of fun and the teams that attended really had a good time. Participants take part in a variety of games which are played with enthusiasm and passion. These games for some participants become the highlight of their year with and is supported by facility staff running training sessions throughout the year. This year was especially delightful as the Barridale Super Girls had a team of young children from the intergenerational program run at Barridale come along and cheer them on.
SRCWA State President Phil Paddon our MC for the games did a great job, instructing the volunteers and managing the games, thanks Phil. Emily Hamilton, MLA Member for Joondalup visited all the teams, officially opened the games, and welcomed all those in attendance. Emily we are thankful for your continuing support and encouragement of the work of SRCWA especially the LiveLighter Aged Care Games.
Moira J Scott provided a great show and entertainment at lunchtime, many thanks Moira for your wonderful entertainment.
The “Best Presented” team on the day was Razors Edge Team Edgewater Hostel Mercy Health. In First place was Ritcher Lodge, Village People, Second place was Umbrella Chefs and third place was RAAFA Red Devils Our oldest competitor on the day was a sprightly 97 soon to be 98 -year-old, Maria Palinger from Umbrella Chefs.
SRCWA thanks and acknowledges the hard work by the team from SRCWA volunteers, and individuals who helped to make this memorable event a great success.
Thank you to our naming rights partner LiveLighter Healthway and Government of Western Australia for making this event possible.
SRCWA New Office Official Opening
On 6th September SRCWA officially opened its new office at 275 Abernethy Road, Cloverdale with a lovely get together. Around 45 people enjoyed a wonderful morning tea and enjoyed looking through the new premises. Thank you to everyone who came along and celebrated the opening.
“Be Connected” Seniors Tech Expo – Get online Week
Seniors are invited to register to attend the Be Connected Seniors Tech Expo on Friday 20th October 2023, 10am – 12noon including light lunch. There will be guest speakers and static displays on hand to advise seniors on technological questions. Registration is essential, call 6118 2717, call early as places fill fast.