VALE: Marlene Robins 27.03.1943 to 11.03.2023,
Marlene was a great friend and supporter of SRCWA and worked tirelessly on behalf of WA Seniors and the wider community, she was highly respected and her work over many years was appreciated by everyone who know her. Marlene will be greatly missed by SRCWA and WA Seniors. All her friends and family are in our thoughts at this sad time.
LiveLighter Seniors Activity Information Day Bunbury 2023
On Friday 17th March SRCWA Bunbury Branch conducted a Seniors LiveLighter Activity/Information Day thanks to our major partner LiveLighter Healthway, at the Southwest Sports Centre. Around 500 enthusiastic and active seniors came along and enjoyed visiting the static displays and activities.
The event was opened by Hon Don Punch MLA, Member for Bunbury who was very impressed with the event and happy to see so many people attending, he encouraged everyone to take advantage of everything that was available at the event. Thank you to Di Tate from SWWHIC, our MC for the day who roved throughout the event talking to the static display representatives and people attending the event.
40+ Static Displays attended ranging from APIA, nbn Co., Lions Hearing Van, Wild Life display, Police Dept., SWWHIC and Dragonfly Coffee Van, Aged Care Agencies, Northern Suburbs Community Legal, COB Green Waste, Injury Matter, Vocal Fusion, SRCWA / LiveLighter Healthway, TransWA, and more.
Activities on the day included indoor Archery, Exergaming, Heart Sports and Pole Walking to name a few It was wonderful to see so many seniors “Having a Go” at the variety of activities.
Thank you to SRCWA Bunbury Branch President Barbara Fleay, committee and volunteers, State Office volunteers and staff
A special thank you to the Sponsors: LiveLighter Healthway, nbn Co, South West Women’s Health and Information Centre, Barr and Standley Real Estate, City of Bunbury, Government of WA and Have a Go News.
SRCWA Annual Seniors Ball – Postponed
Please note the ball was previously advertised as a diary note to be held on Wednesday 7th June 2023 at Crown Perth this has been cancelled and will be redated in the future. Once we have secured a date and a suitable venue SRCWA will advertise the event and contact all previous attendees.
Annual Seniors Camp 2024
The 2024 Annual Seniors Camp at Quaranup will be held from 4th February to 9th February in Albany, 5 nights. Camp Quaranup is a picturesque place to hold a camp and it provides the perfect launch-pad for regional excursions in the Great Southern in unique heritage accommodation. Set in a Class A nature reserve on the Princess Royal Harbour, with panoramic views across to Albany, the natural coastal bushland and the pristine beach environment present a fantastic venue for recreation. SRCWA has a list of contacts interested in attending the camp, if you would like to register to received information please contact the office by email info@srcwa.asn.au or phone 9492 9773 to register your details. This will ensure you receive early notification when the registrations for the camp open up.
LiveLighter Aged Care Games Bunbury
The LiveLighter Aged Care Games in Bunbury will be held at the Southwest Sports Centre on Thursday 20th April 10am to 1.30pm. Teams are getting ready to take part in LiveLighter Aged Care Games. We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to the games and to see what the teams are themed at these games. Teams consist of 10 members and any 6 play in each of the games. If you are in the Bunbury area and would like to volunteers at the games please contact the office on 9492 9773 to register. Thank you to the SRCWA Bunbury Branch for their assistance in the lead up to the games.
The LiveLighter Aged Care Games are Sponsored by our naming rights partner LiveLighter Healthway, Government of WA & Have a Go News
And remember in line with our naming rights partner LiveLighter Healthway, eat a rainbow of colours with every meal to LiveLighter.