Phil Paddon, Retiring SRCWA State President.
After 20 years volunteering with SRCWA Phil Paddon has retired from the Board of Management and position of State President which he held for 4 years. Phil joined SRCWA early in 2004 and joined the Board of Management 2005 and became Vice President in 2007 and then State President in 2020. During his time with SRCWA Phil was heavily involved in developing Have a Go Day, Aged Care Games, Activity Information Days and other events and programs which service WA’s seniors and encourage them to embrace SRCWA’s ethos of “Healthy Ageing Through Activity”. Through Phil’s dedication to SRCWA the organisation has continued to grow and maintain its current position of influence and high standing.
SRCWA would like to express its deep gratitude and appreciation for all the years of dedication Phil has given to SRCWA and to the WA seniors and we look forward to sharing future events with both Phil and Pat Paddon as they continue to support SRCWA’s events.
SRCWA is happy to announce that Graham Bennett (formerly Vice President) has taken on the role of State President as we move forward into the future.
SRCWA Annual Seniors Camp at Camp Quaranup –
The Camp was held on Monday 5th February 2024 to Saturday 10th February 2024. A group of 20 campers, some long timers, some newbies had a great week.
During the camp participants took part in numerous activities such as bush walks, archery, canoeing, craft, line dancing, low impact exercise, table tennis, a Quiz night and a camp concert. Wednesday’s excursion destination was Denmark which was enjoyed by all. The quiz night questions produced some very exciting conversation.
SRCWA would like to thank camp Coordinator Eileen Stark and her assistant Marilyn van Sambeeck and their group of dedicated volunteers and helpers, also thank you to the Camp office, catering and kitchen staff for all their hard work in making the SRCWA Camp Quaranup an event all enjoyed. Thank you to Southern Bus Charters for providing excellent service.
I thank the staff at Quaranup for their valued assistance, and the campers for their generous contributions of their time and participation to making the camp a success. Thank you.
LiveLighter Aged Care Games – Avon
The LiveLighter Aged Care Games were held on 22nd February at the Northam Recreation & Aquatic Centre. Teams of Seniors in Care from the Avon region, dressed in their team colours or theme along with Carers and Volunteers came together for an exciting event. The games played were seated hockey, seated pass ball, bean bag toss & skittles, there was much enthusiasm, friendly competition and lots of laughter throughout the day. The Seniors in Care practice these games throughout the year and on games day they all enjoy the atmosphere of competition once again.
Graham Bennett, SRCWA’s new State President welcomed everyone to the games and invited Cr Chris Antonio, Northam Shire President, to open the games. Cr Chris congratulated SRCWA on an excellent event and he encouraged the teams to have a great time and may the best team win. Julie Paul sang a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem unaccompanied to get the event underway.
Graham Bennett and Phil Paddon shared the role of MC for the day and ensured the games ran smoothly. Volunteers from SRCWA Avon Branch, SRCWA Perth & Fresh Start assisted with the games. The volunteers welcomed all the players and assisted teams as they arrived, scoring, set up and packed down of the event.
Entertainment was provided by Kevin Bennett who entertained everyone before the games and during the lunch break and had the participants singing along, Volunteers enjoyed a healthy lunch of fresh sandwiches and fruit.
The Perpetual trophy & Gold medal winners were Northam Over 60’s, the Silver medal winners were Narembeen CRC and the Bronze medal winners were York All Start team 1. all remaining participants were presented with a participation medal.
Narembeen CRC were presented with the Best presented team Plaque.
The oldest competitor in these games was Darcy Dann 91 years young from York All Stars.
Congratulations to all participants for making the day so memorable and filled with so much fun.
Our thanks and appreciation to all the volunteers who assisted on the day.
We would like to thank our naming rights partner LiveLighter Healthway, the Shire of Northam, Office of Mia Davies MLA and Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industry for all their support.
SRCWA ROCKINGHAM BRANCH, HAVE A GO DAY, a LiveLighter Event
On Wednesday 1st May 2024, Seniors Recreation Council of WA’s Rockingham Branch is conducting a Have a Go Day at the Mike Barnett Sports Center, Cnr Dixon Road and Goddard Street, Rockingham – 10am to 2pm.
This FREE event will showcase club/groups, Not for Profit agencies and Commercial entities who have a Senior focus from Rockingham and surrounding areas, it gives to opportunity to site holders to provide valuable information and increase membership.
There will be a wide variety of activities to “Have a Go” including carpet bowls, seated hockey, pole walking, bean bag toss, air soccer, and many more last included will be many static displays.
Tea, Coffee and Bottled water will be available at the hospitality area and food will be available for purchase.
Come along to gather senior specific information from clubs/groups, community organisations and businesses
If you are a Club, Group, Community organisation or Business and you would like to attend this free event please contact Danni 6118 2718 or email: info@srcwa.asn.au for further details.
This event is Supported by LiveLighter Healthway, Have a Go News, City of Rockingham, Government of Western Australia