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Seniors Scene
MARCH 2021
QEII CONTACT
REGISTER
VOLUNTEERS
88 DURLACHER ST | PHONE 9956 66361
News & Updates
COVID-19 Regulations Classes
A COVID-19 Rules & Regulations We have added another 2
document has been produced Balance Gym sessions per
for the QEII Centre, which has week, Monday and Wednesday
some general information at 9.00am, which so far have
and guidelines regarding been very successful. Thank you
the COVID-19 regulations to the student physiotherapists
set out by the Government. and Amy for putting these
The document also lists the sessions on and for all our
requirements and expectations attendees who are making
for each group. these sessions so successful.
If you would like a copy of this So far the trial for getting cards
document it is available from groups and mah-jong back
the Contact Registration sign in and up and running has been
tables or the QEII Office. going well. Trevor Hansen has
Thank you to all our users who made some rakes to assist with
have been and are continuing the moving of the cards around
to abide by the rules and the tables, what a great idea
regulations, it is a difficult and Trevor.
challenging time for us all
and Rosetta, Louise and Peter
appreciate your continued co-
operation.
Thank You to all our
Centre Volunteers who
are sitting on the Contact
Registration sign in tables
and those who run the
programs, your efforts to
ensure compliance with
mandatory contact registration,
social distancing, sanitising
of equipment etc is very
much appreciated and the
The QEII Seniors & Community Centre is pro- Centre would not be running
vided by the City of Greater Geraldton and as efficiently without your
funded by the State Government through assistance.
the Department of Communities
88 DURLACHER ST | PHONE 9956 6636
How to Access and Navigate
Aged Care
Specialist Advocate Sue will be in the QE11 Centre on
Wednesday 03 March 2021 from 1030 to 1230. For
further information please call Sue on 0447 805 408.
free and independent information on aged care services
help to understand the different levels of aged care support
how to register with My Aged Care
the aged care supports available in your area
what is involved in process of registration, assessment and linking
with services
assistance to register with My Aged Care
The Aged Care Navigators Trial is delivered by Advocare as part of a consortium led by COTA Australia and funded by the Australian
Government.
Phone: 08 9479 7566 | Country callers (free): 1800 655 566 | WA Elder Abuse Helpline: 1300 724 679
Email: rights@advocare.org.au | www.advocare.org.au
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Contact registers are mandatory
This business/venue/event uses SafeWA to record the
details of all patrons to help the WA Health Department
with contact tracing if needed.
Using SafeWA is easy, safe
and convenient.
6DIH:$
Download SafeWA
1 from the app stores.
2 Set up your individual
account to make it
convenient for next time.
Use the SafeWA app
3 to scan the QR code
and check-in at this
business venue.
Alternatively, you can provide
your contact information by
filling in a paper form or speak
to a staff member. Sample
Your personal details will be
kept secure and destroyed
after 28 days.
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ULTICULTURAL
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THURSDAYS
6pm - 7.30pm
Contact
Jaye 0497 023 825
QEii Seniors & Community Centre
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Pensioners Social Club
The first meeting of the year The Treasurer’s report was
was held on 4 February read and accepted. No
2021 and was opened by general business arising so
President Annie Townshend, then it was time to win!! The
who welcomed 35 members big winner of the day was
and introduced a new LUCKY PAUL – Walsh that is!
member, Judy Stewart, to Not content with chicken
the club. feed is our Paul – nope he
The lucky door prize was scooped the lot - $50, $25
won by Lyn Blackmore. and $10, and wifey Lyn also
The Secretary, Pauline had a little win, but left a
Brockwell, read the minutes win for Faye Wright though
of the previous meeting, (jolly decent of them eh?) –
which was the Christmas congrats people.
Lunch meeting and the The Birthday people
last for 2020. She then read were Beth Hadley, Annie
the committee meeting Townshend, Tony Huelmo
minutes, at which Annie and Chris Brewer, most of
Townshend announced whom, if not all, had wins
that she would retire from too so they were all happy
all her positions in July, little Vegemites!
these including President
of Pensioners Social Club, Trading table now has
Organiser of Bingo (held enough books, thanks to all
once monthly) and also her those kind people who lug
positon as Pensioners Social them in to us, but anything
Club Representative on the else you would care to bring
QEII Seniors & Community – we’ll ‘ave it!
Centre Seniors Advisory Next month’s lunch is
Committee. Our Treasurer, silverside and salad and
Pat Parker, then advised
fruit salad and ice cream
that she too would be
at a cost of $10, to be
vacating her position in July,
paid to Pat Parker before
so anyone who is interested
the meeting day (4 March
in any of those vacancies
please give it some serious 2021).
consideration.
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Seniors Action Group News
The Annual General Alan French, Pauline
Meeting was held on Brennan, Rhonda Maley,
Tuesday 9 February at the Margaret Pitman, June
QEII Centre. There were 43 Morris, Jean Steer, Bob
members and 5 apologies. Taylor and Dick King.
Money Card Winners were
Iris MacKenzie, Sonny King President Trevor Hansen
and Faye Wright. Birthdays read a report extending his
for January and February thanks to the committee
were announced. Minutes and members for their help
of previous meetings and and support during 2020. He
current reports were read also thanked the staff at the
and endorsed. QEII Centre. At present there
are 242 Financial Members
Cards Group: After several in the Seniors Action Group.
months break, the Friday Activities provided are
cards group have been Carpet Bowls, Table Tennis,
given a trial for 6 weeks. Darts and Cards. There was
Rules regarding COVID-19 only one bowls tournament
have prevented them and a Pairs Competition
meeting so all were happy during 2020 due to COVID,
to start early February. so members are keen to
Certificates were then change that scenario in
presented to several 2021. We were also unable
members for their work to provide the usual social
during 2020.
Meritorious Certificates were
given to Janet Rodan and
Terry Brennan.
Certificates of Appreciation
were given to Alan Wilson,
Rob Lucas, John Rodan,
Mike Lane, Bob Maley, Val
15 February raffle winners - D Blackwell, O
Connolly, Madge Poglits, Miragliotta, J Steer, E Chandy, G Forman
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activities such as quizzes, see Trevor or a Committee
annual birthday celebration member if you are willing.
and so on. Fortunately we
were allowed to have the Due to the Annual General
annual Christmas function Meeting there was no
with a limit of 100 people. special speaker this month.
The new Committee for 2021 Following the meeting
was then announced. an excellent lunch was
provided by caterers Angie’s
President: Trevor Hansen Bella. Menu included
Vice-President: Janet Rodan Crumbed chicken, Ham
Treasurer: Di Keighran and Beef with Salad and a
delicious dessert Limoncello
Secretary: Vacant. Tiramisu with raspberries and
Members: Val Brown, Betty cream. Divine!! Cost of
Hosken, Rhonda and Bob these lunches each month is
Maley, Robin Walker, Jan only $10.
Wennekes.
The Committee would like DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
someone to step forward to 9 March 2021: Monthly
fill the Secretary’s Position Meeting and Lunch.
and also, there is room for $10 to Di
more committee member if 22 March 2021: Committee
anyone is interested. Please Meeting at 10.30am
2020 Certificate of Appreciation Recipients Eager players - visitor, R Lording, M Hadley,
F Wright, I Rawson
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The Women and the Girls
By Laura Bloom
A historical novel set in the 1970’s in Sydney, that follows
three women facing trouble in their marriages. The three
leave their family homes with their children and move into
a shared house, finding support and friendship in their new
found freedom. Available from the Geraldton Regional
Library.
QEII Knitters & Crochet
Group donations
Salvation Army HQ
Northbridge
100 adult beanies
JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2021 Fremantle Police Station
KEMH Perth 96 trauma teddies
3 baby wraps Schools in Geraldton
29 prs booties Mt Tarcoola
13 baby jackets 6 blankets
39 baby beanies Geraldton Primary
1 trauma toy 6 blankets
Geraldton Regional Hospital 33 assorted toys
Maternity Department Beachlands
7 blankets 4 blankets
7 jackets 22 assorted toys
2 octopus Bluff Point
6 prs booties 6 blankets & 33 assorted toys
13 beanies Rangeway
7 trauma teddies 6 blankets & 33 assorted toys
10Irony of Age
When you are a baby, you’re taken care of by your parents.
When parents grow old, they’re taken care of by their baby.”
Go the Right Speed Limit!
“One night a state cop saw a car going only 22 miles per hour. He pulled the car over. When
he approached the driver’s side, he noticed five old ladies were seated in the car and all of
them looked to be in shock. They were all very pale.
The old lady driver greet him, “Officer, why did you pull me over? I was going the speed
limit exactly. What is the issue?”
‘Ma’am you weren’t going over the speed limit, however driving under the limit is just as
dangerous.”
“But I was going 22 mph, the exact speed limit.”
“No, ma’am, 22 is not the speed limit, it’s the route number,” he laughed.
Feeling embarrassed the older woman thanked him.
“Before I let you go, is everyone ok? The other ladies seem a bit unsettled.”
“Oh, they’ll be fine in a minute. We were just on route 119.”
Tell me Where it Hurts
Sitting in the orthopaedic surgeon’s office cradling my broken hand, I racked my brains but
couldn’t come up with the medical term for my scheduled procedure. “Excuse me,” I said to
the surgeon’s assistant. “What’s the term doctors use for setting a broken bone?”
He grinned and said “A billable procedure”.
115 INGREDIENT CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI LASAGNE Ingredients 2 large zucchini (500g) 3 cups shredded roast chicken meat (450g) 2 x 400g jars red wine and garlic tomato pasta sauce ½ cup risoni 2 cups grated pizza cheese Method 1. Using a mandolin, cut zucchini diagonally into thin slices (about 5mm wide). 2. Place chicken in a bowl. Stir in 1 ½ cups of the pasta cups. 3. Sprinkle risoni over the base of a rectangular, ovenproof dish (10-cup capactity). 4. Top with half the chicken mixture. Sprinkle with half the cheese. Arrange half the zucchini over cheese. Repeat layering with remaining chicken mixture and zucchini. 5. Pour remaining pasta sauce over zucchini. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover tightly with oiled foil. 6. Cook in a moderate oven (180°C) for 45 minutes. Discard foil. Cook for a further 10 minutes, or until zucchini is tender and cheese is golden brown. 7. Transfer lasagne to a wooden board. Stand for 15 minutes before serving. 12
HINTS & TIPS
Try a natural remedy to CLEAN STAINED TEACUPS
• Mix half a cup of boiling water and vinegar in your teacup and let it sit for an hour.
Pour the liquid out and wash well before using.
• Sprinkle bicarb soda onto the bottom of your teacups and add just enough water to
form a paste, then scrub. Rinse and wash as you normally would.
• Dampen a cloth or use a sheet of paper towel to rub the stained surface with salt for
a quick and effective way to remove stains.
Don’t throw out old kitchen sponges. Cut them into pieces and put them in the bottom of
pot plants to retain moisture and prevent losing soil through the drainage holes.
When freezing mince in a bag, flatten it out with a rolling pin before putting in the freezer.
This quickens the time it takes to defrost.
To tell if an egg is fresh, pop it in a bowl (or glass) of water. If it’s stale, it will float up.
STORING AVOCADOS
It prevent avocados turning brown because you don’t use them all at once place the cut
avocado, cut-side down, in a small container of water. Seal with the lid. Keep in the fridge
for up to 24 hours. Before using, pat the avocado dry with a piece of absorbent kitchen
paper.
COOL RELIEF
If you are struggling to sleep because you are hot, fill a hot water bottle with iced water and
place it under your ankle or knees – it will help to cool your entire body.
Before poaching or frying eggs, put them in hot water for a couple of minutes before
cracking them. This way they won’t spread too much and will maintain a good shape when
cooked.
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GERALDTON ORCHID SOCIETY
DO YOU WANT TO LEARN HOW TO GROW AND CARE FOR ORCHIDS?
THE GERALDTON ORCHID SOCIETY MEETS AT THE
QEII CENTRE – 88 DURLACHER STREET, GERALDTON
THE SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH
AT 7.30PM
There are members in the club with years of experience in the growing and care of Orchids
who would love share their knowledge.
Locals and Visitors to Geraldton are very welcome
For information call:
Ron Rowe – 9965 3684
Bill Cartwright – 9921 7162
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500 CARD GAME
THURSDAYS
1.00PM TO 4.00PM
FREE
Paula 0408 215 503
AFRICAN DRUMMING
THURSDAYS
11am to 12noon & 1pm to 2pm
Cost: $5.00
Tuesday evenings 7pm to 9pm
$5.00 concession $10.00 waged
ART CLASSES
FRIDAYS
9am to 12noon
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL AS NUMBERS
ARE LIMITED. Cost $4.00
BALANCE GYM
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
9am to 9.45am
10.30am to 11:15am
FREE
BINGO
2ND THURSDAY EACH MONTH
1pm to 4pm
COST OF BOOKS
Contact President 0427 567 243
PROUDLY RUN BY: PENSIONERS SOCIAL CLUB
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skill, it develops skills and faculties t
88 DURLACHER ST | PHONE 9956 6636 | louiseo@cgg.wa.gov.au
had before. The movement, rhythm, a
boxing use mental and physical coord
keep you mentally fit.
BOXING FOR GOOD HEALTH
WEDNESDAYS
11:45am - 12:30pm
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Cost $4.00
C
CARING CUPPA
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
3RD WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH
2pm to 3pm FREE
Hosted by Midwest & SJOG Palliative
Care Services. Ph 9956 2497 or 9965 8888
CHAT N DO CRAFT GROUP
THURSDAYS
9:30am to 12noon
Spalding Family Centre. 75 Mitchell Street
Cost $2.00
Pat 0409 688 882, Heather 0428 592 004
CHOIR
THURSDAYS
6.00PM – 7.30PM
Cost $2.00
Contact Jaye 0497 023 825
DARTS
MONDAYS
9am to 11am
Cost $4.00
Contact President 0437 310 613
PROUDLY RUN BY: SENIORS ACTION GROUP
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE CLASSES
FRIDAYS DURING SCHOOL TERM
2pm to 4pm FREE
Provided by Midwest Multicultural Assoc
Contact Wendy Morrell 9964 4154
EUCHRE & FRUSTRATION
FRIDAYS
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Cost $4.00
PROUDLY RUN BY: SENIORS ACTION GROUP
GARDENING CLUB
3RD THURSDAY EACH MONTH
QEII Centre
10:00am
INDOOR BOWLS
MONDAYS 8:30am to 4pm
Cost $4.00
Contact President 0437 310 613
PROUDLY RUN BY: SENIORS ACTION GROUP
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
AT THE QEII
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY
11.30am to 12:30PM
Peggy Hodgson
1888 DURLACHER ST | PHONE 9956 6636 | louiseo@cgg.wa.gov.au
KNITTERS & CROCHET GROUP
FRIDAYS
9am to 12 noon
50 cents
Contact Irene Sheperd 9920 9001
LADIES BADMINTON
TUESDAYS
EIGHTH STREET STADIUM
12:45pm to 3pm
Cost $6.00
Contact Jan Bailey 0428 421 454
LINE DANCING
TUESDAYS - FREE
12:30pm – 1pm New Learners
1pm – 2.30pm Beginners & Intermediate
Start time is 1.00pm on the 2nd Tuesday of
each month
MAHJONG
THURSDAY - FIRST SESSION 11 FEBRUARY
EXCEPT 1ST THURSDAY EACH MONTH
9am – 11am
FREE
NATIONAL SENIORS INC MEETING
2ND FRIDAY EACH MONTH
Contact Peggy Hodgson 0427 290 136
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OVER 50’s GENTLE GYM
WEDNESDAYS
9am to 10am &
10:30am to 11:30am
FRIDAY - 9:00am to 10:00am
FREE
PENSIONER SOCIAL CLUB INC
MEETING
1ST THURSDAY EACH MONTH
10am to 12:30pm
Contact President 0448 421 626
PROUDLY RUN BY: PENSIONERS SOCIAL CLUB
PILATES
TUESDAYS
1pm to 1:45pm
Cost $4.00
POLE WALKING
WEDNESDAYS
8:30am to 9:30am
FREE
Provided by Seniors Recreation Council
of WA Inc Greater Geraldton Branch
QEII CRAFT CLASS
WEDNESDAYS
9am to 12 noon
Join us for exciting crafts each month.
2088 DURLACHER ST | PHONE 9956 6636 | louiseo@cgg.wa.gov.au
QEII LOUNGE
Coffee facilities available but not for
socialising
Library is open at all times
REHABILITATION GYM
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS
10:15am to 11:15am. FREE
If you would like to join this class please
contact the Hospital Physiotherapy
Department on 9956 2204
RUMMIKUB
THURSDAYS
1pm to 3pm
Numbers are limited to 12 players
Bibah & Milan Chesi on 0417 944 959
FREE
SCRABBLE
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
1pm to 3pm
FREE
SENIORS ACTION GROUP
MEETING
2ND TUESDAY EACH MONTH
10am
Contact President 0437 310 613
PROUDLY RUN BY: SENIORS ACTION GROUP
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SOCIAL DANCING
FRIDAYS
1pm – 2.30pm
Cost $4.00
SWITCHED ON SENIORS /
BE CONNECTED
THURSDAYS
9am – 10am
Bring your device.
FREE
TABLE TENNIS
MONDAYS
1pm to 3pm
Cost $4.00
Contact President 0437 310 613
PROUDLY RUN BY: SENIORS ACTION GROUP
UKULELE DREAMERS
TUESDAYS
1pm to 4pm
$3 per session (required)
Membership $20 (optional)
Merry Hide 0447 783 876
VISIBILITY GROUP
4TH TUESDAY EACH MONTH
10am
FREE
Contact 1800 847 466
2288 DURLACHER ST | PHONE 9956 6636 | louiseo@cgg.wa.gov.au
WALK GROUP
TUESDAYS
7:30am
FREE. To avoid being left behind, be at
Two Foreshore prior to departure time.
Contact Lina Mittoni 0427 869 786
WALKING FOOTBALL
WEDNESDAYS
1pm to 3pm
COST $4.00
ZUMBA
THURSDAYS
2:15pm to 3pm
COST $4.00
ADVERTISE YOUR
CLASS HERE
Contact
Louise O’Malley
2324
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