WHAT’S ON: Queensland Seniors Week in Mackay, Isaac
Mackay, Isaac activities include a Selfless Seniors exhibition, morning teas, picnic, leatherwork and more:
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AT age 77, Mackay's Gerri Kissner wears a black belt and works with children, people with a disability and disadvantaged youth.
She is one of 50 seniors nominated for Mackay Regional' Council's Selfless Seniors exhibition opening today for the 60th annual Queensland's Seniors Week.
Ms Kissner joins Edie Weiss who has provided suicide-prevention training to more than 4000 people and Irene Champion who has donated more than $8000 worth of native plants to the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens.
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Their stories and professional portraits will feature in the exhibition at the Jubilee Community Centre running from August 17 to 26 as well as digitally across the region.
Mayor Greg Williamson said the exhibition was a snapshot of the selfless seniors who made the Mackay region a better place.
"The photos are outstanding and the stories really make you appreciate how valuable our seniors are to the region and our community," Cr Williamson said.
He said other initiatives for senior citizens included the free tech classes, an Artspace Mackay discussion and the Senior Pets Initiative.
"It's a tremendous program that is designed to find loving homes for older abandoned animals with a senior person," Cr Williamson said.
"Adoption is free and animals with lower energy levels are picked to suit seniors and their lifestyles."
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In the Isaac region, Queensland Seniors Week activities include picnics in the park, morning teas, tai chi classes, workshops, cooking demonstrations and more.
Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said the significant week gave people the chance to recognise the knowledge, experience and value older residents brought to the Isaac region.
"I encourage all Isaac residents, regardless of their age, to take part in this year's Queensland Seniors Week and enjoy the wonderful program of events and activities that make up this important celebration in these uncertain times."
Ms Baker said provisions had been made for COVID-19 to ensure people could participate safely but reminded residents to stay home if they felt unwell, had a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath.
Mackay region Queensland Senior's Week Activities:
Selfless Senior's Exhibition
August 17 to 26 at Jubilee Community Centre, Alfred St as well as digitally at Sarina Neighbourhood Centre, Awal Medical Centre, the Mackay Region Visitor Information Centre and Goodes Butchers.
Digital Accessibility Program
August 18 and 25 from 10-11am at Gordon White Library (bookings required).
Seniors: Conversations with Art
August 20 from 10.30-11.30am at Artspace Mackay. Bookings required. Phone 4961 9722.
Senior Pets for Senior People
Register your interest via mackay.qld.gov.au/seniorpets
Isaac region Queensland Senior's Week Activities:
Picnic in the Parks
August 19 from 11am-1.30pm, Centenary Park, Dysart.
Includes Tai Chi, cooking demonstration, tech-talks and lunch, bring a chair or picnic rug. RSVP by phoning 1300 47 22 27 by 5pm on August 18.
Morning Teas
August 20 from 10-11.30am, Glenden Recreation Centre.
Go along for a day filled for all ages with games and an art session. RSVP by phoning 1300 47 22 27 by 5pm on August 17.
August 21 from 9.30-11.30am, Nebo Memorial Hall.
Tai chi, morning tea and an art session. RSVP by phoning 1300 47 22 27 by 5pm on August 19.
Health Chats and Handiwork
August 24 from 10am-2.30pm at St Lawrence Centenary Hall.
Tech and health talks, lunch, lucky door prizes and a leatherwork workshop. RSVP by phoning 1300 47 22 27 by 5pm on August 19.
August 27 from 10am-2.30pm, Carmila Memorial Hall, Carmila.
Tech and health talks, lunch, lucky door prizes and a leatherwork workshop. RSVP by phoning 1300 47 22 27 by 5pm on August 20.
Moranbah Seniors Luncheon
August 28 from 11am-2.30pm at Moranbah Community Centre.
Cooking demos, lunch, tech talks and trivia. RSVP by phoning 1300 47 22 27 by 5pm on August 24.
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