Celebrate Seniors Week in the Lockyer Valley
Seniors Week is an opportunity for older people to explore programs and services, events and activities and connect with people of all ages.
If you're over 55 and living in the Lockyer Valley, then make sure this year's Seniors Week celebrations are one to remember.
With nine days of events and activities on offer, Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said it was important to recognise the value seniors made to the community.
Seniors Week is a chance to try new things and remain active and engaged in your local community.
It also gives our seniors the chance to connect and socialise, which is extremely important.
This year we have a few new events on offer, which I'm sure will be well received.
The Mystery Bus Tour, Gatton and Laidley Luncheons are extremely popular each year so it's important you make a booking to ensure you don't miss out, Mayor Milligan said.
A full range of the activities to be held in the Lockyer Valley during the week are available below and bookings open tomorrow, Wednesday 19 July at 9am.
For more information on any of the events phone 1300 005 872 or visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au
Saturday 19 August
Travel All Over the Countryside - safe travelling for seniors will be held at the Gatton COTA Senior's Centre, North Street, Gatton from 9.30am - 11.30am. To book for this free event contact 5466 3425.
Native Bee Keeping Workshop will be held at the Gatton COTA Senior's Centre, North Street, Gatton from 1.30pm - 4.30pm. Learn about native bee box design. Entry is $5. Bookings are essential, contact 5466 3425.
Sunday 20 August
Lockyer Lifestyle & Leisure Expo (including the Over 50's Lifestyle Expo and the Harmony and Healing Fair) will be held at the Lockyer Valley Sports and Aquatic Centre, Spencer St, Gatton from 10am - 2pm and is a free event.
Monday 21 August
Mystery Movie will be held at the Lockyer Valley Library (Gatton only) at 10am and 1pm. Bookings are essential, contact 5466 3425.
Council Visit - Meet the Mayor & the Disaster Coordination Team at the Gatton Council Office, Railway Street, Gatton from 10am - 11.30am. The event is free but bookings are essential on 5466 3425.
Tuesday 22 August
Mystery Bus Tour - pick-up at Laidley and Gatton. The tour runs from 8.30am - 3pm and is $15pp. Bookings are essential, contact 5466 3425.
Open Day at the Lockyer Valley Community Activities Shed, Saleyard Road, Gatton from 8.30am - 12pm. Morning tea included. Bookings not required.
Wednesday 23 August
Gatton Luncheon will be held at the Gatton Shire Hall, North Street from 9.30am - 1pm. Enjoy a fun-filled morning with lucky door prizes, raffles and entertainment, morning tea and lunch. Entry is free and bookings are essential on 5466 3425.
Thursday 24 August
Laidley Luncheon will be held at the Laidley Cultural Centre, Laidley-Plainland Road from 9.30am - 1pm. Enjoy a fun-filled morning with lucky door prizes, raffles and entertainment, morning tea and lunch. Entry is free and bookings are essential on 5466 3425.
Open Day at the Lockyer Valley Community Activities Shed, Saleyard Road, Gatton. Come along from 8.30am -12pm and enjoy this free event. Morning tea included. Bookings not required.
Friday 25 August
Vintage and Classic Car Rides will be held at the Gatton and District Historical Village or the Laidley Pioneer Village and Museum from 9.30am - 12.30pm. A wonderful morning out for vintage car lovers to enjoy. The event is free but bookings are essential on 5466 3425.
Saturday 26 August
Afternoon Concert will be held at the Gatton COTA Seniors Centre, North Street, Gatton from 1pm - 4.30pm at a cost of $7pp, with all proceeds to the School Chaplaincy Program. Entertainment by John Hancock and friends, walk up artists welcome. Bookings are not required. Payment on the day at the door.
Sunday 27 August
Combined Churches Gospel Service will be held at the Gatton Seniors Centre, North Street, Gatton from 2pm - 3pm. Performance by Peace Lutheran choir. The event is free and bookings are not required.
