Living, studying and connecting like by no means earlier than … prepare for a fun-filled program of actions dropped at you by Sunshine Coast Council.

 

Sunshine Coast Libraries are internet hosting an thrilling calendar of occasions and workshops for individuals of all ages to rejoice Queensland Seniors month in October.

 

Highlights embrace the prospect to relive the daring fashions, massive hair and fantastic soundtrack of the Aussie movie basic, Muriel’s Wedding, and engaging workshops about well being and wellness, tips on taking nice snaps in your cell phone, and how one can make a distinction as a volunteer.

 

Queensland Seniors Month recognises the precious contribution of seniors in the neighborhood, whether or not as a volunteer or within the workforce, as a neighborhood chief or carer, grandparent or advocate.

 

Seniors Month additionally offers alternatives to advertise optimistic neighborhood attitudes in the direction of older individuals and ageing, facilitate neighborhood participation and improve neighborhood connections. The initiatives align with the Queensland Government and Council on the Ageing(COTA) Queensland’s imaginative and prescient of constructing age-friendly communities.

 

COTA’s theme this 12 months is Social Connections and connecting with each other has by no means been extra vital. Queensland Senior’s Month will present alternatives for individuals of all ages, cultures, and skills to attach by means of inclusive occasions and actions.

Seniors Month runs from 1–31 October 2022. 

Daytime screening of Muriel’s Wedding on the Cinema

Celebrate Queensland Seniors month with a daytime screening of the Australian basic movie Muriel’s Wedding on the Strand Cinema Caloundra on Tuesday, October 18.

Hosted by Sunshine Coast Libraries, come alongside and benefit from the daring fashions, massive hair, and feel-good soundtrack of Muriel’s Wedding.

Tickets are on sale now for $10 per individual and embrace a complimentary choc-top ice-cream.

Muriel’s Wedding is a 1994 Australian comedy-drama movie written and directed by P.J. Hogan. The movie, which stars Toni Collette, Rachel Griffiths, Jeanie Drynan, Sophie Lee, and Bill Hunter, focuses on the socially awkward Muriel whose ambition is to have a glamorous wedding ceremony and enhance her private life by shifting from her dead-end hometown, the fictional Porpoise Spit, to Sydney.

When: Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Location: Strand Cinema Caloundra, 11 Bulcock Street, Caloundra
Time: door open at 9.30am for 10am screening
Cost: $10 per individual
Bookings important: https://library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Whats-On/Muriels-Wedding

Special Grandparent storytelling session

Join Sunshine Coast Libraries for a particular Grandparent’s storytelling session on the Brightwater Community Park Story Seat on Wednesday October 5.

There shall be video games, storytime and many enjoyable. Be certain to pack a blanket, morning tea and a hat.

When: Wednesday, October 5, from 9.30 -11am
Location: Brightwater Community Lake Park, Freshwayer Street, Brightwater

This exercise is FREE and appropriate for youngsters as much as 5 years previous.

Free workshops, applications and classes with Sunshine Coast Libraries

Explore the vary of thrilling classes hosted by Libraries throughout Senior’s Month.

Learn the artwork of crochet with the Country Women’s Craft Group. The introduction to crochet session will educate the necessities of typing a slip knot, chain stitches and progress to single and double crochet stitches.

Hear from certified Naturopath Cassandra Cook on find out how to stability hormones and handle hormonal signs like irritability, fatigue, low libido, weight acquire or sugar cravings.

Owner of the Sustainable Health and Wellness Clinic, Sandra shares her tips on what to eat for wholesome hormones and the way hormonal imbalances may be related to thyroid, ovaries, and the adrenals.

Enjoy a enjoyable, free hands-on workshop with Aromatherapist Denise Lynds, from Aminya Natural Therapies Academy. Practise giving a reflexology hand therapeutic massage utilizing aromatherapy oils. Try totally different blends focused at stress, sleep and motivation. Find out find out how to safely dilute and mix important oils.

For Android and iPhone customers, register without cost classes with library workers for tips to make use of your digital camera and different options.

Registration for workshops and classes by visiting https://library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Whats-On/seniors-month

Heritage Talk

Discover native heritage occasions at Bankfoot House and Landsborough Museum. Delve into flood histories of Southeast Queensland with Dr Margaret Cook.

When: Friday October 7, 2022
Location: Bankfoot House, 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains
Time: 10 – 11am
Cost: Free
Bookings important: https://heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Programs-and-Events/August-To-December-2022 

Sunshine Coast Open House

Sunshine Coast Open House is the area’s largest public structure and design pageant with behind-the-scenes excursions and particular experiences.

Join particular excursions to study Bankfoot House heritage colors and archaeological findings.

When: Saturday 22 and Sunday October 23, 2022
Location: Bankfoot House, 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains
Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: Free
Registration not required.

Volunteering

For people, volunteering offers a possibility to be concerned in actions reflecting their pursuits and utilizing their expertise, whereas constructing a stronger and linked neighborhood. Council offers a various vary of volunteering alternatives delivered in a supportive and secure working setting for volunteers.

For particulars on volunteering alternatives, together with find out how to apply, go to councils volunteering web page and browse volunteering applications.

More data: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-and-Community/Volunteering

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