WOOLGOOLGA SENIORS’ CENTRE

e-NEWS SHEET

December/January 2020

SEASONS GREETINGS

As we head into the end of year closure period, The Management Committee and Staff send our warmest seasons greetings.



This year has been another busy year filled with new classes, new friends and memories. The Centre has undergone renovations and the feedback from Members has been excellent.



We also continue to achieve excellent results with Grant applications.



Enjoy the summer with your families and friends and come back to us in 2020 for another thrilling year. Stay safe and well.                 

Summer and 2020 on the Horizon

To get into the mood for summer 2020 we will be hosting events throughout the Seniors Festival from 17 to 22 February. Come along and meet our two new robots and experience virtual reality.



Computers - don’t get left behind! Our free computer classes will continue into 2020 and our regular classes, eg. watercolour art, line dancing, scrapbooking, tai chi and exercise classes to name but a few.

The Centre will be closed for Christmas break from Friday, 20 December, reopening Monday 6 January 2020

Get Online Week 2019

The Woolgoolga Seniors' Centre hosted a Get Online Week, morning Tea presentation on Wednesday 16^th October, 2019.
The presentation was well received, with positive interaction from the current class members. I'm sure there will be lots of new discussions generated in the coming weeks, with more new learners expected to sign up for our Be Connected courses in the coming weeks.


Our presentation was on websites that can be: useful, interesting or fun.

• Shopping
• Selling
• Competitions
• Surveys
• Savings sites
• Writing competitions
• Interesting sites
• Online safety

Our sincere thanks go to the Good Things Foundation and the Be Connected Network Partners

Indoor Bowls

Friday  8.30-9.30

Looking to be a bit more active? Why not try our indoor bowls!

Newcomers are always welcome

A small group of bowlers, keeping fit while enjoying the company on hand.

Lots of fun and laughter.

Come along, join the fun and see if it’s for you – enjoy a cuppa and companionship.

As with all our activities there is a small fee, but your first day is free to try.

Watercolour Art Class - ready to start

Our new Watercolour Art Class is starting on Thursday 17 October 2019 from 1pm – 3pm.  

You must be a member for this class, the cost is $5.00 per lesson.  

Below is a list  of materials you will require:

Watercolour Paints

Raw sienna

Indigo

Cobalt blue

Alizarin crimson

Burnt umber (dark)

Cadmium red

Cadmium yellow

Lemon yellow

Hb pencil

Fine liner - 8   

Mop brush

Sable brushes, best but expensive – 6

005 Micron archival ink pen

Piece ply 30 x 40cm

Purple or blue masking tape

Water colour paper 300 (if possible) otherwise watercolour pad or other

eraser (kneaded).

COLOURS ARE FLEXIBLE

• Palette
• Water jars
• Paper towels

Get Online Week

You are invited to join us on Wednesday 16 October 2019 at 11am.

The Woolgoolga Seniors' Centre in conjunction with the Good Things Foundation are hosting The Get Online Week 2019 -#try1thing. 


Come along for morning tea and join the fun. See how easy it is to Get Online. We can answer your questions and make you feel more comfortable about getting on line.

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We have free computer classes every Tuesday and Wednesday.

Do you have a mobile phone or tablet that supports internet access, and don’t know how to use it, bring it along – we’re here to help!

My Community Project - Results are in!

We would like to thank all the wonderful community members who voted for the Woolgoolga Seniors’ ‘New Bus’ project. Sadly, we were not a winner this time, but are still very pleased to have come in 7th place.

We will keep trying for our new bus!

Congratulations to the “Woolgoolga Lakeside Reserve Walking Trail and Revegetation” –third place winner.
A great win for Woolgoolga and a great effort from the organisers! It wasn’t an easy task.

We would also like to send our congratulations to the ‘Corindi Community Hall - Encouraging a Better Community’ – project – not a final winner but to come 5th was a great effort from such a small community. The organisers have done extremely well – Corindi Beach is very fortunate to have such a great team.

Please vote for our Project

The Centre has applied for another grant. This one is a bit different because the community votes for their preferred project.

The projects are all in the Coffs Harbour electorate region.     

https://mycommunityproject.service.nsw.gov.au/

Voting opens Monday 15^th July and closes 15^th August. We are only a small town, so we need all the help we can get.

You can vote for up to 5 projects in order of preference.  One vote might just make the difference😊. If you know any else who might jump on board, please let them know.

This project depends on YOU!

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Our Project Name is:  New bus - Woolgoolga Seniors Centre The Best Venue for Ages

Please vote for our project The Seniors' Centre is depending on you.

https://mycommunityproject.service.nsw.gov.au/

If you need help signing up for a My Service NSW account Please see us at the office and we can help.

From 15 July 2019, people across NSW will vote for the projects they want to see funded in their community.

Voting will be open for four weeks from 15 July to 15 August 2019. People in NSW aged 16 years or older will be able vote for the projects in their electorate.

You will be able to vote through Service NSW for the projects in your electorate. To do this, you will need:

1. A MyServiceNSW Account. To find out if you already have an account or to create one, go to: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/ or visit a Service NSW centre:

2.  your Medicare card to verify your name and age

3. your NSW residential address to identify your electorate

You will then be able to view and vote for the projects in your electorate. Each person can vote only once, but couples can have individual accounts.

If you need any help with this, please call in at the Centre and we will help.

Scrapbooking

Are you creative - would you like to be?

Come along and join the Woolgoolga Seniors' Scrapbooking Class

A friendly group - welcoming to all new members.

·       De-stress – scrapbooking helps to reduce anxiety

·       Meditate – distract your mind from all your worries

·       Gives that brain a great workout – take a trip down memory lane

·       Socialise with your peers – join a creative hobby group and share a cuppa

·       A wonderful sense of achievement – surprise your family - just look what you can do!

·       Scrapbook happiness – what are YOU waiting for?

As with all our activities there is a small fee, but your first day is free to try.

What's on at the Seniors'

What's on at the Seniors'

 Monday              10.00 - 11.00     Scrapbooking

A fun way to pass the time providing a wealth of physical, mental, and emotional health benefits.

 Monday             10.00 - 11.00     Tai Chi

Gentle aerobic exercise. Slow, controlled aerobic exercise and low-impact movements - improves stability, hand eye coordination, strengthens muscles and increases flexibility.

 Tuesday              9.00 - 12.00        Health My Way Computer class

Free, simple computer classes for the over 50's.

Tuesday              11.30 - 12.30     Pilates  

Increases flexibility, balance, and strengthens core muscles. 

Wednesday       9.30 - 11.30        Computer Class

Free, simple computer classes for the over 50's.

Wednesday       9.30 - 12.00        Craft Class

A mixed group with knitting, sewing etc. Sewers, knitters, crafters – come along and share your knowledge.

Wednesday       11.00 - 12.00     Members Morning Tea

Enjoy a cuppa with friends

 Thursday            9.00 - 12.00        Knitting Group Wrap with Love

A friendly social group who get together to knit and crochet for charity.

 Thursday            1.00 - 3.30          Table Tennis

A great way to stay fit and active.

Friday   9.30 - 12.00        Indoor Bowls

Heaps of laughter, fun and exercise.

Friday   1.00 - 4.00          Rummiking Games

Come along and enjoy the game.

Saturday             9.30 - 10.30        Line Dancing

A fun, healthy, rewarding activity – improve your health and confidence.

Rummiking

Rummiking

Here's another of our 'must do' activities…

Rummiking is a tile-based game for 2 to 4 players, combining elements of the card game rummy and mah-jong.

Our Rummiking Group meets each Friday from 1pm to 4pm.

A friendly group for serious players, always looking for new members. Come along, enjoy a cuppa and see if it's what you're looking for.

Keep your brain active – with a fast thinking, fast acting, dexterity brain game.

Still a novice or don't know how to play? Our experienced players will be more than happy to make you welcome and help you get up to speed.

As with all our activities there is a small fee, but your first day is free to try.

You won't be able to resist a repeat performance!

Woolgoolga Seniors' Centre - Introduction to Computer Course - Presentation

All Welcome 

Introduction to Computer Course 

Presentation 

The Woolgoolga Seniors' Centre & The Be Connected Partners 

Are hosting a FREE Morning Tea Presentation 

Featuring the Be Connected Online Website

Wednesday 19th June 2019 11.00am 

Come along, enjoy a cuppa and a preview of our free over 50's beginner computer classes. see what it's all, and sign up if you like what you see

We hold free beginner computer courses on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings

6 Boundary Street Woolgoolga   PH: 66547311  

The Woolgoolga Wrap with Love knitting group

Looking for a Rewarding Social Activity?

This is the place to be...

The Woolgoolga 'Wrap with Love' knitting group meets every Thursday 9.00am – 12 noon and is always happy to welcome new members.


These lovely ladies knit their hearts out – and enjoy lots of fun and laughter in the process. They volunteer their time to knit and crochet blankets for the Charity group, 'Wrap with Love', who in turn distribute the wraps to people in areas of trauma and need - both in Australia and around the World. 


Come along one morning, enjoy a cuppa and see what it's all about. There is a small fee for the morning, but your first day will be free. We are sure you’ll be back! 


Your time and effort will be most welcome. All this 'hard work' benefits the charity group – Wrap with Love.

https://www.wrapwithlove.org/

Wrap with Love – Knitting wraps for charity

We knit, we sew, we give

We donate to people in need

We Wrap with Love

Woolgoolga Seniors Centre - What's on Offer

Seniors Exercise  

Perfect for older members, offering light paced activity that improves fitness, mobility and posture.

Scrapbooking

More than just a fun way for Seniors to pass the time. Scrapbooking can actually provide a wealth of physical, mental, and emotional health benefits.

Tai Chi

Gentle aerobic exercise. Slow, controlled and low-impact movements - easy for seniors even with limited movement. Improves stability, hand eye coordination, strengthens muscles and increases flexibility.

Move it or Lose it

Enjoy the beat of the music as you improve your fitness. Great for Seniors - increases flexibility, balance, and strengthens core muscles. 

Computer Class

From 'beginners’ to the 'almost there'. Don't be left behind – learn how to access the internet safely.  

Craft Group

All interested crafters are welcome. Come along and share your knowledge.

Wrap With Love

A friendly social group who get together to knit and crochet for charity.

Table Tennis

An indoor sport for people of all ages. A great way to stay fit and active.

Indoor Bowls

The sport for those who dare to be different. Heaps of laughter, fun and exercise.

Rummiking

Come along and enjoy the game.

Line Dancing

A fun, healthy, rewarding activity – improve your health and confidence.