Be out there.. it all adds up for fun in Parkes

Have a go at Seniors Festival!

‘Have a Go’ Seniors’ Week Festival

There is something for everyone at this year’s Seniors Week Festival.  All activities are free.

Monday 18 February

Yoga With A Chair (Monica Lea), 10am to 11:30am

Posy Making (Alice Milne), 2pm to 3:30pm

Tuesday 19 February

Bridge (Beth Thomas and Suzie McNamara), 10am to 12noon

Writing Your Life Story, 2pm to 4pm

Wednesday 20 February

Gentle Yoga (Monica Lea), 10am to 11:30am

Thursday 21 February

Bus Trip to Manildra Movies, 10am to 5pm

Aircraft Museum, 10am to 12noon

Friday 22 February

Belly Dancing, 11:30am to 12:30pm, as well as 1pm to 2pm

For more information and to register

Contact: Neighbourhood Central 6862 3757

Did you know … 1 in 5 Australians live with a disability?

Access at a Glance Project Launch

Ability Links NSW works with businesses to make all the shops, venues and accommodation “accessible at a glance”.

Together with their families and friends, each and every Australian with a disability is a potential customer.

Come alone to the Project Launch and find out how your business can benefit.

The Project aims to:

♦ Promote your business’ accessibility features

♦ Increase your customer base

♦ Provide FREE support and knowledge from accessibility volunteers

When

5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Wednesday 20 February

Where

Community Centre, Cooke Park, Welcome Street, Parkes

More Information

Contact Ability Links Central West on 1800 580 580 or email abilitylinks@livebetter.org.au

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Ability Links NSW is a way of connecting people with a disability, their families and carers in the community. Linkers work closely with people to support them to fulfill their goals, hopes and dreams.

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Be Involved!

Grease and Oil Change

A brain and body workshop for rural men and women

The Back Room Workshop is taking its successful Grease and Oil Change workshop on the road to Trundle.

This is a brain and body workshop, suitable for all ages, and designed specifically for people living in a rural community.

There is a cracking line up of inspiring guest speakers, plus delicious and nutritious food from local caterers.

Wear something comfy cause you might get involved in a few physical activities!

When

9am to 1pm on Thursday 21 February

Where

Trundle Golf Club, Austral Street, Trundle

Bookings and further information

Visit eventbrite for more information, and you can also register your attendance online.

Cost

FREE, COMPLETELY FREE!

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The Back Room Workshop’s awesome sponsors include Ag n Vet Trundle, Goodwin Stevenson Insurance, Plevna Merinos, Baker Ag Advantage, Rabobank, Bill Stitt Building, St Vincent de Paul and many other generous souls who prefer to remain nameless.

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Trundle Film Society Inc

The Trundle Film Society welcomes new members for the screening of The King’s Speech (2010) .  The  movie runs for 1hr 58mins and is rated by IMDb at 8/10.

Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm start.

Contact john.lagerlow@gmail.com  or phone or text 0408 022 571 for membership details.

Parkes Harness Racing

Join in at the Parkes Showground for one of the Club’s major events. Entertainment for both kids and adults.

Where

Parkes Showground, Mitchell Street, Parkes

When

Gates open 8pm

Follow along with the Parkes Harness Racing Facebook page for further information.

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Be Prepared! 

Dementia and Wellbeing Information Forum

Do you know what to look out for?

This forum is for anyone interested in dementia. The forum will focus on identifying changes in behaviour, caring for carers, and it will introduce the Dementia Friends Project.

Topics to be covered include:

♦ healthy brain aging

♦ wellness and looking after yourself

♦ Caring for Carers

Presenters will include Jenny Roberts from Dementia Australia and Glen Sorensen from Age Communications Pty Ltd.  The Dementia Australia Memory Van will also be there.

Light lunch, tea and coffee will be provided.

When

9:30 am to 3 pm on Thursday 28 February

Where

Parkes Services Club, Short Street, Parkes

RSVP

By 22 February to Gabrielle on 1800 580 580

Follow along with the Live Better Facebook event for further details.

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The Dementia and Wellbeing Forum is presented under the Dementia Education and Training for Carers Program, an Australian Government initiative. The program aims to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia by increasing the competence and confidence of their carers.

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