Are you a senior in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder community? We are excited to invite you to join our Seniors Week activities, events, and outings hosted by the Eastern Goldfields Community Centre.
We want to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of seniors in our community and encourage their ongoing activity in our community.
Activities will be held all week from Monday 7 to Friday 11 November.
Some activities require pre-registration. Register by completing the online form below or call the Eastern Goldfields Community Centre on 9021 9801.
Monday 7 November
Dizzy Fingers
9:00 – 11:00am
Bring your crochet, knitting or other project along or start something new! Crafting is more fun with friends
Location: Eastern Goldfields Community Centre
EGCC Open Day BBQ and Seniors Market
From 12:00pm
Join us as Mayor John Bowler cuts the ribbon to officially open Seniors Week!
Check out the facilities in the community precinct. Curious about the Men’s Shed? Our team is ready to welcome new members and show you around the workshop. Chat and learn about the services and businesses that work specifically for you at our Seniors Market!
Location: Eastern Goldfields Community Centre
Tuesday 8 November
Exercise Class
9:30 – 10:30am
Get the endorphins flowing with a morning exercise class with chairs.
Location: Eastern Goldfields Community Centre
Seniors Directory Launch
11:00 – 1:00pm
Join Ali Kent MLA, The Rotary Club of Kalgoorlie and Hon Kyle McGinn MLC for lunch to launch the Goldfields Seniors Discount Directory.
RSVP for catering purposes: 9022 7003
Location: Eastern Goldfields Community Centre
Macrame Class – *Booked Out*
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Join the fun and learn how to make a macrame pot hanger!
Pot’s included.
Location: Eastern Goldfields Community Centre
Wednesday 9 November
Exercise Class
9:30 – 10:30am
Get the endorphins flowing with a morning exercise class with chairs.
Location: Eastern Goldfields Community Centre
V.I.P’s Monthly Meeting
9:30am
Join the Visually Impaired Person’s monthly meeting.
Location: Eastern Goldfields Community Centre
Self Defense Class – Please Register
Try a specially tailored class for seniors, with a blend of techniques for self defense, mobility/fitness and information that can be used to keep you safe.
Location: Eastern Goldfields Community Centre
Register: Please register below for this activity.
Lawn Bowls – Please Register
1:00 – 2:30pm
Location: Eastern Goldfields Community Centre
Register: Please register below for this activity.
Movie at Orana Cinema – Please Register
11:00am
We have a whole cinema booked! Join us for a free viewing of Ticket to Paradise starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts.
Register: Please register below for this activity.
Transport: Free transport from the Eastern Goldfields Community Centre to the Orana Cinema. Please register below to book your place on the bus.
Thursday 10 November
Bootscooting
10:00 – 11:00am
A fun way to move and exercise!
Location: Eastern Goldfields Community Centre
Big BBQ at the park! - Please Register
From 12:00pm
Let us cook lunch for you at picturesque Hammond Park! We will be set up close to the playground as we have arranged for an inter-generational play group with children from Sandalwood Family Centre to give you some young company.
Location: Hammond Park
Friday 10 November
Tram Tour – Please Register
Two x 1hr tram rides
9:00 - 10:00
10:00 – 11:00 - *Booked Out*
Play tourist around Kalgoorlie-Boulder and take in the sights on the famous tram!
Departing from EGCC.
Register: Please register below for this activity.
BINGO
12:30 – 3:30 pm
71, bang on the drum… its Bingo time! Join us for this special Seniors Week bingo session. Light lunch provided.
Location: Eastern Goldfields Community Centre