Media Release - Join us as we 'Walk on Sunshine' to celebrate Seniors

Hinchinbrook Shire Council and event partners will be hosting a Seniors Morning Tea and Lifestyle Expo with the theme of ‘Walking on Sunshine’ to celebrate Seniors Week.

The morning tea which will take place from 9am – midday, Friday 24 August at the Shire Hall will include entertainment from the Sing Australia choir, Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School choir, Saint Peters Catholic Primary School choir, Jordan Friday solo artist and many more. Morning Tea will consist of savoury, sweets, sandwiches, coffee, tea, juice and water. An array of lifestyle information and health checks available.

Mayor Ramon Jayo said ‘Seniors Week is an opportunity to celebrate the valuable contributions of older people. Many older people assist their families with caring responsibilities whilst being actively involved in their communities through volunteering and passing on their knowledge and experience to others. Seniors Week provides an opportunity to bring together all Queenslanders, through events and activities, to celebrate the contribution seniors make within their communities.’

A number of health service exhibitions will be available to offer information on how to maintain healthy wellbeing such as:

• Tweak Fitness will be engaging the audience in an exercise routine and stretches that can be done in the comfort of a chair for those unable to stand up.
• Rebecca Payne an occupational therapist at Northern Australia Primary Health will be discussing falls prevention and ways to safely stay at home for longer.
• Silvia Brown from Ingham Health Service will be discussing Heart Health, Cardiac Rehabilitation & Prevention Programs that are available free of charge.
• Dr Lisa Fraser from Hinchinbrook Healthcare will be discussing health checks and preventative healthcare.

Other exhibitors include Ingham Plaza Pharmacy, Sadleirs Pharmacy, Ingham Meals on Wheels, Hinchinbrook Community Sports Centre, Ingham Family Medical, Hinchinbrook Health Care, Everglow Community Care Links and more, showcasing some of the services available to seniors in Hinchinbrook.

Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, CEO Linda McClelland said ‘it is wonderful to see a number of local organisations come together to celebrate and support seniors in our community.’

Come along or encourage the seniors in your life to join us and add a little sunshine to their day!

Cost to attend the morning tea is $5 per person, with bookings essential. Bookings can be made at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library in person or by calling 4776 4614.

This event is made possible via joint funding from COTA Queensland and the State Government, Hinchinbrook Shire Council, Everglow Community Care Links, Ingham Meals on Wheels and Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre.