Davies celebrates Seniors Week
Author: Mia Davies
Published on: 08-November-2011
Member for the Agricultural Region, Mia Davies has urged people in the Agricultural Region to celebrate Seniors Week and recognise the important role seniors play in their community.
Ms Davies said seniors make a significant contribution to regional communities.
“Seniors are central to families, community structures and recreational activities in regional towns, and this often goes unnoticed,” Ms Davies said.
“Seniors are among the most active volunteers, providing essential environmental, social and community services.
“It’s great to see events this week dedicated to celebrating our seniors.”
Ms Davies congratulated the winners of the 2011 Seniors Award Winners, in particular Jan Trenorden, winner of the 2011 Intergenerational Award.
“Jan has played a vital role in attracting resources and programs for children and young people to the Wyalkatchem district and is very deserving of this honour.”
Seniors Week runs from 6 to 13 November with events held across the State, including:
· Bendigo Bank Moora Community History Day (6 November)
· Wyalkatchem Wheatbelt Men's Shed Mystery Wheatbelt Tour (7 November)
· Tambellup ‘A Day in the Past’ (7 November)
· Wickepin Wildflowers Bus Trip (7 November)
· Merredin Senior Citizens Open Sports Carnival (8 November)
· Northam ‘Remember when….’ event (9 November)
· Geraldton Community Bank Seniors Walk and Breakfast (9 November)
· Shire of Kellerberrin Seniors Morning Tea (9 November)
· West Arthur Seniors Expo (10 November)
· Over 50's Gentle Gym Geraldton (11 November)
· Geraldton Seniors BBQ Lunch and Concert (11 November)
To find out about Seniors Week events in your area visit the Department for Communities website www.communities.wa.gov.au/serviceareas/seniors/bbsw2011/
