News - seniors

Mon 8 Feb 2016

Trip announcer app leads the way for public transport passengers

Trip announcer app leads the way for public transport...

The free MyTransLink app has been a hit with commuters with more than 350,000 downloads and is used by an average of 60,000 travellers a week.

Fri 5 Feb 2016

ANZAC Centenary Park name change approved

ANZAC Centenary Park name change approved

Kinsail Court Park will soon be known as ANZAC Centenary Park, following Australian Government approval of the name change.

Wed 3 Feb 2016

VIEW Makes It Happen!

VIEW Makes It Happen!

VIEW Clubs of Queensland will celebrate International Women’s Day 2016 with a lunch at East’s Leagues Club on Saturday March 5.

Tue 2 Feb 2016

Winter knitting starts in summer for Dorothy

Winter knitting starts in summer for Dorothy

Five months ago, Active Lifestyle Estates Chambers Pines resident Dorothy Scott was looking for a way to give back to the local community in her spare time.

Mon 1 Feb 2016

Jim's Book Competition

Jim's Book Competition

Find the two code words and send in your entry to possibly win one of five copies of Jim's book!

Fri 29 Jan 2016

Bowls by Floodlight -Gaythorne Bowls Club

Bowls by Floodlight -Gaythorne Bowls Club

Introduction to Bowls Come and join in “The Introduction to Bowls” (part of Gold Program by Brisbane City Council) or just come and unwind with a game of “After Work...

Thu 28 Jan 2016

Hawaiian theme morning of bowls and games at Wavell Heights

Hawaiian theme morning of bowls and games at Wavell Heights

On Friday, February 19 a Hawaiian theme morning of lawn bowls and social games, followed by a lunch, will be held at Northern Suburbs Bowls Club.

Happiness is singing in a local community choir

Happiness is singing in a local community choir

Start the New Year off with the opportunity to enjoy a new venture or rekindle your love of singing with other people.

AUSTRALIA’S SENIORS’ FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS IN 2016

AUSTRALIA’S SENIORS’ FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS IN 2016

Australia’s only film festival programmed for film lovers aged 60 and up, Young At Heart, for the first time is being held in Brisbane.

Mon 25 Jan 2016

Computer classes for Seniors in Wynnum

Computer classes for Seniors in Wynnum

Most computer programs are taught, including Mac, all brands of tablets and smart phones.

Thu 21 Jan 2016

New-look timetable to drive better bus services for Moreton Bay community

New-look timetable to drive better bus services for Moreton Bay...

The Palaszczuk Government unveiled a new bus network and timetable to deliver more buses and higher frequency services when the Moreton Bay Rail Link opens.

Wed 20 Jan 2016

Retiring after 40 years of caring for the aged and disabled

Retiring after 40 years of caring for the aged and disabled

Forty years of caring for the elderly and the disabled has ended with the retirement of Linda Rowan, administrator of the Beenleigh and District Senior Citizens...

Fri 15 Jan 2016

Arts Industry to honour Queensland Actress Carol Burns

Arts Industry to honour Queensland Actress Carol Burns

On Monday 8 February 2016 QPAC Playhouse will honour the life and career of the acclaimed and much loved Australian actress, Carol Burns who recently passed away

Surgeons push for “earlier last drink” law reforms

Surgeons push for “earlier last drink” law reforms

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) urges the Queensland government to adopt a proven range of alcohol harm prevention measures

Thu 14 Jan 2016

Why not take the family to the AFL

Why not take the family to the AFL

Come along a see your favourite players at the Brisbane Lions open training session and junior super clinic.

Wed 13 Jan 2016

Palaszczuk Government acts to expunge historic homosexual convictions

Palaszczuk Government acts to expunge historic homosexual...

There is growing support throughout Australia, and indeed internationally, that past injustices towards our gay community need to be corrected.

Tue 12 Jan 2016

Begonias on Parade in Brisbane

Begonias on Parade in Brisbane

The 2016 Annual Show by the Queensland Begonia Society Inc. is to be held in the Auditorium at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens on Saturday, February 27.

Mon 11 Jan 2016

Don’t ditch it, re-gift it

Don’t ditch it, re-gift it

Don’t ditch your unwanted clothes, accessories or homewares, re-gift them to a Red Cross Shop.

Fri 8 Jan 2016

Adopt a pet or buy a book and support RSPCA and Lifeline

Adopt a pet or buy a book and support RSPCA and Lifeline

Adopt a pet from RSPCA or buy a book and support the Lifeline Bookfest on Saturday January 16 at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre at 9am-4pm. Free Entry.

Thu 7 Jan 2016

Thanks for the memories!

Thanks for the memories!

Boondall Drive-In opened on February 8, 1956. At one stage Brisbane had six Drive-In's operating. Now, there is just one at Yatala and the Tivoli in Ipswich.

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