Free events

for seniors

7 – 14 November

All events are wheelchair accessible.

Please specify any special dietary requirements when booking.

A variety of events and activities for seniors will be held across the City of Rockingham for Seniors Week to acknowledge and show appreciation for their valued contribution to the local community.

All activities are free but bookings are essential.

Event Guide

Chair Yoga10am – 11amWarnbro Community Library, 2 Swallowtail Parade, Warnbro

Learn basic chair yoga techniques that you can use at home every day. This fun session is informative, energising, and de-stressing.

Contact: 9528 8577 or wclcontact@rockingham.wa.gov.au

Cupcake Decorating1pm – 2.30pmSafety Bay Library, 197 Safety Bay Road, Safety Bay

Learn how to create beautiful cupcakes for special occasions. Jess will share her secret recipe and techniques to make these delightful treats.

Contact: 9528 8611 or sbycontact@rockingham.wa.gov.au

Monday8 November

Move Your Body10am – 10.45amWarnbro Community Library, 2 Swallowtail Parade, Warnbro

Stay On Your Feet will teach you how to move your body with this fun and interactive presentation.

Contact: 9528 8577 or wclcontact@rockingham.wa.gov.au

Strength and Tone2pm – 2.45pmAqua Jetty, 87 Warnbro Sound Avenue, Warnbro

A weight training class to music specifically for the over 50s using adjustable bars. This is a group class where you will use the adjustable bars, allowing you to alter the weight to your own capacity. Suitable for all fitness and ability levels.

Contact: 9591 0888 or aquajetty.agent@rockingham.wa.gov.au

Wednesday10 November

Chair Yoga10.30am – 11.30amSafety Bay Library, 197 Safety Bay Road, Safety Bay

Description: Learn basic chair yoga techniques that you can use at home every day. This fun session is informative, energising, and de-stressing.

Contact: 9528 8611 or sbycontact@rockingham.wa.gov.au

Swinging Sixties1pm – 2pmMary Davies Library and Community Centre, 17 Settlers Avenue, Baldivis

The Jukebox Lady will sing some of the iconic music from the 60s and speak about some of the events that affected lives at home and abroad.

Contact: 9591 0800 or mdlcccontact@rockingham.wa.gov.au

Thursday11 November

Art Therapy Session11am – 12.30pmRockingham Library, Dixon Road, Rockingham

Join Miriam Gardiner for a relaxing and therapeutic workshop and create a beautiful watercolour field of poppies to take away. Different techniques will be used throughout the session. No experience necessary.

Contact: 9528 8683 or rclcontact@rockingham.wa.gov.au

Thursday11 November

Seniors Body Balance2pm – 3pmMary Davies Library and Community Centre, 17 Settlers Avenue, Baldivis

An instructor from Aqua Jetty will visit the library to help you improve your balance in this interactive session.

Contact: 9591 0800 or mdlcccontact@rockingham.wa.gov.au

Simple Eats for SeniorsCooking Workshop

10am – 12amMary Davies Library and Community Centre, 17 Settlers Avenue, Baldivis

In this workshop, facilitated by Charlotte Rowley from Habits For Health Nutrition, you will learn about healthy eating, simple changes to make your meals healthier, and how to prepare some healthy, simple, low-cost meals.

Contact: 9528 0333 or customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au

Friday12 November

Safe-Tea Morning10am – 12pmRockingham Library, Dixon Road, Rockingham

Officers from the WA Police Force, Department of Fire and Emergency Services, ySafe and Injury Matters will provide information about keeping yourself and your home safe. Find out about Neighbours Unite, the Safety Subsidy Scheme and community services that are available to help residents feel safe and connected.

Contact: 9528 0333 or customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au

Soil Care and Composting

3.30pm – 4.30pmRockingham Library, Dixon Road, Rockingham

Learn how to properly prepare and care for your soil by qualified and experienced horticulturalist Carla Weir.

Contact: 9528 8683 or rclcontact@rockingham.wa.gov.au

Friday12 November

Saturday13 November

A Grand Morning Tea9.30am – 11amRockingham Library, Dixon Road, Rockingham

Grand-carers and their grandchildren are invited to morning tea to celebrate the special role of grand-carers. Enjoy story-time and art activity together before sharing morning tea. A smoking ceremony will be performed to welcome all. Everyone is welcome, everyone belongs.

Contact: 9528 0333 or customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au

African Drum Making Workshop

2pm – 4pmRockingham Library, Dixon Road, Rockingham

Participants will make their own African drum to keep whilst learning about the history and the important role drums play in African life.

Contact: 9528 8683 or rclcontact@rockingham.wa.gov.au

Wednesday17 November

Presented by the City of Rockingham