Council encourages you to connect and celebrate with our communities’ seniors.

Seniors Month aims to:

• improve community attitudes towards older people and ageing
• facilitate community participation and activity by older people, including those from Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• enhance community connections and inter-generational relationships.

A number of Council and community events are being planned for the month so whether you attend one of these or just drop in for a cuppa, take a moment to connect with our seniors.

H.O.P.E Cafe (Helping Other Possibilities Emerge)
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre events
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum events
Gladstone Regional Libraries events
Community events and activities
Markets

H.O.P.E Cafe (Helping Other Possibilities Emerge)

Social connection is more important than ever, so we invite our Senior Community to join us for lunch in the country and a menu of conversation at the beautiful Builyan and Many Peaks Progress Association Hall. 

When:  11am-1pm, Wednesday 25 October
Where: Builyan and Many Peaks Progress Association Hall
Cost: Free, bookings required (Bookings open 25 September).

Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre events

Morning Melodies – Rocket Man! ** Sold Out **

Come and experience the Elton John Experience, it will be a spectacular show from start to finish. No one quite embodies the charm, versatility, dynamic charisma, and is able to recreate the flamboyant stage show of Sir Elton John, quite like Greg Andrew. Rocketman Flying Solo is a stripped-back, intimate, up close, and personal show built on the hits and format of Sir Elton John’s own solo touring show.
When: 10am, Tuesday 10 October
Where: Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre

Details https://www.gladstoneentertainment.com/whats-on or call 4972 2822

Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum events

Official Opening and Awards Presentation of The 48th Rio Tinto & QAL Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards

Official opening and award presentation the 48th Rio Tinto & QAL Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards.
When: 6pm, Saturday 21 October
Where: Gladston Regional Art Gallery and Museum
Cost: Free

Our Priceless Past

Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum will showcase the annual Our Priceless Past exhibition. The 2023 Our Priceless Past exhibition showcases Gladstone Region Special Seniors, their memorabilia and stories written by selected students from Calliope State High School.
When: 16 September-11 November
Where: Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum

Gladstone Regional Libraries events

Movietime - “Whina”

The extraordinary true story of beloved Maori matriarch, Dame Whina Cooper. Come along to Calliope library to watch this month’s movie in air-conditioned comfort. Light refreshments provided.
When: 10am, 5 October
Where: Calliope Library
Cost: Free - must call to book. Phone (07) 4975 8105

MAKERTIME – Pyrography for Beginners

Fake it until you Make it! Join us each month as we make something new (or old depending on your view). This Maker Time will get you burning simple patterns into wood coasters
Cost: Free
Where: Regional Libraries

• Agnes Water Library - 2pm, 27 October - must call to book. Phone (07) 4902 1501
• Boyne Island Library - 10.30am, 26 October - must call to book. Phone (07) 4971 9700
• Calliope Library - 9.30am, 11 October - must call to book. Phone (07) 4975 8105
• Miriam Vale Library - 10.30am, 9 October - must call to book. Phone (07) 4974 6241

Seniors Morning Tea - Cards and Game Morning

Come and join in the fun and action of playing games like Dominoes, Cribbage, Canasta, Trivial Pursuit and Chinese Checkers.
When: 9.30am - noon, 16 October
Where: Agnes Water Library
Cost: Free - must call to book. Phone (07) 4902 1501

TECHTIME Tech Help

These 30 minutes sessions are for individual help or bring along a friend and learn together.
When: 10am, 27 October
Where: Agnes Water Library
Cost: Free - must call to book. Phone (07) 4902 1501

Community events and activities*

Seniors Happy Hour at Gladstone Aquatic Centre

Seniors (60+) get entry to the pool for free for an hour between 07:45-08:45 every weekday morning for fun and fitness! Many seniors come in and have created a happy, active, social environment that ranges from swimming laps to walking and having a chat.
When: 7.45 to 8.45am, weekdays
Where: Gladstone Aquatic Centre, Tank Street
Cost: Free

1770 Cultural Connections Immersion Festival

Major two-day Cultural Connections Immersion Festival that is held in the first weekend of October 2023. The festival showcases the Aboriginal history prior to 1770; and the survival of the Byellee, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng and Taribelang Bunda peoples.
When: 9am - 5pm, 30 September to 1 October
Where: 1770 SES Grounds, Captain Cook Drive, Agnes Water 1770
Cost: Free
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Gladstone Women’s Health and Wellbeing Expo

Free Workshops including Kylie Pilates, Food vendors, market stalls and live music
When: 10am - 2pm, Saturday 7 October
Where: Art Matters Complex, 3 Pitt St, Gladstone Central
Cost: Free
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Boyne Island Tannum Sands Seniors and Community Morning Tea

Music will be provided by the Roulettes. Morning Tea is free from 9.30-10.30am. Hoy Card Game - 10.30-11.30am. Lucky Door Prize and Raffe drawn at 11.30am. Event finishes at 11.35am
When: 9.30 - 11.30am, 10 October
Where: Castle Tower Room 2 Boyne Island Community Centre, Hayes Street, Boyne Island
Cost: Free

Mindcare Community Connect - Mental Health Week

Gladstone Mindcare Community Connect Come along to connect with Community Organisations.
When: 10am - noon, 10 October
Where: Mindcare Office 147 Goondoon Street
Cost: Free

Bocce Bowls & Baubles

Join us for a fun morning as we play our favourite games of Bocce, Carpet Bowls, and Marbles. Morning Tea provided.
When: 9.30 - 11am, Friday 13 October
Where: Agnes Water Baptist Church 200 Bicentennial Drive Agnes Water
Cost: Free Numbers are limited - call Beth to make booking 0403 222 495

Miriam Vale Seniors Group

Social Groups for Seniors. Come join us for a cuppa and a chat, new people welcome.
When: 9am, 13 and 27 October
Where: Miriam Vale Community Centre
Cost: Free

Mt Larcom QCWA National Dessert Day

Fun filled afternoon with quality prizes in the Lucky Door, Door Raffle, Multi Draw Raffle and Hoy. A delicious afternoon tea will be served.
When: 12:30pm, 14 October
Where: Mt Larcom QCWA Hall 4 King George Street, Mt Larcom
Cost: $5 per person – must call to book 0428 751 213
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MACE Annual Show and Shine

M.A.C.E (Motorcyclists Advocating Child Empowerment) are holding a Car and Bike Show and Shine to raise much needed funds for children in the local area.
When: 12:30pm, 14 October
Where: Rocky Glen Hotel Motel, Dawson Road, Gladstone
Cost: Gold coin donation
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RACQ CapRescue Colour Me Capricorn Gladstone

Get ready to run, walk, dance or stroll your way along the garden path, creating clouds of colour in Gladstone at the most colourful fun run - Colour Me Capricorn Gladstone! Suitable for all ages and abilities. A fundraiser for the CapRescue Helicopter.
When: 6am-9am, Sunday 15 October
Where: Gladstone Ports Corporation Marina Parklands
Cost: Youth - $15, Adult - $25, Family of 4 - $70, Team of 4 - $80
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Seniors Celebratory Dinner

South Gladstone Rotary is hosting its 37th Annual Dinner honouring our local seniors
When: 6 - 8.30pm, 21 October
Where: Calliope Roosters Sporting Complex Sutherland St, Calliope
Cost: Must book - $2 booking fee with Gladstone Central Committee on the Ageing at 83 Oaka Lane. (07) 4972 4465

Aussie Backyard Bird Count

The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is held for one week each October as part of National Bird Week. This year, the Aussie Backyard Bird Count will be held from 16-22 October 2023. Taking part is easy, and you can win some great prizes.
When: 16 - 22 October
Where: Backyard
Cost: Free – register at https://aussiebirdcount.org.au
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Morning Cruise 1770 LARC! Tours

1 hour guided tour on the LARC! Experience the thrill of our famous amphibian vessels on the Morning Cruise. This one-hour Cruise takes in the sights of Bustard Bay and Round Hill Creek, while showing off the fun factor of the LARC’s capabilities.
When: 9 - 10am, 17 October
Where: 1770 LARC! Tours 1770 Marina, Seventeen Seventy
Cost: $25 per person – call to book 49749422
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Turkey Beach 50th Birthday Bash

All welcome to attend with a range of entertainment, and a blast from the past with locals putting in a bunch of nostalgic memorabilia from the early days.
When: 2pm till late, Saturday 28 October
Where: Turkey Beach Community Hall Worthington Road, Turkey Beach
Cost: Free
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Markets*

Miriam Vale Community Markets

When: 8am-1pm, Sunday 1 October
Where: Miriam Vale Hotel, 9 Blomfield Street, Miriam Vale

Pop on down and support our community markets - stop in for breakfast.
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Beach Arts Music Markets

When: 2pm-7pm, Saturday 7 October
Where: Millennium Esplanade Tannum Sands

Live entertainment, great food and a huge variety of market stalls. Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
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Discovery Coast Markets

When: 8am-12pm, Sunday 8 & 22 October
Where: Seventeen Seventy SES Grounds

Free community event held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Featuring food stalls, live entertainment, arts and creation stalls and lots more.
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Rotary Charity Markets

When: 7am-12pm, Sunday 15 October
Where: Tondoon Botanic Gardens

The Rotary Club of Gladstone Midday is hosting their Charity Market at the Tondoon Botanic Gardens. Come along and see the beautiful Tondoon Botanic Gardens come alive with food, craft, fruit and vegetables and much more.
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Calliope Rotary Markets

When: 8am-12pm, Sunday 22 October
Where: Calliope Rodeo Grounds, 3 Taragoola Road

Open air market with heaps of room at the Calliope Rodeo Grounds. Enjoy a bbq breakfast or country cuppa and biscuits etc for morning tea. Monthly market held 4th Sunday of the month.
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QCWA Ambrose Markets

When: 10am-3pm, Saturday 28 October
Where: Hall Cwa Ambrose, 36 Gentle Annie Rd, Ambrose QLD 4695

Fresh produce, vintage items, clothes, raffles, food vans, kids entertainment.
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*Please note that Council is advertising these events on behalf of the provider as part of Queensland Seniors Month. These events are not Council events and should be undertaken at the participant’s own risk.

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