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‘Connecting Seniors to life-long learning’
$25 yearly membership fee Jan – Dec
FINANCIAL MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCE AT
ACTIVITIES
(This provides insurance for members attending activities)
When attending classes please bring your name tag and health care record
details.
Term 1: 03rd February 2020 – 13th March 2020
Orientation / Sign on Day, Tuesday 28th January 2020
10am
Senior Citizens Centre, Bungil Street, Roma.
Supported by: Ann Leahy, MP, Member for Warrego
To enrol contact:
Evan Dunster (Tutor Co-ordinator)
Mobile: 0419 201 460
Email: [email protected]
Postal: PO Box 1279, Roma 4455
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PLEASE REMEMBER….. If you are unable to attend a course that you enrol in at any time, please let your tutor know.
1. MAHJONG CONTACT: Edna Tedford Ph. 0428 231 687 COURSE DESCRIPTIION: Learn how to play/enhance your skills in the game of Mahjong. WHEN Monday’s from 9 am LENGTH OF COURSE: ongoing for the year WHERE: Senior Citizens Centre, Bungil St. Roma Donation $2
2. TABLE TENNIS
TUTOR: Annette Walton Ph. 4622 3006; Judy Walsh ph. 0431 697 844 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Develop your skills at Table Tennis as well as enjoying others’ company. WHEN: Friday’s 9.30am WHERE: Uniting Church Bungil St LENGTH OF COURSE: Ongoing throughout year Gold Coin Donation
3. BOOKCLUB TUTOR: Viv Bruton Ph. 0428 529 594 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Bookclub meets monthly to discuss the Book of the Month. This is an enjoyable hour of sharing thoughts and ideas about the book that was read during the month prior to meeting. WHEN: meet monthly, 3rd Wednesday of the month, 9am (19th February & 18th March) WHERE: Roma Library Gold Coin Donation
4. EXERCISE FOR SENIORS
TUTOR: Vital Health staff Ph. 4622 4322 COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Exercise Physiologist at Vital Health will take us through the use of various exercise machines available at SNAP Fitness. Increase muscle strength and fitness by participating in a supervised exercise session. WHEN: Mondays, 11.30am-12noon OR 12noon – 12.30pm WHERE: SNAP Fitness, Quintin Street, Roma LENGTH OF COURSE: ongoing (Medical Referral to Exercise Physiologist Required)
5. MORNING TEA CONTACT: Evan Dunster Ph. 0419 201 460 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Social outing to have morning tea with friends WHEN: Tuesday, 18th February2020, 10am WHERE: Royal Hotel LENGTH OF COURSE: one session only Gold Coin Donation
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6. GENTLE SEATED YOGA TUTOR: Megan Brown Ph. 0439 726 952 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Gentle seated yoga exercises for seniors. Props are provided for balance. WHEN: Thursdays, 06th February 2020, 9am WHERE: 151 McDowall St., Roma LENGTH OF COURSE: 6 weeks Gold Coin Donation
7. U3A LUNCH CONTACT: Evan Dunster Ph. 0419 201 460 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Enjoy lunch with other U3A members
WHEN: Tuesday, 10th March 2020 12.00pm WHERE: Commonwealth Hotel, Cnr Bowen & Wyndham Sts Roma LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 session only
8. SOCIAL OUTING “Maranoa Council Meeting”
CONTACT: Evan Dunster Ph. 0419 201 460 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Observe a Maranoa Council meeting. WHEN: Wednesday, 26th February 2020 9am WHERE: Roma Administration Centre, Bungil St Roma LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 session only
9. WATER AEROBICS TUTOR: Stacey Robertson Ph. 0428 226 271 (text or leave message) WHEN: Wednesdays starting 05th February 2020 & Fridays starting 07th February 2020 10am COURSE DESCRIPTION: Water aerobics at Roma Pool LENGTH OF COURSE: Ongoing WHERE: Roma Pool Cost: $7.50 per session, includes pool entry
10. FOLK ART TUTOR: Carol Curran Ph. 0447 114 881 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Tips and techniques to help you to learn the craft of Folk Art, or painting intricate patterns and pictures onto everyday objects; paint a chair (bring your own chair) WHEN: Thursdays, 06th February 2020 11am-12.30pm WHERE: Studio 6, Roma Community Arts Centre, Hawthorne Street, Roma LENGTH OF COURSE: 6 weeks Cost: $5, includes materials
11. GARDENING IN THE MARANOA
TUTOR: John Downes Ph. 0429 486 839 COURSE DESCRIPTION: TBA WHEN: Thursday, 05th March 2020 2pm WHERE: Roma Library Training Room, Hawthorne Street, Roma LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 session only Gold Coin Donation
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12. COMPUTER CLUB
TUTOR: Evan Dunster Ph. 0419 201 460
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Work together to develop computer skills.
WHEN: Tuesdays, 04th February 2020 1pm
WHERE: Roma Library Training Room, Hawthorne Street, Roma
LENGTH OF COURSE: 6 weeks Gold Coin Donation
13. TERM TALK -1- “Aged Care’’
TUTOR: Jane Hanly CONTACT: Evan Dunster Ph. 0419 201 460 WHEN: Wednesday, 04th March 2020 2-3pm
WHERE: Roma Library Training Room, Hawthorne St. Roma LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 session only Gold Coin Donation
14. TERM TALK -2- “Powers Of Attorney”
TUTOR: Carla Cosgrove
CONTACT: Evan Dunster Ph. 0419 201 460 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Discuss the different types of powers available.
WHEN: Wednesday, 11th March 2020 2-3pm
WHERE: Roma Library Training Room, Hawthorne St. Roma LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 session only Gold Coin Donation
15. DEEP CHAT
TUTOR: Glenn Telford Ph. 0400 233 793 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Deep Chat is designed to provide an opportunity to discuss any issues of
current importance to any members. The basic operation of the group will be defined by current
participants. There will probably be no restrictions on topics and participants will at times have to
deal with ideas that may be quite confronting. We will all learn how to deal with a variety of ideas
with courtesy and respect. A nice mix of introspection and new learnings.
WHEN: Tuesdays, 04th February 2020 10.30am – 11.30am
WHERE: Senior Citizens Centre, Bungil St., Roma
LENGTH OF COURSE: Six weeks Gold Coin Donation
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16. INTRODUCTION TO LAWN BOWLS
TUTOR: David Bowden Ph. 0429 664 275 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Learn how to play Lawn Bowls. An accredited coach will show you how to play. WHEN: Thursday, 06th February 2020 5pm - 6m WHERE: Roma Bowls Club, Lovell Street, Roma LENGTH OF COURSE: 6x1 hour sessions Gold Coin Donation
17. ARMCHAIR TRAVEL “A Taste of Spain and Portugal”
PRESENTER: Susan & Dallas Anderson COURSE DESCRIPTION: Share a travel experience of Spain & Portugal. Hear about cosmopolitan Barcelona & Madrid, the Palacio Real of the royal family, the medieval towns of Toledo, Cordoba and Granada, where Christian and Moorish influences combine, the famous Rock of Gibraltar and bull ring of Seville. Admire the tiled architecture of Lisbon in Portugal and the towns of Regua & Quinta on the Douro River in northern Portugal. Share in the fascination of Singapore airport which has planted Zamia trees from north of Injune. WHEN: Tuesday, 11th February 2020 10am WHERE: Training Room, Roma Library LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 session only Gold Coin Donation
18. STAYING SAFE IN THE COMMUNITY
TUTOR: Senior Constable Dale KENNA District Crime Prevention Co-ordinator
CONTACT: Evan Dunster Ph. 0419 201 460 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Two sessions will cover Crime Prevention, Safer Living, Fraud and
Scams.
WHEN: Friday, 21st February 2020 & Friday, 28th February 2020 2-3pm
WHERE: Roma Library Training Room, Hawthorne St. Roma LENGTH OF COURSE: 2 sessions Gold Coin Donation
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Senior Citizens Monday 1-4pm Hoy; Monday 1 – 4 pm Indoor Bowls
Bowls Club Thursday 1pm Social Bowls; Saturday 1pm-4.30pm Social Bowls
Sunday 1 – 4pm Bowls
Above times subject to change depending on competitions etc., ph 4622 1146
Social membership in Bowls Club $15 per year
Silver Swans – Ballet for Seniors Learn gentle ballet movements from an experienced instructor, to enhance
flexibility and mental acuity.
Fridays, 5pm at the Scout Hall, Soutter Street, Roma, $15 per lesson, term fees
negotiable, multiple family members’ fee negotiable
Contact: Edrine Keegan, ph. 0428 752 896
Lions Fish’n’Chips Last Friday of the month, 5pm, Lions Park
PCYC 8.30am, Wednesdays – Badminton ($5 per day, need to sign up as a PCYC member,
cost $6 for seniors for 12 month membership)
Harmony Singing Group Meets Thursdays 2.30pm at Studio 1, Roma Community Arts Centre
Contact: Eileen Hann ph. 4622 7126
Heart Foundation Walking Group Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am, Shady’s Lagoon car park. Bring hat and water
bottle
Contact: Sandra Law ph. 0427 027 379
National Seniors Meet on the 4th Saturday of the month, 9.30am morning tea, 10am meeting, QCWA
Hall, Arthur St, Roma.
President: Janette Darracott Ph. 4622 3196
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Cards Tuesday, CWA rooms, Arthur St, Roma. 1.30pm
Contact: Isla Grulke Ph. 4622 1814, Peg Riley Ph. 4622 1815
Line Dancing Tuesday, 6.30-8.30pm, RSL Hall, Quintin St. Roma. Cost $5
Tai-Chi Friday 2-3pm, Senior Citizens Centre, Bungil St. Roma.
Contact: Nerida Caden Ph. 0408 153 749
Roma & District Lapidary Society Meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month, 9am-4pm, 17 McDowall Street, Roma (behind
the Roma History Lodge),
Contact: Clem Ph. 0429 891 593
Morning Melodies 1st Tuesday of the month at the Roma Bowls Club, Lovall St., Roma, 9.30am, cost $5
Roma Community Men’s Shed
Monday, Thursday and Saturday 8.30am – 12.30pm
27-29 Crystal St. Roma
Enter from Gregory St. South
Contact: Mike Stuhmcke 0427 310 291
Email: [email protected]