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Booking Information• This program contains a comprehensive listing of Seniors Week events throughoutByron Shire. Every effort has been made to ensure correct listings, but it isrecommended that details be confirmed prior to attending events.• The activities in this booklet may be cancelled due to insufficient bookings or otherunforeseen circumstances. Please ensure you check with the event organisers whattheir refund policy is when making your booking if there is a cost involved.Facilities for People with Disabilities• If you require special facilities, such as wheelchair access, please contact the eventorganisers for details of available facilities.Please note that your picture may be taken while you are at any of the eventsin this program. Please contact Byron Shire Council if you do not wantyour picture used for future Council related promotional material.AcknowledgementsThe Seniors Week program is sponsored by Byron Shire Council, Ageing, Disability and HomeCare (ADHC) and supported by local community organisations

ContentsAwards and CompetitionsSeniors Week Positive Ageing Award................................................................................. 1Brunswick Heads library Art competition ‘Inspiring NOT Retiring” ...................................... 1Brunswick Valley U3A Photographic Competition ‘Inspiring NOT Retiring” ........................ 1Seniors Week Events at a Glance .......................................................................... 2Key EventsAlzheimer’s Association Memory Van..................................................................................5Launch of Life of Byron: Conversations with the Elders.......................................................5Mayor’s Morning Tea ...........................................................................................................5Harmony Day Celebration– A film come and see what the world has to say.......................6Hands on Surfing Day for people with a disability or mobility problems...............................6FREE Come n’ Try ActivitiesCome n’ Try Yogalates (Suffolk Park and Bangalow) ..........................................................7Come n’ Try Aqua Zumba....................................................................................................7Come n’ Try Zumba Gold.....................................................................................................8Come n’ Try out the new Beach Wheelchair..............................................................8 and 9Come n’ Try Lawn Bowls ...........................................................................................8 and 9Entertainment and CultureAgeless Pottery Exhibition .................................................................................................10Barefoot/Casual Lawn Bowls at Bangalow Sports Club....................................................11Cape Byron Playback Theatre ...........................................................................................11Family Lunch at the Bowlo.................................................................................................11U3A Program (middle insert)Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 ProgramPage i

Learn New Skills/KnowledgeStrawbale Gardening ......................................................................................................... 16Ocean Shores and District Garden Club............................................................................ 16A Taste of Technology for Seniors..................................................................................... 16Cape Byron Lighthouse Tours ........................................................................................... 17Energy Efficiency - The Power to Change ......................................................................... 18Come ‘n try Scrabble ......................................................................................................... 18Demonstration of E-book/audio book downloads............................................................... 18Come n’ Try Bridge............................................................................................................ 19Learn About your CommunityMarine Base in Action........................................................................................................20Guided Tours of New Byron Bay Library............................................................................20Men’s Shed Open Day and Sausage Sizzle ......................................................................20Mullumbimby Community Gardens Garden walk & Talk - We reap what we sow .............21Active / Healthy LifestyleFriendship and Gentle Exercise Group..............................................................................22FREE Blood Pressure testing: blood glucose testing.........................................................22Drumming circle and sound percussion for Seniors...........................................................22Feedback Form.......................................................................................................23-25Planning Your Seniors Week Activities .............................................................. 26Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 ProgramPage ii

Seniors Week Positive Ageing AwardByron Shire Council wishes to formally acknowledge those many seniors who live, work and play inByron shire and volunteer their time to help and inspire others, be it on a one to one basis or as amember of a group.This award is initiated not only to recognise the work that an individual does to assist others in thecommunity, but in the way they demonstrate a positive attitude towards ageing.If you know of someone aged 60 and over who is actively involved in our community and making adifference to one person, or to a group of people, we invite you to nominate that person forrecognition.The ‘Seniors Positive Ageing Award’ will be open for nominations from 20 February and will closeon 12 March. The award will be presented at the Mayor’s Morning Tea during Seniors Week 17-24March.Nomination forms are available at the back of this booklet, and can be downloaded from Council’swebsite at the following link http://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/older-people or available at the locallibraries.‘Inspiring NOT retiring’ Art CompetitionBrunswick Heads Library’s Art Competition opens on Monday 25 February and closes on Thursday21 March with entries being judged and announced during Seniors Week.Entries to be in conjunction with Byron Shire Council’s Seniors Week theme Live Life InspiringNOT Retiring. The mediums of photography, drawing and painting will all be accepted. Workshould not exceed 20cm x 30cm or thickness of 3cm and able to be displayed using double sidedtape. It is suggested that work be presented on backing board. Entries to be titled and named.For more information contact Mark on 6685 1816.Brunswick Valley U3A Photography Competition ‐‘Inspiring NOT retiring’This competition is for the younger set in Brunswick Valley and covers the primary schools inMullumbimby, Brunswick Heads, Ocean Shores and the smaller schools in between. Coordinatedby Brunswick Valley U3A, the competition opens on 25 February with the winners beingannounced at the Mayors Morning Tea during Seniors Week on Tuesday 19 March. Photographswill also be displayed at this event.The three categories for entries are: Kinder to Year 2, Years 3 to 4 and Years 5 to 6. Both blackand white or colour 6 x 4 are acceptable.The theme is ’Inspiring NOT Retiring’ or capturing an older person, friend, family or neighbour,doing something active and interesting.Entry forms will be available at all local schools and at Brunswick Heads and Mullumbimbylibraries.For more information contact Penny on 6680 1600.Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 1

Senior’s Week Events at a GlanceKey EventsDateSaturday 16 March*prior to official start of SeniorsWeekTuesday 18 MarchTuesday 19 MarchThursday 21 MarchSaturday 23 MarchEvent detailsAlzheimer’s Association Memory VanLaunch of Life of Byron: Conversations with theElders – Bay FM Breakfast Show “Clockwise”Mayor’s Morning Tea in collaboration with BrunswickValley U3ACelebrate Harmony Day and view the 11 Eleven ProjectFilm - come and see what the world has to sayDisabled Surfers Association Hands on Surfing Dayfor people with a disability or mobility problemsOther events being held during Seniors Week by DateDate Event details PageSunday 17 March Ageless Pottery Exhibition .......................................................... 10Family Lunch at the Bowlo .......................................................... 11Marine Base in Action ................................................................. 20Monday 18 March Come n’ Try Yogalates (Suffolk Park)........................................... 7Straw bale gardening .................................................................. 16A Taste of Technology for Seniors.............................................. 16Ocean Shores and District Garden Club..................................... 16Energy Efficiency - The Power to Change .................................. 18Come n’ Try Bridge (Brunswick Heads) ...................................... 19Marine Base in Action ................................................................. 20Friendship and Gentle Exercise Group ....................................... 22FREE Blood Pressure testing: blood glucose testing.................. 22Tuesday 19 March Come n’ Try Aqua Zumba ............................................................. 7Come n’ Try Yogalates (Bangalow) .............................................. 7Ageless Pottery Exhibition .......................................................... 10A Taste of Technology for Seniors.............................................. 16Cape Byron Lighthouse Tours .................................................... 17Come n’ Try Scrabble ................................................................. 18Guided Tours of new Byron Bay Library ..................................... 20Marine Base in Action ................................................................. 20FREE Blood Pressure testing: blood glucose testing.................. 22Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 2

Date Event details PageWednesday 20 March Come ‘n Try Yogalates (Suffolk Park)........................................... 7Come ‘n Try Zumba Gold.............................................................. 8Come ‘n try out the new Beach Wheelchair (Brunswick Hds)....... 8Come ‘n try Lawn Bowls (Bangalow) ............................................ 8Barefoot/Casual Lawn Bowls ..................................................... 11A Taste of Technology for Seniors.............................................. 16Come ‘n try Bridge (Ocean Shores and Bangalow) .................... 19Marine Base in Action ................................................................. 20Drumming Circle and Percussion................................................ 22FREE Blood Pressure testing: blood glucose testing.................. 22Thursday 21 March Come ‘n Try Yogalates (Bangalow) .............................................. 7Come ‘n Try Aqua Zumba ............................................................. 7Ageless Pottery Exhibition .......................................................... 10Cape Byron Playback Theatre .................................................... 11A Taste of Technology for Seniors.............................................. 16Cape Byron Lighthouse Tours .................................................... 17Demonstration of E-book/audio book downloads........................ 18Guided Tours of new Byron Bay Library ..................................... 20Marine Base in Action ................................................................. 20FREE Blood Pressure testing: blood glucose testing.................. 22Friday 22 March Come ‘n Try Yogalates (Suffolk Park)........................................... 7A Taste of Technology for Seniors.............................................. 16Come ‘n Try Bridge (Bangalow) .................................................. 19Men’s Shed Open Day and Sausage Sizzle ............................... 20Marine Base in Action ................................................................. 20Guided Tours of new Byron Bay Library ..................................... 20Morning Tea and Garden Walk and Talk - We reap whatwe sow ........................................................................................ 21FREE Blood Pressure testing: blood glucose testing.................. 22Saturday 23 March Come ‘n Try Yogalates (Suffolk Park and Bangalow) ................... 7Come ‘n Try out the new Beach Wheelchair (Byron Bay)............. 9Come ‘n Try Lawn Bowls (Bangalow) ........................................... 9Come n’ Try Bridge (Brunswick Heads) ...................................... 19Marine Base in Action ................................................................. 20Sunday 24 March Family Lunch at the Bowlo .......................................................... 11Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 3

Other events being held during Seniors Week by locationDate Event details PageBangalow Come ‘n Try Yogalates ...............................................................................7Family Lunch at the Bowlo........................................................................11Come ‘n Try activities at Bangalow Sports Club• Bowling (Mens and Ladies) ........................................................8 and 9• Barefoot/Casual Lawn Bowls..............................................................11• Bridge .................................................................................................19Brunswick HeadsByron BayCome ‘n Try Scrabble...............................................................................18Marine Base in Action...............................................................................20Come ‘n Try activities at the Brunswick Valley Community Centre• Beach Wheelchair ...............................................................................8• Bridge .................................................................................................19• Gentle exercise and social .................................................................22Life of Byron Conversations with the Elders – Tune into Bay FM Breakfast Show “Clockwise” with Gary Street...........................5Come ‘n Try Aqua Zumba...........................................................................7Come ‘n Try Zumba Gold ...........................................................................8Come ‘n Try out the Beach Wheelchair ......................................................9Cape Byron Lighthouse Tours..................................................................17Demonstration of E-book/audio book downloads .....................................18Guided Tours of New Byron Bay Library ..................................................20Drumming Circle and Percussion .............................................................22Suffolk Park Come ‘n Try Yogalates ...............................................................................7MullumbimbyAgeless Pottery Exhibition........................................................................10Cape Byron Playback Theatre..................................................................11A Taste of Technology for Seniors ...........................................................16Community College – Straw bale gardening ............................................16Energy Efficiency - The Power to Change................................................18Men’s Shed Open Day and Sausage Sizzle.............................................20Morning Tea and Garden Walk and Talk - We reap what we sow ...........21FREE Blood Pressure testing: blood glucose testing ...............................22Ocean Shores Ocean Shores and District Garden Club ..................................................16Come ‘n Try Bridge...................................................................................19Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 4

KEY EVENTSThe Alzheimer's Australia NSW Memory VanThe Alzheimer's Australia NSW Memory Van is a mobile education resource that travels state wideto help raise awareness on the importance of brain health and dementia risk reduction. TheMemory Van provides communities with information designed to help educate and assist peopleliving with dementia, their carers and health professionals. Staff can also assist with enquiriesabout memory loss.Date Saturday 16 MarchTime 1.30pm - 4.00pmVenue ‘Woolies Carpark’ Jonson Street, Byron BayCost FREEFor further information contact Chris Vannucci Ph: 07 5523 0731Life of Byron: Conversations with the Elders ProjectThe Launch of ‘Life of Byron – Conversations with the Elders’ Project is a digital exploration of lifestories. Sign up or register your interest to have your story told. Come into the Byron CommunityCentre for information and application form.Also, listen in to Bay FM Breakfast Show “Clockwise” on Tuesday 19 March between 7.30 am and9.00 am. Listen in to hear Gary Street host the show with a community senior and hear about theLife of Byron – Conversations with the Elders Project.Date Tuesday 19 MarchTime 7.30am – 9.00amVenue Listen In to Bay FM Breakfast Show “Clockwise”Cost FREEFor further information contact Paula or Cat Ph: 6685 6807Inspiring NOT Retiring - Mayor’s Morning Tea*A collaborative event between Byron Shire Council and Brunswick Valley U3ACome and enjoy a morning of information, entertainment and morning tea with the Mayor and yourfriends. Find out about the Healthy Ageing Project and be entertained by the Arakwal culturaldancers, world renowned local percussionist Greg Sheehan, and the RED Inc. Signing choir.Winners of the Primary School photographic competition and Byron Shire Council’s first PositiveAgeing Award will also be announced.Date Tuesday 19 MarchTime 10.00am -12noonVenue Ocean Shores Country Club, Orana Road, Ocean ShoresCost FREELimited numbers, bookings essential. Contact Penny Fox Ph: 6680 1600Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 5

Harmony Day Celebration– the 11Eleven Project film“Come and see what the world has to say” - people from 179 countries recorded their lives on onedayByron Community Centre’s Health Ageing project, in partnership with Byron Shire Council,will be celebrating Harmony Day with a community theatre event, including the 11Eleven Projectfilm that will be shown across the country on 21 March.DateTimeVenueCostThursday 21 March11.00amByron Community Centre, 69 Jonson Street, Byron BayFREEBookings essential. For further information contact Paula or Cat Ph: 6685 6807Come ‘n try SurfingThe Disability Surfers Association (DSA) Let’s Go Surfing Day at Clarkes Beach in Byron Bay.People with disabilities are invited to experience the thrill of surfing, with help from volunteers andmembers of DSA. BBQ lunch provided.DateTimeVenueCostSaturday 23 March9.30am for a 10.00am startClarkes BeachFREEBookings essential. For further information contact Ted Kabbout Ph: 0427 804 480Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 6

FREE Come ‘n Try ActivitiesAll come ‘n try activities are free for Seniors for the week Sunday 17 March to Sunday 24 MarchCome ‘n try Yogalates (Suffolk Park)Explore the fusion of Yoga therapy with functional anatomy and stability to stretch, strengthen andtune your body to enhance safety and positive alignment. Additional needs catered for, excellentfor Seniors.Date Monday 18 March, Wednesday 20 March, Friday 22 March,Saturday 23 MarchTime Monday 10.00am-11.30am and 6.00pm-7.30pm, Wednesday 6.00-7.30pmFriday 10.00am-11.30am and Saturday 8.00-9.30amVenue Suffolk Park Community Hall, Cnr Alcorn and Clifford Streets, Suffolk ParkCost FREEFor more information phone 6687 2031Come ‘n try Yogalates (Bangalow)Explore the fusion of Yoga therapy with functional anatomy and stability to stretch, strengthen andtune your body to enhance safety and positive alignment. Additional needs catered for, excellentfor Seniors.DateTimeTuesday 19 March, Thursday 21 March, Saturday 23 MarchTuesday 9.30am-11.00am, Thursday 9.30am-11.00am and 6.00pm–7.00pm,Saturday 8.00am - 9.30amVenue 72 Byron Street, BangalowCost FREEFor more information phone 6687 2031Come ‘n try Aqua ZumbaThis a fantastic class for EVERYONE!!! Regardless of fitness, age or co-ordination skill. You don'teven need to know how to swim!Integrating the Zumba formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness disciplines, AquaZumba blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water-based workout that’s cardioconditioning,body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief.Date Tuesday 19 March and Thursday 21 MarchTime 7.00amVenue Byron Bay Swimming Pool, Bay Street, Byron BayCost First Class FREEFor more information contact Jane Leacey Ph: 0414 469 118 or 6685 4956Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 7

Come ‘n try Zumba Gold50 plus Zumba has all the excitement of a Zumba class but is especially developed for the olderactive adult. It is conducted with a safe, well-paced effective format. If you like to dance and lovemusic – this is for you! All fitness levels are catered for and no previous experience is necessary.Just bring water and a smile!Date Wednesday 20 MarchTime 8.30amVenue Byron Scout Hall, Tennyson Street, Byron BayCost First Class FREEFor more information contact Jane Leacey Ph: 0414 469 118 or 6685 4956Come n’ try a Beach Wheelchair in Brunswick HeadsDo you find a trip to the beach too challenging and you can no longer experience the beautifulbeaches of Brunswick Heads and Byron Bay?Come ‘n try Byron Shire Council’s new state of the art - Sandcruiser Beach Wheelchair.This activity is specifically for people with access and mobility difficulties and is supported bymembers of Byron Shire Council’s Access Committee.Date Wednesday 20 MarchTime 10.00amVenue Brunswick Valley Community Centre, South Beach Rd. Brunswick HeadsCost FREEBookings essential. For more information contact Jenny Willemse Ph: 6684 1677 or leavea message.Come ‘n try Ladies Lawn BowlsAn invitation to Lawn Bowls - come along and along and bring your friends to enjoy this low impactpopular and friendly sport.Beginners very welcome. Introductory session for anyone wanting to know more about lawn bowls.All equipment (except shoes) supplied. Participants have the opportunity to join the pennant teamsor to play socially.Date Wednesday 20 MarchTime 9.30am -12noonVenue Bangalow Bowling and Sports Club, 21 Byron Bay Road, BangalowCost FREE for Seniors during Seniors WeekFor more information contact Dot Gill /the Bowling Club Ph: 6687 2741Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 8

Come ‘n try Mens Lawn BowlsIntroductory session for anyone wanting to know more about lawn bowls. All equipment (exceptshoes) supplied. Participants have the opportunity to join the pennant teams or to play socially.A relaxed and friendly game of bowls, come along and bring your friends. Beginners very welcome.DateTimeVenueSaturday 23 March1.00pm – 4.00pmBangalow Bowling and Sports Club, 21 Byron Bay Road, BangalowCost FREE for Seniors during Seniors WeekFor more information contact Gerry Swain /the Bowling Club Ph: 6687 2741Come ‘n try a Beach Wheelchair in Byron BayDo you find a trip to the beach too challenging and you can no longer experience the beautifulbeaches of Brunswick Heads and Byron Bay? Come ‘n try Byron Shire Council’s new SandcruiserBeach WheelchairThis activity is specifically for people with access and mobility difficulties and is supported bymembers of Byron Shire Council’s Access Committee and the Disability Surfers Association (DSA).DateTimeVenueCostSaturday 23 March9.30am for a 10.00am startClarkes Beach, Byron BayFREEBookings essential. For more information contact Jenny Willemse Ph: 6684 1677 or leavea message, or Ted Kabbout Ph: 0427804480Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 9

Entertainment and CultureAgeless Pottery ExhibitionMullumbimby Potters Association will hold an Ageless Pottery Exhibition and open studio duringwhich potters will talk about their work and display techniques.Date Sunday 17 March, Tuesday 19 March, Thursday 21 MarchTime 10.00am – 4.00pmVenue Drill Hall Complex, Jubilee Avenue, MullumbimbyCost FREEBookings required for groups. Contact Ellen Flounders Ph: 6680 4810Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 10

Barefoot/Casual Lawn BowlsWhy not get your feet on the grass and have some fun with Barefoot Bowls. It’s lawn bowls gonecasual and a fantastic social event. Bring your friends.Date Wednesday 20 MarchTime 5.30pm - 7.00pmVenue Bangalow Bowling and Sports Club, 21 Byron Bay Road, BangalowCost FREE for Seniors during Seniors WeekFor more information contact the Bowling Club Ph: 6687 2741Cape Byron Playback TheatreCome and enjoy the fun of sharing your stories and listening to others on important issues forseniors in the Shire, and watch as a professional team of actors and musicians play them backsimultaneously using improvisation, movement, sound and movement.Date Thursday 21 MarchTime 10.30am - 11.30amVenue Drill Hall Complex, Jubilee Avenue, MullumbimbyCost FREEMore information contact Lisa Apostolides Ph: 6684 8272Family Lunch at the BowloCome and join us at the family friendly Bangalow Bowling Club.Date Sunday 17 March and Sunday 24 MarchTime 12.00noon – 2.00pmVenue Bangalow Bowling and Sports Club, 21 Byron Bay Road, BangalowCost Meals at family friendly prices and pensioners discountFor more information contact the Bowling Club Ph: 6687 2741Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 11

Classes and Activities – Term 1 2013MondayMah JongClass FullTutor: Beth Wann6685 1732When: 2:00 – 4:00pmWhere: Different members homesStarts: First Monday of TermLadies Table TennisContacts: Fleur - 6680 4053or JaniceWhen:Where:Cost: $3-$4Starts:6680 185910am – 12 noonSouth GoldenBeachCommunity CentreFirst Monday ofTermTuesdaySpeakers ForumConvenors: David Ashton,66844787Trish Reynolds 6685 0208When:Where:Cost:10:00 - 12:00 everyTuesday except onthe 1st Tuesday ofthe month and duringschool holidays.Uniting Church HallCorner Fingal andByron StreetsBrunswick Heads$2 payable on arrivalfor hall rentalNifty NeedlersAn opportunity to spend a lightheartedcouple of hours sharingyour interests in handcraftedsewing, knitting, crochet etc.Tutor:When:Where:Starts:Irene Hannon6680 10342:00 – 4:30pmEvery 1st and 3rdTuesdayDifferent members’homesFirst Tuesday ofTermTHURSDAYNight Out:3rd Thursday night ofeach month.Mullumbimby RSL6pm—8pmJust turn up if you feel like anight out.We’ll just add anotherchair or two66 84 3126WednesdayWriting for PosterityLearn to document your preciousmemories as a legacy for yourdescendants.Tutor: Self-governingContact: Dot Andrews6680 4268When:10:00 to 12:00Where:Cost:Start:Member’shomesNilSecond Wednesdayof the month.Gym ClassSta y Strong and Break-FreeHow would you like to regainyour youthful vigor?Strong muscles are thekey to fending off frailty.Tutor:When:Where:With Michael1.30 pm—2.30 pmMullumbimby Sari(old ANZ Bank Building)Cost: $ 5.00Starts: OngoingWe have now in the U3A library the following to be borrowed:♦ Great Minds of the Western Intellectual Tradition.♦ Great Masters their Lives & Music.♦ Yao to Mao 5,000 years of Chinese History.♦ How the Earth Works. Parts 1, 2, 3, & 4.♦ The Genius of Michelangelo.♦ The Nature of Earth. Parts 1, 2, & 3.♦ My Favourite Universe.♦ Earth’s Changing Climate.♦And Many More

Classes and Activities – Term 1 2013ThursdayShibashiGentle, flowing movements whichrelax the body and mind, and canassist flexibility, muscle strengthand balance.New members welcome.Tutor: Ingrid Johnston6680 5994Bev Sweeney6680 5986When: 9:00 – 10:00amWhere: Memorial HallBrunswick HeadsCost: $10 per termpayable first dayRevision of Tai Chi/Sword/FanNo new members this term.Tutor: Ingrid Johnston6680 5994Bev Sweeney6680 5986When:Where:Cost:10:00 – 11:00amMemorial HallBrunswick Heads$10 per term,payable first dayThursday Morning GroupEarth's Climate ChangeGames People Play (this does notmean rugby and tennis, but psychologicalgames)Medieval History Dark Matter,Dark Energy (the Cosmos)Tutor: Bill Price 6684 4029When: 10.00am –12.00 noonWhere Bill’s PlaceMullumbimbyCost:Starts:$4 for materials.First Thursday ofTermFridayMen’s ShedTutor:Contact:When:Where:Cost:Starts:Self-governingBruce Mitchell6684 13429:00 am - 1.00pm Friday3 Main Arm Rd, Mullumbimby$5 per session tocover costsOngoing"The most satisfyingproject you will everundertake—and a markof a complete humanbeing—is to discoverhow to build a sense ofhappiness that no onecan take away fromyou..."Beading ClassTutor: Pauline Mills 0468 318 507Boules/PetanqueBring a thermos, snack and a chair.SaturdayWhere: 5/9 Teven Street, Brunswick HeadsWhen: Every Saturday from 2-4pmStarts: OngoingSundayConvenor: Chris Hannon 6676 0550When: 2:00 – 4:00 every SundayWhere: Park near the War MemorialBrunswick HeadsCost: NilStarts: OngoingTutorsTutors and Conveners – we cannot thank you enough. Without your commitment andenthusiasm U3A would not exist so please take a bow and enjoy metaphoric accolades.New TutorsIf you have skills or knowledge for new courses you would like to share, please let Jeanknow, it may lead to a new interest. New ideas are always welcome. Jean Elliott

2012– 2013 CommitteePresidentMarie OliverVice President:Penny FoxSecretary:Marion TrivettTreasurer:Merle Siwicki6684 31266680 1600668434530418216885MembershipRuth DupenCourses & LibrarianJean ElliottSpeaker’s Forum:David Ashton & Trish Reynolds6680 3919668514466684 4787 6085 0208TechnicalBob JamesTechnical /Public OfficerDavid PowellMeet & Greet /PublicityBeth WannMeet & Greet /Tuesday Setup6680 17486680 59486685 1732Tom CaferellaHospitality:Luncheons:Marilyn RowlandsAuditor:Randall RofeMaggie SorensenNareda Price6680 44496680 1436Library Continued:♦ People and Cultures of the World.♦ Classical Mythology.♦ The Early Middle Ages.♦ Great Books, Life Lessons.♦ A History of Hitler’s Empire.♦ Origins of the Human Mind.♦ Great Pharoahs of Ancient Egypt.♦ Games People Play.♦ Great Scientific Ideas that Changed the World.♦ Why Evil Exists.♦ Origins of Life. And Many More

Community Service — The Men’s ShedThe Mullumbimby RSL hosts its membersfor lunch, following the morningAnzac Day march. They place Australianflags on each table, and wantedsomething to mount them on and betterto displaythem. BigJ o h n‘ t u r n e d ’up thirtyor moredifferents a m p l e sincludingthe one shown. They looked good onthe tables, and it is nice to see ourMen’s Shed helping out on this verys p e c i a l d a y .Mick is a member of the Lions whoneeded a big cupboard to store theirmultitude of items in the Men’s lockerroom at the OceanShores CountryClub, where theymet. It was a bigstructure and testedthe skills of ourgroup. But withRod’s assistance itwas successfullyerected. Lions notonly paid for it butgave our Shed asubstantial donation.Thank youLIONS.Bill is a retiredchef who spoils us with lunch everysecond Friday. His wife is a painter whoneeded a large frame to store her numerousand growing number of paintings.After much thought and redesignit was finally complete – Colin is shownassembling one of the frames, and withTerry andthe finis h e dp r o d u ct.V e r ymuch thecar loverat heartBig JohnColinTerry& Colinhas been designing and building a rangeof model cars. Brightly painted they arean interesting addition to our toy range.Not to beo u t d o n eMick builtthis beautyfrom onepiece oft i m b e r .The BrunswickHeads Catholic Church is in needof extensive repairs. Mick offered tobuild a coffee table to be raffled by theChurch members to raise funds. It is aquality product and many dollars havebeen raided by the members with ourown Past President Dot Andrews, wellin the forefront. Our toy groupled by Mick has created a wide range ofproduct asevidenced byour display atthe recentAGM. Thelatest is awheelbarrow.Martin isshown assemblingthe base Martininto a framewhilst finishedproducts are shown separately. Wouldn’tyour grandson just love one of thesefor Christmas.Lorraine Kennedyof Ocean Shores isa friend of U3A.She has twenty orso drawers herfather used to storetools.They were a bit tired from abrasion andgrease etc.. She asked us to reconditionthem and tob u i l d aframework tohold them.After sandingdown theywere quitepresentable Don &and Don fittedthem into a sturdy frame he hadcreated.Don recentlyrefenced hisfarm with thelatest plasticposts and rails.He gave the oldhardwood railsetc. to the Shed.After manyhours on thesaw bench byPeter and Rod, a big stack of firewoodw a sr e a d yfor sale.This ish a r d -w o o dand isb e t t e rf o rburningt h a nmost of the commercial supplies.It is sold tofriends of theshed, and the proceedshave significantlyhelpedto purchase thisv e r y l a t e s tCarba Tec sawbench.TerryLorraine

Learn new skills/knowledgeStraw Bale GardeningFacilitated and Sponsored by Byron Community CollegeGrowing in straw bales allows gardeners to harvest large yields of vegetables in poor soilconditions. Come and learn how to create instant raised garden beds that will improve your soiland need little maintenance. This inexpensive and labour saving process is ideally suited topeople with bad backs or poor mobility.Date Monday 18 MarchTime 10.00am – 1.00pmVenue Mullumbimby Community Gardens, southern end Stuart Street, MullumbimbyCost FREEBookings essential contact Vicki Ph: 6684 3374Ocean Shores and District Garden ClubWe are a bright and smart group of fun loving members who enjoy life and gardening andcontributing to the community in many different ways.We would like to invite you to a regular meeting of the Garden Club . Usually each meeting wehave a guest speaker informing members of the latest trends and equipment, plants to use in thegarden - whatever the topic, it’s always of interest and informative to all present – we learn fromeach other.Date Monday 18 MarchTime 1.30pmVenue St Anselems Anglican Church, Orana Road, Ocean ShoresCost $4 (includes meeting, raffle ticket and afternoon tea)For more information contact Anne Ph: 6619 0522 or Margaret Ph: 6619 0542A Taste of Technology for SeniorsThis workshop is designed to cater to seniors with varying levels of computer skills who would liketo know more about utilising the Internet. Sessions could involve the following:mouse training, keyboard training, an introduction to Library Weblinks, emailing, using a searchengine, downloading e-books, music and talking books or use of other online resources thatparticipants might be interested in. Bookings essential.Date Monday 18 March – Friday 22 MarchTime 9.00am – 10.30amVenue Mullumbimby LibraryCost FREELimited numbers, bookings essential. Contact Kate Crisp Ph: 6684 2992Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 16

Cape Byron Lighthouse ToursEnjoy a 40 minute guided tour to the top of the Cape Byron Lighthouse. Explore the history andstories of this heritage lighthouse and enjoy spectacular views from the lighthouse balcony.Date Tuesday 19 March and Thursday 21 MarchTime/s 10.00am, 10.45am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.15pmVenue Cape Byron Lighthouse, Lighthouse Road, Byron BayCost By donationBookings advised phone 6685 5955Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 17

Energy Efficiency - The Power to ChangeByron Shire Council’s Sustainability Officer will give you some useful ideas on how to reduce yourenergy consumption in order help the environment and save money. Also find out about theprograms offered by Council in the area of sustainability.Date Monday 18 MarchTime 2.00pm – 3.00pmVenue Conference Room, Byron Shire Council, 70-90 Station Street, MullumbimbyCost FREEFor more information contact Kim Graham Ph: 6626 7305Come ‘n try ScrabbleBrunswick Valley Scrabble Club - two player games only. All welcome, no experience or expertisenecessary. Boards, tiles, word lists and dictionaries all supplied.Date Tuesday 19 MarchTime 1.00pm – 4.00pmVenue Brunswick Heads Bowling Club, old Pacific Highway, Brunswick HeadsCost $3 (includes tea/coffee and biscuits)For more information contact Trish Reynolds 6685 0208 or Barbara Nakkan 6685 0407Demonstration of E-book/audio book downloads at Byron Bay LibraryAre you an e-book or audio book reader – or would you like to be? Here is your opportunity to beshown how to download these books and ask questions.Date Thursday 21 MarchTime 11.00amVenue Byron Library, corner of Middleton and Lawson Streets, Byron BayCost FREELimited bookings. Contact Byron Bay Library Andrea Steinbrener Ph: 6685 8540Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 18

Come ‘n try Bridge (Brunswick Heads)Brunswick Valley Bridge Club: Bridge is played every Monday (and Saturday) . Although bookingsare not necessary and visitors are welcome, you would need to ring Janine or Phylliss (see below)as previous bridge experience is required. For information on lessons, contact Diana Gall on6685 1193.Date Monday 18 March, Saturday 23 MarchTime 12.30pm for 1.00pm start – 4.30pmVenue Brunswick Valley Community Centre, South Beach Road, Brunswick HeadsCost $6 for visitorsBookings essential. Contact Jannine Murray Ph: 6619 0239 or Phyliss Keyte 6684 1103Come ‘n try Bridge (Ocean Shores)Brunswick Valley Bridge Club Bridge is played every Wednesday evening at Ocean Shores.Although bookings are not necessary and visitors are welcome, you would need to ring Janine orPhylliss as previous bridge experience is required. For information on lessons contact Diana GallPh: 6685 1193.Date Wednesday 20 MarchTime From 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start – 9.30pmVenue Ocean Shores County Club, Orana Road, Ocean ShoresCost $6 for visitorsBookings essential. Contact Pam Sullivan Ph: 6680 3871Come ‘n try Bridge (Bangalow)Byron Bridge Club invites you to join us at the Bangalow Bowling Club. Preferable to come as apair, but singles okay with notice. Bridge is the most popular mind sport in the world. Take a look ata game in progress, take part if you wish. Find out about beginner classes and regular sessions.Date Friday 22 MarchTime From 12 noon for a 12.30pm startVenue Bangalow Bowling Club, 21 Byron Bay Road, BangalowCost $5 for visitors (includes afternoon tea)Bookings essential. Contact Eric Bridgeman Ph: 6685 4212 or Luke Wilson 6687 2741Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 19

Learn about your communityMarine Rescue in ActionThe Marine Radio Base is for the a safety of all who use the Brunswick River when heading orreturning from sea, or transiting our coast. We invite you to visit us, have a look at the view andthe work we do, enjoy a cup of tea.*If an emergency situation occurs you may be asked to leave.Date Sunday 17 March – Sunday 24 MarchTime 6.00am - 5.00pmVenue South wall of the Brunswick River, South Beach Road, Brunswick HeadsCost FREEBookings essential. Contact the Radio Operator Ph: 6685 0148 at the above timesGuided Tours of new Byron Bay LibraryTake the opportunity to be escorted around the new library and ask questions. Demonstration ofE-book/audio book downloads on Thursday.Date Tuesday 19 March, Friday 22 MarchTime 2.00pm on Tuesday, 10.00am on FridayVenue Byron Bay Library, corner of Middleton and Lawson Streets, Byron BayCost FREELimited bookings. Contact Byron Bay Library Andrea Steinbrener Ph: 6685 8540The Mullumbimby Men’s Shed (U3A) Open Day and Sausage SizzleVisit our workshop and join us for morning tea (10.30am) or a sausage sizzle lunch.Date Friday 22 MarchTime 9.30am – 1.00pmVenue Mullumbimby Men’s Shed, 3 Main Arm Road, MullumbimbyCost FREE - donation welcomeFor more information contact Bruce Mitchell Ph: 6684 1342Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 20

Mullumbimby Community Garden Morning Tea and Garden Walk & Talk- We reap what we sowWhy not visit the Mullumbimby Farmer’s Market and then come to the Mullumbimby CommunityGarden (MCG) for morning tea.? Your local MCG is a wonderful community asset. Come andhave a cuppa with the volunteers and partake in the benefits from the garden, which includefriendships, knowledge sharing, camaraderie, delicious organic food, community involvement,creativity, learning new skills (at any age), recipes and a lot more.Date Friday 22 MarchTime 10.00am - 11.30amVenue Mullumbimby Community Garden, southern end Stuart Street, MullumbimbyCost FREEBookings Limited. Contact Pippy Wardell Ph: 0411 835 663Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 21

Active/Healthy lifestyleFriendship and Gentle Exercise GroupAn exercise group for over 70 age group. We do a set pattern of exercises to music. The programwas originally designed by a physiotherapist but nowadays we run it ourselves. We enjoy the gettogether.Date Monday 18 MarchTime 10am – 12noonVenue Brunswick Valley Community Centre, South Beach Road, Brunswick HeadsCost $5 or come ‘n try for new comersLimited bookings. Contact Josie Herring Ph: 6684 1560FREE Blood Pressure Testing, glucose testing and a cup of teaCraig Watson Discount Pharmacy invites you to free blood pressure testing, glucose testing and acup of tea.Date Monday 18 March – Friday 22 MarchTime 10.00am - 4.00pmVenue Craig Watson Discount Pharmacy, 60 Burringbar Street, MullumbimbyCost FREEFor further information contact Kym Ph: 6684 4888Drumming circle and sound percussion for SeniorsGareth Jones from Sound Synergy will be holding a drumming circle and percussion activity forseniors, followed by morning tea. The music will connect, inspire and energise! Bring a bottle ofwater.Date Wednesday 20 MarchTime 10.30amVenue Byron Community Centre, 69 Jonson Street, Byron BayCost FREE including Morning TeaBookings limited and essential. Contact Paula LaBelle Ph: 6685 6807Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 22

FEEDBACKYour Feedback is Important to us• Please take 5 minutes to provide feedback on the Byron Shire Council Seniors Week2013 ‘Inspiring NOT Retiring’ program. We would like to hear what you have to sayabout the program and the events you attended.• The brief feedback form is available at the end of this program, or can be downloadedfrom Byron Shire Council’s website at http://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/older-peopleAlternatively you can collect a form at Council’s Offices in Mullumbimby, or any of theShire’s three libraries.Complete by hand and deliver to Council’s Administration Centre, your local library oremail to karen.ingleman@byron.nsw.gov.au• Send your completed feedback form to:Aged and Disability OfficerByron Shire CouncilPO Box 219Mullumbimby NSW 2482For more information about Byron Shire Senior’s Week or to have a feedback formemailed or posted to you contact Byron Shire Council’s Aged and Disability Officeron 02 6626 7224 or go to http://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/older-peopleByron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 23

Your Feedback is Important to usEVALUATION/FEEDBACK FORMWe hope you have enjoyed the activities during Seniors Week 2013.Please take 5 minutes to provide feedback on the Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013‘Inspiring NOT Retiring’ program.Your input will help support the continuous improvement of Seniors Week.About you:Your Age: 55 – 60 60 – 64 65 – 69 70 - 74 75 - 79 80 - 84 85 and over Male FemaleYour postcode …………………..Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander ? Yes NoAre you from a culturally or linguistically diverse background ? Yes No1. How did you hear about Seniors Week?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. Name of event/activity attended?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3. Overall, how would you rate this event / activity?(eg. 1 = poor and 5 = excellent)1 2 3 4 5 (please circle)Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 24

4. What did you like about this event/activity?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5. Why did you choose to participate in this event/activity? Cost Location Previous participation Other6. What would you like to see improved if you were to participate in the event / activityagain?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________7. What other events would you like to see become a part of Seniors Week ?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________8. What other activities have you/ or will attend during Seniors Week ?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Any further comments?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________This feedback form can also be downloaded or completed online from Byron ShireCouncil’s website at http://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/older-peopleWe appreciate your feedback and suggestions.Please forward to:Aged and Disability OfficerByron Shire CouncilPO Box 219, Mullumbimby NSW 2482Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 25

Planning your Seniors Week Events 2013Use this table to note down details of events you are interested in, such as time / location / contact detailsSunday 17 March Monday 18 March Tuesday 19 March Wednesday 20 MarchThursday 21 March Friday 22 March Saturday 23 March Sunday 24 MarchByron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program Page 26

Byron Shire Council Seniors Week 2013 Program