Upcoming Events
Living Longer Living Stronger Instructor Training Course
Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 March 2010
Are you a qualified fitness instructor? Would you like to be an accredited Living Longer Living Stronger Instructor? If you answered yes to both of these questions enrol in our next LLLS Instructor Training Course. Being a LLLS accredited instructor enables you to run LLLS sessions at any of our endorsed providers. Plus you get 11 Fitness Australia Ltd. CEC points. Exercise physiologists and sports scientists are now able to collect 11 ESSA CEP points! So what are you waiting for? Book now as places fill fast!
For further details visit www.lllswa.asn.au for further details or contact Nathan on (08) 9321 2133.
Actively Ageing Seniors Event
Friday 12 March 2010
Shapes Health Club (Kelmscott), in conjunction with the Living Longer Living Stronger and the City of Armadale, will be holding an Actively Ageing Seniors Event. The event will include presentations from COTA WA and Shapes Health Club LLLS participats and instructors. Afternoon tea will be provided and there is also the opportunities to win prizes. The festivities start at 1pm. Numbers are limited so please call Kerri-Anne at Shapes Health Club on 9390 4900 to reserve your place.
World Glaucoma Day
Friday 12 March 2010
World Glaucoma Day offers an opportunity to educate patients with glaucoma and those at risk for the disease by raising awareness and providing helpful tips about the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. For further details visit Glaucoma Australia website or contact 1800 500 880.
We'll Meet Again - The Music of Vera Lynn (Morning Melodies at His Majesty's Theatre)
Wednesday 24 March 2010
Written and Perfomred by Julia Jenkins, Accompanied by Tim Cunnife.
Celebrate the woman who came to symbolise the heart of a nation, as critically acclaimed performer Julia Jenkins takes you on a nostalgic journey of Dame Vera Lynn's charming and timeless songs. Vera Lynn epitomised fortitude and hope in Britain during Worl War II, connecting emotionally with the men fighting for their country and those left behind prayong for thier loved ones' safe return. Capturing the spirit of the ear, Julia presents the Vera Lynn songbook including evocatve renditions of wartime classics We'll Meet Again, A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square, White Cliffs of Dover and I'll Be Seeing You. Vera Lynn made history last year when she took top spot on the Bristish album charts with her songs from seventy years ago, so sing-a-long and reacquaint yourself with The Force's Sweetheart.
Tickets available from BOCS Ticketing outlets, by telephone (08) 9484 1133 or online at www.bocsticketing.com.au. For further details visit www.hismajestystheatre.com.au
Supporting Older Women Who Have Experienced Domestic and Family Violence and Mistreatment
Friday 26 March 2010
A training forum for domestic violence and aged care service providers is being presented by the Women's Council for DFV Services (WA). For further details view the information flyer here or contact 9420 7264.
Maestro - A Celebration of Musical Eccentrics (Morning Melodies at His Majesty's Theatre)
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
His Majesty's Theatre welcomes back the musical and comic genius of international pianist David Scheel. Maestro is a tour-de-force of character acting and piano playing, in which David brings to life 25 of the greatest 'eccentrics' in musical history - Bach, Beethoven, Sir Thomas Beecham, Oscar Levant and others are mischievously resurrected. Be invited for drinks with the mad Erik Satie, hear a complete Beethoven sonata played in jazz, find out why Percy Grainger took a bath with his clothes on, discover how Toscanini lost an orchestra in the middle of the desert, hear the three tenors sing Moon River and much more! This concert will make you laugh a lot, cry a little and marvel at the beauty of the piano when played by a master.
Tickets available from BOCS Ticketing outlets, by telephone (08) 9484 1133 or online at www.bocsticketing.com.au. For further details visit www.hismajestystheatre.com.au
International Federation on Ageing 10th Global Conference
3 to 6 May 2010
For further details on the conference please visit their website by clicking on the banner above.
Health Consumers' Council Open Day
Saturday 20 May 2010
The Health Consumers' Council is a community based organisation representing the consumers' voice in health service policy, planning and service delivery. The Council provides an advocacy service to health consumers experiencing problems in the health system.
The HCC warmly invites all consumers to their open day. Interested consumers can find out more abouit the organisation, get ifnormation about consumer health reights and sign up for upcoming events.
For further details please contact the Health Consumers Council on 9221 3422 or email cheryl.rudgee@hconc.org.au.
Peet Concert 2: Opera Classics (Morning Melodies at His Majesty's Theatre)
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Featuring Jennifer Barrignton, Louise Fenbury, Roberto Abate, Stuart Laing, Christopher Lewis and Sitiveni Talei. Music Director- Michael Black. Director- Amanda Barrett Hayes. Accompanied by Tommaso Pollio.
The West Australia Opera brings the successful Peet Concert Series to the stage of His Majesty's Theatre for the first time. Be seduced by the generation of Australia's exciting young performers in staged scenes of favourite arias, duets and ensembles from operas such as Don Giovanni, Tales of Hoffman and La Boheme.
Tickets available from BOCS Ticketing outlets, by telephone (08) 9484 1133 or online at www.bocsticketing.com.au. For further details visit www.hismajestystheatre.com.au
Living Longer Living Stronger Instructor Training Course
Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 June 2010
Are you a qualified fitness instructor? Would you like to be an accredited Living Longer Living Stronger Instructor? If you answered yes to both of these questions enrol in our next LLLS Instructor Training Course. Being a LLLS accredited instructor enables you to run LLLS sessions at any of our endorsed providers. Plus you get 11 Fitness Australia Ltd. CEC points. Exercise physiologists and sports scientists are now able to collect 11 ESSA CEP points! So what are you waiting for? Book now as places fill fast!
For further details visit www.lllswa.asn.au for further details or contact Nathan on (08) 9321 2133.
National Glaucoma Week
15 to 21 August 2010
National Glaucoma Week seeks to raise awareness of the 'silent' eye condition- Glaucoma. It is a major cause of sight loss in Australia, with around 3% of Australians over the age of 40 having the condition. However because there are generally no warning signs only about half of those have been diagnosed. This week will encourage all Australias, once they reach the age of 40, to undertake a comprehansive eye check every two years and not take their sight for granted. For further details visit Glaucoma Australia website or contact 1800 500 880.
WA Seniors Week 2010
Sunday 31 October to 7 November 2010
WA Seniors Week is a special event that acknowledges and thanks seniors for thier on going commitment and contributions to the community and families. During Seniors Week many events are held including the popular Have-A-Go Day (Wednesday 3 November). Further details can be found on the Department of Communities Seniors' website.