Redlands Coast, Queensland – In October, Redlands Coast will pay tribute to its senior citizens with an exciting lineup of citywide community events and activities. This initiative, in honour of Queensland Seniors Month, is aimed at fostering social connections among seniors and reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Support and Value for Senior Citizens
Redland City Mayor Karen Williams expressed the Council’s commitment to valuing and supporting senior residents of the region. The Redlands Coast Age-Friendly Action Plan, launched in 2021, serves as a testament to this commitment. Mayor Williams highlighted that the theme for this year’s Seniors Month, “social connections,” perfectly aligns with the goals of the program.
The Council has allocated $8050 from its Seniors Month funding program to assist six local community organisations in organising a diverse range of activities. These activities include arts and crafts, tea workshops, social tennis, a teddy bears picnic, and a wellness and lifestyle “come and try” event.
Programs and Activities
The Seniors Month Program also extends its offerings to various Council venues, including Redland City Council Libraries, Redland Performing Arts Centre, Redland Art Gallery, and Redlands IndigiScapes Centre.
Some highlights from the program include:
Redland Performing Arts Centre:
- Queensland Ballet’s Ballet for Seniors
- Redland Sings with Jonathon Welch
- The Royal Czech Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty
- Brisbane Excelsior Brass Band’s “Best of British Anthems”
Redland Art Gallery:
- An exhibition by Brisbane-based artist Gordon Shepherdson at RAG, Cleveland
- An exhibition by multi-media artist Yanni Van Zijl at RAG, Capalaba
Libraries:
- Author talks featuring crime fiction author Chris Hammer, historical fiction author Christine Wells, and Australian author Judy Nunn
- Create and Connect sessions covering macrame keychains, calligraphy for beginners, mosaic art, and trivia challenges
- Local history health check
- Health chats on dementia awareness and better hearing health
IndigiScapes:
- One-hour guided tours followed by coffee and cake at Indigi Cafe
For detailed information about Seniors Month activities on Redlands Coast, including event costs and booking requirements, please visit redland.qld.gov.au/seniors.
Redlands Coast invites everyone to join in these celebrations and strengthen the bonds within the senior community while enjoying the vibrant cultural offerings the region has to offer.
