The Capricorn Coast has many wonderful personalities. There is Enid 95+ chatting from her balcony as the sunrises, untll she has a phone check-in with her daughter. Laurie, walking his daily route up past Enid’s, where he stops to have a chat with her. Dory does bike laps up and down Wreck Point hill to keep fit and watch the dolphins in the bay. Cheryl at The Sisters each morning keeps family and friends company and an ear open to help with advice. Pete, unpacks the world’s problems barefoot at 5am coffee before his wife wakes and needs help. These are just some of the Capricornia region’s seniors.
This week we celebrate Senior’s Week, a purposeful week to acknowledge the 11.3% or just over 5,000 of our community aged 70 plus (ABS 2021) and the value they add to our community.
Livingstone Shire Council are partnering with a range of community organisations and businesses to offer morning teas and music, high teas, book week and a Senior’s Expo. Events designed to give back to the members of the Cap Coast who give to us.
Councillor Lance Warcon said seniors bring a lifetime of experience, wisdom, and community spirit that benefits people of all ages.
“Seniors are volunteers, caregivers, mentors, and community leaders, helping to foster strong connections between generations.
“The aim of Seniors Week 2025 in Livingstone Shire is to celebrate and honour the valuable contributions of older residents, while promoting social connectedness and wellbeing. this jam-packed week of activities is designed to help seniors feel loved, supported, and part of their community,” Councillor Warcon said.
There are lots of events including Music and Morning Tea at Tanby Garden Centre (bookings needed) and High Tea at Oak Tree Village. Thursday is Music and morning tea at 15 Normanby Street. The week ends, with the popular Oak Tree 11th Annual Senior’s Expo at Merv Anderson Park. This event offers a great range of information for seniors including topics; retirement, financial, legal, health, wellbeing, travel and craft. There’s food and coffee to enjoy and new connections to be made.
To find out more about the Seniors Week Events on offer, check out the Livingstone Shire Council website HERE.