Hello Everyone,
This week we have the Peel Manor Bus Trip on Monday. We hope everyone is looking forward to the trip! The bus will leave at 9.00am from Connect so please be here before so we can leave on time.
Some other updates:
Please note that Community Dinner on May 29 has been cancelled.
Community Lunch is back again next week with our new chef Shirley. We hope to see you there!
Disco Bingo will now take place on Saturday 29 June look out for more information coming soon. If you would like to assist with this event please contact Vicki.
Have You Registered for the 2024 Cost of Living Rebate?
All WA Seniors Card Members can register for the 2024 Cost of Living Rebate by 31 May 2024. This vital State Government initiative helps ease living expenses for seniors, with payments set for late July.
Key Points:
Registration Deadline: 31 May 2024
Payment Date: Late July 2024
Previously Registered? No need to re-register unless your bank details or circumstances have changed.
Not Registered Yet? You should have received a reminder letter to apply.
Since 2009, over $394 million has been distributed to support WA seniors through this rebate. In addition to the Cost of Living Rebate, the WA Seniors Card offers substantial benefits, including:
Free off-peak public transport
Concessions on local government rates and water service charges
$400 Safety and Security rebate
How to Register:
Online: Visit WA Seniors Card website
Download a Form: Available on the website
Request a Hard Copy: Contact the WA Seniors Card Centre
If you have already registered you can verify your registration by contacting the WA Seniors Card Centre at 1800 671 233 or info@seniorscard.wa.gov.au.
Pre-Paid Funerals - Are They The Right Choice For You?
This Wednesday on our Be Confident session, Consumer Protection WA is coming to The Hub for a talk about your rights and considerations over a prepaid funeral.
Pre-paid funerals have gained popularity over the past few years. A Pre-Paid Funeral is one where the family and Funeral Director establish the funeral requisites and services that they wish to contract and pay for now, for provision at a future date.
There are many things to consider while organising a Pre-Paid Funeral, or if you plan to get one. In this Be Confident session, Consumer Rights WA will talk you through the pitfalls of a Pre-paid funeral and funeral insurance. The experts will give you more insight into the considerations you need to have of yourself and your circumstances in choosing if this is the right choice for you.
You can book on the following link:
Try Our New Yin and Hatha Yoga Class!
One Fridays at 1pm we have a brand new Hatha and Yin yoga class led by Natasha Tay.
Natasha is a passionate yoga teacher, reiki practitioner and circle facilitator who has been teaching Hatha Yoga for over 15 years in both Melbourne and Perth. Since 2016 she has expanded her training into Yin Yoga. She has completed over 500 hours of teacher training and advanced teacher training whilst also traveling overseas and interstate delve deeper into her own studies.
Classes with Natasha are intentional and focused on mindeful conscious movement. They involve a mat sequence with a combination of limbering movements to warm up the body, breathwork as well active and /or gentle postures to work both the inner and outer body. A mix of Hatha and Yin Yoga poses are used in these classes to balance the hormonal/endcrine system and work on the meridians/energy system of the body.
The poses in the class can be varied to suit all bodies and capabilities, thus these classes accomodate all levels of practitioners from beginners to more experienced.
You can book below:
Be Connected - Catch Up TV and Streaming Apps
On our next Be Connected session, explore the world of online video entertainment with Vicki. Learn how to watch a wide variety of videos, movies, TV shows, and even live TV online. This session is perfect for anyone looking to get the most out of their smart devices and discover the best streaming apps available - both free and paid.
Topics Covered:
Introduction to popular streaming services
How to access and navigate catch-up TV platforms
Tips for finding and watching your favorite shows and movies
Understanding subscription options and free services
Don't Miss Out! Book below:
Join Us for a Spectacular Sundowner!
We're thrilled to announce that our beloved Sundowners are back! Our next Sundowner will be organised by our wonderful members, Yootwah and Irene, who have taken the lead to bring this event back.
Join our brilliant community to share drinks , some nibbles and good times. We ask you to bring a plate to share and make this evening even more special. It's the perfect opportunity to connect, enjoy live entertainment, and make lasting memories.This will be a wonderful space to connect and enjoy the evening, with live entertainment from Kevin and his blues band.
A fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow members and make new friends. Everyone is welcome, so feel free to bring along a friend! Don't miss out on this chance to be a part of our vibrant community. Come along to share good times and make lasting memories.
Tickets are only $5 and your first drink is free. Please get your tickets below:
What are your thoughts on Mental Health?
Well-known linguist Dr Kate Burridge and her research team will be in Perth from 27 - 30 May - recording 30 minute interviews to study community attitudes to mental health (lived experience of mental health issues is not necessary). Participants so far have found the inteviews a fun and interesting experience.
Using analysis of the kinds of speech we use, this national research project aims to tackle the very unhelpful stigmas surrounding mental health in older people. The team are seeking a few more interviewees from WA - so if you're interested, please see attached flier for more details!
Interviews will be conducted at Connect Victoria Park on
Mon 27 May from 11 am
Wed 29 May all day
Thur 30 May from 10 am
Also, the team will visit people in their homes if preferred.
To book an interview spot, please contact Dr Helene Thomas, Helene.Thomas@utas.edu.au 0437 046 110
Next week's Community Lunch on Tuesday, May 28 will be Fish and Chips with Salad followed by Chocolate Mousse.
Please book on the following link:
Special Events Coming Up In June
We're looking for volunteers to help us out with our fundraising event. Disco Bingo will be a fun night bingo - with a lively twist. It will merge quiz rounds and bingo rounds with the energy of the disco floor meeting the fun of bingo and a quiz night, and we need people to help us out to make it a success! Please message admin@connectvictoriapark.org or give us call if you'd like to volunteer.
Stay Connected and Active
Connect Victoria Park is committed to providing a supportive and engaging environment for our community. We offer a wide range of activities and programs designed to promote social connections, physical well-being, and lifelong learning. Don't miss out on our weekly classes!
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