The Seniors Week Advisory Committee works in partnership with Cessnock City Council to coordinate a range of local Seniors Week activities.
Seniors Week is a time to celebrate the contributions made by Senior people to the local community. Additionally, Seniors Week provides an opportunity for people to participate in a diverse range of activities.
This award is sponsored by Council and is presented annually during Seniors Week. It aims to recognise the invaluable contribution of senior citizens in the Cessnock Local Government Area - either recently or over a long period of time. Many of these dedicated people spend much of their time working for others, and are often unassuming and modest about their efforts. This Award seeks to recognise such efforts.
2012 Senior Citizen of the Year Nomination Form (Nominations Open Until 17th February)
| All Week | Hunter Valley Gardens, Pokolbin is offering Seniors a discounted entry all week for $12 with a range of activities including performances by the Benchmark Barbershop Quartet. Visit www.hvg.com.au or Phone: 4998 4000 for more details. Seniors Card holders’ discounts available. Check the website www.seniorscard.com.au or Phone: 1300 364 758 for more details. |
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| Sunday 18th March | 10.00am | Cancer Council Relay for Life Closing Ceremony. Everyone Welcome! Baddeley Park, Cessnock Phone: 0437 713 140 FREE |
| 10.15am | Kurri Kurri Tidy Towns - Healthy Heart Walk from Log of Knowledge Park to Pelaw Main Colliery site, train ride to Richmond Main for guided tour. Bring your own lunch or buy on the day. Phone: 4937 2603 $5 per person |
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| 12.00pm - 4.00pm |
Every Sunday and Wednesday The Edgeworth David Museum, Deakin Street, Kurri Kurri (in the Kurri Kurri High School grounds). Open for Visitors. Phone: 4937 4418 |
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| Monday 19 March | 9.00am - 12.00pm |
Open Days at the Cessnock Shed and Community Garden and the Kurri Kurri Men’s Shed. Cessnock: 4990 1198, Kurri Kurri: 4937 1566 FREE |
| 6.00pm | Dinner Dance and Senior Citizen of the Year Presentation at East Cessnock Bowling Club. Meal and entertainment for $25 per person. Tickets from Cessnock City Council and Cessnock and Kurri Kurri Libraries prior to 12 March 2012. Phone: 4993 4104 $25 per person |
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| Tuesday 20 March | 10.00am | The Branxton and Wollombi Croquet Club “Come and Try Day”. Come and learn the fundamentals of the game followed by a complimentary morning tea. FREE bus courtesy of Cessnock Toyota leaves from Cessnock Pool, Wine Country Drive at 10.00am. Numbers required for catering purposes. Phone: 4990 1295 FREE |
| 10.00am | Cessnock Senior Citizens Choir performance at Cessnock Performing Arts Centre, Vincent Street. Morning tea provided. Phone: 4990 7134 FREE |
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| 12.00pm | Kurri Kurri Bowling Club Luncheon for Seniors. Two-course meal and entertainment. Phone: 4937 1676 $11.90 per Senior |
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| 2.00pm | Introduction to the Internet Workshop at Kurri Kurri Library. Bookings essential. Phone: 4937 1638 FREE | |
| Wednesday 21 March | 10.00am | Funny man Keith Scott will wow the crowd with hi simpressions and jokes at Cessnock Library. A representative from Family InSight will also present information on “Come and Try Volunteering” for those interested in sharing a few hours of their time each week to assist someone in need. FREE morning tea provided. Bookings essential for catering purposes. Phone: 4993 4399 FREE |
| 12.00pm | Guided tour of 2CHR community radio station. Light morning tea included. 2-4 Vincent Street, Cessnock. Phone: 4991 1286 FREE |
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| 2.00pm | Short Films at Cessnock Performing Arts Centre, Vincent Street, in conjunction with National Seniors Week. Phone: 4990 7134 FREE |
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| Thursday 22 March | 10.00am | Introduction to the Internet Workshop at Cessnock Library. Bookings essential. Phone: 4993 4399 FREE |
| 10.30am | Seniors Week Variety Concert at Abermain Plaza Hall for Seniors and friends. Come along and join the fun! Morning tea included. Phone: 4930 4444 FREE |
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| Friday 23 March | 10.00am | Cessnock Performing Arts Centre will host a screening of the film “Gallipoli”, Vincent Street, Cessnock. Phone: 4990 7134 FREE |
| 12.00pm | Senior Citizens “All You Can Eat” Lunch at Cessnock Ex-Services Club. Admission on presentation of tickets purchased from Cessnock City Council or Cessnock and Kurri Kurri Libraries prior to 12 March 2012. Please note this is a Seniors only event. Phone: 4993 4104 $12 per person |
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| 1.00pm -11.00pm | Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival. Visit www.kurrikurrinostalgiafestival.com.au or Phone: 4936 1909 for more information. |
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| 8.00am -10.00pm | Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival. Visit www.kurrikurrinostalgiafestival.com.au or Phone: 4936 1909 for more information. |
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| 1.30pm | Seniors engage with young artists by exploring still life in mixed media at Cessnock Library. Bookings essential. Phone: 4993 4399 Also available at Kurri Kurri Library on Saturday 17 March at 1.30pm. Bookings essential. Phone: 4937 1638$5 per person |
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| 8.00am - Last dance at 5.00pm | Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival. Visit www.kurrikurrinostalgiafestival.com.au or Phone: 4936 1909 for more information. |
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Downloadable Copy of the Seniors Week 2012 Calendar of Events
Seniors Week activites are funded by the NSW Government Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care and Cessnock City Council
2011 Marie Main and Pam MacDonald
2010 Glenis Ward
2009 Harold Sternbeck and Majory Wotherspoon
2008 Beth Masterman and Merv Walters
2007 Norma Bailey
2006 Warren Parsons
2005 Phil Baird
2004 June Lockyer
2003 Noel Rose
2002 Val Moss
2001 Beryl Williams
2000 Ethel Lang
1999 Audrey Peterson de Krey
1998 Ken Victor and Shirley White
1997 Ray Lomas
1996 Dulcie Howard and Kathleen Lackey
1995 Doris Russell
1994 Marie Davies
1993 Nell Workman
1992 Coogan Frame
1991 Frederick Vernon
1990 Hazel Vernon
1989 Ernie Dunlop
1988 Hilda Clifton
1987 R Armstrong
1986 Ted Bradley
1985 Cec Anstey
1984 Mary Snape
1983 Clive Picton
1982 Olive Llewellyn
