The City of Cockburn's response to Fremantle Herald about the great range of classes/activities available at Cockburn Seniors Centre
Question: I noticed the great range of classes at your Seniors Centre ... the belly dancing class caught my eye. Just wondering how that class came about, how many people on average go along to classes, and who takes it? Are any new classes planned or any special events lined up for National Seniors Week in November?
Answer: The belly dancing classes have been running for several years and have continued to be a fun, creative and popular experience. They began because it was a unique and different activity for members to participate in. It brings confidence to those who perform. The class is attended by anywhere between four and nine people and each session is led by a specialist instructor.
Do you have any new classes planned:
Nordic Walking demo on 3 November
Chair Yoga fortnightly commencing 2 November
Sound Healing started fortnightly on 31 October
Pool Walking at Cockburn ARC this Thursday 27 October
A Christmas Market is planned for November
We held a successful Seniors Got Talent event last month.
Any special events lined up for National Seniors Week in November:
A Seniors Week themed luncheon on 7 November
Outing to the Perth Have-A-Go Day in Burswood on 9 November. Members can book and pay for this outing at the Centre.
A bit of extra information:
There is no waiting list for membership to Cockburn Seniors Centre. You just need to be over 50 years of age and live in the City of Cockburn. It currently has more than 820 members.
Find out more about Cockburn Seniors Centre at this City of Cockburn
website.
Here’s a bit more of an insight into Cockburn Seniors Centre and some of its popular activities:
Dance Fitness classes on Monday and Thursday mornings – they are a great group of people, friendly and very inclusive
Strictly Ballroom on Wednesday mornings – Being a senior and being able to dance like the old times is very important, we have a member in her 90’s who knows all the moves and grooves
Friendship Group on Tuesday mornings – When was the last time you made a new friend? The purpose of this group is to connect and form lifelong friendships
Travel Club – More than 20 people travelled together to Cairns in August 2022 and had a fabulous time.