From 9 to 16 November, join the City of Canning in celebrating WA Seniors Week in style, with a range of exciting free events and activities.
Acknowledging the City’s Age Friendly Plan 2024 – 2026, Seniors Week promotes the celebration and recognition of older adults within the City of Canning, creating a positive image of ageing and promoting intergenerational and intercultural understanding and respect within the community.
Seniors Week program
The free events during Seniors Week include free entry to the City’s Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes when seniors present their WA Seniors Card.
Other events include arts and crafts, a laughter club, a sing-along concert, Tai Chi, and so much more!
WA Seniors Week is a yearly event aimed at recognising and celebrating the valuable contributions older people make to the Western Australian community. It also highlights seniors’ active involvement in community life.
This Seniors Week, we encourage all seniors to participate and enjoy these events throughout the week.
Visit the WA Seniors Week website to learn more.
Free entry to the Leisureplexes
Are you curious about joining City of Canning Leisureplexes? Residents who don’t yet have membership are encouraged to try free classes, have a gym workout, or spend the day relaxing at the pool. A valid WA Seniors Card must be shown upon entry.
What's On
Grandparents Storytime
Go on a story adventure with your little ones with tales as old as time. Ages 3-5 and families.
- Tuesday 11 November – Riverton Library, 9.30am
- Wednesday 12 November – Cannington Library, 9.30am
- Friday 14 November – Willetton Library, 10am
Westfield Walkers
Join the Westfield Walkers for weekly walks around the mall, followed by a cuppa. Shirts provided for long term members. Meet at Jamaica Blue, located outside Target, on Mondays at 8.30am.
Monday 10 November, 8.30am – 10am at Westfield Carousel Mall. For more information, contact carouselmarketing@scentregroup.com or 9458 6344.
Willetton Laughter Club
Laughter is the best medicine to reduce stress, boost mood and to provide social connection. Laughing in a group of people is contagious and fun!
Monday 10 November, 9.30am to 10.30am at Rostrata Family & Community Centre. For more information, contact Kathryn at laughingk333@gmail.com or 0411 032 603.
WA Chinese Seniors Association
You’re invited to come and try a range of activities, including Karaoke, dancing, Mahjong and lunch.
Monday 10 November, 10am – 2pm at Willetton Sports & Community Centre. To learn more, please contact Peter at pvkhoe@gmail.com or 0413 991 373.
Crafting with Nadia
Come along to this relaxed social crafting session, where you’ll learn how to transform paper into a range of beautiful crafts, from bowls and napkin holders to flower vases.
This activity will not only encourage you to be creative but also help ignite your imagination on the many ways to upcycle materials. Morning tea provided.
Tuesday 11 November, 10am to 1pm at Hillview Intercultural Community Centre. To learn more, visit Eventbrite.
Remembrance Day
Join the RSL WA Service at 11am to remember those who served in the First World War. Bookings aren’t required for this event.
Tuesday 11 November, 11am at Canning Districts Sub Branch RSL,162 Wharf St, Cannington. To learn more, visit Facebook.
Intercultural Sing Along Concert
Join the Rostrata Community Choir for a sing along concert, followed by morning tea.
Wednesday 12 November, 10am – 12pm at Riverton Forum Event Space. To learn more, visit Eventbrite.
Try Tai Chi and Chai Tea
Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art and gentle exercise that involves slow, flowing movements, controlled breathing, and a meditative state to promote health, balance and relaxation. Morning tea after class.
Wednesday 12 November, 10am – 1pm at Unit 2/145 High Road Willetton. To learn more, please contact lisa.li@nhwacs.org.au or 0448 535 766.
The Amazing Honey Bee
Celebrating this amazing creature, beekeeper Stephen Boylen’s presentation takes the audience into the hive to explore how bees work together, becoming the super organism that supports so much of our food production, as well as giving us the gift of honey.
Wednesday 12 November, 10.30am – 11.30am at Riverton Library. For booking, please contact kim.veale@canning.wa.gov.au or 9231 0944.
Come and Try Lifespan Dance
Lifespan Seated Dance classes are a wonderful way to move your body in a safe and supported space – your chair.
Lifespan Dance classes are a creative and joyful way to experience dance, and are suitable for people with Parkinson's, MS and other conditions that may limit mobility.
Thursday 13 November, 10am – 11.30am at Rostrata Family Centre. For bookings, contact admin@rostratafc.org.au or 9457 3888.
Bingo with Let’s Queer the Air
Come celebrate Pride Month with us and GLBTI Rights in Ageing (GRAI). Let’s Queer the Air will be your entertainers for a fun-filled afternoon. Lunch provided.
Thursday 13 November, 1pm – 3pm at City of Canning Function Room. To learn more, visit Eventbrite.
Embrace the Art of Wellbeing – A Morning of Connection and Culture on Country
Come together for a mindful and inspiring experience on Country. Gillian King, respected local Aboriginal leader, will guide a session on flower healing and the cultural significance of native blooms, including a hands-on flower pressing activity that supports mental wellbeing.
Grace King, Valued Lives Resident Artist and Multi-disciplinary Spiritual Practitioner, will offer a soulful wellness workshop combining sound healing and essential oils, designed to promote inner calm and creative expression.
Healthy refreshments will be provided after the sessions, offering time to chat, share stories, and build new connections.
Friday 14 November, 10am – 12.30pm at Canning River Eco Education Centre. To learn more, visit Eventbrite.
Rostrata Social Morning Tea
Enjoy a cuppa and a chat at Rostrata Family and Neighbourhood Centre.
Friday 14 November, 9.30am – 12pm at Rostrata Family Centre. For bookings, contact admin@rostratafc.org.au or 9457 3888.
Free Community Rides
Do you enjoy the feeling of the wind in your hair, fresh air, and connecting with nature? Join us for a free trishaw ride around Kent Street Weir Park.
Friday 14 November, 9.30am – 11.30am at Kent Street Weir, Wilson. For bookings, contact bookings@cyclingwithoutage-perth.org.au.
Intergenerational Cartooning Class (My Grandparent is my Superhero!)
Join Aśka for this session learning how to create your super grandparents trading card or comic strip.
Aśka (she/they) is an award-winning visual storyteller and science communicator, with a passion for visual literacy.
Saturday 15 November, 10am – 12pm at Riverton Library Studio. To learn more, visit Eventbrite.
Sound Meditation with Tibetan Sound Healers
Let’s close out a busy Seniors Week with a Tibetan sound bowl journey for the senses. The sounds and guided meditation will leave you feeling refreshed and inspired.
Sunday 16 November, 2.30pm – 3.30pm at Riverton Library Studio. TO learn more, visit Eventbrite.
Join Your Local Seniors Club!
Are you looking for a place to connect with new friends and to try some fun activities at low cost? New members are welcome and can attend outings, calendar events and a range of low-cost programs. Visit our Seniors Clubs page.
My Aged Care Navigation
Aged care reforms have improved services for older people. If you are ready to explore My Aged Care services to improve your everyday living, visit our information hub at Riverton Library, the My Aged Care website or phone 1800 200 422.
If you’d prefer to talk to our local Aged Care Specialist Officer, Donna Brown, call 0488 353 755. Donna is based at Services Australia in Cannington.
WA Seniors Card benefits
Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts all year round with a WA Seniors Card. If you would like to apply or need a replacement card, visit the WA Seniors Card website.
Senior, Pensioner and Veteran Gold card holders are entitled to a 50% discount on the standard TransWA fare. This discount is also available to interstate travellers with a state-issued Seniors or Pensioner Concession Card.
Western Australian pensioners and veterans are also entitled to up to four free trips every year (subject to eligibility and registration).
As a WA Seniors Card member, you receive a Seniors SmartRider automatically, offering free travel on weekdays from 9am to 3.30pm and after 7pm, as well as all day on weekends and public holidays.
Canning Age Friendly Plan
The City’s first Age Friendly Plan introduces the concepts of an age friendly community, with a set of identified actions for completion over a two-year time frame, from 2024 to 2026.
To learn about our achievements in our first-year, visit the Age Friendly Canning Your Say.
Age friendly communities are those that are inclusive and accessible for people of all ages. They encompass spaces and places, programs and initiatives that make the community better for all residents, including children, young people, parents and older people.
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