Fortnightly News 25/9/2026
Issue 19 of 2026 25 September 2026
DATES TO REMEMBER
Sunday 4 October – Daylight Saving starts
Monday 5 October – Labour Day Public Holiday – Club will be closed
Monday 19 October – 2026 AGM
WODEN SENIORS AGM
2025 Annual General Meeting
Date: Monday 19 OCTOBER 2026
Time: 11.00 AM
Place: Woden Seniors Club
Members wishing to bring business before the meeting must submit it in writing, in the form of a motion, to the Office by close of business on Tuesday 6th OCTOBER.
Nominations for the Management Committee must be on the prescribed form, giving the consent of the candidate and signed by two members of the Club. Completed nomination forms must be handed in to the Office by close of business on Monday 12TH OCTOBER. Forms are available at the Office.
This year the meeting will be followed by a speaker and lunch as part of our ongoing Lunch and Learn series.
Our neighbour and valued Club supporter, Dr. Haisong Wang, will give a talk on seasonal care with respect to seniors’ health with a Chinese medicine perspective and there will be an opportunity for questions following the talk.
Following Haisong’s talk, lunch will be served.
A quorum of financial members is required for the AGM to proceed and we encourage as many members who can do so to attend. The meeting will be short – and as advised above, will be followed by a talk and lunch.
There is no limit to the numbers for the meeting and the talk….. HOWEVER BOOKINGS FOR LUNCH ARE ESSENTIAL for catering purposes and will cost the usual $7 or an activity voucher. Bookings with Polly as usual.
MONDAY LUNCHES
Following on the success of the winter Mondays soup lunches, Kari will make and serve lunch EVERY MONDAY as an ongoing activity.
Even if you don’t usually come to the Club on Monday – you might like to make a delicious, home-made Monday lunch one of your regular activities!
The $10 cost is a real bargain so why not come along because in addition to the great food, there is also an opportunity to enjoy some good company. Bookings not required – just come along 
MORE CARPARK REPAIRS
A sunny Saturday morning enhanced by the sound of cutting, shovelling and pounding and the smell of asphalt mix… the things some people will do for entertainment!!
Many many thanks to Sue and the team of Ron, Clint, Stephen, Maria, Jonathan and Richard for a job well done and for helping to make the Club’s carpark a safer place to walk.
THE HIGH TEA
Last week’s High Tea fundraising event was a great success. I am reliably informed that it was enjoyed by all in attendance and that the Club’s finances have received a welcome boost.
Thanks to Kari for the organisation and to Maruta, Thelma, Monica, Helen, Julie and Kim for their contributions and assistance on the day, and thanks to the many members who donated items for the raffle baskets.
FOR SALE….
A friend of one of our members has a no longer required shower stool @ $30.00 and a long handled grabber @ $10.00 for sale.
Please contact Jenny on 0404 072 258 if you are interested.
Jenny Gregory
President
Woden Seniors Inc
PO Box 345, Woden ACT 2606 Tel: (02) 6282 2573
Email: president@wodenseniors.org.au
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COMMUNITY NOTICES
Promoting the rights of seniors
Older people may raise concerns with the ACT Human Rights Commission about health services, age or disability discrimination, retirement villages, residential care, in-home support or other professional and government services. A senior may enquire anonymously, or lodge a formal complaint about abuse, neglect or financial exploitation they experienced. More information: https://www.hrc.act.gov.au/promoting-the-rights-of-older-canberrans
The Australian Government also promotes the Elder Abuse Phone Line. 1800ELDERHelp (1800 353 374) is a free call that automatically connects callers seeking information and advice on elder abuse with the existing phone line service in their area. More information: https://www.ag.gov.au/rights-and-protections/protecting-rights-older-australians#Phone
Canberra Art Biennial sculptures
The Canberra Art Biennial runs until 31 October 2026. There are some temporary sculptures around town that are good fun. If you’re in Civic, perhaps have a good laugh at The Crab perched on the portico of 40 Marcus Clark Street: https://canberradaily.com.au/canberras-big-crab/ . More information: https://hercanberra.com.au/city/arts-exhibitions/2026-canberra-art-biennial/
Seniors and pensioners kit
The Australian Government released a free Seniors and Pensioners Kit explaining current pension rates, concession cards, health services and aged care support. You can get a copy from your federal member of parliament. ACT residents can contact the office (or check website) of any of Andrew Leigh MP (Fenner), Alicia Payne MP (Canberra) or David Smith MP (Bean). Nearby NSW residents can contact the office (or check website) of Kirsty McBain MP (Eden-Monaro) or Fiona Phillips MP (Gilmore).
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