More than 190 people attended the Shire of Mundaring’s Concert in the Park on Monday, the first of three free events to celebrate Seniors Week.
Another 80 people attended the Stories of Life Morning Tea at Hub of the Hills, at which local Aboriginal Elders shared their life stories. The week’s festivities will finish with a Treasure Hunt, expected to attract 150 people, on Friday.
Shire President Helen Dullard said staff had received a lot of positive feedback from people who attended the events.
“Even though we had some wet weather on Monday, we had participants up and dancing with their umbrellas – it was great to see everyone enjoying themselves,” Cr Dullard said.
“The morning tea event where three Aboriginal elders shared some stories of life, was very inspirational. The speakers and audience interacted with a shared understanding of the importance of passing down knowledge through the generations and the importance of keeping cultures alive.”
Cr Dullard said the events were aimed at connecting senior residents with local organisations and community groups.
“Seniors have a lot to offer and this was an avenue to discover how they can help the community, and in turn, how the community can help them.”
A Treasure Hunt will be held on Friday October 30 from 10am- 2pm, commencing from the Hub of the Hills, 8 Craig St Mundaring. A hunt to find local community and cultural treasures within the Mundaring town site. Includes a Devonshire tea at one of the secret locations, and a celebratory lunch at the end of the event. Short distances only, suitable for all abilities.
All of the events were free of charge and promoted the theme Connecting with Culture.