Mark your diary for Wednesday November 13 from 9am to 3pm for the annual free Have a Go Day, a Livelighter event, at Burswood Park.
Healthy ageing through activity is the ethos of both Have a Go News and organisers the Seniors Recreation Council of WA. This synergy has a more than 32-year history with both teams working to deliver positive ageing outcomes for Western Australians.
We continue to see the results firsthand of people who have maintained physical activity and strong social connections throughout their later years and this event provides an opportunity to achieve both.
Have a Go Day offers a plethora of activities for people to try, clubs to join, new hobbies to find, entertainment to enjoy and relevant information to source.
With more than 200 stall holders there is something for everyone to have a go at. This year will be exciting with the addition of a Rock and Roll band and dancers and Channel 9 Perth coming on board, bringing celebrities down to meet and greet, along with a stack of giveaways.
Every year there is an opportunity to try new activities including having a go at a variety of musical instruments from Northern Light Music.
Take the opportunity to be adventurous and canoe on the river and enjoy the freedom of this fabulous water-based activity.
The very popular Trishaws for Seniors will be on the grounds offering people free rides around the park.
This year’s annual official walk will be bigger and better than ever with a variety of groups including pole walkers following members of the WA Police Pipe Band around the grounds, after the official welcome at 10.50am. It’s a great way to kick off the day.
For those who want to become savvier with technology, Tech Savvy Seniors will be on hand with information, advice and electronic activities to try.
Health information and checks are available including hearing tests, blood pressure and blood sugar testing.
Have a Go News will be running our hospitality tent which serves free tea, coffee and water in a café style with tables and chairs for you to stop and relax. The chocolate wheel will be spinning at the main tent every hour with great prizes available and you have the opportunity to come and meet our ambassador, John Burgess.
The Juniper entertainment stage offers a fabulous line-up throughout the day of some of WA’s best artists.
There is a huge variety of food and drink outlets on site or bring a picnic and enjoy all that beautiful Burswood Park has to offer.
Age is no barrier to getting out and having fun so plan to visit Have a Go Day – a LiveLighter event – on Wednesday November 13 from 9am to 3pm.
See the Seniors Week Liftout inside for your comprehensive guide to this free event.
