Seniors Month
Get ready Maranoa seniors with Queensland Seniors Month kicking off once again across October!
October is a time where our community recognises and give thanks to our older residents for the contribution and difference they make in the Maranoa.
Mark your calendars for these unmissable events:
REGIONAL EVENT: Seniors Month Luncheon
Get ready to shake your tail feathers and enjoy an afternoon of classic hits, good food and plenty of entertainment! Enjoy a free luncheon while our
very own Tom Jones Impersonator takes the stage with all your favourite classics.
Details:
- Time & Date: 11:00am, Tuesday 27 October 2026
- Location: Roma Gun Club
- Transport: Available for outlying towns
- Bookings: Essential via the link: https://maranoa.co/SeniorsLuncheon or by calling Council on 1300 007 662.
Annual Seniors Month BBQ
Hosted by Lions Club of Roma - come along for a relaxed afternoon of good food, great company and community spirit.
Details:
- Time & Date: 12noon, Sunday 11 October 2026
- Location: Lions Park, Roma
- RSVP: To Bob Kunde 0428 221 139
Roma Men’s Shed Morning Tea
Have a look around the shed, enjoy a cuppa and a chat, and meet some of the friendly faces who make the Men’s Shed a great place to connect and get involved.
Details:
- Time & Date: 10:00am, Monday 12 October 2026
- Location: Roma Men’s Shed
- RSVP: Not required
Morning Tea at Oliver’s Cafe
Enjoy a relaxed morning with light refreshments, good company and a celebration of our wonderful seniors! All seniors are welcome.
Details:
- Time & Date: 10:00am – 11:00am, Monday 12 October 2026
- Location: Olivers Café, Mitchell
- RSVP: Not required
As Time Goes By
A photography exhibition by Surat Shutterbugs Group. Celebrating the faces, stories and contributions of our local seniors.
Details:
- Time & Date: 10:00am, Saturday 24 October 2026
- Location: Surat on Balonne Gallery
- RSVP: Essential for catering purposes to Wendy McAlpine 0418 205 810
Happy Snap from Seniors Month 2025:
Seniors enjoyed being served lunch by councillors at the regional free luncheon and entertainment as a part of a 2025 Seniors Month celebrations.