Special Events

As part of what we offer as an all-inclusive social organization, we always plan to ensure that the needs of our members are met, by creating not only in-house activities but also being open to other activities in the community that may interest our members.

When you become a member of the Cairns and District Senior Citizens Association you will be able to join in on our special events that will engage you physically and mentally.

Our special events calendar includes, but is not limited to:

Health talks
Regularly scheduled speakers
Fire safety forums
Christmas in July
Excursions and outings

Trivia days/nights
Public Festivities (including Mother’s Day/Father’s Day/Christmas/Easter/Anzac Day)
Live Musical entertainment.
Birthday celebrations

The above helps to break the monotony of life, and bring happiness.

We are always looking for more fun activities and events to add to our calendar so we welcome suggestions and open discussion about the kinds of things you would like to do.

Our full list of upcoming special events is listed on our Facebook page as well as here on our website, and bookings can be made easily, so you don’t have to miss out.

To book yourself in for one of our events, or to find out more information, we invite you to send us an email or give us a call to see how we can help you!

Seniors in Conservation Day – A Wonderful Success!

April 23rd 2025

Our first "Seniors Engagement in Conservation" day was a fantastic success, with 33 enthusiastic participants coming together to learn, share, and connect around environmental issues close to home and beyond.

Parley Australia & CAFNEC kicked things off with two insightful local speakers who shared powerful stories about how pollution affects our land and Indigenous communities' lives. With eye-opening visual presentations on plastic and water pollution, coral bleaching, and the broader impacts of deforestation. Their knowledge and passion truly set the tone for the day.

The Australian Marine Conservation Society followed and

We explored climate solutions at the global, national, and individual levels — with a strong focus on what seniors can do to make a difference. The discussions were thoughtful, inspiring, and filled with practical ideas for action.

Thank you to all who attended and contributed to this meaningful day. Together, we’re making waves for a healthier planet!

4 Great Conservation Workshops in Total!

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Easter Parade and Musical Birthday Afternoon (April)

What a Wonderful Afternoon!

Everyone had such a fantastic time at our Easter, Birthday, and Musical Afternoon! The room was filled with colour, laughter, and so many fabulous hats — it was clear that everyone went all out with their outfits and truly embraced the festive spirit.

A big highlight of the day was the incredible performance by the Philippines dance group, who wowed us all with their lively rendition of “New York, New York”. The energy was contagious — before we knew it, the dance floor was full and everyone was up dancing and having a ball!

We celebrated just one special birthday this month, and she was absolutely glowing as we all joined in a heartfelt rendition of “Happy Birthday.”

It was a joyful day full of music, movement, and beautiful community connection. Thank you to everyone who came along and made it so memorable!

Musical and Birthday Afternoon (March)

🎶✨ Our Musical Afternoon & March Birthday Celebrations were a great success! ✨🎶

Everyone had a wonderful time enjoying the music, laughter, and good company. Thank you to all who joined in the celebrations—we love sharing these special moments with you! 💙🎂🎵

Musical Afternoon in February

🎶 A Musical Afternoon to Remember! 🎶

One of our best yet! Our musical afternoon at Cairns Senior Citizens was filled with joy, laughter, and incredible talent. A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful musicians for creating such a magical experience. We were excited to welcome them back in 2025 with a fantastic new selection of music! Stay tuned for more details—it was another unforgettable event!

Volunteers Christmas Lunch

Our Volunteers Christmas Lunch was an absolute joy! It was so heartwarming to see everyone come together to celebrate the incredible work our volunteers do throughout the year.

The laughter, delicious food, and festive cheer made for such a memorable day. A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us and to those who helped make this event so special.

Your dedication, kindness, and support truly make a difference in our community. We are so grateful for each and every one of you.

We presented 16 award certificates to the volunteers on the day.

Wishing all our volunteers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Members Christmas Musical Lunch

With the end of the year upon us, all of us at Cairns Senior Citizens have been busy, busy, busy! One of our highlights was the recent Members Christmas Musical Lunch, and what a joyful celebration it was!

We welcomed 40 attendees who enjoyed delicious food lovingly prepared by our amazing volunteers. The atmosphere was filled with laughter, good cheer, and plenty of holiday spirit.

A special moment of the day was when the wonderful Doris Munro led everyone in a lively singalong to The 12 Days of Christmas. It was heartwarming to see the smiles, hear the laughter, and feel the festive energy in the room.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event so special. Here’s to more laughter, good times, and community in the year ahead!

Christmas Party with "Off The Record"

Our Christmas party on the 11th Dec with the talented "Off The Record" musicians was a fantastic success!

We had a joyful afternoon filled with fun, dancing, and festive cheer. Highlights included a lively parade showcasing everyone’s favourite Christmas outfits, with prizes awarded for the best dressed.

A big thank you to our amazing volunteers for preparing a delicious lunch that everyone thoroughly enjoyed. A jolly time was had by all!

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Musical and Birthday Afternoon (October)

🎶 What a Fantastic Afternoon! 🎶

On October 16th, we were thrilled to welcome the return of our newly revamped band, “Off the Record”! The energy was high, the music was amazing, and everyone had a blast! 🎤🎸

A huge thank you to the band for their incredible performance and to everyone who joined us for a memorable afternoon filled with great tunes, laughter, and good vibes.

Stay tuned for more events and updates – we can’t wait to see you all again soon! 💃🕺