Melbourne Cup Day At The Powerhouse

Lifelong Supports celebrating Melbourne Cup Day at the Herbert River RSL, 2025. Photo sourced: Lifelong Supports

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Contributed with thanks by Lifelong Supports

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Melbourne Cup Day celebrations are coming to The Powerhouse this November, with Lifelong Supports hosting an afternoon of food, fashion and fun!  

Our Melbourne Cup event will be held from 11.30am on Tuesday 3rd of November, at The Powerhouse, at 42 McIlwraith Street, Ingham. Attendees can look forward to games, activities, sweeps and prizes, along with a fashion parade and delicious catering by My Nonna’s Table.  

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Tickets are available for anyone in the community to purchase for $30 per person, which includes entry into the lucky door prize. Tickets can be purchased from Lifelong Supports reception at 5 Palm Terrace, Ingham from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.  

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Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best Melbourne Cup attire and join us at The Powerhouse for what is set to be a fantastic afternoon. With limited tickets available, be sure to secure yours early to avoid missing out.

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Beyond the Cup, Lifelong Supports holds a number of regular support groups and activities at The Powerhouse that are open to the community, providing opportunities to connect with others, access support and stay active and informed in a welcoming environment.  

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This month, our Coffee Morning Support Group for People Living with Dementia will be held on Monday the 19th of October from 9:30am to 11am at The Powerhouse. Those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP by 12 October.  

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Our Parkinson’s Support Group will be held on Friday, the 16th of October from 9:30am to 11:30am at The Powerhouse, with this month’s group featuring guest speaker Speech Pathologist Fran.  

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Our Parkinson’s Support Group and Coffee Morning Support Group for People Living with Dementia are held monthly, with the exact date varying from month to month.  

At Lifelong Supports we also offer free Tai Chi classes every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am at The Powerhouse. Our Tai Chi classes focus on gentle, flowing movements intended to aid in minimising falls, improving mind and body coordination and decreasing stress, all within a welcoming and supportive environment.  

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No previous Tai Chi experience is needed, and everyone is welcome to attend. Whether you’re interested in connecting with others through one of our support groups or looking for an opportunity to stay active with Tai Chi, there are plenty of ways to get involved at The Powerhouse – with more activities and groups to support our community in the works!  

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If you would like to RSVP to one of our support groups or activities or if you are seeking further information, please contact our reception on 07 4776 3755 or email reception@lls.org.au

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WHAT: Melbourne Cup Day celebrations
WHEN: 11.30am, Tuesday 3rd November
WHERE: The Powerhouse, 42 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

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WHAT: Coffee Morning Support Group for People Living with Dementia
WHEN: 9.30am–11am, Monday 19th October
WHERE: The Powerhouse, 42 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

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WHAT: Parkinson’s Support Group, featuring guest speaker Speech Pathologist Fran
WHEN: 9.30am–11.30am, Friday 16th October
WHERE: The Powerhouse, 42 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

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WHAT: Free Tai Chi classes
WHEN: 10am every Tuesday and Thursday
WHERE: The Powerhouse, 42 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

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