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FROM laughter yoga to a sing-along sundowner, Bayswater council have lots of great events lined up for Seniors Week.

Stay on Your Feet: Move, Improve, Remove is run by Injury Matters WA, who will share tips on how seniors can stay active, independent and safe in their daily lives. It’s at Morley Library from 10am-11am on November 13.

Presented by Michael Verde, Dementia Without Loneliness discusses the emotional isolation of people with dementia-related impairments and methods to ease emotional isolation. It’s on from 5:30pm-7pm at the Bayswater Civic Centre on Monday November 13.

On Tuesday November 14, Laughter Yoga will be held at Bayswater Community Centre from 12:30pm-1:30pm.

Laugh WA will turn your fake laughter into real laughter through hand-clapping rhythms, breathing exercises and laughter exercises, reducing stress and boosting the immune system.

After all that hilarity, have a quiet time out and do some Card Making at Morley Community Centre from 1pm-2:30pm on Tuesday November 14.

Participants will get the chance to make unique and personalised cards and Christmas decorations. All craft materials and afternoon tea will be supplied.

Are you a senior gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans or intersex person?

Then you might want to attend a presentation by GRAI, a community-controlled, culturally safe, not-for-profit organisation working to ensure older LGBTI people feel safe and welcomed. It’s from 6pm-7pm on Wednesday November 15 at Bayswater Library.

If you like Columbo and Murder She Wrote, the Mind Theatre Murder Mystery Game for Seniors will be right up your alley. Join Eamonn from Totally Board and enter a world of mystery and intrigue in an  immersive and interactive role-playing game.

It’s on Friday November 17 and 24 from 10am-12pm at Bayswater Library.

The mental and physical health benefits of tai chi are well known, so don’t miss out on the beginner-friendly Tai Chi Classes at Morley Community Centre from 11am-12pm on Friday November 17.

You can’t beat a good old Sing-along Sundowner.

Kick back and enjoy a free sausage sizzle while the group Senior Moments take you on a joyous sing-along to hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s at Morley Community centre from 4pm-6pm.

Seniors Week is on from November 12 – November 19. To see the full list of events and to register go to bayswater.wa.gov.au/seniors.