November 2, 2017
The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club hosted former members of the Kingaroy Apex Club to a concert and lunch on Thursday to mark the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre.
The concert consisted of pieces put on by various members and friends of the Senior Cits, featuring well-known country songs, comedy skits and a mini-squeezebox concert by Steve Hood.
Apexian Peter McDonald related the history of the construction of the building, which was financed 50 per cent by the Federal Government, one-third by the State Government and the rest by Kingaroy Apex.
Mayor Keith Campbell congratulated the Apexians on their achievement 40 years ago.
“This was a mammoth exercise,” he said.
The building is managed by South Burnett Citizens Welfare Inc, now known as SBcare.
CEO Cheryl Dalton said there had been two major renovations since the building had been opened, which included the provision of more offices and respite space.
The 40th anniversary cake was cut by Kevin Schultz, the oldest member of the Senior Cits and a former president of the association.
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