Senior ladies swoon over NRL players - “I want to marry Brendon Elliot”

SENIORS WRAP

Jamie Jansen

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The NRL players generously shared their merchandise and signed team posters for the residents. Picture: Kewarra Aged Care Centre

There were a few cases of white line fever among excited residents at Kewarra Aged Care recently when NRL players Brendon Elliot and Riley Price from the North Queensland Cowboys, and Pone Tongia from the Northern Pride, visited the home.

The residents had prepared some questions for the players to find out more about their careers and what they did outside of football.

Some cheeky residents tossed in a few curveball questions asking if they were single or wanted to go on a date. Brendan said he couldn’t because he was married, but added that, “Riley might be keen though”.

There was no shortage of laughs during the visit. Picture: Kewarra Aged Care Centre

One resident, Elizabeth, said she has been a fan since moving from Melbourne and she loved having the players sign all of the posters, adding that they were, “good to look at too!”.

Many of the ladies were swooning over the players with resident Judy declaring, “I want to marry Brendon Elliot,” while Vivien said, “I better get out of here before I get married again”.

There was no shortage of laughs during the visit and the residents were delighted to have the players visit their home. Looks like there may be a few new members of the cheer squad this season.

MEANTIME IN OTHER SENIORS NEWS…

Last Tuesday, 14 February, Kubirri Aged Care Centre celebrated Valentine’s Day, taking advantage of the beautiful weather. Residents started the day with a delicious BBQ breakfast, followed by an afternoon flower arranging session.

The Valentine’s Day breakfast was prepared by the Centre’s Maintenance Officer, Chaplain and Catering staff. The staff cooked up a feast of bacon and eggs, tomatoes and mushrooms and warm toast.

Residents loved dining together in the central garden and BBQ area, which was decorated with red and pink balloons, red streamers and red hearts and Valentine’s Day messages lining the windows.

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The residents prepared some questions for the players. Picture: Kewarra Aged Care Centre
Residents at Kubirri Aged Care Centre celebrated Valentine’s Day in style. Picture: Kubirri Aged Care Centre

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