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Normal weekly walks (Mar-Nov)
- We schedule weekly walks – every Tuesday (March to November).
- Each week we visit a new area, alternating between picturesque locations both North of the River (N.o.R.) and South of the River (S.o.R.).
- New members, please arrive early for introductions and registration.
- New members may participate in a FREE ‘try-out’ day on any Tuesday walk.
- Existing members assemble by 9:45 a.m. for the walk briefing at 10:00 a.m.
- Walking begins by 10:30 a.m., at the latest.
- Afterwards – anywhere from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon – many members stay behind and enjoy a ‘spot of lunch’ and a friendly chat in a sheltered location.
- For the ‘post-walk’ chat – if you wish to participate – we suggest bringing a few additional items, including 1. a folding chair; 2. your beverage of choice (hot or cold), and 3. a packed lunch if you’re hungry.
Note: These items can be left in your car or left in the care of patrons that may be remaining in the assembly area for the duration of the walk. Please take anything valuable with you. - Choose the distance and pace at which you can comfortably walk.
- Trained first aiders accompany members to offer assistance where needed.
- Please bring the usual equipment for walking in the Australian weather – hat, sunscreen, walking stick, walking aids, etc.
- Walking too is voluntary; spectators are always welcome.
Some simply walk from the car park area to the seating location; some do a short stretch then rest; some undertake a gentle walk; and the more keen ‘power through’ the planned route, eager to grab an early lunch 😜 upon their return. - The walk is as long (or as short) as you want to make it ‘on the day’.
Our walking coordinator has various route options that are suited to all types of fitness. The maximum distance is up to about 8 kilometres return, but 1 km, 2 km or anything in between suits most people. - In February each new year a new daytime walking timetable for O.F.F.W.A. club members is devised and published for the walk year ahead.
- The first walk of the new season commences in March.
- Our Annual General Meeting is conducted in November, held on the last scheduled daytime walk.
Mar – Nov
9:45 a.m. – 12 noon
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Social events
The Club’s Management Committee holds a number of social events throughout the year for club members, including:
- Annual outdoor share-a-plate luncheon.
- Lunchtime outdoor sausage sizzles.
- Group booking buffet luncheons: one in winter and one in summer.
- Annual indoor Melbourne Cup shared-a-plate luncheon
(On the 1st Tuesday in November).
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Our ‘signature’ events
Girl Guides catered lunch (Sep or Oct)
- This annual springtime event is hosted by:
- Eastern Hills Girl Guides, and
- Mundaring Girl Guides
- O.F.F.W.A.’s participation provides fundraising revenue for the Guides.
- Held in the Sep-Oct school holidays, it allows club members to support the Guide while bringing along visitors to the catered event.
- Many club members bring their grandchildren or nieces and nephews to enjoy the weekday walk and yummy treats.
Upcoming for 7 Oct 2026
Cakes, soups, sandwiches, tea & coffee
Have a go Day (Nov)
- In support of our friends at the Seniors Recreation Council of W.A. (S.R.C.W.A.), we join the police bagpipe band leading the ‘official walk’ through the fairgrounds of the ‘Have a Go Day’ celebrations.
- This event hosted by S.R.C.W.A. is part of the state government’s Senior Week celebrations.
- Club volunteers hold a display to promote the club’s healthy living activity of regular exercise and social engagement.
- Many new members of the club find out about us from visiting our tent and chatting with club members.
Official walk
Upcoming for
Wednesday, 11th Nov 2026
~10:30 a.m.
Sunset walks (Dec-Feb)
- Evening Walks (December to February): For the warmer weather months, the Friends of O.F.F.W.A. conduct fortnightly evening sunset walks at Burswood Park starting at 5:30pm and going through to 8:00pm.
- It is FREE to the public, and all ages are welcome.
- There is ‘no obligation’ to join the club if you attend these events.
- Typically five (5) events are scheduled and published on our website.
- It is the perfect opportunity, particularly during the school holidays, to bring visiting family, grandkids, friends and leashed pets to enjoy an evening walk.
- Bring your camp chair and a picnic lunch to rest and enjoy after the walk. Stay and have a chat with club members.
- Fire up the free BBQs and cook up a few items for your ‘evening tucker’.
- A water drinking station and public toilets are located near the assembly area.
- Club members are more than happy to provide attendees with some tips on suggested walking routes to ‘take in the sights’ of the manicured parklands, public art, footbridge structures, trails and bicycle paths.
Dec – Feb
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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We are a ‘caring and helpful’ bunch.
Please come join us.
Our FREE ‘try-out’ days operate all year round.
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