The 2025 Weipa Social Aerobics and Fitness International Women’s Day luncheon brought together more than 150 local ladies in celebration of each other. Photo: Supplied.
Tickets to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) in Weipa are running out fast as the ladies of town prepare to frock up for a get-together full of laughter and champagne.
The annual Weipa Social Aerobics and Fitness IWD luncheon has only a handful of its 150 tickets remaining for its popular event, which has regularly sold out since starting in 2019.
Organiser Kym Prentice said this year’s IWD theme, Give to Gain, resonated with the club as a predominantly female community group that helps locals in town through fitness and social connection.
“We’re all about keeping people fit while bringing people together so that they can network and meet new people in the community,” she said.
“They can also bring their kids, so if you’re a stay-at-home mum, it gets you out of the house, and it’s all about that community connection.
“We raise money to keep social aerobics going throughout the year, but we also donate to other not-for-profit groups within town.”
As always, the proceeds from the luncheon will go back into the club to keep social aerobics affordable for the whole community.
Ms Prentice said the group was extremely close to her heart, and fundraising events such as the IWD luncheon were vital in ensuring others could have the same experience she did.
“When I came to town 25 years ago, and I had three babies, Weipa Social Aerobics saved me because it was somewhere I could go,” she said.
“That’s basically how I met people in town. I could take the kids and get out of the house, and fitness is also great for your mental health.
“Back then, it was $2 a class, and now it’s $5 a class, so it’s still affordable and accessible, but that’s why we need to fundraise.”
The Weipa Social Aerobics and Fitness IWD luncheon will be held on 7 March at the Albatross Bay Resort deck from 11:30 am.
Ticketholders will be greeted with a glass of bubbles on arrival, followed by a three-course meal. There will also be a few top-secret guest speakers to drive home the message of ”Give to Gain”, a DJ to keep the party going, raffles and much more.
Buy tickets at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1534408.
