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Active Seniors in the City

Almost a quarter of residents living in the City of Canterbury Bankstown are 55 years old or greater

These residents are an integral and essential part of our community and it should be recognised that enjoying a valued role as well as a meaningful life in our community as we grow older is something that everyone should be able to aspire to.

The needs of residents inevitably change as they get older, but this doesn't affect everyone in the same way because people age differently and have a range of individual situations and expectations depending on their values, personal experience and cultural background.

However, there are some changes that do tend to affect people in similar ways as they move through various life stages. People in their 50s often find that their children have left home, and they may find themselves exploring new interests and activities to add fulfilment to their lives. This tends to increase as people who are working start thinking about part-time work or retirement.

A wide range of services are available in our area to help people maintain their independence for as long as possible as they get older. This can take the form of assistance with transport, regular social contact, help to maintain a safe home environment and personal care.

We recognise the diversity of changing needs of residents as they grow older and offer a range of activities that serve as pathways towards the various goals and aspirations of seniors in our City.

Community restaurant

Join us for lunch and treat yourself to a fun day with social activities and a healthy lunch, including dessert and morning tea. Come with friends or meet some new ones.                                                                                                                                                                                                     

  • Tuesday 29 April  Guest speaker
  • Tuesday 13 May Mother's Day
  • Tuesday 27 May Musical item
  • Tuesday 17 June Guest speaker on seniors rights

For bookings and information, call 9707 9646 or email mealsonwheels@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Keeping you active in the City

Our programs are fun and interactive. There’s a lot on offer and new programs are always coming out. It’s a great way to make new friends and stay agile!

Keeping active, creative and social is what we do at CBCity. 

Active Seniors
Bankstown
They're Playing Our Song - Presented by Bankstown Theatre Company
Bankstown Theatre Company is back for their latest production! 
  • Friday 2 May, 2025 at 8pm
  • Saturday 3 May, 2025 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sunday 4 May, 2025 at 2pm
  • Saturday 10 May, 2025 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sunday 11 May, 2025 at 2pm

 

Birrong
Yoga
Gentle stretches, concentration, meditation and breathing techniques

Every Monday and Friday, 7am

Community Event
Sefton
Strength and Balance
Light cardio and strength training using body weight

Weekly on a Friday, 8-9am

Community Event
Panania
Gentle Exercise
Exercise which is gentle and perfect for people new to exercise

Every Friday, 10am 

Campsie
English Conversation Groups Campsie
Make new friends, while learning to speak more English

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10am-noon

Earlwood
Knitting group Earlwood
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers.

First Friday of each month, 10.30am-noon

Bankstown
Friday Morning Craft Circle: Crochet & Knit
Term 2 Art Program

Fridays, 9 May – 27 June, 10.30am-12.30pm

Earlwood
Bingo Earlwood
Playing bingo is a fun activity and a great way to meet new friends

Second Friday of each month, 10.30-11.30am

Riverwood
Happy crafting Riverwood
Looking for inspiration or would like to have company while working on your craft project? 

Fortnightly – first and third Friday each month, 11.30am-1pm

Padstow
Chair yoga Padstow
Would you like to participate in yoga but have challenges getting up and down from the floor?Then Chair Yoga is perfect for YOU!

Weekly on a Friday during school term, 11.30am-12.30pm

Chester Hill
Tech Savvy Seniors in Vietnamese - Chester Hill
FREE technology training sessions for seniors. Bookings required.

Friday 2, 9, 16 and 23 May, noon-2pm

Bankstown
Chair yoga Bankstown
Would you like to participate in yoga but have challenges getting up and down from the floor? Then Chair Yoga is perfect for YOU!

Weekly on a Friday during school term, 1-2pm

Chester Hill
English Conversation Groups Chester Hill
Make new friends, while learning to speak more English

Every Friday, 3-4pm

Padstow
Book a Librarian Padstow
Do you need help using technology?

Mondays 4-5pm and Fridays 11am-noon

Chester Hill
Knitting group Chester Hill
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers

Weekly on Mondays 10am-noon

Weekly on Saturdays 10.30am-12.30pm

Revesby
Aqua classes Revesby
Gentle cardio and a fun workout without any strain from gravity on your hips, knees or ankles

Weekly at various dates and times

Birrong
Aqua classes Birrong
Gentle cardio and a fun workout without any strain from gravity on your hips, knees or ankles

Every Monday 6.30pm | Tuesday 10am | Wednesday 6.30pm | Thursday 10am

Birrong
Yoga
Gentle stretches, concentration, meditation and breathing techniques

Every Monday and Friday, 7am

Birrong
Bankstown Men’s Shed Inc
A place where men can meet up, share and learn new skills and enjoy each other’s company

Every Monday to Wednesday, 8am-2pm

Revesby
Strength and balance Revesby
Light cardio and strength training using body weight. Suitable for people wanting light level intensity

Every Monday, 9am

Padstow
Knitting group Padstow
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers.

Every Monday, 9.30-11.30am

Community Event
Bankstown
Older Women’s Network Greek Group
Group open for all female community members. Exercise class, dancing and outings scheduled

Weekly on a Monday, 10-11.30am

Community Event
Bankstown
Bankstown Dementia Carers’ Group Inc
Come along to our dementia carers’ drop in centre for fun activities, meet other carers and connect

Second, third and fourth Monday of each month (except Public Holidays), 10am-2pm

Riverwood
English Conversation Groups Riverwood
Make new friends, while learning to speak more English

Weekly on a Monday and Tuesday, 10am-noon

Community Event
Kingsgrove
Line Dance Classes for Seniors
Easy to follow, no experience needed. Fun and social dance mood

Every Monday, 10-11.30am

Community Event
Earlwood
Folk dancing
Learn folk dances from all around the world from a professional teacher

Every Monday, 10am-noon

Chester Hill
Knitting group Chester Hill
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers

Weekly on Mondays 10am-noon

Weekly on Saturdays 10.30am-12.30pm