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This Seniors Festival we're inviting you to celebrate 'Reconnecting' in more ways than one with us. Reconnect with your community and things you enjoy by tuning in to Council’s programs and events throughout Seniors Festival.See the program below, or call 9707 9000 for more information.
All our Seniors Festival events will take place in COVID safe settings. Due to the current NSW Public Health Orders during COVID-19 the program my change at short notice. Please visit the website closer to the event for updates.
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Reconnecting Morning Tea
Enjoy morning tea with live entertainment. This event is hosted in partnership with Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL, Inner West Council and City of Canterbury Bankstown.
CBCity Seniors Concert
‘Let’s reconnect’ concert with the lovely Back to Trivoli and TAP performances. Hosted by Bankstown Sports Club.
Jason Owen – Sings John Denver concert
Be transported to a world of John Denver. Come along and see Jason Owen sing all of John Denver songs in concert. Morning tea included.
Bus Trips – Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler
Join us for social day trips out to the Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler. Enjoy stops for morning tea, and soak up delicious lunch in great company along the river.
Bus Trips – Kiama
Enjoy morning tea at Emporium Gelato near Wollongong, visit Kiama blow-hole and lunch at Gerroa Boat Fisherman’s Club.
Basket Weaving Workshop
Join energetic artist, Toni Maree Barsby for an Aboriginal Art Class with lots of laughs, creativity and dancing.
When: Wednesday 23 March, 10.30amWhere: Belmore Seniors Centre
Book here
Classic Australian Movie Screening – Walkabout
Two city-bred siblings are stranded in the Australian Outback, where they learn to survive with the aid of an Aboriginal boy on his 'walkabout'.
Classic Australian Movie Screening – Smiley Gets a Gun
A sequel to the movie Smiley. Young Smiley gets into more strife as he attempts to prove himself a responsible citizen by helping others, so that he can earn a new gun from Sergeant Flaxman.
Healthy Body Healthy Mind – launch of Tovertafel
Learn how to keep the body and mind healthy as we age. In this workshop, experience the launch of our Tovertafel, an interactive way to stimulate the mind and body.
When: Wednesday 30 March, 10am
Classic Australian Movie Screening – The Overlanders
It's the start of WWII in Northern Australia and the Japanese are getting close. People are evacuating and burning everything in a "scorched earth" policy. Rather than kill all their cattle, a disparate group decides to drive them overland half way across the continent.
My Aged Care Information Sessions
Come along to find out how to access My Aged Care for services and support.
When: Tuesday 5 April, 10am-12pmWhere: Room – Lansdowne Rooms 1 and 2Book here
Scam and Fraud Awareness Workshop
Learn about protecting yourself in the online world.
Bankstown History Bus Tour
Join us as we dive into the rich history of the Bankstown area.
Seniors Tech Help
Develop your skills to get connected in the online world and learn more about your device.
Classic Australian Movie Screening – Smiley
Smiley Greevins is a cheeky, mischievous, imaginative little boy who lives in the small town of Murrumbilla in the Australian outback. Smiley is determined to buy himself a push bike, and so he takes on odd jobs in an effort to save up enough money.
When: Monday 28 March, 10am-12pmWhere: Room -Event RoomBook here
Bingo
Everyone’s favourite game of Bingo is back at our library. Prizes to be won!
Campsie History Bus Tour
Join us as we dive into the rich history of the Campsie area.
Chair yoga
Improve your flexibility, concentration and strength with this gentle form of yoga.
When: Tuesday 5 April, 11am
Learn about protecting yourself on the Online world.
Enjoy the art of making soft character dolls and decorating them. Learn a skill you can share with friends, family and younger generations.
Join us for morning tea and reconnect with everything you know, love and miss about your local library.
Everyone's favourite game of Bingo is back at our library. Prizes to be won!
Japanese Paper Gift Wrapping
Looking to impress with your gift-wrapping skills? Come along and learn the art of Japanese gift wrapping.
Develop your skills to get connected in the online world and learn more about your device. Every weekday during the Seniors Festival, staff will be available to demonstrate and guide you in the use of your devices.
When: Tuesday 29 March, 10amBook here
Crafty Arts – Still life pastels
Channel your creative side in this still life pastel workshop. Our facilitator will guide you in creating an art work with pastels you will be proud of! No skills required.
When: Tuesday 5 April, 10.30amBook here
Reconnect Morning Tea
Henna Workshop
Have fun with temporary tattoos! Our henna artist will transform your palms with the most amazing tattoos using organic henna.
Classic Australian Movie Screening – Red Dog
Based on the legendary true story of the Red Dog who united a disparate local community while roaming the Australian outback in search of his long lost master.
Plastic Free living
Want to live plastic free? Learn strategies to reduce your plastic usage, including how to make your own beeswax wrap to use at home.
Classic Australian Movie Screening – Penguin Bloom
A family takes in an injured Magpie that makes a profound difference in their lives.
Gardening Talk and Refreshments CANCELLED
Join us to chat about all things gardening. There will be refreshments and a FREE plant giveaway for each attendee.
NIA – Sensory Exercises CANCELLED
Come and try one of the latest trends in mind-body fitness fusions. NIA is a sensory exercise blending yoga, martial arts and dance.
Reconnect Morning tea
SOLD OUT Crafty Arts – Doll making SOLD OUT
Plastic Free Living
When: Wednesday 30 March, 2.30pmBookings: Call 9707 9747
Jewellery making – Bracelets
Learn how to make your own beaded stretch cord bracelet, one bead at a time.
Chair Yoga
Reconnecting Morning tea
Vietnamese Movie Screening – The Lady Assassin
Celebrate and experience Vietnamese culture with this morning movie screening.
Channel your creative side in this still life pastel workshop. Our facilitator will guide you in creating an art work with pastels you will be proud of! No skills required
CASS talks in Mandarin
Senior Services and Useful Cards information sessions
Community Restaurant and Bingo
Enjoy bingo and lunch at our community restaurant and meet new people.
When: Wednesday 23 March, 30 March and 6 April, 1pmBook here for 23 March
Book here for 30 March
Book here for 6 April
Road Safety Refresher
Update your knowledge on road safety rules and the older driver licensing system
Pickleball
Come along for some Pickleball fun – a paddleball sport combining, badminton, table tennis and tennis.
Seniors Dance Fit
Get your groove on with Dance Fit, a low impact dance fitness for seniors.
Table Tennis Taster Session
Relive the joy of table tennis in this low impact taster session.
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