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Each year in March, NSW Seniors Festival is celebrated in the City of Canterbury Bankstown with a program of events. These include activities which are social or recreational in nature, as well as entertainment, sport and exercise activities. We also hold workshops on health, well-being and quality of life strategies.
A packed program of activities took place for this year's Seniors Week in April.
The week-long celebrations were for local residents aged 60 and over in recognition of the valuable role they have and continue to play in the Canterbury-Bankstown community.
Concerts are typically held, as well as exciting day trips. Seniors can also partake in activities such as golf, tennis, creative ageing programs, a garden expo, and educational library sessions.
In the past, we have invited senior citizens to participate in a photographic exhibition celebrating the beauty and diversity of seniors within the City. The exhibition was displayed at Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre. Many visited the exhibition to take a glimpse into the lives of our community who have strived to make our City so special. The exhibition is an initiative of Nick Baldas in partnership with the City.
To find out about some of the great events and activities which take place as part of the City of Canterbury Bankstown Seniors Week celebrations, keep an eye on this page for updates!
Seniors aged 55 and over living in Canterbury-Bankstown are encouraged to take part in CBCity’s celebrations of NSW Seniors Festival 2021. With the theme ‘In Our Nature’, the festival recognises seniors in the community, and encourages them to live active and connected lives.
The Festival runs from Tuesday 13 April to Saturday 24 April.
Bookings are essential to all applicable activities. For more information, call our Community Services Team on 9789 9594
Entertainment | Classes | Activities | Active Fun
Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, starring Essie Davis and Nathan Page.
Bookings are essential.
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Come enjoy this year’s Seniors Festival Concert, themed In Our Nature. Unwind to music and entertainment before using your ticket to enjoy a hearty meal from the bistro.
For more information, and to purchase tickets from Monday 22 March, call Bankstown Sports Club on 9722 9888.
Sponsored by Bankstown Sports Club.
Learn something new about protecting yourself from current and future scams! The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Scams Team will tell you about scams impacting the community, and how the ACCC can help. The session will explore:
The role of the ACCC’s Scamwatch;The latest scams impacting Australians, including those that have increased during the pandemic;The tactics and psychological ploys used by scammers;Scam protection advice; andResources available from the Scamwatch websiteRegistrations are essential for all sessions.
Session 1:
Session 2:
Join us for this informative talk that will cover topics such as the Aged Pension, how to set retirement goals and where to find help for housing or money remittance.
This presentation will teach you how to access My Aged Care services for yourself or an elderly loved one. There will be multiple presentations at Bankstown, Panania and Earlwood libraries, brought to you by Wesley Mission.
Meet some of your local young community members and connect with tech savvy teens who are excited to show you how to better use your device for FREE.Bring along your smartphone, tablet or laptop, and any questions you might have, and get paired up with a young person who will help teach you ways to use it. Light lunch will be provided. Bookings are essential.
The warm water of our indoor pools help to sooth joint pain, improve muscle flexibility and balance. Join us in this healthy social activity and have fun in a friendly atmosphere. Bring a towel, water, swimwear and (optional) water shoes. Bookings are essential.
** To attend, please complete and provide your pre-exercise screen before Wednesday 7 April. To request a form, call 9789 9651.
Bowls
Golf
Details: For more information on both activities, call Council’s Active Lifestyles Officer on 9707 9236
RISK WARNINGThere is an inherent risk of injury whilst participating in fitness and physically active activities. Persons participating in these activities do so at their own risk and Council (or any other organisation involved) accepts no responsibility for any injury, loss, damage to personal property or death that may be suffered by participants during the partaking of any activity associated with these. This indemnity is reduced proportionately by any act or omission of the organiser or their agents.
