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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
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

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

Weekly on a Tuesday or Thursday, 7.30am

Birrong
Gentle aqua Birrong
Slower paced aqua class in shallow water that focuses on the fundamentals of Aqua Aerobics

Every Thursday, 9am

Community Event
Panania
Indoor Bowls
Fun indoor bowls with light movements

Every Thursday, 9am

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

Monthly – first Monday of the month, 10.30am-noon

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

Every Thursday, 10am-noon

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

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

Riverwood
Active Adults - Over 55's exercise class
Our Active Adults – Over 55’s is designed to get you out of your comfort zone, working on your balance and coordination whilst you are making new friends and having a laugh

Every Thursday, 10.30am

Revesby
Active hearts Revesby
Exercise class for over 50’s

Every Thursday, 11am-noon

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

Weekly on a Thursday, 10am-noon

Campsie
Chair yoga Campsie
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 Thursday during school term, 12.50-1.50pm

Riverwood
Book a librarian Riverwood
You can Book-a-Librarian for 30-minute one-on-one sessions to help you with your computer and information needs

Weekly on a Monday and Thursday at 2pm

Bankstown
Book a librarian Bankstown
You can Book-a-Librarian for 30-minute one-on-one sessions to help you with your computer and information needs

Tuesdays, 10am-noon and Thursdays, 2.30-4pm

Campsie
Active hearts Campsie
Exercise class for over 50’s

Every Thursday, 2.30pm

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

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

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

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

 

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

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