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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
Walking basketball for Seniors
Fun, interactive and low impact team sport

Weekly on a Tuesday, 10.30-11.30am 

Campsie
Tai Chi for Seniors | Beginner class
Join us at Campsie Library for our FREE Tai Chi class for Seniors! Bookings for Term 2 are now open.

Every Tuesday during school term, 10-11am

Campsie
Local and Family History Drop-in sessions Campsie
Chat with a librarian to learn more about your local and family history. Enquiries by phone or email are welcome. No bookings required.

First Tuesday of every month, 10am–noon

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

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

Panania
Adult Chess Club Panania
Join one of our weekly chess clubs to play a social game of chess or to learn from a chess master

Tuesdays, 10.30am-12.30pm

Campsie
Tai Chi for Seniors | Advanced class
Join us at Campsie Library for our Tai Chi class for Seniors! Bookings for Term 2 are now open.

Every Tuesday during school term, 11am-noon

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

Tuesday, 12.15-1.15pm (during school term)

Community Event
Canterbury
​Active hearts Canterbury
Exercise class for over 50’s

Every Tuesday, 2.30-3.30pm

Roselands
Seniors Splash Roselands
Never learned to swim? Now’s your chance – for FREE!

Wednesday or Thursday, July to September

Revesby
Seniors Splash Revesby
Never learned to swim? Now’s your chance – for FREE!

Wednesday or Thursday, July to September

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

First Wednesday of the month, 10am-noon

Community Event
Riverwood
​Dance Fit
Low impact dance to your favourite songs from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and all the classics

Weekly on Wednesdays, 10-11am

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

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

Bankstown
Crafty arts program
This monthly program for seniors will grow your creativity and confidence. 

Monthly – First Wednesday

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

Wednesdays, 11.30am-12.30pm and 1-2pm (during school term)

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

Wednesdays, 11.30am-12.30pm and 1-2pm (during school term)

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

Wednesdays, 11.30am-12.30pm and 1-2pm (during school term)

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

Wednesday, 2-4pm (during school term)

Chester Hill
Chair yoga Chester Hill
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 Wednesday during school term, 2.30-3.30pm

Roselands
Seniors Splash Roselands
Never learned to swim? Now’s your chance – for FREE!

Wednesday or Thursday, July to September

Revesby
Seniors Splash Revesby
Never learned to swim? Now’s your chance – for FREE!

Wednesday or Thursday, July to September

Community Event
Panania
Indoor Bowls
Fun indoor bowls with light movements

Every Thursday, 9am

Lakemba
English conversation group Lakemba
Make new friends, while learning to speak more English

Thursday, 10am-noon (during school term)

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

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