NSW Seniors Festival 2019

Celebrate NSW Seniors Festival 2019 with the City of Canada Bay!

Loving Life in Late Life Forum

What does it mean to grow old? Should Australians prepare for a world of nursing homes and dementia? Should you continue to work and study? Can you choose how you age? Hear insights by special speakers at the Loving Life in Late Life Forum. Lunch and morning tea will be provided.

When:  Thursday, 14 February 9am-3pm
Where: Club Burwood RSL
Cost: Free
Register here

Walking Group

Join in an enjoyable one hour walk around the bay with lovely friendly locals. The group meets at Taplin Park in Drummoyne and walks for around 2km on flat terrain. Please wear walking shoes, a hat and bring along some drinking water.

When: Monday, 11 February 7:30-8:30am
Where: Taplin Park
Cost: Free
More info: 9719 8102 or dcc.org.au

Men's Discussion Group

Come and find out about the men's only discussion group. This group gives you the chance to discuss topics and issues of mutual interest and a chance to make new friends.

When: every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 10am-12:30pm
Where: Drummoyne Community Centre
Cost: Free
More info: 9719 8102 or dcc.org.au

Twilight Golf Croquet

Make new friends, learn a new sport and have fun at our Twilight Golf Croquet! Golf Croquet will be taught and if you are attending the following week, gateball will be introduced

Dress casually, wear slacks and flat soled, covered shoes. Bring a hat, sunglasses and water bottle. Light refreshments will be served.

When: Sunday, 17 February & Sunday, 24 February 4-6pm
Where: Strathfield Croquet Club, 50 Redmyre Road Strathfield
Cost: Free
More info: Ruth Bridger  0407 044 042. Bookings are essential.

Craft and Chat

Do you love a good yarn? Come along to Drummoyne Community Centre's Craft and Chat Group. The group meets weekly on Thursdays between 1-2:30pm. Bring your own craft, join in making squares for crocheted blankets which are donated to charity, or just come along for a cup of tea and a chat.

When: Thursdays between 1-2:30pm
Where: Drummoyne Community Centre
Cost: Free
More info: 9719 8102 or dcc.org.au

Classical Music Appreciation

Enjoy and discus music from movies such as Room with a View and Dances with Wolves.

When: Friday, 22 February 2-4pm
Where: Drummoyne Community Centre
Cost: Free
More info:  9719 8102 or info@dcc.org.au

Peace, Meditation and Community Dinner

Find inner peace and spread it through the world with guided meditation. No skills required and there will be no sitting on the floor. Please bring a plate of food to share after the class.

When: Friday, 22 February 6:15-8:15pm
Where: Drummoyne Community Centre
Cost: Free
More info:  9719 8102 or info@dcc.org.au

Outing to Hunters Hill Theatre: Murder on the Nile (Agatha Christie)

Come along and enjoy the screening of Murder on the Nile at Hunters Hill Theatre. Transport will be provided by the Drummoyne community minibus.

When: Sunday, 24 February
Where: Hunters Hill Theatre
Cost: on request
More info:  9719 8102 or info@dcc.org.au

On the Road 65+ information workshop

Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) in partnership with the City of Canada Bay will present a workshop for older road users, both drivers and pedestrians. The workshop will cover changes in health and how this can impact your safety, pedestrian safety, driver licencing at 75 and 85 including what to do when you retire from driving. It will also discuss transport options around the City of Canada Bay such as the BayRider service and mobility scooters. Light refreshments will also be served.

When: Friday, 1 March 10am-12pm
Where: Drummoyne Community Centre
Cost: Free
More info: 9719 8102 or info@dcc.org.au

Gentle exercise with hand weights and floor work

Take advantage of a free trial during NSW Seniors week. The classes will be led by an accredited trainer.

When: Monday, 11 February 1:30-2:30pm | Monday, 18 February 1:30-2:30pm
Where: Concord Senior Citizens Club, 9-11 Wellbank St Concord
Cost: Free during the trial
More info:  9743 5793

Gentle aerobic exercise

Take advantage of a free trial during NSW Seniors week. The classes will be led by an accredited trainer.

When: Monday, 11 February 2:30-3:30pm | Wednesday, 13 February 9-10am | Monday, 18 February 2:30-3:30pm | Wednesday, 20 February 9-10am
Where: Concord Senior Citizens Club, 9-11 Wellbank St Concord
Cost: Free during the trial
More info:  9743 5793

Yoga

Take advantage of a free trial during NSW Seniors week. The classes will be led by an accredited trainer.

When: Wednesday, 13 February 3-4pm | Friday, 15 February 3-4pm |Wednesday, 20 February 3-4pm | Friday, 22 February 3-4pm 
Where: Concord Senior Citizens Club, 9-11 Wellbank St Concord
Cost: Free during the trial
More info:  9743 5793