Seniors aged 55 and over living in Canterbury-Bankstown are encouraged to take part in CBCity’s celebrations of NSW Seniors Festival 2022.
This Seniors Festival we’re inviting you to celebrate ‘Reconnecting’ in more ways than one with us.
We’ve all had to physically distance ourselves recently, so to put all that behind, join us to Reconnect face-to-face, online or both.
Exciting activities include:
Bookings are essential to all applicable activities. All events will be hosted in COVID safe settings. For more information, call our Community Services Team on 97075495, or visit cb.city/SeniorsFestival
Reconnecting Concert with 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.
Ticets are limited and can be collected from the Club between 9am-5pm. For further enquries contact City of Canterbury Bankstown on 9707 9000 or Inner West Council 9392 5863
Where: The Arena, CanterburyHurlstone Park RSL Club
Day: Friday
Date: 25 March
Time: 10am
Cost: FREE
This event will be run in a COVIDSafe manner.
John Denver Concert with morning tea
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.
Where: Bryan Brown Theatre
Day: Friday
Date: 1 April
Time: 10am
Cost: $25
Book your tickets at www.bryanbrowntheatre.com.au or call the box office on 9707 9404
Bankstown Sports Club Seniors Concert
Come and enjoy this year’s Seniors Festival Concert, themed ‘Reconnect’.
Let’s reconnect with a lovely Back to Tivoli and TAP performances.
Where: The Theatre Bankstown Sports Club
Day: Thursday
Date: 31 March
Time: 2-4pm
Cost: $2
Current COVID Safe plans apply.
Tickets are limited. Purchase tickets from 9am Tuesday 15 March online at BankstownSports.com or at the venue.
Basket Weaving with lunch
Aboriginal art class with lots of laughs, creativity and dancing.
Join Toni Maree the very energetic artist.
Where: Belmore Senior Citizen Centre
Day: Wednesday
Date: 23 March
Time: 10.30am12.30pm
Cost: cb.city/BasketWeaving
My Aged Care Information Sessions
My Aged Care is your starting point to access government-funded aged care services. Come along to find out how to access My Aged Care for services and support.
Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre
Day: Monday
Date: 28 March
Time: 10.30am12.30pm
Cost: cb.city/MACCampsie
Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre
Day: Tuesday
Date: 5 April
Time: 10am12pm
Cost: cb.city/MACBankstown
To see the full Seniors Festival program, visit cb.city/SeniorsFestival
Bus Trip to 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.
Where: Campsie
Day: Wednesday, Friday
Date: 23 March, 1 April
Time: 7.30am-4.30pm
Cost: Call 9707 9000
Pick up from Campsie at 7.30am SHARP. Car park
area, behind Council’s building. Enter from Shakespeare St, Campsie.
COST
$25 per person. This covers the bus trip, cruise, morning tea and lunch. Spaces are limited. Card payments preferred.
DETAILS
Purchase tickets from Council’s Customer Service Centres in Bankstown or Campsie from Tuesday 15 March at 10am.
Where: Bankstown
Day: Wednesday, Friday
Date: 23 March, 1 April
Time: 8am-4pm
Cost: Call 9707 9000
Pick up from Bankstown at 8am SHARP. Paul Keating Park on The Mall St, Bankstown.
NOTE
Current COVID safe practices apply when purchasing tickets and travelling in the bus on the day; and bring comfy shoes, a hat, bottle of water, face mask and wear sunscreen.
For more information, visit cb.city/SeniorsFestival
Kiama Bus Trip
Enjoy a morning tea at Emporium Gelato near Wollongong, a visit to the famous Kiama blow-hole and lunch at Gerroa Boat Fishermans Club
Where: Campsie
Day: Tuesday Wednesday
Date: 22 March, 30 March
Time: 7.30am-4.30pm
Cost: Call 9707 9000
Pick up from Campsie at 7.30am SHARP. Car park
area, behind Council’s building. Enter from Shakespeare St, Campsie.
COST
$20 per person. This covers the bus trip, morning tea and lunch. Spaces are limited. Card payments preferred.
DETAILS
Purchase tickets from Council’s Customer Service Centres in Bankstown or Campsie from Tuesday 15 March at 10am.
Where: Bankstown
Day: Tuesday, Wednesday
Date: 22 March, 30 March
Time: 8am-4pm
Cost: Call 9707 9000
Pick up from Bankstown at 8am SHARP. Paul Keating Park on The Mall St, Bankstown.
NOTE
Current COVID safe practices apply when purchasing tickets and travelling in the bus on the day; and bring comfy shoes, a hat, bottle of water, face mask and wear sunscreen.
For more information, visit cb.city/SeniorsFestival
Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre
Classic Australian Movie Screening
Walkabout, 1971 – 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’. Starring David Gulpilil and Jenny Agutter.
DAY Monday
DATE 21 March
TIME 10am
REGISTER Call 9707 9708
Classic Australian Movie Screening
The Overlanders, 1946 – It’s the start of WWII in Northern Australia. 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. Starring Chips Rafferty and Daphne Campbell.
DAY Monday
DATE 4 April
TIME 10am
REGISTER Call 9707 9708
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Talk
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.
DAY Wednesday
DATE 30 March
TIME 10am
REGISTER cb.city/BankstownHBHM
Classic Australian Movie Screening
Smiley Gets a Gun, 1958 – Young Smiley gets into more strife as he attempts to prove himself a responsible citizen. Starring Chips Rafferty and Keith Calvert.
DAY Monday
DATE 28 March
TIME 10am
REGISTER Call 9707 9708
Scam and Fraud Awareness Workshop
Join us in collaboration with NSW Police and the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) online to talk about all things scam and fraud awareness
DAY Tuesday
DATE 5 April
TIME 11am
REGISTER cb.city/ScamBankstown
History Tour Bankstown area
Join us as we dive into the rich history of the Bankstown area. The bus tour will be conducted by our Local Studies Librarian.
DAY Thursday
DATE 7 April
TIME 10am
REGISTER Call 9707 9708
Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre
Falun Dafa Meditation
Experience an ancient practice of meditation for the mind and body. Relieve stress, boost energy levels and bring about a deeper level of awareness.
DAY Friday
DATE 24 March -1 April
TIME 10-11.30am
REGISTER cb.city/CampsieFalun
Scam and Fraud Awareness Workshop
Join us in collaboration with NSW Police and the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) online to talk about all things scam and fraud awareness.
DAY Thursday
DATE 7 April
TIME 2.30pm
REGISTER
Online
cb.city/scamwebinar
In person at Campsie
cb.city/scamworkshop
Bingo
Everyone’s favourite game of Bingo is back at our library. Prizes to be won!
DAY Thursday
DATE 31 March
TIME 11am
REGISTER Call 9789 9423
History Tour Campsie area
Join us as we dive into the rich history of the Campsie area. The bus tour will be conducted by our Local Studies Librarian.
DAY Tuesday
DATE 29 Mar
TIME 10am
REGISTER Call 9789 9423
Chair yoga
Improve your flexibility, concentration and strength with this gentle form of yoga.
DAY Tuesday
DATE 5 April
TIME 11am
REGISTER cb.city/CampsieChairYoga
Classic Australian Movie Screening
Smiley, 1956 – Young Smiley gets into more strife as he attempts to prove himself a responsible citizen. Starring Chips Rafferty and Keith Calvert.
DAY Friday
DATE 25 March
TIME 10am
REGISTER Call 9789 9423
Seniors Tech Help
Develop your skills to get connected in the online world and learn more about your device.
DAY Wednesday
DATE 23, 30 March
6 April
TIME 10am
REGISTER Call 9789 9423
Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre
Bingo
Everyone’s favourite game of Bingo is back at our library. Prizes to be won!
DAY Monday
DATE 28 March
TIME 12pm
REGISTER Call 9707 9740
Reconnecting Morning Tea
Join us for morning tea and reconnect with everything you know, love and miss about your local library.
DAY Monday
DATE 21 March
TIME 10am
REGISTER Call 9707 9740
Japanese Paper Gift Wrapping
Looking to impress with your gift wrapping skills? Come along and learn the art of Japanese gift wrapping.
DAY Wednesday
DATE 6 April
TIME 10.30am
REGISTER Call 9707 9740
Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre
Let’s Go Vietnamese Paper Craft
Join in our craft sessions to learn the art of Vietnamese paper cutting. At this session, you will make lanterns and lotus flowers to celebrate the Moon Festival.
DAY Monday
DATE 21 March
TIME 11am-1pm
REGISTER Call 9789 9417
Reconnecting Morning Tea
Join us for morning tea and reconnect with everything you know, love and miss about your local library
DAY Monday
DATE 21 March
TIME 11am
REGISTER Call 9789 9417
Bingo
Everyone’s favourite game of Bingo is back at our library. Prizes to be won!
DAY Thursday
DATE 7 April
TIME 10am
REGISTER Call 9789 9417
Chair yoga
Improve your flexibility, concentration and strength with this gentle form of yoga.
DAY Tuesday
DATE 29 March
TIME 10am
REGISTER cb.city/EarlwoodChairYoga
Seniors Tech Help
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.
DAY Weekdays
DATE 21 March -8 April
TIME 11am
REGISTER Call 9789 9417
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.
DAY Tuesday
DATE 5 April
TIME 10.30am
REGISTER cb.city/EarlwoodCraftyArts
Greenacre Library and Knowledge Centre
Henna Workshop
Have fun with temporary tatoos! Our henna artist will transform your palms with the most amazing tattoos using organic henna.
DAY Thursday
DATE 24 March
TIME 2.30pm
REGISTER Call 9707 9744
Classic Australian Movie Screening
Red Dog, 2011 – 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. Starring Josh Lucas and Rachael Taylor.
DAY Wednesday
DATE 30 March
TIME 10am
REGISTER Call 9707 9744
Reconnecting Morning Tea
Join us for morning tea and reconnect with everything you know, love and miss about your local library.
DAY Tuesday
DATE 22 March
TIME 10am
REGISTER Call 9707 9744
Bingo
Everyone’s favourite game of Bingo is back at our library. Prizes to be won!
DAY Wednesday
DATE 23 March
TIME 10am
REGISTER Call 9707 9744
Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre
Gardening Talk
Join us to chat about all things gardening. There will be refreshments and a FREE plant giveaway for each attendee.
DAY Wednesday
DATE 30 March
TIME 2.30pm
REGISTER Call 9789 9419
Bingo
Everyone’s favourite game of Bingo is back at our library. Prizes to be won!
DAY Thursday
DATE 24 March
TIME 10am
REGISTER Call 9789 9419
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.
DAY Wednesday
DATE 23 March
TIME 2.30pm
REGISTER Call 9789 9419
Reconnecting Morning Tea
Join us for morning tea and reconnect with everything you know, love and miss about your local library
DAY Tuesday
DATE 22 March
TIME 10.30am
REGISTER Call 9789 9419
Henna Workshop
Have fun with temporary tatoos! Our henna artist will transform your palms with the most amazing tattoos using organic henna.
DAY Wednesday
DATE 23 March
TIME 11am
REGISTER Call 9789 9419
Classic Australian Movie Screening
Penguin Bloom, 2020 – A family takes in an injured Magpie that makes a profound difference in their lives. Starring Naomi Watts and Andrew Lincoln.
DAY Tuesday
DATE 29 March
TIME 2.30pm
REGISTER Call 9789 9419
NIA – Sensory exercises
Come and try one of the latest trends in mind-body fitness fusions.
NIA is a sensory exercise blending yoga, martial arts and dance.
DAY Thursday
DATE 31 March
TIME 2.30pm
REGISTER Call 9789 9419
Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre
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.
DAY Wednesday
DATE 30 March
TIME 2.30pm
REGISTER Call 9707 9747
Crafty Arts – Doll Making
Enjoy the art of making soft character dolls and decorating them. Learn a skill you can share with friends, family and younger generations.
DAY Monday
DATE 28 March
TIME 10.30am
REGISTER cb.city/PadstowCraftyArt
Bingo
Everyone’s favourite game of Bingo is back at our library. Prizes to be won!
DAY Wednesday
DATE 23 March
TIME 10am
REGISTER Call 9707 9747
Reconnecting Morning Tea
Join us for morning tea and reconnect with everything you know, love and miss about your local library.
DAY Monday
DATE 21 March
TIME 10am
REGISTER Call 9707 9747
Panania Library and Knowledge Centre
Jewellery Making – Bracelet
Learn how to make your own beaded stretch cord bracelet, one bead at a time.
DAY Thursday
DATE 24 March
TIME 10am
REGISTER Call 9707 9737
Reconnecting Morning Tea
Join us for morning tea and reconnect with everything you know, love and miss about your local library.
DAY Tuesday
DATE 22 March
TIME 10am
REGISTER Call 9707 9737
Chair yoga
Improve your flexibility, concentration and strength with this gentle form of yoga.
DAY Tuesday
DATE 29 March
TIME 1pm
REGISTER cb.city/PananiaChairYoga
Bingo
Everyone’s favourite game of Bingo is back at our library. Prizes to be won!
DAY Wednesday
DATE 6 April
TIME 10am
REGISTER Call 9707 9737
Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre
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.
DAY Monday
DATE 4 April
TIME 10.30am
REGISTER cb.city/RiverwoodCraftyArts
Seniors Services and Useful Cards talk – Mandarin
Learn about services and information available for local seniors with a Mandarin speaker. This talk is presented by CASS Care ltd.
DAY Friday
DATE 8 April
TIME 10am
REGISTER Call 9707 5436
Reconnecting Morning Tea
Join us for morning tea and reconnect with everything you know, love and miss about your local library
DAY Tuesday
DATE 22 March
TIME 10.30am
REGISTER Call 9707 5436
Bingo
Everyone’s favourite game of Bingo is back at our library. Prizes to be won!
DAY Wednesday
DATE 23 March
TIME 10.30am
REGISTER Call 9707 5436
Let’s Go Vietnamese – Movie Screening
The Lady Assassin – Tìm về bản sắc Việt Nam Celebrate and experience Vietnamese culture with this morning movie screening. Hãy cùng chúng tôi tôn vinh nền văn hóa Việt Nam qua chiếu phim
DAY Friday
DATE 1 April
TIME 10am
REGISTER Call 9707 5436
Greenacre Seniors Citizen Centre
Community Restaurant and Bingo
Enjoy some games of Bingo and lunch with great company at our community restaurant. Bookings are essential.
DAY Tuesday
DATE 22 March
TIME 10.30am
REGISTER Call 9707 9883
Road Safety Refresher
Join our workshop to update your Knowledge on road safety rules and the older driver licensing system.
DAY Tuesday
DATE 29 March
TIME 10am
REGISTER Council’s Road Safety Officer
on 0409 822 848 or
[email protected]
Chair yoga
Improve your flexibility, concentration and strength with this gentle form of yoga.
| DAY | DATE | TIME | REGISTER | ||
| Wednesday | 23 March | 1pm | cb.city/CitizenCentreChairYoga23 | ||
| Wednesday | 30 March | 1pm | cb.city/CitizenCentreChairYoga30 | ||
| Wednesday | 6 April | 1pm | cb.city/CitizenCentreChairYoga6 |
Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre
Pickleball
Come along for some Pickleball fun, a paddleball sport combining, badminton, table tennis and tennis.
DAY Thursday
DATE 24 and 31 March
TIME 9am
REGISTER Call 9153 0441 or Email
[email protected]
Table Tennis Taster Session
Relive the joy of table tennis in this low impact taster session.
DAY Tuesday
DATE 22, 29 March
5 April
TIME 10.30am
REGISTER Call 9153 0441
Seniors Dance Fit
Get your groove on with Dance Fit, a low impact dance fitness for seniors.
DAY Wednesday
DATE
23,30 March
6 April
TIME 10am
REGISTER Call 9153 0441 or Email
[email protected]
LEISURE AND AQUATIC CENTRES
Aqua Aerobics
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.
Multiple days and times available, please see links for dates and times Bookings are essential.
| WHERE | TO BOOK | ||
| Birrong | Call 9644 8300 or visit cb.city/AquaAerobicsBirrong | ||
| Canterbury | Call 9644 8300 or visit cb.city/AquaAerobicsCanterbury | ||
| Roselands | Call 9789 9302 or visit cb.city/AquaAerobicsRoselands | ||
| Max Parker | Call 9789 9303 or visit cb.city/AquaAerobicsMaxParker |
HAVE YOUR SAY
Positive Ageing Plan 2022 – 2026
We’re planning to better meet the needs of our ageing population and we want to hear from you. Let’s work together to make sure our seniors and ageing population are looked after!
Tell us what our seniors and ageing population need to age safely and comfortably in Canterbury-Bankstown.
Complete the survey online at cb.city/PositiveAgeing If you need assistance in completing the survey, call 9707 9578 for a paper copy.
RISK WARNING
There 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.
PRIVACY
Personal information requested is needed for registration and will only be used for that purpose. The information is held by Council and access is restricted to Council officers and other authorised people. You may apply to access or amend the information.
PHOTO CONSENT
City of Canterbury Bankstown regularly reproduces photographs/videos of people in its publications, promotional, marketing and on its website to the organisation and showcase events. Photographs/video may be taken during events throughout the Seniors Festival. City of Canterbury Bankstown would like to use and reproduce one or more photographs/videos footage of you or others attending events during the seniors festival. If you do not agree for your image to be used please let the person taking photos NOT to include you in any photographs/videos taken.
