The City of Canterbury Bankstown Council has released its entertainment lineup for next month’s NSW Seniors Festival.
“The week-long celebrations are for local residents aged 60 and over in recognition of the valuable role they have and continue to play in the Canterbury-Bankstown community,” a council spokesperson said.
This year’s festival events in the city include concerts, 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.”
Here’s all the information you need for the Canterbury Bankstown NSW Seniors Festival activities:
Celebrate the NSW Seniors Festival 2021 with the City of Canterbury Bankstown
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 the Community Services Team on 9789 9594
Entertainment
| Life is a cabaret Catch this electrifying cabaret performance featuring Amanda Easton and Dave Stephens, presented by It’s Showtime Entertainment, with FREE morning tea from 9am. | Time: 10am-12pmWhen: Where: Bryan Brown Theatre, Ambulance Station, 80 Rickard Rd, Bankstown Cost: Tickets are $20 For more details and to purchase your ticket, call 9707 9404 or visit bryanbrowntheatre.com.au |
| Movie Mornings at the Library Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, starring Essie Davis and Nathan Page. | Time: 10am When: Tuesday 20 April Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre, 80 Rickard Rd, Bankstown Details: To book, please call 9707 9708 |
| Movie Mornings at the Library My big, fat Greek wedding, starring Nia Vardalos and John Corbett. | Time: 10am When: Monday 26 April Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre, 14-28 Amy St, Campsie Details: To book, please call 9789 9423 |
| Movie Mornings at the Library Bookings are essential. A beautiful day in the neighbourhood, starring Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys. Be moved by this film that’s based on the true story of the friendship between a kind-hearted television presenter Fred Rogers and cynical journalist Lloyd Vogel. | Time: 10am When: Tuesday 13 April Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre, 14-28 Amy St, Campsie Details: To book, please call 9789 9423 |
| Movie Mornings at the Library Shirley Valentine, starring Pauline Collins and Tom Conti. A bored Liverpudlian housewife transforms into a woman her husband barely recognises after she meets a Mediterranean man on a holiday in Greece. | Time: 10am When: Friday 16 April Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre, 80 Rickard Rd, Bankstown Details: To book, please call 9707 9708 |
| Welcome Back to Your Library Join us for morning tea and reconnect with everything you know, love and missed about your local library. Bookings are essential. | Where: Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre When: Thursday 8 AprilTime: 10:30-11:30am Details: To book, please call 9707 5436 OR Where: Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre When: Wednesday 14 April Time: 11am-12pm Details: To book, please call 9707 9747 OR Where: Greenacre Library and Knowledge Centre When: Wednesday 14 April Time: 10-11am Details: To book, please call 9707 9744 OR Where: Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre When: Wednesday 14 April Time: 10.30-11.30am Details: To book, please call 9789 9419 OR Where: Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre When: Friday 16 April Time: 11am-12pm Details: To book, please call 9789 9417 OR Where: Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre When: Friday 16 April Time: 11am-12pm Details: To book, please call 9707 9740 |
| Seniors Concert – Theme “In Our Nature” 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. | Who: Canterbury-Bankstown residents aged 55 and over When: Friday 23 April, 2-4pm Where: The Theatre, Bankstown Sports Club Cost: $2 per person. Spaces are limited Details: For more information, and to purchase tickets from Monday 22 March, call Bankstown Sports Club on 9722 9888 Note: Current COVID-19 restrictions apply. |
