Bankstown City Council is inviting Seniors to celebrate ‘Reconnecting’ in more ways than one with this NSW Seniors Festival.
Reconnect with your community and things you enjoy by tuning in to Council’s programs and events throughout Seniors Festival, Council said in a statement today.
The Council released an impressive lineup of activities for the festival, from the CBCity Seniors Concert, to a John Denver tribute show and a day of the Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler.
See the program below, or call 9707 5495 for more information.
All our Seniors Festival events will take place in COVID safe settings. Due to the current NSW Public Health Orders during COVID-19 the program my change at short notice. Please visit the website closer to the event for updates.
| Main Activities | Details |
|---|---|
| Reconnecting Morning TeaEnjoy morning tea with live entertainment. This event is hosted in partnership with Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL, Inner West Council and City of Canterbury Bankstown. | When: Friday 25 March, 10am Where: Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Tickets: Call 9707 5495 |
| CBCity Seniors Concert ‘Let’s reconnect’ concert with the lovely Back to Trivoli and TAP performances. Hosted by Bankstown Sports Club. | When: Thursday 31 March, 2pm Where: Bankstown Sports Club Tickets: Cost $2 and can be purchased from Bankstown Sports Club from Monday 14 March. |
| Jason Owen – Sings John Denver concertBe transported to a world of John Denver. Come along and see Jason Owen sing all of John Denver songs in concert. Morning tea included. | When: Friday 1 April, 10am Where: Bryan Brown Theatre Tickets: Cost $25 and can be purchased from cb.city/BryanBrownTheatre or call 9707 9404 |
| Bus Trips – Nepean Belle PaddlewheelerJoin 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. | When: Wednesday 23 March and Friday 1 April Campsie pick up 7.30am and 4.30pm drop off Bankstown pick up 8am and 4pm drop off Tickets: Cost $25 and can be purchased from Monday 14 March at Bankstown or Campsie Customer Service Centres. For more details: Call 9707 9000 |
| Bus Trips – KiamaEnjoy morning tea at Emporium Gelato near Wollongong, visit Kiama blow-hole and lunch at Gerroa Boat Fisherman’s Club. | When: Tuesday 22 March and Wednesday 30 March Campsie pick up 7.30am and 4.30pm drop off Bankstown pick up 8am and 4pm drop off Tickets: Cost $20 and can be purchased from Monday 14 March at Bankstown or Campsie Customer Service Centres. For more details: Call 9707 9000 |
| Basket Weaving Workshop Join energetic artist, Toni Maree Barsby for an Aboriginal Art Class with lots of laughs, creativity and dancing. | When: Wednesday 23 March, 10.30am Where: Belmore Seniors CentreBook here |
| Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre | |
| Classic Australian Movie Screening – WalkaboutTwo city-bred siblings are stranded in the Australian Outback, where they learn to survive with the aid of an Aboriginal boy on his ‘walkabout’. | When: Monday 21 March, 10am Bookings: Call 9707 9708 |
| Classic Australian Movie Screening – Smiley Gets a GunA sequel to the movie Smiley. Young Smiley gets into more strife as he attempts to prove himself a responsible citizen by helping others, so that he can earn a new gun from Sergeant Flaxman. | When: Monday 28 March, 10am Bookings: Call 9707 9708 |
| Healthy Body Healthy Mind – launch of Tovertafel 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. | When: Wednesday 30 March, 10amBook here |
| Classic Australian Movie Screening – The OverlandersIt’s the start of WWII in Northern Australia and the Japanese are getting close. 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. | When: Monday 4 April, 10am Bookings: Call 9707 9708 |
| My Aged Care Information SessionsCome along to find out how to access My Aged Care for services and support. | When: Tuesday 5 April, 10am-12pm Where: Room – Lansdowne Rooms 1 and 2 Book here |
| Scam and Fraud Awareness WorkshopLearn about protecting yourself in the online world. | When: Tuesday 5 April, 11am Where: Bankstown Library and Online Bookings for the online session: register here Bookings for Bankstown Library: register here |
| Bankstown History Bus Tour Join us as we dive into the rich history of the Bankstown area. | When: Thursday 7 April, 10am Bookings: Call 9707 9708 |
| Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre | |
| Seniors Tech Help Develop your skills to get connected in the online world and learn more about your device. | When: Wednesday 23 March, 30 March and 7 April, 11am Bookings: Call 9789 9423 |
| 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. | When: Thursday 24 March and Friday 1 April, 10amBook here |
| Classic Australian Movie Screening – Smiley Smiley Greevins is a cheeky, mischievous, imaginative little boy who lives in the small town of Murrumbilla in the Australian outback. Smiley is determined to buy himself a push bike, and so he takes on odd jobs in an effort to save up enough money. | When: Friday 25 March, 10am Bookings: Call 9789 9423 |
| My Aged Care Information SessionsCome along to find out how to access My Aged Care for services and support. | When: Monday 28 March, 10am-12pm Where: Room -Event Room Book here |
| BingoEveryone’s favourite game of Bingo is back at our library. Prizes to be won! | When: Thursday 31 March, 11am Bookings: Call 9789 9423 |
| Campsie History Bus Tour Join us as we dive into the rich history of the Campsie area. | When: Tuesday 29 March, 10am Bookings: Call 9789 9423 |
| Chair yoga Improve your flexibility, concentration and strength with this gentle form of yoga. | When: Tuesday 5 April, 11amBook here |
| Scam and Fraud Awareness Workshop Learn about protecting yourself on the Online world. | When: Thursday 7 April, 2.30pm Bookings for the online session: register here Bookings for Campsie Library: register here |
| Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre | |
| Reconnecting Morning Tea Join us for morning tea and reconnect with everything you know, love and miss about your local library. | When: Monday 21 March, 10am Bookings: Call 9707 9740 |
| Bingo Everyone’s favourite game of Bingo is back at our library. Prizes to be won! | When: Monday 28 March, noon Bookings: 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. | When: Wednesday 6 April, 10.30am Bookings: Call 9707 9740 |
| Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre | |
| Let’s Go Vietnamese Craft | When: Monday 21 March, 11am Bookings: Call 9789 9417 |
| Reconnecting Morning Tea Join us for morning tea and reconnect with everything you know, love and miss about your local library. | When: Monday 21 March, 11am Bookings: Call 9789 9417 |
| Seniors Tech HelpDevelop 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. | When: 21 March-8 April, 11am Bookings: Call 9789 9417 |
| Chair yogaImprove your flexibility, concentration and strength with this gentle form of yoga. | When: Tuesday 29 March, 10am Book here |
| Crafty Arts – Still life pastelsChannel 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. | When: Tuesday 5 April, 10.30am Book here |
| BingoEveryone’s favourite game of Bingo is back at our library. Prizes to be won! | When: Thursday 7 April, 10am Bookings: Call 9789 9417 |
| Greenacre Library and Knowledge Centre | |
| Reconnect Morning TeaJoin us for morning tea and reconnect with everything you know, love and miss about your local library. | When: Tuesday 22 March, 10am Bookings: Call 9707 9744 |
| BingoEveryone’s favourite game of Bingo is back at our library. Prizes to be won! | When: Wednesday 23 March, 10am Bookings: Call 9707 9744 |
| Henna WorkshopHave fun with temporary tattoos! Our henna artist will transform your palms with the most amazing tattoos using organic henna. | When: Thursday 24 March, 2.30pm Bookings: Call 9707 9744 |
| Classic Australian Movie Screening – Red DogBased 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. | When: Wednesday 30 March, 10am Bookings: Call 9707 9744 |
| Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre | |
| Reconnect Morning TeaJoin us for morning tea and reconnect with everything you know, love and miss about your local library. | When: Tuesday 22 March, 10am Bookings: Call 9789 9419 |
| Henna WorkshopHave fun with temporary tattoos! Our henna artist will transform your palms with the most amazing tattoos using organic henna. | When: Wednesday 23 March, 11am Bookings: 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. | When: Wednesday 23 March, 2.30pm Bookings: Call 9789 9419 |
| BingoEveryone’s favourite game of Bingo is back at our library. Prizes to be won! | When: Thursday 24 March, 10am Bookings: Call 9789 9419 |
| Classic Australian Movie Screening – Penguin BloomA family takes in an injured Magpie that makes a profound difference in their lives. | When: Tuesday 29 March, 2.30pm Bookings: Call 9789 9419 |
| Gardening Talk and RefreshmentsJoin us to chat about all things gardening. There will be refreshments and a FREE plant giveaway for each attendee. | When: Wednesday 30 March, 2.30pm Bookings: Call 9789 9419 |
| NIA – Sensory ExercisesCome and try one of the latest trends in mind-body fitness fusions. NIA is a sensory exercise blending yoga, martial arts and dance. | When: Thursday 31 March, 2.30pm Bookings: Call 9789 9419 |
| Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre | |
| Reconnect Morning teaJoin us for morning tea and reconnect with everything you know, love and miss about your local library. | When: Monday 21 March, 10am Bookings: Call 9707 9747 |
| BingoEveryone’s favourite game of Bingo is back at our library. Prizes to be won! | When: Wednesday 23 March, 10am Bookings: Call 9707 9747 |
| Crafty Arts – Doll makingEnjoy the art of making soft character dolls and decorating them. Learn a skill you can share with friends, family and younger generations. | When: Monday 28 March, 10.30am Book here |
| Plastic Free LivingWant to live plastic free? Learn strategies to reduce your plastic usage, including how to make your own beeswax wrap to use at home. | When: Wednesday 30 March, 2.30pm Bookings: Call 9707 9747 |
| Panania Library and Knowledge Centre | |
| Reconnect Morning TeaJoin us for morning tea and reconnect with everything you know, love and miss about your local library. | When: Tuesday 22 March, 10am Bookings: Call 9707 9737 |
| Jewellery making – BraceletsLearn how to make your own beaded stretch cord bracelet, one bead at a time. | When: Thursday 24 March, 10am Bookings: Call 9707 9737 |
| Chair YogaImprove your flexibility, concentration and strength with this gentle form of yoga. | When: Tuesday 29 March, 1pm Book here |
| BingoEveryone’s favourite game of Bingo is back at our library. Prizes to be won! | When: Wednesday 6 April, 10am Bookings: Call 9707 9737 |
| Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre | |
| Reconnecting Morning teaJoin us for morning tea and reconnect with everything you know, love and miss about your local library. | When: Tuesday 22 March, 10.30am Bookings: Call 9707 5436 |
| BingoEveryone’s favourite game of Bingo is back at our library. Prizes to be won! | When: Wednesday 23 March, 10.30am Bookings: Call 9707 5436 |
| Vietnamese Movie Screening – The Lady AssassinCelebrate and experience Vietnamese culture with this morning movie screening. | When: Friday 1 April, 10am – noon Bookings: Call 9707 5436 |
| 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 | When: Monday 4 April, 10.30am Book here |
| CASS talks in MandarinSenior Services and Useful Cards information sessions | When: Friday 8 April, 10am Bookings: Call 9707 5436 |
| Greenacre senior citizen centre | |
| Community Restaurant and Bingo Enjoy bingo and lunch at our community restaurant and meet new people. | When: Tuesday 22 March, 10.30am Bookings: 9707 9883 |
| Chair Yoga Improve your flexibility, concentration and strength with this gentle form of yoga. | When: Wednesday 23 March, 30 March and 6 April, 1pm Book here for 23 MarchBook here for 30 MarchBook here for 6 April |
| Road Safety Refresher Update your knowledge on road safety rules and the older driver licensing system | When: Tuesday 29 March, 10am Bookings: Call 0409 822 848 |
| Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre | |
| PickleballCome along for some Pickleball fun – a paddleball sport combining, badminton, table tennis and tennis. | When: Thursday 24 March and Thursday 31 March, 9am Bookings: Call 9153 0441 |
| Seniors Dance FitGet your groove on with Dance Fit, a low impact dance fitness for seniors. | When: Wednesday 23 March, 30 March and 6 April, 10am Bookings: Call 9153 0441 |
| Table Tennis Taster SessionRelive the joy of table tennis in this low impact taster session. | When: Tuesday 22 March, 29 March and 5 April, 10.30am Bookings: Call 9153 0441 |
| Leisure and Aquatic Centres | |
| A fun way to improve fitness while burning calories. Please click on centre links for timetables | Birrong Leisure and Aquatic Centre: Click here Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre: Click here Max Parker Leisure and Aquatic Centre: Click Here Roselands Leisure and Aquatic Centre: Click here |
