Mayor Bilal El-Hayek says the festival is the largest gathering of seniors in this city and an important opportunity to celebrate their contributions.
“As this year’s theme ‘reach beyond’ points out, I encourage all seniors in our City to get out of their comfort zones and try something new,” he said.
“We have some exciting new offerings this year including fishing, sustainable jewellery making and new locations for our bus trips.
“Take advantage of the many wonderful activities, have fun and meet new people.”
• Thursday, March 14, 10.30am-12.30pm: Movie screening Gaslight (1944) at Riverwood Library. Free but bookings required, 9707 5436.
• Friday, March 15, 7.30am-5pm: Bus trip to Berry including morning tea, tour at UOW Science Space, two-course lunch. Cost $25, bookings, eventbrite.com.au.
• Friday, March 15, 10am-12noon: Senior Sports Day at Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre (walking football or pickleball). Free, bookings required, eventbrite.com.au.
• Monday, March 18, 10.30am-12.30pm: Movie screening Kiss Me Deadly (1955) at Campsie Library. Free but bookings, 9789 9405.
• Monday, March 18, 11am: Seniors Rights Service talk on safety at Panania Library. Free but bookings, 9707 9737.
• Wednesday, March 28, 10-11.30am: Card-making at Hurlstone Memorial Community Hub. Free but must book one of two timeslots (10-11.30am or 12-1.30pm), eventbrite.com.au.
• Wednesday, March 20, 11am-12.30pm: Service NSW Savings Finder session at Riverwood Library. Free, bookings essential, 9707 5436.
• Thursday, March 21, 1.45-4pm: Seniors Concert (Back to the Tivoli) at Bankstown Sports Club. Cost $5, bookings at bankstownsports.com or the club’s reception.
• Friday, March 22, 10am-12noon: Seniors Rights Service session on finance at Bankstown Library. Free, bookings essential, eventbrite.com.au.
• Monday, March 25, 10am-1pm: Fishing with barbecue lunch at Lambeth Reserve, Picnic Point. Beginners welcome. Free, bookings essential, eventbritecom.au.
• Tuesday, March 26, 10am-12.30pm: Local interest bus tour of the LGA, starting from Chester Hill Library. Free, bookings essential, 9707 9740.
• Tuesday, March 26, 10am-12noon: Movie screening LA Confidential (1997) at Bankstown Library. Free, bookings essential, 9707 9704.
• Tuesday, March 26, 10.30-11.30am: Art activity ‘Yamandirra – to carry fire (Wiradjuri)’ based on dreamtime story at Earlwood Senior Citizens Centre. Free, bookings essential, eventbrite.com.au.
• Tuesday, March 26, 7am-5.30pm: Bus trip to The Entrance including morning tea and lunch (maybe swimming). Cost $25. Bookings essential, eventbrite.com.au.
• Tuesday, March 26, 10.30am: Service NSW Savings Finder session at Earlwood Library. Free, bookings essential, 9789 9417.
• Tuesday, March 26. 11am-12noon: Nutrition talk at Panania Library. Free, bookings essential, 9707 9737.
• Wednesday, March 27, 11am: Dance Fit (easy-to-follow) at Hurlstone Memorial Community Hub. Free, bookings essential, eventbrite.com.au.
• Wednesday, March 27, 11am: Laugher Yoga at Campsie Library. Free, bookings, 9789 9405.
• Thursday, March 28, 10.30am: Nutrition talk at Campsie Library. Free, bookings essential, 9789 9405.
• Wednesday, March 27, 12noon: Fit & Strong – low impact session at Hurlstone Memorial Community Hub. Free, bookings essential, eventbrite.com.au.
• Thursday, March 28, 1pm-3pm: Movie screening The Man who Knew Too Much (1956) at Padstow Library. Free, bookings essential, 9707 9747.
• Thursday March 28: Jolly jigsaw session at Chester Hill Library. Free, bookings essential, 9707 9740.
• Thursday, March 28: Movie screening Notorious (1946) at Lakemba Library. Free, bookings essential, 9789 9419.
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CITY of Canterbury Bankstown is encouraging local seniors to ‘reach beyond’ as it hosts a jam-packed program to celebrate the NSW Seniors Festival this month.
