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13-24 FEBRUARY 2019
NSWSENIORS
FESTIVAL
NSWSENIORS
FESTIVAL
Find an event near you at seniorsfestival.nsw.gov.au or contact your local council
WOLLONDILLY 2019
Wollondilly Shire Council and the Seniors Festival Working Group are pleased to share the Wollondilly Seniors Festival 2019 with the community.
There is something for everyone at Seniors Festival 2019, with fun, accessible and inclusive events available across the Wollondilly Shire. This booklet includes events being held on the offi cial dates of the Seniors Festival from 13 to 24 February 2019, as well as many other events available for seniors throughout February and March 2019.
We would like to thank our event hosts for holding friendly and inclusive events for our older community. Every eff ort has been taken during the preparation of this booklet so that all contents are correct at time of printing. You are encouraged to confi rm details with event organisers before attending.
Seniors Festival 2019 in WOLLONDILLY
ALL FEBRUARY $
Free Pool Entry for Seniors Wollondilly Community Leisure Centre, 434 Argyle St, Picton
Warragamba Swimming Pool, Farnsworth Avenue, Warragamba
Seniors living in the Wollondilly will have free access to Wollondilly Community Leisure Centre and Warragamba pools for the month of February. Seniors will be able to access both pools to swim, undertake a gentle aqua class or walk laps of the pool at no cost.
Contact Vickie Tierney Community Projects Officer on 02 4677 9550
Monday 11 $
Free Hearing Checks with the Australian Hearing Bus 10.00am–2.00pmTahmoor Uniting Mens Shed, Uniting Church carpark, 110 Thirlmere Way, Tahmoor
Hop aboard for a free hearing check or to talk about your current hearing needs. No appointment necessary, just come along on the day.
Contact Australian Hearing on 02 4869 0900 or www.hearing.com.au
FREE ENTRYFREE EVENT$
Tuesday 12 $
Buxton Buzz Launch - ‘Gather, Exchange, Learn’ 10.00am–12.00pmBuxton School of Arts Hall, 22 West Parade Buxton
Come along and meet new people, learn about wellbeing and keep up to date with what’s happening in and around your village. The Australian Hearing Bus will be visiting Buxton Buzz on launch day offering free hearing checks. Proudly supported by the Wollondilly Health Alliance.
Contact Candice on 0408 219 393
Wednesday 13 $
Seniors Picnic in the Park 11.00am–2.00pmNepean Dam, Avon Dam Rd, Bargo
Come and join Community Links Wellbeing for lunch, trivia, prizes and fun games at Nepean Dam.
Bookings essential.
Contact Tegan on 02 4683 2776 or [email protected]
February FREE EVENT$
Friday 15 Feb $
Warradale Men’s Shed Open Day, 9.30am–1.30pmWarradale Men’s Shed, Opposite the Workers Club, Eighteenth St, Warragamba
Come along to have a cuppa and take a tour of Warradale Men’s Shed. Drop in at any time between 9.30am–1.30pm.
Please make sure you are wearing closed in shoes.
Contact Bill Christie on 0438 130 544
Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 $
Seniors Weekend at the Heritage Centre 10.00am–4.00pmWollondilly Heritage Centre & Museum, 43 Edward St, The Oaks
Free entry to the museum for Seniors to celebrate Seniors Festival including tea and coffee.
Contact Trish on 0432 689 034
Wednesday 20
Seniors Day @ The Club 10.30am–2.30pmWarragamba Workers Club, 9/11 Eighteenth St, Warragamba
Come along and join Warragamba Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre down at the club for a fun filled day of food and entertainment.
Bookings essential. Cost $10 per person which includes lunch.
Contact Lee at WSNC on 02 4774 1273 or [email protected]
Wednesday 20 $
Creating a Native Garden at Home, 5.00–6.30pmWollondilly Community Nursery, 44 Wonga Road, Picton
Bring measurements of your yard and design a native garden specific for your home. Participants can then select native plants from the Wollondilly Community Nursery and take them home to get started. Limit of 20 plants per property.
Limited spaces so please book early.
Bookings can be made by phone on 02 4677 9669 or by visiting trybooking.com
February FREE EVENT$
Thursday 21 $
St Marks and Pioneer Cemetery Tea and Tour, 1.00pmMenangle St, West Picton
Join us for afternoon tea and a history walk and talk as we celebrate Seniors Festival.
Contact Lyn Davey on 0484 132 060 to RSVP for catering
Monday 25 $
Legal Issues for Older People 10.00am–12.00 noonThe View Room, Level 1, Wollondilly Library 42 Menangle Street, Picton
Join a panel of lawyers and seniors rights experts as they explore issues that older people and their families experience when planning for the future. There will be a free screening of the play ‘Piano Forte’ which explores elder abuse, followed by a discussion and a chance to ask the panel questions. Free refreshments provided.
Bookings are essential.
Contact Wollondilly Library on 02 4677 8300
Thursday 28 $
Tahmoor Uniting Mens Shed Open Day and BBQ 9.30am–1.30pmTahmoor Uniting Mens Shed, 110 Thirlmere Way, Tahmoor
Come along to take a tour of Tahmoor Uniting Mens Shed, watch metalwork and woodwork demonstrations and stay for a cuppa and BBQ.
Please make sure you are wearing closed in shoes.
Contact Alan Wearn on 02 4681 8442 or 0407 412 608
February FREE EVENT$
Friday 8 $
International Women’s Day 8.00am–12.00 noonWollondilly Shire Hall, 58 Menangle St, Picton
Come along and enjoy a free gourmet breakfast, inspirational speakers, artist showcase, wellbeing, prizes and gifts presented by Community Links Wellbeing.
Contact Tegan on 02 4683 2776 or [email protected]
Thursday 21 $
Demystifying Energy Use in the Home, 6.30–8.30pmWollondilly Community Nursery, 44 Wonga Road, Picton
Learn how to lower your overall energy use, improve your energy efficiency and reduce the cost of you energy bills.
Limited spaces so please book early.
Bookings can be made by phone on 4677 9669 or by visiting trybooking.com
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February FREE EVENT$March FREE EVENT$
Every Tuesday and Thursday $
Volunteer at the Community Nursery, 8.00am–3.30pmWollondilly Community Nursery, 44 Wonga Road, Picton
Volunteer Community Nursery activities include plant propagation, weed control and seed collecting.
Bookings can be made by phone on 02 4677 9669
Every Tuesday $
Project GROW – Community Garden 10.00am–12.00pmBonnie Cottage, 122 Hawthorne Rd, Bargo
Garden Regeneration Of Wollondilly. Promoting access to health and affordable fruit and vegetables, volunteering opportunities and workshops. Come down and meet new people, learn new skills and have fun!
Contact Tegan at Community Links Wellbeing on 02 4683 2776 or [email protected]
Fortnightly from Tuesday 12 February $
Buxton Buzz – ‘Gather, Exchange, Learn’ 10.00am–12.00pmBuxton School of Arts Hall, 22 West Parade, Buxton
Come along and meet new people, learn about wellbeing and keep up to date with what’s happening in and around your village. Proudly supported by the Wollondilly Health Alliance.
Contact Candice on 0408 219 393
2nd and 4th Friday of the Month $
Care Free Singers 10.30am–12.00pmTahmoor Community Centre, 6 Harper Close, Tahmoor
The Care Free Singers is open to the whole community. Take this opportunity to sing your way to Health and Happiness, join in for some fun and friendship, no talent required! Sessions finish with a social cuppa and cake.
Contact Tegan at Community Links Wellbeing on 02 4683 2776 or [email protected]
February FREE EVENT$Regular FREE EVENT$
Every Monday and Thursday
Tahmoor Uniting Men’s Shed 9.30am–1.30pmTahmoor Uniting Mens Shed, 110 Thirlmere Way, Tahmoor
Learn new skills or hone old ones, pursue hobbies, pastimes and interests or do you own thing. Come along for a chat and a cuppa. Mens Sheds work to solve the dilemma of the ‘Shedless’.
Contact Alan on 02 4681 8442 or 0407 412 608
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Warradale Mens Shed Inc 9.30am–1.30pmOpposite the Workers Club on Eighteenth Street, Warragamba
Learn new skills or hone old ones, pursue hobbies, pastimes and interests or do you own thing. Come along for a chat and a cuppa. Mens Sheds work to solve the dilemma of the ‘Shedless’.
Contact Graeme on 0468 450 269
Every Wednesday and Saturday
Appin Mens Shed Inc.40 Sportsground Parade, Appin (Next to Tennis Courts)
Learn new skills or hone old ones, pursue hobbies, pastimes and interests or do you own thing. Come along for a chat and a cuppa. Mens Sheds work to solve the dilemma of the ‘Shedless’.
Contact Ray on 0417 485 037
Every Monday & Thursday
Tahmoor Uniting Community Garden 9.00am–12.00pm110 Thirmere Way, Tahmoor 2573
Garden gate sales available on operating days for fresh produce which is also available on market day, 2nd Saturday each month (excluding Jan). Volunteering opportunities available.
Contact Alan on 02 4681 8442 or 0407 412 608
February FREE EVENT$Regular FREE EVENT$
62-64 Menangle St, Picton NSW 2571 P (02) 4677 1100 | W wollondilly.nsw.gov.au
Published by Wollondilly Shire Council 2019
Seniors Festival 2019 in Wollondilly supported by
