Inner West Council presents the amazing Seniors Festival (13-24 February ) with free events for seniors at Inner West libraries, aquatic centres and community spaces, and a special movie offer at Dendy cinemas.
The festival highlight is a fair day on Wednesday, 20 February (It’s A Seniors A-Fair) at Addison Rd community Centre, Marrickville – with fun activities including an antiques showcase (where seniors can bring their wares for valuation), free entertainment, interactive dance performances, information stalls,
free sausage sizzle and gelato, giveaways and more. Seniors can arrange free transport by calling 9558 6800.
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Highlights include:
It’s A Seniors A-Fair!
Wednesday 20 February 10am to 1pm |
Addison Road Community Centre
Gumbramorra Hall
142 Addison Rd, Marrickville.
Community event NO RSVP necessary – ALL FREE
Program highlights:
- Matt Hollwood, an award winning magician for over 20 years
- Bring your antiques and other treasures to have them appraised by experts from Raffan Kelaher and Thomas Auctioneers and Valuers. The experts can value jewellery, porcelain, antiques and other collectables
- Salsa for seniors will perform and get you moving too
- Workshop with Bolly Go Lightly
- Hand massage
- Pick up Council’s latest Active and Connected Seniors brochure featuring all seniors events
- Bring Your energy and water bills for review with the Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW
- Face painting for children
- Visit our expo stalls with local information and activities: Zentangle, art exhibition, and more.
- Free Sausage Sizzle, gelato and giveaways
Parking inside the centre is limited. Public transport is recommended or parking in the back streets.
Limited community transport available from specific pick up points in Balmain, Leichhardt, Petersham, Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, Ashfield and Summer Hill.
To access the free bus transport you must book a seat. Please telephone Leichhardt Marrickville Community Transport Group on 9558 6800 for more information and to make a booking.
The Movie Mingle
13 to 24 February
Enjoy an $8 movie (any session) and mingle over a complimentary morning tea before 12 noon at Dendy Newtown and Dendy Opera Quays*
*Must present valid Seniors Card; Any current National and State Seniors cards qualify. Offer only available between 13 –24 February 2019. Excludes special events, previews and premieres. Only valid at the Dendy Newtown and Dendy Opera Quays box office. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
The Art of Ageing
13 to 24 February
The Art of Ageing is a free digital photographic exhibition that celebrates the value, experience and contribution older people bring, and challenges perceptions of ageing. The exhibition is on view at various library locations and was produced by the Department of Family and Community Services.
Showing at Marrickville, St Peters/Sydenham, Stanmore and Ashfield libraries during opening hours.
The LPAC Experience
13 to 18 February
Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre
Get to know Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre (LPAC). Enjoy the pool, classes and gym at no cost.
Free with presentation of valid Seniors Card during centre opening hours
The AKAC Experience
19 to 24 February
Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre
Enmore Park, Black Street, Marrickville
Get to know Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre (AKAC). Enjoy the pool, classes and gym at no cost. Free with presentation of valid Seniors Card during centre opening hours
Speaker Series: Amal Awad Fridays with My Folks
Wednesday 13 February, 6.30pm
Marrickville Library
In Fridays with my Folks, author and journalist Amal Awad examines how we as individuals and a society struggle to deal with ageing and illness, prompted by her own changing relationship with her parents. With humour, humanity and honesty, Amal shakes off the taboo surrounding one of the most universal of human experiences.
Australia’s older generation (those aged 65 and over) continues to grow and is projected to more than double by 2057*. Yet, at a time when ageism and health are high on the public’s radar, what we’re not always talking about is how to deal with the anxiety, depression and overall challenges that come with someone you love facing their mortality and a decline in health.
Fridays with my Folks will be available for purchase at the event .
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Seniors Theatre Fun
Thursday 14 February 10.30am to 12.30pm
Leichhardt Town Hall
Do you enjoy getting together with friends, having a chance to discuss culture and even being a little silly? Then this workshop is for you! International theatre director, Felicity Nicol, will guide participants through gentle games and exercises that inspire connection, community and some serious fun!
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Learn the Language of Film Making with Lee Whitmore
Thursday 14 February, 10am-12pm
Marrickville Town Hall
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Line up for Line dancing
Friday 15 February 9am to 12pm
Ashfield Town Hall
Specially choreographed for Seniors, you will have the chance to give Line Dancing a go in a mini workshop led by the esteemed Robert Fletcher of Here I Am Line Dancing, before mingling with your dance mates over morning tea. Each session will have 30 minutes of dancing followed by 30 minutes for morning tea.
9 am to 10am (50 max)
10am to 11am (50 max)
11am to 12pm (50 max)
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Greenway Walking Tour
Monday 18 February 10am to 1pm
Meet at Lewisham West Light Rail Stop
Start your week with a 2.5 km stroll along a section of the Cooks River to IronCove GreenWay. See how this vital sustainable transport and urban environmental corridor is being transformed in the 21st century to meet the needs of a growing inner west population. Highlights include Lewisham West precinct, GreenWay bush care sites (including the shortest bush walk in the inner west), Hawthorne Canal, public art, rail heritage, parks, playgrounds, Canal Road Film Centre and more. The walk will finish at the Bay Run, where the GreenWay meets Parramatta River at Iron Cove. There are toilets and bubblers at various points along the route, and a stop for refreshments at Café Bones.
Wear sturdy shoes and bring a hat, water bottle, sun screen and wet weather gear.
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Bolton and Clarke Health and Wellbeing Session and Jack Attack Game
Monday 18 February, 9.15am to 11.30am
Leichhardt Bowling and Recreation Club
88-92 Piper St Lilyfield
Connect and stay active this Senior’s Festival!
Enjoy a health and wellbeing session packed with practical advice and strategies to help you get the most out of life and then play a fun game of Jack Attack which is a great introduction to the sport of lawn bowls. A fast, fun and friendly social competition.
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Strong Fit Seniors
Tuesday 19 February 8am
Meet at Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre
Meet at Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre at 8am for a seniors bay walk or try out a Strong Seniors class at 8.30am.
Strong Seniors is specifically designed for people aged over 50 and the intensity caters for all levels of fitness. Designed specifically to assist with bone density, balance and increasng overall strength. Class duration: 55 mins. Both groups will meet for a healthy, complimentary morning tea after.
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Learn the Language of Film Making with Lee Whitmore
Thursday 21 February 1-3pm
Leichhardt Library
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Seniors Theatre Fun
Friday 22 February 12.30 to 2.30pm
Ashfield Service Centre Activities Rooms 3 and 4
Do you enjoy getting together with friends, having a chance to discuss culture and even being a little silly? Then this workshop is for you! International theatre director, Felicity Nicol, will guide participants through gentle games and exercises that inspire connection, community and some serious fun!
Limit: 15 people
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Bolton and Clarke Health and Wellbing Session and Jack Attack Game
Friday 22 February 9.15am to 11.30am
Marrickvile Bowling and Recreation Club
91 Sydenham Rd Marrickville
Connect and stay active this Senior’s Festival!
Enjoy a health and wellbeing session packed with practical advice and strategies to help you get the most out of life and then play a fun game of Jack Attack which is a great introduction to the sport of lawn bowls. A fast, fun and friendly social competition.
Book your FREE ticket for Jack Attack on Event Brite
Seniors Theatre Fun
Saturday 23 February 1 to 3pm
Balmain Town Hall
Do you enjoy getting together with friends, having a chance to discuss culture and even being a little silly? Then this workshop is for you!
International theatre director, Felicity Nicol, will guide participants through gentle games and exercises that inspire connection, community and some serious fun!
(Max. 25 people)
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Carnival of Cultures
Sunday 24 February 10am to 4pm
Ashfield Park
Come and celebrate our local diversity with entertainment, foods of the world, and free activities for the whole family.
No RSVP necessary.
Use of public transport to the Carnival is encouraged. A free, accessible shuttle bus will run regularly from Ashfield Civic Centre to the event.