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<strong>CONTENTS</strong><br />
ADMINISTRATOR’S MESSAGE<br />
On behalf of Northern Beaches Council, I am pleased<br />
to present the first Northern Beaches Council Seniors<br />
Festival program.<br />
‘Inclusive Communities’ is the theme for this<br />
year’s Festival and it is exciting to see events held<br />
throughout the Northern Beaches addressing<br />
the different needs within our community.<br />
Stimulate your mind, reinvigorate your body and enrich your life with<br />
events such as walks, lecture series, line dancing, games sessions,<br />
kayaking, downsizing your home presentations, social outings,<br />
technology sessions and using social media...just to name a few.<br />
So why not kick up your heels at Scottish dancing, cook up a storm<br />
with the men’s kitchen or embrace your competitive side and hit<br />
the games table?<br />
Council events presented as part of the festival include travel<br />
workshops, a Meals on Wheels community luncheon, cemetery tours,<br />
coastal walks, aquatic exercise sessions and fixing kids’ toys.<br />
Northern Beaches Council is committed to providing information and<br />
support to our seniors and Council staff are fortunate to be working<br />
alongside an array of committed organisations helping to create an<br />
inclusive community.<br />
I encourage participants to connect with the community during this<br />
festival. Invite a friend or neighbour to an event, share it on Facebook<br />
or even invite someone on the bus!<br />
Thank you to all the community groups and businesses who have<br />
contributed to this year’s program.<br />
I hope you enjoy the Festival.<br />
Dick Persson AM<br />
Administrator, Northern Beaches Council<br />
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Northern Beaches Council is committed to working with local<br />
community groups, services and individuals for the empowerment<br />
and wellbeing of our seniors.<br />
This program lists over 100 events taking place during the Seniors<br />
Festival on the Northern Beaches. Events are listed by category with<br />
information about accessibility, event contact details and where to<br />
find more information.<br />
Outside of this program there are many more events taking place<br />
across the Sydney region and across New South Wales.<br />
Visit northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au for more events on the Northern<br />
Beaches or nswseniorsfestival.com.au for more events across New<br />
South Wales.<br />
Pop Up Information Stalls<br />
Drop by one of the Council’s pop up stalls to find out more<br />
about the Festival and services and support available for<br />
Northern Beaches seniors:<br />
• Thursday 2 February, 10.30am - 1pm<br />
Forestway Shopping Centre<br />
• Thursday 9 February, 10.30am - 1pm<br />
Westfield Warringah Mall<br />
• Thursday 16 February, 10.30am - 1pm<br />
Stockland Balgowlah Shopping Centre<br />
• Thursday 23 February, 10.30am - 1pm<br />
Warriewood Square Shopping Centre<br />
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Information is a vital part of supporting senior community members<br />
including their friends, family and carers. Northern Beaches Council<br />
has developed a Seniors Directory that lists information about<br />
services and support. These directories can be found at Council<br />
libraries, community centres, customer service areas and through<br />
various service providers.<br />
For more information about Council’s community services please<br />
email seniorsfestival@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au.<br />
All information in the program is correct at time of printing but check<br />
with the event organiser prior to attending as details may change.<br />
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Program Legend<br />
Ongoing Program<br />
Accessible<br />
Parking Available<br />
Wheelchair<br />
Accessible<br />
Accessible Toilets<br />
Located Near<br />
Public Transport<br />
Hearing Loop<br />
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Creative Activities 14 - 18<br />
Education and Information 19 - 31<br />
Fitness and Exercise* 32 - 45<br />
Health and Wellbeing* 46 - 51<br />
Social Clubs, Outings and Activities 52 - 66<br />
* We recommend for all fitness and/or outdoor activities to wear appropriate<br />
clothing and remember to take a hat, sunscreen, water and where indicated<br />
food and snacks.<br />
Wednesday 1 March<br />
9.30am Walk - McKay Reserve, Palm Beach 32<br />
Friday 3 March<br />
10am Calling Games Enthusiasts 52<br />
10am Frenchs Forest Bushland Cemetery Tour 19<br />
10am Adapt/Learn/Advocate - Control my Own Life 46<br />
11am Travelling Home & Away 19<br />
Saturday 4 March<br />
9am Table Tennis 56<br />
9am Bushcare Volunteers - Long Reef Headland 54<br />
10.15am Sequence Dancing 56<br />
1pm Confident Seniors - Joyful Life 47<br />
1pm Sequence Dancing 56<br />
1.30pm Bushcare Volunteers - Dee Why 54<br />
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Sunday 5 March<br />
9am Perfect Pittwater Kayaking Day 58<br />
1pm Sequence Dancing 56<br />
Monday 6 March<br />
7.30am Walk the Square with the SQ Walking Group 33<br />
8.30am Beaches of the South Coast: Day train trip 59<br />
9.30am Croquet 47<br />
10am ‘Express Yourself’ Art Exhibition at MAG&M 14<br />
10.30am Outdoor Bowls 56<br />
10.30am Seniors Outing - Bus trip through the beaches 59<br />
11am Come ‘n’ Try Lifeball - Warriewood 34<br />
11am Caroline's Tai Chi For Seniors 36<br />
11.45am Come ‘n’ Try Strength Training 35<br />
1.30pm Singing 56<br />
3pm Introduction to eBooks & eAudiobooks 20<br />
Tuesday 7 March<br />
7.30am Mall Walking @ Warringah 33<br />
9am Table Tennis 56<br />
9.30am Mona Vale Cemetery Historical Tour 20<br />
9.30am Balgowlah School For Seniors - Open Day 62<br />
9.50am Warringah Walkers - Narrabeen Lake Circuit 36<br />
10am Lawn Bowls for Vision Impaired People 60<br />
10am Caroline’s Tai Chi for Seniors 36<br />
10.30am Come ‘n’ Try Active Exercise 37<br />
11am How to Plan for a Stress-Free Downsize 22<br />
11.30am The 7 Best Exercises to Keep You Independent 42<br />
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11.30am Seniors Lunch 60<br />
11.30am Line Dancing 56<br />
11.30am Mona Vale Cemetery Historical Tour 20<br />
12.30pm Scrabble 57<br />
6.30pm<br />
7pm<br />
Prostate Cancer Support Group with Exercise<br />
Physiologist<br />
Connected Connections: Turning Online Activities<br />
into Real World Social Fun<br />
7.45pm Beginners Square Dancing Lessons 39<br />
Wednesday 8 March<br />
7.30am Walk the Square with SQ Walking Group 33<br />
9.15am Come ‘n’ Try Active Exercise 37<br />
9.20am Discover the Pittwater Youth Hostel, Morning Bay 62<br />
9.30am Croquet 47<br />
10am Tech Time Basics 22<br />
10am Financial Information Seminar 23<br />
10am Introduction to eBooks & eAudiobooks 20<br />
10.30am Outdoor Bowls 56<br />
10.45am Come ‘n’ Try Gentle Exercise 40<br />
10.45am The 7 Best Exercises to Keep You Independent 42<br />
11.30am Introduction to eBooks & eAudiobooks 20<br />
12pm<br />
Old Dogs. New Tricks. Great Mates - Older Men<br />
Learning Cooking Skills<br />
49<br />
1pm<br />
Longevity: Exercise & Information on Living<br />
Healthier for Longer<br />
1pm Table Tennis 56<br />
1pm Sequence Dancing 56<br />
49<br />
21<br />
23<br />
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2pm<br />
Savvy Seniors - Keeping up with the Grandkids in<br />
the Digital Age<br />
2pm Volunteer Work Afternoon 63<br />
Thursday 9 March<br />
7.30am Mall Walking @ Warringah 33<br />
10am Forest Computer Pals - Open Day 25<br />
10am Come ‘n’ Try Lifeball - Forestville 34<br />
10.30am Warriewood Wetlands Walk 26<br />
10.30am Come ‘n’ Try Zumba Gold 41<br />
11am Anglicare & St John's Seniors’ Fete 26<br />
11.30am Come ‘n’ Try Tai Chi 39<br />
12.30pm Mah Jong 57<br />
1pm Sequence Dancing 56<br />
1.30pm A Brain for Life 27<br />
2pm Seniors High Tea 63<br />
Friday 10 March<br />
9am Bridge 57<br />
9.30am Art Group - Manly 57<br />
9.30am Walking Group - Manly 57<br />
10am Dee Why School for Seniors Art and Craft Exhibition 14<br />
10am Getting Help to Stay Home Longer 27<br />
10am Don't Lose Your Marbles: Healthy Brain Fair 50<br />
10.30am Outdoor Bowls 56<br />
10.45am The 7 Best Exercises to Keep You Independent 42<br />
11am Seniors BBQ Lunch 64<br />
11am Travelling Home and Away 19<br />
11am Caroline’s Tai Chi for Seniors 36<br />
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12.15pm Beginners Line Dancing 57<br />
12.30pm<br />
Legal & Financial Aspects of Planning Ahead<br />
and Retirement, Hostel & Nursing Home<br />
Accommodation<br />
2pm Table Tennis 56<br />
Saturday 11 March<br />
9am Table Tennis 56<br />
10am Dee Why School for Seniors Art and Craft Exhibition 14<br />
1pm Confident Seniors - Joyful Life 47<br />
1pm Sequence Dancing 56<br />
Sunday 12 March<br />
9am Beginners Kayak Technique Workshop 58<br />
9am Bushcare volunteers - Dee Why 54<br />
1pm<br />
Sunday Afternoon Eco-Paddle on<br />
Narrabeen Lagoon<br />
58<br />
1pm Sequence Dancing 56<br />
Monday 13 March<br />
7.30am Walk the Square with SQ Walking Group 33<br />
10am<br />
Positive Ageing Through Art - ‘Express Yourself’<br />
Exhibition Tour<br />
50<br />
10am Try Wesley Life on for Size 64<br />
10am Tai Chi/Qi Gong 43<br />
10.30am<br />
Two Talks in One: Australian Travel for Seniors<br />
and Investment discussions<br />
10.30am Facebook Workshop for Absolute Beginners 29<br />
11am Come ‘n’ Try Lifeball - Warriewood 34<br />
12pm Active Seniors Gentle Exercise Program 43<br />
1pm Afternoon of Artistic Delight 15<br />
28<br />
28<br />
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Tuesday 14 March<br />
7.30am Mall Walking @ Warringah 33<br />
9.30am Come ‘n’ Try Zumba Gold 41<br />
9.30am Come ‘n’ Try Gentle Exercise 40<br />
9.30am Find out the Wonders of Reusing Toys 65<br />
9.30am Introduction to Creative Writing 15<br />
10am Road Safety Workshop 29<br />
10am Manly Cemetery Historical Tour 30<br />
10.20am Come ‘n’ Try Strength Training 35<br />
11am Gilbert & Sullivan Forever! 17<br />
11am Pittwater Probus - Monthly Meeting 65<br />
11.30am Relaxation Class 51<br />
12pm CHEERS 12th Anniversary Luncheon 66<br />
12pm Manly Cemetery Historical Tour 30<br />
1.30pm<br />
Accessing the NBN and Using your Smart<br />
Device Overseas<br />
30<br />
1.30pm Active Seniors Gentle Exercise in Water 44<br />
7pm<br />
Connected Connections: Safety, Security<br />
and General Online Tips<br />
21<br />
7.45pm Beginners Square Dancing Lessons 39<br />
Wednesday 15 March<br />
7.30am Walk the Square with SQ Walking Group 33<br />
9.15am Come ‘n’ Try Strength Training 34<br />
10am Tech Time Basics 22<br />
12pm Active Seniors Gentle Exercise program 43<br />
Thursday 16 March<br />
7.30am Mall Walking @ Warringah 33<br />
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10am Come ‘n’ Try Lifeball - Forestville 34<br />
2pm Scottish Country Dancing 44<br />
Friday 17 March<br />
10am Calling Game Enthusiasts 52<br />
12.30pm<br />
Financial Aspects of Aged Care and Retirement,<br />
Hostel & Nursing Home Accommodation<br />
31<br />
1.30pm Active Seniors Gentle Exercise in Water 44<br />
Saturday 18 March<br />
8am Bushcare Volunteers - Curl Curl 54<br />
2pm An Afternoon of Music with U3A 17<br />
Sunday 19 March<br />
9am Bushcare Volunteers - Collaroy 55<br />
9am Bushcare Volunteers - Davidson 55<br />
Monday 20 March<br />
5.30am<br />
Free Group Fitness and Aqua Classes for Seniors<br />
(Open All Day)<br />
45<br />
7.30am Walk the Square with SQ Walking Group 33<br />
8.40am All in a Day's Journey 45<br />
11am Seniors Hearing Check 51<br />
11am Come ‘n’ Try Lifeball - Warriewood 34<br />
2.30pm How to Plan for a Stress-Free Downsize 22<br />
6pm How to Plan for a Stress-Free Downsize 22<br />
Tuesday 21 March<br />
Free Group Fitness and Aqua Classes for Seniors<br />
5.30am<br />
(Open All Day)<br />
7.30am Mall Walking @ Warringah 33<br />
11.30am Relaxation Class 51<br />
45<br />
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7pm Connected Connections: Making New Connections 21<br />
7.45pm Beginners Square Dancing Lessons 39<br />
Wednesday 22 March<br />
Free Group Fitness and Aqua Classes for Seniors<br />
5.30am<br />
(Open All Day)<br />
7.30am Walk the Square with SQ Walking Group 33<br />
9am Come ‘n’ Try Stretch & Tone 46<br />
10am ‘Water - Four Elements’ Art Exhibition 18<br />
10am Photography for Seniors 18<br />
10am Falls Prevention and Reflexology 52<br />
10am Tech Time Basics 22<br />
2pm Come 'n' Try Lifeball - Curl Curl 34<br />
Thursday 23 March<br />
Free Group Fitness and Aqua Classes for Seniors<br />
5.30am<br />
(Open All Day)<br />
7.30am Mall Walking @ Warringah 33<br />
10am<br />
Care & Services for Seniors - and What the Changes<br />
Mean for You<br />
10am Come ‘n’ Try Lifeball - Forestville 34<br />
2pm Scottish Country Dancing 44<br />
3pm The Tastes of Manly - Foodie Tour 66<br />
Friday 24 March<br />
Free Group Fitness and Aqua Classes for Seniors<br />
5.30am<br />
(Open All Day)<br />
10am Introduction to eBooks & eAudiobooks 20<br />
Saturday 25 March<br />
9am Bushcare Volunteers - Manly Vale 55<br />
45<br />
45<br />
31<br />
45<br />
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‘Express Yourself’ Art Exhibition<br />
at Manly Art Gallery and Museum<br />
CREATIVE ACTIVITIES<br />
Join us and listen to our curators give a special<br />
talk about one of the Gallery’s most popular exhibitions. Express<br />
Yourself features selected artworks by Higher School Certificate (HSC)<br />
Visual Arts students from high schools across the Northern Beaches<br />
region. You’ll also see works by the award-winning artists of the MAG&M<br />
Society and Theo Batten Youth Art Award. Morning tea provided.<br />
Monday 6 March, 10 - 11.30am<br />
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, West Esplanade Reserve, Manly<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 3 March<br />
Katherine Roberts, Manly Art Gallery & Museum<br />
9976 1418, katherine.roberts@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au<br />
Dee Why School for Seniors Art and Craft Exhibition<br />
This exhibition of art, craft and jewellery made by members of<br />
Dee Why School for Seniors includes items for sale. Enter the<br />
raffle to win beautiful jewellery and art works. Live art and craft<br />
demonstrations daily.<br />
Friday 10 - Saturday 11 March, 10am - 5pm<br />
Dee Why RSL Club, 932 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why<br />
Free<br />
Kevin Barry, Dee Why School for Seniors<br />
9981 1225, kevinbarry@ozemail.com.au<br />
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An Afternoon of Artistic Delight<br />
Join our regular art class and learn from an artist who will be<br />
giving a demonstration and tutorial. A chance to meet regular<br />
students who attend our art group and share your experience.<br />
Morning tea provided.<br />
Monday 13 March, 1 - 3pm<br />
Avalon Recreation Centre, 59a Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon<br />
Free<br />
Carol Harrison, Avalon Active Seniors Group<br />
0413 666 406<br />
CREATIVE ACTIVITIES<br />
Introduction to Creative Writing<br />
Award-winning author Zena Shapter ignites your<br />
imagination, helps you establish your personal writing<br />
goals and shows you how to create interesting settings,<br />
characters, themes and narrative structure. Bring a pen<br />
and notepad. Light refreshments provided.<br />
Tuesday 14 March, 9.30am - 12.30pm<br />
Warringah Mall Library, Westfield Warringah Mall<br />
Free. Bookings required<br />
Sarah Sproule, Northern Beaches Council<br />
9942 2449, libraryevents@warringah.nsw.gov.au<br />
warringah.nsw.gov.au/library<br />
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Gilbert & Sullivan Forever!<br />
Enjoy devilish patter songs, jolly<br />
duets, a mega-finale and all the<br />
romance and mayhem of The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, and<br />
other glorious operettas. Andrew O’Keefe and Glenn Amer invite you<br />
to this feast of fun and much loved melodies. Talk to box office for<br />
any access needs and use of companion card.<br />
Tuesday 14 March, 11am - 12.15 pm<br />
Glen St Theatre, Cnr Glen St & Blackbutts Rd, Belrose<br />
$28. Bookings required<br />
Companion cards accepted and group bookings available<br />
Glen St Box Office, Northern Beaches Council<br />
9975 1455, glenst.com.au<br />
CREATIVE ACTIVITIES<br />
An Afternoon of Music with U3A<br />
Enjoy this afternoon of music with performances by<br />
U3A students from the singing, ukulele, recorder and<br />
acoustic guitar classes.<br />
See sydney-u3a/courses/northern-beaches for more<br />
information. Light refreshments provided.<br />
Saturday 18 March, 2 - 4pm<br />
Narrabeen Baptist Church, 13 Grenfell Ave<br />
(cnr of Wakehurst Parkway), North Narrabeen<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 16 March<br />
Ruth Buchanan, U3A - Northern Beaches<br />
0401 203 368, ruth.buchanan@bigpond.com<br />
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Photography for Seniors<br />
CREATIVE ACTIVITIES<br />
Shoot incredible pictures using your basic digital<br />
camera or mobile devices (phone or tablet).<br />
Come along for advice for beginners from an expert.<br />
Bring your own camera, phone or other device.<br />
Morning tea provided.<br />
Wednesday 22 March, 10 - 11.30am<br />
Pittwater Village, 16-32 Mona Vale Rd, Mona Vale<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 20 March<br />
Deborah Alcock, Pittwater Village<br />
9979 5385, deborah.alcock@lendlease.com<br />
‘Water - Four Elements’ Curator Talk<br />
and Exhibition<br />
Get a curatorial insight into Water - Four Elements<br />
followed by an opportunity to enjoy the exhibition.<br />
Morning tea provided. The show is on display from<br />
15 - 26 March 2017.<br />
Wednesday 22 March, 10am - 12pm<br />
(Note: date in the printed copy has changed)<br />
Creative Space, 105 Abbott Rd, North Curl Curl<br />
Free. RSVP is not essential, but helpful for catering purposes<br />
Alicia Terry, Northern Beaches Council<br />
9942 2649, creative@warringah.nsw.gov.au<br />
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Frenchs Forest Bushland Cemetery Tour<br />
Join this guided tour and hear the stories of heroic<br />
returned servicemen, celebrities and European nobility<br />
who rest at Frenchs Forest. The cemetery is also the final<br />
home to many local characters and some rascals. Wear<br />
comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen and bring water.<br />
A light lunch provided.<br />
Friday 3 March, 10am - 1pm<br />
Frenchs Forest Bushland Cemetery, 1 Hakea Ave, Davidson<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 2 March<br />
Frenchs Forest Bushland Cemetery Reception, Northern Cemeteries<br />
9451 6204 (8am - 4pm weekdays)<br />
info.ffbc@northerncemeteries.com.au<br />
Travelling Home & Away<br />
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION<br />
Get practical information on travel destinations, how<br />
to travel safely and how to use technology at our Home<br />
and Away seminars. This two week workshop series<br />
will be held on consecutive Fridays and you can choose<br />
between two locations. Please bring a notepad and pen.<br />
Lunch provided, please advise of special dietary requirements.<br />
Friday 3 and 10 March, 11am - 2.30 pm<br />
Dee Why RSL, 932 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why or<br />
Pittwater RSL, 82 Mona Vale Rd, Mona Vale<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 20 February<br />
Hannah Schulz-Fulham, Northern Beaches Council<br />
9970 1665, Hannah.Schulz-Fulham@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au<br />
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Introduction to eBooks & eAudiobooks<br />
Learn how to access the library’s collection of eBooks &<br />
eAudiobooks using an iPad. Please bring your iPad (all<br />
Apple devices must have IOS 7.0 or later), your library<br />
card with six digit PIN and your Apple ID (to ensure<br />
smooth registration to the eBook & eAudiobook collections).<br />
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION<br />
Monday 6 March, 3 - 4.30 pm<br />
Wednesday 8 March, 10 - 11.30am or 11.30am - 1pm<br />
Friday 24 March, 10 - 11.30am<br />
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St, Mona Vale<br />
Free. Bookings essential<br />
Catherine Buddin, Northern Beaches Council<br />
9970 1600, catherine.buddin@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au<br />
Mona Vale Cemetery Historical Tour<br />
Join our tour of this cemetery with local historian<br />
Bob Pauling. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, walking<br />
shoes and water. Devonshire tea served for both<br />
sessions at 11am.<br />
Tuesday 7 March, 9.30 - 11am or 11.30am - 1pm<br />
Mona Vale Cemetery, Fazzolari Ave, Mona Vale<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 28 February<br />
Nadine Phipps, Northern Beaches Council<br />
9970 1341, nadine.phipps@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au<br />
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Connected Connections<br />
A series of three computer, phone<br />
and digital training sessions with real<br />
world applications and examples. Attend one or all three.<br />
All sessions include a segment on top online tips, with question and<br />
answer time. Wine/beer/soft drink included, as well as computer or<br />
tablet to use for workshop component. Food is available to purchase.<br />
Session 1: Turning Online Activities into Real World Social Fun<br />
Tuesday 7 March, 7 - 9pm<br />
Find social groups with a focus on Facebook and Meetup groups and<br />
recommended local groups. Learn how to open an account (do’s and do<br />
not’s) and do hands-on examples including browsing through groups to<br />
see what is available Sydney-wide.<br />
Session 2: Safety, Security and General Online Tips<br />
Tuesday 14 March, 7 - 9pm<br />
Learn how to meet people online and stay safe; what is acceptable<br />
behaviour and what you should never do e.g. what information you can<br />
and should not share with strangers. Find out what to do when things<br />
go wrong and effective ways to handle people you don’t want to meet.<br />
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION<br />
Session 3: Making New Connections<br />
Tuesday 21 March, 7 - 9pm<br />
Find out how to use digital technology to meet people through online<br />
dating, attending events, meeting like-minded people online and then<br />
meeting offline. Includes recommended websites, tips and tricks and<br />
examples of good and bad personal profiles.<br />
Balgowlah RSL Boardroom, 30/38 Ethel St, Seaforth<br />
$40/session. Bookings required one week prior to session date<br />
Bryon Merzeo, Tech Science<br />
0415 229 200, mrmerzeo@gmail.com<br />
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How to Plan for a Stress-Free Downsize<br />
Join Belinda Grundy, author of Rightsize Your Home:<br />
The EmptyNester’s Guide for a Stress-Free Downsize to<br />
work out what to sell, keep, and dispose of before you<br />
organise your downsize so you don’t feel overwhelmed.<br />
You’ll also learn how to present your property. Just bring a pen.<br />
Tea and coffee provided.<br />
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION<br />
Tuesday 7 March, 11am - 12.30pm<br />
Monday 20 March, 2.30 - 4pm or 6 - 7.30pm<br />
Dee Why RSL Club, 932 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why<br />
Free. Bookings required. 24 hours before your chosen date<br />
Belinda Grundy, BG Property Styling<br />
0433 400 139, belinda@bgpropertystyling.com.au<br />
Tech Time Basics<br />
Want to know more about internet searches, using<br />
email and making the most of your smartphone?<br />
Come along and have fun learning about technology<br />
at Manly Library. Bring a smartphone and/or tablet.<br />
Wednesday 8, 15 or 22 March, 10 - 11am<br />
Manly Library, 1 Market Place, Manly<br />
Free. Bookings essential<br />
Ruth Raymond, Northern Beaches Council<br />
9976 1747, library@manly.nsw.gov.au<br />
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Financial Information Seminar<br />
John Saunders, Certified Financial Planner from<br />
The Pittwater Partnership discusses financial matters<br />
relevant to accommodation for retirees. Topics include<br />
changes to the aged pension, improving your lifestyle<br />
by downsizing, what Home Care Packages are and how can they be<br />
used to meet your needs to live independently. Morning tea provided.<br />
Wednesday 8 March, 10 - 11.30 am<br />
Pittwater Village, 16 - 32 Mona Vale Rd, Mona Vale<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 7 March<br />
Deborah Alcock, Pittwater Village<br />
9979 5385, deborah.alcock@lendlease.com<br />
Longevity: Exercise and Information<br />
on Living Healthier for Longer<br />
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION<br />
Dr Taylor Harrison presents his new book ‘Active<br />
Seniors’. Learn about longevity: how to live a<br />
healthier life for longer through exercise, diet,<br />
mindset and lifestyle changes. You can also pre-order his book on<br />
the day. Light snacks and refreshments included.<br />
Wednesday 8 March, 1 - 2pm<br />
North Curl Curl Community Centre, 2 Griffin Rd<br />
(cnr of Abbott Rd), North Curl Curl<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 6 March<br />
Sarah Matthews, Active Seniors Health Centre<br />
9984 8883, deewhy@activeseniors.net.au<br />
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Savvy Seniors - Keeping Up With<br />
the Grandkids in the Digital Age<br />
This fun and friendly presentation covers<br />
the internet of things, Skype, Facebook, FaceTime,<br />
internet security plus phone and camera tips and<br />
tricks to help you keep up with the grandkids. Afternoon tea provided.<br />
Wednesday 8 March, 2 - 4.30pm<br />
Luana Room No.1, Level 3, Dee Why RSL Club<br />
932 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why<br />
Free<br />
Allan Burrowes, Computer Pals for Seniors Northern Beaches<br />
9982 9829, aburrowes@optusnet.com.au<br />
Forest Computer Pals - Open Day<br />
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION<br />
Start your technology journey and join us for the Forest Computer<br />
Pals Open Day. Participate in demonstrations on desktop computers,<br />
tablets and smartphones. Meet our volunteers who are available to<br />
chat in the Forestville shopping centre. Tea and coffee provided.<br />
Thursday 9 March, 10am - 3pm<br />
Memorial Hall, 3 Starkey St, Forestville<br />
Free<br />
Irima Kirk, Forest Computer Pals Inc<br />
9451 7485<br />
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Warriewood Wetlands Walk<br />
Come and join us for a walk through the Warriewood<br />
Wetlands. The wetlands are a unique environment<br />
full of animal life including birds and reptiles. This is a<br />
great opportunity to learn more about one of Northern<br />
Sydney’s largest remaining wetlands.<br />
Thursday 9 March, 10.30am - 12.30pm<br />
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION<br />
Warriewood Wetlands, meeting place provided on booking<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 8 March<br />
Coastal Environment Centre, Northern Beaches Council<br />
1300 000 232, cec@pittwater.nsw.gov.au, pittwater.nsw.gov.au/cec<br />
Anglicare & St John’s Seniors’ Fete<br />
An educational, fun and exciting mixture of<br />
stalls and information for older members of<br />
the community and carers. Anglicare runs a<br />
social support group for older members of the community who come<br />
from a range of backgrounds and with a range of abilities.<br />
Thursday 9 March, 11am - 2pm<br />
St John’s Church, 1624 Pittwater Rd, Mona Vale<br />
Free<br />
Jenna Quartermain, Anglicare and St John’s, Mona Vale<br />
9979 6832, jenna.quartermain@anglicare.org.au<br />
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A Brain for Life<br />
Join Neuropsychologist and author of A Brain for Life,<br />
Dr Nicola Gates, as she shares simple lifestyle changes<br />
to keep your brain strong as you age and reduce your<br />
risk of dementia.<br />
Thursday 9 March, 1.30 - 2.30pm<br />
Council Civic Centre, 725 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why<br />
Free. Bookings essential<br />
Sarah Sproule, Northern Beaches Council<br />
9942 2449, libraryevents@warringah.nsw.gov.au<br />
warringah.nsw.gov.au/library<br />
Getting Help to Stay Home Longer<br />
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION<br />
Come along for a chat about supports available to stay<br />
at home as you or a loved one ages. Find out how it all<br />
works with My Aged Care and other services, enabling<br />
you to make informed choices as to who you would like<br />
to receive assistance from. Tea and refreshments provided.<br />
Friday 10 March, 10am - 12pm<br />
Northern Beaches Community College<br />
1525 Pittwater Rd, North Narrabeen<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 6 March<br />
Kim, Northern Beaches Community College<br />
9970 1000, enquiries@nbcc.nsw.edu.au<br />
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Legal and Financial Aspects of Planning<br />
Ahead and Retirement, Hostel & Nursing<br />
Home Accommodation<br />
The NSW Trustee and Guardian presents on Wills,<br />
appointing an Executor, Power of Attorney and Guardianship. A<br />
representative from a local hostel and nursing home facility will also<br />
present on residential care options and access. An aged care specialist<br />
will discuss financial matters. Afternoon tea provided.<br />
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION<br />
Friday 10 March, 12.30 - 3pm<br />
Mona Vale Library, Pelican Room, 1 Park St, Mona Vale<br />
$10. Bookings required. RSVP by 8 March<br />
Robyn Brooks, Community Connect Northern Beaches<br />
9931 7750, robynb@norbeachconnect.com.au<br />
Two Talks in One: Australian Travel for<br />
Seniors and Investment Discussions<br />
Our first speaker presents on ‘Australian Travel for<br />
Seniors’ followed by a speaker from the Australian<br />
Investors Association conducting an interactive<br />
discussion on investments. Time for meeting and socialising with<br />
attendees. Smart casual dress. Morning tea provided.<br />
Monday 13 March, 10.30 am - 12.30 pm<br />
Dee Why RSL Club, 932 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why<br />
Free<br />
Frank Buhagiar, The Association of Independent Retirees (A.I.R.) Ltd<br />
Sydney Northern Beaches Branch<br />
9972 1125, frankxb@bigpond.net.au<br />
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Facebook Workshop for Absolute Beginners<br />
Cover the fundamentals of how to set up and post<br />
on Facebook. Learn about posting photos, privacy<br />
settings and how to find your friends and stay in<br />
touch with your family. Bring your own device, which must already have<br />
a working email account. Light morning tea provided.<br />
Monday 13 March, 10.30am - 12.30pm<br />
Manly Community Centre & Services Inc, 12 Wentworth St, Manly<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 7 March<br />
Manly Community Centre & Services Inc<br />
9977 1066, communitydevelopment@manlycommunitycentre.com.au<br />
Road Safety Workshop<br />
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION<br />
Update your knowledge and skills on road safety.<br />
Learn about vehicle safety, changes to legislation,<br />
safe driving and pedestrian tips, road rules, transport<br />
phone apps, easy use of public transport, the Opal<br />
card and more. Light morning tea provided.<br />
Tuesday 14 March, 10 - 11.30am<br />
Manly Library meeting room, 1 Market Place, Manly<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 10 March<br />
Robynann Dixon, Northern Beaches Council<br />
9976 1619, RoadSafety@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au<br />
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Manly Cemetery Historical Tours<br />
Join us for a historical tour of the Manly Cemetery<br />
with local historian Jim Boyce. Please bring a hat,<br />
sunscreen, walking shoes and water. Cold drinks<br />
and sandwiches provided.<br />
Tuesday 14 March, 10 - 11.30am or 12 - 1.30pm<br />
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION<br />
Manly Cemetery, Cnr Hill St and Griffiths St, Manly<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 28 February<br />
Nadine Phipps, Northern Beaches Council<br />
9970 1341, nadine.phipps@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au<br />
Accessing the NBN and Using Your Smart<br />
Device Overseas<br />
The Metropolitan Officer of Telstra discusses how and<br />
why you should use the NBN as well as using Telstra Air.<br />
Avalon Computer Pals then present on using phones,<br />
iPads and tablets overseas. Morning tea provided.<br />
Tuesday 14 March, 1.30 - 3.30pm<br />
Newport Community Centre, 7 The Boulevarde, Newport<br />
Free<br />
Gregory Ross, Avalon Computer Pals for Seniors<br />
0408 795 371, gregory.r.ross@gmail.com<br />
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Financial Aspects of Aged Care and<br />
Retirement plus Hostel and Nursing<br />
Home Accommodation<br />
Centrelink Financial Information Services presents<br />
on pensions and financial aspects of residential care. A representative<br />
from a local hostel and nursing home facility will also discuss<br />
residential care options, access and financial matters. Afternoon<br />
tea provided.<br />
Friday 17 March, 12.30 - 3pm<br />
Community Connect Northern Beaches, 30 Fisher Rd, Dee Why<br />
$10. Bookings required. RSVP by 15 March<br />
Robyn Brooks, Community Connect Northern Beaches<br />
9931 7750, robynb@norbeachconnect.com.au<br />
Care and Services for Seniors - and What<br />
the Changes Mean for You<br />
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION<br />
This practical information session helps you understand<br />
recent changes in the Aged Care system. Practical tips<br />
and advice on accessing the My Aged Care Gateway will prove<br />
to be invaluable. A session not to be missed. Morning tea provided.<br />
Thursday 23 March, 10am - 12pm<br />
Warringah Mall Community Rooms, Shop 650, Level 2, Warringah Mall<br />
Brookvale (above the library)<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 20 March<br />
Jessica Donkin, Northern Beaches Council<br />
9942 2469 , communityagedservices@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au<br />
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A Morning of Walks<br />
McKay Reserve and Palm Beach Foreshore<br />
Walk through McKay Reserve which is a remnant of bushland in<br />
Palm Beach facing Pittwater. Following this walk, drive to Palm<br />
Beach RSL Club for a walk along the foreshore to then return to<br />
the RSL Club for lunch (optional) at own cost.<br />
If required, a pick-up can be arranged in the vicinity of the RSL<br />
Club to take you to McKay Reserve and back. Bring water, hat,<br />
sunscreen and snacks.<br />
Wednesday 1 March, 9.30 - 11.45am<br />
McKay Reserve, McKay Rd, Palm Beach<br />
Free<br />
Bookings required. RSVP by 2 March<br />
Helen Sergas, The Wanderers Walkers<br />
0426 820 060 or 9997 2114 (evening), helensergas@gmail.com<br />
FITNESS AND EXERCISE<br />
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Window Shopping Whizzing By<br />
Get active, meet new friends and enjoy a great form of exercise. Join<br />
the weekly social walking group at Warriewood Square or Warringah<br />
Mall Walkers. Begin with safe stretches led by a qualified trainer. Walks<br />
are for all fitness levels. Wear loose comfortable clothing and a smile.<br />
Walk the Square with SQ Walking Group<br />
Monday 6, 13 and 20 March, 7.30 - 8.30 am<br />
Wednesday 8, 15 and 22 March, 7.30 - 8.30 am<br />
Warriewood Square, 12 Jacksons Rd, Warriewood<br />
(meet at Gloria Jeans in the food court)<br />
Free. Bring money for a post-walk coffee<br />
Germaine Oris, Warriewood Square, 0419 146 111,<br />
germaine.oris@vicinity.com.au or<br />
Becky Bowles, 0416 087 893, mallwalkers@missp.com.au<br />
Mall Walking @ Warringah<br />
Tuesday 7, 14 and 21 March, 7.30 - 8.30 am<br />
Thursday 9, 16 and 23 March, 7.30 - 8.30 am<br />
Warringah Mall, Pittwater Road, Brookvale<br />
(meet at Centre Stage, near Gloria Jeans, just below the cinema).<br />
Free. Bring money for a post-walk coffee<br />
Becky Bowles, 0416 087 893, mallwalkers@missp.com.au<br />
WARRINGAH MALL<br />
FITNESS AND EXERCISE<br />
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Come ‘n’ Try Lifeball<br />
Lifeball is an exciting team game designed for fun,<br />
fitness and friendship. Similar to netball, Lifeball is<br />
played at walking pace, and encourages physical<br />
movement, great team spirit and social interaction. Wear sandshoes<br />
and comfortable clothes.<br />
Warriewood<br />
Monday 6, 13 and 20 March, 11am - 12.30pm<br />
Ted Blackwood Hall, Cnr Jackson & Boondah Rds, Warriewood<br />
Free<br />
Trevor Beardsmore, Warriewood Lifeball<br />
0416 050 540, trevorgb40@gmail.com<br />
FITNESS AND EXERCISE<br />
Forestville<br />
Thursday 9, 16 and 23 March, 10 - 11.30am<br />
Forestville Memorial Hall, 3 Starkey St, Forestville<br />
Free<br />
Trevor Beardsmore, Forestville Lifeball<br />
0416 050 540, trevorgb40@gmail.com<br />
Curl Curl<br />
Wednesday 22 March, 2 - 3.30pm<br />
Curl Curl Youth and Community Centre, Abbott Rd, Curl Curl<br />
Free. Afternoon tea provided. Bookings required. RSVP by 20 March<br />
Margaret Krajancic, Curl Curl Lifeball<br />
0418 645 120, krajancic@bigpond.com<br />
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Come ‘n’ Try Strength Training<br />
Healthy Lifestyle’s strength training programs use<br />
adjustable free weights and body weight exercises<br />
to improve strength and muscle tone. Wear loose<br />
comfortable clothing and exercise shoes and bring water.<br />
Avalon<br />
Monday 6 March, 11.45am - 12.45pm<br />
Avalon Recreation Centre, 59A Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 3 March<br />
Freshwater<br />
Tuesday 14 March, 10.20am - 11.20pm<br />
Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club, Kooloora Ave, Freshwater<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 13 March<br />
Warriewood<br />
Wednesday 15 March, 9.15 - 10.15am<br />
Nelson Heather Centre, 4 Jacksons Rd, Warriewood<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 14 March<br />
All bookings through June, Healthy Lifestyle<br />
8877 5304<br />
FITNESS AND EXERCISE<br />
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Caroline’s Tai Chi For Seniors<br />
What can affect your balance adversely? Stiff joints, poor<br />
coordination and bad posture can all greatly increase your risk<br />
of falling. Tai Chi can increase your stability whilst in motion.<br />
Wear loose, comfortable clothing.<br />
Monday 6 March 11am - 12pm<br />
Tuesday 7 March 10 - 11am<br />
Friday 10 March 11am - 12pm<br />
Manly Community Centre, 12 Wentworth St, Manly<br />
Free<br />
Caroline Wang Noble, Caroline’s Dynamic Balance Tai Chi<br />
0400 480 713, pushingprime@hotmail.com<br />
FITNESS AND EXERCISE<br />
Warringah Walkers - Narrabeen Lake Circuit<br />
Meet at Narrabeen Tramshed and walk the Narrabeen Lake Circuit<br />
(approx. 8km). If you are joining for the first time contact the leader/s<br />
as they will look out and welcome you on the day. Warringah Walkers<br />
meet every Tuesday at different locations for walks. Wear comfortable<br />
clothing, good walking shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring water.<br />
Tuesday 7 March, 9.50am - 1.30pm<br />
Outside of Narrabeen Tramshed, 1395A Pittwater Rd, Narrabeen<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 1 March<br />
Bob & Jill Fleming, Warringah Walkers<br />
9971 8593<br />
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Come ‘n’ Try Active Exercise<br />
For those wanting a challenging workout, join us<br />
to shape up, tone up and increase your fitness<br />
level. Get fit, feel revitalised and move with ease.<br />
Suitable for people with some experience and coordination. Wear loose<br />
comfortable clothing and exercise shoes. Bring water and a mat.<br />
Avalon session<br />
Tuesday 7 March, 10.30 - 11.30am<br />
Avalon Recreation Centre, 59A Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 6 March<br />
North Curl Curl session<br />
Wednesday 8 March, 9.15 - 10.15am<br />
North Curl Curl Community Centre<br />
Cnr Abbott & Griffin Rds, North Curl Curl<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 7 March<br />
All bookings through June, Healthy Lifestyle<br />
8877 5304<br />
FITNESS AND EXERCISE<br />
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Beginners Square Dancing Lessons<br />
Learn simple square dance movements and watch experienced<br />
square dancers demonstrate to various and fun genres of music.<br />
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Supper provided. Please<br />
advise of dietary requirements.<br />
Tuesday 7, 14 and 21 March, 7.45 - 9pm<br />
Ted Blackwood Hall, cnr Jacksons Rd & Boondah Rd, Warriewood<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 5 March<br />
Min Bonwick, Newport Ocean Waves Square Dancing Club<br />
0475 821 976, minbonwick@gmail.com<br />
Come ‘n’ Try Tai Chi<br />
Tai Chi is a gentle revitalising way to exercise the<br />
body and relax the mind. Wear loose comfortable<br />
clothing, non slip shoes and bring water.<br />
Thursday 9 March, 11.30am - 12.30pm<br />
Forestville Senior Citizens Centre,<br />
Cnr Warringah Rd and Starkey St, Forestville<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 8 March<br />
June, Healthy Lifestyle<br />
8877 5304<br />
FITNESS AND EXERCISE<br />
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Come ‘n’ Try Gentle Exercise<br />
Gentle pace offers low complexity movements<br />
including some seated exercises. Wear loose<br />
comfortable clothing and exercise shoes.<br />
Bring water.<br />
North Curl Curl<br />
Wednesday 8 March, 10.45 - 11.45am<br />
North Curl Curl Community Centre,<br />
Cnr Abbott & Griffin Rds, North Curl Curl<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 7 March.<br />
Forestville<br />
Tuesday, 14 March, 9.30 - 10.30 am<br />
Forestville Memorial Hall, 3 Starkey St, Forestville<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 13 March<br />
FITNESS AND EXERCISE<br />
All bookings through June, Healthy Lifestyle<br />
8877 5304<br />
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Come ‘n’ Try Zumba Gold<br />
Zumba Gold provides modified low-impact moves<br />
for older adults and anyone wanting an easier start<br />
to Zumba classes. Wear loose comfortable clothing,<br />
exercise shoes and bring water.<br />
Collaroy<br />
Thursday 9 March, 10.30 - 11.30am<br />
Collaroy Swim Club, Collaroy Beach SLSC<br />
(enter beachside southern end)<br />
1056 Pittwater Rd, Collaroy<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 8 March<br />
Forestville<br />
Tuesday 14 March, 9.30 - 10.30am<br />
Forestville Youth Centre, Melwood Ave (behind RSL), Forestville<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 13 March<br />
All bookings through June, Healthy Lifestyle<br />
8877 5304<br />
FITNESS AND EXERCISE<br />
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The 7 Best Exercises to Keep You Independent<br />
Come and get a taste of the seven best exercises to<br />
help maintain your independence. An informative<br />
and interactive session, showing you balance and strength exercises<br />
that can be done in your own home. Wear comfortable clothing.<br />
Morning tea provided.<br />
Forestville<br />
Tuesday 7 March, 11.30am - 12.30pm<br />
Forestville Senior Citizens Centre, 2 Starkey St, Forestville<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 6 March<br />
Avalon<br />
Wednesday 8 March, 10.45 - 11.45am<br />
Avalon Annexe, 3 Bowling Green Lane, Avalon<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 7 March<br />
FITNESS AND EXERCISE<br />
Manly<br />
Friday 10 March, 10.45 - 11.45am<br />
Manly Senior Citizens Centre, 275 Pittwater Rd, Manly<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 9 March<br />
All booking through Mitch de Mestre, Be Mobile Physiotherapy<br />
1300 859 509, info@bemobilephysio.com.au<br />
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Tai Chi/Qi Gong<br />
Use slow gentle mediative movements while using the deep breath<br />
to connect body and mind. Tai Chi Qi Gong works to improve<br />
posture; flexibility and balance; reduce stress and anxiety; increase<br />
energy level and stamina; overcome depression and emotional<br />
stress and gives an overall sense of wellbeing. Wear comfortable<br />
clothes and shoes. Bring water and a smile.<br />
Monday 13 March, 10 - 11am<br />
Forestville Memorial Hall, 3 Starkey St, Forestville<br />
$15. Bookings required. RSVP by 6 March<br />
Kang Ja, Easy Tai Chi Qi Gong<br />
8901 0857, easytaichiqigong@gmail.com<br />
Active Seniors Gentle Exercise Program<br />
- Land Based Exercise<br />
The Warringah Aquatic Centre’s Active Seniors program<br />
is ideal for older people aiming to stay healthy and<br />
active both in and out of the water. Join us for a one<br />
hour class of gentle land-based exercises. Wear loose comfortable<br />
clothing and enclosed shoes. Bring water.<br />
FITNESS AND EXERCISE<br />
Monday 13 and Wednesday 15 March, 12 - 1pm<br />
Forestville Memorial Hall, Starkey St, Forestville<br />
Free<br />
Julie Langdon, Warringah Aquatic Centre<br />
9451 8000, julie.langdon@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au<br />
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Active Seniors Gentle Exercise<br />
in Water<br />
This unique program offers a gentle<br />
workout in and out of the water. Wear loose comfortable clothing<br />
and enclosed shoes for the first half of the class. Wear swimwear<br />
underneath your clothing. Afternoon tea provided.<br />
Tuesday 14 and Friday 17 March, 1.30 - 2.30pm<br />
Warringah Aquatic Centre, Aquatic Drive, Frenchs Forest<br />
Free<br />
Julie Langdon, Warringah Aquatic Centre<br />
9451 8000, julie.langdon@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au<br />
FITNESS AND EXERCISE<br />
Scottish Country Dancing<br />
Scottish Country Dancing is fun and easy to do. It is a great way to<br />
use one’s brain, exercise one’s body and meet like-minded people.<br />
All levels of experience welcome with no need for a partner. Wear<br />
soft, flat, non-slip shoes suitable for a wooden dance floor and<br />
loose-fitting clothing. Afternoon tea provided.<br />
Thursday 16 and 23 March, 2 - 4pm<br />
Nelson Heather Centre, 4 Jacksons Rd, Warriewood<br />
$2 per session. Bookings required. RSVP by 15 March or 22 March<br />
Noreen Rogers<br />
0413 033 526, ernooro@yahoo.com<br />
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Free Group Fitness<br />
and Aqua Classes<br />
for Seniors<br />
Discover the Manly Andrew Boy Charlton Aquatic Centre where<br />
seniors can enjoy free pool entry and group fitness classes during<br />
part of the Seniors Festival.<br />
Monday 20 - Friday 24 March (inclusive), 5.30am - 9pm<br />
Manly Andrew Boy Charlton Aquatic Centre, 1 Kenneth Rd, Manly<br />
Free upon presentation of valid Seniors card and concession ID as<br />
listed on website<br />
Kim Mayfield, Manly Andrew Boy Charlton Aquatic Centre<br />
9976-1648, kim.mayfield@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au<br />
manlyaquatic.com.au<br />
All in a Day’s Journey<br />
Journey by bus, ferry, train and light rail for a fun day out! Walk around<br />
Pyrmont Bay, Darling Harbour and Barangaroo. Join the group at<br />
Narrabeen or Manly. Remember Opal Card, good walking shoes, water<br />
and snacks. Bring own lunch or purchase at Barangaroo.<br />
Monday 20 March, 8.40am - 2.30 pm<br />
FITNESS AND EXERCISE<br />
Meet at 8.40am at the Narrabeen Shops bus stop (# 155 bus), eastern<br />
side of Pittwater Rd, Narrabeen OR at Manly Wharf for the 9.45am ferry<br />
$5 plus travel costs and lunch. Bookings required. RSVP by 15 March<br />
Maureen Rutlidge, Northern Beaches Creative Leisure & Learning<br />
9913 1474, manresa123@optusnet.com.au<br />
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Come ‘n’ Try Stretch and Tone<br />
A class particularly suited to those who would like<br />
to maintain flexibility and muscle tone. Suitable for<br />
most fitness levels. Wear loose comfortable clothing,<br />
exercise shoes and bring water.<br />
Wednesday 22 March, 9 - 10am<br />
Nelson Heather Centre, 4 Jacksons Rd, Warriewood<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 21 March<br />
June, Healthy Lifestyle<br />
8877 5304<br />
Adapt/Learn/Advocate - Control Your Own Life<br />
HEALTH AND WELLBEING<br />
Living well is a combination of factors, most of which<br />
you have control over through careful planning. Explore<br />
how self advocacy can benefit health and aged care<br />
management and how you use this knowledge to make<br />
family, social, financial and residential decisions that save<br />
money and stress. Refreshments provided.<br />
Friday 3 March, 10am - 12pm<br />
Northern Beaches Community College<br />
1525 Pittwater Rd, North Narrabeen<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 27 February<br />
Kim, Northern Beaches Community College<br />
9970 1000, enquiries@nbcc.nsw.edu.au<br />
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Confident Seniors - Joyful Life<br />
As a senior you are a valuable and worthy<br />
person within the community. Perhaps you<br />
don’t feel this and you have lost some confidence. In this workshop<br />
draw on your experiences and learn how to build your confidence to<br />
enjoy life. Bring an open mind, a smile and curiosity. Possible ongoing<br />
course based on interest.<br />
Saturday 4 or 11 March, 1 - 4pm<br />
Avalon Community Centre, 59a Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon<br />
$20. Bookings required. RSVP by 23 February<br />
Barbara, Results-Coaching<br />
0452 180 759, info@results-coaching.com.au<br />
Croquet<br />
An introduction to Golf Croquet followed by a<br />
social game. Wear flat-soled enclosed sneakers.<br />
Morning tea provided.<br />
Monday 6 and Wednesday 8 March, 9.30 - 11.30am<br />
Manly Croquet Club Inc., 275B Pittwater Rd<br />
(Cnr Balgowlah & Pittwater Rds), Manly<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 1 March.<br />
Sandra Muir, Croquet Club<br />
9999 1461, asmuir@tpg.com.au<br />
HEALTH AND WELLBEING<br />
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Prostate Cancer Support Group with Exercise Physiologist<br />
In a supportive environment learn how exercise and lifestyle can<br />
help the management of chronic conditions such as cancer, diabetes,<br />
cardiovascular, osteoporosis and arthritis. Presented by Anna-Louise<br />
Moule, accredited exercise physiologist from Balanced Bodies Lifestyle<br />
Clinic. Donations welcome. Supper provided.<br />
Tuesday 7 March, 6.30 - 8.30pm<br />
Palliative Care Centre Mona Vale Hospital<br />
Coronation St (sea end), Mona Vale<br />
By donation. Bookings required. RSVP by 5 March<br />
Denise & Alan Taylor, Northern Beaches Prostate Cancer Support Group<br />
9981 2616, adtaylor17@bigpond.com<br />
Old Dogs. New Tricks. Great Mates<br />
- Older Men Learning Cooking Skills<br />
Are you a man who has retired and looking to<br />
increase your confidence in the kitchen? Would<br />
you like to learn how to prepare delicious meals? Or maybe you<br />
would like to join a group of men who enjoy each other’s company<br />
while preparing a meal. Join us for this open day and think about<br />
becoming a member. Two course lunch provided.<br />
Wednesday 8 March, 12 - 2pm<br />
Forestville Youth Centre, 28 Melwood Ave, Forestville<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 5 March<br />
Peter Watson, Forest Men’s Kitchen<br />
0411 476 532, peterwatson2087@icloud.com<br />
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Don’t Lose Your Marbles: Healthy Brain Fair<br />
A free, day-long event showcasing local clubs<br />
and activities to keep your brain healthy. Wear<br />
comfortable clothes if you want to participate in<br />
activities. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. Meals can be purchased at<br />
the club.<br />
Friday 10 March, 10am - 4pm<br />
Manly Warringah Leagues Club, 563 Pittwater Rd, Brookvale<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 6 March<br />
Jane Floyd, CCNB Community Care<br />
9998 2900, jane.floyd@ccnb.com.au<br />
Positive Ageing Through Art<br />
‘Express Yourself’ Exhibition Tour<br />
HEALTH AND WELLBEING<br />
This tour is for people who have memory loss or<br />
dementia. The tour provides an opportunity to view<br />
and contemplate artworks from this lively exhibition by<br />
Higher School Certificate visual arts students from across<br />
the Northern Beaches. Additional sessions planned in April and May.<br />
Morning tea provided.<br />
Monday 13 March, 10 - 11.30am<br />
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, West Esplanade Reserve, Manly<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 8 March<br />
Sandra Faase, Northern Beaches Council<br />
9976 1562, sandra.faase@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au<br />
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Relaxation Class<br />
Learn the art of relaxation and the benefits of meditation. The class<br />
is aimed at helping to understand the total approach to health and<br />
the management of stress. Improve the quality of your life with<br />
simple stress management techniques. Learn to just ‘Be’. Wear<br />
comfortable clothes, a smile and bring water.<br />
Tuesday 14 and 21 March, 11.30am - 1pm<br />
Forestville Senior Citizen’s Hall, Cnr Starkey & Warringah Rd, Forestville<br />
$16. Bookings required. RSVP by 7 March<br />
Irene Borg, Yoga In The Forest<br />
0412 455 338, irene@yogaintheforest.com<br />
Seniors Hearing Check<br />
Finding it hard to hear conversations? Feel like someone<br />
you know isn’t hearing you? Then it might be time to get<br />
your hearing checked by Hearing Australia.<br />
Monday 20 March, 11am - 1pm<br />
Manly Library, 1 Market Place, Manly<br />
Free. Bookings required<br />
Ruth Raymond, Northern Beaches Council<br />
9976 1747, library@manly.nsw.gov.au<br />
HEALTH AND WELLBEING<br />
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Falls Prevention and Reflexology<br />
Lesley Gray, who has over 30 years<br />
experience in the fitness industry, takes<br />
you through a series of simple exercises with the aim of preventing<br />
falls. This presentation is followed by a informative session about<br />
the benefits of reflexology presented by local Reflexologist, Charlotte<br />
Wells. Morning tea provided.<br />
Wednesday 22 March, 10 - 11.30am<br />
Seabeach Gardens, 1 Seabeach Ave, Mona Vale<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 20 March<br />
Aimee Hennessy, Seabeach Gardens Retirement Village<br />
9979 6517, ahennessy@baldwincare.com.au<br />
Calling Games Enthusiasts<br />
SOCIAL CLUBS, OUTINGS AND ACTIVITIES<br />
Join Northern Beaches Creative Leisure & Learning for a morning of<br />
fun with cards and board games. You can also share your expertise by<br />
teaching your favourite games. Morning tea provided.<br />
Friday 3 and 17 March, 10am - 12pm<br />
Nelson Heather Centre, 4 Jacksons Rd, Warriewood<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 2 March or 16 March<br />
Maureen Rutlidge, Northern Beaches Creative Leisure & Learning<br />
9913 1474, manresa123@optusnet.com.au<br />
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Volunteer Bushcare<br />
Get your hands dirty and join our bushcare groups.<br />
Bushcare volunteers work to improve wildlife habitat<br />
by removing weeds, replanting native species and<br />
encouraging the return of healthy bush. This activity<br />
is fully supervised and no experience is required. All tools and<br />
equipment are provided. Please wear a long sleeve shirt, long pants,<br />
sturdy shoes, sunscreen, hat and water. Some sites have limited<br />
toilet facilities.<br />
Saturday 4 March, 9am - 12pm<br />
Long Reef Headland<br />
Meet at the stone whale sculpture at the top of the headland<br />
- follow pathway from car park. Limited toilet facilities.<br />
Saturday 4 March, 1.30 - 4.30pm<br />
Stony Range Botanical Garden, Dee Why<br />
Off Pittwater Road near the intersection with Warringah Road. Meet at<br />
the Corkery building just inside the front gates. Limited toilet facilities.<br />
SOCIAL CLUBS, OUTINGS AND ACTIVITIES<br />
Sunday 12 March, 9am - 4pm<br />
Wingala Reserve, Dee Why<br />
Walk 200m into the reserve along the gated fire trail from the end<br />
of Quirk Street, Dee Why. Limited toilet facilities.<br />
Saturday 18 March, 8 - 11am<br />
Allan Newton Reserve, Curl Curl<br />
Meet in the reserve just to the north of where the Griffin Road bridge<br />
crosses Curl Curl Lagoon. Toilet facilities at the sporting fields.<br />
Sunday 19 March, 9am - 12pm<br />
Anzac Reserve, Collaroy<br />
Meet at the north end of Kent Street, Collaroy, at the steel gate (if you<br />
can’t see anyone, try walking the track between Kent St and Jamieson).<br />
Limited toilet facilities.<br />
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Sunday 19 March, 9am - 12pm<br />
Wayne Schimanski Reserve, Davidson<br />
Reserve adjacent to the intersection of Grimes Place and Sir Thomas<br />
Mitchell Drive. Limited toilet facilities.<br />
Saturday 25 March, 9am - 1pm<br />
Mermaid Pool, Manly Vale<br />
On the sharp corner in King Street, Manly Vale near the Hydraulics<br />
Laboratory. Toilets facilities at Manly Dam.<br />
Every Tuesday in March, 7.30 - 10am<br />
Forestville Park, Forestville<br />
Meet in bushland adjacent to the parked cars on bushland side of<br />
Lanford Avenue, Forestville or alternatively look along the edge of<br />
Melwood Avenue playing fields. Toilet facilities at sporting fields.<br />
Every Wednesday in March, 9 - 11am<br />
Wheeler Creek, Cromer<br />
Meet in the drainage reserve on the eastern side of Little Willandra Road<br />
between Bolta Place and Theresa Place, Cromer. No toilet facilities.<br />
Every Thursday in March, 7 - 9am<br />
Dee Why Lagoon, Dee Why<br />
Meet in bush reserve opposite intersection of Richmond Avenue and<br />
Avon Road. Toilet facilities at Dee Why Beach.<br />
Every Friday in March, 8.30am - 12.30pm<br />
Community Nursery, Manly Dam<br />
Meet at the far end of the Manly Dam park office depot, at the end of<br />
King Street, Manly Vale.<br />
Free. No RSVP required<br />
Michael Kneipp, Northern Beaches Council<br />
9942 2766, Michael.kneipp@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au<br />
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Manly Club for Seniors<br />
Manly Club for Seniors offers a wide and varied program of activities<br />
and learning opportunities.<br />
From 3 - 12 March the club is offering free trial sessions of all their<br />
classes which include morning or afternoon tea.<br />
Visit manlyseniors.org.au or contact the individual organisers for more<br />
details, and what to bring to the sessions.<br />
All activities take place at Manly Seniors Centre,<br />
275A Pittwater Road, Manly.<br />
Sequence Dancing<br />
Saturday 4, Sunday 5, Wednesday 8, Thursday 9, Saturday 11<br />
and Sunday 12 March, 1 - 4pm<br />
Amy - 0497 988 900, Les - 9939 6920 or John - 9982 4393<br />
Saturday 4 March, 10.15am - 1.15pm<br />
Barry - 9451 9651<br />
SOCIAL CLUBS, OUTINGS AND ACTIVITIES<br />
Table Tennis<br />
Saturday 4 and Tuesday 7 March, 9am - 12pm<br />
Wednesday 8 March, 1 - 5.30pm<br />
Friday 10 March, 2 - 5pm<br />
Saturday 11 March, 9am - 12pm<br />
Rosie - 9977 2653, Michael - 9400 2426 or Kerry - 8068 8155<br />
Outdoor bowls<br />
Monday 6, Wednesday 8 and Friday 10 March, 10.30am - 12pm<br />
Fay - 9976 5713<br />
Singing<br />
Monday 6 March, 1.30 - 4pm<br />
Julian - 9975 7811<br />
Line Dancing<br />
Tuesday 7 March, 11.30am - 3pm<br />
Irene - 9971 0675<br />
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Scrabble<br />
Tuesday 7 March, 12.30 - 4pm<br />
Lee - 9939 6332<br />
Mah Jong<br />
Thursday 9 March, 12.30 - 4pm<br />
Rosie - 9977 2653<br />
Bridge<br />
Friday 10 March, 9am - 12pm<br />
Marie - 9982 2535<br />
Art Group - Manly<br />
Friday 10 March, 9.30am - 2pm<br />
Priscilla - 9948 8229<br />
Walking group - Manly<br />
Friday 10 March, 9.30am - 12pm<br />
Carol - 0413 375 946<br />
Beginners Line Dancing<br />
Friday 10 March, 12.15 - 1.45pm<br />
Marcelle - 9400 9807<br />
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Challenge Yourself On The Kayak<br />
Perfect Pittwater Kayaking Day<br />
Spend a day cruising from McCarr’s Creek Reserve to<br />
Elvina and Lovett Bays, plus enjoy a walk through the<br />
bush to a waterfall. Experience ideal. Afternoon tea provided.<br />
Sunday 5 March, 9am - 4pm<br />
McCarrs Creek Reserve, Church Point<br />
$88 includes kayak hire and life vest<br />
Bookings and pre-payment required. RSVP by 4 March<br />
Beginners Kayak Technique Workshop<br />
Learn different strokes, correct posture, torso rotation, leg drive,<br />
looking after your hands and joints, preparing for longer day paddles<br />
and more. For beginners and those wanting to improve their skills.<br />
Sunday 12 March, 9am - 12pm<br />
Jamieson Park, Mactier St, Narrabeen<br />
$98 per person, includes tuition, boat hire and life vest<br />
Bookings and pre-payment required. RSVP by 11 March<br />
SOCIAL CLUBS, OUTINGS AND ACTIVITIES<br />
Sunday Afternoon Eco-Paddle on Narrabeen Lagoon<br />
Cruise along Deep Creek, which attracts migratory birds from as far<br />
away as Russia. An easy 2 to 3 hour paddle. Tuition provided if needed.<br />
Sunday 12 March, 1 - 4 pm<br />
Jamieson Park, Mactier St, Narrabeen<br />
$68 per person includes kayak hire (doubles with rudders) and life vest<br />
Bookings and pre-payment required. RSVP by 11 March<br />
For all kayak events wear shorts, long sleeve t-shirt, hat and bring<br />
lunch, snacks, water and sunscreen. Be of at least average fitness.<br />
No refunds in the week prior to each paddle.<br />
Tony Carr, FreedomOutdoors.com.au<br />
0417 502 056, tonycarr@ozemail.com.au<br />
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Beaches of the South Coast: Day Train Trip<br />
Pack your bags and your sense of adventure as we escape the city<br />
for the beautiful South Coast. This is a full guided day trip. Three<br />
stops are planned with 3km of flat walking. Please bring water,<br />
sunscreen, hat, snacks and money for lunch. Bring clothing to suit<br />
various weather conditions. More details upon registration.<br />
Monday 6 March, 8.30am - 6pm<br />
Central Station, underneath the clock in the main hall<br />
$45, not including travel and food costs<br />
Bookings required. RSVP by 1 March<br />
Bryon Merzeo, Australia Travel Foundation<br />
0415 229 200, mrmerzeo@gmail.com<br />
Seniors Outing - Bus Trip Through the Beaches<br />
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Northern Beaches<br />
before stopping somewhere picturesque for lunch.<br />
Bring a sense of adventure and a smile.<br />
Monday 6 March, 10.30am - 2.30pm<br />
Manly Seniors Centre, 275 Pittwater Rd, Manly<br />
$10 plus money to buy your own lunch<br />
Bookings required. RSVP by 1 March<br />
Carmen Dowling, Manly Meals on Wheels<br />
9976 1469, carmen.dowling@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au<br />
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Lawn Bowls for Vision Impaired People<br />
Come along for a morning of fun, friendship and lawn bowls.<br />
Club members are on hand to help guests with the rules of the game.<br />
Bowls provided. Wear flat-soled shoes. Morning tea provided.<br />
Tuesday 7 March, 10am - 12.30pm<br />
Avalon Bowling Club, 4 Bowling Green Lane, Avalon Beach<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 3 March<br />
Maureen Eves, Vision Impaired Bowls<br />
0412 092 771, deewhyvip@gmail.com<br />
Seniors Lunch<br />
SOCIAL CLUBS, OUTINGS AND ACTIVITIES<br />
A special 3-course lunch with good friends, good<br />
conversation and good food. Bring a friendly smile<br />
and a good appetite. Soup, a main and dessert with<br />
a cuppa provided.<br />
Tuesday 7 March, 11.30am - 1.30pm<br />
St Matthews Church Hall, The Corso, Manly<br />
$10. Bookings required. RSVP by 1 March<br />
Janice Pieper, Manly Meals on Wheels<br />
9976 1467, janice.pieper@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au<br />
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Balgowlah School for Seniors - Open Day<br />
Balgowlah School for Seniors provides a wide range of subjects such<br />
as languages (Italian and French), craft, quilling (card making), art,<br />
table games, history discussion as well as gentle exercise. Come to<br />
our Open Day to observe classes in action, collect details of courses,<br />
talk to members and have a cup of tea.<br />
Tuesday 7 March, 9.30am - 2.30pm<br />
Balgowlah Uniting Church Hall, 122 Condamine St, Balgowlah<br />
Free<br />
Balgowlah School for Seniors<br />
Ritchie Stevenson 9948 0803 / 0402 433 673 or<br />
Hylton Mace 9949 4403 / 0439 855 921,<br />
Discover the Pittwater Youth Hostel<br />
at Morning Bay<br />
SOCIAL CLUBS, OUTINGS AND ACTIVITIES<br />
Catch the ferry from Church Point to Hall’s Wharf and<br />
be guided to the Pittwater YHA. Enjoy presentations<br />
about the Hall family and the history of the Western<br />
foreshores. Reasonable level of fitness needed due to slight incline.<br />
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Morning tea provided.<br />
Wednesday 8 March, 9.20am - 12pm<br />
Church Point Wharf, Church Point<br />
$7.50 for a seniors return ferry ticket<br />
Bookings required. RSVP by 6 March<br />
Sharelle Ravenscroft, Northern Beaches Council<br />
9970 1600, library@pittwater.nsw.gov.au<br />
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Volunteer Work Afternoon<br />
Thinking about volunteering in the community? Sunnyfield is a leading<br />
disability services provider on the Northern Beaches and offers an<br />
afternoon of light work around the facility with staff with disabilities.<br />
Drinking water provided and cafe on-site to purchase refreshments.<br />
Wednesday 8 March, 2 - 4pm<br />
Sunnyfield, 185 Allambie Heights, Allambie Heights<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 7 March<br />
Bryon Merzeo, Australia Travel Foundation<br />
0415 229 200, mrmerzeo@gmail.com<br />
Seniors’ High Tea<br />
An afternoon high tea for seniors to enjoy. Scones with<br />
cream and jam and a cuppa with friendly seniors who<br />
love a chat.<br />
Thursday 9 March, 2 - 3.30pm<br />
Manly Seniors Centre, 275 Pittwater Rd, Manly<br />
Free. RSVP by 1 March<br />
Carmen Dowling, Manly Meals on Wheels<br />
9976 1469, carmen.dowling@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au<br />
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Seniors BBQ Lunch<br />
A lovely BBQ lunch with soup to start and a delicious<br />
summer dessert to finish.<br />
Friday 10 March, 11am - 1.30 pm<br />
Manly Seniors Centre, 275 Pittwater Rd, Manly<br />
$10. Bookings required. RSVP by 1 March<br />
Carmen Dowling, Manly Meals on Wheels<br />
9976 1469, carmen.dowling@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au<br />
Try Wesley Life on for Size<br />
SOCIAL CLUBS, OUTINGS AND ACTIVITIES<br />
Be part of our active and inclusive community<br />
at Wesley Heights. Try a free game of bowls, find<br />
out about our range of activities and learn about our health<br />
and wellbeing programs. Bring hat and sunscreen. Morning tea<br />
provided, please advise of any allergies.<br />
Monday 13 March, 10am - 12pm<br />
Manly Bowling Club, 59 Raglan St, Manly<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 27 February<br />
Sonia Lechner, Uniting<br />
0427 208 650, slechner@uniting.org<br />
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Find out the Wonders of Reusing Toys<br />
Be inspired and learn how the Peninsula Seniors Toy<br />
Recyclers Group collect, clean, package and distribute<br />
used toys to needy families and charities. You may<br />
choose to join the group and bring pleasure to less<br />
privileged children. Light lunch provided.<br />
Tuesday 14 March, 9.30 - 11.30am<br />
Peninsula Seniors Toy Recyclers, 169a Mona Vale Rd, Terrey Hills<br />
Free. Bookings required. RSVP by 9 March<br />
Matina Psaltis, Northern Beaches Council<br />
9942 2732, matina.psaltis@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au<br />
Pittwater Probus - Monthly Meeting<br />
A great way to make new friends and enjoy speakers on diverse<br />
subjects. Following the main meeting enjoy lunch to extend newfound<br />
friendships and continue the conversations. Casual dress and<br />
be willing to meet new friends. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.<br />
Tuesday 14 March, 11am - 12.30pm<br />
Mona Vale Golf Club, Golf Pde, Mona Vale<br />
$3 plus cost for own lunch (optional). RSVP by 3 March<br />
Bruce Farrar, Pittwater Probus Inc.<br />
9971 2042, bd.farrar@optus.com.au<br />
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Cheerful Healthy Eating for Elderly Residents<br />
and Seniors (CHEERS) 12th Anniversary Luncheon<br />
Help us celebrate the 12th Anniversary of the CHEERS Luncheon<br />
Program. CHEERS brings seniors together for friendship, fun and<br />
food while supporting local restaurants. Three course meal with<br />
tea, coffee and water provided. Additional drinks and refreshments<br />
available to purchase.<br />
Tuesday 14 March, 12 - 2pm<br />
Long Reef Golf Club, Anzac Ave, Collaroy<br />
$30. Bookings required. RSVP by 7 March<br />
Jan Gray, CHEERS Luncheon Program<br />
9976 9531, janice.gray@health.nsw.gov.au<br />
The Tastes of Manly - Foodie Tour<br />
SOCIAL CLUBS, OUTINGS AND ACTIVITIES<br />
Venture out with a professional guide to several new and creative<br />
food spots in Manly, and taste the delicious offerings from a variety<br />
of establishments. Walking distance is 3km, and cost covers sample<br />
food tastings. Wear comfortable walking shoes, hat and sunscreen.<br />
Food tastings and soft beverages provided at some venues. Additional<br />
food/drink available to purchase.<br />
Thursday 23 March, 3 - 5pm<br />
Manly Library, 1 Market Place, Manly<br />
$25. Bookings required. RSVP by 23 March<br />
Bryon Merzeo, Australia Travel Foundation<br />
0415 229 200, mrmerzeo@gmail.com<br />
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We are proud to be part of NSW Seniors Festival<br />
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year’s festival<br />
and to our community supporters.<br />
WARRINGAH MALL<br />
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