Tuesday, 28 February 2017

Blacktown City Seniors Festival Diary March 2017


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
24 February, 2017

March Blacktown Seniors Festival
Media Diary


Friday 3 March

Young at Heart – Free

8:40am

This 45 minute land based exercise class includes a gentle warm up, cardiovascular exercise and light resistance training.

No bookings required. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call 9622 2279.

Blacktown Aquatic Centre, 4 Boyd Street, Blacktown



Friday 3 March

Aqua Aerobics – Free

9:30am

Aqua Aerobics is a fantastic, simple to follow program which is a low impact, total body workout. Class includes toning with the aqua dumbbells and noodles. Suitable for everyone!

No bookings required. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 8822 6000.

Emerton Leisure Centre, 35 Jersey Road, Emerton



Friday 3 March

Age Well, Stay Connected

9.30am to 1.30pm

Connect with local support services through information stalls and activities.  Find out first-hand how they can support you to live active and healthy lives with improved physical and mental wellbeing.  Enjoy morning tea and performance by Simply Voices Seniors Choir. 

Bookings are essential

For more information visit https://agewellstayconnected.eventbrite.com.au or call 9839 6287

Venue: Blacktown Senior Citizens Centre, Gribble Place, Blacktown



Friday 3 March

Aqua Combo – Free

9:30am

A combination of shallow and deep water moves.

No bookings required. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9622 2279.

Blacktown Aquatic Centre, 4 Boyd Street, Blacktown



Friday 3 March

Your Wellbeing, Your Plan Information Session

10.00am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm

We all wish to age well. A big part of this is considering our wellbeing. This interactive information session facilitated by the Council of the Ageing (COTA) peer educators explore the possibilities/advantages of staying well as you age, your options for increasing wellbeing, getting community and aged care services on board to assist you and how this can improve local and community services for everyone.

Hosted by Blacktown City Council, Blacktown Country Women’s Association and the Council of the Ageing. 

Places are limited and bookings are essential

For more information visit https://yourwellbeing2.eventbrite.com.au or call 9839 6287

Blacktown Country Women’s Association, Gribble Place, Blacktown



Friday 3 March

Blacktown Workers’ Club Seniors Festival Concert

10.30am to 12.30pm

Make new friends and discover what ‘social days’ are like at Blacktown Meals on Wheels. See for yourself we offer more than just a meal!  Be quick to book your spot for this free community lunch. 

Hosted by Blacktown City Council and Blacktown Meals on Wheels.

Places are limited and bookings are essential

For more information visit https://seniorsfestivalcommunitylunch.eventbrite.com.au or call 9839 6287

Blacktown Meals on Wheels, Gribble Place, Blacktown 



Friday 3 March

Seniors Festival Community Lunch

12.00pm to 2.00pm

Council and the Blacktown Workers Club continue their long association by hosting a Seniors Festival concert on Friday 3 March. This gives seniors the opportunity to get along to watch some great entertainment in the comfort of one of Blacktown’s great licensed premises and of course the opportunity to meet friends in a convivial social gathering.

Blacktown Workers Club, Campbell Street, Blacktown 



Friday 3 March

Pool Entry – Free

Come on down to the Centre and enjoy a leisurely swim or do a few laps.

Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9625 6360

Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, Mount Street, Mount Druitt



Friday 3 March

Pool Entry – Free

Come on down to the Centre and enjoy a leisurely swim or do a few laps.

Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9627 1496

Riverstone Swimming Centre, Corner of Market Street & Garfield Road, Riverstone



Friday 3 March

AFL games and kids clinic – Free

To celebrate Senior’s week, the AFL would like to offer you the opportunity to watch both the GWS GIANTS Women’s and Men’s teams play at Blacktown International Sportspark! There’s also the opportunity to register your grandchildren in an exclusive AFL clinic to be held between games. Game information as follows:

5:05pm - GWS GIANTS v Fremantle – AFLW

7pm - AFL Kids Clinic

7:45pm - GWS GIANTS v Sydney Swans

Limited number of complimentary tickets available for seniors, as well as limited spots available for the kids clinic.

For further information or to secure your place call 8867 7400 or email catherine.rogan@afl.com.au

Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney, Eastern Road, Rooty Hill



Saturday 4 March

10.30am to 3.00pm

Band of All Ages: Performance Workshop 1

Band of All Ages is an intergenerational and cross cultural project lead by Linda Marr that engages singers, dancers and musicians of all ages.  Bring your instruments, musical skills, existing compositions and understanding of musical genres to the collaborative space to explore and share your expertise.

Bookings essential

For more information visit https://blacktownartscentre.eventbrite.com.au or call 9839 6287 / 9839 6558.

Blacktown Arts Centre, 78 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown



Monday 6 March

Young at Heart – Free

8:40am

This 45 minute land based exercise class includes a gentle warm up, cardiovascular exercise and light resistance training.

No bookings required. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call 9622 2279.

Blacktown Aquatic Centre, 4 Boyd Street, Blacktown



Monday 6 March

Aqua Aerobics – Free

9:30am

Aqua Aerobics is a fantastic, simple to follow program which is a low impact, total body workout. Class includes toning with the aqua dumbbells and noodles. Suitable for everyone!

No bookings required. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 8822 6000.

Emerton Leisure Centre, 35 Jersey Road, Emerton



Monday 6 March

Aqua Aerobics – Free

9:30am

Aqua Aerobics is a fantastic, simple to follow program which is a low impact, total body workout. Class includes toning with the aqua dumbbells and noodles. Suitable for everyone!

Places are limited and bookings are essential. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9421 2600

Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope, Corner of Stanhope Parkway and Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens



 Monday 6 March

‘Grey Gourmets’ cooking class and health presentation – Free

11am

Learn how to cook meals which are easy, quick and healthy.

Places are limited and bookings are essential. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9421 2600

Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope, Corner of Stanhope Parkway and Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens



Monday 6 March

Aqua Deep Water – Free

9:30am

A cardiovascular and resistance workout while suspended in by buoyancy belt in deep water. Reduced impact and jarring on joints. Resistance equipment will be utilized.

Suitable for people who are confident in deep water.

No bookings required. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9622 2279.

Blacktown Aquatic Centre, 4 Boyd Street, Blacktown



Monday 6 March

Aqua Combo – Free

12pm

A combination of shallow and deep water moves.

No bookings required. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9622 2279.

Blacktown Aquatic Centre, 4 Boyd Street, Blacktown



Monday 6 March

Pool Entry – Free

Come on down to the Centre, enjoy a leisurely swim, do a few laps or take part in our Aqua Exercise class at 5:15pm.

Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9625 6360

Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, Mount Street, Mount Druitt



Monday 6 March

Pool Entry – Free

Come on down to the Centre and enjoy a leisurely swim or do a few laps.

Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9627 1496

Riverstone Swimming Centre, Corner of Market Street & Garfield Road, Riverstone



Tuesday 7 March

Young at Heart – Free

8:40am

This 45 minute land based exercise class includes a gentle warm up, cardiovascular exercise and light resistance training.

No bookings required. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call 9622 2279.

Blacktown Aquatic Centre, 4 Boyd Street, Blacktown



Tuesday 7 March

Young at Heart – Free

10:30am

This 45 minute land based exercise class includes a gentle warm up, cardiovascular exercise and light resistance training.

No bookings required. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the centre on 8822 6000.

Emerton Leisure Centre, 35 Jersey Road, Emerton



Tuesday 7 March

Aqua Aerobics – Free

9:30am

Aqua Aerobics is a fantastic, simple to follow program which is a low impact, total body workout. Class includes toning with the aqua dumbbells and noodles. Suitable for everyone!

Places are limited and bookings are essential. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9421 2600

Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope, Corner of Stanhope Parkway and Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens



Tuesday 7 March

Young at Heart Aqua - Free

11:30am

This 45 minute low impact water class offers a total body workout which Includes toning with the aqua dumbbells and noodles.

No bookings required. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the centre on 8822 6000.

Emerton Leisure Centre, 35 Jersey Road, Emerton



Tuesday 7 March

Tennis lesson and social play – Free

2pm

Learn to the skill of tennis and get some helpful tips off our staff during the lesson before having a social hit with friends.

Places are limited and registration is required. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9421 2600

Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope, Corner of Stanhope Parkway and Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens



Tuesday 7 March

Pool Entry – Free

Come on down to the Centre and enjoy a leisurely swim or do a few laps.

Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9625 6360

Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, Mount Street, Mount Druitt



Tuesday 7 March

Pool Entry – Free

Come on down to the Centre, enjoy a leisurely swim, do a few laps or take part in our Aqua Exercise class at 5:15pm.

Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9627 1496

Riverstone Swimming Centre, Corner of Market Street & Garfield Road, Riverstone



Wednesday 8 March

Young at Heart – Free

8:40am

This 45 minute land based exercise class includes a gentle warm up, cardiovascular exercise and light resistance training.

No bookings required. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call 9622 2279.

Blacktown Aquatic Centre, 4 Boyd Street, Blacktown



Wednesday 8 March

Aqua Aerobics – Free

9:30am

Aqua Aerobics is a fantastic, simple to follow program which is a low impact, total body workout. Class includes toning with the aqua dumbbells and noodles. Suitable for everyone!

Places are limited and bookings are essential. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9421 2600

Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope, Corner of Stanhope Parkway and Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens



Wednesday 8 March

Aqua Combo – Free

9:30am

A combination of shallow and deep water moves.

No bookings required. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9622 2279.

Blacktown Aquatic Centre, 4 Boyd Street, Blacktown



Wednesday 8 March

Classic  movie screening with tea and cake – Free

12pm

Sit back, relax and enjoy a movie followed by some tea and cake.

Places are limited and bookings are essential. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9421 2600

Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope, Corner of Stanhope Parkway and Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens



Wednesday 8 March

Pool Entry – Free

Come on down to the Centre, enjoy a leisurely swim , do a few laps or take part in our Aqua Exercise class at 5:15pm.

Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9625 6360

Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, Mount Street, Mount Druitt



Wednesday 8 March

Pool Entry – Free

Come on down to the Centre and enjoy a leisurely swim or do a few laps.

Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9627 1496

Riverstone Swimming Centre, Corner of Market Street & Garfield Road, Riverstone



Thursday 9 March

Young at Heart – Free

8:40am

This 45 minute land based exercise class includes a gentle warm up, cardiovascular exercise and light resistance training.

No bookings required. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call 9622 2279.

Blacktown Aquatic Centre, 4 Boyd Street, Blacktown



Thursday 9 March

Aqua Aerobics – Free

9:30am

Aqua Aerobics is a fantastic, simple to follow program which is a low impact, total body workout. Class includes toning with the aqua dumbbells and noodles. Suitable for everyone!

Places are limited and bookings are essential. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9421 2600

Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope, Corner of Stanhope Parkway and Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens



Thursday 9 March

Tennis lesson and social play – Free

9am

Learn to the skill of tennis and get some helpful tips off our staff during the lesson before having a social hit with friends.

Places are limited and registration is required. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9421 2600

Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope, Corner of Stanhope Parkway and Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens



Thursday 9 March

Pool Entry – Free

Come on down to the Centre and enjoy a leisurely swim or do a few laps.

Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9625 6360

Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, Mount Street, Mount Druitt



Thursday 9 March

Pool Entry – Free

Come on down to the Centre, enjoy a leisurely swim or take part in our Aqua Exercise class at 5:15pm.

Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9627 1496

Riverstone Swimming Centre, Corner of Market Street & Garfield Road, Riverstone



Friday 10 March

Young at Heart – Free

8:40am

This 45 minute land based exercise class includes a gentle warm up, cardiovascular exercise and light resistance training.

No bookings required. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call 9622 2279.

Blacktown Aquatic Centre, 4 Boyd Street, Blacktown



Friday 10 March

Aqua Aerobics – Free

9:30am

Aqua Aerobics is a fantastic, simple to follow program which is a low impact, total body workout. Class includes toning with the aqua dumbbells and noodles. Suitable for everyone!

No bookings required. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 8822 6000.

Emerton Leisure Centre, 35 Jersey Road, Emerton



Friday 10 March

Young at Heart Aqua – Free

9:30am

This 45 minute low impact water class offers a total body workout which Includes toning with the aqua dumbbells and noodles.

For more information call the Centre on 9421 2600

Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope, Corner of Stanhope Parkway and Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens



Friday 10 March

Aqua Deep – Free

9:30am

An effective all over cardiovascular and resistance body workout while suspended by a buoyancy belt in deep water.

Suitable for people who are confident in deep water.

No bookings required. Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9622 2279.

Blacktown Aquatic Centre, 4 Boyd Street, Blacktown



Friday 10 March

Young at Heart  – Free

11:00am

This 45 minute land based exercise class includes a gentle warm up, cardiovascular exercise and light resistance training.

For more information call the Centre on 9421 2600

Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope, Corner of Stanhope Parkway and Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens



Friday 10 March

Pool Entry – Free

Come on down to the Centre and enjoy a leisurely swim or do a few laps.

Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9625 6360

Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, Mount Street, Mount Druitt



Friday 10 March

Pool Entry – Free

Come on down to the Centre and enjoy a leisurely swim or do a few laps.

Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9627 1496

Riverstone Swimming Centre, Corner of Market Street & Garfield Road, Riverstone



Saturday 11 March

10.30am to 2.00pm

Band of All Ages: Performance Workshop 2

Band of All Ages is an intergenerational and cross cultural project lead by Linda Marr that engages singers, dancers and musicians of all ages.  Bring your instruments, musical skills, existing compositions and understanding of musical genres to the collaborative space to explore and share your expertise. This is the second performance workshop.  Participants need to be available to attend both workshops and the show at 3pm on 11 March.

Bookings essential

For more information visit https://blacktownartscentre.eventbrite.com.au or call 9839 6287/ 9839 6558.

Blacktown Arts Centre, 78 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown





Saturday 11 March

3.00pm to 4.00pm

Band of All Ages: The Show

Band of All Ages is an intergenerational and cross cultural show that engages singers, dancers and musicians of all ages.  The performers lead by Linda Marr have collaboratively jammed, danced and sung together during two workshops that have facilitated intergenerational exchange of musical skills and interests.  Come support this showcase of talents that makes a positive value statement about older and younger people in our community.

Bookings essential

For more information visit https://blacktownartscentre.eventbrite.com.au or call 9839 6287/ 9839 6558.

Blacktown Arts Centre, 78 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown



Saturday 11 March

Pool Entry – Free

Come on down to the Centre and enjoy a leisurely swim, do a few laps or take part in our 9:30am Aqua Zumba class.

Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9625 6360

Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, Mount Street, Mount Druitt



Saturday 11 March

Pool Entry – Free

Come on down to the Centre and enjoy a leisurely swim or do a few laps.

Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9627 1496

Riverstone Swimming Centre, Corner of Market Street & Garfield Road, Riverstone



Sunday 12 March

Seniors Festival Lunch and Concert

12.00pm to 3.00pm

Seniors Festival 2017 concludes with a lunch and concert in the Bowman Hall. Over 400 local seniors come along and enjoy social company, a lovely lunch prepared by the local girl guides and the day wraps up with a great show. This year the show included Australia’s funniest and best ventriloquist Darren Carr and the Paul McGovern Eagles tribute show.

Bowman Hall, Campbell Street, Blacktown 



Sunday 12 March

Pool Entry – Free

Come on down to the Centre and enjoy a leisurely swim or do a few laps.

Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9625 6360

Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, Mount Street, Mount Druitt



Sunday 12 March

Pool Entry – Free

Come on down to the Centre and enjoy a leisurely swim or do a few laps.

Must present seniors card at reception.

For more information call the Centre on 9627 1496

Riverstone Swimming Centre, Corner of Market Street & Garfield Road, Riverstone


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