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24 February, 2017
24 February, 2017
March Blacktown
Seniors Festival
Media Diary
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
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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