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20 March 2018
The annual New South Wales Seniors’ Festival (4 – 15 April) is a great opportunity for the Blacktown City community to acknowledge the contribution that senior citizens make to our community.
Blacktown City Mayor, Stephen Bali MP said the theme for 2018’s Seniors’ Festival, So Let’s Do More Together, is a reminder to share your time with friends, family and others.
Whether it be getting active in an Aqua Aerobics class, joining a knitting group, taking part in a story telling session, becoming tech savvy or learning new cooking skills, there is something to suit all tastes.
“The theme focuses on the importance of allowing time in your life for new experiences and those experiences are often most enjoyable when you spend it with the people around you.
“Approximately 68,469 people are aged over 55 in Blacktown City and this number is expected to grow to 114,046 in 2036,” Mayor Bali said.
“The older residents of Blacktown City are a valuable part of our community and this Festival is an opportunity to recognise all they’ve done for Blacktown City.”
Blacktown City Council will celebrate active, healthy and independent ageing as part of Seniors Festival and the program will be jam packed with free activities designed especially for seniors.
“I am proud of the range of activities Blacktown City hosts during the Festival which almost all are free” Mayor Bali said.
“With so many activities on offer it will be an excuse for families and friends to come together, build friendship and support each other.”
To access a Blacktown City Seniors Festival Program, contact Council on 9839 6000 or download a program by visiting Council’s websitewww.blacktown.nsw.gov.au
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