7 February 2019
The annual New South Wales Seniors Festival (13 – 24
February) is a great opportunity for the Blacktown City
community to acknowledge the contribution that seniors
make to our community.
Blacktown City Mayor, Stephen Bali MP said the theme for
2019’s Seniors Festival, Love your life!, is a reminder that
there is so much to love and enjoy at any age.
“It might be an aqua aerobics class, joining a knitting group,
doing a yoga class, taking part in a community brunch,
becoming tech savvy or learning new cooking skills - there is
something to suit all tastes,” Mayor Bali said.
“The theme focuses on the importance of taking the time to
take on a new experience - whether it’s learning to love
technology, love water activities, love cooking or find the
love for arts and crafts.
“This year’s Festival challenges our seniors to find new
things to love and to discover new experiences to enjoy.
“In Blacktown City we have more than 68,400 residents aged
over 55, with more than 34,700 over the age of 65,” Mayor
Bali said.
“Our older residents make a truly valuable contribution as
part of our community and the Seniors 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, and almost all are free” Mayor Bali said.
To access a Blacktown City Seniors Festival Program,
contact Council on 9839 6000 or download a program by
visiting Council’s website www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au
Seniors from the Mount Druitt Senior Citizens Club take part in indoor bowls (above) and line dancing (below).
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