SENIORS FESTIVAL 13-24 FEB 2019 "Love your Life!" - Wollongong City Council
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Wollongong SENIORS FESTIVAL 13 - 24 FEB 2019 “Love your Life!”
Wollongong Seniors Festival
13 - 24 February 2019
Love your Life!
Enquiries
Telephone Wollongong City Council
on 4227 7111MESSAGE FROM THE LORD MAYOR
Each year the Wollongong City Seniors
Festival program of events encourages
our City’s seniors to get out and have
fun with others in their
communities. The Festival celebrates
the valuable contribution our older
residents make to our community.
This year’s Festival is jam packed with events across our City
for you to get involved in and connect with others. There are
opportunities to enjoy fantastic talks, tours and workshops,
dance and music events, exhibitions, an Active Seniors
program at our leisure centres and much more.
This Festival is made possible by a variety of local community
organisations working together to deliver the events. I would
like to thank and congratulate the volunteers and event
organisations who give their time to ensure the success of
what is one of the largest seniors celebrations in New South
Wales.
Wollongong is a place where our older residents are
supported to remain involved, connected and valued in their
communities. The Seniors Festival is one way we can work
towards achieving this.
Come and experience something new from this extensive
menu of fun and learning. There is a lot to choose from in the
program and it is a great opportunity to meet new friends and
acquaintances.
Enjoy!
2SENIORS FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
Joni Brahm
Community Member
Community Industry Group
Judith Flis
Community Member
Gordana Spirovska
Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra
Benetta Tambakis
GWC Community Services
Marzia Bonacina Zochil
Community Member
This symbol indicates the event is wheelchair
accessible.
3GENERAL INFORMATION
A Message from the Committee
Experience new things and LOVE YOUR LIFE!
There’s something for everyone this Seniors Festival, held
from 13 to 24 February 2019, with many fun, friendly and
inclusive events and offers available across our city!
We’d like to thank our 2019 event holders for holding fun and
interesting events for our older community. Your contribution
helps to make Wollongong Seniors Festival such a success!
Tickets
Tickets go on sale from Wednesday 16 January 2019.
All tickets/bookings/enquiries are to be directed to the
relevant event organiser. See individual event page for
more information. (Index pages 5 - 7).
4LIST OF EVENTS
ACTIVITY Page
Active Seniors - Beaton Park Leisure Centre 24
Active Seniors - Lakeside Leisure Centre 23
Barbarians to Bureaucrats Talk 15
Blogging for Fun 101 38
Botanic Art Exhibition 33
Bush Dance Taster 9
City of Wollongong Brass & Wind Band 17
Community Campus Tours 45
Discover the History of Aviation 18
Dragon Boat Encounter 16
Elders Unite Through Art & Craft 14
Garden Discovery Tours 11
Get Skilled
Keep in touch
Keep (h)appy
Keep reading
Keep with it
Keep travelling 31
5LIST OF EVENTS
ACTIVITY Page
Greek Island Inspired Greek Luncheon 50
Illawarra Socratic Society Lecture 2019 39
Interactive Information Sessions - Multicultural 48
Intergenerational Speed Talking - Multicultural 49
Italian Music Extravaganza 37
Lady Mayoress Afternoon Tea Dance 19
Lotions and Potions 43
Love Music in Your Life 42
Macedonian Merry Seniors 51
Movie Night - What a glorious feeling! 25
My Place - Our Places 13
Multicultural Lunch & Expo 47
No Dig Gardening 26
On the Road 65+ Workshop 34
Re-usable Shopping Bags Workshop 25
6LIST OF EVENTS
ACTIVITY Page
Seniors Celebration Day 40
Senior Living Talk 32
Seniors Festival Fun Day - Concert 41
Seniors Meet and Greet 25
Seniors Social Ball 35
Special Grandparents Storytime 32
Tai Chi for Beginners 20
Tech and Tea 26
Tell Your Story on Video 10
The Australian MOTORLIFE Museum 8
U3A Northern Illawarra Great Debate 21
U3A Wollongong General Interest Talks 22
Walking Netball - Come & Try 12
Walking Soccer for Seniors 46
Watercolour Workshop for Beginners 44
7THE AUSTRALIAN MOTORLIFE MUSEUM
Our visitors can take their time exploring our single storey
building with easy access for wheelchairs. We will provide
extra volunteer guides to help Seniors navigate the Museum.
Date: 13 - 24 February
(Monday 18 February by appointment only)
Time: 9.30am - 4pm
Cost: $12 seniors card only - must be shown on
admission
Venue: The Australian MOTORLIFE Museum
Integral Energy Recreation Park, 94 Darkes Road,
Kembla Grange
Capacity: Open - groups by prior arrangement
Contact: Lance Jenkins & Andrea Simmers: 02 4261 4100
Event by: The Australian MOTORLIFE Museum
8BUSH DANCE TASTER
Dancing is scientifically proven to be one of the best ways to
ward off dementia. It is good for you mentally, physically and
socially and apart from that we have a great time with a lot of
laughs every week. Come at 7pm for a quick dance lesson, or
join us at 7.30pm for the regular bush dance. All dances are
walked through and called. No partner needed. Supper
included.
Date: Wednesday 13 and 20 February
Time: 7pm - 9.30pm
Cost: $4
Venue: Wongawilli Community Hall,
Wongawilli Road, Wongawilli
Capacity: 40
Contact: Cris Terry: 0404 667 614
Details: Wear smart casual clothes and comfortable shoes
that do not grip too much.
Event by: Wongawilli Colonial Dance Club Incorporated
9TELL YOUR STORY ON VIDEO
This will be a festive and fun activity with all our volunteers and
team there to help. We invite you to make short videos that
reveal your life story in your own words and pictures. Learn how
to create video clips with phones or a webcam, scan in images
and use an easy to use movie maker type program. Then you
can take it with you on a USB memory stick and show others.
Date: Tuesday 19 & Thursday 21 February
Time: 9am - 12noon
Cost: Free
Venue: iAccelerate, Innovation Campus,
North Wollongong
Capacity: 50
RSVP: 12 February
Contact: Helen Hasan & Kim Leach: 0419 403 699
or 0409 753 808
Event by: Living Connected: Personalised IT Help for Seniors.
10GARDEN DISCOVERY TOURS
Our passionate volunteer Garden Guides from the Friends of
the Wollongong Botanic Garden are leading garden tours
between 10am and 12noon every Wednesday from the Duck
Pond. It is the easiest way to discover the diversity, colour and
beauty of our garden’s 18 collections.
Date: Wednesday 13 & Wednesday 20 February
Time: 10am - 12noon
Cost: Free - gold coin donations welcome to support
Wollongong Botanic Garden projects
Venue: Wollongong Botanic Garden,
Murphys Avenue, Keiraville
Capacity: 10 per tour - 2 tours per Wednesday
RSVP: Bookings not required but seats limited to 10 per
tour (45 - 60 mins)
Contact: Wollongong Botanic Garden: 02 4227 7667
Event by: Friends of the Botanic Garden
11WALKING NETBALL - COME AND TRY
Come and try Walking Netball - a modified version of Netball
designed for senior women and men. It is Netball, but at a
walking pace. Walking Netball can improve your health
outcomes by helping you stay active and social, regardless of
fitness or age. This event will provide a sample of both an
exercise session and game play.
Date : Saturday 23 February
Time: 9am - 11am
Cost: Free
Venue: Illawarra Sports Stadium,
Hooka Creek Road, Berkeley
Capacity: We will cater to demand as best as possible -
registrations are preferred so we can plan
appropriately.
RSVP: 21 February
Contact: Nikita Sevula: 0420 960 886
For more information go to:
https://www.playwalkingnetball.com.au/home/
Event by: Netball NSW
12MY PLACE - OUR PLACES
Our Seniors in the Black Diamond Districts have embraced
change from the post WW2 Baby Boom with the “Fibros”
expanding out along the beachsides to the exploding Sydney
commuter belt. No surprise that Seniors are looking
nostalgically at what was once there, especially in the online
world. “My Place - Our Places” aims to provide something more
tangible - images and stories from the childhood days of the
Black Diamond’s Seniors.
Date: Sunday 17 February & Sunday 24 February
(Afternoon tea will be held on launch day Sunday
17 February)
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Cost: $4 (Seniors)
Venue: Black Diamond Heritage Centre
Bulli Railway Station East
Franklin Avenue, Bulli
Capacity: 45
RSVP: 13 February
Contact: Graeme Stewart: 02 4283 6429
Details: Two small steps at door. Toilets accommodate
small wheelchairs. Call to discuss your
accessibility needs.
Event by: Black Diamond Heritage Centre Inc
13ELDERS UNITE THROUGH ART & CRAFT
Weaving or painting, your choice, using Aboriginal
contemporary processes.
Date : Tuesday 19 February
Time: 10am - 12noon
Cost: Free
Venue: Kemblawarra Community Centre
Cnr Shellharbour Road and Parkes Street,
Port Kembla
Capacity: 20
RSVP: 15 February - bookings essential
Contact: Joni Braham: 4256 4333
Event by: Collaboration project with Coomaditchie United
Aboriginal Corp sponsored by Community Industry
Group.
14“BARBARIANS TO BUREAUCRATS” TALK
Come and enjoy a talk by Dr Barry McMurtrie on the story of the
rise of Nations, Corporations and Societies from crude
beginnings to maturity. Followed by a free morning tea.
Date : Friday 15 February
Time: 10am
Cost: Free
Venue: The Builders Club (Stardust Room)
61 Church Street, Wollongong
Capacity: 80
RSVP: 13 February
Contact: Brian Healy: 0417 296 983
Event by: Association of Independent Retirees Ltd (A.I.R.)
Illawarra Branch
15DRAGON BOAT ENCOUNTER
Paddle Lake Illawarra in the company of 20 paddlers, a drummer
(coach) and sweep (steer person). Dragon boating is a FUN,
WATER, TEAM sport that’s “oarsome” fun.
Date: Saturday 23 February
Time: 10.15am - 2pm
Cost: Gold coin donation for BBQ lunch
Venue: Illawarra Rowing Centre
Northcliffe Drive, Warrawong
(Just past the speed camera)
Capacity: 60
RSVP: 20 February
Contact: IDBC: 0417 066 945
Helen Bent: 02 4296 9760 or 0403 844 880
Details: To participate you must be able to get in and out of a
boat. Boats, paddles and life jackets are supplied.
You should wear clothing that can get wet eg
rashies, board shorts etc, a hat and sunscreen and
bring a change of clothing. Footwear like aqua shoes
or old sneakers are essential. If the weather is wet,
this event will be cancelled. Call event organisers to
confirm.
Event by: Illawarra Dragon Boat Club
16CITY OF WOLLONGONG BRASS & WIND BAND
This is a Concert of the combined members of the City of
Wollongong Brass and Wind Bands.
Date: Saturday 16 February
Time: 2pm
Cost: $20
Venue: Figtree Anglican Church
Gibson Road, Figtree
Capacity: 600
Contact: Lindsay Dunston: 0420 934 868
Details: Special parking including mobility is provided on site.
The venue is also accessible to all. This event will
run regardless of wet weather.
Event by: City of Wollongong Brass Band Inc
17DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF AVIATION
Guided tours of all the aircraft in the HARS collection, including
Connie, Boeing 747-400, F111, our recently acquired AP-3C
Orion maritime surveillance aircraft, Caribous, DC3s, Convair,
Neptune anti-submarine aircraft, Southern Cross 2, Gruman
Tracker and Tiger Moth!
Date: Daily throughout Seniors Festival
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Cost: $10 seniors & $4 scones tea/coffee
Venue: Illawarra Regional Airport
54 Airport Road, Albion Park
Contact: HARS Reception: 02 4257 4333
Details: The HARS facilities are friendly to visitors with
walkers or other mobility aides. Our facilities also
now include Café Connie where visitors can
purchase tea, coffee, soft drinks, hot and cold food.
Event by: Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS)
18LADY MAYORESS AFTERNOON TEA DANCE
Celebrate Seniors Festival with us this Valentine’s Day! Dig out
your glad rags and take a twirl around the dance floor.
Entertainment will be provided by the Edmund Rice Jazz Band
and Just Dance Illawarra.
Afternoon tea will be prepared and served by students from St
Mary Star of the Sea College and Edmund Rice College.
Date : Thursday 14 February
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Doors open from 12.45pm
Cost: Free (Tickets required)
Venue: Wollongong City Town Hall
Cnr Crown & Kembla Streets, Wollongong
Capacity: 200
Details: Go to https://seniors-tea-dance.eventbrite.com.au
Tickets available from 16 January 2019.
Limit of 6 per person. For more information please
call Lisa Green on 4227 7470.
19TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS
Discover for yourself why Tai Chi is a popular pastime for
relaxation, health and longevity. Plus, it’s also said to help in the
prevention of falls.
Heininger House, Dapto Ribbonwood Centre
Monday 18 February at 9.30am - 10.30am
Tuesday 19 February at 6pm - 7pm
Community Centre, Russell Street, Albion Park
Thursday 21 February at 1pm - 2pm
Pioneer Hall, 8 Church Street, Wollongong
Wednesday 20 February at 9.30am - 10.30am
Thursday 21 February at 5.30pm - 6.30pm (Beginners Class)
Cost: Free
Capacity: 20 per class
Contact: Margaret: 02 4261 8452
Joan: 02 4256 3800
Fay: 02 4284 1109
Details: Wear flat shoes and comfortable clothes and arrive
10 minutes early for registration.
Event by: Australian Academy of Tai Chi
20U3A NORTHERN ILLAWARRA GREAT DEBATE
The Great Debate - The Generation Gap. Bulli High School
debating team V’s U3A Northern Illawarra debating team.
Date: Wednesday 20 February
Time: 9.30am
Cost: Free
Capacity: 200
Venue: Thirroul Community Centre
352-358 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul
Contact: Ainslie Lamb: (02) 4283 7818
RSVP: 18 February
Event by: Northern Illawarra University of 3rd Age
21U3A GENERAL INTEREST TALKS
Come along and join U3A Wollongong for some general interest
talks.
Monday 18 February
9.30am - 10.30am Desert Rose
TAFE/Wollongong University
11am - 12noon True Development: The Beginning of
Self-Help Literature in Australia
Walter Mason
Thursday 21 February
9.30am - 10.30am Lairs, Larrikins and Liars
Chopper Read
11am - 12noon French Music, Drama and Art
1pm - 3.30pm Film: French CanCan
Jean Renoir
Cost: Free
Venue: U3A Wollongong Salvation Army Centre
11 - 13 Burelli Street, Wollongong
Contact: Aileen Harland: 02 4229 3549
RSVP: 10 February
Event by: University of 3rd Age, Wollongong
22ACTIVE SENIORS - LAKESIDE LEISURE CENTRE
Aerobics & Circuit
Whether a seasoned exerciser or just starting out, come and
join in the fun and feel the benefits enjoyed by many.
Wednesday 13 and Wednesday 20 February
8am - Active Seniors
Thursday 14th & Thursday 21 February
8am - Over 50s Aerobics
- 70’s theme party (21Feburary only)
Friday 15 and Friday 22 February
8am - Active Seniors
Monday 18 February
8am - Active Seniors
Tuesday 19 February
8am - Over 50s Aerobics
11.15am - Active Seniors
Cost: $2 entry on all seniors programs
Venue: Lakeside Leisure Centre
192 Kanahooka Road, Kanahooka
Contact: Reception: 02 4227 7602
Any new person, non member will need to complete a pre-
exercise questionnaire.
23ACTIVE SENIORS - BEATON PARK LEISURE CENTRE
Whether a seasoned exerciser or just starting out, come and join
in the fun and feel the benefits enjoyed by many.
Wednesday 13 and Wednesday 20 February
8am - Active Seniors Aquarobics
- Shower Cap / Swim Cap Parade! Rock n Roll themed
party (20 February only)
(Prizes for best dressed)
Thursday 14 and 21 February
8am - Active Seniors Circuit
2pm - Active Seniors Aquarobics
Friday 15 and 22 February
8am - Seniors BodyBar
10.15am - Exerheartbeat
Monday 18 February
8am - Active Seniors
Tuesday 19 February
8am - Active Seniors Circuit
10.15am - Exerheartbeat
1pm - Walking in Water
2pm - Active Seniors Aerobics
Cost: $2 entry on all seniors programs
Venue: Beaton Park Leisure Centre
47 Foley Street, Gwynneville
Contact: Reception: 02 4227 7755
Any new person, non member will need to complete a pre-
exercise questionnaire.
24LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
Re-useable Shopping Bags Workshop
Join us for a sociable sewing session and make a re-usable
shopping bag. Bookings are essential on (02) 4227 8179.
Date: Wednesday 13 February
Time: 10am - 12noon
Venue: Thirroul Library
Date: Monday 18 February
Time: 2.30pm - 4pm
Venue: Corrimal Library
Seniors Meet and Greet
Are you new to Wollongong? Or would you like to make some
more friends? Join us for an afternoon tea and socialise with
other seniors. Bookings are essential on (02) 4227 7414.
Date: Thursday 14 February
Time: 2.30pm - 4pm
Venue: Wollongong Library
Movie Night - What a glorious feeling!
Date: Thursday 14 February
Time: 5.30pm - 8pm
Venue: Corrimal Library
Join us for a 1952 American musical-romantic comedy film
featuring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds. Dress-ups
encouraged and a light supper will be provided. Bookings are
essential on (02) 4227 8179.
25LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
Tech and Tea
Want to try out some digital technology? Come along and try a
smartphone, iPad or laptop whilst enjoying a cup of tea.
Bookings are essential.
Date: Monday 18 February
Time: 10am - 12noon
Venue: Thirroul Library : 02 4227 8191
Date: Thursday 21 February
Time: 2.30pm - 4pm
Venue: Corrimal Library: 02 4227 8179
No Dig Gardening
Growing veggies in a no dig garden method can mean you can
plant your veggies in a box, on a rock or even in a hat! This
demonstration will look at compost, mulch, companion planting
and no dig gardening in a fun and creative manner that you can
replicate at home. Come for a fun filled morning, share your
gardening experiences, and learn some new garden tips and
tricks. Bookings are essential.
Date: Wednesday 20 February
Time: 10.30am - 12noon
Venue: Helensburgh Library: 02 4294 2185
26PULL OUT CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
Day/Date Time Activity Pg
Tues 12 Feb Refer to website Community Campus Tours 45
10am – 12noon Intergenerational Speed Talking 49
Wed 13 Feb 8am Active Seniors Aquarobics 24
8am Active Seniors 23
9.30am - 4pm The Australian MOTORLIFE Museum 8
9.30am-3.30pm Discover the History of Aviation 18
10.30am Special Grandparents Storytime 32
10am – 11.30am Keep in Touch 31
10am – 12noon Garden Discovery Tours 11
10am-12noon Re-usable Shopping Bags Workshop 25
12noon – 2pm Seniors Social Ball 35
1.30pm – 4pm Blogging for Fun 101 38
7pm – 9.30pm Bush Dance Taster 9
Thurs 14 Feb 8am Active Seniors Circuit 24
8am Over 50’s Aerobics 23
9.30am - 4pm The Australian MOTORLIFE Museum 8
9.30am-3.30pm Discover the History of Aviation 18
10.30am – 2.30pm Seniors Festival Fun Day 41
1pm – 3pm Lady Mayoress Afternoon Tea Dance 19
2pm Active Seniors Aquarobics 24
2.30pm – 4pm Seniors Meet and Greet 25
5.30pm – 8pm Movie Night – What a glorious feeling! 25
Fri 15 Feb 8am Active Seniors 23
8am Seniors BodyBar 24
9.30am - 4pm The Australian MOTORLIFE Museum 8
27PULL OUT CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
Day/Date Time Activity Pg
Fri 15 Feb 10am “Barbarians to Bureaucrats” Talk 15
10am – 11.30am Keep (h)appy 31
10am – 3pm Botanic Art Exhibition 33
10.15am Exerheartbeat 24
Sat 16 Feb 9.30am - 4pm The Australian MOTORLIFE Museum 8
9.30am-3.30pm Discover the History of Aviation 18
10am – 3pm Botanic Art Exhibition 33
2pm City of Wollongong Brass & Wind Band 17
Sun 17 Feb 9.30am - 4pm The Australian MOTORLIFE Museum 8
9.30am-3.30pm Discover the History of Aviation 18
10am – 3pm Botanic Art Exhibition 33
1pm - 4pm My Place – Our Places 13
Mon 18 Feb 8am Active Seniors 23
8am Active Seniors 24
9.30am – 11am On the Road 65+ Workshop 34
9.30am - 4pm The Australian MOTORLIFE Museum 8
9.30am-3.30pm Discover the History of Aviation 18
9.30am -10.30am Tai Chi for Beginners 20
9.30am -10.30am U3A Talk - Desert Rose 22
11am -12noon U3A Talk - True Development 22
10am – 12noon Tech and Tea 26
2.30pm – 4pm Re-usable Shopping Bags Workshop 25
Tue 19 Feb 8am Active Seniors Circuit 24
8am Over 50s Aerobics 23
9am -12noon Tell Your Story on Video 10
9.30am - 4pm The Australian MOTORLIFE Museum 8
28Day/Date Time Activity Pg
Tues 19 Feb 9.30am - 3.30pm Discover the History of Aviation 18
9.30am – 2pm Seniors Celebration Day 40
10am Special Grandparents Storytime 32
10am -12pm Elders Unite Through Art & Craft 14
10am – 12noon Walking Soccer for Seniors 46
10.15am Exerheartbeat 24
11.15am Active Seniors 23
11am - 2pm Greek Island Inspired Greek Luncheon 50
1pm Walking In Water 24
2pm Active Seniors Aerobics 24
6 - 7pm Tai Chi for Beginners 20
Wed 20 Feb 8am Active Seniors 23
Active Seniors Aquarobics
8am 24
Shower Cap / Swim Cap Parade
9.30am U3A Northern Illawarra Great Debate 21
9.30am - 4pm The Australian MOTORLIFE Museum 8
9.30am-3.30pm Discover the History of Aviation 18
9.30am-10.30am Tai Chi for Beginners 20
10am -12noon Garden Discovery Tours 11
10am – 11.30am Keep Reading 31
10.30am – 12noon No Dig Gardening 26
2pm – 4pm Interactive Information Session 48
4pm Senior Living Talk 32
4pm – 5.15pm 2019 Illawarra Socratic Lecture 39
7pm – 9.30pm Bush Dance Taster 9
Thurs 21 Feb 8am Over 50’s Aerobics 70’s Theme Party 23
9am -12noon Tell Your Story on Video 10
9.30am – 10.30am Lairs, Larrikins and Liars 22
29Day/Date Time Activity Pg
Thurs 21 Feb 9.30am - 4pm The Australian MOTORLIFE Museum 8
9.30am - 3.30pm Discover the History of Aviation 18
10am-11.30am Keep with It 31
10am-12.30pm Watercolour Workshop 44
10am – 2pm Macedonian Merry Seniors 51
11am – 12noon French Music, Drama & Art 22
1pm - 2pm Tai Chi for Beginners 20
1pm – 3.30pm Film: French CanCan 22
1.30pm – 4pm Watercolour Workshop 44
2pm Active Seniors Aquarobics 24
2.30pm – 4pm Tech and Tea 26
5.30pm - 6.30pm Tai Chi for Beginners 20
Fri 22 Feb 8am Active Seniors 23
9.30am - 4pm The Australian MOTORLIFE Museum 8
9.30am Historical Aircraft Restoration Tours 13
10am – 11.30am Keep Travelling 31
10am – 12noon Lotions and Potions 43
10am – 2pm Multicultural Lunch & Expo 47
10.30am Special Grandparents Storytime 32
11am Love Music in Your Life 42
12noon – 4pm Italian Music Extravaganza 37
Sat 23 Feb 9am – 11am Walking Netball – Come and Try 12
9.30am - 4pm The Australian MOTORLIFE Museum 8
9.30am-3.30pm Discover the History of Aviation 18
10.15am - 2pm Dragon Boat Encounter 16
Sun 24 Feb 9.30am - 4pm The Australian MOTORLIFE Museum 8
9.30am-3.30pm Discover the History of Aviation 18
1pm - 4pm My Place – Our Places 13
30LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
Get Skilled
Do you have a smartphone, laptop or tablet? Join us at
Wollongong Library for a free workshop and find out how to
make it work for you. Bookings are essential on 02 4227 7414.
Bring your own device where possible.
Keep in touch - Wednesday 13 February - 10am - 11.30am
Want to save money? We will look at ways to use free Wi-Fi,
make free phone calls and try out free video calls.
Keep (h)appy - Friday 15 February - 10am - 11.30am
What are apps? Come and find out what an app is and how to
download one! We will look at health, government, transport
and discount apps.
Keep reading - Wednesday 20 February - 10am - 11.30am
Not sure what to read next? Discover how the internet can help
you. We will explore websites and resources to help you keep
up to date with your favourite authors, create reading lists and
find something new to read.
Keep with it - Thursday 21 February - 10am - 11.30am
Want to keep up to date? Missed your favourite TV show?
News, weather, radio, podcasts and catch up TV will be covered
in this workshop.
Keep travelling - Friday 22 February - 10am - 11.30am
Planning a trip? Find out how to plan your journey, keep safe
and share your experiences. We will also look at ways to save
and keep your photos safe during your trip.
31LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
Special Grandparents Storytime
Come along to a special storytime for seniors and the young
people dear to them. Share a joyful morning of stories, crafts
and more. No booking required.
Date: Wednesday 13 February
Time: 10.30am
Venue: Helensburgh Library
Date: Tuesday 19 February
Time: 10am
Venue: Wollongong Library
Date: Friday 22 February
Time: 10.30am
Venue: Thirroul Library
Senior Living Talk
Join Susan Jantos, an aged care social worker, for a
conversation about staying at home and in the community as
you age. Bookings are essential.
Date: Wednesday 20 February
Time: 4pm
Venue: Thirroul Library : 02 4227 8191
32BOTANIC ART EXHIBITION
The Botanic Garden’s Florilegium Artists are putting on a
wonderful botanic art exhibition for Seniors Week. Their
impressive works include a range of native plant drawings, most
of which are either threatened or endangered within the Illawarra
region. You won’t want to miss this exhibition where you’ll have
an opportunity to discuss the art work with the artists
themselves.
Date: Friday 15, Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 February
Time: 10am - 3pm daily
Cost: Free
Venue: Wollongong Botanic Garden’s Towri Centre
Murphys Avenue, Keiraville
(ramp access)
Capacity: No limit
RSVP: Bookings not required
Contact: Botanic Garden: 02 4227 7667
33ON THE ROAD 65+ WORKSHOP
Get advice and safety tips to help make safer choices when
driving, riding, walking, using a mobility scooter or catching
public transport. Learn about common misunderstood road
rules and changes to our health that can come with age and
affect our abilities as road users. We explain the NSW older
driver licensing system and more.
Date: Monday 18 February
Time: 9.30am - 11am
Cost: Free
Venue: Wollongong City Council,
Level 9 Function Room, Administration Building,
41 Burelli Street, Wollongong
Capacity: 50
RSVP: 12 February - via email below
Contact: Road Safety Officer: 02 4227 7111
via email - rso@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
Details: Please advise of any mobility or access needs.
Event by: Wollongong City Council
34SENIORS SOCIAL BALL
Step back in time to our Seniors Social Ball, live music from the
50’s, 60’s & 70’s and a two course lunch.
Date: Wednesday 13 February
Time: 12noon - 2pm
Cost: $30
Venue: Windang Bowls Club
2-6 Judbooley Parade, Windang
Capacity: 140
RSVP: 1 February
Contact: Natalie Allegretto: 02 4224 8614
Details: Transport provided
Event by: Community Gateway
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36ITALIAN MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA
An internationally renowned Wollongong entertainer will
reminisce with music and dance from the 50’s and 60’s made
famous by singers with an Italian heritage. Dancing and an
three course Italian inspired lunch. (Bookings essential).
Date: Friday 22 February
Time: 12noon - 4pm
Cost: $27
Venue: Centro CBD
28 Stewart Street, Wollongong
Capacity: 160
RSVP: 14 February
Contact: Giovanna Picciolini: 4228 8222
Event by: ITSOWEL
37BLOGGING FOR FUN 101
An introduction to blogging for fun using Google’s no-cost
Blogger platform - including how to set up a blog, post content,
find ideas and attract readers, plus a little bit of fancy stuff for
those who are interested. Suited to absolute beginners as well
as those who want to learn a few tips and tricks..
Date: Wednesday 13 February
Time: 1.30pm - 4pm
Cost: $15 (SCWC members)
$20 (Non-members)
Venue: Wollongong Central (Library Theatrette)
41 Burelli Street, Wollongong
Capacity: 20
RSVP: 7 February
Contact: Kirstin Bokor: 02 4228 0151
Details: Participants will need writing materials and are
welcome to bring a laptop, but this is not essential.
Event by: South Coast Writers Centre
382019 ILLAWARRA SOCRATIC LECTURE
Dr Richard Denniss will deliver the 2019 lecture on “The Death
of Neoliberalism?” Dr Denniss is with the Australia Institute, a
non-profit think-tank that devotes its time to exposing how
“expert” economic advice is taken for granted in public policy
debates.
Date: Wednesday 20 February
Time: 4pm - 5.15pm
Cost: Free. Reserve seating contact
Thirroul Library 02 4227 8191
Venue: Thirroul Community Centre (Excelsior Hall)
352-358 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul
Capacity: 200
RSVP: 19 February
Contact: Thirroul Library 4227 8191
Event by: Illawarra Socratic Society
39SENIORS CELEBRATION DAY
Join us for morning tea, hot lunch and entertainment.
Date: Tuesday 19 February
Time: 9.30am - 2pm
Cost: $20 per person
Venue: Church Hall
39 Atchison Street, Wollongong
(Mobility lift available)
RSVP: 12 February
Contact: Mina Christodoulou: 0430 953 999
Event by: Greek Independent Group Social Respite
40SENIORS FESTIVAL FUN DAY
This popular luncheon and concert is always a Seniors Festival
highlight. Don’t leave it too late to book your spot. Entertainment
with two course luncheon.
Date: Thursday 14 February
Time: Doors open 10.30am - 2.30pm
Cost: $25 (Purchase at Dapto Leagues Club reception)
Venue: Dapto Leagues Club - The Sinclair,
Cnr Station Street & Bong Bong Road, Dapto
Capacity: 250
RSVP: 11 February
Contact: Dapto Leagues Club Reception: 02 4261 1333
Event by: Dapto Leagues Club
41LOVE MUSIC IN YOUR LIFE
Organ recital featuring favourite modern classical film themes,
musicals and much more.
Date: Friday 22 February
Time: 11am
Cost: Free
Venue: Wesley Church On The Mall
116 Crown Street, Wollongong
Capacity: 150
Contact: Lorraine Jones: 02 4261 5328
Details: No food or drink to be consumed in the church
42LOTIONS AND POTIONS
Learn to make your own beauty products and how to grow some
of the herbs for them. So many products we buy contain
ingredients we don’t recognise or may even contain micro
plastics. Make something good for you and the environment.
(Bookings essential).
Date: Friday 22 February
Time: 10am - 12noon
Cost: Free
Venue: Figtree Community Centre
11 Princes Highway, Figtree
RSVP: 20 February
Contact: Green Team - Penny Hoswell: 02 4227 7511
Email: GT@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
Details: Only for Seniors of Wollongong City Councils Local
Government Area. Please let us know if you have
any allergies. This event will go ahead in wet
weather.
43WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS
Join local artist Elspeth McCombe for an Introduction to Water
Colour Painting workshop and viewing of watercolours from the
Gallery’s collection followed by morning or afternoon tea.
(Bookings essential).
Date: Thursday 21 February
Time: 10am - 12.30pm
1.30pm - 4pm
Cost: Free. All materials supplied.
Venue: Wollongong City Gallery
Cnr Kembla & Burelli Streets, Wollongong
Capacity: 12
RSVP: 11 February
Contact: Vivian Vidulich: 02 4227 8507
Event by: Wollongong City Gallery
44COMMUNITY CAMPUS TOURS
The Community Campus Tour Program is designed for
community members to learn, explore and discover the
University campus as well as the cultural, social and academic
environment. All community members welcome. (uow.info/
communitytours)
Date: Tuesday 12 February
Time: Refer to website for details on the UOW Calendar
and in the UOW Community Connections Newsletter,
both found at:
http://www.uow.edu.au/about/community/calendar/index.html
Contact: Community Engagement Coordinator: 02 4239 2518
Email: community@uow.edu.au
Capacity: 40
Details: Please wear comfortable walking shoes and sun
protection, moderate walking is involved. In wet
weather this event will be cancelled. We look forward
to welcoming you on campus soon.
Event by: University of Wollongong
45WALKING SOCCER FOR SENIORS
Easy, fun and relaxing activity led by a professional soccer
trainer. Refreshments provided.
Date: Tuesday 19 February
Time: 10am - 12noon
Cost: Free
Venue: Wollongong Indoor Sports Centre,
69 Montague Street, North Wollongong
Capacity: 30
RSVP: 15 February
Contact: Gordana Spirovska: 0411 086 482
Details: Participants to wear comfortable sporty shoes and
clothes.
Event by: Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra
46MULTICULTURAL LUNCH & EXPO
Seniors from all cultural backgrounds are welcome to attend the
multicultural seniors gathering to enjoy interactive
entertainment, music, food and traditional dances. In addition,
the most relevant information and resources for seniors
wellbeing will be available on the day.
Date: Friday 22 February
Time: 10am - 2pm
Cost: $25
Venue: The Shellharbour Club
Cnr Wattle & Shellharbour Roads, Shellharbour
Capacity: 300
RSVP: 15 February
Contact: Gordana Spirovska: 0411 086 482
Event by: Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra
47INTERACTIVE INFORMATION SESSION
This multicultural event/session will include information about
three topics: Planning Ahead, Elder Abuse and Active and
Healthy Initiative. The session will conclude with the simple and
easy trivia. Light Refreshments will be provided.
Date: Wednesday 20 February
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Fairy Meadow Community Centre
Guest Park, Princes Highway,
Fairy Meadow
Capacity: 50
RSVP: 15 February
Contact: Gordana Spirovska: 0411 086 482
Event by: Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra
48INTERGENERATIONAL SPEED TALKING
An interactive intergenerational chat between seniors from all
cultural backgrounds and younger persons to get to know each
other and provide a brief summary of their conversation.
Refreshments provided.
Date: Tuesday 12 February
Time: 10am - 12noon
Cost: Free
Venue: Back of the ITEC Building
1-5 Miller Street, Coniston
Capacity: 30
RSVP: 9 February after event
Contact: Gordana Spirovska: 0411 086 482
Details: The venue will be changed in the event of wet
weather.
Event by: Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra
49GREEK ISLAND INSPIRED GREEK LUNCHEON
ΚΑΛΟΣΩΡΙΣΑΤΕ - WELCOME
Bring your appetite and sense of fun to this luncheon. There will
be delicious Greek food and entertainment.
Date: Tuesday 19 February
Time: 11am - 2pm
Cost: $24
Venue: Wollongong Hellenic Club
57 Princes Highway, West Wollongong
Capacity: 200
RSVP: Monday 11 February
Contact: Benetta Tambakis: 02 4228 1609
Event by: GWC Community Services
50MACEDONIAN MERRY SENIORS
Celebration of Seniors Festival with Macedonian music, dance
and a traditional meal.
Date: Thursday 21 February
Time: 10am - 2pm
Cost: $20
Venue: Port Kembla Senior Citizens Centre
Allan Street, Port Kembla
Capacity: 120
RSVP: 18 February
Contact: Tatjana: 02 4275 2266
Event by: Macedonian Welfare Association of NSW Inc
51Would you like to hold an event in 2020?
An invitation is extended to any person, group or organisation
wishing to promote a Seniors Festival activity/event in the
Seniors Festival Program of Events in 2020.
To register your interest please email
seniorsweek@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
FEEDBACK
We are keen to hear from you about your experience of the
Seniors Festival.
If you would like to provide your thoughts please complete the
feedback form or phone 02 4227 7111 or email
seniorsweek@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
52FEEDBACK FORM
53FEEDBACK FORM
54Acknowledgements & Disclaimer
Wollongong City Council would like to thank all
who contributed to the production of the booklet.
Every effort has been taken in the preparation of
this booklet, however no responsibility is accepted
for loss, damage or inconvenience
that may result from its use.
© Wollongong City Council 2019
55Image: Uncle Saulty (Albert) Ralph (seated) and
Uncle Eric (Rick) Pagett are very well respected &
admired Elders within the community. They are long
term members of the Illawarra Koori Men’s Support
Group who work tirelessly volunteering their time
to this and other groups/associations/schools and
sporting clubs. They are strong and positive mentors
to the young men in their community.
“Love your Life!”
wollongong.nsw.gov.au/seniorsfestival
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