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Seniors Festival Program 1 - 28 February 2019
2019 Seniors Festival Program
Contents
Foreword by the Mayor 5
Festival Events 6 - 25
Calendar of Events 26 - 27
Festival Events (continued) 28 - 39
Partners and Sponsors 40 - 41
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Seniors Week 2019
Strength Training for Seniors
BUILDING STRENGTH DOESN’T HAVE TO BE HARD!
Come in and try one of our classes, have a swim, or just get moving! As part
of Seniors Week we are encouraging Seniors to take part on one of our group
fitness classes between Feb 13 - Feb 24. Contact our team on the numbers
below for group fitness times.
Yoga / Pilates Classes Staying Active Classes
Body Tone Classes Aqua Aerobic Classes
Springwood Aquatic & Fitness Centre Katoomba Sports & Aquatic Centre
(02)4723 5111 (02)4780 5156
2019 Seniors Festival Program
Foreword
Dear Resident,
NSW Seniors Festival (formerly Seniors Week) is the largest festival
for seniors in the Southern Hemisphere. To acknowledge the
remarkable contributions our local seniors make to our Blue
Mountains community, a program of events for the month of
February has been put together. The theme for 2019 focuses on
“Love your life”.
It is about promoting inclusive communities by providing a range
of opportunities for seniors to make new friends, get together with
old friends and try new things. The Seniors Festival also provides an
opportunity to promote a better understanding about seniors and
the value they add to our lives.
I would like to acknowledge the hard work of contributing Blue
Mountains community organisations and businesses in developing
this extensive program of events.
I am confident that the NSW Seniors
Festival 2019 will be successful, as we
pay tribute to our seniors across the Blue
Mountains.
Councillor Mark Greenhill OAM
Mayor of the City of Blue Mountains
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2019 Seniors Festival Program Friday 1-28 February 2019 Event Seniors’ Fitness Classes Venue Leura/ Katoomba Time Various days and times. Visit www.fitandfabulous.com.au Cost 2 Classes for the Price of 1! Host Fit and Fabulous Book Book online at www.fitandfabulous.com.au. Use coupon code ACTIVESENIOR to receive discount. With our special 2 for 1 February Seniors’ Offer, you can either book in for two classes for yourself, or book yourself and a friend in for a class. Fit and Fabulous fitness classes are guided by qualified and experienced Instructors. Over coming months there will be a range of Senior-friendly classes to choose from such as Pilates, cardio, dance and strength and stretching classes. Check out the website! If you have not done exercise for a while or you have a pre-existing medical condition, you may need to obtain clearance from your doctor first. Please give Angela a call on 0411 700 188. Visit the website at www.fitandfabulous. com.au for details of the various classes and remember to use the coupon code ACTIVESENIOR when you select and pay for your classes to redeem your 2 for 1 special offer! Page | 6
2019 Seniors Festival Program
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 February 2019
Event The Cavalcade of History and Fashion – the roaring 20’s
Venue The Carrington Hotel
Time Exhibition 9am –4pm. Floor talk daily at 1pm Saturday
and 12noon Sunday in the Ballroom
Cost FREE entry
Host The Carrington Hotel
Contact 47821111 or events@thecarrington.com.au
Website www.thecarrington.com.au
Take a step back in time to the fabulous fashion of the Roaring Twenties
with ‘The Cavalcade of History and Fashion’.
The exhibition will include wonderfully beaded evening gowns, stylish
day wear, iconic coats and cloaks, unique wedding gowns and motoring
accessories from the 20s.
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2019 Seniors Festival Program Thursday 7 February 2019 Event Strata Living for Seniors - A Free Information Session with the Seniors Rights Service Venue Springwood Library 104 - 108 Macquarie Road, Springwood Time 10.30am -12.00pm Cost Free (includes refreshments) Host Blue Mountains Library Contact Springwood Library on 4723 5040 Thinking of downsizing, or already living in a strata arrangement? Learn about the rights and responsibilities of lot owners and the owners corporation, and how to resolve a strata dispute. Lawyers from Seniors Rights Service will talk about common issues facing older residents in strata schemes, and how to access information and advice. Seniors Rights Service is a community legal centre that protects the rights of older people. They provide telephone advice, advocacy, legal advice and educational services. Services are free and confidential. Spaces are limited – bookings are essential and can be made at any Library branch. Page | 8
2019 Seniors Festival Program
Tuesday 12 February 2019
Event Strong to the End (living and dying well)
Venue Mid Mountains Neighborhood Centre, 9 New St, Lawson
Time 10am - 12pm (morning tea provided)
Cost $10.00
Hosts Belong Blue Mountains– Mid Mountains Neighburhood
Centre, Healthy Ageing , The Groundswell Project
Contact Evelyn Argall on 0409 231 936 or
evelyn.argall@gmail.com
A special 2 hour seminar covering the important topics of age – related
loss of muscle mass, strength and function (sarcopenia) and end of life
planning.
Evelyn and Niki will discuss strategies for an independent, quality of life
as you age while building your awareness around what you can do to
plan for a quality death.
Bookings essential.
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2019 Seniors Festival Program Tuesday 12 February 2019 Event Q&A with the Plant Doctor – and make a Wall Pot Hanger! Venue Katoomba Library, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba Time 10.30am -12.00pm Cost Free (includes morning tea and all materials supplied) Host Blue Mountains Library Contact Katoomba Library on 4780 5750 Do you want to know more about your plants or have a problem plant in the garden? Ask the Plant Doctor! A horticulturalist from Bunnings will be at hand to answer your questions, provide helpful gardening tips and discuss plant care in general. You are welcome to bring along sample leaves of your plant to discuss its problems. And we will even make a handy wall pot hanger, including plants, to take home. Spaces are limited – bookings are essential and can be made at any Library branch. Page | 10
2019 Seniors Festival Program
Wednesday 13 February 2019
Event Active Ageing and Falls Prevention Awareness, What
you need to know to stay on your feet!
Venue Wentworth Falls Country Club, 206 Blaxland Rd,
Wentworth Falls
Time 10am to 12pm (morning tea provided)
Cost $13.00
Host Evelyn Argall, Physiotherapist, Healthy Ageing
Contact Evelyn Argall on 0409 231 936 or
evelyn.argall@gmail.com
Are you one of the three people over the age of 65 living in community
who will experience a fall? Did you know that these falls often attributed
to a combination of modifiable individual or environmental risk factors
and can be prevented by reducing these risk factors?
In this 2 hour presentation local physiotherapist and falls prevention
educator, Evelyn Argall, will discuss simple and effective strategies to
reduce your falls risk and improve your ability to stay on your feet and
walk with confidence.
Bookings Essential
(Please book in by Friday, 8 February for catering purposes).
Page | 112019 Seniors Festival Program Wednesday 13 February 2019 Event Movie: Mr Hobb’s Takes a Vacation (1962) Venue Palais Royale, 230 Katoomba St, Katoomba Time 11.00am – 1.00pm (includes morning tea) Cost Gold coin donation Hosts Belong Blue Mountains Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre & The Palais Royale Contact Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre on 4782 1117 Banker, Roger Hobbs (James Stewart), wants to spend his vacation alone with his wife, Peggy (Maureen O’Hara), but she insists on a family vacation at a California beach house that turns out to be ugly and broken down. Daughter Katey (Lauri Peters), embarrassed by her braces, refuses to go to the beach, as does TV-addicted son Danny (Michael Burns). When the family is joined by Hobbs’ two unhappily married daughters and their husbands, he must help everyone with their problems to get some peace. The Film Club meets monthly on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 11.00am to watch and talk about their favourite movies. Membership to film club is $30.00 per calendar year. Bookings essential as seats are limited. Page | 12
2019 Seniors Festival Program
Wednesday 13 February 2019
Event Seniors Festival - Celebratory Morning Melodies Concert,
Golden Boys of Aussie Rock and Roll
Venue Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub,
104 – 108 Macquarie Road, Springwood
Time 10.00am
Concert commences at 11.00am - concludes at 12:30pm
Cost $20.00 (includes morning tea and concert)
Host Blue Mountains City Council & Springwood
Neighbourhood Centre
Contact The Box Office of the Hub on 4723 5050 (to secure your
seats) or alternatively, book online via the website:
www.bluemountainstheatre.com.
Legendary performers Luck Starr, Roland Storm & the John Watson Band
will share songs and stories from the Bandstand years, 6 ‘OClock Rock and
Sing, Sing Sing.
Featuring unforgettable hits of the era such
as “Dream Girl”, “Five Foot Two”, “Oh Carol”,
and the iconic “I’ve Been Everywhere”. This
special seniors concert launches the 2019
regular monthly Morning Melodies at the
Hub.
Bookings Essential. Limited transport is
available for seniors in the Valley Heights –
Linden area to attend this event.
Please call SNCC on 4751 3033.
Page | 132019 Seniors Festival Program Wednesday 13 February 2019 Event Beauty, wisdom and passion: A relaxing afternoon of readings for seniors Venue Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 33 Hope St, Blaxland Time 1.00pm – 3.00pm Cost Free! (includes afternoon tea) Host Belong BM- Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre Contact Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre on 4739 1164 Ageing is a subject that has been explored by writers for thousands of years and has given rise to many different interpretations from the eye- wateringly poignant to the eye-wateringly funny. Join Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre and Shared Reading NSW as we take you on a journey into the writing on ageing...and bring a hanky with you. Page | 14
2019 Seniors Festival Program
13 - 24 February 2019
Event Seniors Group FREE Fitness Class
Venue Blue Mountains Leisure Centres
Cost Free!
Host Blue Mountains Leisure Centres
Contact 4780 5156 or 4723 5111
Seniors throughout the week of 13 February to 24 February 2019 have
FREE entry to a Seniors Group Fitness Class at either the Springwood
Fitness & Aquatic Centre or the Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre. This
includes Aqua Aerobics, Staying Active, Body Tone or Yoga/Pilates classes.
Take this opportunity to participate in a fitness program of your choosing
for FREE during this week.
Event 10% OFF Seniors Discounts at Blue Mountains Visitor
Information Centres
Venue Echo Point Visitor Information Centre (Echo Point
Road, Katoomba)
Host Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centres
Contact 1300 653 408
Page | 152019 Seniors Festival Program 13 - 24 February 2019 Event Seniors FREE entry at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, Blue Mountains City Art Gallery and World Heritage Exhibition Into the Blue Venue Blue Mountains Cultural Centre 30 Parke Street, Katoomba Time Monday to Friday 10.00am – 5.00pm and; Saturday to Sunday 10.00am – 4.00pm Cost Free! Host Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Contact 4780 5410 Seniors have the opportunity to gain free entry into the Blue Mountains City Art Gallery and the World Heritage Exhibition during the week of Wednesday 13 – Sunday 24 February 2019. The Gallery will be running two exhibitions over this period, Blue Mountains Portraits, and Australian exotica. After a visit to the Blue Mountains Art Gallery and award winning World Heritage Exhibition, you may wish to visit the central courtyard and viewing platform to capture a glimpse of the spectacular views of the Jamison Valley. Or peruse the Cultural Centre‘s shop that provides quality local and Australian made gifts and homewares. Alternatively, stop for a bite at the Gallery Café. Page | 16
2019 Seniors Festival Program
Thursday 14 February 2019
Event Library Lovers’ Day Celebrations
Venue All Library Branches
Cost Free
Host Blue Mountains Library
Contact Springwood Library on 4723 5040 or Katoomba
Library on 4780 5750
Library Lovers’ Day is a chance for everyone to connect with their local
Library and the huge range of resources and information libraries offer, as
well as their warm, welcoming and comfortable spaces.
Visit your local Library branch on Library Lovers’ Day and find free heart-
shaped chocolates and pick up an entry leaflet for our Flash Fiction
Competition.
Write a 50 word ‘library love story’ and win a book pack – there’s a pack
for the best story returned to each branch!
The story can be about anything, it just has to involve love and libraries
and include the story prompt ‘There was love to be found in the library…’
Entries to be handed in at any Blue Mountains Library branch by 21
February 2019.
Page | 172019 Seniors Festival Program Thursday 14 & 15 February 2019 Event 2019 Premiers Gala Concert Venue International Convention Centre Sydney 14 Darling Dr, Sydney Time Various sessions Cost Tickets are free and available through Ticketek. Host NSW Government Contact Book online at www.ticketek.com.au or call 1300 130 613. Come and enjoy the 2019 Premiers Gala Concert. Australia’s leading lady of musical theatre, Marina Prior will be performing alongside country music singer Adam Brand. They’ll be joined on stage by Casey Donovan, Tim Campbell, Lonnie Lee, Jacob Neale and Victor Martinez Parada. Four concerts will be held over two days during the NSW Seniors Festival: • Concert 1 – Thursday 14 February, 11:15am • Concert 2 – Thursday 14 February, 2:45pm • Concert 3 – Friday 15 February, 11:15am • Concert 4 – Friday 15 February, 2:45pm Page | 18
2019 Seniors Festival Program
Friday 15 February 2019
Event Bush Walk Along the Jamieson Creek
Venue Charles Darwin walk. Meet at Wilson Park
Falls Road, Wentworth Falls
Time 10.30am – 12.00 noon
Cost Free!
Host Blue Mountains City Council Healthy Waterways Team
Contact 4780 5739
Come and join us for an enjoyable and informative morning walk and
history talk on the Charles Darwin Walk. The walk is relatively flat and
easy, you will need good walking shoes, water, a sun hat and a snack.
Page | 192019 Seniors Festival Program Saturday 16 February 2019 Event Woodford Academy – Turning the heat up on pests Venue Woodford Academy, 90-92 Great Western Highway, Woodford (on-street parking available on Vale Rd) Time 1.00pm - 2.00pm Cost Adults $10, seniors/students (5 -15 years) $8, Family $25 (2 adults & 2 children), Child under 5 free. Your ticket includes: Museum Entry, talk & guided museum tour Host Woodford Academy Contact 4758 8743 or email woodfordacademy@gmail.com In February, the Woodford Academy will become the first property in Australia to undergo a ‘non toxic’ pest control treatment, as part of the National Trust’s ongoing commitment to conservation. The treatment involves progressively heating the interiors of the Blue Mountains oldest building to 55ºC. The treatment targets borers and silverfish. Join National Trust Collections Manager Rebecca Pinchin and Alex Roach from ‘Modified Atmospheres’ to discover more about the fascinating conservation work being undertaken. Page | 20
2019 Seniors Festival Program
Saturday 16 February 2019
Event Social Tea Dance
Venue Blackheath Community Centre (Phillips Hall),
Gardiner Cres, Blackheath
Time 6.00pm start
Cost Free! (includes light supper )
Host Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre
Contact 4787 7770 or email projects@banc.org.au
Come and enjoy an evening of dance and mingling, learn the art of Fox
Trot and progressive dance moves whilst meeting others.
Bookings essential - Jade on 4787 7770 or email projects@banc.org.au.
Page | 212019 Seniors Festival Program Monday 18 February 2019 Event Collage Workshop with Naomi Oliver Venue Springwood Library 104 - 108 Macquarie Road, Springwood Time 10.30am -12.00pm Cost Free (includes morning tea) Host Blue Mountains Libraries Contact Springwood Library on 4723 5040 Join a friendly and creative class focussing on the versatile art of paper collage. Learn about different collage techniques, experiment, and enjoy the endless possibilities of creating striking compositions. Naomi Oliver has worked as an exhibiting artist for over a decade, specialising in digital media, installation and a number of handicrafts. She has exhibited her artwork and collaborated with artists in both Australia and internationally, and has been an artist-in-residence at Arteles Creative Centre in Hameenkyro, Finland. She regularly presents workshops at Blue Mountains Library, as well as a number of galleries, such as Penrith Regional Gallery and the Lewers Bequest. Spaces are limited – bookings are essential and can be made at any Library branch. Page | 22
2019 Seniors Festival Program
Wednesday 20 February 2019
Event Movie - Ladies in Black
Venue Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre, 62 Whitecross Rd,
Winmalee T
Time 10:30am - 2.00pm
Cost Free! (includes lunch)
Host Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre
Contact Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre on 4754 4050
Come along and watch Ladies in Black at Winmalee Neighbourhood
Centre. Adapted from the bestselling novel by Madeleine St John,
Ladies in Black is an alluring and tender hearted comedy drama about
the lives of a group of department store employees in 1959 Sydney. A
sumptuous lunch will also be provided on the day
Bookings essential.
Page | 232019 Seniors Festival Program Wednesday 20 February 2019 Event Yoga for well being in later life Venue Mavis Wood Hall, Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, 9 New St, Lawson Time 9.00am - 10.15am Cost Free Host Belong Blue Mountains– Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, & Healthy Ageing Contact Evelyn Argall on 0409 231 936 or email evelyn.argall@gmail.com Think that Yoga is for the young, flexible and those that look good in lycra? A common misconception that deters many a person, especially people over the age of 65, from experiencing the mental, emotional and physical benefits that are on offer from the practice of yoga. “Yoga allows you to find a new kind of freedom that you may not have known even existed” (BKS Iyengar). Come along and see for yourself with this free session offered by experienced yoga teacher Dianne Currie, assisted by yoga student and physiotherapist, Evelyn Argall. Recommend wearing loose fitting clothing. Booking essential. Page | 24
2019 Seniors Festival Program
Thursday 21 February 2019
Event The Australian Beach Boys live in Concert
Venue Carrington Hotel, Katoomba
Time 12.00pm – 3.00pm (doors open 11.45am)
Cost $15.00 (includes light refreshments). Tickets available
from the Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre
Host Belong Blue Mountains
Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre
Contact Marlene or Felicity on 4782 1117
Come and celebrate the value of seniors with us in the fabulous Grand
Dining Room of the Carrington Hotel in Katoomba with our special guest
performers ‘The Australian Beach Boys live in Concert’.
The Australian Beach Boys show is a tribute group that has been wowing
audiences around Australia and internationally with their fab recreation
of the Beach Boys live on stage.
Bookings are essential as places are limited.
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Download the program of events from bmcc.nsw.gov.au/seniors-week
WEEK LONG EVENTS
13 - 24 FEBRUARY TUESDAY12 FEBRUARY FRIDAY 15 FE
Blue Mountains Leisure Centres
Q&A with the Plant Doctor Bush Walk Along
• Seniors Discounts Creek
• Seniors Group FREE Fitness Class Katoomba Library
Wentworth Falls
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
WEDNESDAY 13 FEBRUARY
Art Gallery & World Heritage SATURDAY 1
Exhibition, Katoomba Active Ageing and Falls Prevention
• Free Entry for Seniors Awareness Woodford Academ
heat up on pests
Wentworth Falls Country Club
Woodford Academy
SAT 2 & SUN 3 FEBRUARY Movie: Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation
The Cavalcade of History and The Palais Royale, Katoomba Social Tea Dance
Fashion – the roaring 20’s Blackheath Commu
Seniors Festival Celebratory
The Carrington Hotel, Katoomba Morning Melodies Concert
Blue Mountains Theatre MONDAY 18
THURSDAY 7 FEBRUARY Beauty, wisdom and passion: Collage Workshop
A relaxing afternoon of readings
Strata Living for Seniors Springwood Library
for seniors
Springwood Library Lower Mountains Neighbourhood
Centre WEDNESDAY
TUESDAY 12 FEBRUARY Movie: Ladies in B
Strong to the End THURSDAY 14 FEBRUARY Winmalee Neighbo
(living and dying well)
Library Lovers’ Day
Mid Mountains Neighborhood Centre, Yoga for Well bein
New St, Lawson All Library Branches
Mid Mountains Neig
New St, Lawson
THURSDAY 14 AND FRIDAY 15 FEBRUARY
2019 Seniors Gala Concert - ICC Centre Sydney
Supporting Partners & Sponsors of the 2018 Seniors Fest
Belong Blue Mountains (Katoomba, Mid Mountains & Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centres); Blackheath
Cultural Centre; Blue Mountains Food Services; Blue Mountains Leisure Centres; Blue Mountains Radio Play
Legal Centre; Fit and Fabulous; Healthy Ageing –Specialising in Falls Prevention; Palais Royale Katoomba; Road
Carrington Hotel Blue Mountains; The Groundswell Project; Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museumniors Festival
EBRUARY THURSDAY 21 FEBRUARY MONDAY 25 FEBRUARY
the Jamieson The Australian Beach Boys live in Planning Ahead Seminar
Concert Blue Mountains Theatre & Community
Carrington Katoomba Hub, Springwood
Seniors Week Morning Tea
16 FEBRUARY TUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY
Mid MountaIns Neighbourhood Centre,
my Turning the Lawson Air-Drying Clay Sculpture
Workshop Katoomba Library
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FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY Seniors Week Recognition Awards
Blue Mountains Theatre &
Seniors Special Lunch Community Hub, Springwood
unity Centre Blue Mountains Theatre &
Community Hub, Springwood
WEDNESDAY 27 FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY
Senior Drivers Workshop
p SATURDAY 23 FEBRUARY Blue Mountains Theatre & Community
y Hub, Springwood
Film Club Fundraising Trivia night
The Palais Royale, Katoomba Movie: Beach Blanket Bingo
Y 20 FEBRUARY The Palais Royale, Katoomba
Black SUNDAY 24 FEBRUARY
ourhood Centre THURSDAY 28 FEBRUARY
Blue Mountains Radio Players
The Palais Royale, Katoomba Zentangle an Introductory
ng in later Life Workshop
ghborhood Centre, Seniors Festival Special “One for Blaxland Library
One” Offer
Valley Heights Locomotive Depot
Heritage Museum
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h Neighbourhood Centre; Blue Mountains Library; Blue Mountains For a hard copy of the program
yers; Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub; Elizabeth Evatt please call 4780 5000 or get a copy
ds and Maritime Service; Springwood Neighbourhood Centre; The from Council libraries or Customer
m; Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre and Woodford Academy. Service Counters.2019 Seniors Festival Program Thursday 21 February 2019 Event Seniors Week Morning Tea Venue Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre Time 10.00am -12.00pm Cost N/A Host Belong Blue Mountains-Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre Contact 4759 2592 Our Community café team will be ramping up the activity on Thursday the 21st of February with a special seniors morning tea. There will be light refreshments and entertainment. For further information either email info@mmnc.org.au or phone 4759 2592. Bookings essential. Page | 28
2019 Seniors Festival Program
Friday 22 February 2019
Event Special Seniors Week Lunch
Venue Blue Mountains Theatre Community Hub
(Room 1, 104-108 Macquarie Rd) Springwood
Time 11.00am - 1.00pm
Cost $10
Host Springwood Neighbourhood Centre and
Blue Mountains Food Service
Contact Blue Mountains Food Services 4759 2811
Springwood Neighbourhood Centre and Blue Mountains Food Service
are again combining to host their fabulous three course Seniors Lunch
in 2019. Come along and join the fun with great food, company and
entertainment.
Bookings essential as places are limited and this is always a very
popular event.
Page | 292019 Seniors Festival Program Saturday 23 February 2019 Event Film Club fundraising Trivia Night Venue The Palais Royale, 230 Katoomba St, Katoomba Time 6.00pm to 8:30pm Cost $10 Host Belong Blue Mountains - Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre & The Palais Royale Contact Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre on 4782 1117 Come along to a special fundraising trivia night at the Palais Royale Katoomba , and help raise funds for the Film Club that supports many in our community that are socially isolated. There will be a special guest MC, raffle, prizes . So if you think you can extend the brain, come along to a night of fun and brain teasers. The Film Club meets monthly on 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 11.00am to watch and talk about their favourite movies. Membership to film club is $30.00 per calendar year. Page | 30
2019 Seniors Festival Program
Sunday 24 February 2019
Event Blue Mountains Radio Players
Venue The Palais Royal,
230 Katoomba St, Katoomba
Time 2.30pm
Cost $15.00 (includes plays and afternoon tea)
Hosts Blue Mountains Radio Players
Contact 4784 6300
Come along to the beautiful Ballroom at the Palais Royale Katoomba,
and enjoy two radio plays performed before a live audience, which is
famous for its mirrored walls. Using scripts transcribed from original
performances of the 1930’s, 1940’s and 1950’s. Following these plays,
enjoy a delicious afternoon tea. Both plays will be performed in the
Ballroom which is wheelchair accessible. There will also be lucky door
prizes. A bar will be available pre and post performance.
Contact the number above regarding the titles of the plays on offer
closer to the date. CD’s of our previous performances will be available at
$10.00 per CD, after the show.
Bookings are essential, also at the above number.
If you require public transport, there are trains from the lower mountains
that arrive at Katoomba train station at 1.22pm and 2.25pm. Return trips
Page | 312019 Seniors Festival Program Sunday 24 February 2019 Event Seniors Festival Special “One for One” Offer Venue Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum, 17b Tusculum Road, Valley Heights Time 10.00am - 4.00pm (last ride at 3.30pm) Cost Free admission on presentation of Seniors Card, when accompanied by another visitor paying normal entry fee* Contact Keith Ward on 4751 4638 (leave message) or email publicity@valleyheightsrailmuseum.info To commemorate Seniors Festival, volunteers at the Museum extend a warm invitation to Seniors Card holders to take advantage of the special ticketing arrangements* on this Open Day only (each Senior gaining free entry must be accompanied by at least one regular fee paying visitor*). Bring the family along and enjoy the remarkable display of exhibits. Take unlimited 20 minute rides on the “Valley Heights Mixed” in an 1890 “cowboy” carriage behind steam tank engine no 2 - “Stevo”. View model layouts, climb aboard historic locomotives and carriages. Listen to “Charlie” and “Harry” as they prepare for their day’s work on steam loco 5461. Inspect memorabilia and artefacts from over 100 years of railway activity at Valley Heights. Then have a well-earned break in the café and browse the shop on departure. For full pricing see website www. valleyheightsrailmuseum.info Page | 32
2019 Seniors Festival Program
Monday 25 February 2019
Event Planning Ahead Seminar
Venue Blue Mountains Theatre Community Hub (Room 1, 104-
108 Macquarie Rd) Springwood
Time 10.00am – 12.00 noon
Cost Free( Complementary morning tea provided)
Host Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Cooperative Ltd,
Elizabeth Evatt Community Legal Centre and BMCC
Contact RSVP Springwood Neighbourhood Centre 4751 3033 by
Wednesday 19 February.
An informative free session covering:
Wills
- What happens if you don’t have a will
- Understand why you should make plans now
- When a will may be contested
Power of attorney
- What is a POA and why have one?
- Who is the best person to have your power of attorney
Enduring Guardianship
- What decisions does an enduring guardian make?
Advance Care Directives
- When is a ACD used?
Page | 332019 Seniors Festival Program Tuesday 26 February 2019 Event Air-Drying Clay Sculpture Workshop with Naomi Oliver Venue Katoomba Library, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba Time 10.30am -11.30am Cost Free (includes morning tea and all materials supplied) Host Blue Mountains Libraries Contact Katoomba Library on 4780 5750 A relaxed class that will teach you tips to work with the medium of air-drying clay, to fashion small sculptures. This clay is pleasant to create with, and does not require firing. Naomi Oliver has worked as an exhibiting artist for over a decade, specialising in digital media, installation and a number of handicrafts. She has exhibited her artwork and collaborated with artists in both Australia and internationally, and has been an artist-in-residence at Arteles Creative Centre in Hameenkyro, Finland. She regularly presents workshops at Blue Mountains Libraries, as well as a number of galleries, such as Penrith Regional Gallery and the Lewers Bequest. Spaces are limited – bookings are essential and can be made at any Library branch. Page | 34
2019 Seniors Festival Program
Tuesday 26 February 2019
Event Seniors Week Recognition Awards
Venue Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub,
104 – 108 Macquarie Road, Springwood
Time 10.00am – 12.00 noon
Cost Free! (includes morning tea)
Host Blue Mountains City Council
Contact 4780 5546
Celebrate the contributions of individuals and organisations across the
Blue Mountains in assisting the wellbeing of our seniors.
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Wednesday 27 February 2019
Event Senior Drivers Workshop
Venue Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub,
104 - 108 Macquarie Road, Springwood
Time 10:00am – 12:00 noon
Cost Free! (includes morning tea and show bag)
Host Blue Mountains City Council
Contact Council’s Road Safety Coordinator on 4780 5000
Come along to an interactive workshop on driver safety for seniors. The
two hour workshop will focus on the following:
• Refresh your knowledge about road rules & speed limits
• Safe driving tips
• Understand licencing for older drivers
• Your health and driving
Bookings are essential for catering purposes.
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Wednesday 27 February 2019
Event Movie - Beach Blanket Bingo (1965)
Venue The Palais Royal, 230 Katoomba St, Katoomba
Time 11:00am –1.00pm
Cost Gold coin donation
Host Belong Blue Mountains -Katoomba Neighbourhood
Centre & Palais Royale
Contact Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre - 4782 1117
Frankie (Frankie Avalon) and the gang are hitting the beach for some
good old-fashioned shenanigans. To get the party underway, the
manager (Paul Lynde) of pop singer
Sugar Kane (Linda Evans) decides
a skydiving publicity stunt will
really do the trick. As Frankie and
the others are pulled into the plan,
things get out of control.
Bookings essential.
The Film Club meets monthly on
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the
month at 11.00am to watch and
talk about their favourite movies.
Membership to film club is $30.00
per calendar year.
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Thursday 28 February 2019
Event Zentangle — An Introductory Workshop
with Lianne Woods
Venue Blaxland Library, 33 Hope St, Blaxland
Time Two sessions available:
Session 1: 10.00am–12.30pm; and
Session 2: 1.30pm-4.00pm
Cost Free (includes morning/afternoon tea and a free mini
Zentangle kit)
Host Blue Mountains Libraries
Contact Blaxland Library on 4739 4284
Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful
images by drawing structured patterns. It increases focus and creativity,
provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal
wellbeing.
Join Lianne Woods, a certified Zentangle teacher, for this introductory
workshop which will get you started with the basics and essential
techniques of Zentangle, step-by-step. Perfect for beginners, and a great
exercise to inspire and motivate the more experienced artist.
No experience or prior knowledge is necessary and all materials will be
provided.
Spaces are limited – bookings are essential and can be made at any
Library branch. Please specify preferred session at time of booking.
Page | 382019 Seniors Festival Program
2018 Seniors Week Recognition Award recipients
Supporting Partners & Sponsors
• Belong Blue Mountains (Katoomba, • Fit and Fabulous
Mid Mountains & Lower Mountains • Healthy Ageing –Specialising in Falls
Neighbourhood Centres) Prevention
• Blackheath Neighbourhood Centre • Palais Royale Katoomba
• Blue Mountains City Council • Roads and Maritime Service
• Blue Mountains Library • Springwood Neighbourhood Centre
• Blue Mountains Cultural Centre • The Carrington Hotel Blue Mountains
• Blue Mountains Food Services • The Groundswell Project
• Blue Mountains Leisure Centres • Valley Heights Locomotive Depot
• Blue Mountains Radio Players Heritage Museum
• Blue Mountains Theatre and • Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre
Community Hub • Woodford Academy
• Elizabeth Evatt Legal Centre
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2019 Seniors Festival Program
Partners and Sponsors
Page | 41Blue Mountains City Council acknowledges the traditional owners
of this land, the Darug and Gundungurra people.
The information in this program was compiled in January 2019 and to
the best of our knowledge, was correct at the time of printing.
If you would like additional information and/or services added to this guide
for future editions, please contact Blue Mountains City Council’s Aged &
Disability Services Officer, Prue Hardgrove, on 4780 5546.
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