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SUMMER 2021-2022
2021, Oh What A Year!
As the year comes to a close, we feel
incredibly grateful to be able to open our
doors to you each and every week.
The joy we receive from seeing so many of
Volunteers are our lifeblood
you frequent Mathers House is what keeps
us striving each day. We understand the We are continually grateful for all of the
importance of Mathers House to the wonderful volunteers who contribute in
community and to all of our wonderful various ways at Mathers House.
volunteers and workshop leaders.
In fact, our volunteers make up 90% of our
Over the past 12 months, we have offered workforce! The centre would not function
more than 800 classes that more than 7000 without their tireless input and we are
people have participated in. forever grateful.
We look forward to raising the bar in 2022 so
everything that happens at Mathers House
helps you to connect with friends, learn new
things and maintain a healthy and happy life.
Several of our volunteers have been with
us for numerous years and this year has
seen many new faces join our diverse team.
Volunteering at Mathers House offers a
variety of opportunities to learn new skills,
grow as an individual and connect with
new friends.
Would you like to join the Mathers House
Volunteer Team? Drop in and say hello or
call us on 6234 1441.
108–110 Bathurst Street, Hobart 7000
T. 6234 1441
E. mathersplace@hobartcity.com.au
www.hobartcity.com.au
COVID-19 Update
All visitors to Mathers and
Criterion Houses are required to
check in using the Tasmanian
Government’s Check in TAS app.
If you have a smartphone but don’t know how
to download the app, our friendly Info Hub
Christmas/New Year Opening Hours volunteers in the foyer can assist. If you do not
have access to a phone, we are here to help you.
Mathers and Criterion House will close for the
We still ask everyone who enters the building
Christmas and New Year break. Our last day to sanitise their hands.
open to the community in 2021 will be Friday
Remember, please don’t come to the centre if:
17 December and we look forward to welcoming
you all back on Monday 10 January 2022. You have COVID-19 and you are still under
instructions to quarantine;
2022 Summer Public Holidays You are unwell with fever or night sweats or
chills or respiratory symptoms, e.g. shortness
Australia Day: Wednesday 26 January of breath, cough or sore throat; or
Royal Hobart Regatta: Monday 14 February You are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test.
Mathers House Office Hours Keeping your distance
Please respect others if they still wish to maintain
Monday – Friday, 9 am – 3 pm
a 1.5 metre distance from you and if they would
prefer not to have any physical contact.
Mathers House Café Hours
Monday – Friday, 10 am – 2 pm
Check these out…
Find Help TAS provides a central, online
directory of services that support the health
and wellbeing of Tasmanians and our
Bring a friend, relative or neighbour… communities. www.findhelptas.org.au
Do you have a friend, relative or neighbour who
hasn’t had the pleasure of visiting Mathers House?
Why don’t you bring them along?
Or would you like to volunteer at Mathers House?
Speak to Dougal or Aisha – we would love to hear Ask Izzy is a website that connects people in need
from you. with housing, a meal, money help, family violence
support and much more. www.askizzy.org.au
108–110 Bathurst Street, Hobart 7000
T. 6234 1441
E. mathersplace@hobartcity.com.au
www.hobartcity.com.au
Seniors Week Wrap Up
Connecting with Confidence Global Gastronomy
An innovative workshop exploring friendship At the Mathers House Café, we traversed the
and socialising apps in a modern world. globe by showcasing a different culture each
The activity was a collaboration between day, including German, Italian, Chinese,
Mathers House and Hobart Library. Sri Lankan & Pakistani cuisines.
International Elders
Cross-Cultural Gathering
At Mathers House, we understand a large
cohort of older people in our broader
community may have never frequented
our space. This event was designed to
remove some barriers that could prevent
new Australians from visiting the centre.
The afternoon had over 30 people from
Culturally and Linguistic Diverse
backgrounds, representing more than ten
different cultures, mingling and learning
about what Mathers House is all about.
Wine, Savoury & Song
There’s nop better way to finish a week
celebrating our seniors than by dancing to
Hobart’s favourite 60’s inspired trio,
The Breed. The place was jumping and jiving
to the all-time classic tunes by The Beatles,
The Kinks, The Rolling Stones and many
more!
Wines of the World
A complimentary wine tasting experience
that focussed on the eclectic wines of
Europe.
108–110 Bathurst Street, Hobart 7000
T. 6234 1441
E. mathersplace@hobartcity.com.au
www.hobartcity.com.au
SUMMER EVENTS MONA Excursion
The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) was
created by David Walsh to help him (in his
words) “bang above [his] weight”.
Come and celebrate our last Long Table Lunch of
Why not come along and dabble into the world
the year, a Christmas feast with all the trimmings.
of the avant-garde at your own pace.
The long table lunch offers a decadent three
courses including drinks and chocolates. The price only includes the bus but there are
We guarantee you won’t go home hungry! places onsite to grab some food and drink at
your leisure.
This is a great opportunity to meet new friends or
drag some old ones out for a celebration. Bring a friend or come as a group.
Please let us know if you have any dietary When: Thursday 20 January, 10 am – 2.30 pm
requirements when you book. Meet: 9.45 am, Dining Room, Mathers House
When: Tuesday 14 December, 12 noon – 2 pm Cost: $25 pp – includes bus and booking
Where: Dining Room, Mathers House BOOKINGS & PRIOR PAYMENT ESSENTIAL
Cost: $25 paid when booking
BOOKINGS & PRIOR PAYMENT ESSENTIAL
Come along and experience deeper discussions on
a variety of topics. Some topics will be contentious,
Local artist Yilian bases her art classes primarily others not. Each session will involve a keynote
around painting and drawing. Each week will bring speaker on the selected topic.
a new focus and a new piece to take home. Following the presentation there will be an open
All materials are provided. discussion and an opportunity to ask questions of
the relevant topic.
When: 6 weeks beginning Tuesday 18 January,
1 pm – 3 pm When:
No class on 1 February. Australia Day or Invasion Day?
Tuesday 25 January, 2 pm – 3.30 pm
Where: Nell Pascoe Room, Criterion House
How does language shape our lives?
Cost: $60 for the six weeks ($10/week) Tuesday 22 February, 2 pm – 3.30 pm
15 PLACES AVAILABLE Where: Lower Level, Mathers House
BOOKINGS & PRIOR PAYMENT ESSENTIAL
Cost: FREE
BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED
108–110 Bathurst Street, Hobart 7000
T. 6234 1441
E. mathersplace@hobartcity.com.au
www.hobartcity.com.au
Wine, Savoury and Song
Shabu Shabu
Join us for our famous end of the
month event and be entertained by If you’ve been before you will know the questions
Shabu Shabu. Get your upbeat will be entertaining and that it’s your life
dance grooves on and move along experience that will help with the answers, rather
to some of the classics. than any academic achievements.
These guys are sure to brighten up The main prize will be the pride of winning!
your day!
Refreshments will be provided.
Be sure to book soon as spaces will
Why not have lunch in our Café afterwards with
fill quickly.
your fellow quizzers (or is it quizzee?)?
When: Friday 28 January, 2.30 pm – 4 pm
When: Wednesday 3 February,10.30 am – 12 noon
Where: Dining Room, Mathers House
Where: Lower Level, Mathers House
Cost: $10 covers entertainment & refreshments
Cost: FREE
BOOKINGS & PRIOR PAYMENT ESSENTIAL
BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED
Grandparent Sip & Paint
Act Your Age – Variety Show
Grab a grandchild of
your choosing and This fun loving group of actors all aged 60+ have
come meet author put their heads together to create a vaudeville
Anne Morgan and let style program to entertain audiences.
her read The Way of Bring a friend, have a laugh, buy a glass of wine.
the Weedy Seadragon. Nibbles included.
Illustrator Lois Bury will
also join us for an an When: Friday 18 February, 1.30 pm – 3 pm
intimate, interactive Where: Nell Pascoe Room, Criterion House
paint session.
Cost: $12 paid when booking
Paitings will be framed and you will have the
chance to take a photo with Anne and Lois. BOOKINGS & PRIOR PAYMENT ESSENTIAL
Recommended ages 5-10 years.
Lunch and drinks included.
When: Tuesday 1 February, 12 noon – 2.30 pm
Where: Nell Pascoe Room, Criterion House
Cost: $50 (for 1 adult and 1 child)
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
108–110 Bathurst Street, Hobart 7000
T. 6234 1441
E. mathersplace@hobartcity.com.au
www.hobartcity.com.au
Wine, Savoury and Song
Tony Voglino
Most Hobartians
remember Tony from the
legendary Oz Lingo,
playing pubs and events
throughout the state.
Coffee and plants As a soloist, Tony has
played support to Status
Feel like going for a stroll in the Royal Tasmanian Quo, Suzi Quatro, Bay
Botanical Gardens and calling in to the café for a City Rollers and counts
cuppa and a chat after? many Australian industry
This is the first of what we hope wil be an ongoing professionals among his
program of getting like-minded people out and friends.
about in different locations. Get ready for a rocking afternoon at Mathers
The event will be hosted by our wonderful House!
volunteer Amanda who will be there to meet and When: Friday 25 February, 2.30 pm – 4 pm
greet and help you walk and talk the morning
away. Where: Dining Room, Mathers House
When: Monday 21 February, Cost: $10 covers entertainment and refreshments
10 am – 12 noon ONLY 50 PLACES AVAILABLE
Where: Meet at the entrance of the Royal
Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Cost: Free but bring money for your own cuppa
BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED
WEATHER PERMITTING
An Afternoon at the Proms
The City of Hobart in conjunction with the
Australian Army Band Tasmania and a
50 member choir, are now taking bookings for
this rescheduled event which was cancelled due
to COVID lockdown.
While this event is not happening in the Summer
calendar we will continue to take your bookings
throughout the season.
When: Sunday 13 March, 2 pm – 3 pm
Where: Hobart City Hall, 57-63 Macquarie Street
Cost: Donation at door
Photo: The Australian Army Band Tasmania BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
performing at the Hobart City Hall on Sunday
18 October 2020.
108–110 Bathurst Street, Hobart 7000
T. 6234 1441
E. mathersplace@hobartcity.com.au
www.hobartcity.com.au
Pensioner Concession Parking Vouchers
Did you know the City of Hobart offers a book of
parking vouchers to eligible Pension Card Sunshine Carols
holders? Coupons entitle you to four hours free A Family Christmas Festival
parking in any of Council’s Multi-Storey Carparks When: Sunday 5 December, 10 am – 2 pm
on any one day per week. Where: St Davids Park, Hobart
For more information call 6238 2711. Register online: www.eventbrite.com.au
Latino Vibes Festival Christmas Carols
When: Saturday 11 December (two sessions)
2 pm to 6 pm
6 pm to 10 pm
Where: Long Beach Reserve, Sandy Bay
Have you heard of Your Say Hobart?
Register online:
It is an online community where you can help https://paradiseliveentertainment.iwannaticket.com.au
shape Council decisions by sharing what you
know, and having your say on the City’s Carols on the Hill
important issues and future plans.
AUSLAN interpreted event.
This is your opportunity to join the conversation,
When: Saturday 11 December
follow projects and receive updates on their
Gates open at 5.30 pm
progress, and find out how your feedback has
helped to shape project outcomes. Concert from 7 pm to 9 pm
Where: Guilford Young College oval
Visit www.yoursay.hobartcity.com.au (entrance off Patrick Street)
Register online: www.eventbrite.com.au
We-Ho-Ho West Hobart Carols
When: Friday 17 December, 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm
What: Street parties, roaming carolers,
gift exchange, community choir.
For City of Hobart festive season activities and Register online: www.wehoho.com.au
entertainment check out:
www.hobartcity.com.au/Community/Christmas
108–110 Bathurst Street, Hobart 7000
T. 6234 1441
E. mathersplace@hobartcity.com.au
www.hobartcity.com.au
SUMMER EVENTS
DECEMBER Tuesday 14 Christmas Long Table Lunch (12 noon – 2 pm)
2021 Friday 17 Centre closes at 3 pm
Monday 10 Centre reopens 10 am
Tuesdays 18 & 25 Art From Scratch (1 pm – 3 pm)
Thursday 20 MONA excursion (10 am – 2.30 pm)
JANUARY
Let’s Talk – Australia Day or Invasion Day?
2022 Tuesday 25
(2 pm – 3.30 pm)
Wednesday 26 Public Holiday
Wine, Savoury & Song – Shabu Shabu
Friday 28
(2.30 pm – 4 pm)
Tuesday 1 Grandparent Sip & Paint (12 noon – 2.30 pm)
Wednesday 3 Quiz Time (10.30 am – 12 noon)
Tuesdays 8, 15 & 22
Art from Scratch (1 pm – 3 pm)
(& 1 March)
Monday 14 Public Holiday
FEBRUARY
2022 Friday 18 Act Your Age – Variety Show (1.30 pm – 3 pm)
Monday 21 Coffee and Plants (10 am – 12 noon)
Let’s Talk – How does language shape our lives?
Tuesday 22
(2 pm – 3.30 pm)
Wine, Savoury & Song – Tony Voglino
Friday 25
(2.30 pm – 4 pm)
108–110 Bathurst Street, Hobart 7000
T. 6234 1441
E. mathersplace@hobartcity.com.au
www.hobartcity.com.au
ONGOING PROGRAMS
MONDAY By appointment Become a Tech Savvy Senior
10 am – 11 am Zumba Gold
11 am – 1 pm Craft Corner
11.30 am – 12.15 pm Yoga
1.30 pm – 3.30 pm Mah Jong
TUESDAY By appointment Become a Tech Savvy Senior
By appointment Trace your Ancestry Online
9.30 am – 10 am Taketina: The Power of Rhythm
10 am – 11.30 am The Ukulele Experience (all levels)
11 am – 12 noon T’ai Chi
2 pm – 3 pm Song Writing / Music Jam Session
WEDNESDAY 10 am – 11 / 11.30 am T’ai Chi
10 am – 12 noon Next Level Ukulele (intermediate)
1 pm – 3 pm Scrabble with Friends
4.30 pm – 7.30 pm Knitterats
THURSDAY 9.45 am – 10.45 am Sing-a-long
11 am – 12 noon Broadway Boogie
12.30 pm – 1 pm Serenity in the City: Meditation
FRIDAY By appointment Become a Tech Savvy Senior
10 am – 12 noon Midcity School for Seniors 2022
10 am – 12 noon IT Learning Club (fortnightly)
Please be aware that we do have many more regular programs on but they are
full so we are no longer advertising them on this page. Please call the centre or
communicate with your group instructor if you need more information about a
class not listed.
108–110 Bathurst Street, Hobart 7000
T. 6234 1441
E. mathersplace@hobartcity.com.au
www.hobartcity.com.au
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Become a Tech Savvy Senior
One-to-one technology training.
We tailor our tutoring towards
your needs. Includes phones,
tablets, e-readers, laptops and
personal computers. We can
help you use Windows or Word,
download and use apps or take,
store and share photos. Yoga with Shannon
When: Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays This is a great introduction to yoga, or for
by appointment only people who would like to restart their practice.
Where: Computer Room, Mathers House Shannon teaches a functional style of yoga
Cost: FREE with an emphasis on increasing stability and
improving movement.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Everyone is welcome – no experience required.
When: Mondays, 11.30 am – 12.15 pm
Zumba Gold with Ash Where: Dining Room, Mathers House
This lower-intensity exercise class introduces
easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that Cost: FREE
focuses on balance, range of motion and BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
co-ordination. Please be aware that there is
only the one class starting at 10 am.
Finishing up on 6 December.
Mah Jong Monday
When: Mondays, 10 am – 11 am
You are invited to share
Where: Nell Pascoe Room, Criterion House in the love of all things
Cost: $5 payable on the day Mah Jong by joining
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL this weekly community
for coffee, tea and
competition.
Craft Corner If you are new to the
This drop-in experience is for people working game, Anne has been
on their own craft projects who enjoy working teaching people via
at their own pace, consuming bottomless cups appointments only. Over the last six months
of tea and value the company of fellow craft she has taught several new players, a big
enthusiasts! welcome to them and a thank you to Anne.
Everyone is welcome – no experience required. When: Mondays, 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm
When: Mondays, 11 am – 1 pm Where: Dining Room, Mathers House
Where: Dining Room, Mathers House Cost: FREE
Cost: FREE NEWCOMERS NEED TO BOOK
NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
108–110 Bathurst Street, Hobart 7000
T. 6234 1441
E. mathersplace@hobartcity.com.au
www.hobartcity.com.auTrace your Ancestry Online T’ai Chi with John
Book in for a one-to-one Professor John Dickey has
session where you can been practising Yang-style
T’ai Chi since 1983, and for
learn how to use online
the last seven years has
software to trace your been practising Wild Goose
family tree. We will be Chi Gong with Wendy
using free software but we Hartshorn and other Chi
can help you use any other software you have. Gong forms as taught by
Simon Blow.
When: Tuesday afternoons, by appointment
This practice is primarily for health and
Where: Computer Room, Mathers House well-being and it can improve balance and
Cost: FREE mobility. Guests are welcome to stay for a
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL free coffee after Wednesday’s class only.
When: Tuesdays, 11 am – 12 noon
Wednesdays, 10 am – 11 / 11.30 am
Taketina: The Power of Rhythm
Where: Nell Pascoe Room, Criterion House
Taketina is a playful and joyous way of
entering into the wonderful rhythms that exist Cost: $2 payable on the day
in all music. No experience required. This is BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
recommended as a warm-up for those
participating in the Ukulele Experience.
Finishing up on 7 December. Song Writing / Music Jam Session
When: Tuesdays, 9.30 am – 10 am Create your own music, either instrumental,
Where: Lower Level, Mathers House written or both. This freestyle drop-in event will
be tailored to the group on the day.
Cost: FREE
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Finishing up on 7 December.
When: Tuesdays, 2 pm – 3 pm
Where: Dining Room, Mathers House
The Ukulele Experience
Cost: FREE
This is a welcoming and fun
session where you can learn the BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
basics of coordinating both playing
and singing. All levels welcome.
Bring your own uke or borrow one of ours. Next Level Ukulele Group
There are regular opportunities to perform at Johnny is an accredited ukulele teacher
Mathers House. offering this course to teach players who have
already had some experience with their
This class includes morning tea.
instrument and would like to progress a little
Finishing up on 7 December. further.
When: Tuesdays, 10 am – 11.30 am When: Wednesdays, 10 am – 12 noon
Where: Lower Level, Mathers House Where: Lower Level, Mathers House
Cost: $5 payable on the day
Cost: $10 per class
BOOKINGS REQUIRED
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
108–110 Bathurst Street, Hobart 7000
T. 6234 1441
E. mathersplace@hobartcity.com.au
www.hobartcity.com.auScrabble with Friends Serenity in the City: Meditation
Come along for a friendly game of scrabble. Take time out and give yourself the gift of
Players usually meet up for lunch beforehand peace and serenity with 30 minutes of a
from 12 noon. New players are very welcome. simple guided meditation.
When: Wednesdays, 1 pm – 3 pm Drop-in sessions, new people always welcome.
Where: Dining Room, Mathers House Come whenever you feel you need to.
Cost: FREE for scrabble (lunch at own cost)
When: Thursdays, 12.30 pm – 1 pm
NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
Where: Lower Level, Mathers House
Cost: FREE
Knitterats
This small community of NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
knitters are extending an invite
to anyone interested in joining
them to work on your own Midcity School for Seniors 2022
projects in your own time.
Stay as long or little as you like. This popular speakers’ program welcomes
ongoing and new members.
When: Wednesdays, 4.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Where: Nell Pascoe Room, Criterion House Midcity School for Seniors has finished for
this year and will recommence on Friday
Cost: FREE 11 February 2022.
NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
New enrolment enquiries can be made via
phone with registration finalised at a later date.
Sing-a-long
When: Fridays, 10 am – 12 noon
If singing along to the
classics is your thing we Where: Nell Pascoe Room, Criterion House
would love to see (and hear) Cost: $30 annual fee + $2 for morning tea
you Thursday mornings for
some fun and entertainment. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL on 6234 1441
Enthusiasm is far more
important than a great singing voice! Everyone
welcome. This class includes morning tea. Information Technology (IT)
When: Thursdays, 9.45 am – 10.45 am – Learning Club
Where: Lower Level, Mathers House These meetings are broader conversations
Cost: $5 payable on the day about IT, like data and downloading, safety
NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED online, emails and e-tickets.
There are 10 meetings in each half year.
Broadway Boogie with Ash 2022 sessions begin 18 March.
Broadway Boogie is a low impact musical
When: Fridays fortnightly, 10 am – 12 noon
theatre style movement class with no singing
involved. Book in and enjoy the fun. Where: Lower Level, Mathers House
Finishing up on 2 December. Cost: FREE (morning tea included)
When: Thursdays, 11 am – 12 noon
ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS to Rosa on
Where: Nell Pascoe Room, Criterion House 0418 649 024
Cost: $5 payable on the day
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
108–110 Bathurst Street, Hobart 7000
T. 6234 1441
E. mathersplace@hobartcity.com.au
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