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WINTER 2021 - Hobart City Council
WINTER 2021                                   Growing Wilder & Wiser
                                                     We had a wonderful Growing Wilder excursion
                                                     to Legacy Park. Our ever-informative Council
                                                     colleague, Rob Armstrong, educated us about
                                                     the importance of native ecosystems. Following
                                                     on from this, the Two Singing Ukes, Bruce and
                                                     Helen Todd, filled the space with delightful tunes
                                                     to accompany the delicious pizzas fresh out of
                                                     the City of Hobart oven. We’d love to see you
                                                     at our next Growing Wilder in Spring!

                                                     Facebook
Welcome to our warm Winter edition of the
City of Hobart’s What’s On in Positive Ageing.       Did you know we have a Mathers House
                                                     Facebook group? It is a wonderful space to
We feel there is something happening in and          stay connected in-between your visits to the
around Mathers House over the next few               centre.
months for everyone. Whether it is good food,
                                                     In Facebook search for:
great music, interesting art or dancing, singing,
moving or learning. Remember, if there is an               Mathers House Online
activity that you would like to see included in      If you require any assistance finding our
our next program, drop in and have a chat with       Facebook page, please ask one of the friendly
Dougal or Aisha and we’ll see what we can do.        staff or Info Hub volunteers in the foyer.

Growing Together                                     Bring a friend, relative or
On the back of the excitement created by the         neighbour…
ABC TV series “Old People’s Home for 4 Year          Do you have a friend, relative or neighbour that
Olds”, it was suggested we could do something        hasn’t had the pleasure of visiting Mathers
similar.                                             House? Why don’t you bring them along?
                                                     Or would you like to volunteer at Mathers
We are currently in the process of creating an
                                                     House? Speak to Dougal or Aisha – we would
intergenerational activity with Goodstart Early
                                                     love to hear from you.
Learning Childcare located in Criterion House.
This is a pilot program so if you’re interested in
finding out more please ask Dougal. In the           Winter Public Holidays
meantime we’ll update you on its success in the      Mathers and Criterion Houses will close for the
Spring What’s On.                                    following public holiday during Winter 2021.
                                                         • Queen’s Birthday, Monday 14 June

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COVID-19
  Mathers House Office Hours
                                                    As of 1 May 2021 visitors to Mathers and
      Monday – Friday, 9 am – 3 pm                  Criterion Houses are required to check in
                                                    using the Tasmanian Government’s
   Mathers House Café Hours                         Check in TAS app.
      Monday – Friday, 10 am – 2 pm                 If you have a smart phone but don’t know how
                                                    to download the app our friendly Info Hub
                                                    volunteers in the foyer can assist.
                                                    We still ask everyone who enters the building to
For Mathers House or Positive Ageing                sanitise their hands.
program enquiries, please contact                   Remember, please don’t come to the centre if:
Mathers House on 6234 1441 or email                 • You have COVID-19 and you are still under
mathersplace@hobartcity.com.au                        instructions to quarantine;
                                                    • You are unwell with fever or night sweats or
                                                      chills or respiratory symptoms, e.g. shortness
To receive the What’s On newsletter
                                                      of breath, cough or sore throat; or
via email, please visit the City of Hobart
                                                    • You are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test.
website and complete a simple form
                                                    Keeping your distance
(insert your name and email address):
                                                    Please respect others if they still wish to maintain
https://www.hobartcity.com.au/Community             a 1.5 metre distance from you and if they would
/Community-Programs/Positive-Ageing                 prefer not to have any physical contact.
                                                    Personal hygiene
                                                    • Wash or sanitise your hands on entering the
                                                      building and also use the sanitisers we have
                                                      provided when touching different surfaces.
            Info Hub                                • Cough or sneeze into your elbow or use
• Do you need assistance downloading the              a tissue. Dispose of the tissue in a bin
  Check In TAS app to your phone?                     immediately afterwards and then wash your
                                                      hands.
• Are you confused about how to fill in a form
                                                    • Try not to touch your face, eyes, or mouth –
  on the internet?
                                                      even with gloves.
• Do you want to find out more about what
  you are entitled to?                                     Check in TAS app
• Do you want to book tickets to an event and       Before you come to Mathers House, download
  find increasingly that the only way to do that    the Check in TAS app to your mobile phone.
                                                    It can be found on the Google Play Store and
  is online?
                                                    Apple Store.
Our wonderful Info Hub volunteers are ready         A link to the official government information is at
and able to help with your enquiries.               https://www.health.tas.gov.au/covid19
Drop in 10 am – 1 pm, Monday to Friday for
help from one of our volunteer team in the foyer.

                                                    Open the app and register your contact details.
                                                    You only need to do this once.
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WINTER EVENTS

                                                   Getting assistance around your home is more
                                                   likely to keep you safe and happy at home and
                                                   living independently for longer. Come along to
                                                   this information session to find out the different
                                                   options, how to organise them and how much it
                                                   might cost.
                                                   When: Monday 21 June, 11 am – 12 noon
                                                   Where: Lower Level, Mathers House
                                                   Cost: FREE

When: Gather at 9.45 am for a 10 am start
Where: Collins Street end of Elizabeth Mall
Please wear purple if you can and stay after the
walk for free refreshments at Mathers Place.
RSVP: 6231 3265 or email lynm@cotatas.org.au       Narryna Adventure & Morning Tea
For catering purposes please RSVP as soon as       Join Community Transport Services Tasmania
possible.                                          (CTST) on Thursday 29 July, as we head to
If you or someone you know is being harmed by      Narryna House. This 1830s merchant’s house
a trusted person, call the Tasmanian Elder Abuse   and collection tells the story of early colonial life
Helpline: 1800 441 169 for free, confidential      in Hobart. Morning tea will be provided.
information and referrals.                         To participate you will need to register with
                                                   CTST service through My Aged Care.

                                                   We are hosting an event on the 22 June to
                                                   show you how to sign up.
Queen’s Birthday High Tea                          The good news is there are regular outings
                                                   with CTST for only $10. You can also use the
Queen Elizabeth II turned 95 on 26 April and
                                                   service ongoing and you may be eligible for
that’s a good reason to eat cake. This event
                                                   more services than just transport.
includes savoury and sweet treats, coffee and
tea, sparkling wine and live music.                Sign Up for Community Transport
When: Tuesday 15 June, 2 pm – 3 pm                 When: Tuesday 22 June, 11 am – 12 noon
Where: Dining Room, Mathers House                  Where: Lower Level, Mathers House
Cost: $20 per person                               Cost: FREE
BOOKINGS & PRIOR PAYMENT ESSENTIAL                 Excursion to Narryna House
                                                   When: Thursday 29 July, 10 am – 1 pm
                                                   Meet: 9.45 am – Dining Room, Mathers House
                                                   Cost: $20 – includes bus, entry to Narryna
                                                          and morning tea
                                                   ONLY 9 SPACES AVAILABLE
                                                   BOOKINGS & PRIOR PAYMENT ESSENTIAL
108–110 Bathurst Street, Hobart 7000
T. 6234 1441
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Socks From Scratch

                                                      It’s freezing outside, who couldn’t do with
Come along for a one hour discussion on some
                                                      another pair of woolly socks? This season we
of the hot topics in Palliative Care. Self-care       have a fantastic learn to knit your own socks
within the carers’ role, palliative caring at home    course for beginners to advanced knitters.
and filling in an advanced care directive will be     Come learn a new skill or maybe you just want
discussed in this one hour session with time for      to hang out with some fellow knitters and let
                                                      them admire your skills. Either way we hope to
Q&A after.
                                                      see you there!
When: Wednesday 23 June, 11 am – 12 noon              You will need to bring 8 ply wool and double
Where: Lower Level, Mathers House                     pointed needles.
Cost:   FREE                                          When: Mondays 5, 12, 19 & 26 July,
                                                             2 pm – 4 pm
                                                      Where: Lower Level, Mathers House
                                                      Cost: $3 per class payable on booking
Let’s Talk!                                           8 PLACES AVAILABLE
Come along and experience deeper discussion           BOOKINGS & PRIOR PAYMENT ESSENTIAL
on a variety of topics. Some contentious topics
and others not.
Each session will involve a keynote speaker on
the selected topic. Following the presentation
there will be an open discussion and an               Have you always wanted to draw and paint
opportunity to ask questions of the relevant topic.   faces, buildings, animals, or magnificent
                                                      Tasmanian landscape? Well, we have the
When: Tuesdays 29 June, 27 July & 31 August           course for you! Come and find your inner
      2 pm – 3.30 pm                                  Albert Namatjira or Megan Walch!
Where: Lower Level, Mathers House                     This introductory art course with Yilian will allow
                                                      students to experiment with and enjoy a range
Cost:   FREE
                                                      of art media and methods through making a
                                                      finished artwork each week.
                                                      All materials will be provided.
                                                      When: 6 weeks beginning Tuesday 6 July,
                                                             1 pm – 3 pm
                                                      Where: Nell Pascoe Room, Criterion House
                                                      Cost: $45
                                                      ONLY 12 PLACES AVAILABLE
                                                      BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

108–110 Bathurst Street, Hobart 7000
T. 6234 1441
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Mathers House Quiz
                                                  If you’ve been before you will know the
                                                  questions will be entertaining and that it’s your
                                                  life experience that will help with the answers,
                                                  rather than any academic achievements.
                                                  Refreshments will be
                                                  provided.
Protecting Your Finances
                                                  The main prize will be the
Improved financial literacy can benefit anyone,
                                                  pride of winning!
regardless of age or income.
                                                  Why not have lunch in our
We will discuss scams, being guarantor and
                                                  Café afterwards with your fellow quizzers
other information to keep your identity and
                                                  (or is it quizzee?)?
finances safe.
                                                  When: Wednesday 14 July, 10.30 am – 12 noon
When: Wednesday 7 July, 10.30 am – 11.30 am
                                                  Where: Lower Level, Mathers House
Where: Lower Level, Mathers House
                                                  Cost:   FREE
Cost:   FREE
                                                  BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

                                                  Derwent Valley Excursion
                                                  Can you see yourself listening to a Banjo
                                                  Patterson poem at the Gretna War Memorial
                                                  overlooking the Derwent River and Valley?
                                                  All this and a café stop
Yourstory
                                                  that includes tea/coffee
Have you ever longed to write your story or
                                                  and some biscuits or cake.
put yourself in someone else’s shoes and
write theirs?                                     Register now to join Chief
                                                  Explorer Sam Bradley on
These four classes will set you on your writing
                                                  this Derwent adventure.
journey. Learn how to plan your story and
ways of dealing with possible roadblocks,         When: Monday 19 July, 10 am – 2 / 2.30 pm
finishing with quiet writing time.                Meet: 9.45 am – Dining Room, Mathers House

When: Fortnightly Fridays, 10 am – 12 noon        Cost:   $25 – includes bus, tour guide and
      9 July until 20 August                              morning tea

Where: Lower Level, Mathers House                 ONLY 11 SPACES AVAILABLE
                                                  BOOKINGS & PRIOR PAYMENT ESSENTIAL
Cost:   $30 for 4 weeks
ONLY 12 PLACES AVAILABLE
BOOKINGS & PRIOR PAYMENT ESSENTIAL

108–110 Bathurst Street, Hobart 7000
T. 6234 1441
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www.hobartcity.com.au
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Are you living with a disability and have difficulties
with: mobility, lifting, sitting, communication,
access to learning or access to recreation?
Highly skilled Technical Aid to the Disabled
(TADTas) volunteers can modify existing products         Australian Army Band Tasmania Concert
or design new products to make your life easier.
                                                         “Tune Up @ 2” is an exciting new series of
Paul Duncombe from TADTas will present options
                                                         concerts presented by the Australian Army
to assist with in improving dignity independence
and quality of life.                                     Band Tasmania (AAB-T) in conjunction with
Please call Mathers House on 6234 1441 to book.          the Hobart City Council.

When: Wednesday 28 July, 11 am – 12 noon                 Conducting the band will be the Officer
Where: Lower Level, Mathers House                        Commanding, Major David Bird and the
Cost:    FREE                                            Second in Command, Captain Andrew Barnett.

                                                         This first concert of the series will highlight the
                                                         multi-talented musicians of AAB-T with music
Wine, Savoury & Song – Hugo Bladel
                                                         from Gershwin to Lord of the Rings to Bublé and
Hugo is an accomplished performer. Whether
                                                         will have something for all tastes and styles.
he's on the streets or the main stage, his training
as a circus artist brings high energy and a              The concert is available to all members of the
unique set of skills to his live shows.                  community and entry is by donation at the door,
                                                         with all funds raised going to local community
When: Friday 30 July, 2.30 pm – 4 pm
                                                         charities.
Where: Dining Room, Mathers House
                                                         Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, you
Cost:   $10 covers entertainment
        and refreshments                                 will be required to ‘check in’ using the
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL                                       Tasmanian Government’s Check in TAS app
                                                         when you arrive.
                                                         When: Sunday 1 August, 2 pm – 3 pm
                                                         Where: Hobart City Hall, 57-63 Macquarie Street
                                                         Cost:   Donation at the door
                                                         RSVP: by Thursday 29 July via email to
                                                               rsvp@hobartcity.com.au or by phoning
                                                               Community Life administration on
                                                               6238 2100.

108–110 Bathurst Street, Hobart 7000
T. 6234 1441
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Flower Arranging
Join Helen Lindsay for a four week course in
floral arrangement. This is a beginner's class
that will take you on a journey of four different
styling skills.
Please note that flowers will only be provided for
the first class. Helen will give you clear
guidance on the flowers you will need to provide
for following classes.
                                                                           When: Tuesdays
Please bring a small set of secateurs and a cloth                          10, 17, 24 & 31 August
                                                                                    1.30 pm – 3 pm
to work on.
                                                                           Where: Lower Level,
When: Mondays 2, 9, 16, 23 August,                                                Mathers House
      2 pm – 4 pm
                                                                           BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Where: Lower Level, Mathers House
Cost:   $50 (includes first week’s flowers only)
ONLY 12 PLACES AVAILABLE
BOOKINGS & PRIOR PAYMENT ESSENTIAL

                                                     Wine, Savoury & Song – Jay Jerome
Winter Long Table Luncheon                           Hobart based singer songwriter Jay Jerome
Come and celebrate with us in the depths of          comes with a unique blend of Soul, Indie Folk
Winter and warm your body and soul as we             and Blues.
count down the days until Spring. Come alone         Born and raised on Bribie Island, Southeast
or come as a group and treat yourself to a three     Queensland, the young Pinoy/First Nations artist
course meal, including drinks.                       made the move to Hobart on a scholarship to
                                                     study song writing at the UTAS Conservatorium.
Please let us know if you have any dietary
requirements when you book. We also require          When: Friday 27 August, 2.30 pm – 4 pm
payment when booking but of course we can            Where: Dining Room, Mathers House
make an exception if you have a chat with us.        Cost:   $10 covers entertainment & refreshments

When: Wednesday 4 August, 12 noon – 2 pm             BOOKINGS & PRIOR PAYMENT ESSENTIAL

Where: Dining Room, Mathers House
Cost:   $25 paid when booking
BOOKINGS & PRIOR PAYMENT ESSENTIAL

108–110 Bathurst Street, Hobart 7000
T. 6234 1441
E. mathersplace@hobartcity.com.au
www.hobartcity.com.au
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WINTER EVENTS
           Tuesday 15                   Walk Against Elder Abuse (9.45 am for 10 am)
           Tuesday 15                   Queen’s Birthday High Tea (2 pm – 3 pm)
           Monday 21                    One Care (11 am – 12 noon)
 JUNE
 2021                                   Learn how to sign up for My Aged Care to access
           Tuesday 22
                                        Community Transport (11 am – 12 noon)
           Wednesday 23                 Palliative Care Tasmania (11 am – 12 noon)
           Tuesday 29                   Let’s Talk (2 pm – 3.30 pm)
           Mondays 5, 12, 19 & 26       Socks From Scratch (2 pm – 4pm)
           Tuesdays 6, 13, 20 & 27      Art from Scratch (1 pm – 3 pm)
           Wednesday 7                  Protecting Your Finances (10.30 am – 11.30am)
           Friday 9 & 23                Yourstory (10 am – 12 noon) (fortnightly)
           Wednesday 14                 Mathers House Quiz (10.30 am – 12 noon)
 JULY
                                        Derwent Valley Excursion
 2021      Monday 19
                                        (meet 9.45 am for 10 am – 2.30 pm)
           Tuesdays 27                  Let’s Talk (2 pm – 3.30 pm)
           Wednesday 28                 TADTas (11 am – 12 noon)
                                        Excursion to Narryna House with Community
           Thursday 29
                                        Transport Services (meet 9.45 am for 10 am – 1 pm)
           Friday 30                    Wine, Savoury & Song – Hugo Bladel (2.30pm – 4pm)
                                        Australian Army Band Tasmania Concert
           Sunday 1
                                        (2 pm – 3 pm)
           Monday 2, 9, 16 & 23         Flower Arranging (2 pm – 4 pm)
           Tuesdays 3 & 10              Art from Scratch (1 pm – 3 pm)
AUGUST Wednesday 4                      Winter Long Table Luncheon (12 noon – 2 pm)
 2021
       Fridays 6 & 20                   Yourstory (10 am – 12 noon) (fortnightly)
           Tuesdays 10, 17, 24 & 31     Choose to be Calm (1.30 pm – 3 pm)
           Friday 27                    Wine, Savoury & Song – Jay Jerome (2.30 pm – 4 pm)
           Tuesday 31                   Let’s Talk (2 pm – 3.30 pm)

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ONGOING PROGRAMS
 MONDAY              10 am – 11 am (class full) Zumba Gold
                     or 11 am – 12 noon
                     11 am – 1 pm             Craft Corner
                     1 pm – 1.45 pm           Strength, Flexibility and Balance
                     1.30 pm – 3.30 pm        Mah Jong Monday

 TUESDAY             10 am – 11.30 am         The Ukulele Experience
                     12.15 pm – 1 pm          Pilates – Beginners
                     2 pm – 3.30 pm           Taketina: The Power of Rhythm

 WEDNESDAY 10 am – 11 / 11.30 am              T’ai Chi
                     1 pm – 3 pm              Scrabble
                     1.30 pm – 3.30 pm        Memoir Writing Group

 THURSDAY            9.45 am – 10.45 am       Sing-a-long
                     11 am – 12 noon          Broadway Boogie
                     11.15 am – 12.15 pm      Pilates – Intermediate
                     (class full)
                     12.30 pm – 1 pm          Serenity in the City: Meditation

 FRIDAY              10 am – 12 noon          Midcity School for Seniors 2021
                     10 am – 12 noon          IT Learning Club (fortnightly)

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Strength, Flexibility and Balance
ONGOING PROGRAMS                                   As a qualified Fitness Instructor, Hiroko
                                                   presents a program very popular and effective
                                                   in building strength and improving balance.
                                                   This class will start at 1.30 pm on 7 June as a
                                                   result of Hiroko being injured. Class will not be
                                                   on 14 June due to the Queen’s Birthday public
                                                   holiday and everything will be back to normal
Become a Tech Savvy Senior                         on 21 June.
Mathers House offers one-to-one technology         When: Mondays, 1 pm – 1.45 pm
training that focuses on building confidence in
dealing with computers, tablets or smart phones.   Where: Nell Pascoe Room, Criterion House
These lessons are perfect for near or complete     Cost: $5 payable on the day
beginners who can learn at their own pace.         BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
When: Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays
       by appointment only                         Mah Jong Monday
Where: Computer Room, Mathers House                Mah Jong Monday is a fun, friendly and
Cost: FREE                                         non-competitive afternoon. The group at
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL                                 Mathers House play Western style following
                                                   ‘The Mah Jong Player’s Companion’.
Zumba Gold with Ash                                If you have never played before and would like
                                                   to learn, please contact staff at Mathers House
                   The design of this class        on 6234 1441.
                   introduces easy-to-follow
                   Zumba choreography that         Please be aware that the dining program is still
                   focuses on balance, range       running parallel to Mah Jong therefore we ask
                   of motion and coordination.     that you do not set up until 1.30 pm.
                   We also have loads of fun!      When: Mondays, 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm
                                                   Where: Dining Room, Mathers House
When: Mondays, 10 am – 11 am (class full)          Cost: FREE
       or 11 am – 12 noon                          BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Where: Nell Pascoe Room, Criterion House
Cost: $5 payable on the day                        The Ukulele Experience
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL                                 Explore the fun world of Ukulele with Sally and
                                                   Té and learn the basics in playing and singing.
Craft Corner                                       All levels welcome. Riffs and extras for
                                                   experienced players.
Enjoy the company of other crafters while
working on your own craft project. Drop in for     Bring your own uke or borrow one of ours.
a chat and share different patterns and ideas      Regular opportunities to perform at Mathers
in the comfort of the Mathers House Café.          House.
Everyone is welcome – no experience required.      This class includes morning tea.
When: Mondays, 11 am – 1 pm                        When: Tuesdays, 10 am – 11.30 am
Where: Dining Room, Mathers House                  Where: Lower Level, Mathers House
Cost: FREE                                         Cost: $5 payable on the day
NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED                               BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

108–110 Bathurst Street, Hobart 7000
T. 6234 1441
E. mathersplace@hobartcity.com.au
www.hobartcity.com.au
Pilates for Older Adults                          T’ai Chi with John
Hiroko is a qualified Fitness Instructor          Professor John Dickey has been practicing
experienced in assisting people of all ages and   Yang-style T’ai Chi since 1983, and for the last
fitness levels. There are now two sessions;       seven years has been practicing Wild Goose
Beginners on Tuesdays and Intermediate on         Chi Gong with Wendy Hartshorn and other
Thursdays (class full).                           Chi Gong forms as taught by Simon Blow.
Please note that this is floor work on a yoga     This practice is primarily for health and
mat. Pilates is great to strengthen your core     well-being and it can improve balance and
muscles, increase your flexibility and improve    mobility. All are welcome to stay for a free
your balance. Bring your own yoga mat or          coffee after class.
there are some available to borrow.               When: Wednesdays, 10 am – 11 am
Many of Hiroko’s clients say that they have       Program extension from 11 am – 11.30 am for
improved posture, decreased lower back pain       anyone wanting to go longer.
and feel better overall.                          Where: Nell Pascoe Room, Criterion House
When:                                             Cost: $2 payable on the day
Tuesdays, 12.15 pm – 1 pm (Beginners)             BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
(restarts on June 8)
Thursdays, 11.15 am – 12.15 pm (Intermediate)     Scrabble with Friends
(class full)                                      Join us for a friendly game of scrabble.
Where: Lower Level, Mathers House                 You are also welcome
Cost:   $5 payable on the day                     to join the group for a
                                                  social lunch beforehand
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
                                                  from 12 noon.
                                                  New players are always
                                                  welcome.
                                                  When: Wednesdays, 1 pm – 3 pm
                                                  Where: Dining Room, Mathers House
                                                  Cost: FREE for scrabble (lunch at own cost)
                                                  NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED

                                                  Memoir Writers Group
Taketina: The Power of Rhythm                     Due to interest from our Yourstory writers
Taketina requires no musical experience and       group we are trialling a quiet memoir writing
is an extremely playful and joyous way of         group. All are welcome to this 12 week,
                                                  facilitated activity.
entering into the archetypal foundations of
                                                  Members of the group are also invited to
rhythms that exist in all music.                  meet for a social lunch at 12.30 pm prior
When: Tuesdays, 2 pm – 3.30 pm                    to the workshops.
Where: Dining Room, Mathers House                 When: 12 weeks from Wednesday 2 June,
                                                         1.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Cost:   FREE
                                                  Where: Lower Level, Mathers House
NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED                              Cost: $2 per session
                                                  BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL (for lunch)
108–110 Bathurst Street, Hobart 7000
T. 6234 1441
E. mathersplace@hobartcity.com.au
www.hobartcity.com.au
Sing-a-long              Midcity School for Seniors 2021
                       Come and sing popular    This popular speaker’s program welcomes
                       songs in a friendly,     ongoing and new members.
                       relaxed atmosphere.      New enrolment enquiries can be made via
                       Enthusiasm is more       phone with registration finalised at a later date.
                       important than a great
                       singing voice.           When: Fridays, 10 am – 12 noon
This class includes morning tea.                Where: Nell Pascoe Room, Criterion House
                                                Cost: $30 annual fee + $2 for morning tea
When: Thursdays, 9.45 am – 10.45 am
                                                Holidays: 9 and 16 July
Where: Lower Level, Mathers House
                                                BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL on 6234 1441
Cost: $5 payable on the day
NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
                                                Information Technology (IT)
                                                – Learning Club
Broadway Boogie with Ash
                                                Smart devices, smart homes, data and
Broadway Boogie is a low impact musical         downloading, internet and privacy, searching
theatre style movement class with no singing    and safety, emails and e-tickets, wisdom and
involved. Book in and enjoy the fun.            websites, photos and storage – these are just
When: Thursdays, 11 am – 12 noon                some of the topics we are covering in the
Where: Nell Pascoe Room, Criterion House        Positive Ageing IT Learning Club.
Cost: $5 payable on the day                     We meet fortnightly on Fridays and learn from
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL                              each other and from lots of other different
                                                people and places.
Serenity in the City: Meditation                There are 10 meetings in each half year.

Take time out and give yourself the gift of     Summer / Autumn wraps up on 18 June.
peace and serenity with 30 minutes of a         Winter / Spring group starts on 16 July.
simple guided meditation.
                                                When: Fridays fortnightly, 10 am – 12 noon
Drop in sessions, new people always welcome.
                                                Where: Lower Level, Mathers House
Come whenever you feel you need to.
                                                Cost: FREE (morning tea included)
When: Thursdays, 12.30 pm – 1 pm
                                                Enquiries and bookings to Mathers House
Where: Lower Level, Mathers House
                                                on 6234 1441 or to Rosa on 0418 649 024
Cost: FREE
NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED

The Mosaic Workshop, facilitated
by the wonderful Donna Ritchie,
was held over Summer and those
involved went home with their very
own handmade mirror.
We think they look great!

108–110 Bathurst Street, Hobart 7000
T. 6234 1441
E. mathersplace@hobartcity.com.au
www.hobartcity.com.au
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