13 – 24 APRIL 2021Visit seniorsfestival.nsw.gov.au to find an

event near you or contact your local council

Event CalendarApril 2021

Seniors Expo 2021Wyong Race Club15 April 2020, 10am-2pm

Council will shine the spotlight on a range of services and resources available to seniors across the region by bringing them together under one roof! The event will feature a variety of stallholders from businesses, services and community groups around the Coast. Visitors will have the opportunity to speak to the organisations first-hand, ask questions and gather resources as required. There will also be free half hour classes from Moving for Joy, at 10.30am, 11.30am and 12.30pm. Practiced in a chair for safety and stability, the program builds core muscles strength, agility to your mind, flexibility and coordination to your whole body. Bookings essential: 4304 7222 or email Sonia.beeby@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au Find out more at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/seniorsexpo

The Central Coast is home to around 90,000 seniors, many whom achieve amazing things and generously donate their time to several community and sporting groups, organisations and charities.

Seniors Festival is all about applauding the regions incredible seniors, promoting and celebrating the diversity of older people on the Central Coast, while also providing opportunities for them to get together.

Seniors Festival 2021 celebrations are set to get toes tapping and bodies moving, with an exciting array of activities to keep you entertained over the 12-day festival. There are educational workshops, theatre and shows, markets and expos as well as health and fitness programs to help enrich lives and support the community age positively as they grow older. There is something for all ages and abilities.

This is your time to shine as a senior on the Coast – have fun and celebrate your age, wisdom and experience in a fun and friendly environment.

centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/seniors

Administrator’s message

Council continues to be committed to strengthening the region’s diverse population by creating opportunities for connection, creativity, inclusion to strengthen the collective sense of self and belonging, a key theme of the Community Strategic Plan. This fantastic Seniors Week Festival certainly delivers that.

Enjoy! Dick Persson, AM

Senior Strength TrainingPeninsula Leisure CentreMonday 12 - Friday 16 April and Monday 19 April - Friday 23 April, 7.30-8.30amA free introductory class to our gym-based strength training program for the over 50s. Arrive early as numbers are limited. Cost: freeEnquiries: 4325 8123

Active Over 50Lake Haven Recreation CentreMonday 12 - Friday 16 April and Monday 19 - Friday 23 April, 8.30–9.30 amGentle group fitness program for the over 50s with a combination of cardiovascular and strength exercise. Cost: freeEnquiries: 4304 8020

Seniors Active DayPoint Wolstoncroft SRC Thursday 15 April, 9am-3pmThe Office of Sport are holding their annual Seniors Active Day, which will include morning tea, lunch, refreshments, and instructor led activities which may include archery, kayaking, disc golf or a swim in the pool, subject to weather and time. Numbers are limited. Cost: $32, includes morning tea, lunch, refreshments and Instructor led activities.Bookings essential: sport.nsw.gov.au

Tai ChiPeninsula Leisure CentreFriday 16 and Friday 23 April, 11.15am-12.15pmA gentle martial art that is well known for its health benefits. It promotes serenity and inner peace while improving balance, posture, concentration, and overall wellbeing. Cost: freeEnquiries: 4325 8123

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Health and Fitness

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Aqua Fitness Come along to Enjoy a free low intensity aqua fitness class suitable for beginners.

Toukley Aquatic Centre Enquiries: 4304 8060• Monday 12 April, 7.45-8.45am• Tuesday 13 April, 8-9am• Thursday 15 April, 7.45-8.45am• Monday 19 April, 7.45-8.45am• Tuesday 20 April, 8-9am• Thursday 22 April, 7.45-8.45am

Gosford Olympic Pool Enquiries: 4304 7250• Tuesday 13 April, 8.30-9.30am• Tuesday 20 April, 8.30-9.30am

Peninsula Leisure Centre Enquiries: 4325 8123• Thursday 15 April, 7.30-8.30am• Thursday 22 April, 7.30-8.30am

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Moving for JoyWyong Race Club15 April 2020Central Coast Council Seniors Expo is thrilled to be hosting free half hour classes from Moving for Joy.Sessions will be held at Wyong Race Club on 15 April at 10.30am, 11.30am and 12.30pm. Practiced in a chair for safety and stability, the program builds core muscles strength, agility to your mind, flexibility and coordination to your whole body.

Bookings essential as places are limited. Reserve your spot by calling 4304 7222 or email Sonia.Beeby@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

What’s On: Two Left FeetTerrigal 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre Thursday 15 April, 11am-2pmCome along and enjoy a lunch while enjoying your favourite tunes! This musical duo will keep you entertained with classic hits from the 1950s to todays. Cost: $20, including lunch.Bookings essential: 4384 5152

Dave Proust, Bush Poet, and Chris Anthony, Klassic BlakTerrigal 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre Thursday 22 April, 11am-2pmJoin one of Australia’s funniest, energetic and most revered bush poets, supported by lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Klassic Blak.Cost: $20, including lunch Bookings essential: 4384 5152

Toukley 50+ Seniors ConcertToukley 50+ Leisure & Learning CentreThursday 22 April, 1.30-3.30pmBe entertained by singer David Lang.Cost: $10Bookings essential: 4396 5075

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A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance SensationTuesday 13 April, 7.30-9.30pmThe Irish Music and Dance Sensation will have you laugh, cry and jig into the night with a show that has entertained thousands with it’s energetic blend of jaw-dropping acapella tap battles, world-class dancing, melodic folk music mash-ups and craic galore. Cost: $69.90 (concession)

Forever Diamond – April Morning MelodiesWednesday 14 April, 11am-12.15pmWith the superb talents of Peter Byrne, Forever Diamond takes audiences on a journey through Neil Diamond’s greatest hits spaning over three decades. Cost: $20

Running in the Shadows – The Australian Fleetwood Mac Show 2021Saturday 24 April, 8-10.30pmThis international acclaimed show pays homage to the superstar band, Fleetwood Mac. The six-piece rock band explore Fleetwood Mac’s extensive back catalogue, covering all the classic ballads, blues and rock sounds from their 50+ years career. Cost: $55 (concession)Bookings essential for all events. Call the Box Office on 4323 3233 or book tickets via centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/theatres

Laycock Street Community Theatre

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Laycock Street Community Theatre Information and Market DaysCraft Sale, Bric-A-Brac and Mini MarketTerrigal 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre Thursday 15 - Thursday 22 April, 7.30am-2pmCome along to Terrigal 50+ and bag yourself a bargain at their Seniors Festival Mini Market with craft and bric-a-brac on sale. Cost: freeEnquiries: 4384 5152

Open for Inspection – Terrigal 50+ Open DaysTerrigal 50+ Leisure & Learning CentreMonday 19 – Friday 23 April, 8.30am–3.30pmCome along to Terrigal 50+ and see what is on offer, activities, entertainment and much more. Refreshments available for a small fee, with lunch orders to be in by 11am. Enquiries: 4384 5152Cost: freeEnquiries: 4384 5152

Ettalong 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre Open WeekEttalong 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre Monday 19 - Friday 23 April, 8.30am–3.30pmHave you ever wanted to try your hand at indoor bowls, darts or table tennis? Perhaps you want to finish your art

and craft projects like that painting you started last year. At the Ettalong 50+ Centre there are many activities you can try and events to attend. Why not come along to our Seniors Festival Open Week and meet new people, develop new friendships and find ways to stay active and healthy. Cost: free, includes morning and afternoon teaEnquiries: 4304 7222 or centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/seniors

Gosford 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre Open WeekGosford 50+ Leisure and Learning CentreMonday 19 - Friday 23 April, 8.30am–3.30pmHave you ever wanted to try your hand at indoor bowls, darts or table tennis? Perhaps you want to finish your art and craft projects like that scrapbook album or painting you started last year. Why not learn to draw or try origami? At the Gosford 50+ Centre there are many activities you can try and events to attend. Why not come along to our Seniors Festival Open Week and meet new people, develop new friendships and find ways to stay active and healthy.Cost: free, includes morning and afternoon teaEnquiries: 4304 7065 or centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/seniors

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Are you ready? Emergency planning for seniorsDo you have an emergency plan? Do you have a packed emergency evacuation kit? Do you know who to contact to get help or to find information in an emergency? Emergency situations can arise rapidly and quickly develop into life threatening situations. The single most important factor to your survival is planning and preparation. These workshops have been developed for Seniors and are designed to help you build strategies to stay safe in extreme weather events, whether fire, flood, storm or heatwave.Cost: Free. Includes refreshments and an Emergency Evacuation Kit.Bookings essential: call 4325 8175 or visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/events

Ettalong 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre - Tuesday 20 April, 9.30am-12pm

Gosford 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre Wednesday 21 April, 9.30am-12pm

The EpiCentre San Remo Thursday 22 April, 9.30am-12pm

Green Point Community Centre - Wednesday 28 April, 9.30-12pm

Patonga Community Hall Friday 30 April, 9.30am-12pm

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IT Courses Come along to one or all of the FREE IT courses being hosted at Ettalong 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre during NSW Seniors Festival.Bookings are essential for each program and can be made by calling 4304 7065.

Apple iPads &/or iPhonesEvery Tuesday 13 April – 4 May, 10-11amThis course will be held every Tuesday for 4 weeks and will include topics such as, having fun with apps, managing email, searching the internet and getting started with Whatsapp. Places are limited so get in early.

Windows laptops &/or tables such as Surface ProEvery Tuesday 13 April – 4 May, 11.30am-12:30pmThis course will be held every Tuesday for 4 weeks and will include topics such as, having fun with apps in the Microsoft Store, managing email, searching the internet and getting started with Zoom. Places are limited so get in early.

Androids(ie: Samsung, Nokia, Google, Telstra & Optus Brands, Sony, Google Pixel, Vivo, Blackberry and many more)Every Tuesday 13 April – 4 May, 1.30-2.30pmThis course will be held every Tuesday for 4 weeks and will include topics such as, having fun with apps, managing email, searching the internet and getting started with Messenger. Places are limited so get in early.

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2021 Senior Festival Event and Activities LocationsEttalong 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre

Cnr Broken Bay Road & Karingi Street, Ettalong 4304 7222

Gosford 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre

Cnr Albany Street North & Henry Wheeler Place, Gosford 4304 7065

Gosford Olympic Pool 42 Masons Parade, Point Frederick 4304 7250

Green Point Community Centre 96 Koolang Road, Green Point 4367 7591

Lake Haven Recreational Centre Goobarabah Avenue, Gorokan 4304 8020

Laycock Street Community Theatre 5 Laycock Street, North Gosford 4323 3233

Peninsular Leisure Centre 243 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy 4325 8123

Point Wolstoncroft Sport and Recreation Centre Kanangra Drive, Gwandalan 4976 1666

Terrigal 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre Cnr Duffys Road & Terrigal Drive, Terrigal 4384 5152

The EpiCentre San Remo 28 Brava Ave, San Remo 4390 7888

Toukley 50 Plus Leisure and Learning Centre 1 Hargraves Street,Toukley 4396 5075

Toukley Aquatic Centre Heador Street, Toukley NSW 2263 4304 8060

Wyong Race Club 71-73 Howarth Street, Wyong 4352 1083

Locations

For more information visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/seniors or phone 4304 7495