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April 2018
Hunters Hill Seniors Festival
Events
DATE EVENT HOW TO BOOK
Tues. 3 April or Thurs. 5 April
Tai Chi Class Jacque Alway Ph. 9816 2103 or 0409 575 354
Tues. 3 April Gentle Exercise Easy Pace Free Trial Class
June Ph. 8877 5304
Wed. 4 & 18 April Free Zumba Gold Demonstra on and Taster Class
Rosalie Ph. 0409 128 632
Wed. 4 & 18 April Men’s Movement Class Free Trial Class
June Ph. 8877 5304
Wed. 4 April The Men’s Shed ‘Open House’ Morning Tea
Ph. 9817 0101 or E: [email protected]
Wed. 4 April Digital Discoveries Tablet Class Library Ph. 9952 8352 or online www.cityofryde.eventbrite.com.au
Thurs. 5 April Men’s Health Tune‐Up with Dr Bowes
Hunter’s Hill Council Ph. 9879 9400
Fri. 6 April Gentle Pace Class—some seated exercises. Free Trial Class
June Ph. 8877 5304
Fri. 6 April Infocus Talk: Walking the Camino and other spiritual journeys
Library Ph. 9952 8352 or online www.cityofryde.eventbrite.com.au
Sat. 7 April Hunters Hill Croquet Club Open Day Eric Ph. 0403 959 707
Sun. 8 April Walking Tour of Historic Hunters Hill (weather permi ng)
Hunters Hill Historical Society Ph. 0407 417 214
Sun. 8 April Hunters Hill Music presents Charisma Trio
Hunters Hill Town Hall Tickets at the door
Mon. 9 April Musical Morning Tea—The Good Life Chorus
Library Ph. 9952 8352 or online www.cityofryde.eventbrite.com.au
Mon. 9 & 16 April U3A Lectures: Roman women & Slaves The Two Sirs
Kate Ph. 8060 0041
Tues. 10 April Women’s Wellness—Celebra ng Healthy Connec ons
Ph. 9817 0101 or E: [email protected]
Wed. 11 April Your Brain Ma ers—Key Note Speakers & Buffet Morning Tea
Hunter’s Hill Council Ph. 9879 9400
Wed. 11 April Interested in Volunteering? Library Ph. 9952 8352 or online www.cityofryde.eventbrite.com.au
Tues. 10 April Social Bus Ou ng ‐ Lane Cove Na onal Park & Lane Cove Club
Stryder (formerly RHHCT) Ph: 9816 5000
SUMMARY OF EVENTS ‐ APRIL 2018
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SUMMARY OF EVENTS ‐ APRIL 2018
DATE EVENT HOW TO BOOK
Thurs. 12 April Seniors Tea Dance NRCA Ph: 9888 3380 or E: [email protected]
Thurs. 12 April Cupcake Decora ng & Morning Tea Julianne Ph. 9414 4400 or E: [email protected]
Tues. 17 April Social Bus Ou ng—Yarra Beach & Yarra Bay Sailing Club
Stryder Community Transport (formerly RHHCT) Ph: 9816 5000
Wed. 18 April Age Well: Plan Early! Aged Care Informa on & Services Seminar
Hunter’s Hill Council Ph. 9879 9400
Thurs. 19 April U3A Speakers ‘Taster’ & A ernoon Tea Judy Harris Ph. 0447 194 510 www.sydneyu3a.org
Thurs. 19 April Free Health Seminar on Healthy Mental Ageing & Falls Preven on
Hunter’s Hill Council Ph. 9879 9400
Mon. 23 April U3A Lecture: The Kokoda Campaign
Margaret Ph. 0432 247 288 www.sydneyu3a.org
Mon. 23 April 95th Combined Anzac Eve Memorial Service
Mon. 23 April Anzac Eve Supper Hunters Hill RSL Sub Branch E: [email protected]
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Proudly funded by the NSW Government in associa on with Hunter’s Hill Council.
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Tai Chi Class
Gentle body toning exercises to improve the health of your body and mind. Increase your balance and stability, prevent falls, relieve stress and pain, and much more.
Free class for all new participants.
When: Tuesday, 3 April 9.40am-10.40am or Thursday, 5 April 9.40am-10.40am
Where: Hunters Hill Croquet Club, 40A Gladesville Rd (corner Matthew St), Hunters Hill
Enquiries: Jacque Alway Ph: 9816 2103 or M: 0409 575 354 E: [email protected]
Healthy Lifestyle: Free Trial Class!
Gentle Exercise Easy Pace. Classes are for those new to exercise or getting back into it. Exercises are low intensity with minimal choreography. When: Tuesday, 3 April 8.30am—9.30am Where: North Ryde Community Church, 2 Cutler Pde, North Ryde
Men’s Movement Class. Taught by male leaders, this class challenges fitness and strength by exercising in a circuit setting When: Wednesdays, 4 & 18 April 9.15am—10.15am Where: Ryde Congregational Church, 327 Blaxland Rd, Ryde
Gentle Pace Class. Low complexity movements including some seated exercises. When: Friday, 6 April 10.15—11.15am Where: Boronia Park Uniting Church Hall, 93A Pittwater Rd, Hunters Hill
Bookings Essential: June Jones, Ph. 8877 5304
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Free Zumba Gold Demonstration and Taster Class
Zumba Gold is a dance-based fitness class with a fun factor that attracts exercisers of all ages. Zumba Gold takes the Zumba formula and modifies moves and pace to suit the needs of older participants to offer camaraderie, excitement and fitness as a regular part of their weekly schedule. All welcome to try out Zumba Gold for free, at our Seniors Festival Wednesday ‘tasters’.
When: Wednesdays, 4 & 18 April 10.00am-11.00am
Where: All Saints Church Hall, 2 Ambrose St, Hunters Hill
Enquiries: Rosalie Ph. 0409 128 632
The Men’s Shed ‘Open House’ Morning Tea
Come and join us for a ‘cuppa’ amongst the woodshavings and see what we do. (Closed shoes essential.) When: Wednesday, 4 April 10.30am—11.30am Where: 3 Mary St, Hunters Hill (Shed is up the side driveway on the left of Church) Enquiries: Ph. 9817 0101 or E: [email protected]
‘What’s On At The Library’
Digital Discoveries Tablet Class
When: Wednesday 4 April 1.00pm–3.00pm Where: West Ryde Library, 2 Graf Ave, West Ryde
Infocus Talk: Walking the Camino and other spiritual journeys with Noel Braun, an 84 year
young adventurer.
When: Friday 6 April 10.30am-11.30am Where: Gladesville Library, 6 Pittwater Rd, Gladesville
Musical Morning Tea—The Good Life Chorus Join us for songs and a special free Seniors Week Morning Tea
When: Monday 9 April 10.00pm–11.30pm Where: Ryde Library, 1 Pope St, Ryde
Interested in Volunteering?
Come and hear what opportunities are available.
When: Wednesday 11 April 10.30am Where: Ryde Library, 1 Pope St, Ryde Bookings for all Library events are essential. Contact Ph: 9952 8352 or online bookings are available at www.cityofryde.eventbrite.com.au
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Hunters Hill Croquet Club Open Day
Come along and have a go. Also BBQ lunch $5 per person.
When: Saturday, 7 April, 10.30am—3.00pm
Where: 40A Gladesville Rd (cnr Matthew St), Hunters Hill
Enquiries: Eric Ph. 0403 959 707
Men’s Health Tune Up with Dr Bowes
Please join us for a relaxed chat on maintaining your health as you age and growing old gracefully, offered especially to our local senior ‘blokes’. This event is being run in association with Hunter’s Hill Council.
When: Thursday, 5 April 1.30pm-2.30pm
Where: Hunters Hill Medical Practice Meeting Room 6 Ryde Rd, Hunters Hill
Cost: Free
Bookings are essential. Hunter’s Hill Council Ph. 9879 9400 or E: [email protected]
Seniors Festival
There’s something for everyone this Seniors Festival, with hundreds of events and offers available across the state. To find an event or offer near you visit: www.seniorsfestival.nsw.gov.au
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Walking Tour of Historic Hunters Hill
This will be conducted by member, Greg Griffiths. (Weather permitting)
When: Sunday, 8 April 10.00am—12.00 noon
Where: Meet at the Museum, 22 Alexandra St, Hunters Hill
Cost: $5.00 Donation to the Museum
Enquiries: Tony Saunders Ph. 0407 417 214
The Hunters Hill Museum is open most weekdays, from 10am-12 noon at 22 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill. See our website for further details www.huntershillmuseum.org.au
Hunters Hill Music presents
CHARISMA TRIO
The Charisma Trio, David Miller, Ros Dunlop & Julia Ryder, bring a piano, clarinet and cello ensemble to a sparkling new level in works by Farrenc & Rota.
When: Sunday 8 April, 2.30pm
Where: Hunters Hill Town Hall, 22 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill
Cost: $35 (tickets available at the door)
Contact: Ph: 9816 4078 or E: [email protected]
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U3A - Talks The University of the 3rd Age offers a range of intellectually stimulating information sessions and short courses.
Please join us at one of our upcoming sessions for an interesting discussion.
When: Monday, 9 April 10.30am—12.30pm Roman Women & Slaves
When: Monday, 16 April 10.30am—12.30pm The Two Sirs—Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh
Where: Fairland Hall, Church St, Hunters Hill
Bookings: Kate Ph. 8060 0041 ________________________________________ When: Monday, 23 April 10.30am—12.30pm The Kokoda Campaign—July 1942 to January 1943
Where: Fairland Hall, Church St, Hunters Hill
Bookings: Margaret Ph. 0432 247 888 ________________________________________ Free U3A Speakers ‘Taster’: Join us for afternoon tea and satisfy your curiosity about what U3A can offer!
Come and hear a selection of U3A speakers deliver ten minute teasers for their upcoming lecture events. Hosted in collabor-ation with IRT Woolwich in their beautiful heritage hall, who will display their ‘Cycling without Age’ Trishaw afterwards for interested guests.
When: Thursday, 19 April 1.30pm—2.30pm
Where: IRT Hall, 11 Gladstone Ave, Woolwich
Bookings: Judy Harris Ph. 0447 194 510
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Social Bus Outings Stryder Community Transport (formerly Ryde Hunters Hill Community Transport) invites senior residents to join in one of their popular door-to-door social outings.
Enjoy a scenic drive through Lane Cove National Park and then lunch at the Lane Cove Club which includes a variety of meals at reasonable prices.
When: Tuesday, 10 April Cost: Bus $15, lunch at own expense
Enjoy a scenic drive to Yarra Bay beach near historic La Perouse and have a delicious lunch at the Yarra Bay Sailing Club, situated on the shores of Botany Bay.
When: Tuesday, 17 April Cost: Bus $15, lunch at own expense
Limited seats are available so please call 9816-5000 to book
Women’s Wellness —Celebrating Healthy Connections
Come and join our ‘wellness’ ambassadors for a relaxed chat and free Tai Chi class led by experienced Tai Chi teacher.
Morning tea will be provided.
No booking required.
When: Tuesday, 10 April 9.45am—11.30am
Where: Community Hall, 44 Gladesville Rd, Hunters Hill
Enquiries: Ph. 9817 0101 or E: [email protected]
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Seniors Tea Dance
Revisit your youth, celebrate your past or present at our ‘Trocadero’ dance hall … whether you are fleet of foot, a free styler, or happy to simply chair dance!
Join NRCA as we celebrate the rhythm of life with a Tea Dance … a scrumptious high tea, toe-tapping quartet, dancing and fun!
Dress Code: Party or Dancing Gear
When: Thursday, 12 April 10.00am—12.30pm
Where: Ryde Civic Hall 1 Devlin St, Ryde
Cost: $2.00 Donation per person
RSVP, for catering purposes please to NRCA Ph: 9888 3380 or E: [email protected]
Your Brain Matters
Key Note Speakers & Buffet Morning Tea
This event will include The Memory Van from Dementia Australia, and key note speakers talking about the importance of staying curious, creative and connected as we age.
Speakers for the panel include: Prof Henry Brodaty—Co-Director of CHeBA (Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing) The Hon. John Watkins—former CEO of Alzheimer’s Australia (NSW)
When: Wednesday, 11 April 10.00am —12 noon
Where: Hunters Hill Town Hall 22 Alexandra St, Hunters Hill Bookings are essential. Ph: 9879 9400
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Cupcake Decorating & Morning Tea
Followed by a book swapping session
When: Thursday, 12 April 10.00am
Where: Congregational Church Hall 20A Alexandra St, Hunters Hill
Enquiries: Julianne Ph. 9414 4400 or E: [email protected]
TECHNOLOGY HELP FOR SENIORS
IT 4 Re rees Pty Ltd provides computer training tailored specifically for mature‐aged clientele. Get the support you need to demys fy your devices, so you can use them with confidence!
1‐on‐1 help in the privacy of your home. Get the most out of using your smart phone, tablet or computer. Jargon‐free instruc on personalised to your individual needs. Trainers skilled in Apple, Windows and Android products.
Our trainers have police clearances and will deliver help in a straight‐forward, non‐in mida ng way whether you want to learn about emails, the internet, online shopping, Facebook, Skype, apps, backups, photos, Facebook, the NBN and much more.
Please call Chris ne David on 0401‐017‐459 to book your first lesson. Discounts available for a 5‐lesson bundle. Learn more at www.it4re rees.com.au
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Age Well: Plan Early!
Aged Care Seminar
Don’t just hope for the best...make sure you are well informed! Join us for a free presentation about the changes to Aged Care, and learn how to access help to live independently and age well. Meet local community aid organisations and Stryder Community Transport as we come together to answer your questions about Aged Care services —before you need them.
When: Wednesday, 18 April, 10.00am—12.00noon
Where: Hunters Hill Town Hall, 22 Alexandra St, Hunters Hill
Enquiries: Hunter’s Hill Council on Ph. 9879 9400 or E: [email protected]
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Free Health Seminar on Healthy Mental Ageing and Falls Prevention
Please join us as resident psychologist, Rudolf Stork, talks about and answers your questions on healthy mental ageing, social participation, bereavement, depression and how to transition to retirement.
Nancy Ho, practice physiotherapist will then share her simple strategies for falls prevention; an essential element in maintain-ing your health and independence. (Afternoon tea provided.)
When: Thursday, 19 April 1:30pm—2.30pm
Where: Hunters Hill Medical Practice Meeting Room 6 Ryde Road, Hunters Hill
RSVP: Hunter’s Hill Council on Ph. 9879 9400 or E: [email protected]
95th Combined Anzac Eve Memorial Service
This year marks the end of the 100 Anniversary of WWI and it is the 95th year that the service has been held continuously in Hunters Hill. The march steps out from the RSL Hall at 7.15pm to reach the Town Hall for the service.
When: Monday, 23 April Time: 7.30pm Where: Hunters Hill Town Hall, 22 Alexandra St, Hunters Hill
Enquiries: [email protected]
Followed by Supper at: Hunters Hill RSL Sub-Branch, 58 Alexandra St, Hunters Hill RSL Contact: Rod Stewart, President, Hunters Hill RSL Sub-Branch E: [email protected]
Social Activities for Seniors
Exercise Classes Gentle Exercise for Seniors 9816 3199 Tai Chi for Seniors 0409 575 354 Older Women’s Wellness 9817 0101 Healthy Lifestyle (call Tue/Wed/Thur., 8877 5304 9.00am—3.30pm)
Sporting Clubs and Groups Hunters Hill Club (Bowling) 9817 3324 Table Tennis for Seniors 9879 3707 Hunters Hill Lawn Tennis 9816 2504
Interest Clubs and Groups Gladesville Probus Club 1300 630 488 Hunters Hill Historical Society 9879 9443 Hunters Hill Music Club 9816 4078 Hunters Hill Mixed Probus Club 0407 018 071 Hunters Hill Theatre 9879 7765 Learning for Leisure/Mahjong 9817 1854 Moocooboola Computer Club 9879 4588 University of the Third Age 0447 194 510 Men’s Shed 9817 0101
Aged Support Services
Sydney Community Services 9817 0101 (formerly Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services) Stryder Community Transport 9816 5000 (formerly Ryde Hunters Hill Community Transport)
Organised by Hunter’s Hill Council
www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au
