Get your diary out. There are so many NSW Seniors Festival events you’ll need to get organised. As the theme of the festival, says, it’s time to shine!
While the NSW Seniors Festival runs from 1-16 March, in Willoughby on Sydney’s North shore, the festival program goes the whole month!
How do I see what NSW Seniors Festival events are close to me?
To find an activity near you, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/arts-and-culture/seniors-festival/whats-on Some highlight events are:- NSW Seniors Festival Comedy show in Sydney and Port Stephens – https://www.nsw.gov.au/arts-and-culture/seniors-festival/whats-on/nsw-seniors-festival-comedy-show
- Seniors Festival expo – https://www.nsw.gov.au/arts-and-culture/seniors-festival/whats-on/nsw-seniors-festival-expo
Time to shine on Sydney’s north shore
There are seniors festivals across the state including those being run by North Sydney Council and Willoughby Council.
In Willoughby, there’s over 35 free and discounted events including:
The Seniors Variety Concertat Zenith Theatre on Tuesday, March 4th, featuring the Hitmakers 4 band, Beating Time choir, and MOSAIC dance groups. Plus, enjoy a complimentary lunch from Blend Cafe while soaking up the vibrant entertainment.
Other events include a Seven Islands of the Hawkesbury River Cruise, a Let Your Voice Shine workshop which is about learning how to advocate for yourself – art classes, health talks, and so much more! It’s all about shining bright and having fun.
Thanks to the support of our amazing community, this festival is set to be unforgettable. We can’t wait to see you there—come join the celebration!
Making connections and combatting loneliness – special event
One of the key benefits of attending NSW Seniors Festival events is the sense of community you can feel with other older people. COTA NSW reports that over half of adults aged 50 and over report feeling lonely and undervalued by society, and this increases as we age. Loneliness and social isolation can impact our mental and physical health – but there are things we can do to make connections and enhance our wellbeing. That’s why at Carers’ Circle, we’re proud to present in conjunction with Kylea Tink MP, COTA NSW and Willoughby Council, an event focused on making connections and combatting loneliness in the local area. You can read more about the event and register here – https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Events/Ageing-Well-Making-ConnectionsSome useful links for NSW Seniors Festival events:
We’re sharing direct event information on the Carers’ Circle website as well as providing links to other events below.
Making Connections – https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Events/Ageing-Well-Making-Connections
Safe driving for seniors – https://carerscircle.com.au/event/safe-driving-for-seniors/
Ten things to know before you go – https://carerscircle.com.au/event/ten-things-to-know-before-you-go/
Healthy Brain = Healthy You – https://carerscircle.com.au/event/healthy-brain-healthy-you/
Let Your Voice Shine: Advocating for yourself in later life – https://carerscircle.com.au/event/let-your-voice-shine-advocating-for-yourself-in-later-life/
