Seniors Week Calendar of Events 2013 - Campbelltown City Council
Seniors Week Calendar of Events 2013 - Campbelltown City Council
Seniors Week Calendar of Events 2013 - Campbelltown City Council
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Celebrating<br />
<strong>Seniors</strong> <strong>Week</strong><br />
17 to 24 March <strong>2013</strong><br />
Live Life!<br />
This year, <strong>Seniors</strong> Concert tickets will be sold from <strong>Campbelltown</strong> RSL Club and<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> Catholic Club only, not from <strong>Campbelltown</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong>.<br />
How to get tickets to events….<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> RSL Club <strong>Seniors</strong> Concert<br />
Tickets can be purchased in person at the <strong>Campbelltown</strong> RSL Club on Friday 1 March from 10.00am.<br />
<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> Catholic Club <strong>Seniors</strong> Concert<br />
Tickets can be purchased online at www.thecube.net.au or in person at the <strong>Campbelltown</strong> Catholic<br />
Club on Monday 4 March from 10.00am.<br />
CONDITIONS:<br />
<strong>Seniors</strong> Concert tickets will not be available from <strong>Campbelltown</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong>. All tickets will be sold<br />
through participating clubs listed above.<br />
Limit <strong>of</strong> two tickets per person.<br />
General admission only.<br />
Group bookings are not available.<br />
Concert tickets are $4 each and available only to seniors residing in the <strong>Campbelltown</strong> Local<br />
Government Area.<br />
To book for <strong>Campbelltown</strong> Arts Centre <strong>Seniors</strong> <strong>Week</strong> events, please call 4645 4100.
<strong>Seniors</strong> <strong>Week</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Events</strong><br />
Date/Time Event Details Location<br />
Every<br />
Wednesday<br />
during March<br />
12pm to 2pm<br />
Star Buffet Lunch Two course lunch and dessert.<br />
Includes tea and c<strong>of</strong>fee.<br />
$5.50 per person<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> RSL Club<br />
C<strong>of</strong>fee Lounge<br />
Carberry Lane,<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
4625 1408<br />
Every Thursday<br />
throughout the<br />
year<br />
The Macarthur<br />
Gateway RSL<br />
Day Club<br />
Activities include gentle exercises,<br />
quizzes, games, entertainment and<br />
guest speakers.<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> RSL Club<br />
Carberry Lane,<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
10am to<br />
1.45pm<br />
Morning tea and lunch provided for $7<br />
Transport can be arranged<br />
Sandra Bedding<br />
4602 0122<br />
Every day<br />
during March<br />
9am to 5pm<br />
Tenpin Bowling<br />
$5 per person<br />
Bookings essential<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> <strong>City</strong> Bowl<br />
11 Hollylea Road, Leumeah<br />
4625 5222<br />
Fourth<br />
Wednesday <strong>of</strong><br />
each month<br />
1.30pm to<br />
3.30pm<br />
<strong>Seniors</strong> Issues<br />
Group<br />
<strong>Seniors</strong> Issues Group<br />
Group meetings occur monthly to<br />
provide information and advocacy on<br />
topical issues. The group is run by and<br />
for seniors in the <strong>Campbelltown</strong> Local<br />
Government Area.<br />
HJ Daley Library<br />
Hurley Street, <strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
4645 4327
Date/Time Event Details Location<br />
Every week<br />
throughout the<br />
year<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
Senior Citizens Club<br />
<strong>Week</strong>ly Activities<br />
Wednesday,<br />
Thursday nights<br />
and Saturday<br />
Every Monday<br />
1pm to 3pm<br />
Knit & Giggles<br />
Group<br />
Offering a huge variety <strong>of</strong> activities<br />
each week including darts, friendship<br />
day, quilting, table tennis, Scottish<br />
dancing, euchre and indoor bowls. All<br />
Macarthur seniors over 50 are<br />
welcome.<br />
$2 for tea/c<strong>of</strong>fee<br />
$5 joining fee per annum<br />
Knitting blanket squares for charity.<br />
Come chat and giggle at the same<br />
time.<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> Senior Citizens<br />
Club<br />
91 Queen Street<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
4625 1509<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> Library<br />
1 Hurley Street, <strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
Diane 4645 4444<br />
Every Tuesday<br />
10am to 1pm<br />
Airds Bradbury<br />
Originals<br />
<strong>Seniors</strong> Group<br />
Senior social group which <strong>of</strong>fer games<br />
and activities every Tuesday.<br />
AB Central<br />
52 Riverside Drive, Airds<br />
Natalie 0412 425 576<br />
Last Friday <strong>of</strong><br />
every month<br />
(excluding<br />
public holidays)<br />
Meadowvale Over<br />
55’s Social Group<br />
Includes special guest speakers,<br />
activities, outings and morning tea.<br />
$2 donation per a month<br />
Rosemeadow <strong>Seniors</strong><br />
Precinct<br />
Macbeth Community Room<br />
6 Macbeth Way, Rosemeadow<br />
10.30am to<br />
2pm<br />
Jacqueline<br />
4620 6580 or 0438 283 033
Date/Time Event Details Location<br />
Monday to<br />
Thursday<br />
throughout the<br />
year<br />
UniClinic<br />
Podiatry,<br />
Acupuncture<br />
Chinese Medicines<br />
Providing a specialised health service<br />
including podiatry, nail surgery, herbal<br />
and Chinese medicines, acupuncture,<br />
orthotics and diabetes assessments.<br />
UniClinic<br />
Building 24<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Western Sydney<br />
Narellan Road, <strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
4620 3700<br />
Tuesday<br />
5 March<br />
10.30am to<br />
12pm<br />
Grow Your Own<br />
Vegetables<br />
Come chat with Phil from the Royal<br />
Botanic Gardens about growing<br />
vegetables or drop down to get your<br />
questions answered.<br />
Free event<br />
Billabong Community Centre<br />
Mountain Ash Road,<br />
Macquarie Fields<br />
Phil 0447 420 173<br />
Thursday<br />
7 March<br />
10.15am to<br />
11.45am<br />
How to Grow<br />
Succulents<br />
Come chat with Elizabeth from the<br />
Royal Botanic Gardens about growing<br />
succulents or drop down to get your<br />
questions answered.<br />
Free event<br />
Claymore Community Garden<br />
2 Dobell Road, Claymore<br />
Elizabeth 0438 670 753<br />
Thursday<br />
7 March<br />
10am to 2pm<br />
<strong>Seniors</strong> Day<br />
Fashion parade, information on various<br />
topics including banking, legal advice<br />
and blood pressure checks.<br />
Free morning tea and lunch also<br />
provided.<br />
Ingleburn Fair Shopping<br />
Centre<br />
Macquarie Road, Ingleburn<br />
0422 049 877 or 4627 0877<br />
Free event
Date/Time Event Details Location<br />
Friday 8 March Community Nursery A guide to good health gardening,<br />
Day information day and plant giveaway.<br />
10.30am to<br />
12pm<br />
Free event<br />
Tallowood Community<br />
Nursery<br />
2 Littimer Way, Rosemeadow<br />
Elizabeth 0438 670 753<br />
Monday<br />
11 March<br />
11am to<br />
12.30pm<br />
Grow Your Own<br />
Vegetables<br />
Come chat with Elizabeth from the<br />
Royal Botanic Gardens about growing<br />
succulents or drop down to get your<br />
questions answered.<br />
Free event<br />
Tharawal Community Garden<br />
187 Riverside Drive, Airds<br />
Elizabeth 0438 670 753<br />
Tuesday<br />
12 March<br />
11am to 1pm<br />
<strong>Seniors</strong> Concert<br />
Concert and lunch sponsored by Wests<br />
Leagues Club and <strong>Campbelltown</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>Council</strong>.<br />
Specifically for frail aged groups,<br />
dementia services and residents with<br />
dementia and their carers.<br />
Western Suburbs Leagues<br />
Club<br />
10 Old Leumeah Road,<br />
Leumeah<br />
4546 4327<br />
Tuesday<br />
12 March<br />
10.30am to<br />
12pm<br />
Kris’s Feathered<br />
Friends<br />
Tickets $4 each<br />
Pet therapy and sausage sizzle.<br />
Bookings are essential<br />
Free event<br />
Macarthur Diversity Services<br />
Initiative<br />
32 Lithgow Street,<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
Adriana 4627 1188
Date/Time Event Details Location<br />
Thursday Minto Community Come and enjoy some live activities Minto Community Centre<br />
14 March<br />
Lunch Morning tea and light lunch provided. 4 Surrey Street, Minto<br />
10am to 1pm<br />
Bookings preferred<br />
Free event<br />
Pam 8796 0777<br />
Mal 9603 2500<br />
Friday<br />
15 March<br />
All day event<br />
9am check-in<br />
Starts at 10am<br />
Elders Olympics<br />
A cultural event which provides seniors<br />
with an opportunity to participate in<br />
sporting activities, while raising<br />
awareness <strong>of</strong> Aboriginal and Torres<br />
Strait Islander cultures within<br />
Macarthur and Wingecarribee.<br />
Lunch will be provided.<br />
Wollondilly Leisure Centre<br />
434 Argyle Street,<br />
Picton<br />
1800 683 232<br />
Free event<br />
Friday<br />
15 March<br />
10am to 12pm<br />
Gardening for<br />
Good Health Day<br />
A guide to good health gardening,<br />
information day and plant giveaway.<br />
Morning tea provided.<br />
Free event<br />
Work Ventures<br />
86A Greengate Road, Airds<br />
Phil 0447 420 173
Date/Time Event Details Location<br />
17 March to<br />
24 March<br />
(all day)<br />
McDonald’s<br />
Morning Tea<br />
<strong>Seniors</strong> who present their seniors card<br />
at McCafé restaurants can receive a<br />
FREE small McCafé c<strong>of</strong>fee and a<br />
macaron. At food court restaurants in<br />
shopping centres, seniors can receive<br />
a FREE small espresso pronto c<strong>of</strong>fee<br />
and a hot apple pie.<br />
McDonald’s McCafe<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong>, Eaglevale,<br />
Glenquarie, Minto,<br />
Rosemeadow, and Woodbine<br />
McDonald’s food courts<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> Mall and<br />
Macarthur Square<br />
4626 3187<br />
17 March to<br />
24 March<br />
17 March to<br />
24 March<br />
10am to 2pm<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>Council</strong> Leisure<br />
Centres<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> Mall<br />
<strong>Seniors</strong> <strong>Week</strong> Hub<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> invites<br />
seniors to enjoy FREE ENTRY into any<br />
<strong>Council</strong> leisure centre at Macquarie<br />
Fields, Eaglevale, and <strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
and try a gentle exercise class, aqua<br />
class or swim. Tickets are limited per<br />
person and are available from <strong>Council</strong><br />
and participating outlets. Call <strong>Council</strong><br />
for your nearest pick up location.<br />
<strong>Seniors</strong> who present their seniors card<br />
at our <strong>Seniors</strong> <strong>Week</strong> Hub will receive<br />
free giveaways, information leaflets,<br />
samples and demonstrations.<br />
Join our seniors club for more <strong>of</strong>fers.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> leisure centres<br />
4645 4327<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> Mall<br />
271 Queen Street,<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
Nina Sanders 4629 9200<br />
Sunday<br />
17 March<br />
10am to 3pm<br />
Family Open Day<br />
A day filled with many activities for the<br />
whole family. Come along and enjoy a<br />
free sausage sizzle.<br />
Free event<br />
Ingleburn Bowling Club<br />
8 Memorial Avenue, Ingleburn<br />
9605 1650
Date/Time Event Details Location<br />
‘Young at Heart’<br />
<strong>Seniors</strong><br />
Film Festival<br />
Monday<br />
18 March<br />
10.30am to<br />
12.30pm<br />
Monday<br />
18 March<br />
10am to 1pm<br />
Glenalvon<br />
Open Day<br />
Dumaresq Street Cinemas invites<br />
seniors to attend a series <strong>of</strong> brand new<br />
short films starring Australian actors<br />
over 60 years <strong>of</strong> age.<br />
The audience will be invited to vote for<br />
their favourite performance and the<br />
results will be tallied up across NSW,<br />
leading to the Young at Heart NSW<br />
Audience Award for Best Film.<br />
Morning tea will be at 10.30am<br />
followed by film screening at 11am.<br />
Bookings are essential<br />
Group bookings are welcome<br />
Free event<br />
View Glenalvon, an historic Georgian<br />
townhouse with original cottage and<br />
stables, set in a beautiful heritage<br />
garden. Current exhibitions include<br />
‘Community Milestones’ and<br />
‘Glenalvon in Glenalvon’. Morning tea<br />
provided.<br />
Dumaresq Street Cinemas<br />
Corner Dumaresq and Hurley<br />
Streets, <strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
Bookings 4645 4327<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> and Airds<br />
Historical Society Inc.<br />
Glenalvon<br />
8 Lithgow Street, <strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
Jenny Goodfellow<br />
4625 1822 or 0417 556 756<br />
Tuesday<br />
19 March<br />
10am to 3pm<br />
Tour and Tea:<br />
Celebrating <strong>Seniors</strong><br />
<strong>Week</strong><br />
Bookings are essential<br />
Voluntary donation<br />
Free tours on the hour.<br />
Devonshire tea special at Melaleuca<br />
House Café for $5 per person.<br />
Bookings recommended<br />
The Australian Botanic<br />
Garden, Mount Annan<br />
Narellan Road, Mount Annan<br />
4634 7935
Date/Time Event Details Location<br />
Tuesday<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> A club that provides peer training for Richmond Villa<br />
19 March<br />
Senior Cyber seniors who want to learn about 12 Lithgow Street,<br />
Seekers Inc. computers, the internet and more. <strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
11am to 2pm ‘Open Day’<br />
Please join us for a free BBQ on our Therese 4625 5753<br />
open day. Tutors will be available to<br />
provide information on the activities <strong>of</strong><br />
the club.<br />
Free event<br />
Tuesday<br />
19 March<br />
12pm to 2pm<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
Bowling Club<br />
Lunch<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> <strong>City</strong> Bowling Club is<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering a free lunch <strong>of</strong> sandwiches<br />
including tea and c<strong>of</strong>fee.<br />
Bookings essential<br />
Free event<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> <strong>City</strong> Bowling<br />
Club Co-Op Ltd<br />
Corner Howe and Browne<br />
Streets, <strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
Helen 4625 1043<br />
Tuesday<br />
19 March<br />
5.30pm to 7pm<br />
Tharawal Aboriginal<br />
Corporation<br />
Lyrebird Exercise<br />
Classes<br />
Exercise classes and afternoon tea,<br />
healthy lifestyle information. Transport<br />
provided to classes.<br />
First class is FREE<br />
$3 for health concession holders<br />
$5 full fee<br />
Airds Bradbury Central<br />
Riverside Drive, Airds<br />
Bookings Tharawal<br />
Aboriginal Corporation<br />
4628 4837 or 4633 4126
Date/Time Event Details Location<br />
Wednesday<br />
Eaglevale Central<br />
20 March<br />
Emerald Drive, Eaglevale<br />
1pm to 2.30pm<br />
Tharawal Aboriginal<br />
Corporation<br />
Lyrebird Exercise<br />
Classes<br />
Exercise classes and afternoon tea,<br />
healthy lifestyle information. Transport<br />
provided to classes.<br />
First class is FREE<br />
$3 for health concession holders<br />
$5 full fee<br />
Bookings Tharawal<br />
Aboriginal Corporation<br />
4628 4837 or 4633 4126<br />
Disabled access to pool<br />
Wednesday<br />
20 March<br />
11am to 2pm<br />
The Junction Works<br />
‘Zest For Living<br />
Event’<br />
Social interactive activities and<br />
physical activity demonstrations<br />
including Tai Chi and Zumba Gold.<br />
Free morning tea and healthy lunch.<br />
Lucky door prizes and much more.<br />
Claymore Community Centre<br />
Corner Dobell and Gould Roads,<br />
Claymore<br />
Anna 4626 2007<br />
A free healthy lunch also provided.<br />
Wednesday<br />
20 March<br />
10.30am to<br />
12.30pm<br />
<strong>Seniors</strong> Concert<br />
Free event<br />
Concert and morning tea sponsored by<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> RSL Club and<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong>.<br />
Tickets $4 each<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> RSL Club<br />
Carberry Lane,<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
4625 1408<br />
Thursday 21<br />
March<br />
10am to 12pm<br />
<strong>Seniors</strong> Concert<br />
Concert and morning tea sponsored by<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> Catholic Club and<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong>.<br />
Tickets $4 each<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> Catholic Club<br />
20-22 Camden Road,<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
4625 0000<br />
www.thecube.net.au
Date/Time Event Details Location<br />
Ballroom Dancing<br />
for Mind, Mobility<br />
and Fun!<br />
Thursday<br />
21 March<br />
10am to 12pm<br />
The IRT Research Foundation<br />
presents a ballroom dancing class,<br />
suitable for beginners. We know that<br />
dancing can be an enjoyable way to<br />
improve wellbeing, but researchers are<br />
also studying the benefits to the mind.<br />
Try ballroom dancing and test your<br />
mental fitness while having fun.<br />
Bookings are essential<br />
Western Suburbs Leagues<br />
Club – Jacaranda Room<br />
10 Old Leumeah Road,<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
Natasha 4221 8600<br />
Friday<br />
22 March<br />
10am to 12pm<br />
Myrtle Cottage<br />
Group Inc.<br />
Open Day<br />
Community visitors will get a tour <strong>of</strong> the<br />
centre and a laughter therapy session.<br />
Bookings are essential<br />
Free event<br />
Myrtle Cottage<br />
6 Bosci Road, Ingleburn<br />
9426 3100<br />
Saturday<br />
23 March<br />
8pm to<br />
10.30pm<br />
75 Years On<br />
Buddy Holly<br />
Concert<br />
(starring Scot<br />
Robin)<br />
This is a must see show for anyone<br />
who wants to relive the sound, voice<br />
and magical hits <strong>of</strong> Buddy Holly in an<br />
exciting two hour concert experience<br />
that is much like the man himself –<br />
unforgettable!<br />
Tickets are $35 (+ booking fee)<br />
Bookings are essential<br />
The CUBE – <strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
Convention Entertainment<br />
Centre<br />
20-22 Camden Road,<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
Tickets are available at the<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> Catholic Club<br />
Reception. Call the Box Office<br />
between 10am and 9pm on<br />
4625 0000 or book online at<br />
www.thecube.net.au
Date/Time Event Details Location<br />
Saturday <strong>Seniors</strong> Tea Dance<br />
23 March<br />
2pm to 4pm<br />
A breezy afternoon <strong>of</strong> dancing, live<br />
music and superb high tea, featuring<br />
the waltz, tango, foxtrot and more as<br />
performed by returning band, The<br />
Penguins. A lucky door prize will be<br />
drawn at the event. Retain your ticket<br />
for a chance to win.<br />
Tea and light refreshments provided.<br />
Bookings are essential<br />
2 tickets per person<br />
Gold coin donation<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> Arts Centre<br />
Corner Camden and Appin<br />
Roads, <strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
Bookings open 1 March at<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> Arts Centre.<br />
4645 4100<br />
Sunday 24<br />
March<br />
2pm to 4pm<br />
<strong>Seniors</strong> Soiree<br />
A fabulous program <strong>of</strong> performers<br />
selected by <strong>Campbelltown</strong> Arts Centre<br />
judges. Expect acappella, poetry,<br />
story-telling, skits, comedy and dance<br />
– a celebration <strong>of</strong> the lounge-room<br />
style entertainment made popular in<br />
the days before television.<br />
Tea and light refreshments provided.<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> Arts Centre<br />
Corner Camden and Appin<br />
Roads, <strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
Bookings open 1 March at<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> Arts Centre.<br />
4645 4100<br />
Bookings are essential<br />
2 tickets per person<br />
Gold coin donation
Date/Time Event Details Location<br />
Sunday 24<br />
March<br />
9.30am to 3pm<br />
Macarthur’s Annual<br />
Doll, Bear and<br />
Creative Fair<br />
Trading tables with everything you<br />
need to make, create, finish, collect or<br />
buy. Also includes needle craft,<br />
collectables, scrapbooking, lucky door<br />
prizes, raffles and entertainment.<br />
Group bookings welcome<br />
Adults $7<br />
Children $2<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> RSL Club<br />
Carberry Lane,<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
4655 5022<br />
Wednesday<br />
27 March<br />
10am to 1pm<br />
<strong>Seniors</strong> On the Go<br />
Senior Transport<br />
Forum<br />
‘Let’s Get Out and About’<br />
This forum will look at reducing<br />
isolation and increasing access to<br />
transport in the <strong>Campbelltown</strong> area.<br />
Includes guest speakers, information<br />
stalls and consultation session to<br />
express your views. Light lunch also<br />
provided.<br />
<strong>Campbelltown</strong> Civic Hall<br />
Cnr Broughton and Queen<br />
Streets, <strong>Campbelltown</strong><br />
RSVP 4645 4165<br />
Thursday<br />
28 March<br />
10am to 1pm<br />
‘Sharing Our<br />
Culture’<br />
Bookings are essential<br />
Free event<br />
Craft workshops, games, activities and<br />
free lunch.<br />
Bookings are essential<br />
Free event<br />
South West Multicultural and<br />
Community Centre (SWMACC)<br />
4 Surrey Street, Minto<br />
0420 577 451<br />
The <strong>Seniors</strong> <strong>Week</strong> <strong>2013</strong> Event <strong>Calendar</strong> does not contain all activities held during <strong>Seniors</strong> <strong>Week</strong>, but aims to give a<br />
cross section <strong>of</strong> events across the <strong>Campbelltown</strong> Local Government Area.
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