112-23 FEBRUARY 2020Visit seniorsfestival.nsw.gov.au to find an

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CAMDEN COUNCIL CELEBRATES

2020 SENIORS FESTIVAL

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CAMDEN COUNCIL CELEBRATES

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Camden Council invites local seniors across Camden to celebrate the 2020 Seniors Festival with music, entertainment, art, health and wellbeing activities as well as

technical and craft workshops. Seniors are encouraged to enjoy new experiences, continue learning, impart their skills, and have fun with what’s on offer across Camden. With the theme ‘Love to Celebrate’, the festival promotes building inclusive communities and provides an

opportunity for seniors to try new things, contribute, and remain active and engaged in their local communities.

Council will offer free or low cost events and activities during February and March 2020 to inspire seniors to connect, stay active, share skills and keep doing the

things they enjoy, together!

The following events and activities will be held across Camden.

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Want to join a supportive art group and explore your creativity and learn about drawing and painting? Bring your own art materials or project. All abilities and skills levels are welcome. No experience necessary. The session will run weekly with coffee and tea available.

ABOUT FACE ART GROUP

CAMDEN WRITERS INC

ALAN BAKER ART GALLERY

If you are interested in writing across different genres you can join the writers group and share your love of writing and learning to develop your own style.

When: Every Thursday, starting 6 FebruaryTime: 1pm-4pmWhere: Narellan Library (Ironbark Room) Corner of Queen and Elyard Street, Narellan

Call: 4645 5129Cost: Gold coin donation

When: Every first and third Tuesday, starting 4 February Where: Narellan Library (Redgum Room), Corner of Queen and Elyard Street, Narellan

Time: 9.30amCost: FreeCall: 4647 5111 or 0402 984 086

Alan Baker Art Gallery has an art program of workshops and classes and events for adults providing opportunities for life long learning. The gallery is a social space to connect and share ideas.

When: February and MarchWhere: Macaria 37 John Street, Camden Call: 4645 5191

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During Seniors Festival 2020, Wednesday 12 February to Sunday 23 February, Council is offering free pool entry to seniors who live in the Camden area.

Where: Mount Annan Leisure Centre 368 Welling Drive, Mount AnnanTime: Monday to Friday, 5.30am-9pm Saturday and Sunday, 7am-7pmCall: 4648 4830

TAKE THE PLUNGE!

ARMCHAIR YOGA AND MEDITATION

SENIORS GAMES MORNING

Having trouble with regular yoga? Come and try a session of Armchair Yoga. Wear comfortable clothes. The session will run for two hours and refreshments are provided.

When: Wednesday 12 FebruaryWhere: Narellan Library (Red Gum Room), Corner of Queen and Elyard Street, Narellan Time: 10am-noon

Where: Camden War Memorial Pool Mitchell Street, Camden Time: Monday to Friday, 6am-7pm Saturday and Sunday, 8am-7pmCall: 4655 8600

Cost: FreeBookings: library.camden.nsw.gov.au/ bookings or 4645 5039

Do you like board games? Do you like cake and tea? Why not spend a morning at Oran Park Library and enjoy both!

When: Wednesday 19 FebruaryWhere: Oran Park Library (Lakeside Room), 72 Central Avenue, Oran Park Time: 10amCost: FreeBookings: library.camden.nsw.gov.au/bookings or 4654 5645

COLLAGE ART WORKSHOP

CAMDEN COMMUNITY GARDEN TALK AND TOUR

CAFE CONNECT WOODLANDS WALK AND PLANTBANK SCIENCE

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Camden Community Garden is a place where gardeners meet and exchange ideas. It brings together gardeners across a range of ages, abilities and diverse cultural backgrounds. Come and take a tour with local volunteer Steve Cooper and take home a free herb plant. Refreshments provided.

When: Monday 24 FebruaryWhere: Camden Library, 40 John Street, CamdenTime: 10amCost: Free

Bookings: library.camden. nsw.gov.au/bookings or 4654 7951

What’s a collage? It’s a piece of art that incorporates a variety of materials. It often involves gluing things like paper, cloth or found objects onto a canvas or board, and incorporating that into a painting or composition. Come along to our collage art workshop hosted by local artist Gara Peart. Refreshments provided.

When: Friday 21 FebruaryWhere: Oran Park Library (Lakeside Room), 72 Central Avenue, Oran ParkTime: 1.30-3.30pm

Cost: FreeBookings: library.camden.nsw.gov.au/ bookings or 4645 5645

COLLAGE ART WORKSHOP

CAMDEN COMMUNITY GARDEN TALK AND TOUR

CAFE CONNECT WOODLANDS WALK AND PLANTBANK SCIENCE

Come along for a guided walk through the beautiful, but critically endangered, Cumberland Plains Woodlands. Learn about what goes on at the PlantBank and get up close with the seeds.Cafe Connect will also be there with great food, refreshments and services providing the latest information about what is on offer in Camden. When: Tuesdays 25 February and 10 MarchTime: 10am-1pmCost: Free

Where: Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, 362 Narellan Road, Mount AnnanBookings: 4645 4110

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MEALS ON WHEELS - BUS EXCURSIONS

CAFE CONNECT TAI CHI AND MEDITATION CLASS

DEMENTIA EDUCATION SESSION

Council, in partnership with Primary Health Network, is hosting a free morning tea and dementia education session. Please join the discussion about prevention, decision making and care planning for people living with dementia, their carers and services. Group bookings welcome.

When: Thursday 12 March Where: Camden Civic Centre Oxley Street, Camden

Time: 10am-noonCost: FreeBookings: 4645 5009

During Seniors Festival in February and March, Meals on Wheels is running a series of bus excursions throughout the area.Macarthur Square When: Thursday 6 and 20 FebruaryCost: $5

Narellan Town Centre Where: Thursday 5 and 19 MarchCost: $5

Little Corner Community CafeWhen: Wednesday 5 February, 19 February, 4 March and 18 March Cost: $15Bookings: 4655 6822 or camdenmealsonwheels.com.au

Exercise your mind and body at Cafe Connect Tai Chi Class. Cafe Connect will be there at 11am with great food, refreshments and services providing the latest information about what is on offer in Camden.

When: Thursday 12 March 2020Where: Oran Park Library, 72 Central Avenue, Oran ParkTime: 10am-1pmCost: FreeBookings: 4645 5009

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A magical day of inspiration and education. Connect with Camden’s incredible wellness practitioners. Wellness seminars, meditation and yoga.

When: Saturday 14 March 2020Time: 9am-4pm Where: Camden Civic Centre, Oxley Street, CamdenCost: Free Bookings: camdenwellnessexpo.com.au or 4655 8681

Join us at this popular event and enjoy a light lunch and entertainment from various local artists. Bookings essential.

When: Wednesday 18 March 2020 Where: Camden Civic Centre Oxley Street, Camden

Time: 10am-1.30pmCost: $10Bookings: 4645 5020

CAMDEN WELLNESS EXPO

SENIORS FESTIVAL CONCERT

MACULAR DEGENERATION SEMINAR

Come along to this informative workshop facilitated by orthoptic specialist Tina Xenoulis. The session will run for approximately one and a half hours. Refreshments are provided.

When: Friday 13 MarchWhere: Narellan Library (Red Gum Room), Corner of Queen and Elyard Street, Narellan Time: 10am

Cost: Free Bookings: library.camden.nsw.gov. au/bookings or 4654 5039

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Devoted exclusively to retirement villages and over 55’s resorts, the Macarthur and Southern Highlands Retirement Village Expo provides visitors with a wonderful opportunity to ask questions and gather information.

When: Sunday 22 March to Monday 23 MarchWhere: Camden Civic Centre Oxley Street, CamdenTime: 10am-3pm

SENIORS FESTIVAL CONCERT

BUS TRIP TO GERRINGONG

THE MACARTHUR AND SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS RETIREMENT VILLAGE EXPO

DEMENTIA SPECIFIC CONCERT

Cost: FreeBookings: retirementexpo.com.au/ macarthur-and-southern- highlands-retirement-village- expo or 4655 8681

People living with Dementia, their carers and services are invited to enjoy lunch, entertainment, sing a longs and dancing as part of the Seniors Festival celebrations. The concert and surroundings will cater to the needs of people living with Dementia. Group bookings welcome.

When: Wednesday 25 March Where: Camden Civic Centre Oxley Street, Camden

Time: 11am-1.30pmCost: $5Bookings: 4645 5009

Council invites you to the Seniors Festival Bus Trip. The trip will include a complimentary morning tea and ample free time in Gerringong for shopping and dining at the many cafes along the Gerringong foreshore. Bookings essential.

When: Friday 20 MarchTime: 8.30am - meeting outside Camden Sports Club, 22 Cawdor Road, Camden 9am - meeting outside Narellan Library, Corner Queen and Elyard Streets, Narellan

Where: Gerringong and surrounding areas Cost: $10Bookings: 4645 5020

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This program was created in partnership with stakeholders and the information contained may change prior to the nominated event.

For more information, call Camden Council on 4645 7777.