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Mayor’s message
Welcome to this year’s Seniors Festival
in Ku-ring-gai! Through this booklet I’m
delighted to once again introduce to you a
month of activities, workshops, walks and
talks that celebrate everything good about
being an older resident in Ku-ring-gai.
NSW Seniors Week is traditionally celebrated during the third week of March
but we have decided to extend the celebrations throughout the whole month.
Many of the activities on offer are either free or low-cost and we invite you
and your friends to book early to be sure that you don’t miss out.
The opening event is the Senior’s Mayoral Awards recognising older
residents who have made a significant contribution to our community. It’s
always difficult for us to choose the award winners and this year has been
no exception. Congratulations and thank you to all the winners and those
who were nominated.
Other highlights of Ku-ring-gai’s Seniors Festival include lunch in The Rocks
and tickets to the Premier’s Seniors Concert; a lunchtime cruise of Sydney
Harbour; ‘come and try’ sessions at the Ku-ring-gai Fitness & Aquatic
Centre; a garden party and a harvest festival, line-dancing, tai chi and much
more! In all we are hosting over 30 events, guaranteed to cater for all tastes
and interests.
Thank you to all the organisations and community groups who are
supporting the event, in particular Event Cinemas which is offering a free
movie screening at the Macquarie Centre Ryde.
I hope you enjoy our Seniors Festival this year!
.
Jennifer Anderson
Ku-ring-gai Mayor
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INDEX OF ALL EVENTS
Page Date
February
6
Friday 27
March
7
Monday 2
Event
How to book
Free Movie night for HACC
volunteers
Through the HACC
organisation you are
registered with
Historical Society Mac
Users Group
First Tuesday Club at
Roseville Uniting Church
No booking required
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Tuesday 3
8
Thursday 5
9
Thursday 5
9
Friday 6
1. Parkinson’s Support
Group Monthly Meetings
2. Friday College
3. Friday Friends
10
Saturday 7
Historical Society “An
Ulsterman living in Oz”
11
Monday 9
1. Historical Sites in
Ku-ring-gai
2. Gentle Tai Chi
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10
12
13
14
15
Tuesday 10
“No Risky Business” Falls
forum
Wednesday 11 “Add Lawn Bowls to your
life”
Thursday 12
1. Line Dancing at West
Pymble Hall
16
2. Lunch with Friends
17
17
18
Seniors Concert and
Mayoral Awards
Meals on Wheels Luncheon
3. Multicultural
Smorgasbord
Friday 13
1. Historical Society – Irish
History Family Research
2. Upright and Active
Roseville Uniting Church
John Hayes 91446327 or
0421 049 473
Ku-ring-gai Council – use
booklet form
Meals on Wheels
9144 2044
1. No booking required
2. Roseville Uniting
91446327 or 0421 049 473
3. St Albans Anglican
Church 94161703
No booking required
1. Ku-ring-gai Council –
use booklet form
2. Healthy Lifestyle
8877 5304
Ku-ring-gai Council – use
booklet form
Warrawee Bowling Club
Roy Lawrence 9489 5263
1. Ku-ring-gai Council –
use booklet form
2. St James Anglican
Church Turramurra
9144 4090
3. Ku-ring-gai
Neighbourhood Centre
99884966 or
[email protected]
1. Ku-ring-gai Historical
Society 9499 4568
2. Healthy Lifestyle
8877 5304
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INDEX OF ALL EVENTS
Page Date
march cont’
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Saturday 14
19
Sunday 15
23
Monday 16
23
24
25
Tuesday 17
25
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26
Wednesday
18
27
28
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How to book
“Add Lawn Bowls to your
life”
Garden Party and Church
Service
Warrawee Bowling Club
Roy Lawrence 9489 5263
Bobbin Head Anglican
Church Belinda Burn
0409710990
1. The Grange 94873666
1. The Grange Community
Garden/Harvest Festival
2. Lifeline “Understanding
Mood disorders”
3. Historical Society –
Introduction to your Family
History
1. “Internet and
E-resources” seminar
2. Historical Society – How
to research your house
3. Tuesday Coffee Club
1. Lunch in the Rocks and
Premiers Concert
2. Historical Society –
WW1 Memories and
Mementos
3. Lifeline Seminar
“Problem Gambling
1. Seniors Week Buffet
Lunch Cruise
25
2. “Internet and
E-resources” seminar
30
3. “What are Blogs”
30
4. Community Shed Open
Day Sausage Sizzle
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Thursday 19
Event
Friday 20
1. Open Day at Gordon
Uniting Community Centre
2. Historical Societys “Early
History”
2. Gordon Library
9424 0120 or gordon.
[email protected]
3. Ku-ring-gai Historical
Society 9499 4568
1. Gordon Library
9424 0120 or gordon.
[email protected]
2. Ku-ring-gai Historical
Society 9499 4568
3. Roseville Uniting Church
91446327 or 0421 049 473
1. Ku-ring-gai Council –
use booklet form
2. Ku-ring-gai Historical
Society 9499 4568
3. Gordon Library
9424 0120 or gordon.
[email protected]
1. Ku-ring-gai Council –
use form in booklet
2. Gordon Library
9424 0120 or Gordon.
[email protected]
3. Ku-ring-gai Historical
Society 9499 4568
4. No booking required
1. Gordon Uniting Church
9498 6729 or
[email protected]
2. Ku-ring-gai Historical
Society 9499 4568
INDEX OF ALL EVENTS
Page Date
march cont’
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Saturday 21
33
34
Monday 23
35
Tuesday 24
36
34
Wednesday
25
37
Thursday 26
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Friday 27
Event
How to book
Historical Society –
“Unpicking the Gallipoli
Myth.”
1. Free Movie at Event
Cinemas, Macquarie
2. “PrYme Active” Seniors
Group Fitness at West
Pymble Aquatic Centre
Seniors Safety Seminar
“Beat The Crims”
1. Seminar: Tips on how to
save money on your energy
bills
2. “PrYme Aqua” Aqua
Aerobics at West Pymble
Aquatic Centre
Turramurra Computer Pals
Open Day
Roseville Uniting Church
– Community Lunch with
Guest speaker
Ku-ring-gai Historical
Society 9499 4568
1. Ku-ring-gai Council –
use booklet form
2. Ku-ring-gai Fitness &
Aquatic Centre 9499 2005
Ku-ring-gai Council – use
booklet form
1. Ku-ring-gai Council –
use booklet form
2. Ku-ring-gai Fitness &
Aquatic Centre 9499 2005
No bookings required
Roseville Uniting Church
John Hayes 91446327 or
0421 049 473
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HACC Volunteer Evening Munchies and Movie Night
As a way to say thank you to our wonderful
volunteers, Ku-ring-gai Council is holding a
special free movie screening of The Second Best
Exotic Marigold Hotel, starring Judy Dench and
Bill Nighy.
Friday 27 February
6pm to 7.15pm: Light meal at Hornsby War
Memorial Hall
2 High St, Hornsby
7.30pm: WHERE:
MOVIE:
Movie commences
Odeon Cinema, 155 Pacific Hwy, Hornsby
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
COST: FREE – only for volunteers from HACC
services in the Ku-ring-gai/Hornsby areas
BOOKINGS: You can only book through the HACC
organisation you are registered with
Contact the HACC service you volunteer with
to reserve your place. Book early as places
are strictly limited.
RSVP by Friday 6 February
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Historical Society Mac Users Discussion Group
Bring your iPad, iPhone and questions to
share to Ku-ring-gai Historical Society’s
Mac Users Discussion Group. We meet
monthly to discuss all things Mac, from
the basics to photos to family history
programs.
Monday 2 March, 2pm
WHERE:
Gordon Library, KHS research rooms
799 Pacific Hwy, Gordon
COST: Free
BOOKINGS: No bookings required
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Morning Tea, Concert and
Seniors Mayoral Awards
The festival will kick off with a delicious
morning tea followed by the Seniors
Mayoral Awards presentation. Plaques
will be presented to the winners of
the awards for volunteers who have
made a significant contribution to the
community. Our two performers Nic
Jeffries (saxophone and vocalist) and
Tim Fisher (pianist) will then delight you
with an hour of wonderful music. Nic
Jeffries is quickly gaining a reputation as a talented and respected
Australian performer and has performed with Jazz star, James
Morrison. Tim Fisher is a graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium
of Music Jazz Program. He has studied piano with Judy Bailey
among others and harpsichord with Neal Perez da Costa. Come
along to this free event, sit back and enjoy a morning of music.
Thursday 5 March
9.45am - 10.25am:
Morning tea
10.30am – 10.45am: Presentation of Mayoral Awards
10.45am - 11.45am:Concert
WHERE:
Turramurra Uniting Church
10 Turramurra Ave, Turramurra
COST: Free
BOOKINGS: Ku-ring-gai Council
Refer to booking form in this booklet for
options on how to book for Council events.
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Meals On Wheels Luncheon
Continue the fun by taking the opportunity to share a meal at the Meals
on Wheels Dining Room after the Morning tea, concert and Seniors
Mayoral Awards. Bookings to Meals on Wheels are essential.
Thursday 5 March, 12 noon
WHERE:
Meals on Wheels Dining Room next to
Turramurra Uniting Church
7 Gilroy Rd, Turramurra
COST: $12
BOOKINGS: Book by 1 March: Meals on Wheels - 9144 2044
Pay before the day (if possible)
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Parkinson’s
Support Group Monthly Meeting
All are welcome to come along and join in this support group.
Morning tea available followed by a talk.
Friday 6 March, 10am - 12 noon
WHERE:
Turramurra Uniting Church
10 Turramurra Ave, Turramurra
COST: FREE
BOOKINGS: No booking necessary – just turn up
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St Albans Friday Friends
Morning tea with homemade goodies. Make new friends and take part
in activities which include games and puzzles.
friday 6 March, 10am – 12 noon
WHERE:
St Albans Church
Cnr of Lindfield and Tryon Rds, Lindfield
COST: FREE, morning tea included
BOOKINGS: Bookings essential - 9
416 1703
An Ulsterman Living In Oz The Mid-Sixties and Again
50 Years Later
Bob Paisley left Northern Ireland in 1964 to come to Australia,
as a high school teacher, to help implement the new vision for
secondary education as outlined by Dr Harold Wyndham, Director
General of Education in NSW. This talk covers his early life in
Northern Ireland, life in NSW in the 1960s, experiences back in
Ireland again during the ‘troubles’, and finally in retirement back in
NSW again. This is part of Ku-ring-gai Historical Society’s monthly
family history meeting program and it is followed by afternoon tea.
Saturday 7 March, 2pm
WHERE:
Gordon Library meeting room 1
799 Pacific Hwy, Gordon
COST: Free, afternoon tea included
BOOKINGS: No booking required
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Historic and Interesting
Sites In Ku-ring-gai
Come along and enjoy a day discovering places of historical
interest in our own municipality. The day will be hosted by Kuring-gai Historical Society’s Jo Harris and will include fascinating
stories, visiting places of interest and a mystery lunch!
Please indicate where you wish to be picked up from and inform
us if you have any specific dietary requirements.
Monday 9 March, 8.30am - 4pm (approx)
meet:
Option 1: 8.30am: Killara Station
Werona Ave (bus stop area, station side).
Option 2: 8.45am: Killara Park
(Roseberry Rd parking area)
COST: $35 - includes transport and lunch
GRADE:Low level of physical ability required.
Very little walking is required but we will be
getting on and off the bus many times to visit
numerous sites.
BOOKINGS: Ku-ring-gai Council
Refer to booking form in this booklet for
options on how to book for Council events.
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Healthy Lifestyle Tai Chi
Learn the art of Tai Chi, a revitalising way to exercise the body and
relax the mind. Wear loose and comfortable clothing and non- slip
exercise shoes. Please bring a water bottle along.
Monday 9 March, 11.45am – 12.45pm
WHERE:
Pymble Uniting Church
corner Pacific Hwy &
Livingstone Ave, Pymble
COST: Free
BOOKINGS: Bookings essential – 8877 5304
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Seniors Health Forum No Risky Business
Ku-ring-gai Council is pleased to
present a health forum featuring three
highly respected professionals in the
field of seniors’ health. Sally Castell
from Movement Matters will lead this
forum focussing on her falls prevention
programs. Sally specialises in health,
fitness and lifestyle classes for the
mature adult.
Professor Sue Kurrle will present an entertaining and informative
session on ageing well under the title “How did this lady live to
122?” Professor Kurrle holds the Curran Chair in Health Care of
Older People in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Sydney
and Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital where she is a geriatrician
working in both hospital and community settings.
Dr Anne Tiedeman will discuss her research and issues relating
to behaviour modification including goal setting to stay active and
safe in later life. Dr Tiedeman from the George Institute is involved
in research projects on falls prevention.
Tuesday 10 March, 10am – 12 noon
where:
Council Chambers
level 3, 818 Pacific Hwy, Gordon
COST: Free, morning tea included
BOOKINGS: Ku-ring-gai Council
Refer to booking form in this booklet for
options on how to book for Council events.
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Warrawee Bowling Club –
Add Lawn Bowls To Your Life
Come and try out lawn bowling in a friendly and social
atmosphere.
Wednesday 11 March, 10am and
Saturday 14 March, 10am
WHERE:
Warrawee Bowling Club
1479 Pacific Hwy, Warawee
(opposite Fox Valley Rd)
COST: Free
BOOKINGS: Bookings essential
Roy Lawrence 9489 5263
14
Line Dancing With Active
Ku-ring-gai
Take part in this fun and active line
dancing class for both men and women
of all abilities. The class will be led
by Carl Sullivan of Northside Line
Dancers who has taught, competed,
choreographed and judged Line
Dancing for over 20 years.
Pending interest and registrations
an ongoing weekly class may be
organised at this location and time.
Thursday 12 March, 9am – 10am
where:
West Pymble Community Hall
Lofberg Rd, West Pymble
COST: $11
BOOKINGS: Ku-ring-gai Council
Refer to booking form in this booklet for
options on how to book for Council events.
15
Author Talk and Lunch at
St James Anglican Church
Enjoy a presentation from Dr Greg de Moore on his
highly acclaimed book on 19th Century celebrity
cricketer and AFL football pioneer Tom Wills.
thursday 12 March,12 noon - 2pm
WHERE:
St James Anglican Church Hall
6 St James Lane, Turramurra
COST: $10 per head (lunch)
BOOKINGS: Contact the church office – 9144 4090 or
[email protected]
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Ku-ring-gai Neighbourhood
Centre – Multicultural
Smorgasbord
Get your taste buds ready! Savour the flavours of the world with
recipe handouts and short talks.
Thursday 12 March, 10.30am
where:
St Ives Shopping Village
166 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives
Outside Woolworths entrance
COST: $5
TRANSPORT:Available on request $10 return
BOOKINGS: Booking essential
9988 4966 or [email protected]
Irish Family History Research
Come along to Ku-ring-gai Historical Society’s Irish Research
Special Interest Group and learn about some of the latest
developments in Irish research and some success stories from the
group. Bring along details of your “Irish Brickwalls” and we’ll see if
we can help.
Friday 13 March, 1.30pm
WHERE:
KHS research rooms, Gordon Library
799 Pacific Hwy, Gordon
COST: Free
BOOKINGS: No bookings required
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Healthy Lifestyle –
Upright and Active Class
Join in with this free class for the less active older adult. Tailored to
individual needs, benefiting moveability while reducing the risk of
falls. Wear loose comfortable clothing and bring water.
Friday 13 March, 9.30am- 10.30am
where:
Ku-ring-gai Seniors Centre
259 Pacific Hwy, Lindfield
COST: Free
BOOKINGS: Bookings essential – 8877 5304
Bobbin Head Anglican Church
Garden Party & Church Service
You’re invited to an afternoon garden party in the beautiful grounds
of the Lady Davidson Hospital, where the fabulous voices of the
Landings Choir will feature, followed by a special church service to
mark the beginning of seniors week.
Sunday 15 March, 3pm
WHERE:
Lady Davidson Hospital
434 Bobbin Head Rd, North Turramurra
COST: Free
TRANSPORT:
Transport can be arranged if needed
BOOKINGS: Belinda Burn - 0409 710 990
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Booking
Bookingform
INFORMATION
Ku-ring-gai
Ku-ring-gaiCouncil
Councilevents
eventsONLY
ONLY
Bookings for activities must be made in advance
as places are limited.
Complete one form per person or per couple
You will not be able to participate in an activity if you have not made a
prior booking (unless stated otherwise). Bookings/enquiries for each
activity should be directed to the contact number for each event.
Each participant must sign the indemnity form.
how to book - 3 options
Online: Register your details and follow steps to complete
your booking - you must have a credit card to pay online.
www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/seniors
Post: Complete booking form and post to:
Ku-ring-gai Council Locked Bag 1056, Pymble NSW 2073
In person: Complete booking form and pay at Customer
Service: Ku-ring-gai Council, 818 Pacific Highway Gordon
ku-ring-gai residents first priority
Due to the popularity of Council events, priority will be given to
Ku-ring-gai residents. Bookings will open for NON-RESIDENTS one
week prior to event – subject to availability.
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Booking form
Ku-ring-gai Council events ONLY
Personal details
Name: __________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
Postcode: ______________________________Phone: ________________
Email: ________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact: _______________________Phone: ________________
I/we hereby indemnify Ku-ring-gai Council and associated community
organisations against responsibility for accidents, loss or injury suffered by
me/us. Should the organisers consider that I/we require medical treatment at
any time I/we consent to treatment being obtained at my/our expense.
Signature: _______________________________ Date: ________________
Signature: _______________________________ Date: ________________
Payment details Booking cannot be processed until payment is made in full.
OFFICE USE: RC CODE 444
I/we are paying by:
c
Cheque: made payable to Ku-ring-gai Council
c
Credit Card: c MasterCard c Visa c Amex
c
Cash (in person)
NOTE: Merchant fees apply to credit card transactions
CVN: ____ ____ ____
Expiry date: ____ / ____
Name on card: __________________________________________________
Signature of card holder: __________________________________________
Privacy Statement: In completing this form you will be prompted to supply personal information
consistent with the Privacy and Personal Information Act 1998, the supply of which is voluntary.
However, if you cannot provide, or do not wish to provide the information sought, Ku-ring-gai
Council may be unable to process your application. Council is required under the Act to inform
you about how your personal information is being collected and used. If you require this or any
further information please contact Council’s Privacy Officer.
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Booking Form
Ku-ring-gai Council events ONLY Date
Thurs
5 March
Mon
9 March
No of Cost
people
Event
Morning Tea, Seniors Concert and
Mayoral Awards
Historical Sites Tour in Ku-ring-gai.
Please indicate bus pick up (tick):
c
Killara Station
c
Killara Park
Tues
Seminar “No Risky Business”
10 March
Thurs
Line Dancing at West Pymble Hall
12 March
Premiers Concert in city (lunch at
own cost)
Please indicate bus pick up (tick):
Wed
18 March
c Turramurra
c
Thurs
19 March
FREE
$35
-
$
FREE
-
$11
$
$15
$
$55
$
Gordon
Sydney Harbour “Seafood
Luncheon” cruise
Please indicate bus pick up (tick):
c
Total
Turramurra
c
Gordon
Mon
Movie at Event Cinemas, Macquarie
23 March Centre
Tues
Safety Seminar “How to beat the
24 March crims”
Wed
Seminar: “Tips on how to save
25 March money on your energy bills”
FREE
-
FREE
-
FREE
-
TOTAL
$
DETACH AND COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF THIS FORM
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Bookingform
Form
Booking
Ku-ring-gaiCouncil
Councilevents
eventsONLY
ONLY Ku-ring-gai
important information
On Excursions
Participants are requested to arrive 10 minutes prior to departure time, as
the buses will leave on time.
Payment
Pay directly to Council when booking activities unless otherwise stated.
No refunds
Fees for activities will not be refunded unless cancelled by Council.
Cancellations
The activities advertised on the brochure may be cancelled due to
insufficient bookings or unforeseen circumstances. In the event of
a cancellation, participants will receive a full refund if applicable.
Want to stay on
our mailing list?
You have received this booklet as you are currently on Council’s senior’s
mailing list. If you have not attended any senior’s events in the past 12
months – please advise if you wish to continue receiving information.
I wish to remain on the Seniors Mailing list:
c
Yes
c
No
Name: ______________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
Phone: ________________
Email: ______________________________________________________
Complete the form above and return to Council.
POST: Locked Bag 1056 Pymble 2073
In Person: Customer Service Level 4, 818 Pacific Highway Gordon
22email: [email protected]
The Grange Lifestyle Village –
Community Garden/Harvest
Festival
Need inspiration for your garden? Come and experience an example
of a community creating a beautiful raised garden bed. View a harvest
festival display followed by a short walk encompassing the garden.
After our walk we will refresh ourselves with a delicious Devonshire
tea.
Monday 16 March, 10am- 12pm
where:
The Grange, 2 McAuley Place, Waitara
COST: $6
BOOKINGS: Limited spaces. Bookings essential - 9487 3666
Understanding
Mood Disorders
Come along to our information seminar and listen to our psychologists
- Gabrielle and Simone, speak about mood disorders, understanding
the symptoms and changes in feeling, thoughts and behaviours. Also
learn about all services Lifeline offers.
Monday 16 March, 10.30am – 11.30am
WHERE:
Gordon Library meeting room 1
799 Pacific Hwy, Gordon
COST: Free
BOOKINGS: Bookings essential – 9424 0120 or
[email protected]
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Introduction To Your
Family History
Vice-President of Ku-ring-gai
Historical Society and leader
of the family history group,
Jo Harris, will give a highly
entertaining presentation on
getting started with researching
your family history.
Monday 16 March,
10.30am
where:
Gordon Library meeting room 1
799 Pacific Hwy, Gordon
COST: Free, morning tea included
BOOKINGS: Bookings essential: 9499 4568 between
10am-2pm or [email protected]
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Internet and E-Resources
For Seniors
Internet got you stumped? Head down to Gordon Library for an
introduction to the Internet and have fun learning. We’ll cover
emails, ebooks and more.
Tuesday 17 March
Thursday 19 march
WHERE:
Gordon Library e-zone
799 Pacific Hwy, Gordon
COST: Free
BOOKINGS: Bookings essential: 9424 0120 or
[email protected]
How To Research Your House
Talk by members of Ku-ring-gai Historical Society’s Built Heritage
team covering the basics of how to research the history of your
house. This will be followed by a discussion over morning tea, then
the opportunity to have hands on experience with volunteers from
the team.
Tuesday 17 March, 10.30am
where:
Gordon Library, Ku-ring-gai Historical
Society research rooms
799 Pacific Hwy, Gordon
COST: Free, morning tea included
BOOKINGS: Limited numbers, bookings essential:
9499 4568 between 10am-2pm or
[email protected]
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Lunch In The Rocks and
Premier’s Seniors Week
Gala Concert
We have been very fortunate to be allocated 16 tickets to this
spectacular event. This will be a star packed concert with a VIVA
LAS VEGAS theme. Prior to the concert we will have lunch (at your
own expense) at a venue in the Rocks.
On the booking form – please nominate your pick up point.
Wednesday 18 March, 11.15am – 4.30pm (approx)
MEET: Option 1: 11.15 am:
Church of Christ North Turramurra
217 Bobbin Head Road North Turramurra
(please do not park in church car park)
Option 2: 11.30am: Werona St Gordon
adjacent to Gordon Railway Station
(opposite newsagency)
COST: $15 (Includes: transport and concert ticket)
Lunch at own expense
GRADE:Medium level of physical ability required.
There will be a moderate amount of walking to
the entertainment venue as drop off options are
restricted. There are a considerable number
of steps within the Qantas Credit Union Arena
(formerly known as Sydney Entertainment Centre).
BOOKINGS: Ku-ring-gai Council
Refer to booking form in this booklet for options
on how to book for Council events.
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Wwi Memories and Mementos
With Ku-ring-gai Historical Society
As we celebrate the Centenary of WWI, come along and share
your family stories and memories. Bring and show photos and
other mementos from WWI and learn how to find out more about
your family member’s involvement in the war.
wednesday 18 March, 10.30am
WHERE:
Gordon Library meeting room 2
799 Pacific Hwy Gordon
COST: Free, morning tea included
BOOKINGS: Bookings essential: 9499 4568 between
10am-2pm or [email protected]
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Lifeline Seminar
“Understanding Issues
With Gambling”
Does someone you love have a
gambling problem? Do they want
to stop but don’t know how? Come
along to this interesting seminar
being presented by psychologist
Jeanette Suehla. There will be a 6
weeks treatment program available
for those interested.
Wednesday 18 March, 2pm - 3pm
WHERE:
Gordon Library meeting room 1
799 Pacific Hwy, Gordon
COST: Free
BOOKINGS: Bookings essential – 9424 0120 or
[email protected]
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Seniors Week
Buffet Lunch
Cruise
Enjoy beautiful Sydney Harbour
on board a Captain Cook Cruise.
Lunch will feature Sydney rock
oysters, ocean king prawns,
succulent fish and mussels plus a wide range of non-seafood and
vegetarian dishes, desserts, cheeses and tea and coffee.
On the booking form – please nominate your pick up point
Thursday 19 March, 11.15am – 4pm (approx)
meet:
Option 1: 11.15 am: Church of Christ
North Turramurra, 217 Bobbin Head Road,
North Turramurra (do not park in church car park).
Option 2: 11.30am: Werona St Gordon, adjacent
to Gordon Railway Station
(opposite newsagency)
COST: $55 (Includes: transport, cruise and
seafood buffet lunch)
BOOKINGS: Ku-ring-gai Council
Refer to booking form in this booklet for options
on how to book for Council events.
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What Are These Things Called
Blogs? with Ku-ring-gai Historical Society
Join one of Australia’s foremost bloggers, Geniaus (aka Jill Ball)
and Ku-ring-gai Historical Society’s Technology Special Interest
Group to learn all about the wonderful and varied things that can
be found in blogs. Learn how you can use blogs to preserve your
stories, record your travels, share your recipes or as a journal.
Thursday 19 March, 1.30pm
WHERE:
Gordon Library meeting room 1
799 Pacific Hwy, Gordon
COST: Free, afternoon tea included
BOOKINGS: Bookings essential: 9499 4568 between
10am-2pm or [email protected]
Community Shed Open Day
Sausage Sizzle
Look through our wonderful Shed facilities. Check out the
woodworking, metalworkings, kitchen and library. Share in a
sausage sizzle with our active Shed members.
Thursday 19 March, 11am – 2pm
WHERE:
St Ives Showground
450 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives
(Follow signs to the Shed)
COST: Free
BOOKINGS: 30
Not required
Open Day at Gordon Uniting
Church Community Centre
Bring a friend and explore a wide range of classes offered at this vibrant
community centre. You will be able to sample classes in computing,
mah-jong, painting, needlecraft and much more.
friday 20 March, 9am – 12.30pm
WHERE:
Gordon Uniting Church
18 Cecil St, Gordon
COST: Free, morning tea included
Lunch available at $7
BOOKINGS: 9498 6729 or [email protected]
Early Ku-ring-gai
with Ku-ring-gai Historical Society
Vice-President of Ku-ring-gai Historical Society, Jo Harris will take
you on a journey through the development of Ku-ring-gai, from
Captain Arthur Phillip’s overland expedition, to the timber-getters,
then the orchardists; to the first school and church at Gordon, and
then agitation by residents resulting in the North Shore railway line.
Friday 20 March, 10.30am
WHERE:
Gordon Library meeting room 1
799 Pacific Hwy, Gordon
COST: Free, afternoon tea included
BOOKINGS: Bookings essential: 9499 4568 between
10am-2pm or [email protected]
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Unpicking The Myths
Of Gallipoli
Local military historian and
author, David Wilson, looks
at some of the most common
misconceptions concerning this
failed campaign, in light of recent
Australian and Turkish research.
This is part of Ku-ring-gai Historical Society’s monthly general
meeting program and is followed by afternoon tea.
Saturday 21 March, 2pm
WHERE:
Gordon Library meeting room 1
799 Pacific Hwy, Gordon
COST: Free, afternoon tea included
BOOKINGS: 32
No booking required
Free Movie at Event Cinema
“Love Is Strange”
Once again, Event Cinemas at
Macquarie is generously screening
a free movie to celebrate NSW
Seniors Week. To attend you must
show a Cine Buzz member card
(N.B. - you can sign up on the
day). Prior to the screening you
can enjoy coffee and raisin toast
for a reasonable cost at the cafe.
“Love is Strange” is directed by Ira Sachs and features actors
John Lithgow, Alfred Molina, Marisa Tomei. The plot revolves around
two gay men who have lived together for 39 years and are finally
getting married, a decision that will alter their lives in ways that are
unexpected and transforming.
Monday 23 March,10.30am
where
Event Cinemas, Macquarie Centre
Cnr. Herring & Waterloo Rd, Macquarie Park
COST: Free movie – sponsored by Event Cinemas
Macquarie
BOOKINGS: Ku-ring-gai Council
Refer to booking form in this booklet for options
on how to book for Council events.
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Come and try The Ku-ring-gai
Fitness & Aquatic Centre,
West Pymble
Council’s new aquatic centre is now open! It is a state of the art
facility which offers a wide variety of classes and activities. Two
free classes are being offered to celebrate NSW Seniors Week.
Monday 23 March, 10.30am
PrYme Active –Senior Group Fitness class - 22 places
Wednesday 25 March, 12.40pm
PrYme Aqua - Aqua Aerobics - 25 places
WHERE:
Prince of Wales Drive, West Pymble
COST: Free
BOOKINGS: Bookings are essential for both classes
on 9499 2005
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“Beat The Crims! One In,
All In - Cops & Community”
Seniors Safety Seminar
Our local Crime Prevention Officer, Snr. Constable Paul Cleary, will
give a crime prevention presentation, particularly tailored to the over
60’s in our community. This will be followed by a Q&A session where
you can ask Paul’s advice on any particular worry. Topics covered
will include: ‘Are you an Easy Target, a Vulnerable Target?’, ‘Out and
About’, ‘Shopping’, ‘Securing your Home’, ‘Using Public Transport’,
‘Current Scams’, ‘Using the Internet’, ‘Local Issues’ and ‘Our
Neighbourhood Watch’.
Tuesday 24 March, 10.30am – 12 noon
where
Council Chambers
Level 3, 818 Pacific Hwy, Gordon
COST: Free morning tea available from 10am
BOOKINGS: Ku-ring-gai Council
Refer to booking form in this booklet for options
on how to book for Council events.
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Tips To Save Your
Energy Costs
During this seminar you will learn about the units used to measure
electricity and gas on your bills, what’s likely to happen with
energy prices in the next few years, how to choose a retailer,
what assistance is available to seniors and pensioners, as well as
simple ways you can reduce your energy use at home.
Wednesday 25 March, 10.30am – 11.30am
WHERE:
Council Chambers
Level 3, 818 Pacific Hwy, Gordon
COST: Free morning tea available from 10am
Sponsored by Council’s Environment and
Sustainability Department
BOOKINGS: Ku-ring-gai Council
Refer to booking form in this booklet for
options on how to book for Council events.
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Turramurra Computer Pals –
Open Day and Guest Speaker
Visit us on Computer Pals’ Open
Day to find out what you can do
with a computer. Find out about the
courses we offer in Word Processing,
Internet, Digital Photography, Desktop
Publishing, Excel, hand-held devices
such as smart phones, iPads and
other tablets and more. Visual
communicator and photographer,
Jennifer Polixenni Brankin will
conduct a special presentation at 11am on how to use iPhone’s
and iPads to take photographs, and how to share images via
social media and email.
Thursday 26 March, 10am – 2pm
WHERE:
Turramurra Seniors Centre
1 Gilroy Rd, Turramurra
(Entry from Gilroy Lane)
COST: Free
BOOKINGS: Not required
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Roseville Uniting Church –
Lord St Roseville
A number of regular events will be held during March and you are
invited to participate.
The First Tuesday Coffee Club on 3 March
A social get-together providing an opportunity to chat over
morning tea.
Friday college 9.45am to noon
Each Friday we run Friday College for learning and fellowship in
a Christian environment. These small groups cover a variety of
subjects and only cost $15 per term.
Each month
Our Community Lunch runs once a term where we provide a
delicious lunch for $10 while you listen to a guest speaker.
More information: John Hayes on 9144 6327 or 0421 049 473
The University of the Third
Age (U3A)
The University of the Third Age (U3A) is an organisation run
by volunteers offering seniors a variety of stimulating programs to
acquire new knowledge and skills in an informal friendly atmosphere.
Courses cover a wide range of disciplines including history,
languages, science, art and music as well as discussion and creative
writing groups. The Upper North region covers Ku-ring-gai.
More information:
Grahame Marr 9487 3806, [email protected] or
Clive Finch 9473 9426, [email protected]
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Get fit and energised
This Council program encourages people of all ages and fitness
levels to participate in fun physical activity. Trained fitness professionals
run a variety of classes in beautiful outdoor locations across Ku-ring-gai.
SENIORS’ SOCIAL TENNIS
Seniors Social Tennis group meets each Tuesday in term time at the
Gordon Recreation Grounds on Werona Ave. Groups are led by well
known coach John-Paul La Fou. There are still spaces available.
OTHER Classes available
Yoga
Pilates
Walking groups
Tai Chi
Ever wanted to join a Walking Group?
Join the Turramurra Trampers!
Ku-ring-gai Council has set up a walking group called the
‘Turramurra Trampers’ with the help of the Heart Foundation.
The group walks every Friday morning from 9am - 10am from
Karuah rd Sportsfield. All welcome!
The 2nd walking group starts out from Gordon Uniting Church.
All welcome - moring tea provided by the Uniting Church!
Bookings and information: 9424 0802
9424 0802
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