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Seniors Festival 2025: celebrating older North Sydneysiders

North Sydney Council < 1 mins read

From live music and poetry to a luncheon and Tai Chi, the North Sydney Seniors Festival program features events for seniors, their friends and families, and the whole community to enjoy.

The program of events in North Sydney is part of the statewide NSW Seniors Festival 2025, which is embracing the theme Time to Shine!

As part of the 2025 festival, which runs from 3 to 16 March, North Sydney Council is hosting and supporting several community events for seniors, their friends and families to enjoy at venues around the local area including community centres and Stanton Library.

North Sydney Mayor Zoë Baker said:

“The festival celebrates the important role and contributions of older people in the North Sydney community. It also provides a forum for seniors to get in touch with local community centres and organisations, meet likeminded people, and make connections that will last all year round.”

The program of events includes:

  • Seniors Morning Tea, Neutral Bay Community Centre, Wednesday 5 March 10.30am
  • The Swinging Sixties, Crows Nest Centre, Friday 7 March 10.30am
  • The Bard and the Harp, Stanton Library, Friday 7 March 4pm
  • Scones, Jam & Cream – a variety show, Seaborn, Broughton and Walford Foundation, Monday 10 March 2pm
  • Garden Party Luncheon, Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, Wednesday 12 March 12.15pm
  • Playgroup for Grandparents and Grandkids, North Sydney Community Centre, Thursday 13 March 10am
  • Introduction to Drawing, North Sydney Community Centre, Friday 14 March 9am
  • Boost your Media Literacy, North Sydney Community Centre, Friday 14 March 10.15am
  • Tai Chi, Fitness and Zumba Taster Classes, North Sydney Community Centre, Friday 14 March
  • Creative Writing 101, North Sydney Community Centre, Friday 14 March 1pm
  • ‘Behind the Scenes’ Northside Produce Market Tour, Ted Mack Civic Park, Saturday 15 March 8.30am

Visit northsydney.nsw.gov.au/SeniorsFestival to learn more.


Contact details:

[email protected]

9936 8138

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