Activities for Seniors
Council is committed to supporting a range of activities and programs to improve the quality of life for older people living in Marrickville.
In 2008, Council developed the Marrickville Ageing Strategy, a strategic plan to be implemented over the next three years. One of the key recommendations from the plan was to initiate a Seniors Activities program and encourage greater use of the existing range of local community facilities.
Council has developed a range of physical activity, social and creative opportunities to build on the health and wellbeing of older residents. All activities have a social focus, and present an opportunity for residents over 55 years to have fun and challenge themselves in a positive and welcoming environment.
A range of activities are offered including art groups, gentle exercise, choirs and walking groups.
For full details download the information brochure below:
For more information about these activities please contact Council's Community Strategic Project Officer Ageing on 9335 2155.
Community Singing Group
A community singing group runs at the Tom Foster Community Centre, 11-13 Darley Street, Newtown on the first and third Thursday of every month.
- More information (PDF)
Cyber Seniors
Get up to speed with the digital age at this FREE 6-week computer skills training course. Students at Marrickville High School will provide one-on-one computer tuition. Learn how to browse the internet, to upload photos and to use email, Google, Facebook, Twitter, Skype and more.
- More information (PDF)
Council is now taking bookings for sessions running on the following dates in 2013:
- 22 May – 26 June
- 7 August – 11 September
- 23 October – 27 November
Drama Workshops
This new drama group runs on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Learn to express emotions, tell your story, overcome self-consciousness and gain confidence in a supportive environment under the guidance of an experienced drama tutor.
- More information (PDF)
First Friday Social Group
Come along and enjoy a cup of tea, board games, cards, craft and good conversation at the First Friday Social Group at the Seaview Street Hall, 12–14 Seaview Street, Dulwich Hill (up the driveway beside Dulwich Hill Library).
- Bring a photo to share, craft work to show, story to tell
- Share stories of growing up/working in Marrickville or elsewhere
- Help build Council's historical archives
- Contribute to Council's oral history collection
- Special Guests: Council's Library and History Services
Upcoming dates for 2013 are: 5 July, 2 August, 6 September.
No need to book – just show up! For more information please phone 9335 2143.
Marrickville Movie Club
The Marrickville Movie Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10am. The group will view and discuss a range of films. Free of charge, but bookings are essential. To book call 9335 2173.
- More information (PDF)
Tai Chi in Parks
Everyone is welcome to join free weekly tai chi classes with a professional instructor. No bookings are required; just turn up! Classes run from 9am to 10am.
- Moreton Park, Lewisham: Fridays from 1st March – 28th June
- Enmore Park, Enmore: Saturdays from 2nd March – 29th June
- Kendrick Park, Tempe: Mondays from 4th March – 24th June
Seniors Aqua Classes
Come along and join in a six-week instructed aqua program at the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre at Enmore Park. Classes begin 4 February 2013.
- More information (PDF)
Songs from Next Door Choir
Songs from Next Door Choir is a seniors' group that meets on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 3pm at the Seaview Street Hall in Dulwich Hill. Seniors in Marrickville are invited to come along to these free workshops to learn songs, develop or rediscover their singing skills, and share songs from their cultural or musical background.
- More information (PDF)
In March 2012 the choir group sang at the opening of a new Marrickville Library initiative in the presence of Professor Marie Bashir AC, the Governor of NSW.
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