It’s time to love your life at the Seniors Festival

Published on 07 February 2019

The annual New South Wales Seniors Festival (13 – 24 February) is a great opportunity for the Blacktown City community to acknowledge the contribution that seniors make to our community.

Blacktown City Mayor, Stephen Bali MP said the theme for 2019’s Seniors Festival, Love your life!, is a reminder that there is so much to love and enjoy at any age.

“It might be an aqua aerobics class, joining a knitting group, doing a yoga class, taking part in a community brunch, becoming tech savvy or learning new cooking skills - there is something to suit all tastes,” Mayor Bali said.

“The theme focuses on the importance of taking the time to take on a new experience - whether it’s learning to love technology, love water activities, love cooking or find the love for arts and crafts.

“This year’s Festival challenges our seniors to find new things to love and to discover new experiences to enjoy.

“In Blacktown City we have more than 68,400 residents aged over 55, with more than 34,700 over the age of 65,” Mayor Bali said.

 “Our older residents make a truly valuable contribution as part of our community and the Seniors Festival is an opportunity to recognise all they’ve done for Blacktown City.”

Blacktown City Council will celebrate active, healthy and independent ageing as part of Seniors Festival and the program will be jam packed with free activities designed especially for seniors.

“I am proud of the range of activities Blacktown City hosts during the Festival, and  almost all are free” Mayor Bali said.

To access a Blacktown City Seniors Festival Program, contact Council on 9839 6000 or download a program by visiting Council’s website www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au