2021 Snowy Valleys Seniors Festival Program Announced
Published on 29 March 2021
Seniors across the Snowy Valleys area are being encouraged to enjoy new experiences, continue learning, impart their skills, and have fun in celebration of the 2021 NSW Seniors Festival.
Snowy Valleys Council Mayor James Hayes said each year the Seniors Festival provides the opportunity for older people in the community to make new friends or get together with old ones.
“Council is pleased to be partnering with Murrumbidgee Local Health District and the NSW Energy and Water Ombudsman in fostering opportunities that promote social integration and connectedness for our older residents who are essential to fabric of our community,” Clr Hayes said.
In celebration of this year’s festival activities have been developed to enhance inclusive communities and provide opportunities for seniors to try new things, contribute, and remain active and engaged in their local communities.
The Snowy Valleys Seniors Festival runs from Tuesday 13 April to Friday 23 April 2021.
Move and Groove in the Park
- Tuesday 13 April 2021
- 10am to 12pm, Richmond Park, Tumut
Enjoy a Smooth Moovers class demonstration and join in a friendly game of croquet. There will be morning tea to share and the opportunity to sign up to the Get Healthy Service.
Held in partnership with Snowy Valleys Council and Murrumbidgee Local Health District.
Bus Trip & Seniors Expo
- Tuesday 20 April 2021
- 9am to 5pm
Enjoy a morning tea and tour of the Glenroy Heritage reserve, lunch a the Seniors Expo in Tumbarumba and a screening of Ronnie’s Resilience Road Show.
A free bus service will pick up from Tumut, Adelong, Batlow and Tumbarumba before heading out to Glenroy for morning tea and a tour. Lunch will be enjoyed in Tumbarumba at the RSL Hall where you can access a range of local support services at the Seniors Expo.
Connect with the Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW for information on high energy bills, affordability, finding the best retailer and energy saving tips. A range of other organisations will also be on hand to help with emergency relief, healthcare issues, legal information, seniors’ rights, Service NSW, Services Australia and more.
Drop-ins to the Expo are welcome but please RSVP to ensure we can maintain covid safe numbers.
RSVP - phone: (02) 6948 9161 or email: [email protected]
Held in partnership with Snowy Valleys Council and the Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW. Please note attending organisations are subject to change, depending on COVID-19 travel.
Tai Chi for Seniors
- Friday 16 April 2021
- Tumbarumba Sports Hub - 10am to 11am
Enjoy a free Tai Chi class to help with health and wellbeing
The proven benefits of Tai Chi for older people include...
- increased balance
- increased strength
- increased flexibility
- increased memory
RSVP - Ph: Liz 0402 711 279
Held in partnership with Snowy Valleys Council and Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Ronnie's Resilience Road Show
- Friday 16th April - 11am to 12.30pm at Batlow Literary Institute
- Thursday 22nd April - 10am to 11.30am at Tumut's Montreal Theatre
- Friday 23rd April - 10am to 11.30am at Talbingo Retreat
Enjoy an entertaining film about building resilience in tough times. Created by CAST Snowy and produced by Michelle Boyd the short 8 episode film follows a little guy who goes around Murray Glen Village helping the residents during the COVID lockdown.
Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP - Ph: Michael McSweeney 0455 112 232 or email: [email protected]
For more information visit www.snowyvalleys.nsw.gov.au/Local-Events/NSW-Seniors-Festival-2021
The NSW Seniors Festival is the largest festival for people over 60 in the Southern Hemisphere, attracting up to 500,000 seniors across the State to events. NSW Seniors Festival is presented by the Department of Family and Community Services
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