Neutral Bay and other North Sydney locales will be the central point for the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival, featuring a program designed to engage older residents and promote community connection.
Festival Overview
The annual NSW Seniors Festival, themed “Time to Shine!” for 2025, will run from 3 to 16 March. North Sydney Council plays a significant role in organising and supporting local activities. The festival aims to acknowledge the valuable contributions of senior citizens and foster lasting connections within the community.
The program features a variety of activities, including musical performances, literary events, and social gatherings, across several venues in the North Sydney area, including community centres and the Stanton Library.
Program Highlights
The festival includes a Seniors Morning Tea at the Neutral Bay Community Centre on Wednesday, 5 March, at 10:30 am. Other events scheduled throughout the festival include a “Swinging Sixties” musical event at the Crows Nest Centre, a literary performance called “The Bard and the Harp” at Stanton Library, and a variety show featuring scones, jam, and cream at the Seaborn, Broughton and Walford Foundation.
The Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre will host a Garden Party Luncheon, and the North Sydney Community Centre will provide a range of activities, including a playgroup for grandparents and grandchildren, an introduction to drawing, media literacy workshops, Tai Chi, fitness, and Zumba taster classes, and a creative writing session. A “Behind the Scenes” tour of the Northside Produce Market at Ted Mack Civic Park will conclude the festival events.
Community Engagement
North Sydney’s Mayor, Zoë Baker, noted that the festival provides an opportunity to celebrate the crucial role of seniors in the local community.
She expressed that the festival is a platform for seniors to connect with local organisations and form relationships extending beyond the festival period. The council’s efforts focus on providing diverse activities catering to the senior community’s diverse interests.
Published Date 04-March-2025
