Seniors Festival
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- Written by: Adam Gatt Penrith City Council (02) 4732 7777 (02) 4732 7958 council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au 601 High St Penrith NSW 2750 Australia
The annual NSW Seniors Festival celebrates the role and contribution of older adults to local communities throughout Australia.
Penrith City Council, Penrith City Libraries and Ripples Leisure Centre work alongside the Penrith Community Care Forum and other stakeholders to present a program of activities for seniors that promote healthy ageing and acknowledge their value and contribution to our community.
The Penrith Seniors Festival is run in conjunction with the NSW Seniors Festival. In 2025, the festival is being held from Monday 3 to Sunday 16 March 2025 and celebrates the theme "Time to Shine.”
There are a range of free and low-cost events and activities for everyone to enjoy – see the program below for more information.
Penrith Seniors Festival – 2025 Program
MONDAY 3 MARCH
Chair Yoga
8.30am, Mon 3 Mar
The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre – Lvl 1, Rehearsal Room 1
Chair yoga is a low-impact exercise that uses a chair to help improve flexibility, balance, and strength. Free but bookings essential via humanitix
Mini Seniors Expo
9am-10.30am, Mon 3 Mar
The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre – foyer
Stalls presented by: Penrith City Council Road Safety, Waste and Resource Recovery, Libraries, and Sustainability; Primary Health Network – health and dementia information, Nepean Food Services ‘Share a Cupa’, Wesley Mission – Care Finder, and and the Benevolent Society – My Aged Care navigation.
Penrith Seniors Comedy Gala
Mon 3 Mar - 9.00am morning tea and 10.30am event
The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre – Richard Bonynge Concert Hall
Join us for our premier Seniors Festival event, the Penrith Seniors Comedy Gala! A morning tea will be held from 9.00am with the comedy gala kicking off at 10.30am. The line-up includes comedians Andrew Barnett (emcee), Anisa Nandaula, Laura Hughes and Sean Woodland. Tickets are free! To book your spot, call 4723 7600 or register via humanitix
Chair Cardio
Mon 3 Mar | 10.15am
Online
This home workout helps to improve cardio fitness, enhance coordination and build leg strength – all while seated. To book, phone 0411 246 741, email
Young at Heart
Mon 3 Mar | 1:30pm
Ripples St Marys
With an emphasis on fun, this is a specially designed fitness class for the over 50s that focuses on low impact, land-based movements. Perfect for those who want to maintain their active lifestyle or just get started. Don't forget to stay for the coffee and chat afterwards! To book, email
TUESDAY 4 MARCH
Whispers of the Past: A Tour of Castlereagh Anglican Cemetery
Tue 4 Mar | 9.30am-10.30am
Castlereagh Anglican Cemetery – meet at the entrance, located on the corner of Church Street and East Wilchard Road, Cranebrook.
Join our Research Services team as we step back in time and discover the tales of some of the residents of Castlereagh Anglican Cemetery. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water. The ground may be uneven in some parts. To book, phone: 4732 7891 or visit: whispersofthepast.eventbrite.com.au
Grandparents Story Time with Penrith City Libraries
Tues 4 Mar | 10.30am-11.30am
St Marys Library
Enjoy an intergenerational story time where we'll read books together, sing, rhyme and get crafty. Suitable for ages 2-5 with their grandparent of adult carer. For more information, phone 4732 7891 or submit a request at my.penrith.city
Kingfisher Cinema Experience – The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Tues 4 Mar | 12.30pm-3pm
Kingfisher Grove Retirement Village, 25 Sparrowhawk Circuit, Jordan Springs
Enjoy the movie, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, with complimentary popcorn, ice cream and a glass of sparkling bubbles upon your arrival. Book via Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/kingfisher-cinema-experience-tickets-1080170301449?aff=oddtdtcreator
Young at Heart
Tues 4 Mar | 1:30pm (land-based exercises)
Ripples St Marys
With an emphasis on fun, this is a specially designed fitness class for the over 50s that focuses on low impact land-based movements. Perfect for those who want to maintain their active lifestyle or just get started. Don't forget to stay for the coffee and chat afterwards! To book, email
WEDNESDAY 5 MARCH
Pilates
Wed 5 Mar | 8.30am
Online
This pilates floor workout helps to improve core strength, flexibility and coordination – all while using a mat. To book, phone 0411 246 741, email
Grandparents Story Time with Penrith City Libraries
Wed 5 Mar | 10.30am-11.30am
Penrith Library
Enjoy an intergenerational story time where we'll read books together, sing, rhyme and get crafty. Suitable for ages 2-5 with their grandparent of adult carer. For more information, phone 4732 7891 or submit a request at my.penrith.city
Wills & Estate Planning Information Seminar
Wed 5 Mar | 2pm-3.30pm
Kingfisher Grove Retirement Village, 2 Cuckoo Place, Jordan Springs
This informative session will guide you through the key aspects of creating a will, understanding estate laws and ensuring your wishes are honored. Book via Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/wills-estate-planning-seminar-tickets-1080178315419?aff=oddtdtcreator
THURSDAY 6 MARCH
Healthy Ageing and Bone Health Workshop
Thurs 6 Mar | 10am-11.30am
Share My Ability, 1/57 Regentville Rd, Jamisontown
Discover key strategies for osteoporosis prevention and management, combining valuable education with gentle exercises. Learn healthy practices to incorporate into your daily routine, with light refreshments and gift bag included. To book your spot, phone 0405 146 131, email
Are You Good to Go? – Advance Care Planning
Thurs 6 Mar | 10am-11.30am
Penrith Regional Gallery, 86 River Road, Emu Plains
Hear from an expert (speaker Maree White) on how you can ensure your medical wishes are heard if you cannot speak for yourself, as well as a death doula (Kirsty Rehutai) on what they do and how they can assist a family at end of life. See a short film with morning tea included. To book your spot, phone Monique Pryce on 4708 8100.
Grandparents Story Time with Penrith City Libraries
Thur 6 Mar | 10.30am-11.30am
St Clair Library
Enjoy an intergenerational story time where we'll read books together, sing, rhyme and get crafty. Suitable for ages 2-5 with their grandparent of adult carer. For more information, phone 4732 7891 or submit a request at my.penrith.city
Understanding Retirement Living
Thurs 6 March | 10.30am-12pm
Kingfisher Grove Retirement Village, 2 Cuckoo Place Jordan Springs
Explore Kingfisher Grove and its facilities and learn the benefits of retirement living. Free morning tea included. Book via Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/understanding-retirement-living-tickets-1080174975429?aff=oddtdtcreatorv
Young at Heart
Thur 6 Mar | 1:30pm
Ripples St Marys
With an emphasis on fun, this is a specially designed fitness class for the over 50s that focuses on low impact land-based movements. Perfect for those who want to maintain their active lifestyle or just get started. Don't forget to stay for the coffee and chat afterwards! To book, email
FRIDAY 7 MARCH
Building Strength
Fri 7 Mar | 10am
Online
This standing strength class uses dumbbells to build muscle, enhance coordination and improve overall fitness. Don't forget to bring along your dumbbells. To book, call 0411 246 741, email
Young at Heart
Fri 7 Mar | 1.30pm
Ripples St Marys
With an emphasis on fun, this is a specially designed fitness class for the over 50s that focuses on low impact land-based movements. Perfect for those who want to maintain their active lifestyle or just get started. Don't forget to stay for the coffee and chat afterwards! The Friday 7 March session will include a secret bake off, with goodies made from our team! To book, email
MONDAY 10 MARCH
Better Balance
Mon 10 Mar | 1.30pm
Online
This balance class combines standing and seated exercises to enhance your stability and coordination – all while using a chair for support. To book, phone 0411 246 741, email
TUESDAY 11 MARCH
Kingfisher Cinema Experience – The Intern
Tues 11 Mar | 10.30am-1pm
Kingfisher Grove Retirement Village, 25 Sparrowhawk Circuit, Jordan Springs
Enjoy the movie, The Intern, with complimentary popcorn, ice cream and a glass of sparkling bubbles upon your arrival. Book via Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/kingfisher-cinema-experience-tickets-1080174122879?aff=oddtdtcreator
Chair Strength
Tue 11 Mar | 10.30am
Online
This seated strength class using resistance bands, helps to target your entire body and build strength and improve flexibility. Don’t forget to bring along your resistance band and a sturdy chair. To book, phone 0411 246 741, email
Brighten up with Colour!
Tues 11 Mar | 11am–1pm
Penrith Bowling & Recreational Club, Woodriff St and Derby St, Penrith
Express yourself and be inspired by art therapy. Lunch included. To book your spot, phone 0477 153 402 or email
Introduction to Chair Yoga and Meditation for Seniors
Tue 11 Mar | 2pm-3pm or 3.30pm-4.30pm
Penrith City Library
Join Suzanne from Glenbrook Yoga for a chair yoga and meditation session. This class consists of gentle stretching, joint rotation, balance and strength work with an emphasis on all the trouble spots – tummy muscles, back-care, hips, necks and shoulders. Suzanne will also discuss some of the tools of yoga therapy including breathwork, meditation and relaxation. To book, phone 4732 7891 or register for the 2pm session at: introtoyogapenrithone.eventbrite.com.au or the 3.30pm session at: introtoyogapenrithtwo.eventbrite.com.au
WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH
Movie Morning: Mr. Holmes
Wed 12 Mar | 10am-12pm
St Marys Library
A retired Sherlock Holmes deals with early dementia as he tries to remember his final case, and a mysterious woman whose memory haunts him. To book, phone 4732 7891 or visit: moviemorningSTM.eventbrite.com.au
Cardio Walking
Wed 12 Mar | 10.30am
Online
This cardio endurance workout incorporates standing movements to boost your heart rate and improve stamina. A fun, low-impact session designed for all fitness levels. To book, phone 0411 246 741, email
THURSDAY 13 MARCH
Healthy Ageing and Bone Health Workshop
Thurs 13 Mar | 10am-11.30am
Share My Ability, 1/57 Regentville Rd, Jamisontown
Discover key strategies for osteoporosis prevention and management, combining valuable education with gentle exercises. Learn healthy practices to incorporate into your daily routine, with light refreshments and gift bag included. To book your spot, phone 0405 146 131, email