Seniors Festival 2024

Join the largest celebration for seniors in the southern hemisphere.

Try something new, meet new people and have a great time at a range of free programs. 

The festival will run from 11 - 24 March 2024. 

Singleton NSW Seniors Festival Program 2024

U3A Balance n Bones

10 - 11am | Monday 11 March + Monday 18 March

Singleton Golf Club

Come along and have a trial of U3A's Balance n Bones - created specifically for seniors to enhance strength and balance, with easy co-ordination exercises.

My Aged Care Stall

10.30am - 1.30pm | Monday 11 March

Singleton Public Library 

Come along as Wesley Mission Care Finders guide you in the process of linking with My Aged Care, answer questions you may have about My Aged Car and services and provide intensive one-on-one support to get assessments, work with My Aged Care and access to in-home services*. No bookings required. 

Scams - Staying Safe Online Presentation

11am - 12pm | Monday 11 March

Singleton Public Library

Do you feel anxious every time you go online in case you become a victim of cybercrime? If so, join us as we explore helpful strategies, useful tools and basic guides to arm you with the information needed to protect + keep your personal details secure online. Learn how to easily recognise a scammer knocking on your door or identify a fraudulent call, text or email to help you stay safe. Discover easy ways to manage your passwords on your devices to keep one step ahead of these dishonest people. An hour of your time could save you thousands!

Artwork Exhibition + Luncheon

11am - 1pm | Wednesday 13 March 2024

Singleton Public Library 

Local seniors are invited to pick up a free canvas from Singleton Library and create an artwork referencing the theme Reach beyond.

All created works of art will be displayed at Singleton Library for the duration of the festival, with the collection officially launched at Council’s Senior’s Week

Luncheon at the Library on Wednesday 13 March 2024. Completed canvasses are to be returned to the Library by Friday 1 March 2024.

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U3A Yoga n Meditation

11am - 12pm | Monday 11 March + Monday 18 March

Singleton Golf Club

Come along and have a trial of U3A's Yoga n Meditation - enjoy a session of flexibility, stretching and relaxation. 

U3A Ambling Around

8 - 9am | Tuesday 12 March + Tuesday 19 March

Departing from Singleton Public Library

Come along and have a trial of U3A's Ambling Around - a 1-hour walk around the town area. 

U3A Cryptic Crosswords

11am | Tuesday 12 March + Tuesday 19 March

Singleton Public Library

Come along and have a trial of U3A's Cryptic Crosswords - solve mysterious puzzles with assistance from a tutor in a friendly small group class.  

U3A Mahjong

1.30 - 3pm | Tuesday 12 March + Tuesday 19 March

Singleton Public Library

Come along and have a trial of U3A's Mahjong - this is a Chinese tile game which exercises memory and concentration. Come along and participate within a friendly group. No previous experience required. 

U3A Wednesday Walkers

8am | Wednesday 13 March + Wednesday 20 March

Departing from the corner of Bridgman/Wattle Ponds Road

Come along and have a trial of U3A's Wednesday Walkers - a 1-hour walk around Singleton Heights and Hunterview. 

Scrabble Club

1-4pm | Wednesday 13 + 20 March 2024

Singleton Public Library

Come down and enjoy an afternoon of Scrabble! No bookings required. 

Healthy Brains Workshop

9-10.30am | Thursday 14 March 2024

Singleton Public Library

Come down and enjoy a morning of fun brain stimulation with puzzles and word and number games! No bookings required. 

Tech Savvy Seniors Classroom Session

10am-12pm | Thursday 14 March 2024

Singleton Public Library

Come along and learn about technology in this free classroom session! 

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Coffee +Craft

10.30am-12pm | Thursday 14 + 21 March 2024

Singleton Public Library

Come down and enjoy a fun morning of coffee and craft! No bookings required. 

U3A Art for Pleasure

10am | Friday 15 March + Friday 22 March

Singleton Public Library

Come along and have a trial of U3A's Art for Pleasure - draw or paint in various mediums or bring along your colouring book and chat.

Peeping through my fingers with Sharyn Munro

11am | Friday 15 March 2024

Singleton Public Library 

Sharyn Munro’s latest collection of stories, Peeping Through my Fingers, explores glimpses of childhood, old age - and the dangerous bits in between. Light refreshments will be served following Sharyn’s talk.

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Seniors Aqua Aerobics

9-11am | Saturday 16 March 2024

Singleton Swim and Gym

Come down and cool down in the pool while also getting some exercise! No bookings required. 

Mahjong

10am-12pm | Saturday 16 + 23 March 2024

Singleton Public Library

Come down and enjoy a fun morning of traditional Chinese Mahjong! No bookings required. 

Social Gardening + Morning Tea

9am - 12pm | Sunday 17 + 24 March 2024

Singleton Community Garden

Come down and enjoy a fun morning of social gardening and a lovely morning tea! No bookings required. 

Seniors Talk

10-11am | Monday 18 March 2024

Singleton Public Library

Presentations covering the role of Aged Care Advocates and Seniors Rights Service, followed by a talk on the role of Care Finders in the aged care process. No bookings required. 

The Australian Horse at War with Associate Professor Nancy Cushing 

12pm | Tuesday 19 March 2024

Singleton Public Library 

Horses arrived in Australia on the First Fleet and played key roles in the social world of settler colonists and the wider economy. As its 110th anniversary approaches, this talk will focus on Australian horses in the First World War and beyond, shifting the focus from the human to equine perspective and exploring what war meant for horses. Light refreshments will be served.

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Grandparents Storytime + Morning Tea

10am | Wednesday 20 March 2024

Singleton Public Library

A fun morning of songs, stories and craft plus a lovely morning tea. No bookings required. 

U3A Men's Travel Group

Thursday 21 March

Come along and have a trial of U3A's Men's Travel Group - day trips, including lunch and activities at selected locations, predominantly using public transport. For more information contact David Dwyer on 0428 685 927. 

Men's Shed Open Day + BBQ

10am-12pm | Thursday 21 March 2024

37 Combo Lane, Singleton 

Enjoy a free sausage sizzle and take a tour through the workshop, garden, and find out what the Men’s Shed is all about. No bookings required. 

Low Tox Life Talk with Alexx Stuart

11am | Saturday 23 March 2024

Singleton Public Library 

Simple wellbeing tips and tools for people and the planet across the 4 pillars of food, body, home and mind.

Alexx will share her experience and draw on the expertise of the 400+ interviews she’s done with doctors, scientists, climate scientists, holistic practitioners, pioneering businesses, PhD scientists and engineers in her research and on the Low Tox podcast to help us focus on what the biggest return on investment is in each area when it comes to navigating what to swap and prioritise.

Regardless of how much time you have, your budget and your current priorities, Alexx brings you empowering ways to move the needle and do better than before.

Bring your curiosity and questions along on the day and see you there.

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