Seniors Week festivities start tomorrow

SENIORS Week festivities kick off tomorrow with a free haircuts, podiatry and beauty pampers available at the Scone Seniors Centre between 8:30 am and 12:30 pm.

This year the Seniors Festival theme is  ‘In Our Nature’ with a range of activities will on offer throughout the Upper Hunter until April 24. 

See all event details below.

Free art tours will be available on Saturday 17 and 24 at the Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre and and a ‘Sharing memories’ session will be held on Saturday 17 from 10 am to 4:00 pm at the Country Women’s Association rooms in Murrurundi.

Seniors can try a new adaption of tennis called “pickleball” next Monday April 19, at the Aberdeen tennis courts and connect over lunch on Tuesday, April 20 at the White Hart Hotel in Murrurundi.

Aged Care and Community Transport is available through www.transcare.org.au or by calling 6545 3113.

Aberdeen

What: “Hit and Giggle Pickleball.” Try the latest craze, less strenuous than tennis and lots of fun. All ages and abilities welcome;

When: Monday, April 19 at 11 am;

Where: Aberdeen Tennis Court, Jefferson Park, New England Highway, Aberdeen;

Contact: Nicky 0414 806 074.

Muswellbrook

What: Saturday Art Tour. A free guided tour of our exhibitions and permanent Collections;

When: Saturday, April 17 and Saturday, April 24 at 11:30 am;

 Where:Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre, Corner of Bridge and William Streets, Muswellbrook;

Contact: 6549 3800.

 

What: Free integrated living support project. Learn more about aged care services that you can access in your local community to support you to live well;

When: Wednesday April 14, from 10 am to 11:30 am;

Where: Muswellbrook Regional Library, 126 Bridge St, Muswellbrook;

Contact: Roz Thomson 6549 3792.

Murrurundi

What: “In Our Nature.” ‘Sharing memories’ documenting and recording memories, stories for your family;

When: Saturday, April 17 from 10 am to 4:00 pm;

Where: Murrurundi CWA Rooms, 109 Mayne Street Murrrurundi;

Contact: Chris Makila 0405 450 211.

 

What: Seniors Lunch;

When: Tuesday, April 20 at 12 noon;

Where: Upper Hunter Shire Council White Hart Hotel, 46 Mayne Street, Murrurundi;

Contact: Heather Ranclaud 6540 1356.

 

Scone

What: Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre community connections session with free haircuts, podiatry and beauty pampers available, plus giveaways;

When: Wednesday April 14 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm;

Where: Senior Citizen’s Centre, Corner of Cooper Street and Oxford Road, Scone;

Contact: Call 6545 2562.

 

What: Eart Foundation walking group. All ages and abilities;

When: Monday, April 19 at 9.30 am;

Where: Bill Rose Sports Complex entry, Kingdon Street, Scone;

Contact: Nicky 0414 806 074.

Monthly activity calendar

Aberdeen

What: Aberdeen local studies group. The group proudly aims to save and care for the rural and social heritage;

When: Once a month on Friday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm;

Where: Aberdeen Library, 22 Moray Street, Aberdeen;

Contact: Call 0410 090 160 or visit: aberdeenmusuem.org.au.

 

What: “Golden Oldies.” A monthly movie and luncheon;

When: Once a month; 

Where: Sport and Recreation Club, Aberdeen at Jefferson Park, New England Highway, Aberdeen;

Contact: umhrl@skymesh.com.au.

Merriwa

What: Merriwa craft group. No experience necessary. Morning tea supplied;

When: Every Monday from 9:00 am to 10:00 am;

Where: Merriwa Men’s Shed, 114 Bettington Street, Merriwa;

Price: $3 per session;

Contact: Barbara 0459 482 628.

 

What: Free WOW  (work out women) walking exercises;

When: Every Wednesday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am;

Where: Different locations in Merriwa;

Contact: Tash Taaffe 0458 574 015.

 

What: Meals on Wheels service Delicious hot meals delivered to your door;

When: Five days a week;

Where: Delivered to your door;

Price: $7.50 per meal;

Contact: Deirdre on 0429 320 821.

 

What: Merriwa Men’s Shed. New members always welcome;

When: Every Thursday;

Where: Merriwa Men’s Shed, 114 Bettington Street, Merriwa;

Contact: Neil 0418 262 596.

 

What: Country Women’s Association Merriwa. New members always welcome;

When: Every 2nd Thursday of the month at 10 am;

Contact: Barbara 0428 485 131.

 

What: Merriwa Greenthumbs group. Growing native plants for farm, drought and bushfire regeneration projects, landscaping & fun. New members welcome;

Contact: Tash Taaffe 0458 574 015.

Scone

What: Scone and Upper Hunter Historical Society. The Museum holds and displays cultural and historical art and items of local interest;

When: Every Wednesday from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm and every Saturday from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm;

Where: 43-47 Kingdon Street, Scone;

Contact: Call 0476 471 089.