Diabetes Awareness in Your Community
This program was designed in partnership with Diabetes Australia NSW. Come and learn about the causes of diabetes and to be aware on how to prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes. Participants should attend all 3 sessions to complete the program.
Date: 3 sessions every Monday from 2 to 16 March
Time:10am to 12noon
Location: Auburn Library, Civic Place, 1 Susan Street, Auburn
To make a booking, please call Auburn Library on 8757 9060
One booking required to attend 3 sessions
Special Movie Event
Join us for a special movie screening to celebrate Senior’s Week.
Date: Tuesday 3 March
Time: 2pm to 4:30pm
Location: Merrylands Library (Multipurpose Room), corner Newman Street and Miller Street, Merrylands
To make a booking, please call Merrylands Library on 8757 9065
'Bone Up’ Osteoporosis Awareness Program – in Arabic
This program aims to increase awareness and improve management of osteoporosis.
Date Wednesday 4 March
Time 1pm to 3pm
Location Granville Library (Technology Room), 1 Memorial Drive, Granville
To make a booking, please call Granville Library on 8757 9061
Bowel Health and Bowel Screening – in Arabic
Learn about the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, the bowel screening test, why it is so important and how to do it. You will also learn how bowel cancer develops, the risk factors for bowel cancer, ways to reduce the risk and recognising the signs or symptoms.
Date Thursday 5 March
Time 1pm to 3pm
Location Merrylands Library, corner Newman Street and Miller Street, Merrylands
To make a booking, please call Merrylands Library on 8757 9065
Online Safety
Join us for this online safety information session and learn about the basics of cyber security. This information session will cover simple actions to help prevent cyber attacks and stay safe and secure online. No technical skills are needed.
Date Friday 6 March
Time 11am
Location Granville Library (Technology Room), 1 Memorial Drive, Granville
To make a booking, please call Granville Library on 8757 9061
Healthy Lifestyle for Seniors – in Tamil
This program focuses on healthy lifestyle for seniors, nutrition, regular dental checkup, prioritising sleep, keeping active and mental wellbeing.
Date Friday 13 March
Time 10am to 12noon
Location Merrylands Library
To make a booking, please call Merrylands Library on 8757 9065
Terms and Conditions
Limit places available for all activities.
All activities are for Cumberland City Council residents aged 60 years or over (50 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders)
Bookings close 3 days prior or once booked out.
Cancellations
If an event is cancelled, only registered participants will be notified.
If you need to cancel your booking, please notify the organiser as soon as possible - so that others can participate.
These activities are part of Cumberland’s Seniors Festival!
Celebrating this year’s theme, ‘Live Life in Colour,’ encouraging seniors to embrace an active, fulfilling lifestyle, connect with new friends, and celebrate the rich experiences that have shaped our community.
