Table Of ContentHealth and Fitness
Growing Older and Living Dangerously
Over 55s Activity Guide January – June 2013
Welcome to the GOLD
program for January
to June 2013. GOLD Singing for GOLD
proves you’re never
too old to have fun Singing groups and choirs are hugely but also the feeling of working as a
and that living in popular GOLD categories, and one of team,” says Michael.
Sydney means there’s our most unique and active singing Michael agrees that being part of
an activity or program groups is the Sydney Harmony men’s Sydney Harmony delivers on the GOLD
to suit every taste barbershop chorus. motto to ‘live dangerously’. “When we
and ability. The group has about 55 singers and are singing in our smaller groups you
has been active for 13 years, and are quite exposed and really need to
Many of the GOLD
members Michael Barlow and Keith rely on each other to deliver the right
programs take place
Thornton can certainly sing its praises. melody and harmonies.”
at the City’s Over 55s Centres – in Alexandria,
Glebe, Kings Cross, Millers Point, Redfern Michael heard about the group through While the group loves to perform and
and Ultimo. At the centres you can meet other some friends and joined in 2006, having compete in barbershop competitions,
people, take part in an activity or program, had some experience in singing. they also welcome members who may
or talk with a community worker. Community “I love the feeling that singing in a be new to the genre or a little unsure of
workers are trained professionals who can group gives me – not only the sound their singing skills.
provide information and referrals – some and vibrations of the music we create, “The great thing about the group is that
community workers are bilingual. there is lots of training provided before
you become a full-time member,” says
We have also recently upgraded many of Keith. “I’ve really loved the process
our centres. The Harry Jensen Centre in of learning about the music and the
Millers Point received a new offce space and challenge to keep improving.”
kitchenette; St Helens in Glebe has a new roof
Both Michael and Keith now have many
and has been repainted; and upgrades are close friends in the group and have
also on the way for the Reg Murphy Centre in met people from all walks of life who
Kings Cross. share their love of singing. However, the
benefts of singing are not just social –
I look forward to seeing you out and about
“Singing actually keeps you very ft and
enjoying all that GOLD has to offer.
healthy,” says Keith. “It’s a very physical
activity and requires a lot of energy to
take part; it’s a great workout!”
Michael and Keith from
Sydney Harmony
Lord Mayor Clover Moore
Contents
Active Health and Fitness 5
Art, Craft and Culture 21
Community Education
and Volunteering 33
Social Groups and Outings 46
Gentle exercise entries indicated
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Join the music-making
There are plenty of opportunities
to get your singing voice going in
GOLD. Sydney Sings! is a community
choir group that welcomes people
from all walks of life – rehearsals
are fun and relaxed, and the group
sings everything from ‘60s folk
music to Broadway tunes. We also
have local village singing groups
including Pyrmont Sings!, the Ultimo
Community Centre Seniors Choir, and
the Crystal Set Choir at Alexandria.
Music is a great way to connect to a
culture – learn more about Chinese
Opera with the Happy Chinese Opera
group in Ultimo, or fnd some eastern
favour with our Eastern European
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir and Russian singers. For all the choir
listings go to page 31.
Community Languages
This booklet contains information about activities for people aged 55 years and over. If English is not your
frst language and you would like to use a telephone interpreter service, please contact 13 14 50 and ask
them to call the telephone number for the activity you are interested in.
Active Health & Fitness
Aqua ftness
Active Health & Fitness
Activity Where Day Time Cost Contact Address
Activities
Circus and Aerial Workshop Canterbury Mondays Contact $40 – $300 02 8964 6135 Aerialize
Enhance your ftness, co-ordination, to for details aerialize.com.au, 7–9 Close Street,
strength, fexibility and confdence with this Saturdays.
Active Health & Fitness
Activity Where Day Time Cost Contact Address
Discover Scuba PRO DIVE Manly Contact for 8.00am $197 per class Pat 1800 820 820 Pro Dive
Snorkel Safe™ details start (Mon – Fri) 169 Pittwater Road,
Half-day introductory course, all gear provided. Dan 02 9977 5966 Manly
One or two dives. (Sat – Sun)
prodive.com.au
PRO DIVE Openwater Scuba Course Coogee – Monday, Tuesday, 8.00am – Mid-week special Pat 1800 820 820 27 Alfreda Street,
Learn to Dive/Refresher. Wednesday 6.00pm per class $397 (Mon – Fri) Coogee or
Become a certifed openwater diver with this Dan 02 9977 5966 169 Pittwater Road,
Manly – Tuesday, Wednesday
three-day, four-dive course. (Sat – Sun) Manly
prodive.com.au
Dance
Ballroom Dancing Redfern Mondays 9.30am – Free 02 9288 5713 Redfern Community Centre
Beginner. 11.30am 25 Hugo Street,
Redfern
Ballroom Dancing Redfern Mondays 12.00pm – Free 02 9288 5713 Redfern Community Centre
Intermediate. 2.00pm 25 Hugo Street,
Redfern
Ballroom Dancing Surry Hills Tuesdays 11.00am – Free 02 9356 4977 Surry Hills
Learn the ‘ins and outs’ of three styles of dance, 1.00pm Neighbourhood Centre
(Ballroom, Latin & New Vogue) from an Level 1, 405 Crown St,
expert teacher. Surry Hills
Chinese Folk Dance Ultimo Wednesdays 12.30pm – Free Margaret Ultimo Community Centre
Learn traditional Chinese folk dances. 2.30pm 0405 196 093 40 William Henry Street,
Ultimo
(entry via Bulwara Road)
Creative Movement for Seniors Kings Cross Mondays 2.00pm – $3 per class City of Sydney The Rex Centre
Safe exercise becomes dance – a playful, 3.30pm Over 55 Services 58a Macleay Street,
02 9265 9489 Kings Cross
supportive experience to revitalise and relax.
(entrance via Baroda Street)
Evergreen Chinese Performing Arts Group Ultimo Mondays 1.00pm – Free for Over 55s Community Worker Ultimo Community Centre
All-women dance group performing in 4.00pm Centre members 02 9298 3103 40 William Henry Street,
various styles. Ultimo (entry via
Bulwara Road)
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Active Health & Fitness
Activity Where Day Time Cost Contact Address
Jazz and Tap for Beginners The Rocks Thursdays 12.00pm – $10 per Tamara Wheeler Sydney Dance Company
Sydney Dance Company runs weekly 1.15pm class 02 9258 4818 The Wharf, Pier 4
Beginners Jazz and Beginners Tap
Active Health & Fitness
Activity Where Day Time Cost Contact Address
Gentle Aqua Camperdown Mondays Mondays: $95 per term SHARE RPA Hospital
This is an excellent class RPA Hospital to Fridays 8.30am, 11.30am, 4.00pm 02 9533 4422 Hydrotherapy Pool
to follow up physiotherapy Tuesdays:
Aqua Fitness
Dragon Boat Racing Learning to cycle
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