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The Northern Beaches offers seniors a diverse range of educational and volunteer opportunities, and social and exercise activities to help keep you active, engaged, and connected with your community.

Northern Beaches Seniors Directory

The best place to start researching activities for seniors is in our Seniors Directory. Copies of the Directory are available from Council customer service centres, libraries and community centres. 

Alternatively contact our Community Development Team (Seniors) on 8495 6618 or seniors@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au.

Education and leisure

There are a number of education and leisure activities on the Northern Beaches. These include art, craft and hobby groups, cards and board games, computer groups, and education and learning on a range of topics including history, photography, technology and languages. View the list in the Seniors Directory

Fitness and exercise

Organised activities include aqua fitness, bowls, croquet, table tennis, Lifeball, gentle exercise, walking groups, and various styles of dancing. View the list in the Seniors Directory

You can search for exercise programs for seniors in your area on the NSW Health Active & Healthy website.

We also have seniors programs at the Warringah Aquatic Centre and Manly "Andrew Boy Charlton" Fitness Centre.

Social clubs and outings

Social connection is of vital importance at any age and particularly so as we get older. There are plenty of options on offer including seniors clubs, Aboriginal and multicultural groups, luncheon clubs, and service clubs. View the list in the Seniors Directory

Volunteering

Council's volunteer programs are a great way to be in involved in your local community.  View our list of community volunteer opportunities.

More information

Contact our Community Development Team (Seniors) on 8495 6618 or seniors@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

What's on?

The events below have been curated for seniors - see the full What’s On Event Calendar

Mon 13 Oct
1.45 PM - 3.30 PM
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Carers Week: Dee Why Library Screening - Changes to aged care

Find out about changes to aged care from Carers NSW, including accessing aged care via My Aged Care. This Webinar is available to watch from home or screened at Dee Why Library. Free, registration essential.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Road Dee Why
Council Events, Carers week, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors
Tue 14 Oct
6.30 PM - 8.00 PM
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Introduction to rooftop solar for the Northern Beaches (webinar)

Join this webinar on how to cut your energy bills and future-proof your home with solar.
Council Events, Workshops and Talks, Solar events, Sustainability Business Network, Sustainability Webinars, Sustainability information session, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Online, Seniors, Solar Roadshow
Wed 15 Oct
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
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Carers Week: Celebrating Carers Morning Tea

Celebrate Carers Week with this special morning tea for informal carers who look after someone with a disability, mental health condition, medical condition or someone who is frail aged.
Forestville Seniors Centre, 2 Starkey Street Forestville
Council Events, Carers week, Disability, Seniors
Mon 20 Oct
1.15 PM - 3.00 PM
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Carers Week: Dee Why Library Screening - Find out about the Carer Gateway

Find out about the Carer Gateway, a Commonwealth funded initiative that provides a range of free and low cost supports for carers. This Webinar is available to watch from home or screened at Dee Why Library. Free, registration essential.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Road Dee Why
Council Events, Carers week, Disability, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors
Fri 24 Oct
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM
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Open Mic Night

Come along to perform or support the community's talent.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Youth Week, Seniors, Youth
Thu 20 Nov
11.00 AM - 1.00 PM
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Age Care Information Session at Mona Vale Library

Learn about the options available in Age Care at our free information session presented by Services Australia.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Council Events, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library Government Services Series, Seniors
Thu 27 Nov
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
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Government digital support sessions at Warringah Mall

Learn how to access various Government services like Medicare, MyGov, Aged Care and more with Services Australia
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Council Events, Disability, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library Government Services Series, Seniors
Thu 4 Dec
11.00 AM - 1.00 PM
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Solar and Energy Roadshow at Dee Why Library

Drop in to Dee Why Library and learn how to reduce your energy bill with Council's Sustainability team.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Council Events, Solar events, Sustainability information session, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Library Government Services Series, Seniors, Solar Roadshow