Shire Seniors

22/11/2023

Come Join Us. We still have some tickets available and would love to see you there.

Our 48th Annual Seniors Christmas Concert will once again celebrate the Christmas spirit by hosting two concerts on Thursday 23 November at The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre Sutherland .

🎼 Special performances by The Vallies, Lisa Crouch, Louis Vinciguerra and Louise Butler singing all your Christmas favourites with Master of Ceremonies Susie Smither Triple Treat Promotions Pty Ltd.

💻 Book your $20* tickets online https://go.ssc.nsw.gov.au/XmasConcert23

*Booking fee applies.

26/10/2023

Our 48th Annual Seniors Christmas Concert will once again celebrate the Christmas spirit by hosting two concerts on Thursday 23 November at The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre Sutherland .

🎼 Special performances by The Vallies, Lisa Crouch, Louis Vinciguerra and Louise Butler singing all your Christmas favourites with Master of Ceremonies Susie Smither Triple Treat Promotions Pty Ltd.

💻 Book your $20* tickets online https://go.ssc.nsw.gov.au/XmasConcert23

*Booking fee applies.

11/10/2023

Celebrate the Community Nursery's 50th birthday at our open day. 🎉🥳
📅 Saturday 21 October, 8:00am to 1:00pm
📍 345 The Boulevarde, Gymea.
We’re celebrating 50 years of nurturing native flora and the environment!
🌱Ask about plants suited for local gardens
🌱Purchase plants/redeem your free native seedlings voucher with your July rates notice (bring a bag/ box to carry them; don’t forget we’re ‘cashless’)
🌱Talk to our waste services staff about local recycling programs
🌱Learn about the volunteer Bushcare program’s 30 years of achievements
🌱View a Council EV (electric vehicle) and talk to our Sustainability Officer.
🎨 KIDS! Win a worm farm for your family! Download our colouring-in form now, complete, and bring it on the day (Primary school age and under, T&Cs apply).
Find out more 👉 https://go.ssc.nsw.gov.au/3ZvxrOr

21/09/2023

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Join us and enjoy a free morning tea, pampering, entertainment, and connect with other carers. You deserve it!

🗓️ Wednesday 18 October
⏰ 10-11:30am
📍 Tradies Gymea

Register for a ticket and go in the draw to win lucky door prizes: https://go.ssc.nsw.gov.au/3Zflk7T

This event is a partnership with Carer Gateway, Orana, Gymea Community Aid and Information Service, Healthy Ageing Hub, and Stride Mental Health.

16/08/2023

Swooping Birds

18/07/2023

WALKING BASKETBALL | TERM 3 2023 | FREE PROGRAM

Exciting News! Due to the popularity of the Term 2 Walking Basketball program, we have decided we will continue in Term 3.

Dates: Tuesday 18 July – 19 September 2023 (excluding Tuesday 5/9/2023 due to an all-day event being held at the stadium)
Time: 10am-11am
Cost: Free
Venue: Sutherland Basketball Stadium – Rawson Avenue, Sutherland (behind the Swimming Centre)

For more information and to register for the Term 3 program visit: https://sutherlandbasketball.com.au/walking-basketball-is-back-in-term-3

15/07/2023

It’s National Diabetes Week (9-15 July 2023), an important reminder about the risk of developing type 2 diabetes as you age. There are currently over 750,000 Australians living with diabetes aged 65 years and over.

The good news is you can prevent diabetes by including regular physical activity and making healthy food choices.

View the Time to move video on YouTube to hear from community members and health professionals about the importance of being physically active as we get older.
Visit the Active & Healthy website for more information about healthy ageing and to find an exercise program that suits you.

Talk to your GP about how to eat well, move more and stay connected.

Staying physically active is the single most important thing you can do to stay fit and independent, as you get older. Age is no barrier, research shows that exercise, at any age, is worth the effort. If you are in any doubt about exercise, please talk to your doctor.

13/07/2023

It’s National Diabetes Week (9-15 July 2023), an important reminder about the risk of developing type 2 diabetes as you age. There are currently over 750,000 Australians living with diabetes aged 65 years and over.

The good news is you can prevent diabetes by including regular physical activity and making healthy food choices.

View the Time to move video on YouTube to hear from community members and health professionals about the importance of being physically active as we get older.

Hear from Dr Stephanie Ward (Geriatrician, Prince of Wales Hospital), Trish Lynch (Former South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Active Ageing Coordinato...

12/07/2023

Research has shown that being physically active increases your chance of leading a healthy and independent life. Adults of all ages, including people with chronic health conditions, can gain significant benefits from regular exercise.

For more information, including all other SHARE’s Wellness Exercise Programs, please contact SHARE’s Team.
Phone: 02 8580 0628
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.share.org.au

11/07/2023

It’s National Diabetes Week (9-15 July 2023), an important reminder about the risk of developing type 2 diabetes as you age. There are currently over 750,000 Australians living with diabetes aged 65 years and over.

The good news is you can prevent diabetes by including regular physical activity and making healthy food choices.

View the Eat well video on YouTube to learn tips and strategies for making healthy, simple, and convenient food and drink choices as we get older.

Hear Julia Phillips (Former Senior Clinical Dietitian, St George Hospital) share her tips and strategies for making healthy, simple, and convenient food and ...

09/07/2023

Whatever your age, you can enjoy the benefits of physical activity. There’s a host of health reasons to stay active and it doesn’t have to be ‘serious business’ — being active can be fun, especially if you can socialise at the same time. Exercise also helps keep your mind active and improves your quality of life.

We have lots of affordable exercise classes in the Sutherland Shire.

09/07/2023

It’s National Diabetes Week (9-15 July 2023), an important reminder about the risk of developing type 2 diabetes as you age. There are currently over 750,000 Australians living with diabetes aged 65 years and over.

The good news is you can prevent diabetes by including regular physical activity and making healthy food choices.

Strong international evidence shows diabetes prevention programs can help prevent type 2 diabetes in up to 58 per cent of cases.