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Active Seniors in the City

Almost a quarter of residents in Canterbury-Bankstown are 55 years old or greater.

Valuing our seniors in the community

Our older residents are an essential part of our community. Everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy a meaningful life and a valued role as they age. While the needs of residents change over time, ageing is a unique experience for each person. Individual circumstances, values and cultural backgrounds shape expectations and priorities.

We celebrate the diversity of our seniors and provide programs and activities to support seniors all year round that help them stay active, creative and connected – from transport assistance and social programs to home safety support and personal care. Plus, we proudly host the annual NSW Seniors Festival, featuring an exciting lineup of activities and events.

Active Seniors program

Our Active Seniors events are fun, interactive and always evolving. They’re a great way to make new friends, keep agile and enjoy life!

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Finding it hard to get to your library?

Join our FREE Bus to Library service!

For people with limited mobility and difficulty accessing transport.

The Bus to Library service picks you up from your home and brings you to one of our nine Canterbury-Bankstown Libraries. Patrons can borrow something to read and enjoy a morning tea with new friends on the bus.

For more information and booking details, contact 9707 9733.

Dementia Carers group drop-in

Come along to our dementia carer’s drop-in centre for fun activities and connect with other carers. Feel free to bring the person you care for, everyone is welcome!

When: 20, 27 July, 10, 17, 24 August and 14, 21, 28 September, 10am-2pm

Where: Bryan Brown Theatre and Function Room Community Room 1

Your Health, Your Strength – Women’s Health Expo

Your Health, Your Strength – Women’s Health Expo

Join us for an informative and engaging afternoon focused on women’s health and wellbeing.

Check out what's on at Bryan Brown Theatre

Beatles To Bacharach

Featuring Bill Croft & Jo Elms

Sweethearts of the 60s

Featuring The Swell Sisters

Gypsy

Presented by Bankstown Theatre Company

Active Seniors events

Community Event

Strength and balance

Fridays 8-9am

Book a librarian Bankstown

You can Book-a-librarian for 30-minute one-on-one sessions to help you with your computer and information needs.

Bookings required.

Walking Football

Develop football skills, play the game and meet new people, or come along as a spectator

Weekly on a Friday, 10-11.30am

English conversation group Chester Hill

Make new friends, while learning to speak more English

Fridays, 10-11:30am (during school term)

Friday Craft Circle: Christmas Ornaments

Learn to make decorative ornaments perfect for the home and for gift-giving!

Term 4: Fridays, 23 October-11 December, 10:30am-12:30pm

Social cards

Card playing for fun such as euchre

Last Friday of every month, 10:30-11:30am

Book a librarian Padstow

Do you need one-on-one help with using technology?

Fridays, 11am-noon (during school term)

Help with technology Padstow

Do you need help using technology?

Fridays, 11am-noon

Community Event

parkrun

For more information, visit parkrun.com/au/cooksriver

Every Saturday at 8am

Knitting group Chester Hill

Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers

Mondays, 10am-noon, and Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm

Bankstown Men’s Shed Inc

A place where men can meet up, share and learn new skills and enjoy each other’s company

Every Monday to Wednesday, 8am-2pm

Knitting group Padstow

Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers.

Mondays, 9:30-11:30am

Happy crafting Panania

Looking to create something special?

First Monday of every month, 10am-noon (except public holidays)

Chinese classical poetry | 中文诗词班

Join us at Campsie Library for classical Chinese poetry classes.

Monday, 10am-noon (during school term)

Community Event

Folk dancing

Learn folk dances from all around the world from a professional teacher

Every Monday, 10am-noon

Community Event

Older Women’s Network Greek Group

Group open for all female community members. Exercise class, dancing and outings scheduled

Weekly on a Monday, 10-noon

Games morning Riverwood

Who said playing games is just for kids?

Mon, 2 Nov 2026, 10am - 12pm

Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 10am - 12pm

Mon, 9 Nov 2026, 10am - 12pm
Mon, 16 Nov 2026, 10am - 12pm
Mon, 23 Nov 2026, 10am - 12pm
Mon, 30 Nov 2026, 10am - 12pm

Happy crafting Earlwood

Looking for inspiration or would like to have company while working on your craft project?

First Monday of every month, 10:30-11:30am

Community Event

Share-Stronger Together

This 50+ strength and movement program is designed to support healthy ageing by improving mental health, cognitive function, balance, and overall mobility.

Monday’s noon-1pm

Active Hearts Ashbury

Exercise class for over 50s

Mondays 2:30-3:30pm

Walking basketball for Seniors

Fun, interactive and low impact team sport

Weekly on a Tuesday, 10.30-11.30am

Polish friendship group | Polska Grupa Przyjaciol

Do you want to meet new friends from your local Polish community?

First Tuesday of the month, 10-11:30am

English conversation groups Riverwood

Make new friends, while learning to speak more English

Tuesdays, 10am-noon

Community Event

Earlwood Seniors Group

Social group, play indoor bowls, craft activities, outings and a lot of social interactions

Every Tuesday, 10am

English conversation group Campsie

Make new friends, while learning to speak more English

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10am-noon (during school term)

Adult chess club Panania

Join one of our weekly chess clubs to play a social game of chess or to learn from a chess master

Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:30pm

Chair yoga Riverwood

Would you like to participate in yoga but have challenges getting up and down from the floor? Then Chair Yoga is perfect for YOU!

Tuesdays, 12:15-1:15pm (during school term)