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.
Unearthed Talk: Women of the Northern Beaches
Government digital support sessions at Warringah Mall
Solar and Energy Roadshow at Forestville Library
Accommodation Options Information Session at Warringah Mall
Lawn Bowls Day
Open Mic Night
Mow for Ol'Mate in March
Seniors Festival: Ten Things To Know Before You Go
Family History Workshop at Manly
Family History Workshop at Warringah Mall
Solar and Energy Roadshow at Dee Why RSL
Seniors Festival: Seniors Connect Expo
Seniors Festival: Script Writing Workshop with Manly Theatre Group
Seniors Festival: Nutrition and food for healthy ageing
Seniors Festival: Dementia Prevention and Support
Seniors Festival: Downsizing Information Session
Family History Workshop at Mona Vale
Solar and Energy Roadshow at Narrabeen Tramshed
Seniors Festival: Downsizing Information Session
Seniors Festival: Voices from the Past - A new guided walking tour of Manly Cemetery
Seniors Festival: Understanding Dementia - A Family Support Workshop
Seniors Festival: Aboriginal Heritage Walk, Manly Dam
Seniors Festival: CyberSafe Seniors Workshop
Seniors Festival: Chair Yoga with MWP Community Care
Seniors Festival: Downsizing Information Session
Seniors Festival: Caring for coastline & coffee morning
Seniors Festival: An evening of music with the Northern Beaches Concert Band
Seniors Festival: Decluttering for Downsizing - Online workshop
Seniors Festival: Let's Get Moving with MWP – Taster Exercise and Dance Class
Seniors Festival: Support at Home Information Session
Seniors Festival: Script reading workshop with Manly Theatre Group
Seniors Festival: Advanced Care Planning Workshop - Avalon
Seniors Festival: Write your memories workshop
Seniors Festival: Warringah Aquatic Centre - Active Seniors
Seniors Festival: Join the Beaches Community Band's open rehearsal
Seniors Festival: Fit and Ready for the Road - free seniors workshop
Seniors Festival: Dementia Information Session at Warringah Mall Library
Solar and Energy Roadshow at Mona Vale Library
Age Care Information Session at Forestville Library
Webinar: Passive design & energy efficiency
NDIS Information Session at Mona Vale Library
Solar and Energy Roadshow at Warringah Mall Library
Age Pension Information Session at Mona Vale Library
Dementia Information Session at Glen Street Library
Government digital support session at Dee Why
Solar and Energy Roadshow at Manly Library
NDIS Information Session at Glen Street Library