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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

Thu 1 May
12.30 PM - 1.30 PM
Sunrise

Aboriginal Heritage and Culture - Our Local Heritage

Join the Aboriginal Heritage Office for a talk and visual presentation to learn about your local area, Aboriginal heritage, and stories of the people during the Australian Heritage Festival.
Dee Why PCYC, 40 Kingsway Dee Why
Council Events, Education and Learning, Seniors
Fri 2 May
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM
Open Mic Night performer

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
Wed 7 May
10.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Cartoon animation of people and children on a road

National Road Safety Week Info stall at Dee Why

Join us after Story Time for an info stall this National Road Safety Week with special guests from Council's Transport Road Safety Team.
Dee Why Library 725 Pittwater Road Dee Why
Children and Families, Council Events, Education and Learning, Seniors
Wed 7 May
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
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Ways to Save the Planet with Lottie Dalziel

Please join us to live your best sustainable life and spend less doing it, with the help of sustainability expert and founder of Banish, Lottie Dalziel.
Warringah Mall Library Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors
Mon 12 May
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
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Skull River with Pip Fioretti

Join local author Pip Fioretti, as she discusses her newest rural crime fiction, Skull River, sequel to Bone Lands.
Warringah Mall Library Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors
Thu 15 May
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 22 May
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
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Gather at the Gallery: Seniors

Start your day with a free visit to the Gallery with like-minded seniors.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Gather, MAG&M, Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events, Seniors
Fri 23 May
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
happy people carrying moving boxes

Accommodation Options Information Session at Mona Vale

Learn about the accommodation options available as you age 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 29 May
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM

Scams Awareness Information Session at Forestville

Learn more about scams awareness at our free information session presented by Services Australia.
Forestville Library 6 Darley Street Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Education and Learning, Library Government Services Series, Seniors
Fri 30 May
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM
Open Mic Night performer

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 19 Jun
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
People standing holding mobile devices

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 26 Jun
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
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Gather at the Gallery: Seniors

Start your day with a free visit to the Gallery with like-minded seniors.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Gather, MAG&M, Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events, Seniors
Fri 27 Jun
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Young healthcare worker talking to seniors during lunch at nursing home

Age Care Information Session at Warringah Mall

Learn about the options available in Age Care at our free information session presented by Services Australia.
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Council Events, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library Government Services Series, Seniors
Fri 27 Jun
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM
Open Mic Night performer

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
Fri 25 Jul
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM
Open Mic Night performer

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
Fri 22 Aug
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM
Open Mic Night performer

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
Fri 19 Sep
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM
Open Mic Night performer

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
Fri 24 Oct
5.30 PM - 7.00 PM
Open Mic Night performer

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