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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

Wed 5 Feb
Wed 9 Apr
DanceMoves for Carers

DanceMoves for Carers

Free Classes for Caregivers
Mona Vale Memorial Hall 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Community Group, Health and Wellbeing, Music and Dance, Seniors
Wed 5 Mar
1.00 PM - 3.00 PM
A smiling man sitting in his wheelchair in an office space

NDIS Information Session at Warringah Mall

Join Uniting Local Area Coordination, your NDIS Partner in the community, for a presentation on eligibility and pathways.
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Disability, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library Government Services Series, Seniors
Thu 6 Mar
8.00 AM - 9.00 AM

Seniors Festival: Mindful Movement

Belong Club's online Mindful Movement helps us to check in with our bodies and get moving in a way to help us decrease stress and improve mind-body connection.
Seniors Festival, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors
Fri 7 Mar
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
old black and white photo of a family posing in front of a car

Seniors Festival: Family History Fridays at Dee Why

Learn how to navigate family history websites and databases, and organising and documenting your research, with one of our experienced volunteers for guidance and advice.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Road Dee Why
Council Events, Seniors Festival, Education and Learning, Seniors
Sat 8 Mar
1.30 PM - 3.30 PM
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In Our Own Words: Structuring Your Story Workshop

Come along to the Library's workshop celebrating female writers as part of NSW Women's Week (2 - 8 March 2025).
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road Frenchs Forest
Art and Culture, Council Events, Women, Disability, Education and Learning, IWD, Seniors, Youth
Mon 10 Mar
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
A0053 Carrick-Fox, Ethel - Manly Beach - Summer is Here

Seniors Festival: Bequest Morning Tea

Hear the powerful impact donations and bequests have had on the Manly Art Gallery & Museum for over a century.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events, Seniors Festival, Seniors
Mon 10 Mar
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Silver Minds psychology

Seniors Festival: Mental Health and Ageing Workshop

Learn tips and tools for supporting your mental health and wellbeing and, how to spot when it's time to seek support.
Lifestyle Working Brookvale, North Steyne Room, first floor above cafe 117 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Seniors Festival, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors
Mon 10 Mar
2.00 PM - 3.30 PM
Family History Workshops

Family History Workshop at Mona Vale

Curious about your family history but not sure where to start? Join the Local History team as we celebrate Seniors Festival with an introductory workshop.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Council Events, Education and Learning, Seniors
Tue 11 Mar
2.00 PM - 3.30 PM
Family History Workshops

Family History Workshop at Warringah Mall

Curious about your family history but not sure where to start? Join the Local History team as we celebrate Seniors Festival with an introductory workshop.
Warringah Mall Library Shop 650, Level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Education and Learning, Seniors
Tue 11 Mar
6.30 PM - 8.00 PM
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Creating a smarter home: energy efficiency & passive design

Want to live in a home that’s not only more comfortable but also cheaper to operate? This webinar will show you how to harness passive design principles, adopt energy-efficient practices, choose appliance upgrades and utilise smart home technology.
Sustainability information session, Council Events, Workshops and Talks, Sustainability Webinars, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Online, Seniors
Thu 13 Mar
8.00 AM - 9.00 PM

Seniors Festival: Mindful Movement

Belong Club's online Mindful Movement helps us to check in with our bodies and get moving in a way to help us decrease stress and improve mind-body connection.
Seniors Festival, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors
Thu 13 Mar
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM

Seniors Festival - Craft and Chat with Belong Club

Join Belong Club every second Thursday to get creative, relax, and connect with others at the Creative Library at Manly.
The Creative Library at Manly Level 1, 1 Market Lane Manly
Seniors Festival, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors
Thu 13 Mar
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
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Local Author: Bruce Mitchell

Join local author Bruce Mitchell as he discusses, Wide Sky People, the first in his Thornton series.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors
Fri 14 Mar
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
old black and white photo of a family posing in front of a car

Seniors Festival: Family History Fridays at Dee Why

Learn how to navigate family history websites and databases, and organising and documenting your research, with one of our experienced volunteers for guidance and advice.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Road Dee Why
Council Events, Seniors Festival, Education and Learning, Seniors
Fri 14 Mar
10.30 AM - 2.30 PM
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Seniors Festival: Solar and Energy Roadshow - Dee Why RSL

Drop in to the Seniors Connect Expo @ Dee Why RSL and learn how to reduce your energy bill with Council's Sustainability team.
Dee Why RSL 932 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Sustainability information session, Seniors Festival, Solar events, Environment and Sustainability, Seniors, Solar Roadshow
Fri 14 Mar
10.30 AM - 2.30 PM
Third Age Rock Orchestra 3RO 2024

Seniors Festival: Seniors Connect Expo

Chat with local groups and organisations, hear presentations on topics of interest, enjoy live music by the Third Age Rock Orchestra!
Dee Why RSL, Showroom, Level 3, 932 Pittwater Rd Dee Why
Live Music, Community Group, Council Events, Seniors Festival, Seniors
Wed 19 Mar
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
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The Art of Chinese Calligraphy

Join us and learn the art of Chinese Calligraphy.
Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery, above Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Council Events, Harmony Week, Seniors Festival, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, Seniors
Wed 19 Mar
12.00 PM - 3.00 PM
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Seniors Festival: Dementia Wellness Workshop

This session will share innovative strategies to enhance quality of life beyond a dementia diagnosis.
Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club, North Steyne opposite Collingwood Street Manly
Seniors Festival, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors
Thu 20 Mar
8.00 AM - 9.00 AM

Seniors Festival: Mindful Movement

Belong Club's online Mindful Movement helps us to check in with our bodies and get moving in a way to help us decrease stress and improve mind-body connection.
Seniors Festival, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors
Fri 21 Mar
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
old black and white photo of a family posing in front of a car

Seniors Festival: Family History Fridays at Dee Why

Learn how to navigate family history websites and databases, and organising and documenting your research, with one of our experienced volunteers for guidance and advice.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Road Dee Why
Council Events, Seniors Festival, Education and Learning, Seniors
Mon 24 Mar
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM

Seniors Festival: Painting Workshop

Join Belong Club for our online painting workshop where Paola will demonstrate how to work through painting a gorgeous cow named Daisy.
Seniors Festival, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors
Tue 25 Mar
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
illustrations of peoples silhouettes

Local Author: Marvin Gilman

Join local author Marvin Gilman as he discusses his new release of poems, Pomes Pommery: A Memoir in Verse.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors
Wed 26 Mar
1.00 PM - 2.00 PM
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The Limestone Road with Nicole Alexander

Join bestselling author Nicole Alexander in discussion with Kyra Geddes as they discusses her historical fiction novel, The Limestone Road.
Glen Street Library Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors Festival, Seniors
Wed 26 Mar
1.30 PM - 3.00 PM
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Seniors Festival: Dementia Support Information Session at Warringah Mall Library

Learn dementia-friendly skills from the Northern Beaches Dementia Alliance and find out about free services to support unpaid Carers of a person living with Dementia.
Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Seniors Festival, Disability, Education and Learning, Library Government Services Series, Seniors
Thu 27 Mar
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
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events, Seniors
Thu 27 Mar
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
Fri 28 Mar
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
old black and white photo of a family posing in front of a car

Seniors Festival: Family History Fridays at Dee Why

Learn how to navigate family history websites and databases, and organising and documenting your research, with one of our experienced volunteers for guidance and advice.
Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Road Dee Why
Council Events, Seniors Festival, Education and Learning, Seniors
Fri 28 Mar
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, Seniors
Thu 10 Apr
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
two people using a calculator and looking at spreadsheets

Income Streams Information Session at Glen Street

Learn how to understand various income streams and options at this free presentation by Services Australia.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Education and Learning, Library Government Services Series, Seniors
Thu 17 Apr
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 24 Apr
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
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events, 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, Seniors, Youth
Thu 15 May
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 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
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, 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
20240830ClayonCountry_29A061_169.jpg

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
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, 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, 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, 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, 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, Seniors, Youth
Tue 16 Dec
11.15 AM - 12.15 PM
DanceMoves for Carers

DanceMoves for Carers

Free Classes for Caregivers
Forestville Community Arts Centre 6 Darley Street Forestville
Community Group, Health and Wellbeing, Music and Dance, Seniors