Central Coast Council is once again celebrating the NSW Seniors Festival, with numerous events being held across the region from 25 March to 3 April, to provide older residents an opportunity to participate in, contribute to and be included in, community life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The largest event for seniors in the southern hemisphere, NSW Seniors Festival is especially significant on the Coast, with many of the Coast\u2019s population aged 60 years or older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Council Administrator, Rik Hart said the Festival helps to connect seniors with the range of local services, lifelong learning, and leisure activities available across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith a growing ageing, but vibrant, population on the Central Coast, Council is committed to celebrating our older residents by promoting inclusion, independence and quality of life for all community members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have put together a diverse calendar of events which seniors can access and enjoy from 25 March to 3 April, including educational workshops, fitness programs and entertainment that will enrich their lives and support them to age positively as they grow older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA highlight of the Festival is the Seniors Expo on 31 March, at Wyong Race Club, which will feature a variety of stallholders from services and community groups around the Coast that support older people to age in a healthy and positive way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOlder residents are active in all facets of community life and add significant value and knowledge to our region as workers, volunteers, neighbours, friends, parents and grandparents,\u201d Mr Hart said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is your time to shine as a senior on the Coast \u2013 have fun and celebrate your age, wisdom and experience in a fun and friendly environment!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n