The Seniors Festival returns to the Central Coast in 2020 with a choc-full calendar of events and activities for residents aged 50 and over.

Hosted by Central Coast Council, the month-long festival celebrates our seniors and the important roles they play in our community – parents, grandparents, friends, workers, neighbours and volunteers.

Council Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan said the annual event offers something for everyone.

“The festival offers a range of over 100 exciting activities including fitness classes, creative workshops, technology classes, performances, exhibitions, markets, tours, talks, nutrition, and health and wellbeing classes,” Ms Vaughan said.

“The Festival is an opportunity to reward our older residents for their contributions to the community. It also offers our valued residents a chance to meet new people, learn a new skill, start a new hobby and try something different.”

Highlights of the Festival include the inaugural Seniors Expo on 13 February 2020, which will feature a variety of stallholders and key presenters from businesses, services and community groups around the Coast.

In Memorial Park, The Entrance, selected winners of the Grandma Moses Art Competition 2019 will also be on display from 18 to 27 February.

Mayor Lisa Matthews said the event helps to link seniors to a range of local services.

“Many seniors in our community face challenges and issues when it comes to easily accessing information and resources,” Mayor Matthews said.

“There are numerous opportunities in our community that seniors may not be aware of that are available. The Seniors Expo 2020 connects our seniors with a range of services available in our region.

“Our valuable members of the community will have an opportunity to speak with these organisations first-hand, ask questions and gather resources as required.

“Council is committed to connecting people and creating solutions and opportunities where our seniors can participate and live an active and healthy lifestyle.

“Visitors will also be able to hear from speakers on a range of topics that will aid with their day-to-day lives and assist with positive ageing.”

Seniors Festival runs from 1 to 29 February at various locations across the Central Coast.

For more information visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/seniorsfestival