maitland.nsw.gov.au
TECH SAVVY TASTER CLASS FOR SENIORS
Interested in learning how to access Ebooks with your Library Membership? Come and try out our free Tech Savvy Taster class. No experience is necessary.
Tuesday 31 January
1.00pm to 2.00pm
East Maitland Library
For any access or booking enquiries, please contact programmes@maitland.nsw.gov.au
LIBRARY CONNECTIONS
MORNING TEA
We invite our Home Library Community and other readers to join us for a friendly chat and morning tea to celebrate NSW Seniors Festival. Come and meet new Home Library friends, participate in social and physical activities, and discover the amazing range of community services available in Maitland.
Free tea, coffee and cake provided.
Wednesday 1 February 10.30am to 12.00pm
East Maitland Library
For any access or booking enquiries, please contact programmes@maitland.nsw.gov.au
COMPLIMENTARY TOUR OF CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
Meet likeminded folk and be inspired by the work of artists in a complimentary tour through current exhibitions at Maitland Regional Art Gallery. See works by contemporary artists and their luminaries across eight exhibitions, including Deborah Kelly, Hannah Gartside, Ileigh Hellier, Jane Lander, Jayanto Tan, Kate Rohde, Tinky and Valerie Marshall Strong Olsen.
Wednesday 1 February
11.30am to 12.00pm
Maitland Regional Art Gallery Bookings required. Please call 02 4934 9859, email artgallery@maitland.nsw.gov.au or book online mait.city/mrag-events
For more information, visit mrag.org.au
TECH SAVVY TASTER CLASS FOR SENIORS
Interested in learning how to explore the Google Earth app? Come and try out our free Tech Savvy Taster class. No experience is necessary.
Thursday 2 February
1.00pm to 2.00pm
Rutherford Library
For any access or booking enquiries, please contact programmes@maitland.nsw.gov.au
PRESENTATION STYLE TOUR
Suitable for visitors with limited mobility, this tours allows a short wander through cells before enjoying the tour seated, with the tour guide presenting.
Thursday 2 February 11.00am
Maitland Gaol Bookings required. For more information, please call Zoe Whiting 02 4936 6482 or email zoe.whiting@maitland.nsw.gov.au
PLANTING NATIVES IN YOUR BACKYARD
Want to learn more about the beneficial role of native plants in your home garden? Come and learn more about planting natives in your backyard with the Maitland City Council’s Biodiversity and Resilience Team.
Monday 6 February 9.30am to 10.15am
East Maitland Library For more information, please contact Michael Tinlin or Fiona Rowan on 02 4934 9700
WATERCOLOUR WITH LOCAL ARTIST DOROTHY COMPTON
Join local artist Dorothy Compton for a free watercolour class to celebrate the 2023 NSW Seniors Week Festival at Maitland Libraries. Participants will learn how to paint native flowers using watercolours. No experience is necessary. All materials supplied.
Monday 6 February
11.00am to 12.00pm
East Maitland Library Bookings required. Please contact programmes@maitland.nsw.gov.au
GUIDED DAY TOUR
Enjoy a guided tour with one our expert tour guides, hear about how life behind bars changed over the sites 150 years of operation.
Tuesday 7 February
11.00am
Maitland Gaol
Bookings required. For more information, please call Zoe Whiting 02 4936 6482 or email zoe.whiting@maitland.nsw.gov.au
TECH SAVVY SENIORS
(BEGINNERS SERIES)
Tech Savvy Seniors is a friendly beginner’s course designed for people 60 years and older that will help open the door to the world of digital technology.
Tuesday 7 February
1.00pm to 2.30pm
East Maitland Library
Bookings required. For any access or group booking enquiries, please contact programmes@maitland.nsw.gov.au
FREE MORNING TEA FOLLOWING AQUA FITNESS
FAMILY HISTORY HELP Our staff are on hand to help you get started or give you advice on how to fill out your family tree. By appointment throughout the festival Maitland Library, 480 High Street, Maitland Accessible
Sunday 18 and Saturday 24 April Boat ramp at Queens Wharf Morpeth Bookings are essential via
All participants are offered five free sessions to decide if they wish to join the Hunter River Dragons Club.
Meet the Maitland Aquatics Team for a cuppa and cake.
Wednesday 8 February
PROGRAM WITH HUNTER RIVER DRAGONS
ART GALLERY’S CONVERSATIONS TOUR
COME AND TRY BEGINNERS
This group session is designed to inform strategies to support positive health and wellbeing outcomes for a carer, family or friend of a person living with dementia. Participants will
DISCOUNTED ENTRY ON SELF
GUIDED AUDIO TOURS
CARER WELLNESS PROGRAM
Use the word SENIOR for a discount on self guided audio tours anytime during Seniors Festival.
11.15am
Maitland Aquatic Centre
Tuesday 20 April 10.00am - 12.00pm Wear soft soled shoes. Bare feet acceptable on the day Lawns accessible by ramps. Accessible entrance, toilet and parking Bookings are essential via Bob Kerr 0408 221 398 or Helen Enright on 0429 459 027
COMPLIMENTARY TOUR OF CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
Meet likeminded folk and be inspired by the work of artists in a complimentary tour through current exhibitions at Maitland Regional Art Gallery. See works by contemporary artists and their luminaries across eight exhibitions, including Deborah Kelly, Hannah Gartside, Ileigh Hellier, Jane
For more information, please call Kerry Paterson on 02 4933 5073 or email aquatics@maitland.nsw.gov.au
Accessible toilet, parking and entrance Bookings essential via 02 4933 5073 or 02 4933 3488
HISTORY OF RAINFORESTS IN MAITLAND
Coaches will be available on the day to teach some basic skills and organise a game of Golf Croquet. All participants will be offered to join some club members for a sausage sizzle at the conclusion.
CROQUET DAY
For more information visit mrag.org.au
TUESDAY
The Conversations sessions are creative and social visits of exhibitions specifically designed for people living with dementia and their carers. Our friendly facilitator uses works of art as a starter for conversation and self expression, guiding people through artmaking activities in a friendly and supportive environment.
Thursday 22 April 11.00am Maitland Gaol, 6 - 18 John Street, East Maitland Accessible toilet, entrance and parking Bookings are essential via 4936 6482 or maitlandgaol.com.au
Tuesday 1 to Sunday 12 February As per site operating hours
Cost $10 once discount applied Maitland Gaol
Aqua fitness enhances cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance while the water provides added resistance and support with minimal joint strain for a great challenge. No matter what your age, ability or experience, aqua fit is an inclusive activity suitable for everyone. 14, 16, 21 and 23 April 10.00am Maitland Aquatic Centre
Curious about the history of rainforests in Maitland, join us for this informative talk presented by the Maitland City Council’s Biodiversity and Resilience Team and discover how our rainforests in the local area have disappeared over time.
Thursday 9 February 10.30am
Confined but Free! aims to reveal the story of the forgotten women who were employed in the corrective system during the 19th century. While not guilty of any crimes, the conditions of these women’s employment kept them virtual prisoners within the gaol. Come along to hear Dr Harrison explore the reason behind her research and the way she went about it.
For more information, please call Zoe Whiting 02 4936 6482 or email zoe.whiting@maitland.nsw.gov.au
FREE ENTRY TO MAITLAND AQUATIC CENTRE
COME AND TRY
Thursday 9 February
9.30am to 10.15am
Rutherford Library
For more information, please contact Fiona Rowan or Yann
COME AND TRY AQUA FIT
Maitland Regional Art Gallery Bookings required. Contact the Art Gallery on 02 4934 9859 or email artgallery@maitland.nsw.gov.au
FESTIVAL 2021
TECH SAVVY SENIORS (BEGINNERS SERIES)
Tech Savvy Seniors is a friendly beginner’s course designed for people 60 years and older that will help open the door to the world of digital technology.
Thursday 9 February 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Enjoy free entry to Maitland Aquatic Centre for seniors during the festival. This facility offers ramp access as well as a heated indoor pool.
AUTHOR TALK
Tuesday 1 to Sunday 12 February
Maitland Aquatic Centre
NSW SENIORS
For more information, please call Kerry Paterson on 02 4933 507 or email aquatics@maitland.nsw.gov.au
FREE ENTRY TO AQUA FITNESS CLASSES
Enjoy free entry to Aqua Fitness classes for seniors.
Tuesday 1 to Sunday 12 February
For more information, please call Kerry Paterson on 02 4933 5073 or aquatics@maitland.nsw.gov.au