Monday 19 March
Sweet Art Workshop
Free
10am–12.30pm
Learn to make pressed and hand-made flowers from icing and marzipan; these perfect decorations are ideal for topping cupcakes, cakes and chocolates. Workshop includes all materials and sweets. Please not that the workshop will require some fine hand work.
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The Easy Way To Write Your Life Story
Free
1pm–2pm
Ever wanted to write your life story for family and friends but the task seemed so difficult it always ended up in the too hard basket? This talk shows you the easy way to do it, based on the experiences of Memory Man, Bob Mitchell.
Tuesday 20 March
Pre-show Introduction to Latin and Ballroom Dancing (30 mins)
$5
11.30am–12.00pm
Get your dance shoes on for this Latin and Ballroom taster prior to the 1pm show of Syncopation.
Syncopation
$30 Full $25 Concession
1pm
Based in a dusty room in an old apartment building in New York City in 1912,
Anna, an Italian seamstress; and Henry, a Jewish meatpacker, try to overcome the hardship of their lives. Caught up in the jazzy energy of a newly electrified Manhattan, Syncopation captures your heart and makes you think about what it truly means to be a partner.
Written by Allan Knee
Director Stephen Lloyd Helper
Choreographer Mark Hodge
Wednesday 21 March
Wild Stories Foraging Tour
Free
10am–12pm
Join artist and keen naturalist Diego Bonetto for a walking foraging tour of the parkland surrounding Casula Powerhouse. Join him in learning about new plants, and perhaps even sharing some of your own knowledge about home grown cuisines. It is recommended that closed toed shoes are worn for this tour.
Botanical Drawing workshop
$10
12pm–2.30pm
In conjunction with the Foraging Tour we encourage you to also book in for the Beginners Botanical Drawing workshop. Learn to draw and annotate some of the flora you have collected during your tour from an expert Botanical artist. All materials are provided.
Thursday 22 March
Young at Heart Senior’s Film Festival
SHORT FILM AWARDS | 10am
Watch & vote for the best new Australian short films with seniors in starring roles.
THE ILLUSIONIST with captions for the hard of hearing | 12.30pm
The life of an old magician changes forever when he meets a young girl in this gorgeous animated film.
I’M NOT DEAD YET | 3pm
Affectionate portrait of Chad Morgan, the king of Australian country music + Q&A with filmmaker Janine Hosking.
Friday 23 March
Young at Heart Senior’s Film Festival
THE CONVERSATION | 10am
Gene Hackman excels in Francis Ford Coppola’s acclaimed conspiracy thriller.
THE RED SHOES | 12.30pm
A young dancer is torn between the man she loves and her pursuit to become a prima ballerina.
Young at Heart Senior’s Film Festival see link
Saturday 24 March
High Tea
$15 per person
10am–12pm
Enjoy the company of dear friends, children and grandchildren and celebrate Seniors Week over this wonderful revival of a fine British tradition. High Tea will include tea sandwiches, scones and conserve, assorted sweets, and a selection of loose leaf teas and coffee.
Spray Art workshop
$10 per person
2pm–4.30pm
Join us for a workshop on the tanks learning skills in spray and street art, and stencilling. The workshop will cover key terms, safety guidelines and tips and tricks from a local street artist. Workshop will be using spray paint so please wear old clothes that can get dirty.
Sunday 25 March
Felting Workshop
$15
10am–4pm
Join us for a full day of felting. Learn to make wool fabric out of raw wool through the felting process. In this class you should be able to complete one or two pieces such as a scarf or a pair of slippers. All materials provided.
Please note this workshop requires some rigorous action at times, assistance can be provided if necessary.