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Bus outings for senior residents

Ashfield Council organises monthly bus outings for local senior residents. Residents are collected from their homes and venture to locations in the Sydney metropolitan and surrounding areas. Residents are returned to their homes in the afternoon.
These monthly outings are designed to provide seniors with an opportunity to socialise and enjoy one another’s company. Carers are welcome to accompany the person they care for. People often bring money to have lunch at local clubs and there may be occasional entry fees depending on the place being visited.
For more information please contact Council's Community Services Department on 9716 1842.

Computer Classes for Seniors

Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association (ASCCA)

Providing courses and workshops for beginners and intermediate
Level B 280 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Program details and fees for April/May and June/July. There are reduced costs for all ASCCA club members, to become a member complete this Application Form and send to ASCCA.
For information and course bookings call (02) 9286 3871, email office@ascca.org.au or visit their website.

Other Clubs:

Burwood Seniors Computer Club - Belmore Street, Burwood. Phone 9715 6749 or 9798 7762.

Carrington Road Uniting Church Computer Class, Strathfield. Phone 9642 4214.

Yoga for 55's and over

Experienced yoga teacher provides guidance through stretching and strength building yoga exercises, appropriate to individual capacity. Floor and chair based exercise. Classes 9.30am - 10.30am and 11.00am - 12.00pm Wednesdays. Please call 9716 1842 for more information.

Seniors Aquatic Class

Gentle water aerobics at the Ashfield Aquatic Centre. Participants pay entry into the pool and then the class is free. Stay for a coffee at the cafe after class! Class is 10am - 10.30am Tuesdays. Please call 9716 1842 for more information.

Get out and about with the Ashfield Walking for Pleasure club

'Regular walking is a fun, easy and social way to exercise'

Following is the timetable for the Ashfield Walking for Pleasure club for January to June 2012.

All of the walks are on a Friday.

* Seniors price is below pensioner’s price.  Correct at time of printing.

PLEASE NOTE: On all train trips the group will travel in the second carriage from the front

CHECK CURRENT Bus and TrainTIMETABLES FOR ALL CONNECTIONS

Conditions:

Participants are advised that it is a condition of their participation in any Walking for Pleasure activity that they do so at their own risk.  The NSW Department of Sport and Recreation and any activity leaders or co-ordinators do not accept responsibility for any loss, damage or injury to any participant or participants’ property however it may occur. Participants should seek their own insurance cover for all such risks. Serious injuries may be covered by the Sporting Injuries Act depending on the particular circumstances and the severity of the injury.

Walkers should consult their GP before commencing any form of physical activity.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 9797 8202 OR 131302                      

Alternative Therapies in Nursing Homes

We continue to employ a music therapist to work in different residential aged care facilities in the area. Currently in January 2011 we are implementing a 12-week program at the Summer Hill Aged Care Facilitiy in Summer Hill with music therapist Jeannette Harvey. Jeannette is working with individual residents as well as doing group therapy. Music therapy aims to increase social interaction between residents, staff and family; allow for a range of personal expression; facilitate and stimulate memory; improve self-esteem; provide an opportunity for reflection and engage people in a therapeutic relationship. We are working closely with staff in order to compliment existing health care practices.

Ashfield Council recently worked with a professional aromatherapist in 5 different aged care facilities in the Ashfield LGA. This program was focused on developing the knowledge and skills of staff in these facilities, so that they can use aromatherapy techniques (including essential oils and massage) that complement the existing health plans of residents. The techniques used by staff worked on creating and sustaining an aesthetic, soothing and nourishing environment. The aim of this program is to support and enhance quality of life for residents living in residential aged care, their family and friends, and the work environment of staff. 

Ashfield Men's Shed

The Ashfield Men's Shed is a social group for men comprised of retirees, war veterans and men living in local licensed boarding houses.  Run by Ashfield Council in partnership with Mary MacKillop Outreach, activities of the group include making furniture for local nursing homes and the St Vincent De Paul Society. The group meet every Thursday and Friday from 10am - 1pm at Mary MacKillop Outreach, 1B Thomas Street, Lewisham.  If you are interested in the activities of the Ashfield Men's Shed please telephone Mary Mackillop Outreach on 9568 0248.

The Ashfield Seniors Action Committee

Ashfield Seniors Action Committee meets quarterly to share information, get informed on local issues and provide feedback and advice to Council. This group welcomes new members who take an interest in the wellbeing of seniors in the Ashfield community.  The Committee has representatives from many different seniors groups in the local area.  For more information or if you are interested in joining this meeting please call the Community Development Worker (Ageing and Disability Services) on 9716 1842.

Seniors Social Group

The Ashfield Seniors Social Group meets every Tuesday between 10am and 12pm. Activities include cards (Skip Bo) and an opportunity to socialise with morning tea provided.  Anyone is welcome. For further information please telephone Community Development Worker (Ageing and Disability Services) on 9716 1842.

The Cat Rescue "Seniors for Seniors" Program

Rediscover the joy of caring for a cat! Having an animal as a companion can provide great pleasure and enhance health and wellbeing.  The ‘Seniors for Seniors’ program is a program that places an adult cat in need of care, with a local resident. An adult cat is matched as closely as possible, with the person taking part in the program. Care of the cat may be permanent or temporary and different cats may be requiring different levels of care depending on their history. For more information please visit www.catrescue.com.au

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