Penrith Seniors Festival
The Penrith Seniors Festival is run in conjunction with the NSW Seniors Festival and celebrates the role and contribution of older adults to local communities throughout Australia.
In 2025, the festival is being held from Monday 3 to Sunday 16 March 2025 and the theme is "Time to Shine.”
There are a range of free and low-cost events and activities on offer for everyone to enjoy including movie screenings, health workshops, exercise classes and more!
Kicking off the festival program will be a mini Seniors Expo, Chair Yoga and the highly anticipated Penrith Seniors Comedy Gala on Monday 3 March at The Joan. The gala line-up will feature the hilarious comedians Andrew Barnett (emcee), Anisa Nandaula, Laura Hughes and Sean Woodland.
Visit penrith.city/seniorsfestival to see the full program, or download our 2025 Penrith Seniors Festival program.
Penrith Seniors Festival – 2025 Program
Chair Yoga
8.30am, Mon 3 Mar
The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre – Lvl 1, Rehearsal Room 1
Chair yoga is a low-impact exercise that uses a chair to help improve flexibility, balance, and strength. Free but bookings essential via: https://events.humanitix.com/seniors-festival-chair-yoga-jjfy8ppp
Mini Seniors Expo
9am-10.30am, Mon 3 Mar
The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre – foyer
Stalls presented by: Penrith City Council’s Road Safety, Waste and Resource Recovery, Libraries and Sustainability teams; Primary Health Network – health and dementia information, Nepean Food Services ‘Share a Cuppa’, Wesley Mission – Care Finder, the Benevolent Society – My Aged Care navigation, and Guide Dogs NSW.
Penrith Seniors Comedy Gala
Mon 3 Mar - 9.00am morning tea and 10.30am event
The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre – Richard Bonynge Concert Hall
Join us for our premier Seniors Festival event, the Penrith Seniors Comedy Gala! A morning tea will be held from 9.00am with the comedy gala kicking off at 10.30am. The line-up includes comedians Andrew Barnett (emcee), Anisa Nandaula, Laura Hughes and Sean Woodland. Tickets are free! To book your spot, call 4723 7600 or register via https://www.thejoan.com.au/?p=23368&post_type=events&preview=1&_ppp=579fe5f9e6
WEDNESDAY 5 MARCH
Pilates
Wed 5 Mar | 8.30am
Online
This pilates floor workout helps to improve core strength, flexibility and coordination – all while using a mat. To book, phone 0411 246 741, email carol@thirdagefitness.com or visit: bit.ly/SeniorsFestRego
Grandparents Story Time with Penrith City Libraries
Wed 5 Mar | 10.30am-11.30am
Penrith Library
Enjoy an intergenerational story time where we'll read books together, sing, rhyme and get crafty. Suitable for ages 2-5 with their grandparent of adult carer. For more information, phone 4732 7891 or submit a request at my.penrith.city
Wills & Estate Planning Information Seminar
Wed 5 Mar | 2pm-3.30pm
Kingfisher Grove Retirement Village, 2 Cuckoo Place, Jordan Springs
This informative session will guide you through the key aspects of creating a will, understanding estate laws and ensuring your wishes are honored. Book via Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/wills-estate-planning-seminar-tickets-1080178315419?aff=oddtdtcreator
THURSDAY 6 MARCH
Healthy Ageing and Bone Health Workshop
Thurs 6 Mar | 10am-11.30am
Share My Ability, 1/57 Regentville Rd, Jamisontown
Discover key strategies for osteoporosis prevention and management, combining valuable education with gentle exercises. Learn healthy practices to incorporate into your daily routine, with light refreshments and gift bag included. To book your spot, phone 0405 146 131, email admin@innovaterebab.com or visit: eventbrite.com.au/e/healthy-ageing-and-bone-health-workshop-tickets-1064135089699?aff=oddtdtcreator
Are You Good to Go? – Advance Care Planning
Thurs 6 Mar | 10am-11.30am
Penrith Regional Gallery, 86 River Road, Emu Plains
Hear from an expert (speaker Maree White) on how you can ensure your medical wishes are heard if you cannot speak for yourself, as well as a death doula (Kirsty Rehutai) on what they do and how they can assist a family at end of life. See a short film with morning tea included. To book your spot, phone Monique Pryce on 4708 8100.
Grandparents Story Time with Penrith City Libraries
Thur 6 Mar | 10.30am-11.30am
St Clair Library
Enjoy an intergenerational story time where we'll read books together, sing, rhyme and get crafty. Suitable for ages 2-5 with their grandparent of adult carer. For more information, phone 4732 7891 or submit a request at my.penrith.city
Understanding Retirement Living
Thurs 6 March | 10.30am-12pm
Kingfisher Grove Retirement Village, 2 Cuckoo Place Jordan Springs
Explore Kingfisher Grove and its facilities and learn the benefits of retirement living. Free morning tea included. Book via Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/understanding-retirement-living-tickets-1080174975429?aff=oddtdtcreatorv
Young at Heart
Thur 6 Mar | 1:30pm
Ripples St Marys
With an emphasis on fun, this is a specially designed fitness class for the over 50s that focuses on low impact land-based movements. Perfect for those who want to maintain their active lifestyle or just get started. Don't forget to stay for the coffee and chat afterwards! To book, email ripples@penrith.city
FRIDAY 7 MARCH
Building Strength
Fri 7 Mar | 10am
Online
This standing strength class uses dumbbells to build muscle, enhance coordination and improve overall fitness. Don't forget to bring along your dumbbells. To book, call 0411 246 741, email carol@thirdagefitness.com or visit: bit.ly/SeniorsFestRego
Young at Heart
Fri 7 Mar | 1.30pm
Ripples St Marys
With an emphasis on fun, this is a specially designed fitness class for the over 50s that focuses on low impact land-based movements. Perfect for those who want to maintain their active lifestyle or just get started. Don't forget to stay for the coffee and chat afterwards! The Friday 7 March session will include a secret bake off, with goodies made from our team! To book, email ripples@penrith.city
MONDAY 10 MARCH
Better Balance
Mon 10 Mar | 1.30pm
Online
This balance class combines standing and seated exercises to enhance your stability and coordination – all while using a chair for support. To book, phone 0411 246 741, email carol@thirdagefitness.com or visit: bit.ly/SeniorsFestRego
For more events visit https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/community-library/seniors/seniors-festival