Events planned for Seniors Week

Several events have been planned for Seniors' Week on the Peninsula, April 2 to 9.

A tour and morning tea at the Peninsula Lesisure Centre will be conducted by Cr Chris Holstein on Monday April 3.

The event will run from 9.30am to 11am and bookings can be made by contacting 4325 8123.

Also on April 3, a morning tea will be held at Somersby Falls.

The journey will then continue to Mangrove Dam where a short history of the damn will be explained.

Participants are asked to meet at the Ettalong Sernior Citizens Centre on the corner of Broken Bay Rd and Karingi St, Ettalong.

The event will run from 9am to 1pm and costs $4, which includes morning tea and the bus cost.

Participants are asked to wear appropriate footwear for walking.

Bookings can be made by contacting 4341 3222.

Space is limited to 21 people.

A "Law and the Older Person" seminar will be held at the Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre on April 4, at 1pm.

Guest speakers will be from the NSW Law Society.

The event includes free entry plus tea and coffee.

An evening of entertainment will be held at the Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre on April 5, featuring Jo Lavelle and The Belle Birds.

The event costs $10, which covers the luncheon and entertainment, and fashion from the 60's must be worn.

The event will begin at noon.

To book contact 4341 3222.

A morning tea has been planned for senior citizens on April 5 at the Umina Library.

The morning tea will begin at 10.30am.

A Woy Woy heritage walk has been planned for April 6 with Woy Woy Library.

Participants will be taken on a heritage walk around Woy Woy to discover its history. The walk will begin at the Woy Woy library, walk around the town centre, and finish back at the library.

Participants are asked to bring a hat, walking shoes, sunscreen, a bottle of water and other items that may be needed on the day.

Two sessions are planned, with the first sessions operating from 10am to noon and the second session operating from 1pm to 3pm.

Bookings are essential and can be made by contacting 4341 3808.

A Hawkesbury Cruise and Lunch will be held at the Broken Bay Sport centre on April 6.

This event has limited availability and tickets will be issued by ballot. Those successful will be notified by mail with further details, times, pick up options and payment arrangements.

The 11th Annual Marie Andrews MP Barbecue and Concert will be held on April 7 at the Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club from 10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm.

Tickets can be purchased from the Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club from Monday April 3 and entry cost is a gold coin donation with proceeds going to the Woy Woy Hopsital Auxiliary.

An inspection of the Hydrotherapy Pool with a demonstration by the Woy Woy Arthritic Group will also be held on April 7 at Woy Woy Hospital, Ocean Beach Rd.

The event will run from 10.30am to 11.30am, and entry is free.

A Brisbane Water Cruise with morning tea provided will be held on April 7.

The Lady Kendall II will depart Woy Woy Waterfront at 10.35am and costs $4.

Tickets can be purchased from the Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre and is limited to 150 people.

There is no wheelchair access to this cruise and participants are asked to wear suitable footwear.

Cinema Paradiso will also be supporting Senior Citizens week with "Buy One Get One Free" offers on April 3, 4, 5 and 6, for senior citizens.

Free tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided on April 4,5 and 6.

Offer is only available up until 5pm and can be booked on 4342 4666.

Cinema Paradiso is located at 189 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong.

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