Celebrating our Seniors | Stawell and St Arnaud

To coincide with Seniors Month, council is taking the opportunity to celebrate positive ageing and encourage our senior residents to take advantage of the opportunities available to you in Northern Grampians Shire.

Both Northern Grampians Libraries in Stawell and St Arnaud and Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre offer a range of activities for seniors year-round.

These activities encourage people to stay physically and mentally active as they age, while providing opportunities for ongoing social connection. You can click on the various links below for more information about what is available, when. 

As a special treat for Seniors Month, Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre is offering free centre access for seniors on Monday, October 26.

The day involves activities including Active Ageing and Gentle Aqua classes, morning tea, gym access and pool access.

The event starts at 10.30am. For a full timetable, you can click here.

 

SSAC 

Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre is a fantastic resource for the region, with plenty of activities for seniors. If you are aged 75 or older, you can enjoy free centre access by signing up for a Platinum Membership.

Active Ageing classes: Mondays and Fridays at 10.30am, Wednesdays at 10.15am and 10.45am ($8 per class or free with a Platinum Membership).

Gentle Aqua classes: Mondays and Thursdays at 10.45am ($8 per class or free with a Platinum Membership).

Chair-based classes: Fridays at 11.30am.

Quiet Hour in the pool: Mondays at 12.30pm ($5.60 for pool entry or free with a Platinum Membership).

You can find out more about Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre, here.

 

Northern Grampians Libraries

Our libraries also offer a wealth of options for seniors. Drop in today and speak to a member of the team to learn more, or click on the appropriate link below.

Have difficulty getting around? Both Stawell and St Arnaud teams offer a Home Delivery Service. You can contact either branch for more information.

Stawell

Social cards: Wednesdays at 10am.

Device Advice drop-in: Fridays, 9am to 11am (bookings preferred).

Meditation: Saturdays at 12pm.

How's it Going? men's cuppa chat: Every second Wednesday at 2pm (gold coin donation).

Are you interested in U3A? Members meet at Stawell Library every Tuesday, particpating in art in the morning and general programs in the afternoon. 

You can find out more about what's on at Stawell Library, here. 

St Arnaud

Chess: Tuesdays at 11am.

Tech Lab – Device Advice drop-in: Wednesdays, from 1pm to 5pm.

Scrabble Club: Wednesdays at 2pm.

Book Chat: Last Thursday of each month at 10.30am.

Jigsaw activities always available.

Book Club (supplied by Central Highlands Libraries): 2027 title planning underway (ask at the library for further details).

Book Club (supplied by Northern Grampians Libraries): Current title selection in progress (ask at the library for further details).

Author visit: Bestselling author Peter FitzSimons is returning to the region in November. He will speak at St Arnaud Town Hall on Tuesday, November 10. You can find more information here.

Coffee and tea: Cuppa Chat is not running at the moment due to Scrabble Club, however coffee and tea are always available on request. The library offers a great, free, climate-controlled environment in which to meet new people or catch up with friends.

You can read more about what's on at St Arnaud library, here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Location

Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre, 49-51 Houston Street, Stawell, 3380, View Map