Ku-ring-gai Council
Left: H.E.A.R.T. (Healthy Eating & Recreational Time for Seniors) cooking demonstration for seniors
Right: Mayor Jennifer Anderson and Council's Director of Community, Janice Bevan, at the Medieval Faire at St Ives. The Mayor judged the fancy dress competition.
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The new Ku-ring-gai Fitness & Aquatic Centre boasts indoor and outdoor pools and a state-of-the-art health club. It is located at the site of the former West Pymble Pool. See article page 74.
Left and above: The Medieval Faire at St Ives
Right: Seniors excursion to the Sydney Town Hall - Lord Mayor's reception room
things to do in Ku-ring-gai
For information about what’s on in Ku-ring-gai visit our web page:
www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/whatson January 26: Australia Day celebration and festivities, Bicentennial Park, West Pymble.
March: Seniors Week & Ku-ring-gai Seniors' Festival 2015. Interesting activities and exciting events throughout March. Contact Ku-ring-gai Council for the full program of Seniors Week events.
February 14: Free Valentine's Day movie at Greengate Park, Killara.
May 3: Festival on the Green held at St Ives Village Green.
May 26 - July 12: Guringai Festival. Various events celebrating Aboriginal culture and heritage.
August 30: Wildflower and Garden Festival. Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, 420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives.
September 19-20: Medieval Faire at St Ives.
October 17: Twilight Concert in Wahroonga Park.
ALL YEAR
Seniors in Action. Phone 9424 0836 Comprehensive program includes seminars,
106 Seniors & Care Guide 2015 cooking demonstrations, outings and excursions.
Pilates in the Park. Phone 9424 0754 Gentle exercise at Wahroonga Park.
Bushcare Program. Phone 9424 0179 Ku-ring-gai Council works with volunteers to enhance Ku-ring-gai's natural beauty and promote its biodiversity. Bushcare is a great opportunity to make new friends, take part in a social group that shares your interests and improve your local environment.
Walks and Talks Program. Phone 9424 0844 Enjoy nature-themed walks, talks and special events. Guest presenters and experienced staff run seminars, workshops and lead guided bushwalks in the local area.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Swain Gardens 77 Stanhope Rd, Killara 2071
Open seven days a week during daylight hours. Garden available for private functions.
Local History and Family History Research Centre. Phone 9499 4568 799 Pacific Hwy, Gordon 2072 The Ku-ring-gai Historical Society's research centre collects, preserves and disseminates information
about the history of Ku-ring-gai and local families. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am - 2pm.
Eryldene Heritage House and Garden. Phone 9498 2271 17 McIntosh St, Gordon 2072 This heritage house, built in 1913 for the late Professor EG Waterhouse, features a magnificent camellia and azalea garden. Open once a month or by arrangement. Office open Tuesday and Thursday 10am - 4pm.
Rose Seidler House. Phone 9989 8020 71 Clissold Rd, Wahroonga Managed by The Historic Houses Trust of NSW, this is the first house designed and built in Australia by acclaimed architect Harry Seidler.
Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden Phone 9424 0353 420 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives 2075 Covering 125 hectares of urban bushland, the Garden is open daily from 8am - 5pm except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday. Entry is free.
Seniors at the Wildflower Garden. Phone 9424 0353 Book a Ranger-led tour to discover more about the Garden’s unique landscape and heritage.
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