2026 Seniors Festival

Council has provided funding to support the 2026 Seniors Festival. The events have been organised by the Queanbeyan Senior Citizens Association, Bungendore Seniors Association and the Braidwood Community Association. Find out more in the festival poster(PDF, 1MB), presented by the Regional Independent. Queanbeyan-Palerang Libraries are also running a number of events for seniors during March.

Bungendore

Bowls on the Green, Lunch with Tasty Bites - Tuesday 3 March

9.30am-1.30pm
Bungendore Bowling and Sports Club

Join us for a fun and relaxed morning at the Bungendore Bowling and Sports Club, perfect for beginners and first-timers. No experience is necessary.

This event is free of charge for seniors (55+): Please note: Drinks are at own expense. Bookings are essential, phone 0419 025 533 or email bungendoreseniors@gmail.com

Mad Hatters Tea Party - Wednesday 4 March

10am-12pm
Phil's Op Shop, Butmaroo Street, Bungendore

Join us for a morning of fun where Mad is the dress code! Prizes for best hat, best accessory and best outfit. Lucky door prizes.

This event is free of charge for seniors (55+): bookings are essential, phone 0419 025 533 or email bungendoreseniors@gmail.com

Bungendore Seniors Bingo - Thursday 5 March

10am-12pm
Bungendore Sports Hub

Join us this morning for a few games of bingo and a delicious morning tea. This event is free of charge for seniors (55+).

Boot Scootin' for Fun and Fitness - Friday 6 March

10am-11am
Bungendore Sports Hub

Looking for something new and enjoyable? Boot Scootin' is easy to learn, gentle on the body and a wonderful way to meet others. It's less about getting the steps right and more about having fun. Our friends from Bom Funk dance studio will guide us through this relaxed, beginner-friendly session.

This event is free of charge for seniors (55+): bookings are essential, phone 0419 025 533 or email bungendoreseniors@gmail.com

Stay Smart Online with Queanbeyan-Palerang Libraries - Wednesday 11 March

10am-12pm
Bungendore Library

Join us during Seniors Week for this insightful short course designed to help adults stay smart online! Find out more and book your free ticket here.

Songs and Scones - Wednesday 11 March

10am-12pm
Phil's Op Shop, Butmaroo Street, Bungendore

Join us for a delicious Devonshire morning tea and live entertainment from Tea4Two and a gold medal Barbershop Quartet.

This event is free of charge for seniors (55+): bookings are essential, phone 0419 025 533 or email bungendoreseniors@gmail.com

Learn, Protect and Connect - Stay Scam Savvy - Thursday 12 March

10am-1pm
Bungendore Sports Hub

Join nbn Local for a practical, easy-to-follow session designed to help seniors feel confident and safe online.

This event is free of charge for seniors (55+): bookings are essential, phone 0419 025 533 or email bungendoreseniors@gmail.com

Fun and Games - Friday 13 March

10am-12pm
Bungendore Sports Hub

Join us this morning for our regular get-together. This event is free of charge for seniors (55+).

Braidwood

Movies and morning tea - Araluen Federal Hall - Monday 2 March

10am
The Best Marigold Hotel

Join the Araluen Coffee and Craft women for some fun and a great morning tea.

Have a Hit - Braidwood Tennis Club - Tuesday 3 March

9am-10am

Stay Smart Online with Queanbeyan-Palerang Libraries - Thursday 5 March

10am-12pm
Braidwood Library

Join us during Seniors Week for this insightful short course designed to help adults stay smart online. Find out more and book your free tickets here.

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Wednesday 4 March, 10am-11:30am - Mongarlowe Community Hall
Thursday 5 March - 10am-11:30am - Nerriga Community Hall
Wednesday 11 March, 10am-11:30am - Majors Creek Rec Ground Hall

Chair Yoga - The Glasshouse - Monday 9 March

11am-12pm

Enjoy an introduction to Yoga sitting down - it's fun!

Chair Yoga - Mongarlowe Hall - Wednesday 11 March

10:30am-11:30am

Enjoy an introduction to Yoga sitting down - it's fun!

Dodge Gellibrand Drive - Thursday 12 March and Saturday 14 March

Thursday 12 March - meet at old D&S Motors 10.30am
Saturday 14 March - all day

Gold coin donation.

Expo at Braidwood National Theatre - Friday 13 March

11am-2pm
Braidwood National Theatre

Come and meet some organisations you might like to join, including the RFS and Lions. Information about support services available for Seniors

Enjoy tasty finger food from Java.

Check out the look for winter - The Fashion Edit - quality basics and fun accessories for autumn and winter.

Captains Flat

Songs and Scones - Captains Flat - Tuesday 3 March

10am-12pm
Captains Flat Community Hall

Joins us for a delicious Devonshire morning tea and live entertainment from Tea4Two.

This event is free of charge for seniors (55+): bookings are preferred, to register your interest please phone Chloe on 0422 605 009

Queanbeyan

Zumba Participation - Tuesday 3 March

9:30-10:30am and 11am-12pm
Featuring Ellie Parr
Queanbeyan Town Park

Zumba is a fun, easy-to-follow workout for everybody at every level! No previous experience is necessary. FREE of charge.

Stay Smart Online with Queanbeyan-Palerang Libraries - Tuesday 3 March

10am-12pm
Queanbeyan Library

Join us during Seniors Week for this insightful short course designed to help adults stay smart online! Book your free ticket here.

Picnic & Games in the Park - Tuesday 10 March

10am-2pm
Queanbeyan Town Park, Lowe Street

Come along prepared to participate and enjoy games like Beany bag toss, Bucket Golf, Corn Hole, Golf chipping, Golf/Darts, Pickle Ball, Ring Toss, Table tennis, Ten Pin Bowling, and try your luck at a Lucky Dip.

Bring your own chair, picnic or purchase: Sausage Sandwich – $2, Drinks – $1 & $2, Cake or slices – $2

Walk the Park with Queanbeyan Health Walking Group - Thursday 12 March

11am-1pm
Queanbeyan Town Park, Lowe Street

Come and meet the walkers of the Queanbeyan Health Walking Group and make new friends. Enjoy a relaxed walk with delicious food and great company with a free sausage sizzle.

Queanbeyan Senior Citizens Open Day - Monday 16 March

10am-12pm
Rear of 1 Farrer Place, Queanbeyan

The Queanbeyan Seniors Citizens has been operating since 1976. Senior Citizen is a dedicated organisation committed to promote the welfare of all Senior Citizens in the City of Queanbeyan and surrounding districts.

Move Well, Live Well - Thursdays 5 March, 12 March, 19 March and 26 March

2pm-3pm
Queanbeyan Library

Join our 4-week program designed specifically for seniors to support healthy ageing through simple and easy exercises that can be done at home. Kicking off during Seniors Week, this program will be led by an exercise physiologist from Citris Rehabilitation.

Registration required via Humanitix.

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