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Local Walks
Event Type: Walks
Date: Monday Apr 12, 2021, 7:30 am
Meet at Waverton Station at 7:30am. The planned route is to follow the train line to Carr Street, Eureka Street, Union Street then into Thomas Street ,Mitchell Street , Victoria Street and Munro Street. Walk along waterfront to Sawmiller Reserve. Take W Cres Street to Blues Point Road, Billi's for Coffee. Blues Point Road to Victoria Street, have a look up Webb Street (dead end) Thomas Street. Union Street to Woollcott Street, Bay Road to Waverton Station. Steve to lead Approx 1:10mins
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Tai Chi / Qi Jong
Event Type: Outdoor Activity
Date: Monday Apr 12, 2021, 8:00 am
Tai Chi is the gentle Chinese exercise which is a low-stress training for seniors.
This is combined with Qi Jong which is a practice of aligning breath, movement and awareness for exercise, healing and meditation.
No charge, no booking. Continues throughout the year.
Just turn up near Hazelbank Rd steps
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Out of Area Walks
Event Type: Walks
Date: Monday Apr 12, 2021, 9:30 am
Meet at Waverton Chemist at 9.00am for Manly to North Curl Curl walk via Queenscliff
Phil to lead this walk
The grade is Medium, 5 Km long, with steps and inclines along the way
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Tai Chi / Qi Jong
Event Type: Outdoor Activity
Date: Tuesday Apr 13, 2021, 8:00 am
Tai Chi is the gentle Chinese exercise which is a low-stress training for seniors.
This is combined with Qi Jong which is a practice of aligning breath, movement and awareness for exercise, healing and meditation.
No charge, no booking. Continues throughout the year.
Just turn up near Hazelbank Rd steps
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Strength & Balance - Tuesday 10.30
Event Type: Mild Physical Activity
Date: Tuesday Apr 13, 2021, 10:30 am
These classes are designed for seniors and so the cost is low.
$8.00 per class, payment in advance for 10 classes $80. Bookings essential.
CLICK HERE .. to book.
Class sizes limited to 10 people. Subsidised by North Sydney Council and your Hub Membership.
10.30 - 11.30am Tues: Class with Gaynor at the Waverton Hall

Tai Chi / Qi Jong
Event Type: Outdoor Activity
Date: Wednesday Apr 14, 2021, 8:00 am
Tai Chi is the gentle Chinese exercise which is a low-stress training for seniors.
This is combined with Qi Jong which is a practice of aligning breath, movement and awareness for exercise, healing and meditation.
No charge, no booking. Continues throughout the year.
Just turn up near Hazelbank Rd steps
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Strength & Balance - Wednesday 8am
Event Type: Mild Physical Activity
Date: Wednesday Apr 14, 2021, 8:00 am
These classes are designed for seniors and led by Donna in Admiral’s Place, Wondakiah.
The cost is $8.00 per class ($80 per term paid in advance). Fees are kept low with the help of a subsidy from North Sydney Council.
A new term commences next Wednesday 14 April runs until Wednesday 16 June.
CLICK HERE .. for Bookings and payment

Strength & Balance - Wednesday 9am
Event Type: Mild Physical Activity
Date: Wednesday Apr 14, 2021, 9:00 am
These classes are designed for seniors and led by Donna in Admiral’s Place, Wondakiah.
The cost is $8.00 per class ($80 per term paid in advance). Fees are kept low with the help of a subsidy from North Sydney Council.
A new term commences next Wednesday 14 April runs until Wednesday 16 June.
Places are available so CLICK HERE .. for bookings and payment
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Iyengar Yoga - General Wednesday
Event Type: Physical Activity
Date: Wednesday Apr 14, 2021, 10:00 am
Iyengar yoga tailored to match individual levels of fitness. “General level” class.
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Iyengar Yoga - Gentle
Event Type: Physical Activity
Date: Wednesday Apr 14, 2021, 11:30 am
Iyengar yoga tailored to match individual levels of fitness. “Gentle level” class for beginners, restorative, recuperative
The 11.30 am Yoga Class was originally designated the beginners class. On behalf of my fellow participants I feel that we have advanced past that point. We would welcome additional “beginners “ who can enjoy the after class coffee and chat and the stretches beforehand. I am sure our group has added extra years of life from our Wednesday activity. Come and join us
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Thursday Local Walks
Event Type: Walks
Date: Thursday Apr 15, 2021, 6:30 am
Meet at Waverton Station at 6.30am for a leisurely walk & coffee. We do a 5km circuit around Lavender Bay and under the Harbour Bridge. Coffee at a Milsons Point café. This will be a great way to start the day. Luke to lead.
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Zumba Gold -Thursday
Event Type: Physical Activity
Date: Thursday Apr 15, 2021, 9:30 am
Zumba Gold is slower paced Zumba, geared for oldies but all ages are welcome.
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Boules
Event Type: Outdoor Activity
Date: Thursday Apr 15, 2021, 2:30 pm
PLEASE NOTE: Starting time for Autumn and Winter is now 2.30pm
Boules or Petanque as played in Europe.
Come to the Piste on the Platform at the Coal Loader
Bring your own boules if you have them.
But no need, there are plenty of spare boules on-site.
No cost, just turn up.
Everyone is welcome to come to play, watch or enjoy the view.
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Zumba Gold - Friday
Event Type: Physical Activity
Date: Friday Apr 16, 2021, 10:30 am
Zumba Gold is slower paced Zumba with lower intensity and easy to follow choreography that focuses on balance and co-ordination. It is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness and results in improved posture, balance and flexibility. The music styles include Latin and international dance rhythms with a dash of rock and roll.
The Terms are for 10 weeks and class sizes are limited to 10 people.
Click on Read more for bookings.
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Iyengar Yoga - General Saturday
Event Type: Physical Activity
Date: Saturday Apr 17, 2021, 8:00 am
Iyengar yoga tailored to match individual levels of fitness. “General level” class.
Please check availability with Kirsten 0420 456 550
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Strength & Balance - Saturday
Event Type: Mild Physical Activity
Date: Saturday Apr 17, 2021, 9:00 am
These classes are designed for seniors and so the cost is low.
$8.00 per class, payment in advance for 10 classes $80.
Bookings essential.
CLICK HERE .. for bookings and payment.
Class sizes limited. Subsidised by North Sydney Council and your Hub Membership.
Location: Admiralty Room near Wondakiah office. Parking: Gas Works Rd.
Neil Eden is a highly qualified instructor will run the activity. Please bring a floor mat.

Tai Chi / Qi Jong
Event Type: Outdoor Activity
Date: Monday Apr 19, 2021, 8:00 am
Tai Chi is the gentle Chinese exercise which is a low-stress training for seniors.
This is combined with Qi Jong which is a practice of aligning breath, movement and awareness for exercise, healing and meditation.
No charge, no booking. Continues throughout the year.
Just turn up near Hazelbank Rd steps
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Cards Day
Event Type: Indoor Games
Date: Monday Apr 19, 2021, 1:30 pm
1.00-3.00pm on the 1st and 3rd Mondays each month for card games (usually 500).
At the Waterview Cafe.
All welcome to come to card afternoons, no need to book, just come on the day if you would like to join in.
To support our use of the venue the Hub expects members to at least buy a cup of coffee or something similar.
View ...About Waverton Hub
A warm welcome to the Waverton Hub’s website.
The Waverton Hub is mutual organisation of residents of Waverton, Wollstonecraft and neighbouring areas in Sydney. As we grow older, we members of the Hub are helping each other to enjoy our lives, stay in our own homes for as long as we can, to be as healthy as we can, and achieve all this for as little cost as possible.
About a dozen of us started the organisation from scratch in late 2012. We opened for membership in August 2013 with a program of activities and by the end of April 2015 had over 300 members. Around 80 members are working on continuing to build the Hub, setting up systems, and designing and leading activities and events.
Latest News

Evaluation Report
In late 2019 / early 2020 (pre-Covid-19) the Board of the Waverton Hub commissioned URBIS a highly regarded cities and communities action research firm to undertake an evaluation of the Waverton Hub in 2019.
CLICK HERE .. to read the Executive Summary
CLICK HERE .. to read the full Report

Walkers Programs February to June 2020
The Waverton Hub offers two walks every Monday; a 7.30 Local Area walk and a longer 9.30 Out of Area Walk.
For the 7.30 am walkers, the leader will be at the Waverton Station whatever the weather.
Note that the 7.30am Walks will now only be listed in the Hub’s eNews Newsletter published on Fridays as they will b organised/chosen on an ad-hoc weekly basis.
For the 9:30am walks, walks may be changed to a different one or cancelled at the last minute due to weather conditions or lack of a leader. If so, you will be notified by email on the morning of the walk at the latest, so please make it a habit to check your email before leaving home to join a walk.
As a guide CLICK HERE ... for the suggested Programs for the first half of 2020.

SPEAKERS PROGRAM - APRIL
WHAT HAS THE CAMINO TO DO WITH EAST TIMOR?
Luke Keighery
For more than 10 years Luke has been involved in helping communities in East Timor. In 2017 as a member of Willoughby Friends of Ossu (East Timor), Luke faced his greatest challenge – to walk 800kms on the Camino to raise much-needed funds for a large water, sanitation & hygiene project in Ossu. Hear Luke’s stories from the Camino walk and view a short video of what has been achieved in Ossu.
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Hub Walkers 9.30
A scenic walk along the coastline from Curl Curl to Long Reef delighted the Waverton Hub out-of-area walking group yesterday. At the end of the walk the group enjoyed lunch at the Long Reef club. Walks are on Monday mornings. Please come along.

Media Release - Grant to the Hub
A media release went out from Minister Ken Wyatt’s Office on Thursday August 23 2018 announcing a grant of $42,000 which he has made to the Hub. The Minister said the Sydney-based Waverton Hub was an outstanding example of how communities can support older Australians and combat social isolation. He has visited us twice and is a strong supporter of the Waverton Hub model.
CLICK HERE .. to see the Press Release.
Minister for Aged Care Ken Wyatt on his first visit to the Hub, November 2017.
Mural in Surrey Hills
Mural seen by 9.30 walkers in Nickson St Surrey Hills

Sunday Safari - Bus Museum
On Sunday August 20 Hub members visited the Sydney Bus Museum in Leichhardt. Later they had lunch at the Glebe Tramsheds. Thanks to Chris for the photos.
Next Safari is on November 19. Watch for details.
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Hub Manual Launch
The Hon John Ajaka launching the Hub Manual

300 Members
Announcing that the Hub has reached 300 members in just 2 years of operation.