Events

Art Class

Event Type: Education

Date: Thursday Oct 12, 2017, 10:00 am

Our usual tutor, Shirley Bond, returns after an overseas sojourn.  Shirley’s speciality is pet portraits in pastels, but the Waverton Hub Art Class covers all media (pencil, charcoal, pastels, watercolour and acrylic painting and drawing). Shirley also tutors at Riverview College and is a wonderful motivator.

Term 4 Classes run from October 12 to November 30

Art Class

Event Type: Education

Date: Thursday Oct 19, 2017, 10:00 am

Our usual tutor, Shirley Bond, returns after an overseas sojourn.  Shirley’s speciality is pet portraits in pastels, but the Waverton Hub Art Class covers all media (pencil, charcoal, pastels, watercolour and acrylic painting and drawing). Shirley also tutors at Riverview College and is a wonderful motivator.

Term 4 Classes run from October 12 to November 30

Local Walks

Event Type: Walks

Date: Monday Oct 23, 2017, 7:30 am

Museum-Wynyard via Hyde Pk & Gardens       2        Easy   Bev

23/10/17 Meet at Waverton Station 7.30 a.m. Trains to Kings Cross [25 mins] Walk via Victoria Street to Butler Stairs, descend, take slight turn right to Hills Stairs, descend into leafy, quiet Woolloomooloo. View old and new dwellings as we move through Best Street, Forbes St and Plunkett Street to take the lift to the walkway over the Cahill Expressway and on past art the Art Gallery  into the Pavillion Cafe in Domain [25 mins] for coffee[20 mins.] Return via Art Gallery Rd to Hyde Park entrance to St James for trains home.[20 mins]  1.5 - 2.00 hrs; med grade; Bev to lead. [Options for return from cafe: walk via Domain, Sydney Hospital, Martin Place to Wynyard or via Botanic Gardens to Circular Quay.]

Out of Area Walks

Event Type: Walks

Date: Monday Oct 23, 2017, 9:30 am

Hunters Hill Northern and Western Walk           2          Mod     TBA

Please note that many of the walks start earlier and that the walk’s destination may also be changed at the last moment. Exact start times and the walk’s destination will emailed at least one day before the walk is scheduled. Cancellations will typically be emailed on the Monday by 8am.

Tai Chi

Event Type: Outdoor Activity

Date: Tuesday Oct 24, 2017, 8:00 am

The gentle Chinese exercise which is a low-stress training for seniors.  No charge, no booking. Continues throughout the year. Just turn up near Hazelbank Rd steps

Coffee Morning

Event Type: Social Event

Date: Tuesday Oct 24, 2017, 10:00 am

A monthly informal gathering of Hub members for a sip and a chat

No need to book, all welcome. Just turn up and look for the Hub sign at the front

Strength & Balance - Tuesday

Event Type: Mild Physical Activity

Date: Tuesday Oct 24, 2017, 10:30 am

These classes are designed for seniors and so the cost is low. $5 per person (subsidised) Equipment supplied.

Speakers Program

Event Type: Speakers

Date: Tuesday Oct 24, 2017, 2:00 pm

‘Achieving Criminal Justice in NSW’

Nicholas Cowdery AM QC was the Director of Public Prosecutions for NSW from 1994 to 2011.

He is now an Adjunct Professor of Law.

For 48 years he has been involved in criminal justice in various capacities a

nd is constantly irritated by the apparent lack of understanding by politicians

of the way in which the criminal justice system should work.

Free Community event. No need to book. Just turn up.

Qi Jong

Event Type: Mild Physical Activity

Date: Wednesday Oct 25, 2017, 8:00 am

Qi Jong is a practice of aligning breath, movement and awareness for exercise, healing and meditation.

Iyengar Yoga - Wednesday

Event Type: Physical Activity

Date: Wednesday Oct 25, 2017, 10:00 am

Iyengar yoga tailored to match individual levels of fitness. “General level” class.

Iyengar Yoga - Beginners

Event Type: Physical Activity

Date: Wednesday Oct 25, 2017, 11:30 am

Iyengar yoga tailored to match individual levels of fitness. “Beginners level” class.

Games Day

Event Type: Indoor Games

Date: Wednesday Oct 25, 2017, 12:30 pm

Join in our Games Days held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at the Waverton Club.

At the moment we play

• Mah Jong & 
• Scrabble

We are looking to expand the repertoire of games. 

Some members meet at 12.15pm for lunch beforehand at the Waverton Club

Trivia Night

Event Type: Indoor Games

Date: Wednesday Oct 25, 2017, 6:30 pm

6:30-8:30pm on last Wednesday of the month at Waverton
Bowling Club. Hub fields an ad-hoc team. Come early for a
good table or have dinner beforehand.

Zumba Gold

Event Type: Physical Activity

Date: Thursday Oct 26, 2017, 9:30 am

Zumba Gold is slower paced Zumba, geared for oldies but all ages are welcome.

Art Class

Event Type: Education

Date: Thursday Oct 26, 2017, 10:00 am

Our usual tutor, Shirley Bond, returns after an overseas sojourn.  Shirley’s speciality is pet portraits in pastels, but the Waverton Hub Art Class covers all media (pencil, charcoal, pastels, watercolour and acrylic painting and drawing). Shirley also tutors at Riverview College and is a wonderful motivator.

Term 4 Classes run from October 12 to November 30

Book Club

Event Type: Book Club 0

Date: Thursday Oct 26, 2017, 4:30 pm

The book to be discussed on Thursday 26 October

I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17851885-i-am-malala

Venue for October-  Cathie Glinka 3A/59  King St Wollstonecraft ( opposite  Brennan Park)

Pilates

Event Type: Physical Activity

Date: Friday Oct 27, 2017, 7:30 am

A mind-body class using mat exercises to focus on core abdominal/back muscles and posture.

The class will be conducted by Healthy Lifestyle

Stretch and Tone

Event Type: Mild Physical Activity

Date: Friday Oct 27, 2017, 8:30 am

A class run by Healthy Lifestyle particularly suited to those who would like to maintain flexibility and muscle tone. This class is suitable for all fitness levels. 

Zumba Gold

Event Type: Physical Activity

Date: Friday Oct 27, 2017, 10:30 am

Zumba Gold is slower paced Zumba, geared for oldies but all ages are welcome.

Iyengar Yoga - Saturday

Event Type: Physical Activity

Date: Saturday Oct 28, 2017, 8:15 am

Iyengar yoga tailored to match individual levels of fitness. “General level” class.

Strength & Balance - Saturday

Event Type: Mild Physical Activity

Date: Saturday Oct 28, 2017, 9:00 am

These classes are designed for seniors and so the cost is low. $5 per person (subsidised) Equipment supplied.

Stephen Gammack is a highly qualified instructor who runs the activity

Local Walks

Event Type: Walks

Date: Monday Oct 30, 2017, 7:30 am

Waverton-North Sydney details TBA       1.5     Easy   Bev

Out of Area Walks

Event Type: Walks

Date: Monday Oct 30, 2017, 9:30 am

Sculpture By the Sea. Note: Late afternoon walk             1.5       Easy     TBA

Please note that many of the walks start earlier and that the walk’s destination may also be changed at the last moment. Exact start times and the walk’s destination will emailed at least one day before the walk is scheduled. Cancellations will typically be emailed on the Monday by 8am.

Tai Chi

Event Type: Outdoor Activity

Date: Tuesday Oct 31, 2017, 8:00 am

The gentle Chinese exercise which is a low-stress training for seniors.  No charge, no booking. Continues throughout the year. Just turn up near Hazelbank Rd steps

Strength & Balance - Tuesday

Event Type: Mild Physical Activity

Date: Tuesday Oct 31, 2017, 10:30 am

These classes are designed for seniors and so the cost is low. $5 per person (subsidised) Equipment supplied.