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Seniors Festival 2019
We’re hosting a range of exciting activities and events for the community during February and March. Here are a few:
Poets' Picnic 2019 - Changes...
Join us for one of our most popular community outdoor events on Tuesday 26 February from 5pm-8pm in Blackburn Gardens, Double Bay.
Enjoy poetry from a line-up of iconic, established and exciting new poets, live music, outdoor games and activities.
Free event, no bookings required.
Join us to celebrate International Women's Day
Find out "what every woman should know" with a stimulating panel discussion led by ABC interviewer and facilitator, Michaela Kalowsk, followed by speed mentoring.
Hear from guest speakers; The Hon. Helen Coonan, Dr Ginni Mansberg, Jessica Rowe, Jane Flemming and Wendy Holdenson as they discuss their life experiences.
Saturday 9 March, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Woollahra Council
Free entry. Bookings essential online
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Quitting Plastic with Clara Williams Roldan and Louise Williams
Friday 22 February 2019, 11:00am-12:00pm
Where do you start if you want to reduce the plastic in your life? Join Clara Williams Roldan and her mother Walkley Award winning journalist Louise Williams as they share their experience of researching the issue from the grass roots up.
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Sunset Quartet
Friday 22 February 2019, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Celebrate NSW Seniors’ Festival 2019 by attending our Sunset Quartet. Be welcomed with a glass of wine as you enjoy the stunning sunset views and sounds of the Golden Era Quartet.
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Poets' Picnic 2019
Tuesday 26 February 2019, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Join us for a celebration of poetry under the stars overlooking Sydney Harbour!
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Sunset Sessions: Anna Broinowski in conversation with Melissa Bruce
Wednesday 27 February 2019, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Join author Melissa Bruce in conversation with Walkley Award winning documentary filmmaker and author Anna Broinowski.
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Sydney Design Festival: Designing Innovative Green Spaces
Friday 1 March 2019, 11:00am-12:00pm
Join Sam Collins, General Manager of Vertikal and the brains behind Woollahra Library at Double Bay’s green wall and garden design.
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Writers & Readers: Turmoil with Robyn Williams
Wednesday 6 March 2019, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Join Robyn Williams, presenter of The Science Show on ABC Radio in conversation with Sydney Morning Herald journalist Melanie Kembrey as he reveals insights from his newest book. Turmoil: Letters from the Brink is a searingly honest and blackly funny reflection on his life, friends and a multi-faceted career that includes over forty years on radio.
Tickets include wine, sparkling and canapés.
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What should every woman know?
Saturday 9 March 2019, 2:00pm-5:00pm
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2019, please join us for a free afternoon of speed mentoring, networking and a stimulating panel discussion.
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