Bookings for Wingecarribee Shire Council's 2021 Seniors Festival activities are set to open Monday March 29, 2021.
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Council's Aged and Disability Officer, Erin Adams urged prospective attendees to view the program ahead of the booking opening.
"With more than 60 events planned for this year's festival, we're confident we've got something to please everyone," she said.
Official events begin on Tuesday April 13 with the Writing your Memoirs workshop within the Bradman Oval Library. The Festival will close on Saturday April 24, with a concert performed by Rapunzel's Party at The Venue in Bowral.
Ms Adams said council had added additional events due to increased popularity.
"Following the popularity of last year's events, we've added additional concerts to the schedule including a Comedy Festival performance on Thursday April 15 at the Mittagong RSL," she said.
"We recommend that anyone thinking of joining us, have a look at the program beforehand to see what events they may be interested in attending and book from Monday to secure their place."
"The key message is to get in early to avoid disappointment."
Returning for this year is the option of online bookings through council's website.
Ms Adams said having the events online allowed people to browse events and activities a time that was more convenient for them. .
"We're still more than happy to take bookings in person or over the phone," she said.
With the theme of this year's Seniors Festival being 'In our nature', the aim of this year's program is to promote the natural beauty of the Southern Highlands.
Ms Adams said that " we live in an amazing and naturally diverse area and we'll be showcasing this beauty through some of this year's events."
"Our Rivercare workshop and Be a visitor in your backyard events for example should be of particular interest to the nature lovers who join us," she said.
Wingecarribee Shire Council's Seniors Festival is presented in conjunction with sponsors the Mittagong RSL, Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) and the NSW Government.
To view the full program of events and activities, visit www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/seniors or pick up a hard copy in early April from council's Moss Vale Civic Centre or your local Wingecarribee Public Libraries branch.
For more information, contact Wingecarribee Shire Council on phone 4868 0888.
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