Celebrate NSW Seniors Week With HIlltops Off the Beaten Track Art & Cultural Trail

Join the Wombat Bush Poets for Campfire Yarns and some old-fashioned bush poetry followed by a free screening of the movie The Man From Snowy River II from 2 pm on March 23.

Get ready for a creative adventure as the Hilltops Arts Community gears up to celebrate the 2024 NSW Seniors Festival during the Hilltops Off the Beaten Track Art & Cultural Trail.

This year’s NSW Seniors Festival theme ‘Reach Beyond’ encourages seniors to step out of their comfort zones, explore new activities, and connect with fellow community members.

Young Society of Artists’ Heather Ruhl said they had so many wonderful seniors in their community, many of them volunteering to keep community members connected.

“Connection to community is so important for older people and the activities on offer during Hilltops Off the Beaten Track Art & Cultural Trail can reduce social isolation in a fun and friendly way,” Ms Ruhl said.

“There is so much to see and do in our region.”

Hilltops Council, Southern Tablelands Arts, Hilltops Arts Inc, Young Society of Artists Inc, Hilltops Community Hub, and Hilltops Community Transport have joined forces to bring you specific events within the Hilltops Off the Beaten Track Art & Cultural Trail that seniors would most enjoy.

Events on offer include the following:

Art Exhibition presented by the Young Society of Artists Inc - the 16th annual Lambing Flat Sculpture, Wood & Big Art Exhibition showcasing artists from across the region in a variety of styles and mediums from March 14 to 24. A gold coin donation will be appreciated.
Bus Tour to view Open Studios & Sculpture Gardens brought to you by Hilltops Community Transport and Hilltops Community Hub on March 16. You will be visiting five locations around the art and cultural trail. Limited seats are available, and bookings are essential by March 12. The cost is $12 which includes a picnic lunch.
Free Concerts presented by HIlltops Arts Inc at Southern Cross Cinema from 1 pm on March 17. The Legends of St Patrick, a fusion of talent by the youth of Young Regional Conservatorium, HIlltops Regional Theatre Company, and Christine Wishart Dance Studio.
Celebrate the joys of singing with the Hilltops Choir and Sing Australia from 4 pm on March 17.
Harmony Day Picnic in the Park on March 21, brought to you by Hilltops Community Hub from 5 pm to 8 pm. Head to Carrington Park for a celebration of Hilltops’ cultural diversity. Enjoy Tai Chi demonstrations, cooking demonstrations, live music and activities for all age groups.
Free Poetry and Movie Night presented by Hilltops Arts Inc and Hilltops Council at Southern Cross Cinema from 2 pm on March 23. Join the Wombat Bush Poets for Campfire Yarns and some old-fashioned bush poetry followed by a free screening of the movie The Man From Snowy River II.
Artist’s Talk & Morning Tea presented by Southern Tablelands Arts at 10 am on March 23. Three leading creatives living in Harden-Murrumburrah will give a talk at the Old Court House where the arts are making a difference.

Boorowa Art Community will also host a variety of open studios and museum visits showcasing artist demonstrations, workshops and exhibitions.

A full program of events can be found at https://hobtrack.hilltops.org or a printed version can be collected from your local Hilltops Visitor Information Centre or library.

Visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/arts-and-culture/seniors-festival for more information about the NSW Seniors Festival.