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More to score for over 60s: Upper Hutt's Seniors Week
21 September 2011
More to score for over 60s
Upper Hutt’s seventh Seniors Week kicks off on 3 October.
UPPER HUTT, Wellington NZ, 21 SEP 2011— Next week ushers in an array of activities for the over 60s to celebrate the golden years. Upper Hutt Seniors Week has a bumper calendar of events including an Antiques Road Show, free swimming, and dancing and musical entertainment.
Upper Hutt Seniors Week is in its seventh year. Originally Council’s Community Services Team initiative, it has grown into a collaborative event with the City Library, H2O Xtream, Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre, and the i-SITE Visitor Centre. Andrea Curtis, Director of Community Services says, “Council is committed to providing events for senior citizens and celebrating their contribution to our community. We hope those in their golden years take the opportunity to attend the wide variety of interesting activities on offer at this year’s event.”
Upper Hutt Seniors Week runs from 3 – 9 October 2011. All activities are either free or heavily discounted. Call the Upper Hutt City Library on (04) 527 2117 or visit www.upperhuttcity.com/council for more information.
| Monday 3 October | 11.00 am | Ken Ring speaks at the Central Library —FREE |
| Tuesday 4 October | 11.00 am | Zumba dance class for seniors at the Central Library —FREE |
| 11.00 am | Over 60s swim for free at H2O Xtream until 1.00 pm —FREE | |
| 1.00 pm | Te Papa Tuesday at Expressions: painting conservators discuss Poedua, Te Papa’s new painting acquisition, and its care and conservation —FREE | |
| Wednesday 5 October | 10.00 am | Tony Chad sings old-time favourites in Expressions Foyer until 11.00 am —FREE |
| 11.00 am | Share and record memories of Upper Hutt at the Central Library —FREE | |
| Thursday 6 October | 10.00 am | Upper Hutt Central Library tours on the hour until 4.00 pm —FREE |
| 11.00 am | Over 60s swim for free at H2O Xtream until 1.00 pm —FREE | |
| 10.30 am | Pianist Clare Derby entertains in the Genesis Energy Theatre at Expressions, followed by a tour of the theatre and backstage —FREE | |
| Friday 7 October | 11.00 am | Antiques Road Show at the Central Library until 4.00 pm —FREE |
| Sunday 9 October | 11.00 am | Silver Stream Railway, half price for Gold Card holders until 4.00 pm |
About Upper Hutt City Council
Upper Hutt City Council is the steward and custodian
of Upper Hutt City, providing governance, infrastructure,
and community services and resources, and promoting
opportunity in the city for business, recreation, lifestyle,
and leisure. Upper Hutt City is located 30 km north-east of
Wellington City (41°07'34" S, 175°04'06" E) and boasts 70%
of the region’s parks and reserves, along with
state-of-the-art entertainment and leisure facilities.
Contact
For more information on Upper Hutt
City and the City Council: www.upperhuttcity.com | www.uhcc.govt.nz
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