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Seniors Week at Mathers House

COTA Tasmania, Tasmanian Government and the City of Hobart warmly welcome you to participate in the many Seniors Week events at Mathers House.

Learn more about the whole Seniors Week program on the COTA Tasmania website:

Seniors Week program

Monday 16 October

Loop Jam - Live Music Making Opportunity

Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Where: Mathers Forecourt
Cost: Free

Music Maestro Ben will guide you to create rhythmic, image rich, imaginative soundscapes with the use of digital recording devices and multi-culturally tuned percussive instruments.

Stronger for Longer

Time: 1 - 1.45 pm
Where: Criterion House
Cost: $10
Bookings: 03 6234 1441 or mathersplace@hobartcity.com.au

Dynamic group exercise class for all levels of fitness. Incorporating cardo and resistance exercises to strengthen the whole body.

Hobart Ukulele Group (HUG)

Time: 7 - 8.30 pm
Where: Mathers House
Cost: Free
Bookings: 03 6234 1441

Great for all levels of play. We have spare ukuleles for newcomers to use.

Tuesday 17 October

What Matters Most Advance Care Planning Community Education Session

Time: 9.30 - 10.30 am
Where: Criterion House
Cost: Free
Bookings: Click here

Medical decisions, learn about 'What Matters Most' in Advance Care Planning.

Realise Your Rights Morning Tea

Time: 9.30 - 10.30 am
Where: Mathers House
Cost: Free
Bookings: 1800 005 131 or contact@yoursaytas.org

Aged Care advocate and learn how to get what you need and realise your rights in aged care.

Tai Chi

Time: 11 am - 12 pm
Where: Criterion House
Cost: $2 (includes a coffee)
Bookings: 03 6234 1441 or mathersplace@hobartcity.com.au

Instructor John Dickey will help you develop your health and well-being while improving balance and mobility.

DJ De - Classic records over Lunch

Time: 12 - 1.30 pm
Where: Mathers House
Cost: Free
Bookings: 03 6234 1441

DJ De will play her favourite records over lunch. Limited seats for those not having lunch. Lunch can be purchased at normal menu price.

GRIT Tasmania Film Festival

Time: 1 - 3 pm
Where: Mathers House
Cost: Free
Bookings: BOOKED OUT

Be inspired by an hour of beautiful short films by an award winning Tasmanian filmmaker featuring Tasmanians showing grit and resilience in their everyday lives. Then participate in a lively discussion over light refreshments.

Trace your Ancestry Online

Time: 2 - 4 pm
Where: Mathers House
Cost: Free
Bookings: 03 6234 1441

One-on-one session where you can learn how to use online software to trace your family tree.

Wednesday 18 October

Tai Chi

Time: 10 - 11 am
Where: Criterion House
Cost: $2 (includes a coffee)
Bookings: 03 6234 1441 or mathersplace@hobartcity.com.au

Instructor John Dickey will help you develop your health and well-being while improving balance and mobility.

Yoga with Shannon

Time: 12.30 - 1.15 pm
Where: Criterion House
Cost: $5
Bookings: 03 6234 1441

Great introductory yoga class for newcomers or those who would like to restart their practice.

Billy Whitton - Wine, Savoury & Song

Time: 2.30 - 4 pm
Where: Upper Mathers
Cost: $15 (includes drink and some nibbles)
Bookings: 03 6234 1441

Consummate Lounge Performer - Jazz, 60s pop and laid back rock classics.

Thursday 19 October

The Uke Experience

Time: 9.30 - 11 am
Where: Lower Mathers House
Cost: $5 (includes morning tea)
Bookings: 03 6234 1441

Great for all levels of play. We have spare ukuleles for newcomers to use.

What Matters Most Advance Care Planning Community Education Session

Time: 10 - 11 am
Where: Criterion House
Cost: Free
Bookings: Click here

Medical decisions, learn about 'What Matters Most' in Advance Care Planning.

Floor to Core

Time: 11.15 am - 12.15 pm
Where: Lower Mathers House
Cost: $10 (includes drink and some nibbles)
Bookings: 03 6234 1441 or mathersplace@hobartcity.com.au

Who body pilates inspired workout focusing on mobility and improving core and pelvic floor function.