Hello Hornsby
Introducing ‘Hello Hornsby’, a special program of regular activities, outings, events, information sessions and workshops for Hornsby Shire residents aged 60+ years.
‘Hello Hornsby’ will create environments and opportunities where seniors can come together, meet new people, reconnect with old friends, and perhaps even try or learn something new.
The program of events will be free of charge and will be held in various locations around the Shire.
Here’s what is planned for 2024 – get involved and enjoy!
Hello Hornsby End of Year Concert & Lunch
Monday 2 December, Magpies Waitara
Hello Hornsby invites seniors 60+ to join us for a concert and light lunch at Magpies Waitara.
Booking essential as space is limited.
Hello Hornsby Coffee & Chat
Wednesday 8 January, Hornsby Library
Please join us for a school holiday inspired Coffee & Chat where Seniors are encouraged to bring their grandchildren with them for morning tea, games, community information and more.
No bookings necessary, simply join us on the day for this free event.
Please note: this event is open to all Seniors 60+ living in Hornsby Shire and they can attend with grandchildren or on their own. All children in attendance will need to be accompanied by their grandparents and remain in their grandparents care at all times.
Previous 2024 Events
Coffee & Chat
Wednesday 17 January, 10.30am-12pm
Location: Hornsby Library (Room 4)
Event cost: Free
Hello Hornsby invites seniors 60+ to join us for a Coffee & Chat – a fun and informal chance to catch up with friends and neighbours and meet new people. Free morning tea will be provided.
Coffee & Chat
Tuesday 27 February, 10am-11am
Location: Café Si:Zac, 6/288 Malton Rd North Epping
Event cost: Free
Hello Hornsby invites seniors 60+ to join us for a Coffee & Chat – a fun and informal chance to catch up with friends and neighbours and meet new people. Free morning tea will be provided.
Seniors Week concert and lunch
Thursday 14 March
Location: Magpies Waitara
Event cost: Free. Bookings are essential.
Hello Hornsby invites seniors 60+ to join us for a Seniors Week concert and light lunch at Magpies Waitara. Tickets are free and must be booked online. Free buses will be available from Galston and Cherrybrook (spaces on these buses is extremely limited).
Coffee & Chat
Tuesday 30 April, 10am-11am
Location: Berowra
Event cost: Free
Hello Hornsby invites seniors 60+ to join us for a Coffee & Chat – a fun and informal chance to catch up with friends and neighbours and meet new people. Free morning tea will be provided.
Coffee & Chat
Friday 31 May, 10am-11am
Location: Firestation Playground – Berowra Waters Road, corner of Gully Road, Berowra
Event cost: Free
Hello Hornsby invites seniors 60+ to join us for a Coffee & Chat – a fun and informal chance to catch up with friends and neighbours and meet new people. Free morning tea will be provided.
Coffee & Chat
Tuesday 25 June, 10am-11am
Location: Judge’s Bakery Ghost Building and Plaza, Coronation Street, Hornsby
Event cost: Free
Hello Hornsby invites seniors 60+ to join us for a Coffee & Chat – a fun and informal chance to catch up with friends and neighbours and meet new people. Free morning tea will be provided.
Coffee & Chat
Friday 26 July 10am-11am
Location: Beecroft Station Park – Wongala Cr, Beecroft
Event cost: Free
Hello Hornsby invites seniors 60+ to join us for a Coffee & Chat – a fun and informal chance to catch up with friends and neighbours and meet new people. Free morning tea will be provided.
Wear It Purple Day with Benjamin Law
Friday 30 August, 2pm-6pm
Location: Hornsby Library, 28-44 George St, Hornsby
Event cost: Free
Support our LBGTQIA+ community by wearing the colour purple and joining us for an afternoon of creativity, inspiration and connection.
All Ages Afternoon Tea – Coffee and Chat: 2pm-3pm
A coffee and chat afternoon tea offering games, badge making and connection while promoting Pride and Wear It Purple Day.
Youth Drop In Creative Fun: 3pm-4.30pm
Offering snacks, drinks, games, badge making and more.
Benjamin Law Author Talk: 5pm-6pm
Join Benjamin for a talk about his books, about his career to date and about his own experiences growing up as a gay, Asian-Australian.
Trip on the Riverboat Postman for Dementia Action Week
Tuesday 17 September, 9.45am-1.15pm
As part of ‘Hello Hornsby’ and in honour of Dementia Action Week 2024, we are pleased to invite people with dementia and their carers to join us on The Riverboat Postman tour for a wonderful day out.
The Riverboat Postman Tour is a 3-hour trip along the Hawkesbury River, starting and ending in Brooklyn. Brooklyn is easily accessible by train with Hawkesbury River Station adjacent to the Wharf.
Booking: Tickets are limited and bookings are essential.
Gentle Reminder: Tickets are limited to:
- People with Dementia
- Carers of people with Dementia
- Residents of Hornsby Shire
For more information, please call Sue Downing, Community Development Officer on 9847 6889.
Trip to Canoelands Orchard for Mental Health month
Tuesday 15 October
Our trip to Canoelands Orchard will include:
- Transport to and from Canoelands Orchard
- Devonshire Tea served on arrival
- Bee Talk
- Opportunity to:
- Hear from the orchardists about the 100 year history of Canoelands Orchard
- Meet horses and other farm animals
- Have photos with nectarine blossoms in the background
- Fruit picking * (subject to availability and conditions – to be paid by the participant)
- Shopping in the farm stall – fresh produce made/grown on site (fruit, honey, etc)
Location: Canoelands Orchard
Event cost: Free
Coffee & Chat – Carers Week morning tea
Thursday 17 October, 10.30am-12pm
Location: Hornsby Library Room 1
Event cost: Free, no bookings required.
Hello Hornsby invites seniors 60+ to join us for a Coffee & Chat – a fun and informal chance to catch up with friends and neighbours and meet new people. Free morning tea will be provided.
Grandparents Day 2024
Sunday 27 October
NSW Grandparents Day celebrates this unique relationship across age groups, cultural backgrounds and location.
Join us for a FREE day out!
Hello Hornsby invites Grandparents aged 60+ from Hornsby Shire to bring their grandchildren (ages 0-24) along to Koala Park on Grandparents Day (Sunday, 27 October 2024) for a special day out. Free tickets are available and can be used at Koala Park on Sunday, 27 October 2024 for entry between 9am and 11am.
For more information on Grandparents Day 2024 visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/grandparents-day
For more information on the Koala Park Sanctuary Sydney visit: https://koalapark-sanctuary.com.au/
Senior Sing 2024
Monday 18 November, 10am-1.30pm, Hornsby RSL
Are you 60+? Do you love to sing?
Back by popular demand, Senior Sing is once again scheduled for Social Inclusion Week this year and will be bigger and better than ever!
We are looking for 200 seniors to join us for an opportunity to have fun, meet new people, learn a couple of songs and SING together as the grand finale of the event.
We will learn songs made famous around the globe. Sheet music and lyrics provided. No singing experience is needed – everyone is welcome! Light refreshments will be provided.