22nd Annual Seniors Week! COTA Tasmania has facilitated another wonderful program of events and this year’s theme is “Connections”. We have made it easier for you to see what’s happening locally. Take a look at all the fantastic activities on offer in Clarence. Many are...
Walk the lovely Clarence Foreshore Trail from Kangaroo Bay to the Howrah Men’s Shed, then a superb BBQ lunch. Find out more about what sheds do in the community and connect with new people. Length of walk: approximately 5.6 km, easy terrain, mostly accessible. Sunday 20 October...
It's Autumn, and Clarence High School is hosting a special Chat and Chew on Wednesday the 15 May - soup, toasties and apple slice. To find out more and book a spot, please see the flyer Chat and Chew 15 May 2019 To see what other great social...
Council through its Youth Network Advisory Group and Positive Ageing Advisory Committee, is pleased to be working with Hobart Playback Theatre Company. The Company received a partnership grant from council to support the Our Shared Space (OSS) program for the next 3 years. The OSS program celebrates...
Social Eating Programs 2019 Start the New Year with some wonderful options to take a walk and catch up with new or old friends over the festive season at one of the many social eating programs across Clarence. Check out the cafes, book in for a lunch,...
Stories of finding meaning in caregiving - from family carers of people living with dementia Are you a primary carer for someone living with dementia in the community? Interested in sharing your story to help support other carers? Want to help raise community awareness about the...
Have you heard of the Clarence Community Volunteer Service? It connects community volunteers with people aged 18 to 64 years with a disability, and people 65 or older (or those 50 years or older and identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander), who require support to live...
This free award winning program is back again in 2019, starting on the 26 February! It takes a holistic approach to the health and wellness of older people, with a focus on maintaining independence, and contributing to significant lifestyle changes (big or small) that can have a...
What's on in Clarence during Seniors Week? Find out here...
Thursday 18 October Food and movement connect people. Come on a beautiful foreshore walk ‘stomp’ from Kangaroo Bay and Bellerive Beach, ending in a celebration of food 'chomp’ at Clarence High School hosted by the catering students. Stomp 10.00am - Walk leaving from Kangaroo Bay Parklands (meet by...
Organised by council's Youth Network Advisory Group (YNAG) and Positive Ageing Advisory Committee (CPAAC), this fantastic annual event is back on at Alma's Activities Centre, Monday 9 July from 10am until 1pm. It is FREE and FUN with lunch provided and great prizes - so don't miss...
FREE Screenings for Atrial Fibrillation (AF) What’s your Beat? is a study being conducted by the School of Medicine at the University of Tasmania. The study is funded by the Tasmanian Community Fund, with key partners the Stroke Foundation and COTA Tasmania. The project is aiming to screen...
Are you aged between 13 to 24 years of age, or 75+ years of age? This is your invitation to participate...
FREE EVENTS All sessions: 10.00–11.30am Alma’s Activities Centre Clarence 17 Alma Street, Bellerive *INCLUDES MORNING TEA...
Christopher Smith – Clarence Senior Citizen of the Year Chris is an advocate for seniors and men’s health through various roles. He is a co-founding member of the Howrah Men’s Shed and a long standing and active member of National Seniors Australia. Well done Chris! Margaret Bird – OAM Margaret...