COTA NT What’s on – Summary of February and March events and activities

9 Feb 2025

For news and updates, you can also follow us on Facebook and check our website calendar, as activities may be subject to change. You can also phone our Head Office on 08 8941 1004 (Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 3pm) to check information, make bookings or request support.

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Non-event information

• Seniors Voice Jan-March 2025 – This free read is published by COTA NT and available now online and in print. Read it here (https://www.cotant.org.au/nt-seniors-voice/)
• Treasury Australia – Have your say on whether cash acceptance should be mandated (i.e. businesses must accept cash when selling essential items). Read more here. Responses to the consultation must be sent by 14 February.
• COTA Members – Reminder to fill in your Members Satisfaction Survey. Newsletter out soon.

Activities and Events

FIT FOR LIFE

Super Ageing classes with Sharon 

Bookings essential. $8 for COTA NT members, $10 for non-members per class. All bookings managed by Sharon Kelly – you can book online on her Superaging website or call her for info/bookings on 0438 890 089. (see https://superageing.com.au/bookings/)

• Pilates (Face to Face and by Zoom), Mondays,  9:30am – 10:15am, COTA NT, Spillett House, 65 Smith Street, Darwin. You will need to wear comfortable clothing and have a water bottle and mat.
• Strong and Functional, Tuesdays 9am – 9:45am, COTA NT, Spillett House, 65 Smith Street, Darwin
• Seated Aerobics (Face to Face and by Zoom), Wednesdays 9:30am – 10:15am, COTA NT, Spillett House, 65 Smith Street, Darwin

Tai Chi with Tom

No bookings required. $5 for COTA NT Members, $7 for Non-Members. For info call Tom 0439 844115

• Tai Chi (All Levels), Wednesdays, 10.30am – 11.30am, Gray Community Hall, Cnr Essington Avenue & Victoria Drive
• Tai Chi  (Experienced) Thursdays, 9.15am – 10.15am, COTA NT, Spillett House, 65 Smith Street, Darwin
• Tai Chi (Beginners) Thursdays, 10.30am – 11.30am, COTA NT, Spillett House, 65 Smith Street, Darwin

LEARN FOR LIFE

• Musical Jam – Social Music and Song No bookings required. BYO instrument. For info phone COTA NT 08 8941 1004 Tuesdays, 10.15am – 12.15pm, COTA NT, Spillett House, 65 Smith Street, Darwin
• Our Common Threads – Creative and Social Sewing No bookings required. BYO refreshment or shared plate. For info phone Kerry 0438 936 862 Wednesdays, 11am – 2pm, COTA NT, Spillett House, 65 Smith Street, Darwin
• FOR LIMITED TIME – Free Embroidery Workshops with Textiles Travelling Suitcase, 7 weeks starting on Thursday 20 February, 1pm – 3pm, Bookings required on eventbrite. Call Chris at COTA NT Reception for assistance if required, 08 8941 1004
• Dying to Know Workshops with Aged Care Navigator, Janet Brown Free. Bookings essential. Call COTA NT 08 8941 1004
  • Thursday 6 February, 1-3pm,  COTA NT, Spillett House, 65 Smith Street, Darwin
  • Thursday 20 February, 9.30am – 11.30am Durack Arts Centre, 33 Packard Drive
• Services Australian Information Session – Berry Springs Learn how to manage your pension whilst travelling and using My Gov app. Friday 21 February, 10am – 12pm, Electoral Office Daly, Shop 5 Berry Springs Shopping Centre, Berry Springs. To book call 08 8941 1004 or email Lorna on . Spaces are very limited due to size of room.
• International Women’s Day Event – Trivia and Light Lunch (Darwin), Thursday 6 March, 11am – 2.30pm, The Italian Club, 131 Abala Road, Marrara. $10 per person. Tables of 6. Lots of prizes to be won and stories about famous women to enjoy. Payment required at time of booking – bookings open shortly.
• What is COTA? with COTA NT staff, Janet Brown and Cecilia Chiolero Free. No bookings required. Tuesday 18 March, 10am – 12pm,  Lounge, Casuarina Library, 17 Bradshaw Terrace, Casuarina

** MAJOR COMMUNITY EVENT ** Katherine Seniors Expo 2025

Wednesday 26 March, 10am – 1pm. Free. Venue: Henry Scott Recreation Centre (YMCA) – Roller Rink, Lot, 2525 Stuart Hwy, Katherine. Interactive information stalls and morning tea. Plus free & fun Heart Foundation walk before event opens (9.30am from venue). Exhibitor applications open until COB Friday 14 March (https://www.cotant.org.au/katherine-seniors-expo-2025-exhibitor-applications/)

Multicultural Activities

• Timorese-Portuguese Seniors Morning Group (MSSP), Tuesdays, 9am – 1.30pm Various locations
• Italian Seniors Morning Group (MSSP) Fridays, 9.30am – 1.30pm, COTA NT, Spillett House, 65 Smith Street, Darwin For information contact Cecilia on 08 8941 1004

Dementia Friendly Activities

Gold coin donation. Bookings preferred. Transport must be pre-booked – call Cecilia 08 8941 1004

• Choir Singing led by Ruth, Let’s Sing. Wednesday 12 February, Wednesday 12 March, 10.30am – 11.30am, Tracy Village, 28 Tambling Terrace, Lyons, NT 0810
• Seated Funfit with Sharon, Super Ageing. Monday 17 February, Monday 3 March, Monday 17 March, 10.30am – 11.45am, COTA NT, Spillett House, 65 Smith Street, Darwin
• Line Dancing with Natalie, NuLine Dance, Wednesday 26 February,  Wednesday 26 March, 10.30am – 11.30am, Malak Community Hall, 13 Malak Crescent, Malak

COTA NT Branch Activities

• Berry Springs Seniors, Tuesdays, 10am – 12pm. Fortnightly morning teas featuring speakers and outings. For information contact Denise 043 8650 835 (note this phone number is not the one sent by email).
• COTA Coomalie, Last Thursday of the month. Community tea at the Bowls Club featuring speakers. For information call Jan 0408 760 257.