Central Coast Magazines Home & Lifestyle Winter 2026

Ettalong 50 Plus – extend your social circle P reviously the Senior Citizens Centre, the Ettalong 50 Plus is now run by a dedicated team of skilled volunteers calm library space, computer room, indoor bowling area, large dining room with a commercial-grade kitchen and dance hall. “We’re a not-for-profit that will broaden friendships and open peoples’ eyes to activities they may not have tried,” says Mr Gibbins.

greater ease, confidence and of course safety. “Even if you’re a little restless, wanting to learn a new skill, or simply polish up and old one, Ettalong 50 Plus will roll out the welcome mat for anyone aged fifty-plus.” Leatherwork, held on Wednesdays from 9:00am – 12:00 midday, gives members the opportunity to get their hands on many kinds of leatherworking tools and techniques to handle leather materials. Members could make a wallet, a belt, a key chain or perhaps something decorative. Memberships - $15 annually, with selected activities costing $3 each. Interested locals can find out more by posting a message on the website, ettalong50plus.org.au, or by dropping in for a visit at the corner of Broken Bay Road and Karingi Street, Ettalong Beach. We look forward to meeting you! Open: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm.

who co-ordinate a broad and diverse range of activities from Bootscooting, Bridge, Yoga, Tai Chi, Table Tennis, Ballroom Dancing, Ukelele: Recorder, Mahjong, Scabble, Chess Leatherwork, Handicraft, Darts and much more. Community clubs like Ettalong 50 Plus are safe, welcoming destinations run by older members of the community. A place where people from all walks of life can come together, build a network of friendship, and enjoy relaxed get-togethers with like-minded people. Centre President John Gibbins said, “The Centre is open for everything from cards, to Clubbersize and even a light-hearted community choir. Operating inside this large building Ettalong 50 Plus houses numerous comfortable, practical spaces featuring a

The Centre is always on the lookout for motivated, skilled individuals with spare hours each week to fill a range of roles. Adds Mr Gibbins: “We are always on the hunt for volunteers – whether that’s to conduct an event, help with catering, design flyers to help promote the centre, or even look after our Facebook.” Another class is Tech Savvy Seniors, a NSW Government initiative in partnership with Telstra that provides hands-on help with technology skills. With the rise of digital, basic computer skills can help older members of the community navigate online activities with

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