Yoga and table tennis among activities offered during Northern Territory’s Seniors Month

With Seniors Month set to commence in less than 10 days, Northern Territory seniors are being offered an array of events and activities to participate in.

The Council of the Ageing (COTA) NT has released the Northern Territory Seniors Month calendar, featuring more than 200 events across the NT.

Seniors Month is an opportunity for seniors to celebrate positive aspects of ageing and for all Territorians to recognise the contribution that Territory seniors make to our communities.

Events and activities range from yoga, gardening, tours, table tennis, line dancing, luncheons, cultural experiences and even a Mad Hatters Tea Party.

The NT Government has provided grants up to $2,000 to 44 organisations in Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs, Katherine, Pine Creek, Daly River and East Arnhem region to support events and activities in 2023.

NT Minister for Seniors Lauren Moss notes “Seniors Month is a fantastic opportunity to recognise and celebrate senior Territorians and the positive contribution they make to our communities.

“COTA NT has produced a diverse calendar of events Territory-wide and I encourage all seniors to explore the calendar and get involved in their community this August."

COTA NT Chief Executive Sue Shearer adviss "the release of the Seniors Month Calendar is something all seniors look forward to each dry season and it’s wonderful to see a wide range of activities on the calendar again this year.

“We enjoy seeing so many happy seniors participating and being part of such a fun atmosphere throughout August.”

Printed calendars are available from over 70 outlets across the NT including local libraries, electorate offices and COTA NT offices in Darwin and Alice Springs or by visiting www.cotant.org.au/territory-seniors-calendar