The Levee

Visit The Levee on Saturday, March 26, at 10am as it celebrates Changing Colours this autumn, showcasing creativity from local artists and the unusual, including a live performance from singer, songwriter and musician David Wheeler.

Seniors Festival

This year's Seniors Festival starts Friday, March 25. A wide variety of events will be running during the festival to encourage older people to get involved in art, fitness, outdoor, and social activities. For more information, visit www.maitland.nsw.gov.au/our-services/community/community-services/seniors

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Guided tour

Maitland Regional Art Gallery

Seniors be sure to book in for a free guided tour of Maitland Art Gallery to celebrate Maitland Seniors Week. Book for any week day between March 25 and April 3 for a free guided tour with one of their friendly staff to celebrate Maitland Seniors Festival. Bookings are essential, contact 02 4934 9859 or artgallery@maitland.nsw.gov.au.

Garage sale

Tarro Uniting Church

A garage sale and monster plant sale is being held on Saturday, March 26, from 8am to 2.30pm at the Tarro Uniting Church hall and grounds. All funds raised from the sale will go to Fellowship Funds. Pick up a hidden treasure with homemade cooking, jams, glassware and crockery, pre-loved clothing, artwork, books, furniture and more on sale. For further information contact Joan on 0438 661 343.

Seniors swim for free

Maitland Aquatic Centre

To celebrate Maitland Seniors Festival, seniors can enjoy free entry to Maitland Aquatic Centre and free entry to aqua fitness classes from Friday, March 25 to Sunday, April 3. For more information and to book contact Kerry Paterson on 02 4933 5073 or aquatics@maitland.nsw.gov.au. For seniors only.

Easter stay-cation

With the Easter school holidays around the corner, now is the time to book a cheeky stay-cation or secure some accommodation for visiting relatives. There are a range of exclusive offers and discounts available with some of the biggest operators in town currently available at www.makeitmaitland.com.au.

Gillieston Heights Community Planting Day

Everyone is welcome to the Community Planting Day at Gillieston Heights Community Hub next Tuesday, March 29 at 9.30am, held as part of the celebrations for NSW Seniors Week.

Everyone will meet at the Hub and head down to Pebble Creek, just a short walk away, to plant 200 native trees and shrubs. There will be a morning tea, and sustainability talk following the planting at 10.45am.

Landcare Working Bee Bolwarra

Join Landcare and Council for a working bee behind the tennis courts at the John Wilkinson Sporting Complex, Bolwarra on Wednesday, March 30 from 4.30pm to 6.00pm.

They'll be removing aggressive vines that are smothering established trees and have the potential to spread to the recently planted area.

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