Senior Arts Social
by Lynne Wright, Arts Facilitator, Te Atamira
We invite active seniors to Te Atamira arts and culture centre for an immersive art programme and morning tea on Saturday mornings this autumn. Te Atamira Senior Arts Social will be a rotation of concerts, art workshops, dance/movement class and artist talks. To secure your spot for each session please call 027 1800 2868 or email hello@teatamira.nz
Senior Arts Social by Te Atamira is an art programme for our active senior community. Over eight weeks from April to June, arts and culture space Te Atamira will host an arts-based session each Saturday morning from 10.30am – 12.30pm. The sessions, generously supported by Te Hau Toka Southern Lakes Wellbeing Group, will rotate through concerts, films, movement classes, creative workshops and is free for people over 65.
The programme was inspired by discussions with St John, Age Concern and Lake Whakatipu Care. Te Atamira Arts Facilitator Lynne Wright says, ‘As we explored what was on in the area we discovered an opportunity to provide a stimulating and engaging Saturday morning programme. We also discovered that some seniors have support and assistance during the week but found the weekends isolating and lonely.’ This is a chance for people to get out into the community and come and join us for a friendly creative activity and a cup of tea.
Lynne explains, ‘With 22 spaces for arts and culture at Te Atamira there is a variety of people – demographics, cultures and arts initiatives happening at any one moment. Both creativity and socialising deliver clear benefits in terms of mood and sense of purpose, and The Senior Arts Social will create a free opportunity for our over 65s community in particular, to be connected more broadly in a warm, inspiring environment.’
Free | Book on 027 1800 2868 or email hello@teatamira.nz
Saturdays from 15 April - 3 June from 10.30am – 12.30pm
Te Atamira, Remarkables Park
The programme:
Saturday 15 April
Concert – Recital by Pianist Louis Koopman - a combination of jazz and other genres
Saturday 22 April
Colours of Autumn - Contemporary landscape mixed media painting workshop, incorporating stencils
Saturday 29 April
Movement with Theresa Swain – Get your dancing shoes on for some light-hearted easy-to-learn dance moves.
Saturday 6 May
Hip Hop-eration – Film screening - a poetic feel-good New Zealand documentary film that proves age has no limits and that hip hop can set you free.
Saturday 13 May
Concert by Turn Up The Music students - a selection of youth students performing music with a variety of different instruments and styles.
Saturday 20 May
Exploring drawing with Raquel-Tamara Carter - For beginners as well as experienced creatives, we will work to create a beautiful drawing using dark and light contrasts.
Saturday 27 May
Tea Dance – music and jiving with a special morning tea to enjoy with friends.
Saturday 3 June
Feldenkrais awareness lesson – Nicky Tompkins gently guides students, through movement and awareness, to discover their full potential for well-being and functional enjoyment.
