Bower Cottages Community Centre

13/10/2026

🌿 What a Wonderful Wellness Day we had at Bower Cottages! 🌿

Last Friday, Bower Cottages Community Centre came alive with a fantastic day of wellness, connection and fun as we celebrated Ageing Well Week and Mental Health Month!

With around 100 participations across the day’s activities, it was wonderful to see our community coming together to explore different ways to look after their physical and mental wellbeing. All activities were FREE, making it a day for everyone to enjoy!

We had an amazing lineup of activities, and we would like to extend a HUGE thank you to our wonderful facilitators:

🥋 Oriental Martial Arts Academy SA – For kicking off our day with an energising Hapkido session.

🧠 Chloe, a Year 11 student from Nazareth Catholic College – For delivering an informative Dementia Prevention session.

🧘 The Art of Living– For facilitating a very well-received Introduction to Meditation session.

💜 Anne Rodgers Oasis Mindfulness – For leading our ever-popular Chair Yoga session, which attracted a fantastic turnout!

🌳 Amy, our work placement student – For facilitating an interesting and reflective Tree of Life session.

🥁 Billy and Bianca from Relationships Australia SA - For bringing so much energy, laughter and joy through their Uplifting Drumming session!

☯️ Molly Press – For wrapping up our wonderful day with a relaxing Tai Chi session.

Alongside the activities, participants enjoyed a cuppa, refreshments and opportunities to connect with others.

A special thank you also goes to:

🌼 Our City of Charles Sturt Ageing Well Team, for sharing valuable information about services and support available to help our community age well.

📚 The City of PAE Libraries Team, for showcasing their Dementia Awareness Collection.

🌱 Our wonderful Bower Cottages Wellness Group, for promoting simple wellness activities that people can enjoy in the comfort of their own homes.

And finally, a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who participated! Your enthusiasm, smiles and willingness to try something new made the day such a success.

Days like these remind us that wellness is not just about staying physically active – it's also about connecting with others, learning something new, having fun and looking after our mental wellbeing.

📸 Here are some lovely moments captured throughout the day. We hope you enjoy looking back at them as much as we enjoyed hosting the event!

10/10/2026

***New Program at Bower Cottages***

🌿 BEGINNER TAI CHI AT BOWER COTTAGES 🌿

Looking to try something new, gentle and relaxing? 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️

Join us for Beginner Tai Chi at Bower Cottages Community Centre! This entry-level class is a great way to:
✨ Improve balance and coordination
🌿 Relax and unwind
💪 Enjoy gentle movement at your own pace
🤝 Meet new people and connect with your community

📅 Every Thursday morning
🗓️ 15 October – 10 December 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 10:00am
$ Cost: $54 plus booking fee (for whole term)
📍 Bower Cottages Community Centre

👥 Who is it for?
This class is for residents aged 60+, or 50+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

🌟 No previous experience is needed! Come along, learn some simple Tai Chi movements and enjoy a friendly, welcoming environment.

👟 Please bring a drink bottle and wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

⚠️ Places are limited, so bookings are essential.

Come along, give Tai Chi a try and start your Thursday morning with some gentle movement and relaxation! 🌿

This entry level Tai Chi class is for our residents 60+ or 50+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

09/10/2026

Oriental Martial Arts Academy SA are back at Bower Cottages for term 4 from Monday 12th October.

Some info regarding Oriental Martial Arts Academy SA

Proudly began training at the Bower Cottage Community Centre in 2022, and we have been committed to empowering the community through traditional martial arts training focused on confidence, wellbeing, and self-development.

Hapkido for Over 50s
Our main focus is teaching Hapkido to those aged 50 and over, helping build confidence while promoting self-care and overall wellbeing.
Hapkido is an ancient Korean martial art originally developed for self-defence. Its techniques emphasize balance, joint movement, flexibility, and practical defence skills rather than strength alone — making it particularly suitable for mature students.

Training in Hapkido helps students:
Improve mobility and coordination
Build confidence and awareness
Enhance mental focus
Feel empowered and capable
Navigate today’s fast-paced and sometimes chaotic world with calm and control

Our classes are supportive, friendly, and tailored to individual ability levels.

Taekwondo for Kids, Teens & Adults
We also teach Taekwondo, a dynamic Korean martial art suitable for children, teenagers, and adults.

Taekwondo training promotes:
Physical fitness and flexibility
Effective self-defence skills
Confidence and resilience
Self-discipline and respect
Goal setting and achievement

Our classes provide a positive environment where students of all ages can grow, challenge themselves, and develop lifelong skills.

Monday Kids Taekwondo 5.45pm-6.15pm
Teens & Adults Taekwondo 5.45pm-6.30pm
Over 50’s Hapkido 6.30pm
Friday Over 50’s Hapkido 10.00am

09/10/2026

🌟 School Holiday Fun at Bower Cottages! 🌟

What a fantastic time we had at Bower Cottages Community Centre during the school holidays! 🎉

We hosted three fun and creative activities, and it was wonderful to see so many children getting involved, trying new things, being creative and, most importantly, having fun together. 💛

🧦 Sock Puppet Making & Show – based on Dr Seuss books

A big thank you to Relationship Australia South Australia for facilitating this fun and creative session. The children enjoyed making their own sock puppets and then bringing them to life through their very own puppet show! Everyone even had a little parade with their puppets in our external areat at Bower Cottages📚🎭

🐨 Amazing Australian Animals – Craft & Storytime

Another big thank you to Relationships Australia South Australia for running this wonderful activity. The children got creative making Australian animal crafts and enjoyed storytime together. 🐨🦘🦜

🌮 Taco Making Cooking Workshop

Our third activity was a hands-on cooking workshop facilitated by our Meals and Nutrition Officer, Claire Taylor. The children had the chance to make their own tacos using a variety of ingredients, prepared nachos and then sat down together to enjoy lunch. 👩‍🍳🌮🧀

It was fantastic to see the children making new friends, getting creative, learning new skills and enjoying time together. All three activities went really well, and it was clear that everyone had a great time! 😊

A huge thank you to Relationships Australia SA and Claire Taylor for helping make our school holiday program such a success. We really appreciate your time, effort and enthusiasm. ❤️

And of course, thank you to all the children and families who joined us and made the activities so much fun!

📸 Here are some photos from the activities!

06/10/2026

🌿 BEGINNER TAI CHI AT BOWER COTTAGES 🌿

Looking to try something new, gentle and relaxing? 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️

Join us for Beginner Tai Chi at Bower Cottages Community Centre! This entry-level class is a great way to:
✨ Improve balance and coordination
🌿 Relax and unwind
💪 Enjoy gentle movement at your own pace
🤝 Meet new people and connect with your community

📅 Every Thursday morning
🗓️ 15 October – 10 December 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 10:00am
$ Cost: $54 plus booking fee
📍 Bower Cottages Community Centre

👥 Who is it for?
This class is for residents aged 60+, or 50+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

🌟 No previous experience is needed! Come along, learn some simple Tai Chi movements and enjoy a friendly, welcoming environment.

👟 Please bring a drink bottle and wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

⚠️ Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Please register using the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ageing-well-beginner-tai-chi-bower-cottages-tickets-2002780531483?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come along, give Tai Chi a try and start your Thursday morning with some gentle movement and relaxation! 🌿

02/10/2026

Bower Cottages will be closed for the public holiday, Monday 5 October.

Hello long weekend! 😎👏

All Council locations will be closed for the public holiday, Monday 5 October.
➡️ Waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.
➡️ The Beverley Recycling and Waste Centre will be closed.

Need to report something?
You can easily make a report via our Customer Portal 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x64XK
📞 If you need to report an urgent enquiry, please call our 24/7 line on 8408 1111 for assistance.

27/09/2026

🧠 DEMENTIA PREVENTION – REDUCE THE RISK INFORMATION SESSION 🌿

Discover simple, practical ways to support lifelong brain health and reduce your risk of dementia.

Join us at Bower Cottages Community Centre for a friendly and engaging FREE 30-minute session exploring how small, achievable lifestyle changes can support brain health as we age.

We’ll explore:
🏃 Staying physically active
🤝 Social connection
🧩 Keeping your brain active
💚 Overall health & wellbeing
✨ Simple lifestyle changes for lifelong brain health

Research suggests that around 45% of dementia cases may be preventable through changes in health and lifestyle. Come along to learn practical strategies you can incorporate into everyday life.

🌼 Part of Wellness Day at Bower Cottages, supporting Ageing Well Week and Mental Health Month.

📅 Friday 9 October
⏰ 11:00am – 11:30am
📍 Bower Cottages Community Centre
💰 FREE | All ages & abilities welcome

📣 Bookings are essential – register via: https://dementiapreventionatbower.eventbrite.com.au

🧠 Come along, learn something new and discover simple ways to support your brain health for years to come!

Discover simple, practical ways to support lifelong brain health and reduce your risk of dementia.

26/09/2026

🌳 TREE OF LIFE – MANY STORIES, ONE COMMUNITY 🎨

Take some time for yourself, get creative and celebrate the people, places, strengths and values that are meaningful to you.

Join us at Bower Cottages Community Centre for a FREE Tree of Life creative session. No artistic experience is needed – just bring your ideas and imagination!

Explore your:
✨ Strengths & qualities
🤝 Important people & relationships
🏡 Meaningful places
💛 Values & what matters to you
🌱 Hopes & dreams for the future

Bring your ideas together to create your own Tree of Life in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Part of Wellness Day at Bower Cottages, supporting Ageing Well Week and Mental Health Month and celebrating the importance of staying active, connected and looking after our wellbeing.

📅 Friday 9 October
⏰ 12:15pm – 1:00pm
📍 Bower Cottages Community Centre
💰 FREE | All ages & abilities welcome

📣 Bookings are essential – register via: https://treeoflifebower.eventbrite.com.au

🌳 Take some time for yourself, get creative and celebrate your unique Tree of Life!

Create your own individual artwork exploring the people, places, strengths and values that are meaningful to you.

25/09/2026

BOWER COTTAGES COMMUNITY BBQ – WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came along to our Community BBQ yesterday!

We had an amazing turnout, with over 100 people joining us throughout the day. It was fantastic to see so many local residents, families, friends and community members coming together, enjoying delicious food, meeting new people and sharing ideas.

A very special thank you to the Evergreen Group for providing such a wonderful spread of delicious food and desserts for everyone to enjoy. There was certainly plenty to go around! 🌭🥗🍰

👏 A big thank you to Paul, our wonderful volunteer, who worked hard on the BBQ and kept the delicious food coming. We really appreciate your time and effort!

🎶 We were also treated to some fantastic songs from the Evergreen Ukulele Group, who entertained everyone and added an extra special touch to the day. What a great way to bring people together!

💚 A special thank you to Bec from the Ageing Well Team for setting up an information table and speaking with our community about the services available through the City of Charles Sturt, as well as sharing helpful information about staying active, connected and ageing well.

Most importantly, thank you to each and every person who attended. Your support, conversations, ideas and enthusiasm are what make Bower Cottages such a vibrant and welcoming community space.

We hope you enjoyed the food, the music, the conversations and the opportunity to connect with your neighbours as much as we did!

We look forward to seeing you all again at Bower Cottages soon! 🌿🏡

25/09/2026

🥁 FEEL THE RHYTHM – FREE UPLIFTING DRUMMING! 🎶

Feel the rhythm, lift your energy and have some fun!

Join Billy & Leon from Relationships Australia South Australia’s Gambling Help Service at Bower Cottages Community Centre for a fun, interactive and uplifting drumming session.

✨ What to expect:
🥁 Fun and easy-to-follow drumming activities
🤝 Connect with others
🎶 Music, rhythm & positive energy
😊 A relaxed and welcoming environment

No experience needed – drums are provided! Just bring yourself and be ready to make some noise and have fun. Everyone is welcome! 🙌

🌿 Part of Wellness Day at Bower Cottages, supporting Ageing Well Week and Mental Health Month.

📅 Friday 9 October
⏰ 1:00pm – 2:00pm
📍 Bower Cottages Community Centre
💰 FREE | All ages & abilities welcome

📣 Bookings are essential – register via: https://upliftingdrumming.eventbrite.com.au

🥁 Come along, make some noise, connect with others and lift your energy through the power of rhythm!

Feel the rhythm, lift your energy and have some fun!