Council supports several organisations that offer activities to local seniors, in Council-owned facilities, including:

Palmerston 50+ Club

The Palmerston 50+ Club is where you will find good company in a friendly environment and great fun is guaranteed.

Cost: $7.00 entry includes morning tea and a lucky door number.
When: every Tuesday from 9.00am - 12.30pm.
Venue: Gray Community Hall

Numerous activities such as scrabble, board games, card games, craft card making and any other suggestions are very welcome. The club also arranges guest speakers on occasions, outings and special events. Everyone over 50 very welcome. 

For more information phone: (08) 8931 0963 or mobile: 0412 372 418.

Palmerston 50+ Club

Palmerston 50+ Club

The Palmerston 50+ Club is where you will find good company in a friendly environment and great fun is guaranteed.

Cost: $7.00 entry includes morning tea and a lucky door number.
When: every Tuesday from 9.00am - 12.30pm.
Venue: Gray Community Hall

Numerous activities such as scrabble, board games, card games, craft card making and any other suggestions are very welcome. The club also arranges guest speakers on occasions, outings and special events. Everyone over 50 very welcome. 

For more information phone: (08) 8931 0963 or mobile: 0412 372 418.

 

Simply Craft

Share or learn new skills and socialise while you work on unfinished projects. Social crafting is a great way to keep interested in your hobbies, or learn new ones, plus improve hand-eye coordination and concentration.

Cost: $3.00
When: every Thursday from 9.00am - 11.30am. 
Venue : Palmerston Recreation Centre

For more information phone: 0413 499 522.

Indoor Croquet

Get moving and make some new friends at The Rec! Indoor croquet is a gentle exercise that combines activity and puzzle solving. 

Cost: $3.00 for morning tea. 
When: every Wednesday in Community Room Two from 9.30am - 11.30am.
Venue : Palmerston Recreation Centre

For more information phone: 0402 414 746.

For more information phone: (08) 8931 1405.

Busy Bees Bingo

Bingo is a great way to keep your mind agile, improve hand-eye coordination and be social. As much luck as skill, bingo is a lot of fun. Transport may be available with Anglicare.

Cost: $3.00 for morning tea and a door prize.
When: every Monday from 9.30am - 1.30pm.
Venue: Gray Community Hall

For more information phone: (08) 8932 5435.

Carpet Bowls

When : Every Thursdays from 9am -11.30am
Venue : Palmerston Recreation Centre
 

Art Jam

Calling all of Palmerston's creatives! We're offering a shared space at the Durack Arts Centre for all creatives aged 15+.

Come along to our weekly meetup, where you can:

meet other creatives bring your stuff and get creative in a purpose-built space 

 

When: Monday's any time between 5pm-7pm
Venue: Durack Community Arts Centre, 33 Packard Avenue, overlooking the lake in Durack.

• collaborate on projects or work independently on your art
• get inspired or speak to local artists for support

Palmerston Library 

Adjacent to both Goyder Square and the Recreation Centre, Palmerston Library is an amazing facility, offering a range of community services, events and activities such as:

Computer sessions

Get computer-savvy in the comfort of the Library. Library staff will help you learn how to get the best out of your devices.

When: Monday to Friday during opening hours.

For more information phone: 8935 9999 or email askus@palmerston.nt.gov.au

COTA - Council of the Ageing

COTA NT has a monthly calendar of events and activities, which can be viewed by visiting their website. To contact COTA NT, phone (08) 8999 6674.

Men's Shed

A community workshop area for men to gather, develop skills, and undertake different activities.

Palmerston Men's Shed

Essentially Men's Sheds are about increasing the wellbeing of men by fostering social connectedness and increasing self-esteem. A number of different projects and social enterprises can operate out of a Men's Shed. Membership is by application and payment of a small annual fee.

The Palmerston Men's Shed is located at Shed 4, City of Palmerston Depot (corner Georgina Crescent and Toupein Road, Yarrawonga).

Contact 
m: 0498 332 051 
e: palmerstonmensshed@outlook.com

Information
Men's Shed Australia 
Australian Men's Shed Association