Activity centre

NOTE:

The lower level of COA Centre is currently flooded with no relief in sight until after 10th March, but Club COA activities will continue at B'nai B'rith NSW Centre in Kensington.

All smaller groups that convene in the upstairs activity room will be on as usual, as will our Mystery Outings.

Conditions of Entry to COA

As we are funded by the Health Dept and our clients are all over 65 years of age, we have been instructed to maintain some COVID restrictions. Therefore, to enter our Centre you must commit to:

1) Scanning our QR code on entry to the building, or allowing us to scan your personal QR code

2) Producing proof of double vaccination and booster shots if you have had them

3) Wear masks at all times unless eating or drinking

Drop In Centre

Normally there is no need to book for a day at COA, check our program of activities and come along to whatever suits you, but due to public health restrictions we request you book in advance until the pandemic is behind us. We close the Centre for Jewish Holidays and Public Holidays but otherwise we will be open and waiting for you.

Large and Small Groups

We provide a huge variety of small group activities, and larger groups are held on Monday and Wednesday each week at a cost of $10 for the day at COA. Transport is available for those who require it at $5 for a return trip form your home to the Centre.

Smaller groups include:

Mystery Outings on Tuesday and Thursday
Art Class
Knitting Group
Bridge
Sunday Movies
Shiurim

Family of Friends

Over 200 people visit COA each week, some of them come in every day. We refer to our members as a "Family of Friends" and together we celebrate their birthdays, milestones, special events, and we also commemorate their losses - just as a family should.

Some people have reconnected with schoolmates and old friends in the Centre, and some have made new friends for their older age right here. Together they experience the highs and lows of life as a senior and enjoy each others company.

Transport on Monday / Wednesday / Sunday

Transport for larger group activities available to members who require it at $5 for a return trip from their home the Centre.

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What we do

COA is a not-for-profit organisation in Eastern Sydney caring for the needs of Jewish and other seniors. We live our ethos by providing our clients connection to a social network of peers, activities in large and small groups 6 days weekly, and opportunities to access volunteer work, services, and support, to remain independently in their own homes for as long as practical. In all possible ways we aim to enrich the lives of Jewish seniors.
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Activity centre

Activities at our centre six days weekly, for Jewish Seniors and others in our local community. Providing cultural and social connection with your COA family of friends.