Join us in the lounge for a cheese-making demonstration. Experience the process of creating delectable mozzarella, followed by a tasting session paired with a glass of vino!

As a part of the Kambala Chamber Music Outreach Initiative, some students from Kambala School in Rose Bay have volunteered to perform. Stay tuned for further information!

This month we will be meeting for our book club at 1:30 pm in the lounge on Monday the 8th. This month’s book is Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in the discussion.

It's the most wonderful time of the month! The first Friday calls for happy hour in the lounge, and the Residents' Committee is taking care of the food for just $5! Bring your own wine, beer, or whatever tickles your fancy. Whether you're here to catch up with your long-time buds or make new ones, all are welcome and invited!

The Easter bunny will be making his rounds at the Astra! All residents are invited to join the Easter egg hunt in the common areas on Easter Sunday from 10.00 AM. Happy hunting!

Break out your lucky charms and put on your snazziest green outfit because it's St. Patrick's Day! Join us in the lounge for a classic ploughman's lunch and some drinks to honour everything Irish. 🍀

This month we will be meeting for our book club at 1:30 pm in the lounge on the 11th of the month. This month’s book is Pachenko, by Min Jin Lee. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in the discussion.

Join us for an adventure to explore the Auburn Botanic Gardens. Stroll through the landscaped gardens, reflect by the pool of reflection, take in the lakes with fish and ducks, visit the animal attractions, and don’t forget to pack a lunch to enjoy in the picnic area.

It's the most wonderful time of the month! The first Friday calls for happy hour in the lounge, and the Residents' Committee is taking care of the food for just $5! Bring your own wine, beer, or whatever tickles your fancy. Whether you're here to catch up with your long-time buds or make new ones, all are welcome and invited!

Casino Royale! Join us in the lounge for a fun afternoon of games, prizes, nibbles & bubbly! We will have roulette, black jack and poker. Whoever has the most chips at the end of the games wins a prize! Please note we will not be gambling with real money. There will be a $5 per head fee which will go towards the prizes.

This month we will be meeting for our book club at 1:30 pm in the lounge on the 12th of the month. This month’s book is Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, by Gabrielle Zevin. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in the discussion.

Seniors Fitness exercise and physiology talk. Please join us in the lounge at 11.00 AM for a presentation about a few of the common issues like osteoporosis management, falls prevention and how exercise can help.

The residents committee will be hosting a bring and share Australia Day event in the lounge and courtyard. Come along and join in the festivities. BYO alcohol

Prepare to be whisked away to a magical fusion of ancient tea rituals and modern-day glam at the Teahouse at the Crown! This luxurious hotspot is the perfect spot for indulging in High Tea, devouring delicious dim sum, and sipping on exquisite cocktails, all while soaking up jaw-dropping views of the harbour. The bus will be leaving the Astra at 4.30 PM. Don’t miss out!

This month we will be meeting for our book club at 1:30pm in the lounge on the second Monday of the month. Each month we decide on a book to read, and then come together to discuss it at the start of the next month. Anyone is welcome to join us.

It's the most wonderful time of the month! The first Friday calls for happy hour in the lounge, and the Residents' Committee is taking care of the food for just $5! Bring your own wine, beer, or whatever tickles your fancy. Whether you're here to catch up with your long-time buds or make new ones, all are welcome and invited!

Join us for a magical evening exploring some of the city’s most iconic Christmas displays. The bus will depart the Astra at 6.00 pm and head to the city, stopping at the QVB, Pitt Street Mall, Martin Place and St Mary’s Cathedral. $15 per head, RSVP to the office by Thursday 14th December.

Please join us for our annual Christmas event, where we have a lovely dinner followed by plenty of desserts, drinks and dancing. We will meet in the lounge at 5pm to have a pre-dinner drink, and then head to the Bondi Tratt for a beautiful Christmas meal of turkey and ham with all the trimmings. After dinner the Residents’ Committee will start up a fabulous playlist to see us through dessert, the lucky door prizes and beyond. Put on your dancing shoes and prepare for a touch of Christmas sparkle in 2023…

This year we will generally be meeting for our book club at 1:30pm in the lounge on the first Monday of the month. Each month we decide on a book to read, and then come together to discuss it at the start of the next month. Anyone is welcome to join us.

This month’s book is tbc…

Come together! This month’s happy hour will be a BBQ featuring music from the legendary fab four, The Beatles! Twist & shout in the courtyard with some food, drinks and fabulous tunes, everyone is welcome! Starting at 5pm, BYO alcohol, BBQ food supplied for $5 a head.

After seven years, Anna has decided to finish her studies and pursue a career in graphic design, sadly this means she will no longer be working at the Astra ☹

Anna has been an integral part of the Astra over the years and has made a lasting impact on residents and staff alike. Her creativity and ingenuity have been showcased at the many events and activities she has organised. And her kind nature has been reflected in the smiles of the residents who have grown to cherish her.

Join us for Afternoon tea to farewell Anna and welcome her replacement, Nellie.

We are organising a bus trip to Birkenhead Point for a little bit of Christmas shopping. All participants need to be registered with Randwick Waverley Community Transport, and must have signed up at the office prior to going on the trip. Cost $15 for those not eligible for a home care package.

Breaking news… our very own Len “the Pen”, former journalist extraordinaire, promises not to let the facts interfere with a good story when he talks to us about his life and work! Come and join us for a cuppa and a biscuit as we listen to his story. All are welcome, but please let us know if you are coming by Friday 17th November.

We will have our usual morning cup of tea before the session gets underway, and then will break in time for lunch. As always, anyone is welcome, and if you wish to get familiar with how you can use specific apps or websites please bring your devices down with you.

The topic for this month’s session is ‘Explaining AI’. We will listen to a podcast and discuss issues as we go along.

It’s that time of year again folks and we are off to the races…figuratively, at least. We will have our annual Melbourne Cup lunch, with sweeps and lots of race-day excitement, followed by a viewing of the race itself. So get out your poshest frocks/suits and dust down your hats and fascinators and be prepared for a whole lot of fun. Please let us know if you will be joining us.

This year we will generally be meeting for our book club at 1:30pm in the lounge on the first Monday of the month. Each month we decide on a book to read, and then come together to discuss it at the start of the next month. Anyone is welcome to join us.

This month’s book is ‘Hungry Ghosts’ by Kevin Jared Hosein.

It’s Happy Hour! On the first Friday of every month we have a gathering in the lounge with food supplied by the Residents’ Committee for $5 a head. BYO wine, beer etc. Come along to chat with old friends or meet new ones. All are welcome.

We are organising a bus trip to The Grounds in Alexandria, as well as some local outlet stores. All participants need to be registered with Randwick Waverley Community Transport, and must have signed up at the office prior to going on the trip. Cost $15 for those not eligible for a home care package.

Please join us for a bring and share multicultural lunch. We encourage everyone to bring some food either from your culture or a culture of your choice. If you would like to join us please let us know by Friday 20th October. Everyone is welcome, including friends and family.