Zest for Life 2025: A celebration of positive ageing

From August 4 to 17, the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters invites you to embrace your Zest for Life through a vibrant moth of events that celebrate positive ageing, active lifestyles and community connection.

Now in its eigth year, Zest for Life 2025 is packed with enriching experiences—from creative workshops and hands-on cooking classes to wellness seminars, guided tours and cultural events.

This much-loved program highlights the value and potential of later life, while encouraging older community members to stay engaged, healthy and socially connected.

This year’s program includes something for every interest and ability:

• culinary creativity in nonna’s pasta class and edible art: cupcake edition
• wellbeing workshops like hand arthritis management and the mediterranean diet seminar
• artistic pursuits such as blooms & brushes painting
• technology & safety insights from SAPol’s cybercrime awareness session
• memorable outings to Virginia nursery, Hahndorf and local op shops
• tastings of wine, gin and chocolate and so much more!

Engagement in programs like Zest for Life brings far-reaching benefits.

Previous attendees have helped us shape the annual program with some returning each year for the variety of activities and the social and health benefits.

A local resident Kevin says, “We attended the concert, a talk and the book presentation. They were all extremely enjoyable, well organised and well presented”.

“It was great to spend time with friendly people as we visited the very different op shops. It was lovely to spend time with the volunteers who were very dedicated to the charities they were helping. I really enjoyed the morning and it was a great program presented by the Council.” Pauline shares.

Of her experience at Zest Fest, Patricia says, “Thanks. Very good program of varied events to try. Looking forward to next year!”.

Studies show that participation in social, educational, and recreational activities:

• boosts mental and physical health
• reduces social isolation and loneliness
• builds confidence and lifelong learning, and
• encourages purpose and personal growth.

By offering opportunities to try new things, connect with others and stay active, Zest for Life is a celebration of ageing well—and ageing with joy.

Most activities require booking and spots fill quickly. To view the full calendar and secure your place, visit: Events Calendar

This program is proudly presented by the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, where we believe that every age is worth celebrating.