For an amazing group of Hutt St Centre, Aged City Living clients, the ultimate answer is ‘community’.

Participants met regularly, over the past 12 months, and first developed a collection of haikus. Then with support from Project Leader Liz and Creative Director Alan, they developed their poetry into art, songs, and a soon-to-be-published book.

But the highlight of this ambitious project was an original theatre production called ‘A Good Life’. The cast and crew comprised Aged City Living clients as well as volunteer Stage Assistants, Film Crew and Theatre Buddies who have dedicated countless hours to supporting and encouraging the performers.

Last week, before a sold-out crowd, they took to the stage to present a dazzling series of vignettes exploring the many aspects of a good life – from friendship to nature and fishing. The performance was beautifully accompanied by the Women of Latitude Choir.

Audience member Kathy said, “Seeing the performers’ confidence bloom as the audience cheered them on was just beautiful.”

Ron, who participated as a Stagehand Assistant, said “Since the show, so many people have come up to tell me how much they enjoyed it. It was a wonderful experience.”

Now group members have their sights set on their next public performance – at the 2022 Adelaide Fringe! In addition, an art exhibition is planned for January 2022, with a book launch to follow. Stay tuned for further details.

The Good Life project is hosted by Hutt St Centre in collaboration with Vintage Creative Therapies and supported by Office for Ageing Well, SA Health. The project thanks all the dedicated people who have worked to make it possible and whose support enables older people to stay connected and belong to a community.

A Good Life continues to explore what a good life is all about, through the arts, including photography, writing and performance.

Where:

The Minor Works Building
22 Stanford Court
Adelaide

When:

Monday 1.30pm – 3.30pm
(School term)

Cost:

Free but a donation towards materials is always appreciated.

To register your interest or for further details please contact Liz Johnston lizj@huttstcentre.org.au or phone: 0417987062.

The Good Life project is supported by a Positive Ageing Fellowship Grant from Office for Ageing Well, SA Health.