Welcome to the 32nd Victorian
Seniors Festival.
This year's festival theme is Taking good care of yourself.
Discover ways to enjoy having a good time and be a part of events and activities. It's a
great way to give yourself a treat and have fun.
Whatever your passion – the arts, sport, touring, learning, or meeting new people –
we’re sure this festival has something for you!
With many free and low cost events on across Victoria, this program gives you an
exciting taste of what’s on offer in October this year. However, with more than
1,000 events scheduled, you’ll also want to check the festival calendar on Seniors Online
at www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au which provides full details of all events.
Your local council (see page 126 onwards) can also give you information about what’s
happening in your area.
Once again, free metropolitan and regional public transport is available for all Victorian
Seniors Card holders. For the period 5 – 12 October there are eight days of free
metropolitan and town bus service travel. Victorian Seniors Card holders can also enjoy
five days of free V/Line travel on the 7,8,9,11 and 12 October.
We want to acknowledge the generous contribution made by the festival’s sponsors
and community partners, particularly from our Premier Partners – the City of
Melbourne, Lifeview Residential Care, State Trustees and RDNS.
And to Victorian seniors – thank you for your contribution to our state. Enjoy getting out
and about at this year’s festival!
Dr Denis Napthine MP
Premier of Victoria
David Davis MLC
Minister for Ageing
Even more Festival events online!
Check out the Online Calendar on www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au from late
August for even more Festival events. Search by date or category.
Contents
Get set, go!
5
2014 festival highlights
Your festival, your Victorian
Seniors Card
8
Free public transport
11
Festival Special Offers
12
Taking good care of yourself
Feature events
16
Festival Celebration Day
19
RDNS Melbourne Festival Hub
25
Hub at night
27
Melbourne Town Hall concerts
29
Lifeview Concert Series
29
Working together across generations
31
ACMI Seniors Film festival
34
State Trustees Country Concert Series
Taking good care of yourself events
39
A pill, a pump and a needle tour
41 Ada and Elsie: Wacko-the-diddle- oh! tour
42 Living well with arthritis and other musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions seminar series
43
My dog has stripes tour
45
Aeolian Players tour
48
Old age is no place for sissies
49
Apia Veterans Golf Classic
53
Active living at your local
Culture and performance
69 Concerts
76 Dance
79 Galleries and exhibitions
81 Poetry and song
82 Theatre and variety
85 Writing, reading, talks and radio
88
Council on the Ageing
Celebrate and socialise
87 Dinners, lunches and teas
92 Festivals and open days
Body and soul
94 Active living
106 Crafts and antiques
106 Exercise your mind
Learning
109 Communications technology
111 Genealogy
113 Seminars and workshops
Tours
117 Historic and museum tours
120 Plants, wildlife and gardens
121 Ships, trains, trams and arenas
124 Walking tours
Who
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126
127
to contact
Victorian Seniors Festival contacts
Metropolitan council contacts
Regional council contacts
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Auslan friendly
Disabled access
Guide-dog friendly
Hearing loop
Bookings:
If an event has a booking number or email, we strongly recommend you book to avoid
disappointment. You’ll also help event organisers know what numbers to expect.
If you have a question about an event that has no contact information, contact the festival hotline 1300
135 090.
Festival hotline for all festival enquiries: www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au or
call 1300 135 090 or email askcota@cotavic.org.au
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, contact the event organiser to let them know. This may lead to
better outcomes for you.
Get set, go!
Celebrate
Celebration Day at Federation Square
The festival’s flagship day of entertainment is back again. Dance to the music of Riot
Squad, the Melbourne Jazz Band, Honey B and the Stingers and more. Make merry
with roving troubadours, play half-court tennis and have a go at aerobics. Visit the
RDNS Healthy Pit Stop and check out stalls on sports, travel, adventure, learning,
games, creative arts, technology, advocacy and lifestyle.
Listen
Music to your ears If music makes you happy, explore the
delightful sounds of the State Trustees Country Concert Series across the state,
Lifeview Concert Series at Deakin Edge, and the Melbourne Town Hall concerts.
There’s something for everyone!
See pages 27, 29 and 34.
Relax
How’s the serenity? Take part in a free tai chi class to relax your body,
calm your mind and increase your energy.
Learn
Victorian Tech Savvy Seniors
Interested in wrapping your head around new technology like tablets and
smartphones? Visit the Victorian Seniors Card program and Telstra
at Celebration Day. No prior knowledge needed!
Get set, go!
Play
Bowls, cricket, tennis or croquet Bust out the racquet, the
cricket bat, lawn bowls or
the mallet. Enjoy a game or two at one of many clubs across Victoria that are throwing
their doors wide open.
Enjoy
Rebel elders in Ballarat
Enjoy great theatre from Ballarat’s rebellious elders. Break the stereotype!
Energy efficiency strategies for seniors The Victorian
Enter
Apia Veterans Golf Classic
Back again by popular demand. Hit the links, and
be in the running for a chance to play at Champions
Day at Novotel Forest Resort Creswick.
Seniors Card program in
partnership with AGL Energy invites you to learn more about making your home
more energy efficient.
Use free public transport to get there! Details on page 8.
Watch
Ada and Elsie: Wacko- the-diddle-oh! tour
The golden age of radio comedy comes alive with those two old-fashioned girls, Ada
and Elsie. Step back in time to when the wireless was the centre of the
entertainment universe.
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Your festival, your
Victorian Seniors Card
Enjoy free public transport as usual and check out our
special offers.
Free public transport
Sunday 5 October – Sunday 12 October 2014
Metro area
Eight days free travel on trains, trams and buses. Includes V/Line train services
to Melton.
Regional area
Eight days free travel on regional town buses. Make use of your free travel
wherever you are.
Ararat
Bacchus Marsh
Bairnsdale
Ballarat
Beaufort
Bellarine Peninsula
Benalla
Bendigo
Cobram
Colac
Drouin
Echuca/Moama
Geelong
Hamilton
Horsham
Kilmore
Korumburra
Kyneton
Lakes Entrance
Maryborough
Mildura
Moe
Morwell
Portland
Rochester
Sale
Seymour
Shepparton/Mooroopna
Stawell
Swan Hill
Traralgon
Wangaratta
Warragul
Warrnambool
Wodonga
Wonthaggi
Carry your Victorian Seniors Card with you at all times during the festival.
Festival 2014
Tuesday 7 October – Sunday 12 October 2014
(not including Friday 10 October)
Five days free travel on V/Line economy class rail and coach.
Unreserved V/Line services
Show your Victorian Seniors Card to the conductor or coach driver to travel free on
unreserved V/Line coach and rail services.
These include services starting or ending at: Ballarat/Wendouree/Ararat
Bendigo/Eaglehawk/Echuca
Geelong/Marshall
Traralgon
Seymour
Reserved V/Line services
Seat reservations are compulsory on long- distance V/Line rail services and some coach
services. Check if you need to book before you travel. Reserved ticket services include
all journeys marked with an ‘R’ in V/Line timetables and services starting and ending at:
Albury/Wodonga
Bairnsdale
Shepparton
Swan Hill
Warrnambool
Call 1800 800 007 to book for reserved services from 10:00am Tuesday 9 September.
General travel tips
For your comfort, where possible, avoid services that arrive in the city before
9:00am and depart between 4:00pm and 7:00pm on weekdays.
Touch on and off using your seniors myki, even during the free travel period. Don’t
worry, you won’t be charged a fare!
Make sure you have a positive balance on your myki to travel on public transport.
Normal concession fares apply for Seniors Card holders from other Australian states and
territories.
Remember, the public transport network is still carrying its usual travellers so it may
not be possible to get a seat.
To plan your journey or for more information, call 1800 800 007 or visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au
V/Line travel and booking tips
Book early on reserved services. Bookings for the festival’s free travel on
reserved V/Line services open on Tuesday 9 September at 10:00am.
Free travel applies to economy class only. For first-class travel, normal
concession fares apply.
If you have a booking but find you are unable to travel, let us know as soon as
possible so the ticket can be given to someone else.
If you are planning to travel in groups of 12 or more, call V/Line to ensure seats
will be available. Limits to group travel may apply if space is not available. Please
call 9619 2338 after 10:00am on Tuesday 9 September to book.
You can book one return journey for up to four Victorian Seniors Card holders.
Confirm your entire journey at the time of booking to avoid disappointment. Tickets
must be collected no later than 48 hours after you book.
Free travel is not available on the Overland, Sydney XPT, Speedlink, Canberra Link,
interstate destinations on the Daylink, Capital Link or Sapphire Coast Link.
Festival Special Offers
These great offers include tours, eating out,
accommodation and a range of products and
services and more!
Offers valid from 5–12 October 2014 unless otherwise specified.
How do I find out about these great Festival
Offers?
Businesses participating in the Victorian Seniors Card program offer year round
discounts to Seniors Card holders. At festival time, many of these businesses
provide an additional special offer for card holders.
Visit www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au and navigate to Seniors Card > Special Offers or
call Seniors Information Victoria on 1300 135 090 to request details of Special
Offers be sent to you.
Keep an eye out at your local retailer for this poster promoting a Special
Offer.
Taking good care of yourself
In the lead up to this year’s festival and reflecting on what Taking good care of
yourself means, we talked with four older Victorians and asked them what was
important to them in their daily lives and what matters most to their wellbeing.
A common thread is walking – for pleasure, to get to local shops and facilities, and for
the exercise it provides. Another shared interest is being involved in their community
in a variety of ways as a means of pursuing their interests and keeping in touch with
friends and acquaintances.
The theme of collaboration around positive outcomes also links them.
This covers everything from being an active grandparent, to taking on informal
mentoring roles to socialising to creative endeavour.
Read their stories and, if you like, let us know what you think or
tell your own story by going to www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au and following the links to
Telling your story.
Alan Hopgood
Alan’s life changed significantly 20 years ago when he was diagnosed with prostate
cancer. Apart from the significant life changes resulting from dealing with this illness, the
diagnosis also had a significant impact on his creative life. At the request of his specialist,
Alan wrote a book – Surviving Prostate Cancer: One Man’s Journey – and this led to him
writing the first of his Health Plays – For better, for worse, a comedy about men’s health,
intimacy and cancer.
“… my advice to all is that there is no reason to stop doing what you love
until they knock you back!”
“I am passionate about finding better ways to talk about health and I believe that bringing
the arts and health together does work.“ Alan has
had the opportunity to experience the reactions of hundreds of audiences to the personal
stories the plays present.
Alan describes himself as an active grandparent who thoroughly enjoys the opportunities
this gives him. He is a walker, with the temptation of a fresh baguette a good reason to
stroll through his local streets each day. “I am mindful of both the physical and mental
health benefits this pleasurable activity affords me” says Alan.
“I am fortunate in being able to do what I do and my advice to all is that there is no
reason to stop doing what you love until they knock you back!”
Shirley Herbert
Shirley grew up in East Preston and moved to central Victoria when she married. Family is
very important to her – she has visited England five times to stay with her daughter and
regularly enjoys the company of family living locally.
She nursed at the Bethlehem Home for the Aged and following retirement and the
death of her husband she sought out ways to stay busy and enjoy the company of
others. In particular, Shirley was a founding member and is the President
of the Bendigo Life Activities Club. The club provides her with social opportunities
combined with the chance to learn new things and foster long term interests.
“I am always happy when I am with others”
A life of hard work means that Shirley has undergone knee and hip replacements. She still
enjoys walking as one way of getting out and about and in the warmer weather attends the
local pool for water exercises.
“I am always happy when I am with others” says Shirley. “I think people enjoy my humour
and general approach to life.”
Talking to Shirley it is apparent that she does things – often for other older people,
enthusing them with her down to earth approach. Her motto: “Don’t sit on your
backside and watch a fly crawling up the wall!”
Maggie Millar
Four years ago Maggie and her partner decided to move from Melbourne to country
Victoria. As a result she is conscious
of what is involved in establishing a new sense of belonging and identity.
Following the move Maggie committed herself to serious painting. One of the first things
she did was join three art groups active in her region – to meet fellow artists, to work
alongside them and to enjoy company and discussion.
The word community can represent both local and, more and more nowadays, the sense
of connection with like-minded people living anywhere.
“I think that it is perhaps easier to join in the community of a local town than it would be
in a big city” says Maggie. “The locals have been open and welcoming.” We think this
may have a lot to do with her enthusiasm to be involved.
Maggie has Type-2 diabetes and is very conscious of the need to stay as fit as possible.
“Luckily the natural beauty that attracted us to the Kyneton area provides sufficient
inspiration for both painting and walking. Often the walk leads to a catch up and coffee
with friends and acquaintances” says Maggie. She also commits to regular gym visits.
“Often the walk leads to a catch up and coffee with friends…”
“As much as I place friends and staying in touch at the centre of staying connected,
I also value regular time
alone – reflection, creative thinking, book reading and all the things that being in control
of your time and having choices can offer.”
Betty Knight
Betty was born in Nhill and spent her working life in Melbourne. Following nursing training she
had a long career in public health. She then completed Certificate
4 training and spent a number of years teaching students undertaking TAFE health courses.
“I enjoyed this period and the diverse combination of the students made every day full of
questions. The younger students showed an interest about the ages of some tutors that
seemed irrelevant; at times these comments reflected the negative attitudes of society
towards older people. I think ageism is rife, we are lumped together as a cohort with
the assumption being that older people cannot be progressive.
“I enjoy Melbourne and for 18 years have volunteered for Tourism
Melbourne”
When I was young older people appeared stern and unapproachable. That has changed
and I think it is because more of us maintain an interest in a broad range of activities locally
and on a broader stage as we grow older.
I am one of the original members of the City of Port Phillip Older Persons Consultative
Committee (OPCC), a volunteer reference group to Council on matters related to older
residents. The OPCC have submitted many successful proposals to Council to promote a more
cohesive community and sense
of belonging for older residents. We organise local events for the Seniors Festival. I am a
member of U3APP and Probus Club Port Melbourne, and I am
a COTA Victoria member.
I enjoy Melbourne and for
18 years have volunteered for Tourism Melbourne, assisting visitors with information to
explore the CBD and the State of Victoria. I go to the City Baths gym for classes and my
individual program, as it is good to stay active. I think it’s important to
have a positive attitude to being an older person and to engage within an active
community.”
Feature events
Festival Celebration Day
Festival Celebration Day
Federation Square
Sunday 5 October
10:30am – 4:00pm
A celebration for older Victorians,
their friends and families. Get
together and celebrate with music,
dancers, roving troubadours,
information stalls, demonstrations
and more!
Proudly presented by the City of Melbourne
Musical highlights
10:30am – 11:20am
U3A Silver Grove
Swingtet – Main Stage
12:50pm – 1:20pm
U3A Hawthorn Wind
Ensemble – Deakin Edge
11:30am – 12.30pm
Melbourne Jazz Band – Main Stage
1:30pm – 2:10pm
Pyrenees Choristers
– Deakin Edge
12:45pm – 1:20pm
Riot Squad – Main Stage
2:25pm – 3:00pm
Honey B and the
Stingers – Main Stage
Official opening
12:30pm – 12:45pm
Join Peter Hitchener, our
MC for Celebration Day, as
he opens festivities with
the Hon. David Davis MP,
Minister for Ageing.
River Terrace displays
11:00am – 3:30pm
Get down to River Terrace and cheer on a host of older people doing their thing –
dance, aerobics, tai chi, strength training and more.
Tech savvy seniors
Get some guidance on new technology. Find out about the new Victorian Tech
Savvy Seniors program bought to you by the Victorian Seniors Card program in
collaboration with Telstra.
U3A Carnival of learning
Activity and information displays hosted by the
University of the Third Age Victoria (U3A)
Check out more than 60 stalls. Try new things or find
out about something you’ve always wanted to know!
Stalls and demonstrations cover active living, lifelong
participation and learning, arts and craft, health,
technology, travel and later-life accommodation.
Feature events
Festival Celebration Day
Walk and ride
Presented by Life Activities Clubs Victoria
Sponsored by the City of Melbourne
Poker bike ride
10:30am – 11:30am
Where: Poker ride marquee, River Terrace, Federation Square
Grab your helmet and hop on your bike for a ride on bike paths upstream along the
Yarra River.
Stop at various checkpoints to pick up playing cards. At the end, the rider with the
best poker hand wins. Winner announced on stage at 1:00pm.
Life’s better together walk
11:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Walk marquee, River Terrace, Federation Square
Put a spring into your step and step into October together! Bring the family, invite
a friend and join a leisurely one-hour walk through Birrarung Marr, returning via
either Swan Street or Morell Bridges – you set the pace.
More information
All participants receive a Life’s better together pack on completion of
the walk and ride.
Bookings not necessary, but if you pre-register online at www.life.org.au
before the day, you’ll go into the draw for prizes.
Enquiries: 9662 2930 or events@life.org.au
RDNS Melbourne Festival Hub
RDNS Melbourne Festival Hub
Melbourne Town Hall
Monday 6 October – Friday
10 October 10:00am – 4:30pm
Relax, enjoy music, comedy and
exhibitions, meet old friends and
new, and be exposed to new ideas!
Check out the RDNS Healthy Pit Stop
while you’re here. Free tea and coffee.
Proudly presented by RDNS (Royal District Nursing Service)
Lunchtime concerts
Daily 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Clavinova piano supplied by Prestige Pianos and Organs and Yamaha Music Australia.
Louisiana Shakers Monday 6 October and Tuesday 7 October
Presented by RDNS
Authentic and definitive New Orleans jazz in the down home style of
1940s jazz revival.
Vardos
Wednesday 8 October and Thursday 9 October
Driven by Alana's wild violin, chased by accordion and double bass, Vardos play
gypsy and traditional music.
The Happy Hippies
Friday 10 October
Presented by Switch On
These cats are cool, hip and groovy, baby! You'll feel the vibration as they channel
the era of peace and free love.
RDNS Melbourne Festival Hub
RDNS Healthy Pit Stop
Daily 11:00am – 2:00pm
Get your blood pressure, blood glucose levels and cholesterol checked at the RDNS
Healthy Pit Stop. Take away your results card and chat to one of our nurses about
support at home and nursing services.
Take stairs or lift to level two.
The Yamaha Sessions
Daily 10:30am and 2:30pm
Presented by Prestige Pianos and Organs and Yamaha Music Australia
Hear Leon Blaher play your favourite tunes on the latest Yamaha digital piano and join
organist Leith Ewert for a trip
Following the daily performances Yamaha teaching staff will invite members of the
audience to join them in a fun hands on session to find out how easy it is to get
started on a Yamaha piano or keyboard.
Exhibitions at the Hub
Support from the sky: veterans, choppers and the Vietnam War
Photographer Susan Gordon-Brown has captured the stories of veterans, which
show the deep respect they have for each other and for their aircraft.
down memory lane.
Visit www.rdns.com.au for more information.
Images in perspective
Arnold Troon presents his beautiful photographs of Melbourne and
Sydney. Photographs are for sale.
RDNS Melbourne Festival Hub
Yarra Room information sessions
If you have a question about a session but there are no contact details, call the festival
hotline – 1300 135 090
Will they live happily ever after?
Monday 6 October and Thursday
9 October 11:45am – 12:45pm
Tuesday 7 October and Wednesday
8 October 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by State Trustees
One in five Victorians over 60 don’t have a Will. Do you? It makes sense to plan ahead
in life and to provide some assistance to family members when organising your estate.
Learn about Will writing, enduring powers of attorney and executor services and
receive a free comprehensive guide.
No bookings required.
Switch On and My Power Planner
Monday 6 October 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Wednesday 8 October 11:45am –
12:45pm
Presented by the Victorian Government’s Switch On program
Take charge of your power bills! Learn about the website
www.switchon.vic.gov.au – an independent information source packed full with
easy-to-follow tips and tools, including My Power Planner - an independent
electricity price comparison tool that enables you to find a better electricity plan
and save money.
Laughter yoga
Monday 6 October 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Carolyn Nicholson, laughter leader from the Cherry Laughter Club presents a fun
workshop on laughing and the happiness it brings!
No bookings required.
Accidents happen: legal steps to take when you suffer one
Tuesday 7 October 11:45am – 12:45pm
Presented by Henry Carus & Associates
It’s an unfortunate fact of life – accidents happen, especially in our senior years.
But when they do, it is important that you are compensated to cover any loss of
independence and any financial stress on your family. Specialist personal injury
lawyer, Henry Carus, will walk through the legal steps to take when you or a loved
one suffers a serious injury – from falls in shopping centres, to car accidents and
medical negligence. Visit www.hcalawyers.com.au for more.
No bookings required.
Living well with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions
Tuesday 7 October 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Presented by Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria
Arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions affect more Victorians than any other
chronic health problem, but there are ways to minimise the impact of these
conditions on our lives. This one-hour seminar gives an overview of the information
and resources available to improve health management and daily lives.
Bookings: 8531 8022 or 1800 263 265 (toll free) or www.arthritisvic.org.au/ coursesand-events
Proactive management of your power bills
Thursday 9 October 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by AGL Energy
In this informative session, hear how you can proactively manage your energy usage.
Learn about solar power and how it might work for you and your home. We will also
explain how you can use My AGL IQTM, a free online reporting service, to track and
help reduce your energy usage. Visit agl.com.au to find out more.
No bookings required
Social connectivity using digital technology
Wednesday 8 October 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Presented by Royal Freemasons
Evidence suggests enormous benefits can flow from older people staying
connected by using digital technology. This informative session highlights our
innovative approach and research in this area and how portable technology can
improve mental health and wellbeing in aged care
Earthwatch
Thursday 9 October 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Earthwatch brings people and scientists together on research expeditions to achieve
environmental sustainability. With over 50 expeditions across 25-plus countries, there
is something for you – whether you’re interested in trekking across South Africa to
help protect the hyena or relaxing on a boat and recording whale sightings in
California.
Hear from experienced expeditioners and get inspired!
No bookings required.
Insights into fees and charges in Aged Care
Friday 10 October 11:45am –12:45pm
Presented by Lifeview Residential Care
Planning for your future? Join us as we guide you through the latest financial
changes in aged care. Lifeview and an independent financial advisor will provide
an overview and respond to any questions you may have.
No bookings required.
Mum is 85 and lives alone. What support services are available
for her?
Friday 10 October 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by Australian Unity Home Care
We tend not to think about our parents needing help, as they have always
been the helper. But at some point, and often without warning, elderly parents will
suddenly need some form of support. Getting help can be a complex task. Come
along and find out what support services are available and how you can access them
when you need them.
No bookings required.
Hub at night
Festival trivia challenge
Wednesday 8 October
7:00pm – 9:30pm
Presented by Life Activities Clubs Victoria
Exercise those memory muscles on questions of general knowledge, sports, art,
movies and more! Table prizes sponsored by Benetas. Grab your friends and book a
table (six per table).
Bookings essential: www.life.org.au or www.trybooking.com/CVIC
Enquiries: 9662 2930 or events@life.org.au
Grace Knight sings jazz and swing
Friday 10 October 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Presented by Golden Days Radio
Grace Knight is an enduring musical talent with a career spanning 35 years, including
her long-standing role as The Euroglider's lead singer. She is one Australia’s finest
interpreters of popular music, particularly renowned for her interpretation of jazz and
swing classics.
Bookings recommended: 9572 1466
Melbourne Town Hall concerts
Melbourne Town Hall concerts
Melbourne Town Hall
Monday 6 October and Wednesday 8 October
Beautiful, soaring tunes and music in a heritage setting.
Proudly presented by the City of Melbourne
U3A combined choral concert – A Sentimental Journey
Monday 6 October 2:00pm
The concert grand piano has been supplied for the occasion by Yamaha Music
Australia.
Musical director: Andrew Wailes
A massed concert with singers from University of the 3rd Age (U3A) Victoria choirs.
There are 104 U3As in Victoria and this event showcases the wonderful talent and
enthusiasm of members. All U3A choirs sing for the love of singing with no auditions
but lots of quality. Andrew Wailes is the Musical Director and Chief Conductor of the
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra.
No bookings required.
Bach’s Back organ concert
Wednesday 8 October 1:00pm
Organ: Martin Setchell (NZ)
Bon vivant Martin Setchell appears as master Baroque organist and composer
Johann Sebastian Bach in an entertaining and educational theatrical
performance.
No bookings required.
Thank you to the more than 10,000 Victorian participants in the ASPREE (Aspirin in
Reducing Events in the Elderly) world-first aspirin study. We are privileged to work
with such enthusiastic and giving members of the community, committed to helping
improve the health of future generations.
If you have a question call 1800 728 745 or visit www.aspree.org
Lifeview concert series
Lifeview concert series
Deakin Edge at Federation Square
Yamaha Clavinova digital grand piano supplied by Prestige Pianos and Organs
and Yamaha Music Australia.
Proudly presented by Lifeview Residential Care
Monday 6 October
Duo Chamber Melange
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Enjoy beautiful music from Tamara Smolyar (piano) and Ivana Tomaskova (violin). Tamara
and Ivana are from the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music, Monash University.
Legends of Brass
2:30pm – 3.30pm
A wonderful brass big band featuring older performers who have played for a
lifetime and love what they do. Their repertoire is extensive, covering the classics
of big band and brass music.
Tuesday 7 October
The Maza Sisters
10:30am – 11:30am
Rachael and Lisa Maza are a formidable duo who have been singing and playing
music together for most of their lives. When the sisters are not playing music both
have professional acting careers. Enjoy their beautiful melodies covering
a broad musical spectrum.
Salvation Army Veterans Brass Band
12:30pm – 1:30pm
The Melbourne Salvation Army Veterans Brass Band features 30 older musicians
presenting a diversity of religious and secular music.
Working together across generations
An inter-generational forum chaired by the Commissioner for Senior Victorians on
behalf of the Ministerial Advisory Committee for Senior Victorians (MACSV)
Deakin Edge at Federation Square
Tuesday 7 October 2:00pm –3:30pm
The dynamic between generations is changing. Part of the MACSV’s role is to
provide advice to government regarding opportunities for intergenerational
collaboration. Join us for a panel and audience discussion on how each generation
can learn from others and help us identify what is important to our communities
when it comes to understanding and valuing what each generation has to offer.
Cost: Free
No bookings required
Enquiries: Seniors Information Victoria 1300 135 090
ACMI Seniors Film festival
ACMI Seniors Film festival
Australian Centre for the Moving Image
Sunday 5 October – Friday 10 October
Enjoy a great mix of contemporary, classic, musical, drama and documentary films at
ACMI’s week-long festival of film.
www.acmi.net.au/sff2014
Where: ACMI Cinemas, Federation Square
Bookings recommended: Book online, visit the ACMI Tickets and Information Desk
or call 8663 2583
Cost: $5
Sunshine on Leith
Sunday 5 October 11:00am, Monday 6 October 10:00am and Tuesday 7 October
12:30pm
Dexter Fletcher, 2014,
100 mins, PG
Jane Horrocks (Ab Fab) and Peter Mullan (The Magdalene Sisters) join an energetic
cast in a jubilant movie musical about home and hearth, set to the jaunty tunes of The
Proclaimers.
Before You Know It
Sunday 5 October 2:30pm and Thursday 9 October 2:30pm
PJ Raval, 2014, 110 mins, Unclassified 18+
Robert, Ty and Dennis are among 2,400,000 lesbian, gay and bisexual seniors living in
the States, many who still face discrimination. A glimpse into the lives
of three gay men at different stages of self- acceptance. Premiere screenings!
The Moo Man
Monday 6 October 12:30pm and Tuesday 7 October 10:00am
Andy Heathcote, 2013,
98 mins, PG
This intriguing documentary follows Stephen Hook, a pioneering organic raw
milk farmer in East Sussex whose commitment to quality over quantity faces
economic and industrial challenges.
Year-round Seniors Cinema at ACMI
Mondays 1:30pm, Tuesdays 2:30pm, Saturdays and Sundays 11:00am. Pick up a copy
of the October 2014 – March 2015 Seniors Cinema flyer for session details.
Gabrielle
Monday 6 October 2:30pm and Friday 10 October 12:30pm
Louise Archambault, 2014, French w/English subtitles,
103 mins, M
A young woman with Williams syndrome with an irrepressible capacity
for joy and an exceptional musical gift falls in love with a young man who sings in her
choir.
Nebraska
Tuesday 7 October 2:30pm
Alexander Payne, 2013, B&W, 115 mins, M
Worse for wear old timer, Woody Grant (Bruce Dern) insists on travelling cross-country
to claim a million dollar sweepstakes prize he is convinced he has won.
The Spirit of ‘45
Wednesday 8 October 10:00am
Ken Loach, 2013, B&W,
99 mins, PG
Loach assembles a rich political and social post- war history that examines the
achievements of Clement Atlee’s radical reform agenda in the wake of Churchill’s
drubbing at the British general election.
Modern Times
Wednesday 8 October 12:30pm and Friday 10 October 10:00am
Charlie Chaplin, 1936, B&W, 87 mins, G
The Little Tramp clocks in at work but gets into all sorts of mechanized mayhem.
Paulette Goddard turns up as a recently orphaned ‘gamine’ who becomes the
Tramp’s (and Chaplin’s real-life) companion.
The Great Dictator
Wednesday 8 October 2:30pm
Charlie Chaplin, 1940, B&W, 124 mins, G
In an artfully stinging satire on Nazi Germany, Chaplin takes up the dual roles of Dictator
of Tomania, Adenoid Hynkel and a Jewish barber unlucky enough to be a
doppelganger for Chaplin’s on-screen Fuhrer.
Barry Lyndon
Thursday 9 October 10:00am
Stanley Kubrick, 1975,
184 mins (plus 15 min. interval), PG
With Oscar wins for cinematography, art direction, costumes and adapted score,
Barry Lyndon is among the formidable artistic achievements of Kubrick’s career.
Feature events
State Trustees Country Concert Series
State Trustees Country Concert Series
Venues across Victoria
Wednesday 24 September – Friday 10 October at various times
Twenty-three great concerts from a selection of older Australian performers.
Featuring Jade Hurley, Wendy Stapleton, Colleen Hewitt, Johnny Young, Keith
Potger, Denise Drysdale, James Blundell, Sentimental Journey and Grace Knight.
Proudly presented by State Trustees
Jade Hurley
Ararat
Wednesday 8 October 12:00pm
Presented by Ararat Rural City Council
Where: Ararat Performing Arts Centre
Enquiries: 5352 2181
Cost: Free. Light lunch available for purchase
Warrnambool
Thursday 9 October 11:00am Presented by Warrnambool City Council Where:
Lighthouse Theatre
Bookings: 5559 4999
Cost: $10. Tea and coffee provided. Light lunch available for $7 – bookings essential
Portland
Friday 10 October 10:00am with concert starting 1:30pm
Presented by Glenelg Shire Council
Where: Portland Civic Hall, 30 Bentinck Street
Bookings essential:
5522 2254
Cost: $10. Includes morning or afternoon tea and lunch pack
Wendy Stapleton
Ballarat
Friday 3 October 11:00am
Presented by Ballarat City Council
Where: Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts
Bookings: 5338 0980 or 5320 5586
Cost: Free
Colleen Hewitt
Bendigo
Monday 6 October 11:00am
Presented by Greater Bendigo City Council
Where: The Capital Theatre, View Street, Bendigo
Bookings: 5434 6100 for reserved seating
Cost: $6
Bairnsdale
Tuesday 7 October 10:30am – 11:30am
Presented by East Gippsland Shire Council
Where: Boolarumah Centre, Bairnsdale City Oval
Bookings essential: 5153 9500
Cost: Gold coin donation. Includes morning tea
Sale
Wednesday 8 October 10:30am
Presented by Central Gippsland Health Service
Where: Maffra Memorial Hall, Foster Street, Maffra
Enquiries: 5143 8889
Cost: Free
Morwell
Thursday 9 October 11:00am
Presented by Latrobe City Council
Where: Kernot Hall, Princes Drive, Morwell
Booking: 5128 5620
Cost: Free. Transport available on request
Warragul
Friday 10 October 11:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Baw Baw Shire Council
Where: Warragul Arts Centre
Bookings: 5624 2411
Cost: Gold coin donation
Johnny Young
Shepparton
Wednesday 8 October 11:00am
Presented by Greater Shepparton City Council
Where: Eastbank Centre, Shepparton
Bookings essential: 5832 9511
Cost: $5
Horsham
Thursday 9 October 10:00am
Presented by the Horsham Rural City Council
Where: Wesley Performing Arts Centre, Horsham
Bookings: 5382 9741
Cost: $5. Includes morning tea
Red Cliffs
Friday 10 October 11:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Mildura Rural City Council
Where: Red Cliffs Civic Centre, Jamieson Avenue, Red Cliffs
Bookings: 5018 8234
Cost: $10. Includes Barclay Square BBQ lunch and entertainment in the park
Keith Potger
Echuca
Wednesday 8 October 1:30pm
Presented by Campaspe Shire Council
Where: Paramount Theatre, 392 High Street, Echuca
Bookings essential: 5482 3399
Cost: $5. Includes light afternoon tea
Swan Hill
Thursday 9 October 1:30pm
Presented by Swan Hill Shire Council
Where: Swan Hill Town Hall Performing Arts and Conference Centre
Bookings: 5036 4700
Cost: $7. Includes afternoon tea
Kaniva
Friday 10 October 1:30pm
Presented by West Wimmera Shire Council
Where: Kaniva Town Hall
Bookings: 5585 9900
Cost: Free. Includes afternoon tea
Denise Drysdale
Terang
Monday 6 October 1:00pm
Presented by Corangamite Shire Council
Where: Terang Civic Hall
Bookings: Fran Fogarty – 5593 7177
Cost: $10. Includes afternoon tea
Broadford
Thursday 9 October 2:30pm – 4:30pm Presented by Mitchell Shire Council Where:
Broadford Hall, Murchison Street, Broadford
Bookings: 5734 6200
Cost: $7. 50. Light refreshments provided
James Blundell
Warracknabeal
Wednesday 24 September 10:30am –
12.00pm
Presented by Yarriambiack Shire Council
Where: Warracknabeal Town Hall
Enquiries: 5398 0100
Cost: Free. Includes BBQ afterwards
Feature events
State Trustees Country Concert Series
Wodonga
Wednesday 1 October 10:00am
– 11:00am
Presented by Wodonga City Council
Where: The Cube, Wodonga
Bookings: 02 6022 9311, in person or online at thecubewodonga.com.au/ tickets
Cost: Free. Includes morning tea
Nhil
Thursday 2 October 11:00am
Presented by Hindmarsh Shire Council
Where: Nhill Memorial Community Centre
Bookings: HACC Hindmarsh Shire Council
5391 4444
Cost: Gold coin. Includes light lunch
Korrumburra
Friday 10 October 2:00pm
Presented by South Gippsland Shire Council
Where: Korumburra Recreation Centre, Elizabeth
Street, Korumburra
Bookings: 5662 9200 or 5662 9387
Cost: Free. Afternoon tea provided
Sentimental Journey
Campbells Creek
Thursday 9 October 1:30pm
Presented by Mount Alexander Shire Council
Where: Campbells Creek Community Centre, Elizabeth Street, Campbells Creek
Bookings: 5471 1797
Cost: Free. Includes afternoon tea provided by the Campbells Creek Senior
Citizens club
Grace Knight
Wangaratta
Wednesday 8 October 2:30pm
Presented by Rural City of Wangaratta
Where: Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre
Bookings: 5722 8198
Cost: Free
State Trustees Country Concert Series
Taking good care of yourself special
events
Diabetes Australia – Vic
Diabetes Australia – Vic is the leading charity and peak body working to reduce the impact of
diabetes. Their work covers type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes, and programs for people at
risk. They provide education, information and support to people with all types of diabetes.
Visit www.diabetesvic.org.au to take the diabetes risk test and find out more or call
1300 136 588.
A pill, a pump and a needle tour
A HealthPlay presentation giving a humorous insight into the experiences of three
women with diabetes. Guaranteed to give you a great theatre experience. Presented
in association with Diabetes Australia – Vic
Proudly presented by Diabetes Australia Victoria
Healesville
Monday 13 October 1:30pm
Presented by Yarra Ranges Council
Where: Healesville Memorial Hall
Bookings: 1300 368 333
Cost: $2.50. Includes afternoon tea
Hampton Park
Tuesday 14 October 11:00am
Presented by Casey City Council
Where: Arthur Wren Hall, Stuart Avenue, Hampton Park
Bookings essential: 9705 5200
Cost: Free
Kyneton
Monday 20 October 11:00am
Presented by Macedon Ranges Shire Council
Where: Kyneton Mechanics Institute
Bookings: 5422 0258
Cost: Free. Includes morning tea from
10:30am
Benalla
Tuesday 21 October 1:30pm
Presented by Benalla Rural City Council
Where: Benalla Bowls Club, Arundel
Street, Benalla
Bookings: 5761 2250
Cost: Gold coin donation. Includes afternoon tea
Eltham
Wednesday 15 October 1:30pm for
2:00pm start
Presented by Nillumbik Shire Council
Where: Eltham Community and Reception Centre
Bookings: 9433 3144 or susan.forbes@nillumbik.vic.gov.au
Cost: $3. Includes afternoon tea after the performance
Mansfield
Wednesday 22 October 1:30pm
Presented by Mansfield Shire Council
Where: Mansfield Performing Arts Centre, View Street, Mansfield
Enquiries: 5775 855
Cost: $5. Includes morning tea
Stawell
Friday 24 October 2:00pm
Presented by Northern Grampians Shire
Council and Stawell Regional Arts
Where: Stawell Town Hall
Bookings: 5358 8732
Cost: Free. Includes afternoon tea. Accessible seating available when
pre-booked
Nathalia
Thursday 23 October 11:00am
Presented by Moira Shire Council
Where: Nathalia Community Centre
Bookings: Kim Fitzgerald 5871 9222
Cost: $5. Includes a light lunch. Free buses provided from Yarrawonga,
Cobram and Numurkah
Ada and Elsie: Wacko-the-diddle-oh! tour This play brings
the
golden age of radio comedy alive with those two old-fashioned girls, Ada and Elsie.
Step back in time to when the wireless was the centre of the
entertainment universe and sound effects were created live on stage.
Note: All venues are wheelchair and guide dog friendly
Parkdale
Monday 6 October 2:00pm and
Tuesday 7 October 11:00am
Presented by Bayside and Kingston Councils
Where: Shirley Burke Theatre,
64 Parkers Road, Parkdale Bookings: 9556 4440 or
www.kingstonarts.com.au
Cost: $7
Boort
Wednesday 15 October 1:30pm
Presented by Loddon Shire Council
Where: The Boort Memorial Hall, Godfrey Street, Boort
Bookings: 5437 7999
Cost: Free. Includes afternoon tea. Bus transport available at $5 cost. Bookings
essential
Frankston
Wednesday 8 October 1:30pm
Presented by Frankston City Council Where: Frankston Arts Centre,
27–37 Davey Street, Frankston
Bookings: 9784 1060
Cost: $7. Includes complimentary tea and coffee
Knox
Thursday 9 October 1:30pm and Friday 10 October 7:30pm
Presented by Knox City Council
Where: Knox Community Arts Centre
Bookings: 9729 7287 or www.knox.vic.gov.au/theatretixC
Cost: $7.50
Melton
Monday 13 October 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Melton City Council
Where: Melton Community Hall, 232 High St, Melton
Bookings: 9747 7200
Cost: $5. Includes Devonshire tea served by Melton Owls CWA
www.facebook.com/meltonseniorsfestival
Maryborough
Thursday 16 October 1:00pm Presented by Central Goldfields Shire Council
Where: Maryborough Town Hall, Corner Claredon and Neill Streets Bookings:
5461 0604
Cost: Free. Transport available
Beaufort
Friday 17 October 2:00pm
Presented by Pyrenees Shire Council
Where: Beaufort Town Hall
Bookings: 5349 1100
Cost: Gold coin donation
Living well with arthritis and other musculoskeletal
(MSK) conditions seminar series
There are ways to minimise the impact of arthritis and other MSK conditions on our
lives. Learn about available information and resources you can use to improve your
health management and daily lives.
Booking and enquiries: 8531 8022 or 1800 263 265 or
www.arthritisvic.org.au/Courses-and-Events
Proudly presented by Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria
Box Hill
Thursday 2 October 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Whitehorse Civic Centre, 397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading
Shepparton
Wednesday 22 October 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Shepparton Baptist Church,
600 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Bendigo
Wednesday 8 October 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: LaTrobe University Visual Arts Centre, 121 View Street, Bendigo
Geelong
Monday 13 October 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Geelong West Town Hall, 153 Pakington Street, Geelong West
Elsternwick
Wednesday 15 October 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria, 236-265 Kooyong Road, Elsternwick
Brunswick
Wednesday 22 October 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Coburg Library, 26 Louisa Street, Coburg
Ballarat
Friday 24 October 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Ballarat Community Health,10 Learmonth Road, Wendouree
Morwell
Friday 31 October 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Kernot Hall, Princes Drive and Monash Way, Morwell
Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria
Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation representing the
interests of Victorians who live with arthritis and over 100 other MSK conditions. Their
goal is achieve the best possible MSK health and wellbeing for Victorians through
training, information, research, policy development and other programs.
Taking good care of yourself special events
My dog has stripes tour
A Health Play presentation – always great theatre! Case workers meet to discuss
their patients, unaware that one of their team is in need of help.
Join the discussion after the performance.
Proudly presented in association with beyondblue
Queenscliff
Monday 6 October 2:00pm
Presented by Borough of Queenscliffe
Where: Queenscliff Town Hall, 50 Learmonth Street, Queenscliff
Bookings: 5258 1377
Cost: Gold coin donation
Torquay
Wednesday 8 October 1:30pm Presented by Surf Coast Shire Council Where:
Torquay Senior Citizens Centre,
16 Price Street, Torquay
Bookings: 5261 0674
Cost: Free. Light afternoon tea provided
Bannockburn
Tuesday 7 October 11:00am
Presented by Golden Plains Shire Council
Where: Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High Street, Bannockburn
Bookings: 5220 7135
Cost: Free. Morning tea provided from 10:30am
Geelong
Friday 10 October 2:30pm Presented by Belmont Senior Citizens Centre and Greater
Geelong City Council
Where: Belmont Senior Citizens Centre, 52 Thomson Street, Belmont
Bookings: 5241 1776
Cost: Free. Includes light afternoon tea
Taking good care of yourself special events
Aeolian Players tour
The highly respected Aeolian Players – multi- instrumentalist Marcello D’Amico and
Pauline D’Amico, one of Australia’s leading female accordionists
– perform traditional and folk Italian and regional music for your pleasure.
Moonee Valley
Thursday 2 October 10:30am – 12:00pm
Presented by Moonee Valley City
Council
Where: Pascoe Vale Room, Clocktower Centre, 750 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee
Ponds
Bookings essential: 9243 8835 – by Thursday 18 September
Cost: Free
Seaford
Friday 10 October 11:00am
Presented by Frankston City Council
Where: Seaford Community Centre
Bookings: 1300 322 322
Cost: Free. Includes delicious morning tea
Collingwood
Monday 6 October 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Presented by Yarra City Council
Where: Collingwood Town Hall, Hoddle Street, Collingwood
Enquiries: 9205 5555
Cost: Free. Includes afternoon tea
Kew
Tuesday 7 October 1:30pm
Presented by Boroondara City Council
Where: Kew Seniors Citizens Centre, 533 High Street, Kew
Bookings: 9278 4794
Cost: $2. Includes afternoon tea
Cranbourne
Cranbourne Italian Senior Citizens – lunch and dance
Monday 13 October 12:30pm and 1:30pm
Presented by Cranbourne Italian Senior Citizens Club
Where: Cranbourne Public Hall, 168 High Street, Cranbourne
Bookings essential: 5995 5590 by Monday 6 October
Cost: $15
Moorabbin
Tuesday 14 October 1:30pm
Presented by Kingston City Council and Moorabbin Seniors Club
Where: NG Wishart Senior Citizens
Club, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin
Bookings: 9581 4906 or sarah.fennell@kingston.vic.gov.au
Cost: $3. Includes afternoon tea
Broadmeadows
Friday 17 October 1:00pm
Presented by Hume City Council
Where: Lynda Blundell Senior Citizen Centre
Bookings: 9205 2200
Cost: Gold coin donation to charity
Knox
Thursday 16 October 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Knox City Council
and Knox Italian Seniors Club
Where: Knox Italian Club, 99 Karoo Road, Rowville
Bookings essential: 9758 9394
or 0400 405 039
Cost: Free
Old age is no place for sissies
A work in progress by conceptual artist Laurene Dietrich
in collaboration with musician and songwriter Peter Sheen and filmmaker Erin
McCuskey.
Age is relative. An arbitrary concept, and also inevitable. We start to age the minute
we are born. Some people worry about ageing all their lives. Others don’t. Some
people age easily and painlessly. Others don’t. This project celebrates the diversity of
older age, the strength, passion and achievements of our elders with humour and
empathy. It also announces that we are alive and kicking – still passionate, still
creating, playing and having fun and being involved, interested, useful members of
the world.
Melbourne
Monday 6 October – Friday
10 October 10:00am – 4:00pm
Launch: Monday 6 October at 2:00pm with Sandy McCaw and Marlene McKay
Where: Melbourne Festival Hub, Melbourne Town Hall
Yinnar
Monday 6 October 2:00pm, Tuesday 7 October – Friday 10 October
12:00pm – 4:00pm, and Saturday 11 October 11:00am – 3:00pm
Launch: Saturday 4 October at 2:00pm Where: ARC Gallery, Yinnar
Edenhope
Monday 6 October – Friday 10 October 10:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Red Tail Gallery, Edenhope
Enquiries: Colin Kelly 5585 1541
Nowa Nowa
Monday 6 October – Saturday 11 October 11:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Community Hall, Nowa Nowa
Hopetoun
Monday 6 October – Friday 10 October
Where: Hopetoun and District
Neighbourhood House, Hopetoun
Clunes
Monday 6 October and Thursday 9 October 10:00am – 6:00pm, Tuesday
7 October 10:00am – 2:00pm, Wednesday 8, Friday 10 and Saturday
11 October 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: The Warehouse, Clunes Enquiries: Les Dircks 5317 7230
Check out one of the six simultaneous installations of Old age is no
place forsissies located around Victoria.
You’ll see 1,000 portraits plus a DVD of original songs, stories and images sourced
from Victorians state-wide.
Apia Veterans Golf Classic
Apia Veterans Golf Classic
At a golf club near you
Thursday 2 October – Friday 24 October at various times
Proudly presented by Apia
Supported by Novotel Forest Resort and Golf Victoria
Open to male and female golfers aged 55 or over who are keen on
social but competitive golf. You don’t need to be a low handicapper to
enjoy this event!
Don’t miss this affordable opportunity to play great golf and meet people from all
over Victoria.
What’s more, winners from each Veterans Golf Classic event will be invited to
participate in the Veterans Golf Classic Champions Day on Thursday
13 November, featuring a free day of competition on the Novotel Forest Resort
Creswick’s 18-hole championship golf course, a great function and the opportunity to
win more prizes.
Clubs are listed in alphabetical order, not by date. Find your local club or a
course you’ve not yet played at and contact them. Get your entry form, and
then get ready to tee off.
Or you can visit www.golfvic.org.au > Championship and Events > Seniors
to register.
Bairnsdale Golf Club
Tuesday 14 October
Men's & Women's 4BBB
Cost: $25
Enquiries: Stewart Whiffin club@bairnsdalegolf.com.au
Bendigo Golf Club
Sunday 5 October
Men's & Women's 4BBB
Cost: $25
Enquiries: Steven Oliver 5448 4206 manager@bendigogolfclub.com.au
Chalambar Golf Club
Thursday 2 October
Men's 4BBB
Friday 3 October
Women's 4BBB
Cost: $25
Enquiries: Tim Cronin 5352 4297 chalgolf@netconnect.com.au
Maffra Golf Club
Friday 10 October
Men's & Women's 4BBB
Cost: $25
Enquiries: Sue Horsford 5145 5560 or
0427 447 724 timbenic@bigpond.com
Numurkah Golf Club
Thursday 16 and Friday 17 October
Individual Stableford
Cost: $25
Enquiries: Anthony Sanders 5862 3445 anthony.sanders@ngbc.com.au
Cohuna Golf Club
Friday 24 October
Men's & Womens 4BBB
Cost: $25
Enquiries: Bryan Power 0428 505 093 cohgolf@bigpond.com
Garfield Golf Club
Wednesday 8 October
Individual Stableford
Cost: $20
Enquiries: Kevin Whitmore 54423860 garfieldgolf@bigpond.com
Goonawarra Golf Club
Friday 17 October
Men's & Womens 4BBB
Cost: $25
Enquiries: Jeff Graham 9744 4344 manager@goonawarragolfclub.com.au
Lang Lang Golf Club
Monday 20 and Monday 27 October
Men's & Women's 4BBB
Cost: $25
Enquiries: Patricia Randall 0417 314 622
Rosebud Park Golf Club
Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 October
Individual Stableford
Cost: $26
Enquiries: Nick Sayle 5986 1813 rosebudpark@bigpond.com
Sale Golf Club
Thursday 23 October
Men's & Womens 4BBB
Cost: $15
Enquiries: Neil Wagland 5144 5646 wagland@iinet.net.au
Strathallan Golf Club
Thursday 2 and Sunday 19 October
Mixed 4BBB
Cost: $25
Enquiries: Barry Reichelt 9467 2277 or
0414 672 278 breichelt@reichelt.com.au
Trafalgar Golf Club
Tuesday 14 October
Men's & Women's 4BBB Cost: $20
Enquiries: Max Taylor 5633 1110 maryannemax@hotmail.com
Warrnambool Golf Club
Tuesday 14 October
Men's & Women's 4BBB
Cost: $20
Enquiries: Trevor Brown 5562 2108 golf@wgcinc.com.au
Wonthaggi Golf Club
Thursday 2 October
Individual Stableford
Friday 3 October
Men's & Women's 4BBB
Cost: $25
Enquiries: Don Burke 5672 2660 or 0418
Active living at your local
At your local bowls, cricket, croquet or tennis club
Wednesday 1 October – Friday 31 October at various times
Enjoy the great outdoors with some fun and if you fancy, a bit of competition.
Come along and have a go!
What’s on offer?
A game that you can pick up in seconds, bowls is a social game for all ages!
We don’t play for points – our games are built around fun and great camaraderie,
without losing sight of our competitive nature! New members welcome. A year-round,
happy, healthy activity that is gentle, mild, stimulating and with no barriers to
enjoyment. Huge friend-making potential too!
Enjoy fun, relaxed, social tennis without competitive pressure – open to all from
novices to those who want to get right back in!
Increase your flexibility and strength, improve
cardiovascular fitness. It’s also prized as a form
of meditation. Go on, have a go!
Feature Event
Active living at your local
Bowls
Proudly presented by Bowls Victoria
Try Lawn Bowls sessions
Donvale
Thursday 2 October and Sunday 5 October 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Sunday 5 October
1:30pm
Presented by Donvale Bowls Club
Introduction to lawn bowls
Where: Donvale Bowls Club, Corner Springvale and Reynolds roads, Donvale
Bookings: 9840 1313
Montmorency
Sunday 5 October and Sunday
12 October 9:30am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Presented by Montmorency Bowling Club
Lawn bowls for all ages. Lots of fun and a great social mixer.
Where: Montmorency Bowling Club, Mountain View Road, Petrie Park,
Montmorency
No bookings required
Keilor
Tuesday 7 October 10:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by Keilor Bowls Club
Try lawn bowls, have some tuition and perhaps get involved with a club.
Where: Keilor Bowls Club, opposite 1 Mercedes Street, Keilor
Bookings: 0417 037 446
Vermont
Sunday 5 October and Sunday 12 October 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Presented by Vermont South Bowling Club
Come, relax and experience a sport for
all age groups.
Where: Vermont South Club, Livingstone Road, Vermont South
Bookings: 0412 334 391
www.vermontsouthclub.com.au
Bendigo
Thursday 9 October 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by Bendigo VRI Bowling Club
Afternoon tea provided. Bowls provided.
Where: VRI Bowling Club, Mitchell Street, Bendigo
Bookings: Marjorie 54479639
Active living at your local
Bendigo
Thursday 9 October 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by Bendigo VRI Bowling Club
Afternoon tea provided. Bowls provided. Where: VRI Bowling Club, Mitchell
Street, Bendigo
Bookings: Marjorie 54479639
Lilydale
Sunday 12 October 11:00am – 4:00pm
Presented by Lilydale Bowling Club
A fun day of lawn bowls for families and all ages. Join us on the green.
Where: Lilydale Bowling Club, 5 Hardy Street, Lilydale
Bookings: 9735 1317 or thedales@tpg.com.au
www.lilydalebowlingclub.com
Werribee
Thursday 9 October 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Presented by Werribee Bowls Club
Suitable for all abilities. Everyone welcome. Includes Devonshire tea.
Where: Werribee Bowls Club, Chirnside Park, Watton Street, Werribee
Bookings: 9741 3229 or werribeebowls@hotmail.com
Hampton
Friday 10 October 10:00am –12:00pm
Presented by Hampton Bowls Club
An intro to lawn bowls in a friendly manner, finishing with morning tea.
Where: Hampton Bowls Club, Corner Fewster and Earlsfield roads, Hampton
Bookings: 9598 5056
Sorrento
Sunday 12 and Sunday
26 October 10:30am – 12:00pm
Professional coaching and all equipment supplied. Includes sausage sizzle.
Where: Sorrento Bowls Club, Hotham Road, Sorrento
Enquiries: Judith 0412 371 321 or sorrentobc@bigpond.com
Yallourn
Monday 13 October 5:00 pm – 7:00pm
Presented by Yallourn Bowling Club
Everyone welcome. Bowls and sausage sizzle available.
Where: Yallourn Bowling Club, 5 Coach Road, Newborough
Bookings: 0434 146 865
Yarra Junction
Friday 17 October 1:00 pm – 3:00pm
Presented by Yarra Junction Bowling Club
Learn how to play lawn bowls in a friendly social atmosphere followed by
afternoon tea.
Where: Yarra Junction Bowling Club, Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction
Bookings: 0458 318 834
yarrajunctionbowls.org.au
Inverloch
Sunday 19 October 11:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Inverloch Bowling Club
Get on the green and have a roll. Sausage sizzle and fun guaranteed. Flat-soled
shoes please.
Where: Inverloch Bowling Club, The Esplanade, Inverloch
Bookings: 5674 2092 or secretary@inverloch-bowling.org.au
www.inverloch-bowling.org.au
Mildura
Sunday 26 October 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Mildura Bowls Club
Where: opposite Arts Centre, Cureton
Avenue, Mildura
Enquiries: Marlene 0427 232 856 or Chris 0418 360 043
Fawkner
Wednesday 8 October, Wednesday 22 October and Wednesday 29 October
12:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Fawkner Bowling Cub
A leisure day for a mixed social game in a relaxed format. Lawn and indoor
bowls.
Where: Fawkner Bowling Club, Green Lawn Reserve, 86 Lorne Street, Fawkner
Bookings: 9359 4279
Cost: $5
Cricket
Proudly presented by the Victoria Over 60 Cricket Association
Bentleigh
Tuesday 7 October 10:00am
Who: Bayside Over 60 Cricket Club
Where: Centenary Park, Brady Road, Bentleigh.
Blackburn
Tuesday 7 October 7:00pm
Who: Australian Cricket Society Where: Maddocks Sports,
10 Mary Street, Blackburn
Geelong
Friday 10 October 5:30pm
Who: Geelong Over 60 Cricket Club
Where: Stinton Oval Nets, Queens Park, Highton
Glengarry
Wednesday 8 October 4:45pm
Who: Gippsland Over 60 Cricket Club
Where: Glengarry Oval, Cairncross Road, Glengarry
Glen Waverley
Friday 10 October 3:30pm
Who: Glen Waverley Hawks
Cricket Club
Where: Capital Reserve, Glen Waverley
Pakenham
Wednesday 8 October 10:00am
Who: Casey/Iona Over 60 Cricket Club
Where: Pakenham Cricket Club, Old
Princes Highway, Pakenham
Sunbury
Wednesday 8 October 4:30pm Who: Sunbury Over 60 Cricket Club Where:
Boardman Reserve,
Mitchells Lane, Sunbury
Warrandyte
Wednesday 8 October 6:30pm
Who: Warrandyte Over 60 Cricket Club
Where: Recreation Reserve No.1 Oval, Taroona Avenue, Warrandyte
Active living at your local
Croquet
Elwood and Mornington clubs paved the way and now we have 34 clubs offering
a free come and try of this booming sport. All events include refreshments and
guaranteed good company. Plus there are more croquet events listed in the
Festival events calendar at www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au
Proudly presented by Croquet Victoria
Mornington Croquet Club
Sunday 5 October 9:30am – 12:30pm and Thursday 9 October 9:30am –
3:30pm
Bookings: Colin 9787 1039
Elwood Croquet Club
Tuesday 14 October 11:00 am – 3:00pm
Bookings: 9534 8786
Dimboola Croquet Club
Tuesday 7 October 10:00am – 3:00pm
Enquiries: Jo 0407 018 862
Ringwood Croquet Club
Tuesday 7 October 10:00am – 3:00pm
Enquiries: Lorraine 9870 1006
Clubs are listed in event date order
Morwell Croquet Club
Sunday 5 October from 11:00am
Enquiries: Robert 0423 427 641
Golden Square Croquet Club
Sunday 5 October 11:00am
Enquiries: Chris 5449 7173
Kyabram Croquet Club
Monday 6 October 10:00am
Enquiries: Margaret 5853 1362
Lakes Entrance Croquet Club
Monday 6 October 10:00am – 3:00pm
Enquiries: Elaine 5155 1260
Beechworth Croquet Club
Tuesday 7 and Thursday 9 October 9:30am
Enquiries: Maria 5728 2023
Ballarat Western Croquet Club
Tuesday 7 October and Friday 10 October 10:00am
Enquiries: Jenny 0409 957 310
Geelong Eastern Park Croquet
Tuesday 7 October and Thursday 9 October 10:00am – 12:00pm and Saturday 11
October 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Enquiries: James 5229 1854 or epcroquet@gmail.com
Frankston Croquet Club
Tuesday 7 October and Thursday 9 October 10:00am – 12:00pm and Saturday 11
October 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Enquiries: Fay probvic@netspace.net.au
Mooroopna Croquet Club
Thursday 9 October 1:30pm
Enquiries: Helen lenni@mcmedia.com.au
Kyneton Croquet Club
Wednesday 8 October
Enquiries: Ian 5422 2642
Dandenong Croquet Club
Saturday 11 October 10:00am – 2:30pm
Enquiries: Bill gas3196@yahoo.com.au
Colac Sports Mallet Club
Saturday 11 October 11:00am – 3:00pm
Enquiries: Marion 5231 4304
Macedon Ranges Croquet Club
Wednesday 8 October 9:30am
Enquiries: Margaret 5367 2395
Coleraine Croquet Club
Wednesday 8 October 10:00am
Enquiries: Charmaine 5575 8281
Rosebud West Croquet Club
Wednesday 8 October 10:00am – 3:00pm.
BYO lunch
Enquiries: Peter 0418 559 635 or 5988 8510
Bendigo Croquet Club
Saturday 11 October 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Enquiries: Jenny 5442 7855
Leongatha Croquet Club
Saturday 11 October 1:00pm
Enquiries: Ann 5668 6213
Merry 5668 9207
Alexandra Croquet Club Ballarat
Saturday 11 October 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Enquiries: Gwen 5339 2443
Ivanhoe Park Croquet
Wednesday 8 October 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Enquiries: 9459 0569
Hamilton Croquet Club
Saturday 11 October 1:30pm
Enquiries: Richard 5572 5148 or 0428 725 148
Casterton Croquet Club
Saturday 11 October 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Enquiries: Ellie 5581 1761
Charlton Croquet Club
Wednesday 8 October 5:00pm
Enquiries: Anne 5491 1673 or Janet 5492 7567
Belmont Croquet Club
Sunday 12 October 10:00am – 2:00pm
Enquiries: Cherry 5250 1060
Wodonga Croquet Club: Golf Croquet
Thursday 16 October and Sunday
Bookings required: Veronica 0407 662 013 or 02 6059 2378
Brighton Croquet Club
Sunday 12 October 11:00am – 5:00pm
Enquiries: Pam 9578 6425 or niggle@pacific.net.au
Warragul Croquet Club
Saturday 25 October 10:00am – 2:00pm
Enquiries: Sue Elliott 0408 564 712
Queenscliffe Croquet Club
Saturday 11 October 2:00pm
Enquiries: Louise croquetatqueenscliffe@gmail.com
Sandringham Croquet Club
Sunday 12 October 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Enquiries: Kay Davis sandycroquet@gmail.com
Horsham Kalimna Park Croquet Club
Thursday 16 October 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Enquiries: Margaret 5382 7251
Bright Croquet Club
Thursday 16 October 10:00am – 3:00pm.
Enquiries: 5750 1437
Essendon Croquet Club
Sunday 26 October 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Enquiries: Dot 9379 1463
Tai chi for Seniors
Tai chi Australia invites you to relax the body, calm the mind and help increase your energy.
Tai chi and qigong
Presented by YuLong Wushu-Tai Chi
Tai chi and qigong are tranquil and graceful ways to keep fit and improve
your health. Try it! ww.yulong.com.au
Sunday 5 October 9:00am – 11:00am
Venue: McKinnon Public Hall, 118 McKinnon Road, McKinnon
Bookings: 9527 7377
Monday 6 October 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Venue: Dancehouse Upstairs Studio, 150 Princes Street, North Carlton
Bookings: 9527 7377
Wednesday 8 October 5:45pm – 6:45pm and Thursday 9 October 9:00am –
10:00am
Venue: Golden Square Girl Guides Hall, Bond Street, Golden Square
Bookings: 0479 075 098
Thursday 9 October 9:30am – 10:30am
Venue: Swedish Church, 21 St Georges Road, Toorak
Bookings: 9527 7377
Friday 10 October 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Venue: The Centre for Wellbeing @ St Michaels, 1st Floor, 120 Collins Street,
Melbourne
Bookings: 9527 7377
Wear loose, comfortable clothing and flat shoes.
Introduction to tai chi
Wednesday 8 October 12:00 pm – 1:00pm
Presented by North Ringwood Community House
Tai chi improves muscle tone, strength, fitness, joint flexibility, balance and
coordination.
www.nrch.org.au
Venue: North Ringwood Community House, 120 Oban Road, Ringwood
North
Bookings: 9876 3421
Tai chi
Friday 10 October 8:00 am – 9:00am
Presented by Boyd Community Hub
Wushu tai chi, suitable for all ages. Wear loose clothes and comfortable shoes.
Venue: Boyd Community Hub, City Road, Southbank
No bookings required
Tai chi at the gallery
Friday 10 October 10:00 am – 11:00am
Presented by Bendigo Art Gallery
Are you curious about tai chi and its benefits? Learn, observe and join in! Great for
all abilities.
Venue: Bendigo Art Gallery, 42 View Street, Bendigo
Bookings: 5434 6088
www.bendigoartgallery.com.au
Feature Event
Active living at your local
Tennis
Proudly presented by Tennis Victoria
Montrose Terrace Tennis Club
Sunday 5 October and Friday
10 October 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Enquiries: Mick 0434 475 191
Aspendale Tennis Club
Sunday 5 October 11:00am – 3:00pm
Enquiries: Nicky 0408 480 618
Koonung Park Tennis Club
Monday 6 October and Friday 10 October 9:30am – 12:30pm and Tuesday 7
October 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Enquiries: Don 0419 893 725
Mt Eliza Tennis Club
Sunday 5 October and Friday 10 October 8:30am
Enquiries: Brian 0417 305 566
Dhurringile Tennis Club
Sunday 5 October 10:00am – 12:00pm
Enquiries: Lisa 0428 266 310
Crib Point Tennis Club
Sunday 5 October 10:00am – 2:00pm
Enquiries: Geoff 0402 107 383
Royal Avenue Tennis Centre
Monday 6 October and Thursday 9 October 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Enquiries: 9598 1566
Ashburton Uniting Church
Tennis Club
Monday 6 October and Wednesday 8 October 9:00am
Enquiries: Trevor 0468 958 927
Eltham Tennis Club
Sunday 5 October 9:00am – 12:00pm
Enquiries: John 0419 612 601
St John’s Anglican Tennis Club
Monday 6 October 9:00am – 12:00pm
Enquiries: Ian 0432 979 206
Lilydale Tennis Club
Sunday 5 October, Thursday 9 and Sunday 12 October 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Enquiries: Kerry 0412 375 785
Keon Park Tennis Club
Monday 6 October 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Enquiries: Barbara 9470 3552
Dromana Tennis Club
Sunday 5 October, Tuesday 7 October, Friday 10 October and Sunday 12
October 8:30am
Enquiries: Darrell 5987 3332
Bendigo Veterans Tennis Club
Monday 6 October 9:00am – 12:00pm
Enquiries: Leon 5442 5744
201
Rowville Tennis Club
Monday 6 October, Thursday 9 October , Saturday 11 October and Sunday 12
October 10:00am
Enquiries: Sandi 0422 848 356
Kings Park Tennis Club
Tuesday 7 October 9:30am
Enquiries: Valmai 0419 805 740
St Andrew’s Tennis Club
Enquiries: Kathy 5962 3639
Monday 6, Tuesday 7, Wednesday 8, Thursday 9 October and Friday 10 October
9:00am – 12:00pm
Enquiries: Joe 0439 667 625
Healesville Tennis Club
Tuesday 7 October 9:00am – 11:00am
Enquiries: Kathy 5962 3639
Geelong Indoor Tennis
Monday 6 October 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Enquiries: Kathy 0412 211 116
Wattle Tennis Club, Bentleigh
Tuesday 7 October 10:00am - 2:00pm
Enquiries: David 0438 596 110
Healesville Tennis Club
Wednesday 8 October 9:00am
Enquiries: Kathy 5962 3639
Nunawading Community Centre
Wednesday 8 October 11:00am
Enquiries: Jon 0401 036 827
North Sunshine Tennis Club
Wednesday 8 October 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Enquiries: John 0411 410 316
Burden Park Tennis Club
Tuesday 7 October 9:00am – 12:00pm and Wednesday 8 October 1:00pm
– 4:30pm
Enquiries: Brian 0409 081 239
Elmore Tennis Club
Tuesday 7 October 9:30am
Enquiries: Dianne 5432 6177
Bairnsdale Tennis Club
Wednesday 8 October 6:00pm
Enquiries: Dave 0447 522 941
Clarinda Tennis Club
Wednesday 8 October 7:30pm – 10:30pm and Sunday 12 October 2:00pm –
4:00pm
Enquiries: Gayle 9551 6339
Parkville Tennis Club
Wednesday 8 October 9:00am
Enquiries: Anne 0412 279 156
Victorian Tennis Academy
Thursday 9 October 9:30am – 11:30am
Enquiries: Jack 9510 2481
Glen Waverley Tennis Club
Thursday 9 October 9:30am – 12:00pm
Enquiries: Paul 0419 553 827
Rosanna Tennis Club
Friday 10 October 9:30am – 11:00am
Enquiries: Ros 0407 686 903
Chelsea Lawn Tennis Club
Wednesday 8 October 9:30am – 12:00pm
Enquiries: Faye 0429 806 526
Wellington Tennis Club
Thursday 9 October 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Enquiries: Reg 0409 193 150
Altona Tennis Club
Thursday 9 and Friday 10 October
9:30am – 11:00am
Enquiries: Jeanette 0434 108 923
Overport Park Tennis Club,
Sunday 12 October 10:00am – 2:00pm
Enquiries: Bruce 0407 841 169
Wonthaggi Tennis Courts
Thursday 9 October 10:00am onwards
Enquiries: Philip 0437 011 666
Beaurmaris Lawn Tennis Club
Sunday 12 October 1:00pm
Enquiries: Wendy 0418 552 451
Grovedale Tennis Club
Thursday 9 October 9:30am
Enquiries: Graeme 0413 457 275
Royal Park Tennis Club
Sunday 12 October 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Enquiries: Maria 9819 1973
Festival 2014
Culture and
performance
It's your time to enjoy....
concerts, dance, galleries and
exhibitions, movies, music, poetry
and song, theatre, writing and radio
Concerts
Women of the 60s – Gina Hogan
Friday 3 October 2:00pm – 3:00pm and 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Presented by Kingston Arts
Step back in time to the fabulous 60s featuring songs by Dusty Springfield, Aretha
Franklin and more.
www.kingstonarts.com.au
Venue: Kingston City Hall, 985 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin
Bookings: 9556 4440
Cost: $15
Doutta Galla showtime 2014
Sunday 5 October 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Doutta Galla Aged Services
Doutta Galla showtime 2014 is a resident and staff variety concert including guest
perfomers.
www.dgas.org.au
Venue: 501 Receptions, 501 Barkly Street, Footscray
No bookings required
Cost: $10. Includes high tea
Jazz at the archive
Tuesday 7 October 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Presented by The Victorian Jazz Archive
A tour of the archive followed by a performance by New Melbourne Jazz Band and
afternoon tea.
www.vicjazzarchive.org.au
Venue: Victorian Jazz Archive, Mountain Highway, Wantirna
Bookings: 9800 5535
Cost: $5. Includes tea, coffee and biscuits
Concerts
Trad jazz concert
Wednesday 8 October 10:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by Victorian Jazz Club
Traditional jazz performed by top Melbourne jazz band – three sets of music.
www.victorianjazzclub.com
Venue: Clayton RSL,
163 Carinish Road, Clayton
Bookings: 9553 3850
Cost: $8. Includes tea, coffee and biscuits
Seniors celebrate
Thursday 9 October 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Presented by Bendigo Combined Churches
Community hymn singing led by Stephen Higgs and featuring soloist Lynda Gibbs.
Competitions and delicious afternoon tea
Venue: Bendigo Baptist Church, McIvor Road Junortoun. Opposite Catholic
College
Bookings essential for free transport from Bendigo Railway Station: 5447 8161
Cost: Donation
A pleasant afternoon
Thursday 9 October 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Presented by Bendigo Art Gallery
Enjoy a musical performance by Bendigo senior students followed by a delicious
afternoon tea.
www.bendigoartgallery.com.au
Venue: Bendigo Art Gallery,
42 View Street, Bendigo
Bookings: 5434 6088
Cost: $2. Includes afternoon tea
The Sound of Music concert
Thursday 9 October 2:00pm – 3:45pm
Presented by Stephanie Renouf
The Sound of Music concert is a high-energy performance full of singing, dancing
and yodelling.
Venue: Amaroo Gardens, Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully
Bookings: 9759 0200
Cost: $7.50. Includes light afternoon tea
Senior’s showcase spectacular
Thursday 9 October 11:45am – 4:00pm
Presented by Ballarat Vocal Arts Association
A celebration of talented seniors from across Victoria performing a variety of
entertainment.
www.seniorstarquest.com.au
Venue: Ballarat Trotting Club, Corner Bell and Sutton Streets, Ballarat
Bookings essential:
5335 9041
Cost: Free
Jazz at the archive
Friday 10 October 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Presented by Victorian Jazz Archive
A tour of the archive followed by a performance by Anita Harris and friends and
afternoon tea.
www.vicjazzarchive.org.au
Venue: Victorian Jazz Archive, Mountain Highway, Wantirna
Bookings: 9800 5535
Cost: $5. Includes tea, coffee and biscuits
Entertainment muster concert
Friday 10 October 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Presented by Victorian Bush Poets and Musicians
Family entertainment funny and heartfelt songs and bush poems by locals and friendly
club members.
www.vbpma.com.au
Venue: Benalla Bowls Club, Arundel Street, Benalla
Bookings: 0422 848 707
Cost: $10
Union Street Blues Club Jam Session
Saturday 11 October 11:00am – 2:00pm
Come and see the Old age is no place for sissies exhibition and enjoy the music.
Other musicians welcome to join in!
Venue: The Warehouse,
36 Fraser Street, Clunes
Cost: Gold coin admission
Viennese rendezvous
Saturday 11 October 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Robert Stolz Viennese Music Society
Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music performed by Louise Page (soprano), Ian
Lowe (bass-baritone) and guests.
www.trybooking.com/EZN
Venue: Glen Waverley Uniting Church, Corner Bogong Avenue and Kingsway, Glen
Waverley
Bookings: By mail: Payment to Robert Stolz Viennese Music Society, PO Box 360,
Canterbury VIC 3126
Cost: $20. Includes afternoon tea
Concert
Tuesday 14 October 1:30pm
Presented by Manor Court
Free concert with Andy Dee and afternoon tea.
Venue: Manor Court Aged Care, 5 Hogan Grove, Werribee
Bookings: 9742 0693 or sharon.smith@manorcourt. org.au
Cost: Free. Includes afternoon tea
Morning melodies
Wednesday 15 October 10:30am
Presented by Hotel 520 on Sayers
Morning melodies and morning tea.
Venue: Hotel 520 on Sayers, 520 Sayers Road, Tarneit
Bookings: 9748 8520 or hello@hotel520.com.au
Cost: Free. Includes morning tea
Doris, Dusty and me
Thursday 16 October 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Wyndham City Council
Step back in time to the wonderful sounds of Doris Day and Dusty Springfield
presented by Wendy Stapleton.
Venue: Wyndham Cultural Centre, 177 Watton Street, Werribee
Bookings: Tickets on sale 2 September, at 177 Watton Street, Werribee or
8734 6000. Online www.wyncc.com.au (booking fee)
Cost: $5
Celebrate life
Saturday 18 October 12:30pm – 5:30pm
Presented by Glen Waverley Anglican Church
Enjoy a floral display, watercolour exhibition, music, light entertainment and high
tea.
www.gwac.org.au
Venue: St Barnabas Ministry Centre, 800 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley
Bookings: Enquiries 0490 429 416
Cost: Entry by donation
Piping hot dixie
Saturday 18 October 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Presented by Kingston Arts
Scott Harrison on Kingston’s Mighty Wurlitzer accompanied by six-piece trad Dixie jazz band
Shirazz.
www.kingstonarts.com.au
Venue: Kingston City Hall,
985 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin
Bookings: 9556 4440
Cost: $15
Melbournaires chorus rehearsal
Monday 20 October 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Presented by Melbournaires Mens Chorus
Songs from Broadway musicals sung inglorious a cappella harmony. Enjoy the
chorus as they rehearse.
www.melbournaires.com
Venue: East Doncaster
Uniting Church Hall, 152 Andersons Creek Road, near corner of Reynolds Road
Bookings: 9898 6014
Cost: $2. Includes light supper
Denise Drysdale
Tuesday 28 October 11:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Wyndham City Council
Enjoy a morning of great songs, comedy and patter from one of Australia's legends.
Venue: Wyndham Cultural Centre, 177 Watton Street, Werribee
Bookings: Tickets on sale
2 September, at 177 Watton
Street, Werribee or
8734 6000. Online www.wyncc.com.au (booking fee)
Cost: $5
Royal Australian Navy Band Knox festival closing event
Saturday 18 October 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by City of Knox
Big band music from the movies.
www.knox.vic.gov.au/healthyageing
Venue: Knox Civic Centre,
511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Bookings essential:
9298 8000
Cost: $5. Includes afternoon tea
Dance
i Am – contemporary dance
Friday 3 October 8:00pm and Saturday 4 October 3:00pm and 8:00pm
Presented by Flare Dance Company
Contemporary dance performance exploring the self, featuring emerging
choreographers and dancers. Proceeds to Camcare.
www.flaredancecompany.com
Venue: Renaissance Theatre, Kew High School, High Street, Kew East
Bookings: 0422 123 580
Cost: $15
Old-time dance
Sunday 5 October 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Presented by Leopold Hall Committee
Enjoy an afternoon of dancing and music provided by a four-piece band. Come with or
without a partner.
Venue: Leopold Community Hall, Bellarine Highway, Leopold
No bookings required
Cost: $5. Includes afternoon tea
15th annual seniors dance
Monday 6 October 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Dance away the afternoon to the music of the Hat Band. Pre-book between 1–19
September.
Venue: Malvern Town Hall, Corner Malvern and Glenferrie Roads, Malvern
Bookings: 9827 5494
Cost: $10. Includes afternoon tea
New vogue and oldtime dance
Tuesday 7 October 12:00pm – 3:30pm
Presented by Windsor Senior Citizens Club
Wonderful dancing with a great selection of discs. Lucky spot and door prizes and
lucky dip.
Proceeds to a youth scholarship.
Venue: Malvern Town Hall, Corner High Street and Glenferrie Road, Malvern
Bookings essential: Hugh 0406 102 731
Cost: $10. Includes afternoon tea
Scottish country dancing
Tuesday 7 October 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Presented by Thomson Memorial Scottish Country Dance Group
An afternoon of dancing that is fun and good for your health. Wear comfortable
clothes and flat shoes.
Venue: Ormond Uniting Church, Corner Booran and North Roads, Ormond
Enquiries: 9561 4961
Cost: Free
Scottish country dancing
Thursday 9 October 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Presented by Mitcham Scottish Society
Evening of fun and dancing, excellent for your health. Wear comfortable clothes and
flat shoes.
Venue: St Marks Anglican Church Hall, Canterbury Road, Forest Hill
Enquiries: 9561 4961
Cost: Free
Seniors dinner dance
Friday 10 October 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Presented by Melton City Council
Tony Pantano performs a menu of ballads and classic rock, with a hearty sprinkle of
humour. Three-course dinner.
www.melton.vic.gov.au/seniorsfestival
Venue: Melton Community Hall, 232 High Street, Melton
Bookings: 9747 7200
Cost: $30
Old-time dance
Sunday 12 October 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Presented by Metcalfe Senior Citizens Club
A favourite for those who enjoy the Parma Waltz, the Killarney and many more.
Continuous afternoon tea. Enjoy the wonderful music provided by the Family
Rhythm Band.
Venue: Newstead Community Hall, Lyons Street, Newstead
Enquiries: Laurie 5422 1388 or Dot 5423 2635
Cost: $5
Ballroom dancing
Monday 13 October 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Presented by Caulfield Over 50s Dance Group
Dancing is so much fun you don’t realise you are exercising. Enjoy modern, new vogue
and Latin American dancing to a live band. No need for a partner as singles and
newcomers welcome.
Venue: Glen Eira Town Hall Auditorium, Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads,
Caulfield
Enquiries: Audrey 9822 2064
Cost: $5. Includes afternoon tea
Ballarat South ballroom dance
Sunday 19 October 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Presented by Ballarat South Senior Citizens
Come and enjoy an afternoon of ballroom dancing, sandwiches and scones.
Venue: Ballarat South Seniors Club, 600 LaTrobe Street, Ballarat
No bookings required
Cost: Free
Galleries and exhibitions
Galleries and exhibitions
Uncovered
Daily in October 10:00am – 4:00pm
Presented by Yarra Ranges Regional Museum
Uncovered’ reveals a selection of beautiful and significant objects from the collection
that will surprise, delight and intrigue.
http://ach.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/ach/Regional_ Museum
Venue: Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, 35–37 Castella Street, Lilydale
Enquiries: 9294 6313 or museum@yarraranges.vic. gov.au
Cost: Free
Veteran community story-writing and art competition
Wednesday 1 October – Friday 3 October 10:00am – 3:00pm; Saturday 4 October
and Sunday 5 October 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Art, craft and photography exhibition by the veteran community. Some work will be
for sale.
Venue: Wattle Hall Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, Austin Health, 300
Waterdale Road, Heidelberg West
No bookings required
Cost: Free
In the Lyons den
Weekdays, 3 October – 31 October 10:00am – 5:00pm
Presented by Geelong Sculptors
Annual sculpture exhibition celebrating our regional diversity.
Venue: Geelong City Hall Foyer, 30 Gheringhap Street, Geelong
Bookings: 0414 876 383
Cost: Free
Coming home
Sunday 5 October and 12 October and Saturday 11 October 12:00pm –
5:00pm; Wednesday 8 October – Friday 10 October 11:00am – 4:00pm
Presented by Bundoora Homestead Art Centre
Explores the history of Bundoora Homestead as a convalescent farm and repatriation
hospital 1920–1993.
www.bundoorahomestead.com
Venue: Bundoora Homestead Art Centre, 7–27 Snake Gully Drive, Bundoora
Enquiries: 9496 1060
Cost: Free
Never too old to shoot!
Monday 6 October – Friday 10 October 9:00am – 7:00pm
U3A Melbourne City digital photography exhibition demonstrating active ageing at
its best.
Venue: Art@No.1 Spring Street Gallery, 1 Spring Street, Melbourne. Wheelchair
access Flinders Lane forecourt
No bookings required
Cost: Free
Marine and freshwater discovery
Monday 6 – Friday 10 October 11:00 am – 3:00pm
Presented by Fisheries Victoria
The centre provides education services that create awareness of marine and
freshwater environments.
Venue: Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre, Bellarine Highway, Queenscliff
No bookings required
Cost: $5. Buy one entry get one free
Fibre upcycling fiesta
Wednesday 8, Thursday 9 and Friday 10 October 10:00am – 3:00pm
Presented by The Loom Room and Transition HB
Upcycled fibre exhibits, community loom weaving, fabric stash bash, craft circle and
refreshments.
Venue: The Corner in Williamstown, 109 Ferguson Street, Williamstown
No bookings required
Cost: Free
http://transitionhb.groupsite.com
Geelong stamp and coin fair
Saturday 11 October 10:00am – 4:00pm
Presented by Geelong Philatelic Society
Annual stamp and coin fair. Hosting VICPEX with stamp exhibitions from around
Victoria.
Venue: Geelong West Town Hall, 153 Pakington Street, Geelong West
No bookings required
Cost: Free
Uncovering the collection
Tuesday 14 October 10:30am – 11:30am
Presented by Yarra Ranges Regional Museum
Join the Curator Collections on an engaging and intriguing journey through the
‘Uncovered’ exhibition.
Venue: Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, 35–37 Castella Street, Lilydale
Bookings essential: 9294 6313
Cost: Free
Poetry and song
Seniors Festival Art Expo
Launch Thursday 16 October 4:00pm – 6:00pm then Friday 17 October and
Saturday 18 October 10:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by City of Port Phillip
Older artists, ceramacists and sculptors have entered a favourite work. Curated by Ted
Powell, resident artist at Gasworks Arts Park. Artists Talk, Saturday 10:30am.
Venue: Port Melbourne Town Hall, 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
RSVP launch: ASSIST 9209 6777 or rsvp@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Cost: Free
U3A Art & Craft Show
Saturday 18 October and Sunday 19 October
10:00am – 5:00pm
Presented by Goulburn Valley U3A Shepparton
showcasing members and local artists paintings, textiles, mosaics and photography.
Morning tea, afternoon tea and BBQ available.
Venue: U3A Hall, 14 Esson Street, Shepparton
No bookings required
Cost: $2
Poetry and song
Bush poetry and ballads
Sunday 5 October 2:00pm
Presented by Arvos
Readers and singers presenting their own and other people’s work.
Venue: Scout Hall, Jack O’Toole Reserve, Willsmere Road, Kew
Bookings: 9568 5902 or 0401 860 656
Cost: $5
Bush poetry and ballads
Thursday 9 October 12:00pm
Presented by Gippsland Bush Poets
Poets reading and reciting their own and other poets’ work.
Venue: RSL Hall, Hood Street, Rosedale
Bookings: 5147 1383
Cost: $8. Includes lunch
Down the track with Mulga Bill
Friday 10 October 2:00pm – 2:50pm
Australiana entertainment. Laugh and cry with a top story teller, comedian, bush poet and
yarn spinner.
www.mulgabill.net.au
Venue: Benalla Bowls Club, 25 Arundel Street, Benalla
Bookings: 5433 2427 or 0401 076 085
Cost: $7
Off and racing with Mulga Bill
Friday 10 October 3:10pm – 4:00pm
A non-stop humorous and serious ‘review’ of horse racing in Australia. Comedy, bush
poetry and yarns.
www.mulgabill.net.au
Venue: Benalla Bowls Club, 25 Arundel Street, Benalla
Bookings: 5433 2427 or 0401 076 085
Cost: $7
Henry Lawson Society reading
Saturday 18 October 1:30pm
Members reading the works of Henry Lawson and other poets, and their own work.
Anyone welcome to read.
Venue: Monastery Hall, St Francis Church, Corner Lonsdale and Elizabeth Streets,
Melbourne
Bookings: 9568 5902 or 0401 860 656
Cost: $5. Includes afternoon tea
Theatre and variety
Intergenerational Theatre Show
Thursday 2 October 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by City of Kingston
Lively theatre created and acted by local residents, young and not so young! Directed by
Diana Nguyen.
mordialloccommunitycentre.org.au
Venue: Parkdale Secondary College, Warren Road, Parkdale
Bookings: 9580 3675
Cost: $2. Includes afternoon tea
Matinee Magic
Saturday 4 October 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Presented by Geelong Magic Circle
Witness the Geelong Magic Circle showcasing wondrous local magicians in a medley
of presentations.
www.trybooking.com/89355
Venue: Grovedale College Theatre, 19 Wingarra Drive, Grovedale
Bookings: 0417 165 408
Cost: $7. Includes tea and coffee
Theatre and variety
Gone with the Wind: Lux Radio Theatre
Sunday 5 October 2:30pm – 4:15pm
Presented by Maroondah City Council
The epic Gone with the Wind told as a radio play complete with live sound effects and
soap commercials.
Venue: Karralyka Centre, Mines Road, Ringwood East
Bookings: 9879 2933 or karralyka@maroondah.vic. gov.au
Cost: $18.50 plus booking fee
Scones, lamingtons and chocolate roll
Tuesday 7 October 11:00am
Sheila, at the age of 61, opened a successful fine- dining restaurant in rural NSW. An
inspiring story performed by Christine Middleton with Matiss Schubert on violin and
Tim Sheed, bush poet. Show and lunch packages available.
Venue: Tallarook MechanicsnInstitute Hall
Bookings essential: 0419 526 550
Cost: $10
Clarkefield's Chinese ghost and other spooky tales
Tuesday 7 October 10:00am
Paul Levy, Jill Meehan and Carol Reffold share some happy, sad and silly stories and
songs featuring this iconic bluestone pub.
www.coachandhorsesinn.com.au
Venue: Coach and Horses Inn, Station Road, Clarkefield
Bookings: essential 5428 5391
Cost: $27.50. Includes morning tea and lunch
Fun at the Riddells Creek Hotel
Wednesday 8 October 10:00am
The folksinger and the poette. Jill Meehan and Carol Reffold entertain you with stories
and songs featuring Australian country traditions and pioneers.
www.riddellscreekhotel.com.au
Bookings essential:
5428 6777
Cost: $27.50. Includes morning tea and lunch
Australia's most haunted hotel
Thursday 9 October 10:00am
The folksinger, the poette and the publican present stories and songs featuring some
of the weird and wonderful goings-on at this old country pub.
www.coachandhorsesinn.com.au
Venue: Coach and Horses Inn, Station Road, Clarkefield
Bookings essential: 5428 5391
Cost: $27.50. Includes morning tea and lunch
Legends of the turf
Friday 10 October 10:00am and 2:00pm
Jim Brown, Carol Reffold and CEO Dr Andrew Clarke add a personal dimension to
the remarkable Melbourne Cup story at the retirement home for famous cup winners.
www.livinglegends.org.au
Venue: Living Legends, 207 Oaklands Road, Greenvale
Bookings essential: 9307 1165
Cost: $25
Scones, lamingtons and chocolate roll
Friday 10, Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 October 10:30am
Sheila, at the age of 61, opened a successful fine-dining restaurant in rural NSW. An
inspiring story with mouth-watering recipes. Performed by Christine Middleton with
Matiss Schubert on violin and Tim Sheed, bush poet. Show and lunch packages
available.
Venue: Benalla Bowls Club on Friday 10, Geelong Church of Christ Hall on Monday
20 and Victoria Hotel, Woodend on Tuesday 21
Bookings essential: 0419 526 550
Cost: $10
Rebel elders
Friday 31 October 1:00pm and 8:30pm
Presented by City of Ballarat
Elders’ stories of rebellion interpreted musically by local young people and
performed at Rebellion HQ.
Venue: Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (MADE), Stawell and Eureka
Streets, Ballarat
No bookings required
Cost: $2
Writing, reading, talks and radio
Golden Days Radio studio tours
Monday 6 October, Wednesday 8 October and Thursday 9 October 10:30am –
12:30pm
See the workings of the community radio station that broadcasts especially for seniors.
www.goldendaysradio.com
Venue: Golden Days Radio, 1236 Glen Huntly Road, Glen Huntly
Bookings: 9572 1466
Cost: Free
Brothers in Arms book talk
Tuesday 7 October 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Presented by Author Ian Minchin
The story, rationale, ideas, research and publishing of Brothers in Arms followed by
question time.
www.ianminchin.com
Venue: The Grumpy Swimmer Bookshop, 110 Ormond Road, Elwood
Bookings: 9827 4073
A way with words
Wednesday 8 October 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Wynword
Hear stories and poetry that will make you laugh and cry. Meet local published author
Margaret Campbell.
Venue: Werribee Library, Werribee Plaza, Corner of Derrimut and Heaths Roads,
Hoppers Crossing
Enquiries: Adrian Cloonan 9741 5530 or acloonan@tpg.com.au
Cost: Free. Includes afternoon tea
William Johnston the Lilydale connection
Thursday 9 October 10:30am
Presented by Yarra Ranges Regional Museum
Join Johnston Collection Director Louis Le Vaillant for an illustrated talk on Lilydaleborn William Johnston (1911–1986) his career, life and his legacy which is the Fairhall
House museum in East Melbourne.
http://ach.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/ach/Regional_ Museum
Venue: 35–37 Castella Street, Lilydale
Bookings essential: 9294 6313 or museum@yarraranges.vic.gov.au
Cost: $12
Pop Up Festival of Ideas and Books
Friday 10 and Sunday 11 October, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Presented by Geelong Regional Library Corporation
Covering a range of topics, including: gardening, author talks, and living well in the
prime years.
www.grlc.vic.gov.au\events
Venue: Newcomb and Waurn Ponds Library
Bookings: www.grlc.vic.gov.au\events
Cost: Free
Grandparents storytime
Tuesday 14 October 10:30am – 11:30am
Presented by Yarra Plenty Regional Library
Celebrate Seniors Week with a very special story time with your grandchildren.
www.yprl.vic.gov.au
Venue: Diamond Valley Library, Civic Drive, Greensborough
No bookings required
Cost: Free
Celebrate and socialise
It's your time to enjoy....
dinners, lunches, teas, festivals
and open days
Dinners, lunches and teas
Senior citizen’s mass and morning tea
Monday 6 October 10:30am
Mas followed by morning tea in the church yard and Pastoral Centre.
Venue: St. Francis Church, 326 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Enquiries: 9663 2495
Cost: Free.
Meet and welcome a senior refugee from Burma
Monday 6 October 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by Wyndham Community and Education
Centre
Come and meet former refugee seniors, hear their stories about life in refugee camps and
welcome them.
Venue: Wayaperri House, 106 Duncans Road, Werribee
Enquiries: Craig Spicer 9742 4013 or craigs@wyndhamcec.org.au
Cost: Free. Includes BBQ lunch
Slow lunch @ La Camera restaurant
Tuesday 7 October 12:15pm – 2:30pm
Presented by Inner Melbourne Life Activity Club
Lunch with wonderful views of the Yarra. Includes mains, drink, tea or coffee.
www.life.org.au
Venue: La Camera, Mid Level East End, Southgate, Southbank
Bookings essential: 9696 1090
Cost: $15
Belong, Benefit and Be Heard
COTA Victoria is an organisation of individual older people,
and organisations representing older people, committed to
improving the well-being of all older Victorians. .
As the voice of older Victorians, COTA has an active membership discussing and debating
current issues. For a low annual membership fee, you can become a member and enjoy the
benefits of being part of the COTA Victoria community.
Seniors Information Victoria (SIV) is your destination for information. Phone 1300 135 090,
email askcota@cotavic.org.au, visit our website www.cotavic.org.au or drop in at COTA
Victoria Level 4 Block Arcade, 98 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
SIV provides you with information on COTA activities including:
• Living Longer Living Stronger Program
• Older Men New Ideas
• COTA Cycling
• Green Sages
• Volunteering
• COTA speaker availability: topics
including Social Media, Be Active Your Way,
Energy Use, Consumer Directed Care,
Pathways to Information and Retirement
Villages.
Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) is a free service that has been established to
help prevent elder abuse and safeguard the rights, dignity and
independence of older Victorians. Call 1300 368 821
Visit www.cotavic.org.au
COTA Age-Friendly Victoria Forums
Join COTA in creating an Age Friendly Victoria
Proudly presented by Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria
Sometimes it feels like our cities and communities were designed without
older people in mind. We are living longer, more active lives than ever
before and our communities need to catch up! COTA Victoria is undertaking
an ambitious project to transform Victoria into the world’s first Age- Friendly
state. You’re invited to be part of the change.
Age Friendly Victoria exists to help you become actively involved in making communities
places where you can live safely, enjoy good health, continue to learn and stay involved.
COTA is conducting a series of forums helping older people make decisions about what’s
needed in their neighbourhoods. This covers outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation,
housing, social participation, respect and social inclusion, civic participation and
employment, communication and information and community support
and health services. Join us at a forum to hear about some of the exciting, revolutionary
and practical things that older people around the world are bringing to life in their
communities.
Monday 6 October: Colac
Tuesday 7 October: Hamilton
Wednesday 8 October: Edenhope and Nhill
Thursday 9 October: Horsham
Thursday 9 October: Warracknabeal
Friday 10 October: COTA Vic offices
For further information and to book
contact 1300 135 090.
To find out more about COTA visit the COTA information stall at the Festival Hub during
the Victorian Seniors Festival from Monday 6
October to Friday 10 October
Visit www.cotavic.org.au
call 1300 135 090
twitter @COTAVictoria
facebook www.facebook.com/COTAVic
Celebrate and Socialise
Dinners, lunches and teas
The Celtic dining experience
Tuesday 7 October – Friday 10 October 12:00pm – 2:30pm
A very special Celtic experience with lunch in the historic Shamrock Restaurant presenting
Irish cuisine.
www.celticclub.com.au
Venue: Celtic Club, 316–320
Queen Street, Melbourne
Bookings: 9670 6472
Cost: 10 per cent off
It’s your time – Bishop Barbara
Wednesday 8 October 10:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by Glen Waverley Anglican Church
Bishop Barbara will speak at the10:00am service followed by a personal interview over a
light luncheon.
www.gwac.org.au
Venue: St Barnabas Ministry Centre, 800 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley
Bookings: 0490 429 416
Cost: Free
Badger Creek seniors lunch
Wednesday 8 October 11:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Badger Creek Hall Committee of Management
Social opportunity for Badger Creek seniors. Please BYO plate to share. Simple
homecooked soup, bread or cake.
www.badgercreekhall.org.au
Venue: Badger Creek Hall, Badger Creek Road, Badger Creek
Bookings: 5962 3639
Cost: Donation
Mordi Munch goes Long Lunch
Wednesday 8 October 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Fun, food, fabulous entertainment and more with the 'Crocodile Rocket' and his Elton John
tribute show.
www.mordialloccommunitycentre.org.au
Venue: Mordialloc Community Centre, 115 Warren Road, Mordialloc
Bookings essential: 9580 3675
Cost: $25. Includes champagne and spit roast lunch
Coffee, cake and a chat
Friday 10 October 10:30am – 11:30am
Presented by Waverley Life Activities Club
Excellent company and coffee, cake and chat. www.life.org.au
Venue: Arena Café, The Glen Centre, Springvale Road, Glen Waverley
Bookings: 9886 3414
Cost: Free. Refreshments at own expense
Dinners, lunches and teas
Grange seniors lunch
Wednesday 15 October 12:00pm
Presented by Grange Community Centre
Lunch and entertainment.
Venue: Grange Community Centre, 260–280 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing
Bookings: Karen Cain
8742 8000
Cost: $15
An evening with MatesPlus
Thursday 16 October 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Presented by Glen Waverley Anglican Church
Preventing diabetes, heart disease and stroke by Equip4Life. Optional bistro dinner
available from 6:00pm.
www.gwac.org.au
Venue: Wheelers Hill Hotel, Corner Ferntree Gully and Jells Roads, Wheelers Hill
Bookings: 0490 429 416
Cost: Donation
Lunch at community woodfired pizza oven
Sunday 19 October 12:00pm
Presented by Wodonga Life Activities Club
Informal outdoor dining. BYO food that can be cooked or reheated in the pizza oven.
BYO chair. Enjoy yummy food and friendship.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Hovell Tree Park, Albury
Bookings: 0402 302 210 or 0448 569 111
Cost: Free
Wyndham Devonshire teas
Wednesday 22 October 10:30am and 2:30pm
Presented by Wyndham City Council
Enjoy a morning or afternoon tea in the beautiful setting of Werribee Mansion.
Venue: Werribee Park Reception Centre Ballroom, 320 K Road, Werribee South
Bookings: Tickets on sale Tuesday 2 September at 177 Watton Street, Werribee or
8734 6000
Seniors morning tea at The Hub
Thursday 23 October 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by The Hub, Glen Waverley Uniting Church
A celebration morning tea for seniors, their families and friends.
www.gwuc.org.au
Venue: Glen Waverley Uniting Church, Corner Bogong Avenue and Kingsway, Glen
Waverley
Bookings: 9560 3580
Cost: Free
Morning Tea with the Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria)
Thursday 30 October 10:00am – 12:00pm
Join Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria) Cynthia Gebert for a discussion and
Q&A about energy and water consumer issues including billing, affordability and
marketing. Morning tea provided.
Venue: Melbourne Town Hall, ground level
Bookings: 8672 4357 or rct.ewov@ewov.com.au
Cost: Free. Places limited to 100
Festivals and open days
Tesselaar tulip festival
Monday 15 September – Thursday 18
September 9:00am – 5:00pm
Presented by Tesselaar
Be spellbound by the beauty of half a million tulips in flower at the Tesselaar Tulip
Festival.
www.tulipfestival.com.au
Venue: Tesselaar Tulip Festival, Monbulk Road, Silvan
No bookings required
Cost: $18. Includes tea and coffee
Seniors Festival race day
Thursday 2 October
Presented by Bendigo Jockey Club
Make the most of your Victorian Seniors Card and enjoy a day at the races! Includes
free entry with Seniors Card and carvery lunch, dessert and coffee and tea.
Bookings: 5448 4209
Cost: $30. Complimentary courtesy bus from Bendigo Railway Station to meet
12.04pm Melbourne train and return from the
Club to station at approximately 4.00pm.
Festivals and open days
Your Seniors Card in Darebin
Thursday 9 October 10:00am – 3:00pm
Presented by Reservoir Village
Food, arts, activities, dance and more will be featured as part of the program in and
around the business district of Reservoir Village.
www.darebin.vic.gov.au
Venue: Reservoir Village, Edwards Street, Reservior
Enquiries: Nicola 8470 8312
Cost: Free
Gala day
Wednesday 23 October 11:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Moira Shire Council
Our gala day will be hosted by Nathalia Senior Citizens. Includes theatre performance A
pill, a pump and a needle.
Venue: Nathalia Community Centre, Robertson Street, Nathalia
Bookings essential: 5871 9222
Cost: $5. Includes light lunch
Cruden Farm family fun day
Sunday 26 October 11:00am – 4:00pm
Presented by Mental Health Foundation Victoria
Charitable fundraiser outing for the family with live brass band, classic cars, petting zoo,
and more.
www.mentalhealthvic.org.au
Venue: Cruden Farm, 60 Cranbourne Road, Langwarrin, enter via Cranhaven Road
entrance
No bookings required
Cost: $20
Men's Shed Opening
Thursday 30 October 11:00am – 3:00pm
Celebrate the launch of the new Kingston Men's Shed with a community barbeque.
Venue: Kingston Men's Shed, Keeley Park, 62 Main Road, Clayton South
No bookings required
Cost: Free
Body and Soul
It's your time to enjoy....
active living, crafts and antiques,
and exercising your mind
Active living
Wodonga golf spring tournament
Monday 29 September, Tuesday 30 September, Wednesday 1 October, Thursday 2 October,
Saturday 4 October and Friday 5 October 7:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by Wodonga Golf Club
Week of golf from Monday 29 September. Various golf events over seven days for male and
female golfers.
www.wodonga-golf.com/upcoming
Venue: Wodonga Golf Club, 10 Clubhouse Place, Wodonga
Bookings: 02 6059 1552
Cost: $25. Includes lunch
Weekly bush walking
Every Wednesday in October
Presented by Sandringham Life Activities Club
Explore a different place each week. Contact for weekly meeting place.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Seniors Community Hall, Corner Waltham and Abbott Street, Sandringham
Bookings essential: 9583 4957
Cost: Free
Thursday morning beach walks
Every Thursday in October 8:30am – 10:30am
Presented by Surf Coast Life Activities Club
Enjoy a walk along our beautiful beach and the surrounding area. Just bring money
for coffee after the walk.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Corner Beach Road and Esplanade, Torquay
Enquiries: 0437 694 278
Cost: Free
Active living
Nine holes of golf at the Dorset
Every Thursday in October 8:30am
Presented by Croydon Life Activities Club
Join us for nine holes at the Dorset Golf Club. We also organise golf trips to country Victoria.
It’s a load of fun.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Dorset Golf Club, Trawalla Road, Croydon
Bookings: 9723 4945
Cost: $14.50
Table tennis
Every Friday in October 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Sandringham Life Activities Club
Visitors welcome. Equipment supplied, wear comfortable shoes.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Seniors Community Hall, corner Waltham and Abbott Street, Sandringham
Enquiries: 9596 9916
Cost: Free
Table tennis
Every Friday in October 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Presented by Sandringham Life Activities Club
Visitors welcome. Equipment supplied, wear comfortable shoes.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Seniors Community Hall, Corner Waltham and Abbott Streets, Sandringham
Enquiries: 9532 9389
Cost: Free
Positive ageing expo
Thursday 2 October 10:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by U3A Nunawading and Partners
Whitehorse City Council and U3A Nunawading invites you to discover ways to live actively in
Whitehorse.
www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Venue: Whitehorse Centre, 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading
Enquiries: 9262 6443
Cost: Free
Life activity clubs membership
October
Life Activities Clubs Victoria
$10 membership discount for seniors joining any Life Activities Club as full members
for the first time during October 2014. Visit website or telephone for a list of clubs.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Victoria wide
Enquiries: 9662 2930
Cost: $10 discount
Active living
Walk’n’brunch
Saturday 4 October 9:30am
Presented by Wodonga Life Activities Club
Pleasant walk and birdwatching at Horseshoe Lagoon then return to La Maison for
yummy brunch at own expense.
www.life.org.au
Venue: La Maison Café Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga
Enquiries: 0402 302 210 or 0448 569111
Cost: Free. Brunch at own expense
St Kilda walk
Saturday 4 October and Saturday 18 October 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Port Phillip Life Activities Club
An easy walk in St Kilda area.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Corner Carlisle Street and Brighton Road, St Kilda
Enquiries: 0403 933782
Cost: Free
Conservation volunteering in the senior years
Sunday 5 October 1:00pm
Presented by Friends of Skeleton Creek
Introduction to conservation – includes demonstration, walk and afternoon tea.
Venue: Skeleton Creek meet by creek at St Nicholas Court, Tarneit
Enquiries: Denice 9315 8072, 0429 167 013 or deniceperryman1@gmail.com
Cost: Free. Includes afternoon tea
Bush nomads walking group
Monday 6 October 9:00am – 3:00pm
Presented by North Ringwood Community House
8–10 kilometre walks with an experienced group leader. Discover new locations. BYO
lunch. Carpool to locations.
www.nrch.org.au
Venue: North Ringwood Community House, 120 Oban Road, Ringwood North
Bookings: 9876 3421
Cost: Free
Try Nordic walking
Presented by Arthritis Victoria
Nordic walking is a fun and beneficial physical activity using specially designed
walking poles. One-hour sessions.
www.arthritisvic.org.au/Courses-and-Events
Monday 6 October 10:00am and 11:00am; Tuesday 7 October 1:00pm and
2:00pm
Venue: Caulfield Park, meet in car park off Park Crescent, Caulfield North
Bookings: 8531 8000 or programs@arthritisvic.org.au
Cost: Free
Wednesday 8 October 10:00am and 11:00am; Thursday 9 October 1:00pm
and 2:00pm
Venue: Spring Street Reserve, Spring Street, Sandringham
Bookings: 8531 8000 or programs@arthritisvic.org.au
Cost: Free
Stay active
Monday 6 October 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by Moonee Valley City Council
Learn about the benefits of exercise, come and try activities and receive a free trial
pass.
www.mvcc.vic.gov.au
Venue: Windy Hill Leisure Centre, 74-84 Napier Street, Essendon
Bookings: 9377 1555
Cost: Free
Table tennis
Thursday 9 October 12:00pm – 3:30pm
Presented by Boroondara Life Activities Club
Friendly non-competitive table tennis. All welcome. Refreshments available.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Boroondara Sports Complex, 271 Belmore Road, North Balwyn
Enquiries: 9836 2200
Cost: Free
Fit for life
Monday 6 October 2:00pm – 3:00pm and Thursday 9 October 10:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Canterbury Fitness and Wellbeing
Come and try this low-intensity class designed to help restore your balance, mobility
and strength.
www.canterburyfitness.com.au
Venue: Canterbury Fitness and Wellbeing, Canterbury Road, Canterbury
Bookings: 9880 7022
Cost: Free
Active living
Yoga with Alison
Monday 6 October 6:00pm – 7:00pm and Saturday 11 October 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by Boyd Community Hub
Join experienced yoga teacher Alison for a session aimed at improving physical and
mental health. BYO yoga mat.
Venue: Boyd Community
Hub, City Road, Southbank No bookings required Cost: $18
Free exercise classes
Monday 6 October 7:30pm, Tuesday 7 October and Wednesday 8 October
11:30am and Thursday 9 October and Friday 10 October 11:30am
Presented by Burwood Neighbourhood House
Come and try free beginners Pilates, balance and flexibility, Scrabble, tai chi and
strength training.
Venue: Burwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church Street, Burwood
Bookings: 9808 6292
Cost: Free
Baw Baw seniors walk
Tuesday 7 October 9:00am – 2:00pm
Presented by Baw Baw Shire Council
Guided walks for active seniors at Glen Nayook Rainforest Reserve and trails around
Rokeby.
www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
Venue: Civic Park,
1 Civic Place, Warragul
Bookings: 5624 2497 or events@bawbawshire.vic. gov.au
Cost: Free
Exercise class and morning tea
Tuesday 7 October 9:00am –10:30am
Presented by Asthma Foundation
Enjoy our exercise class in a social group and meet our trainer.
Venue: Iramoo Community Centre, 84 Honour Avenue, Wyndham Vale
Bookings: 0412 540 550 or david.gregory7@bigpond. com
Cost: Free. Includes morning tea
Archery seniors come and try day
Wednesday 8 October 10:00am
Presented by Arrows Plus
Introduction to archery as a sport, hobby or social activity.
Venue: Arrows Plus, 17 Wallace Avenue, Point Cook
Bookings: Irene 0417 538 672 or arrowsplus@arrowsplus.net
Cost: Free
Heartmoves session
Wednesday 8 October 10:00am
Presented by Heartmoves
Gentle exercise and fun activities. Suitable for all.
Venue: Wyndham Vale Community Centre, 86 Manor Lakes Boulevard, Wyndham Vale
Bookings: 0422 756 257 or m-barbiero@hotmail.com
Cost: Free. Includes morning tea
Move and stretch with chi
Wednesday 8 October 10:00am and 11:00am
Presented by Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre
Gentle exercise to achieve a healthy body and mind through fluid movements,
stretching and breath control.
www.gealc.org.au
Venue: Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre, 419 North Road, Ormond
Bookings: 9578 8996
Cost: Free
Morning bike ride
Thursday 9 October 8:30am – 12:00pm
Presented by Waverley Life Activities Club
Meet at Forster Road car park Mt Waverley (70:F4), ride to Southbank. Enjoy a coffee
at own expense.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Fairway Reserve, Forster Road, Mount Waverley
Bookings: 9511 5180
Cost: Free
Casual cycle
Thursday 9 October 10:00am – 12:30pm
Presented by Yarraville Life Activities Club
Cycle along the coastal bike path to Altona Beach via Williamstown. Enjoy a coffee at
own expense.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Newport Railway Station, Hall Street, Newport
Enquiries: 0457 642 968
Cost: Free
Morning golf
Friday 10 October 7:00am – 11:00am
Presented by Waverley Life Activities Club
Join our keen friendly golfers for nine or 18 holes (fees vary) in a pleasant gently
undulating setting.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Morack Golf Course, 200 Morack Road, Vermont South
Bookings: 9708 0954
Cost: $13.20. 9 holes green fees
Easy walk in Melbourne’s outer east
Friday 10 October 9:30am
Presented by Knox Life Activities Club
An easy walk of 10 kilometres on the flat from The Basin to Bayswater.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Meet in car park, Corner James Street and Railway Parade, Bayswater
Enquiries: 9729 1503
Cost: Free
Heartmoves session
Friday 10 October 9:00am
Presented by Heartmoves
Gentle exercise and fun activities. Suitable for all.
Venue: Kelly Park Centre, 1 Synnot Street, Werribee
Bookings: Marc 0422 756 257 or m-barbiero@hotmail. com
Cost: Free. Includes morning tea
Chinese exercises
Friday 10 October 2:15pm – 3:00pm
Presented by Trentham Life Activities Club
Gentle exercises suitable for all ages and levels of activity. Enjoy peace and
wellbeing.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Mechanics Institute Hall, High Street, Trentham
Enquiries: 5424 8586
Saturday walk
Saturday 11 October 9:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by Sandringham Life Activities Club
This walk uses public transport to access walking trails in Melbourne. Telephone for
details.
Venue: Sandringham Railway Station
Enquiries: 9598 4771
Cost: Free
Maribyrnong River walk
Thursday 16 October 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Presented by Yarraville Life Activities Club
Under the three bridges, past the Heavenly Queen statue to Newells Paddock and
return. Enjoy a drink at the Happy River Café at own expense.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Footscray Community Arts Centre, 45 Moreland Street, Footscray
Enquiries: 0411 381 068
Cost: Free
Active living
Friday
Conservation park walk
Wednesday 22 October 9:00am – 10:00am
Presented by Yarraville Life Activities Club
Discover the beauty of the wetlands and the wildlife. Followed by a short drive to
Poynton’s Nursery for coffee at own expense.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Afton Street, Aberfeldie. Meet in car park near Maribyrnong river
suspension bridge
Enquiries: 0411 381068
Cost: Free
Wyndham River walk
Friday 24 October 10:00am – 1:00pm
Take in the beautiful scenery of a riverside walk a variety of walks to suit all abilities.
Venue: St Thomas Church Hall, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee
Bookings: Amanda 9742 0833 or amanda.burns@wyndham.vic.gov.au
Cost: Free. Includes lunch
Yoga and Alexander Technique
Friday 24 October 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Presented by School for FM Alexander Studies
Yoga that works with each individual to give you exactly the what is right for you.
Maximum 12 people.
www.alexanderschool.edu.au
Venue: School for Alexander Studies, 330 St Georges Road, North Fitzroy
Bookings: 9486 5900
Cost: $12
Stay active
Monday 27 October 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Presented by Moonee Valley City Council
Learn about the benefits of exercise, come and try activities, refreshments and receive a
free trial pass.
www.mvcc.vic.gov.au
Venue: East Keilor Leisure Centre, 82 Quinn Grove, Keilor East
Bookings: 9336 3711
Cost: Free
Craft morning
Tuesday 7 October 9:30am – 11:30am
Presented by North Ringwood Community House
Bring a craft project along and share ideas and skills with others. Includes morning tea.
www.nrch.org.au
Venue: North Ringwood Community House, 120 Oban Road, Ringwood North
Bookings: 9876 3421
Cost: Free
Antiques appraisals
Friday 10 October 10:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by Antique Collectors Club of Victoria
All forms of antique items appraised. Description, insurance and likely auction value
provided.
www.antiquecollectorsclubofvictoria.com.au
Venue: Doncaster Church of Christ, 680 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Enquiries: 9848 7043 or 0410 711 076
Cost: Free. $5 per item or set of items for appraisal
Stitch, knit and spin
Friday 10 October 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Trentham Life Activities Club
Bring your handiwork or just join us for morning tea and a chat.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Mechanics Institute Hall, High Street, Trentham
Enquiries: 5424 8586
Cost: Free
Exercise your mind
Scrabble
Wednesday 1 and Wednesday 15 October 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Presented by Sandringham Life Activities Club
Exercise that brain muscle! You don’t have to be an expert this is a social activity.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Seniors Community Hall, Corner Waltham and Abbott Street, Sandringham
Enquiries: 9533 1378
Cost: Free
Book club
Saturday 4 October 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Presented by Port Phillip Life Activities Club
Telephone in advance to find out the book of the month and then join in the
discussion.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Elwood Neighbourhood House, 87 Tennyson Street, Elwood
Enquiries: 0403 933 782
Cost: Free
Mahjong
Monday 6 October 9:30am – 12:00pm
Presented by Boroondara Life Activities Club
Sit in on a real game! Morning tea provided.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Canterbury Memorial Hall, Corner Keats and Canterbury Roads, Canterbury
Enquiries: 9836 2200
Cost: Free
Crazy whist card tournament
Tuesday 7 October 2:15pm – 4:15pm
Presented by U3A Box Hill
Crazy whist is a fun game for anyone with a basic understanding of the order of cards.
Venue: 29 Strabane Avenue, Mont Albert North
Enquiries: 9877 7126
Cost: Free
Learn bridge in one day
Tuesday 7 October 10:00am – 4:00pm
Presented by Victorian Bridge Association
If you want a challenge, come and learn the Rolls Royce of card games at half the
normal price.
vba.asn.au
Venue: Victorian Bridge Association, 131 Poath Road, Murrumbeena
Bookings: 9530 9006
Cost: $20. Includes lunch, class notes, supervised bridge session voucher
Seniors Scrabble tournament
Thursday 9 October 9:30am – 3:00pm
Presented by Waverley Scrabble Club, Australian Scrabble Players Association Vic
Tournament consists of three games each of 50 minutes duration. Snacks and light
lunch will be provided. Registrations close 6:00pm on 6 October or if registrations
reach 60.
Venue: Golden Age Senior Citizens Club, 47 Miller Crescent, Mount Waverley
Registration: Tam 9803 4552 or 0469 616 496
Cost: Free
Mahjong
Friday 10 October 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Trentham Life Activities Club
Find out more about this game, join in or watch.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Mechanics Institute Hall, High Street, Trentham
Enquiries: 5424 8586
Cost: Free. Includes afternoon tea
Games day
Monday 13 October 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Presented by Moonee Valley Life Activities Club
Have a go at any or all! Equipment provided, wear comfortable shoes.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Neighbourhood Hall, 2 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds
Enquiries: 9379 0308
Cost: Free. Includes supper
Trivia challenge
Friday 17 October 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Presented by Bentleigh Life Activities Club
Time to laugh, have fun and put your thinking caps on. Exercise those memory
muscles with a general knowledge quiz.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Bentleigh RSL, 538 Centre Road, Bentleigh
Bookings: 0427 275 959
Cost: Free
Introducing train your brain
Saturday 25 October 8:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Glen Waverley Anglican Church
Try out this program designed to learn about and develop skills for maintaining brain
health.
www.gwac.org.au
Venue: St Barnabas Ministry Centre, 800 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley
Enquiries: 0490 429 416
Cost: Free
Learning
It's your time to enjoy....
communication technologies,
genealogy, seminars and workshops
Communications technology
What software should I buy?
Monday 6 October and Tuesday 7 October 10:00am – 3:00pm
Presented by VicGUM
VicGUM is staging continuous demonstrations of four popular genealogy computer
programs over two days.
Venue: Stockland Tooronga Community Centre, Corner Tooronga and Toorak Roads,
Tooronga
No bookings required
Cost: Free
Tackling technology for seniors
Monday 6 October and Thursday 9 October contact for times
Presented by Quantin Binnah Community Centre
Workshops will provide information and resources encouraging our senior citizen
participants to have a go and learn new ways to interact using new technology.
Venue: Quantin Binnah Community Centre, 61 Thames Boulevard, Werribee
Enquiries: Marianne 9742 5040 or marianne@qbcc.org.au
Cost: Free. Includes morning or afternoon tea
iPad basics
Wednesday 8 October 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by North Ringwood Community House
BYO iPad. Covers basic settings, buttons, ports, navigation, email and app store
downloads.
www.nrch.org.au
Venue: North Ringwood Community House, 120 Oban Road, Ringwood North
Bookings: 9876 3421
Cost: Free
iPad/Mac beginners
Wednesday 8 October 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Apple Users Society of Melbourne
AUSOM presents a workshop for beginners to the iPad and Mac. We will give you tips
and get you started.
www.ausom.net.au
Venue: Balwyn Baptist Church, Corner Whitehorse and Parring Roads, Balwyn
Bookings: 0421 126 175
Cost: Free
Tech games for seniors
Friday 10 October 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by Yarra Plenty Regional Library
Experience the fun of online games. Have a go using our iPads, Android tablets, Xbox
Kinect and Wii.
www.yprl.vic.gov.au
Venue: Mill Park Library, 394 Plenty Road, Mill Park
No bookings required
Cost: Free
Introduction to the iPad/Mac
Thursday 16 October 6:15pm – 8:15pm
Presented by Apple Users Society of Melbourne
Mornington Group
AUSOM Mornington presents a special introduction to the iPad and Mac. Come
along and learn with us.
www.ausom.net.au
Venue: Mornington Community Information Centre, 320 Main Street, Mornington
Bookings: 0421 126 175
Cost: Free
iPad trial and morning tea
Wednesday 8 October 10:00am and 11:00am
Presented by Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre
A 45-minute class for you to come and try an iPad.
www.gealc.org.au
Venue: Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre, 419 North Road, Ormond
Bookings: 9578 8996
Cost: Free
Everything iPad and iPhone
Wednesday 15 October 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Apple Users Society of Melbourne
AUSOM presents a special workshop for beginners on the iPad/iPhone with lots of help
and tips.
www.ausom.net.au
Venue: Melbourne PC Users Group, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Road, Moorabbin
Enquiries: Ivan 0421 126 175
Cost: Free
Genealogy
AIGS and family history
Venue: Australian Institute
Sunday 5 October 1:30pm – 3:30pm and Sunday 12 October 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies
Want to start your family history or take your research further? Learn how the AIGS can
assist you.
www.aigs.org.au
Venue: Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies, 1/41 Railway Road, Blackburn
Bookings: 9877 3789
Cost: Free
National archives UK online
Tuesday 7 October 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by Genealogical Society of Victoria
The National Archives (UK) online is a major source of research for family historians.
This free class shows you how to use the archives.
www.gsv.org.au
Venue: Genealogical Society of Victoria, Level B1, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne
Bookings: 9662 4455
Cost: Free
The Celtic experience – trace your Irish roots
Tuesday 7 October – Friday 10 October 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Presented by
A very special Celtic experience – an introduction to our extensive library and free
Seniors Kiosk computer training centre.
www.celticclub.com.au
Venue: Celtic Club, 316-320 Queen Street, Melbourne
Enquiries: 9670 6472
Cost: Free
Starting family history
Wednesday 8 October 10:30 am – 12:00pm
Presented by Genealogical Society of Victoria
Where to start, what to look for and how to research your family history.
www.gsv.org.au
Venue: Genealogical Society of Victoria, Level B1, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne
Bookings: 9662 4455
Cost: Free
GSV library open afternoon
Wednesday 8 October 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Genealogical Society of Victoria
GSV library open to all Victorian Seniors card holders. Volunteer librarians on hand
to assist.
www.gsv.org.au
Venue: Genealogical Society of Victoria, Level B1, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne
Bookings: 9662 4455
Cost: Free
Researching Welsh families
Thursday 9 October 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Presented by Genealogical Society of Victoria
Researching Welsh families with guest speaker Clive Davies. Insight into family
history in Wales.
www.gsv.org.au
Venue: Genealogical Society of Victoria, Level B1, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne
Bookings: 9662 4455
Cost: Free
GSV resources and databases
Thursday 9 October 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by Genealogical Society of Victoria
Class covering the GSV’s resources, databases and online catalogue.
www.gsv.org.au
Venue: Genealogical Society of Victoria, Level B1, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne
Bookings: 9662 4455
Cost: Free
Discovering military history
Friday 10 October 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Presented by Immigration Museum
Discover how to find information relating to your ancestors’ military past.
www.museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/
Venue: Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne
No bookings required
Cost: Free
Cornish family history
Tuesday 14 October 10:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by Cornish Association of Victoria
Learn about your Cornish ancestors and Cornish culture. Meet our volunteers and
view our library.
www.cornishvic.org.au
Venue: Oakleigh Baptist Church, 183–185 Warrigal Road, Oakleigh
Bookings: 9877 2968
Cost: Free
Seminars and workshops
Seminars and workshops
Holiday hot spots and hints for mature travellers
Monday 6 October 10:00am – 11:00am and 11:30am – 12:30pm
Presented by National Seniors Australia
Planning to travel? Travel consultant Suzie from National Seniors Australia will give you
tips about what to do before and while travelling to ensure an enjoyable trip.
www.nationalseniors.com.au
Venue: 2nd Floor, Block Court, 290 Collins Street, Melbourne, Lift 4 next
to entrance to Charles Dickens Tavern
Bookings: 9650 6144
Cost: Free
Ikebana demonstration
Monday 6 October 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Soroptimist International Deakin
Soroptimist International of Deakin invite you to an ikebana display and demonstration
presentation.
Venue: Hall behind Scots Uniting Church, 187 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg
Bookings: 94971017 or sideakininc@gmail.com
Cost: $10. Includes afternoon tea and coffee
Mental health week 2014 launch
Monday 6 October 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Presented by Mental Health Foundation Victoria
The formal launch of Mental Health Week 2014 in Victoria, with awards and
presentations.
www.mentalhealthvic.org.au
Venue: Deakin Edge Theatre, Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne
No bookings required
Cost: Free
Club night with guest speaker
Monday 6 October 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Presented by Moonee Valley Life Activities Club
Join members for a club night with guest speaker.
www.life.org.au
Venue: Neighbourhood Hall, 2 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds
Enquiries: 9379 0308
Cost: Free. Includes supper
Preparing for retirement
Tuesday 7 October 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by Yarra Plenty Regional Library
Signpost Life Management Solutions discussing the five things to plan for the years
beyond retirement.
www.yprl.vic.gov.au
Venue: Diamond Valley Library, Civic Drive, Greensborough
No bookings required
Cost: Free
Safe and confident living a forum for seniors
Thursday 9 October 9:30am – 12:30pm
Presented by Wyndham City Council
Come along and gather information on a variety of topics about staying independent
and confident.
Venue: Wyndham City Council, 45 Princes Highway, Werribee
Bookings: 9742 0833 or amanda.burns@wyndham. vic.gov.au
Cost: Free. Includes morning tea
Housing options for seniors
Thursday 9 October 10:00am – 11:00am and 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Housing for the Aged Action Group
www.oldertenants.org.au
Venue: Ross House, Level 4, 245–251, Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Bookings: 9654 7389
Cost: Free
Seminars and workshops
Osteoporosis and you
Saturday 11 October 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Presented by Melbourne Osteoporosis Support Group
Guest speakers: Prof. Peter Brooks, rheumatologist on ‘Osteoporosis: the patients
role’; Dr Cilla Haywood, geriatrician on ‘Ageing fit, strong and healthy’.
Venue: St James Anglican Church, corner High Street and Burke Road, Glen Iris
Bookings essential: 9885 2839
Cost: Free. Refreshments provided
Camera craft
Monday 13 October 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Presented by Berwick Viewfinders Camera Club
Come along and find out more about how your camera works. Learn about exposure
to improve your photography.
Venue: Berwick Fields Primary School,35 Gwendoline Drive, Berwick
No bookings required
Cost: Free
Alexander Technique introduction
Thursday 16 October 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by School for FM Alexander Studies
A practical workshop on how to improve posture, develop good habits of movement
and avoid back pain.
www.alexanderschool.edu.au
Venue: School for Alexander Studies, 330 St Georges Road, North Fitzroy
Bookings: 9486 5900
Cost: $20. Includes tea and coffee
Talk with the author - Ross McMullin
Thursday 16 October, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Presented by Bentleigh Life Activities Club
Meet award winning author Ross McMullin speaking about charismatic WWI
commander, Pompey Elliot
Venue: Bentleigh RSL, 538 Centre Road, Bentleigh
Enquiries: 0427 275 959
Cost: Free
Protecting your retirement
October - contact for dates, times and locations
Presented by Point Cook Community Bank Branch Bendigo Bank
Information session on managing income, financial planning and investments.
Bookings: 9369 8434 or sarah@hobsonsbaycfs.com.au
Cost: Free
Tours
It's your time to enjoy....
historic and museum tours,
plants, wildlife and gardens,
ships, trains, trams and arenas
and walking tours
No phone number? Call the festival hotline on 1300 135 090.
Historic and museum tours
Yarrambat heritage open day
Sunday 5 October 11:00am – 3:00pm Presented by Yarrambat Historical Society
Working goldmine battery, historic Len Young Woolshed, first Yarrambat primary
school classroom, machinery and displays.Venue: Yarrambat Park, enter via Golf Club,
Yan Yean Road, Yarrambat
No bookings required
Cost: Free
Creswick Country Day Out
Sunday 5 October – Sunday 12 October guided tours 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm
and 2:00pm
The mill is the only remaining woollen coloured spinning mill of its type. Our tour
showcases the journey of fibre from the alpaca, through manufacturing and to shop
shelf. Meet our resident alpacas. Free bus connections from Ballarat on the 5 days
of free V/Line travel.
www.creswickwool.com.au
Venue: Creswick Woollen Mills Railway Parade, Creswick
Bookings: 1800 338 837
Cost: $5 entry. Includes free refreshments to those who book
Bendigo Tram Depot tour
Sunday 5 October – Sunday 12 October 10:20am – 3:20pm daily
Presented by Bendigo Tramways
Receive 50 per cent off a depot and workshop tour!
Venue: Bendigo Tramways, 1 Tramways Avenue, Bendigo
Bookings: 5442 2821
Cost: $4
Central Deborah Gold Mine
Sunday 5 October – Sunday 12 October 9:00am – 5:00pm daily
History comes alive at Central Deborah Gold Mine.
Venue: Central Deborah Gold Mine, 76 Violet Street, Bendigo
Bookings: 5443 8322
Cost: $13.25
Bendigo Joss House Temple
Sunday 5 October – Sunday 12 October 11:00am
Discover the extraordinary world of Chinese culture.
Venue: Bendigo Joss House Temple: Finn Street (Emu Point), North Bendigo
Bookings: 5442 1685
Cost: $2.50
Historic house museum tour
Monday 6 October 10:00am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm, Tuesday 7 October and
Wednesday 8 October 12:00pm and 2:00pm, Thursday 9 and Friday 10 October
10:00am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm
Presented by The Johnston Collection
Guided tour of the former residence of the late Bill Johnston with a superb collection
of antiques.
www.johnstoncollection.org
Venue: The Johnston Collection, East Melbourne. Courtesy bus pickup details
advised at time of booking.
Bookings essential: 9416 2515
Cost: $18. Includes tea and coffee
The Celtic experience cultural tour
Tuesday 7 October – Friday 10 October 2:30pm – 3:30pm
A very special Celtic experience cultural heritage tour of the club established in 1887.
www.celticclub.com.au
Venue: Celtic Club, 316-320 Queen Street, Melbourne
Enquiries: 9670 6472
Cost: Free
Notable interments
Tuesday 7 October 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Friends of St Kilda CemeteryThis easy walking tour will visit the graves of
some of the many notable people who are buried here.
www.foskc.org
Venue: St Kilda Cemetery, Dandenong Road, St Kilda East
Bookings: 9531 6832 or 0426 070 074
Old Melbourne Gaol
Tuesday 7 October tours between 9:30am – 3:30pm
Presented by National Trust Victoria
Step inside and enter a world where some of Australia’s most infamous criminals were
held.
Venue: 377 Russell Street, Melbourne
Enquiries: 8663 7228
Cost: $5
Altona Homestead and history tour
Tuesday 7 October 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre
Explore the history of Altona and its homestead and the Altona beach market on a
guided walking tour.
www.visithobsonsbay.com.au
Venue: Altona Homestead, Logan Reserve, Pier Street, Altona
Bookings essential: 9932 4313
Cost: Free
Williamstown Cemetery tour
Wednesday 8 October 12:00pm –1:00pm
Presented by Hobsons Bay Visitor Centre
Guided walking tour of historic graves in Williamstown Cemetery.
www.visithobsonsbay.com.au
Venue: Williamstown Cemetery Gates, Champion Road, Williamstown
Bookings: 9932 4310
Cost: Free
Tour of Black Rock House
Wednesday 8 October 2:00pm
Presented by Friends of Black Rock House
Costumed guides conduct tours of the holiday house of Charles Ebden, built in 1856.
www.blackrockhouse.org.au
Venue: Black Rock House, Ebden Street, Black Rock
Bookings essential: 9589 5763
Cost: $5. Includes tour and refreshments
Beautiful Springvale Cemetery
Thursday 9 October and Wednesday 23 October 10:30am – 2:00pm
Presented by Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries
Trust
Winner of the 2013 International Award for Excellence, Springvale Botanical
Cemetery is world class.
Venue: Springvale Botanical Cemetery, 600 Princes Highway, Springvale
Bookings: 8523 1631
Cost: Free. Includes light refreshments served
Brighton Cemetery walk
Friday 10 October 10:00am – 11:30am
Presented by Brighton Cemetorians
Women of the cemetery. Visit memorials of women who were pioneers in their chosen
fields.
www.brightoncemetorians.org
Venue: Brighton General Cemetery, corner Hawthorn and North Roads, East
Brighton
Bookings: 9558 4248
Cost: $8. Includes refreshments
Toorak Mansion tour
Sunday 12 October and Sunday 19 October 1:45pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Loreto Mandeville Hall
Take a guided tour of the lavishly decorated interiors of Mandeville Hall.
www.loretotoorak.vic.edu.au
Venue: Loreto Mandeville Hall, Mandeville Crescent, Toorak
Bookings: 9823 8157
Cost: $35. Includes sparkling wine, tea, coffee and sweet treats
Barwon Park Mansion
Wednesday 15 October 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Presented by National Trust of Australia Victoria
Explore this inspiring 42-room bluestone mansion and discover the highs and lows of
early pastoralists.
www.nationaltrust.org.au/vic/barwon-park
Venue: Barwon Park Mansion, 105 Inverleigh Road, Winchelsea
Bookings: 9656 9804
Cost: $13. Includes Devonshire tea and music
Plants, wildlife and gardens
La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary guided tour
Tuesday 7 October 11:00am – 12:00pm and Wednesday 8 October 10:00am –
11:00am
Tour of re-created river red gum woodlands and wetlands. Great for nature lovers!
Venue: La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary, La Trobe Avenue (off Main Drive), Bundoora
Bookings: 9479 1206
Cost: $5
Melton Botanic Gardens tour
Wednesday 8 October 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Presented by Friends of the Melton Botanical Gardens
A guided tour of the Melton Botanic Garden and an afternoon tea.
www.fmbg.org.au
Venue: Melton Botanic Garden, Corner William and Forster Roads, Melton
Bookings: 9743 3819
Romance of the Williamstown Botanic Gardens
Friday 10 October 10:00am
Presented by Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre
Guided tour along paths laid down 150 years ago for this botanic garden. Discover
Edward Bateman's exquisite landscape design including the Pinetum, the Palm
Walk and historic trees.
www.visithobsonsbay.com.au
Venue: Meet at the corner of Osborne and Giffard Streets, Williamstown
Bookings: 9932 4313
Cost: Free
Native plant walk and talk
Sunday 12 October 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Presented by Hobsons Bay City Council
My Smart Garden presents a tour of Newport Lakes Reserve and native nursery.
www.mysmartgarden.org.au
Venue: Newport Lakes Reserve, meet at 2 Lakes Drive, Newport
Bookings: 9932 1142
Cost: Free. Includes afternoon tea
Self-drive garden tour
Sunday 19 October 11:00am – 4:30pm
Presented by Friends of the Australian Botanical Gardens Shepparton
An exciting tour to three of our area’s most talked about and distinctive gardens.
Venue: Selected gardens in Rushworth, Tatura and Mooroopna North
Bookings: 0419 329 388
Cost: $20
Ships, trains, trams and arenas
Bendigo vintage talking tram tour
Sunday 5 October – Sunday 12 October 10:00am – 5:00pm daily
Presented by Bendigo Tramways
Sit back, relax and let the tram do all the talking. Disability access – notify us to
ensure the appropriate tram is on the tracks.
Venue: Bendigo Tramways, 1 Tramways Avenue, Bendigo
Bookings: 5442 2821
Cost: $8
Enterprize tall ship cruises
Monday 6 October – Sunday 12 October. Sail times 10:00am – 11:00am,
11:30am – 12:30pm, 1:30pm – 2:30pm and 3:00pm – 4:00pm.
Presented by Enterprize Ship Trust
Sail aboard the tall ship Enterprize, a handmade timber replica of the vessel that
founded Melbourne
www.enterprize.org.au
Venue: Enterprize tall ship, Gem Pier, off Nelson Place, Williamstown
Bookings: 9621 1294 or sailing@enterprize.org.au
Cost: $25. Includes Devonshire tea
Polly Woodside
Monday 6 October tours between 9:30am – 3:30pm
Presented by National Trust Victoria
Self-guided museum and ship tour. Polly Woodside is one of the world’s most
significant tall ships. Join the crew for an adventure.
www.pollywoodside.com.au
Venue: South Wharf, off Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
No bookings required
Cost: $5
Rod Laver Arena tour
Monday 6 October – Sunday 12 October 10:30am – 11:30am
The tour provides exclusive behind the scenes access to the venue for the
Australian Open tournament and concerts.
www.tennisworld.net.au/tours/
Venue: Melbourne Park, Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne
Bookings essential: 9914 4339
Cost: $9
Narrapumelap Homestead
Tuesday7OctoberandWednesday8October10:45am
Melbourne to Ararat by train, morning tea at the Visitor Information Centre, coach to
Narrapumelap Homestead. Lunch and tour of home and gardens, return for Ararat Town
tour, before trip home by train. www.ararat.vic.gov.au
Bookings essential: 1800 657 158
Cost: $40
Queenscliff Sorrento Ferry return
Tuesday 7, Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 October
Presented by Searoad Ferries
Present your Seniors Card to take up this foot passenger offer and enjoy a wonderful
return trip across the bay. Not valid with any other offer.
Bookings: Ferry ticket window in Sorrento or Queencliff.
Cost: $11
Victorian Goldfields Railway
Wednesday 8 October and Sunday 12 October
Have an authentic steam-era experience. The Victorian Goldfields Railway is a broadgauge tourist railway operating along a formerly disused branch line between Maldon
and Castlemaine.
www.vgr.com.au
Venue: Trains depart from the Castlemaine Railway Station
Bookings essential: 5470 6658
Cost: $25
Winery tour
Thursday 9 October 10:45am
Melbourne to Ararat by train, morning tea at Visitor Information Centre, coach to Bests
Winery Great Western, then to Seppelts Winery for lunch and an underground tour.
Visit Grampians Estate Winery before returning to Ararat to catch train home.
www.ararat.vic.gov.au
Venue: Ararat region
Bookings essential: 1800 657 158
Cost: $40
Oil painting art workshop for beginners
Saturday 11 October 10:45am
Melbourne to Ararat by train, then to a local
art workshop run by a Regional Award-winning local artist where you will learn the
basics of creating landscape oil paintings. All materials
and lunch supplied plus a keepsake to take home. Limited to 15.
www.ararat.vic.gov.au
Venue: Ararat region
Bookings essential: 1800 657 158
Cost: $50
Walking tours
Magical mystery walk
Sunday 5 October, Saturday 11 October and
Sunday 12 October 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Presented by Isabel Simpson
Discover some curious, unique or fanciful treasures on this 2.5 hour fun magical
mystery walking tour! Wear flat shoes and bring water and umbrella.
Venue: Federation Square, Melbourne, Flinders Street outside Atrium entrance
Bookings 0407 404 629 or isas.jap@bigpond.net.au
Cost: $25
Convict trail walking tour
Monday 6 October 11:45am – 1:45pm
Presented by Hobsons Bay Visitor Centre Guided convict trail walking tour
www.visithobsonsbay.com.au
Venue: Time Ball Tower, Point Gellibrand Heritage Coastal Park, Steve Bracks
Boulevard, Williamstown
Bookings: 9932 4310
Cost: Free
Pubs of Williamstown
Tuesday 7 October 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Hobsons Bay Visitor Centre
Hear about the history of the pubs of Williamstown on a guided walking tour.
www.visithobsonsbay.com.au
Venue: Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre, Nelson Place, Williamstown
Bookings: 9932 4310
Cost: Free
Step back in time Williamstown
Tuesday 7 October 2:15pm – 3:15pm and Friday 10 October 11:45am – 12:45pm
Presented by Hobsons Bay Visitor Centre
Step back in time and unlock the secrets of Williamstown on a guided walking tour.
www.visithobsonsbay.com.au
Venue: Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre, Nelson Place, Williamstown
Bookings: 9932 4310
Cost: Free
Spotswood industrial heritage
Thursday 9 October 10:00am – 1:00pm
Presented by Hobsons Bay Visitor Centre
Spotswood heritage industrial guided tour, including a tour of the pumping station.
www.visithobsonsbay.com.au
Venue: Scienceworks, 2 Booker Street, Spotswood
Bookings: 9932 4310
Cost: Free
Ranger walk at Braeside Park
Thursday 9 October 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presented by Friends of Braeside Park
Guided walk with our ranger for 60–90 minutes along flat paths followed with light
refreshments.
www.braesideparkfriends.org.au
Venue: Visitor Centre, Lower Dandenong Road, Braeside
Enquiries: 9265 7300
Cost: Free
Malvern heritage walk
Sunday 5 October 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Stonnington Heritage
Come and view magnificent streets lined with exquisite Victorian and Edwardian style
homes.
www.stonningtonheritage.tumblr.com
Venue: Milton Grey Reserve, 216 Wattletree Road, Malvern
Bookings: 0418 546 103
Cost: $15. Includes Walk into history 3 book
Malvern East heritage walk
Saturday 18 October 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Stonnington Heritage
Discover the early Victorian-style houses and one magnificent 19th century mansion
home, St Emo.
Venue: Dairy Park, 137 Darling Road, Malvern East
Bookings: 0418 546 103
Cost: $15. Includes Walk into history 3 book
Toorak heritage walk
Sunday 26 October 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by Stonnington Heritage
Explore the early 1850s Malvern Village and early 20th century Toorak mansions.
www.stonningtonheritage.tumblr.com
Venue: Malvern Hill Hotel, 1119 Malvern Road, Toorak
Bookings: 0418 546 103
Cost: $15. Includes Walk into history 1 book
Festival contacts
Festival hotline
Call Seniors Information Victoria on 1300 135 090 or email askcota@cotavic.org.au
Visit the official Victorian Seniors Festival website at www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au
Pages 126 to 128 list a festival contact for every Victorian council.
Get in touch with yours to find out about free and low-cost events happening in your area.
Metropolitan council festival contacts
Banyule
Enquiries: 9490 4222 or jill.
taylor@banyule.vic.gov.au
www.banyule.vic.gov.au
Bayside
Enquiries: 9599 4444 or
enquiries@bayside.vic.gov.au
www.bayside.vic.gov.au
Boroondara
Enquiries: 9278 4777 or
lotana.motuku@boroondara.
vic.gov.au
www.boroondara.vic.gov.au
Brimbank
Enquiries: 9249 4000
www.brimbank.vic.gov.au
Cardinia
Enquiries: 1300 787 624
www.cardinia.vic.gov.au
Casey
Enquiries: 9705 5200
www.casey.vic.gov.au
Greater Dandenong
Enquiries: 8571 1000 or
www.greaterdandenong.com
Darebin
Enquiries: 8470 8312
www.darebin.vic.gov.au
Frankston
Enquiries: Positive Ageing
Team 1300 322 322
www.frankston.vic.gov.au
Glen Eira
Enquiries: 9524 3333
www.gleneira.vic.gov.au
Hobsons Bay
Enquiries: Customer
Services 9932 1000 or
Barbara Abreu 9932 1530
Hume
Enquiries: 9205 2836 or
huguetteq@hume.vic.gov.au
www.hume.vic.gov.au
Kingston
Enquiries: 1300 653 356
www.kingston.vic.gov.au/
seniors
Knox
Enquiries: 9298 8828 or 9298
8000 or rachel.phillips@
knox.vic.gov.au
www.knox.vic.gov.au
Manningham
Enquiries: 9840 9700 or
events@manningham.vic.
gov.au
www.manningham.vic.gov.au
Maribyrnong
Enquiries: 9688 0342
www.maribyrnong.vic.gov
Maroondah
Enquiries: 9294 5531 or
geof.collister@maroondah.
vic.gov.au
www.maroondah.vic.gov.au
Melbourne
Enquiries: 9658 9658 or
healthyageing@melbourne.
vic.gov.au
www.melbourne.vic.gov.au
Melton
Enquiries: 9747 7200
or www.facebook.com/
meltonseniorsfestival
www.melton.vic.gov.au/
seniorsfestival
Monash
Enquiries and bookings:
9518 3555 or pals@monash.
vic.gov.au
www.monash.vic.gov.au/
community
Moonee Valley
Enquiries: 9243 8888 or
connected@mvcc.vic.gov.au
www.mvcc.vic.gov.au
Moreland
Enquiries: 9240 1111
www.moreland.vic.gov.au
Mornington Peninsula
Enquiries: 5950 1612
www.mornpen.vic.gov.au
Nillumbik
Enquiries: 9433 3157 or
daniella.tarle@nillumbik.vic.
gov.au
www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au
Port Phillip
Enquiries: 9209 6777
www.portphillip.vic.gov.au
Stonnington
Enquiries: 8290 1333
www.stonnington.vic.gov.au
Whitehorse
Enquiries: 9262 6443
www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Whittlesea
Enquiries: 9407 5913 or
leap@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au
Wyndham
Enquiries: 9742 0777 or 9742
0833 or amanda.burns@
wyndham.vic.gov.au
www.wyndham.vic.gov.au
Yarra
Enquiries: 9205 5555
www.yarracity.vic.gov.au
Yarra Ranges
Enquiries: 1300 368 333
www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au
Regional council festival contacts
Alpine
Enquiries: 5755 0142 or
colleeno@alpineshire.vic.gov.au
www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au
Ararat
Enquiries: 1800 657 158 or
www.ararat.vic.gov.au
Ballarat
Enquiries: 5320 5500
www.ballarat.vic.gov.au
Bass Coast
Enquiries: 1300 226 278
www.basscoast.vic.gov.au
Baw Baw
Enquiries: 5625 0212 or
tracey.tuohy@bawbawshire.
vic.gov.au
www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
Benalla
Enquiries: 5761 2250 or
5760 2600
www.benalla.vic.gov.au
Greater Bendigo
Enquiries: 5447 2248
www.bendigo.vic.gov.au
Buloke
Enquiries: 5478 0100 or
pyorston@buloke.vic.gov.au
www.buloke.vic.gov.au
Campaspe
Enquiries: 1300 666 535
www.campaspe.vic.gov.au
Central Goldfields
Enquiries: 5461 0604 or
sandrawr@cgoldshire.vic.
gov.au
www.centralgoldfields.com.au
Colac Otway Shire
Enquiries: Older Persons
and Ability Support Services
5232 9420 or 2–6 Rae Street,
Colac
Corangamite
Enquiries: 5593 7100
www.corangamite.vic.gov.au
East Gippsland
Enquiries: 5153 9500
www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au
Gannawarra
Enquiries: 5450 9333 or
council@gannawarra.vic.gov.au
www.gannawarra.vic.gov.au
City of Greater Geelong
Enquiries: 5272 5272 or
contactus@geelongcity.vic.
gov.au
www.geelongaustralia.com.au
Glenelg
Enquiries: 5522 2254 or
srobertson@glenelg.vic.gov.au
www.glenelg.vic.gov.au
Golden Plains
Enquiries: 5220 7111 or
enquiries@gplains.vic.gov.au
www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au
Hepburn
Enquiries: 5321 6461 or
dvanderveer@hepburn.vic.
gov.au
www.hepburnshire.com.au
Hindmarsh
Enquiries: 5391 4444 or
shawker@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au
www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au
Horsham
Enquiries: 5382 9777
www.hrcc.vic.gov.au
Indigo
Enquiries: 5728 8000
www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au
Latrobe
Enquiries: 1300 367 700 or
latrobe@latrobe.vic.gov.au
www.latrobe.vic.gov.au
Loddon
Enquiries: 5437 7999 or
communityservices@loddon.
vic.gov.au
www.loddon.vic.gov.au
Macedon Ranges
Enquiries: 5422 0333 or
mtaylor@mrsc.vic.gov.au
www.mrsc.vic.gov.au
Mansfield
Enquiries: 5775 8555
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
Mildura
Enquiries: 5018 8253 or
linda.mcglashan@mildura.
vic.gov.au
www.mildura.vic.gov.au
Mitchell
Enquiries: 5734 6200 or
mitchell@mitchellshire.vic.
gov.au
www.mitchellshire.vic.gov.au
Moira
Enquiries: 5871 9222 or
webmaster@moira.vic.gov.au
www.moira.vic.gov.au
Moorabool
Enquiries: 5366 7100 or
mmcdermott@moorabool.
vic.gov.au
www.moorabool.vic.gov.au
Mount Alexander
Enquiries: 5471 1766 or
p.woolard@mountalexander.
vic.gov.au
www.mountalexander.vic.
gov.au
Moyne
Enquiries: 5568 0555
www.moyne.vic.gov.au
Murrindindi
Enquiries: 5772 0333 or
smclaurin@murrindindi.vic.
gov.au
www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au
Northern Grampians
Enquiries: 5358 8700
www.ngshire.vic.gov.au
Pyrenees
Enquiries: 5349 1100
www.pyrenees.vic.gov.au
Queenscliffe
Enquiries: 5258 1377 or
info@queenscliffe.vic.gov.au
www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au
Greater Shepparton
Enquiries: 5832 9785 or
council@shepparton.vic.gov.au
www.greatershepparton.com.au
South Gippsland
Enquiries: 5662 9200 or
council@southgippsland.vic.
gov.au
www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Southern Grampians
Enquiries: 5551 8480 or
communityservices@
sthgrampians.vic.gov.au
www.sthgrampians.vic.gov.au
Strathbogie
Enquiries: 5795 0000
www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au
Surf Coast
Enquiries: 5261 0600
or 1300 610 600 or
info@surfcoast.vic.gov.au
www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au
Swan Hill
Enquiries: 5036 4700
www.swanhill.vic.gov.au
Towong
Enquiries: 02 6071 5100
www.towong.vic.gov.au
Wangaratta
Enquiries: 5722 8198 or
council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Warrnambool
Enquiries: 5559 4920 or
agccustserv@warrnambool.
vic.gov.au
www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au
Wellington Shire
Enquiries: Central
Gippsland Health Service
5143 8889 or angie.collins@
cghs.com.au
West Wimmera
Enquiries: 5585 9900 or
hacc@westwimmera.vic.gov.au
www.westwimmera.vic.gov.au
Wodonga
Enquiries: 02 6022 9300 or
info@wodonga.vic.gov.au
www.wodonga.vic.gov.au
Yarriambiack
Enquiries: 5398 0130 or
ldunkley@yarriambiack.bvic.
gov.au
www.yarriambiack.vic.gov.au
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