Packed program all about seniors

THE annual Ballarat Seniors’ Festival program has been released, with a month of free and low-cost activities on offer in October.

This year’s theme is Explore. Engage. Evolve. and it encourages older people to try something new and challenge how they think about ageing.

The program includes community events, come and try sessions, the Get Connected! Seniors Expo, and the Victorian Seniors Festival Country Concert.

At Learmonth, the Bowling Club will be hosting come and try sessions on Friday 11 and 25 October from 1pm.

Club president Craig Findlay encouraged the community to get involved and try something new.

“It’s very much a community club, we have a lot of wonderful members from around the Learmonth District and it’s a very social environment,” he said.

“It’s a great opportunity to draw some attention to activities that anybody really, young or old, can get involved in.

“We have a number of bowlers within the club that are in their 80s and they love it.”

Holders of a Victorian Seniors Card can also receive a week of free public transport from Sunday 6 October until to Sunday 13 October.

For more information about the festival, visit the City of Ballarat website.