Bumper Seniors Festival program released

THE program for the week-long Greater Bendigo Seniors Festival has been announced with a wide range of events taking place, including morning and afternoon teas, exhibitions, performances, exercise programs, live music and more.

Highlights include a showcase concert celebrating the Queens of Country Music; Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn, starring Amber Joy Poulton.

Petanque, croquet, table tennis, pickleball, walking basketball and indoor bowls come-and-try sessions are also happening, plus a good old fashioned evening dance at Spring Gully Hall.

The University of the Third Age will hold open days in Kangaroo Flat and Quarry Hill as well.

City of Greater Bendigo community partnerships manager Andie West said the fest is a fantastic opportunity for older adults to celebrate, connect, be active and involved in the many activities available.

“This year’s program is packed full of great events with something for everyone and with many events either free or low cost, it’s a great time to get out and about and try new things,” Ms West said.

“The theme for this year’s festival is Explore, Engage, Evolve and we encourage older adults to get involved and enjoy the activities on offer.”

Victorian Seniors Card holders can travel for free on all regional bus services, V/Line bus and train services and Metropolitan train, tram and bus services for the entire week.

You can find the program of events for the Festival, which runs from this Sunday 6 October to Sunday 13 October, on the COGB website.