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THE program of local events and offerings on during this year\u2019s Seniors Festival is out now.<\/p>\n

Released by the City of Greater Bendigo, the program includes activities and events running from Sundays 1 to 8 October.<\/p>\n

A highlight of the eight days includes musical tribute act Wendy Stapleton – The Dusty Springfield Show on at the Capital Theatre on Friday 6 October, as well as things like physical activity opportunities, try out events, cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts, and film screenings.<\/p>\n

City of Greater Bendigo mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf said this year\u2019s program contained events that sought to connect people.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year\u2019s program is packed full of great events with something for everyone and with many events either free or low cost it\u2019s a great time to venture out and try something new,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe theme for this year\u2019s festival is Learn, Love Live and we encourage older adults to get out and about and enjoy the activities on offer.\u201d<\/p>\n

The full program is currently available in hard copy form from a rage of municipal locations including libraries and neighbourhood houses, Bendigo and Heathcote visitor centres, the City\u2019s customer service centres at Heathcote and Gov Hub or online via bendigo.vic.gov.au<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

To help attendees get to and from the events holders of a Victorian Seniors Card can access free public transport, including local busses and V\/Line services for the duration of the eight day festival.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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