Jam-packed program for October seniors festival

The Glenelg Shire’s senior community are invited to enjoy a full range of events and activities when the 2023 Victorian Seniors Festival kicks off this October.

There are more than one million people aged over 60 who call Victoria home, and the Victorian Seniors Festival is a State Government initiative to support and celebrate their contributions.

For the month of October, a diverse program of more than 19 events is on offer throughout the Shire, many free of charge. Events include live shows at the Portland Arts Centre and Art workshops across the shire. Free passes are available for exercise classes at the Portland Leisure and Aquatic Centre and free entry to the Portland Maritime Discovery Museum.

Portland Cultural Collection and Glenelg Libraries staff invite community to enjoy a cup of tea, and take an imaginary walk through the collection’s storeroom, followed by creative art activities at their Art, Tea and Treasures workshops. Upskill at a Digital Know How session at the Portland Library and tune in to 3RPC who will be broadcasting special programming on Tuesday’s from 12noon to 2pm and Friday’s 2pm to 4pm.

But don’t miss the main event, Get Rhythm – A June Carter and Johnny Cash Tribute on Tuesday 10 October at the Portland Arts Centre. Enjoy a pre-show morning tea at 10:30am, followed by the performance at 11:00am. This event is proudly presented by the Victorian State Government and Glenelg Shire Council and is free entry. A complimentary bus service will run to and from Casterton via Heywood for this event.

Bookings for all programs are essential and places are limited. For more information on the full festival program, pick up a brochure at your local library, Council customer service centre or visit www.glenelglibraries.vic.gov.au.

Victorian Seniors Card holders can also enjoy eight days of free public transport throughout Victoria from 1 to 8 October 2023. Free travel will be available across all metropolitan services, V/Line train and coach services, and selected regional bus services outside of the myki-enabled area. To find out more about other events happening across Victoria visit www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festival.

SPOTLIGHT ON SENIORS: Looking forward to the range of events on offer in the festival are community members (left) Carol Morgan (right) Deanne Butcher