Seniors Festival back with a bang

The Victorian Seniors Festival is back for its 40th year next month, and a range of information sessions, workshops, and Devonshire tea sittings will be held in Moorabool to mark the occasion.

For older Victorians who want to travel outside Moorabool to attend Festival events, a Victorian Seniors Card entitles you to free travel on public transport services – including V/Line – from 2 to 9 October.

The state-wide event has been boosted by an extra $400,000 in funding, and will also feature online and radio programs, First Nations performances, and entertainment from multicultural artists.

“Victoria’s seniors make an invaluable contribution to our community – and the seniors festival is a chance to say thank you for all they do,” Minister for Disability, Ageing, and Carers, Colin Brooks, said.

“Whether online or in-person, the month-long festival provides senior Victorians with opportunities to get involved, meet new people, learn new skills, or just enjoy the entertainment.”

For V/Line trips that require a reservation, bookings opened on Tuesday 6 September. More information on free travel during the Victorian Seniors Festival is available at www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/free-travel.

More information about the programs can be found www.seniorsonline vic.gov.au/festival.

What’s on in Moorabool

On Monday 3 October and Friday 21 October from 1 – 2 pm, Aged Care & Aged Pensions information Sessions will be held with Centrelink at Lerderderg Library, as well as from 2 – 3 pm at the Ballan Mechanics’ Institute on Monday 10 October and Friday 28 October.

Weekly Social Seniors workshops will be held at Lerderderg Library on Wednesday 12, 19, and 26 October from 12.30 – 2.30 pm, running attendees through how digital tools can help explore new interests, stay connected, and meet new people.

Finally, the Bacchus Marsh Country Women’s Association will be hosting three Devonshire tea sittings at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall on Wednesday 5 October, with Sitting 1 from 10 – 11 am, Sitting 2 from 11 am – 12 pm, and Sitting 3 from 1 – 2 pm.

Bookings for the Devonshire tea sittings are essential, but free – contact Karin Wilson on 0417 344 968 to book.