Seniors’ festival returns

By Alice Dell (3rd Yr LaTrobe Uni)

The Victorian Seniors Festival is back for the 41st year in a row, with the whole of October packed with events and activities for everyone over the age of 60 to enjoy.

The festival will be running until the end of October, and guarantees accessibility to all with its free or low-cost events.

With a wide range of activities, from things like exercise classes to singalongs, there is something to engage everyone.

Moorabool Mayor Cr Rod Ward said he’s pleased with the variety of great events offered this year.

“These events are so important as they provide an opportunity for seniors to connect with others, have fun and maybe learn a new hobby. I hope we have a great turn-out to all the local events we’re running.”

Throughout last year’s month-long festival, a total of over 100,000 people attended events state-wide.

Some of the activities to choose from in the Moorabool Shire include; strength and conditioning classes, aerobics classes, a self-care program, a dance concert, a trivia quiz, intergenerational story times, a Johnny Cash Country Concert, line dancing for beginners and much more.

More information about the festival can be found on the Moorabool Shire Council website.