	{"id":16865,"date":"2023-10-19T08:00:28","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T21:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themooraboolnews.com.au\/?p=16865"},"modified":"2024-02-01T00:08:30","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T13:08:30","slug":"seniors-festival-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/themooraboolnews\/news\/seniors-festival-returns\/","title":{"rendered":"Seniors\u2019 festival returns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Alice Dell (3rd Yr LaTrobe Uni)<\/p>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<p>The festival will be running until the end of October, and guarantees accessibility to all with its free or low-cost events. <\/p>\n<p>With a wide range of activities, from things like exercise classes to singalongs, there is something to engage everyone. <\/p>\n<p>Moorabool Mayor Cr Rod Ward said he\u2019s pleased with the variety of great events offered this year. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese events are so important as they provide an opportunity for seniors to connect with others, have fun and maybe learn a new hobby. 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