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#VicSeniorsFestival
Get into it !
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Welcome to the 37th
Welcome
Victorian Seniors Festival
Except where otherwise indicated, the Senior Victorians are the backbone of our communities.
images in this publication show models
and illustrative settings only, and do not The Victorian Seniors Festival is our chance to give something back
necessarily depict actual services, facilities and celebrate the contribution seniors make – every day, and in
or recipients of services. This publication every corner of our state.
may contain images of deceased Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Where Get into it! is the theme of this year’s festival – and with a host of
the term ‘Aboriginal’ is used it refers to both events all over Victoria covering music, theatre, film, literature and
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. sport, we hope you get a chance to do just that.
Indigenous is retained when it is part of the
title of a report, program or quotation. To help you get there, we’re providing all Victorian Seniors Card
Authorised and published by the Victorian holders with eight days of free travel on public transport between
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Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne. 6 and 13 October – including V/Line travel.
© State of Victoria, Department of Health As well as the highlights included in this program, you can find out
and Human Services, July 2019 more through the online calendar at www.seniorsonline vic.gov.au –
ISSN 2208-3162 (Print). Available at and make sure you ask your local council about events near you.
seniorsonline.vic.gov.au. Printed by
Franklin Web Limited on sustainable paper
We hope you ‘get into’ this year’s festival and enjoy all that’s on offer.
(DP190178_ 2019 Victorian Seniors Festival)
Program storyteller writer:
Christine Grace
Program storyteller photographer:
Josh Robenstone
Program design and layout: Daniel Andrews MP Hon. Luke Donnellan
Forde + Nicol Premier of Victoria Minister for Disability,
Ageing and Carers
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Partners
Contents
PREMIER PARTNERS 01 Welcome Statewide Organisations
05 Free public transport for 75 U3A events
Victorian Seniors Card holders 82 Life Activities Clubs events
Major Events Tours
11 Celebration Day 84 Historic and museum tours
15 Festival Hub 89 Walking and stadium tours
18 The Classics
CORPORATE PARTNERS
20 AGL concert series Body & Soul
at Deakin Edge 93 Active living
23 Melbourne Town Hall events 102 Exercise your mind
26 Music to play to plants 102 Bowls
27 Commissioner for Senior 103 Tai Chi and qigong
Victorians
106 Golf
28 ACMI Seniors Film Festival
107 Gym and exercise
32 Country concerts
109 Croquet
PROGRAM PARTNERS Culture & Performance 112 Tennis
37 Theatre and variety 116 Walking
40 Dance
Learning
45 Concerts and music making
117 Genealogy
49 Galleries and exhibitions
118 Communication Technology
55 Poetry, song and film
120 Seminars and Workshops
56 Writing, reading and libraries
60 Crafts and art Council Festival Contacts
126 Metropolitan Council contacts
Celebrate & Socialise
127 Regional council contacts
61 Dinners, lunches, teas
and celebrations
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70 Open days and festivals
73 Games
JUNIOR PARTNERS MEDIA PARTNERS
Disabled access Hearing loop
To receive this publication in an Note: Unless otherwise specified,
accessible format phone 1300 all entry prices listed in this
797 210 using the National Relay program are for Victorian Seniors
Service 13 36 77 if required, or email Card holders
seniorsfestival@dhhs.vic.gov.au
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Free Public Transport
8 days of free public transport
As a Victorian Seniors Card holder, you can get out and explore
metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria with free travel
from Sunday 6 October to Sunday 13 October.
How to travel during the free • You can book a return journey
travel period for up to four Victorian Seniors
Card holders. If you’re planning to
Remember to always carry your travel in a group of 12 or more,
Seniors myki and Victorian Seniors call our Group Travel Coordinator
Card with you on public transport. to check if seats are available –
Touch on and off as usual, you won’t 9619 2338 from 10:00am,
be charged. On regional services Tuesday 3 September
that don’t use myki, just show
your Victorian Seniors Card to the • If you make a booking and aren’t
conductor or bus driver. able to travel, let us know. We can
give your ticket to someone else.
Where you can go Some important tips for
You’ll be able to travel for free on all travelling on board trains,
public transport in Victoria, including: trams and buses:
• Melbourne trains, trams and buses • Sit tight – always take a seat when
• Regional trains, coaches and possible
buses (including regional town bus • Grip right – if you are standing,
services) always hold on tightly to a handrail
We recommend travelling during or strap handle
off-peak hours. You’ll be more likely • Stand strong – if you are standing,
to find a seat. ensure your feet are sideways to
the direction of travel
Travelling in regional Victoria
• Touch on - have your myki ready so
it’s useful to know that: you can touch on
• You need to reserve a seat on long
distance V/Line trains and some
coaches. To book a seat on V/Line Try Before You Ride FREE
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Services requiring reservations call TUE 8 OCT
1800 800 007 from 10:00am on 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Tuesday 3 September.
• Seats can fill quickly – book early. Boost your confidence using public
You’ll need to collect your tickets transport. Meet public transport
within 48 hours. staff and have a go at boarding a
static train, tram, bus and taxi.
• You can only travel free in
economy class. Venue: Box Hill Interchange,
corner of Whitehorse Road and
Box Hill Central, Box Hill
Bookings essential: Call 1800
800 007 or email transport.
accessibility@ptv.vic.gv.au
Cost: Free.
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Free Public Transport
Using your myki Central Geelong FREE
During the festival you won’t be shuttle
charged when you touch on and off. SUN 6 OCT TO SUN
Throughout the rest of the year, 13 OCT 10:15AM - 2:00PM
top up with myki Money if you travel PRESENTED BY
occasionally, or myki Pass if you CENTRAL GEELONG MARKETING
travel often. Your card isn’t locked
to myki Money or myki Pass – choose See Central Geelong’s sights
each time you top up. Find out more at your pace on board the free
at ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 Central Geelong shuttle
007. You can top up at hundreds of Departs from: Geelong Railway
shops including all 7-Elevens; at myki Station, 2 Railway Terrace,
machines at selected stations and Geelong
stops; at premium station ticket
Enquiries: 5272 4297
offices; at PTV Hubs; on the bus ($20
max); or at ptv.vic.gov.au or by calling Cost: Free
1800 800 007. Mobile myki is also centralgeelong.com.au/
available for Victorian seniors - for seniorsfestivalshuttle
more information visit ptv.vic.gov.
au/mobilemyki. Register online to
protect your card’s balance if it’s lost
or stolen.
myki ready Get your
steady touch on
Hold tight or
sit right
This is
how we
tram
For more information visit
ptv.vic.gov.au or call .
For more information
visit ptv.vic.gov.au
or call 1800 800 007.
ICON11066/18. Authorised by Transport for Victoria, 1 Spring Street, Melbourne.
8 Tom's Story 9
‘War and its after effects have
Tom’s Story
Tom’s Story
been kept secret. Now, thankfully,
that is changing.’
Speaking publicly about the profound effects of war has become an
important part of Tom’s life. Known for his candid discussions, Tom
will often start a talk by stating, ‘You can ask me anything you want.’
Born in Malaney, Tom is the middle child of a farming family. Leaving
school at fourteen, Tom did odd jobs until joining the army in 1959.
The army gave him further education, and he trained as a mechanic,
eventually gaining Associate Diplomas in Aircraft Engineering and
Training and Development.
In 1969 Tom was posted to Vietnam and served for 1 year, 1 week
and 3 days. He had to leave his wife Sandy and three small children
behind. Returning home, Sandy could see how Tom had changed.
‘Tom craved solitude, he felt disconnected,’ Sandy says.
Tom eventually found help in early 2000 for his post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD). His journey back to health has been a
catalyst for his public speaking.
Tom’s driving force is to support families as they re-adjust to
post-service life. Recognising men’s reluctance to speak about
their feelings, Tom is open about his own recovery.
Having found a way to move through profound trauma, he
understands how important it is to have good support. Tom is
Mentor
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president of his Unit Association (Victoria Branch); he is presently
organizing the 54th year reunion. He has served as President of the
RSL, Legacy and as Secretary of the RAAF Association (Ballarat).
‘We’d never heard of PTSD,’ Tom says. ‘Now, thankfully, services are
a lot better.’
Vietnam veteran
Tom loves building and flying model aircraft and ‘tinkering’ in the
shed. He adores the company of his children and grandchildren. He Public speaker
Swimming instructor
is an avid gardener and looks after his wife Sandy. They have been
married 54 years.
Tom now lives in Mt. Pleasant which has spectacular views. ‘I can
watch the fireworks on the lake from my lounge room window,’ he
says smiling. ‘It’s a wonderful place.’ Brave
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Major Events
Celebration Day FREE
Sunday 6 Oct 10:30am – 4:00pm
SUPPORTED BY CITY OF MELBOURNE AND FEDERATION SQUARE
A celebration for older Victorians, their friends and families. Get together and
celebrate with music, dancing, our festival of choirs, roving troubadours, active
living demonstrations, sponsor and partner stalls, U3A activities and much
more. Sit and soak up the great sounds or get up and dance!
Main Stage
Footscray Gypsy Orchestra Official Opening 2019
10:30AM Victorian Seniors Festival
12.10PM
Welcome to Country followed by
Peter Hitchener and the Minister
for Disability, Ageing and Carers,
the Hon. Luke Donnellan hosting the
opening of the 2019 Victorian Seniors
Festival
The rich Klezmer, Gypsy, European Afro-Latin Fiesta by Mosaik
and Balkan repertoire of the Experiences
Footscray Gypsy Orchestra evokes 1:40PM
spontaneous joy. The fun is
irresistible. Unsurprisingly, the music
crosses geographical boundaries
bringing a sense of community to
audiences near and far. This caravan
of minstrels peddle tunes exquisitely
crafted, and sung in many tongues.
Their love of life and untamed music
fire the blood, and steal our hearts
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Grab a friend and head to Melbourne - there's plenty to Spectrum today Participate in a Latin Carnival! Mosaik
do during the Victorian Seniors Festival this October. 11:35AM AND 12:50PM Experiences are passionate about the
arts, culture, community and
From tea to tours, fashion to film - with so many This five-piece version of Spectrum diversity. The Afro-Latin band,
meet ups and activities you're sure to find something led by Mike Rudd and with the dancers and entertainers will have
addition of Madder Lake’s Brenden you loving the music, getting into the
that excites. So bring a friend, or find a friend at the Mason, plays a repertoire of songs experience, dancing and having fun
festivities, and get into the city. from the various Spectrum, Murtceps like true Latinos
and Ariel playlists. Great Oz rock
M
living on! mikeruddbillputt.com/
history/ Note: Unless otherwise specified,
City of Melbourne celebrates older people of all ages,
nationalities, genders, sexual diversity and walks of life. all entry prices listed in this
program are for Victorian Seniors
Visit melbourne.vic.gov.au/seniors CITY OF MELBOURNE Card holders
Celebration Day 13
Major Events
Main Stage
Vardos Tanya-Lee Davies R&Bs
2:50PM 3:45PM
Driven by Alana’s wild violin, chased Featuring the soaring voices of
by accordion and double bass, Vardos Tanya-Lee Davies, Sam Lemann, Ash
play gypsy and folk music learnt from Gaudian and Ash Davies. A melting
Roma musicians during their travels pot of American roots music, serving
in Eastern Europe up slinky grooves and swingin’ rhythm
Photographer: Melisa Savickas and blues. Featuring great songs made
famous by Aretha Franklin, Dusty
Springfield, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline,
Ray Charles and many more
Meet the Maremmas
Learn how this world first project uses Maremma
dogs to look after the Little Penguins on Middle
Island – made famous by the movie ‘Oddball’.
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You will be given the opportunity to pat and have
a photo with a Maremma guardian dog before
enjoying an afternoon coffee.
Time: 2pm, 7th - 11th October Cost: $5
Bookings essential for all activities as places are limited.
Don’t miss out on our other fantastic specials operating daily during Seniors Week
Half price Tales of the Shipwreck Museum tour with Devonshire Tea
Coast Sound & Light show for only $5
89 Merri Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia 1800 556 111 or 5559 4600
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Major Events
Major Events
Deakin Edge performances Roving Fed Square Melbourne Festival Hub FREE
A celebration of choirs, music
ensembles, dance and karaoke in this The Gram-O-Phonie Brothers at Melbourne Town Hall
beautiful venue. 10:30AM – 3:30PM Mon 7 Oct to Fri 11 Oct 10:00am – 4:30pm
10:45AM SUPPORTED BY CITY OF MELBOURNE
U3A Melbourne City music ensemble
Drop by for a free tea or coffee and catch a daily Hub concert, check out
11:30AM the partner and sponsor displays, enjoy the Yarra Room fun, cultural and
Audacity Choir information sessions, and catch up with friends.
All concerts and activities at the Hub are free and no bookings are
12:00PM required. Enquiries: 1300 797 210
Akane Harmony women’s choir
12:30PM Concerts at the Hub proudly Retro Girls
U3A Hawthorn Wind Octet presented by The Senior TUE 8 OCT 2:00PM
The Gram-O-Phonie Brothers
1:00PM present their glorious mix of song and Victoria Newspaper AND WED 9 OCT 11:00AM
Manningham Chinese Senior Citizens spontaneity playing favourites with
passion, laughter and a retro twist. The Retro Girls are funny,
Club dance team Breakout Band delightful and engaging and sing
a fabulous variety of top hits.
1:30PM Street tours FREE MON 7 OCT 11:00AM
Wonderfully entertaining.
BUGGS Ukulele Group and orienteering Breakout formed 5 years ago,
2:00PM 11:00AM – 12:00PM primarily for members to share their Aeolian Players
Whittlesea U3A choir and ukulele group PRESENTED BY LIFE ACTIVITIES musical skills around a mutual passion
WED 9 OCT 2:00PM
CLUBS VICTORIA for jazz. Their repertoire includes jazz
2:30PM standards, jazz versions of popular Mediterranean music legends
U3A Nunawading Choir Discover Melbourne’s laneways with tunes and some originals.
this wonderful fun event. Starting Marcello D’Amico and Pauline D’Amico
at Fed Square, lower plaza opposite are Festival favorites for their
3:00PM
Living Songs Station Marlene Dietrich - the lives, performance of traditional Italian and
the loves, the legend regional music.
Bookings essential: 0418 316 183,
3:30PM
life@life.org.au MON 7 OCT 2:00PM
U3A Boxhill Karaoke entertainment
Cost: Free Mosaik Experiences
group Put on your best silk top hat and tails traditional Afro-Latin band
life.org.au
as Maureen Andrew takes you on the
THU 10 OCT 11:00AM AND 2:00PM
Get active performances heady ride to reminisce and revel in
the romance and decadent legend Mosaik Experiences are passionate
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on River Terrace that became Marlene about the arts, culture, community
10:30AM – 4:00PM and diversity. They invite you to
Strength training and tai chi displays, Gruppo Culturale Italiano immerse yourself in a cultural
line dancing and cultural dances. experience and learn how to dance
TUE 8 OCT 11:00AM
Enjoy the performances or get up and and have fun like true Latinos
get into it. Through song, the group will take
you on a tour of the regions of Italy Louisiana Shakers
and through their varied collection
FRI 11 OCT 11:00AM AND 2:00PM
of traditional and modern Italian and
English songs that will entertain you This is a year for music legends and
and get your feet tapping. There will be the Shakers top them all with 100’s of
Note: Unless otherwise specified, opportunity to add your voice when the years of musical experience on stage,
all entry prices listed in this maestro invites you so don’t be shy playing brilliant down-home style jazz.
program are for Victorian Seniors
Card holders
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Major Events
Major Events
Short and Sweet FREE Yarra Room Sessions FREE Laughter Club Be Active Your Way
sessions on the Hub stage WED 9 OCT 1:00PM (presented in Mandarin)
AND THU 10 OCT 2:00PM TUESDAY 8 OCT 1:15PM – 1:45PM
Fun dance with Catalina Gypsy music workshops Enquiries: 1300 797 210 Life is still full of fun as we age – find
MON 7 OCT – 12:15PM, 1;30PM AND 3:30PM TUE 8 OCT 2:00PM – 3:00PM AND THU 10 No bookings required out what works for you
TUE 8 OCT, WED 9 OCT AND FRI 11 OCT – OCT 10:30AM – 11:30AM
10:45AM, 12:15PM AND 1:30PM PRESENTED BY THE FOOTSCRAY GYPSY Planning ahead Everybody has a story
THU 10 OCT – 1:30PM ORCHESTRA
FRI 11 OCT 1:00PM – 1:45PM WEDNESDAY 9 OCT AND FRIDAY 11 OCT
Catalina Gonzalez is a happiness It’s time to dust off your guitar, take 12:00NOON – 12:30PM
Presented by The Greater
ambassador, helping seniors to shine the pot plant out of your sax, clear
Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust Is it time to tell yours? Experience
through dance. She invites you to her the earwigs out of your flute and
daily movement to music sessions blow, scratch and bang your way into Will your loved ones know what to do our reminiscing story cards and be
with very easy to follow moves to the playing music again. The Footscray when your time comes? Our research reminded of all that you have seen
coolest music Gypsy Orchestra started in precisely shows pre-planning helps your family and achieved
this way. Beginners and the very and friends make critical decisions,
Victoria Police in the rusty are all catered for in this gentle honour your wishes, and reckon with Memory Wise
exploration of the wonders of Gypsy, their loss. Find out how you can put a
community plan in place for peace of mind.
WEDNESDAY 9 OCT 2:00PM – 3:00PM
Klezmer and Balkan music. If you
MON 7 OCT AND THU 10 OCT – 10:45AM
don’t play an instrument, that’s fine. Enquiries: 1300 797 210 Learn about how memory works and
AND 12:30PM; TUE 8 OCT, WED 9 OCT
You can bring just your voice as we No bookings required what to do when it doesn’t
AND FRI 11 OCT – 12:30PM AND 3:00PM
learn to sing and play some classics of
these genres. Scriptwriters showcase
Learn more about what Victoria Bush Holidays
Police do in our community, Enquiries: 1300 797 210 FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER 2.30PM – 4:00PM THURSDAY 10 OCT 1:00PM – 1:30PM
including keeping our roads and No bookings required PRESENTED BY U3A MELBOURNE CITY
public transport safe, responding to What’s it like to hit the road and
elder abuse, and working with older Victorian Energy Compare U3A Melbourne Scriptwriters present explore the Australian bush? Come
Victorians to ensure they are safe, a selection of short, light hearted and hear from an expert sharing his
heard, understood and valued
and $50 Power Saving Bonus plays, written and acted by seniors. experiences and adventures.
TUE 8 OCT 12:30PM – 1:00PM
Enquiries: 9639 5209
Living Longer Think you might be paying too much Un-retirement
Living Stronger TM for electricity and gas? Come along to
COTA Victoria sessions in the FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER 10:30AM – 11:30AM
MON 7 OCT – 1:15PM AND 3:15PM; TUE 8 this free information session to learn
OCT, WED 9 OCT AND FRI 11 OCT 1.15PM; about the Victorian Energy Compare Yarra Room: Embracing the Author and publisher Jen Hutchison
and the $50 Power Saving Bonus. opportunities of ageing knows how to live every minute.
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THU 10 OCT 1:00PM
The session covers how to read your Come and hear her speak about the
PRESENTED BY COTA VICTORIA COTA Victoria presents a series of
electricity bill (bring a recent bill); how challenges and opportunities for
inspiring talks on the opportunities
Trusted strength training program, to use the Victorian Energy Compare mature-aged writers
out there
designed specifically for older adults website and claim the $50 Power
Get a taster of what it means to live Saving Bonus; and how to reduce your Bookings essential: cotavic.org.au/ For information about
energy consumption and save money. events or askcota@cotavic.org.au
longer and live stronger daily at the
or 1300 13 50 90 other COTA events happening
Festival hub stage Enquiries: 1300 797 210 during Seniors Festival, visit
No bookings required
Older Men New Ideas (OMNI) www.cotavic.org.au/events
Ageless Grace Discussion Group or call 1300 13 50 90.
TUE 8 OCT AND THU 10 OCT TUESDAY 8 OCT 10:30AM – 11:30AM
Note: Unless otherwise specified,
11:45AM – 12:15PM
all entry prices listed in this What happens at an OMNI group?
program are for Victorian Seniors Enquiries: 1300 797 210 Come have a chat and find out
Card holders No bookings required18
This cabaret-style event features Promoting opportunities
Major Events
The Classics – living legends of Australian circus and
Quinquagenarian Circus
FRIDAY 11 OCT AND SAT 12 OCT 7:30PM
popular entertainment: Tim Coldwell,
clown extraordinaire; Carolyn Protecting rights
SAT 12 OCT AND SUN 13 OCT 3:00PM Connors, vocalist and comedienne;
PRESENTED BY BATTON & BROADWAY Robin Laurie weaving wondrous
words; Kathryn Niesche, astonishing
For people 50+
Venue: Melba Spiegeltent at Circus aerial acrobat and magician; Neil
Oz, 35 Johnston St, Collingwood Thomas, performance artist and
Cost: $35 (full), $25 (concession) famed originator of The Urban Dream
and $20 for Seniors Card holders at Capsule; and musicians Carl Polke
matinees and Michael Davis. COTA Victoria is the leading not-for-profit organisation
Bookings: www.eventfinda.com.au representing the interests and rights of people aged 50+ in
Access: If you have specific access
The Classics celebrates the requirements please contact us at Victoria. For nearly 70 years, we have led government, corporate
inventiveness of older Australians and spiegeltent@circusoz.com.au and community thinking about the positive aspects of ageing.
their physical and mental prowess. or 9676 0337 Today, our focus is on promoting opportunities for, and protecting
Extraordinary older performers the rights of, older Victorians.
showcase the rich experiences of
lives well-lived and the capacity of
older bodies to amaze, delight and
Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) COTA Victoria offers different
entertain. They will charm you with
their wit, fearless presence, and new Offers a helpline, free specialist legal services, opportunities for people
acts of age-rejoicing brilliance. individual support and advocacy for older people
50+ through:
experiencing elder abuse. Call 1300 368 821
COTA Membership: Your membership can make • Inspiring Life Stories - story listening service
a big difference to the lives of older people. For a • Seniors Outreach
low annual fee, become a member and enjoy the
benefits of being part of COTA • COTA WISE - Welcome, Included,
Supported and Empowered
Image by Bryony Jackson
• Aged Care Navigator Service
Special Event:
• Community Education
Delys Sargeant Memorial lecture • Policy and Advocacy
– Memory Wise • Living Longer Living Stronger Program
• OM:NI (Older Men New Ideas) Men’s
Date: Thursday 3 October, 12pm – 2pm
Discussion Groups
Venue: The Wheeler Centre
• COTA Cycling
176 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
• COTA Green Sages
Celebrating the International Day of Older
Persons with the Delys Sargeant memorial • Volunteer opportunities
lecture and launch of the book Memory-wise:
How memory works and what to do when
it doesn’t.
Tickets available at www.cotavic.org.au/events
or call us on 9655 2100.
All The Queens Men presents Join us for a special afternoon for the whole FREE / Donations Welcome
LGBTI+ Elders Dance Club Deluxe Edition LGBTI+ and allied communities! Presented with pride as a part of the 2019
with special LGBTI+ guest performers When: Sunday 20 October, 2pm – 4pm Victorian Seniors Festival. Supported by Yarra
A sumptuous social event celebrating Lesbian, Where: The Melba Spiegeltent City Council in association with the 4th National
Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse and 35 Johnston St, Collingwood LGBT&I Ageing and Aged Care Conference.
Intersex elders. www.comingbackoutball.com/lgbti-elders-
dance-club/
Supported by:
Visit www.cotavic.org.au COTA Victoria @COTAVictoria
Call 1300 13 50 90 Level 4, 533 Little Lonsdale Street,
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Major Events
Major Events
AGL Concert Series at Deakin Edge FREE Melissa Langton and Mark Jones - What’s new pussycat? FREE
WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER
No bookings required for these concerts
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Enquiries: 1300 797 210. More information seniorsonline.vic.gov.au
Dames & Divas Salvation Army Red Shield
MONDAY 7 OCTOBER Band
11:00AM - 12:00PM TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER
12:00PM - 1:00PM
This wonderful band features
30 older musicians presenting a
great program of religious and
secular music
This concert is a joyous, foot Enjoy great harmonies and off the
Bric a Brac stamping, hand clapping celebration wall humour with the hits of Tom
of the swinging sixties. It was the Jones, Burt Bacharach, The Mamas
TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER era of protest, civil unrest and and The Papas, Petula Clark, Aretha
2:00PM - 3:00PM undergarments being thrown Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Carole
Great women of jazz, blues and
soul from the 1930’s to the 1960’s. Led by Ced le Meledo, Bric a Brac inappropriately onto stage. King and The Fab Four.
Accomplished cabaret singer and perform a vibrant musical tribute to Melissa Langton and Mark Jones
entertainer Christine Manetta and European folklore. Their repertoire by no means discourage these acts
her band Black Pearl will take you includes Celtic jigs and reels, during the show!
through a soulful experience with the Parisian folklore as well as music
stories and songs of Bessie Smith, from Louisiana, Quebec, Brittany.
Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina The melodies and improvisations
Simone, Etta James and Aretha of the gypsy violin complement
Franklin. You will be singing, dancing, Ced’s warm and emotional singing,
reminiscing and romancing while the percussive double bass
and Parisian accordion enhance the
Broderick Smith music’s exciting rhythm, making
with Richard Tankard the performance a feast of dance,
nostalgia and romance.
MONDAY 7 OCTOBER
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Legends of Brass
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After decades on the Australian WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER
music stage Brod has a long list of 11:00AM - 12:00PM
credits to his name. He is a legend
amongst his fans, a consummate Formed in 2008 by older brass
performer and an elder statesman musicians, Legends has grown to
for the new guard of fellow musicians. become a premier band for both
One of the last performers of his brass and Salvation army musicians
generation that still puts out new to ‘retire’ into. Under the baton of
stuff. Not just hits and memories, Wayne Bowden, 30 plus musicians
but honest, soulful and sometimes have a very extensive repertoire of
moving music. There’s no retirement music ranging from sacred, to swing,
caravan trip for this fellow! He sees and music from the shows through
pretty much all of our wonderful to the marches and tunes we all
country anyway while he’s working associate with brass bands23
Major Events
Big band dance FREE Organ concert FREE
MON 7 OCT TUE 8 OCT 12:00PM – 1:00PM
12:00PM – 4:00PM PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF MELBOURNE
Featuring the great Melbourne Melbourne’s, Edwin Kwong takes us
musicians of the Festival Big Ballroom around the world with the music of
Band led by Peter Neilson and John Frédéric Chopin, a homage to the great
Cosgrove. Enjoy a great afternoon of jazz pianists of Erroll Garner, Art
dancing. No reserved seating or Tatum, and Oscar Peterson, the unique
tables. Cloakroom operating sound of Percy Grainger, Clair de Lune
Venue: Melbourne Town Hall, by Claude Debussy, and a Beatle's
90-130 Swanston Street, Melbourne inspired Toccata.
Bookings essential: Peter 0438 988 Venue: Melbourne Town Hall,
861 or peter.s.sellars@gmail.com 90-130 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Cost: Free Enquiries: 1300 797 210
No bookings required
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9349 7455 aco.org.au
Carlton • Braybrook • Broadmeadows
Dandenong • East Reservoir • Frankston
* Valid for holders of Pensioner Concession Card, Health
Care Card, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,
and Refugees and Asylum Seekers. Seniors Cards are not
valid Concession cards.24 Mary's Story 25
‘Just before I wake up I can have
Mary’s Story
Mary’s Story
this moment and I think, my
experiences have taken me to
extraordinary places and I’ve
met so many amazing people.
And I’m just an ordinary person.’
Mary is a wonderful and inspiring human being. Struck down with
an auto-immune disease, she spent four years critically ill until
finally receiving a liver transplant.
‘I got the call three weeks before my daughter’s wedding. It meant
that I could be there, it meant that I could live my life again.’
Since the transplant fourteen years ago, Mary has dived into living
a life of service. Her illness and then her regained good health have
had a profound impact on her.
‘My donor was younger, I was older. She didn’t get the rest of her
life and I did.’
Mary’s awareness of the gift she has received has given her an
acute sense of purpose. ‘I can’t imagine what it’s like for a family to
face the death of a loved one, and at that time to turn it around and
be so generous. I’m honoring that gift.’
Volunteer
Mary gives talks on behalf of Donate Life about organ donation.
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She is a member of Transplant Australia and helps run support
groups. ‘It’s an amazing community,’ Mary says. ‘It’s positive,
Transplant Recipient
generous, it embraces life.’
She is a warden at her local church, works in the children’s
ministry, volunteers at the local school and also volunteers at
Grateful Lord Somers Camps.
‘I came from a family of high social conscience. I learnt it from my
Purposeful
parents, and I am passing it on. The reality is there’s not enough
donors. I want to be as purposeful as I can. To be kind, to be useful,
to advocate for others. That to me, is everything.’
Zestful Mary lives in Frankston surrounded by her children and
grandchildren. She embraces everything that comes her way.26 27
Join Aura Go and Tomoe Kawabata
Major Events
Major Events
Music to Play to Plants (piano duet) and Genevieve Lacey Commissioner for Senior Victorians at the Festival
MON 7 OCT AND TUE 8 OCT 2:00PM; (recorder) for a gentle, plant-growing
Venue: Clock Tower Centre,
WED 9 OCT 11:00AM musical sojourn in spring. The
Moonee Ponds
PRESENTED BY ROYAL BOTANIC pianists in Mueller Hall, the recorder
Cost: Free. Includes light lunch
GARDENS VICTORIA AS PART OF BRANCH player in Rose Pavilion, weave sounds
Bookings essential: 9243 8748.
OUT: EXPERIENCES IN THE GARDENS and words in a homage to nature and
Community transport available by
FOR THE OVER 60S REGIS AGED CARE, its place in art. Old music by Bach,
request
FOUNDING PROGRAM PARTNER Hildegard von Bingen and Bassano.
mvcc.vic.gov.au/seniors
New, lyrical sounds by Andrea
Keller and Ros Bandt. A 30-minute
performance in each setting, with a Melbourne Chamber FREE
short promenade through Melbourne Orchestra
Gardens between the two, and MON 7 OCT 1:30PM – 4:00PM
afternoon tea to close PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF
Venue: Royal Botanic Gardens BOROONDARA
Victoria, Melbourne Gardens - Gerard Mansour
Meet at Gate F Commissioner for Senior Victorians MSO String Quartet performs a
Bookings essential: 9252 2429 or and Ambassador for Elder Abuse wonderful program of Haydn and
Musicians have long been inspired rbg.vic.gov.au/branchout Prevention Smetna. Guest speaker: Gerard
by nature. Some by its wildness, Cost: $10 Includes morning or Mansour, Commissioner for Senior
some by its geometry. Many attempt afternoon tea Gerard Mansour is a highly respected Victorians will speak about the
to imitate its sounds and patterns, and passionate advocate for the needs importance of maintaining strong
while others distil these into new, of older people. He provides advice to social connections as we age
abstract forms. the Victorian Government on issues
Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre ,
relevant to senior Victorians, including
360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
the ability to live healthy, dignified
Bookings essential: boroondara.vic.
and productive lives, and social
gov.au/seniors-festival.or contact Ria
engagement and empowerment.
on 9278 4777
The Commissioner will be Cost: Free. Includes afternoon tea
participating in the following three
events at this year’s Festival
An evening with Gerard FREE
Senior forum FREE
Mansour, Commissioner for
THU 3 OCT 10:30AM – 12:30PM
Senior Victorians
PRESENTED BY MOONEE VALLEY THU 10 OCT 6:15PM - 7.30PM
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ACTIVE AGEING REFERENCE GROUP, PRESENTED BY HOBSONS
WESTERN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BAY LIBRARIES
NETWORK AND COUNTRY
Join Gerard Mansour as he talks
WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
about the importance of community
Your legacy,
This forum offers discussion participation amongst seniors and
highlighting the importance of the value of volunteering programs.
staying connected as we age, Mr Mansour will share his insights
your community information on local social groups and into how seniors in our community
ideas on community participation. can enjoy happy, healthy and
Presentations from the Commission productive lives after retirement
Your bequest will impact Melbourne’s future. for Senior Victoria, Gerard Mansour; Venue: Newport Community Hub
Seniors Rights Victoria, Gary Cost: Free. Includes tea and coffee.
Learn how at lmcf.org.au/legacy | 03 9633 0033 Ferguson and a number of local Bookings essential: 1300 462 542
services that provide opportunity for or libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or
connection. library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au28 ACMI Seniors Film Festival 29
Major Events
Major Events
ACMI Seniors Film Festival Newsfront On the Basis of Sex
TUE 8 OCT 10:00AM AND 2:30 PM WED 9 OCT 11:00AM
Mon 7 Oct to Wed 9 Oct PHILLIP NOYCE, 1978, 110 MINS, PG MIMI LEDER, 2018, 120 MINS, M
Presented by the Australian Centre for the Moving Image
and proudly supported by The Senior Victoria Newspaper
Venue: ACMI at Treasury Theatre, 1 Macarthur Street, Melbourne
Treasury Theatre is accessible via stairs from Macarthur Street plaza or
at street level from Spring Street, adjacent to the Old Treasury Building.
Parliament Station is directly opposite and the 11, 12 and 109 trams provide
access via stops along Macarthur and Collins Streets.
Bookings recommended: ACMI box office, book online at acmi.net.au/whatson
or call 8663 2583.
The Australian movie classic based on Felicity Jones and Armie Hammer
Cost: $5
the lives of the newsreel cameramen star in the inspiring biopic based on
Join us for a three-day festival of films including a 1950s Fred Astaire-Cyd of the golden era of newsreels the early life and career of US
Charisse Hollywood musical, contemporary Italian and French comedy dramas (1948-1956) that seamlessly Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader
and a brand new digital restoration of a great Australian classic. integrates archival footage of the era Ginsburg. Mimi Leder’s very fine film
with dramatic reconstructions. Bill also chronicles the inspiring romance
Sink or Swim (Le grand bain) Silk Stockings Hunter and Gerard Kennedy play and family life that sustained Bader
brothers working for rival newsreel Ginsburg while she took on civil rights
MON 7 OCT 10:00AM AND 2:45 PM MON 7 OCT 12:30 PM
companies. Wendy Hughes and Chris issues and the Law.
GILLES LELLOUCHE, 2018, 122 MINS, M AND WED 9 OCT 2:00 PM
Haywood co-star. Presented in
FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES ROUBEN MAMOULIAN, 1957, 117 MINS, G
association with the National Film &
Sound Archive. Matinees
at Treasury Theatre
My Big Gay Italian Wedding ACMI’s Matinees series screens
(Puoi baciare lo sposo) at Treasury Theatre – behind the
Old Treasury Building at the top of
TUE 8 OCT 12:30 PM Collins Street – in the lead up to
ALESSANDRO GENOVESI, 2018, 90 MINS, M ACMI’s re-opening at Federation
ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES Square in mid-2020.
Sessions screen weekends at
A group of men in the throes of When brash movie producer Steve 11 am, on selected Saturday
mid-life crises stare down ridicule and Canfield (Fred Astaire) attempts to afternoons and Mondays at
self-doubt when they form a local convince a Russian music composer 1.30 pm, with generous discounts
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male synchronized swimming team to score his next movie, his methods for Seniors Card holders and
and decide to compete at an prove a little too effective. Charmed ACMI Members.
international level. Actor-turned- by the Parisian nightlife, Boroff Check upcoming program details
director Gilles Lellouche assembles refuses to return to Russia. Unwilling online at acmi.net.au/matinees or
an impressive cast of French talent to lose its national treasure, Moscow call 8663 2583 to have your details
including Mathieu Amalric (Venus in dispatches Ninotchka Yoschenko A feel-good romantic comedy about a added to our quarterly mailing list.
Fur), Jean Hughes Anglade (Queen (Cyd Charisse) to retrieve the complicated trip to the altar as
Margot) and Guillaume Canet wayward composer. Adapted from Berlin-based Antonio (Cristiano
(Non-Fiction). the 1939 Greta Garbo vehicle, Caccamo) travels to his hilltop Italian
Ninotchka, MGM’s ‘50s musical hometown to marry his fiancé, Paolo.
adaptation features music and lyrics Based on the hit off-Broadway play,
by Cole Porter and marked Astaire’s Genovesi’s big screen adaptation Note: Unless otherwise specified,
last significant on-screen appearance explores the obstacles that come with all entry prices listed in this
in a musical. breaking down long-held traditions program are for Victorian Seniors
with a light touch and a big heart. Card holders30 Helen's Story 31
‘I’ve been a jack of all trades.
Helen's Story
Helen's Story
Things have been pretty hard,
but it has made me stronger.’
Grinding poverty is still prevalent amongst Aboriginal communities.
Helen has seen its effects first hand. ‘Even when I was small I was
thinking, when I grow up, I’m going to help my people.’
Helen remembers working seasonally alongside her husband Keith
in the early days of their marriage. ‘Sometimes we were lucky to get
an old barn, or an old cow shed to live in whilst we were working. I
had two small children by then.’ She has vivid memories of children
around them dying from diarrhea or chest infections.
A proud Gunai woman, Helen and a group of visionary Aboriginal
women founded the Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal
Co-operative in Bairnsdale in 1971 which provides childcare, cultural
education, health, housing and welfare services.
There was a great need for proper medical care within the Aboriginal
community. ‘Things were so hard,’ Helen says quietly. ‘Can you
imagine, our people just wandering around, with nowhere to live?’
Helen is the mother of six children and both Helen and Keith worked
full time whilst raising their family. She now has over one hundred
grandchildren and great grandchildren. ‘It’s amazing,’ Helen says
smiling.
Helen’s love for her community has seen her caring for Aboriginal
Elder
patients in hospital and their homes. She helped to set up the East
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Gippsland Aboriginal Women’s Group and she also looked after
children in state run homes.
‘I’ve been a jack of all trades,’ says Helen. ‘Things have been pretty
hard, but it has made me stronger.’ Matriarch
Warrior
Helen has spent her whole life quietly going about her business
and doing extraordinary things. Naturally shy, she has seen many
things that have caused her deep pain. Her resilient spirit and active
Mother
participation in finding solutions for her people continue to shape
her life.
‘My biggest issue now is how our people are getting buried. Why do
we have to pay big money for our burials? And we should have the
opportunity to be buried with our families. On common ground.’ Elegant32 Festival Country Concerts Tour 33
Major Events
Major Events
Festival Country CAMPERDOWN
TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER 1:30PM
WANGARATTA
TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER 2:30PM
FREE WARRACKNABEAL
THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 10:30AM
FREE
Concerts Tour PRESENTED BY CORANGAMITE PRESENTED BY WANGARATTA PRESENTED BY YARRIAMBIACK
SHIRE COUNCIL RURAL CITY COUNCIL SHIRE COUNCIL
James Blundell Venue: Camperdown Theatre Royal, Venue: Wangaratta Performing Arts Venue: Warracknabeal Town Hall,
James is the 2019 recipient of Manifold St Camperdown Centre, 33-37 Ford St, Wangaratta 39 Scott Street, Warracknabeal
Australia’s highest honour in country Bookings essential: Shire Council VIC 3677 Enquires: 5398 0107
music, The Australian Roll of Renown, Customer Service 5593 7100 Bookings essential: 5722 8105 or alehmann@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au
he has achieved a string of platinum Cost: Free. Includes afternoon tea. wangarattapac.com.au
albums. Cost: Free. lunch provided at
Cost: Free
ANZAC Park.
CASTERTON
ST ARNAUD FREE
WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBER 3:00PM ECHUCA
TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER 10:30AM PRESENTED BY GLENELG WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER 1.30PM Rubber Soul
PRESENTED BY NORTHERN SHIRE COUNCIL PRESENTED BY CAMPASPE COUNCIL The band recreates the look and
GRAMPIANS SHIRE COUNCIL sound of The Beatles music live.
Venue: Casterton Town Hall, Venue: Paramount Cinemas and Every note and harmony is faithful to
Venue: 40 Napier Street, St Arnaud 71 Henty St Casterton Performing Arts Centre, 392 High the original.
Bookings essential: 5358 8700 Bookings essential: 5522 2204 or Street Echuca
Cost: Free. Followed by lunch and movie. HACCEnquiries@glenelg.vic.gov.au Bookings essential: 5482 3399 HAMILTON
Cost: $10. Includes afternoon tea. Cost: $5. Includes tea and coffee. TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER 11:00AM
HORSHAM
PRESENTED BY SOUTHERN
WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER 10:00AM Colleen Hewett Nikki Nicholls GRAMPIANS SHIRE COUNCIL
PRESENTED BY HORSHAM
RURAL CITY COUNCIL
Colleen Hewett was one of the most Carole King tribute show Venue: Hamilton Performing Arts
successful and popular female artists Nikki says she is blessed to be able Centre 113 Brown Street Hamilton
Venue: Masonic Hall, Urquhart of the 1970s in Australia. Born in to present a collection of Carole Enquires: phone 5573 0429
Street, Horsham Bendigo, Victoria in 1950 she has King’s legendary songs that were the Bookings essential: phone 5573 0429
Bookings essential: Jackie 5382 9741 released 7 albums and over 15 singles soundtrack of our lives. Cost: $12. Includes light lunch.
or jackie.bennett@hrcc.vic.gov.au including the #1 hit single ‘Day by Day’.
Cost: $5. Includes afternoon tea. BENDIGO
WODONGA FREE MONDAY 7 OCTOBER 11:00AM
The sounds of summer
CASTLEMAINE MONDAY, 7 OCTOBER 11:00AM PRESENTED BY CITY The Sounds of Summer - a Beach Boy
FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER 2PM, PRESENTED BY WODONGA OF GREATER BENDIGO tribute with all the classics including
PRESENTED BY MOUNT CITY COUNCIL Good Vibrations, Fun Fun Fun,
ALEXANDER SHIRE COUNCIL Venue: The Capital Theatre, California Girls, I Get Around and
Venue: The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell 50 View Street, Bendigo many more
St, Wodonga
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Venue: Castlemaine Town Hall, Bookings essential: 5434 6100 or
25 Lyttleton Street Castlemaine Bookings essential: Cube Box Office thecapital.com.au WARRNAMBOOL
Group bookings essential: 5471 1797 or 02 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga. Cost: $8 WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER 11:30 AM
Cost: Gold coin donation com.au/tickets PRESENTED BY WARRNAMBOOL
Cost: Free. Pre-show entertainment KERANG FREE CITY COUNCIL
COLAC and morning tea from 9:45am. WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER 2:00PM
MONDAY 14 OCTOBER, CONCERT PRESENTED BY GANAWARRA Venue: Lighthouse Theatre,
11 AM – MORNING TEA 10 AM SHIRE COUNCIL 185 Timor St Warrnambool
PRESENTED BY COLAC Bookings essential: 5559 4999
OTWAY SHIRE COUNCIL Venue: Kerang Memorial Hall, www.lighthousetheatre.com.au
Nolan Street, Kerang Cost: $10
Venue: COPACC 95-97 Gellibrand Bookings essential: 5450 9333 or
Street, Colac Note: Unless otherwise specified, council@gannawarra.vic.gov.au
Bookings essential: COPACC Box all entry prices listed in this Cost: Free. Light refreshments
Office 5232 2077 program are for Victorian Seniors included. Bookings essential for bus
Cost: $15. Concert and morning tea. Card holders transport to venue: $10 returnFestival Country Concerts Tour 35
Coles proudly
Major Events
Jazzaratta Lonnie Lee
supports the Victorian
Featuring 16 performers, most from The father of Australian rockabilly,
Wangaratta and Benalla: saxophones, Lonnie’s first single release Ain’t it so
trumpets, trombones, keyboard, in 1959 was also his first big hit. This
rhythm section and a vocalist. Enjoy was followed by Starlight Starbright
Seniors Festival.
a mix of classic swing and some more and many more hits. Lonnie loves
modern Motown. being on the road and performing –
he’s still got it!
BENALLA FREE
SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 3:00PM KORUMBURRA FREE
PRESENTED BY BENALLA MONDAY 7 OCTOBER 10:30AM TO 12:30PM
RURAL CITY COUNCIL PRESENTED SOUTH GIPPSLAND
SHIRE COUNCIL
Venue: Benalla Town Hall,
Nunn Street, Benalla Venue: Korumburra Recreation
Booking essential: Contact council Centre, Elizabeth Street, Korumburra
5760 2600 Bookings essential: Cavell 5662 9289
Cost: Free or cavell.ferrier@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Cost: Free. Includes morning tea.
Tania Kernaghan
MORWELL
WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER 10:30AM
PRESENTED BY
LATROBE CITY COUNCIL
Venue: Kernot Hall, Morwell
Bookings: 5176 3333 or www.latrobe.
vic.gov.au/lpwhatson
BAIRNSDALE
THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 11:00AM
At Coles, we’re delighted to employ nearly 200 loyal team As one of the Kernaghan country PRESENTED BY EAST
music dynasty, Tania has fulfilled
members who have worked at Coles for more than 40 years. the great Australian country music
GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL
dream of making chart topping hits Venue: Bairnsdale Sporting and
Graeme Beswick, aged 68, has worked at Coles for and touring the country with her own Convention Centre, Great Alpine
Road, Lucknow
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shows. She has seven albums and a
53 years and during that time has worked at the swag of awards, including four Golden Bookings and enquiries: 5153 9500
Guitars Cost: Free. Includes morning tea
Prahran supermarket for 29 years. 10:30am.
WARRAGUL
In 2019, we’re proud to again support the TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER 11:00AM MAFFRA FREE
PRESENTED BY BAW BAW S FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER 10:30AM
Victorian Seniors Festival. HIRE COUNCIL PRESENTED BY WELLINGTON
SHIRE COUNCIL
Venue: West Gippsland Arts Centre,
Corner Smith and Albert Streets, Venue: Maffra Memorial Hall,
Warragul 11 Foster Street, Maffra
Bookings essential: 5624 2456, visit Bookings: Jude 5143 8833
the WGAC Box Office or book online Cost: Free. Includes morning tea at
at www.wgac.com.au 9:30am.
Cost: $536 Festival Country Concerts Tour Theatre & Variety 37
Seniors Festival special:
Major Events
Culture & Performance
Honey Bee and the Stingers Jefferson Smith The Window Outside WED 9 OCT: 2:00PM* AND 7:30PM
If you’re passionate about 50s Local boy (Echuca) Jefferson loves BY BELINDA LOPEZ THURS 10 OCT: 7:30PM
and 60s music, you’ll be in jukebox the golden age of Hollywood and FRI 11 OCT: 7:30PM*
heaven listening to the sounds of the music of the 50s and 60s with SAT 12 OCT: 2:00PM AND 7:30PM*
this truly authentic rock ‘n’ roll band. a repertoire covering the music SUN 13 OCT: 2:00PM
From the moment the first chord is of Elvis, Tom Jones, Sinatra, Neil
struck, their vitality and energy is Diamond, the Righteous Brothers, Shenton Theatre
transmitted throughout the audience, Jerry Lee Lewis, Billy Ray Cyrus and
Geelong High School
and you know you’re in for a great many more
385 Ryrie Street, Geelong
afternoon of entertainment. Put on
Ticket Sales: www.trybooking.
your dancing shoes BOORT FREE
com/510913
THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER 1:00PM – 3:00PM
BROADFORD PRESENTED BY LODDON The Window Outside - a sometimes WED 16 OCT: 7:30PM
TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER SHIRE COUNCIL funny but tender love story of ageing, THURS 17 OCT: 2:00PM AND 7:30PM
2:00PM – 4:00PM illness and making tough choices – end FRI 18 OCT: 7:30 PM
Venue: Boort Memorial Hall, Boort of life choices. With actors Ian Rooney, SAT 19 OCT: 2:00PM AND 7:30PM*
Venue: Broadford Hall, Murchison Cost: Free. Includes afternoon tea. Carrie Moczynski, Liz Connors and
Street, Broadford. Antonia Mochan. Winner Melbourne
Bookings essential: From Monday 2 STAWELL
Kingston Performing Arts
FREE Writers Theatre Award 2012
September via 2019-seniors-concert- WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER 2:00PM Directed by Mish McNamara Centre
broadford.eventbrite.com.au or at PRESENTED BY NORTHERN 979-985 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin
Delicately funny, cleverly truthful &
Mitchell Shire Customer and Library GRAMPIANS SHIRE COUNCIL Ticket Sales: KPAC Box Office
beautifully told - Theatre Press 2012
Service Centres. Call 5734 6200 for www.kingstonarts.com.au 9556 4440
more information. Venue: Stawell Entertainment Adult: $35
Cost: $10. Includes light refreshments. Centre, 65 Main Street, Stawell Concession/Seniors: $26 SATURDAY 26 OCT: 7:30PM
Bookings essential: 5358 8700 Preview: $22 SUNDAY 27 OCT: 2:PM*
Cost: Free. Followed by afternoon tea. Seniors Festival special at Northcote:
Jade Hurley $22 Seniors Card
Jade is a country and rock ‘n roll
West Gippsland Performing
MILDURA Previews: $22
music legend in Australia. There is FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER 11:00AM
Arts Centre
something for everyone in his concert PRESENTED BY MILDURA Northcote Town Hall Corner Albert and Smith Streets,
including classics like Rockin’ all over RURAL CITY COUNCIL Warragul
189 High Street, Northcote
the world, Old time rock and roll, Ticket Sales: WGPAC Box Office
Ticket Sales: NTH Box Office
Running Bear, Peggy Sue, Lucille, Venue: www.wgac.com.au 5624 2456
9481 9500
Great Ball of Fire and Runaway. Bookings essential: Linda McGlashan www.northcotetownhall.com.au TUES 29 OCT:7:30PM
5018 8229
BALLARAT Cost: $13. Includes lunch. WED 30 OCT: 2:00PM* & 7:30PM
Preview performances:
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THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2:00PM TUES 1 OCT: 7:30 PM AND WED 2 OCT:
PRESENTED BY CITY OF BALLARAT SHEPPARTON FREE 2:00 PM * Q&A Forums
TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER 1:00PM
Venue: Regent Multiplex, These are facilitated by Dying with
PRESENTED BY GREATER Opening night:
49 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat Dignity Victoria and run for 45
SHEPPARTON CITY COUNCIL WED 2 OCT
Cost: $10 minutes after the performance
6:30PM PRE SHOW RECEPTION
Bookings: Bookings open Monday Venue: Eastbank, Welsford Street, times marked with an asterisk*
WITH GUEST SPEAKER RODNEY SYMES
2 September. At venue or Shepparton Full tour dates and times can
7:30PM PERFORMANCE*
on 5330 5555 or book online at Cost: Free also be found at:
THURS 3 AND FRI 4 OCT: 7:30PM
regentballarat.com.au/ Bookings essential: 5832 9511 www.wiseowltheatre.com.au
SAT 5 OCT: 2:00PM* AND 7:30PM
SUN 6 OCT: 2:00PM*38 Theatre & Variety Theatre & Variety 39
Venue: Shirley Burke Theatre,
Culture & Performance
Culture & Performance
PARKDALE PRESTON PAKENHAM
64 Parkers Road, Parkdale
Stardust and The Mission Cox & Box and HMS Pinafore No Regrets: Bookings essential: 9556 4440,
TUE 1 OCT 7:30PM - 9:30PM FRI 4 OCT 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM, SAT 5 OCT The Edith Piaf story sean.kavanagh@kingston.vic.gov.au
PRESENTED BY KINGSTON ARTS 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM AND 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM, WED 16 OCT 10:00AM - 12:30PM Cost: $35
SUN 6 OCT 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM PRESENTED BY CARDINIA kingstonarts.com.au
An evening of outstanding PRESENTED BY GILBERT SHIRE COUNCIL
documentary theatre, starring AND SULLIVAN OPERA VICTORIA BAYSWATER
award-winning ABC presenter Joel
Carnegie and award-winning actor Presenting one of Gilbert and The Wine Bluffs
Tom Molyneux Sullivan’s most popular comic operas, THU 24 OCT 8:00PM - 9:00PM
HMS Pinafore, in a double bill with PRESENTED BY KNOX
Venue: Shirley Burke Theatre,
Cox & Box COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE
64 Parkers Road, Parkdale
Bookings essential: 9556 4440, Venue: Darebin Arts Centre, Ever wondered what wine goes
sean.kavanagh@kingston.vic.gov.au 401 Bell Street, Preston best with fairy bread? Why hasn’t
Cost: $35 Bookings essential: 8470 8280 or the champagne spider caught on?
kingstonarts.com.au book online at gsov.org.au/season-2019/ These questions will be inadequately
hms-pinafore-cox-and-box/ Nikki Nouveau presents the life of answered
HEALESVILLE Cost: $39 legendary performer Edith Piaf Venue: Knox Community Arts Centre,
Possum Magic through song and story 790 Mountain Highway, Bayswater
PORT MELBOURNE
THU 3 OCT 11:00AM - 12:00PM Venue: Cardinia Cultural Centre, Bookings essential: 9729 7287
PRESENTED BY YARRA Monica Dullard - Fancy that 40 Lakeside Boulevard, Pakenham Contact us in advance if you have
RANGES COUNCIL TUE 8 OCT 3:30PM - 4:30PM Bookings essential: 1300 887 624, mobility issues or need assistance.
AND 7:00PM - 8:00PM boxoffice@cardinia.vic.gov.au Cost: $28
For more than 30 years, Mem Fox’s PRESENTED BY CITY OF PORT PHILLIP Cost: $14. Includes morning tea. knox.vic.gov.au/kcac
Possum Magic has captivated and
enchanted young people. Now the BAYSWATER MOORABBIN
classic story is brought to life on stage
Monica Dullard - Fancy That! This Is Eden
Venue: The Memo, Healesville, 231-
THU 17 OCT 2:30PM - 3:30PM TUE 29 OCT 8:00PM - 9:15PM
235 Maroondah Highway, Healesville
PRESENTED BY KNOX CITY COUNCIL PRESENTED BY KINGSTON ARTS
Bookings essential: 9294 6511
Discounted tickets $14 for bookings Don’t miss Monica Dullard performing
of four or more her hilarious comedy that fans love
Cost: $18
Venue: Knox Community Arts Centre,
ach.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Whats_On/
790 Mountain Highway, Bayswater
Twenty-one years in stand-up
Bookings essential: 9729 7287
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MOORABBIN comedy, fancy that. Don’t miss
Tickets also available at the door
Sherlock Holmes & Monica Dullard performing her
unless sold out
hilarious comedy that fans love
A Woman’s Wit Cost: $5. Includes tea and coffee.
Venue: Port Melbourne Town Hall knox.vic.gov.au/theatretix
THU 3 OCT 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Auditorium, 333 Bay Street, The little-known story of Australia’s
PRESENTED BY KINGSTON ARTS
Port Melbourne PARKDALE female convicts is brought to life in
Bookings essential: 9209 6777
Lux Radio Theatre continue their
trybooking.com/BDCPS My Brilliant Divorce this award-winning production
ever-popular series of radio plays Venue: Kingston Arts Centre,
Cost: $5 plus booking fee TUE 22 OCT 2:00PM - 3:25 PM
at Kingston City Hall. With Scott 979 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin
AND 8:00 PM - 9:25 PM
Harrison and the mighty Wurlitzer Bookings essential: 9665 4440,
PRESENTED BY KINGSTON ARTS
Venue: Kingston City Hall, sean.kavanagh@kingston.vic.gov.au
985 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin Note: Unless otherwise specified, Mandi Lodge (Shirley Valentine) stars Cost: $30
Bookings essential: 9665 4440 all entry prices listed in this in the Australian production of the hit kingstonarts.com.au/PERFORMANCE/
Cost: $20. Includes afternoon tea. program are for Victorian Seniors West End play by Geraldine Aron
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