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Seniors Festival October 7 – 14, 2018 www.bendigo.vic.gov.au /seniorsfestival
Welcome
The City of Greater Bendigo is proud to support the 36th
Victorian Seniors Festival, which takes place from October
7 – 14, 2018 and offers a range of free and low-cost events
and activities for older Victorians.
The Seniors Festival has been designed to celebrate you
and the wonderful contribution of older Australians to our
community and I hope you embrace this opportunity to join
with friends and enjoy the variety of events on offer.
Highlights of this year’s program include the opening event -
The Bobby Darin Tribute Show at the Capital Theatre, which
includes classic hits from the 50s and 60s such as
Dream Lover.
Other events taking place include dance classes,
walking groups, come and try days, fun and Eight days of free public transport
laughter, information sessions, gardening, for Victorian Seniors Card holders
lunches, afternoon teas and even a lesson on
the art of flying remote controlled aircraft. As a Victorian Seniors Card holder, you can get out and explore
metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria with free travel
Greater Bendigo is aiming to be the world’s
from Sunday October 7 to Sunday October 14.
most liveable community and events such
as the Seniors Festival are helping us to Public Transport Victoria Hub
achieve this goal.
If you need assistance with public transport,
This year there are events to suit the Public Transport Victoria Hub can assist you.
everyone, so please take advantage of
Open Monday to Saturday at
everything on offer and enjoy the festival.
the Bendigo Marketplace.
Mayor Cr Margaret O’Rourke
www.ptv.vic.gov.au
City of Greater Bendigo
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Multiple day events
Living history seniors lunch and live music
Catch up with friends (old and new), have a chat, share some
history and stories whilst enjoying a two course lunch, listen
to music and dance the afternoon away with KandL in one of
Bendigo’s oldest pubs. Our living luncheons have been created
for anyone who has a story to tell about their community in the
Bendigo district. Bring along photos, clippings or even tell a story
about your community. All welcome, bookings appreciated.
Where: M anchester Arms Hotel, 136 Eaglehawk Road, Long Gully
Time: 12pm - 3.30pm, with music starting at 1:30pm
When: Sunday October 7 to Sunday October 14
Cost: $15
Phone: Jody Warfe on 5443 2609
Email: themannyarms13@gmail.com
Get active during the Seniors Festival!
Present your Seniors Card and you can swim in the pool or
exercise in the health club for free!
Where: P eter Krenz Leisure Centre, Napier Street, Eaglehawk
When: Sunday October 7 to Sunday October 14
Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 6am - 8.30pm,
Saturday: 8.45am - 6pm, Sunday: 9am - 6pm
Cost: Free
Phone: 5446 9222
Email: pklc.ymca@ymca.org.au
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Mine experience tours Free hearing checks for seniors
Descend 61m underground at Central Deborah Gold Mine and Do you hear but do not understand what others are saying
walk in the footsteps of past miners. For more information go to you? Maybe you need to get your hearing checked - stop
to www.central-deborah.com/tours/mine-experience. Bookings missing out! Bookings are essential.
are essential. Contact 5446 3399 or sheryl@eaglehawkhearingclinic.com.au
Where: 76 Violet Street, Bendigo Heathcote Health
When: 9.30am - 4.30pm, Monday October 8 to Sunday October 14 Where: 39 Hospital Street, Heathcote
Cost: $14 When: 9am - 2pm, Wednesday October 3
Phone: 5443 8255
Email: bookings@bendigoheritage.com.au Eaglehawk Hearing Clinic
Where: 13 High Street, Eaglehawk (next to Commonwealth Bank)
When: 10am - 4pm, Tuesday October 9 to Friday October 12
Vintage talking tram tour
Come and explore historic Bendigo aboard one of the city’s
iconic vintage talking trams for half price. For more information
go to www.bendigotramways.com/tours/vintage-talking-tram-
tour. Bookings are essential.
Where: 76 Violet Street, Bendigo
When: 10.30am – 4pm, Monday October 8 to Sunday October 14
Cost: $9
Phone: 5443 8255
Email: bookings@bendigoheritage.com.au
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Bobby Darin Tribute Show (opening event) Untold Histories - Rural LGBTI Seniors
If you’re passionate about music from the 50s and 60s, then Thorpe Harbour Country and City of Greater Bendigo
you’ll be in jukebox heaven listening to crooner Paul Hogan sing Join us for a get together to celebrate our LGBTI seniors
some of Bobby Darin’s classic hit songs including Dream Lover, and their contribution to our society. There will be a short
Mack the Knife, Beyond the Sea, Splish Splash, Softly As I Leave documentary film that will explore the lived experiences
You, 18 Yellow Roses and many more classics. of LGBTI elders, followed by a panel discussion and light
refreshments. The film will be on a screen in the library for the
Where: The Capital Theatre,
duration of Seniors Week.
View Street, Bendigo
Time: 11am - 12pm Where: Bendigo Library Auditorium, 251-259 Hargreaves Street,
Cost: $8 Bendigo
Contact: Bookings on 5434 6100 Time: 4pm - 6pm
Bookings: www.gotix.com.au Cost: Free
Email: lgbtiseniors@gmail.com
Spring Gully Monday Night Dance
A special invitation to all seniors to come along and enjoy a
social dance while listening to fabulous music in a very friendly
and welcoming atmosphere. Plus enjoy tea, coffee and biscuits.
Where: Spring Gully Hall, 135 Spring Gully Road
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: $4
Contact: Keith on 5444 2953
Email: joykentish@gmail.com
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Come and visit the Atisha Centre and
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
Talk by senior teacher Geshe Rabten, light lunch and tour of the
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion.
Where: Atisha Centre, 25 Sandhurst Town Road, Myers Flat
Time: 1 0am start
Cost: $20
RSVP: by Thursday October 4 to office@atishacentre.org.au
or phone 5446 3336
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Six days of iDance Spring Gully Hall concert
senior classes Come along for a morning of New
Where: 161-167 Barnard Street, Bendigo Orleans jazz and popular songs from
(Kel Pell Tennis Pavilion) 1920-1950 provided by local band
Seventy Plus Four. Concert includes
When: Tuesday October 9 to Sunday
morning tea.
October 14
Phone: Andrew and Janine on 0405 622 Where: Spring Gully Hall,
023 135 Spring Gully Road
Email: info@idance.com.au Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Cost: Gold coin donation
Ballroom dance lessons Phone: Keith on 5444 2953
Learn how to do all of the favourite Email: Joy on joykentish@gmail.com
dances for your regular dance hall
functions and keep the mind and body
active. Get together with friends who
remember dancing in the good old days.
Estia Health Bendigo
Time: 1pm - 2pm
high tea and home display
Cost: $5 per class or $12 for the week Tour of Estia residential aged care
facility and high tea for guests and
Dance fitness classes current residents to ‘Get Social’.
Easy to follow dance fitness class for
Where: 9 Brown Street, Bendigo
seniors. Low impact routines to get the
body moving. Time: 10am
Cost: Free
Time: 10am - 10.45am
Phone: 5449 2400
Cost: $4 per class or $9.90 per week
Email: bendigo@estiahealth.com.au
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U3A Open Day
Join us in a range of activities at U3A’s annual open day. This
year’s theme is ‘Doing things’ and there will be a range of
activities on display for visitors to see and try out. Showcasing
sewing, knitting, tapestry, other handicrafts and music by the
U3A choir and guitar group.
Where: U3A office at St Mary’s Anglican Church, Kangaroo Flat
(entry through rear corner of Church and Banks Street)
Time: 10.30am - 3pm
Cost: Free
Phone: Ian Burdett on 0417 071 325
Email: treborian@gmail.com
Strathfieldsaye Bowls Club Heart Foundation walking group
Come and join us for a fun game of lawn bowls and morning tea
and a delicious Devonshire morning tea.
No bowls experience is needed, all you Come and enjoy a 6km walk along the Bendigo Creek track.
require is a pair of flat shoes. We will walk from Station Street, Kangaroo Flat to Oak Street,
Golden Square and back for a special morning tea.
Where: Uxbridge Street, Strathfieldsaye
Time: 10.30am Where: Outside Windsor Gardens along Station Street, on the
Cost: Free walking track in Kangaroo Flat
Phone: Robyn on 0457 279 961 Time: Walk begins at 9.30am
Email: strathbowlsclub@gmail.com Cost: Free
Phone: Jennifer on 0419 878 836
Email: myhealth@mentoronline.com.au
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October 7 October 8 October 9 October 10 October 11 October 12 October 13 October 14
Bobby Darin Heart Foundation walking Spring Gully California Gully Uniting Art of Flying with Bendigo Laughter Club Variety concert
Tribute Show group and morning tea Wednesday Op Shop Open Day Bendigo Radio Ewing Park, Bendigo with a Scottish
(opening event) Windsor Gardens, Morning Dance 324 Eaglehawk Road, California Gully Controlled 8.30am - 9am theme
The Capital Kangaroo Flat 135 Spring Gully Aircraft Club Kangaroo Flat
10am - 2pm
Theatre 9.30am Road, Spring Marong Flying Come and try event - Quarry Uniting Church
11am - 12pm Gully Field Hill Croquet Club 2pm - 4pm
White Hills Probus Club display
Come and visit the Atisha 10.30am 10am - 2pm Corner of Mitchell and Olinda
Foyer, Epsom Village Shopping Centre
Untold Histories Centre and Great Stupa of Streets, Quarry Hill
10am - 3pm
- Rural LGBTI Universal Compassion Grandparents Back care in 10am
Seniors Atisha Centre, 25 Sandhurst ROCK - Vision the garden
Board Challenge A pleasant afternoon with Alexander Come and try day -
Bendigo Library Town Road, Myers Flat
63 Adam Street, Bendigo Art Gallery Technique Eaglehawk Croquet Club
4pm - 6pm 10am
Quarry Hill 11.30am - 1pm Bendigo 20-26 Napier Street,
11am - 4pm Gravel Hill Eaglehawk
Spring Gully Estia Health Bendigo high
Bowling - Come and try Community 10am - 3pm
Monday Night tea and home display
Garden, Bendigo
Dance 9 Brown Street, Bendigo 126-130 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
10.30am - 12pm Spring Gully Saturday Night
135 Spring Gully 10am 1pm - 3pm
Dance
Road, Spring
Gully Print making 135 Spring Gully Road, Spring
Spring Gully Hall concert Let’s chat: elder abuse awareness workshop Gully
7.30pm Bendigo Retirement Village
135 Spring Gully Road, Bendigo Art 8pm
Spring Gully 1pm for 1.30pm - 3pm Gallery
10.30am - 12.30pm 10.30am - Greater Bendigo Danceland
Nature walk and talk 12.30pm social dance
Strathfieldsaye Bowls Club - No. 7 Park St Andrews Uniting Church Hall,
Granter Street, Kangaroo Flat Bendigo
Uxbridge Street, Strathfieldsaye
8pm - 11pm
10.30am 1pm - 3pm
U3A Open Day Seniors Celebrate
St Mary’s Anglican Church, Bendigo Baptist Church Auditorium,
Kangaroo Flat Junortoun
10.30am - 3pm 1.30pm
Free hearing checks Eaglehawk Hearing Clinic, 10am - 4pm, October 9-12; Heathcote Health, 9am - 2pm, October 3
Six days of iDance Senior Classes, Kel Pell Tennis Pavilion, 10am - 10.45 am and 1pm - 2pm, October 9-14
Mine experience tours, 76 Violet Street, Bendigo, October 8-14
Vintage talking tram tour, 76 Violet Street, Bendigo, October 8-14
Free public transport for Victorian Seniors Card holders, October 7-14
Living history seniors lunch and live music at the Manchester Arms Hotel, 12pm - 3.30pm, October 7-14
Go for a swim or exercise in the health club for free at the Peter Krenz Leisure Centre, October 7-14Wednesday October 10
Grandparents ROCK - Vision Board
Challenge
Presented by the Heart Foundation. Enjoy a few hours to relax
and get clarity on making healthy, happy, active choices for
a long and healthy future. You will also learn skills that will
assist grandparents to build confidence and resilience with
Spring Gully Wednesday Morning Dance their grandchildren and to instinctively pass on their extensive
knowledge and experiences to help the next generation be
All welcome to come along for a morning of dancing and fun, with the best they can be. Light lunch, tea, coffee, water and basic
tea/coffee and scones provided. All in air-conditioned comfort. materials included. Vision board kits available at $30 each.
Where: Spring Gully Hall, 135 Spring Gully Road Where: 63 Adam Street, Quarry Hill (residential home)
Time: 10.30am Time: 11am - 4pm
Cost: Free Cost: $25
Phone: Keith on 5444 2953 Phone: Jennifer on 0419 878 836
Email: joykentish@gmail.com Email: myhealth@mentoronline.com.au
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Bowling – Come and try Let’s chat: elder abuse awareness
V.R.I. Bowling Club invite and CWA Northern Group invites you to come along and learn
welcome seniors of all abilities for a about various aspects of elder abuse - financial, psychological,
come and try day. Just bring your flat emotional and physical. This forum promotes seniors to lead a
shoes. Afternoon tea provided. vibrant and social life and build supportive networks.
Where: 126-130 Mitchell Street, Where: Bendigo Retirement Village, 33-53 Mandurang Road,
Bendigo (next to Railway station Spring Gully
and bus stops) Time: 1pm for 1.30pm - 3pm
Time: 1pm - 3pm Cost: Free
Cost: Free Phone: Marilyn Tangey on 0404 334 855
Phone: Marjorie Gorrie on 5447 9639 Email: marilyntangey@gmail.com
Email: marjoriegorrie@bigpond.com
California Gully Uniting Op Shop
Open Day
Come along to see what is it like to volunteer at an op shop,
including the many benefits such as fun, friendship and a
healhy mind and body. Participating Seniors Card holders
receive a 20 per cent discount on all purchases.
Where: 324 Eaglehawk Road, California Gully
Time: 10am - 2pm
Cost: Free
Phone: Mary-Anne Toner on 0408 620 376
Email: Mary-Anne.Toner@vt.uniting.org
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White Hills Probus Club display
Information display promoting the interests
and activities of the White Hills Probus Club.
The display will be attended by Probus Club
members at all times.
Where: Foyer, Epsom Village Shopping Centre
Time: 10am - 3pm
Cost: Free
Seniors Celebrate
Bendigo Combined Churches invite all seniors
to celebrate through community hymns and
Nature walk and talk – No. 7 Park an afternoon tea. Local country gospel
singer Ellen Lee Field to perform from
The Friends of Crusoe Reservoir and No. 7 Park (FoCRN7) 1:30pm to 2:45pm.
encourage you to discover nature at your back door with talks,
a short walk and morning tea. Walk or ride around a wide, Free bus service from Bendigo Railway Station
gravel 1.3km loop track or visit a nearby frog pond. Suitable for leaving at 1pm and will return by 3:45pm.
wheelchairs and motorised scooters. See spring wildflowers and Please contact Frank to book a spot on the bus.
hear about the local engineering history of the reservoirs. Where: Bendigo Baptist Church Auditorium,
Where: No. 7 Park undercover picnic area, Granter Street, McIvor Highway, Junortoun
Kangaroo Flat Time: 1.30pm
Time: 1pm - 3pm Cost: Free
Cost: Free Phone: Frank Kinsman on 5447 8161 or
Phone: Crusoe Park Ranger Blair Venn on 0427 844 177 0459 023 182
Email: friendscrn7@iinet.net.au Email: kinsman2@optusnet.com.au
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A pleasant afternoon Print making workshop
Enjoy morning tea in the Bendigo Art Gallery followed by a This workshop is designed for all abilities, no experience
terrific musical performance by Bendigo Senior Secondary required. Art materials included in cost. Bookings essential.
students. Bookings essential.
Where: Bendigo Art Gallery, 42 View Street, Bendigo
Where: Bendigo Art Gallery, 42 View Street, Bendigo Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Time: 11.30am - 1pm Cost: $12
Cost: $3 Phone: 5434 6088
Phone: 5434 6088 Email: bendigoartgallery@bendigo.vic.gov.au
Email: bendigoartgallery@bendigo.vic.gov.au
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Back care in the garden with Alexander
Technique Bendigo
In this fun and friendly group you will learn how to do common
gardening tasks with better posture and coordination, so that
you can keep active for years to come. Bring a gardening tool,
so you can learn how to let your tools work for you. Dress for
the outdoor weather. Please register with Jane.
Where: Gravel Hill Community Garden, Gate 4,
65-71 Mundy Street, Bendigo
Time: 10.30am - 12pm
Cost: $5
More information: www.alexandertechniquebendigo.com.au
Phone: Jane on 0423 693 695
Art of Flying with Bendigo Radio Email: atbendigo@gmail.com
Controlled Aircraft Club
Come and learn about the art of flying aircraft with your feet on
the ground. Learn how the club operates through its flight training
programs and its social support group known as the Friday Aviation
Retirees Training Society.
Where: Marong Flying Field, Wimmera Highway B240
(situated 2km west of the Marong Golf Course)
Time: 10am - 2pm
Cost: Free
Phone: Les Davis on 5443 8681 (please ring after 7.30pm)
Email: les.davis5@bigpond.com
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Spring Gully Saturday Night Dance
Social dancing with music and vocals by Rod McKenzie. Great
program of dances selected from both old time and newer
styles. Supper, raffle and prizes.
Where: Spring Gully Hall, 135 Spring Gully Road
Time: 8pm
Cost: $9
Phone: Keith on 5444 2953
Email: joykentish@gmail.com
Greater Bendigo Danceland social dance
Our old time and new vogue dance group invites
all those interested in dancing, whether you wish
to start or return to dancing. We are a friendly,
Bendigo Laughter Club welcoming social group who meet every
Saturday night. It’s a lovely way to make new
Each Saturday members of the Bendigo Laughter Club meet. It’s friends and a great way to exercise to our
fun and it’s free. Come laugh with us and you will feel the benefits, excellent range of music.
then we can enjoy morning tea together.
Where: St Andrews Uniting Church
Where: Ewing Park, corner of Williamson and Brougham Streets, Hall, Myers Street, Bendigo
Bendigo Time: 8pm - 11pm
Time: 8.30am - 9am Cost: $8
Cost: Free Phone: Abbey Dale on 5447 0775
Phone: Mark and Christine Curnow on 5442 3934 Email: abbeydale@bigpond.com
Email: mothercurnow@msn.com
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Come and try event – Quarry Hill
Croquet Club
Come and try croquet and see why it is such a
popular sport. It is fun, challenging and strategic,
and is equally suited to male and female players.
Where: Corner of Mitchell and Olinda Streets,
Quarry Hill
Time: 10am
Cost: Free
Phone: Maree Wallace on 5443 0573
Email: quarryhillcroquet@gmail.com
Come and try day -
Eaglehawk Croquet Club
Variety concert with a Scottish theme
Fun and laughter guaranteed. Please wear
flat shoes. Afternoon tea provided. An afternoon of entertainment with a Scottish theme. Please wear
Where: 20-26 Napier Street, Eaglehawk something Scottish. Gold coin entry as well as a gold coin for
afternoon tea.
Time: 10am - 3pm
Cost: Free Where: Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church, corner of Church and
Phone: Barbara Lomas on 0417 313 760 Camp Streets, Kangaroo Flat
Email: Barbara.lomas1@bigpond.com Time: 2pm - 4pm
Cost: Gold coin
Phone: Mark and Christine Curnow on 5442 3934
Email: mothercurnow@msn.com
30 | Seniors Week - Get Social www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/seniorsfestival | 31Contact us City of Greater Bendigo 195-229 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo PO Box 733, Bendigo VIC 3552 Phone: 03 5434 6000 Email: enquiries@bendigo.vic.gov.au www.bendigo.vic.gov.au Operating hours Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 5pm If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired please contact us through the National Relay Service and ask for 03 5434 6000: • TTY users phone 133 677 • Speak and Listen users phone 1300 555 727 • Internet Relay users connect to www.relayservice.com.au
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