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Welcome to
the 2019 Seniors
Festival Guide
for Monash
Information, activities
and events for over 60s
Stay informed, connected and Most activities are FREE
enjoy a range of activities right however some events may
here in Monash. Get social include a small cost.
and celebrate the fabulous
The State Government will
contribution of our elders
provide 8 days of FREE public
throughout October in Monash.
transport for Victorian Seniors
This guide includes more Card holders, from 6-13 Oct.
options for getting out and
For more information about
about, enjoying events,
Victorian Seniors Festival
community club activities
and what is happening
and numerous other
across the state please visit
celebrations in this wonderful
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au
community we live in.
PALS Newsletter Sep-Dec 2019 17Movie Marathon in Monash
PALS – SENIORS
FESTIVAL October
FREE
Dirty
Dancing
Tuesday 1 October
TIME: 11am-approximately 1pm
RUNNING TIME: 1 hour, 40 minutes
VENUE: Clayton Community Centre Theatre, 9-15 Cooke St
BOOKINGS: 9518 3555
RATING: M - Drama, Musical, Romance
PARKING: 3hr parking located at rear of Clayton Community Centre
Baby (Jennifer Grey) is one Johnny (Patrick Swayze),
listless summer away from enlists Baby as his new
the Peace Corps. Hoping partner, and the two fall in
to enjoy her youth while it love. Baby’s father forbids
lasts, she’s disappointed her from seeing Johnny, but
when her summer plans she’s determined to help
deposit her at a sleepy him perform the last big
resort in the Catskills with dance of the summer...
her parents. Her luck turns
Join the PALS team to have
around, however, when the
the ‘Time of your Life’ with
resort’s dance instructor,
this romantic fun film…PALS - SENIORS FESTIVAL
City Celebrations by Public Transport
OCTOBER
Victorian Seniors Festival Big Band Dance
It’s time to dust off
your dancing shoes
and get ready for a
Date:
Time:
Mon 7 Oct
11am-4pm
Location: Glen Waverley Train
boogie at the annual
Station to
Big Band Dance at
Melbourne Town Hall
the iconic Melbourne
90-130 Swanston St
Town Hall.
Melbourne
Come and join us Bookings: 9518 3555
on the train as we Cost: FREE
venture out of Monash A detailed itinerary will be mailed out
together to Melbourne to you approximately one week prior
Town Hall to witness to the trip.
some of Victoria’s
finest musicians
showcasing easy going
big band hits.
Don’t forget to pack
your dancing shoes
and make the most of
the enormous dance
floor. Seating is also
available at this event.
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Encore Theatre in partnership with
OCTOBER
City of Monash presents ‘Almost, Maine’
0 n a cold, clear
Winter’s night,
the residents of
Date:
Time:
Wed 9 Oct
8pm-10.15pm
Location: Clayton Community
the mythical town Centre Theatre
of Almost find 9-15 Cooke St
themselves falling
Bookings: 9518 3555
in and out of love,
in unexpected and Cost: FREE (only for this
often hilarious dress rehearsal)
ways, in this Parking: 3hr parking located
delightful at rear of Clayton
mid-winter’s Community Centre
night dream.
Additional productions of
Almost, Maine are available
Date: 11-26 Oct
Time: Varied dates and
times
Location: Clayton Community
Centre Theatre
9-15 Cooke St Cost:
Cost: $25 (concession
tickets available)
Bookings: 1300 739 099
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Seniors Stepping Out Safely
OCTOBER
C ome and join us
for a program on
skills and strategies
Topics include: selecting a safe
route, local collision hotspots,
mobility skills, planning your
to personal safety trip, safe pedestrian strategies,
when out and about. myths and realities of safe travel
and an update of road rules for
pedestrians.
Date: Mon 14 Oct
Time: 11am-12.30pm
Location: Monash Civic Centre
Function Room
293 Springvale Rd
Glen Waverley
Cost: FREE (light
refreshments
provided )
Community Safety Month is held across Monash every October
and reminds us that we all have a role to play in keeping our
community safe. Monash Community Safety Month brings
together a whole range of fun, interesting and practical safety
events, forums and community get-togethers for the Monash
community to participate in.
Safety is a fundamental human right and is essential to health
and wellbeing and enjoyment of community life.
To obtain a copy of Monash’s community safety program and
for further information phone, Community Safety Officer, on
9518 3574.
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Elvis Forever Tribute Show
OCTOBER
C elebrate
Monash Seniors
Festival, Elvis style
Damian is an amazing entertainer
on all levels with a great sense
of humour, a huge voice and
with Australia’s presents an extraordinary tribute
most successful, to the greatest performer that
sought after and has ever lived...Elvis Presley.
award-winning Elvis
Date: Thur 17 Oct
Entertainer, Damian
Mullin. Time: 10.30am arrival-
11am start
Location: Clayton Community
Centre Theatre
9-15 Cooke St
Bookings: 9518 3555
(Limited places-
sorry, no walk-ins)
Cost: $5 (payable on
the day)
Parking: 3hr parking located
at rear of Clayton
Community Centre
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Friends of Scotchmans Creek and Valley
OCTOBER
Reserve - Spring in Valley Reserve
E njoy a guided
stroll through
Valley Reserve
Date:
Time:
Fri 18 Oct
10am-1pm
Location: Valley Reserve
looking at the flowers
Ted Mason Education
and listening to the
Hub, 80 Waimarie Dr
birds. Followed by
Mt Waverley
light refreshments
and lucky Cost: FREE
dip prizes. Parking: Ample parking is
available at Valley
Reserve
scotchmanscreekfriends.org.au
Celebrate Monash Seniors Festival Greek
Style – Greek Community Lunch
C ome and join
the fun as we
celebrate Monash
Lots of dancing, singing, eating
and celebrating to be done.
Date: Tue 22 Oct
Seniors Festival
Greek style! Come Time: 11.30am-2pm
be entertained and Location: Mulgrave
taste traditional Community Centre
Greek cuisine from 355 Wellington Rd
our very friendly Bookings: 9518 3555
Mulgrave Greek Cost: $10 (cash only,
Seniors Club. payable on the day)
Parking: Ample parking is
located around the
community centre
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Active Monash – Community Walk
OCTOBER
C ome and join
us for a walk
from Glen Waverley
Option 1: Walk to MARC for a tour
and morning tea then return to
Glen Waverley Train Station.
Train Station to the
Option 2: Continue on the walk
Monash Aquatic and
along Scotchmans creek &
Recreation Centre
through Valley Reserve to Mt
(MARC) for a tour
Waverley Station. Then catch the
of MARC & morning
train back to the starting point.
tea. Then the option
to continue the Date: Fri 25 Oct
walk as we travel Time and
along Scotchmans Location: 11am meet Glen
Creek through Waverley Train
Valley Reserve to Station, arrive
Mt Waverley Train MARC at 12pm for
Station - Return FREE coffee & tour
via train to Glen Option 1:
Waverley Station. Walk back to car
Option 2:
Continue walk
Bookings: 9518 3555
Cost: FREE (Bring your
own MYKI Card)
Parking: Euneva Carpark
(5hr parking)
opposite Glen
Waverley train
station
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Monash Seniors Festival Day Trip by Coach
OCTOBER
Gumbuya World
Seniors Special Wildlife Presentation
Enjoy an adventure of discovery filled with amazing animals
and a hearty homemade meal for lunch.
J ump on board
the coach from
Glen Waverley and
Date:
Time:
Mon 28 Oct
Approximately
10am-3.30pm
enjoy this outing to
Location: Bus departs
Gumbuya World.
Central Reserve
Gumbuya World is 690 Springvale Rd
offering a unique Glen Waverley to
opportunity to visit the Gumbuya World
park and participate in 2705 Princes Hwy
a wildlife presentation, Tynong
including an opportunity Cost: $40 per head
to view up close and (Invoices will be sent
personal the amazing after booking)
animals that call A minimum 5 days
Gumbuya home. cancellations period
applies.
Enjoy a historical
tractor ride, wildlife A detailed itinerary will be mailed out
to you approximately one week prior
presentation and to the trip.
wildlife trail walk
followed by a delicious
roast lunch including
tea and coffee.
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Celebrating Monash Seniors Festival with
OCTOBER
the ‘Sing Australia’ Choir
C ome and sing for
Monash Seniors
Festival with the
Date:
Time:
Thur 31 Oct
2pm-3.45pm
(interval half way
‘Sing Australia’ choir. with light
refreshments
Enjoy easy listening
served)
popular songs with
professional conductor Location: Clayton Community
and accompanist. Centre Theatre
Featuring items such 9-15 Cooke St
as: Fields of Gold, Take Bookings: 9518 3555
Me Home, Hallelujah,
Cost: $5 (payable on
Road to Gundagai and
the day to
The Rose. Choral items
‘Sing Australia’)
and part harmony by
30 plus experienced Parking: 3hr parking
singers. available at the rear
of the community
centre
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