Senior's Festival 2008

Celebrating 26 years of the Victorian Senior's Festival. Choose from the list of events below or download the 2008 Seniors Festival Program (PDF - 1728KB).

In addition to the below events Free Regional Transport will be available through out the week.

Free travel on V/Line rail and coach services will be available on:

• Tuesday, 7 October
• Wednesday, 8 October
• Thursday, 9 October
• Saturday, 11 October
• Sunday, 12 October

Regional bus services:

Free travel will be available on all regional bus services from Sunday, 5 October to Sunday, 12 October 2008.

Seniors do not need a ticket, simply show your Victorian Seniors Card upon request.

*all buses have low access (no steps) 

Sunday, 5 October 2008

Croquet

Learn to play this interesting game with experienced members of the Alexandra Croquet Club. A sausage sizzle will be on offer.
Venue:        Alexandra Croquet Club, Prince of Wales Park, Gillies Street, Ballarat
Time:          11.00am - 4.00pm
Cost:           Free
Bookings:   Phone Tony 03 5331 8118 or Gwen 03 5339 2443

Tuesday, 7 October 2008

Line Dancing

Come and enjoy this opportunity to try line dancing. Good for beginners, suited to people of all different fitness levels. Morning tea following lesson.
Venue:       Ballarat North Senior Citizen Centre
Time:         10.00am - 11.00am
Cost:          $2.50
Bookings:  Phone 03 5320 5606 from 15 September 2008

Behind The Scenes

Join this bus tour behind the scenes of some of Ballarat's usually inaccessible areas, including the hub of Council's Infrastructure Operations at its Ring Road Depot, Davis Bus lines Depot, and Ballarat Botanical Gardens Nursery area. Afternoon tea at the Robert Clark Horticultural Centre will conclude the tour.
Time:          1.30pm - 4.00pm
Cost:           $3.00
Bookings:   Phone 03 5320 5606 from 15 September 2008

Music For Life

Have you always wanted to learn the piano, but thought it was too late? Well here is your opportunity to try a thirty minute, one-on-one lesson at your pace. This could be the start of a fantastic new hobby! Venue and piano provided.

Venue:        Booking required (also available on Wednesday)

Time:          9.00am - 12.00pm

Cost:           $15.00 for 30minutes

Bookings:   Phone Judy 03 5332 6689

Wednesday, 8 October 2008

Money and You

Based in Canberra, Basil Larooy is the Community Education Officer for the National Information Centre on Retirement Investments (NICRI) and will talk about many interesting topics including estate planning issues, wills, power of attorney and much more.

Jim Everard from Centrelink will discuss financial planning and entitlements for Seniors.

Lindsay Vanstan of Key Play Financial Services will provide independent advice on Centrelink and other benefits, entitlements and financial planning.

A Devonshire tea will follow, with participants having the opportunity to talk with the speakers. A free bus service from the City to the venue will be available.
Venue:       Wendouree Senior Citizens Cooinda Centre
Time:         1.00pm - 4.00pm

Cost:          Free
Booking:    Please phone 03 5320 5606 to book from 15 September 2008

Prepare and Share

Prepare a nutritious lunch with dietician Kerrie Gordon and then share it over some great conversation with this group cooking class coordinated by the Ballarat Community Health Centre.
Time:        10.30am - 1.00pm
Cost :        $3.00
Bookings: 03 5338 4500

Walking Group

In addition to the health benefits, you get to chat with other walkers! Each week Ballarat Community Health Centre staff including dieticians, exercise specialists, podiatrists and others take turns to walk with members.

Time:        11:00am

Cost:         Free

Enquiries: Ballarat Community Health Centre, 260 Vickers Street Sebastopol, 03 5338 4500

Thursday, 9 October 2008

Mind Your Mind

Free fun activities and presentations by Dr Maree Farrow and Dr Mark Yates. Learn about the seven signposts for leading a 'brain healthy' lifestyle. Spot prizes, games of Bingo and afternoon tea are on offer throughout the afternoon.
Time:        1.00pm - 3.30pm
Cost:         Free
Bookings: Phone 03 5320 5606

Friday, 10 October 2008

Pryme Movers

A low impact aerobic activity to assit with flexibility, exercise to music. Low fitness level required.
Venue:     YMCA
Time:       11.30am
Cost:        $5.00
Booking:  Phone 03 5334 2499

Saturday, 11 October 2008

Learn To Bowl - North Ballarat and Wendouree

Learn to play carpet bowls, followed by afternoon tea at the Ballarat North Senior Citizens Centre, or the Wendouree Senior Citizens Cooinda Centre.

Venue:     Ballarat North or Wendouree Senior Citizen Centres

Time:       1.00pm - 3.00pm

Cost:        Free

Enquiries:Bookings NB 03 5332 7825 W 03 5339 2413

Sunday, 5 October 2008 to Sunday, 12 October

YMCA - Swim, Spa, Sauna

Enjoy a swim in the pool, a relaxing spa or a sauna anytime during Seniors Week.

Venue:     YMCA

Cost:        $5.00

Enquiries:YMCA - 03 5334 2499

Photographic Exhibition - Evergreen Faces

When:  Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 6.00pm;

            Friday 9.30am to 7.00pm;

            Saturday 9.30am to 1.00pm;

            Sunday 1.15pm to 4.00pm;

Venue: Central Highlands Regional Library

Cost:    Free

Contact Details

For more information contact Customer Service by phone 03 5320 5500 or email ballcity@ballarat.vic.gov.au.