Victorian Seniors Festival: What's On in Moorabool
Victorian Seniors Festival 2022 - Takin' it Easy
The major statewide festival for Victorians over 60, the Victorian Seniors Festival focuses on providing fun and good times with opportunities to participate in events and activities for free or low cost throughout October each year.
Check out this year's program of Victorian Seniors Festival events happening in Moorabool!
Movies in the Marsh - "The Duke"
In 1961 a 60-year-old taxi driver stole Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London, holding it to ransom demanding better investment and care for the elderly.
Date: Friday 30 September
Session 1: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Session 2: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Lerderderg Library, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
Enquiries: (03) 5366 7100
Email: yourlibrary@moorabool.vic.gov.au
Cost: Free
BacchChat: Historic Local True Crime
Explore some of the earliest investigations into deaths in the Bacchus Marsh district. What can we learn from these early public documents, the people, the community and did any lead to criminal proceedings?
Presented by: Bruce Carboon, Bacchus Marsh and District Historical Society Inc.
Date: Saturday 1 October, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: Lerderderg Library, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
Enquiries: (03) 5366 7100 or Book Here.
Email: yourlibrary@moorabool.vic.gov.au
Cost: Free
Are Uke Ok?
Play your part in creating an uplifting and fun song in this entry level ukulele experience. Local musician Jen Hawley will guide you on a storytelling journey in this safe and interactive ukulele workshop. No ukulele experience required, bring yourself, your stories, and your songs.
Presented by: Local Musician Jen Hawley
Date: Saturday 1 October, 10:00am - 11:30am
Venue: Ballan Library, 143 Inglis Street, Ballan
Enquiries: 0419 519 650 or Book Here.
Email: yourlibrary@moorabool.vic.gov.au
Cost: Free
Greendale Cemetery Tour
Presented by: Ballan Historical Society
The Ballan Shire Historical Society will be hosting a guided tour of the Greendale Cemetery. Afternoon tea will be available at the conclusion of the tour. An alternative venue will be provided in the event of inclement weather.
Date: Sunday 2 October 1:30pm
Venue: 34 Greendale-Myrniong Rd, Greendale
Enquires: Richard Biden (03) 5368 2544
Cost: Free
Aged Care & Aged Pensions Information Session with Centrelink
Dates: Monday 3 October, 1.00pm-2.00pm and Friday 21 October, 1.00pm-2.00pm
Venue: Lerderderg Library, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
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Dates: Monday 10 October, 2.00pm-3.00pm and Friday 28 October, 2.00pm-3.00pm
Venue: Supper Room, Ballan Mechanics' Institute, 143 Inglis Street, Ballan
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Enquiries: Aged & Disability Community Liaison Officer on (03) 5366 7100
Email: info@moorabool.vic.gov.au
Cost: Free
CWA Devonshire Tea
Proudly presented by: Bacchus Marsh Country Women's Association.
Date: Wednesday 5 October
Sitting 1: 10.00am-11.00am
Sitting 2: 11.00am-12.00noon
Sitting 3: 1.00pm-2.00pm
Venue: Bacchus Marsh Public Hall, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
Bookings essential: Contact Karin Wilson 0417 344 968 or
Email: karin.wilsonexchange@gmail.com
Social Seniors
Through a series of practical, hands-on weekly workshops, learn how digital tools can help you explore new interests, meet new people and stay connected safely whilst maintaining your privacy.
Dates:
Week 1: Wednesday 12 October 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Week 2: Wednesday 19 October 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Week 3: Wednesday 26 October 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Venue: Lerderderg Library, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
Enquiries: Call: (03) 5366 7100
Email: yourlibrary@moorabool.vic.gov.au
Cost: Free
Triassic Park
Learn about sites of geological interest in and around Bacchus Marsh, links to the Ordovician ocean; the Permian; and the violence of the Pentland Hills Volcanics.
Presented by: Bob Reid, Roger Pierson and Ben Courtice of the Bacchus Marsh Trench Reserve Committee
Date: Saturday 15 October 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: Lerderderg Library, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
Enquiries: Call: (03) 5366 7100 or Book Here.
Email: yourlibrary@moorabool.vic.gov.au
Cost: Free
Junk Journaling
Construct a Junk Journal; a handmade book of recycled and found materials and memories. The pages of a junk journal can be used to write, draw, paint or record memories, thoughts, ideas and inspiration.
Date: Sat 15 October 10:00am-12:00pm
Venue: Ballan Library, 143 Inglis Street, Ballan
Enquiries: Call: 0419 519 650 or Book Here.
Date: Sat 29 October 10:00am-12:00pm
Venue: Lerderderg Library, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
Enquiries: Call: 5366 7100#5 or Book Here.
Email: yourlibrary@moorabool.vic.gov.au
Cost: Free
Bring it Home
Enjoy high quality live music, special guests, stories, belly laughs, singalong, dancing, radio plays, interviews and more.
Date: Wednesday 26 October 11:00am – 12:30pm
Pick Up/Departure: 10:30am sharp, outside Lerderderg Library
Destination: Melton Community Hall, 238 High Street, Melton
Return to Bacchus Marsh: 1.30pm, outside Lerderderg Library
Bookings Essential. Enquiries: Call: Aged & Disability Community Liaison Officer on (03) 5366 7100
Email: info@moorabool.vic.gov.au
Cost: $5 including morning tea and free transport. Bookings are essential, limited tickets available. Tickets can be purchased from Customer Service at Lerderderg Library.
Life After 60: From Tired to Inspired
Presented by: Louise Simmons
This workshop introduces women to facing their decades ahead powerfully. By discovering the wisdom they already have, and building on that foundation.
Date: Thursday 27 October 3:00pm-4:30pm
Venue: Lerderderg Library, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
Enquiries: Call: (03) 5366 7100#5 or Book Here.
Email: yourlibrary@moorabool.vic.gov.au
Cost: Free
Contact us:
By Phone: Moorabool Shire Council Aged & Disability Community Liaison Officer on (03) 5366 7100
Online: www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festival to find out more.
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When
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Friday, 30 September 2022 | 12:00 AM
- Monday, 31 October 2022 | 11:59 PM