The 2018 Geelong Seniors Festival promises a spectacular array of events, activities and exhibitions across our city starting on Monday.
The festival is linked to the state-wide Victorian Seniors Festival and more than 100 local events will be on offer from 1-31 October.
Seniors are being encouraged to try out everything from beekeeping, model trains, nature walks, dog handling, musical and singing workshops, health checks, social sports, trivia, films and more.
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood said the festival’s theme of 2018 is “be social” and the program provides many opportunities for seniors of all abilities and interests to join in.
He said that the support and dedication of many local community groups, clubs and organisations hosting activities made the Geelong Seniors Festival “one of the largest community celebrations in regional Victoria”.
Among the musical highlights next week will be a recital performance by the Melbourne Welsh Male Choir at St Mary’s Basilica in Yarra Street on Friday 5 October from 2.30pm-3.45pm. Entry is by gold coin donation and ticket bookings can be made at Tuckers Funerals on 5221 4788.
Or if you prefer to get outdoors join members of the Geelong West Community Garden to share music and vegie growing tips during an inter-generational afternoon tea with Ashby Primary School students at the gardens on Thursday 18 October from 1.30-3pm
Exhibitions feature the Senior Citizens Art Show at Shearers Arms Gallery in Geelong West, Bellarine Quilters at Portarlington, Woodturning Demonstration by Barwon Valley Woodwrights at Bunnings Leopold and North Geelong, and Geelong Sculptors’ Alphabet Soup show at 101 Ryrie Arts, Geelong.
Collect a program of events from outlets around town or visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au for more information.
