Victorian Seniors Festival - City of Greater Bendigo
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Victorian Seniors Festival October 2 - 9, 2016 www.bendigo.vic.gov.au
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Victorian Seniors FestivalOctober 2 - 9, 2016
www.bendigo.vic.gov.au
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2016 Victorian Seniors Festival – FREE public transport dates for Victorian Seniors Card Holders
Metropolitan Melbourne trains, trams, buses and regional town bus services8 days Sunday October 2 to Sunday October 9
V/Line trains and buses6 days Monday October 3 Tuesday October 4 Wednesday October 5 Thursday October 6 Saturday October 8 Sunday October 9
PTV HUB
If you need assistance with public transport, the Public Transport Victoria Hub can assist you.
Open Monday to Saturday at the Bendigo Marketplace.
P: 0435 266 321
www.ptv.vic.gov.au
WelcomeThe City of Greater Bendigo is proud to support the 2016 Victorian Seniors Festival and celebrate and recognise the contribution of older Australians to our community.
This year’s festival has something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you are a history buff, a music or dance lover or you prefer sports or socialising over afternoon tea, this year’s festival program has you covered!
A highlight of this year’s program is the opening event, Athol Guy: The Seekers Story on at the Capital on October 3. Other highlights include a tour of Bendigo’s cemeteries, a screening of That Sugar Film, a cooking masterclass, a seniors night at the Bendigo Harness Club and special pop up tours of the Bendigo Art Gallery. Various concerts, come and try sports days, open days as well as walking tours of central Bendigo will be sure to catch your interest.
The events are designed to provide you with an opportunity to learn something new, meet like-minded people and step outside of your comfort zone.
We hope you enjoy the festival.
Craig Neimann Chief Executive Officer
Cover: Malcolm Brown, Mens Shed – Salvation Army, Bendigo
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Bendigo’s quarterly newsletter about positive and active ageing.
If you have an interesting, uplifting story or know someone who has, why not send into ZOOM Quarterly.
Zoom is produced by older people, for older people. Supported by the City of Greater Bendigo, it is designed and distributed by the Bendigo Weekly.
Copies are also available at libraries, health services, City offices and neighbourhood houses, or online at www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/zoomnewsletter
If are keen to be part of our editorial team or have a story, poem, picture to share contact the City’s Positive Ageing Officer Ann-Marie Roberts on
phone: 5447 2248
email: [email protected]
or write to:
ZOOM Quarterly, PO Box 733, Bendigo, 3552.
ZOOM QUARTERLY
Robyn WarrenEditor, Zoom Newsletter
Breast screening NOW covers women up to 74
The risk of breast cancer increases with age. That’s why the age group of women invited for free breast screening has now changed to include women up to 74.
Early detection saves lives. If you’re aged 50-74 you should be screened every two years.
If you’re over 75, talk to your doctor to find out if breast screening is right for you.
Book at breastscreen.org.au or call 13 20 50.
Your local clinic is at Bendigo BreastScreen, 375 Barnard Street, Bendigo, 3550
Bowel cancer screening every 2 years could save your life
Most people should complete a bowel cancer screening test every two years from the age of 50.
• Screening gives you the best chance of survival
• Don’t delay – speak to your GP about bowel cancer screening
• The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program sends free screening kits to eligible people aged 50-74. If you receive a kit in the mail, please use it.
For more information call 1800 118 868 or visit www.cancerscreening.gov.au
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FREE hearing checks for all seniorsEaglehawk Hearing Clinic
13 High Street, Eaglehawk
Monday October 3 to Friday October 7 9am – 4.30pm
For an appointment phone (03) 5446 3399
Heathcote Hearing Clinic
39 Hospital Street, Heathcote
Wednesday October 5 9am – 4.30pm
For an appointment phone (03) 5446 3399
Diversity in Life and Death
When gold was first discovered in Bendigo people came from around the world to make their fortune here. The cemeteries in Bendigo reflect the rich cultural heritage that makes Bendigo the city it is today.
When: Sunday October 2, 2pm – 3pm
Where: Bendigo Remembrance Park, 70 Carpenter Street, Quarry Hill. Meet at the Sextons Residence inside Gate
Contact: 5446 1566 or email [email protected]
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
SUNDAY OCTOBER 2
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Official Opening Featuring Athol Guy, The Seeker’s story
A personal journey through the life and music of one of the founders of Australia’s most celebrated musical groups, The Seekers. With live performances of the hit songs of the Seekers and other great 60’s musical icons, this is a performance not to be missed.
When: Monday October 3, 2pm
Where: The Capital, View Street, Bendigo
Contact: 5434 6100. Bookings are essential.
Cost: $6
MONDAY OCTOBER 3
Kangaroo Flat Internet Kiosk Open Day
Do you want to learn how to use the internet? Come along to the Kangaroo Flat Internet Kiosk and be guided through the basics by friendly volunteers.
When: Tuesday 4th October, 10am – 2pm
Where: Kangaroo Flat Internet Kiosk, 23 Lockwood Road
Contact: 5447 2248
Cost: Free
TUESDAY OCTOBER 4
That Sugar Film
Come along and see the movie that has got the whole country talking. The screening will include a Q&A with Bendigo Community Health Service nutritionist and a free type 2 diabetes risk assessment. A multicultural supper will be provided.
When: Tuesday October 4, at 6.45pm
Where: La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre, 121 View Street, Bendigo
Contact: 5434 4300
Cost: Free
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South Bendigo Tennis Club – Come and Try
Come and have a hit of tennis with South Bendigo Tennis Club.
When: Tuesday October 4 9.30am – 11am
Where: 150 Neale Street, Bendigo
Contact: 0411 958 152 or email [email protected]
Spring Gully Tennis Club – Come and Try
Come and have a hit of tennis with Spring Gully Tennis Club.
When: Tuesday, October 4, 10am – 12pm
Where: Spring Gully Road, Spring Gully
Contact: 0429 493 480 or email [email protected]
TUESDAY OCTOBER 4
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Tour of 1856 Specimen Cottage
The Bendigo Historical Society will conduct a tour of the 1856 Specimen Cottage with afternoon tea.
When: Tuesday October 4, 11am
Where: 178-180 Hargreaves Street
Contact: 5441 3443
Cost: Gold coin donation
TUESDAY OCTOBER 4
Bendigo Model Yacht Squadron – Come and Try Day
The Salvation Army Bendigo Model Yacht Squadron will have range of radio controlled yachts, helpers and instructions available.
When: Tuesday October 4, 12pm – 2pm
Where: Lake Weeroona Pavilion, northern end of lake
Contact: 0457 208 812 or email [email protected]
Cost: Gold Coin
TUESDAY OCTOBER 4
Cook Alone and Enjoy It
When cooking for one it often can be tempting to skip preparing a dish at home and grab a ready-made supermarket meal. Anne Morton’s masterclass will inspire you to take time and make cooking pleasurable when creating every day dishes.
When: Tuesday October 4, 11.30am
Where: Kangaroo Flat Senior Citizens Rooms, Lockwood Road, Kangaroo Flat
Contact: 4408 6518 or email [email protected] (Bookings essential before Friday 30 September)
Cost: Free
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U3A Open Day
Come and learn about the great activities and short courses offered by the University of the Third Age. Short courses and activities include: Basic science, the French revolution and the Brothers Grimm, water colours, computer for beginners, gardening group, bush walking, hiking and walking for fitness.
When: Tuesday October 4, 10.30am – 4pm
Where: St Mary’s Anglican Church, 193 High Street, Kangaroo Flat (enter via Church Street)
Contact: 5447 1812
TUESDAY OCTOBER 4 WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 5
Seniors Celebrate Concert
Community hymn singing led by Stephen Higgs. Musical items by Jeanette van Gaalen, former principal singer for Melbourne Salvation Army Staff band. Afternoon Tea included.
When: Wednesday October 5, 1.30pm
Where: Bendigo Baptist Church McIvor Road, Bendigo
Contact: 5447 8161 or email [email protected]
Cost: Free, donations accepted. Free bus leaving Bendigo Railway Station 1pm (bookings essential)
Men in Sheds – Open Day
Come along and find out about the Men in Sheds program which provides an opportunity for men to get together for woodwork and social purposes.
When: Wednesday October 5, from 9am – 3pm
Where: Old Gravel Hill School, Mundy Street, Bendigo
Contact: 5440 8456
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Music Just For You
Join in the fun as Robyn Roberts from Making Melody Services sings her way through classics from musical theatre, swing, and jazz.
When: Thursday October 6, 2pm
Where: Lockwood South and District Community Hall Calder Alternative Highway
Contact: 0400 648 270 or email [email protected] or go to www.makingmelody.com.au
Cost: $5
THURSDAY OCTOBER 6
Bendigo Senior Secondary College – A Pleasant Afternoon
Enjoy a terrific musical performance by students from Bendigo Senior Secondary College followed by afternoon tea.
When: Thursday October 6, 2pm – 3.30pm
Where: Bendigo Art Gallery, View Street, Bendigo
Contact: 5434 6088. Bookings essential.
Cost: $3 seniors, $4 non-seniors. Companion card accepted.
Come and Try Bowls
Join us to try bowls with Bendigo VRI Bowling Club. Wear flat shoes. Afternoon tea provided.
When: Thursday October 6 1pm – 3pm.
Where: VRI Bowling Club, 126-130 Mitchell Street, Bendigo
Contact: 5447 9639 or email [email protected]
Cost: Free
THURSDAY OCTOBER 6
Tour of 1856 Specimen Cottage
The Bendigo Historical Society will conduct a tour of the 1856 Specimen Cottage with afternoon tea.
When: Thursday October 6, 2pm
Where: 178-180 Hargreaves Street
Contact: 5441 3443. Group bookings can be arranged for other days and times.
Cost: $5 (Bookings required).
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Seniors Night Bendigo Harness Club
Come along for a night of great entertainment at the Bendigo Harness Club. Free entry and race book for all seniors.
When: Friday October 7, 6pm
Where: Bendigo Harness Club, McIvor Road Bendigo
Contact: Tracey at [email protected] or 03 5449 3205
Cost: Free
FRIDAY OCTOBER 7
Red Hats – Fun After Fifty
Come along to High Tea and make some new friends over tea and cake.
When: Friday October 7, 2pm – 4pm
Where: Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church, Cnr. Camp and Church Streets
Contact: 5442 3934 or email [email protected]
Cost: $5
Bendigo Orchid Club Spring Show
Come along for a great weekend of stunning orchid displays from the Bendigo region. There will be information sessions, raffles, refreshments and a photography exhibition.
When: Friday October 7, 1pm – 5pm
Saturday October 8, 10am – 5pm
Sunday October 9, 10am – 4pm
Where: Truscott Reserve, Murdock Street, California Gully
Cost: $5
FRIDAY OCTOBER 7
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Come and Try Golf Croquet – Eaglehawk Croquet Club
Come and try golf croquet with the Eaglehawk Croquet Club’s team of coaches to help you learn the basics. Please wear closed toe, flat soled shoes. Equipment provided.
When: Saturday October 8, 9:45am – 12pm
Where: 21-26 Napier Street, Eaglehawk, VIC 3556
Contact: [email protected] or phone Lyn on 0418 587 102
Cost: Free
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Seniors Closing Concert
Featuring the Bendigo and District Concert Band and local Bendigo artists.
When: Sunday October 9, 2pm – 4pm
Where: Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church, Cnr. Camp and Church Streets
Contact: 5442 3934 or email [email protected]
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
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Bendigo Walking Tours
Join our relaxed two-hour guided stroll through the city’s historic centre surrounded by Bendigo’s distinctive boom-style architecture.
Where: Tours leave from the Conservatory Gardens. The walk is an easy stroll and mostly on flat ground through Rosalind Park and View Street.
When: 2pm daily from October 2 – 9
Contact: Bendigo Visitor Information Centre on 1800 813 153 or go to www.bendigowalkingtours.com
Cost: $10 per person (half price for Seniors Week only)
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Recording your memories
Do you want to share and record your memories of Bendigo? Bendigo Historical Society can conduct interviews to capture your Bendigo memories at your home or at Bendigo Historical Society’s Specimen Cottage. Bookings are essential.
When: From Monday October 3 – Saturday October 8
Where: Specimen Cottage, 180 Hargreaves Street
Contact: 5441 3443 (between Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 4pm), [email protected], www.bendigohistory.com
Cost: Free
Bendigo Laughter Club
Come and have a laugh with the Bendigo Laughter Club. It’s fun and free for all ages to participate. Social coffee afterwards.
When: Saturday October 1, 8.30am – 9am
Saturday October 8, 8.30am – 9am
Where: Ewing Park, Corner of Williamson and Brougham Streets, Bendigo
Contact: 5442 3934, email [email protected]
Cost: Free
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Spring Book Fair
Thousands of pre-loved books, magazines, records, CD’s and DVD’s to suit all tastes, at very reasonable prices.
When: Friday September 30: 9am – 5pm
Saturday October 1: 9am – 5pm
Sunday October 2: 9am – 3pm
Where: YMCA – Tom Tweed Stadium, Mundy Street, Bendigo
MULTIPLE DATES
Spring Art Exhibition
A diverse range of paintings in oil, acrylic, pastel, silk painting, mixed media and watercolours by Helen Miles and Margaret Morgan.
When: Exhibition runs until October 9. Open 10am – 5pm daily.
Where: Heathcote Winery, 183 High Street, Heathcote.
Contact: 5433 2595
Cost: Free
MULTIPLE DATES
Spring Gully Weekend of Dancing
Strap on your dancing shoes for an afternoon of dancing at Spring Gully Hall.
When: Saturday October 8, 8pm – 12 midnight
Sunday October 9, 1.30pm – 5pm
Where: Spring Gully Hall, 135 Spring Gully Road, Spring Gully, Bendigo
Contact: Keith on 5444 2953 or 0438 544 705 or email [email protected]
Cost: $12.50
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MULTIPLE DATES
Bendigo Art Gallery pop-up tours
The Bendigo Art Gallery will present a series of free talks courtesy of its team of Gallery Guides
When: Sculpture highlights on display: 12pm, October 4 and 29
The European Collection: 12pm, October 5 and 30
Celebrating senior artists in the Collection: 12pm, October 7 and 28
Where: Bendigo Art Gallery, View Street
Contact: 5434 6088
Cost: Free
Shannon… Come Home
The story of Shannon, an Aussie farmer’s hardships during severe drought is told through music, song and poetry and is a must see!
When: Monday October 10 2pm – 4pm
Where: Bendigo Uniting Church Hall, 25 Forest St, Bendigo
Contact: 0408 131 440 or go to www.jillmeehan.com.au
Cost: $15 at door includes tea/coffee and nibbles. Donations can be made to Beyond Blue
POST FESTIVAL EVENTS
ME ’N ME MATES – Australian Songs and Stories
Acoustic trio presenting Australian songs and stories in the tradition of Lawson, Paterson and Dusty. Celebrating Australian song, language and humour.
When: Sunday October 16, 4pm for 4.30pm start
When: Old Church on the Hill, Russell Street, Quarry Hill
Contact: 0417 072 075 or 0413 533 118 [email protected] or go to www.menmemates.com
Cost: $20 and $15 concession
Contact us
City of Greater Bendigo
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