Banyule Seniors Festival
It's Your T ime
October 2013
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While we think it’s ‘your time, any time’ in Banyule, we are delighted to bring you a jam-packed program of Council and community run events (mostly FREE or low cost) throughout the month of October as part of the Victoria-wide Seniors Festival, which this year has the theme ‘It’s Your Time’. During the Festival, you will also enjoy a dedicated week of festival events (Seniors Week, 6-13 October) the details of which are at www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au. Remember, you also get free public transport during Seniors Week. The full Victoria-wide Festival programs are available for pick up from Coles stores, our Customer Service Centres at Greensborough, Ivanhoe and Rosanna, Neighbourhood Houses and Seniors Information Victoria. We had a great time last year and we’re sure that this year’s Festival will be bigger and better. A lot of the
community events featured in this guide are brought to you by organisations, clubs and groups that run a regular calendar of events and activities that you can enjoy. It’s a great way to keep active, develop or gain skills, meet new people and have fun. We hope you have a great time during the month of October!
Premier E ven t
Bookings are essential for our premier events as numbers are strictly limited. Call us on 9490 4222 to book. Both events are held in The Great Hall, The Centre Ivanhoe, 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe. No entry without a ticket. More details on page 1 and 13.
Wednesday 2 October, 10am-Noon Celebrating Seniors Morning Tea and Festival Launch Tuesday 29 October, 10am-Noon Sentimental Journey
It's Your T ime in Banyule Sing a Long for Seniors Enjoy the evergreen classics of the likes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin during this hour of magic and music with Frank Lee Darling. Time: 2pm-3.30pm Venue: Rosanna Library 72 Turnham Ave Rosanna Bookings: Not required 9459 6171
Wednesday 2 October
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Tuesday 1 October
Free
Celebrating Seniors Morning Tea and Festival Launch Listen or even dance to the Police Band and the Heidelberg Allstars while enjoying a sumptuous morning tea. Time: 10am-Noon Venue: The Great Hall The Centre Ivanhoe 275 Upper Heidelberg Rd Ivanhoe Bookings: Essential No entry without a ticket 9490 4222 (Banyule Council)
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Wednesday 2 October Bus Trip to Phillip Island Join the Catholic Parish of Ivanhoe Outreach Group and enjoy the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Phillip Island. Includes morning tea and lunch. Mobility aids can be taken. Time: 9am-5.15pm Venue: Meet at Church 4 Waverley Ave Ivanhoe Bookings: Essential Only 48 places 9499 1485 (Sue) 9499 7120 (Eileen) Cost: $55
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Wednesday 2 October
Thursday 3 October
Bus trip to Tesselaar Tulip Festival
Livable Housing – is your home livable?
See more than a million flowering bulbs on display. Greensborough National Seniors is hosting this trip, which includes morning tea and lunch.
A recent study conducted by National Seniors found that although many mature age people prefer to remain in their own home, many live in homes not suitable for ageing. Learn how to make your home more livable now and into the future.
Time: 8.45am-4.30pm Venue: Meet at War Memorial Park Henry St Greensborough Bookings: Essential 9435 2529 (Bob) Cost: $49  
Time: 10.30am-Noon Venue: Ivanhoe Council Chambers 275 Upper Heidelberg Rd Ivanhoe Bookings: Essential 9490 4222 (Banyule Council)
Free Friday 4 October Memory Boxes Come and share your fondest memories, with library staff recording your recollections in words and pictures. Time: 11am Venue: Ivanhoe Library 255 Upper Heidelberg Rd Ivanhoe Bookings: Essential Limited spaces 9497 5780
It's Your T ime in Banyule Sunday 6 October
Free
Edible Weeds with Doris Pozzi Join Doris to learn about common weeds that can provide added nutrition and interest to your diet. Find out which parts are edible and how to prepare them. Presented by Banyule and Nillumbik Councils. Time: 11.30am-1pm Venue: Montmorency Primary School 60 Rattray Rd Montmorency Bookings: Essential 9457 9816
Monday 7 October
Free
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Free Monday 7 October
Learn to Dance
Strength for Seniors
Greensborough Senior Citizens invites you to come and have fun learning to dance. If you can walk, you can dance!
Enjoy morning tea and learn how weight training is important in helping prevent coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis. Special offers available for Active Seniors membership.
Time: 10.15am-11.45am Venue: Seniors Hall 204 Henry St Greensborough Bookings: Not required
Time: 10am-11.30am Venue: Meeting room 1 & 2 WaterMarc 1 Flintoff St Greensborough Bookings: Essential 9422 6111
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Free
Wednesday 9 October
Free
Heart Strength Gym Circuit
Learn the Card Game 500
Increase your strength and stamina for your heart, mind and body with this 60 minute whole body circuit. Special offers available for Active Seniors membership. Limited spaces available.
No experience necessary as you will learn the basics of the card game 500.
Time: Noon-1pm Venue: WaterMarc 1 Flintoff St Greensborough Bookings: Essential 9422 6111  
Time: Noon-3.30pm Venue: Seniors Hall 204 Henry St Greensborough Bookings: Not required
Wednesday 9 October
Free
Body Balance Seminar Enjoy afternoon tea and learn how Tai Chi, Yoga and Pilates can bring balance to your body and to your life. Special offers available for Active Seniors membership. Time: 2pm-3.30pm Venue: Wellbeing Studio WaterMarc 1 Flintoff St Greensborough Bookings: Essential 9422 6111
It's Your T ime in Banyule Wednesday 9 October
Free
Croquet Open Day Played all year with mallet and ball on a grass court, croquet gives you exercise, new friendships and mental stimulation. Just wear runners and come and try. We’re also celebrating our centenary this year! Time: 1pm-4pm Venue: Ivanhoe Park Croquet Club 132 Lower Heidelberg Rd East Ivanhoe Bookings: Essential 9459 0569 (Maureen)  
Thursday 10 October
Free
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Thursday Free 10 October
Buckingham Palace in my Underwear
Heart Strength Gym Circuit
Rosanna senior Bev Moss speaks about her 10-year adventure working between Dublin, London and Melbourne as she approached 60. Share her experiences through photos, discussion and a right royal morning tea.
Increase your strength and stamina for your heart, mind and body with this 60 minute whole body circuit. Special offers available for Active Seniors membership. Limited spaces available.
Time: 11am-Noon Venue: Rosanna Library 72 Turnham Ave Rosanna Bookings: Not required
Time: Noon-1pm Venue: WaterMarc 1 Flintoff St Greensborough Bookings: Essential 9422 6111
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Free
Thursday 10 October
Free
Understanding Your Garden Design
The Orient Express – a Legendary Train
Ruby Jane Stormer from lightli living reviews gardening styles. You will come away with some old and new ways of looking at your domestic landscape.
Helen Webberley will talk about how this famous train inspired mystery author Agatha Christie and recount its history. Refreshments provided.
Time: 11am-Noon Venue: Watsonia Library 4/6 Ibbotson St Watsonia Bookings: Not required
Time: 2pm-3pm Venue: Watsonia Library 4/6 Ibbotson St Watsonia Bookings: Not required
Friday 11 October Bingo Legs Eleven! Greensborough Senior Citizens is hosting a bingo afternoon. It's a great way to meet new people and have fun! Time: 12.30pm-3pm Venue: Seniors Hall 204 Henry St Greensborough Bookings: Not required Cost: $1 per book
It's Your T ime in Banyule Friday 11 October
Free
Banyule Men’s Shed Open Day The Banyule Men’s Shed will be open for the day so you can explore what goes on and see all the activities in a Men’s Shed. Time: Noon-2pm Venue: 103 Edwin St Heidelberg Heights Bookings: Not required
Sunday 13 October A Magical Afternoon Brought to you by Montmorency Combined Probus, which promises an afternoon filled with laughs, magic and a lot of fun with Don Jones. Afternoon tea included. Time: 1.30pm-5.30pm Venue: Petrie Park Hall 16 Mountain View Rd Montmorency Bookings: Essential 9439 1538 (Rene or Alan Horton) Cost: $10
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Free Sunday 13 October Darebin Creek Bird Survey Learn how to survey birdlife (with a local bird expert) in bushland, grassland and wetlands along Darebin Creek. Bring good walking shoes, weather appropriate clothing and binoculars if you have them. No dogs please. Time: 8am-10.30am Venue: Meet at corner Dougharty Rd and Liberty Pde Heidelberg West Bookings: Essential 9499 4454 (Peter)
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Free
Sunday 13 October
Free
Monday 14 October
Nesting Boxes for Native Animals
Weedbusters with Friends of Salt Creek
Tramboat River Cruise – Next Stop Williamstown
Join Andrew Stocker to learn how nesting boxes can create valuable habitats for bats, birds and possums. He will also show you how they are made. Brought to you by Banyule Council and Latrobe’s Wildlife Sanctuary.
Learn about the weeds of bushland and gardens. The first 100 people to bring a weed from their garden will receive an indigenous plant to replace it. Brought to you by Banyule Council and Friends of Salt Creek.
Travel by bus into the city and then cruise to Williamstown where you can explore the historic sea port. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are provided.
Time: 9.30am-10.30am Venue: Rosanna Parklands enter off Davies St and follow signs Bookings: Essential Limited to 30 people 9457 9821 (Belinda)
Time: 10.30am-Noon Venue: Rosanna Parklands enter off Davies St and follow signs Bookings: Not required
Time: 9.15am-4.30pm Venue: Leave from Ivanhoe Service Centre 275 Upper Heidelberg Rd Ivanhoe Bookings: Essential 9490 4222 (Banyule Council) Cost: $58. To be paid by 8 October at any Banyule Customer Service Centre.
It's Your T ime in Banyule Monday 14 October
Free
Monday 14 October
Free
Introduction to Skype
Learn to Dance
Learn how to use video, instant messaging or voice communication with family and friends.
Greensborough Senior Citizens invites you to come and have fun learning to dance. If you can walk, you can dance!
Time: 2pm Venue: Rosanna Library 72 Turnham Ave Rosanna Bookings: Essential 9459 6765
Time: 10.15am-11.45am Venue: Seniors Hall 204 Henry St Greensborough Bookings: Not required
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Free Tuesday 15 October Out and About Using a Scooter Learn all about using a scooter, whether you already have one or are thinking of buying one. Session led by Austin Health Occupational Therapists who run a scooter assessment and training clinic. Time: Noon-1pm Venue: Rosanna Service Centre 44 Turnham Ave Rosanna Bookings: Essential 9490 4222 (Banyule Council)
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www.banyule.vic.gov.au Tuesday 15 October
Free
Social Media for Beginners Do you want to learn Facebook, mobile phone, iPad or Skype? Learn with students from Ivanhoe Grammar School. Places limited for individual one hour appointments. Time: 2pm Venue: Ivanhoe Library 255 Upper Heidelberg Rd Ivanhoe Bookings: Essential 9497 5780
Tuesday 15 October
Wednesday 16 October
Cultural Film Day
Devonshire Tea
A screening of Zio Nino (Uncle Nino), an Italian comedy/drama about an old Italian migrating to America to visit his nephew. Hosted by Circolo Pensionati Italiani Rosanna/Macleod.
Enjoy Linlithgow’s fresh baked scones – straight out of the oven – with jam and cream. Why not stay for a three course hot lunch, served at Noon for an additional $8.
Time: 12.30pm-3.30pm Venue: Heidelberg Theatre 36 Turnham Ave Rosanna Bookings: Essential 9459 0782 (Angela) Cost: $5 for refreshments
Time: 10am-Noon Venue: Wesley Linlithgow Planned Activity Group 1 Westley Ave Ivanhoe Bookings: Not required Cost: $2 & $8
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Tuesday 22 October
Wednesday 23 October
Anglesea and Lorne
Frogs’ Night Out
Pasta Making
Join the Diamond Valley 50 Plus Club on a scenic tour of Anglesea and Lorne, stopping along the way for morning tea in Geelong and lunch at Anglesea Golf Club.
Lean about local frog species including breeding calls, threats, and how to make a backyard frog bog. Walk through Ivanhoe Wetlands – bring weather appropriate clothing and walking shoes.
Get your hands dirty and learn the craft of making pasta. Then enjoy the results eating Linlithgow’s three course hot lunch at noon.
Time: 9am-5pm Venue: Corner of Elder St and Delta Rd Watsonia Bookings: Essential 9016 8238 Cost: $38
Time: 7pm-8.30pm Venue: Darebin Parklands Environment Centre end of Separation St Alphington Bookings: Essential 9499 4454 (Peter or Therese)
Thursday 24 October
Time: 10am-1pm Venue: Wesley Linlithgow Planned Activity Group 1 Westley Ave Ivanhoe Bookings: Not required Cost: $8
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Free
Saturday 26 October
Sunday 27 October
Movies at the Mall
Heritage Weekend
Heritage Weekend
Bring the family and grandkids to this screening of The Muppet Movie and join in the fun activities, including retro games, 1950’s swing dancing, mobile animal farm and face paiting. BYO blanket, cushions or deck chair as limited seating is provided.
What is Greensborough Historical Society all about? Learn some fascinating history.
Take a leisurely walk through some of Greensborough’s history – who lived where and what part did they play in the town’s development.
Time: 6.30pm Venue: Bell Street Mall Cnr Bell St and Oriel Rd Heidelberg West Bookings: Not required
Time: 1.30pm Venue: Diamond Valley Learning Centre, Greensborough Park, opposite Main St and St Helena Rd intersection Bookings: Essential 9435 4513 (Noel) 9435 9060 (DVLC) Cost: Gold coin contribution welcomed
Time: 12.30pm Venue: Diamond Valley Learning Centre, Greensborough Park, opposite Main St and St Helena Rd intersection Bookings: Essential 9435 4513 (Noel) 9435 9060 (DVLC) Cost: Gold coin contribution welcomed
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Breakfast with the Birds Join experienced guides for an early morning walk as they help you identify more than 70 species of birds. BYO binoculars if you have them and wear good walking shoes. Don’t be late. Light breakfast follows the walk. Presented by Banyule Council and Birdlife Melbourne. Time: 7.30am Venue: Old Shire Offices Beverley Road Heidelberg Bookings: Essential Limited to 100 people 9457 9816 (Belinda)
Monday 28 October
Free
Tuesday 29 October
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Sunday 27 October
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Australia Dreaming – Dinosaurs in Victoria
Sentimental Journey
Dr Tait discusses the activities of the dinosaur dreaming group from Museum Victoria and Monash University, including display of fossils collected from Inverloch and Otway Ranges.
A trip down memory lane with a touch of comedy. Journey to the USA, Brazil, England, France and elsewhere for some golden hit songs.
Time: 2pm-4pm Venue: U3A Rear 14 Ivanhoe Pde Ivanhoe Bookings: Not required
Time: 10am-Noon Venue: The Great Hall Ivanhoe Town Hall 275 Upper Heidelberg Rd Ivanhoe Bookings: Essential 9490 4222 (Banyule Council) Cost: Gold coin contribution welcomed
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Tuesday 29 October
For Senior Men Only
Social Media for Beginners
Banyule Award for Works on Paper – Curator’s Talk
Do you want to learn Facebook, mobile phone, iPad or Skype? Learn with students from Ivanhoe Grammar School. Places limited for individual one hour appointments.
Claire Watson, Art Curator, will talk about the Banyule Award for Works on Paper and the exhibition which features a range of works by artists from across Australia. The theme of this year’s Award is Of Light: Reflections on Colour.
Meet participants of the OM:NI – Men’s Discussion Groups for lunch, make new friends and learn about the group. Time: 11am-2pm Venue: Greensborough RSL 111 Main St Greensborough Bookings: Essential 0400 122 044 (Ken) Cost: From $10 for Seniors’ Meals
Time: 2pm Venue: Ivanhoe Library 255 Upper Heidelberg Rd Ivanhoe Bookings: Essential 9497 5780
Wednesday 30 October
Free
Tuesday 29 October
Time: 2.30pm Venue: Hatch Contemporary Art Space 14 Ivanhoe Pde Ivanhoe Bookings: Essential 9490 4222 (Banyule Council)
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Ongoing Activities throughout October and beyond Any Day
Sundays
Open House for Seniors
Against the Forces Exhibition
Free
New senior participants are invited to choose one free class or activity from the extensive program offered by Watsonia Neighbourhood House during October. Come and try before committing to a full term.
Heidelberg Historical Society exhibition featuring the work of architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin, who lived in Heidelberg and designed innovative homes and housing estates.
Time: 9.30am-3pm Venue: Watsonia Neighbourhood House 47 Lambourne Rd Watsonia Bookings: Essential 9434 6717
Time: 2pm-5pm Venue: Old Heidelberg Court House Cnr Jika St and Park Lane Heidelberg Bookings: Not required Enquiries: 9455 2130 and group bookings at times other than Sunday Cost: $5
Mon, Wed and Fri Aquatic Exercise Class Work at your own pace, increase health and fitness, exercise with no joint pain and socialise in a caring environment. Time: 11am-Noon Venue: Yarra Plenty Swimming School Cnr Liat Way and Sainsbury Ave Greensborough Bookings: Not required Enquiries: 9434 4516 Cost: One FREE session during Seniors Week, normally $5.70 or $5.20 concession
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Thursdays
Thursdays
Table Tennis
Swimming for Fun
Tai Chi
Join this energetic and friendly group from Life Activities Club Heidelberg each Monday to keep fit and alert. All abilities welcome.
Join members of the Life Activities Club Heidelberg for lap swimming at your own pace. All abilities welcome. Relax over BYO lunch afterwards.
A slow, gentle exercise improving balance and posture, and helping you maintain health and restore vitality. Join members of Life Activities Club Heidelberg.
Time: Noon-1pm Venue: Latrobe University Sports Centre Enter from Kingsbury Dve and go to Car Park 6 – fees apply Enquiries: 9457 7423 (Barbara) Cost: $4
Time: 12.30pm-2.30pm Venue: Warringal Senior Citizen’s Hall 80 Hawdon St Heidelberg Enquiries: 9435 3546 (Glenys) Cost: $8
Time: 10am-Noon Venue: Rosanna Pentecostal Church Bellevue Ave Rosanna Bookings: Not required Enquiries: 8407 3043 (Margaret) Cost: $2
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Fridays
Every Day
Every Day
Golf
Older Adults Exercise Classes and Programs
Older Adults Exercise Classes and Programs
Ivanhoe Aquatic and Fitness Centre Enjoy a wide range of exercise and fitness classes designed for older adults. Drop by and get more information from our friendly fitness team.
Olympic Leisure Centre Enjoy a wide range of exercise and fitness classes designed for older adults. Drop by and get more information from our friendly fitness team.
Enjoy a 9-hole competition with the Life Activities Club Heidelberg. All abilities welcome. Time: 8am Venue: Bundoora Public Golf Course 1069 Plenty Rd Bundoora Enquiries: 9457 2623 (Laurie) Cost: $15
Time: Various times Venue: Ivanhoe Aquatic and Fitness Centre 170 Waterdale Rd Ivanhoe Bookings: 9490 7111 Casual class bookings and memberships Cost: $6.10 per session
Time: Various times Venue: Olympic Leisure Centre 15 Alamein Rd Heidelberg West Bookings: 9459 1193 Casual class bookings and memberships Cost: $6 per session
It's Your T ime in Banyule Contacting Us Telephone: 9490 4222 Email: enquiries@banyule.vic.gov.au Web: www.banyule.vic.gov.au Post: PO Box 51, Ivanhoe 3079 Council Service Centres Greensborough: 9-13 Flintoff Street Ivanhoe: 275 Upper Heidelberg Road Rosanna: 44 Turnham Avenue Opening hours Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm Rosanna: Wednesday until 7pm Greensborough: Saturday, 9am-Noon Hearing or Speech Impaired Call us through the National Relay Service on 133 677 (TTY) or 1300 555 727 (ordinary handset) and ask for 9490 4222. Facebook Facebook/banyulecitycouncil