Seniors Festival 2012 program

Celebrate Victorian

Seniors Festival 30th Birthday

7-14 October 2012 www.bendigo.vic.gov.au

Celebrate Victorian

Seniors Festival 30th Birthday

Welcome to the 2012 Bendigo Victorian Seniors Festival.

This year the Victorian Seniors Festival is celebrating its 30th birthday and recognises the contribution of seniors to our community.

In addition to the variety of activities on offer across the week, this year we are including a three day Seniors Festival Hub from Monday 8 to Wednesday 10 October at the Bendigo Town Hall. Guest presenters Peter Russell Clarke and Elizabeth Chong will champion this year’s theme of Good Eating!

Consider attending some or all the activities that are sure to enhance your lifestyle.

Rod Flavell Manager, Aged & Disability Services

Cover: Allan Birchmore, Julianna Gibbons and Gloria Balcam.

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V Line public transport – FREE to Victorian Seniors card holders

Metro trains, trams and buses and regional town bus services Sunday 7 – Sunday 14 October V Line buses and trains Tuesday 9, Wednesday 10, Thursday 11, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 October

Seniors Rights Victoria Seniors Rights Victoria provides support, legal advice, information and education to help prevent elder abuse and safeguard the rights, dignity and independence of older people.

Elder abuse is any act which causes harm to an older person and is carried out by someone they know and trust, such as family and friends. Contact our free, confidential phone service on 5444 4364 or 1300 368 821 or visit www.seniorsrights.org.au 3

Bendigo

Seniors FestivalHub 30 years of Victorian Seniors Festival! Celebrate good eating with guest presenters Peter Russell Clarke and Elizabeth Chong.

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FREE three day ‘Seniors Hub’ from Monday 8 to Wednesday 10 October at the Town Hall and Civic Gardens in Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo.

The Seniors Festival Hub offers a range of interactive and engaging activities and entertainment for seniors, families and the community.

Have fun with a variety of activities: • Tai Chi • Singing • Dancing and drama • Craft • Pool and snooker • Wood turning Attend an information session on: • Travel • Gardening • Computers and cyber safety

Do not miss guest presenters, television personality chef Peter Russell Clarke and the Seniors Festival’s ‘Celebrating Good Eating Ambassador’, Elizabeth Chong.

A full program of The Seniors Festival Hub activities will be available soon.

This is a FREE event and all seniors and their families are invited to participate. Light refreshments will be available.

For further information contact Di Parker, City of Greater Bendigo Access and Support Coordinator on 5434 6410.

www.bendigo.vic.gov.au

• Health, diabetes and better sleep Information about a diverse range of groups, clubs and services that you can become involved in.

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Loddon Mallee Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre and Alzheimers Australia Victoria Dementia A to Z

Session 2: 2pm-4pm

Free seminar for community members, people with a diagnosis of dementia and their families, health professionals and students.

For love or money? Financial elder abuse

Wednesday 19 September The Bendigo Club, 22 Park Street, Bendigo Session 1: 10am-1pm • The brain and how it functions • Memory loss and types of Dementia • Assessment and support options Presenters: • Bendigo Health Cognitive Dementia and Memory • Service-Vanessa Moroney & Lynne Scott • Carer Support ServicesJoanne Pine • Alzheimers Australia VictoriaLynne Horsfall • Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service

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Presenters: • Associate Professor Jo Wainer – Monash University • Vicky Triantaflaros – State Trustees You may choose to attend one session or both.

Respite available for carers to attend seminar sessions.

Morning and afternoon tea provided Bookings Essential Further information and bookings (including respite) Freecall 1800 052 222 Email: carelink@bendigohealth.org.au

Activities by Bendigo Community Health Walking Groups Multicultural Group Kennington Reservoir, Strathdale Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am - 10.30am Meet at main car park, Reservoir Road Rosalind Park Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am - 10.30am Meet at View Street end of park

Kennington Reservoir Strathdale Wednesday and Friday 9.30am -10.30am Meet at main car park, Reservoir Road Walk for half an hour or an hour depending on your ability, then join us for a cuppa afterwards. For more information contact MaryAnne Richardson ph: 5448 1600

Lake Neangar Eaglehawk Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am - 10.30am Meet at car park Napier Street, Eaglehawk Monday and Wednesday 9am - 10am Meet at Rotunda

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Seniors Festival Hub - page 4 and 5 Local Iris Patch Open Days - 9am - 5pm 3 Benjamin Street, Kangaroo Flat 7-14 October SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

7th October

8th October

9th October

10th October

Veterans Tennis Tournament

Strathdale Senior Citizens Club Concert

Cemetery Trust Tours & Display

Country Concert Featuring Denise Drysdale Official Launch of Victorian Seniors Festival

Featuring: Peter & Evelyn Sheehan

Afternoon at the Art Gallery

Planned Activity Group (PAG) Open Day

Cemetery Trust Tours & Display

U3A Open Day

Come & Try Cycling

Seniors Broadband Kiosk Open Day Evergreen Faces Photographic Exhibition Bendigo Town Hall at the HUB Monday - Wednesday Loddon Shire Official Launch Old Time Tea Dance

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Strathfieldsaye Senior Citizens Club Open Day

Senior Citizens Club Open Day Eaglehawk Golden Square

Walking Groups - Page 7 Dragon Museum - Page 12 Zumba Gold Class - Page 17

Community Health Activities - Pages 10 and 11 Denise Drysdale - Morning Melodies - Page 13

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

11th October

12th October

13th October

14th October

Gem Club Open Day Come & Try Day - Bowls V.R.I Bowling Club Multicultural Afternoon Tea

Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre Open Day

Our Place Community Centre

Uniting Church Concert

Elmore Bowls Club Our Place Community Centre

Combined Churches of Bendigo

Eaglehawk Croquet Club Come & Try Day

Eaglehawk Golf Club

Bendigo Laughter Club Star Cinema

Seniors Celebrate Hymn Singing Concert: Featuring Olive Bice

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Activities by Bendigo Community Health Fitness for older adults Exercise to Music Cost $4 per entry ph: 5454 7102 Monday 8 October Bendigo Retirement Village, Spring Gully 10.30am - 11.30am Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Centre 9.15am - 10.15am

Wednesday 10 October Connect Church, Bendigo East 2pm - 3pm Friday 12 October Lake Weeroona Pavilion 9am - 10am Sports Club Club Court, Strathfieldsaye 9.15am – 10.15am

Tuesday 9 October Golden Square Senior Citizens Centre 10.30am – 11.30am Kangaroo Flat YMCA Leisure Centre 9am – 10am

Above and Right: Photographer Andrew White, DigiSport Australia.

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Activities by Bendigo Community Health Strength Training - Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Cost $4 per entry Stewart Cowen Community Rehabilitation Centre Various times Market St, Eaglehawk Bookings essential ph: 5454 7102

Local Patch Iris Farm Open Days Sunday 7 October – Sunday 14 October 3 Benjamin Street, Kangaroo Flat 9am – 5pm Cost: gold coin donation, No bookings required For purchases: ph: 5447 4714

Strath Haven, Condon St, Strathdale Monday and Thursday 3.30pm – 4.30pm Bookings essential ph: 5430 0500 Bendigo Community Health Centre Helm St, Kangaroo Flat Daily - Various times Bookings essential ph: 5430 0500 Bendigo Marketplace Movers Monday and Thursday 7.45am - 9am Cost: $2 entry ph: 5454 7102

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Sunday 7 October Golden Dragon Museum Sunday 7 – Sunday 14 October 1-11 Bridge Street, Bendigo Cost: $8 includes tea/coffee with Seniors card Cemetery Trust Tours 2pm Display 11am – 3pm Meet at the Chapel, Bendigo Cemetery, Carpenter Street, Bendigo Enjoy a guided tour of the expansive historical cemetery.

Free, no bookings required.

Old Time Tea Dance Dance to Emu Creek Bush Band Bendigo East Progress Hall Lansell Street, Bendigo 2pm – 5pm $2 with afternoon tea No bookings required More information ph: 5442 1153

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Monday 8 October State Trustees Country Concert Series The Capital Theatre, View Street Bendigo 1.30pm – 2.30pm Denise Drysdale – Morning Melodies This dynamic personable performer is a legend of Australian show business who is rated as one of the best entertainers in Australia who has maintained enormous popularity in her career.

Whether it’s singing great songs, doing impersonations, particularly her famous ‘chook walk’ or cracking gags this lady has no peer as she totally entertains her audiences. Denise’s television career has been amazing starting as a young girl on Kommotion, The Go Show and guesting on every major television tonight show, such as in Melbourne tonight and The Don Lane Show.

Denise has endeared herself to millions of Australians. She was one the stars of top rating program The Circle on Channel 10 which kept her profile national in the public eye.

Her show includes great songs such as Vince Gills ‘Look At Us’, ‘Being Green’, and a Dusty Springfield medley intermingled with some entertaining comedy and patter accompanied by David Cameron on keyboard.

Denise Drysdale is an entertainment phenomenon not to be missed.

Official opening 1.20pm Concert 1.30pm Cost: $5 on sale now Bookings essential ph: 5434 6100 If you require the use of the venue lift please arrive at least a half hour earlier.

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Monday 8 October

Tuesday 9 October

Bendigo Life Activities Club Monday 8 – Friday 12 Oct 10am – 4pm 236 Queen Street, Golden Square

Planned Activity Group Open Day Tour the City of Greater Bendigo’s purpose built facility for Home and Community Care clients.

Followed by afternoon tea

Come in for a cuppa and discuss what activities are available For more information ph: 5441 5044 or www.goldendragonmuseum.org Veterans Tennis Tournament Coca Cola Complex, Nolan St 9am – 12noon Competitions for both men and women Free entry ph: 5447 2668

Free, no bookings required For more information ph: Ann-Marie 5447 2248 Zumba Gold-Toning Z Fit Studios 100 Hattam Street, Golden Square 9.30am Light weight toning sticks for resistance and percussion provided Zumba Gold-Toning is a slower, lower impact Zumba class Morning tea provided Classes are FREE, run for 45 minutes and are designed specifically for over 50s to achieve success. Smile, laugh and dance whilst improving physical and mental wellbeing.

Bookings ph: 0401 978 607 or www.zfitstudios.com.au

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Strathdale Senior Citizens Club Concert featuring Peter and Evelyn Sheahan and Silent voices 1pm – 4pm Cost: Gold coin donation No bookings required

Most Creative Hat competition Free, bookings essential ph: Linda Canfield, Planned Activity Officer 5437 7999

Strathfieldsaye Senior Citizens Club Open Day Nankervis and Sedgwick Roads, Mandurang 1pm – 2.30pm Activities and afternoon tea Free, no bookings required University of the Third Age (U3A) Open Day Golden Square Uniting Church Hall Cnr High and Laurel Sts 10am – 4pm Join the members of U3A at their open day and discover what activities are available and participate. All welcome Free, no bookings required Loddon Shire Council official launch for Seniors Week Serpentine Hall Chapel Street, Serpentine 11:30am to 3.30pm Entertainment by cabaret pianist Rebecca Morton.

Lunch supplied Bring your decorated hat for the

Seniors Broadband Kiosk’s open day Kangaroo Flat 23 Lockwood Road (Seniors Building) 10am – 1pm Free, no bookings required For more information ph: Ann-Marie 5447 2248 Elmore 4 Clarke Street, Elmore 10am – 1pm Free, no bookings required

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Wednesday 10 October “A pleasant afternoon”

Bendigo Art Gallery View St, Bendigo Spend an afternoon at the Gallery and enjoy a musical performance by the Bendigo Brass Band followed by a delightful afternoon tea.

This annual event has proven to be a wonderfully relaxing, social afternoon for all.

2pm Cost: $2 seniors/$5 non-seniors Bookings are essential ph: 5434 6088

Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Club open day Darling Street, Eaglehawk 1pm – 4pm Activities: cards, bowls and afternoon tea Free, no bookings required Golden Square Senior Citizens Club open day Old High Street, Golden Square 1.30pm – 3pm Hoy bingo and afternoon tea Free entry no bookings required Zumba Gold-Toning Z Fit Studios 100 Hattam Street, Golden Square 2.30pm Light weight toning sticks for resistance and percussion provided. Zumba Gold-Toning is a slower, lower impact Zumba class.

Afternoon tea provided.

Classes are FREE, run for 45 minutes and are followed by afternoon tea.

Designed specifically for over 50s to achieve success. Smile, laugh and dance whilst improving physical and mental wellbeing.

Bookings ph: 0401 978 607 or www.zfitstudios.com.au

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Cemetery Trust Tours Meet at the Chapel, Bendigo Cemetery, Carpenter Street, Bendigo 2pm Enjoy a guided tour of the expansive historical cemetery.

11am - 3pm Free, no bookings required Zumba Gold Class Z Fit Studios 100 Hattam Street, Golden Square 1.30pm Zumba Gold is a slower, lower impact Zumba class. Tango, Cha Cha, Swing Belly Dance, Mambo and Rock & Roll are just some of the styles you will find in a Zumba Gold Class.

Afternoon tea provided

Bendigo Retirement Village Open Day Mandurang Road, Spring Gully 2pm – 4pm Free, no bookings required Come and Try Cycling Lake Weeroona, Nolan Street, Bendigo 1.15pm meet in Nolan Street car park 10km – 20km ride Bring money for coffee when ride is finished. Supply own bike and helmet Free, bookings essential ph: Aileen 0427 960 908 before 24 September

Classes are FREE, run for 45 minutes and are designed specifically for over 50s to achieve success. Smile, laugh and dance whilst improving physical and mental wellbeing.

Bookings ph: 0401 978 607 or www.zfitstudios.com.au

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Thursday 11 October Seniors Celebrate Concert

Our Place Community Assistance Centre To celebrate Seniors Week Bendigo Community Health Services and Our Place will be providing an afternoon of food and festivities.

2pm - 4pm Come along and enjoy a scrumptious afternoon tea and enjoy listening to a very stimulating guest speaker!

Cnr High St & Church, Eaglehawk (St Peters Anglican Church site, opposite Eaglehawk Primary School) RSVP: Our Place ph: 5446 2527

Featuring: Hymn singing with Olive Bice.

Baptist Church, McIvor Highway, Junortoun (opposite Catholic College) 1.30pm – 3.30pm Gold coin donation includes a delicious afternoon tea All welcome and no bookings required Transport available from Bendigo Railway station (leaving 1pm) Bookings essential ph: 5447 8161 or 5449 3934 Hosted by combined churches of Bendigo and organised by Frank Kinsman.

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Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services Afternoon tea 120 McCrae Street, Bendigo 2pm - 4pm Bookings essential ph: 5441 6644

Come and Try Bowls V.R.I. Bowling Club Mitchell Street, Bendigo (near Railway Station) 1pm - 3pm Come and enjoy a game of bowls, followed by afternoon tea Free entry For more information ph: Marjorie 5447 9639 Bendigo Gem Club Open Day 10 Galvin Street, Bendigo 10am - 3pm Free, no bookings required For anyone interested in minerals, gemstones, fossils and jewellery making.

Friday 12 October Our Place Community Assistance Centre To celebrate Seniors Week Bendigo Community Health Services and Our place would like to invite you to come along and enjoy breakfast, a cuppa and a chat.

7.30am Cnr High St and Church, Eaglehawk (St Peters Anglican Church site, opposite Eaglehawk Primary School) RSVP Our Place ph: 5446 2527

Club members will be available to chat to visitors and show them some of their creations.

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Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres Free cooking demonstration Easy and healthy cooking on a budget for you or for two!

(With special guest Laurene Thompson-CEB Cooking tutor) 10.30 am – 12noon Commonwealth Respite and Carelink 48 Queen Street, Bendigo Free morning tea, recipes and tastings Respite available for carers to attend this session All Welcome Bookings Essential RSVP 5 October Further information and bookings including respite Freecall 1800 052 222 Email: carelink@bendigohealth.org.au

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Saturday 13 October

Sunday 14 October

The Bendigo Laughter Club Ewing Park, near the playground Corner of Williamson Street and Brougham Street, Bendigo 8.30am - 9am Free.Come have a laugh with us.

Phone Christine Curnow ph: 5442 3934 email mothercurnow@msn.com

Uniting Church Concert Corner Laurel and Panton Streets, Golden Square 2pm – 4pm Titanic theme and afternoon tea Gold coin donation No bookings required

Eaglehawk Croquet Club Come & Try Day 20-26 Napier Street, Eaglehawk (next to Leisure centre) 10am - 2.30pm Flat sole shoes must be worn Free, all welcome Enquiries ph: 5446 8338 Eaglehawk Golf Club Mens and Ladies Stableford Assemble: 10am for 11am Shotgun start $20 entry fee More info Neil Marshall ph: 5446 8592 or egolf@impulse.net.au

This project is funded through the City of Greater Bendigo Community Grants Program.

Star Cinema - Eaglehawk Come along and enjoy a great film followed by a delicious Devonshire tea.

1pm Tickets $10 on presentation of your Seniors Card.

Others welcome at the following prices: Adults: $16 / Members and Conc: $14 / Under 16: $12 Bookings essential ph: 5446 2025 PMS 1807 RED

PMS 432 GREY

PMS 142 GOLD

Elmore Bowls Club 10am Elmore Hunter Road, Elmore BBQ and refreshments provided Enquiries Rick Humphries ph: 0458 178 170 or haylands@impulse.net.au 21

Additional events for you to consider Kangaroo Flat Bowls Club Thursday 4 October 12noon Station Street, Kangaroo Flat Sausage sizzle provided Enquiries Judy Bickley ph: 5447 9926 Eaglehawk Golf Club Friday 19 October Mens and Ladies Stableford Assemble: 10am for 11am Shotgun start Entry fee: $20 More info Neil Marshall ph: 5446 8592 or egolf@impulse.net.au Golden Square Bowling and Croquet Club Friday 19 October 11am 1 Wade Street, Golden Square BBQ provided Enquiries David Johnson ph: 0407 412 994 or davlie@impulse.net.au

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The Victorian Seniors Festival Bendigo Committee gratefully acknowledges the Bendigo Seniors Festival Committee for its assistance with this year’s event.

Alana Cooper – City of Greater Bendigo Sheryl Hartney – Chairperson – City of Greater Bendigo Chris Waites – City of Greater Bendigo Ken Westhead – Bendigo National Seniors Jeanette Westhead – Bendigo National Seniors Barbara Ritchie – U3A The Victorian Government Commonwealth Respite and Carelink

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Main Office 195-229 Lyttleton Terrace Bendigo Vic Postal Address PO Box 733, Bendigo Vic 3552 Telephone 03 5434 6000 Fax 03 5434 6200 Resident requests requests@bendigo.vic.gov.au Operating hours Mon-Fri: 8.30am - 5pm Email enquiries@bendigo.vic.gov.au