You’re WelcomeCelebrating Seniors Festival in Golden Plains ShireFor more information visit www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au or www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au

Seniors Festival 2017

Golden Plains Shire Council

Soft TennisMondays 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October 10.00am – 11.30am This group for the over 50s, meets every Monday and Friday, please wear runners. Venue: YMCA, 132 Milton Street, BannockburnEnquiries and RSVP: Keith 5281 2727 Cost: $3.00 per session

Cuppa n Craft Mondays 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October 10.00am – 12noonRegular program, bring along your own craft activity.Venue: The Well, 19 Heales St, SmythesdaleCost: Free

Combined Probus Club of Bannockburn, monthly meeting and guest speaker Monday 2 October 1.30pm – 3.30pmProbus is social group for active retirees providing fun and friendship.Venue: Community Church Hall, Moore St, BannockburnEnquiries and RSVP: Shirley 5281 5354 or wildgs7@gmail.comCost: Free

Living Longer, Living Stronger Tuesdays 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 October 9.30am – 10.30amExercise classes on Tuesdays and Fridays for older adults. Venue: The Well, 19 Heales St, SmythesdaleEnquiries and RSVP: Ballarat Community Health 5338 4593Cost: $5.00 per session

Relaxation Class Tuesdays 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 October 10.45am – 11.30amThis is an ongoing relaxation class on Tuesdays. Venue: The Well, 19 Heales St, SmythesdaleEnquiries and RSVP: Ballarat Community Health 5338 4593Cost: Free

Older Adults Exercise GroupWednesdays 4, 11, 18, 25 October 10.30am – 11.30amThis group meets regularly on Wednesdays for low impact exercises for older adults in a fun and friendly environment.Venue: Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High St, BannockburnEnquiries and RSVP: Patti 5281 1290Cost: $7.00 per session

Technology Help ProgramWednesday 4 October 1.00pm – 3.00pmLearn how to use that piece of technology (mobile phone, laptop, digital camera, tablet etc) that you own but don’t know how to use. FREE workshops delivered by local young people. Venue: The Well, 19 Heales St, SmythesdaleEnquiries and RSVP: Mark 5220 7106 or Charlotte 5220 7177Cost: Free

Technology Help ProgramThursday 5 October 1.00pm – 3.00pm Learn how to use that piece of technology (mobile phone, laptop, digital camera, tablet etc) that you own but don’t know how to use. FREE workshops delivered by local young people. Venue: Bannockburn Library, 27 High St, Bannockburn Enquiries and RSVP: Mark 5220 7106 or Charlotte 5220 7177Cost: Free

Living Longer, Living Stronger, older adults exercise classFridays 6, 13, 20, 27 October 9.30am – 10.30amExercise classes on Tuesdays and Fridays for older adults. Venue: The Well, 19 Heales St, SmythesdaleEnquiries and RSVP: Ballarat Community Health 5338 4593Cost: $5.00 per session

Soft TennisFridays 6, 13, 20, 27 October 10.00am – 11.30am This group for the over 50s, meets every Monday and Friday, please wear runners. Venue: YMCA, 132 Milton Street, BannockburnEnquiries and RSVP: Keith 5281 2727 Cost: $3.00 per session

Bannockburn Planned Activity Group Monday 9 October 11.00am – 11.30amJoin the group for a yummy morning tea and a chat.Venue: Bannockburn Cultural Centre, Main Hall, 27 High St, BannockburnEnquiries and RSVP: Noel 5220 7154Cost: Free, morning tea provided

Smythesdale Seniors Social Group Tuesday 10 October 8.00am return approx. 6.00pmJoin us on a bus trip to Woop-Woop and the Old Castlemaine Goal.Venue: Leaving from The Well, 19 Heales St, Smythesdale Enquiries, RSVP and Payment: Laurel 5342 8857Cost: $30 must be paid prior to the day, cost includes morning tea and light lunch

Tai Chi - MeredithTuesdays 10, 17, 24, 31 October 9.30am – 10.30am Tai Chi is a low impact moving form of meditation to maintain a healthy body and mind. Program runs during school term. Venue: Meredith Community Learning Hub, 4 Russell Street, Meredith Enquiries and RSVP: Meredith Community Centre 5286 0700Cost: $14 per session, casual

Tai Chi - BannockburnTuesdays 10, 17, 24, 31 October 9.30am – 10.30am Tai Chi is a low impact moving form of meditation to maintain a healthy body and mind. Program runs during school term.Venue: Bannockburn Family Services Centre, 2a Pope Street, BannockburnEnquiries and RSVP: Meredith Community Centre 5286 0700Cost: $14 per session, casual

Haddon Planned Activity Group Tuesday 10 October 10.00am – 10.30amJoin the group for a yummy morning tea and a chat.Venue: Northern Community Centre, 396 Sago Hill Road, HaddonEnquiries and RSVP: Noel 5220 7154Cost: Free, morning tea provided

Celebrating Seniors – Lunch and Local Art ExhibitionTuesday 10 October 12noon – 3.00pm Join us for a hot soup and dessert lunch followed by a display of local community art, craft and photography.Venue: Dereel Soldier’s Memorial Hall, 14 Swamp Road, DereelEnquiries and RSVP: Lucy 5346 1521 or commhealth@bdnh.com.auCost: $2 donation

Healthy Ageing Expo – City of BallaratTuesday 10 October 10.00am – 4.00pmVenue: Mercure Hotel and Convention Centre, Main Road, BallaratEnquiries: Contact the City of BallaratCost: Free eventVisit Ballarat Health Services Linkages Program stand to find out more about home care packages or phone 5320 3010

Steady Feet Wednesdays 11, 18, 25 October 9.30am – 10.30amSteady Feet is a program designed for older adults to reduce the risk of falls by performing exercises to challenge the balance systems and to increase strength and flexibility of the lower limb muscles. Program runs during school term.Venue: Meredith Community Learning Hub, 4 Russell Street, Meredith Enquiries and RSVP: YMCA Bannockburn 5281 2316. Bookings essential.Cost: $5 per session

Rokewood Planned Activity Group Wednesday 11 October 10.00am – 10.30amJoin the group for a yummy morning tea and a chat.Venue: Rokewood Memorial Hall, 66 Ferrars St, RokewoodEnquiries and RSVP: Noel 5220 7154Cost: Free, morning tea provided

Men’s Community KitchenWednesdays 11, 25 October 9.30am – 1.00pmThe group meets every the second Wednesday. Venue: Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High St, BannockburnEnquiries: Barwon Health Dietitian 4215 7114

Delicious, Nutritious Meals for One or TwoWednesday 11 October 11.00am – 1.00pm (approx)Come and learn cooking tips, recipes and storage techniques. Two course meal included. Venue: Northern Community Centre, 396 Sago Hill Rd, HaddonEnquiries and RSVP: Bookings essential. Joan, Haddon Community Learning Centre 5342 7050 or manager@haddonlearning.org.au Cost: $5.00

Tai Chi - TeesdaleThursdays 12, 19, 26 October 9.30am – 10.30am Tai Chi low impact moving form of meditation to maintain a healthy body and mind. Program runs during school term. Venue: Teesdale Community Hall, 1109 Bannockburn-Shelford Rd, TeesdaleEnquiries and RSVP: Meredith Community Centre 5286 0700Cost: $14 per session, casual

Trailblazers Walking Thursday 12 October 10.00am – 11.30am Venue: Walk leaves from the Meredith Community Centre, 4 Russell St, Meredith Bus (bookings essential): Leaves The Well, 19 Heales St, Smythesdale at 9.15am and Bannockburn Cultural Centre at 9.30am Enquiries and RSVP: The Well 5321 1500 or TheWell@gplains.vic.gov.auCost: Gold coin donation, light lunch provided

Bannockburn Planned Activity Group Thursday 12 October 10.00am – 10.30amJoin the group for a yummy morning tea and a chat.Venue: Bannockburn Cultural Centre, Main Hall, 27 High St, BannockburnEnquiries and RSVP: Noel 5220 7154Cost: Free, morning tea provided

Tai Chi - DereelThursdays 12, 19, 26 October 7.00pm – 8.00pmTai Chi low impact moving form of meditation to maintain a healthy body and mind. Program runs during school term.Venue: Dereel Community Centre, Swamp Road, Dereel Enquiries and RSVP: Sandra 0409 662 106Cost: $14 per session, casual

Mystery Bus Tour Wednesday 18 October 9.00am – approx. 4.00pm Join the bus for a fun-filled day.Venue: Buses leave from the Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 25 High St, Bannockburn and The Well, 19 Heales St, SmythesdaleEnquiries and RSVP: Kim 0417 618 077 or NorthernCommunityCentre2@ gplains.vic.gov.auCost: Free, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided

Seniors Festival Community LunchWednesday 18 October 11.00am – 2.00pm Join us for a friendly get together for lunch and activities.Venue: Meredith Community Learning Hub, 4 Russell Street, Meredith Enquiries and RSVP: Pam or Trudy 5286 0700 or learnlocal@meredithcommunitycentre.com.auCost: Free

Beginners Purna YogaWednesday 18 October 1.00pm – 2.00pmPurna Yoga is about creating the best version of yourself. It is slow, relaxing, strengthening, stretching and includes relaxation and meditation.Venue: Northern Community Centre, 396 Sago Hill Rd, HaddonEnquiries and RSVP: Bookings essential. Joan, Haddon Community Learning Centre 5342 7050 or manager@haddonlearning.org.auCost: Free

Chat ‘n’ Chew Community Meal Thursday 19 October 12.30pm – 2.00pmEnjoy a delicious, homestyle, two course meal including tea and coffee. Venue: Northern Community Centre, 396 Sago Hill Rd, HaddonEnquiries and RSVP: Belinda 5342 7000 or NorthernCommunityCentre2@gplains.vic.gov.au Cost: $10.00

Cooking Old Time Favourites Wednesday 25 October 11.00am – 1.00pm (approx)Join our cooking demonstration to learn to cook some old time favourites. Recipes, tips and two course meal included.Venue: Northern Community Centre, 396 Sago Hill Rd, HaddonEnquiries and RSVP: Bookings essential. Joan, Haddon Community Learning Centre 5342 7050 or email manager@haddonlearning.org.auCost: $5.00

Discover Your Ancestry Friday 27 October 3.00pm – 4.00pm For those interested in discovering more about their family history, this session will provide an introduction to the library’s family history resources.Venue: Bannockburn Library, 27 High St, BannockburnEnquiries and RSVP: Bookings essential. In person at any branch, or phone 4201 0500 Online www.grlc.vic.gov.au/eventsCost: Free

You’re WelcomeBookings essential for all events. RSVP to event organisers.

Brochure available at: www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au

Phone: 0417 618 077 Email: NorthernCommunityCentre2@gplains.vic.gov.au

For more information about Seniors Festival and for events across Victoria visit www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au

Assistance with transport may be possible.

Senior Citizens Clubs Golden Woady Senior CitizensThursdays 2.00pm at the Linton Recreation Reserve Hall, 2 Brooke St, Linton. Contact Doreen Ringin 5344 7474.

Inverleigh Senior Citizens Second and fourth Thursday of the month 1.30pm at the Inverleigh Public Hall, High St, Inverleigh. Contact Mary Simpson on 5265 1138.

Leigh Senior Citizens First and third Wednesday of the month 1.30pm at the Rokewood Golf Club, Rokewood-Shelford Rd, Rokewood. Contact Gwen Mills on 5346 1450.

Meredith Senior Citizens Second and fourth Monday of the month 12.00pm at Meredith Memorial Hall, Staughton St, Meredith. Contact Robyn Blackman-Gallichio on 0407 683 892.

Smythesdale Senior Citizens Fortnightly on Tuesdays 1.30pm at ‘The Well’, 19 Heales St, Smythesdale. Contact Laurel or Jim Sharp on 5342 8857.

Planned Activity Groups Planned Activity Groups provide enjoyable social activities and outings on a regular basis for elderly, frail aged and socially isolated people and people with disabilities. Activities provide physical, emotional and intellectual stimulation. Cost is $10.70 per program and transport can be organised. Ph 5220 7151 for more information.

BannockburnMonday 11.00am-3.00pm at Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 25-27 High St, Bannockburn Thursday 11.00am-3.00pm at Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 25-27 High St, Bannockburn

Golden Oldies Men’s GroupMonthly on first Tuesday 9.00am-4.00pm for social outing and third Tuesday 6.00pm-10.00pm at Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High St, Bannockburn. Contact Golden Plains Shire on 5220 7154.

HaddonTuesday 10.00am-3.00pm at Northern Community Centre, 396 Sago Hill Rd, Haddon

Men’s Sunset ClubMonthly on fourth Thursday 6.00pm-10.00pm at Rokewood Memorial Hall, Ferrars Street, Rokewood. Contact Golden Plains Shire on 5220 7111.

RokewoodWednesday 11.00am-4.00pm at Rokewood Town Hall, Ferrars St, Rokewood

Walking groups Walking groups meet each week for a walk in their local area, join in and enjoy the benefits of a walk and chat.

BannockburnTues 10.00am, meet at the Shire Hall, contact Gail ph 0400 520 874

BerringaTues 9.30am, meet at the Hall, contact Dianne ph 5342 2250

DereelTues 8.30am, meet at Community Centre, contact Lucy ph 5346 1521

InverleighThurs, 10.00am, meet at Sonny’s Café, contact Mary ph 5265 1138

LintonWed 8.30am, meet at Rotunda, contact Stacey ph 5344 7500

RokewoodTues 9.00am, meet at Hesse Health, contact Gwen ph 5346 1450

SmythesdaleThurs 10.00am, meet at The Well, contact Denny ph 0419 666 860