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1 Statewide organisations U3A Statewide organisations U3A U3A Universities of the Third Age MOUNT BEAUTY Finding Your Feet Wed 3 Oct 2:00pm 4:30pm PRESENTED BY ALPINE U3A MT BEAUTY Join us for a great movie screening Venue: The Seniors Hall, 4 Tawonga Cres, Mount Beauty Enquiries: , dgwood4@bigpond.com HASTINGS Community art & craft show Fri 5 Oct to Sat 6 Oct 11:00am 4:00pm PRESENTED BY HASTINGS U3A View and purchase items by selected artisans from our local region together with Hastings U3A art group s works. Devonshire teas availiable Venue: Hastings Community Hall, 3 High Street, Hastings Enquiries: , dianne_ashton@iinet.net.au Cost: Gold coin. MORWELL Open day at Airlee Bank Homestead Mon 8 Oct 11:00am 4:00pm PRESENTED BY LATROBE VALLEY U3A Beautifully restored heritage homestead dating from 1879 and now home of Latrobe Valley U3A Venue: 33 The Boulevard, Morwell Enquiries: , latrobevalleyu3a@gmail.com Cost: $2. HAMILTON Morning tea with guest speaker Tue 9 Oct 9:45am 12:00pm PRESENTED BY UNIVERSITY OF THIRD AGE HAMILTON Richard Zachariah, broadcaster and TV presenter, is the author of The Vanished Land, which traces the decline of the large grazing properties in the west Venue: Baptist Church Hall, Gray Street, Hamilton Bookings essential: , annaly@ozonline.com.au. Bookings open 1 September. Cost: $10. MONT ALBERT NORTH My Aged Care package talk Tue 9 Oct 10:00am 12:00pm PRESENTED BY CARRINGTON HEALTH, BOX HILL U3A Box Hill hosts a session on My Aged Care incorporating allied health and advanced care, followed by question time Venue: Strabane Hall, Strabane Avenue, Mont Albert North Enquiries: , info@u3aboxhill.com.au u3aboxhill.com.au BRIGHTON & BEAUMARIS Get to know Bayside U3A 10:15am 3:00pm PRESENTED BY BAYSIDE U3A INC Come along any time to find out about us, or come at 10:30am or 2:00pm to try a class Tue 9 Oct Venue: Brighton campus, Brighton Courthouse, 75 Carpenter Street, Brighton Thu 11 Oct Venue: Beaumaris campus, Beaumaris Seniors Centre, 84 Reserve Road, Beaumaris Enquiries: , baysideu3a@gmail.com Includes tea, coffee and biscuits. baysideu3a.org COBURG Look, listen or join in Wed 10 Oct 2:00pm 5:00pm PRESENTED BY U3A MORELAND Mahjong, painting and drawing, nordic walking and mentally stimulating games some of the 30 activities each week for a low annual fee Venue: Coburg Senior Citizens Club, 21 Harding Street, Coburg Enquiries: , info.u3amoreland@gmail.com u3amoreland.org.au/news BEAUMARIS Writing your life story Wed 10 Oct & Wed 17 Oct 10:00am 11:30am PRESENTED BY MATTER OF LIFE Discover and share what is uniquely yours. Start writing your life story today Venue: Beaumaris Seniors Centre, 84 Reserve Road, Beaumaris Bookings essential: , baysideu3a@gmail.com EPPING Line dancing Fri 12 Oct 10:00am 12:00pm PRESENTED BY WHITTLESEA U3A Flash mob line dance at Pacific Epping Venue: Epping Plaza, High Street, Epping Enquiries: , peter.r@whittleseau3a.org.au DROMANA Seniors morning tea Tue 16 Oct 10:00am 12:00pm PRESENTED BY U3A SOUTHERN PENNINSULA All seniors, including non-members, are invited. Learn about our U3A and observe or join in activities Venue: Dromana Community Hall, 359 Point Nepean Road, Dromana Bookings essential: , office@u3asouthpen.org.au. Book by 3 October. BENTLEIGH EAST U3A Moorleigh open day Thu 18 Oct 9:45am 3:30pm PRESENTED BY U3A MOORLEIGH See our U3A members participating in classes and join in, ask questions and find out what we can offer for your entertainment Venue: 92 Bignell Road, Bentleigh East Enquiries: , u3amoor@yahoo.com.au WARBURTON Discover beautiful Warburton Thu 18 Oct 11:00am 3:30pm PRESENTED BY U3A UPPER YARRA Visit Warburton to enjoy walking along the Yarra River after viewing the Mamma Mia film at the Warburton Arts Centre Venue: Warburton Arts Centre, Warburton Highway, Warburton Bookings essential: , office@upperyarrau3a.org.au. Bookings open October 1. Cost: $5.

2 Darrell s Story Darrell s Story Darrell s Story Farmer. Husband. Father. Entrepreneur. Cancer survivor. Fitness Fanatic. Cultivator. Youthful. Darrell Murphy is a fit and trim retired farmer who appears much younger than his 85 years. You wouldn t know it to look at him, but Darrell has also survived recent bowel cancer surgery, and a quadruple bypass two years ago. Things weren t always this way. Despite what you might think, life on the land can be quite inactive. Farming didn t keep me fit. I didn t do any heavy work, and always used machinery, he says. My back hurt, and I struggled to get up out of a chair. After he retired in 2012, he had a lightbulb moment where he realised if he wanted to keep going, he needed to get out and get fit. It was near Christmas and I was sitting in a chair out the back enjoying the sunshine, and I thought I could just stay here and not go anywhere. And I suddenly said, What am I talking about? I ve got to get up and about. He started walking regularly. In the beginning, he couldn t even walk 100 metres before he had to stop. He gradually increased the distance until he was walking 4 kilometres. By the end of the year, he d decided to sign up at the Hamilton Indoor Leisure Activity Centre for some strength training. This was another big step in his life. You need to be organised and get a professional program. It s no good just walking or doing weights. You need to make sure you re moving forward, and if you re not organised you can hurt yourself. Even though he s had serious health issues since he started training, he credits his fitness regime to helping him recover from two major surgeries. He puts his success down to having a routine. You have to have a routine or you won t do it. You won t get the improvement that you want to achieve. Darrell s Story

3 Statewide organisations U3A Statewide organisations LACV ALBERT PARK U3A Port Phillip festival concert Thu 18 Oct 2:30pm 5:00pm PRESENTED BY U3A PORT PHILLIP A musical concert by the Allsorts instrumental group and our choir Venue: Mary Kehoe Centre, 224 Danks Street, Albert Park Bookings essential: , kateandkevina@optusnet.com.au. Bookings open 1 October. u3app.org.au EAST GEELONG Social dog handling skills Sun 22 Oct 9:00am 10:30am PRESENTED BY U3A GEELONG Observe a dog handling skills class designed to train dogs in basic obedience and encourage social interaction. Do not bring your dog to this event Venue: Eastern Park 2, 1-45 Garden Street, East Geelong Enquiries: , mail@u3ageelong.org.au GROVEDALE U3A Geelong open day Fri 26 Oct 10:00am 12:30pm PRESENTED BY U3A GEELONG Learn about U3A and the many courses and social activities we offer in humanities, arts and crafts, music, languages, sciences and exercise Venue: Cobbin Farm Learning Centre, 231 Grove Road, Grovedale Enquiries: , mail@u3ageelong.org.au u3ageelong.org.au DEEPDENE Morning tea Thu 25 Oct 10:30am 1:15pm PRESENTED BY U3A DEEPDENE Over morning tea, meet some members of U3A Deepdene, then attend a lecture by a prominent Melburnian Venue: Alston Halls, Deepdene Uniting Church, 958 Burke Road, Deepdene Bookings essential: , deepdeneu3avisits@gmail.com DEEPDENE Art & craft exhibition Fri 26 Oct 10:30am 3:00pm PRESENTED BY U3A CARDINIA Arts and crafts made by the very talented seniors of Cardinia Shire Venue: The Supper Rooms, Pakenham Library Complex, 6e Henry Street, Pakenham Enquiries: , u3a_cardinia@outlook.com Cost: $2. HEALESVILLE Afternoon tea with U3A Healesville Thu 25 Oct 2:00pm 3:30pm PRESENTED BY U3A HEALESVILLE Afternoon tea of scones, sandwiches and cakes with entertainment from our choir Venue: Healesville Senior Citizens Club, 18 Green Street, Healesville Enquiries: , healesville.u3a@bigpond.com LACV Life Activities Clubs Victoria MOONEE PONDS We Welcome You Mon 1 Oct 7:30pm 9:30pm PRESENTED BY MOONEE VALLEY LIFE ACTIVITIES CLUB Come to our October club night to meet our members and see what we have to offer Venue: Kellaway Avenue Neighbourhood Centre, 9 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds Enquiries: , josiethomas333@gmail.com Includes supper. BALWYN NORTH Life s better together Tue 9 Oct 1:30pm 4:00pm PRESENTED BY LIFE ACTIVITIES CLUB BALWYN Mix and meet, hear guest speaker on healthy living and staying connected plus,an art and photographic exhibition Venue: North Balwyn Baptist Church, Doncaster Road, Balwyn North Bookings essential: Includes afternoon tea. BRIGHTON Easy cycling Weds in Oct 9:30am 11:00am PRESENTED BY BRIGHTON BAYSIDE LAC Cycle to the Beachcomber Café on the foreshore at St Kilda for a well deserved coffee Venue: Meet under the palm tree at Brighton Baths, 251 Esplanade, Brighton Bookings essential: life.org.au/the-clubs/waverley YARRAVILLE Dinner at the Yarraville Club Wed 10 Oct 6:30pm to 8:30pm PRESENTED BY YARRAVILLE LIFE ACTIVITIES CLUB Enjoy a delicious meal and meet YLAC members. Seniors menu available Venue: The Yarraville Club, 135 Stephen Street, Yarraville Bookings essential: , yarraville@life.org.au. Book by Tue 9 October. Cost: $25. VARIOUS Cycling Thurs in Oct 8:30am 12:00pm PRESENTED BY WAVERLEY LIFE ACTIVITIES CLUB Social rides of 30 km to 60 km on various bike paths in the Melbourne area. Includes a coffee break Venue: Various locations Bookings essential: , gandltaylor52@gmail.com life.org.au/events/event/cycling-6/ Please Note All prices in this program are for Victorian Seniors Card holders

4 Statewide organisations LACV Statewide organisations U3A MORNINGTON Lunch at Steeples Sun 14 Oct 12:30pm PRESENTED BY MORNINGTON LIFE ACTIVITIES CLUB Join our members for a great 3 course lunch and a chat about our club activities Venue: Steeples Mornington, corner Mornington-Tyabb Road and Racecourse Road, Mornington Bookings essential: Denise Cost: $19. WEST WODONGA Biralee Sunday lunch Sun 14 Oct 12:30pm 2:30pm PRESENTED BY WODONGA LIFE ACTIVITIES CLUB Two course meal at the Birallee Hotel with a speaker Venue: Birallee Hotel, 91 Melrose Drive, West Wodonga Bookings essential: , mcintosh_sj@hotmail.com Cost: $15. Launch of Mental Health Month Mon 8 Oct 6:00pm 7:30pm PRESENTED BY MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA ST KILDA Walk the 1:1 billion scale solar system Wed 17 Oct 10:00am 11:30am PRESENTED BY PORT PHILLIP LIFE ACTIVITIES CLUB Starting at the model of the sun in St Kilda walk along the foreshore past Earth and other planets to Uranus Venue: Marina Reserve St Kilda - at the model of the Sun. Meet at Rollo s Kiosk. 42 Marine Parade, St Kilda Bookings essential: , patw@mosaicprojects.com.au. Bookings open 30 September. BEACONSFIELD Table tennis Wed 17 Oct 1:00pm 3:00pm PRESENTED BY CASEY CARDINIA LIFE ACTIVITIES CLUB Keep active, meet new people, and have some fun at our regular social table tennis afternoon Venue: Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre Inc, 8-18 Oneil Road, Beaconsfield Enquiries: , kevinjohnson096@gmail.com Includes afternoon tea. life.org.au/events/event/tabel-tennis-2 Join Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Martin Foley, Minister for Mental Health, mental health organisations and the Board of the Mental Health Foundation for the launch Cost: $10. Many other wonderful events are planned for Victorian Mental Health Month, including mental health forums at councils, performances, the Mental health Breakfast, the Youth Preventative Mental Health Conference and more Enquiries: Aisha or admin@mhfa.org.au mhfa.org.au/cms/vic-mentalhealth-month-2018 BERWICK Social indoor carpet bowls Fri 26 Oct 7:30pm 10:00pm PRESENTED BY CASEY CARDINIA LIFE ACTIVITIES CLUB Meet others in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere while enjoying some good fun Venue: Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House, 21a Bemersyde Drive, Berwick Enquiries: , helen.watson2@bigpond.com Includes supper. life.org.au/ events/event/indoor-carpet-bowls-3

5 Statewide organisations COTA Celebrate and Socialise Dinners, Lunches & Teas COTA Victoria Q & A: Climate Change Changing Minds Tue 9 Oct 10:30am 12:00pm Panel: Ken Parker, Tony Gleeson and a special guest speaker. A COTA Green Sages discussion session on getting active around solutions to climate change. What ideas do we have? Do older people play a special role? Share your stories of success with us! The Poetry that changed Melbourne Tue 9 Oct 2:00pm 3:30pm An exploration of performance poetry in Melbourne, to show the poetry of the ear and its manifestations on a host of human concerns. The speaker, published poet Pi Oh, represented Australia at various international poetry festivals. He is the editor of the magazine UNUSUAL WORK Your story matters bring it to life Events are held at COTA Victoria office, Level 4, 533 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Bookings essential: cotavic.org.au/events askcota@cotavic.org.au Wed 10 Oct 2:00pm 3:30pm COTA have established a family story telling service. Given time to reminisce and a bit of prompting we all have stories to tell. COTA s Jonathan Pietsch will demonstrate how to use Reminiscing Story Cards to bring your family history to life The Zen of Decluttering Wed 10 Oct 10 2:00pm 4:00pm Mary Harnan of Allsorters is a specialist in downsizing and an expert in helping people overwhelmed with stuff in their homes to sort, identify their treasures and let go of the unnecessary Ageing in a foreign land: voices from Syria Thu 11 Oct 2:00pm 3:30pm Having fled their beloved, wounded Syria, our speakers Mohammed and Salwa, will share their experiences of ageing in a foreign land. They are community volunteers rebuilding their lives in Melbourne with the support of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Aged Care trying to find a pathway Thu 11 Oct 2:00pm 3:30pm Arranging subsidised help at home for yourself or a loved one can be challenging. Hear the first-person account of speaker Kirsty Chalmers journey through the system as she supported her mother How words can help you find your way Fri 12 Oct 2:00pm 3:30pm The motto of the oldest known library in the world in Egypt is translated as the house of healing for the soul. Reading in a group can improve wellbeing for both the listener and the reader. Victoria Wells, a qualified bibliotherapist, leads a shared reading session Real Forensic Scientists Fri 12 Oct 2:00pm 3:30pm We have all seen the programs about how the murder is solved but is it like that? Dr Henry Roberts, former Forensic Scientist with Victorian Police, explains how DNA is used as evidence Dinners, Lunches & Teas FITZROY NORTH Italian festa community lunch Tue 2 Oct 12:30pm 2:30pm PRESENTED BY HOLDEN STREET NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE Join us for a delicious lunch and have fun celebrating Italian culture Venue: Holden Street Neighbourhood House, 128 Holden Street, Fitzroy North Bookings essential: PATTERSON LAKES Patterson Lakes fair Thu 4 Oct 1:00pm 4:00pm PRESENTED BY PATTERSON LAKES RETIREMENT VILLAGE Browse and buy at the Patterson Lakes Village Seniors Festival fair Venue: Patterson Lakes Retirement Village, 130 Mcleod Road, Patterson Lakes Bookings essential: , iris.forte@gmail.com. Cost: $5. Includes Devonshire tea. COBRAM Community lunch Fri 5 Oct 12:00pm 1:30pm PRESENTED BY COBRAM COMMUNITY HOUSE Community lunch and old time music celebrating the 2018 festival Venue: Cobram Community House, Punt Road, Cobram Bookings essential: , ldiamond@cch.vic.edu.au HOPPERS CROSSING Lunch and dance Fri 5 Oct 12:00pm 2:30pm PRESENTED BY CITY OF WYNDHAM Roast lunch and entertainment from the Australian Royal Air Force Band Venue: Encore Events Centre, Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing Bookings essential: , amanda.burns@wyndham.vic.gov.au. Tickets available from 10 September at Wyndham Cultural Centre Cost: $15. ALTONA Altona Homestead Devonshire tea Sun 7 Oct 10:30am 2:30pm PRESENTED BY ALTONA LAVERTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY A scrumptious Devonshire tea and then explore the homestead Venue: Altona Homestead, 128 Queen Street, Altona Bookings essential: , visitorinformation@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au Cost: $6 if booked in advance. MELBOURNE Seniors anointing mass Mon 8 Oct 10:30am PRESENTED BY ST. FRANCIS PASTORAL CENTRE A sacrament to receive the Holy Spirit, strengthening and healing of mind, body and soul Venue: St. Francis Pastoral Centre, 326 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Enquiries: Includes morning tea. Celebrate and Socialise

6 Roger s Story Roger s Story Roger s Story Father. Gentleman. Raconteur. Vietnam Veteran. Change agent. Widower. When asked where he thinks this drive to help others comes from, Roger says without hesitation, My mother. I m just following her example. She was very active in the community. Roger Boness is a stalwart of the community in Mt Evelyn, improving the wellbeing of older and retired RSL members, including being a first-responder in times of need. Last year, he was recognised with the Veteran Community Award in the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards for his work with the veteran community. I do a lot of hospital visits, and do lots of hands-on work, like putting in wheelchair ramps at people s houses, cutting down dangerous trees, delivering wood, or taking people shopping. Sometimes I just go and buy morning tea and sit with them, he says. Roger was conscripted for national service in 1966, and saw active service in Vietnam. Since then, he s actively worked in his community to help veterans through his involvement with the Mt Evelyn RSL. We re a traditional subbranch. We consider ourselves an important part of the community. We don t have any poker machines, so we have to find revenue through other means. Through the RSL, Roger was also active in building a memorial garden which is on the Warburton trail at Mt Evelyn Roger says up to 5,000 people attend the dawn service there each year. Serving others is a theme that runs throughout Roger s life. He was heavily involved in the union movement, where he went from being a carpenter s representative to becoming an Australian Workers Union organiser and later working for the Community and Public Sector Union. When asked where he thinks this drive to help others comes from, Roger says without hesitation, My mother. I m just following her example. She was very active in the community. His secret to living a good life is to live with purpose. Be organised. You ve got to have an agenda. Get up in the morning knowing that you ve got something to do. Stay active, and get out and do it. Roger s Story

7 Celebrate and Socialise Dinners, Lunches & Teas Celebrate and Socialise Dinners, Lunches & Teas Celebrate and Socialise VARIOUS LOCATIONS Lunch and entertainment at the greyhounds Great entertainment, music and greyhound racing. Join us for a great day out at Ballarat or Geelong Cost: $15. Includes lunch. SEBASTOPOL Mon 8 Oct 11:30am 3:30pm PRESENTED BY BALLARAT GREYHOUND RACE CLUB Venue: Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club, 613 Rubicon Street, Sebastopol Bookings essential: jverberne@grv.org.au CORIO Tues 9 Oct 11:30am 3:30pm PRESENTED BY GEELONG GREYHOUND RACE CLUB Venue: Geelong Greyhound Racing Club Beckley Park, 40 Broderick Road, Corio Bookings essential: jgiuricin@grv.org.au MELBOURNE Parisian afternoon tea Mon 8 Oct to Fri 12 Oct 1:00pm 3:00pm PRESENTED BY SHERATON MELBOURNE HOTEL A famed Parisian tea room tradition in the heart of Melbourne Venue: Sheraton Melbourne Hotel, 27 Little Collins Street, Melbourne Bookings essential: , lcsk.melbourne@sheraton.com Cost: $30. Includes a glass of sparkling. NORTH MELBOURNE Celtic Club Lunch, heritage tour and genealogy Mon 8 Oct to Fri 12 Oct 12:00pm 3:00pm Socialize and dine with Irish cuisine (12.00pm -1.30pm), followed by a cultural heritage tour of the club at 1:30pm and an introduction to Irish genealogy at 2:00pm Venue: Celtic at Metropolitan Courtney Street, North Melbourne Bookings essential: Helen or helen@celticclub.com.au Cost: Tour and genealogy free. 10% lunch discount. TOORAK Devonshire tea Tue 9 Oct 10:00am 12:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm PRESENTED BY CWA VICTORIA Scones, jam & cream with tea and coffee Venue: Umina, 3 Lansell Road, Toorak Bookings essential: , reception@cwaofvic.org.au Cost: $10. WILLIAMSTOWN Downtown strutters tea dance Wed 10 Oct 1:00pm 4:00pm PRESENTED BY CITY OF HOBSONS BAY Bring your dancing shoes and dance to the Chordettes Venue: Williamstown Town Hall, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown Bookings essential: Cost: $7. Includes refreshments. CHELSEA A touch of glitz Thu 11 Oct 1:00pm 3:00pm PRESENTED BY LONGBEACH PLACE A social morning tea with music from Longbeach Ukes group Venue: Longbeach Place, 15 Chelsea Road, Chelsea Bookings essential: , reception@longbeachplace.org.au. Bookings open 3 September. Cost: $2. Includes morning tea. TRENTHAM Trentham seniors lunch Fri 12 Oct 12:00pm 2:00pm PRESENTED BY TRENTHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE A sociable, healthy lunch with entertainment from talented locals Venue: Trentham Neighbourhood Centre, 56 High Street, Trentham Bookings essential: , admin@trenthamnc.org.au Cost: $5. trenthamnc.org.au SUNBURY Live entertainment & afternoon tea Fri 12 Oct 3:00pm PRESENTED BY AVEO SUNBURY Join us for live entertainment and a refreshing afternoon tea Venue: Aveo Sunbury, 45 Cornish St, Sunbury Bookings essential: NEWTOWN High tea at The Heights Sun 14 Oct 6:00pm 8:00pm PRESENTED BY GEELONG MUSEUM ASSOCIATION An exquisite high tea served at this historic National Trust property Venue: The Heights, 140 Aphrasia Street, Newtown Bookings essential: , geelongmuseum@gmail.com Cost: $48. BAYSWATER NORTH Celebratory lunch Mon 15 Oct 12:00pm 2:00pm PRESENTED BY GLEN PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE Come together with your community for a two course sit down lunch Venue: Cafe on the Park, 30 Glen Park Road, Bayswater North Bookings essential: , cafe@glenparkcc.com.au Cost: $3. BROADMEADOWS A day at the greyhounds Wed 17 Oct 11:30am 3:30pm PRESENTED BY THE MEADOWS Enjoy lunch, giveaways, entertainment and greyhound racing Venue: The Meadows, 80 Northcorp Boulevard, Broadmeadows Bookings essential: , jjackson@grv.org.au Cost: $10. Includes lunch, tea, coffee and giveaways. themeadows.org.au/ events/seniors-festival-meadows/ GLEN WAVERLEY Seniors morning tea at the Hub Thu 25 Oct 10:00am 12:00pm PRESENTED BY THE HUB GLEN WAVERLEY UNITING CHURCH Celebrate and thank seniors in our community by enjoying this together Venue: Glen Waverley Uniting Church, Corner Bogong Avenue And Kingsway, Glen Waverley Bookings essential: , office@gwuc.org.au. Group bookings essential. Donations welcome for Motor Neurone Disease research CRIB POINT Spring high tea Thu 25 Oct 10:00am 12:00pm PRESENTED BY CRIB POINT COMMUNITY HOUSE Spring is the theme, friendship, fun and scrumptious food is the aim Venue: Crib Point Community House, 7 Park Road, Crib Point Bookings essential: , info@cpch.org.au BRUNSWICK Community lunch Thu 25 Oct 12:30pm 1:30pm PRESENTED BY BRUNSWICK NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE Join us for lunch at Brunswick Neighbourhood House. Our community lunch uses surplus food donated to Second Bite Venue: Brunswick Neighbourhood House, 43a De Carle Street, Brunswick Bookings essential: , info@bnhc.vic.edu.au Celebrate and Socialise

8 Statewide organisations COTA Celebrate and Socialise Lunches, Fashion and Games Lunches, Fashion and Games ROSANNA Rosanna community lunch Mon 29 Oct 12:00pm 1:30pm PRESENTED BY ROSANNA COMMUNITY HOUSE Celebrate the festival with your community Venue: Rosanna Fire Station Community House, 232 Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna Bookings essential: , Cost: $2. Includes tea and coffee. WANGARATTA Keenagers table tennis Mon 8 Oct & Thu 11 Oct 8:30am 10:30am PRESENTED BY KEENAGERS TABLE TENNIS This table tennis program for older adults focuses on having fun and reaping social and mental health benefits Venue: Wangaratta Show Grounds, 2-12 Evans Street, Wangaratta Enquiries: TATURA Seniors trivia Tue 9 Oct 1:30pm 3:00pm PRESENTED BY TATURA COMMUNITY HOUSE Have fun at the seniors trivia afternoon and enjoy Devonshire tea Venue: Tatura Community House, Casey Street, Tatura Bookings essential: , manager@tatcom.com.au Cost: $3. Includes Devonshire tea. MOUNT WAVERLEY Scrabble tournament Thu 11 Oct 9:45am 3:00pm PRESENTED BY AUST SCRABBLE PLAYERS ASSOCIATION (VIC) 3 game scrabble tournament for senior scrabble players with lunch provided Venue: Mt Waverley Community Centre, Miller Crescent, Mount Waverley Bookings essential: Carol or caroljscrabble@gmail.com Includes morning tea and lunch. ELDORADO Indoor carpet bowling Thu 18 Oct 1:00pm 3:30pm PRESENTED BY ELDORADO SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB INC. Try indoor carpet bowling all welcome. Wear smooth-soled shoes Venue: Eldorado memorial hall, 94 Main Street, Eldorado Bookings essential: Includes afternoon tea. MARYBOROUGH Kay s fashion parade Thu 25 Oct 1:30pm 3:30pm PRESENTED BY MARYBOROUGH COUNTRY WOMEN S ASSC. Enjoy fun fashion in a great atmosphere and purchase if you wish Venue: Maryborough School House Village, Cnr Argyle Road And Gillies Street, Maryborough Enquiries: , shirley.button@bigpond.com Cost: $6. Includes afternoon tea. DOCKLANDS Fashion & film delight Fri 26 Oct 3:00pm 5:00pm PRESENTED BY MELBOURNE LIBRARIES An afternoon of fashion and film and frock up for our screening of Iris Venue: Library at The Dock, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands Bookings essential: , literacyandlearning@melbourne.vic.gov.au Includes afternoon tea. Celebrate and Socialise

9 Celebrate and Socialise Open Days & Festivals Celebrate and Socialise Open Days & Festivals Celebrate and Socialise Open Days and Festivals VARIOUS LOCATIONS Gippsland greyhound racing Love our Seniors Greyhound racing with live music by the Rusty Rockers and prizes on offer Cost: $15. Includes lunch and live music. SALE Thu 11 Oct 12:30pm 5:00pm PRESENTED BY SALE GREYHOUND CLUB Venue: Sale Greyhound Racing Club, Maffra-sale Road, Sale Bookings essential: , WARRAGUL Thu 18 Oct 12:30pm 5:00pm PRESENTED BY WARRAGUL GREYHOUND CLUB Venue: Warragul Greyhound Racing Club, Howitt Street, Warragul Bookings essential: , TRARALGON Thu 25 Oct 12:30pm 5:00pm PRESENTED BY TRARALGON GREYHOUND CLUB Venue: Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club, 47 Mcnairn Road, Traralgon Bookings essential: , ECHUCA Port of Echuca Discovery Centre Sun 7 Oct to Sun 14 Oct 9:00am 5:00pm PRESENTED BY PORT OF ECHUCA DISCOVERY CENTRE Visit the Port Of Echuca Discovery Centre to learn about the fascinating history of Australia s most significant inland port Venue: Port of Echuca Discovery Centre, 74 Murray Esplanade, Echuca Enquiries: , enquiries@portofechuca.org.au Cost: $5.50. Includes 11:30am or 1:30pm guided tours. BURWOOD Come n try ukulele Mon 8 Oct 11:00am 12:15pm PRESENTED BY BENNETTSWOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE Play the ukulele in a fun-filled introductory session Venue: Bennettswood Neighbourhood House, 7 Greenwood Street, Burwood Bookings essential: or info@bennetswoodnh.org.au WANGARATTA Positive ageing expo Tue 9 Oct 9:30am 2:00pm PRESENTED BY RURAL CITY OF WANGARATTA AGED & COMMUNITY CARE Find out about local community services and programs that encourage healthy lifestyle choices, positive ageing and staying well Venue: Community Centre HP Barr Reserve, 1 Schilling Drive, Wangaratta Enquiries: , l.painter@wangaratta.vic.gov.au Includes light refreshments. HAWTHORN Active lifestyle expo & variety concert Tue 9 Oct 11:00am 3:00pm PRESENTED BY CITY OF BOROONDARA The active lifestyle expo showcases a variety of exhibits, guest speakers, workshops, interactive activities and music and dance Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn Bookings essential: , active.ageing@boroondara.vic.gov.au Includes afternoon tea. boroondara.vic.gov.au/seniors-festival ABBOTSFORD Good Shepherd Chapel Tue to Fri in Oct 10:00am 3:00pm PRESENTED BY GOOD SHEPHERD CHAPEL Visit the beautiful Good Shepherd Chapel and history centre at the Abbotsford Convent Venue: Good Shepherd Chapel, 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford Enquiries: , chapel@goodshep.org.au Cost: $2. NATHALIA Moira Shire seniors gala day Wed 10 Oct 1:30pm 4:00pm PRESENTED BY MOIRA SHIRE Please join us for an afternoon that promises to be full of fun, laughter and friendship Venue: Nathalia Sport and Community Centre, Robertson Street, Nathalia Bookings essential: Please advise if you require a seat on the bus. Cost: $5. Includes afternoon tea. BROADFORD Mitchell Shire seniors concert Wed 10 Oct 2:00pm 4:00pm PRESENTED BY MITCHELL SHIRE COUNCIL To celebrate of the 2018 Victorian Seniors Festival, Mitchell Shire Council is proud to host the annual seniors concert Venue: Broadford Hall, 20 Murchison Street, Broadford Bookings essential: , community.development@mitchellshire. vic.gov.au. Bookings open Mon 3 Sep. Cost: $10. Includes light refreshments. LEONGATHA Antique roadshow Thu 11 Oct 10:00am 12:00pm & 1:00pm 3:00pm Your opportunity to bring your antiques or photos of larger items for an appraisal by an expert. Morning and afternoon teas availiable Venue: Leongatha Memorial Hall, 6-8 Mccartin Street, Leongatha Enquiries: GEELONG WEST Geelong stamp and coin fair Sat 13 Oct 9:00am 3:00pm PRESENTED BY GEELONG PHILATELIC SOCIETY Dealers in attendance, prizes and give-aways Venue: Geelong West Town Hall, 153b Pakington Street, Geelong West Enquiries: , lock90@tpg.com.au Includes light refreshments. CLYDE NORTH Craft market day Wed 17 Oct 12:00pm 3:00pm PRESENTED BY SELANDRA RISE RETIREMENT VILLAGE Browse an eclectic range of homemade arts and crafts Venue: Selandra Rise Retirement Village, 5 Harmony Chase, Clyde North Enquiries: , anna.novak@stockland.com.au Includes tea and coffee. SEAFORD Craft and Farmer s Market Tue 30 Oct 10:00am 2:00pm PRESENTED BY LONG ISLAND RETIREMENT VILLAGE Huge variety of stalls and home made crafts Venue: 1-3 Overton Road, Seaford Enquiries: , robyn.bechaz@stockland.com.au Celebrate and Socialise

10 Statewide organisations COTA Celebrate and Socialise Open Days & Festivals YARRAMBAT Yarrambat Heritage Museum open day Sun 14 Oct 11:00am 3:00pm PRESENTED BY YARRAMBAT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Featuring operational gold battery, sheep shearing, Len Young woolshed displays, Yarrambat s first classroom and vintage machinery Venue: Yarrambat Heritage Museum, 722 Yan Yean Road, Yarrambat Enquiries: Includes tea and coffee. PORT MELBOURNE Trugo open day Mon 15 Oct 10:30am 3:30pm PRESENTED BY SOUTH MELBOURNE TRUGO CLUB A fun and social recreation active day to try the game of Trugo Venue: Port Melbourne Community Centre and Trugo Club, 219 Esplanade East, Port Melbourne Enquiries: Includes light lunch. NAGAMBIE Nagambie fishing bowl Tue 16 Oct 10:00am 2:00pm PRESENTED BY NAGAMBIE SENIOR CITIZENS Fishing competition. BYO everything. Excellent prizes Venue: Jacobsen s Outlook Nagambie, High Street, Nagambie Enquiries: , carlinvale@westnet.com.au Includes BBQ lunch PORTLAND Seniors great day out Thu 18 Oct 10:00am 3:00pm PRESENTED BY GLENELG SHIRE COUNCIL Seniors great day out is a fun day of music and entertainment for seniors. This year the event features Me n Me Mates Venue: Civic Hall Portland, 30 Bentinck Street, Portland Bookings essential: , haccenquiries@glenelg.vic.gov.au. Bookings and registration for bus transportation essential. Cost: $10. Includes morning and afternoon tea and lunch pack. ELWOOD Shred on site Sat 20 Oct 10:00am 1:00pm PRESENTED BY SHRED ON SITE Shred the chance of fraud by disposing of your old documents safely. Staples and plastic sleeves OK Venue: Elwood Foreshore Carpark - opposite Elwood Life Saving Club, 15 Elwood Foreshore, Elwood Enquiries: , info@shredonsite.com.au Cost: Gold coin donation per box. Proceeds to Elwood Lifesaving Club. Maximum 5 boxes per person. shredonsite.com.au/shredday COBURG Step into Spring expo Tue 23 Oct 10:00am 2:00pm PRESENTED BY MORELAND CITY COUNCIL Local health providers showcasing their services, seniors showcasing Zumba Gold. of local gym, free body composition test and healthy treats Venue: Bridges Reserve, 85 Bell Street, Coburg Bookings essential: Celebrate and Socialise

11 Boats, Trains and Stadiums Open Gardens, Parks and Wineries Boats, Trains and Stadiums SORRENTO & QUEENSCLIFF Searoad Ferries Mon 1 Oct to Wed 3 Oct 7:00am 6:00pm PRESENTED BY SEAROAD FERRIES Half price return for foot passenger tickets 1, 2 and 3 October sailing between Sorrento and Queenscliff Venue: Sorrento Pier and Queenscliff Wharf Enquiries: , travel@searoad.com.au Cost: $12. searoad.com.au/seniors-offers/ SORRENTO Fish n chip lunch & sail Mon 1 Oct to Weds 31 Oct 10:00am PRESENTED BY SEAROAD FERRIES Sail from Sorrento to Queenscliff and enjoy a fish and chip box from RORO Cafe on the Beach, Queenscliff Venue: Sorrento Pier and Queenscliff Wharf Enquiries: , travel@searoad.com.au Cost: $25. Includes fish & chips. searoad.com.au/seniors-offers/ DOCKLANDS Etihad Stadium Mon 1 Oct to Sun 21 Oct Tue 23 Oct to Wed 31 Oct 11:00am 4:00pm PRESENTED BY MELBOURNE STADIUMS LTD Behind the scenes tour of the busiest multi purpose stadium in the world Venue: Etihad stadium, 740 Bourke Street, Docklands Enquiries: , groberts@etiahdstadium.com.au Cost: $10. etihadstadium.com.au/tours/ CASTLEMAINE Heritage steam train trip Mon 8 Oct to Wed 10 Oct 12:00pm 4:30pm PRESENTED BY VICTORIAN GOLDFIELDS RAILWAY Step back in time and enjoy a steam train ride and lunch visiting Maldon in central Victoria Venue: 1 Kennedy Street, Castlemaine Bookings essential: Bookings are available online only. vgr.com.au/seniors-week.php Enquiries: , info@vgr.com.au. Cost: $50. Includes pub lunch. PAYNESVILLE Sail the Gippsland Lakes Thu 11 Oct 10:00am 1:00pm and 2:00pm 5:00pm PRESENTED BY SAIL SAFARI Enjoy a three hour sailing cruise from Paynesville Venue: 69 Esplanade, Paynesville Bookings essential: , bookings@sailsafari.com.au Cost: $50. Includes morning tea. Open Gardens, Parks and Wineries LARDNER Gippsland home & garden expo Sat 13 and Sun 14 Oct 9:00am 4:00pm PRESENTED BY DROUIN LIONS CLUB Over 150 displays and sales of garden and home products: including 40 nurseries, landscaping, tanks and water saving, garden tools and machinery, shade and hot houses, spas, statues an garden features, exterior and interior furniture, home goods, furnishing and decorations, building products, room fit-outs and more Venue: Lardner Park, Burnt Store Road, Lardner via Warragul Enquiries: , gardenexpo@drouinlions.org.au Cost: $10. EFTPOS available after entry. WANGARATTA Glenrowan winery bus tour Tue 9 Oct 12:30pm PRESENTED BY NORTH EAST VINEYARD TOURS Meet new friends and visit Glenrowan s top wineries: Morrisons, Baileys, Taminick Cellars and the Black Dog Brewery Venue: Pick up from Barr Reserve, 1 Schilling Drive, Wangaratta Bookings essential: Cost: $40. Includes wine tasting. TYNONG NORTH Gumbuya World Wed 10 Oct 10:00am 4:00pm PRESENTED BY GUMBUYA WORLD Gumbuya wildlife walkabout tours conducted by experienced park rangers Venue: Gumbuya World, 2705 Princes Freeway, Tynong North Bookings essential: , sharon.r@gumbuya.com.au Cost: $14. Includes free return ticket to the park. gumbuya.com.au WANGARATTA Oxley Milawa bus tour Thu 11 Oct & Fri 19 Oct 12:30pm PRESENTED BY NORTH EAST VINEYARD TOURS Meet new friends and visit Oxley and Milawa s favourite destinations: John Gehrig, Brown Brothers, Olive Shop and Milawa Cheese Venue: Pick up from Barr Reserve, 1 Schilling Drive, Wangaratta Bookings essential: Cost: $40. Includes wine tasting. WILLIAMSTOWN Williamstown Botanic Gardens Thu 11 Oct 10:00am 11:00am PRESENTED BY HOBSONS BAY VISITOR INFO CENTRE Opened in 1860, Williamstown Botanic Gardens are one of Victoria s first public gardens. A guided walking tour Venue: Williamstown Botanic Gardens, Giffard Street, Williamstown Enquiries: , visitorinformation@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au visithobsonsbay.com.au BARRAPORT Spanner man Mon 15 Oct 11:00am PRESENTED BY GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL Wander around the manicured gardens filled with John s amazing spanner sculptures Venue: 1314 Boort-quambatook Road, Barraport Bookings essential: , customers@gannawarra.vic.gov.au Cost: $10. gannawarra.vic.gov.au/home

12 Historic & Museum Historic & Museum Historic and Museum WILLIAMSTOWN The pubs of Williamstown Tue 2 Oct 2:00pm 3:00pm PRESENTED BY HOBSONS BAY VISITOR INFO CENTRE A guided walking tour to learn about the history of Williamstown pubs Venue: Meet at Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre, 1 Syme Street, Williamstown Bookings essential: , visitorinformation@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au visithobsonsbay.com.au MALVERN Stonnington history centre tour Wed 3 Oct 10:00am 11:00am PRESENTED BY STONNINGTON HISTORY CENTRE Guided tour of the Stonnington history centre, Northbrook Venue: Stonnington History Centre, Northbrook, High Street, Malvern Bookings essential: , history@stonnington.vic.gov.au. Bookings open 22 August. stonnington.vic.gov.au/ Discover/History/Stonnington-History- Centre KEILOR Castle high tea and a ground floor tour Wed 3 & Wed 17 Oct 12:00pm 2:00pm PRESENTED BY OVERNEWTON CASTLE High tea and ground floor tour of a heritage listed castle at a special rate to celebrate Seniors Festival Venue: Overnewton Castle, 51 Overnewton Road, Keilor Bookings essential: , info@overnewtoncastle.com.au Cost: $45. overnewtoncastle.com.au TOORAK Mandeville Hall tour Sun 7 Oct 2:00pm 4:00pm PRESENTED BY LORETO MANDEVILLE HALL TOORAK Take a tour through the opulent rooms of this significant Toorak mansion Venue: 10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak Bookings essential: , steve.stefanopoulos@loretotoorak. vic.edu.au Cost: $35. Includes glass of wine, tea, coffee. trybooking.com/tfsj CARRUM DOWNS Chocolate Grove Sun 7 to Sun 14 Oct 9:00am 4:00pm Free guided tour of memorabilia and shop for sweet treats! Venue: Aster Avenue, Carrum Downs Bookings essential: chocolategrove@chocolategrove.com Helping you at home is what we do. Our flexible personalised services are available for ½ hour services to 24 hours, 7 days a week. We work with you to provide the support you want. OUR SERVICES Companion care Dementia care Disability care Escorts to appointments/outings Gardening & home maintenance Home help & cleaning Personal & respite care Pet sitting & walking Counselling & psychology referrals Telephone

13 Historic & Museum Historic & Museum Visit ARARAT QUEENSCLIFF Fort Queenscliff Sun 7 Oct, 1:00pm 1:45pm and 3:00pm 3:45pm Mon 8 Oct to Fri 12 Oct, 11:00am 11:45am Sat 13 Oct, Sun 14 Oct, 1:00pm 1:45pm and 3:00pm 3:45pm PRESENTED BY FORT QUEENSCLIFF MUSEUM Tour the Fort Queenscliff Museum Venue: Fort Queenscliff, 1 King Street, Queenscliff Bookings essential: , fountain@defence.gov.au Cost: $10. 1 free entry with 1 paying adult. fortqueenscliff.com.au CRESWICK Creswick Woollen Mills history tour Sun 7 to Sun 14 Oct 12:00pm PRESENTED BY CRESWICK WOOLLEN MILLS Enjoy a guided history tour, natural fibre discovery, Q&A session and the Farmer Cameron animal experience Venue: Creswick Woollen Mills, 20 Railway Parade, Creswick Bookings essential: Take advantage of V/Line travel and join great tours of Ararat and the region. All day tours are $50 and include meal and refreshments, starting from the Ararat Railway Station. Exclusive Book Now! BENDIGO Mine experience tours Mon 8 Oct to Sun 14 Oct 9:30am 4:30pm PRESENTED BY CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE Descend 61m underground at Central Deborah gold mine and walk in the footsteps of past miners Venue: Central Deborah Gold Mine, 76 Violet Street, Bendigo Bookings essential: , bookings@bendigoheritage.com.au Cost: $14. central-deborah.com/tours/ mine-experience BENDIGO Vintage talking tram tour Mon 8 Oct to Sun 14 Oct 10:00am 4:30pm PRESENTED BY BENDIGO TRAMWAYS Explore historic Bendigo aboard one of the city s iconic vintage talking trams for half price Venue: Bendigo Tramways, 76 Violet Street, Bendigo Enquiries: , bookings@bendigoheritage.com.au Cost: $9. bendigotramways.com/tours/ vintage-talking-tram-tour QUEENSCLIFF Guided museum tour Tue 9 Oct & Thu 11 Oct 2:00pm 3:00pm PRESENTED BY QUEENSCLIFFE HISTORICAL MUSEUM Join Maureen O Neill for a guided tour of Queescliffe Historical Museum Venue: Queenscliffe Historical Museum, 49 Hesse Street, Queenscliff Enquiries: , admin@queenscliffe-history.org Cost: $4. historyofqueenscliffe.com/ whatson.html MELBOURNE Discover Melbourne s oldest library Wed 10 Oct & Thu 11 Oct 11:00am & 1:00pm PRESENTED BY MELBOURNE ATHENAEUM LIBRARY Explore the fascinating history of the Melbourne Athenaeum Library Venue: Melbourne Athenaeum Library, 188 Collins Street, Melbourne Bookings essential: , library@melbourneathenaeum.org.au Wonderland Day Tour Monday 8 October View the natural wonders of the Grampians with visits to lookouts and waterfalls. Experience Ararat s Darker History Tuesday 9 October Take a guided tour of both Aradale Lunatic Asylum and J-Ward a gaol for the criminally insane. You won t believe what you see! Wind Farm Tour Wednesday 10 October Get up close with wind turbines along with spectacular views from the Hills of Ararat. Limited places available. Book with the Ararat & Grampians Visitor Information Centre on Narrapumelap Homestead Tour Wednesday 10 October Lunch and tour of the impressive French Gothic mansion and gardens. Tower is finished and looks great. Local Produce Tour Thursday 11 October Tantalise your taste buds by visiting the Eastern side of the Grampians including farm gates, local produce and craft beer. Winery Tour Friday 12 October Be treated with local wines at award winning wineries. NORTH BENDIGO Bendigo Joss House Temple Mon 8 Oct to Sun 14 11:00am 3:00pm PRESENTED BY BENDIGO JOSS HOUSE TEMPLE Explore the history and beliefs of the Chinese who came to Bendigo in search of gold Venue: Bendigo Joss House Temple, 5 Finn Street, North Bendigo Enquiries: , bookings@bendigoheritage.com.au Cost: $3. bendigojosshouse.com/ TOORAK Stonnington mansions bus tour Sun 21 Oct 2:00pm 4:00pm PRESENTED BY LORETO MANDEVILLE HALL TOORAK Come on a bus tour through Toorak, Armadale and Malvern with the Mayor of Stonnington Venue: Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak, 10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak Bookings essential: , steve. stefanopoulos@loretotoorak.vic.edu.au Cost: $35. Includes glass of sparkling wine, tea and coffee. trybooking.com/tfsj

14 Walking Walking Walking PRINCES HILL Melbourne General Cemetery walk Sat 6 Oct 10:00am 12:00pm PRESENTED BY PRINCES HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE Explore the Melbourne General Cemetery, the final resting place of many of Melbourne s influential and infamous citizens Venue: Meeting Point, Princes Hill Community Centre, Rear 270 Macpherson Street, Princes Hill Bookings essential: , enquiries@princeshill.org.au Cost: $10. princeshill.org.au/programs/ cemetery-walk-and-talk/ MELBOURNE Plaques and grandeur Tue 9 Oct 2:00pm 3:00pm PRESENTED BY COTA AND LACVI City walk experiencing history, plaques and grandeur Venue: Meet at Parliament Station, Lonsdale Street exit Bookings essential: Victoria Wells ST KILDA EAST The best of St Kilda cemetery tour Tue 9 Oct 11:00am 1:00pm PRESENTED BY FRIENDS OF ST KILDA CEMETERY WIN A TRIP TO MOROCCO! Visit the Peregrine stand on Celebration Day for exclusive Seniors Card travel offers, plus the chance to win a trip for two to Morocco *. Enter at: peregrineadventures.com/vic-seniors *Terms & conditions apply A guided walk through the historical St Kilda Cemetery Venue: St Kilda Cemetery, Dandenong Road, St Kilda East Bookings essential: , info@foskc.org Cost: $10. Includes tea, coffee. foskc.org/ WANGARATTA Wangaratta law courts tour & talk Wed 10 Oct 10:30am 11:30am & 2:00pm 3:00pm PRESENTED BY WANGARATTA LAW COURTS Tour a busy muti-jurisdictional working court and participate in an information session with a magistrate and registrar Venue: Wangaratta Law Courts, 42 Faithfull Street, Wangaratta Bookings essential: MELBOURNE Yarra river walk Thu 11 Oct 11:00am 12:00pm PRESENTED BY COTA/LACVI Guided walk along our amazing Yarra River and enjoy all the sights Venue: Melbourne Visitor Centre, 2 Swanston Street, Melbourne Bookings essential: , vwells@cotavic.org.au MELBOURNE Magical mystery tour in the city Sat 13 Oct 10:00am 12:00pm PRESENTED BY ISABEL SIMPSON Discover the wonderful mysteries of Melbourne, its hidden symbols, architectural gems and historical references with professional tour guide Venue: Atrium entrance, Fed Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne Bookings essential: , isas.jap@bigpond.net.au Cost: $25. Includes tea, coffee, treat. ST KILDA EAST A mixed plot tour Sun 14 Oct 2:00pm 4:00pm PRESENTED BY FRIENDS OF ST KILDA CEMETERY A historical walk to hear about the interesting people who are gone but not forgotten Venue: St Kilda Cemetery, Dandenong Road, St Kilda East Bookings essential: , info@foskc.org Cost: $10. Includes afternoon tea. foskc.org/ MELTON Guided Walking Tour of the MBG Wed 17 Oct 1:30pm 3:45pm PRESENTED BY FRIENDS OF THE MELTON BOTANIC GARDEN A leisurely walking tour through the Melton Botanic Garden to see colourful dry climate plants Venue: Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden Depot and Plant Nursery, 21 Williams Street, Melton Bookings essential: , friends@fmbg.org.au. Bookings essential for catering. Includes afternoon tea. fmbg.org.au ESSENDON A stroll through old Essendon town Sun 21 Oct 2:00pm 3:30pm PRESENTED BY ESSENDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY An informative walk through the central streets of the original Essendon township Venue: Meet at St John s Uniting Church, 855 Mt Alexander Road, Essendon Bookings essential: , esshissoc@mail.com. Bookings close 12 October. Cost: $10. esshissoc.org.au

15 w Walking Body & Soul Exercise Your Mind Exercise Your Mind CARLTON Jewish Museum Carlton walk Sun 28 Oct 10:15am 12:00pm PRESENTED BY JEWISH MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA Carlton was the centre of early Jewish community life in Melbourne. Visit the haunts of former generations Venue: 185 Faraday Street, Carlton Bookings essential: , Cost: $15. jewishmuseum.com.au/ events/carlton-walk/ YARRAVILLE Walk, talk and Devonshire tea Mon 29 Oct 10:00am 12:30pm PRESENTED BY YARRAVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE Join the friends of Stony Creek in an informative walk on the surrounds of Stony Creek Venue: Yarraville Community Centre, 59 Francis Street, Yarraville Bookings essential: Cost: $10. ycc.net.au SOLDIERS HILL Walking Soldiers Hill Tue 30 Oct 10:00am 11:30 PRESENTED BY BALLARAT NORTH NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE Join a guided National Trust tour of Soldiers Hill heritage highlights Venue: Ballarat North Neighbourhood House, 6 Crompton Street, Soldiers Hill Bookings essential: , alison.demuth@aus.salvationarmy.org Includes morning tea. salvationarmy.org.au/en/find-us/ Victoria/ ECHUCA Arm chair travel Mon 15 Oct 2:00pm 3:00pm PRESENTED BY CAMPASPE REGIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE Come and share your travel experiences and photos Venue: Echuca Library, 310 Hare Street, Echuca Enquiries: , libraries@campaspe.vic.gov.au Includes afternoon tea. ECHUCA Laugh away your stresses Mon 22 Oct 2:00pm 3:00pm PRESENTED BY CAMPASPE REGIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE Gentle exercises and fake laughter to increase happiness and promote an overall sense of wellbeing Venue: Echuca Library, 310 Hare Street, Echuca Enquiries: , libraries@campaspe.vic.gov.au Includes afternoon tea. VARIOUS Aussie Backyard Bird Count Mon 22 Oct Sun 28 Oct PRESENTED BY BIRDLIFE AUSTRALIA Join thousands of people for the count all ages can take part and it is a great cause Enquiries: , birdweek@birdlife.org.au aussiebirdcount.org.au Body & Soul Paul recieved a life-saving kidney transplant. Think you re too old to be an organ donor? Think again. Organ donation saves lives. Join the Australian Organ Donor Register online today in less than a minute. donatelife.gov.au