The Victorian Seniors Festival is celebrating 40 years with live, local and online events. This year’s theme — ‘Takin’ it easy’ recognises we are all easing our way back into social life.
Seniors Festival
Bring it Home musical party
Thursday 13 October, 2022, 1pm–3pm
St Kilda Town Hall, 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda
The Victorian Seniors Festival invites you to Bring it Home, a 70-minute musical party celebrating older people and older artists, as part of the 2022 Victorian Seniors Festival in October.
You can get involved in the party through harmony singing, dancing, or joining the band to play the famous pig-o-phone. Audience members can be as visible and involved as they choose, or simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the party atmosphere!
The Bring it Home line up for this event is: Karen Davitt, Boris Conley, Steve Grant, Pete Slipper, Wilbur
Wilde, Rebecca Barnard, Alison Ferrier, Patrick Cronin, Valanga Khoza.
Free event. Bookings required.
Booking your ticket for Bring It Home
You can call 0421 853 266, or email bringithomeconcert@gmail.com
Use the code GLEN EIRA when making your booking.
This event is presented in partnership with Bayside City Council, City of Stonnington, Victorian Seniors Festival, and City of Port Phillip.
Glen Eira Libraries events
Downloading and using apps safely
Wednesday 5 October, 10.30am–12pm
Carnegie Library and Community Centre — Training Room
Learn how to search and download apps and create folders to manage them on your phone.
Free event and bookings essential.
Contact 9524 3700 or email libraryevents@gleneira.vic.gov.au
Watch out for those email scams
Monday 10 October 10.30am–12pm
Glen Eira Town Hall — Caulfield Cup Room
Cyber theft and online scams are on the rise. In this session, learn how to identify scams, respond to certain situations, what to do if you think you have been scammed, and tips on how to protect yourself and your information online.
Free event and bookings essential.
Contact 9524 3700 or email libraryevents@gleneira.vic.gov.au
Introduction to Social Media
Wednesday 19 October 10.30am–12pm
Carnegie Library and Community Centre — Training Room
Whether you have just joined social media or need a bit more information, this session will introduce different types of social media tools and what they offer.
Free event and bookings essential.
Contact 9524 3700 or email libraryevents@gleneira.vic.gov.au
“If you have a winning form, stick with it”: History of Melbourne Racewear
Thursday 20 October 7pm–8pm
Online event
Long before Fashions on the Field was introduced in 1962, Melbournians were dressing mostly elegantly, sometimes colourfully, and occasionally wackily for these the races.
Join fashion historian Nicole Jenkins for an illustrated look at the impact of weather, fashion changes, and London models on our local culture.
Contact 9524 3700 or email libraryevents@gleneira.vic.gov.au
Visit Glen Eira’s community gardens
Caulfield South Community House Garden
Monday 3 October 10.30am–12pm
Monday 10 October 10.30am–12pm
Rear of Caulfield South Community House, 450 Kooyong Road, Caulfield South
Drop in for an informal garden tour and get your hands dirty with a simple propagation exercise. The garden co-ordinator and volunteers will be there to answer questions. The Garden Café will be open with Devonshire tea for $5.
Carnegie Laneway Garden and Gallery — Laz’s Lane and Rita’s Way
Thursday 6 October, 10.30am–12.30pm
Koornang Road, Carnegie, at the school pedestrian crossing
Enter laneways oneither side of Koornang Road
Meet volunteers in Laz’s Lane and discover the gardens, art walking trail and swapboxes
created and cared for by the local community. Take your photo in the butterfly and angel wings.
Murrumbeena Community Garden
Thursday 6 October, 1pm–3pm
Rear of Murrumbeena Uniting Church, 117 Murrumbeena Road, Murrumbeena
Come meet the community gardeners and enjoy an informal tour of the garden. Take a look around, have a chat and participate in a simple gardening activity to take home.
East Bentleigh Village Garden
Garden Gathering: Saturday 15 October, 10am–2pm
Plant Sale: Saturday 22 October, 8.30am–12.30pm
Rear of Moorleigh Community Village, 90–92 Bignell Road, Bentleigh East
Drop in at one of the garden’s regular Community Garden Gatherings on the first and third Saturday of each month for a combined working bee and Open Day. Plant sales are usually held on the fourth Saturday of the month.
History happenings
Lighting the Past
Thursday 6 October, 2pm–3pm
Carnegie Library and Community Centre — Boyd Room, 7 Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie
Council’s History and Heritage department presents Lighting the Past: historical images of shopfronts and streets of Glen Eira, accompanied by live music from a local performer.
Afternoon tea provided, bookings required.
Rippon Lea Estate Afternoon Tea
Tuesday 18 October, from 1pm, followed by afternoon tea
192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick
Enjoy afternoon tea at Rippon Lea Estate during the Seniors Festival with a selfguided tour.
Free, bookings required
Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre and Caulfield Recreation Centre events
Glen Eira Leisure is hosting a range of free activities for seniors.
Activate Group Fitness classes are designed for older adults. They help improve fitness, strength, mobility and balance. Plus they're a great way to get to know like-minded people.
Sessions include Activate Lite - Fit Active, Zumba Gold, Activate Lite - Strength, Activate Strength, Tai Chi and Aqua Fitness.
GESAC Open Day
Monday 10 October, 10am–12pm
GESAC, 200 East Boundary Rd, Bentleigh East
Enjoy a guided tour of our facilities, try your hand at Pickleball (the world's fastest growing sport!) and top off your morning with delicious quiches and cakes from our very own Eten Cafe.
Free, bookings required.
Life stage planning information sessions
Presented by Office of the Public Advocate
Powers of Attorney and Medical Treatment
Wednesday 12 October, 10am–11am, Glen Eira Town Hall — Theatrette
Bookings required.
Guardianship and Administration
Tuesday 25 October, 10am–11am
Online event. Bookings required.
For further information email seniorsfestival@gleneira.vic.gov.au or call 9524 3333.
Festival events delivered across Victoria will be updated on the Victorian Festival Online Calendar of Events at www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festival
Free public transport for Seniors myki and Victorian Seniors Card Holders
Seniors myki and Victorian Seniors Card holders can enjoy eight days of free public transport throughout Victoria from 2 to 9 October 2022.
Free travel will be available across all metropolitan services, V/Line train and coach services, and selected regional bus services outside of the myki-enabled area.
