By Jessica Anstice
Cardinia seniors are reminded to secure their tickets for this year’s Seniors Festival events.
Cardinia Shire Council will be joining in the Victorian Seniors Festival celebrations by supporting a variety of local events throughout October.
Hundreds of local seniors will ‘get in to it’, as suggested by the theme for this year’s festival, with many free and low-cost events on offer.
A week of free public transport for Victorian Seniors Card holders will also be available from Sunday 6 to Sunday 13 October.
Seniors Festival events in Cardinia:
– Social ballroom dance at the Cockatoo Community House: Thursday 3 October, 10.30am–12pm
– City trip to Festival Hub: Monday 7 October, commences at 10am
– Guided bushwalks and health expo at Kurth Kiln Regional Park: Tuesday 8 October, 10am–12pm
– Wildlife presentation and Devonshire at Gumbuya World: Friday 11 October, 9.45am–12.30pm
– Edith Piaf Show at the Cardinia Cultural Centre: Wednesday 16 October, 10am–12pm
– Emerald Lake Park stroll: Thursday 17 October, 10am–12pm
– Emerald Lake Park to Nobelius Heritage Park and Emerald Museum walk: Wednesday 23 October, 10am–12pm
– Rock painting with your grandchildren at Puffing Bill Reserve: Wednesday 23 October, 10am–12pm
– Wildlife walkabout and roast lunch at Gumbuya World: Friday 25 October, 11.30am–12.30pm
For more information, including schedule and prices, pick up a copy of the Cardinia Ageing Well Newsletter available at Cardinia Shire Civic Centre, Cardinia Shire libraries, Cardinia Cultural Centre, your local community house and seniors groups.
Alternatively, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/seniorsfestival or call Cardinia Shire customer service on 1300 787 624.
