Victorian Seniors Festival 2019

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GET INTO IT IN GREATER SHEPPARTON

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Victorian Seniors Festival

October 2019

Get into it during October The annual Victorian Seniors Festival will take place once again throughout October.

To celebrate the valuable contributions made by Victorians aged 60 and above, there are a number of events planned throughout Greater Shepparton and the rest of Victoria.

The theme for the 2019 festival is ‘Get into it’ and is focused on encouraging older people to get out and about in their local community.

A total of 32 activities and events will be held in Greater Shepparton for local seniors, with more than 2000 events taking place across the state.

City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Kim O’Keeffe encouraged seniors to get involved.

“The Victorian Seniors Festival helps our seniors stay involved and engaged in our community,” Cr O’Keeffe said.

“Council is proud to support this wonderful event, which not only provides great entertainment,

but also encourages our Greater Shepparton seniors to live healthy and active lifestyles.”

There is a wide range of local events, including cultural tours, nature tours, barefoot bowls, come-and-try days across a range of sporting and fitness programs, trivia and film screenings.

Turn to page for full details of each event, including the booking deadline.

For more information on the Victorian Seniors Festival visit seniorsonline.vic.gov.au or for local inquiries phone Greater Shepparton City Council on 5832 9785.

Additionally, consult the Greater Shepparton City Council’s Seniors Festival Booklet.

The booklet can be found online at greatershepparton.com.au, at council’s Welsford St offices and at local community hubs and agencies.

City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Kim O’Keeffe. Photographer: Rodney Braithwaite.

“The Victorian Seniors Festival helps our seniors stay involved and engaged in our community” Kim O’Keeffe

Activities galore for all ages From sharing scones and tea to perfecting your downward dog pose in a yoga class, there are hundreds of ways to ‘get into it’ in Shepparton and surrounds.

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of things,” Carmen said.

Healthy communities officer Carmen Nicholson said 95 per cent of the events were free, with the rest costing up to $5.

Tea and Scones in the Park will return this season and Carmen said it was a great way to get out in the community and meet new people.

“It’s trying to provide opportunities for people to get out in the community, get a bit active, but also that social connection side

Running from September through to April, the program is for all ages and seniors should certainly not shy away.

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There will also be Library Movie Afternoons with old-school films like the original A Star is Born while Yoga in the Park and Water Waves Aqua Aerobics are always popular.

“The good thing is a lot of the health and wellbeing type activities, it doesn’t matter your fitness level, they’ll tailor what to do

“We’re inviting people along to the park, we’ll have scones with jam and cream,

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Jean Dahlberg isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Photographer: Megan Fisher.

Living life to the fullest Tucked away in her own slice of paradise in Shepparton’s Kensington Gardens, 88-year-old Jean Dahlberg leads a life that most half her age would envy.

She makes a chocolate slice to die for; it is just one of the many baked goods from which heavenly aromas emanate in Jean’s kitchen on any given Wednesday.

Jean also volunteers at Scot’s Opportunity Shop, dabbles in croquet, plays cards, exercises her green thumb and keeps her house in such immaculate condition you

would be forgiven for thinking it is a show home.

After a family member caught her trying to climb a ladder with a broken shoulder four years ago, Jean moved into her pictureperfect paradise where, according to the sprightly Sheppartonian, “there is always something on”.

In between her scheduled home rehabilitation sessions Jean still drives, gets her own groceries and even finds time to visit her old mate upstairs on a Sunday.

Up at seven o’clock every morning, she barely has enough daylight to get through all her daily duties before bed at 10.30 pm, but she makes sure to have her two pieces of

Choceur chocolate to stay fueled up.

Having worked as a wrapper at the Shepparton News for 25 years and retiring in 1988, the self-proclaimed chocoholic makes sure there is never a dull moment in the day.

“That’s what keeps me healthy and happy, and I wouldn’t have it any other way,” she said.

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Codgers Capers Men’s Group cooking crew member Peter Brauer (left) and food safety supervisor David Baker with Shepparton Family and Financial Services volunteer Robyn Playford and micro finance manager Tracie Driscoll. Photographer: Liz Mellino.

Growing strong friendships Not everyone plays a sport or wants to make something. Codgers Capers is there for men who would just like some company.

Every Tuesday in the hall at the back of the Church of Christ on the corner of Nixon and Corio Sts, Shepparton, a group of men gather to chat, organise a bus trip, listen to a guest speaker or share a barbecue.

Many of the members live alone after the loss of a partner, others just miss male companionship since their retirement.

Although the group is open to any man aged over 18, the group has mainly older members — most of whom heard about the group through a friend.

Codgers Capers groups are part of Australian Men’s Shed Association but don’t have — and don’t want — a shed.

They have about 25 garden beds in the narrow strip of backyard where some of the members enjoy growing lots of fruit and vegies.

Excess produce is sold to the church community to buy more supplies for the garden.

A specialised crew of four, cook up meals which are packaged and frozen for distribution to the needy in the community via local care agencies.

Over the nine years the cooking program has been in operation they have prepared about 3500 meals.

They are a mixed group of blokes with a

variety of backgrounds and experiences who love to “pick hell out of one another”.

One of the four Grahams in the group said, “When I retired, I had nothing to do.”

John, the barbecue chef, had moved from Melbourne after the loss of his partner and said the group was helping him rebuild his life.

He had even organised “a bit of a hippy bloke” to come and entertain them.

Roy joined the group after the loss of his wife and enjoys the cooking as well as the company.

Secretary David Baker said the group was always looking for new members and anyone feeling isolated or lonely was welcome to come down and give the group a try.

Peter obviously loves the garden and is proud of the produce they harvest from such a confined space.

Check out the group on it’s website, give David a call on 0419 307 005, or turn up on a Tuesday morning after 10 am.

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Keeping fit at every age There are many benefits of exercise for those aged over 60, both physically and mentally.

According to Aquamoves Shepparton gym floor and group fitness instructor Joe Gilberto, exercise is important for those aged over 50 because their muscles and bone mass begin to decline, even for those who are physically active.

As a result of this, the ability to lose fat may be impacted.

Muscle strength can be improved through the process of weight training; pushing or pulling something that requires effort.

“You only have to get someone say ‘come with me’ and you’ve got a new friend” Lyn Davidson

Joe said weight training could also help the skeletal system.

“Lots of people say ‘I walk’,” he said.

“I say what are you doing to look after your spine, neck, chest?

“The skeletal system is mobile, without controlled weight training you will favour your dominant side.”

Exercising also helps to build muscle memory, which Joe said was similar to other types of memory.

It acts in a similar manner to a sudoku or crossword, which builds physical memory.

Over-60s group fitness instructor Lyn Davidson said there were also social benefits of exercise, with many participants catching up for coffee after class.

“Eighty per cent of people come to the gym for social reasons,” Lyn said.

“You only have to get someone say ‘come with me’ and you’ve got a new friend.”

Lyn said many participants claimed they felt better after attending the classes by getting their blood pumping.

“I had one lady who didn’t want to get out of her car,” she said.

“After an hour she was feeling fabulous.”

During Victorian Seniors Festival, seniors can become a member of Aquamoves for a reduced rate.

Aquamoves runs a range of exercise programs for seniors throughout the year.

For more information, contact the centre.

Lyn Davidson, 70, is one of the main instructors for over-60s exercise classes at Aquamoves.

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Be part of the community When older people find themselves with time on their hands, many attend classes to learn new skills and a proportion of them become volunteers.

It’s lunchtime at South Shepparton Community Centre and six women are sitting round the table sharing a tasty home-cooked lunch.

Five of them are seniors and several are volunteer tutors and program organisers who help to keep the centre running and offering a rich and varied program.

Seventy-three-year-old Val Roberts started coming to the community house after her husband died.

“It gets me out of the house,” she said.

Val now co-ordinates the Live, Love, Laugh program each term, arranging activities and guest speakers, and she also serves as vice-president on the community house committee.

Gail Tulloch has only been in Shepparton for three years and found the community house a good way to make friends.

been volunteering at the community house for eight years.

Diane appreciates the friendship.

“We have lots of hugs around here,” she said.

Gay Fleming has been involved with the art program for about six years and also helps with the teaching.

Val summed up what they all get out of their time at the community house.

“You go home feeling alive,” she said.

“It gets me out of the house” Val Roberts

The lively 63-year-old co-ordinates the Healthy Connections program and helps migrants learning English and wanting to sit the citizenship test.

In the next room more older women are finishing tidying up after the art class that just finished.

Diane Cook began attending classes and ended up being the tutor. At age 68 she has

Volunteer Gay Fleming, class participant Barb Maskell and volunteer tutor Diane Cook at South Shepparton Community Centre.

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Bowling for a good life For many lawn bowlers there is no such thing as too much bowls and Joyce Johnson admits that she would play at least three times a week, sometimes more.

Joyce, a very fit and sprightly 86-year-old, is a stalwart, in fact a life member, of Shepparton RSL bowls club.

She has been bowling for 19 years, having taken it up after her husband died, and intends to keep playing as long as she can.

“I don’t want to stop,” Joyce said.

“I don’t want to sit at home.”

Joyce also works on the match committee, organising club events and tournaments.

“It’s my life, really.”

Joyce said the social aspect of bowls was very good, and everyone who played got on well together.

The club enters teams in pennant competitions but also holds social matches.

Joyce believes bowling helps her to stay fit, which was borne out by a speedy recovery from a recent knee reconstruction.

RSL bowls club now plays at Shepparton Park in Kialla where the undercover greens allow play throughout the colder months.

“The undercover is a big bonus,” Joyce said.

“We played there right through the winter.”

Joyce said she would encourage anyone to give bowls a go.

“Come down and have a try. I’m sure you will like it.”

“It’s fantastic,” she said.

Joyce Johnson enjoys playing bowls.

Photographer: Megan Fisher.

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Exercise, fresh air and good company While there are many physical health benefits from playing golf, the company is also a welcome mental health bonus for many players.

Lots of keen golfers see going to work as an infringement on their golf time, but when you are retired any day can be a golf day.

per cent of the club’s membership would be aged over 55, and said the health benefits of golf were well documented.

Many older members of Mooroopna Golf Club enjoy taking advantage of the quieter midweek days to get out for a hit and catchup with friends.

Playing 18 holes of golf involves a walk of at least 5 km and even if players ride in a golf buggy, they get a full body workout from swinging the clubs.

John Bartlett, 76, lives alone and usually plays on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

The physical activity and being out in nature are also good to relieve stress.

Jacob Van Zeist only plays midweek unless there is a serious competition (like the club championship) on the weekend.

Even with sore knees or hips most players are still able to get out and play golf.

Both men feel the 18 holes give them good exercise and they enjoy the camaraderie.

“I like the friendly atmosphere of the club,” Jacob said.

“You can stir people up and not offend them.”

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Even riding in a buggy, a round of golf gives a full body workout for Jacob Van Zeist and John Bartlett. Photographer: Pat Patt.

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University with no exams Members of the University of the Third Age (U3A) believe that retirement is the time to learn purely for pleasure.

The tune being played by the ukulele group at the U3A hall is familiar, but the words are not.

President Allan Wilson said that U3A was “all about staving off the vagaries of old age.”

New lyrics to the Beach Boys song have been written by one of the members to create a song of praise for the U3A, and although the ukulele group is only in its ninth session, they are practising hard for wthe Christmas concert.

As part of Seniors’ Week U3A is holding a forum called ‘Live Life, Live Well. The Art of Growing Old Gracefully’ on Wednesday, October 16 at the U3A hall.

The U3A Hall in Essen St, Shepparton, is the site for lots of activities, from social lunches to craft groups, bridge games, different forms of exercise, computer classes and speakers on science, history and legal matters.

The activities are arranged to meet the interests and needs of members, so can vary from year to year and can include trips out and about such as birdwatching, photography and industry tours.

“We live life better, for longer.”

Secretary Liz Lee, president Allan Wilson and course co-ordinator Greg Barnes.

The lead speaker will be Associate Professor Christina Bryant from Melbourne University who will speak on the topic ‘The Art and Science of Maintaining Wellbeing: Adding life to years, not just years to life.’

Other speakers will include Jeanette Powell, Lyn Davidson from Aquamoves Shepparton, Ray McDonald, and Greg Barnes, Goulburn Valley U3A course co-ordinator.

Cost for the day is $10 and includes lunch and teas. Bookings are required. For inquiries phone 0409 703 868.

The Goulburn Valley group has been operating for 31 years and currently has 340 members.

Ukulele players enjoying their efforts. Photographer: Pat Patt.

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Enjoy a carefree lifestyle For retirees entering the next phase of life, staying in touch with others is just as important as ever.

Maintaining social connections can boost the quality of living for senior citizens, but it often takes a back seat for those living independently.

Handily located near Shepparton East Bowling Club, and adjacent to Shepparton Marketplace, residents have easy access to necessary amenities.

Joining the Doutta Galla Aged Care Facility in 2004, Harmony Village offers residents selfsufficiency while having the option of social interaction within a tight-knit community lifestyle.

Internal activities designed to encourage intercommunication are just some of the ways Harmony Village helps residents stay healthy and happy.

“Harmony Village is about independent living, being able to lock up and go with all maintenances covered,” co-ordinator Debra Russell said.

“Residents can purchase a unit without having to worry about stamp duty fees and rates.

“It is about enjoying this part of your life without all the stress of maintaining a home.”

What’s on Come and try croquet When: Saturday, October 5 from 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm Where: Mooroopna Croquet Club, 14 Echuca Rd, Mooroopna Cost: Free, including afternoon tea Further information: Phone 5825 4541 or email mooroopnacroquetclub@gmail.com

Historical tour Run by John Gribben, a local amateur historian with a keen interest in unusual stories connected to the area. John likes to show people places that the general population know little about.

When: Friday, October 4, from 12.45 pm to 4.30 pm Where: Shepparton Library, 41–42 Marungi St, Shepparton Cost: $20, lunch at own cost Bookings essential: Phone 5832 9785.

Seniors’ dinner Come along and enjoy a three-course meal and live entertainment at Shepparton Italian Social Club.

When: Friday, October 4 from 6.30 pm to 11 pm Where: Shepparton Italian Social Club, Quinlan Pde, Shepparton Cost: $25 per person Bookings essential: Phone Vince Sageoleo on 0407 292 796.

Come and try croquet When: Monday, October 7 from 8.30 am to noon Where: Kyabram Croquet Club, 64–70 Church St, Kyabram Cost: Free, including morning tea Bookings essential: For further information, email kyabramcroquet@gmail.com

“We run a big outing and a small outing each month — we have cards, happy hour, exercises, meditations, lots of activities; but they are all optional,” Debra said.

“We are about promoting independence and choice of lifestyle.”

Harmony Village is located at 20 Zurcas Lane, Shepparton.

“It is about enjoying this part of your life without all the stress of maintaining a home” Debra Russell

Spotlight walk

River heritage walk and talk

Come and try spinning

See the fascinating nocturnal native animals that call our local bushland home on World Habitat Day. Spy possums, gliders, tawny frogmouths, spiders and more.

When: Monday, October 7 at 7.40 pm Where: Shepparton Italian Social Club, Quinlan Pde, Shepparton Cost: Free Bookings essential: Email riverconnect@ shepparton.vic.gov.au or phone 5832 9714.

RiverConnect and Shepparton Historical Society present this informative talk and walk to learn about the fascinating history of the Goulburn River. See where the town of Shepparton began on the banks of the Goulburn, the remnants of the old swimming pool and hear tales of times gone by.

When: Thursday, October 10 at 10 am Where: Shepparton Historical Society Cost: Free Bookings essential: Email riverconnect@shepparton.vic.gov.au or phone 5832 9714 by October 4.

Ever thought you may like to try this ancient craft? Here you can try spinning with expert help.

When: Tuesday, October 15 from 10 am to 2 pm Where: Tatura Community House, 12–16 Casey St, Tatura Cost: $2, including a cuppa Bookings essential: phone 5824 1315 or email manager@tatcom.com.au for more information.

Kingfisher cruise Experience a timeless 1.5-hour tour of the natural beauty and peace of Barmah Wetlands aboard the MV Kingfisher. Lunch at the Nathalia Bakery at own cost.

When: Tuesday, October 8 from 1.30 pm to 3 pm Where: Shepparton Library, 41–42 Marungi St, Shepparton Cost: $20, lunch at own cost Bookings essential: Phone 5832 9511.

Seniors’ trivia Get set for some fun and prizes at the seniors’ trivia afternoon and enjoy a delicious Devonshire tea.

When: Tuesday, October 8 from 1.30 pm to 3 pm Where: Tatura Community House, 12–16 Casey St, Tatura Cost: $3 including a Devonshire Tea Further information: Phone 5824 1315 or email manager@tatcom.com.au

E-safety presentation A presentation containing advice on current technology trends, providing targeted safety advice to support a safe and enjoyable online experience. The presentation will provide greater awareness of e-safety concerns as well as an opportunity to examine the benefits and challenges of social media.

When: Wednesday, October 9 at 6.45 pm Where: Shepparton Senior Citizens’ Centre, 132 Welsford St Cost: $3 including a Devonshire tea Bookings essential: Phone 5832 9792 by October 4.

Seniors’ gala dinner Shepparton Senior Citizens are having a spit roast and sweets. Entertainment by the Splinters Band, room for dancing.

When: Thursday, October 10 at noon Where: Shepparton Senior Citizens’ Centre, 132 Welsford St, Shepparton Cost: $20 Bookings essential: Phone Syliva on 5821 9483

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Afternoon tea delights An afternoon of entertainment, afternoon tea, and door prizes. Held by the Toolamba Lions Club.

When: Friday, October 11 from 1.30 pm to 3 pm Where: Toolamba Community Hall, Wren St, Toolamba Cost: $5 per person, which includes a lucky door ticket Bookings essential: Phone Helen Morritt on 0439 907 157 or email helendmorritt@gmail.com by October 7.

Road safety presentation This road safety awareness presentation is for older road users. The presentation covers information and advice on road rules and the use of mobility devices. It promotes strategies for the devices to be used in a safe and acceptable way. Road Safe GV aims to promote greater awareness of laws and provide advice on the correct and safe use of mobility devices within the Goulburn Valley region.

When: Monday, October 14 at 10 am Where: Shepparton Senior Citizens’ Centre, 132 Welsford St, Shepparton Cost: Free Bookings essential: Phone 5832 9792 by October 7.

Festival Country Concert Echuca local Jefferson Smith loves the golden age of Hollywood and the music of the 1950s and ‘60s with a repertoire covering the music of Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, the Righteous Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Billy Ray Cyrus and many more.

When: Tuesday, October 15 at 1 pm Where: Eastbank, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton Cost: Free Bookings essential: Phone Riverlinks on 5832 9511.

Forum on ageing gracefully Come along and hear some guest speakers on the topic of ageing gracefully including Melbourne University Associate Professor Christina Bryant. Includes a performance from the Sing Australia Choir.

When: Wednesday, October 16 from 10 am to 3 pm Where: Goulburn Valley University of the Third Age, 14 Esson St, Shepparton Cost: $10, including lunch, morning and afternoon tea Bookings essential: Phone 5822 1474 by October 11.

Works of Wonder — Elio Simonetti Magic A vibrant mix of visual magic and cerebral illusion, speckled with curious anecdotes and a selected history of mystery. One-hour duration.

Unique, engaging, and memorable.

When: Wednesday, October 16 at 2 pm Where: Shepparton Senior Citizens’ Centre, 132 Welsford St, Shepparton Cost: Free Bookings essential: Phone 5832 9785 by October 8.

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Victorian Seniors Festival Wealth check, health check

Seniors botanic gardens visit

A conversation with a financial counsellor about financial issues facing older people.

Let’s talk about scams, financial abuse, pension loan schemes, wills, and power of attorney.

Bring along your questions and queries. Free, confidential follow-up appointments available with a financial counsellor.

When: Friday, October 18 at 10 am Where: Shepparton Senior Citizens’ Centre, 132 Welsford St, Shepparton Cost: Free Bookings essential: Phone 5832 9785 by October 11.

A 45-minute tour around the gardens for those who are unable to make the journey on foot.

Tours are accompanied by a member of Friends of the Botanic Gardens Shepparton who will provide information regarding what is and has happened and what is planned for the future of the gardens.

When: Wednesday, October 23, tours between 12.30 pm and 3 pm Where: Meet at the entrance to the botanic gardens in Botanic Gardens Ave, Kialla.

Cost: Free Bookings essential: Phone Jill Grant on 0419 594 397 by October 22.

Vaudeville show Don’t miss this amazing vaudeville show, with local musicians, poetry reading, short stories and comedy interviews.

When: Saturday, October 19 at 1.30 pm Where: Dookie Memorial Hall, Dookie Cost: $5 including afternoon tea Bookings essential: Phone 0428 100 314

Nature photography Want to hone your photography skills to capture the beauty of our local environment?

RiverConnect and Shepparton Camera Club invite you to a nature photography session at Reedy Swamp. BYO camera.

When: Saturday, October 19, 6 pm Where: Reedy Swamp Cost: Free Bookings essential: Email riverconnect@shepparton.vic.gov.au or phone 5832 9714 by October 14.

Barefoot bowls Mooroopna Bowls Club welcomes members of the public to participate in an afternoon of barefoot bowls. Families are welcome to come try their hand at lawn bowls in a casual and very relaxed atmosphere on our wonderful greens.

When: Sunday, October 20 from 1 pm to 3 pm Where: Mooroopna Bowls Club, 13 Echuca Rd, Mooroopna Cost: Free More information: Phone 5832 9431.

Tea and scones in the park Join us for a lovely morning in the park with live music and tea and scones, while you enjoy the ambience of one of the best parks in Greater Shepparton.

When: Monday, October 21 at 10 am Where: Victoria Park Lake’s Western Park Cost: Free More information: Phone 5832 9431.

Cultural Bus Tour Visit three of our many cultures in the area including the African House for a tour and traditional lunch. Please bring a scarf to cover your head where needed.

When: Tuesday, October 22 from 9.15 am to 2 pm Where: Shepparton Library, 41–42 Marungi St, Shepparton Cost: Free Bookings essential: Phone Riverlinks on 5832 9511 by October 11.

Mystery trip A bus trip to mystery locations around Shepparton, morning tea and pub lunch. Held by the Murchison Neighbourhood House.

When: Wednesday, October 23 from 9.15 am to 2 pm Where: Pick-up and drop-off from set points and times in Shepparton, Mooroopna and Tatura Cost: $18, required when booking Bookings essential: Phone 5826 2373 or email murch-nh@hotmail.com by October 18.

The pleasures of gardening Tatura Garden Club invites you to its flower show, plant display and scarecrow competition, voting for most popular flower and scarecrow.

View the display and join in the activities including succulent potting throughout the day.

Devonshire teas available all day. Disability and wheelchair friendly.

When: Thursday, October 24 from 10 am to 3 pm Where: Victory Hall, 75 -81 Hogan St, Tatura Cost: Free Bookings essential: Phone Cathy Carter on 0447 771 019 or Jenny Stammers on 0407 556 639.

Seniors’ painting day Landscape painting workshop with Kristen Retallick. Join an exhibition tour of ‘Arthur Boyd: Landscape of the Soul’ followed by a landscape painting workshop with local artist Kristen Retallick.

When: Thursday, October 24 from 10 am to 2 pm Where: Shepparton Art Museum, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton Cost: Free Bookings essential: Limited spaces, bookings via the SAM website at http://sheppartonartmuseum.com.au/ or phone 5832 9522 by October 17.

Concert, cuppa and history talk A pleasant afternoon with music from the past by 10-piece band The Splinters, along with an interesting talk on local history past and presented with Geoff Allemand. Held by the Positive Ageing Advisory Committee.

When: Thursday, October 24 from 1 pm to 4 pm Where: Shepparton Senior Citizens’ Centre, 132 Welsford St, Shepparton Cost: Free Bookings essential: Phone Jeanette Doherty on 5821 9832 by October 21.

Motor museum visit The museum is a living collection and is constantly growing to help ensure our motoring history is preserved for future generations. As well as regular exhibitions throughout the year, a new selection from the collection is curated for display four times per year.

When: Friday, October 25 at 1.30 pm Where: Shepparton Motor Museum, 7725 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla Cost: Free Bookings essential: Phone 5832 9785 by October 18.

Movie matinee: Casablanca Come and enjoy the classic American romantic drama Casablanca, starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid.

When: Tuesday, October 29 at 1.30 pm Where: GOTAFE Auditorium, 152–200 Fryers St, Shepparton Cost: Free Bookings essential: Phone 5832 9785 by October 22.

October 2019

Weekly events Come and try tai chi Tai chi is a series of gentle exercises and breathing techniques that will relax your body and mind.

When: Mondays at 9.30 am Where: Shepparton Sports Stadium Cost: Free More information: Phone 5832 9431.

Come-and-try Over-60s Circuit When: Mondays at 10.15 am Where: Aquamoves Lakeside, Shepparton Cost: Free Bookings: Phone 5832 9400.

Come-and-try Over-60s Body Balance When: Mondays at 11.15 am Where: Aquamoves Lakeside, Shepparton Cost: Free Bookings: Phone 5832 9400.

Come-and-try Over-60s TONE When: Tuesdays at 10.15 am; Fridays at 10 am Where: Aquamoves Lakeside, Shepparton Cost: Free Bookings: Phone 5832 9400.

Keen Agers recreational table tennis A fun and social hit for those who enjoy a casual game. Equipment provided or bring your own.

When: Tuesdays at 9 am; Thursdays at 1 pm Where: Shepparton Sports Stadium, Numurkah Rd, Shepparton Cost: Free More information: Phone 5832 9431.

Strength training A slower sitting and standing program with a focus on increasing overall strength, but also flexibility, mobility, posture and balance.

When: Tuesdays at 11.30 am Where: Shepparton Sports Stadium, Numurkah Rd, Shepparton Cost: Free More information: Phone 5832 9431.

Social badminton A casual hit of badminton for a variety of abilities. Badminton is a fun and social sport with several health advantages such as strength, mobility, flexibility and muscular endurance. Equipment is provided or bring your own.

When: Wednesdays at 9 am.

Where: Shepparton Sports Staduim, Numurkah Rd, Shepparton Cost: Free More information: Phone 5832 9431.

Come-and-try over-60s Body Pump When: Wednesdays at 10.15 am Where: Aquamoves Lakeside, Shepparton Cost: Free Bookings essential: Phone 5832 9400.

Fun, fitness and self-defence Learn self-defence and stay fit and healthy at the same time.

When: Thursdays at 9.30 am Where: Shepparton Sports Stadium, Numurkah Rd, Shepparton Cost: Free More information: Phone 5832 9431.

Happy Feet walking group When: Thursdays in October from 9.30 to 10.30 am Where: Falcon Park, Sanctuary Dve, Kialla Cost: Free More information: Phone 5832 9431.

Get tech-savvy Get one-on-one IT assistance. If you are struggling with your smartphone, tablet or computer, please contact the library to arrange a time.

When: Thursdays in October, from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm Where: Mooroopna Library, Morrell St, Mooroopna Cost: Free More information: Phone 5832 9431.

Bookings essential: Phone 1300 374 765, come in or email mooroopna@gvrlc.vic.gov.au

Strength training A weights circuit program that focuses on increasing strength, balance, and hand/eye co-ordination. All exercises can be modified to suit all needs and abilities.

When: Fridays at 9.30 am and 11 am Where: Shepparton Sports Stadium, Numurkah Rd, Shepparton Cost: Free More information: Phone 5832 9431.

Crochet and knitting When: Fridays from 10 am to noon Where: Shepparton Library, Marungi St, Shepparton Cost: Free More information: Phone 1300 374 765.

Crochet and knitting When: Fridays, 10.30 am to noon Where: Mooroopna Library, Morrell St, Mooroopna Cost: Free More information: Phone 1300 374 765.

Let’s Chat — English conversation group When: Fridays from 5 pm to 6 pm Where: Shepparton Library, Marungi St, Shepparton Cost: Free More information: Phone 1300 374 765.

Scrabble Club When: Fridays from 1.30 pm to 4 pm Where: Mooroopna Library, Morrell St, Mooroopna Cost: Free More information: Phone 1300 374 765.

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A Home Care Package is an Australian Government funding subsidy awarded to eligible seniors with care needs.

Once activated by a registered provider, your Home Care Package can be used to purchase services and equipment to help you remain in your own home.

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