The Victorian Seniors Festival and Whitehorse City Council present Whitehorse Seniors Festival

October 2019 Each year, Whitehorse City Council and local community organisations host a range of events celebrating the valuable contributions older people make to our community. The festival is held in conjunction with the Victorian Seniors Festival, which consists of hundreds of free or low-cost events, forums and activities IAN across the state. Event categories For more information, call 9262 6443 or visit Transport www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whitehorse-seniors-festival Cultural diversity

Art and craft

Music

Technology

Information and learning

Physical activity

Healthy mind/social activity

1 Seniors Tennis Fun Day Manage Your Passwords Tuesday 1 October Tuesday 1 October 11am-3pm 2pm-3.30pm Host: Koonung Park Tennis Club Host: Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Where: 85 Springfield Road and corner Where: Vermont South Library, Pavey Place, Heppner Street, Blackburn North Vermont South Cost: Free Cost: Free Enquiries: Don 0419 893 725 Bookings essential: www.wml.vic.gov.au or www.tennis.com.au/kptc or 9872 8650 No booking required. Do you reuse the same password for different Come and enjoy a fun social day of tennis for online accounts? Or write your passwords seniors of any age and any standard. Bring a down and carry them around with you? Find racquet or use one provided by the club, wear out how to create strong passwords for all suitable running shoes for a tennis court; free your accounts - and not have to remember lunch and refreshments provided. every single one! Public Transport for Seniors Search Historical Records Wednesday 2 October at Box Hill Historical Society 10am-11am Tuesday 1 October Host: Whitehorse City Council 11am-4pm and Traveller’s Aid Host: Box Hill Historical Society Where: The Willis Room, Whitehorse City Where: Suite 7, Town Hall Hub, Box Hill Town Council, 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading Hall, 27 Bank Street, Box Hill Cost: Free Cost: Free Bookings essential: Lucy Menzies 9262 6158 Enquiries: www.boxhillhistoricalsociety.com.au, Learn about accessing public transport [email protected] or 9285 4808 in safely and confidently. No booking required. Topics include: travellers aid services, Our experts will be available to help trace the regional travel passes and myki, concession local history of your family, house, area or travel, safety on public transport, accessible club in our archives, which cover the former transport, transport websites and apps, City of Box Hill. mobility equipment on public transport and transport authority support personnel. Tea and coffee provided.

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Social Tennis Come ‘n’ Try Ukulele Friday 4 October Monday 7 October 2pm-5pm 11am-12.30pm Host: North Box Hill Tennis Club Host: Bennettswood Neighbourhood House Where: 24 Elizabeth Street, Box Hill North Where: 7 Greenwood Street, Burwood Cost: Free Cost: Free Bookings essential: Lynn 9848 4757 Bookings essential: 9888 0234 or [email protected] or [email protected] Free afternoon of tennis on red porous Learn to play the ukulele in this fun-filled courts with refreshments included; racquets introductory session. No experience is available and correct footwear is essential necessary, have great fun playing the (refer Club’s website nbhtc.org.au for info instrument of the moment! on shoes suitable for porous courts.) BYO ukulele if you have one or borrow one of ours. Tea and coffee provided. Indoor Bowls Monday 7 October Living a Balanced Life: How to 12.30pm-3.30pm Prevent Falls, Stay Upright and Host: Avenue Neighbourhood House @ Eley Live Longer Where: 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South Monday 7 October Cost: Free 1.15pm-2.15pm Bookings essential: [email protected] Host: Aqualink Nunawading or 9808 2000 Where: Fraser Place, Forest Hill Enjoy a trial session of indoor bowls Cost: Free – all welcome, tea and coffee provided. Bookings essential: 9878 4576 A physiotherapist’s guide to the latest in falls Tai Chi on the Lawn prevention, balance training and healthy Monday 7 October ageing. Presented by Melanie Jamali from 10.30am-11.30am Balwyn Sports and Physiotherapy Centre. Host: Box Hill Town Hall Where: 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Cost: Free Enquiries: Gary 9262 6243 or [email protected] Booking not required. Tai Chi is a series of gentle, graceful movements to exercise the body and clear the mind, led by one of our local groups. Originating in ancient China, Tai Chi is an effective exercise for health and wellbeing.

4 Celebrate Our Seniors Wayapa Wuurkshop - Special Storytime Tuesday 8 October Tuesday 8 October 1.30pm-3pm 11am-12pm Host: Whitehorse City Council Host: Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre, Where: Nunawading Library, 470 Station Street, Box Hill 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading Cost: Free Cost: Free Bookings essential: 9262 6443 Enquiries: 9872 8600 or www.wml.vic.gov.au or [email protected] Let’s celebrate all the older people who make Wayapa shares Aboriginal culture in an the lives of young people so special, with interactive, meaningful and innovative way. stories, songs and morning tea. No bookings Wayapa is facilitated meditation, teaching required however please notify staff of any a combination of cultural mindfulness and food allergies before the event commences. traditional movement. It is a tool for stress management that helps to create mind body Search Historical Records spirit wellbeing, wear comfortable clothes, at Box Hill Historical Society afternoon tea provided. Tuesday 8 October 11am-4pm Musical ‘The King and I’ Host: Box Hill Historical Society Tuesday 8 October Where: Suite 7, Town Hall Hub, Box Hill Town 10am-1pm Hall, 27 Bank Street, Box Hill Host: U3A Box Hill Cost: Free Where: 29 Strabane Avenue, Mont Albert North Enquiries: www.boxhillhistoricalsociety.com.au, Cost: Free [email protected] or 9285 4808 Bookings essential: Lee Wallin 0429 839 829 No booking required. Our experts will be available to help trace the local history of your A musical film in which the King of Siam hires family, house, area or club in our archives, a Welsh widow to tutor his many children, the which cover the former City of Box Hill. film explores the ensuing relationships that develop – tea, coffee and nibbles provided. Crochet/Knitting Social Group Tuesday 8 October 9.45am-11.45am Host: Avenue Neighbourhood House @ Eley Where: 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South Cost: Free Bookings essential: [email protected] or 9808 2000 Enjoy a trial session, BYO knitting or crochet project. Tea and coffee provided. 5 Living a Balanced Life: Try Before You Ride: Become More –How to Prevent Falls, Stay Familiar with Public Transport Upright and Live Longer Tuesday 8 October Tuesday 8 October 10am-2pm 1.15pm-2.15pm Host: Public Transport Host: Aqualink Box Hill Where: Box Hill Interchange, Tram Stop 58, Where: 31 Surrey Drive, Box Hill corner Whitehorse Road and Station Street, Cost: Free Box Hill Bookings essential: 9843 2900 Cost: Free A physiotherapist’s guide to the latest in falls Bookings essential: 1800 800 007 or prevention, balance training and healthy www.ptv.vic.gov.au/more/travelling-on-the- ageing. Presented by Melanie Jamali from network/accessibility/try-before-you-ride Balwyn Sports and Physiotherapy Centre. Learn about how you can travel more safely on our public transport system. Boost your Tai Chi on the Lawn confidence by practicing boarding and disembarking a stationary train, bus, coach, Tuesday 8 October accessible taxi and tram. Drivers, Authorised 10.30am-11.30am Officers and Customer Service will assist you, Host: Box Hill Town Hall tea and coffee provided. Where: 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Cost: Free Enquiries: Gary 9262 6243 or [email protected] Booking not required. Tai Chi is a series of gentle, graceful movements to exercise the body and clear the mind, led by one of our local groups. Originating in ancient China, Tai Chi is an effective exercise for health and wellbeing.

GIOVANNA 6 iPhone for Beginners Surrey Park Model Boat Club for Seniors and Over 50s Open Day Tuesday 8 October Wednesday 9 October 2pm-3pm 10am-11.30am Host: Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Host: Surrey Park Model Boat Club Where: Vermont South Library, Pavey Place, Where: Surrey Park Lake, Corner Canterbury Vermont South and Elgar Roads (off Standard Avenue), Box Hill Cost: Free Cost: Free Bookings essential: 9872 8650 Enquiries: Tony 0468 460 039 or www.wml.vic.gov.au or SpmBC.org.au Let’s get to know your phone! Learn about The Surrey Park Model Boat Club will be open physical buttons and features, accessibility for people to come to the clubrooms, look functions, moving apps, decluttering, tips at and discuss the model boats and under and tricks and much more in this beginner’s supervision, operate club boats on the lake. session. Prerequisites: Your own iPhone, Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. Apple ID, library card and PIN. Come ‘n’ Try Mahjong Introduction to Laser Cutting Wednesday 9 October for Seniors and Over 50s 1pm-2.30pm Wednesday 9 October Host: Bennettswood Neighbourhood House 1pm-2.30pm Where: 7 Greenwood Street, Burwood Host: Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Cost: Free Where: Blackburn Library, Corner Blackburn Bookings essential: 9888 0234 and Central Roads, Blackburn or [email protected] Cost: Free Mahjong is great fun and keeps your mind Bookings essential: 9896 8400 sharp. Learn to play from our friendly or www.wml.vic.gov.au experienced players. Everyone is welcome! Keeping an active mind means stepping out Afternoon tea provided. of your comfort zone and learn something totally new. Come along and be challenged with a new activity, you might discover a new hidden talent!

7 Tai Chi on the Lawn Healthy People Stay Young Wednesday 9 October Wednesday 9 October 10.30am-11.30am 10am-12pm Host: Box Hill Town Hall Host: U3A Box Hill Where: 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Where: 29 Strabane Avenue, Mont Albert North Cost: Free Cost: Free Enquiries: Gary 9262 6243 or Bookings essential: Lee Wallin 0429 839 829 [email protected] U3A Box Hill will host talk given by Carrington Booking not required. Health, followed by question and answer Tai Chi is a series of gentle, graceful session, morning tea provided. movements to exercise the body and clear the mind, led by one of our local groups. Hearing Health Originating in ancient China, Tai Chi is an and Wellness Seminar effective exercise for health and wellbeing. Wednesday 9 October 10am-11am Host: Better Hearing VIC Where: Box Hill Library, Meeting Room 3, 1040 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Cost: Free Bookings essential: 9510 1577 or [email protected] Expert audiologists will discuss tinnitus management strategies, tips on purchasing a hearing aid and new developments in the hearing health space. Individual assessments will be available after the seminar.

RON 8 Understanding Your Energy Bills: Private Consultation Thursday 10 October 10am-5pm (20 min per person) Host: Whitehorse City Council Where: Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379-399 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading Cost: Free Bookings essential: Lucy Menzies 9262 6158 or www.energybills.eventbrite.com.au Book in your free one-on-one 20 minute appointment with an energy expert from Australian Energy Foundation, a not for profit organisation. Gain advice on how to save on your energy bills. Bring along your most recent electricity and gas bills.

Tai Chi on the Lawn Thursday 10 October HELEN 10.30am-11.30am Host: Box Hill Town Hall Where: 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Merry Melodies Sing-along Cost: Free Thursday 10 October 10.30am-11.30am Enquiries: Gary 9262 6243 or [email protected] Host: Avenue Neighbourhood House @ Eley Booking not required. Where: 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South Tai Chi is a series of gentle, graceful Cost: Free movements to exercise the body and clear Bookings essential: [email protected] the mind, led by one of our local groups. or 9808 2000 Originating in ancient China, Tai Chi is an Join in this trial session for some fun and effective exercise for health and wellbeing. old time music. All welcome. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.

9 Bingo Social Group Celebrate Our Seniors Thursday 10 October - Special Storytime 1pm-2.30pm Thursday 10 October Host: Avenue Neighbourhood House @ Eley 11am-12pm Where: 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South Host: Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Cost: Free Where: Blackburn Library, Corner Blackburn Bookings essential: [email protected] and Central Roads, Blackburn or 9808 2000 Cost: Free Enjoy a trial session of Bingo. All welcome. Enquiries: 9896 8400 or www.wml.vic.gov.au Tea and coffee provided. Let’s celebrate all the older people who make the lives of young people so special, with Line Dancing stories, songs and morning tea. No bookings Thursday 10 October required however please notify staff of any 7pm-9pm food allergies before the event commences. Host: Avenue Neighbourhood House @ Eley Celebrate Our Seniors Where: 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South - Special Storytime Cost: Free Friday 11 October Bookings essential: [email protected] 11am-12pm or 9808 2000 Host: Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Enjoy a trial session of line dancing class. Where: Box Hill Library, All welcome. 1040 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Cost: Free Come ‘n’ Try Gentle Exercise Enquiries: 9896 4300 or www.wml.vic.gov.au Thursday 10 October 1pm-2pm Let’s celebrate all the older people who make the lives of young people so special, with Host: Bennettswood Neighbourhood House stories, songs and morning tea. No bookings Where: 7 Greenwood Street, Burwood required however please notify staff of any Cost: Free food allergies before the event commences. Bookings essential: 9888 0234 or [email protected] Gentle exercise to music is a safe and social way to exercise without running or floor work. Ideal if you want to improve your health, lift your mood and remain independent, wear comfortable clothes and soft soled shoes. Tea/coffee provided.

10 GLORIA 11 Celebrate Our Seniors Be Connected Launch and Lunch - Special Storytime Friday 11 October Friday 11 October 12.30pm-2pm 11am-12pm Host: Bennettswood Neighbourhood House Host: Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Where: 7 Greenwood Street, Burwood Where: Vermont South Library, Pavey Place, Cost: Free Vermont South Bookings essential: 9888 0234 Cost: Free or [email protected] Enquiries: 9872 8650 or www.wml.vic.gov.au We are launching our new Be Connected Let’s celebrate all the older people who make program for older adults. Our lunch and the lives of young people so special, with information session will show you how easily stories, songs and morning tea. No bookings technology can help you stay connected with required however please notify staff of any family and friends and some great resources food allergies before the event commences. to improve your technology skills. BYO iPad or tablet or smartphone if you have one. Traditional Easter Egg Painting for Seniors and Over 50s Tai Chi on the Lawn Friday 11 October Friday 11 October 1pm-2.30pm 10.30am-11.30am Host: Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Host: Box Hill Town Hall Where: Box Hill Library, 1040 Whitehorse Where: 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Road, Box Hill Cost: Free Cost: Free Enquiries: Gary 9262 6243 or Bookings essential: www.wml.vic.gov.au [email protected] or 9896 4300 Booking not required. Scratch a design on a hardboiled egg that Tai Chi is a series of gentle, graceful has been coated in wax, then dip it into dye movements to exercise the body and clear to create beautiful patterns. the mind, led by one of our local groups. Originating in ancient China, Tai Chi is an effective exercise for health and wellbeing.

12 Sketching Social Group Scrabble Social Group Friday 11 October Friday 11 October 9.30am-12pm 12.30pm-3.30pm Host: Avenue Neighbourhood House @ Eley Host: Avenue Neighbourhood House @ Eley Where: 32 Richmond Street, Blackburn South Where: 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South Cost: Free Cost: Free Bookings essential: [email protected] Bookings essential: [email protected] or 9808 2000 or 9808 2000 Enjoy a trial session, BYO sketching materials, Enjoy a trial session of Scrabble. tea and coffee provided. Tea and coffee provided.

Avenue Writers Social Group Don’t Worry, Be Happy! Friday 11 October (Meditation) 10am-12pm Friday 11 October Host: Avenue Neighbourhood House @ Eley 12.45pm-1.45pm Where: 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South Host: Avenue Neighbourhood House @ Eley Cost: Free Where: 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South Bookings essential: [email protected] Cost: Free or 9808 2000 Bookings essential: [email protected] Interested in writing short stories, opinion or 9808 2000 pieces, your memoirs or even a novel? Enjoy a trial workshop group in a friendly and Enjoy a trial session of meditation. supportive environment for writers, tea and Tea and coffee provided. coffee provided. Strength Training Yoga with Deb Friday 11 October Friday 11 October 10.15am-11.10am 11am-12pm Host: Koonung Cottage Community House Host: Avenue Neighbourhood House @ Eley Where: 109 Koonung Road, Blackburn North Where: 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South Cost: Free Cost: Free Bookings essential: 9878 6632 or info@ Bookings essential: [email protected] koonungcottage.org.au or 9808 2000 Come and try a Strength Training class. Enjoy a trial session of Yoga, wear comfortable Strength training helps to maintain bone clothing. Tea and coffee provided. density and good health. Men and women are welcome, wear comfortable clothing and covered shoes, weights provided.

13 Balance for Body Strength Friday 11 October 1.30pm-2.30pm Host: Mitcham Community House Where: 19 Brunswick Road, Mitcham Cost: Free Bookings essential: 9873 4587 or [email protected] Exercise class designed to improve balance and assist in falls prevention. Led by a qualified instructor. Chairs can be utilised for support if required. Fees apply for subsequent classes.

Try Lawn Bowls Sunday 13 October 11am-4pm TOM Host: Heatherdale Recreation and Bowls Club Where: 114 Heatherdale Road, Mitcham Cost: Free Dance 4 Fitness No bookings required, come and try barefoot Monday 14 October lawn bowls. Tea and coffee provided. 1.00pm-2.00pm Enquiries: Elise 0409 258 645 or hrbc.org.au Host: Box Hill Community Arts Centre Where: 470 Station St, Box Hill Friendly Mixed Social Tennis Cost: Free Monday 14 October Bookings essential: www.bhcac.com.au 9am-1pm or 9895 8888 Host: East Burwood Tennis Club The perfect way to have fun and get fit at the Where: East Burwood Reserve, 300 Burwood same time. Adults of all ages are welcome. Highway, Burwood East Some level of fitness required. Wear Cost: Free comfortable clothing and suitable footwear Enquiries: 9803 7769 e.g. runners or jazz shoes. or [email protected] Friendly mixed social tennis with morning tea provided.

14 Senior Chair Exercise Meditation Monday 14 October Tuesday 15 October 2.15pm-3.15pm 12.15pm-1.15pm Host: Box Hill Community Arts Centre Host: Mitcham Community House Where: 470 Station St, Box Hill Where: 19 Brunswick Road, Mitcham Cost: Free Cost: Free Bookings essential: www.bhcac.com.au Bookings essential: 9873 4587 or 9895 8888 or [email protected] A gentle workout on the chair to music, Relax and unwind as you experience a variety incorporating arm and leg work to increase of practical and proven techniques - guided core strength and maintain flexibility. The meditation, mindfulness and physical class will also involve the use of balls, scarves relaxation, can be done lying down or seated. and therabands. Led by a qualified instructor. Fees will apply for subsequent classes. Qi Gong Monday 14 October Search Historical Records 2.15pm-3.15pm at Box Hill Historical Society Host: Mitcham Community House Tuesday 15 October 11am-4pm Where: 19 Brunswick Road, Mitcham Cost: Free Host: Box Hill Historical Society Bookings essential: 9873 4587 Where: Suite 7, Town Hall Hub, Box Hill Town or [email protected] Hall, 27 Bank Street, Box Hill Qi Gong is easy to learn and helps improve Cost: Free your health and fitness, boost your energy Enquiries: www.boxhillhistoricalsociety.com.au, levels and assist in relaxation. Wear loose [email protected] or 9285 4808 clothing and flat heeled shoes. Fees will apply No booking required. Our experts will be for subsequent classes. available to help trace the local history of your family, house, area or club in our History of the Red Cross archives, which cover the former City of Tuesday 15 October Box Hill. 1.30pm-3pm Host: Mitcham Community House Where: 19 Brunswick Road, Mitcham Cost: Gold Coin Donation Bookings essential: 9873 4587 or [email protected] A speaker from the Red Cross will talk about history of the Red Cross and the wonderful work that they do. Light refreshments provided. 15 Listen Up! for Seniors and Over 50s: Tai Chi Beginners Podcasts and Music on Your Wednesday 16 October Phone or Tablet 11.00am-12.00pm Tuesday 15 October Host: Box Hill Community Arts Centre 2pm-3pm Where: 470 Station St, Box Hill Host: Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Cost: Free Where: Vermont South Library, Pavey Place, Bookings essential: www.bhcac.com.au Vermont South or 9895 8888 Cost: Free Exercise in a quiet, mindful and relaxing way. Bookings essential: www.wml.vic.gov.au This class will focus on the fundamental skills or 9872 8650 of Yang Tai Chi. Did you know you can listen to free music, news, radio dramas, comedy and more on Chair Yoga your smartphone or tablet? Find out how to Wednesday 16 October get started with podcasts and the Library’s 2.10pm-3.10pm music streaming app. Host: Mitcham Community House Prerequisites: Your own smartphone or tablet, Where: 19 Brunswick Road, Mitcham Apple or Google Play ID, library card and PIN. Cost: Free Bookings essential: 9873 4587 or [email protected] Great when you are returning to exercise after an injury or surgery or cannot do floor exercises but want to keep fit. Work at your own pace. Classes are led by a qualified instructor. Fees will apply for subsequent classes.

NITA 16 Surrey Park Model Boat Club Multicultural Feast Open Day Thursday 17 October Wednesday 16 October 11am-1pm 10am-11.30am Host: Louise Multicultural Community Centre Host: Surrey Park Model Boat Club Where: Suite 8, 27 Bank Street, Town Hall Where: Surrey Park Lake, Corner Canterbury Hub, Box Hill and Elgar Roads (off Standard Avenue), Box Hill Cost: Free Cost: Free Bookings essential: 9285 4850 Enquiries: Tony 0468 460 039 Seniors are invited to join our community, or SpmBC.org.au network organisations and the wider The Surrey Park Model Boat Club will be open community to share a light lunch. Includes for people to come to the clubrooms, look ‘cuisine demonstration and degustation’ at and discuss the model boats and under organised by staff and volunteers. supervision, operate club boats on the lake. You’re welcome to bring a plate of cultural Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. food to share!

Walk and Talk Worried About Your Memory? Wednesday 16 October Dementia Australia Session 2pm-3.30pm Thursday 17 October Host: Box Hill South Neighbourhood House 2pm-3pm Where: 47 Kitchener Street, Box Hill South Host: Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Cost: Free Where: Box Hill Library, 1040 Whitehorse Enquiries: 9898 8270, [email protected] Road, Box Hill or bhsnh.org.au Cost: Free No booking required. Join us for a walk along Bookings essential: www.wml.vic.gov.au the Gardiners Creek trail and a coffee/tea and or 9896 4300 a chat afterwards, please wear comfortable This interactive session will provide an walking shoes and coat if cold. overview of how memory works, common memory changes that occur with ageing and factors that can impact on memory. It will also look at practical ways of improving memory and looking after the brain.

17 Beginners Ukulele Light-Up Bookmarks Thursday 17 October for Seniors and Over 50s 2.45pm-3.45pm Tuesday 22 October Host: Avenue Neighbourhood House @ Eley 1.30pm-3pm Where: 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South Host: Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Cost: Free Where: Vermont South Library, Pavey Place, Bookings essential: [email protected] Vermont South or 9808 2000 Cost: Free Enjoy a trial session. Tea and coffee provided. Bookings essential: www.wml.vic.gov.au or 9872 8650 Strength Training Create a simple electronic light-up bookmark Friday 18 October out of coloured paper, conductive copper 10.15am-11.10am tape, an LED and a watch battery. Host: Koonung Cottage Community House Beeswax Wraps Where: 109 Koonung Road, Blackburn North Tuesday 22 October Cost: Free 10am-11.30am Bookings essential: 9878 6632 Host: Box Hill South Neighbourhood House or [email protected] Where: 47 Kitchener Street, Box Hill South Come and try a strength training class. Strength training helps to maintain bone Cost: $15 density and good health. All welcome. Bookings essential: 9898 8270 Wear comfortable clothing and covered or [email protected] shoes, weights provided. If you want to stop using plastic cling wrap, then homemade beeswax wraps are a great Zumba Gold alternative. You can use them to cover food, Saturday 19 October keeping it fresh, plus they’re able to be 10am-11am re-waxed if they start to wear. Please bring an apron. Tea and coffee provided. Host: Mitcham Community House Where: 19 Brunswick Road, Mitcham Cost: Free Bookings essential: 9873 4587 or [email protected] Low impact dance to music led by a qualified instructor. Lots of fun. Fees will apply to attend subsequent classes.

18 Search Historical Records at Box Hill Historical Society Tuesday 22 October 11am-4pm Host: Box Hill Historical Society Where: Suite 7, Town Hall Hub, Box Hill Town Hall, 27 Bank Street, Box Hill Cost: Free Enquiries: www.boxhillhistoricalsociety.com.au, [email protected] or 9285 4808 No booking required. Our experts will be available to help trace the local history of your family, house, area or club in our archives, which cover the former City of Box Hill.

Casting Apps to Your TV for Seniors and Over 50s MARY Tuesday 22 October 2pm-3.30pm Exercise – Why It’s Good for You Host: Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Tuesday 22 October Where: Vermont South Library, Pavey Place, 1.30pm-3pm Vermont South Host: Mitcham Community House Cost: Free Where: 19 Brunswick Road, Mitcham Bookings essential: 9872 8650 Cost: Gold Coin Donation or www.wml.vic.gov.au Bookings essential: 9873 4587 or info@ No smart TV? No problem! Discover a world mitchamcommunityhouse.org of news programs, documentaries, films and more. Learn how to cast apps such as ABC Speaker from Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital iView, SBS On Demand and Netflix from your will talk about the benefits of exercise, the smartphone or tablet to your TV. different types of exercise including balance, strength training and core work, how often is best and how to stay motivated. Afternoon tea provided.

19 Seniors Morning Movie Matinee Farmhouse Friday Wednesday 23 October Friday 25 October 10am-12pm 10am-1pm Host: Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Host: Clota Cottage Neighbourhood House Where: Nunawading Library, Where: 31 Clota Ave, Box Hill 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading Cost: Free Cost: Free Bookings essential: Sue or Carol 9899 0062 Bookings essential: www.wml.vic.gov.au Come and enjoy our visiting animal farm or 9872 8600 and enjoy a Devonshire tea. Family and Come along and enjoy a mid-morning movie grandchildren welcome. matinee in the library! We’ll be showing the fabulous musical drama ‘The Greatest Strength Training Showman’, inspired by the imagination of P.T. Friday 25 October Barnum and starring Hugh Jackman. 10.15am-11.10am Drinks and snacks will be provided. Host: Koonung Cottage Community House Tour of Worship Where: 109 Koonung Road, Blackburn North Thursday 24 October Cost: Free 9.30am-2.30pm Bookings essential: 9878 6632 Host: Whitehorse Interfaith Network or [email protected] Where: Whitehorse City Council, Come and try a strength training class. 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading Strength training helps to maintain bone density and good health. All welcome. Cost: Free Wear comfortable clothing and covered Bookings essential: Sarah Martinelli 9262 6434 shoes, weights provided. or [email protected] This is a great opportunity to visit places of So You’re Retiring? worship within the , to Interactive Workshop learn about other faiths and to meet new people. Please be prepared to take off your Saturday 26 October shoes and please bring a scarf to cover your 1pm-2.30pm head. We will be taking a private bus and Host: Clota Cottage Neighbourhood House lunch will be provided so please advise of Where: 31 Clota Ave, Box Hill any dietary requirements. Cost: Gold coin donation Bookings essential: Sue or Carol 9899 0062 Explore how retirement can be an enriching stage of life. It can mean more than stopping paid work.

20 Try Lawn Bowls Lite Pace Master Class Sunday 27 October Tuesday 29 October 11am-4pm 12.05pm-1pm Host: Heatherdale Recreation and Bowls Club Host: Aqualink Nunawading Where: 114 Heatherdale Road, Mitcham Where: Fraser Place, Forest Hill Cost: Free Cost: Free Enquiries: Elise 0409 258 645 Bookings essential: 9878 4576 or hrbc.org.au A gentle, low impact aerobic workout, ideal No bookings required, come and try barefoot for beginners, older adults, males and lawn bowls. Tea and coffee provided females. Includes core training and stability/ balance work. Tracing Ancestors Wear loose comfortable clothing. Sunday 27 October 10am-12pm or 2pm-4pm Social Games Host: Family History Connections Tuesday 29 October Where: 1/41 Railway Road, Blackburn 1.30pm-3pm Cost: Free Host: Mitcham Community House Bookings essential: 9877 3789 Where: 19 Brunswick Road, Mitcham or [email protected] Cost: Gold Coin Donation Learn how our extensive collection of Bookings essential: 9873 4587 resources can help you research your family or [email protected] history in Australia and overseas. Find the Play a variety of board games and make new story, not just the person. friends. Light refreshments provided.

FAB Strength Master Class Search Historical Records Tuesday 29 October at Box Hill Historical Society 12pm-1pm Tuesday 29 October Host: Aqualink Box Hill 11am-4pm Where: 31 Surrey Drive, Box Hill Host: Box Hill Historical Society Cost: Free Where: Suite 7, Town Hall Hub, Box Hill Town Bookings essential: 9843 2900 Hall, 27 Bank Street, Box Hill A class suitable for older adults, involves Cost: Free using strength equipment and the individual’s Enquiries: www.boxhillhistoricalsociety.com.au, body weight. The class further highlights [email protected] or 9285 4808 the health benefits and importance of No booking required. doing weight bearing exercises. Wear Our experts will be available to help trace the loose comfortable clothing. Enjoyable local history of your family, house, area or and interactive. club in our archives, which cover the former City of Box Hill. 21 Introduction to Laser Cutting Did you know that for Seniors and Over 50s Wednesday 30 October Whitehorse City 1pm-2.30pm Council is a provider of Host: Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Home Care Packages? Where: Nunawading Library, 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading Whitehorse City Council has a long and proud Cost: Free history of partnering with older people to Bookings essential: 9872 8600 support them to remain living independently or www.wml.vic.gov.au in their own homes. Keeping an active mind means stepping out Our Care Managers will work with you to of your comfort zone and learning something understand your needs and individually tailor totally new. Come along and be challenged a care plan which is monitored and reviewed with a new activity, you might discover a new with you regularly. hidden talent! All support and services are planned and arranged with you, based on your individual Lunch and Laughter needs and what’s important to you ensuring Thursday 31 October choice and flexibility in the way care and 12pm-2pm support is provided. If you would like more information, Host: Koonung Cottage Community House please contact us on 9262 6110 or Where: 109 Koonung Road, Blackburn North [email protected] Cost: $10 Bookings essential: 9878 6632 Your choice, your peace of mind or [email protected] Join us for a delicious community lunch followed by an entertaining guest speaker who will explain the benefits of laughter, why we should all have more laughter in our lives and how to achieve this.

KEVIN 22 8 Days of Free Public Transport Travelling in regional Victoria As a Victorian Seniors card holder, you can get out It’s useful to know that: and explore metropolitan Melbourne and regional • You need to reserve a seat on long Victoria with free travel from Sunday 6 October to distance V/Line trains and some coaches. Sunday 13 October. • Seats can fill quickly – book early. How to travel Bookings open 10am Tuesday 3 October – call 1800 800 007. You’ll need to Remember to always carry your Seniors myki and collect your tickets within 48 hours. Victorian Seniors Card with you on public transport. Touch on and off as usual, you won’t be charged. • You can only travel free in economy class. On regional services that don’t use myki, show your • You can book a return journey for up to Victorian Seniors Card to the conductor or bus driver. four Victorian Seniors Card holders. • If you’re planning to travel in a group Where you can go of 12 or more, call our Group Travel You’ll be able to travel for free on all public Coordinator to check if seats are transport in Victoria, including: available - 9619 2338 from 10am, • Melbourne trains, trams and buses Tuesday 3 September • Regional trains, coaches and buses • If you make a booking and aren’t able (including regional town bus services) to travel, let us know. We can give your ticket to someone else. We recommend travelling during off-peak hours, as you’ll be more likely to find a seat.

Using your myki You can top up at: During the festival you won’t be charged when you • around 800 shops including all 7-Elevens touch on and off. Throughout the rest of the year, • myki machines at selected stations top up with myki Money if you travel occasionally, and stops or myki Pass if you travel often. • premium station ticket offices Your card isn’t locked to myki Money or myki Pass • PTV Hubs – choose each time you top up. To find out more visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007 • on the bus ($20 max) • www.ptv.vic.gov.au or by calling 1800 800 007 (allow seven days for delivery of a myki and around 90 minutes for online top ups)

For more information on events happening throughout Melbourne, go to www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 797 210.