Seniors Festival 2024

The Victorian Seniors Festival is a major state-wide festival for and involving seniors.

The festival runs from 1–31 October every year, with free and low-cost events right across Victoria.

This year's theme is Explore. Engage. Evolve.

Council, together with local community groups and organisations have organised lots of local events - whether you’re interested in hands-on workshops or uplifting performances, there’s something to inspire everyone.

Events in Kyneton

Event name Dates and times Details 
Aqua Aerobics Wednesday 2 October, 2pm

Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre, 4 Victoria Street

Enquiries: call (03) 5421 1477

Free swim 6, 13, 20 and 27 October

Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre, 4 Victoria Street

Enquiries: call (03) 5421 1477

Valid for Seniors Card holders.

Art in Practice Wednesday 16 October, 10am-1pm

Kyneton Community House, 34 Mollison Street

Enquiries: call (03) 5422 3433

Author Talk: Greg Wilson - Tales from an Ancient Marathoner Thursday 24 October, 5.30pm-6.30pm

Kyneton Library, 3 Baynton Street

Book your spot

Author Talk: Robyn Howarth - Faraday: A Community Rediscovered Wednesday 9 October, 2pm-3pm

Kyneton Library, 3 Baynton Street

Book your spot

BYO Craft and Preemie Hearts Friday 4 October, 2pm-3pm

Kyneton Library, 3 Baynton Street

Drop-in, no bookings required

Celebrating Seniors Lunch  Wednesday 23 October, 12.30pm

Kyneton Community House Good Food Hub, 35 High Street

Enquiries: call (03) 5422 3433

Come journey down memory lane through music, laughter and food Thursday 17 October, 11am-12pm

Kyneton Senior Citizens Club

RSVP required. 

Lunch optional at your own cost.

Call Marj on 0419 124 159 or email kynetonseniors@outlook.com

Croquet Club - Social Play

2, 5, 7, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30 October from 1pm-3.30pm

17 Ebden St, Kyneton

Enquiries: call Jenny on 0414 371 262.

Friday at U3A – Presenter and a cuppa: Tooth and Nail - the story of the rabbit in Australia, presented by Dr. Brian Coman Friday 11 October, 2pm-3pm

Red Brick Hall, 23 Yaldwyn Street West

No booking required.

Friday at U3A – Presenter and a cuppa: The Ethics of Gene Editing, presented by Dr. Christopher Gyngell Friday 18 October 18, 2pm-3pm

Red Brick Hall, 23 Yaldwyn Street West

No booking required.

Friday at U3A – Presenter and a cuppa: Alzheimers, presented by Dr. Kathryn Nicholson Friday 25 October, 2pm-3pm

Red Brick Hall, 23 Yaldwyn Street West

No booking required.

Garden Club including cuppa and chat

 

Friday 18 October, 10am-12noon

Kyneton Community House, 34 Mollison Street

Enquiries: call (03) 5422 3433

Give golf a go! 4, 11, 18, 25 October from 1pm-3pm

Kyneton Golf Club, 61 Blackhill Road

Call Julie on 0400 669 832.

Introduction to Birding Apps  Monday 21 October, 2.30pm-3.30pm

Kyneton Library, 3 Baynton Street

Book your spot

Kyneton Ladies Shed

 

 
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 October from 10am-2pm

 

2 Riverwalk Boulevarde, Kyneton

Enquiries: call Ian on 0490 814 223

Kyneton Mens Shed

2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 October from 10am-2pm

2 Riverwalk Boulevarde, Kyneton

Enquiries: call Ian on 0490 814 223

Lawn Bowls

 

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 October from 1pm-2pm

 

Kyneton Bowling Club, 61-79 Mollison Street. 

Enquiries: call (03) 5422 1902

Out Doors Inc - Nature Walk at Hanging Rock Monday 14 October, 10am-3pm

Meet at Kyneton Administration Centre, 129 Mollison Street.

Enquiries: call (03) 9417 2111

Pathways for Carers Walk Friday 4 October, 10am  Meet at the corner of Clowes and Mollison Streets
Social Craft 8, 15, 22, 29 October

Kyneton Community House Good Food Hub, 35 High Street

Enquiries: call (03) 5422 3433

Staying Strong (gym) Wednesday 9 October, 2pm

Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre, 4 Victoria Street

Enquiries: call (03) 5421 1477

U3A – Come and walk the Labyrinth, with music and arts educator Stephen Holgate  Tuesday 15 October, 10am 

 

Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 53 Ebden Street

No booking required (this will be a gentle fifteen-minute walk)

U3A – Drone field demonstration presented by aerospace engineer Cullum Revell Monday 14 October, 12.30pm-1.30pm

Kyneton Showgrounds, 184-194 Mollison Street

No booking required

Writing Workshop: Memoir for Seniors with Lee Kofman Wednesday 9 October, 10am

Kyneton Library, 3 Baynton Street

Book your spot

Events in Romsey

Event name Dates and times Details
Author Talk: Tim Forcey – My Efficient Electric Home Handbook Thursday 10 October, 2.30pm-3.30pm

Romsey Library, 96-100 Main Street

Book your spot

Coffee & Craft 2, 9, 23, 30 October, 10am-1.30pm

Romsey Co-Op, 126 Main Street

Call (03) 5429 6724

Community Lunch Wednesday 23 October, 12.30pm

Romsey Neighbourhood House, 96-100 Main Street

Call (03) 5429 6724

Craft

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 October from 12.30pm-2.30pm

Romsey Neighbourhood House, 96-100 Main Street

Call (03) 5429 6724

Gym – Back in the Game

Thursday 31 October, 9.30am

Romsey Recreation Centre, 12 Park Lane

Enquiries: call (03) 5429 5637

Lawn Bowls 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 October, 1pm onwards

Romsey Bowling Club, 20 Park Lane

Enquiries: call Simon on 0419 977 447

Note: this Couzens Lane location that was advertised in the local newspaper for this event was incorrect. The correct location is Park Lane. 

Library Film Club: Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

Wednesday 9 October, 10.30am-12.15pm

Romsey Library

Book your spot

Postural Therapy 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 October, 1pm-1.45pm

Romsey Neighbourhood House, 96-100 Main Street

Call (03) 5429 6724

Postural Therapy 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 October, 5.30pm-6.30pm

Romsey Neighbourhood House, 96-100 Main Street

Call (03) 5429 6724

Romsey Golf Club Tuesday 8 October, 10am-12noon

7 Park Lane, Romsey

Enquiries: call Elaine on 0400 768 040

Romsey Mens Shed Tuesday 8 October, 10am-12 noon

47 Barry Street, Romsey

Enquiries: call Eric on 0418 338 319 or email romseyms@gmail.com

Staying Strong (gym)

Monday 7 October, 10.45am

Romsey Recreation Centre, 12 Park Lane

Enquiries: call (03) 5429 5637

Sunbury Cobaw Healthy LBGTI Ageing: LGBTQI Untold Histories Documentary and Panel discussion with afternoon tea Thursday 10 October, 2pm-4pm

Romsey Library, 96-100 Main Street

Enquiries: call (03) 5421 1666 or email healthpromotion@scchc.org.au

Walking Group

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 October from 9am-11am

Meet outside Romsey Laundromat, 87 Main Street

Enquiries: call Leonie 0439 968 168.

Events in Lancefield

Event name Dates and times Details
Gentle Exercise for Seniors

2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 October at 11.30am

St. Mary’s Hall, 29 Chauncey Street

Enquiries: call Justine on 0412 999 822

Lancefield Men’s Shed - Social catch-up with lunch available

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October from 10.30am-1pm

76 High Street, Lancefield

Enquiries: call Russell on 0418 665 344

Craft – Boomerang bags

9, 16, 23, 30 October from 10.30am-12noon

Lancefield Neighbourhood House, 78 High Street

Enquiries: call Pat on 0417 103 064

Morning Tea & Health Check Tuesday 29 October 

Lancefield Neighbourhood House, 78 High Street

Enquiries: call (03) 5429 1214

Postural Alignment & Balance Therapy 1, 3, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17 October from 11.30am-12.30pm

Lancefield Neighbourhood House, 78 High Street

Enquiries: call (03) 5429 1214

Events in Gisborne

Event name Dates and times Details
Activities & community lunch (in Riddells Creek) Thursday 3 October 

Bookings essential.

Call Kristen at Macedon Ranges Health on (03) 5428 0300.

Aqua Aerobics

Thursday 10 October, 2pm

Gisborne Aquatic Centre, 6 Aitken Street

 

Enquiries: call (03) 5421 1452

Free swim 6, 13, 20, 27 October Gisborne Aquatic Centre, 6 Aitken Street

Enquiries: call (03) 5421 1452

Valid for Seniors Card holders.

BBQ lunch (weather permitting) Thursday 17 October

Bookings essential.

Call Kristen at Macedon Ranges Health on (03) 5428 0300.

Boardgames & afternoon tea

Monday 14 October, 1.30pm-3.30pm

Macedon Ranges Further Education Centre, 12 Hamilton Street

Enquiries: call (03) 5428 3799.

Coffee, Craft & Chat

Monday 21 October, 10.30am-12pm

The Stadium, 95 Melton Rd, Gisborne

Enquiries: call Margaret, Country Women's Association, on 0407 315 314.

Crochet & Conversation

Monday 7 October, 2.30pm-3.30pm

Gisborne Library, 8 Hamilton Street

Book your spot

Croquet

Monday 14 October, 11am-3pm

Macedon Ranges Croquet Club at Dixon Field, Robertson Street

Enquiries: call Terry on 0447 613 777.

Ferry from Queenscliff to Sorrento for lunch (weather permitting)  Monday 28 October

Bookings essential.

Call Kristen at Macedon Ranges Health on (03) 5428 0300.

Gisborne Golf Club 2, 9, 16, 23 October, 10am-12noon

25 Daly Street, Gisborne

Enquiries: call Matthew on (03) 5428 2493.

In-house activities & a community lunch (in Woodend) Tuesday 8 October 

Bookings essential.

Call Kristen at Macedon Ranges Health on (03) 5428 0300.

Lawn Bowls

4, 11, 18, 25 October, 4-5pm

Gisborne Bowls Club, 2 Kilmore Road

Enquiries: call Peter on 0402 088 491.

Library Film Club: High Ground

Wednesday 9 October, 1pm-2.45pm

Gisborne Library, 8 Hamilton Street

Book your spot

Morning Melodies (in Sunbury) followed by a lunch out Monday 7 October

Bookings essential.

Call Kristen at Macedon Ranges Health on (03) 5428 0300.

Open day Gisborne Men's Shed 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17, 21, 23, 24, 28, 30, 31 October, 9am-12pm 

 

Men's Shed, 10 Lyell Street, Gisborne 

Enquiries: Call Ray (03) 5428 0300 or email gisbornemensshed@gmail.com

Pilates + Senior Reformer classes 2, 9, 16 October, 11.30am-12pm

33A Brantome Street, Gisborne

Enquiries: call Susan 0480 112 091 or email gisborne@pilatesplusstudios.com.au

Staying Strong (gym)

Thursday 17 October, 2pm

Gisborne Fitness Centre, 8A Hamilton Street

Enquiries: call (03) 5428 3318

Yarra Valley Chocolate Factory Thursday 17 October

Bookings essential.

Call Kristen at Macedon Ranges Health on (03) 5428 0300.

Events in Woodend

Event name Dates and times Details
Author Talk: Tim Forcey – My Efficient Electric Home Handbook

Thursday 10 October, 6-7pm

Woodend Library, corner High and Forest Street

Book your spot

Carers Afternoon Tea and Guest Speaker – Niki Moko (Carer Support Services, Bendigo Health)

Wednesday 16 October, 1-3pm

Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St

Enquiries: call (03) 5427 1845

Cooking Demonstration and discussion

Thursday 3 October

10am-11am and 1-2pm

Life and Fork Cooking School, 318 Ashbourne Road, Woodend

Enquiries: call Erica on 0458 440 733

Craft & Chat

Wednesday 2 October, 2-4pm

Woodend Library, corner High and Forest Streets

Book your spot

Diabetes Vic – Carb Smart

Monday 21 October, 9.30am-12.30pm

Woodend Library Meeting rooms, corner High and Forest Streets

Register online or call the NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700

Diabetes Vic – Footsmart

Monday 21 October, 1:30-3:30pm

Woodend Library Meeting rooms, corner High and Forest Streets

Register online or call the NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700

Flow-Reformer Pilates

8, 15, 22, 29 October, 10.30am-11.15am

Slow Studios, top floor at 103-105 High Street.

Enquries: call 0417 427 542

Grandparents Storytime

22, 25 October, 10am-10.45am

Woodend Library, corner High and Forest Streets

Drop-in with your grandchildren.

Staying strong (gym)

Friday 11 October, 10.15am

Buffalo Sports Stadium, 1-29 Forest Street

Enquiries: call (03) 5427 3411

Stretch and Flow-Reformer Pilates

Tuesday 1 October,10.30am-11.15am

Slow Studios, top floor at 103-105 High Street.

Enquries: call 0417 427 542

Walking Football

9, 16, 23, 30 October, 1.30pm-3pm

Buffalo Sports Stadium, 1-29 Forest Street

Drop-in or call Steve on 0401 140 718

Woodend Hanging Rock Pétanque Club Afternoon tea and Demonstration

Monday 14 October, 2pm

Old Woodend Racecourse, 1-27 Forest Street

Enquiries: call Louise on 0438 302 218

Woodend Mens Shed open day – free sausage sizzle and coffee

Saturday 12 October, 10am-2pm

988 Blackforest Drive, Woodend

Enquiries: call Bill on 0408 428 493 or Bob on 0418 322 680.

Events in Macedon/Mount Macedon

Event name Dates and times Details
Canasta Club

Wednesday 9 October, 2pm-5pm

Macedon and Mount Macedon Community House, 47 Victoria Street

Enquiries: email hello@mmmcommunityhouse.org

Craft Circle Group 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 October, 10am-12pm

Macedon and Mount Macedon Community House, 47 Victoria Street

Enquiries: email hello@mmmcommunityhouse.org

Gentle Yoga & Yin Yoga

2, 9 October, 6:30-7.30pm

Macedon and Mount Macedon Community House, 47 Victoria Street

Enquiries: email hello@mmmcommunityhouse.org

Lawn Bowls 9, 16, 23, 30 October, 10am-12pm

Macedon Ranges Bowling Club, 37 Waterfalls Road (Tony Clarke Recreation Reserve, Macedon)

Enquiries: call Leslie on 0417 996 767 or Greg on 0417 364 787.

 Pickle Ball

 Wednesday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October 12.15-1.15pm

Friday 4, 11, 18, 25 October 10.15am-12.15pm

 Tony Clarke Stadium, 37 Waterfalls Road, Macedon

Enquiries: Call Peter on 0428 850 125

The Happy House Singers (no experience necessary)

10, 24 October, 7.30pm-9pm

Macedon and Mount Macedon Community House, 47 Victoria Street

Enquiries: email hello@mmmcommunityhouse.org

The Permies @ the House – permaculture gardening

4, 11, 18, 25 October, 10am-12pm

Macedon and Mount Macedon Community House, 47 Victoria Street

Enquiries: email hello@mmmcommunityhouse.org

Events online

Event name Dates and times Details
Better Balance – online

Tuesday 15 October, 9.30am

Book your spot

Enquiries: call Carol at Third Age Fitness on 0411 246 741.

Building Strength – online

Wednesday 9 October, 10am

Book your spot

Enquiries: call Carol at Third Age Fitness on 0411 246 741.

Chair Cardio – online

Tuesday 1 October, 9.30am

Book your spot

Enquiries: call Carol at Third Age Fitness on 0411 246 741.

Dance Party – online

Friday 25 October, 10am

Book your spot

Enquiries: call Carol at Third Age Fitness on 0411 246 741.

You can also browse the state-wide Seniors Festival Events Calendar to find out what's on in other locations outside of the Macedon Ranges.

Victorian Seniors Card holders can also enjoy eight days of free public transport from 6 to 13 October 2024.