40th Victorian Seniors Festival kicks off in Benalla
Published on 30 September 2022
After a short break due to the pandemic, the Victorian Seniors Festival is due to return to Benalla Rural City.
Festival events in Benalla and surrounds kick off with a High Tea and Fashion Show at the Benalla Bowls Club on Thursday 6 October, presented by Waminda, with support from Age Friendly Benalla and Benalla Rural City Council.
Benalla Rural City Mayor Bernie Hearn said the program of events for this year’s festival will be well received by Benalla Rural City residents.
“We have a great mix of entertaining and informative events lined up and are expecting good support of the festival after our seniors missed out over the past two years,” Mayor, Cr Hearn, said.
“The fashion show at the Benalla Bowls Club will be a highlight of the festival and we are looking forward to some creative and colourful outfits on the catwalk.
Following on from this, Council has also organised discounted movie screenings for seniors at both Swanpool Cinema and BPACC.”
Other events include a U3A workshop to help seniors navigate the internet, and an afternoon of games and entertainment presented by the Benalla Senior Citizens.
This year marks the 40th Victorian Seniors Festival. Council has received support from the Victorian Government to assist in providing a diverse range of activities for free or low cost. For information about activities being held in Melbourne and other communities or online and details on eight days of free public transport go to seniorsonline.vic.gov.au
Seniors Festival event details:
Thursday 6 October 2pm: High Tea and Fashion Show at Benalla Bowls Club, RSVP closed
Friday 14 October, 10.30am: Matinee screening of Falling for Figaro and morning tea at Swanpool Cinema, Tickets $5 for over 60s available on the day.
Tuesday 18 October, 2pm: Screening of Ticket to Paradise at BPACC, Movie and Choc Top– Ticket $10 for over 60s includes a choc top and are available on the day.
Wednesday 19 October, 11.45am: Get Online digital literacy workshop presented by Benalla and District U3A (including lunch) at Benalla Senior Citizens Centre. Free event please RSVP on 0408 522 662.
Sunday 23 October, 2pm: Fun, Games and Music presented by Benalla Senior Citizens at Benalla Senior Citizens Centre, this is a free event including afternoon tea.