Celebrate the Victorian Seniors Festival with Yarra in October 2021.

The Victorian Seniors Festival provides an opportunity to celebrate the important role older generations play in our community.

All Yarra events are free, but you must book.

All events will be run with a COVIDSafe plan in place and are subject to change, depending on government restrictions. Please check this page for the most up to date details. 

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Let the Music Move You

Presented by Groovin Your Way

Every Tuesday in October 
10am to 11am 
Online via Zoom

Start your day with a bit of fun. Sing, dance and move to classics from ABBA to ACDC. Get your body, mind and spirit moving and make new connections with your community. We guarantee you’ll leave with a smile.
For everyone, no matter what your level of fitness or mobility

Register

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Decade of Healthy Ageing Workshop

Presented by U3A

Tuesday 5 October
10.30am to 12.05pm
Online via Zoom

Connecting community groups to promote healthy ageing. This workshop helps groups develop strategies to foster active ageing in Yarra. Keynote Speaker Dr Sandro Demaio (CEO VicHealth) explores our understanding of a wellbeing economy and what it can offer Victoria now and into the future. Followed by Lauren Brooker (Coordinator Positive Ageing, Yarra Council) who provides local context, exploring the City of Yarra’s Active & Healthy Ageing Plan. We’ll finish with a Q & A session with both speakers.

REGISTER

Easy Tai Chi

Presented by Kennedy Place Ardency 

Every Friday in October
11am - 12 midday

Instructor Agnes Paoli will guide you through gentle and restorative exercise therapy, which helps to release physical, mental and emotional stress to improve health and wellbeing. This easy Tai Chi course explores slow stretches, and gentle flowing movements with a strong focus on mindfulness and presence.

Join these classes for a sense of clarity and calm!

REGISTER

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LGBTQIA+ Intergenerational Conversation

Wednesday 13 October
2.30pm to 3.30pm
Online via Zoom

Join our live panel of both older and younger LGBTQIA+ community members for a discussion on learnings, similarities and shared experiences as we seek to navigate this ever-changing world. 

Register

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Three Pianists, one Tenor and You 

EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS

Local performers David Hood, and mother and son duo Mitchell and Judy Chipman provide an afternoon of classics from Chopin to Gershwin, supported by stunning operatic vocals from Anish Nair.

Register your interest 

Understanding Dementia 

Presented by Dementia Australia

Thursday 7 October 
2pm to 4pm

An estimated 250 people join the dementia population every day. Learn about dementia, communication strategies and available support services.

Register

About Stroke 

Presented by Stroke Foundation

Thursday 21 October
2pm to 3pm

Would you know how to recognise a stroke and what to do? Learn the basics of stroke recognition, treatment and prevention. 

Register

Making the most of your memory

Thursday 28 October
2pm to 3pm

A fun and practical session from a local neuropsychologist on the effects age has on memory, and tips and tricks to make the most of our memory.

Register

Seniors Festival Reimagined 2021 Broadcasting

New performances added every month by Seniors Online Victoria. Featuring programs from a range of cultures in our diverse society, bringing cultural leaders and emerging artists together in conversation, and meeting artists and cultural practitioners in their studios and workplace.

The 2021 Festival Reimagined will surprise and delight you.

Check it out

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Seniors Discovery Expo

Postponed until further notice

The current Yarra News featured promotion of a Seniors Discovery Expo as one of the Seniors Festival events. Unfortunately, due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, we've decided to postpone this event until such time we can safely hold it at a later date.

If you'd be interested in attending the event, please email [email protected] to stay updated.