Get active, make new friends and have fun!

The Victorian Seniors Festival brings seniors across the state together to get active, try something new and sample what’s on offer in their local area. 

There are over 30 free and low-cost events across Yarra from 1 to 31 October.

There’s something for everyone in our local neighbourhood houses, community centres and libraries, including a range of arts and crafts activities:

Seniors Watercolour Art Workshop 
Monday 2 October 
1pm to 3pm 
Holden Street Neighbourhood House – 128 Holden St, Fitzroy North 
$5. Book by calling 9489 9929 
 

Fitzroy Learning Centre Art Class 
3 October and 10 October 
2.30pm to 4pm 
Fitzroy Learning Network – 198 Napier St, Fitzroy 
Get creative with paint and pencils. Afternoon tea will be provided. 
Free. Call 9417 2897 to book. 
 

Castaways Knitting & Crochet Group 
5, 12, 19 and 26 October 
10am to 11am  
Fitzroy Learning Network – 198 Napier St, Fitzroy 
An open access session for beginners through to experienced creatives. Bring your own project, or we can get you started with yarn, hooks, and guidance. 
Free. Call 9417 2897 to book. 
 

Art Lab - Intergenerational Scrapbooking 
Thursday 26 October 
3.30pm to 5pm 
Collingwood Library – 11 Stanton St, Abbotsford 
Calling all young people and their beloved grandparents/older relatives! Get to know each other better and document your memories in a creative and fun format. Materials will be provided. 
Free. Book online or call 9205 5555.