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 social outings:
Olinda Rhododendron Gardens
Monday 2 October
10am to 3.30pm
Departing from North Carlton Neighbourhood House – 20 Solly Avenue, Princes Hill
Bus trip to the Olinda Rhododendron Gardens, and a visit to Olinda Falls. Bring your own lunch or buy at a café in Olinda.
Free. Call 9380 6654 to book.
Seniors Festival Morning Tea
Monday 2 October
Holden Street Neighbourhood House – 128 Holden St, Fitzroy North
Free. Call 9489 9929 to book.
Tesselaar Tulip Festival Seniors Outing
Thursday 5 October
9.30am to 3.30pm
Meet at Holden Street Neighbourhood House – 128 Holden St, Fitzroy North
$25. Call 9489 9929 to book.
Community Morning Tea at Fitzroy Learning Network
Thursday 5 October
11am to 12 midday
Fitzroy Learning Network – 198 Napier St, Fitzroy
Come and enjoy a delicious morning tea in the courtyard to find out about the programs and events at this Neighbourhood House.
Free. Bookings not required.
Community Lunch at Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre
5, 12, 19 and 26 October
12.30pm
Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre – 20 Princes St, Carlton North
Enjoy this social gathering and healthy two-course meal providing relief to our diverse community of people with disability or facing hardship.
Free. Book by calling 9347 2739
Celebrating Willowview Centre: 30th Anniversary
Friday 6 October
10.30am to 1.30pm
Willowview Day Centre – 6 Eddy Ct, Abbotsford
Willowview Centre has been running social support groups for residents 65+ living in the City of Yarra for 30 years. Come and have a look at our facility, meet participants and staff, and find out about our services. Entertainment and refreshments will be provided.
Free. Call 9205 5427 to book.
All the Queens Men – The Coming Back Out Tea Dance
Sunday 8 October
2pm to 4.30pm
Collingwood Town Hall – 140 Hoddle St, Abbotsford
All The Queens Men LGBTIQA+ Dance Club is a regular favourite at the Collingwood Town Hall, but this will be a special edition for Seniors Festival. Don’t miss out on this dance club event of the year including fabulous food and beverages.
$20 full. $15 concession. Book online or call 9205 5555.
The Bent Twig Alliance – LGBTIQA+ luncheon
Thursday 12 October
12pm
Djerring Centre – Eddy Ct, Abbotsford
The Bent Twig Alliance provides a group and space for older LGBTQI+ people to meet and connect.
Free. Book online or call 9205 5555
Our Clubs, Our Stories
Thursday 19 October
10.30am to 1.30pm
Djerring Centre – Eddy Ct, Abbotsford
Join us for a celebration of Yarra's wonderful seniors' groups, including cultural dance, lunch, and screening of 'Our Clubs, Our Stories', a short film comprising interviews with members of an array of ethnic social clubs that call Yarra home.
Free. Book by calling 9205 5555
Birds of the Birrarung - Aussie Bird Count Workshop
Thursday 19 October
11am to 1pm
Collingwood Library – 11 Stanton St, Abbotsford
Join us for the annual Aussie Bird Count along the picturesque Yarra/Birrarung river. Count bird species, connect with nature, and make new friends along the way. Wear sturdy shoes and be a part of this exciting avian expedition.
Free. Book online or call 9205 5555.
Fitzroy Block Party
Friday 27 October
4.30pm to 7pm
Condell Reserve – Condell Street (between George and Napier streets), Fitzroy
Live music, market stalls and delicious food.
Free. Bookings not required.
Collingwood Children’s Farm Children’s Week outing
Thursday 26 October
9.30am to 3pm
Collingwood Children’s Farm – 18 St Heliers St, Abbotsford
Children’s Week falls within the Victorian Seniors Festival and this is a wonderful opportunity for intergenerational connection and play. Enjoy musical events, roving entertainers, and community information stands.
Free. Book online or call 9205 5555
Carers Walk at Abbotsford Convent
Monday 30 October
10am
Abbotsford Convent – 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
Offering carers a chance to meet new people and enjoy a gentle walk and morning tea.
Free. Bookings not required.
Alphington Community Centre Social Connection
Throughout the festival
Alphington Community Centre – 2 Kelvin Rd, Alphington
Monday Men’s Group: 6.45pm, $10
Wednesday Line Dancing: 10am to 12 midday.
Friday Gardening Group: 10am. Free.
Friday Craft Group: 10am. Free.
Friday Morning Tea: 11.30am. Free.
Book by calling 9499 7227