Learn. Love. Live. Come along to the 2023 Seniors Festival

Published on 24 August 2023

Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting residents to enjoy the 2023 Seniors Festival.

This year’s theme is Learn. Love. Live. It’s designed to encourage older people to embrace learning and new experiences, creating a life that not only brings joy, but also helps to live happier and healthier lives.

Council is partnering with Castlemaine Community House, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre and Harcourt Progress Association to deliver a series of events to celebrate Seniors Festival.

Events include a session on intimacy and pleasure; a Country Concert featuring a Johnny Cash and June Carter tribute show; and community lunches and mini expos in Castlemaine, Maldon and Harcourt.

Plus, seniors can enjoy eight days of free public transport from Sunday 1 October to Sunday 8 October.

Find out more about what’s on at https://cch.org.au/community/mount-alexander-seniors-festival/.

Events

Not washed up on the beach yet: Intimacy and pleasure for people aged over 60, with Dr Linda Kirkman

This session will include information about sexual expression across a lifespan. It will focus on approaches to intimacy and pleasure that work, despite changing and unreliable bodies, and shifting identities.

When: Monday 2 October, 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Where: Chewton Senior Citizens Centre
Book: Bookings essential – call 5472 4842 or visit https://cch.org.au/community/mount-alexander-seniors-festival/

Castlemaine Community Lunch and mini expo

The best two course vegetarian lunch in town! Stop by for a delicious lunch, fabulous company and a mini expo that will connect seniors with terrific local opportunities for learning, socialising and loving life. Plus, enjoy a special performance from Castlemaine Community House’s local belly dancing troupe!

When: Tuesday 3 October, 12.30pm to 2.00pm
Where: Castlemaine Town Hall
Cost: $7 suggested donation – seniors and kids under 12 eat free

Maldon Community Lunch and mini expo

A delicious two-course meal. No need to book, just stop by for a good feed and a friendly chat with some local people. Plus a mini expo that will connect seniors with terrific local opportunities for learning, socialising and loving life.

When: Wednesday 4 October, 12.30pm
Where: Maldon Neighbourhood Centre
Cost: $7 suggested donation – seniors and kids under 12 eat free

Victorian Seniors Festival Country Concert

“Get Rhythm” a Johnny Cash & June Carter Tribute Show. Husband and wife duo Mark and Joanne Caligiuri lead a fantastic ensemble as country music’s favourite couple.

When: Thursday 5 October, 2.00pm
Where: Castlemaine Town Hall
Cost: Free – this is a ticketed event with limited places
Book: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/BF9O9

Harcourt Community Lunch and mini expo

A two course vegetarian lunch paired with wonderful company. Stop by for the delicious lunch and a mini expo that will connect seniors with terrific local opportunities for learning, socialising and loving life

When: Friday 6 October, 12.30pm
Where: Harcourt Valley Community House, 23 Station Street, Harcourt
Cost: $7 suggested donation – seniors and kids under 12 eat free

Transport available

Transport will be provided between Maldon, Castlemaine and Harcourt for each of these events.

To arrange pick up and/or drop off between your home and an event, contact Castlemaine Community House on 5472 4842 or reception@cch.org.au.

For more information visit https://cch.org.au/community/mount-alexander-seniors-festival/.