warrnambool seniors festival program guide · seminar thursday 16th october come along for a road...

celebrage!WARRNAMBOOL SENIORS FESTIVAL

PROGRAMGUIDE

For more information visit us online at www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au

Celebrage Warrnambool Seniors Festival 2014

Bunnings Warrnambool Ladies DayThursday 2nd OctoberEveryone is welcome to our free ‘Ladies Day Event’ in store. Fun and interesting workshops and presentations, lunch is provided and lucky door prizes. Supervised free kids craft activities available on the day.Where: Bunnings Warehouse, 82 Raglan ParadeTime: 11am - 2pmCost: FreeBookings: Tel 5564 1800,Email: [email protected], or at the service desk in store

Anchor Point Villages Senior of the Year Wednesday 1st October Come along for afternoon tea and see who the nominations for Anchor Point Senior of the Year are and who is Warrnambool’s Senior of the year for 2014.Where: Lady Bay Resort, Viaduct Rd. Transport from Archie will be availableTime: 2pm Cost: FreeBookings Essential: Ring AGC on 5559 4920

Seniors Social TennisEvery Friday Opportunity to play senior social tennis.Where: Warrnambool Indoor Tennis CentreTime: 12pm - 3pmCost: $7 Bookings: Contact Warrnambool Indoor Tennis Centre reception on 5562 6539


Archie Light LunchThursday 9th October Come along and enjoy a light lunch of soup & muffins with complimentary tea and coffee served with sweet slices. Enjoy a special guest performance from the Silver Notes Choir.Where: Archie Graham CentreTime: 12:15pm onwardsCost: $5 per headBookings Essential: Ring AGC on 5559 4920

Fabulous FashionistersMonday 6th OctoberCome along and be pampered. Have your make up or your nails done while enjoying a glass of Champagne and strawberries.The highlight of the day will be the showing of a BBC documentary titled Fabulous Fashionisters – an excellent documentary about the lives of 6 older women and how they choose to dress. Dorothy Nicole will also have a fashion exhibition featuring day and ball gowns from different decades.Where: Archie Graham CentreTime: 9am - 12pmCost: $5 includes morning teaBookings Essential: Ring AGC on 5559 4920

Tasty Plate - Seniors Afternoon Tea DanceTuesday 7th October 2014Come along and enjoy afternoon tea along with entertainment by ‘The Durdins’. Enjoy the music and perhaps a swirl around the dance floor.Where: Archie Graham CentreTime: 1:30pm - 3pmCost: $5Bookings Essential: Ring AGC on 5559 4920

140 Fairy Street, Warrnambool. 3280Open every day until 9pm


Jade Hurley – Country Series ConcertThursday 9th OctoberJade Hurley, the singer, songwriter and musician is more than an entertainer. Jade Hurley is the ultimate survivor in the Australian Music Industry, and has without doubt, lived up to the tag bestowed on him by the late Johnny O’Keefe… ‘Australia’s King of Country Rock’.Where: The Lighthouse Theatre, corner Liebig & Timor StreetsTime: 11am sharpCost: $10Bookings: The Lighthouse Box Office on 5559 4999

Introduction to CroquetWednesday 8th October Come and try a game and have an introduction to the layout of the game.Where: Warrnambool City Croquet ClubTime: 1pmCost: $5Bookings Essential: Contact Barbara McKean on5562 5107 or 04 1962 5107

Three Days of Dancing in October10th, 11th & 12th October Good floors, good food, good company and good fun!Where: 10th Oct at Allansford Hall11th Oct at Temperance Hall Time: 8pm - MidnightWhere: 12th Oct at Allansford HallTime: 11am - 4pmCost:10th Oct. is $10 inc. supper, 11th Oct. is $12.50 inc. supper, 12th Oct. is $15 inc. lunch & afternoon tea.Bookings Essential: Contact Barbara Cathie on 5562 5291

Seniors Golf Day - APIA Veterans Golf ClassicTuesday 14th October 2014Men’s & Women’s Fourball Stableford (4BBB) – 18 holes.Where: Warrnambool Golf Club Time: 9amCost: WGC members $15, visitors $20 incl. BBQ lunch.Bookings Essential: Contact Trevor Brown, Manager, Warrnambool Golf Club on 5562 2108


Warrnambool Seniors Painting Group Exhibition16th - 26th OctoberThe Warrnambool Seniors Painting group will exhibit their new collection of artwork at the Artery, home of the F Project. Official opening Sunday 19th Oct at 2pmWhere: The Artery, 224 Timor StTime: Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 4pmCost: FreeInformation: Register your name if attending the opening with the AGC on 5559 4920

Come and Try Social CyclingWednesday 15th October If it’s been a while and you think you would like to begin cycling, than come along to our ‘come and try’. We can chat to you about the Social Cycling Group, and the ‘Rusty Riders Checklist’. We can also tell you when our next Austcylcle Level 1 course is about to run. Our volunteers and experienced riders can talk to you about simple bike maintenance. We will have a number of bikes available people can try on the day.Where: Ship Wreck Caravan Park (Surfside), Pertobe RdTime: 10am - 12 noonCost: FreeBookings Essential: Ring AGC on 5559 4920

Walk 4 WellnessTuesday 14th October Come along and join in a friendly walk along the promenade with a choice of a 2km or 5km walk. Light lunch to be served afterwards.Where: Meet at the Foreshore PavilionTime: 10amCost: FreeBooking Essential: Ring AGC on 5559 4920


Sunday Music at the Art GallerySunday 19th October Likely Celts will perform on the day. Blending together Jazz, Irish, Scottish and Reggae styles. Afternoon tea will follow the concert.Where: Warrnambool Art GalleryTime: 2pmCost:Concert is free. Afternoon tea available by gold coin donation.Information: Warrnambool Art Gallery on 5559 4949

Seniors Movie AfternoonTuesday 21st OctoberCome along and enjoy a movie session specially reserved for seniors at the Capitol Cinema. Watch ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ and enjoy an afternoon tea in the cinema afterwards. This comedy movie has had great reviews. Where: Capitol Cinema, Kepler StreetTime: 2pmCost: $5Bookings essential: Ring AGC on 5559 4920

Road Safety SeminarThursday 16th October Come along for a road refresher course & sharpen your driving skills• RACV Years Ahead. The presentation provides information and advice on driving awareness and aims to promote safer road user behaviours, continued mobility and quality of life for older people. • A Specialist in road trauma will also be discussing the effects of medications and driving along with ongoing health changes which may alter driver’s skills.• South West Transit/ConnectU presentation will provide advice about the local public transport services as well as information about the ConnectU program.• Victoria Police presentation will provide insight to road safety in the South West.Where: Archie Graham Time: 10am - 4pmCost: FreeBookings Essential: Ring AGC on 5559 4920


Warrnambool Seniors Club 8 Ball CompetitionWednesday 22nd OctoberCome along and join in the fun of playing and meeting new friends at the Seniors Club billiard room. 8 Ball is a game where sinking the number eight ball, after sinking either all the striped or solid balls first, wins.Where: Archie Graham Centre billiards roomTime: 10amCost: $10 includes a morning and afternoon tea plus a light lunchBookings essential: Ring AGC on 5559 4920. Must book so the game draw can be organised, to be made by Monday 21st October

Historical Hotel Walk of WarrnamboolThursday 23rd OctoberWalk around Warrnambool and uncover the hidden secrets of Warrnambool’s many hotels - some of which are no longer in existence. Supported by the Warrnambool Historical Society. Light lunch provided at the historic Warrnambool Hotel. Extensive walking will be part of this event so good mobility is required. Futher information can be accessed at reception. Where: Meet at Archie Graham CentreTime: 10am - 12pmCost: $10 (includes light lunch, dessert & tea/coffee)Bookings essential: Limited numbers ring AGC on 5559 4920


Bold as Brass – Melbourne Symphony OrchestraTuesday 23 OctoberA rare opportunity to hear the magnificently rousing sounds of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Brass Ensemble live in concert. This unique ensemble features some of Australia’s finest brass musicians performing together in an exciting and varied program. Join the MSO for this musical tour de force of power, lyricism and dynamism appearing for the first time in Warrnambool.Where: Lighthouse TheatreTime: 8pmCost: Adult $40, Conc. $36, u25 $25, u16 $20, family (2 adults + 2 children) $80Bookings Essential: Lighthouse Theatre Box Office on 5559 4885

Beatle BoysFriday 24th October2014 marks the 50th Anniversary of the greatest music tour Australia has ever seen. The Fabulous Beatle Boys, are taking this history making tour to the rest of the country. Where: Lighthouse TheatreTime: 8pmCost: $60 adult, $55 concessionBookings Essential: Lighthouse Theatre box office on 5559 4885

Open Gardens Bus TripTuesday 28th OctoberThis will be a great day out travelling between Allansford, Terang and Nullawarre, featuring four beautiful gardens and a model railway. Extensive walking will be part of this event. Further information can be accessed from reception.Where: Meet at Flagstaff HillTime: 8:45am - approx. 5pmCost: $50Bookings Essential: Ring AGC on 5559 4920


Anchor Point Village Open DaySaturday 15th NovemberAnchor Point will be open to all visitors to view our clubhouse, display suites and poolhouse/gym. We will have a sausage sizzle run by the residents and visitors will have a chance to meet and chat with them.Where: Anchor Point Village, 55 Aberline Rd, WarrnamboolTime: 10am - 2pmCost: FreeBookings not required

Loving OperaThursday 30th OctoberPresented by ‘Life be in it’ and performed by professional singers complete with stunning costumes, this one hour concert is followed with a meet and greet morning coffee which will delight audiences. Loving Opera musical selection includes songs to light operettas such as Puccini.Where: Archie Graham CentreTime: 9:45amCost: Free. Inc. morning teaBookings Essential: Ring AGC on 5559 4920

Social Rail Trail Ride Koroit to Port FairyFriday 31st OctoberCome along and enjoy a social bike ride from Koroit to Port Fairy. Meet at Old Koroit Railway Station in Station Street. We will ride to Port Fairy’s Neighbourhood House where participants can enjoy a lovely lunch before heading back to Koroit. Participants are asked to bring their own bikes. We will have a limited number of bikes available for hire at a cost of $2. All participants must be registered with the Social Cycling group or have completed an Austcycle level 1 course.Where: Meet at the Old Koroit Railway StationTime: Meet at 9:30am for a 10am startCost: $5 per person - $2 for bike hireBookings: You must be a registered social cyclist to participate. Ring AGC on 5559 4920


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140 Fairy Street, Warrnambool 3280Open every day until 9pm

celebrage!WARRNAMBOOL SENIORS FESTIVAL

PROGRAMGUIDE

For more information visit us online at www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au

warrnambool seniors festival program guide · seminar thursday 16th october come along for a road...

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