Seniors in Cardinia Shire can stay active, explore new activities, and make new friends at the upcoming Seniors Festival.
Happening across the state throughout October, the Victorian Seniors Festival engages, connects and celebrates seniors in our community.
This year’s theme is ‘explore, engage, evolve.’ and what better way to stay curious and connected than by taking part in free and low-cost events and activities hosted and/or supported by Cardinia Shire Council.
During the festival, local seniors can get involved in and enjoy:
Live show and Devonshire tea, hosted by Cardinia Cultural Centre
When: 10am–12pm, Wednesday 16 October
Where: Cardinia Cultural Centre, 40 Lakeside Blvd, Pakenham
Cost: $15 per person
Bookings essential: 1300 887 624 (*Visitors with mobility aids / wheelchairs must call to book tickets)
Web: www.cardiniaculturalcentre.com.au
Cultural Day with Cardinia Senior Citizens Group
When: 11am–2pm, Saturday 19 October
Where: Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre, 8 O’Neil Road Beaconsfield
Cost: Free
More information: Jagtar, 0404 014 499,
Health and Wellbeing with Officer Gurdwara
When: 2.30–7pm, Saturday 26 October
Where: Officer Gurdwara ‘Siri Guru Nanak Darbar’, 33 Officer Rd, Officer
Cost: Free
More information: Harpreet, info@sgnd.com.au or 0447 028 688
Seniors Sports Day, hosted by Cardinia Life
When: 10am–2.30pm, Wednesday 30 October
Where: Cardinia Life, 4-6 Olympic Way, Pakenham
Cost: Free
Registrations encouraged: bit.ly/SeniorsSportsFestival2024
Enquiries: 5945 2888
For more information about local Seniors Festival events, visit www.whatsoncardinia.com.au or call Council’s Ageing Well Team on 1300 787 624.
Eight days of FREE public transport across Victoria
As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival, Victorian Seniors Card and Seniors Business Discount Card holders can enjoy eight days of free public transport Victoria-wide from 6-13 October 2024. – this includes travel across all metropolitan services, V/Line train and coach services, and selected regional bus services outside of the myki-enabled area.
To make a group booking for up to 19 travelling on a V/Line train service or 12 plus travelling on a V/Line coach service, visit your nearest station.
Larger groups can submit a group booking request from 10am, on Tuesday 10 September at www.vline.com.au/grouptravel.
Celebration Day at Federation Square!
Local seniors can take advantage of this free travel to attend the official launch of the Victorian Seniors Festival 2024 at the Celebration Day at Federation Square on Sunday, 6 October.
The entire precinct will be activated from 12noon to 7pm and festival-goers will be treated to live performances across the day at the Mainstage, Edge Theatre, and on the River Terrace, and can explore various stalls along River Terrace Festival Alley.
More information on statewide events available at www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festival-calendar.
For more information visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/seniorsfestival or www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/victorian-seniors-festival
