Murrindindi Shire’s over 65s are invited to lunch as part of the Seniors’ Week celebrations this month.
Seniors’ Week is a part of the month-long Victorian Seniors’ Festival and is held every October. Celebrations and events are held for seniors both in Melbourne at the Festival’s hub, and across rural and regional areas.
Locally, Seniors’ Week events are being held in Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake and Yea.
Murrindindi Shire Council’s Community Services Portfolio Councillor, Sandice McAulay, said the Shire had a higher proportion of seniors than other rural areas in the State and encouraged communities to make the most of the celebrations.
“Murrindindi Shire Council is holding a series of lunches to celebrate Seniors’ Week.
“These are a great way for our seniors to get out and catch up with their friends and perhaps make a few new ones,” Cr McAulay said.
“Bookings are essential as these events are popular. As places are limited, I’d recommend people get in and reserve their spots early.”
“These lunches are partly
funded by the Victorian Government as part of the Seniors’ Week celebrations, to ensure all of our seniors can attend. So our seniors only need to make a small contribution to the cost of the lunches”, said Cr McAulay.
Events are occurring in the following locations:
Eildon – 12 noon – Wednesday, October 11. Venue: Golden Trout Hotel Eildon
Kinglake – 12 noon – Wednesday, October 11 . Venue: Kinglake Pub
Alexandra – 12 noon – Friday, October 13. Venue: Hoova’s Mt Pleasant
Yea – 12 noon – Friday, October 13. Venue: Grand Caledonian
For more information about Murrindindi Shire Council’s Seniors’ Week lunches or to reserve your spot, contact Community Services Administration Officer on 5772 0365.
Other Victorian Seniors’ Festival events being held close by include:
Yea – Memoirs of a Scottish Bride on Sunday, October 8 from 2pm-4pm. Venue: Beaufort Manor Historic Home, 111 High St, Bookings essential: 0400 848 575 (cost: $40)
Yarra Glen – A fun way to healthy living expo. Friday, October 27. 11am-4pm Venue: Yarra Glen Memorial Hall, 45 Bell St, Yarra Glen. Bookings essential 9730 2887 (cost: gold coin donation)
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Pictured: Cr Sandice McAulay, Deputy Mayor