Victorian Seniors Festival Geelong CaLendar oF eVentS – october 2008
For more information about any of the events listed below, please collect your Victorian Seniors Festival Geelong Program of Events from your nearest City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centre, visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au or call 5227 0270.
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Dances and Balls Nice Nosh, Fab Food
Friday 19 September
Friday 3 oCtober
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Entries close for Senior Citizens' Art Competition, Ph: 5223 1825
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St Laurence Park Residents' Craft & Hobbies Show, until 4 October, 10.00am-4.00pm, Ph: 5282 6226
Barwon Grange Historic House Tours, 1.00pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5221 3906 Geelong Trailable Yacht Club Sailing Day, 1.00pm-4.00pm, Ph: 0411 142 917 Jazz Tea Dance, 2.00pm-5.00pm, Ph: 5244 2886 / 5229 6646 Club Italia Sing-a-long, 2.15pm4.00pm, Ph: 5250 2349
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monday 29 September
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Senior Citizens' Art Show, until 27 October, Ph: 5223 1825
Saturday 4 oCtober
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WedneSday 1 oCtober
o/a Seniors' Ten Pin Bowling,
9.00am-10.30pm, until 31 October, Ph: 5278 4844 The Heights Historic House and Garden Open Day, 12noon-4.00pm, Ph: 5221 3510 Barwon Grange Historic House Tours, 1.00pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5221 3906
Spring Show of Geelong Orchid and Indoor Plant Club, until 5 October, 10.00am-4.00pm, Ph: 5243 0330 Concert of the Decade VII, 2.00pm and 7.30pm, Ph: 5227 0270
monday 6 oCtober
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Riverview Tourist Park Seniors Special, until 31 October, Ph: 5243 6225 / 1800 336 225 Free Hearing Screenings, until 10 October, 9.00am-3.00pm, Ph: 5222 1277 / 131 797 Positive Thinking and Meditation for Seniors, 10.00am-12 noon, Ph: 5243 4885 Histories and Memorable Memoirs, 10.00am-12.15pm, Ph: 5243 8388 Art & Craft Expo, until 7 October, 10.00am-3.00pm, Ph: 5248 6877 / 5248 0586 Animals at Amity (Belmont), 1.00pm-3.00pm, Ph: 5243 7222 International Harvester Choir Concert, 1.30pm-3.00pm, Ph: 5241 1776 Veteran's Tennis at Lara, 7.00pm-9.00pm, Ph: 5282 6214
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Special Programs for ALL Seniors, tune into 94.7 The Pulse, 6.00am-8.00am Accommodation offer begins, until 12 October, 7.00am-11.00am, Ph: 5259 2910 Gateball at the Park, 10.00am4.00pm, Ph: 5264 1398 Geelong Maritime Museum Open Days, until 12 October, 10.00am4.00pm, Ph: 5277 3808 Festival of St Francis, 12noon-3.30pm, Ph: 5264 1092 The Heights Historic House and Garden Open Day, 12noon-4.00pm, Ph: 5221 3510
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‘History around the River’ Bike Ride, 9.30am, Ph: 5229 8494 Histories and Memorable Memoirs, 10.00am-12.15pm, Ph: 5243 8388 Veteran's Tennis at Lara, 10am-12noon, Ph: 5282 6214 The Roaring Twenties Concert, 2.00pm-3.30pm, Ph: 5251 1007
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tueSday 7 oCtober
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Barwon Banks - À Piéd (Walk) and River Paddle, 8.30am-1.00pm, Ph: 5243 1329 / 5244 2753 Everyone Has A Story To Tell' Workshop, 9.30am-12noon and 12.30pm-3.00pm, Ph: 5282 4225 Veterans' Information Session (Belmont), 10.00am-12noon, Ph: 5222 6003 A Step Back in Time, 10.00am-2.00pm, Ph: 5278 3097 / 5241 2250 Geelong Camera Club Seniors' Photographic Exhibition, until 10 October, 10.00am-2.00pm, Ph: 5243 4575 Ocean Grove Seniors Open Day, 10.00am-3.30pm, Ph: 5255 2996 Geelong Museum – Touring Exhibition, 10.00am-4.00pm, Ph: 0438 511 293 Bridge - Seniors' Mini Congress, 10.00am-5.00pm, Ph: 5261 9699 Laughter Yoga Session at East Geelong, 11.00am-12.30pm, Ph: 5221 7741 Walking Tour of Geelong's Cultural District, 11.30am-12.30pm, Ph: 5278 3768 Special Programs for ALL Seniors, tune into 94.7 The Pulse, 1.00pm-3.00pm Fashion Extravaganza Parade, 2.00pm-4.30pm, Ph: 5244 4106
Barwon Grange Historic House Tours, 1.00pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5221 3906 'A Pleasant Scottish Afternoon' of Dance and Music, 1.30pm-3.30pm, Ph: 5221 2055 / 5278 4062 Senior Citizens' Art Show Presentation Ceremony, 2.00pm, Ph: 5223 1825 Ballarat Golden Voices Choir, 2.00pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5257 1921 Kalkee Op Shop Fashion Parade (Corio), 2.00pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5274 2315
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‘A Day Out' BBQ Luncheon and Entertainment, 12noon-3.00pm, Ph: 5250 2203 The Melodaires Present (Leopold), 1.30pm-2.45pm, Ph: 5250 2203 Australia Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Ph: 5243 6931 They're Back! The Grumpy Old Men's Seniors Festival Special, 7.30pm-9.45pm, Ph: 5278 3768 Old Time Dance at the Portarlington Masonic Centre, 8.00pm-11.30pm, Ph: 5259 1776
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thurSday 9 oCtober
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‘A Ride Through Geelong's History’ Bike Ride, 9.30am, Ph: 5229 8494 Veteran's Tennis at Lara, 10.00am-12noon, Ph: 5282 6214
Saturday 11 oCtober
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Woodcrafts for Seniors, 10.00am4.00pm, Ph: 5248 8842 Alice Pung - My Chinese Grandmother, 2.00pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5222 7275 They're Back! The Grumpy Old Men's Seniors Festival Special, 2.00pm-4.15pm, Ph: 5278 3768 The Roaring Twenties Concert, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Ph: 5251 1007 ‘Back to the Ballroom’ Ball, 8.00pm-12.30am, Ph: 5259 3281 / 5229 3785
F/W Food, Fun, Finances and Lots of Information, 10.00am-3.00pm, Ph: 5253 1960
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Learn about VIEW clubs Friendship Clubs for Women, 11.00am-12noon, Ph: 5222 2329 / 5222 8264 Play and laugh!, 12noon-3.00pm, Ph: 5284 1359 Animals at Amity (Newcomb), 1.00pm-3.00pm, Ph: 5248 1104 Belmont Ladies Guest Day, 1.00pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5243 6532 / 5248 5661 Bay City Conchords, 2.00pm4.00pm, Ph: 5248 8426
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Sunday 12 oCtober
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Special Programs for ALL Seniors, tune into 94.7 The Pulse, 6.00am-8.00am Model Railway Club Open Day, 10.00am-4.00pm, Ph: 5243 9735 Lawn Bowls at Bell Post Hill, 12noon-3.30pm, Ph: 5278 8774 The Heights Historic House and Garden Open Day, 12noon-4.00pm, Ph: 5221 3510 Barwon Grange Historic House Tours, 1.00pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5221 3906 Crackerjack Day For Seniors, 1.00pm-5.30pm, Ph: 5222 1728 Hymn Sing-a-long, 2.00pm4.00pm, Ph: 5221 5353 Italian Seniors' Information Afternoon, 3.30pm-5.30pm, Ph: 5250 2349
WedneSday 8 oCtober
Friday 10 oCtober
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Over 60s Cycling Event, 9.00am12noon, Ph: 5261 4172 / 0418 397 533 Discover More in Central Geelong, 10.00am-2.00pm, Ph: 5227 0270 Geelong: Built on Wool Tour, 10.00am-3.00pm, Ph: 5227 0701 Soup and Sandwich Bowls Day, 11.00am-4.00pm, Ph: 5278 4411 The Heights Historic House and Garden Open Day, 12noon-4.00pm, Ph: 5221 3510
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It's Time to Try Croquet, 10.00am-12noon and 1.00pm-3.00pm, Ph: 5243 7560 Embroidery Exhibition Celebrating 40 Years in Geelong, until 12 October, 10.00am4.00pm, Ph: 5263 1249 Anything Goes Exhibition, until 31 October, 10.00am-4.00pm, Ph: 0414 876 383 Hot Club Swing at the Wintergarden, 12noon-2.00pm, Ph: 5221 3744
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monday 13 oCtober WedneSday 15 oCtober
F/a Open Day at Life Activities, 10.00am-2.00pm, Ph: 5243 7444
Friday 17 oCtober
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Morning Melodies with Ben Costanzo, 11.00am-1.00pm, Ph: 5221 7982 Come and Try’ Strength Training (Whittington), 11.30am 12.30pm, Ph: 5248 4555 and 2.00pm - 3.00pm (Norlane), Ph: 5275 1909 Remembering the Edina - A Folk Story, 1.00pm-2.30pm, Ph: 5259 1593 Songs, Stories and Poems of a Scottish War Bride, 3.00pm-4.30pm, Ph: 5259 1619 / 0419 526 550 Veteran's Tennis at Lara, 7.00pm-9.00pm, Ph: 5282 6214
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Croquet in the Park, 10.00am4.00pm, Ph: 5264 1398 Polewalking, 10.30am-12.30pm, Ph: 5222 3911 Discover the Gardens, 11.00am3.00pm, Ph: 5222 6053 The Heights Historic House and Garden Open Day, 12noon-4.00pm, Ph: 5221 3510 Barwon Grange Historic House Tours, 1.00pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5221 3906 Norlane Bowling Club Come and Try, 1.00pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5275 3461 / 5275 6367 Introduction to Volunteering - Information Session, 1.30pm3.30pm, Ph: 5221 1377 ‘Come and Try’ Strength Training (Norlane), 2.00pm-3.00pm, Ph: 5275 1909 Shirley Power Entertains (Corio), 2.00pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5274 2315
‘Come and Try’ Strength Training (Norlane), 12.30pm-1.30pm, Ph: 5275 1909 The Authentic Geelong Old Time Music Hall, 7.30pm-9.45pm, Ph: 5278 3768
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Saturday 18 oCtober
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The Authentic Geelong Old Time Music Hall, 2.00pm-4.15pm, Ph: 5278 3768 Postage Stamp Display and Information Day, 10.00am4.00pm, Ph: 5261 5461
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Sunday 19 oCtober
tueSday 14 oCtober
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Balyang Par Three Golf Course Open Day, 9.30am-5.00pm, Ph: 5222 3336 A Step Back in Time, 10.00am-2.00pm, Ph: 5278 3097 / 5241 2250
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Special Programs for ALL Seniors, tune into 94.7 The Pulse, 6.00am-8.00am
F/a Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Walk 2008, 9.30am-1.00pm, Ph: 5275 3875
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thurSday 16 oCtober
Geelong World's Greatest Pram Stroll, 10.00am-1.00pm, Ph: 5227 0816 Geelong Scout Heritage Centre Open Day, 10.00am-4.00pm, Ph: 0419 591 432 The Heights Historic House and Garden Open Day, 12noon-4.00pm, Ph: 5221 3510 Sunday Surprise, 12.30pm3.00pm, Ph: 5256 2477 Barwon Grange Historic House Tours, 1.00pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5221 3906 Come Play by the Bay - Bowls Afternoon, 1.00pm-6.00pm, Ph: 5259 2482 ‘Songs at the Supper Club’ by Geelong Harmony Chorus, 2.30pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5241 1649 / 5248 4587 Pipe Organ and Vocal Recital, 2.30pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5221 1129
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U3A Open Day, 10.00am5.00pm, Ph: 5222 2736 Walking Tour of Geelong's Cultural District, 11.30am-12.30pm, Ph: 5278 3768 Special Programs for ALL Seniors, tune into 94.7 The Pulse, 1.00pm-3.00pm The Melodaires Present (Newcomb), 1.30pm-2.45pm, Ph: 5248 3727 Salvation Army Veterans Brass Band and Male Voice Choir, 1.30pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5243 7870 Traditional Afternoon Tea Delight and Storytelling, 2.00pm-3.30pm, Ph: 5221 7395 Marian's Trivia, 2.00pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5248 5011 ‘Come and Try' Strength Training (Belmont), 2.45pm-3.45pm, Ph: 5243 9595
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Breakfast and Lawn Bowls, 8.30am-1.00pm, Ph: 5221 2991 / 5221 4759 Working Longer - Living Longer, 9.00am-12.30pm, Ph: 9650 6144 ‘Rippleside to Lara’ Bike Ride, 9.30am, Ph: 5278 6058 River Ramble and Picnic in the Park, 11.00am-2.30pm, Ph: 5243 3652 ‘Come and Try’ Strength Training (Whittington), 11.30am-12.30pm, Ph: 5248 4555 and 2.45pm-3.45pm (Belmont), Ph: 5243 9595 Village Gardens Delights, 12noon-2.00pm, Ph: 5241 3011
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For daily updates about ‘What’s On Tomorrow’, tune into 94.7 the pulse between 4.00pm and 6.00pm daily (repeated the following day between 9.00am and 10.00am).
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Geelong Irish Society, 1.30pm-3.30pm, Ph: 5251 2983
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Entries close for Geelong Seniors' Writing Competitions, Ph: 5278 3768 Veterans' Information Session (Ocean Grove), 10.00am-12noon, Ph: 5222 6003 St Cuthbert's Card Making, 1.30pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5243 3884 Senior Citizens' Celebration Ball, 6.30pm-11.30pm, Ph: 5250 2349 I Remember Geelong When ..., 7.30pm-9.45pm, Ph: 5278 3768
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A Step Back in Time, 10.00am-2.00pm, Ph: 5278 3097 / 5241 2250 Lifeball - Have a Ball!, 10.30am12.30pm, Ph: 5222 3911 Walking Tour of Geelong's Cultural District, 11.30am-12.30pm, Ph: 5278 3768 Special Programs for ALL Seniors, tune into 94.7 The Pulse, 1.00pm-3.00pm Laughter Session at Geelong West, 1.30pm-2.30pm, Ph: 5229 8337 Bay City Clog Dancers (Grovedale), 2.00pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5241 3011
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Walking Tour of Geelong's Cultural District Tuesday, 11.30am12.30pm, Ph: 5278 3768 Special Programs for ALL Seniors, tune into 94.7 The Pulse, 1.00pm-3.00pm Shirley Power Entertains (St Albans Park), 2.00pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5248 5011
Saturday 25 oCtober
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I Remember Geelong When ..., 2.00pm-4.15pm, Ph: 5278 3768 Conchords & Friends Seniors' Concert, 7.00pm-9.20pm, Ph: 5250 1625
WedneSday 29 oCtober Sunday 26 oCtober
WedneSday 22 oCtober
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Special Programs for ALL Seniors, tune into 94.7 The Pulse, 6.00am-8.00am ‘Old Salts Day’, 9.30am-12noon, Ph: 5229 3705 The Heights Historic House and Garden Open Day, 12noon-4.00pm, Ph: 5221 3510 Barwon Grange Historic House Tours, 1.00pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5221 3906 Highton Seniors' Concert, 1.30pm-4.30pm, Ph: 5244 2258
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‘Moving More’: How I started, 9.30am-12noon, Ph: 1800 136 381 / 9655 2113 Free Centrelink Seminar, 10.00am-12noon, Ph: 13 63 57 The Heights Historic House and Garden Open Day, 12noon-4.00pm, Ph: 5221 3510 Barwon Grange Historic House Tours, 1.00pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5221 3906 Bay City Clog Dancers (Corio), 2.00pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5274 2315 Eternal Springtime Concert', 2.30pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5244 4033
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Tennis - A Game For Life, 9.30am-11.30am, Ph: 5243 2819 The Heights Historic House and Garden Open Day, 12noon-4.00pm, Ph: 5221 3510 Barwon Grange Historic House Tours, 1.00pm-4.00pm, Ph: 5221 3906 Kalkee Op Shop Fashion Parade (St Albans Park), 2.00pm-4.00pm, Ph: Townsend Gardens, 5248 8426
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tueSday 28 oCtober
thurSday 30 oCtober
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‘Bellarine Rail Trail’ Bike Ride, 9.30am, Ph: 5229 4273 Geelong Settlers and their Mansions, 10.00am-3.00pm, Ph: 5240 3446 Recreational Fishing Education Activity, 10.00am-6.00pm, Ph: 5222 1227 The Melodaires Present (Grovedale), 1.30pm-2.45pm, Ph: 5241 5021
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Legal Essentials for Seniors, 9.30am-3.30pm, Ph: 1800 136 381 / 1300 13 50 90 A Step Back in Time, 10.00am-2.00pm, Ph: 5278 3097 / 5241 2250 Radio Active - Introduction to Amateur Radio, 10.00am4.00pm, Ph: 5274 2237 Seniors Serenade, 11.00am-12noon, Ph: 5229 8866 / 5243 3006
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Friday 31 oCtober
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Free Centrelink Seminar, 10.00am-12noon, Ph: 13 63 57
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Friday 28 noVember
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The Melbourne Welsh Male Voice Choir, 1.00pm and 4.00pm, Ph: 5222 1977 / 5221 4788