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News>Inspiring Seniors!
| Media release: 2 October 2009 | |
It’s Senior’s Week! With more than 1000 events across Victoria including a range of local events in the Shire of Cardinia, ‘senior’ citizens will be out in force over the next week, making the most of social, recreational and learning opportunities.
Many events are free or discounted to participants who present their Victorian Seniors Card.
Concerts at Koo Wee Rup and Pakenham Senior Citiens Clubs, exercise and carpet bowls at Emerald Evergreen Senior Citizens Club, a brass band concert at Lang Lang and District Seniors Club are just a few of the local events.
U3A at Pakenham is opening its doors for a ‘come and see’ the classes on offer and works created by members.
Koo Wee Rup Regional Health Service is also looking for people interested in starting up a trail walking group.
The Heart Foundation Walk at the Cranbourne Botanic Gardens is another health event on offer along with the Emerald Museum visit.
Other activities include library events, touring shows, food, and much more.
Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Bill Pearson said every activity aims to encourage people over 50 to join in community life and meet old friends and new in fun settings.
“As a Senior citizen myself I cannot speak too highly of the benefits of participating in community activities,” he said.
“The feeling of belonging to the community, the friendships and support that flow are invaluable.
“It’s great to have a zest for life and things to look forward to so I hope all seniors in our Shire take advantage of Seniors Week and have heaps of fun along the way,” said Cr Pearson.
The full 2009 Victorian Seniors Festival program guide is available at Coles and Bi-lo stores, Council or by calling Information Victorian on 1800 136 762 or www.seniors.vic.gov.au
A copy of Cardinia Shire’s local event guide is available from Cardinia Shire on 1300 787 624, the seniors section of this website and libraries, Senior Citizens Centres and Neighbourhood Houses. Public transport is free to seniors during Seniors Week.
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