Seniors Festival 2025

Week 2

Activities occuring from Wednesday 8 October to Tuesday 14 October

Date and Time	Activity and Location	Description How to Book
Wednesday 8 9.00am	Fitter for Life Leongatha Gymnastics Club 65 Bair St, Leongatha	A fun fundamental movement program and social opportunity that aims to help you improve your mobility, strength, balance and coordination; the activities in our classes can be catered to you and your needs! The class includes games, obstacle courses and other stretch and strength activities. - Low Cost, register in person a few minutes before the class start time.
Wednesday 8 10.00am	Come and Try Pickleball Splash Leongatha 52A Roughead St, Leongatha	Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, played on a badminton-sized court with a slightly lowered net. - Low Cost, register in centre or via phone.
Wednesday 8 12.00pm	Mirboo Music Casual Jam Session Baromi Centre 38 Couper St, Mirboo North	Play an instrument or sing? Haven't played in years? Never played but want to give it a go? Join the ukuleles, guitars, banjos and increasing range of instruments and voices at Mirboo Music, instruments can be provided. Everyone is welcome, we don't criticise musical talent or choices! - Gold coin donation if possible, simply show up on the day.
Wednesday 8 2.00pm	Leongatha and District Oral History Project Leongatha Mechanics' Institute 10 McCartin St, Leongatha	The Society are holding an afternoon tea, to which senior members of the community can come along and have their special memories of the area's history recorded. - Free, register by calling or messaging Lyn Skillern on 0400 249 048.
Thursday 9 9.30am	Keen-agers Table Tennis! Leongatha Recreation Reserve Roughead Street, Leongatha	Come and try table tennis. Keen-agers is a group who meet every Tuesday and Thursday for a hit. All abilities and skill levels welcome. - Free, simply show up on the day.
Thursday 9 10.00am	Bus Trip Mirboo North & District Community Foundation, 96 Ridgway, Mirboo North	U3A is hosting a trip on the Mirboo North Community Bus. Numbers are limited so book your free seat on our comfortable 12 seater community bus. The details are being confirmed so don't hesitate to reach out to us. - Free, register by calling or messaging11:49 Pam Smith on 0438 898 510.
Thursday 9 1.00pm	Canasta Darlimurla Hall, 30 Cornell Rd	Come and enjoy Canasta. Never played this fun card game before? No Problem! All welcome! - Free, simply show up on the day.
Friday 10 12.00pm	Golden Bowls Tarwin Lower Recreational Reserve 47 Walkerville Roads, Tarwin Lower	A fun Bowling event (coaches on deck) which offers you an event incorporating, outdoors in the fresh air, bodily movement gathering together, sports and socialising. - Free, register by calling or messaging John Hutt on 0493 117 098.
Friday 10 1.00pm	Brendan Scott live at the Daker! Leongatha Senior Citizens Centre, Daker Centre, 23 Smith St	Music, Tea and Chat at The Daker Centre. - $5 per person, simply show up on the day.
Friday 10 10.30am	Grandparents Storytime Leongatha Library, 2 Smith Street, Leongatha	A special Storytime edition at Leongatha Library themed around Grandparents. Children learn words and develop language skills from the songs, stories and conversations we share. This special seniors edition encourages all grandparents and special caregivers to attend with their young chidren (sessions aimed at preschoolers aged 3-6 years however older and younger children are always welcome). Breastfeeding and friendly space and positively engaging with eachither is much more important than keeping quiet, however children must be supervised at all times. - Morning Tea is provided. Patrons with food allergies are asked to please advise lbrary staff of any concerns prior to the event. - Bookings are not essential, but you can register by dropping into the Library, calling the library on (03) 5655 1105 or by clicking here.
Saturday 11 10.00am	Gentle Movers Baromi Centre 38 Couper Street, Mirboo North	A low-impact, welcoming class designed for older adults, people returning to movement after injury or illness, or anyone seeking a slower-paced, supportive fitness experience. - Free, click here to register.
Sunday 12 10.30am	Come and Try Pickleball Splash Leongatha 52A Roughead Street, Leongatha	Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, played on a badminton-sized court with a slightly lowered net. - Low Cost, register in centre or via phone.
Sunday 12 2.00pm	Forever Classics - HIts of the 60's Kernot Hall, Morwell	Take a trip down memory lane with the Hit Parade 50s & 60s Live Show, starring the charismatic Glenn Starr. This incredible performance celebrates the smooth sounds and classic hits of the 50s and 60s, an era where music ruled the airwaves and dance floors. - A free bus is travelling to the 2pm show for Bass Coast and South Gippsland residents. - Bookings are required for both the low-cost show and the free bus. - Click here to book show tickets. - Click here to book your spot on the bus. - If you require asisstance to book your bus ticket, please contact Grace West, South Gippsland Shire Council, on 5662 9239.
Monday 13 10.00am	Shopping Trip! Mirboo North & District Community Foundation, 96 Ridgway, Mirboo North	Jump on the Mirboo North Community Bus for a free trip into Leongatha. Whether you want get some shopping or have a coffee, go with friends or just go for a drive, this free trip is in celebration of Seniors month. - Free, to register, call Di on 0488 392 100.
Monday 13 1.30pm	Indoor Bowling for Fun! Leongatha Senior Citizens Centre Daker Centre, 23 Smith St	Indoor Bowls - held every Monday Afternoon at the Daker Centre followed by afternoon tea and a chat. No experience needed and all abilities welcome. - $3 per person, simply show up on the day.
Monday 13 6.00pm	No Lights No Lyra Foster, Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, Main Street, Foster	Freely dance like no body is watching - because the lights will be low! Join us at the accessible Foster War Memorial Arts Centre for a dance session in low lighting. All abilities, with chairs available if you'd prefer to dance from seated. To request your favourite song to dance to, email nlnlfoster3960@gmail.com. - Low cost, no need to register just come on down with the $10.00 entry fee in cash.
Tuesday 14 9.30am	Cricket: Social Six Teams Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL Cricket Club, Koonwarra Recreation Reserve, 25 Buckingham and Fowler Road	Social Sixes is an exciting NEW cricket program! It’s perfect if you are looking for a fun, fast and social activity! The session focuses on activities that are designed to get your heart pumping as well as teach you the skills required to play cricket. There’s no need to worry about equipment, we’ve got that sorted. Just rock up and be ready to get involved. - Low cost, simply show up on the day.
Tuesday 14 9.30am	Keen-agers Table Tennis! Leongatha Recreation Reserve, Roughead Street, Leongatha	Come and try table tennis. Keen-agers is a group who meet every Tuesday and Thursday for a hit. All abilities and skill levels welcome. - Free, simply show up on the day.