Seniors Festival 2025

Week 3

Activities occuring from Wednesday 15 October to Tuesday 21 October

Date and Time	Activity and Location	Description How to Book
Wednesday 15 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 15 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 15 2.00pm	Dumbalk Dancers - Dancing and Afternoon Tea Dumbalk Hall, 29-31 Farmers Rd	Dancing to older dances, Pride of Erin, Evening 3 step and new vogue dances, Alpha , Emmadale, Waltz Across Texas, sometimes even a Nutbush, while enjoying the company of a great group of people. Afternoon tea is at 3.00pm, and is an essential part of the afternoon. The music is very easy listening. - Low Cost, gold coin donation appreciated, simply show up on the day.
Thursday 16 9.30am	Keen-agers Table Tennis! Leongatha Recreation Reserve Roughead St, 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 16 11.30am	Grandparents Baby Rhyme Time Mirboo North Library, 35 Ridgway, Mirboo North	A special Storytime edition at Mirboo North 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 1-5 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) 5668 1528 or by clicking here.
Friday 17 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 17 1.00pm	Rag Combo - Ragtime Classics 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.
Saturday 18 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.
Saturday 18 10.15am	Demystifying Dementia Author Talk Korumburra Library, 15 Little Commercial Street, Korumburra	Jon us at the Korumburra Library for a free Author Talk with Rose Capp about her Book 'Demystifying Dementia: Everything you need to know'. In this book, Rose Capp, aged-care specialist and educator, policy advisor and choir-director, shows us how to see the world from the perspectives of people living with dementia. - Free, register by dropping into the Library, calling the library on 03 5655 1105 or by clicking here.
Sunday 19 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 19 3.00pm	Meeniyan Seniors History Celebration Meeniyan Community Hub Whitelaw St, Meeniyan	An open day for the Meeniyan and District Historical Society (MaDHS) at the newly built Community Hub.We will invite Senior citizens of Meeniyan to attend the open day, asking a few attendees to present on their Meeniyan history. - Free, email progress@meeniyan.org.au to register.
Monday 20 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.
Tuesday 21 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.
Tuesday 21 10.00am	Bring a Plate and a Friend Korumburra Golf Club, 250 Korumburra-Warragul Road	A short Probus meeting will be followed by lots of Friendship, Fellowship & Fun. Yvonne the Gadget lady will have a stall of handy aids that could make your life easier! All visitors are very welcome. For further information ring Helen on 0407 688 231 or Kim 0427 525 814. - Free, simply show up on the day.