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Seniors Festival 2026

Week 05

Activities occuring from Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October

Date and Time Activity and Location Description
How to Book
Monday 26 October, 12.00pm

Community Lunch 

Mirboo North

By the Friends of Mirboo North Aged Care.

Come and join us for a delicious community lunch. Make new friends and connections while enjoying good company, great entertainment and, most importantly, fantastic food! 

Bring a friend or make some new ones and join us for lunch. 

To book, call Mary Baker on 0417 148 619. 

Tuesday 27 October, 7.30-8.15am 

Functional Movement Class

YMCA SPLASH in Leongatha

Join us for Functional Movement! This group fitness class focuses on enhancing strength, balance, and mobility for everyday movement. Ideal for anyone wanting to stay active and wanting to improve fitness. 

This activity runs every Tuesday and Thursday and is free for over 60s through October.

Bookings are required - call 5662 5911 or book online https://sgsplash.ymca.org.au/fitness/group-fitness-timetable  

Tuesday 27 October, 10.00-11.00am

Living Strong by Boofiit

Baromi Centre, Mirboo North

Join us for a holistic program combining information, movement and connection: 

  • Strength and mobility training  
  • Balance and falls prevention  
  • Healthy ageing information  
  • Cognitive and mental wellbeing  
  • Social connection  

We’ll meet you at your level! 

Free trial class, then $10 per class - 5 packs for $39. 

Walk-ins welcome, and we’ll have a coffee and a chat afterwards. 

For more information, call Dave on 0428 826 007. 
Tuesday 27 October, 10.00am

News and Views - U3A Mirboo North & District Inc.

Mirboo North Hotel

Bring along something you’d like to talk about – it could be something you’ve seen in the news – and this intellectual and curious group of people take turns to talk about about things that matter to them.  

This group meets without fear or favor – let's have interesting conversations in a safe, respectful and caring environment.

This activity is free and runs every Tuesday.

Registration required please call Cheryl 0402 207 272 

Tuesday 27 October, 10.30am-12.00pm

Prom Country History - Myli

Foster Library

Join members of the Prom Country Historical Society as they bring to light interesting pieces of history from the Corner Inlet area. 
Tour the museum, and then relax with a cuppa as we explore gems from Myli's local history collection.
Tuesday 27 October

Morning Tea and Making Memory Story Books – Myli

Leongatha Library

A special morning tea to celebrate Senior's Month, whilst we create a magical mini memory or birthday or collage story books at Leongatha Library.   
All craft resources, including the booklets, patterned paper, fine markers, old books, buttons, will be provided to enable creative and unique mini books. 

Please advise of any special dietary requirements for the morning tea. We really look forward to sharing a fun morning. 

This is a free event, bookings essential - call Leongatha Library 5662 4829 or online: https://bookings.myli.org.au/event/5924747 

Wednesday 28 October, 9.00-9.45am

Fitter for Life

Leongatha Gymnastics Club

Fitter for Life Gymnastics is a fun fundamental movement program and social opportunity that aims to help you improve your mobility, strength, and coordination. The activities in our classes can be catered to you and your needs! 

  • Become more physically active 
  • Meet new people in a local and social environment 
  • Return to physical activity in a safe, supported way 
  • Improve your mobility in other sports and daily activities, including – Walking up and down stairs 
  • Hanging out washing 
  • Bending down or reaching up 
  • Playing with grandchildren 

Free trial class, then $10 per class. This activity is held every Wednesday throughout October.

Walk-ins welcome OR register with following link https://leongathagymclub.weebly.com/adult--f4l.html  

Wednesday 28 October, 10.00am-12.00pm

U3A Seniors Extravaganza

Foster War Memorial Centre

Gather, dance, sing and socialise at the U3A Seniors Extravaganza. 

U3A Prom Coast is excited to invite you to a morning tea and concert. After a resoundingly successful event in 2025, U3A returns with more music, art and connection. Celebrate, connect with others and enjoy the entertainment. 

Morning tea is provided. 

For more information: info@u3apromcoast.com.au 

Wednesday 28 October, 12.00pm

Venus Bay Community Lunch

Venus Bay Community Centre

Enjoy a free community lunch at the Venus Bay Community Centre 

Walk in, bring a friend and have a enjoy a free lunch! 

For enquiries, call 5663 7499 
Wednesday 28 October, 1.00-2.00pm

Better Balance - U3A Mirboo North & District

Darlimurla Hall

When did falling over become 'having a fall'?  Do you worry about having a fall? We do and we want to do something about it.  Join us at U3A Mirboo North & District for weekly sessions to combat negative impacts of ageing. These are gentle exercises aimed at improving balance and confidence in ourselves. 

This is a free activity and registration is required for this activity, please call Cheryl on 0402 207 272 

Wednesday 28 October, 2.30-4.30pm

Surprise Movie Screening – Myli

Mirboo North Library

Sit back, relax and enjoy a new release movie in our freshly renovated theatre space. We'll pull the curtains, lower the lights and set the headphone volume to your perfect level. 

Tea, coffee and lamingtons finishes the scene nicely.   

Thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Friends of Mirboo North Library, the new movie space is a warm, welcoming environment where everyone can participate. 

To find out the title we'll be screening call 5668 1528 or drop in for a chat - this event is free to attend, 

We're grateful to the Friends, and very proud of our space. We'd love to show you what's on offer. 
Wednesday 28 October, 3.00-4.30pm

Chatty Café: Learning and Researching History of Local Residences

Korumburra Library

Interested in learning about the history of local residences and your own home? Join us for an interesting conversation with local expert Bob Newton and learn about his in-depth research in this area. 

In this session, we’ll cover: 

  • History of significant homes in Korumburra and district  
  • How to enquire about and research your own home  
  • Discovering what relevant publications are available  

Refreshments will be available during this event. 

To book or for more information: 5655 1105 
https://bookings.myli.org.au/event/5916160 
Thursday 29 October,  7.30-8.15am 

Functional Movement Class

YMCA SPLASH in Leongatha

Join us for Functional Movement! This group fitness class focuses on enhancing strength, balance, and mobility for everyday movement. Ideal for anyone wanting to stay active and wanting to improve fitness. 

This activity runs every Tuesday and Thursday and is free for over 60s through October.

Bookings are required - call 5662 5911 or book online https://sgsplash.ymca.org.au/fitness/group-fitness-timetable  

Friday 30 October, 10.00-10.45am

Gentle Movers - hosted by Boofiit

Held at the Baromi Centre in Mirboo North

Come and try Gentle Movers with Boofiit - A low-impact class designed for over 65s, focusing on movements that support everyday activities. Improve balance, strength, flexibility, and overall mobility. 

This activity runs every Friday and is $15 per class.

Bookings are required - call 0438 989 077 or book online at https://boofiit.com.au/classes/