Hello Reader,

We’re still buzzing from the amazing Celebration Day that launched the Victorian Seniors Festival in style! 🎉

It’s always wonderful seeing the city come alive with energy and excitement. And guess what? This week, your free public transport is here, so why not take full advantage and explore Melbourne and Victoria? There’s a huge range of fantastic events happening, and we’ve got all the details you need.

Today is also Ageism Awareness Day, an important campaign led by EveryAGE Counts to challenge negative attitudes towards older Australians. Each year, the Melbourne Town Hall glows green to shine a light on the devastating impact ageism has on our communities. Let's take a stand together! 💚

Be sure to sign the pledge for a world without ageism and join the movement for change.

Let’s make the most of this week – whether it’s attending events, hopping on a train to explore somewhere new, or supporting a world that values older generations.

Enjoy the festivities and free travel!

Warm regards,
Amy

P.S. Let us know what events you’re getting out to this week – we’d love to hear how you’re making the most of the Seniors Festival! Just hit reply.

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“ I was drawn away from the colour of the main exhibition of paintings, animation and drawings into a darkened room with around 200 hand-sized “lumps” of plaster displayed in rows on a long table and around the walls. The contrast with the vibrant art outside the room was stark but I found this array of white blobs on a black background to be very moving. ​ This was “Let’s Shake”, an exhibition by artist and Palawa woman Karen Casey. ​Read more here.​ — Chris

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WHAT'S ON - Mark Your Calendars

• ​SIX The Musical (until 20 Oct 2024). In this high-octane 80-minute musical experience, the feisty Tudor queens boldly rewrite five hundred years of history.
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• ​Dancing on Fridays (Fri 11 Oct 2024). Attend the Dance on Fridays class for a delightful afternoon of music and movement, enhancing wellbeing and social connections at South Melbourne Community Centre. Refreshments provided. Free entry. Book here.​
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• ​Zumba Gold (Mon 14 Oct 2024). Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong! After class, everyone will be invited to have coffee together somewhere local. Free event. Book online here.​
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• ​Greythorn Community Hub (1 - 30 Oct 2024). A variety of events are scheduled throughout the month, celebrating art, dance, social connection and more. Find the full list of events here.​
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• ​Park Walks (1 – 30 October 2024). Parks Victoria is hosting free guided walks led by trained volunteers at some of the state’s most beautiful parks. These group walks allow you to enjoy walking in bushland without having to worry about where the trail is or how long it might take. Book here.​
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ON NOW Victorian Seniors Festival

• For our list of Seniors Festival events happening in Metropolitan Melbourne head here.​
• Find our list of highlight Festival events happening in Regional Victoria here.​
• The full list of events as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival official program is here.
• For our Guide to Free Public Transport for Seniors Week, head here.​
• Need a hand getting around Melbourne? Travellers Aid is here to help, read more here.​
• Want more? Find the Best Deals on Offer During The Victorian Seniors Festival 2024 here.​

JOKE OF THE DAY

Some people say that I never got over my obsession with Phil Collins.

But take a look at me now.

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