Hello Reader,

A while back, I thought I’d done something clever by picking up a lime tree on Facebook Marketplace. I love using limes in summer drinks and cooking, so I was pretty pleased with myself. The first year it produced one or two very ordinary limes, but I figured it just needed a better home, so I found a spot in the garden and planted it out.

Sure enough, the next year it was thriving, producing plenty of fruit. But when I tasted them, they were odd—round, not quite right, and definitely not lime-y. So I ignored them and left them hanging on the tree.

Months later, I noticed them turning a beautiful orange. I left them a little longer, and to my surprise, they ripened into the most delicious oranges! Turns out, my bargain lime tree was actually an orange tree all along.

Now, each year I look forward to my unexpected little harvest of sweet, juicy oranges. Proof that sometimes life (or Facebook Marketplace) delivers surprises that turn out better than expected.

Enjoy your week,
Amy

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P.S. There are still 10 days left of the Victorian Seniors Festival happening this month — plenty of time to enjoy more great offers and outings in metro Melbourne or regional Vic!

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Let's Explore Melbourne and Beyond

PARTNER CONTENT Special Offers on the Mornington Peninsula Enjoy 40 exclusive offers and discounts across the Mornington Peninsula — from gardens and dairies to breweries and scenic attractions. Pick up your free Seniors Festival Passport and start planning a day (or two) of relaxed adventure. Find local deals

“ “We had a wonderful day exploring the Mornington Peninsula with the Festival Passport in hand. We stopped at Jetty Road Brewery, where we were treated like VIPs and enjoyed a delicious lunch and beer tasting while learning about the brewing process. ​ "Then it was off to the Enchanted Garden at Arthurs Seat — truly enchanting, with its sculpted hedges, themed gardens, and beautiful sculptures. Even getting lost in the maze was part of the fun! A perfect day out and we're already planning our next visit.” Read more here. — Diane

Culture that Lives and Breathes in Melbourne Walk the banks of the Yarra, explore the gallery, and uncover stories that connect past and present. Start exploring

Tasty Eats Near Southern Cross Station Heading into the city? Discover where to grab a quick bite or linger over a delicious meal just steps away from Southern Cross. Find a table

Dare to Walk Melbourne’s Haunted Past Step into the city’s darker side with chilling tales, eerie laneways, and a few surprises lurking in the shadows. Not for the faint-hearted! Book your spot

PARTNER CONTENT Fresh, Wholesome Meals Delivered Take the hassle out of cooking with chef-made meals crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. ​New customers get $40 off across their first two orders — use code DIN40. SHOP NOW

Pick Your Own Cheery Cherries Enjoy a fun day out among the trees this November and fill your basket with fresh, juicy cherries. Start planning

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Win a Relaxing Getaway to Peninsula Hot Springs Treat yourself to a blissful day of soaking, serenity and natural beauty. Enter now for your chance to win two bathing passes to this award-winning wellness haven. ENTER TO WIN

Win Tickets to The Tap Pack at Hamer Hall Experience the charm, rhythm and swing of Australia’s hottest tap dance sensation as they light up the Morning Melodies stage. Don’t miss your chance to win a double pass! ENTER TO WIN

WHAT'S ON - Mark Your Calendars

• The Swinging Sixties Exhibition (from 20 Oct 2025). Discover life in Victoria during the 1960s — from miniskirts to The Beatles, protest to the Pill. Explore whether Victoria truly “swung” in the sixties at this free exhibition at the Old Treasury Building.
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• Wicked Wardrobe Exhibitions (until 26 Oct 2025). Experience the magic up close at this Australian-first exhibition, showcasing Oscar-winning designer Paul Tazewell’s extraordinary costumes for the characters of Elphaba and Glinda in Wicked Part 1 and Wicked: For Good.​
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• Chocolate Painting Workshops (until 31 Oct 2025). Save 20% when purchasing any of the chocolate painting workshops using the code PROUDSENIOR at checkout. Yesign Chocolate Gallery, 3 Wharf St, SC G22B, Docklands.
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• Illuminating Minds (until 28 Nov 2025). A new exhibition honouring one of Australia’s most pioneering art historians, Professor Emerita Margaret Manion. Held at the University of Melbourne’s Old Quad, Parkville, free entry.
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• Archibald Prize 2025, Geelong Gallery (until 9 Nov 2025). See Australia’s most anticipated portrait prize exhibition, featuring finalists from the Archibald Prize. Concession tickets $20. ​
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• You Are Here: Melbourne Memory-Scapes, City Gallery (until 6 Feb 2026). Curated by Angela Bailey, the exhibition features poetry by Susie Anderson, emphasizing memory’s role in shaping our connections to and the boundaries that define our experiences. Free entry, open daily.

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