Casey seniors can enjoy a tour of Lord Casey’s manor house next month, as part of this year’s Victorian Seniors Festival.
In its 40th year, the festival celebrates older Victorians and their invaluable contributions to our communities.
Delivered through live and online events, festival goers can expect concerts, dances, sport, the arts, history talks, and tours delivered by 79 local councils, businesses and community and cultural organisations in every corner of the state.
On Saturday 15 October, Casey seniors can enjoy a tour of Lord Casey’s historical mansion, cottage, garden and stables of Edrington Park, followed by a traditional afternoon tea and a complimentary plant from the manor’s gardeners.
Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea and a free plant from the gardeners to take home.
The festival theme – Takin’ it easy – focuses on presenting accessible and comfortable spaces, both live and online, to ensure our seniors feel relaxed to participate and ease back into events.
Building on the success of the previous Victorian Seniors Festivals, this year’s events will include online and radio programs, as well as First Nations performances and entertainment from multicultural artists.
The Country Concert series will take the festival fun on the road to 26 regional towns, bringing live music to across Victoria. The Aged Care Tour will entertain aged care residents with music and magicians from September to December.
The Victorian Seniors Festival has been boosted by an extra $400,000 in funding this year and is an integral part of the State Government’s support for older Victorians by empowering them to connect, socialise and further their wellbeing.
To ensure older Victorians can make the most of the festival, Victorian Seniors Card holders can access free travel on public transport services from 2 to 9 October – including on V/Line.
For V/Line trips that require a reservation, bookings open on Tuesday 6 September. More information at seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/free-travel
Information programs can be found at Coles stores, local councils, libraries and community organisations.
