The City of Casey is encouraging older residents to join in the celebrations and get involved in the range of events throughout October as part of Council’s 2015 Ageing Positively Festival.
Held in conjunction with the Victorian Seniors Festival each year, the event is a celebration of Casey’s older residents and their ongoing contribution to the municipality.
This year the festival will run throughout October and will offer more than 100 free or low-cost events, activities and information sessions for residents aged over 55 to participate in, with something to suit all interests.
City of Casey Mayor Cr Mick Morland invited all older residents to join in the celebrations and sign up for some of the great activities on offer.
“This festival continues to grow in size and popularity, and there are more events on offer this year than ever before where older people can try something new, receive valuable information and meet new people and make connections in their community.
“Residents are spoilt for choice, with everything from art exhibitions and movie screenings to tennis, bowls, Yoga, Tai Chi and social walking activities.
“The festival also has many great workshops and information sessions covering topics including getting around on public transport, using iPads and other technology, shopping and banking online, gardening and backyard farming and planning for your future.
“Older residents in Casey contribute greatly to our community; they are active volunteers, caregivers, employees, entrepreneurs and civic citizens.
“Our city would not be the success it is today without our older residents and Council looks forward to celebrating their contribution throughout the festival,” Cr Morland concluded.
Some early highlights of the 2015 Ageing Positively Festival include:
Ageing Positively Festival official opening - Get Walking! Get Active
Residents and visitors can choose a three kilometre or one kilometre walk around the scenic surrounds of Wilson Botanic Park Berwick which will conclude with a barbeque lunch and some relaxing Tai Chi or Yoga. The event will be held on Thursday 1 October from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm.
Gathering of the Tribes Art Exhibition
During the month of October, enjoy artwork of local Aboriginal artists displayed at Cranbourne Library. Artworks have been produced by participants who attend City of Casey Community Care Social Support’s Yarn and Art program.
Advanced Style – Movie Screening
Enjoy a screening of the movie Advanced Style - a documentary which gives insight into the lives of six New York women who have their own personal sense of fashion, style and wellbeing. This event will run from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm at the Cranbourne Community Theatre.
Experience Melbourne’s Victorian Seniors Festival
Join the Casey ARC team on Thursday 8 October for a day trip to Melbourne to the Victorian Seniors Festival. Meet at Casey ARC, take a train to the city, then walk to the historical Block Arcade for morning tea. You will also visit the Melbourne Town Hall, the State Library and Federation Square.
Get active and social
In the first couple of weeks of the festival, there are opportunities to explore the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne and try tennis, carpet bowls, Yoga for seniors, bocce, bushwalking, table tennis, sequence ballroom dancing, gentle exercise and much more!
For further details or to obtain a copy of the Ageing Positively Festival 2015 booklet, which includes all event details and how to RSVP, visit the Aging Positively webpage or call Customer Service on 9705 5200.