Bayside Seniors Healthy Ageing Festival 2021 Festival program 50+ free events P Online live performances P Face-to-face activities (COVID restrictions permitting) P Activities to do with the Grandchildren P Storytelling and much more!Participating Bayside groups, clubs and services Alfred Health Carer Services Bayside Gallery Bayside Library Service Bayside Men's Shed Group Inc Bayside U3A (University of the Third Age) Beaumaris Senior Citizens Snooker Club BirdLife Bayside Brighton Bayside Life Activities Club Brighton Croquet Club Brighton Historical Society Brighton Recreational Centre Castlefield Community Centre Connect Health & Community Culture Connect Chinese Aust Brighton Beach Inc. Friends of Black Rock House Hampton Bowls Club Hampton Community Centre and Highett Neighbourhood Community House Highett Youth Club Japanese Welfare Association of Victoria Knit One Give One (KOGO) Macular Disease Foundation Australia Sandbelt Toastmasters Club Sandringham Croquet Club Sandringham Life Activities Club Sandringham Life Saving Club Sandybeach Centre Southern Basketball Association The Bayside Writers' Group Great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in the program, however it is subject to change without notice. If you have any questions regarding the program or registrations, please contact Council’s Healthy Ageing team on 9599 4373 or email healthyageing@bayside. vic.gov.auWelcome Bayside City Council is proud to present the Bayside Seniors Healthy Ageing Festival, 1 - 24 October 2021, an opportunity to celebrate, connect with community, meet new people, try new things and have fun. We recognise COVID-19 has challenged all of us in someway and we look forward to offering a variety of activities to celebrate community. This year's theme "Keep'n on" recognises the resilience of Victorians and encourages people from all cultures and abilities to reconnect through inclusive and accessible activities and events, celebrating the diversity of opportunity available in our local community. A festival by the community for the community! Join us as we kick off the festival with a virtual concert from renowned duo Paulin & Parry and lifelong entertainer Brendan Scott, hear from Don McQueen, “The Bush Balladeer” about his love of Australian history and bush poetry. If you are looking to downsize but not sure where to begin, join us for a downsizing and decluttering information session with Julia Dyer, plus so much more! We encourage community members or visitors to reconnect and take part in a wide range of free and low-cost activities and events available online and face-to-face. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to reconnect, have fun and explore something new in a COVIDSafe environment. Read on to view the full program. Bayside City Council would like to thank all participating community groups, centres and their respective volunteers and staff for their valuable contribution. We hope you enjoy the 2021 Bayside Seniors Healthy Ageing Festival! Discover more of the Bayside Seniors Healthy Ageing Festival at www.bayside.vic.gov.au/bayside-seniors-healthy-ageing-festival-2021 Bayside Seniors Healthy Ageing Festival 33Helping to get online for the 2021 Bayside Seniors Healthy Ageing Festival Need support to get up to speed with using Zoom, WhatsApp and Facetime so you can experience all the fabulous online events and activities for the 2021 Bayside Seniors Healthy Ageing Festival? Then join up in one of our free training sessions that will give you the know-how and confidence to get on-line and participate. All training will be run by members of the Stay in Touch team who have been helping seniors get digitally connected for over 12 years. All you need is a device that is connected to the internet. The Stay in Touch team will get you connected and guide you all the way. MONDAY 27 SEPTEMBER Zoom and WhatsApp – 10am Zoom and Facetime – 1pm WEDNESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER Zoom and Facetime – 10am Zoom and WhatsApp – 1pm Bookings are essential – visit www.stayintouch.net.au/ trainingevents Stay in Touch will open each session one hour prior to training to assist anyone that needs joining. Call 9596 4547 for assistance getting into the session required. More information For any questions or assistance contact Stay in Touch Call 9596 4547 Email: bookings@stayintouch.net.au 4About the festival – things you need to know in a COVID-19 environment! Restrictions associated with COVID-19 may impact on the delivery of some events and activities. Below are some tips to assist your participation in this year’s festival. Registrations and/or bookings are essential for all events. Bookings for activities may vary. It may be by phone call, email or an online platform such as TryBooking. Please read the process required as detailed for each event listing. Great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in the program, however in this COVID-19 environment details are subject to change without notice. The best way to stay up to date with the latest news on festival events is to contact the relevant community group directly or Council’s Healthy Ageing team on 9599 4373 or email healthyageing@bayside.vic.gov.au To help slow the spread of coronavirus and keep everyone safe, please follow the latest health advice from the Victorian Government. Visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au or call 1800 675 398 55Events proudly sponsored by Bayside City Council Bayside Afternoon Melodies FRIDAY 1 OCTOBER 2.30pm – 3.30pm Join us as Bayside City Council kick starts the Bayside Seniors Healthy Ageing Festival and celebrates the International Day of Older Persons. Don't miss the opportunity to see the dynamic musical duo Paulin & Parry create great entertainment together. This popular duo will be joined by Brendan Scott, one of Melbourne's most accomplished and experienced performers with an endless repertoire of music and songs that will get you singing and moving. Online – Bookings are essential www.trybooking.com/BTVJH or call Healthy Ageing on 9599 4373 6 Paulin & Parry Vicki Paulin has been entertaining in venues around Melbourne, Australia and overseas as a solo artist and with duos, trios, and bands. Having studied classically and completing an Associate Diploma in Opera and Music Theatre at the Victorian College of the Arts, she went on to sing contemporary music and now combines these different styles in her performances. Ed Parry began singing in choirs in the seventies and also attended the Victorian College of the Arts where he completed an Associate Diploma in Opera and Music Theatre. He moved to London where he joined the chorus of the Royal Opera, Covent Garden, working there for 10 year but now resides back in Melbourne. Together they are a wonderful duo, making music and creating memories as you reminisce the great music of stage and screen. Paulin & Parry have been performing together for four years and have performed at private functions, wineries, parties, and corporate events. Their performances are described as brilliant, passionate and spell binding!Brendan Scott An accomplished and experienced performer who has been part of the Australian entertainment industry ever since his stage debut at age 4. He has worked in all facets of the entertainment industry and continues to use his wealth of experience to entertain audiences in many parts of Australia. Brendan showcases his many talents during performances. Not only does he sing many well-known songs, but he also plays piano, guitar, saxophone, banjo, and violin. For over 20 years, Brendan was a fixture on Melbourne radio station 3AW as a contributor to the Overnight program hosted by Keith McGowan and is a regular on the Morning Melodies circuit. Brendan's amazing and endless repertoire of music and songs always keeps the party moving. A truly great entertainer! Don McQueen “The Bush Balladeer” FRIDAY 8 OCTOBER 2.30pm – 3.30pm Don McQueen, multi award winning Bush Balladeer delivers Australian poetry with exceptional passion and flair. You'll feel as though you're sitting around the campfire with Don as he tells engaging stories, recites some of the most classic Australian bush poetry, and some hilarious modern poems too that will truly fascinate listeners. Don's love of Australian history and bush poetry is shared by his love for the game of cricket which culminated in his creation of the Hume and Hovell Cricket Ground at Strath Creek, a 'Village Green' English cricket ground in the heart of the Australian bush. Don’s involvement in community affairs is widely known and he often lends his talents to help support community projects. Don’t miss Don’s stirring renditions of our famous Australian writers of verse. Online – Bookings are essential www.trybooking.com/BTVJU or call Healthy Ageing on 9599 4373 7Events proudly sponsored by Bayside City Council CommuKnitty – Knit with Purpose Information Session MONDAY 18 OCTOBER 10.30am – 11.30am Bayside City Council will be partnering with the Knit One Give One (KOGO) initiative. KOGO is a not-for-profit organisation with an estimated 10,000 knitters across Australia who knit items for a range of people undergoing hardship. We are seeking local community members who would be interested in knitting with a purpose to become a part of a project that will help some people in need. No matter what your knitting ability is, you can simply start either by creating simple squares that are sewn together by volunteers or create a beautiful warm adult blanket from start to finish. To help get you started, we invite you to join an online information session with Andrea from KOGO who will speak about how KOGO operates, where the knitted items go and some of the charities and people they support. Limited edition Starter Kits will be provided to help you join this community project. Online – Bookings are essential www.trybooking.com/BTWLR or call Healthy Ageing on 9599 4373 8 Downsizing & Decluttering Information Session MONDAY 18 OCTOBER 1.30pm – 3pm If you are looking to downsize in the near future and you are feeling completely overwhelmed, you are not alone. We understand you have a big job ahead and it may feel incredibly daunting. Your situation may be imminent, or you may be in no immediate hurry, just looking to plan for your future. Join Julia Dyer, from the Downsizing Connections Group for a for free, independent online session about downsizing. Julia will also share her effective 5-step decluttering plan to help relieve the stress of decluttering. After this session, you will feel more confident and in control of your next move. Online – Bookings are essential www.downsizingconnections.com. au/events or call 0404 293 485Grandparents and Grandchildren The Bayside Library Service and Bayside Gallery are offering a number of opportunities for grandparents to spend some story times and activities with their grandchild. Baby Rhyme Time is designed for children 0-18 months and introduces the child to language, literature and the library. 10.30am – 11am Beaumaris Library Thursday 14 October www.trybooking.com/786698 Brighton Library Friday 22 October www.trybooking.com/ events/786554 Sandringham Library Tuesday 12 October www.trybooking.com/ events/786623 Toddler Time These sessions include stories, songs and rhymes and caters for the children 18+ months. 10.30am – 11am Beaumaris Library Tuesday 26 October www.trybooking.com/786617 Brighton Library Monday 4 October www.trybooking.com/786532 Sandringham Library Friday 29 October www.trybooking.com/786585 Pre School Story Hour is designed for pre-school aged children, 3-5 years and includes listening to fun stories and joining in songs and rhymes, followed by an activity. 10.30am – 11am Beaumaris Library Fridays www.trybooking.com/741661 Brighton Library Tuesdays and Thursdays www.trybooking.com/741136 Sandringham Library Mondays and Wednesdays www.trybooking.com/741087 Lego Club Join with your grandchildren to solve Lego challenges. 4pm Wednesday 6 October Sandringham Library No bookings necessary Teddy Bears Picnic at Bayside Gallery Bayside Gallery invite grandparents and grandchildren to celebrate their latest exhibition, The Soft Library by Cat Rabbit with a Teddy’s Bear Picnic. Bring along your grandchildren, or special little people in your life and join Cat and the "Libearians" for a special day out at the Bayside Gallery. Pack a picnic, a rug, and your best furry teddy friend, and join us for some bear themed fun and entertainment! 2pm – 3.30pm Saturday 23 October Bayside Gallery Corner Wilson and Carpenter St, Brighton Bookings are essential www.trybooking.com/BTONV Call 9261 7111 Locations Beaumaris Library – 96 Reserve Rd, Beaumaris Brighton Library – 14 Wilson St, Brighton Sandringham Library – 8 Waltham St, Sandringham Call 9261 7125 9Next >