2022 Mount Alexander Shire Events:
Organising Changes – Elder Information Forum
Mini Expo: 12.30pm – 2.00pm, Tuesday 4 October
Held as part of the Castlemaine Community Lunch, join us for lunch, information stalls and entertainment. Seniors eat for Free!
Proudly supported by the Mount Alexander Shire Council & the Positive Ageing Advocacy Group
Cost: FREE
Venue: Castlemaine Town Hall, 25 Lyttleton Street Castlemaine
Navigating the Aged Care System (MASC): 9.30am – 10.30am, Wednesday 5 October
Unsure about where to start? A guided discussion with Mount Alexander Shire Council about the services and support they have in place and what steps to take to get the most out of MyAgedCare.
Venue: Seniors Citizens Centre, Mechanics Lane Castlemaine
Your Rights & Decisions (Seniors Rights Victoria): 9.30am – 10.30am, Thursday 6 October
What homework do we need to do when making decisions about end-of-life directives? Gary from Seniors Rights Victoria will take us through making sure our rights and choices aren’t overlooked.
Venue: Seniors Citizens Centre, Mechanics Lane Castlemaine
Wills and Estates (Grainger Legal): 11.00am – 12.00pm, Thursday 6 October
You’ve done the homework, now to get things down on paper! Caroline Grainger will talk us through filing what paperwork, and when.
Venue: Seniors Citizens Centre, Mechanics Lane Castlemaine
Be Connected (Goldfields Library): 1.00pm-1.30pm, Thursday 6 October
Goldfields Library will talk through their Be Connected program, part of an Australia wide initiative that helps people to stay connected in a digital word.
Venue: Seniors Citizens Centre, Mechanics Lane Castlemaine
Housing Needs for Seniors: 2.00pm – 3.00pm, Thursday 6 October
A guided discussion with Mount Alexander Shire Council about how the need for sustainable and affordable housing affects older members of the Mount Alexander community.
Venue: Seniors Citizens Centre, Mechanics Lane Castlemaine
Staying Active (Dhelkaya Health): 10.00am – 11.00am, Friday 7 October
Liza and Edgar from Dhelkaya Health will talk about the benefits of staying active and undertaking these activities in groups.
Venue: Ray Bradfield Room, Forest Street, Castlemaine, next to Victory Park (access from IGA car park)
Staying Socially Connected (Rosemary G): 11.30am – 12.00pm, Friday 7 October
Community member, Rosemary, will talk about her experiences with social groups in and around Mount Alexander Shire and her thoughts on how these connections have benefited her.
Venue: Ray Bradfield Room, Forest Street, Castlemaine, next to Victory Park (access from IGA car park)
Country Concert: Broderick Smith with Shannon Bourne – 2.00pm, Friday 7 October
Broderick joined legendary Blues outfit the Adderley Smith Blues Band in the 60s, and went on from there to a life of full time music and touring – with Carson, the Dingoes, Broderick Smith’s Big Combo and other collaborations. He’s released sixteen or so albums to date, and still going strong. He is joined on stage by Shannon Bourne the critically acclaimed blues-and-roots-founded guitarist, singer and songwriter.
Presented by Mount Alexander Shire Council.
Cost: FREE
Venue: Castlemaine Town Hall, 25 Lyttleton Street Castlemaine
Bookings: Bus & group bookings only, individual bookings not necessary. 5471 1797 or 5471 1807 or info@mountalexander.vic.org.au
The annual Mount Alexander Senior’s Festival is fun and uplifting celebration of senior members of our community. The festival continues to grow over time with more than 30 separate events were held right around the shire including at Newstead, Harcourt, Chewton, Campbells Creek, Metcalfe and Castlemaine.
The 2018 festival saw the return of a public opening ceremony, held on the steps of the Castlemaine Market Building. Around 400 locals of all ages enjoyed entertainment by the Bendigo Chinese Lions, Ukule-ladies and local singing group the Blenders. Following the opening an expo featuring local service providers, organisations and groups for seniors, which saw 1,000 visitors through the Market Building over two days.
With the festival winning the 2018 Community Event of the Year, the steering committee of volunteers, who give their time and expertise, are aiming to make every year even better! We thank all of those involved, without who, the festival would not be possible.
