Seniors Festival 2023
Rohan Hammit is famous for his Saturday afternoon residency at Claypots in St Kilda.
Backed by a group of superb musicians and wearing the famous elaborate jumpsuits of the Vegas years, Rohan and band re-defines the word excitement with a high energy show that is simply electrifying. Celebrate positive ageing with an afternoon of live music. Come dressed in your best rock and roll look.
Rohan will sing and shake through the fabulous Elvis era paying homage to the king with songs including Blue Suede Shoes, Suspicious Minds, Polk Salad, Annie and many more!
When & Where:
1 pm to 3 pm, Sunday 1 October
Middle Park Bowls Club
Canterbury Road, Middle Park
Bookings Essential:
ASSIST 03 9209 6777 or
Cathy 0481 053 536
Email: SF2023@portphillip.vic.gov.au
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Art Attack
Bring out your inner creativity! In this introduction workshop you will have the opportunity to create art by learning different techniques. No prior art experience necessary. This Art Attack workshop is delivered by Creative Arts Therapist Zoe Arnott.
When and Where:
10 am to 12 midday, Monday 2 October
Port Melbourne Library
333 Bay Street Port Melbourne
Bookings Essential
ASSIST 03 9209 6777 or
Cathy 0481 053 536
Email: SF2023@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Memoir Writing
Susan-Gaye Anderson, who worked as a presenter in the early pioneering days of television, will share her skills and tips on writing to help and motivate you to create your own lasting memoir or personal fiction.
When and Where:
10 am to 11 am, Thursday 5 October
St Kilda Library
150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda
Bookings Essential
Phone: Cathy 0481 053 536
Email: SF2023@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Get Your Writing Out There
Join established authors Elizabeth Quinn and Graeme Simsion in exploring the avenues available for older emerging writers in getting their voices heard.
Get advice on working with blogs, to newsletters, to news outlets, publishing companies and more.
When and Where:
11.30 am to 12.30 pm, Thursday 5 October
St Kilda Library
150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda
Bookings Essential
Phone: Cathy 0481 053 536
Email: SF2023@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Create A Digital Story
In this online workshop, learn new skills like how to capture and upload images, add images to Word documents and other digital techniques using your phone or computer.
Please bring a memento or photo with a story in mind that you would like to capture and share.
When and Where:
10 am to 12 midday, Wednesday 11 October
St Kilda Library
150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda
Bookings Essential
Phone: Cathy 0481 053 536
Email: SF2023@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Friends with a Firie and Coffee with a Cop
Join us for a session with representatives from Victoria Police and Fire Rescue Victoria who discuss feeling safe in public spaces and other tips for older people to be prepared for emergencies and home security.
When and Where:
2 pm to 4 pm, Wednesday 11 October
St Kilda Library
150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda
Bookings Essential
Phone: Cathy 0481 053 536
Email: SF2023@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Seniors Festival 19th Writing Awards
Join us for this enjoyable session of literature including the announcement of the of the Judges Awards. Special guests will read selections of writers’ entries.
Light refreshments included.
When and Where:
3.30 pm to 5 pm, Friday 13 October
St Kilda Town Hall
99a Carlisle Street St Kilda
Bookings essential:
Phone: Simone 03 9209 6260 or 0403 904 092
Email: portphillipwrites@portphillip.vic.gov.au