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Get involved in the 2024 Greater Shepparton Seniors Festival

In Summary

Council is inviting local organisations, groups and businesses to host activities for the 2024 Seniors Festival.

The festival, themed 'Explore. Engage. Evolve,' will feature free and low-cost events throughout October.

Hosted events will be included in the Council’s Seniors Festival brochure and website, providing great promotional opportunities.

Submit your interest by 5pm on 26 August 2024 via Council’s website. For more information, contact the Diversity Project Officer at (03) 5832 9700.

The Seniors Festival offers older people a wide range of free and low-cost events and activities throughout the month of October. Council is leading the planning of the 2024 Seniors Festival program, featuring this year’s theme ‘Explore. Engage. Evolve’.

Council would like to hear from local organisations, groups and businesses who are planning on hosting an event or activity for the older members of the community and would like to showcase their event as part of the local Festival brochure and promotions.

Mayor, Cr Shane Sali, encouraged clubs, groups and organisations to get involved and host an event or activity for our senior community members.

“Council recognises senior residents play such an important part in community. It would be wonderful to see the community get on board and help us deliver a jam-packed event program which encourages senior residents to go out, socialise and have a great time,” he said.

“Council will be publishing a Seniors Festival Brochure of events and activities, to showcase everything taking place across Greater Shepparton during the month October. Groups, organisations and businesses are encouraged to hold 'come and try' days, craft activities, gardening, exercise programs, or any activity or entertainment which senior residents may enjoy.

“Your event will be promoted on Council’s website and in the Seniors Festival program. This is a great opportunity to make new connections and friendships, all while having fun,” Cr Sali said.

If you think your organisation could host a great event for seniors, please fill-in the expression of interest application form on Council’s website.

Expressions of Interest close at 5pm on 26 August 2024. For more information contact Council’s Diversity Project Officer on (03) 5832 9700.