What’s on this month
23 Oct 2018
There is plenty to see and do in the next few weeks. Check out our list of seniors’ events and offers!
Marrara Christmas Craft Fair – Darwin
Get in early for the festive season in Darwin with the Marrara Christmas Craft Fair. The indoor fair, at the stadium at Marrara, has over 90 stalls of local made handcrafts and gifts, plus a door prize each day.
November 29 and 30; marraracraftfair.com
Seniors Concerts at Parliament House – Brisbane
Enjoy a string or choral performance in the regal grounds of Parliament House in Brisbane. The concerts are held in the Premier’s and Speaker’s Hall and are a popular event for seniors.
They event is run by the Queensland Government and the price is kept low at just $14.
November 7; parliament.qld.gov.au
Host a Roast to Remember – Perth
Perth’s A Roast to Remember aims to raise funds for dementia sufferers via a host of fundraising parties this spring. In 2018, almost half a million people are said to be living with dementia, so this community event helps raise awareness as well as much-needed funds.
Head to the website to sign up and host a roast.
Until November 30; aroasttoremember.com.au
Seniors Christmas Concerts – Regional NSW
The NSW Seniors Christmas Concerts series begins touring Albury, Nowra and Lismore from the end of November. Singer Damien Leith will be busting out the Christmas favourites along with guests from the NSW Schools Spectacular.
From November 28; seniorsfestival.nsw.gov.au
Understanding aged care fees and charges – Melbourne
If our story about retirement home fees in this issue made you want to find out more, then Melbourne residents can attend a talk about the important issue of aged-care costs put on by the Council of the Ageing Victoria. A Centrelink expert will be there to answer any questions.
December 3; cotavic.org.au
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