Organisers are buoyed by the level of public interest in a second Managing the Twilight Years event at Horsham on May 15.

Horsham Combined Probus Club is organising the event, in Horsham Church of Christ on River Road, from 9.30am to 3pm.

The program, set out in 30-minute slots, includes a Centrelink community engagement officer, lawyer, accountant, two segments by Grampians Health staff, a minister on issues older people raise, police officers on issues such as scams and safety and a mobility aids expert.

Mrs Smith said organising this year’s event had been made easier by a major sponsorship from Horsham mobility aids firm Oscar Care, as well as grants from Horsham Rural City Council, Horsham Rotary Club and Horsham seniors group Upper Class.

“We had amazing response after the first Managing the Twilight Years event in 2023 when 180 attended and were urged to stage another one – so here it is,” she said.

She said a lot had changed in two years and seniors were often unaware of programs and assistance to make life easier in their latter years for themselves and their families.

“There will be new information from new speakers throughout the day,” she said.

“Morning tea and lunch are provided with cost of entry remaining at just $5 a person. 

“We want people to attend and so have made the cost as low as possible. 

“And it’s a great social time for people to get together. Last time we had people from five municipalities.”

Health-related groups are also encouraged to have a display in the foyer to promote their organisation.

Mrs Smith said registration was essential and urged people to contact her on 0427 821 510 or Catherine Sellars on 0417 339 219.

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