The Victorian Seniors Festival will be celebrated with entertainment, empowerment and education with a series of events across West Wimmera Shire.

Throughout October, Kaniva, Goroke, Harrow and Edenhope men’s sheds will host events, and West Wimmera Shire Council’s Senior Citizen of the Year will be announced at the October 24 expo.

Harrow’s October 10 event will focus on men’s health, with guest speaker Royal Flying Doctor Service’s David Turnbull, and a barbecue and campfire gathering to foster camaraderie.

The seniors’ expo will be a highlight of the month, featuring presentations on aged care, cyber safety, active living and emergency management, as well as a live performance based on the ‘swinging sixties’ by Wendy Stapleton.

Council chief executive David Bezuidenhout said council was excited to celebrate and support its senior community.

“These events are designed not only to inform but also to connect and empower our seniors,” he said.

“The West Wimmera Seniors Expo is a wonderful opportunity for our seniors to come together, learn, and enjoy themselves in a vibrant and welcoming environment.”

The expo is on Thursday, October 24 at Edenhope and District Community Centre, with tickets available online at bit.ly/WWSCSeniorsExpo.

Bus bookings are available from several locations: residents in Harrow can book through Harrow Bush Nursing Centre by calling 5588 2000, while Goroke bookings can be made via Goroke Community Health Centre at 5363 2201.

For Kaniva and Apsley, bookings are handled by West Wimmera Shire Council at 13 99 72.

Departure times for all buses will be advised closer to the event. 

For more information on the men’s shed events, people can visit westwimmera.vic.gov.au or contact council on 13 99 72.

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