Interested in trying a new activity or meeting some new people? During October there is a great range of free or low cost events and activities on offer for Seniors month. South Gippsland Shire has gathered together a month-long calendar of activities across our Shire, with many of them happening right here in Mirboo North.
Make sure you have a look at the full calendar on the Shire’s website to get all the detail, but below is the local snapshot.
Calendar: https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/seniorsfestival
Discover Seniors Month Activities Across Mirboo North
If you are looking for a free trip out of town there are some interesting options:
- Visit to Caldermeade Farm hosted by U3A, Mirboo North heading off at 10am on Thursday 9th Oct. (call Pam on 0438 898 510 to book);
- Trip to Leongatha on Monday 13th at 10am for whatever takes your fancy – shopping and lunch or coffee and a movie? (call Di on 0488 392 100); and
- Explore the Holden Museum in Trafalgar on Friday 24th October, leaving Mirboo North at 11am (call Jeff to book on 0452 667 147).
These trips will use the Mirboo North Community Bus, a comfortable modern 12 seater bus, funded by a grant from the Department of Transport and Planning in 2023 and managed through a partnership between the Community Shed and the Community Foundation. There are 11 spaces available on each trip plus the driver, so book your seat to secure a spot.
Other local free activities include some Gentle Mover classes with BooFIIT (every Saturday in October at 10am at the Baromi Centre), Carpet Bowls (Mon 6th, 10am), Mahjong (Tues 7th, 1pm) and Canasta (Thurs 9th, 1pm) all hosted by U3A Mirboo North & District at the Darlimurla Hall, and Mirboo Music jam sessions on Wednesday 8th and 22nd, 12pm at Baromi Centre.
The Mirboo North Library is also hosting its regular Seniors Movie Surprise on Wednesday 29th at 2.30pm, and Device Advice on Thurs 30th at 10am.
Last but not least, the regular Community Lunch that takes place on the last Monday of every month is taking place in the Mirboo North Hotel on 27th October. You can enjoy a two course meal and some great company for the subsidised price of $10 per person. This popular event requires prompt booking: as always, call Mary Baker on 0417 148 619.
Community Lunch and Ongoing Support
The Community Lunch and the bus trips are proudly supported by the Mirboo North Seniors Fund, a fund within the Community Foundation that financially supports projects and programs for our older community members.
Find out more HERE.
Or if you want to book the MN Community Bus privately or for your organisation, you just need an ordinary driving license and to call Di on 0488 392 100 for availability.
