From walks to workshops, bowls to budgeting, our seniors will have a host of events and activities to choose from to celebrate the annual Kingston Seniors Festival.

Now in its ninth year, the festival has more than 100 events and activities that showcase the many groups in the Kingston community.  There are physical activities, computer training, art classes, ballroom dancing, fashion demonstrations, nature walks, musical performances and much more planned throughout October.

On Wednesday, October 19, Patterson River Golf Club, The Fairway, Bonbeach, will host an information session on living with hearing loss, presented by Chelsea Hearing and Ears in Balance.  It’s free and runs from 2-3pm; bookings are essential on 8740 2135.

The Carrum Activity Hub, 38 Valetta St, Carrum, has several activities planned, including a giftware presentation with a lovely range of gifts to buy for Christmas (Thursday, October 20, 10am-noon) and a greeting card-making session (Thursday, October 27, 10am-noon).  Bookings are essential on 8588 1831.

For a full list of events and activities, go to kingston.vic.gov.au/About-Us/Media/Media-Releases/seniors-festival-2016#sthash.votLz6r8.dpuf