SENIORS FESTIVAL
October 2026
Chelsea Heights Community Centre is proud to be part of the Annual Victorian and Kingston Seniors Festival. The festival celebrates ageing positively throughout the month of October and recognises the important contribution older people make to our community.
We are excited and have organised great new events promising some good times and laughs ahead!
Chelsea Heights Community Centre runs different regular activities for people aged 55+, have a look to our programmes, click here.
A Musical Morning
Wednesday 7th October
10am - 11.30am
Enjoy a delicious morning tea while being entertained by live music from Frank Lee Darling, featuring a selection of popular tunes sure to have you singing along.
Come along, relax, enjoy the entertainment, and connect with others in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
$15 per person - Includes entertainment + morning tea
Booking essential
Dandenong Market Street Food Tour Outing
Tuesday 13th October
12.30pm - 2.30pm
Discover the vibrant tastes of the world on a Street Food Tour at Dandenong Market during a 90-minute guided experience offering exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the market’s rich aromas and bold global flavours.
$15 per person (includes transportation, guided tour + food samples + complimentary Dandenong market shopping bag)
Booking essential
Mandala Painting
Wednesday 14th October
12.30pm - 2.30pm
Looking for a peaceful, creative way to unwind? Join us for a relaxing, hands-on Mandala Painting workshop!
Mandalas are beautiful, circular designs that represent harmony and connection. In this beginner-friendly session, you'll learn simple dotting and painting techniques to create your own stunning mandala masterpiece to take home. No prior art experience is needed—just bring your creativity. BYO lunch!
$25 per person - Includes all material and a beautiful mandala masterpiece to take home.
Booking essentials
Open Gate Day at Chelsea Heights Community Garden
Saturday 18th October
9.45am - 2pm
Ever wondered what’s growing behind our garden gates?
Whether you’re an experienced gardener, a curious beginner, or just want to enjoy a beautiful morning outdoors with the family, our Open Gate Day is the perfect chance to connect, learn, and explore!
Come along to meet our wonderful team of volunteers, see what we’ve been cultivating, and find out how you can get involved in your local green space.
Free - All welcome!
Cook Once, Eat Twice : Smart, Nutritious Meals on a Budget
Friday 23rd October
12pm - 2pm
As we get older, cooking every day can sometimes feel like a chore, but it doesn’t have to be.
Our "Cook Once, Eat Twice" session will show you how to create versatile, mouth-watering base meals that can easily be transformed into entirely new dishes for the next day, saving you time, energy, and money.
$25 per participant - Includes hands on demo + tastings + recipes to take home
Booking essential
