Connecting and Celebrating for Seniors Week 2025

Published on 10 November 2025

More than 200 local residents aged 60 and over came together in October for Council’s series of complimentary luncheons, celebrating connection, community and the valuable contributions of older residents.

Across four events in Molesworth, Thornton, Strath Creek and Buxton, attendees enjoyed an afternoon of entertainment, conversation and delicious food. Each luncheon featured live music by Steve Paix, a catered meal, and plenty of opportunity to reconnect with friends and neighbours.

Adding to the fun, Council’s Access and Inclusion Officer, Andrew Langley, hosted an entertaining round of trivia that had guests guessing, laughing and sharing stories throughout the afternoon.

The events, held as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival, brought people from across the Shire to honour the life experience, wisdom and community spirit of older residents.

Council extends its thanks to the venue hosts, Molesworth Hotel & General Store, Rubicon Hotel, The General – Strath Creek, and Buxton Hotel, for their warm hospitality and delicious meals.

The events also provided an opportunity to highlight My Aged Care and other support services available to our senior citizens, helping raise awareness of resources that promote independence and wellbeing. For more information on these resources, visit Community Support. 

This project is supported by Victorian State Government Seniors Festival, Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and Emergency Recovery Victoria (ERV) funding.

Cr Jodi Adams, Portfolio Councillor for Community Wellbeing said the luncheons were a wonderful way to recognise the important role older residents play in shaping the Shire’s identity and sense of community.

“Murrindindi’s senior residents give so much to our community,” Cr Adams said. “These events were a chance to celebrate that contribution and to thank them for their ongoing involvement and community spirit.”

Attendees left feedback of what they enjoyed about the event:

"It was a wonderful opportunity to touch base with neighbours as well as meet new people."

"Lovely to catch up with some local people that we have not seen for ages. Great food, good company. Thank you!"

"The idea of people in the rural outskirts having a community lunch in their area has been wonderful."

"We are all very lucky to live in this beautiful Shire which has an active and community conscious population. Thanks to all for making it so special."

"Enjoyed the country drive to get here. Love it being in small towns."

"Enjoyable lunch and opportunity for people to gather who might be a bit isolated."