By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS
Love is in the air during next week’s Victorian Seniors Festival Week in Greater Dandenong – crooner Derrick J is one of the headline acts for a week of free seniors entertainment and activities.
On October 11, he will share his renowned golden voice during his repertoire of romantic songs in a ‘Morning Melodies’ concert.
The Wantirna South singer has performed at five-star hotels overseas, including the Las Vegas Hilton last year.
He says his 100 YouTube clips, which have scored more than 500,000 hits, helped him to secure the Las Vegas gig. In his 25-year career, he has produced eight albums, including two gold.
The festival, which starts Monday, is littered with sports, education, foods and well-being workshops until October 12.
Derrick J’s free concert is on at 10-11.30am on October 11 at Springvale Town Hall. Free refreshments will be provided. Bookings: 8558 7955.
For more Victorian Seniors Festival information, go to greaterdandenong.com.
SENIORS FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
Monday:
■ Country Women’s Association morning tea
■ Mobile phone workshop
Tuesday:
■ Laughter therapy workshop
■ ‘Tour De Loo’ automatic public toilet demonstration
■ Food-lovers tour of central Dandenong
■ Seniors social tennis
Wednesday:
■ ‘Ageing is about living’ leisure expo
■ Men’s Shed open day
■ Skype demonstration
■ Food-lovers tour of Springvale
■ Zumba and strength training sessions
Thursday:
■ ‘Follow your waste’ rubbish collection tour
■ Wellsprings for Women art display
■ Heritage Hill Museum and historic gardens tour
■ New Vogue dancing session
■ Afghan Bazaar cultural tour
Friday:
■ Low-vision group’s board and card games
■ Migrant information stall
■ Exotic Dandenong stalls, Harmony Village
■ Springvale and Little India cultural tours
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