A free expo targetted to people in their 50’s, 60’s, 70’s plus who are still very active and involved but thinking about retirement and beyond. They have parented, volunteered and worked hard and have life experience and wisdom. The expo will include:

Community music in The Skylark Room: http://www.theskylarkroom.com/

• Sing Australia

• Ian Green & the Ukelele band

• Skylark Band

• Other community music groups to be confirmed

Wellbeing space with Abitza: http://www.abitza.com.au/

• Reiki & massage – Indian head massage & seated massage

• Chrystal healing

• Business & life coaching

• Emmett therapy

Information stalls in the foyer:

• Fitness centres

• Men’s health

• Community & neighboiurhood houses

• U3A, Probus & local clubs

• Business network (Donna Fairweather)

• Carers network (Amanda May)

• Lots of other things that are not yet fully confirmed (Piano guitar & accordian lessons, golf demos, end of life care information, legal advice, superannuation & cruises information etc)

New Horizons Band: http://www.drmc.org.au/ensembles/new-horizons-concert-band

• Approx 24 members playing short 15 minute sets with festival goers welcome to join or sit amidst the band to experience the energy of the big band.

• “Have a Go, Have a Blow”, between sets where festival goers can try a musical instrument including a tuba, clarinet, trumpet, drums, percussion & etc.

Black Box Theatre 7.30pm – 9pm

7.30pm: Age Discrimination Commisioner, Dr Kay patterson to launch event

7.45pm-9pm: Deborah Conway & Will Zygier in concert.

• Including the stories and songs born of the wisdom of years and maturity of a life well lived. Share in the joy of an authentioc, fesity and unconventional life, a showcase of music and stories about having the “time of your life” as a 50, 60 or 70+ year old.