The COTA ACT events calendar in 2022 will encourage imagination, freedom and the spontaneous creativity to do things a little differently, says CEO JENNY MOBBS.

“We have moved away from presenting a packed Seniors Week to an energising and refreshing ‘Silver is Gold Festival’ that will stretch across the entire year, providing Canberra’s seniors with a little breathing space to plan their social calendars with safety and confidence,” says COTA CEO Jenny Mobbs.  

“Importantly, we will provide opportunities for Canberra’s seniors to connect and enjoy themselves.

“We’re all about sparking connections this year, getting out, loving life and celebrating our age.”

COTA ACT will present the 2022 Silver is Gold Seniors Expo at Exhibition Park, 10am- 4pm, on Thursday, May 26. 

The star attraction, kindly sponsored by LDK Seniors Living, is the Australian food celebrity Maggie Beer, an Australian cook, food author, restaurateur and gourmet food producer from the Barossa Valley. She is also one of the judges on “The Great Australian Bake Off” alongside Matt Moran and is also a regular guest on “MasterChef Australia”. Expo patrons will have the opportunity to hear from Maggie about the importance of seniors’ nutrition and the Maggie Beer Foundation. 

With more than 200 stalls, spread across two huge pavilions, visitors can also check out the latest in products and services available to Canberra’s seniors and gain an insight into the treasure trove of lifestyle and recreation activities available in the Canberra region. 

Enjoy live music and dance performances; disco sounds by nationally-acclaimed senior DJ “Run-around Sue” and indulge in a smorgasbord of culinary delights including toasties, soups, gourmet ice cream and gourmet food by local producers. 

Transport Canberra, one of our generous sponsors, will have a significant display presence at the Seniors Expo and will provide free light rail and bus services on the day for all ACT seniors. Car parking at Epic is free. Explore the realm of electric vehicles, courtesy of our sponsors, ActewAGL.

There are Expo giveaways and the opportunity to win exciting prizes for those in attendance. All this fun and entertainment, for just a gold-coin donation!

“So join us this year as we celebrate being a senior in the thriving and cosmopolitan city in which we live and let’s make 2022 the year of sparking connections across Canberra and surrounding regions,” says Jenny. 

More information about COTA ACT’s events including the 2022 Silver is Gold Festival and the Seniors Expo, at cotaact.org.au or call 6282 3777 or email events@cotaact.org.au