A bit of fun Archives

OM:NI Story: the Ships’ Graveyard

15 May 2022

OM:NI member Alan Johns shares some of Queenscliff’s fascinating maritime history. Here is the intriguing story of the Ships’ Graveyard and some of the vessels that now lie in its watery depths.

Christmas outings for everyone

9 December 2021

With face-to-face events returning just in time for the festive season, now’s a great time to get reacquainted with Melbourne’s fantastic arts and cultural scene. There’s something for every taste and every age.

Christmas outings

The simplest and fanciest Christmas cake recipe EVER!

8 December 2021

Mish shares her family's secret recipe for stained glass Christmas cake. Beautiful, delicious and deceptively simple, it makes a lovely gift or an impressive finish to your Christmas feasting. Enjoy!

Christmas cake, Xmas cake

Extra bright spark

11 November 2021

How many electricians does it take to change a light globe? For Simon Templar from OM-NI Pakenham, it turned out that two wasn’t quite enough.

Caravanning 101 with Beaconsfield OM:NI’s Ron Micallef

12 September 2021

Entering the world of caravanning opens you up to a world of adventure – and misadventure! – as Beaconsfield OM:NI’s Ron Micallef discovered.

Camping, Caravaning

Golden Days Radio continues a lifelong passion for Peter Thomas

12 September 2021

For Peter Thomas, 78, retirement hasn’t meant the end of a lifelong passion for television and radio. After an extraordinary broadcasting career, Peter was drawn to volunteer as a presenter for GDR95.7fm Golden Days Radio, a unique community broadcasting station run for and by seniors.

GDR95.7 fm, Golden Days Radio, volunteering, volunteers

Victorian Seniors Festival 2021 update

11 September 2021

Keep’n on – that’s the theme of this year’s Victorian Seniors Festival, which recognises the resilience of senior Victorians. While live events in the Melbourne CBD have been cancelled, there’s still an exciting program of online performances...

Seniors Festival, Victorian Seniors Festival

Celebrate with us by sharing your story of 70

19 April 2021

To celebrate 70 years of promoting opportunities and protecting rights for older Victorians, COTA Victoria is seeking the insight and wisdom of older Victorians who have reached this important life milestone.

COTA Victoria Celebrating 70

19 April 2021

As COTA Victoria celebrates 70 years of promoting opportunities and protecting the rights of all older Victorians, it’s a time to reflect on our origins and achievements and look to the future with a positive vision.

COTA Victoria Celebrating 70

Lockdown project a labour of love

18 April 2021

Stuck indoors for so much of 2020, I was one of many to turn my attention to a ‘lockdown project’ to keep me busy at home. So back in March 2020 - when we were full of concern about COVID-19 and what the future held in store - I took delivery of a Rover 3500 P6B (1976 build)

Older Men: New Ideas, OM:NI Group