Residents at Benetas St Laurence Court Kangaroo Flat were moving and shaking as they were treated to a morning of jazz to celebrate the festive season.
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Above 50 residents enjoyed a one-hour concert by four-piece jazz band 70+4, with residents and aged care workers taking to the dance floor with some foot tapping classics.
The concerts were supported by the City of Greater Bendigo, who will facilitate four concerts during December for older residents who endured the COVID-19 lockdown.
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St Laurence Court Residential Manager Vikki Ough said the event was highly anticipated by residents and lifted their spirits after a challenging year.
"So many of our residents just love music, with a number of talented musicians among us who provided excellent entertainment and music throughout the lockdown," Ms Ough said.
"We couldn't be more grateful for the support we've received from Bendigo council and community groups this year."
Council's director of health and wellbeing Vicky Mason said the pandemic forced the cancellation of the Seniors Week Festival and other events that many older people would have normally enjoyed.
"It's been an incredibly hard year for our older residents, particularly those living in aged care facilities who couldn't see family members and missed out on so much due to the lockdown," Ms Mason said.
"We simply wanted to bring some joy to residents now that restrictions have eased and to celebrate the festive season."
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