This afternoon I met the Skylarkers, a group of older residents who bring music, song and laughter to elderly citizens. The Skylarkers are a voluntary entertainment group that performs at retirement villages, nursing homes and senior citizen centres.

The Skylarkers received a Maroondah community grants to fund costumes to assist the group’s performances. The group rehearses at the Heathmont Uniting Church at 83 Canterbury Road and has already booked shows for most of next year.

The Skylarkers always welcome new talent so for contact details please email glenchandler@bigpond.com