Activities for over 55s

Listen to podcasts by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).

Learn how to paint in acrylics exploring a variety of subjects including still life, landscapes and portraits. Suitable for beginners or for those who have painted before and are looking to further expand their technical skills. Materials list provided.

Presented by Hawthorn Community House and Trentwood at the Hub. Anyone can attend regardless of location.

An uplifting mind-body program for wellbeing, beneficial for stress and anxiety relief, memory retention, coordination and balance. Suitable for all ages and abilities for those who are interested in maintaining their brain health (those with Parkinsons encouraged).

Presented by Hawthorn Community House and Trentwood at the Hub. Anyone can attend regardless of location.

Feel uplifted, inspired and connected while enjoying curated digital content from the Arts Centre Melbourne. Be sure to keep checking in, as new videos will be released regularly.

The Australian Music Vault has asked some of the country’s most influential trailblazers and unsung heroes to open up about their lives in music as part of their Long Play Series. View the videos for free.

Sit back and delve into Arts Centre Melbourne stories with artist interviews, behind-the-scenes articles, iconic moments and more.

If you want to start learning French from the bottom up, you’ve come to the right place! Immerse yourself in the beauty of the French language from the beginning in a highly interactive class.

Presented by Hawthorn Community House and Trentwood at the Hub. Anyone can attend regardless of location.