Activities for over 55s

Located at Alamein railway station. Open to Boroondara men, all ages and by invitation. Booking required - please contact us to book. Runs weekly on Tuesdays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Cost: $30 per term or $2 per session.

For local residents aged 65 and over, doing fun activities at the centre.

A whole body gentle conditioning workout to improve overall strength, particularly the
core muscles. This is a water based class that is suitable for all levels. Due to the in-water nature of the class, this class reduces bodyweight and allows participants to complete movements in water that they wouldn’t necessarily be able to do on land.

Aqua Aerobics is a whole body, low impact conditioning workout to improve overall strength. Due to the in-water nature of the class, it reduces bodyweight and allows participants to complete movements in water that they wouldn’t necessarily be able to do on land. Deep Water Running incorporates deep and shallow water running with intense interval work. A great cross-training class. Runs on Tuesday from 8:15 am to 9:15 am and 7 pm to 8 pm, Thursdays from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Contact Boroondara Sports Complex for more information.

A whole body gentle conditioning workout to improve overall strength, particularly the core muscles. Aquacise is a water based class that is suitable for all levels. Due to the in-water nature of the class, this class reduces bodyweight and allows participants to complete movements in water that they wouldn’t necessarily be able to do on land. Runs on all weekdays as well as Sundays, see the Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre website for times and more information.

Our Art & Craft groups offer essential mind, body and spirit benefits. Stimulate your brain, develop your fine motor skills and have a laugh with a great bunch of people.

Classes include:

Social Stitches
This independently run social group meets weekly. The social stitches share skills and advice on a variety of needle work and thread-based activities whilst having a chat, enjoying a cuppa and forming friendships.

Pottery
Get your hands dirty and have some fun in our teacher led pottery class. With a mix of hand building, wheel throwing and turning, glazing and firing you can make a range of pieces you can be proud of. Pottery is not only great for building hand-eye coordination but strength too. Individuals work on their own projects with the help and guidance of Ursula, a fellow potter and teacher.

Art Therapy
Join art therapist Eric who guides and facilitates our art class. Eric has an interest in freehand drawing and painting (using varying paint mediums). Materials are provided as is morning tea and the opportunity to meet likeminded class members to meet and chat with.

Our experienced tutor teaches a variety of art mediums: drawing skills, oil painting, portrait painting, pen and ink work and soft pastels. Materials list provided. New queries will be directed to our art teacher Karen prior to enrolment.

Chinese seniors get together for activities such as table tennis, mah-jong, English language lessons, Tai-Chi, choir singing and other cultural activities. Runs on Thursdays. Cost: $15 annual membership.