Activities for over 55s

Ελληνική Λέσχη Ηλικιωμένων Boroondara Camberwell: Συναντιόμαστε εβδομαδιαία για μεσημεριανό γεύμα και για να γιορτάσουμε κοινωνικές και πολιτιστικές εκδηλώσεις. Διοργανώνουμε επίσης ομιλίες με προσκεκλημένους ομιλητές κι εκδρομές με λεωφορεία. We meet weekly for lunch and to celebrate social and cultural events. Cost: $5 per week, must be a member to attend ($15 annual membership). We also organise guest speakers and bus trips. Runs on Wednesdays from 10 am to 2 pm.

Learn to paint or draw plants in this specialized class. Our tutor, Marg has many years’ experience teaching botanical art. Suitable for art students with some experience.

Intermediate to advanced players, duplicate games, partners required. Runs on Wednesdays from 12 pm to 4 pm. Cost: $5 plus annual membership ($15).

Come along and play bridge with Northern Bridge Club.

At Camberwell Film Society (CFS) screenings, members share the viewing experience with fellow film enthusiasts, enjoying a wide range of films from local and overseas sources. Screenings are a social occasion and members are encouraged to take part in discussions before/after the film. CFS is a member of the Federation of Victorian Film Societies which promotes and co-ordinates the work of film groups and film festivals throughout Victoria.

Petanque is that wonderful game with steel boules you see played all over France. Our Club has a great location on Camberwell Hill. Petanque is an easy game to play and quickly get the hang of. The club has a particular reputation for a welcoming friendliness. Come and join us for a glass of wine! Cost: prices vary, please contact us for more information. Runs on weekdays from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm.

Everyone is welcome to join our chatty café for a drink, a snack and a chat.

Launching as part of Neighbourhood House Week, we will be having a weekly social meet-up session, 10am Wednesdays in our lounge area. It is a great chance to get to know other locals in the area, make new friends and build our community.

All welcome, including well-trained furry friends!

Tea and coffee provided.

We currently provide 2 services via the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). A shopping bus to local shopping centres (Forest Hills Chase, Burwood One and Waverley Gardens) on a Monday morning on a weekly rotating basis. Social activities on a Wednesday morning, which may include a meal at a local cafe, an in-house movie, gentle exercises or games activities at Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning. In both cases, eligible participants are picked up by our bus at your door from 10 am onwards and returned home by about 1:30 pm. There is a small charge, currently $5, for using this service. To participate, you must be over 65 years of age, registered with My Aged Care, a Boroondara resident, and be able to independently board our bus. Please contact My Aged Care directly on 1800 200 422 to register and or request an assessment and referral to our services. If you have any general questions, you can contact us for details.