Activities for over 55s

Boroondara Arts host an amazing program of music, dance and theatre performances. Find out what's on.

Have all your technology related questions answered in a relaxed one-on-one setting with one of our patient and relaxed Digital Mentors. These sessions are run in-Centre, however you are welcome to book a phone appointment if you prefer.

TED is a non-profit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks of 18 minutes or less. Watch videos of Ted Talks here.

Grab a partner and have a hit! Casual court hire for $20 an hour.

Visit our seed swap table or collect coffee grounds for your garden.

Many aged care services provide community buses to pick you up for regular trips to local shopping centres, libraries, senior citizen clubs and community health centres. There are also volunteer drivers who can take you to medical appointments and the like. Contact My Aged Care to see if you're eligible for subsidised services. If you are eligible an assessor will help you find services to suit your needs.

Learn to play the ukulele with tutor Des Mahoney. His enthusiasm and skill is renowned. It’s the most fun you can have with four strings! Classes for absolute beginners through to advanced players.

This class continues on from the beginner's class and is open to others with experience.

Our U3A is a welcoming environment that aims to provide learning opportunities and social interaction for retired and semi-retired members of the community. There is a wide range of classes and activities on offer and presenters are drawn from both outside and within the member group. We run over 70 full year courses – languages, exercise & walking groups, literature & film groups, music courses, art classes, extending your thinking sessions, history groups and travel presentations. These are all led by member tutors. Plus more than 80 short courses each term presented by local, interstate, and international lecturers.

U3A Hawthorn, established in 1984, is a nonprofit, community, self-help organization which provides a range of adult education courses, recreational activities and excursions for retired and semi-retired people. U3A Hawthorn was established for people in their third age who are over the age of 55 and are retired or are semi-retired. Our mission is to provide opportunities for seniors to learn, teach, share and to give mutual support to each other in a friendly and warm environment, regardless of ethnicity, religion, ability or disability. Our courses cover a wide range of interest areas, from academic to physical and artistic activities. Our members enjoy both the intellectual engagement and the social aspect of our courses.