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Ashburton Community Centre

160 High Street, Ashburton VIC 3147 Australia

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Guitar, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, keyboard, and singers – all welcome! You must bring your own instrument. Fridays (1st and 3rd of every month) from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Costs $5 each session and you need to have a membership ($15). Bookings are required - please contact us to book.
Balwyn Evergreen Centre

45 Talbot Avenue, Balwyn VIC 3103 Australia

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Our program for older people aim to improve health and wellbeing, strengthen friendship networks and reduce isolation and loneliness. We accept referrals from health professionals, family members or self-referral. Booking is required - please contact us to book. This program is only available to My Aged Care recipients, with preference given to local residents of Balwyn and surrounding suburbs. We can also help you get to the Centre and back home safely, simply ask about our Transport Service, available upon request. Contact us to find out more. Runs weekly on Fridays from 10 am to 3 pm.

Alamein Railway Station, Corner of Alamein Ave and Ashburn Gr, Ashburton VIC 3147 Australia

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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.

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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.

Upcoming Seniors Festival events

The Victorian Seniors Festival runs in October each year – join us for the free film screenings and many more events taking place in Boroondara this year.
Four older people at the movies, some holding popcorn and others seated
Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre

49 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton VIC 3147 Australia

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The Ashburton Support Group meetings happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, either in person or on Zoom, from 7 pm to 9 pm. They are for family members and friends of loved ones with problematic alcohol, drug, or gambling use. They are led by volunteers with their own lived experience, and provide safe, confidential, and friendly places where members can learn strategies on how to cope, gain information and support and be among people who understand. All meetings are free, but you need to call to book a place at a meeting.
Kew Seniors Centre

533 High Street, Kew VIC 3101 Australia

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The Australian Vietnamese Association runs a range of activities including talking, sharing stories, gentle Qigong exercises, traditional dance, table tennis, tai chi, line dancing, gentle exercise, digital skills, singing, games, excursions and events. Runs on Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm. Cost: $20 per year.
Balwyn Community Centre

412 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills VIC 3127 Australia

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Try your hand and reflexes at a social hit of table tennis. The general focus will be on doubles (much more social) but of course, if numbers permit singles will be great also. You’re welcome to come as a one-off and pay as you go, or to enrol for the whole term. This is a fun, social activity and is a great way to keep moving and connect with others. Suitable for all skill levels. Equipment is provided however you are most welcome to bring your own bat.
Balwyn Community Centre

412 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills VIC 3127 Australia

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Wide range of activities on offer including photography, investment, writing, outings, family history, walking, movies, music appreciation, painting, photography, ukulele, wine appreciation, woodworking and home maintenance and more. Runs on the fourth Friday each month from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Cost: $45 per year.

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