Activities for over 55s

*Currently on hold*

Chatty Café is a program that recognises how the simple act of having a chat over a cuppa can really brighten someone’s day. It encourages connections in the community by getting people talking to one another.
Join us every 9am Tuesday at Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre (HALC) for a cuppa and a conversation.

This popular cultural dance group meets weekly to enjoy the shared experience of Chinese cultural dancing.
Group does not meet during school holidays and the cost covers two terms of classes.

We organise activities such as board games and card games, fitness classes including Tai Chi, traditional singing and music, traditional dancing and line dancing, table tennis, outings, art classes and English lessons. Runs weekly on Saturdays from 9 am to 4 pm. Cost: $20 per year.

Our host Maree will select a movie to watch from the extensive SBS on Demand catalogue for you to watch at home. Then join us in person for a discussion about the film. A great opportunity to connect with others and participate in engaging discussions.

Circolo Pensionati Italiani Club hosted on Tuesday’s at Kew Seniors Centre and Thursday’s at Camberwell Community Centre. Weekly activities include afternoon tea with tombola and cards. Monthly lunches and outings. Runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm to 4 pm. Cost: $25 per year.

We offer activities including book clubs, cards, cinema, cycling, dressmaking, excursions, footy tipping, golf, walking, theatre/concerts, armchair travel and a men's chat group. Runs on the first Monday of each month from 10 am to 12 pm (noon). Cost: please contact the club for details.

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.