Activities for seniors

Croquet and gateball are games are played by all genders and ages, using mallets to hit balls through hoops on a grass court. Skills and strategies develop over time, and the club offers four codes to suit social and competitive play. Games are available every day of the week. Try it out with 3 free training sessions. We supply all equipment and training needed. Flat-soled shoes required. After your 3 free sessions, there is a membership fee of $150 per year (our year begins in July - if you join later you will be charged pro rata) and a greens fee of $4 for each day of play.

A challenging cardiovascular class with interval / sprint training using flotation belts. We use the water as resistance to tone, strengthen and burn kilojoules. This is a great way to deal with and prevent injury whilst maintaining fitness levels. Suitable for all levels. Runs on all days except Sundays, see our website for the class time for each day.

Tennis club with coaching, competition and casual play.

It's a wonderful opportunity for us to help vulnerable members of the community and ease the burden of social isolation, which we know can lead to poor health outcomes. With regular visits, both volunteers and older people can build meaningful connections and make a real difference in each other's lives.

We offer a range of different classes to help you keep independent and healthy. Have a confidential chat with our staff to discuss your goals so we can assist you in finding a class that will best fit you. Your first session at Balwyn Evergreen Centre is free.

BASScare have a range of exercise classes to suit your needs and activity levels from novice chair-based exercises to energetic strength and balance classes.

Interested in studying philosophy, world cultures or history? Like to keep up with current affairs and discuss politics? U3A Deepdene offers over 70 courses and activities. Becoming a member is a great way to stimulate the mind and meet new people.

As a Boroondara library member, you have free access to a wide variety of films and music through streaming services. This allows you to play movies and songs on a phone, tablet, computer, or television screen using a casting service or HDMI cable. If you're not already a member of the Boroondara Library Service you can join online.