Activities for seniors

Active Movers is our Older Adults Circuit class. It's high intensity and gets everyone moving by using different equipment such as steps, mats, skipping ropes, and dumbbells. You must bring a water bottle, towel and exercise mat. Runs weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays - check the Boroondara Sports Complex website for the class times.

Make new friends, keep active and stay socially connected at Balwyn Evergreen Centre. We're a dynamic and caring community offering a range of activities for seniors in Boroondara. We offer a full exercise program, weekly 'Evergreen Club' luncheons and concerts, bus outings, Active Living Program, a ladies' luncheon group, special events, guest speakers, transport service, Allied Health Podiatry, dog walking and more. There's something for everyone and our aim is to keep seniors living full and independent lives in their community.

For local residents aged 65 and over, doing fun activities at the centre.

Aqua Aerobics is a whole body, low impact conditioning workout to improve overall strength. Due to the in-water nature of the class, it reduces bodyweight and allows participants to complete movements in water that they wouldn’t necessarily be able to do on land. Deep Water Running incorporates deep and shallow water running with intense interval work. A great cross-training class. Runs on Tuesday from 8:15 am to 9:15 am and 7 pm to 8 pm, Thursdays from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Contact Boroondara Sports Complex for more information.

A whole body gentle conditioning workout to improve overall strength, particularly the core muscles. Aquacise is a water based class that is suitable for all levels. Due to the in-water nature of the class, this class reduces bodyweight and allows participants to complete movements in water that they wouldn’t necessarily be able to do on land. Runs on all weekdays as well as Sundays, see the Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre website for times and more information.

Our Art and 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. Social stitchers 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 to be proud of. Pottery is great for building hand-eye coordination and strength. 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.

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.

Balwyn Evergreen is a welcoming community centre offering a range of social support programs and activities for older people in and around Boroondara. We aim to keep people living independently in their own homes by enhancing their community connections. New enquiries welcome.

Balwyn Probus offers many activity groups including Investment, Walking, Coffee and cake, Movies, Writing for pleasure, Ukulele and Tech Talk. All groups meet monthly on the fourth Friday of the month at Balwyn Community Centre, where we hear a thought-provoking speaker and enjoy the company of friends the club has helped us make. We welcome partners, friends and visitors to join us in all activities. We offer a 60-day guest membership.