Activities for seniors

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 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.

Always wanted to FaceTime your grandkids but a bit unsure? Online banking stressing you out? One to one sessions with one of our experienced Tech Tutors will equip you with all the knowledge you need to master your device. Call to book in a session today and get learning tomorrow.

We understand that keeping in touch with old friends, making new friends and socialising can be tricky at any age. We make it easy for men aged 65+ to keep active and engage with others in our men’s only group, Boroondara Blokes.

Rodney, a fantastic staff member, grabs the Boroondara Blokes from their homes every second Monday, they hop in the mini bus and they are off on a new trip.

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.

We provide opportunities for older people to participate in group activities to enhance well-being and foster connections, Mah-jong, Line Dancing, Traditional Folk Dancing, Choir, Karaoke, Creative Painting, Table Tennis, and Ballroom (Sequence) Dancing. We aim to encourage our members to be socially active, lead healthy lives, and promote independence. We are holding activities on Monday and Wednesday 9:30 am to 5 pm, and Friday 7 pm to 10 pm (exclude public holidays). Cost: $20 annual membership fee.

我們提供給廣大的中老年健康活動 項麻將 排舞 民族舞 合唱團 卡拉OK 創意水彩畫 桌球 及 澳洲舞等各種活動 包括四個傳統中國節慶的慶祝活動 戶外旅遊等. 歡迎住在 Boroondara 區域的居民前來報名加入會員 活動時間: 每周一三 : 9:30 - 17:00 每周五晚上: 19:00-22:00 (公定假日不開放).

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.

A one to one session with our Exercise Physiologist focusing on your individual needs and how to reach them. Ideal for those needing some tailored help meeting their health goals.

BASScare’s Falls Prevention program is a research based exercise and educational program targeting reducing your risk of falls. The program aims to improve your balance, strength and confidence. Weekly classes are complimented by home exercises and educational seminars all designed to help you maintain your health, happiness and independence.

Discover how to make the most out of your iPhone or iPad in our friendly, weekly sessions.

Learn how to manage settings, avoid scams, shop online, use Siri and more! Small group sessions based on your interests. There are so many useful functions to learn and enjoy!