Activities for seniors

For more than ten years, our Shed has brought together men from Kew and surrounding areas of Boroondara. Most of our members are retirees but we also have some who are still in the workforce but simply enjoy being part of the Shed community. No experience or expertise necessary! You can bring along a project of your own or perhaps help someone else.

Please be aware that you will be responsible for your own activities – we do not run classes of any kind.

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Wednesday 10AM – 3P or Friday 10AM – 3PM

Every Tuesday, for a fee of $10, some members meet for some guided chair based exercises, staring at 10.00 am.
The sessions are specifically designed for senior members of the community.

Off street parking is available at the rear of the church.

North Balwyn Rotary Club is part of a 1.2 million strong global organisation that gives service throughout local, national and international communities. Members enjoy social activities also and meet weekly on a Thursday evening.

Tai Chi is an integrated mind and body exercise with a focus on control of movements for breathing and overall wellbeing. Originally derived from Chinese martial arts, tai chi focuses awareness of the motions of muscles and joints, breathing and movement.
This class focuses specifically on Sun style which is known for its smooth, flowing movements and its gentle postures. It is particularly helpful for arthritis.

Benefits of tai chi include:
Improved balance, muscle strength and flexibility
Lower blood pressure, decreased inflammation
Reduced stress and anxiety

Balwyn Rotary is part of Rotary International which is the largest humanitarian organisation in the world. Our club runs a number of different projects both for the local community and across the world. We meet weekly at Greenacres Golf Club for our dinner meeting.

Hawthorn Rotarians use their talents to make a positive difference in local and global communities. We meet weekly for lunch to enjoy the fellowship of a like-minded but diverse group of people; appreciate stimulating speakers; grow life-long friendships; build networks and develop leadership skills.

Our walking sports sessions at Boroondara Sports Complex and Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre offer opportunities for exercise, social interaction, and the promotion of physical and mental well-being. These programs provide inclusive environments for individuals to engage in physical activity and enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle.

Term 1: Tuesday 27 January - Thursday 2 April
Term 2: Monday 20 April - Friday 26 June
Term 3: Monday 13 July - Friday 18 September
Term 4: Monday 5 October - Friday 18 December

Modified activities include

Walking Football
Boroondara Sports Complex - Court 3
Mondays 10:00am – 11:00am

Walking Basketball
Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre - Court 1
Tuesdays 10:00am – 11:00am
Boroondara Sports Complex - Court 3
Wednesdays 10:00am – 11:00am

Walking Cricket
Contact Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre for more details

Hawthorn Rowing Club welcomes newcomers to our volunteer-based community club, home to the renowned Head of the Yarra regatta. Members range from 13 to 83, encompassing all levels of experience. What is common is the friendship and dedication built around a passion for rowing.

Hawthorn Historical Society aims to engage, inform and educate the community about the economic, social, cultural and environmental history and heritage of Hawthorn. We are seeking members to join our group and assist with a range of activities include researching, cataloguing, giving talks, workshops and organising exhibitions.