Activities for over 55s

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.

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.

BODYBALANCE® is the Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates workout that builds flexibility and strength and leaves you feeling centred and calm. Runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, times may vary - see the Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre website for details. Cost: see the Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre website.

You’ll feel welcome in this friendly group as you play and chat. New and experienced players welcome. Runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 12:30 pm to 4 pm. Cost: $5.

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.

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 three 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.