A fun exercise program, based on dance moves and funky music.

For those looking for a little more challenge, this great cardio work out that feels like fun.

Held at BASSCare incorporating Samarinda Ashburton Aged Services.

Various group fitness classes design to improved strength, flexibility and overall wellbeing.

Held at BASSCARE Ashburton Seniors Centre, Ashburton.

Bring your skills or come and learn from this group of enthusiastic, talented knitters.

Patterns and wool supplied for our fundraising projects. Items are sold at the Community Centre and local Art and Craft markets.

Held at BASSCARE Ashburton Seniors Centre

If you’re looking to get out and about we can help with that. We offer outings for clients wanting to see new sights and socialise.

Ashburton Seniors Centre

Does your child love LEGO? The Intergenerational LEGO Club is a supportive weekly program where children aged 6–12 are paired with trained teen mentors (15–18) to build, create, and connect—brick by brick.

This program is especially helpful for children who are shy, or socially isolated, offering a gentle and fun way to practice social skills in a safe, structured space.

This program is free with Craig Family Centre membership. Thursdays 4 to 5 pm.

Homework Club is a free weekly program that provides academic support and mentoring to primary and early secondary students in a relaxed and friendly environment. Whether your child needs help with schoolwork, wants to build stronger study habits, or simply benefits from extra encouragement, our dedicated mentors are here to help.

Our team includes experienced volunteers and educators who work one-on-one or in small groups to support learning in literacy, numeracy, and other core subjects. The club also builds confidence, routine, and social connection—making learning more enjoyable and accessible for all.

The program is ideal for students in Years 3–8, including those from diverse or multicultural backgrounds, newly arrived families, or students who would benefit from extra support outside the classroom.

Free program with Craig Family Centre membership. Homework Club runs on Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 pm.

Pre-intermediate English Level 1-2
Focuses on improving speaking skills for EAL learners.
An English beginner class to improve your everyday speaking & listening skills, in a small friendly and supportive group.
This short course helps you to be understood more easily and speak with greater confidence.

Mon 10am - 12pm

Learn to use digital maps and travel apps for everything from public transport to walking tours, Create digital itineraries with TripIt, explore destinations with YouTube, Google Earth and more.

Do you find book-clubs leave you wanting more? Are you seeking a more in-depth exploration into literary works? Would you like to share your love of literature with like-minded souls?

Then this course is for you!

Led by Barbara Boxhall, a passionate literature teacher of over 30 years, this course will take you deep into the themes, language and composition of classic and contemporary literary works.

Classes are composed of a small group of literature lovers who will enjoy discussing, analyzing and appreciating the nuances and hidden threads and themes that make up a literary work. Barbara will lead a discussion which invites participants to read, explore and contribute.

You will build connections with your class mates, authors and literary works as well as enjoying a thought-provoking afternoon.

The course runs once every term for 6-weeks on Tuesday afternoons 1pm - 3pm, during which time you will focus on one key text supplemented by other smaller literary pieces.