Thursdays 1pm - 3pm
February 19, 2026 - March 19, 2026
May 7, 2026 - June 4, 2026

Learn how to use a variety of hand tools to fix minor repairs at home.

Covers language of fixing things around the house and shows you how, including: drilling holes into different surfaces; fixing squeaky hinges, winter-proofing the home, clearing blocked drains, caulking joints, understanding fuse boxes and more.

A practical and supportive group.

Wednesdays 10.30am – 11.30am

Everyone is welcome to join our chatty cafe for a drink, a snack and a chat. Cost:

Gold coin donation appreciated.

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

Lions Clubs are part of community life, in our cities and the country. Each club is part of an international association, filled with people who are joined by the common desire to make their communities better, by using their creativity, enthusiasm and energy.

Members of Lions Australia have the opportunity to experience a number of personal benefits including leadership skills, a sense of self-worth and purpose, business skills, networking opportunities and lifelong friendships.

The Lions Club of Boroondara Gardiners Creek meets regularly at the Craig Family Centre. Members come from a wide variety of backgrounds and work together in a friendly environment to help others in the greater Boroondara community.

By incorporating slow, dynamic movements focused on stretching and releasing of the muscles and joints. This class will greatly improve your mobility, flexibility, balance and posture.

Chatty Cafe is a program that recognises how the simple act of having a chat over a cuppa can really brighten someone's day. It encourages connections in the community by getting people talking to one another.

The 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, 8:30am-9:30am!

This is a free class for seniors over 65 years who are permanent residents or Australian citizens.

Tuesdays 12.30pm – 2.30pm during school terms.

Please contact the Centre on 9885 9401 for more information.

2026 Term Dates
Term 1: 10 Feb – 31 Mar (8wks)
Term 2: 21 Apr – 23 Jun (10wks)
Term 3: 14 Jul – 15 Sep (10wks)
Term 4: 6 Oct -24 Nov (7wks, no class 3/11)

Learn language skills tailored for daily tasks, from reading labels to filling out forms. Gain confidence in navigating real-world situations, understanding Australian culture, enhancing independence and participation in society.

We welcome new students at anytime, however, you will need an interview with the co-ordinator before enrolling.

Please call the Centre on 9885 9401 to arrange a time.

2026 Term Dates
Term 1: 2 Feb – 30 Mar (8wks, no class 9/3)
Term 2: 20 Apr – 22 Jun (9wks, no class 8/6)
Term 3: 13 Jul – 14 Sep (10wks)
Term 4: 5 Oct – 7 Dec (9wks, no class 2/11)