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)

Our walking group has been exploring the streets of Ashburton for over 20 years. Join friendly and welcoming people to do an hour of gentle exercise outdoors every Wednesday at 10am. The group do a gentle stroll and finish with a coffee. Meet at the Centre (co-located with the Ashburton Library).

Acoustic Music Group – All welcome! Guitar, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, keyboard. Fridays (first and third of every month) 7.30-9.30pm.

Weekly Fee: $5, pay as you go

To participate in a Connect Group, you will need to be a member of Ashburton Community Centre. The Centre Membership fee is $15 per annum.

Interested? Please contact the office on 9885 7952 or email [email protected]

Additional Information:
MATERIALS - All students must provide their own instrument, a stand and be able to print new music to bring to each class.

Please bring an ipad/tablet or another device to connect to the internet. Online songbooks are used by the group.