YThrive: Gold Workouts are video workouts designed by the YMCA for older people of varying abilities. They're free and you can do them wherever and whenever suits you.

As a Boroondara library member, you can enrol in online courses through Lynda, learn a new language with Transparent Language Online or get expert exam advice with Road to IELTS. These online learning resources are free when you join the library, but you'll need your membership details to log in. If you're not already a member, you can join online. Visit the Boroondara webpage or visit a Boroondara library for more information.

Discover more than 120 languages to learn online, including:

English as a Second Language (ESL) courses for native speakers of 28 different languages.
Languages in ‘Kidspeak’, for children aged 6 and above.

Visit the Boroondara webpage or visit a Boroondara library for more information.

Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Zumba, and exercise classes all from your own living room. Get involved and get active today!

Book clubs, Creative Memoir writing classes, and personal history writing sessions. Classes and groups delivered both online and via Telelink for those who don’t use computers.

Acrylic Painting, Botanical Watercolour Illustration, Chinese Brush Painting, Natural History Illustration and more! Download the 2026 Live & Learn guide from the website for an overview of courses and locations.

Boroondara Libraries membership gives you free access to the Story Box Library which features videos of engaging Australian stories read by some of Australia's finest storytellers. Cheeky, charming and a whole lot of fun!

Make new friends, keep active and stay socially connected at Balwyn Evergreen Centre. We're a dynamic and caring community centre delivering a range of programs and activities for seniors in Boroondara. We offer a full exercise program, weekly bus outings, a Supported Lifestyle Program for people with mild dementia/some cognitive decline, a fortnightly ladies' discussion group, digital learning, table tennis, special events, guest speakers and information sessions, door-to-door transport, allied health podiatry and physio, and more. There's something for everyone and our aim is to keep seniors living full and independent lives in their community.

Our popular ladies' group meets fortnightly to catch up, enjoy a light and nutritious lunch and hear from a range of guest speakers.

The Senior Divas are a vibrant bunch who look forward to getting together and discussing all sorts of things. This group puts the 'social' in 'social support group'. ​Not only are The Senior Divas a great way to keep social connections firing, but it also offers crucial community engagement. To find out more about this fun and interactive group, please get in touch.

Fortnightly on Thursdays
11am- 2pm

Did you know we offer table tennis? It's fun, active and a great way to enjoy some friendly competition. You can play singles or doubles, including mixed, so bring a friend! The sessions are casual and run each Thursday from 1pm-3.30pm.

The cost is just $5 per session and you pay as you go. There's no need to book, just come along and give it a go, just BYO paddle! Don't forget your first session is FREE!

For the more serious players, there's also a Wednesday evening session. For more information, please call or email the office.