Balwyn Evergreen is hosting the popular Wiser Driver course in September! This is a FREE four-week refresher course for older drivers that builds on your knowledge and experience to keep you driving safely. Course dates: Monday, September 7, 14, 21 and 28 and run from 1pm-3pm. Bookings essential.

Join us for a free, easy-to-understand information session designed to help you feel more confident about navigating aged care services.

Find out more about:

• Recent Support at Home changes
• Aged care support and services available
• Connecting with My Aged Care
• How to access services

A free 4-week refresher course for older drivers.
Join us for an informative, informal and friendly refresher course, to upgrade your knowledge and build on your experience to keep you driving safely.

Wednesdays 12.30pm-2.30pm for 4 weeks, from 4 March 2026 - 25 March 2026.

The Mah Jong members are a friendly group who meet every Monday morning. While winning games is a bonus, building friendships and socialising is more important.

New members are always welcome.

A small fee is payable on the day of attendance.

Beginner’s English is for English as Additional learners (EAL) at a beginner level. It focuses on developing oral and written skills for everyday use.

This course runs every term throughout the year.
New students are welcome at anytime; an interview with the co-ordinator is required.
Please call the Centre on 9885 9401 to arrange a time.

2026 Term Dates
Term 1: 27 Feb – 27 Mar (5wks)
Term 2: 24 Apr – 26 Jun (10wks)
Term 3: 17 Jul – 18 Sep (10wks)
Term 4: 9 Oct – 20 Nov (7wks)

Practice the Mandarin language through the art of song. This fun and lively group love to explore the Chinese culture through singing Chinese folk songs.

Hawthorn Historical Society aims to engage, inform and educate the community about the economic, social, cultural and environmental history and heritage of Hawthorn. We are seeking members to join our group and assist with a range of activities include researching, cataloguing, giving talks, workshops and organising exhibitions.

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)

Refine skills, express ideas confidently, and advance towards fluency, confidently express complex ideas, engage in deeper discussions, and unlock study and work opportunities.

This course runs every term throughout the year. We welcome new students at any time, 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: 4 Feb – 1 Apr (9wks)
Term 2: 22 Apr – 24 Jun (10wks)
Term 3: 15 Jul – 16 Sep (10wks)
Term 4: 7 Oct -18 Nov (7wks)

The course will help improve your skills in English through conversation, reading, writing, speaking and listening.

The course is run at a Pre-intermediate level 2.

This course runs every term throughout the year from 9.30am - 12.00pm. New students are welcome at any time; an interview with the co-ordinator is required.

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

2026 Term Dates
Term 1: 3 Feb – 31 Mar (9wks)
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)