Qi Gong is a form of Tai Chi designed to achieve mind-body balance.

Run over 10 weekly sessions and facilitated by a highly experienced instructor.

Held at BASSCARE Ashburton Seniors Centre.

Improve your core strength and stability. Pilates is known to improve posture, flexibility and mobility. It will enhance muscle tone, balance and co-ordination. Class taught by qualified Pilates instructor, Bill Humphries. Suitable for all levels.

Tuesday 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Term 1, 2026 from 27 Jan $184.00 (10 Weeks)
Term 2, 2026 from 21 Apr $184.00 (10 Weeks)

At Balwyn Community Centre you’ll feel welcome in a warm and friendly class environment, with people of all ages and levels of experience. With his attentive nature and expertise, instructor Bill will help you to get the most out of each class.

Improve core strength, balance and flexibility using weights, resistance bands & stretching techniques. This class is for older adults new to exercise or recovering from injury.

Tuesday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Term 1, 2026 from 27 Jan $184.00 (10 weeks)
Term 2, 2026 from 21 Apr $184.00 (10 weeks)

The Bridge group at BCC meet on Thursday and Saturday afternoons 12.30pm – 4.00pm (ongoing). All experienced players are very welcome. No partner? No problem—we’ll find you one! It’s a great way to keep your mind sharp and enjoy some friendly competition in a relaxed setting.

$5.00 per session

For more information or to join the Group, please contact the Office on 9836 7942.

Learn with experienced tutor, Nola. This is a friendly work group suitable for all levels.

Thursday 12.45pm – 2.45pm
Term 1, 2026 from 5 Feb (9 Weeks)
Term 2, 2026 from 23 Apr (9 Weeks)

Revive old furniture using traditional French Polishing and restoration methods. Minor repairs can be made under supervision and all skills levels can be accommodated.

Thursday 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Term 1, 2026 from 5 Feb $250.00 (9 Weeks)
Term 2, 2026 from 23 Apr $250.00 (9 Weeks)

Come paint, relax and connect with others in our friendly social painting class led by experienced artist Pat. Not suitable for beginners.

Thursday 10:00am – 12:00pm
Term 1, 2026 from 5 Feb (9 weeks)
Term 2, 2026 from 23 Apr (9 weeks)

$10 per session (paid in cash each week) plus the annual Centre membership fee of $16 for new members

Decoupage is a decorative and timeless art which originated in Venice in the 18th Century. It follows ancient techniques developed by skilled artisans of the era.

Decoupage is created by using cut-out paper images assembled on an object with a painted background such as, wood, ceramics, glass, eggs, jewellery, and anything else which has a hard surface.

During class you will learn all aspects of Decoupage such as, techniques on how to cut, design, paint, (with brushes and sea sponges) glue, varnish, sand, and how to obtain a beautiful finish.

Suitable for all levels.

Monday 12:30 to 2:30 pm
Term 1, 2026 from 2 Feb $223 (8 weeks) * NO CLASS 9th Mar (Labour Day)
Term 2, 2026 from 20 Apr $250 (9 weeks) * NO CLASS 8th Jun (King’s Birthday)

Come and swap your produce for free and meet other green thumbs in the community! All produce welcome including herbs, eggs, fruit, vegetables, honey, seedlings, flowers, compost or manure.

Books and magazines and other items are also welcome to be swapped Held on the third Sunday of the month.