Blokes in the Kitchen is a great way for men to learn some simple easy-to-cook-at-home recipes in the company of other men. Come along and learn to cook under the guidance of chef Shawn and then share a meal and some great conversation together. This is a friendly and welcoming group who enjoy good food and company.

The Kew Garden Club meets once a month (from February to November) in the Phyllis Hore Room at Kew Library. There are always interesting speakers demonstrating and discussing a broad range of topics relating to gardening with both members and visitors. The meeting is usually followed by afternoon tea which allows time for people to catch up in more detail with the speaker and to socialise with other members. Plant sales available.

Experience the perfect blend of style and wellness with our affordable hairdressing and podiatry services.

BASSCARE North Balwyn Seniors Centre

North Balwyn Rotary Club is part of a 1.2 million strong global organisation that gives service throughout local, national and international communities. Members enjoy social activities also and meet weekly on a Thursday evening.

Balwyn Rotary is part of Rotary International which is the largest humanitarian organisation in the world. Our club runs a number of different projects both for the local community and across the world. We meet weekly at Greenacres Golf Club for our dinner meeting.

Croquet and gateball are games are played by all genders and ages, using mallets to hit balls through hoops on a grass court. Skills and strategies develop over time, and the club offers four codes to suit social and competitive play. Games are available every day of the week. Try it out with 3 free training sessions. We supply all equipment and training needed. Flat-soled shoes required. After your 3 free sessions, there is a membership fee of $150 per year (our year begins in July - if you join later you will be charged pro rata) and a greens fee of $4 for each day of play.

Chinese seniors get together for activities such as table tennis, mah-jong, English language lessons, Tai-Chi, choir singing and other cultural activities. Runs on Thursdays. Cost: $15 annual membership.

296 High Street, Ashburton.