Activities for seniors

For older people who are keen to learn, share stories and make friends. Program includes armchair travels, visits from the NGV curator, Melbourne's lost architecture and much, much more.

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.

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.

Term 1: 3 Feb – 31 Mar (8wks, no class 10/3
Term 2: 28 Apr – 30 Jun (9wks, no class 9/6)
Term 3: 21 Jul – 15 Sep (9wks)
Term 4: 6 Oct – 8 Dec (9wks, no class 3/11)
(Plus 1 session independent learning)

Come share food with friends in our Community Dining room. Caring volunteers provide a friendly and welcoming environment to socialise and meet new people. You can do activities at the Centre before or after.

A classic game of strategy and skill. New players welcome.

This is a game that originated in China but is loved and played all around the world. Learn the symbols and the language and enjoy the satisfaction of being able to shout Pong, Kong or Mahjong!

Western mahjong. Unsupervised group. Must have some experience of Mahjong. Friday 10-12pm. $2.50 per session.