Activities for over 55s

Boroondara Arts host an amazing program of music, dance and theatre performances. Find out what's on.

TED is a non-profit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks of 18 minutes or less. Watch videos of Ted Talks here.

Grab a partner and have a hit! Casual court hire for $20 an hour.

Visit our seed swap table or collect coffee grounds for your garden.

Many aged care services provide community buses to pick you up for regular trips to local shopping centres, libraries, senior citizen clubs and community health centres. There are also volunteer drivers who can take you to medical appointments and the like. Contact My Aged Care to see if you're eligible for subsidised services. If you are eligible an assessor will help you find services to suit your needs.

Our U3A is a welcoming environment that aims to provide learning opportunities and social interaction for retired and semi-retired members of the community. There is a wide range of classes and activities on offer and presenters are drawn from both outside and within the member group. We run over 70 full year courses – languages, exercise & walking groups, literature & film groups, music courses, art classes, extending your thinking sessions, history groups and travel presentations. These are all led by member tutors. Plus more than 80 short courses each term presented by local, interstate, and international lecturers.

U3A Hawthorn, established in 1984, is a nonprofit, community, self-help organization which provides a range of adult education courses, recreational activities and excursions for retired and semi-retired people. U3A Hawthorn was established for people in their third age who are over the age of 55 and are retired or are semi-retired. Our mission is to provide opportunities for seniors to learn, teach, share and to give mutual support to each other in a friendly and warm environment, regardless of ethnicity, religion, ability or disability. Our courses cover a wide range of interest areas, from academic to physical and artistic activities. Our members enjoy both the intellectual engagement and the social aspect of our courses.

Victoria Park Tennis Club offers social tennis for adults and competition and social tennis for children. Coaching is also provided on a commercial basis for people of all ages. We have about 150 members with ages ranging from under 10 to over 90.

Walking Football is a modified version of the game suitable for all levels of ability and fitness. It is designed for people who are returning to sport after a break or those who have never played before. The program aims to provide participants with physical and mental health benefits, social contentedness, and promote the benefits of ongoing physical activity. Every Monday, 10am at Boroondara Sports Complex.

Enjoy walking around the neighbourhood with other locals, enjoying a coffee along the way.

Free with SHNC membership.