Activities for seniors

Chatty Cafe is a program that recognises how the simple act of having a chat over a cuppa can really brighten someone's day. It encourages connections in the community by getting people talking to one another.

Contact us to find out when the next cafe will run.

We organise activities such as board games and card games, fitness classes including Tai Chi, traditional singing and music, traditional dancing and line dancing, table tennis, outings, art classes and English lessons. Runs weekly on Saturdays from 9 am to 4 pm. Cost: $20 per year.

The Alamein Neighbourhood & Learning Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) provides social support activities for local residents aged 65 years and over. Assistance may be available with transport.

Activities include:

Armchair travel
Coffee outings at local cafes
Information sessions
Guest speakers
Gentle exercise

To participate, you must be over 65 years of age and be registered with My Aged Care. Potential participants can contact My Aged Care directly on 1800 200 422 to register and /or request an assessment and referral to our service.

If you would like more information about the program, or assistance in registering with My Aged Care, please contact us on 9885 9401.

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.

A challenging cardiovascular class with interval / sprint training using flotation belts. We use the water as resistance to tone, strengthen and burn kilojoules. This is a great way to deal with and prevent injury whilst maintaining fitness levels. Suitable for all levels. Runs on all days except Sundays, see our website for the class time for each day.

Tennis club with coaching, competition and casual play.

As a Boroondara library member, you have free access to a wide variety of films and music through streaming services. This allows you to play movies and songs on a phone, tablet, computer, or television screen using a casting service or HDMI cable. If you're not already a member of the Boroondara Library Service you can join online.

Enjoy a warm welcome from the Golden Friendship Group, who gather weekly for a hot 3-course lunch, fun, games, education sessions, concerts, guest speakers and the celebration of special events. Costs and times vary – get in touch for more information.