Social Activities, Programs and Events

What to expect: Strength based fitness for over 55’s to increase strength, mobility, balance and confidence

When: Mondays
Time: 2pm-3pm
Where: Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre, Tuppen Street Sebastopol 
Cost: $5 per class, payable via EFTPOS at the door

What to expect: A fun, individual dance class to help improve mobility, strength, and balance

When: Mondays
Time: 10.30-11.30am 
Where: Lucas Community Hub - 17 Coltman Plaza, Lucas 
Cost: $5 per class, payable via EFTPOS at the door 

When: Tuesdays
Time: 10.30-11.30am 
Where: Brown Hill Hall - 375 Humffray St North, Brown Hill 
Cost: $5 per class, payable via EFTPOS at the door

What to expect: Slow and gentle movement that helps with balance, strength, and relaxation

When: Tuesdays
Time: 2-3pm 
Where: Brown Hill Hall - 375 Humffray St North, Brown Hill 
Cost: $5 per class, payable by EFTPOS at the door

When: Fridays
Time: 10.30-11.30am 
Where: Learmonth Bowling Club - 2 McKay St, Learmonth 
Cost: $5 per class, payable by EFTPOS at the door

What to expect: Exercises focused on the mind, breathing and movement to help you feel relaxed and reduce stress

When: Wednesdays
Time: 9-10am 
Where: Brown Hill Hall - 375 Humffray St North, Brown Hill 
Cost: $5 per class, payable by EFTPOS at the door

When: Thursdays
Time: 9.30-10.30am 
Where: Djila-tjarriu Community Hub - 18 Donegal Drive, Alfredton 
Cost: $5 per class, payable by EFTPOS at the door

What to expect: A floor-based mat class to improve flexibility and core strength. Please bring a mat and water bottle.

When: Wednesdays
Time: 3-3.45pm 
Where: Brown Hill Hall - 375 Humffray St North, Brown Hill
Cost: $5 per class, payable by EFTPOS at the door 

What to expect: A seated exercise class to keep you strong and moving

When: Thursdays
Time: 11-11.45am
Where: Buninyong Town Hall - 309A Learmonth Street, Buninyong
Cost: $5 per class, payable by EFTPOS at the door

What to expect: An outdoor space with specialised exercise equipment to help improve strength, balance, mobility and falls prevention

When: Thursdays
Time: 1.30pm 
Where: Mount Pleasant Reserve - Morton St, Mount Pleasant 
Cost: FREE

Presented by the Ageing Well Services Community Connector Team.

Come and join our Community Connectors as we celebrate our older LGBTI+ community and allies. This group provides a welcome space to meet new friends and have a chat about all things ageing with pride. Light morning tea provided.

When: 1st Friday of the month
Where: CoLab Space, upstairs in the Ballarat Library Doveton Street, Ballarat.

Like to know more? 
Call 5320 5719 or email communityconnector@ballarat.vic.gov.au

Are you considering or have you recently started using a Motorised Mobility Device (an electric scooter or motorised wheelchair)? Or do you want to stay up to date on rules and safety for yourself and others?

When: Wednesday 19 November (10-11.30am)
Where: Ballarat Community Health, 260 Vickers Street, Sebastopol 
Bookings: FREE EVENT. Bookings required online via Humanitix or phone Ageing Well Services on 5320 5500 (ask for Claire)

Join us for free outdoor sessions to boost strength, balance, flexibility, mobility and reduce fall risk. Meet our Social Activities Volunteers who will be on hand to support and connect.

When: Tuesday 2 December (9.30-10.30am)
Where: Lucas Central Park off Eleanor Drive, Lucas
Bookings: FREE EVENT. Bookings not required.

When: Thursday 4 December (1.30-2.30pm)
Where: Mount Pleasant Reserve off Morton Street, Mount Pleasant
Bookings: FREE EVENT. Bookings not required.

What better way to spend the morning than a film amongst friends! Mark your calendar for our upcoming movie screening. Film and cuppa package includes film and a cup of tea or coffee.

Film: Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
When: Thursday 4 December at 10am (arrive by 9.30am)
Where: Showbiz Cinemas, 315 Glenelg Highway, Delacombe 
Cost: $10 per person
Bookings: For booking and accessibility information please contact Showbiz Cinemas by phone 5326 2001, drop into the cinema.

Come along and join the Ageing Well Services team in Burrumbeet to share in some festive games, activities, entertainment and refreshments as we celebrate the past 12 months

When: Monday 15 December (11am-2pm)
Where: Burrumbeet Soldiers Memorial Hall, 46 Burrumbeet Road, Burrumbeet
Bookings: FREE EVENT. Bookings preferred via Humanitix (opens in mid-November) or call 5320 5500 (ask for Tammy or Lee).