Seniors Festival in Stonnington

Active Adults classes focus on maintaining muscle mass as we age, balance, coordination and social connection.

There is a wide range of classes including aqua, cardio and resistance, aerobics and Zumba Gold. Try the state-of-the-art facilities are accessible throughout the complex. Come and try classes in this thriving Active Adults community at Harold Holt and feel the benefits.

When 

1 to 31 October 2024

Where

Harold Holt Swim Centre, 1409 – 1413 High Street, Glen Iris.

Bookings

Cost: $12.50 per class. Call 03 8290 1678 or visit Harold Holt Swim Centre.

Community transport is available every Friday. To find out more or enquire about getting community transport to the event, call 03 8290 1333 or email engaged@stonnington.vic.gov.au

Free table tennis and coaching for beginners and all ages. We especially welcome seniors. Bats and balls supplied. Join us for complimentary refreshments. 

When

9am to 12pm

Where

Phoenix Park Community Centre Hall, 22 Rob Boy Street, Malvern East.

No booking required, just turn up. For all queries contact Angelo on 0430 167 624.

Liberate your literary potential and write short stories and poetry. Expand your literary references with weekly readings from a range of authors while developing your own unique storytelling voice.

When

12:30pm to 3pm

Where

Prahran Place, 40 Grattan Street, Prahran.

Bookings

For information on cost, please call Prahran Place on 039510 7052, email hello@prahranplace.org.au or visit our website at prahranplace.org.au.

Welcoming men of all ages, the Men’s Group choose their own adventures based on whatever sparks their interest: visits to RAAF Museum, a ferry trip to Williamstown and many fascinating guest speakers.  

When

1:30pm to 3pm

Where

Prahran Place, 40 Grattan Street, Prahran.

Bookings

For information on cost, please call Prahran Place on 03 9510 7052, email hello@prahranplace.org.au or visit our website at prahranplace.org.au

Explore the health benefits of fresh food and learn about nutrition. NDIS Friendly classes.

When

• 9:30am to 12:30pm
• 1:15pm to 4:15pm

Where

Prahran Place, 40 Grattan Street, Prahran.

Bookings

For information on cost, please call Prahran Place on 039510 7052, email hello@prahranplace.org.au or visit our website at prahranplace.org.au

Enjoy lunch at Stonnington’s famous Giorgios with the Malvern Mens Probus Club.

Community members are invited to attend the 2024 Seniors celebration luncheon. $35 per person, all inclusive.

When

11am to 1pm

Where

Giorgio’s Restaurant, 1235 High Street, Malvern.

Bookings

Call Don Jones 0411 744 542.

In this fun workshop learn the traditional circle dance, while experiencing a little Japanese culture including learning about the summer kimono (Yukata) and how it is worn.

When

2pm to 4pm

Where

Grattan Gardens Community Centre, 40 Grattan Street, Prahran.

This is a free event. For more information, please message 0408 303 139.

Come along to this free event where you’ll meet local services, community groups and organisations. The afternoon includes a performance by the Engaged choir.

When

1pm to 3pm

Where

Grattan Gardens Community Centre, 40 Grattan Street, Prahran.

To find out more or enquire about getting community transport to the event call 03 8290 1333 or email engaged@stonnington.vic.gov.au

Celebrate the Seniors Festival in a welcoming and inclusive space, BBQ lunch and music.

Free event.

When

12pm to 2pm

Where

Location provided upon registration.

Bookings

To register call Thorne Harbour’s Community Support on 03 9863 0426, or register via Eventbrite.

Harold Holt Pool’s famous fitness instructor Jimmy K will lead a group of seniors to groove along to his specially arranged music soundtrack featuring hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s.

Our team will be on hand to say ‘hello’ and give each participant a free giveaway. 

Sweatbands, leg warmers and funky exercise attire encouraged.

This is a free event.

When

9.45am to 11am

Where

Prahran Square, Cato Street, Prahran

Bookings

To book call 03 8209 1333 or register at Eventbrite.

Join the Latin American Association club members for a special event showcasing our handmade craft items, with lunch included.

When

1pm

Where

Grattan Gardens Community Centre, 40 Grattan St, Prahran.

Bookings

Cost: $10. To book, call Francy on 0466 880 403.

Learn tips on how to prevent falls, information on risk factors and activities to increase strength, mobility and balance. Join us for a light lunch afterwards. Bookings essential.

This is a free event.

When

11:30am to 12:30pm

Where

Phoenix Park Neighbourhood House, 22 Rob Roy Road, Malvern East.

Bookings

Call 03 9530 4397 to book.

Seniors, children and residents of all ages are invited to this free, interactive session to learn what happens to our waste after it goes in the back of the truck. Chat to waste experts from Stonnington’s sustainability team and our organics processor and recycling contractor. Enjoy interactive games, design your own waste truck and plant seeds in compost made from our own food waste to take home.

When

10:30am to 11:30am

Where

Toorak/South Yarra Library, 340 Toorak Road, South Yarra

Bookings

Bookings essential on the library website. 

Meet us for morning tea for a chat and bring your questions about technology issues.

This is a free event.

When

9:30am to 11:30am

Where

47 Stanhope Street, Malvern.

For further information call 0468 732 999 or email office@jocare.org.au

Come along and meet the friendly regulars and try out the courses and activities offered for people aged over 55 years. This is a free event. 

When

9:30am  to 3pm

Where

U3A, 1-3 Valetta Street, Malvern.

Bookings

Bookings essential, call 03 9500 1288.

Find out what dementia is, its causes, signs and symptoms. Learn tips on how to reduce the risks and where to go for support.

This is a free event.

When

12:30pm to 1:30pm

Where

Phoenix Park Neighbourhood House,22 Rob Roy Road, Malvern East.

Bookings

Call 03 9530 4397 to book.

Hearing Australia will offer a free 15-minute hearing check for all members of Phoenix Park Neighbourhood House community. Take advantage of this service in a trusted environment.

When

1.30pm to 2.30pm

Where

Phoenix Park Neighbourhood House,22 Rob Roy Road, Malvern East.

Bookings

Call 9530 4397 to book.

Join club members for a fun, cultural afternoon with refreshments, Greek- themed music and games.

This is a free event.

When

3:45pm to 5pm

Where

Grattan Gardens Community Centre, Activity Hall, 40 Grattan Gardens, Prahran.

Bookings

Bookings essential, contact Chrisoula on 03 8555 2025.

Join the Windsor Seniors to celebrate the Seniors Festival with old time and new vogue dancing, door and spot prizes, raffle for charity and a lovely afternoon tea, in friendly company

When

11.30am to 3pm

Where

Malvern Town Hall, 1251 High Street, Malvern.

Bookings

Cost: $20. Bookings essential, call 0455 523 496.

Enjoy a vividly illustrated presentation by Barbara Sharpe who will discuss the creative interplay between Dickens’s work and that of the Edward Landseer family of artists and engravers.

Join us for this free event, followed by a complimentary lunch and refreshments.

When

11:30am to 1:30pm

Where

1306 High Street, Malvern.

Bookings

Limited spaces, bookings essential. RSVP by Friday 11 October to crystall.mousios@keyton.com.au or 0447 293 702.

Meet the crew from the East Malvern Mens Shed and Seniors Rights Victoria for a free afternoon tea where Seniors Rights Victoria will present information in a simple and conversational way on Enduring Powers of Attorney, Advance Care Directives and Medical Decision Making.

During the workshop, participants can identify their preferred choices for an Advance Care Directive and consider who might be the most suitable person to appoint as an attorney or Medical Decision Maker. Free resources including the Take Control booklet will be available.

This is a free event.

When

1pm to 3pm

Where

Phoenix Park Community Centre, Conference room, 22 Rob Roy Road, Malvern East

Bookings

Call Engaged on 03 8290 3337 or email engaged@stonnington.vic.gov.au

Stonnington’s sustainability team invite you to join them for a free tour of our food and green waste processor, Bio Gro, at their Dandenong facility. Learn how our organics become compost and after the tour, return to Central Park to see firsthand how this valuable material is being used to help our parks flourish.

You will need to have a good level of mobility (there are stairs on the tour) and wear appropriate clothing (long pants and closed toe shoes).

When

11am to 2:30pm

Where

Meet at Central Park. Stonnington's Community Transport bus will pick you up at Central Park and take you to the processing plant, then return you to Central Park afterwards.

Bookings

Bookings essential. Call 03 8290 1333 or email engaged@stonnington.vic.gov.au to secure your place. 

Presented by Healthy Tourism Club Vigor

Russian music ensemble ‘Nostalgia’ will take the audience on a journey to a time when we were young, with popular songs of our past. Refreshments provided.

When

2pm to 4pm

Where

Prahran RSL, 301 High Street, Prahran.

Bookings

Cost: $20 concession, $25 full price per person. Bookings essential, call Berta on 0404 646 298.

Come for morning tea and warm hospitality from club members and then stay on for a Mediterranean-style delicious lunch. Cost: Morning tea is free, $5 for lunch. Limited places.

When

10am to 11am morning tea, 12pm to 1.30pm lunch.

Where

Grattan Gardens Community Centre, 40 Grattan Street, Prahran.

Bookings

Bookings essential. Call 8290 3337 or email engaged@stonnington.vic.gov.au

Join the regular group of friendly club members for traditional music, dancing and food. This is a free event. 

When

11am to 12.30pm

Where

Grattan Gardens Community Centre, 40 Grattan Street, Prahran.

Bookings

No bookings required, just drop in.

This experience begins with a guided tour of Duldig, exploring exhibitions at the gallery, studio, sculpture garden and heritage rooms before enjoying morning tea of plum cake and a hot drink.

Then make your own way to Kinross Arts Centre in Toorak for the second part of the tour, where you will see the most recent exhibition held at the gallery. Afterwards stay for lunch (at your own cost) at the in-house cafe. 

When

10am to 12:30pm

Where

Duldig Studio, 92 Burke Road, Malvern East.

Bookings

Cost: $5. Contact Daisy on 03 9885 3358 to book your place. 

Celebration concert with the Former Inmates of Nazi concentration camps and ghettos of the former Soviet Union.

Enjoy an afternoon of music, refreshments and social time with club members. This is a free event. Just drop in.

When

2pm to 4pm

Where

Community Room, 2 Simmons Street, South Yarra.

Curious about how to fix that broken toaster or mend a tear in your favourite jeans?
The City of Stonnington is working with Let Me Be Frank to deliver our new Roving Repair program.
Repairers of textiles, wood, crockery, jewellery and other small items will be onsite to support you in developing skills and confidence to repair these items instead of throwing them away. This is a free workshop. 

When

10am to 1pm

Where

Grattan Gardens Community Centre, 40 Grattan Street, Prahran.

Bookings

Bookings are essential. Register your attendance and let us know what item you plan to bring, so that our repairers are prepared.

Become your own star by joining us for a night of exhilarating music from the People’s Choir that will have you dancing in your seats and humming in your heart.

Light refreshments will be provided after the show. 

When

6.30pm - 9.30pm 

Where

Stonnington Community Uniting Church, 59 Burke Road, Malvern East.

Bookings

Adults $10, seniors $5, children under 12 are free.

Tickets only available at the door on the night. 

Now is the time to meet new friends at our friendly community morning tea. Everyone is welcome, including well-behaved dogs. This is a free event.

When

11am

Where

St Martin’s Anglican Church, 27 Cromwell Road, South Yarra.

Bookings

Contact Clem on 03 9824 1145.