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

Please note: This class will not run on 21 and 28 April, recommencing on 5 May.

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

April Classes will be reduced to ONE class ONLY -  Wednesday 30 April

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

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 

Please note: There will be no class held on 17 April.

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

Come and join the City of Ballarat Ageing Well Community Connectors as we share factual, non-biased information around accessing Commonwealth funded My Aged Care and Support at Home services.

When: Tuesday 8 April, 1.30-3pm
Where: Cardigan Village Community Centre, 2 Mitchell Drive Cardigan Village
Cost: FREE
Bookings: Visit Humanitix or call Customer Service on 5320 5500 (ask for Jeneene or Tara) for booking support or more information.
 

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

Film: The Correspondent
When: Thursday 17 April at 10am
Where: Showbiz Cinemas, 315 Glenelg Highway, Delacombe 
Cost: $8 per person
Bookings: For booking and accessibility information please contact Showbiz Cinemas by phone 5326 2001 or drop into the cinema or book online at ballarat.showbizcinemas.com.au

Join the Ageing Well team at Sebastopol Library for our FREE Liberation Day movie screening of Iris, a documentary based on the life of fashion icon and businesswoman Iris Apfel. We hope to see you dressed in your most vibrant colours for this screening, in celebration of Liberation Day.

When: Tuesday 29 April from 10am-1pm
Where: Sebastopol Library – 181 Albert Street, Sebastopol
Bookings: FREE. For bookings visit Humanitix or call Sebastopol Library on 5335 7985

Do you want to build your confidence in using public transport? Join us and speak with Vline Customer Service staff about public transport travel, safety, and accessibility, and participate in site tours of Ballarat and Wendouree Stations.

When: Wednesday 30 April from 10am-12.30pm, Be at Ballarat Station by 10:30am
Where: Ballarat Station
Bookings: FREE. Bookings required. Visit Humanitix or call 5320 5500 and ask for Claire. 

If you wish to book in to Park and Ride, please do so at the same time.

Join us for a road safety awareness presentation for pedestrians 55+, a morning tea and an optional guided walk around the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

When: Tuesday 13 May from 11am-1pm
Where: Robert Clark Centre, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Lake Wendouree
Bookings: FREE. Bookings required via Humanitix or call 5320 5500 and ask for Claire.