Staying Active and Connected

Staying active and connected in Ballarat

Senior couple at the cinemas

Ongoing City of Ballarat Social Activities

A variety of activities for Ballarat's Over 55's

*During Ballarat Seniors Festival (October), all weekly Ageing Well classes are free. Come and try a new activity and soak up the benefits of social connection and exercise.

Dance for Mobility and Balance

When: Mondays, 10.30am-11.30am (No classes on public holidays)
Where: Lucas Community Hub 17 Coltman Plaza, Lucas 
Cost: $5 per class 

When: Tuesdays, 10.30am-11.30am (No classes on public holidays)
Where: Brown Hill Hall 375 Humffray Street North, Brown Hill
Cost: $5 per class 

Tai Chi Class at Brown Hill

When: Tuesdays, 2pm-3pm (No classes on public holidays)
Where: Brown Hill Hall, 375 Humffray Street North, Brown Hill
Cost: $5 per class 

Invite Qigong into your life

When: Wednesdays, 9.00am-10.00am (No classes on public holidays)
Where: Brown Hill Hall, 375 Humffray Street North, Brown Hill
Cost: $5 per class 

Pilates at the Brown Hill Hall

When: Wednesdays, 3:00pm-3:45pm (No classes on public holidays)
Where: Brown Hill Hall, 375 Humffray Street North, Brown Hill 
Cost: $5 per class 

Movement Matters at Buninyong Town Hall

City of Ballarat would like to invite you to Movement Matters at Buninyong Town Hall for our 55+ community!

When: Thursdays, 11am-11:45am
Where: Buninyong Town Hall. Learmonth Street, Buninyong
Cost: $5 per class

This class aims to improve:

  • Range of movement
  • Flexibility
  • Strength
  • Agility
  • Social Isolation
  • Fitness
  • Mental Health

These sessions will involve movements to music while seated in a chair

Light refreshments and a social chat after each class.

Like to know more? For more information and accessibility please contact the Social Activities Team, call 5320 5637 or email socialconnections@ballarat.vic.gov.au
 

A group of senior women engage in various yoga exercises, including neck, back, and leg stretches

Group Exercise at Mount Pleasant

When: Thursdays, 1.30pm-2.30pm (No classes on public holidays or 2 May)
Where: Mount Pleasant Reserve, Morton Street, Mount Pleasant
Cost: Free 

Tai Chi Class at Learmonth

City of Ballarat and Learmonth Bowling Club would like to invite you to Tai Chi for our 55+ community!

When: Fridays, 10:30am-11:30am
Where: Learmonth Bowling Club, 2 McKay Street, Learmonth
Cost: $5 per class

Light refreshments and a social chat after each class.

Like to know more? For more information and accessibility please contact the Social Activities Team, call 5320 5637 or email socialconnections@ballarat.vic.gov.au

Upcoming Ageing Well Events

The City of Ballarat Ageing Well team are excited to host a number of upcoming events for our 55+ community.

Ageing with Pride Social Group

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

The Problem with People at Showbiz Cinemas | Film and Cuppa Package

City of Ballarat and Showbiz Cinemas would like to invite you to the screening of The Problem with People!

Film and Cuppa Package includes a ticket to the film and a cup of tea or coffee.

When: Thursday December 12 2024, 9:45am arrival for a 10am screening

Where: Showbiz Cinemas Ballarat, 315 Glenelg Hwy, Smythes Creek VIC 3351

Cost: $8 per person

Like to book? For booking and accessibility information please contact Showbiz Cinemas on (03) 5326 2001 or drop into the cinema at 315 Glenelg Highway, Delacombe.

Contact information

For bookings and accessibility information please contact the Social Activities Team by phone 5320 5637 or email socialconnections@ballarat.vic.gov.au