Join Sustainable Gardening Australia to learn how to grow your own cut flowers.
The session covers choosing the best location, soil preparation, what to grow when, and tips for getting the best blooms from what you grow.
This event is supported by North East Link Program’s North East Community Fund.
Come and Try - free trial class for balance, posture and stretching.
With a combination of guided stretches and posture correction, you’ll leave feeling more aligned, relaxed, and stronger.
Whether you’re new to exercise or just looking to improve your mobility, this class will support your goals in a comfortable, welcoming environment.
Do you use your smartphone to make voice calls and not much more?
Whether you're travelling or you've got loved ones in far off places, new technology can help you connect from afar!
Find out how to make video calls, send messages and more.
In Support of Victorian Seniors Festival (running throughout October).
Looking for ways to improve comfort and energy efficiency at home? This two-hour session, presented in partnership with Manningham City Council, is perfectly timed as we head toward the warmer months. We can all appreciate minimising cost and maximising comfort, so join us for the multiple takeaways this comprehensive and practical session will provide.
Places are limited and enrolment is essential
Ever wanted to experience the catharsis of writing your personal story?
Jacqui Swallow (author of ‘The Bipolar Runner’) will share her experiences and insights in a one-hour workshop.
Learn the importance of vulnerability, individuality and authenticity in creating connections between author and reader.
This special session is held in recognition of World Mental Health Day, promoting the power of storytelling for healing and awareness.
Join us for a presentation by John Harris, Principle Ecological Consultant at Wildlife Experiences to learn more about the Local Birds of Warrandyte.
John has worked in both the environmental and educational sectors, so this session is sure to be engaging and interesting!
The presentation will get you prepared for the upcoming Aussie Backyard Bird Count which is run each year by Bird Life Australia and supported by Manningham.
All levels of bird knowledge are welcome.
Let’s talk healthy ageing in our community!
The Healthy Ageing team will be doing pop up sessions across Manningham. Come and have a chat with us about key topics, such as:
No bookings required, simply come along with your questions and the friendly Healthy Ageing Team will be ready to assist.
Let’s talk healthy ageing in our community!
The Healthy Ageing team will be doing pop up sessions across Manningham. Come and have a chat with us about key topics, such as:
No bookings required, simply come along with your questions and the friendly Healthy Ageing Team will be ready to assist.
The World's Biggest Sit In (WBSI) is a world record attempt for the largest chair based exercise class ever held.
WBSI is a call to action - to rethink physical activity, get moving, raise awareness about the importance of good musculoskeletal health, and raise much-needed funds to support people living with musculoskeletal disease.
WBSI is suitable for people of all ages and abilities. It is free to participate, and fundraising is encouraged. Register to join in the action in person or online.
Visit Aquarena to explore stalls from local health and wellbeing organisations, enjoy free health assessments including EVOLT body composition scans, and visit the Hearing Australia van for a free hearing check.
It's a great opportunity to connect with community services, learn more about your health, and enjoy a social morning.
Don't miss our special Members Mingle at 12:00pm, a chance to connect with others over light refreshments and friendly conversation.
Have you considered where and how you'd like to be cared for at the end of life? Who you would like to have with you and where you prefer to die?
Do you need assistance getting started on:
End of Life Doula Yvonne will take you through a comprehensive checklist to give you peace of mind that your loved ones have all the information they may need should the time come.
Join us for a relaxing start to the day, with seated stretching, breathing, and relaxing, to loosen off tight muscles.
If you often get out of bed feeling stiff and sore, then this is the class for you! Just bring along a chair and be wearing something comfortable.
This class is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their flexibility and feel good about themselves. It includes time to chat with Carol before and after class if you want to talk about your personal fitness goals and how Third Age Fitness can help you.
Join us at Doncaster Library for an engaging evening with acclaimed author Amanda Hampson as she introduces The Deadly Dispute, the latest instalment in her award-winning Tea Ladies series.
Set in 1967 Sydney, this cosy crime novel reunites readers with the intrepid tea ladies—Hazel, Betty, and Irene—as they uncover secrets, scandals, and sticky situations.
Amanda will share insights into her writing journey, the resurgence of cosy crime fiction, and the art of crafting compelling mysteries. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into a world of intrigue and nostalgia.
Visit the Heritage Apple Orchard to tour the Heritage Orchard, and meet the friendly volunteers from the Heritage Fruits Society.
See what is on offer, ask questions and join in!
Getting there:
Wear firm footwear and sun protection. Bring a water bottle!
Struggling with your balance? You can get better if you practice!
Maintaining good balance is critical for maintaining a good life, so Carol is here with a 30-minute online exercise class dedicated to balance exercises that will help you improve coordination, flexibility, strength, and of course, your balance.
This class is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their health and boost energy levels. It includes time to chat with Carol before and after class if you want to talk about your personal fitness goals and how Third Age Fitness can help you.
Join Bree for a fun 30-minute floor workout that improves your core strength and flexibility. Enjoy heart-healthy movements and enhance your coordination, control and strength, all from your lounge room. Class is free—just bring your mat along!
This class is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their core strength and reduce back pain. It includes time to chat with Bree before and after class if you want to talk about your personal fitness goals and how Third Age Fitness can help you.
What do you do with a broken toaster? Or with a bike when the wheel runs out of true? Or with a sweater full of moth holes? Toss it? No way!
The Warrandyte Mechanics Institute and Arts Association (WMI&AA) runs the Warrandyte Repair Café at the Mechanics Hall on the first Sunday of each month.
At the Mechanics Hall, on the corner of Yarra Street and Mitchell Avenue, everything centres on making repairs.
Starting from 10:30 am and ending at 12:30 pm, various volunteer repair experts (we call them our lovely ‘fixers’) will be available to help make all possible repairs free of charge.
Tools and materials will also be on hand. People visiting the Repair Café will bring along their broken items from home. Toasters, lamps, hair dryers, clothes, bikes, toys, crockery... anything that is broken is welcome, and can more than likely be repaired.
The Repair Café specialists almost always have the know-how.
Stay fit and active from home with our online walking class for cardio endurance.
Join Carol for an energizing workout that incorporates standing movements to boost your heart rate and improve stamina.
Enjoy a fun, low-impact session designed for all fitness levels—bring your enthusiasm and get ready to move.
This class is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their flexibility and feel good about themselves. It includes time to chat with Carol before and after class if you want to talk about your personal fitness goals and how Third Age Fitness can help you.
This friendly group welcomes all knitters no matter your skill level.
We meet on the second Saturday of each month.
All welcome; cost is $3 per session.
There is parking available on site and Bus Route 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill Road stop.
Want to improve your cardio fitness? Want to build leg strength while you're sitting down? Carol has a great seated cardio class for you, so you can work on your coordination and heart health all from your kitchen chair.
This class is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their health and boost energy levels. It includes time to chat with Carol before and after class if you want to talk about your personal fitness goals and how Third Age Fitness can help you.
Class is completely free, and you just need to have access to a chair.