Keep social, fit and happy! 

Join the Seniors Happy Life Club Inc for a fun session of line dancing and board games every Wednesday. 

Free entry for members. Membership fee is $30 per year.

In celebration of the 2024 Seniors Festival, we're pleased to be hosting our annual Seniors Morning Tea once again.

This year we will be Celebrating the 60s with groovy entertainment and delicious morning tea at the Manningham Function Centre.

Bookings are essential. 

Celebrate the Victorian Seniors Festival and come down to Leeds Street Sports Centre and try the sport Pickleball. 

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. It's easy to learn, low impact and easy to play for all ages.

So come along to this free session guided by Pickleball Victoria, and learn the rules, tips on play, and get the most out of your new favourite activity!

No registration necessary. 

Find out more about Pickleball

In partnership with Manningham Council, EV invites Manningham Seniors to enjoy a day outing to the wonderful Heide Museum of Modern Art in Bulleen.

The event is available to residents of Manningham aged 65 years and over. It includes bus transport to and from Heide, and morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

To find out more and to book, call 9870 7822 or email elizabeth.mcfarlin@ev.org.au.

Looking to celebrate the end of another great Seniors Festival? 

Carol is going to get you moving and grooving in her online dance party exercise class. This event will have you laughing as you step back in time to the days of disco and boot scootin'! 

This class is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their health and boost energy levels from the comfort of their own home. A good internet connection is required and you will be sent a Zoom link once registered.

In partnership with Manningham Council, EV invites Seniors of Manningham to enjoy a day outing to pick some summer berries and cherries at Blue Hill, Silvan.

The event is available to residents of Manningham aged 65 years and over. Included is bus transport to and from the berry farm, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Attendees can choose to purchase some of the berries at farm prices.

Please BYO hat, sunscreen and water bottle for this outing.

Please note: date may be subject to change, dependent on weather.

For more information and to book, please call 9870 7822 or email elizabeth.mcfarlin@ev.org.au

In partnership with Manningham Council, EV invites Seniors of Manningham to join a day outing to the AFL when the Melbourne Demons play the Hawthorn Hawks.

The event is available to residents of Manningham aged 65 years and over. Included is bus transport to and from the football (MCG), lunch and afternoon tea.

For more information and to book, call 9870 7822 or email elizabeth.mcfarlin@ev.org.au.

Enjoy a cup of coffee, cake and some meaningful conversation in a friendly open space with the Seniors Happy Life Club. 

The Seniors Happy Life Club is inviting Manningham residents to  take part in one of two Coffee Chats at Doncaster Bunnings. The event will be bilingual, in both English and Mandarin, and everyone is welcome attend!

The Seniors Happy Life Club are proud to be hosting these chats as part of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (November 25 to December 10) to help raise awareness and promote a world free of violence for women and girls and non-binary people.

 On the day: 

• Hear from a local police and Council officers about local support services, safety, and what we can all do to help prevent violence.
• Learn more about how we can all contribute to ending gender-based violence in our communities.
• Share a safe space for people to discuss the issue and find out how to get help if needed.

Whether you're seeking information, want to show your support, or simply enjoy a friendly chat

Spaces are limited. Please register to attend.  

This event is supported by Manningham Council's 16 Days of Activism Small Grants.   

Older adults in Manningham are invited to join this supported public transport experience to East Melbourne for a lunch and garden outing.

Let us support you to travel to Bulleen Park and Ride bus depot, and then via public transport to Sir Osborn Cafe and Parliament Gardens.

How does it work?

Attendees will be picked up from their homes by EV community transport. They will be dropped off at Bulleen Park and Ride where they will take public transport to the Sir Osborn Cafe and Parliament Gardens. 

After lunch, attendees will then take public transport back to Bulleen Park and Ride, where they will be picked up by EV community transport and dropped home.

Time:

• Pick up from home approximately 9:00am
• Dropped off at home approximately 2:00pm

Cost: $5 booking fee plus $3 for Seniors Myki Card (purchase own lunch).

Registration

Registration is essential and places are strictly limited.

Call EV Community Transport on 9870 7822 to register or for more information.

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.

 Internet connection is required and you will be sent a Zoom link once registered.

Struggling with your balance? You can get better if you practice.

Maintaining good balance is critical for maintaining a good life.  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 from the comfort of their own home.

Internet connection is required and you will be sent a Zoom link once registered.

It's important to keep building and maintaining our muscle strength as we age, so we can keep doing all the things we want to. 

In this 30-minute online exercise class Carol will take you through a fun series of upper and lower body standing strength exercises to help you stay strong at home. 

This class is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their health and boost energy levels from the comfort of their own home.

 Internet connection is required and you will be sent a Zoom link once registered.

Representatives from Manningham Senior's Clubs are invited to attend this free workshop.

This session will help grant writers to understand the basics of submitting grant applications.

Topics covered:

• how to interpret grant guidelines to ensure you hit the mark
• synthesising your content to meet the word limits
• understanding how to define your outcomes / strategies
• realistically budgeting your program.

Presented by: EV Community Strengthening, Viv Cunningham-Smith.

Audience: Maximum two representatives from each Manningham Seniors Club to attend.

Cost: Free.

What to bring: Bring your project idea with you.

Join us in celebrating the 2024 Seniors Festival with the graceful art of Tai Chi.

This age-old practice not only boosts physical health, balance, and mental relaxation but also builds a vibrant sense of community and joy.

Embrace the serenity and strength of Tai Chi with a free trial class hosted by Australian Oriental Martial Arts.

Don’t miss this chance to experience the transformative power of Tai Chi and connect with others in a harmonious celebration of well-being.

Register your interest by contacting Edwina Goh via email at ad@awcc.com.au or phone on 0467 597 080.

Let's Crochet Together offers senior residents of Manningham an enjoyable and practical crochet session, with a special focus on those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Participants will not only acquire basic crochet skills, but also have the opportunity to build new community connections. 

Refreshments will be provided, and each participant will receive a complimentary crochet kit. 

Please note: this event will be conducted in Cantonese.

This event is free of charge for older adults aged 65 and above from Manningham. Spots are limited and fill up quickly, registrations essential.

Let's Crochet Together is organised by CASS Care and supported by Manningham Council’s Community Grants Program.