Week of Events
Crafty Corner
Crafty Corner
A group for people who want to meet and share their crafting, a cuppa, and conversation with like-minded people.
Zumba Gold
Zumba Gold
Zumba Gold Instructor – Susan Innes This class takes the popular Latin-dance inspired workout of Zumba and makes it accessible for seniors, regardless of fitness level. Experience with dance is not required. Moves in class are broken down in a slow and manageable manner and [...]
Bolivia (Morning Cards)
Bolivia (Morning Cards)
At the moment most of us are playing a card game called “Bolivia” (an up-graded form of Canasta).
Movement 4 Memory
Movement 4 Memory
Movement 4 Memory classes are designed to improve balance and memory through dance basics and music. The class starts with some traditional barre work (using the chair backs), then progresses to travelling steps and dance sequences in the centre of the room.
Table Tennis
Bridge – Casual
Bridge – Casual
Playing bridge has many advantages. It develops and trains the skills of logic, planning, problem solving, memory and arithmetic. It also provides opportunities for social interactions between like-minded people, often resulting in valuable exchanges of general information, and the formation of friendships that are life-long.
Active Exercise – Men 2024
Active Exercise – Men 2024
Active Exercise – Men 2024 Fun, inclusive, active classes combining a mix of standing and floor-based exercises, using resistance bands, dumbbells, body weight and balls. The classes are low impact and include elements of balance, mobility and flexibility. These classes are suitable for those with a moderate level [...]
Active Exercise – Women – 2024
Active Exercise – Women – 2024
Active Exercise – Women - 2024 Fun, inclusive, active classes combining a mix of circuits, weights, aerobic exercise (fast walking or jogging) and stretching/exercising on the floor. These are suitable for those with a good level of mobility and balance. All of the exercises can [...]
Pool Group – Beginners 2024
Pool Group – Beginners 2024
10am - noon in Gumnut Cottage. If you are tempted to take up a cue for the first time, there will be someone to show you how! Beginners sessions are held on Tuesdays.
Leisurely Ladies Cycling Group
Leisurely Ladies Cycling Group
Ladies who prefer to cycle at a leisurely pace can join a group outing each Tuesday morning, setting out from the Sea Scouts Hall on the eastern side of Lake Tuggeranong.
QiGong / Tai Chi – 8 weeks 9 April – 28 May
QiGong / Tai Chi – 8 weeks 9 April – 28 May
QiGong / Tai Chi Tuesdays - 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm This class does not require any previous experience and can be done seated if required. The focus is on what you can do with the sessions helping to: * Harmonize mind and body * [...]
Mahjong
Meditation Eight weeks session 9 April – 28 May
Meditation Eight weeks session 9 April – 28 May
Tuesdays 2.15 pm – 2.55 pm These series run for 8 weekly sessions. Cost $80.00 with payment when booking through the office. Meditation is an active training of the mind to increase awareness, and can benefit the body, mind and spirit. Meditation helps to lower [...]
‘Take 55’ Movie Group
‘Take 55’ Movie Group
‘Take 55’ Movie and Coffee Group The movie and coffee ‘catchup’ crowd meet each Wednesday, at times and venues as announced in the weekly newsletter. Everyone is welcome to join us for a great morning out! Pam Hall
Cribbage
Cribbage
Cribbage is a game with many traditions and holds a special place among American submariners, serving as an official pastime
Ten Pin Bowling
Ten Pin Bowling
Ten Pin Bowling Due to popular demand the 55plus Club Tenpin Bowling Group is now bowling every Wednesday during school terms from 10am @ Zone Bowl 76 Cowlishaw St Greenway. Two games of bowling including shoe hire is $16. If you’d like to join our [...]
Carpet Bowls – Wed am
Knit n Knatter
Knit n Knatter
Knit and Knatter is a way for knitters and crochet persons to come together and enjoy each other’s company.
ZEST: Dance for Wellbeing
ZEST: Dance for Wellbeing
ZEST: Dance for Wellbeing - Wednesday 1.30pm – 2.30pm weekly classes Come and feed your body and spirit with music and movement; much of it taking place seated in a circle of chairs! Be inspired, having fun! See the ZEST page for more details
500 Cards – 2024
500 Cards – 2024
This card game is popular in Australia, New Zealand and Canada and is similar to Hearts and Euchre.
Banking Safely Online
Banking Safely Online
INFORMATION SESSION Courtesy of Bendigo Bank Thursday – 2 May – 10.00 am Representatives from the local Bendigo Bank will present an information session for Club members providing tips, guidance, and suggestions on how to minimise risks when banking online. It will run for 30 [...]
Paint Misbehavin’ Art Group
Paint Misbehavin’ Art Group
Designed as a casual ‘drop-in’ opportunity to create, have fun and chat over coffee, this group is open to anyone who wishes to continue with their art projects in a friendly group environment. It will not be teacher directed but will provide a space where [...]
Mahjong
Book Club
Book Club
We belong to ‘Read Around Canberra’, and are allocated 6 sets of books a year, which we collect from the Tuggeranong Library.
Bridge – Social Competitive
Bridge – Social Competitive
The Club holds bridge classes in Gumnut Cottage for Beginners and Improvers.
Yoga 2024
Tai Chi
Pitch n Putt
Pitch n Putt
We meet at 9.30 am on Friday mornings (except during school holidays) at the Canberra International Golf Centre, Cnr Hindmarsh Drive & Jerrabomberra Ave, Narrabundah (behind the Abode Motel).
Friday Cycling Group
Seated (Chair) Yoga
Seated (Chair) Yoga
Chair Yoga makes yoga accessible to almost everyone. It is recommended that on starting a yoga program that you attend regularly and give the exercise several months to achieve the desired outcomes.
Sit n Be Fit
Carpet Bowls (Friday pm)
Discover Canberra Walking Group (1st Sun)
Discover Canberra Walking Group (1st Sun)
Walks vary from 1 to 3 hours, covering 3-8 kms. Regular walkers are advised in advance of walking conditions (eg. Easy, moderate or challenging).
Social Sunday Bingo
Social Sunday Bingo
1st Sunday of each month with numbers sorted electronically and displayed on a large screen.