We organise affordable activities to improve the health and wellbeing of residents who are over 65 or have a disability. To register in a class, call 9243 8806.
Tai Chi
Gentle, fluid movements that are relaxed, slow in tempo and easy to follow.
Monday 1-2pm
Bowes Avenue Community Centre, 31 Bowes Avenue, Airport West
Thursday 1-2pm
Ascot Vale Neighbourhood Centre, corner Union Road and Munro Street
Friday 11.30am-12.30pm
Kellaway Neighbourhood Centre, Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds
Friday 9.30-10.30am
Strathmore Heights Community Centre, Boeing Road
Yoga
Breathing, stretching and strengthening exercises, followed by guided relaxation
Thursday 1-2pm
Strathmore Heights Community Centre, Boeing Road
Friday 9.30-10.30am
Ascot Vale Neighbourhood Centre, corner Union Road and Munro Street
Friday 10.45-11.45am
Ascot Vale Neighbourhood Centre, corner Union Road and Munro Street
Easy Exercise
A fun and friendly exercise class. We take things a little slower so there is less stress on the joints. The exercises can be done standing or sitting so, whatever your age or ability, there is something for everyone.
Tuesday 9.15-10.15am
Strathmore Heights Community Centre, Boeing Road
Strength Training
Will help you build strength, muscle and lose fat. You can safely learn basic strength exercises and even while you are learning you will still see motivating results.
Monday 11am-12 noon
Nancye Kirchner Neighbourhood Centre, Doyle Street, Avondale Heights
Step up to it
This strength training class uses adjustable steps and dumbbells to music and will improve your cardiovascular fitness, balance and strength.
Monday 10.30-11.30am
Niddrie Community Hub, 3-15 Matthews Avenue
Strength Circuit
This class is a variety of exercises including dumbbells, resistance bands and balance equipment to music. The class is designed to improve mobility, balance, cardiovascular fitness and strength.
Thursday 10am-11am
Kellaway Neighbourhood Centre, Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds
Dumbbell Energise
A strength training workout designed to energise, rejuvenate, strengthen and tone.
Wednesday 9-10am
Niddrie Community Hub, 3-15 Matthews Avenue
Wednesday 10.30-11.30am
Niddrie Community Hub, 3-15 Matthews Avenue
Active Seat/Sit ‘n’ Lift
Move, dance, stretch whilst sitting in a chair! Class will improve posture, strength, mobility and balance.
Tuesday 10-11am
Kellaway Neighbourhood Centre, Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds
Dynamic Duo
A strength training class designed to work your whole body with the help of a partner, with special emphasis on getting to know other participants during class.
Friday 10-11am
Kellaway Neighbourhood Centre, Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds
Warm water exercise programs
We are working in partnership with local leisure centres to enhance their capacity to provide a broad range of healthy ageing programs for older adults.
Residents are encouraged to participate in a variety of warm water programs offered throughout the community. The most popular program is Ascot Vale Leisure Centre's Aqua Movers (for the over 50s). Ascot Vale Leisure Centre offers a hydrotherapy class that is facilitated by a qualified physiotherapist.
These classes are conducted in the purpose built hydrotherapy pool. A number of classes are being offered throughout the week. For further details contact 9375 3411.
Windy Hill Fitness Centre has an Aqua Movers program which uses a variety of equipment aimed at developing strength and cardiovascular fitness in a fun group session. The instructors offer a variety of styles and cater for beginners to experienced participants.
East Keilor Leisure Centre has an Aqua Aerobics program which takes place in the indoor pool. This program operates six days a week.
The centre's timetable caters for beginners to advance participants as well as Pryme Mover (Older Adult) specific classes. All classes are facilitated by a qualified aqua aerobics instructor. For enrolment or further details regarding sessions contact the centre on 9336 3711.
Any person interested in attending any of these fitness classes can also contact the Council Intake Officer on 9243 8806.