ACT Men's Shed AssociationLocated across the ACT, the modern Men'sShed is an updated version of the shed in thebackyard that has long been a part ofAustralian culture.1300 550 009asms@mensshed.netwww.mensshed.org.au

ACT Walking For Pleasure IncExercise and enjoy Canberra's network ofopen spaces, parks, lakes and forests.PO Box 1335Woden0400 458 758info@actwfp.org.auwww.actwfp.org.au

Belconnen Senior Citizens Club IncOffers a wide range of fun and educationalactivities.Belconnen6251 6354info@belconnenseniors.com.auwww.belconnenseniors.com.au

Canberra Old Time Dance Club IncA social dance club that specialises in Old-time, New Vogue and Modern Sequenceballroom dancing.St Benedict’s Primary School HallJerrabomberra AvenueNarrabundah6288 2659gwensou69@gmail.comwww.members.pcug.org

Canberra School of DancingAnnmarie SassoLatin, ballroom and new vogue dancing forthe over 50s.Uniting ChurchParkinson StreetWeston0412 629 436canberraschoolofdancing@gmail.comwww.canberraschoolofdancing1.com.au

Canberra Seniors Centre IncA group for people over 50 years of allnationalities and cultures.10 Watson StreetTurner6248 9509cseniors@bigpond.comwww.canberraseniors.org.au

Capital Region Community ServicesA range of services for families andindividuals living in the ACT.Belconnen6264 0200contact@crcs.com.auwww.crcs.com.au

Capital Region Community ServicesBelconnen Energetic Seniors onTuesdays Club (BEST)A weekly program that offers an opportunityto socialise with others.West Belconnen Raiders Leagues ClubHardwick CrescentHolt6264 0200contact@crcs.com.auwww.crcs.com.au

Capital Region Community ServicesPositive LinksA group for people who have had a stroke orother life changing experience which has leftthem with a physical disability. Meetsweekly . Community Transport is available.Corner Swanson and Chandler StreetsBelconnen6264 0200contact@crcs.com.auwww.crcs.com.au

Carers ACTWise and Well Seniors Social ClubA club for carers and non-carers 65+.2/80 Beaurepaire CrescentHolt6296 9900carers@carersact.org.auwww.carersact.org.au

Chisholm Ladies Friendship GroupFriendship, meetings and social outings.Vikings Club, Benham StreetChisholm6292 9814

Communities@WorkA variety of programs and activities forseniors.Tuggeranong Community Function Centre245 Cowislaw Street

Tuggeranong6293 6500seniors@commsatwork.orgwww.commsatwork.org

Communities@WorkPrograms for SeniorsGungahlin and WestonJoin today to meet and make friends,experience great activities and have fun overa hot lunch.Gungahlin6228 9200grcs@gungahlin.orgwww.commsatwork.org

Communities@Work Women'sNeighbourhood Group - GungahlinA friendly, informal social group for women ofall ages.Gungahlin Community Centre47 Ernest Cavanagh StreetGungahlin1300 212 273seniors@commsatwork.orgwww.commsatwork.org

Communities@Work Women'sNeighbourhood Group - TuggeranongA friendly, informal social group for women ofall ages.Tuggeranong Youth CentreCorner Pitman and Holwell StreetsGreenway1300 212 273 / 6293 6500seniors@commsatwork.orgwww.commsatwork.org

Community Services #1 - Aged CareServicesOffers a variety of services to supportindividuals aged 65 years or over in ourcommunity.63 Boolimba CrescentNarrabundah6126 4700admin@communityservices1.orgwww.communityservices1.org

Goodwin Day ClubsSocial Clubs for Seniors - Crace and Monash6175 5100info@goodwin.org.auwww.goodwin.org.au

Just Friends - Over 50A warm welcome to all those over 50. Regularweekly and fortnightly events such ascatching up over meals, coffee, live music,movies, trivia, craft and other interests.

www.meetup.com/en-AU/just-friends-over-50

Northside Community ServiceAged and disability services. Casemanagement, community transport formedical and related activities, centre basedsocial groups and volunteer social support.2 Rosevear PlaceDickson6171 8000reception@northside.asn.auwww.northside.asn.au

Probus Association of Canberra andDistrict IncProbus is all about friendship, fellowship andfun in retirement. Probus provides you withthe opportunity to join together in clubs and toprogress healthy minds and active bodiesthrough social interaction and activities withretirees in your community.1300 630 488admin@probussouthpacific.orgwww.probussouthpacific.org/tags/ACT

Tuggeranong 55 Plus ClubTuggeranong 55 Plus Club is a privately run,non profit, community organisation, supportedthrough the ACT Government. The Cluboperates out of the Tuggeranong SeniorsCentre, situated on the foreshore of LakeTuggeranong in the Tuggeranong Valley.Tuggeranong Seniors Centre101 Cowlishaw StreetGreenway62934004

Tuggeranong Social SingalongA great fun group that meet fortnightly at theTuggeranong Southern Cross Club.Southern Cross ClubTuggeranong6293 6500admin@commsatwork.orgwww.commsatwork.org

Tuggeranong Valley Senior CitizensClubA social club for seniors to provide a placewhere people can meet to enjoy friendshipand the company of their peers. We meetMondays and Fridays between 10.00am and2.30pm at Erindale Vikings for Indoor Bowls,Samba, Cribbage, Mahjongg and Rumekins.Vikings ClubRicardo StreetWanniassa6292 2816

Uniting Care KippaxKippax Uniting ChurchEmergency relief with a holistic approach.Exercises and Tai Chi for the over 50’sCorner Hardwick Crescent and Luke Street(opposite Kippax Fair shopping centre)Kippax6254 1733info@kippax.org.auwww.kippax.org.au

Woden Community ServicesSocial groups and bus outings, domesticassistance, personal care, shopping supportand transport.26 Corrina StreetPhillip6282 2644info@wcs.org.auwww.wcs.org.au

Woden Seniors ClubWe provide a range of intellectually andphysically stimulating activities for olderpersons in a comfortable and sociableenvironment, with a wide range of activities,including table tennis, dancing, singing,recorder, painting, card games of variouskinds to bridge, and iPad classes.12 Corinna StreetWoden6282 2573admin@wodenseniors.org.auwww.wodenseniors.org.au

Women's Social DIY GroupSanctuary Aus, in partnership with BunningsBelconnen. First Wednesday every month.Kids welcome. Bookings must be made oneweek ahead.15 Lathlain StreetBelconnen0438 875 937 / 0400 158 105info@sanctuaryaus.org.auwww.sanctuaryaus.org.au

YMCA Chifley Health and WellnessCentreA community-based fully equipped gym andgroup fitness room with various classescatering for people of all ages, abilities andfitness levels.9/71 MacLaurin CrescentChifley6281 0124yfitness.can@ymca.org.auwww.canberra.ymca.org.au

Seniors' Groups and Activities - compiled 21/8/2020

This brochure is one a series of topic-specific service listings extracted from COTA ACT's

Directory of Services for the Ageing.

Other brochures include:Residential Aged Care in Canberra

De-cluttering, Downsizing and Home ModificationsRespite Services

TransportDementia ServicesHearing ServicesKeeping Active

Men's Health and ServicesActivities for Grandparents

Computer Classes and AssistanceFinancial and Legal Services

Support in Your HomeRetirement Villages in Canberra

Men's ShedsWomen's Groups

Women's Health and Services

COTA ACT has acted in good faith in providing thisinformation and cannot endorse or recommend

any particular organisation in this brochure.

© COTA ACT, compiled 21/8/2020

About COTA ACTCouncil on the Ageing (COTA) ACT is an independent,

non-party political and nonreligious organisation workingto protect and promote the well-being, rights and

interests of all older people in the ACT irrespective ofsocio-economic, ethnic, religious or cultural background.

Please contact COTA ACT for more informationon membership. Call (02) 6282 3777 or visit

www.cotaact.org.au.

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