Evening exercise classes for Seniors.

Come and try out separate exercise stations for cardio, strength and core and designed to provide a full body workout.

Parking is available onsite and Bus 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill Road bus stop.

Accessible Yoga for Seniors with poses performed while seated on a chair or standing and using a chair for support. 

A qualified instructor is available to modify any exercises to suit varying abilities. 

Parking is available onsite and Bus 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill Road bus stop.

Come along and learn to play Bridge and make new friends and challenge your brain!

The fun sessions are led by a long-time bridge player, David Kuchmar. It includes a structured lesson and play time to practice your skills.

$3 donation per session and all coaching and cards supplied.

Car parking is available on site and bus 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill Road bus stop.

Get ready to swing, sip and celebrate at Manningham’s annual Seniors Morning Tea, held on the first Friday of Seniors Month!

This year, we’re bringing the glitz and glamour of the 1920s to life. Guests will enjoy a delightful morning tea, live entertainment and plenty of opportunities to dance, mingle and reminisce.

Feel free to dress to impress! Put on your finest flapper dresses, fedoras and pearls, and step into the golden era of jazz, Charleston and connection. Whether you're tapping your toes or simply soaking in the atmosphere, this event promises fun, laughter and wonderful company. 

We can’t wait to see you there!

Event details

Date: Friday 3 October

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm 

Location: Manningham Function Centre

Parking: Free parking is available in the Civic Centre car park. A free minibus will pick up guests around the car park and drop them off at the Manningham Function Centre entry doors.  

Get your tickets

Bookings are essential and open at 9.00am on Monday 1 September. Limit of 2 tickets per person. 

For group bookings, please contact us on 9840 9333.  

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.

• Are you keen to meet new people in a friendly and welcoming environment?
• Perhaps you want to practice your English speaking skills?
• Need an excuse to get out of the house and enjoy a good coffee?
• Love a chat?

Come along to our coffee and friendship sessions, which are perfect for both long-time and new residents. No matter how long you have been living in the area, our friendly volunteer will greet you and make you feel welcome.

Bookings are essential and everyone is welcome,

Car parking is available onsite and Bus 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill Road bus stop,
 

Seniors of Manningham are invited to join EV to take tour of the home of footy, the MCG. 

Participants will be visiting the MCG for a private tour to access all areas including a walk along the boundary line. With lunch included at Pizzeria Da Bruno.

Cost: $60 for Transport, ticket to tour and lunch.

Bookings open from 24 June.

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 Seniors of Manningham to enjoy a day outing to Puffing Billy in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.

The event is available to residents of Manningham aged 65 years and over.

Included is bus transport to and from the Dandenong Ranges for a trip on Puffing Billy as well as morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

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

For more information and to book, please 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.

Keep social, fit and happy this year with ballroom dancing! 

Join the Seniors Happy Life Club Inc for a fun afternoon of ballroom dancing  every Tuesday at the Pines Learning and Activity Centre (Unit 3) from 12.45 to 2.45pm. 

$2 entry each class for members (plus $30 annual member fee).

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

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.

Experience Country Life in the city with a trip to Chesterfield Farm. 

Enjoy a real ‘hands on’ experience of farm life: meet a variety of animals,  explore the 100 acre agricultural farm and learn about how a daily farm runs. 

We will have a morning coffee together, before we explore what the farm has to offer, and then move to the Notting Hill Hotel for lunch.

Cost includes transport from your door, morning coffee, entry to the farm, and lunch.
 

Places are limited, bookings are essential. Contact Manningham Community Transport (operated by EV) directly to book.

Join us for a local trip to the Heide art museum and sculpture park, set on 6.5 hectares of parkland with five gallery spaces, award-winning architecture and a distinctive collection of more than 3,600 works of art.

After enjoying a morning coffee together, we will tour the art museum and grounds, followed by lunch at the Heide kitchen.

Cost includes transport from your door, morning coffee, entry to the museum, and lunch.
 

Places are limited, bookings are essential. Contact Manningham Community Transport (operated by EV) to book.