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Events and activities

Throughout the year, Nillumbik Shire Council hosts and supports a number of free or low cost events, training and information sessions aimed at supporting people over 55 to live and age well.

For more information and to keep up-to-date on news to assist you to age well subscribe to our newsletter or contact our Positive Ageing Officer on 9433 3345 or email positive.ageing@nillumbik.vic.gov.au.

Find out about specific events and activities by clicking on the tiles below, or for a list of events happening throughout the Shire for over-55s, please see our events calendar at the bottom of this page.

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View updates on the annual Seniors Festival - coming up in October 2022.

Upcoming events for older people

Sculpted Voices: sound artwork by artist Aiv Puglielli

02 Oct 2022 Aiv Puglielli's sound artwork sculpts and tempers voices as if they were paint or clay, with each individual submission recounting stories of the COVID era and observations of the spaces in which we inhabit.

Tagged as: , Music, Drama & Arts

North of the Yarra Quilters Quilt Show

02 Oct 2022 A quilt show displaying patchwork quilts made by members of the North of the Yarra Quilters Guild

Eltham Community & Reception Centre, 801 Main Road, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Exhibitions, Music, Drama & Arts, Senior Events

Seniors Social Lunch

04 Oct 2022 Join us for a two course meal with friends and neighbours as part of Nillumbik Seniors Festival 2022

Eltham Community and Reception Centre, 801 Main Road, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Senior Events

Pathways for Carers

05 Oct 2022 Are you the carer of a disabled or elderly person in Nillumbik? Connect with other carers on a walk through the park, enjoy complimentary morning tea and hear from our guest speaker.

Eltham Living & Learning Centre, 739 Main Road, Eltham 3089

2 more dates

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Senior Events, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Better balance at any age

07 Oct 2022 Good balance is critical to maintain a healthy, independent and active life. Join our 'Better balance at any age' session as part of the Nillumbik Seniors Festival 2022.

Diamond Valley Library, Civic Drive, Greensborough 3088

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Senior Events

Gentle yoga in the square

07 Oct 2022 Join Aligned Leisure instructors for a gentle yoga session in the square - as part of the Nillumbik Seniors Festival 2022.

Eltham Town Square, Main Road, Eltham 3095

1 more date

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Kids & family, Senior Events

Nillumbik Repair Cafe

08 Oct 2022 A place to bring your broken items to receive a new lease on life. Don't ditch it: fix it! Takes place on the second Saturday of every month.

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge 3099

28 more dates

Tagged as: , Environment, Kids & family, Senior Events, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Open Day at the Yarrambat Heritage Museum

09 Oct 2022 See the only operational Gold Battery in our area, visit the 150+ year old "Len Young Woolshed" and check out the relocated first classroom from the Yarrambat Primary School - plus numerous vehicles and displays of historical interest.

Yarrambat Park, Yan Yean Road, Yarrambat 3091

Tagged as: , Festivals, Senior Events

Open Day at the Yarrambat Historical Society

09 Oct 2022 Join us at the Yarrambat Historical Society open day which will be full of historical displays and vehicles plus much more!

Yarrambat Park, Yan Yean Road, Yarrambat 3091

Tagged as: , Environment, Exhibitions, Kids & family, Senior Events

Smart Gardening for Seniors (Diamond Creek)

10 Oct 2022 As we grow older, tending to our gardens can become physically challenging. Join us for this workshop to learn tips and tricks for how you can continue enjoying your garden for longer.

Diamond Creek Living and Learning, 119 Cowin St, Diamond Creek

Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Wellbeing, Senior Events

Diabetes education - Life!

10 Oct 2022 Join Back In Motion Exercise Physiologist, Vanessa, for a Healthy Living Seminar as part of Nillumbik Seniors Festival 2022.

Diamond Valley Library, Civic Drive, Greensborough 3088

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Kids & family, Senior Events

Osteoarthritis information session

13 Oct 2022 Join Back In Motion Eltham’s physios Sean and Maddy for a free Osteoarthritis seminar as part of Nillumbik Seniors festival.

Eltham Library - Multipurpose Room, Panther Place, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Kids & family, Senior Events

Qi gong

14 Oct 2022 Join Qi Gong instructor Helen for a morning of gentle movement in the lovely gardens of Allwood House.

Allwood House gardens, 901 Main Road, Hurstbridge 3099

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Kids & family, Senior Events

Falls prevention information session

14 Oct 2022 Learn how to prevent falls in this free interactive information session with Aligned Leisure instructors.

Eltham Library - Multipurpose room, Panther Place, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Senior Events

'Trio Anima Mundi: A Feminine Touch' at Montsalvat

15 Oct 2022 Montsalvat welcomes back Trio Anima Mundi. Since their first series appearance at Montsalvat in 2019 they have presented an eclectic range of music for piano trio. In 2022 they continue their Piano Trio Archaeology.

The Barn Gallery, Montsalvat, 7 Hillcrest Avenue, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Music, Drama & Arts

Smart Gardening for Seniors (Hurstbridge Hub)

18 Oct 2022 As we grow older, tending to our gardens can become physically challenging

Hurstbridge Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge

Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Wellbeing, Senior Events

Intergenerational story time and planting

20 Oct 2022 Join Yarra Plenty Regional Libraries for a special intergenerational storytime and planting session.

Diamond Valley Library, Civic Drive, Greensborough 3088

Tagged as: , Environment, Kids & family, Senior Events

Bone Health Seminar

20 Oct 2022 Join Back In Motion Eltham’s Physio, Gabby, for a free Bone Health and Onero Seminar as part of Nillumbik Seniors Festival.

Hurstbridge Community Hub - Frank Nankervis Room, 50 Greysharps Road, Hurstbridge 3099

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Senior Events

Decluttering

21 Oct 2022 Join Julia Dyer, founder of the Downsizing Connections Group for a free independent, comprehensive information session as part of Nillumbik Seniors Festival.

Eltham Living and Learning Centre, 739 Main Road, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Senior Events

How to talk about death and dying

22 Oct 2022 Join us for a light-hearted, interactive conversation that unveils the stigma of talking about 'death and dying'.

Tagged as: , Senior Events

St Andrews Festival

22 Oct 2022 After a two year break we are excited to bring you the St Andrews Festival 2022! Jam-packed with family entertainment, children's activities, roving entertainers and live music, there's fun for everyone.

Wadambuk St Andrews Community Centre & St Andrews Primary School, Caledonia Street, St Andrews 3761

Tagged as: , Festivals, Kids & family, Music, Drama & Arts, Senior Events, Youth events

Moving Together - chair based exercise

24 Oct 2022 Join our free Moving Together session to build balance and strength, followed by a free afternoon tea.

Health Ability, Ground Floor, 917 Main Road, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Senior Events

Women's Health

25 Oct 2022 Join Back In Motion’s Women’s Health Physiotherapist Cherie for a free informative and interactive session on all aspects of continence and pelvic floor.

Hurstbridge Community Hub - Frank Nankervis Room, 50 Greysharps Road, Hurstbridge 3099

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Senior Events

Blossoming Tree - Community Artwork

27 Oct 2022 Senior community members are invited to take part in creating the community artwork piece 'Blossoming Tree' created from textile waste and second-hand items.

Diamond Valley Library, Civic Drive, Greensborough 3088

Tagged as: , Environment, Kids & family, Music, Drama & Arts, Senior Events

Craft group

27 Oct 2022 As part of the Seniors Festival, join the Active Movers craft group for their regular monthly social craft group to share your love of all things crafty.

Eltham Leisure Centre, 40 Brougham Street, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Music, Drama & Arts, Senior Events

Morning Melody with Duo Varie

28 Oct 2022 A morning of marvellous music to close the Nillumbik Seniors Festival 2022.

Diamond Creek Uniting Church, 32 Wensley Street, Diamond Creek 3089

Tagged as: , Music, Drama & Arts, Senior Events

Growing Around Loss support group

31 Oct 2022 A reflective and supportive group to discuss all areas of loss and grief in our lives. The group focuses on ways we can cope with grief whilst discussing the various impacts that loss and grief may have on our wellbeing and relationships with others.

Diamond Valley Library, Civic Drive, Greensborough 3088

2 more dates

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Senior Events

Musica Eterna at Montsalvat

05 Nov 2022 Musica Eterna will perform a collection of music of different styles and their own unique arrangements, involving piano, violin and voice.

The Barn Gallery, Montsalvat, 7 Hillcrest Avenue, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Music, Drama & Arts

View all events on our events calendar here