Seniors in Glen Eira - by Connect Local

05/08/2026

Do you want to combine learning new things, meeting new people and eating delicious food? Then this is the class for you!

Vietnamese ‘Bahn Mi’ Pork/Chicken Rolls - Plant 2 Plate 2026
Tuesday 11 August
2-4pm

Join Jane to create your own delicious homemade bánh mì! Choose chicken or pork, then fill your roll with fresh, healthy Vietnamese-style vegetables and herbs in this fun, hands-on cooking session.

Register through the link in our bio or contact our friendly admin.

05/08/2026

It's loneliness Awareness Week this week. Loneliness is not just an individuals issue, its a community issue. Feeling left out does cause physical pain. It's a good time to remember that a simple act of kindness - like smiling at people as you walk past them on the street - does change lives and makes your life better too!

This Loneliness Awareness Week (3–9 August), let's celebrate the small, everyday moments that help people feel seen, supported, and connected.

Join us at our Chatty Café on Wednesday 5 August at 10am for a relaxed and welcoming morning. Enjoy a cuppa, meet new people, have a chat, and discover how a simple conversation can brighten someone's day.

📍 Chelsea Heights Community Centre
🗓️ Weekly on Wednesdays
🕙 10am

Everyone is welcome! We look forward to seeing you there ☕

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05/08/2026

Did you know that there is Hatha Yoga now at GEALC?

10/06/2026

Men’s Health week
Tuesday 15 June
12noon – 1.30pm
FREE

Join us for a relaxed and tasty cooking session as we celebrate Men's Health Week together.
Learn how to make healthy homemade burgers paired with two fresh and delicious salads. Then sit down together to enjoy good food, good company, and great conversation in a welcoming community atmosphere.
A chance to cook, connect, share ideas, and enjoy a healthy meal together.

RSVP here or in the link on our page:
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10/06/2026

Get your boots ready to scoot! 🕺

Boot scooting is a fun, high‑energy style of line dancing set to country and popular music, no partner needed! Dance in rows while learning a mix of steps, turns, kicks and stomps that come together in a lively, coordinated routine.

Perfect for all fitness levels, this class is a fantastic way to boost your cardio, improve balance and coordination, and give your memory a workout, all while having an absolute blast.

📅 Tuesdays, 16 June – 14 July (5 weeks)
⏰ 1.30pm Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool, Studio 1
🙌 All levels welcome

Book in via the Member Portal to secure your spot.

Come along, have fun, and let’s dance! 🤠

04/06/2026

Lynn Cai and Ann Van Leerdam attended the Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) one day conference last Friday. It was a fabulous time of learning, meeting others and great hospitality. Here we are L -R Aislinn Lalor (RAIL Research Centre), Helen Parker (City of Port Phillip Council), Anne Jacobs (City of Melbourne Council), Lynn, Ann and Renu Borst (CEO of the AAG). Thanks AAG for a great day!

01/06/2026

An update about Connect Local

Connect Local was built on the understanding that social connection is essential for wellbeing. Since the program launch back in May 2023, that approach has grown into something much bigger: supporting stronger connections and deeper partnerships, and helping create a more connected community across Glen Eira.

Connect Local has worked alongside a strong network of community organisations to support residents to build confidence, find belonging, and re‑engage with their community. The impact of this work has been felt not just by individuals, but across this network of community organisations. We are very proud of what has been achieved.

Connect Local will continue running until the end of October 2026. From 1 June 2026, we’ll no longer accept new referrals so the team can focus on supporting people who are already involved.

An evaluation is currently underway to capture the full impact and learnings. We already know from the personal stories shared that Connect Local has made a real difference in many people’s lives.

The need for social connection doesn’t go away. We’re hopeful the learnings from Connect Local will help shape the future of place‑based social connection programs locally and beyond.

We are grateful to the participants, community groups and services who have helped make local connection welcoming and possible.

We thank everyone who has been part of this journey.

27/05/2026

Kaye Greaney and Ann Van Leerdam are down at the Carnegie Library this morning doing a Connect Local pop up! Come on down to Koornang Road Carnegie and visit. We will be here until 12:00pm

13/05/2026

13/05/2026

Garden working bee
17 May
10am –12pm

Visit the garden between 10.00am - 12.00pm to enjoy gardening in the sunshine, BYO lunch to share with friends.
Always something to do and something to learn!