Balwyn Evergreen Centre provides a range of programs and services for older people living in the City of Boroondara.
Social Activities are provided via the following programs:
- Evergreen Club
- Active Living Programs* [previously known as Planned Activity Groups]
- Social Outing Programs*
- Community Lunch
- Shopping Bus
- Evergreen Explorers*
- Senior Divas
- Boroondara Chinese Senior Citizens
EVERGREEN CLUB
The Evergreen Club’s goal is to provide companionship, recreation, stimulating activities and entertainment for older people living in Balwyn and surrounding area. BEC provides a welcoming and accessible venue for social activities and companionship.
The activities and services options include: Craft; Dining Room Meals; Entertainment/Concerts; Exercises; Video Mornings; Cards; Day Trips; Functions; Table Tennis; Walking Group; Fashion Parades; Morning Coffee; Tai Chi and Interesting Speakers.
Transport is provided and makes coming to activities possible for the less mobile.
ACTIVE LIVING PROGRAM
BEC operates Active Living Programs that aim to enhance individuals’ health and wellbeing, strengthen friendship networks and reduce isolation and loneliness. Referrals can be accepted from health professionals, family members or self-referral.
Times: Thursday & Friday: 10.30am to 3.00pm
Transport is available (within specific boundaries]. For more information, please view our Active Living Group Program Brochure or contact us at office@balwynevergreen.org.au or call 9836 9681.
For more information regarding our fees, please refer to our Fees Policy.
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SOCIAL OUTING PROGRAM
This program provides support for older people who may be socially isolated and people with disabilities to access a wide range of community and social activities. The service aims to provide regular bus trips that enhance the physical, intellectual, and social wellbeing of clients.
Outings are held on a weekly basis as advertised through a Newsletter which is distributed monthly. The participants of this program cover the costs of the outings they attend.
For more information regarding fees for the outings, please refer to our Fees Policy.
COMMUNITY LUNCH
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Balwyn Evergreen Centre offers a hot 3 course lunch for only $17. Lunch starts at 12pm and Bookings are essential. Contact us on 9836 9681 to start socializing!
SHOPPING BUS
We offer a shopping bus on a Monday morning for members who are unable to get out and about. The bus will pick up from your home and go to Woolworths Balwyn, then return you home with shopping. Booking Essential: contact the office on 9836 9681.
EVERGREEN EXPLORERS
Evergreen Epxlorers is a group who would like to get out with other socially-minded peers to see some of Melbourne & enjoy a meal together. The Evergreen Explorers go out fortnightly on Thursdays to different venues, hotels and clubs around Melbourne.
Booking Essential: contact the office on 9836 9681
For more information, view our current newsletter found on our homepage.
*ELIGIBILITY FOR ACTIVE LIVING, SOCIAL OUTING, SHOPPING BUS AND EVERGREEN EXPLORER PROGRAMS
These programs are either funded by the City of Boroondara and/or the Department of Health and Human Services under the Home and Community Care program so there are some eligibility criteria.
For more information regarding our fees, please refer to our Fees Policy.
THE SENIOR DIVAS
This brand new group on will focus on:
- Women’s Issues
- Health
- Beauty
- Craft
- Guest Speakers
- Outings
- Lunch included
Please contact us on 9836 9681 or office@balwynevergreen.org.au for further information
BOROONDARA CHINESE SENIOR CITIZENS [BCSC]
BCSC provides a meeting place and time for senior Chinese people [mostly Cantonese speaking] to meet, socialise and discuss issues important to the community. It runs health, leisure and recreational activities and offers welfare services for members.
Weekly Monday 9.00am – 4.00pm
Contact: Grace Chu; Vice President
Phone: 0417 055 056
Email: grace.sw.chu@gmail.com
