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Whittlesea Activities for Seniors

Book Discussion WEDNESDAY

    LOCATION: Mill Park Library, Plenty Rd Mill Park DESCRIPTION: The group meets on the third Wednesday of the month. We read and review a book supplied by the library. We may not all like every one, but we are encouraged to explore new authors and titles. We then enjoy afternoon… 

    Breakfast at Turner’s Café

      LOCATION: Turners Bakehouse Eatery, 107 Schotters Rd, Mernda VIC 3754DESCRIPTION: Why not start the day with a healthy breakfast with friends. Turner’s café has organised a special menu for Whittlesea U3A members with 3 food options (choose 1) and 3 drink options (choose 1). The cost of the breakfast is… 

      Busy Hands Circle

        • Categories Craft
        • Organisation Whittlesea U3A

        LOCATION: Peter Lalor Campus 34 Robert St opp. Ryder St Lalor 3075 DESCRIPTION: In this class we finish our unfinished projects (sewing quilting patchwork embroidery knitting crochet) and we have fun as well

        Canasta / Samba Cards

          • Categories Games
          • Organisation Whittlesea U3A

          LOCATION: Thomastown Library Community Room 2/52 Main Street Thomastown DESCRIPTION: Samba card game is closely related to Canasta but it introduces a couple of variations that make the game much more enjoyable. Sessions will continue through the school holidays.

          Cards 500 – Lalor

            • Categories Games
            • Organisation Whittlesea U3A

            LOCATION: Peter Lalor Campus 34 Robert St Lalor 3075 DESCRIPTION: These sessions continue through term breaks to a venue to be organised This class plays Cards 500 in a friendly atmosphere. We welcome learners and experienced players. THIS ACTIVITY WILL CONTINUE DURING THE TERM BREAKS AT EPPING ACTIVITY CENTRE IN… 

            Cards 500 Doreen

              • Categories Games
              • Organisation Whittlesea U3A

              LOCATION: Laurimar Community Activity Centre, 110 Hazel Glen Drive Doreen DESCRIPTION: 500 or five hundred is now the national card game of Australia. Also called Bid Euchre (but not to be confused with another game of the same name) it is a trick-taking game that is an extension of euchre… 

              Carpet Bowls

                • Categories Games
                • Organisation Whittlesea U3A

                LOCATION: May Rd Campus Senior Citizens Club Main Hall 2b May Road Lalor DESCRIPTION: Two teams compete against each other to score the most points in two hours (e.g. closest to the little white ball). It’s good fun and good exercise.

                Chess for All

                  • Categories Games
                  • Organisation Whittlesea U3A

                  LOCATION: Mill Park Library Plenty Rd, Mill ParkDESCRIPTION: This class is for both the beginner and for those experienced chess players. The tutor will teach the techniques and provide some strategic moves giving participants a fun and informative afternoon.

                  Coffee and Chat on Friday

                    LOCATION: The Base, Plenty Valley Shopping Centre South Morang~ Back room DESCRIPTION: These sessions will be run throughout the year – including January. The Location is now called The Base, used to be Groove Train. Everyone is welcome, guy and girls. Come along to The Base on a Friday afternoon…