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Whittlesea Activities for Seniors

Book Discussion

    LOCATION: Mernda Senior Support Centre 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 tea and a… 

    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 school holidays as they combine with Cards 500 Epping due to the closure of this venue during this time. This class plays Cards 500 in a friendly atmosphere. We welcome learners and experienced players

          Cards 500 Epping

            • Categories Games
            • Organisation Whittlesea U3A

            LOCATION: Epping Memorial Meeting Room,827 High Street Epping DESCRIPTION: Classes continue through school holidays. We have group sessions of talking and joking while playing cards

            Cards 500 Laurimar

              • 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 and other Board Games

                  • Categories Games
                  • Organisation Whittlesea U3A

                  LOCATION: Peter Lalor Campus 34 Robert St Lalor 3075 DESCRIPTION: Beginners as well as experienced players welcome. AIM: * To help you play chess well enough to enjoy it. * Learn the object of the game including piece movements and captures; mobility and piece value; how to read moves, openings,… 

                  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…