Social connection and positive ageing activities

The City of Whittlesea offers a range of social connection programs to promote healthy and positive ageing.

LEAP stands for “Let Everyone Actively Participate” and it is a City of Whittlesea program which began 22 years ago to provide enjoyable and affordable events, outings and programs for people aged 50 years and over living in the City of Whittlesea.

The program helps you to stay physically active and provides social activities to improve and maintain health and wellbeing. It's a great way to meet new people, build new friendships and learn new skills.

LEAP offers a variety of regular programs, some of these include:

Golf
Walking Football
Exercise Programs
Social Connections
Seniors Tenpin Bowling
Music and Movement

Participation in all LEAP programs and activities requires enrolment as a LEAP Member.

Membership is free, however there is a cost to participate and attend some of the programs.

Social Support and LEAP Program July - December 2023

+ Social exercise and walking football

This program is an opportunity for people who are interested in gentle exercise, fun games, mini walking football matches, social competitions.

No prior experience required.

Cost: $2 per day

MONDAY PROGRAM
Beginners, non competition
Every Monday (during school terms)
10am – 12pm
City of Whittlesea 9217 2170 and press option 4.
Email:ageingwell@whittlesea.vic.gov.au

THURSDAY PROGRAM
Regular experienced and social competition
Every Thursday (during school terms)
Women 9.30am – 11am and
Men 11am – 12.30pm
The Y Leisure City,
41-53 Miller Street, Epping
Please bring comfortable clothing, runners or indoor soccer shoes (no black soles) COVID19 health and safety rules apply

Whittlesea U3A 0418 137 631
Email info@whittleseau3a.org.au

+ Golf

Weekly social golf, social competition, introductory lessons and clinics for beginners.
No golf experience required.

Growling Frog Golf Course,
1910 Donnybrook Road, Yan Yean

Cost:

9 Holes: $18 per day for LEAP members, $10 per day for CHSP Registered participants.

18 Holes: $27.50 per day for LEAP members, $15 per day for CHSP Registered participants.

Motorised cart hire: $20 (cost to participant)

Annual Senior's Growling Frog Season Pass for Seniors Card Holders: $795 (cost to participant)

TUESDAY PROGRAM
Every Tuesday (except Public Holidays)
7am – 9.40am

THURSDAY PROGRAM
Every Thursday (except Public Holidays)
8.45am – 10am

+ Social Seniors Tenpin Bowling

Test your tenpin bowling skills and meet new friends at Social Seniors Tenpin Bowling.

Bowlers of all experience levels are welcome.

Every Friday

10am – 12pm

OZ Ten Pin Bowling Centre

41 – 53 Miller Street, Epping

To book contact City of Whittlesea 9217 2170 and press option 4, or email ageingwell@whittlesea.vic.gov.au

Cost: $8 each game for LEAP Members

$5 each game for CHSP Registered players

+ Dementia and memory program

Every Monday (except Public Holidays)
10am – 2pm
Mernda Village Social Support Centre
70 Mernda Village Drive, Mernda

Every Thursday (except Public Holidays)
10am – 2pm
Barry Road Community Centre
36 Barry Rd, Thomastown

Cost: $15 lunch included

To book contact City of Whittlesea 9217 2170 and press option 4, or email ageingwell@whittlesea.vic.gov.au

+ Social connection program

An opportunity to connect with others over a range of activities including music, craft, gardening and much more.

Every Wednesday (except Public Holidays)
10am – 1pm
Barry Road Community Activity Centre
36 Barry Road, Thomastown Centre

Cost: $15 including lunch

Every Thursday
10am – 2pm
Mernda Village Social Support Centre
70 Mernda Village Drive, Mernda

Cost: $15

To book contact City of Whittlesea 9217 2170 and press option 4, or email ageingwell@whittlesea.vic.gov.au.

Every Friday Italian Specific (except Public Holidays)
10am – 3pm
Barry Road Community Activity Centre
36 Barry Road, Thomastown

Cost: $15 including lunch

Book at www.trybooking.com/CFZBS

Morning Melodies

Last Tuesday of each month (except Public Holidays)
10.30am – 12pm
Kirrip Community Activity Centre
135 De Rossi Boulevard, Wollert

2^nd Tuesday of each month (except Public Holidays)
10.30am – 12pm
Mernda Village Community Activity Centre
70 Mernda Village Drive, Mernda

Cost: $7 for LEAP Members, $5 for CHSP Registered participants

Book at www.trybooking.com/CFZCY

+ Ageing well together exercise for older adults program

Gentle exercise, strength training, balancing
movements to music.

Every Monday
9.30am – 10.15am
Nick Ascenzo Community Centre
2 Boronia Street Thomastown

Book at www.trybooking.com/CFZGV

Every Tuesday
9.30am – 10.15am
Mernda Village Community Activity Centre 70 Mernda Village Drive Mernda

Book at www.trybooking.com/CFZGX

Every Thursday
9.30am – 10.15am
Nick Ascenzo Community Centre
2 Boronia Street Thomastown

Book at www.trybooking.com/CFZHG

Every Friday
9.30am – 10.15am
Whittlesea Community Activity Centre
57-61 Laurel Street Whittlesea

Cost: $7 per day for LEAP Members, $5 per day for CHSP Registered participants.

Please phone City of Whittlesea
9217 2170 and press option 4 or
email ageingwell@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
or book at www.trybooking.com/CFZHG

+ Music and movement

Every Tuesday
10am – 2pm
Barry Road Community Centre

Cost: $15 including lunch

Book at www.trybooking.com/CFZHT

If you are interested in becoming a LEAP Member, please complete and submit the below form to the City of Whittlesea’s Positive Ageing Team.

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Residents aged over the age of 65 (50 years or older for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people) are eligible for services through the Commonwealth Home Support Program, a My Aged Care Assessment and referral is required to participate in some programs.

The Whittlesea Seniors Link Up website is a digital community database of all local social and leisure services catered to older people in the City of Whittlesea.