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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

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.

 

 

 

LEAP Program February - June 2023 Program

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 9407 5940 or 0439 007 455
Email: leap@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

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

Cost: $18 per day for 9 holes or $27.50 per
day for 18 holes on presentation of
LEAP membership card. $20 motorised
cart hire. Annual senior’s season pass
(senior card holder) $795

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


THURSDAY PROGRAM
Every Thursday (except Public Holidays)
8.45am – 10am
Growling Frog Golf Course,
1910 Donnybrook Road, Yan Yean

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

Cost: $15.30 lunch included

Book at www.trybooking.com/CFZHR

This program is designed for individual community members who have an interest in learning how to use technology.

Cost: Free

Location: 

Barry Road Community Centre
36 Barry Road, Thomastown

Every 1st and 3rd Monday (except Public Holidays) at 1.30pm – 3pm.

For 1st Monday book at www.trybooking.com/CFZFX

For 3rd Monday book at www.trybooking.com/CFZFU

Location: 

Mernda Village community Centre
70 Mernda Village Drive, Mernda

Every 2nd and 4th Monday (except public Holidays) at 1.30pm – 3pm.

For 2nd Monday book at www.trybooking.com/CFZGH

For 4th Monday book at www.trybooking.com/CFZGL

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: $15.30 including lunch

Book at www.trybooking.com/CFZAB

 

Every Thursday
10am – 11.30am
Mernda Village Community Activity Centre 70 Mernda Village Drive, Mernda

Cost: $7 Morning tea

Book at www.trybooking.com/CFZAT

 

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

Cost: $15.30 including lunch

Book at www.trybooking.com/CFZBS

 

Every Friday (except Public Holidays)
Book, Movie and Chat
10am – 12pm
Whittlesea Community Activity Centre
57-61 Laurel Street, Whittlesea

Cost: $7 Morning tea

Book at www.trybooking.com/CFZCV

 

Morning Melodies

4th Tuesday of each month (except Public Holidays)
10.30am – 12pm
Kirrip Community Activity Centre
135 De Rossi Boulevard, Wollert

Cost: $7 Morning Tea

Book at www.trybooking.com/CFZCY

Social Connections - Twilight

Last Wednesday – Twilight
5pm – 7pm
Barry Road Community Activity Centre
36 Barry Road, Thomastown

Cost: $15.30 Dinner included

Book at www.trybooking.com/CFZBS

2nd Wednesday – Twilight
5pm – 7pm
Mernda Village – Social Support Centre        70 Mernda Village Drive, Mernda

Cost: $15.30 Dinner included

Book at www.trybooking.com/CFZBV

 

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: $5 per day


Please phone City of Whittlesea
9407 5940 or 0439 007 455
email leap@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
or book at www.trybooking.com/CFZHG

Every Tuesday
10am – 2pm
Barry Road Community Centre

Cost: $15.30 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.

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.

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