This October, Glen Eira Leisure is proud to be part of the Victorian Seniors Festival, a month-long celebration of active ageing, wellbeing and community connection. Throughout the month, we're offering a range of free activities designed to help older adults stay active, build confidence and connect with others.
Seniors Festival
Free Group Exercise Classes
Try one of our popular group exercise classes at GESAC, Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool or Caulfield Recreation Centre this Seniors Festival.
Read on to learn more about each class and find the right fit for you. All classes are free as part of the Seniors Festival, however bookings are essential. Click Book Now to secure your place today.
Activate Reformer Pilates
Improve mobility, strength, balance and stability. Simple moves with strong results.
Tai Chi
Gentle movement exercises, that create harmony between the mind and body.
Zumba Gold
Get moving, improve your fitness and leave feeling energised. This class is for active adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity.
Qi Gong
A gentle and restorative exercise therapy incorporating a variety of low impact movements with stillness and some meditation. Release tension – physical, mental and emotional.
Living Stronger 65+
Warm up with music, light jogging or walking, followed by floor-based exercises designed to improve strength using light resistance, flexibility, balance, and relaxation — all set to music.
Please check the location of your class before attending, as Seniors Festival
classes are held across all three centres.
GLAD Osteoarthritis Lecture
Presented by My Physio, this informative session will explore osteoarthritis management and practical ways to stay active, healthy and moving with confidence.
Where: GESAC
Date: Monday 12 October
Time: 12.15pm (held in Childcare)
This free session is ideal for anyone looking to better understand osteoarthritis, learn practical management strategies and stay active for longer.
Discover more festival events at Glen Eira City Council
Looking for more ways to get involved? The Glen Eira Seniors Festival features a packed program of free and low-cost activities, including workshops, talks, tours, social events and community activities across Glen Eira throughout October.
Explore the full festival guide and discover everything happening across Glen Eira this Seniors Festival.
