Social groups to help you meet new people - Helping Hand

Social Support


Our social groups are an ideal way to keep active, maintain friendships and form new ones.

Have a look at our range of general and special interest social groups listed below. Our social groups are designed to help older people form new friendships, participate in activities, learn from guest speakers and enhance health and wellbeing.

Click on the image below to download a timetable of our seniors social groups for 2023, or scroll down to read more.

Social groups for seniors timetable 2023

 

Mixed Social Groups

Jubilee Jokers

Jubilee Community Centre, Building 2, 7-13 Jubilee Way, Wynn Vale
9:30am – 12pm fortnightly on Wednesdays
Guest speakers, activities and excursions. Includes morning tea.

 

Wynn Vale Wanderers

Jubilee Community Centre, Building 2, 7-13 Jubilee Way, Wynn Vale
9:30am – 12pm fortnightly on Wednesdays
Guest speakers, activities and excursions. Includes morning tea.

 

Golden Girls and Guys

Wandana Community Centre, 14 Blacks Road, Gilles Plains
9:30am – 12pm every Monday
Guest speakers, social days and excursions. Includes morning tea.

 

Bingo Bangers

Wandana Community Centre, 14 Blacks Road, Gilles Plains
1pm – 4pm every Monday

Community Learning Centre, 571 Montague Road, Modbury
9:30am – 12pm every Thursday

Bingo games and fun times. Includes morning/afternoon tea.

 

Crafty Capers

Wandana Community Centre, 14 Blacks Road, Gilles Plains
1pm – 4pm every Tuesday and 9:30am – 12pm every Friday

Jubilee Community Centre, Building 2, 7-13 Jubilee Way, Wynn Vale
1pm – 4pm every Wednesday

Bring along your own craft and hobby projects, share ideas and gain new skills. Includes morning/afternoon tea.

 

Men’s Social Groups

The Men’s Zone

Wandana Community Centre, 14 Blacks Road, Gilles Plains
9:30am – 12pm every Tuesday
Guest speakers, social days and excursions. Includes morning tea.

 

Hills Boys

Holden Hill Community Centre, 82 Valiant Road, Holden Hill
9:30am – 12pm fortnightly on Wednesdays
Guest speakers, social days and excursions. Includes morning tea.

 

Men’s Matters

Wandana Community Centre, 14 Blacks Road, Gilles Plains
1pm – 4pm every Friday
Guest speakers, social days and excursions. Includes morning tea.

 

Women’s Social Groups

Graceful Minds

Community Learning Centre, 571 Montague Road, Modbury
1pm – 4pm every Thursday
Guest speakers, social days and excursions. Includes afternoon tea.

 

How do I join a group?

For more information about joining a group, or starting a new group in your community, call our friendly staff on 1300 444 663.



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