Active Winter May

Next date: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 | 09:00 AM to Friday, 31 May 2024 | 05:00 PM

Keep active as we approach the cooler months and take our Roaming Fitness Camp in Mulgrave, try Tai Chi, or join us to re-open Carlson Reserve at Clayton.

See what else is in store in May!

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Carlson Reserve Launch – Come and Try Pickleball

Join us for the spectacular grand re-opening of Carlson Reserve in Clayton!

Celebrate the unveiling of our brand-new facilities, including state-of-the-art basketball, tennis, pickleball, and futsal courts.

Be part of our launch event, where the community is invited to join in the fun with free Pickleball activities on the day.

All equipment will be provided, with staff available to assist new players.

Friday 10 May, 11am - 12.30pm
64-72 Clayton Road

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CQRTE

This event is proudly supported by Glen Waverley Bowls Club.

Roaming Fitness Camp

Join us for a on-off roaming Fitness Camp session, showcasing different reserves and spaces around Monash.

Our next activation will take place at Freeway Reserve. Enjoy the outdoors and experience a new Monash reserve.

This session will work through a guided movement bodyweight outdoor gym circuit at your own pace. 

Monday 13 May, 10am - 10.45am
Freeway Reserve 
6 Kernot Ave, Mulgrave

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CQRSL

Walking Group

Light-paced and light-hearted, join a guided social walking group to meet new people and increase physical activity. 

Fridays, 9.15am
Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre
626 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CAMSY

Tai Chi

An ancient Chinese martial art that uses slow, smooth body movements to achieve a state of relaxation in both body and mind.

Wednesdays, 10am
Princess Highway Reserve
1658 Princes Dandenong Road, Oakleigh East

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CAOKC

Fitness Camp

Work through a guided movement bodyweight outdoor gym circuit, enjoy the outdoors and increase physical activity at your pace.

Mondays, 10am - 10.45am
Bayview Park
16 Madison Court, Mount Waverley

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CRBEG

Mayfield Tennis Club - Men's Social Tennis

Join us for a morning of weekly men’s social tennis hosted by Mayfield Park Tennis Club. Sessions are open to all males ages 14 and above.

Beginners and regular players welcome, no experience needed. These sessions are also wheelchair friendly.

Wednesdays, 9am - 11am
Mayfield Park Tennis Club
34-38 Mayfield Dr, Mount Waverley

Ages: Males 14+

Bookings: contact Jodi 0430 891 350.

Hangtime Basketball Community

Hangtime is an all-inclusive local basketball community that play social 'pick up' basketball games in the Bayside and Southeast suburbs.

We bring basketballers together by organising and playing self-referred, social full court games that don't require commitment to a team or full season and cater to all skill levels and abilities.

All games are fun, inclusive and purely social-focussed.

Every Friday (19 April - 31 May)
12am - 2pm
Oakleigh Recreation Centre
2A Park Rd, Oakleigh

Cost: Free

Bookings: justinhangtime@gmail.com

Join the group: https://rb.gy/wbpymu 

Walking Basketball

The Basketball Victoria initiative, Walking Basketball program is a low impact, social and fun way to improve the levels of physical activity for all ages, genders and abilities.

The program provides optimal health benefits to all who participate including those who might be intimidated by the pace and impact of a traditional basketball game but love the slower more social version of Walking Basketball.

Following the session, participants are invited to socialise in the Club Room with free coffee and morning tea provided by Waverley Basketball Association.

Wednesdays, 10.30am - 11.15am
Waverley Basketball Association Stadium
Corner Batesford Road and Power Avenue, Chadstone

Cost: Free

Ages: 18+

Contact: seniors@waverleybasketball.com

Seniors in the Park

A combination of strength, balance, cardiovascular and mobility exercises for seniors, run by our expert fitness specialists.

Friday 10 and 24 May, 12pm
Princes Highway Reserve
1658 Dandenong Road, Oakleigh East
(Meet outside the west pavilion next to the outdoor fitness equipment)

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CDIOC

Meditation

Standing meditation makes use of specific relaxed abdominal breathing, use of mental imagery, and awareness of the inside of your body.

Tuesday 14 and 28 May, 12.45pm
Princes Highway Reserve
1658 Dandenong Road, Oakleigh East
(Meet outside the west pavilion next to the outdoor fitness equipment)

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CAFXY

Active Abilities Small Group Training

A friendly class specifically designed for those with a disability to help individuals move and exercise in a safe and fun environment. Our circuit classes held in our low-sensory studio at Oakleigh Recreation Centre are to be enjoyed by people living with a disability aged 16+.

These classes offer numerous benefits with a focus on cardio, strength and balance training.

• Tuesdays, 10.30am
• Thursdays, 11.35am
• Saturdays, 10.30am
  

Oakleigh Recreation Centre
Studio 4
2A Park Rd, Oakleigh

Cost: $8.20 per person

For more info and to book: visit All Abilities Small Group Training classes or call 9265 4888. Walk-ins also welcome.

Dementia Friendly Group Class

A friendly class specifically designed for those with early-stage dementia to help individuals move and exercise in a safe and fun environment.

Led by experienced and qualified group exercise instructors, this class is engaging and fun. The class will work on improving functional strength, flexibility, and cognitive stimulation.

Exercising helps to prevent falls and maintains healthy mind, body and spirit. Other positive effects include improved mood, sleep, and quality of life.

Wednesdays, 11.30am
Oakleigh Recreation Centre (Studio 1)
2A Park Road

Cost: $8.20 per person or $73.80 for a 10 visit pass

To book: email activemonash@monash.vic.gov.au, call 9265 4888, or walk-ins are welcome.

More info: Dementia Friendly Group Class Active Monash

Glen Waverley Pickleball

Come and try your hand at one of the most rapidly growing sports in Australia.

Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton and table tennis and Glen Waverley Bowls Club are now offering social play, court hire, and membership options.

No prior playing experience is needed, beginners welcome. All equipment will be provided by the club.

Glen Waverley Bowls Club are a friendly and supportive community of bowlers and pickleball players, who share a passion for the sport and a spirit of camaraderie.

Where 
Glen Waverley Bowls Club, 690 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley.

Social play bookings 
www.glenwaverleybowlsclub.com/pickleball-booking-schedule

Court hire
www.glenwaverleybowlsclub.com/pickleball-court-hire

Membership
www.glenwaverleybowlsclub.com/membership

More info
Email mail@glenwaverleybowlsclub.com.au or call 9561 3227 

Sports Locker

Open the locker and get active!

Borrow sports equipment for FREE from Oakleigh, Mugrave and Glen Waverley libraries to use at nearby sports facilities.

Equipment available to borrow

• Oakleigh Library: soccer balls, AFL (Australian Rules) balls and frisbees
• Mulgrave Library: soccer balls, basketballs, AFL (Australian Rules) balls and frisbees
• Glen Waverley Library: table tennis (bats and balls)

Borrowing time: 4-hour limit

How to borrow: Simply leave a form of ID with the library branch, that you can collect when the equipment is returned and sanitised with wipes (provided). You'll also need to sign an agreement. Being a library member isn’t essential.

The Sports Locker program is available during library branch operating hours: Oakleigh Library, Mulgrave Library and Glen Waverley Library.

This program provides an opportunity for local families to ‘Participate Their Way’ by removing the cost of club membership, registration fees, uniforms and equipment, and utilising the libraries' systems to hire out sports equipment within Oakleigh, Mulgrave and Glen Waverley local areas.

 

When

Location

Various Locations across Monash