The Mill Hill 60+
The Mill Hill 60+ is a program for people aged 60 and over offered by the Waverley Community and Seniors Centre, based at the Mill Hill Centre. Our program is designed to help you stay healthy, active and connected. Browse classes, activities and Frequently Asked Questions, including how to get started, below.
Better Together Calendar
Get together with like-minded people and engage in a new activity, take up an old hobby, explore your creative side or stay up to date with the latest news and ideas.
| Time* | Activity | Lead & location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | ||
| 9:30 am – 12:00 pm | German conversation | Cutting Room |
| 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Italian language – Intermediate | Assembly Room |
| Tuesday | ||
| 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Scrabble | Hall |
| Wednesday | ||
| 01:45 pm – 4:30 pm | Mahjong | Miranda/Fei, Hall |
| Thursday | ||
| 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Tech help (booking essential) | Neil/Miranda |
| Friday | ||
| 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 30 May (monthly) | Death Café | Kelly/Angela, Assembly Room |
| 10:45 am – 1:00 pm | Greek Social | Maria V, Hall |
| 11:00 – 12:30 pm (monthly) 27/6 11/7 8/8 | Creative Dance Workshop | Diane Busuttil, Hall |
| 1:00 - 3:00pm | Creative Expression - Drawing/Painting | Hall |
*Activities are weekly unless otherwise stated. Programs are subject to change, and there are waitlists for some activities.
Mind and Body Program
Our Mind and Body Program is designed to help keep you independent, active and connected. Classes are held in a group setting and are general in nature with a focus on maintaining strength, stamina and balance through movement*.
| Time | Activity | Lead & location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | ||
| 9:30 am | Vinyasa Yoga – Gentle | Steve, Hall |
| 11:00 am | Get Active (chair) – Gentle | Joy, Hall |
| 12:15 pm | Strength & Balance (chair) – Moderate | Elena, Hall |
| 1:30 pm | Mat Pilates – Moderate | Elena, Hall |
| Tuesday | ||
| 8:30 am | Iyengar Yoga – Light | Mei, Hall |
| 9:45 am | Move it to Music – Moderate | Taises, Hall |
| 10:30 am | Qigong and Yang Tai Chi – Light | Bev, Bondi Pav |
| 11:00 am | Strength & Balance (chair) – Gentle | Elena, Hall |
| Wednesday | ||
| 9:00 am | Strength & Balance – Moderate | Joy, Hall |
| 10:10 am | Qigong & Yang Tai Chi – Light | Bev, Hall |
| 11:15 am | Tai Chi (strength & flexibility) – Light | Olivier, Hall |
| 12:50 pm | Move it to Music – Moderate | Taises, Hall |
| Thursday | ||
| 8:30 am | Iyengar Yoga – Light | Mei, Hall |
| 9:45 am | Move It or Lose It – Moderate | Joy, Hall |
| 11:00 am | Strength & Balance (chair) – Gentle | Joy, Hall |
| 12:00 pm | Mat Pilates – Moderate | Deanne, Hall |
*Programs are subject to change, and there are waitlists for some activities. Please note that classes are not an alternative to a prescribed specialist service in allied health, exercise physiotherapy, or targeted fitness. We will refer you to an appropriate service if your needs change and you require a more intense or targeted program.
Frequently Asked Questions
To participate you must check your eligibility to access our service and attend a meeting to discuss your individual preferences and needs.
If you are aged over 65, you must first check your eligibility with My Aged Care and request an assessment for social support group services by calling 1800 200 422.
Once your eligibility is confirmed, an intake meeting will be arranged to discuss how we may be able to match your needs to activities.
Please note that our service provides low-level support funded through the Commonwealth Home Support Program. There are wait lists for some activities.
For fitness classes, please bring a water bottle and mat.
Gentle: Improves balance and coordination.
Light: Improves coordination, agility and flexibility.
Moderate: Targets muscular strength, endurance and fitness.
Waverley Community & Seniors Centre is funded and supported by Waverley Council and the Australian Government Department of Health for Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). |
Contact details
Address: The Mill Hill Centre, Ground Floor, 31-33 Spring St, Bondi Junction
Email: wavseniorscentre@waverley.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 9083 8999
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