Seniors clubs and activities
Find community social clubs and activities for seniors available within the City of Stirling.
Seniors clubs
Autumn, Pensioner, Retirees and Senior Citizen’s Clubs operate from most of the City’s community centres. They provide a meeting place for our older people who wish to participate in social, educational and recreational activities (various membership and activity fees may apply).
Seniors clubs activities
Activities can include:
- Concerts
- Bus trips
- Dancing
- Cards and bingo
- Indoor bowls
- Darts
- Arts and crafts.
Seniors Fitness classes
There are a range of Seniors Fitness classes on offer at the City's Leisure Centres.
Stirling Leisure Centres – Terry Tyzack Aquatic Centre, Leisurepark Balga and Scarborough Leisure Centre offer Stirling Seniors classes on a variety of days. The low impact fitness classes are designed for over-fifties and promote function movements, improving flexibility, balance and strength. The classes vary each week.
Visit the group fitness page and select your preferred centre for class times.
All classes are included in the flexible monthly memberships. There is also a 15% discount for eligible senior card holders.
Visit the membership and entry fee page for more information.
| Community centres | Club name and contact |
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| Stirling Community Centres - Balga | Balga Autumn Club Address 81 Camberwell Road, Balga WA 6061 Contact name Kaye Costa, President Email balgaautumnclub85@gmail.com Phone (08) 9345 3561 |
| Stirling Community Centres - Balga | Balga/Nollamara Pensioners Club Address 81 Camberwell Road, Balga WA 6061 Contact name Reg Cookson, Club Secretary Email regnhugh1@gmail.com Mobile 0422 558 618 |
| Stirling Community Centres - Bob Daniel | Inglewood Seniors Club Address 895 Beaufort Street, Inglewood WA 6052 Contact name Anne Smith, President Email magnum426@bigpond.com Phone (08) 9574 5592 |
| Stirling Community Centres - Dianella | Dianella Autumn Club Address 18 Kerry Street, Dianella WA 6059 Contact name Roslyn Wingate, Secretary Email roslynwingate@hotmail.com Phone (08) 9275 1193 |
| Stirling Community Centres - Osborne | Osborne Seniors Club Address 11 Royal Street, Tuart Hill WA 6060 Contact name Jenny Breen, President Email breen@iinet.net.au Mobile 0419 925 627 |
| Stirling Community Centre - Osborne | Tuart Hill Retirees Address 11 Royal Street, Tuart Hill WA 6060 Contact name Jenny Breen, President Email breen@iinet.net.au Mobile 0419 925 627 |
| Stirling Community Centres - North Beach | North Beach Seniors Club Address 20 Castle Street, North Beach WA 6020 Contact name Doreen Frost, President Phone (08) 9447 2261 |
| Stirling Community Centres - Nollamara | Nollamara Autumn Club Address 72 Sylvia Street, Nollamara WA 6061 Contact name Michelina Field, President Email nollamaraautumn@iprimus.com.au Phone (08) 9342 7417 |
| Stirling Community Centres - Scarborough | Scarborough Seniors Club Address 173 Gildercliffe Street, Scarborough WA 6019 Contact name Carl Perrozzi, President Email scarboroughseniors@hotmail.com Mobile 0402 999 387 |
Stirling Community Men's Shed
The Stirling Community Men’s Shed enables members to take part in woodwork projects, socialise with others and raise awareness of men’s health issues in a safe, friendly environment.
Members craft various items from recycled or donated timber, using woodworking machines, power and hand tools. Funds raised through the sale of these items are invested back into the Shed to ensure that the facility remains a vibrant and valuable space for its members.
Members also have the opportunity to participate in gardening, handcrafts including our unique Men in Stitches program, seminars, outings and fundraising.
The Shed focuses on men's social and emotional health and wellbeing and targets residents aged 55 years and over who are semi or fully retired.
The Shed’s membership is currently open to new member applications.
The Men's Shed Shop is now open 8.30am - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Becoming a member
If you are interested in becoming a member of the shed you must be over 55 years of age, live in the City of Stirling and be retired or semi-retired.
Please contact the Men’s Shed Coordinator on (08) 9205 7625 for further information.
Contact details and opening hours
Address 8 Vasto Place, Balcatta WA 6021
Telephone (08) 9205 7625
Open Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm.
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Wooden rocking horse made by the Men's Shed Shop
Two types of coasters made by the Men's Shed Shop
The Men's Shed Shop made a variety of wooden household items
The Men's Shed Shop use different types of wood to produce incredible items.
Two chopping boards made by the Men's Shed Shop.
Women's Shed - Scarborough
Located as part of the Scarborough Community Hub at 173 Gildercliffe Street, Scarborough, the Women's Shed is a space for women to come together and participate in a range of activities, workshops and programs to build their skills and form social connections.
The City is pleased to enter a 12-month pilot project with the Joy of Wood.
To find out more about the partnership and what's on offer at the Stirling Women's Shed please visit the Stirling Women's Shed.
For more information, please phone (08) 9205 8579.
Other clubs and activities
Residents of all ages are encouraged to join us at Stirling Community Centres - Bob Daniel - Inglewood to enjoy some classic board games. It’s a great way to meet new people and all you need to do is bring your own games, refreshments and snacks. The club meets on the third Saturday of the month from 3.00pm.
For more information, please phone (08) 9205 8579.
Craft and chat group
Join us at the Craft and Chat Group that meet every Tuesday from 1.00pm - 4.00pm (excluding 17 October 2023) at the Scarborough Community Hub, Scarborough Community Centre Meeting Room 2. There's no need to book - bring your own craft to work on and enjoy some lovely chats with lovely people.
There are a range of community activites that occur across the City.
Please visit the events calendar to see what's happening in your local area.
| Service | Description |
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| Lions | Lions Australia is Australia’s largest service club with more than 1,200 clubs in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Lions are friends, family and neighbours who share a core belief: community is what we make it. For more information or to find your local club please visit the Lions website. |
| National Seniors | National Seniors is a non-for-profit membership organisation and advocacy group providing a strong national voice for older Australians: both working and retired. For more information and to find your nearest branch please visit National Seniors - get involved. |
| Probus | Active seniors join Probus Clubs for intellectual stimulation from listening to informed speakers going on outings and joining together with other members for fellowship. Clubs also arrange a wide variety of outings and events. For more information or to find your nearest Club, please visit Probus in Western Australia. |
| Rotary | Western Australia’s Rotarians are individuals who seek to serve the local and world community by utilising their skills and experience. Each club operates within its community, helping to meet local social and practical needs. For more information or to find your nearest Club, please visit Rotary in Western Australia. |
| U3A | U3A Perth is an organisation for people aged over 50 who are interested in learning in a happy social network. The motto of U3A is learn, laugh, live. For more information, or to find your local U3A please visit University of the Third Age. |
Craft Groups
If you are interested in arts and crafts, want to meet new people, we hold craft groups in four different locations:
- Stirling Community Centres - Osborne, Meeting Room, 11 Royal Street, Tuart Hill on Tuesdays, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
- Stirling Community Centres - Scarborough, Main Hall, 173 Gildercliffe Street, Scarborough on Wednesdays, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
- Stirling Community Centres - Scarborough, Meeting Room, 173 Gildercliffe Street, Scarborough on Tuesdays, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
- Stirling Community Centres - Nollamara, 11 Lemana Court, Nollamara on Thursdays, 12.30pm - 2.30pm
- Stirling Libraries - Inglewood, Meeting Room, 895 Beaufort Street, Inglewood on Thursdays, 1.00pm - 3.00pm.
There's no need to book - bring your own craft to work on and enjoy some time with like minded people.
For more information and to check current group times, please phone (08) 9205 8306.