Age Friendly Activities and Events

Opportunities to Live Well, Stay Fit, Participate and Connect

The City of Melville offers many opportunities to have fun, stay fit and meet new people. View the following pages to find out more:

• Library Events and Programs - Digital Hub: Learn about computers, iPads, smartphones, tablets and more!
• eLibrary: Access library resources online e.g. audiobooks
• LeisureFit Recreation Centre, including our "Be Fit for Life" program.
• Community Centres (located at Bluegum, Bull Creek and Willagee)
• Tennis courts, golf courses and bowling clubs
• Museums, art and culture
• Volunteering
• Age Friendly Directory (provides details of organisations that offer arts and crafts, entertainment, dancing and singing, and clubs and friendship groups).

Our events page is also a great place to stay connected and keep up to date with events hosted by the City as well as community-run programs and events available nearby.

Memory Cafe

Birue Cafe - Westfield Booragoon

Venue:  Birue Cafe - Westfield Booragoon (Near Coles).

Date: Held on the last Tuesday of the month

Time: 10.00am to 11.00am

Cost: Free to attend, food and beverages at own cost

Bookings: No need to book, just come along and enjoy.

A partnership between the City of Melville, Westfield Booragoon and Birue Cafe

Adjusting to Change Program - Alzheimer's WA

Do you or someone you know have early stage dementia?

The Adjusting to Change Program provides relevant information, emotional support and practical assistance for people in the early stage of dementia and their support person (family member or friend).

This free program covers a range of topics including:

• Symptoms and diagnosis
• Planning for the future
• Relationships with family and friends
• Practical strategies
• Staying positive
• Communication
• Community services

Join the program to:

• Meet and share experiences with others who are in a similar situation
• Discuss different coping strategies
• Maintain and enhance skills and abilities
• Consider future options
• Express feelings and emotions in a safe, small group environment
• Feel valued and accepted

For further information, or to join this program contact us on 1300 66 77 88 or support@alzheimerswa.org.au or visit alzheimerswa.org.au

Date: Starting April 2021

Where: Goolugatup Heathcote

Dementia and your Caring Role

Date: Friday 3,10,17 & 24 June 2022 (4 week series)
Start Time: 12noon
End Time: 2pm

• Description: This 4 week series presented by Dementia Australia provides an understanding of dementia and how to care for someone living with dementia.
• Venue: Willagee Community Centre
• Other Information: Free series but bookings are essential. Please register each member of your group using a separate form.