Social Opportunities

There are numerous opportunities within the shire to strengthen social connections and build a healthier sense of belonging and wellbeing. From interest based to groups just wanting to have fun together, there’s much to offer.

Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre

Local Community Centre. Specific senior sessions include strength training for over 50s, table tennis over 50s, Midway over 60s, Men's group over 50s, seniors computer classes. Non-senior offerings - children's room (playgroup and occasional care) art and craft and exercise, computers and children's dance classes.

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Berwick Pakenham Historical Society

Meeting and speakers. The Historical Society meets at the Museum on the first Friday of the month at 8 pm, except in winter (June, July & August) when the meetings are on the first Sunday at 1 pm. We respond to queries from public Have produced several local histories Museum is opening on Sundays 2 to 4.30 pm (except in January) or by appointment at other times.

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Cardinia Diabetes Awareness Group

Second Wednesday of each month the Cardinia Diabetes Awareness group meet. There are guest speakers presenting on topics relating to wellbeing and general information about diabetes. Contact Olive Elston for more information.

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Cardinia Men's Shed Pakenham

Joining a Men’s Shed doesn’t mean you have to be involved in woodwork, though you can if you want to. It’s more about social inclusion, having a cuppa and a chat with a bunch of friendly mates. Men’s Sheds evolved due to the need to support men in their retirement. So why not come along and talk to a mate. Ladies are also welcome!

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Cardinia U3A

U3As are voluntary Seniors’ Groups that provide educational, recreational and social programs. Cardinia U3A was established for people in their third age who are over the age of 50 and are retired or are semi-retired. Contact us to find out about membership types.

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Cockatoo Community House

Cockatoo Community House delivers programs and services for the Cockatoo community and beyond. We host a range of activities for people of all ages, and you’ll be made welcome in any class or drop-in activity you would like to come along to. Learn to dance, make some art, get help starting a business and much more.

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Emerald Community House

Emerald Community House aims to engage people in need of connection, education or support through community development activities, programs and services.

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Emerald U3A

U3As are voluntary Seniors’ Groups that provide educational, recreational and social programs. For people in their third age who are over the age of 50 and are retired or are semi-retired. Contact us to find out about membership types.

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Ladies Probus Club of Emerald

Fun and friendship in retirement

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Lang Lang Community Centre

Lang Lang Community Centre is an inclusive welcoming place for our community to gather and learn. Offers activities and groups. Services Australia (formally Centrelink) assistance is available during office hours. Business hours: Monday - Thursday 9.30 pm - 4.00 pm Friday 9.30 am - 1.00 pm

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Living Learning Pakenham

Living and Learning Pakenham provides quality training, education, services and skill development in a caring, supportive and flexible environment. A variety of rooms are available for hire.

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Moy-Yan Neighborhood House

Welcome to Moy-Yan Neighbourhood House (previously Bunyip & District Community House). We are a not-for-profit community based Incorporated Association providing a positive, safe and inclusive environment where the community can come together to engage in activities, programs and find support to enhance community connections, health and social wellbeing. Please come and visit us at Beswick Street in Garfield (next to the pool), call 0481 895 509 or email info@mnhouse.au for further information about what we do. Monday – Friday: 10am – 3pm, Saturday/Sunday: Closed

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Outlook Community Centre

Outlook community centre is based in Pakenham, providing opportunities for people in the community to develop lifelong learning and skills and to build their personal empowerment and growth. Programs, activities and room hire available.

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Probus Club of Pakenham Central

Friendship and social groups for retirees (male and female)

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Probus Club of Pakenham East

We provide friendship - fellowship and a wide variety of activities for retired and semi-retired men and women through our Special Interest Groups: Cards - Craft - Dine Out - Gardening - Luncheon - Movies - Nomads (Caravan & Cabins) & Walking. Meetings are held on the 3rd. Tuesday of the month (except December and January) at the Cardinia Club, Racecourse Road, Pakenham, at 10.00 am. A morning tea break is taken which allows the opportunity to socialize and meet with friends, followed by a Guest Speaker. The meeting concludes at 12 noon.

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Probus Club of Pakenham Inc

We are currently open to new members and look forward to welcoming you to join us in Fun, Friendship and Fellowship. Probus provides an exciting opportunity to meet retirees in your local community. If you are retired or semi – retired, you can join our Club and hear interesting speakers, attend monthly meetings and enjoy a wide range of activities such as walking, theatre, coffee groups, cinema, Ten Pin bowling,Morning Melodies, garden group, lunches and day outings.

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Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre

We offer a wide range of community services including Classes, Special Interest workshops, Arts & Craft, Health, Wellbeing & Exercise Classes, an Early Learning Centre, Toy Library, Maternal Child Health Nurse, plus information about community groups such as the Men’s Shed, Community Veggie Garden, Green Circle Nursery...and more!

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