Ipswich Thriving Seniors

03/11/2026

🎄 Christmas Party Tickets Sold Out 🎄

All tickets for our 2026 Ipswich Thriving Seniors Christmas Party have now been sold.

Thank you to our amazing seniors community for your incredible support. We are so excited to welcome everyone to this special end-of-year celebration.

If you missed out this year, keep an eye on our page and newsletter for future events and activities throughout the year.

🎁 We look forward to celebrating with everyone soon!

03/11/2026

📢 Today's Class Update: Gentle Exercise class has been cancelled today.

We still have plenty happening, so come along and join us for one of our other sessions:

✅ 11:00am – Pound Fit 🥁
✅ 11:00am – Rummikub 🎲
✅ 1:00pm – Sing Along Session 🎤

Our Sing Along Session continues to grow each week, and we'd love to welcome some new faces along for an afternoon of music, fun, and great company!

03/11/2026

🌿 Tai Chi in the Park – Join Us This Month! 🌿

Looking for a gentle way to stay active, improve your balance, and enjoy the fresh air? Why not give Tai Chi a try!

Our friendly Tai Chi group at Ripley is continuing this month and welcomes new participants. Join us every Wednesday at 9:00am at the Providence Community Centre. Look for the group in a shaded area near the Splash and Play Park.

We also offer Tai Chi at Spring Lake Park, Springfield Lakes every Tuesday at 10:30am.

✅ Suitable for all fitness levels
✅ Relaxing outdoor sessions
✅ Meet new people and stay active

Come along, enjoy some gentle movement, and start your day feeling refreshed and energised. No experience necessary!

📍 Ripley: Wednesdays, 9:00am, Providence Community Centre
📍 Springfield Lakes: Tuesdays, 10:30am, Spring Lake Park
💲 $5 per session

We'd love to see you there! 🌳☀️🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️

03/11/2026

Free Art Workshop this Friday at Booval Fair Shopping Centre!
Open to anyone of any age. 🤩

02/11/2026

🎉 Booval Program Update! 🎉

We’re excited to share that our new activity schedule for November is now available at Booval Fair Shopping Centre! 🌟

Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for a range of fun, social, and engaging activities designed to help you stay active, connected, and entertained.

💪 Gentle Exercise continues on Thursdays at its new time of 10:00am.

🎱 Love a little friendly competition? Come along to Bingo for your chance to win some prizes including a $50 Activity Pass!

🎨 We’ll also continue our fortnightly craft workshops in partnership with YR Thrive Support Services, offering plenty of opportunities to get creative.

🎵 Interested in learning something new? Our wonderful volunteers will be on hand to help you learn ukulele and mahjong in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Bring a friend, meet new people, and be part of our growing Booval community.

📍 Booval Fair Shopping Centre (Shop 43 The Clubhouse)
📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
💙 Come along and join in the fun!

30/10/2026

30/10/2026

🎄✨ Our Christmas Party is filling fast! ✨🎄

We can't wait to celebrate another amazing year with you at our Christmas Party, and the excitement is building with 170 tickets already sold! 🎉

There are now just 30 tickets remaining, so if you haven't secured your spot yet, don't miss out. Book online now to join us for a fantastic day of festive fun and friendship.

🎶 Enjoy live performances from our talented Sweet Jam Band and Ukulele Strummers. Join in the fun with some games and try your luck in our raffles.

It's the perfect opportunity to come together, reflect on a wonderful year of connection, laughter and community, and finish the year on a high note.

🎟️ Only 30 tickets left - book online today!
https://events.humanitix.com/ipswich-thriving-seniors-christmas-party-2026

We look forward to celebrating with you! ❤️🎄✨

21/10/2026

We are fully booked for our Community Kitchen next week! We look forward to seeing you then. 🍽️

🌮👩‍🍳 Community Kitchen is Back! 👨‍🍳🌮

Join us on Tuesday 27 October at 10:30am for another fun and delicious cooking session!

This month we're turning up the flavour and cooking up some tasty Mexican recipes together. Whether you're a confident cook or just enjoy good food and great company, we'd love to see you there.

💲 Cost: $5 per person
📅 When: Tuesday 27 October, 10:30am
🌮 Theme: Delicious Mexican-inspired dishes
🏠 Where: YMCA Springfield Lakes Community Centre

⚠️ Spots are limited, so be sure to let us know if you'd like to attend!

📞 Call us, 📧 email us, or 💬 comment below to reserve your place.

21/10/2026

🍽️ NEST Cooking Program Returns! 👩‍🍳🥗

We're excited to be partnering with OzHarvest once again to deliver another FREE NEST Cooking Program at Springfield Lakes Community Centre!

This fun and interactive 6-week program is perfect for anyone looking to build confidence in the kitchen, learn healthy cooking habits, and connect with others in the community.

Led by a friendly Dietitian, you'll learn how to prepare easy, tasty and affordable meals while building your food and nutrition knowledge through six hands-on sessions.

✅ Learn new cooking tips and tricks
✅ Understand food labels with confidence
✅ Save money on your grocery budget
✅ Plan meals to reduce food waste
✅ Store food safely and correctly
✅ Meet new friends and enjoy cooking together

📅 Program Dates:
11 November
18 November
25 November
2 December
9 December
16 December

🕐 Time: 1:00pm – 3:30pm
📍 Location: Springfield Lakes Community Centre
💲 Cost: FREE

🎓 At the completion of the program, participants will receive:
✔️ A certificate of completion
✔️ Take-home resources
✔️ Their very own copy of the OzHarvest Everyday Cookbook

⚠️ Strictly limited spots available! Attendance is expected across all six sessions, so be sure to secure your place early.

📞 RSVP by calling 0459 930 453
📧 Or email [email protected]

21/10/2026

🔨 FREE Bunnings Timber Workshop – Spots Still Available! 🔨

We still have places available for our upcoming Timber Repair, Sanding and Finishing Workshop at Bunnings Springfield!

Originally planned as part of our Men's Group program, we've decided to open bookings to everyone due to low numbers, so now is your chance to join and learn some practical DIY timber skills in a fun and friendly setting. This will be a hands on practical session facilitated by Ashlyn from Bunnings Springfield.

📅 Wednesday 28 October
🕙 10:00am
📍 Bunnings Springfield
💲 FREE

Whether you're looking to restore old furniture, learn new skills, or simply enjoy getting hands-on with a project, we'd love to have you along.

✅ RSVP is essential. Phone 0459 930 453 or email [email protected]

Book your spot today and join us for a great morning of learning and creativity! 🌿🪵🛠️