Activities calendar

BE AWARE: Due to the latest restrictions from the government ALL of our large group activities in the Centre have been cancelled as precaution against COVID-19.

This is a fluid situation, so please go to COA's response to COVID-19 page, which is being updated live as changes occur. Pleas be aware that Kosher Meals-on-Wheels and Shalom Connect phone calls are still being delivered, and you can register for these phone calls or meals via a conversation with our social workers on 9389 0035.

In usual circumstances COA has many activities that are held weekly or fortnightly:

Coffee Club & Games
Chair Exercises
Shiurim
Outings
Art Class
Knitting Group
Yiddish Conversation
French Afternoon Tea
Bridge
Table Tennis
Movie Presentations

We also plan special events and live music at least twice a week.

Any scheduled events cancelled due to latest COVID restrictions will be re-scheduled at a later time.

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