Update from the Sunbury Seniors Hub

Here we are about to enter the second week of March 2026 and commence our eighth week at the new Sunbury Seniors Hub and what a great start we’ve had to the year! Thanks to so much extra space and a few handy break-out rooms, we've not only brought back some old favourites, but also rolled out a load of new activities that are quickly catching on.

• Texas Hold’em Poker [prize chocolates!]  continues and has been a long-time favourite on a Monday and Friday morning, but we now have Rummy With a Twist becoming a Monday and/or Friday arvo staple with friendly competition and heaps of laughs.

• Carpet Bowls continues to be a crowd favourite every Monday and Friday afternoon from 1pm onwards with the group expanding each week. There’s always a chorus of cheers and groans, mixed with plenty of good-natured competition.

• Our Knitting/Crochet Group meets every Monday morning from 10am to 12 noon and it’s growing each week. There’s nothing quite like a good yarn [apologies for the pun!] and a cuppa to kick off the week.

• The return of the pool table has proved to be a real hit, especially with our blokes and becoming more rare to see it without a game on the go.

• There’s a real buzz around our latest jigsaw puzzle, featuring a Beatles theme which is already halfway completed thanks to some very determined puzzlers.

• Gentle Exercises in a Chair with music, led by our new volunteer Leonie, has proven to be a crowd-pleaser with plenty joining in for a stretch and a giggle.

• The odd session of Trivia questions and Scrabble are also proving popular.

• In January, we hosted a Sausage Sizzle and Open Day for our members and anyone interested in learning about us. The turnup was amazing and it was brilliant to see so many new faces.

• Our new pastoral care program for Term 1 with Salesian College, hosting an inter-generational breakfast each Friday morning for students is growing. We had 28 including students, teachers and members around the table into our fourth week of holding it.

• We’ve been on our first outing of the year to Werribee Zoo and got close up and personal to some amazing animals.

• We’ve had a few speakers, including local lawyers Nicholas James who gave us insights on the importance of making a Will and considering a Power of Attorney, which sparked some great discussion and plenty of questions.

• Another speaker was Marilyn Bray, President of Sunbury Family History & Heritage Society who captivated us with shared stories, photos and insights about the items that once meant so much to us. We reminisced and connected with fellow members.

• Penny from Sunbury Library presented us with information on what’s available for seniors at our local library, highlighting everything from tech help to book clubs and free informative courses and activities for seniors.

• We’ve celebrated a long-time member, Ray’s 90th birthday … a milestone that brought out plenty of cake and even more stories from years gone by.

Most exciting of all, we've had the pleasure of welcoming more than 20 new members since opening our doors on 19 January 2026. It's crystal clear just how much activities, social connections and a welcoming space mean to seniors …  helping everyone find companionship and beat loneliness.

The energy here is absolutely top-notch. These days there’s always a buzz in the air. We've got heaps more in the pipeline, so make sure to check our events page for the latest updates on upcoming activities. There’s plenty more to look forward to.  Keep an eye out and get involved in all the excitement!

Warm regards

Louise Zambello
President