Ballet classes designed for people aged 55 and up, though there's no strict age limit. The focus is on balance and keeping the mind sharp, with a social side as well.
Nia mixes dance, martial arts and healing arts into a gentle, low-impact workout set to all sorts of music, aimed at over-50s. No need to get the steps right, and you can join in seated or standing.
A Brisbane Greeter leads seniors on a walk through the parts of the city they love most, old buildings and new, with stories along the way. Concertgoers get back to City Hall in time.
Queensland Police Service officers give older people practical advice on keeping themselves safe and looking out for their neighbours. A Seniors Month talk.
A mat Pilates class for over-50s, working the whole body with low-impact moves that build core strength, posture and flexibility. You'll need to get down to the floor and back up easily.
A relaxed, low-impact salsa class for over-50s that builds fitness, flexibility, posture and bone strength while you learn the basic steps. No partner needed.
Slow, gentle movements from the Chinese martial art tradition, done for health rather than combat. The class aims to build mobility, suppleness and focus for people aged 50 and over.
A slow-paced class that works on balance, flexibility, movement and building muscle. You can stand or stay seated the whole way through, and you don't need to be very fit.
Yoga for people over 50, done seated in a chair or standing. The exercises work on balance, flexibility, strength, mobility and brain function to help slow the effects of ageing.
A lower-intensity Zumba class for over-50s, with simple dance routines that work on balance, coordination and range of motion as well as fitness and strength.
An online session for seniors on keeping your personal details safe: why privacy matters, how to secure your data, which impersonation scams to watch for and where to get help.
An online session for seniors on keeping your personal details safe on the internet. It covers why privacy matters, how to secure your data, impersonation scams to watch for and where to get help.
A relaxed singing group for seniors who meet to sing, make music and enjoy each other's company. You don't need any experience, and ukulele players can join in too.
A beginners' tap class for over-50s, dancing to show tunes, Broadway numbers and pop songs. You don't need tap shoes to start; any shoes with leather soles and a small heel will do.
Learn American folk clogging, a cued step dance with Appalachian, British and African American roots, danced to pop, country and Irish tunes. No special shoes needed to start; low-heeled leather soles work.
A workshop for over-50s making pictures from the shredded paperbark of melaleuca trees, an Australian art form that relies on the bark's natural colours instead of paint. Landscapes, seascapes or anything else you like.
A slow-paced Spanish class for over-50s who have never studied it. The first part covers handy travel phrases, the second grammar and building sentences, all taught in English.
An online session for seniors on spotting common scams, including newer ones involving tax and Medicare. You'll learn the warning signs, how to respond and who to turn to for help.
An online session for seniors on common scams, including recent tax and Medicare cons. Learn the warning signs, how to respond and where to get help if you're targeted.
An online session for older people on recognising scams, including recent ones posing as the tax office or Medicare. It covers how to respond if you're targeted and where to get help.
An online session for seniors on spotting common scams, including newer ones involving tax and Medicare. You'll learn the warning signs, how to respond and who to turn to for help.
An afternoon show where the top acts from the seniors cabaret program perform with industry mentors. Expect singing, dance, music and spoken word pieces themed around social change, unity and hope.
A gentle yoga class for older people that helps you stay active as you age. It covers stretching, breathing, strength and balance, with poses done seated or standing.
Artworks by older Brisbane artists from an over-50s art class, including Terry Hadnutt's Slim Dusty portrait, which won Grand Champion at the Ekka. The works are for sale.
Four films for seniors to mark Seniors Month: Casablanca, Holy Days, Death on the Nile and Sense and Sensibility, a mix of old classics and newer retellings.
