Spring has arrived and our September Snippets include a raft of spring offerings. Aqualink is offering a discount on membership, Heritage Week reminds us of the way our streets are changing, the Big Sing brings community voices together, and the Beyond Age exhibition celebrates experiences of ageing. There’s also a Chinese cultural festival celebration, an opportunity to discover the new senior exercise equipment in Tunstall Park and a local school holiday program to explore. In addition, there’s a reminder about street parking, news from the café and a call for volunteers for our newsletter team.
Street parking reminder
Remember to allow local residents easy access to their driveways!
The Victorian road rules (P263) state that:
“Vehicles must be parked to allow free access to the driveway. Always maintain a safe distance from driveways to prevent obstruction. This typically means parking at least one metre away from the driveway entrance.”
Where is my coffee
Where is my coffee café will be open during the U3A holidays, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm, serving up the same delicious coffees and drinks you love, as well as a selection of sweets, sandwiches and savouries. Feel free to stop by on the holidays or organise your meetups at the café.
They’ll have some specials available at the café and will be running a sausage sizzle on the opening day of the Whitehorse Seniors Festival at the Hub, so you can fuel up before or after attending the activities.
Our newsletter team needs help
There’s a team of U3A members producing our twice-a-term newsletter: editors, content uploaders, proofreaders, photo editors and more. Being volunteers, we occasionally need to take holidays, support our families and eventually retire from the team, which has happened for a couple of team members recently.
We are now looking for some new members who could help us in any of these roles. You would be trained or mentored (depending on the role), but we are looking for people who can work independently while still communicating with the team.
If you are interested in offering your skills, please enrol in 26AAVOL7 Volunteer to help with eNews and Website on Member Wizard and our team leader, Helen Smith, will contact you to discuss further.
Aqualink savings
Save $148 on an Off-Peak Membership at Aqualink
Aqualink Box Hill and Nunawading are offering new members great savings on their Off-Peak Total Fitness Membership.
For a limited time, save $148! That’s your joining fee waived plus a $99 credit towards your membership.
Off peak access runs weekdays 11 am to 4 pm, plus anytime on weekends and public holidays – ideal for those with the flexibility to exercise outside the busier periods of the day.
Membership includes access to the gym, indoor and outdoor pools, spa, sauna and steam room, plus more than 80 group fitness classes a week, including yoga, pilates and gentle exercise options.
A great opportunity to stay active and social, at a time that suits you.
Ready to get started? Learn more at: aqualink.com.au/Member-offer
Heritage Week
The Whitehorse community is celebrating changing landscape and land use on the streets where you live in Heritage Week 2026. Immerse yourself in heritage trades and crafts, and old-fashioned games and entertainment from day one with Schwerkolt Cottage Heritage Family Day.
When: 13 to 20 September
Read more at: Heritage Week | Whitehorse City Council
Whitehorse One Voice – The Big Sing
Community singing “I am Australian” at Whitehorse Spring Festival
Date: Sunday 18 October
Time: 1:45 pm for 2 pm start
Where: Meet in front of outdoor main stage, The Round, 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading
Cost: Free, no booking required
Free Community Rehearsals
Come along to a fun community rehearsal before the Spring Festival performance. Sing familiar tunes and enjoy a supper. All ages welcome, no singing experience required.
Saturday 19 September 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm, Vermont South Club
Bookings: trybooking.com/DOFAS
Tuesday 13 October 7 pm – 9 pm, Nunawading Community Hub
Bookings: trybooking.com/DODRD
Chinese cultural festival celebration
Variety of dances and tai chi performances and audience participation with morning tea.
Host: Hua Xin Chinese Women’s Association and Positive Ageing
Enquiries:
When: Friday 23 October, 10 am to 11:30 am
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station Street, Box Hill
Booking required: trybooking.com/DOAYF
Morning Moves at Tunstall
Discover the new senior exercise equipment with expert guidance and morning tea.
Host: Whitehorse Connected Communities
Enquiries: 8873 9140 or
When: Tuesday 20 October 10 am – 12 noon
Where: Tunstall Park, Luckie Street, Nunawading
Booking required: Eventbrite
Beyond Age exhibition and Celebration event
This inspiring exhibition showcases photography and personal reflections from Beyond Age, a project in which twenty community members shared their unique experiences of ageing. Beyond Age challenges ageist attitudes and promotes respect for older people. Join us at the celebration event to view the exhibition, hear conversations about ageing, respect and community, and share some light refreshments.
Date: Thursday 22 October
Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station Street, Box Hill
Cost: Free
Enquiries: 9262 6333
Bookings: trybooking.com/DNYCX
Spring School Holiday Program
Keep the kids busy, curious and smiling these Spring school holidays with a range of fun and affordable activities to enjoy together.
When: 21 September – 4 October
Read more at: whitehorse.vic.gov.au/things-do/festivals-and-events/school-holidays