There are no age limits in forming new friendships and learning new things. All Life Activities Clubs are run by members who enjoy socialising and connecting with the community.
How to join a Life Activities Club
Go to the Club Directory on the Life Activities Clubs for a list of clubs and contact phone numbers.
Contact the club(s) you would like to join and ask for a Membership Application Form or click on the ‘Enquire Today’ links on the website.
You may also like to ask for details about the club’s fees and a copy of their current newsletter.
All Life Activities Clubs are happy for potential members to attend two or three club events as a visitor before deciding whether to join.
Mary from the Yarraville Life Activities Club
Mary joined the Yarraville Life Activities Club in 2014. After retirement, Mary was looking for activities with people with similar interests. She read an article in the local newspaper about a new Life Activities Club starting in Yarraville and thought she would give it a go.
‘It was the best thing I ever did,’ Mary says.
Mary takes part in a range of activities offered by the Yarraville Life Activities Club.
‘I enjoy outings, dinner, book club, craft and Tai Chi. My balance and coordination have improved through doing Tai Chi. It is a very gentle exercise, but it has improved my joint mobility and strengthened my muscles. I am always revived after a session and now sleep better. A bonus is the coffee and laughter afterwards with friends.’
One of the best surprises for Mary was the new, genuine friendships she has formed.
‘I didn't realise there were so many people with such similar interests to mine,’ Mary says.
Mary encourages anyone interested in joining to get in touch with their local Life Activities Club and try out an activity before they join.
Lynn from the Life Activities Club Knox
About 8 years ago, a council notice about the Knox Life Activities Club caught Lynn’s eye. She was approaching retirement and wondered what she might do to fill in the days, so she joined the club.
For the next 3 years, Lynn attended evening functions and weekend outings so when she did retire, she already had many new friends.
Now as a committee member, Lynn organises live theatre events, helps to arrange holidays and sets up an evening card game each week.
If you’re approaching retirement or retired, Lynn encourages you to give your local Life Activities Club a go.
‘We have so many diverse events for people to attend each week or month that no one needs to sit at home and feel lonely. I encourage people I meet to come along to a coffee morning or games day to see what Life Activities has to offer to suit them,’ Lynn says.
More information
For more information, visit the Life Activities Clubs .
Reviewed 23 February 2025