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Taiso
Taiso is a Japanese word for exercise or calisthenics. Improve your balance and movement at this fun class that is suitable for all levels of fitness. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Free guided tour - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals and small groups (up to ten people) are free and do not require a booking. Have a larger group? Find out more about booking walks for groups 10 or more in size. Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
One-on-one tech help
Contact Zillmere library to enquire about one-on-one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence. A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
Free guided tour - City Botanic Gardens
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. The walks are taken at a gentle pace for about one hour. Walking tours for individuals or small groups (no more than ten people) are free and do not require a booking. Have a larger group? Find out more about booking walks for groups 10 or more in size. Location: Meet at the City Botanic Gardens Information Kiosk (next to the Queensland University of Technology’s Main Drive pathway). Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
Orange Grove writers’ group
Do you want to spread your creative writing wings and network with other budding writers? Call Miriam on 3848 5550 for more information.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. The First 5 Forever initiative is funded by the Queensland Government. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
First 5 Forever Toddler time
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
English conversation group
Our friendly and informal group meets at the library Tuesdays 2-3pm (except during school holidays). Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels are welcome.
English conversation group
This friendly and informal group meets in the library every Tuesday,Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels are welcome.
English conversation group
This friendly and informal group meets at the library weekly. Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all ages are welcome.
Create it
Tuesdays to Thursdays 3.30-4pm, excluding school holidays. Drop in to Wynnum Library to spark your child’s imagination through learning by making. Participate in hands-on activities that explore science, technology, reading and art. Ideal for children aged 5-12 years.
Murder and crime book club
Interested in reading crime and mystery novels? Join us on the last Tuesday of each month for our Murder and crime book club. New members welcome.
Yoga
This class will improve your attention, sleep health, strength, flexibility, performance, cognition, confidence, compassion and emotional intelligence. All levels welcome including pregnant and post-natal women. If you have an injury or medical conditions please advise prior to the class.
Brisbane Mahjong
We are a growing community of Mahjong enthusiasts who meet every Tuesday at 6pm till late at Garden City Library. We welcome players from all backgrounds and experiences who would love to come socialise and have fun with different people every week. We provide tutorials for new players as well. The Mahjong styles we play are Hong Kong, Japanese and Basic Casual
Meet Stella Quinn
Join award winning author Stella Quinn as she shares her new novel, A Snowy River Summer, an unlikely romance story of a girl-next-door mechanic and a big city lawyer. Books will be available for purchase from Quick Brown Fox Bookshop or bring your copy from home to be signed. Bookings essential. To reserve your place, visit Eventbrite or call the Library.
CANCELLED: Fitness challenge
***This event has been cancelled***Bookings essential. Work through sets of Bootcamp type exercises against the clock.
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Dowse Lagoon Bushcare Group
Join other like-minded volunteers to help protect and restore Brisbane’s unique biodiversity through our Habitat Brisbane program. Whatever your skill level and motivation, joining your local Habitat Brisbane group is a great way to connect to nature and be active and healthy, all while meeting new people, developing new skills and making a difference to your local environment. With 160 groups across the city there’s bound to be one near you! Habitat Brisbane volunteers undertake a variety of activities including: managing environmental weeds revegetating with local native plants creating habitat for native wildlife citizen science projects.The Dowse Lagoon Bushcare Group meets weekly on Wednesday's at 6.30am.
Tai Chi Qigong
This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Yogalates
*** This event has been cancelled. *** Yoga and Pilates fusion, a fitness routine that combines Pilates exercises with the postures and breathing techniques of yoga. Suitable for all ages, no previous yoga experience required.
Birdwatching walk for beginners
Do you enjoy seeing birds visiting your garden, or love the sound of birdsong in the morning? Would you like to learn more about birds and how to identify them? Then join this engaging and informative guided walk in the reserve to learn the basics of birdwatching. Birdwatching is a fascinating and rewarding way to slow down, connect with nature, and attune your senses to wildlife observation. Discover the wonderful world of birds and their habitats on this guided walk. Binoculars are supplied or bring your own on the day. Requirements: Arrive 10 minutes early to check in with staff at the centre. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear sun-safe clothing and fully enclosed shoes. Sunscreen and insect repellent recommended. Bring drinking water and a snack as there are no food outlets on site. Note: Outdoor activities are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Nicholas Park Bushcare Group
Join other like-minded volunteers to help protect and restore Brisbane’s unique biodiversity through our Habitat Brisbane program. Whatever your skill level and motivation, joining your local Habitat Brisbane group is a great way to connect to nature and be active and healthy, all while meeting new people, developing new skills and making a difference to your local environment. With 160 groups across the city there’s bound to be one near you! Habitat Brisbane volunteers undertake a variety of activities including: Managing environmental weeds revegetating with local native plants creating habitat for native wildlife citizen science projectsNicholas Park Bushcare Group meet every Wednesday 7.30- 9.30am at Nicholas Park, 1 Anembo Street, The Gap.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements for active, healthy ageing and to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Brisbane City Markets - Reddacliff Place
The original of the Brisbane City Markets inner-city markets, Wednesday at Reddacliff Place is a favourite for city workers, local residents and tourists alike. With amazing stalls each week, you’ll never be short for choice - whether it be lunch, groceries, provisions, gifts or more. Find out more on the Brisbane City Markets website. Reddacliff Place is located at the very top of Queen Street Mall.
Functional fitness
Bookings essential. Movement is fundamental for enjoying an active, fun and healthy life. This program will focus on improving your balance, stability, co-ordination, strength and cardio fitness for healthy ageing. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Chair yoga and meditation
*** This event has been cancelled. *** Enjoy stretching, strengthening and breathing techniques combined with relaxation and meditation. Perfect for people who have difficulty getting up and down from the ground. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Yoga for mobility
A gentle movement class blended with yoga to improve your strength, balance and posture. No floor work included. Suitable for all fitness levels. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Mitchelton gardeners seed savers
Meet Mitchelton Library gardeners in the meeting room to create herb, vegetable, and flower seed packs for library customers.
Tai Chi Qigong
This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Zumba Gold®
Bookings essential. Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. Learn easy-to-follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Music beat kids groups
Come and enjoy the great outdoors with your little ones while you move and make music together. You will share a special time with other parents, while helping your little ones learn and grow through musical play and movement. Take home tips for how to keep grooving and creating musical moments at home provided.