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The Holdfast Bay Community Centre is a place for the community to connect.
The centre is managed by the City of Holdfast Bay and offers:
- Activities run by the community, for the community
- Activities run by YMCA, Alwyndor and other
- Rooms to hire including one-off and regular bookings
- Large outdoor spaces
There is something for everyone!
Groups are run by the community for the community or as indicated. New inquirers must book through the listed contact person, bookings for groups cannot be made at the Holdfast Bay Community Centre reception.
Brighton Karate
Improve your fitness, strength, coordination, and self-confidence. Develop essential self-defence skills and build your fitness - beginners to advanced classes.
Monday 6:30-8pm. $65 Monthly. Call Pam on 0477112107
Fitness Bug
Want to improve your fitness, health, and wellbeing? John runs class gym groups that aim to get the best health and well-being results from each participant with tailored workouts. All fitness levels are welcome.
Monday 6:15pm - 7:15pm; Thursday 6:15pm - 7:45pm; Saturday 9:15am- 10am. $12.50 per session. Call John on 0414 839 924.
Gym Circuit
This group includes the use of gym equipment, circuit-style exercises and balance stations. The Gym Circuit program adds in free weights and timed station sessions. Thursday 3pm - 4pm. Call Alwyndor on 81773200.
JKA Holdfast Karate Club - All abilities adult class - 13+ years old
We teach the Shotokan style of karate. We specialise in the growth and development of our students by teaching life skills such as discipline, respect, resilience, and self-confidence. Wednesday evening (different age group times). $7 per session. Call Sam on 0450 582 908.
Reformer Pilates
Build your strength while lengthening muscles and improving your breathing technique. A Small group setting provides a welcoming experience while enabling trainers to tailor exercises to suit each user. Wednesday 1pm - 2pm. Friday 11.30am - 12.30pm. Call Alwyndor on 81773200.
YMCA Reformer Pilates
We offer a quality Reformer Pilates experience inclusive of all ages and abilities. A small group setting provides a welcoming experience while enabling trainers to tailor exercises with modifications and resistance to suit beginners to advanced users.
Visit the YMCA website for information and bookings Call the YMCA on 8200 2500
YMCA Strength for Life
Supervised strength and cardio group program designed for the over 50s. Health Assessment required before starting ($45)
Visit the YMCA website for information and bookings or Call the YMCA on 8200 2500
Groups are run by the community for the community or as indicated. New inquirers must book through the listed contact person, bookings for groups cannot be made at the Holdfast Bay Community Centre reception.
Dance Fusion
A light cardio exercise class combining different dance styles with fun, upbeat music. Improve your coordination and maintain balance, strength, and flexibility.
Thursday 1-2pm. $8 concession/$12 private. Call Alwyndor on 81773200.
Zumba
Let's Zumba! All fitness levels are welcome to join these fun and energetic Latin-based dance sessions. Bring your water bottle, towel, and can-do attitude, and let's get started! Saturday 9:30 - 10:30am . $16 for Casual or $105 for 10 classes. Call Shawn on 0414 570 622
Women's Percussion Group
Playing African drums and other percussion groups for women. Leave a message and Jacky will call you back.
10 -11:30am, $10. Call Claire on 8279 3218.
Groups are run by the community for the community or as indicated. New inquirers must book through the listed contact person, bookings for groups cannot be made at the Holdfast Bay Community Centre reception.
MS Balance
Take part in exercises tailored to individual needs in our weekly fitness classes with an MS physiotherapist.
Thursday 1:30-2:30pm. $10 concession/$15 private. Call 8198 1400 (Participants must be assessed by an MS physiotherapist before starting the group.)
Neuro Moves
An innovative, holistic, evidence-based exercise and therapy service for people living with a neurological condition or physical disability. Highly trained physiotherapists and exercise physiologists will target each client’s unique goals to help them improve their quality of life and maintain their independence. Wednesday and Thursday 8am -5pm. Cost varies. Call Laura on 0422 035 979
Active minds
Explore individual interests and build connections with rewarding and flexible activities that support and maintain cognitive, physical, and social skills.
Thursday 10:30-11:30am $8 concession/$12 private. Call Alwyndor on 81773200
Yoga with Marilyn
Relax, de-stress, and unwind in a calm and supportive environment. Beginner to intermediate yoga exercises designed to help you relax - bring your yoga mat and blanket/towel. These classes do include floor exercises. Monday and Thursday 10am - 11:30am. $15. Call Marylin on 0403 508 071
Yoga with Vari
Vari has over 40 years of experience providing yoga classes and welcomes all ages and abilities to join her. Please bring your mat.
Friday 9:30-10:30am. $10. Call Vari on 8387 0552
Mindful Yoga
Calm the busy mind and stretch and strengthen your body with the breath. Work within your range of motion, choosing the best option for you. Wednesday 9:30 -10:30am. $12. Call Trudy on 0408 851 774
Chair Based Exercise
Aimed at maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance. Friday 11:30pm -12:30pm. Call the YMCA on 8294 6488.
Groups are run by the community for the community or as indicated. New inquirers must book through the listed contact person, bookings for groups cannot be made at the Holdfast Bay Community Centre reception.
Playgroup SA
Mums, dads, grandparents, and caregivers are welcome with their babies, toddlers, and preschoolers (0 - 5) for inside and outside play and activities. Tea and coffee are available.
Tuesday 9-11am. $6 + membership. Call Yvette on 0438 664 920
JKA Holdfast Karate Club
- Beginners, children of all ages
- Experienced 5-12-year-olds. Minimum 1-year karate training
We teach the Shotokan style of karate. We specialise in the growth and development of our students by teaching life skills such as discipline, respect, resilience, and self-confidence. Wednesday evening (varying times for age groups. $7 (+$80 membership)
Call Sam on 0450 582 908
Yoga Hutt
Classes are for children 5-8 years old and focus on expressing feelings, breath works for calming our bodies, focus and meditation activities, yoga stories/games to learn yoga poses, positive affirmations and visualisation stories for relaxation. Wednesday 3:20 -4:10pm; Saturday 9:30 - 10:20am. $15. Call Dee on 0411 776 788.
Groups are run by the community for the community or as indicated. New inquirers must book through the listed contact person, bookings for groups cannot be made at the Holdfast Bay Community Centre reception.
Christian Science Informal Group, Brighton
Church meeting. Everyone welcome. Sunday, 1st and 3rd of the month. 9:30-12:30pm. Free. Call Sue on 0458195314
In-Home Care
Greek-specific, CHSP-funded, centre-based respite group - clients must be eligible for aged care funding and have a carer. A goal-focused social group for participants while providing respite for carers. Activities are based on the interests of group participants, including social activities, cooking, gardening, exercise, and Greek-specific cultural celebrations. Wednesday 10am-2pm. $15. Call Mary on 0417 798 438
Booking a space
The Holdfast Bay Community Centre offers rooms to hire at private/commercial and community rates for both one-off and regular bookings.
All bookings for these spaces will go through the online booking platform SpacetoCo.
Terms and conditions, hire fees and payment options can also be found on the link below