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Holdfast Bay Community Centre

Holdfast Bay Community Centre

The Holdfast Bay Community Centre is a place of belonging where you can connect with others, explore new interests, and build meaningful relationships in a supportive setting.

The City of Holdfast Bay manages Holdfast Bay Community Centre and offers:

  • Activities run by the community for the community.
  • Fully equipped rooms are available for hire, including workshops, training, programs, events, and regular bookings.
  • Activities run by Alwyndor, YMCA & Spinal Cord Australia.
  • Large outdoor spaces.
  • Volunteering opportunities.
  • Grow FREE Trolley.
  • Home of the Chatty Cafe.
  • Wellbeing Hub programs in collaboration with Preventive Health SA.

Additionally, if you have an idea for a program, a skill, or a talent you'd like to share, please let us know! We're here to listen and help establish community groups at the centre.

There is something for everyone!

Holdfast Bay Community Centre - Activity Schedule

Monday
Chatty Café 10am -11am Call the centre 8229 9897 Marilyn West Yoga 10am – 11.30am Call Marylin on 0403 508 071
Chatty Cafe & Play 9am - 11.30am Call Reception on 8229 9897 Sensory Fun for Little Ones 9.30am - 11am - 0-5yrs 11.15am - 12.10pm - 0- 14mths Call Kim on 0418 824 254 Fitness Bug 6.15pm - 7.15pm Call John on 0414 839 924
Tuesday
Holdfast Bay Community Centre Playgroup with Yvette 9.30am - 11am Call Yvette on 0438 664 920 Rhythm Method – Women’s Percussion Group 10.45am – 12.15pm Call Claire on 0416 173 813 Yoga with Kersten 5.30pm - 6.30pm Call Kersten 0434 041 038
Brighton Art Group Monthly Sessions 6pm – 9pm. visit www.jodi1689.wixsite.com
Wednesday
In Home Care – Greek Group 9am - 2pm Call Nicholas on 0412 064 744 Alwyndor Reformer Pilates (Multiple sessions) 1pm - 4pm Call Alwyndor on 81773200 JKA Holdfast Karate Club (Multiple sessions) 5.15pm and 7.30pm Call Sam on 0450 582 908
Foam Rolling, Stretch & Recovery 9.30am - 10.30am Call 0455 233 366 Chair-Based Contemporary Dance 12.30pm - 1.30pm Call Veronica 0402 235 592 The Art and Wellbeing Society 9.30am - 11am Email: jane@heartthroughart.com.au
Thursday
Kangatraining for Mums 10am - 11am Call Sara on 0403 691 328 Marilyn West Yoga 10am – 11.30am Call Marylin on 0403 508 071 Active Minds 10.30am - 12pm Call Alwyndor on 81773201
Dance Fusion 1pm - 2pm Call Alwyndor on 81773200 Alwyndor Zen Hand Therapy (multiple sessions) 1pm - 3.15pm Call Alwyndor on 8177 3200 Meraki Music - Greek Music Workshops 2pm - 4pm Visit www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1292865
Alwyndor Gym Circuit 3pm - 4pm Call Alwyndor on 81773200 Fitness Bug 6.15pm - 7.15pm Call John on 0414 839 924 Sports United - Sporting Memories 10am - 11.30am 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month Call 8229 9897
Community Cards Group starting 10 July 2025 12pm - 2pm Call 8229 9897 Tai Chi - Outdoor Connection in Nature starting 10 July 2025 8.30am - 9.30am Call John 0414 839 924
Friday
Yoga for Good Health with Vari 9.30am – 10.30am Call Vari on 8387 0552 YMCA Lungs in Action 11.30am – 12.30pm Call Lung Foundation Australia on1800 654 301
Alwyndor Reformer Pilates 11.30am to 12.30pm Call Alwyndor on 81773200. Brighton Karate 6.30pm - 8.30pm Call Pam on 0477112107 Himalayan Singing Bowl Sound Healing Journey 7pm - 8pm monthly Visit eventbrite.com.au@o/my-healing-space
Saturday
Fitness Bug 9.15am - 10.15am Call John on 0414 839 924 Zumba with Shawn 9.30am – 10.30am Call Shawn on 0414 570 622 Thrive Endo Workshops Bi-monthly sessions Call Thrive Family Clinic on 8490 7810
Other activities
Neuro Moves Hove Multiple sessions throughout the week Call Laura on 0422 035 979 YMCA Strength for Life Multiple sessions throughout the week Call YMCA on 8200 2500 YMCA Reformer Pilates Multiple sessions throughout the week Call 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.

Brighton Karate

Improve your fitness, strength, coordination, and self-confidence. Develop essential self-defence skills and build your fitness—beginner to advanced classes.
Monday & Friday 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

NEW - Foam Rolling, Stretch & Recovery

Improves flexibility and mobility, reduces muscle soreness and stiffness, boosts blood flow and recovery, releases tight muscles and knots, enhances posture and alignment, and relieves tension and stress. Wednesday 9.30am - 10.30am. $12.00 per class.

Call Diane on 0455 233 366

Gym Circuit

This group uses gym equipment, circuit-style exercises, and balance stations. The Gym Circuit program adds free weights and timed station sessions.
Thursday, 3pm - 4pm. $8 concession/$12 private. Conditions apply.

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, enabling trainers to tailor exercises to suit each user. Wednesday 1pm—2pm. Friday 11.30am—12.30pm. $8 concession/$12 private. Conditions apply.

Call Alwyndor on 81773200

NEW - Tai Chi - Outdoor Connection in Nature

An energising class that blends two styles of tai chi, using both fast and slow movements to boost energy, improve balance, and reduce the risk of falls. Tai Chi helps manage stress and ease the conditions of arthritis.

No experiences are needed; it is open to all ages. Weather permitting, classes will be prioritised outdoors; please dress appropriately for the conditions. Thursday 8.30am—9.30am (starting 10 July) $12.50 per class.

Call John on 0414 839 924

YMCA Reformer Pilates

We offer a quality Reformer Pilates experience inclusive of all ages and abilities. A small group setting provides a welcoming experience, enabling trainers to tailor exercises with modifications and resistance to suit beginners and 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


Kangatraining with Sara

Kangatraining is the ultimate baby-wearing fitness class, specifically designed for postnatal mothers. It is a safe, low-impact, fun fitness class for mums and bubs. We focus on rebuilding your entire body after pregnancy through a fun and energetic class. Babies are worn in carriers as mums work up a sweat and are often gently rocked to sleep with our smooth moves. Thursday 10am - 11am. Fees apply.

Call Sara: 0403 691 328 or register here.

The community runs groups 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.

NEW - Chair-based Contemporary Dance

Designed for adults who feel they have decreased mobility and/or balance (including people with neurological conditions and Parkinson's disease). No experience needed. Wednesday 12.30pm - 1.30pm. $15 per class.

Call Veronica on 0402 235 592

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. Conditions apply.

Call Alwyndor on 81773200

Zumba

Let's Zumba! All fitness levels can join these fun and energetic Latin-based dance sessions. Bring your water bottle, towel, and can-do attitude, and let's get started! Monday 6.30pm - 7.30pm & 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 Claire will call you back.
Tuesday 10.45am - 12.15pm, $8.

Call Claire on 0416 173 813

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.

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 connect with rewarding and flexible activities that support and maintain cognitive, physical, and social skills.
Thursday 10:30-11:30am $8 concession/$12 private. Conditions apply.

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

Yoga with Kersten

A yoga class based on traditional Hatha Yoga practices, designed to align and calm your body, mind and spirit. The class will typically involve a set of physical postures (yoga poses) and breathing techniques. Tuesday 5.30pm - 6.30pm $120 - 10 class term pass/ $15 drop-in single class / $12 drop-in single class - concession.

Call Kersten 0434 041 038

The community runs groups 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 - Holdfast Bay Community Centre Playgroup

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 & Friday 9.30am-11am. $7 + membership.

Tuesday, call Yvette on 0438 664 920. Friday, call Kate on 0407 243 125

Sensory Fun for Little Ones with Kim

Children, babies and their caregiver(s) will engage their senses as they are inspired to immerse themselves in sensory play. Sensory play sessions, especially for babies. Sensory Baby Play (0-14 months) Children Sensory Playgroup (0-5 years). Various sensory play activities, different themes throughout the year, messy play, sensory art, song time, sensory group time and lots more (wear clothes suitable for messy play, too).

Call Kim on 0418 824 254

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

The community runs groups for the community or as indicated. New inquirers must book through the listed contact person; group bookings cannot be made at the Holdfast Bay Community Centre reception.

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 for 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

Opening Hours and Contact us

  • Monday 9am - 4pm
  • Tuesday 9am- 1pm
  • Wednesday 9am - 4pm
  • Thursday 9am - 1pm
  • Friday 9am - 4pm
  • Saturday CLOSED
  • Sunday CLOSED