A bit of fun Archives

Free exercise classes for all abilities? Yes please!

13 February 2021

COTA Victoria is excited to team with Victoria Together to create a library of exercise programs specifically designed for older people of all fitness abilities. Inspired by our Living Longer Living Stronger sessions, we have called these videos the Living Stronger Exercise Series.

fitness, Free exercise classes, Free Exercises, Living Stronger Exercise Series, Victoria Together

Inaugural Meeting of Bunyip OM:NI men’s discussion group

23 November 2020

Roman Kulkewycz reflects on the inaugural meeting of the Bunyip Older Men: New Ideas (OM:NI) men’s discussion groups, the strong bonds that have been formed and its peculiar name.

Older Men: New Ideas, OM:NI

Great Getaways are back

23 November 2020

To get back into the swing of Great Getaways and attending camps gently, Australian Camps Association has organised a day activity at Oasis Camp in the Dandenong Ranges on Saturday 5th of December 2020.

Australian Camps Association, Camping

Reminiscences of Spain and Portugal

12 October 2020

John Wilcock, Facilitator of the OM:NI Pakenham Day Group, shares some memories of a once-in-a-lifetime trip through the Spanish countryside and the majestic castles of Portugal.

Portugal, Spain, touring

The exercise smorgasbord

11 October 2020

Have you ever thought about your exercise options as an all-you-can-eat buffet? When we have a full table of diverse food set out in front of us, we’re unlikely to just choose just one dish. Our exercise should be just the same!

exercise, strength as we get older, Strength For Life, strength training

Meet an OM:NI member: Peter Angwin

14 September 2020

OM:NI member Peter Angwin shares reminiscences of his many years reading newspapers to the vision impaired for Radio 3RPH.

3RPH, OM:NI, volunteering

Living Longer Living Stronger Online? Easy! Here’s how it works

14 September 2020

With restrictions slow to ease, many folks who initially planned to simply ‘wait it out’ are starting to think about joining the Zoom revolution.

Living Longer Living Stronger, LLLS, strength as we get older, Strength For Life, strength training

Faye says, ‘Don’t wait!’

10 August 2020

Faye is a 77-year-old retired teacher who lives with her dog in the outer suburbs of Melbourne. She first started Living Longer Living Stronger (LLLS) around 10 years ago on the recommendation of her surgeon, who said she may be able to avoid knee surgery with specific strength training.

online exercises, strength training

Fabulous Forties Online Dance Party

14 July 2020

Next week, on Thursday 23 July at 3.00 pm, COTA Victoria is hosting the first of many Seniors Festival events. Our Fabulous Forties Online Dance Party will celebrate the music of the 1940s and feature memorable cinematic moments too.

1940s Music, Online Dance Party, Senior’s Festival Reimagined

OM:NI member Tony Arrigo awarded an Order of Australia Medal

10 February 2020

COTA Victoria congratulates Tony Arrigo, who has been recognised with an Order of Australia Medal for his founding work with the Bunyip chapter of the Older Men: New Ideas discussion group.