Alice Springs Youth and Community Centre INC.

🌼 Seniors Month 2026 — thank you! 🌼

What a lovely way to finish the month. On Saturday we welcomed over 40 guests to our Seniors Social Lunch at the Centre — a full hall, plenty of good food and lovely people.

The day began with a Welcome to Country, followed by lunch (rice noodles, spring rolls, vegie fritters, sandwiches, salads, roast chicken, fresh fruit and cakes) — nobody went home hungry, we hope! 😊 — and an afternoon of music from the 1950s. One of our lovely ladies requested Dolly Parton's greatest hits, which brought back some wonderful memories for everyone.

Our thanks to the volunteers who made it happen — Price and Clark for the food, Leakhena, Ruby, Cherry, Megan and our beautiful ladies from Zumba girls for setting up, and Iris and Leah for keeping everything running on the day. Thank you also to Helen Checker and Eunice Lee for a month of Qi Gong and Tai Chi.

Seniors Month at ASYCC was proudly sponsored by the Northern Territory Government. 💐

📍 Alice Springs Youth and Community Centre, 5 Wills Terrace

📣 **Desert Sports Foundation – AGM**

The Desert Sports Foundation is looking for **new committee members** and would love to see community members get involved!

The Foundation proudly supports Alice Springs sporting families and athletes when they travel away to compete. Volunteers and committee members play an important role in helping this valuable support continue.

📅 **Sunday 30 August 2026**
⏰ **4:45pm** – straight after Bingo
📍 **Dining Room, Gillen Club**

If you are interested in becoming involved, this is a great opportunity to find out more about the Desert Sports Foundation and how you can contribute to supporting local sporting families.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Sue at [email protected]

Please feel free to share this post with anyone who may be interested in getting involved. 🙌

**Everyone is welcome to learn more about the Foundation and its work in supporting Alice Springs sport.**

Qi Gong starts tomorrow!

Join us for free Qi Gong with instructor Helen Checker — Friday 7 August, 9:00–10:00am in the Dojo Hall at Alice Springs Youth and Community Centre.

Qi Gong uses gentle, flowing movement and breathing to build balance, strength and calm. It's low impact, suitable for all fitness levels, and no experience is needed. Just wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.

Sessions run every Friday in August (7, 14, 21 and 28) as part of our free Seniors Month program, proudly supported by the Northern Territory Government. All welcome — come and give it a go!

5 Wills Terrace, Alice Springs | 0475 620 429

🌼 SENIORS MONTH 2026 – FREE EVENTS AT ASYCC! 🌼

Join us this August for Qi Gong, Tai Chi & a Social Lunch — free thanks to the NT Government! 💛

📅 Fridays & Saturdays in August | 📍 5 Wills Terrace, Alice Springs
📞 RSVP: 0475 620 429 or [email protected]

See you there! 💚

Alice Springs Youth and Community Centre INC. Recreation Centre - Gymnastics, Aikido, Judo, Shotokan Karate, Taekwondo, Circus classes, Tiny Tots Funtime, Lion Drumming/ Dancing and venue hire

🌿 Tai Chi at Higgins Hall is underway! Had a lovely first session on the 20th with our instructor Eunice Lee 🙏

Come join us this Saturday, 11:15–12:00pm at Higgins Hall. Suited to adults 50+, just a $5 donation, all welcome! 🧘‍♀️✨

🧘 NEW PROGRAM ALERT — TAI CHI IS HERE!

We are thrilled to launch our new Tai Chi program at ASYCC — every Saturday, 11:15 am to 12:00 pm in Higgins Hall, led by our wonderful volunteer Eunice Lee.

This one is for our 50+ community — come along, move at your own pace, and enjoy the company! 🌿

A huge thank you to Hon Joshua Burgoyne MLA, Member for Braitling and Hon Bill Yan MLA, Member for Namatjira for your support in making this happen! 🙏

📅 Starting 20 June 2026

📍 Higgins Hall, 5 Wills Terrace Alice Springs

💛 Suggested donation: $5 per session
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🧸 A huge thank you to Minister Joshua Burgoyne and Minister Bill Yan for their generous donation of $2,219.00 to Alice Springs Youth and Community Centre from the Teddy Bear Picnic Fundraiser!

Your support means so much to us and to the community we serve. This donation will go directly towards delivering new and existing programs.💚

We are truly grateful — thank you both!

Burgoyne MLA Bill Yan MLA - Member for Namatjira