Monday
Croydon Toy Library 10:00am - 12noon & 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Offering children from birth to pre-school age the opportunity to borrow a wide range of toys, games, puzzles, costumes, puppets and cassettes. Croydon Primary School, entry via Kent Ave, Croydon.
Croydon Toy Library, 9723 0866.
North Croydon Playgroup 9:30am – 11:30am
389 Maroondah Hwy, Croydon. Everyone welcome. Ph. Jenny Kirkwood on 9876 2035.
Probus Club of Ringwood (3rd Monday) 9:30am
Meetings held at the Church of Christ, Pitt St, Ringwood. Companionship with very interesting speakers.
Membership also now open to ladies. Attendance enquiries to Secretary, Ray Hunt Ph. 9893 1268.
Leader Run Playgroups 10:00am – 12noon
Yarrunga Community Centre, 76-86 Croydon Hills Drive, Croydon Hills. Ph. 9722 8942
Inclusive Art Studio 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Calling all artists, writers and poets with or without a disability, to come together to share ideas with each other while working on your own masterpiece. Bring your own equipment and materials.
Glen Park Community Centre, 30 Glen Park Rd, Bayswater. Ph. 9294 7525
Yarrunga Writers 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Enhance your writing skills by working on your own short stories, poetry and essays. Come along and join this small friendly group. Cost $5 annual membership plus $20 term.
Yarrunga Community Centre, 76-86 Croydon Hills Drive, Croydon Hills. Ph. 9722 8942
Eastern Region Support for People with Disabilities (2nd Monday) 2:00pm
A social group offering an opportunity for people to share ideas and have a social chat.
Meets at Myer Cafe in Eastland.
Lions Club of Croydon Dinner Meetings (1st & 3rd Mondays) 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Visitors and prospective members are welcome. Telephone 9727 1711 to make a booking.
The Dorset Gardens Hotel, Dorset Road, Croydon.
Lions Club of Heathmont Dinner Meetings (1st & 3rd Mondays) 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Visitors and prospective new members welcome.
Club Kilsyth, Cnr Canterbury and Colchester Rds, Kilsyth. Ph. 9729 4499
Ringwood Toastmasters (1st & 3rd Mondays) 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Laugh away your public speaking fears and difficulties by coming along to Ringwood Toastmasters.
Ringwood Room, Ringwood Library. Ph: Elinor on 9735 4526 or John on 9723 3733.
Ringwood Garden Club Inc. (4th Monday) 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Spend time with passionate gardeners, listen to horticultural speakers and purchase plants from the trading table. Visitors will be made very welcome.
Ringwood East Community Hall, Knaith Rd, Ringwood East. Ph: Marg on 9879 0569.
Tuesday
North Croydon Playgroup 9:30am – 11:30am
389 Maroondah Hwy, Croydon. Everyone welcome. Ph. Jenny Kirkwood on 9876 2035.
Central Ringwood Community Centre Family Playgroup 10:00am – 12:00pm (During school terms)
Groups are semi-structured with a leader and involve parental attendance and participation.
Central Ringwood Community Centre Inc, Bedford Park, Bedford Rd, Ringwood. Ph. 9870 2602.
Home League 10:00am
Meeting for women covering a wide range of topics.
The Salvation Army Hall, Cnr Wantirna and City Rds, Ringwood. Ph. Ph. 9870 0720
Preschool Storytime 11:00am – 11:45am
Aimed at children aged 3-5 years. A mix of stories, rhymes and a simple activity.
Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon. Ph. 9294 5640
People with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) Self Help Group Croydon (4th Tuesday) 11:00am – 2:00pm
Croydon Library - Glen Frost Room, Civic Square, Croydon.
Ph. Margaret Stevens, 0431 448 421
Tiny Tot Story Time 1:00pm
Tiny Tots is a special lap sit activity for children aged 0-12 months. Includes short, attention grabbing stories, rhymes, songs and activities. Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon. Ph. 9294 5640
“The Club @ Arrabri” – Supported Playgroup 1:00pm – 3:00pm
A social group offered to parents with children 0 – 6. Form friendships and develop socialisation skills in a safe, casual atmosphere. Arrabri Community House, Allambanan Drive, Bayswater Nth. Ph. 9294 7530
Fourth Tuesday Book Club (4th Tuesday) 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Social group meeting for stimulating book discussion over coffee. Cost $21 per term.
St. Stephen’s Community Living Centre, 28 Freeman St, Ringwood East. Ph. Frances 9876 8940
Snooker 2:00pm
Learn the skills that the great snooker player’s use. Ron will provide expert tuition. Beginners are welcome.
$5.00 per session. Enquiries to Ron Fry, 9729 5032
Tuesday Flicks Group
Are you a woman interested in meeting at Hoyts Cinemas Eastland once a month, meeting new friends and enjoying a coffee afterwards? Movies alternate between early and late sessions. Cost $5 annual membership plus movie costs.
Yarrunga Community Centre, 76-86 Croydon Hills Dve, Croydon Hills. Ph. 9722 8942
Tuesday Tasters
This group provides women with an opportunity to participate in a fun, informative social group. It explores a ragne of activities which have included coffee shop visits, craft activities and informative speakers. Cost $5 annual membership plus $2 per visit to Yarrunga.
Yarrunga Community Centre, 76-86 Croydon Hills Drive, Croydon Hills Ph. 9722 8942
Support for Carers (Mental Health Issues) (2nd & 4th Tuesday) 7:30pm – 9:00pm
A safe place to meet with others who are supporting a friend or family member living with mental health issues. Come to share stories and experiences, access resources. $2 per person.
Heathmont Community Living Centre. Ph. 8802 1899
Croydon Citizens’ Bands Inc – Brass Band Rehearsals 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Players and visitors welcome. No auditions required.
Keystone Hall, Civic Square, East Croydon. Ph. 9729 1508
Maroondah Symphony Orchestra 8:00pm – 10:15pm
Rehearses every Tuesday night during the school year, except Melbourne Cup Day.
Maroondah Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood. Ph. 9725 2597
The Victorian Folk Music Club - Ringwood Folk 8:00pm – 10:30pm
Meets every Tuesday night with a concert on the second Tuesday of the month featuring leading artists from the folk music world. A bush dance is held on the first Saturday of the month at the Senior Citizens Hall. A fiddlers group, vocal sessions, concert band, music resources, busking and performing opportunities are all available. All ages welcome.
Red Cross Hall, Knaith Rd Reserve, Knaith Rd, Ringwood East. Ph. 0407 737 202
Ringwood Historical Society (3rd Tuesday) 8:00pm – 10:30pm
Room 4 Maroondah Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood. Ph. 9729 4359
Book Lovers Book Club (1st Tuesday) 10:45am – 12:15pm
Cost $65 annual membership (includes library fees) pro rata
Yarrunga Community Centre, 76-86 Croydon Hills Drive, Croydon Hills Ph. 9722 8942
Avid Readers Book Club (3rd Tuesday) 10:45am – 12:15pm
Yarrunga Community Centre, 76-86 Croydon Hills Drive, Croydon Hills Ph. 9722 8942
Wednesday
Arrabri Pram Walkers 9:15am – 11:00am
A weekly pram walking group, walk for 40 min followed by a cuppa at the community house. If it is raining, still come for a cuppa and a chat. Arrabri Community House, Allambanan Drive, Nth Bayswater. Ph. 9294 7534
Mums on the Move Walking Group 9:15am (Except school holidays)
A weekly walking group for anyone who enjoys walking and a chat. Starts and finishes at Arrabri.
Arrabri Community House, Allambanan Drive, Nth Bayswater. Ph. 9294 7534
CRISP Nursery Inc. 9:30am – 12:30pm
Learn to propagate and care for the plants that are local to the Ringwood/Heathmont area. New volunteers are always welcome. CRISP Nursery Inc, 17 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood. Phone 9879 3911
Maroondah Ladies Probus Club (4th Wednesday) 9.45am
Keystone Hall, Croydon. Ph. 9725 7994 or 9761 4868.
Leader Run Playgroups 10:00am – 12noon
Yarrunga Community Centre, 76-86 Croydon Hills Drive, Croydon Hills. Ph. 9722 8942
Widow & Widowers Support Group (4th Wednesday) 7:00pm – 8:30pm)
Occasional guest speakers and social outings arranged. Tea & coffee provided. Gold coin donation only.
Run by The Australian Centre for Grief & Bereavement.
Glenn Frost Room, Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon. Ph. 9265 2111
Talk n’ Tucker 11:00am
Cuppa followed by a light meal (12noon – 1pm). All welcome, gold coin donation.
The Salvation Army Ringwood, Cnr. City and Wantirna Roads, Ringwood. Ph. Grace 9870 0720.
Rotary Club of Ringwood 6:15pm
Club Ringwood, Cnr Maroondah Hwy & Oban Rd, Ringwood. Ph. 9728 8698
Croydon Citizens’ Bands Inc – Concert Band 6:30pm – 7:45pm
Players and visitors welcome. No auditions required.
Keystone Hall, Civic Square, East Croydon. Ph. 9729 1508
Croydon Citizens’ Bands Inc – Wind Symphony 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Players and visitors welcome. No auditions required.
Keystone Hall, Civic Square, East Croydon. Ph. 9729 1508
Redit Book Club (2nd Wednesday) 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Yarrunga Community Centre, 76-86 Croydon Hills Drive, Croydon Hills Ph. 9722 8942
Ringwood Day VIEW Club (2nd Wednesday) 11:00am for 11:30am start
Associated with the Smith Family and raising funds for their “Learning for Life”programme which supports underprivileged students. Enjoy a two course meal plus tea/coffee at a cost of $20.00. Each month there is a speaker from many different areas. Excursions, cinema outings and other events are organised during the month. All ladies who would like to come along to a luncheon meeting to see what we are all about are welcome.
Natalie's Restaurant, Maroondah Hwy, Mitcham Ph. 9870 0424 (Jenny, Chairperson)
Maroondah and District Parents Support Group (every 2nd and 4th Wednesday) 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Support group which are a great help to families who have a loved one experiencing drug/alcohol/mental health problems. It is educational - with a variety of different speakers attending the group to offer the expertise, be it mental health, the stages of addiction, or coping strategies for the family.
Eastern Access Community Health, 46 Warrandyte Road, Croydon Ph. 0407 528 073 (Rob Davis)
Sing Australia Heathmont (each Wednesday evening) 7:30pm - 9:30pm
You are invited to join with us as we sing for fun and enjoyment each week. No auditions and don't worry if you cannot read music. We sing and entertain many local groups. Our practices are held at the Uniting Church in Canterbury Road, Heathmont. Ph. 9729 6197 (Jeanette)
Thursday
Armchair Travel (1st Thursday)
Each month different presenters discuss their travels. A very popular group. Afternoon tea provided.
$5 per session. St Stephen’s Community Living Centre, Ringwood East. Ph. 0423 728 864
Central Ringwood Community Centre Family Playgroup 9:30am – 11.30am (during school terms)
Groups are semi-structured with a leader and involve parental attendance and participation.
Central Ringwood Community Centre Inc, Bedford Park, Bedford Rd, Ringwood. Ph. 9870 2602
North Croydon Playgroup 9:30am – 11:30am
389 Maroondah Hwy, Croydon. Everyone welcome. Ph. Jenny Kirkwood on 9876 2035
Croydon Toy Library 10:00am – 12noon
Offering children from birth to pre-school age the opportunity to borrow a wide range of toys, games, puzzles, costumes, puppets and cassettes. Croydon Primary School, entry via Kent Avenue, Croydon. Ph. 9723 0866
Craft Group 10:00am – 12noon
An informal time for both men and women of all ages and craft interests. BYO project.
The Salvation Army Hall, Cnr. Wantirna and City Rds, Ringwood. Ph. 9870 0720
OM:NI (older men, new ideas) 10:00am – 12noon (2nd & 4th Thursdays)
A fortnightly discussion group for men over 50 to enhance the health and wellbeing of men.
Yarrunga Community Centre, 76-86 Croydon Hills Drive, Croydon Hills. Ph. 9870 2562
Croydon Stroke Support Group 10:30am – 12:00pm
A group for stroke survivors/carers & interested people/volunteers.
Heathmont Uniting Church Hall, 89 Canterbury Rd,.Heathmont. Ph. Gillian Simons 9723 3053
Croydon Library Bookchat (1st Thursday) 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Come along for a chat about new books at the library.
Croydon Community Library, 5 Civic Sq., Croydon. Ph. 9294 5640.
Croydon Life Activities (1st Thursday) 7.30pm
Offers a range of activities for couples and single retirees. Visitors and new members are most welcome.
Ringwood RSL, Station St, Ringwood. Ph. Val Gibson 9723 2514
‘The Girlfriends’ (2nd Thursday) 7:00pm
A social group for those in their 30’s – early 40’s. Cost $5 annual membership plus activity costs.
Yarrunga Community Centre, 76-86 Croydon Hills Drv, Croydon Hills. Ph. 9722 8942
Girlfriends Incorporated (2nd Thursday) 7:30pm
An evening for young women, particularly those with children of primary school age.
Salvation Army Hall, Cnr Wantirna and City Rds, Ringwood. Ph. 9870 0720
Thursday Women’s Social Groups 12noon
A varied program which promotes friendship through regular outings. These are self-facilitating groups giving everyone the opportunity to meet new people, go out for coffee, see films, and take walks. Cost $5 annual membership plus activity costs.
Yarrunga Community Centre, 76-86 Croydon Hills Drive, Croydon Hills. Ph. 9870 2562
Croydon Chess Club 6:30pm
We offer a fun and family-friendly environment. Come and join us! Junior Coaching Program from 6:30pm. Senior Coaching Program from 7:30pm until late. Please visit www.croydonchess.com for more details and a calendar of our events.
Croydon RSL, 1 Civic Square, Croydon Ph. 0407 648 172 (Richard Goldsmith)
Friday
Yarrunga Walkers 9:00am – 10:00am
Walks in the local area for approximately one hour at a moderate pace. Cost $5 annual membership.
Yarrunga Community Centre, 76-86 Croydon Hills Drive, Croydon Hills. Ph. 9722 8942
Yarrunga Trekkers (1st & 3rd Friday – vigorous walks of 8-10k, 2nd & 4th Friday – longer walks up to 18k)
Walks in the local area for approximately one hour at a moderate pace. Cost $10 annual membership plus $1 per walk. For full information please contact the office.
Yarrunga Community Centre, 76-86 Croydon Hills Drive, Croydon Hills. Ph. 9722 8942
Combined Probus Club of Maroondah (3rd Friday) 9:30am
Meeting held at the Ringwood RSL Function Room, Station St., Ringwood. Ph: 9870 8823 or 9879 2837.
Fun with Music (for pre-school children) 9:30am – 10.15am or 10:45am – 11:30am (during school terms)
A structured 45 minute session of music, art, songs and instruments taught by a qualified teacher.
St Stephen’s Community Living Centre, Ringwood East. Ph. Pam 9870 4906
North Croydon Playgroup 9:30am – 11:30am
389 Maroondah Hwy, Croydon. Everyone welcome. Ph. Jenny Kirkwood on 9876 2035.
CRISP Nursery Inc. 9:30am – 12:30pm
Learn to propagate and care for the plants that are local to the Ringwood/Heathmont area. New volunteers are always welcome. CRISP Nursery Inc, 17 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood. Ph. 9879 3911
Companion Club 10:00am
An over 50’s group of men and women. Enjoy an interesting and informative time with speakers and activities.
Salvation Army Hall, Cnr Wantirna and City Rds, Ringwood. Ph. 9870 0720
Leader Run Playgroups 10:00am – 12noon
Yarrunga Community Centre, 76-86 Croydon Hills Drive, Croydon Hills. Ph. 9722 8942
Toddler Storytime 11:00am – 11:20pm
Toddler time is especially for children 1-3 years. Includes stories, songs and rhymes.
Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon. Ph. 9294 5640
Third Friday Book Club (3rd Friday) 8:00pm – 9:30pm
A social group that meets to share fun and enlightenment, discussing over supper what we have been reading. Stephen’s Community Living Centre, 28 Freeman St, Ringwood East. Ph: Frances 9876 8940
ImpACT Youth – a youth group (during school terms)
A varied program for secondary school aged youth in a safe environment.
Salvation Army Hall, Cnr Wantirna and City Rds, Ringwood. Ph. Luke Baker 9870 0720
Saturday
Friends of Loughie’s Bushland (1st Saturday) 9:30am – 12:30pm
Come and enjoy learning about this reserve and help to care for a precious are of Maroondah.
Kubis Drive (near Werac Dr), Nth Ringwood. Ph. 9870 8126
Maroondah Toy Library 10:00am – 12:00pm (during school terms)
Offers an extensive range of toys, games, music, dress-ups and puzzles suitable for children from 6 months to 6 years. Operating out of the Scout Hall at BJ Hubbard Reserve, Evelyn Rd. Ph. 9513 9171
Alcoholics Anonymous 2:00pm
Heathmont Community Living Centre. Ph. 9894 5180
Heathmont Uniting Church Games Group (2nd Saturday) 7.30pm – 9.00pm
A small group of adults enjoy scrabble, cards and board games. Supper included. Ph. 8802 1899
Maroondah Calligraphy Society (each 3rd Saturday) 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join with this friendly, helpful group of calligraphers. Try your hand at writing a variety of scripts and learning associated paper crafts.
Central Ringwood Community Centre, Bedford Park, Bedford Rd, Ringwood. Marion 9870 5597 or Michael 9879 3494
Sunday
Heathmont Lions Farmers Market (1st Sunday) 9:00am – 1:00pm
Gold coin entry. Great Ryrie Primary School, Great Ryrie St, Heathmont. Ph. 9729 4449
Blind Bowls Victoria Inc. (Sunday - 24 per annum weather permitting) September to April
Have you played lawn bowls and have stopped playing because of your failing sight, or you have not played bowls and would like to? Come and join Blind Bowls Victoria, with trips to Swan Hill, Mooroopna, Euroa, Ballarat, Drouin, Pakenham, Narre Warren and the rest to metropolitan clubs.
Contact Berneice or Peter Stevenson on 9723 4875 for further information
The organisations below offer the following regular events:
Croydon Senior Citizen’s Club
Croydon Senior Citizen’s Centre, Cnr Mount Dandenong Rd & Civic Square, Croydon.
Contact number 9723 2097, 9725 0115
Croydon U3A
Keystone Hall, 1 Civic Square, Croydon. Contact number 9724 9544 (10am – 12.30pm weekdays).
East Ringwood Senior Citizen’s Centre
6 Laurence Grove, East Ringwood (Mel 50 B8). New members welcome.
Contact number 9870 2054
E.P.R. Ringwood Inc.
Enjoying Planned Retirement, Norwood Reserve, Warrandyte Rd, Nth Ringwood (Mel. Ref. 49 H5).
North Ringwood Senior Citizen’s Club
North Ringwood Senior Citizen’s Club, Norwood Reserve, Warrandyte Rd, Nth Ringwood (Mel. Ref. 49 H5).
For further information on these events phone Doreen Niven on 9723 9545 or Ray Baker on 9723 7889.
Ringwood Heritage Seniors Club
Ringwood Heritage Seniors Club, Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood.
For further information on any events phone Mavis, 9870 1297 or Shirley, 9893 2323.
U3A Ringwood
North Ringwood Senior Citizen’s Club, Norwood Reserve, Warrandyte Rd, Nth Ringwood (Mel. Ref. 49 H5).
Ph 9879 2677 (9am-12pm)
The organisations below offer regular courses:
Contact the organisations directly for details.
Arrabri Community House
Allambanan Dr, Bayswater Nth.
Ph. 9294 7530
Central Ringwood Community Centre
Bedford Park, Bedford Rd, Ringwood.
Ph. 9870 2602
Glen Park Community Centre
30 Glen Park Rd, Bayswater.
Ph. 9294 7525
Heathmont Uniting Church Community Living Centre
83 Canterbury Rd, Heathmont.
Ph. 0437 758 281
Nth Ringwood Community House
Rear 120 Oban Rd, Nth Ringwood.
Ph. 9876 3421
St Stephens Community Living Centre
28 Freeman St, Ringwood East.
Ph. 0423 728 864
Wyreena Community Arts Centre
13 – 23 Hull Rd, Croydon.
Ph. 9294 5590
Yarrunga Community Centre
76-86 Croydon Hills Drive, Croydon Hills.
Ph. 9722 8942
