Classes - Children

Limited numbers - bookings essential. All aboard for Puffing Billy Storytime! Join Fairy Mary, the Forest Fairy, for a magical journey inspired by Puffing Billy Railway. Meet the Australian animal characters from Puffing Billy: The Gift of the Forest and enjoy songs, stories, and movement as we imagine a steam train adventure through the Yarra Ranges. Perfect for young children and families. This Children’s Week activity is in proud partnership with Yarra Ranges Council and Mt Evelyn Community House and Reading Room.

Through playful music-making, dancing, instruments, and interactive songs, families support their little one's development while strengthening connections with each other and the community.

Join the group for a cuppa and chat, while decorating bags for the Handover HeARTwork Project.

Join us for a free Women’s social walk every Tuesday morning, delivered in partnership with Inspiro and Access Health Community. Starting at 10am, enjoy a relaxed, social walk as we explore the Warburton Rail Trail together. All welcome to stay for a cuppa and chat in the Mt Evelyn Community House after the walk. All abilities and 18yrs + welcome.

Join Curtis from Conquer Allied Health for a weekly 45 minute exercise session. Ageing is inevitable, but loosing your strength isn't. Stay Stronger is a specialised group program designed to help you maintain independence, improve bone density, and move with confidence. This tailored exercise program is for all abilities, in a safe environment to build functional strength and capacity. - resources required water bottle, towel and hand dumbells/hand weights (1 or 2kg)

Celebrate the festive season with a creative, flower-filled evening!

Only 2 places available! Join us for our Christmas Ladies LEGO Night! A fun filled evening building the new 2026 Ornaments, including Cataclaws, Mrs Claus, a candy cane with a green background and swirly elements and an iconic Christmas tree with decorations and a backdrop with glow-in-the-dark elements. Lots of laughter, food and drink provided Limited number of places available

Perfect for those needing gentle movement and relaxation techniques. Whether you're new to yoga or looking for a more accessible way to practice, this is for YOU!

Due to popular demand, we are starting a new Beginners Tai Chi on Wednesday! Tai Chi helps co-ordination, balance, relaxation, posture and muscle tone. It is beneficial for all ages and abilities.

Join us for a creative workshop and make your own Santa Sleigh table decoration – beautifully finished with a handmade sack full of presents!

A fun session for those who enjoy making different things! You will get to try three creative activities to keep or gift.

Fully Booked. Join us for a late celebration of Carers Week at Alowyn Gardens, Yarra Glen. Wander at your own pace and join us for morning tea. Places strictly limited and participants need to make their own way to and from the gardens.

Relax, connect and enjoy some "me time" on Monday evenings with Angie from Indigo Moon Yoga. Our classes include soft flowing movements, stretching, mastering beautiful postures and relaxation.

Join us on for a cuppa and chat with Cr Tim Heenan- Billanook Ward Yarra Ranges Council. This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts, ask questions and chat over a cuppa.

Visit our ‘Engage and Explore' area in the Reading Room - where learning meets joy. Pop in during the school holidays to continue enjoying the 'Dinosaur' theme, to be changed out to our Space theme commencing Term 3. Proudly sponsored by Community Bank Mt Evelyn. We invite families to come together and explore our enriching resources, with parents/caregivers warmly encouraged to join in and enhance their child's learning journey. Themes are changed termly.

Join us for a relaxed monthly Book Chat on the first Friday of the month. Bring along what you’ve been reading, borrow a Book Bag Adventure, or a title from the Your Library collection. Enjoy a cuppa, a small bite, and friendly conversation as we share recommendations and monthly favourites.

Join other community members aged 60+ for a relaxed weekly catch-up. Talking cafes offer a welcoming space to connect, chat and learn more about Living Our Best Life.  Hosted by a friendly and welcoming Talking Cafe volunteer.  No bookings required, just come along!

We’re once again partnering with Anglicare Lilydale and our community to support families in need this Christmas. We invite you to donate unwrapped gifts (for children and teens up to 16) or non-perishable food items under the “Community Spirit Tree.” Your generous contributions are welcome from 10th November until Friday 4th December. Let’s come together to spread joy and make a meaningful difference for a family in need this holiday season.

This class is now fully booked, please register your details for our waiting list. This welcoming class is designed and led by local Exercise Physiologist, Curtis - Conquer Allied Health, for adults and older adults who want to improve their balance, build strength, and stay active. Whether you're looking to enhance your mobility, or you're concerned about falls or unsteadiness, this class offers supportive, tailored exercises and fun movement-based games that can be adapted to suit your needs. Participants are encouraged to wear stable footwear or sneakers.

Love reading and sharing your thoughts on books? Our Book Club has 1 spot available for the remainder of 2026! Join a welcoming group for lively discussions, new perspectives, and great company throughout the year.

Come along and join in the fun with our Ukulele Social Group! Suitable for beginners wanting to have fun to those with playing experience.

Have a book you’d love to share? Want to discover something new? Borrow a book bag from Mt Evelyn Community House, enjoy the reads, then return the bag and choose more! Come in and see the team to get started.

Come and join us for a fun and social game of Scrabble while enjoying a cuppa and chat.

Come along on the first Friday of each month for a fun night out.  BYO colouring or craft project to work on.  Booking essential.

Join our weekly group for a cuppa and chat, work on your own craft items from quilting, crochet, knitting, card making and everything in between.

The purpose of Pathways for Carers is to offer carers of an older person, or people with disability or mental health issue, and opportunity to share walks with other carers, connect with nature and learn more about news, services, and supports available to carers.

Join the Boomerang Bags team for an enjoyable afternoon of sewing. Using materials that have been saved from landfill, we make reusable bags of all shapes and sizes. No previous experience required as we can teach you and we have sewing machines or you can BYO. Cuppa, cake and chatting provided.

Join Anthea , Di and Betty our wonderful volunteer storytellers who provide engaging story time sessions.  Includes stories, singing, rhymes, a craft activity and lots of fun. (bookings not required)

Journey through our space-themed Engage and Explore area during Earth Science Week. Discover renewable energy and ways to care for our planet through interactive activities, craft, and books.