Stay Stronger

Stay Stronger

$126 for 9 sessions
Monday 13th July to 14th September (no session 10th August) 11.15am to 12.00pm

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)


Handover HeARTwork Project Afternoon Tea

Handover HeARTwork Project Afternoon Tea

Free
Thursday 6th August 1.00pm

Join us for an afternoon tea with Bernie from the Handover HeARTwork Project and learn how you can get involved.


Mt Evelyn Talking Cafe

Mt Evelyn Talking Cafe

Free
Thursday's ongoing 2.00pm - 3.00pm

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 frindly and welcoming Talking Cafe volunteer.  No bookings required, jusy come along!


Family LEGO Challenge  with Ryan Evans - Brickulum

Family LEGO Challenge with Ryan Evans - Brickulum

Free
Saturday 12th September Group 1 - 12.30 to 2.00pm or Group 2 - 3.00pm to 4.30pm

Get ready for a fun-filled family LEGO challenge with Ryan Evans - Brickulum, proudly funded by Yarra Ranges Council.


Monday Social Art Group

Monday Social Art Group

$5 per week
Monday 13th July to 14th September ( no session 10th August) 12.30pm-3pm

Join this friendly weekly self-run art group in our Creative Art Space, where you can work on your own projects, explore different art mediums, and be involved in collaborative group creations. A relaxed, creative way to spend your Monday! Byo all your art resources.


Dru Yoga with Angie

Dru Yoga with Angie

$171 for 9 sessions
Monday 13th July to 14th September ( no session 10th August) 6.00pm to 7.15pm or 7.30pm to 8.45pm

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.


Cuppa with your Councillor Tim Heenan

Cuppa with your Councillor Tim Heenan

Free
Thursday 9th July, 10th September. (no session in August) 2.30pm

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.


Carers Christmas Bling with Toadstool Adventures - Fully Booked

Carers Christmas Bling with Toadstool Adventures - Fully Booked

FREE, bookings essential
Thursday 23rd July 9.30am - 12.00pm OR 12.30pm - 3.00pm

Fully Booked In Partnership with Yarra Ranges Council and Community Bank Mt Evelyn Treat yourself to a relaxing & creative festive workshop where you’ll make your own sparkly Christmas decorations while enjoying a mindful painting session.


Carers- Inspired by Nature

Carers- Inspired by Nature

Free
Thursday 20th August 10.00am - 12.00pm

Join us for an airdried clay workshop, where you will be able to use leaves and flowers to create beautiful air dried clay pieces.


Play Music on the Porch Day

Play Music on the Porch Day

FREE - RSVP
Saturday 29th August 10.30am - 11.30am

Celebrate Play Music on the Porch Day with the Mt Evelyn Ukulele Social Group! Bring your ukulele, guitar or other instrument and enjoy making music together on the deck. Everyone is welcome to play or simply listen and join in the community spirit.


Ladies Lego Night - A Christmas Gift Surprise! - Fully Booked

Ladies Lego Night - A Christmas Gift Surprise! - Fully Booked

$40
Friday 17th July 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Fully Booked Join in the festive fun for Ladies LEGO Night Christmas in July Surprise! Unwrap your Christmas present to find a fun LEGO gift! Spend the evening building the surprise and chatting, along with a few games and delicious food!


It’s a Very Uke Christmas!

It’s a Very Uke Christmas!

$2 gold coin
Thursday 30th July 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Christmas in July meets the International Day of Friendship in this relaxed and festive uke social night. Enjoy music, singalongs, snacks, laughs, and plenty of Christmas cheer. BYO ukulele and your most questionable festive attire!


Get Creative with Spring Planting - Carers Workshop

Get Creative with Spring Planting - Carers Workshop

Free
Thursday 17th September 10.00am - 12.00pm

Let's celebrate spring with some creative pots and planting. Have fun with some quirky pots then plant with herbs, leafy greens or flowers.


Dru Chair Yoga with Angie

Dru Chair Yoga with Angie

$171 (for all 9 sessions)
Tuesday 14th July to 15th September (no session 11th August) 2.00pm to 2.45pm

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!


Book Chat and a Bite

Book Chat and a Bite

$ gold coin donation
Friday 3rd July, 7th August & 4th September 1:00pm-2:00pm

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.


Dinosaur Themed Engage and Explore Area

Dinosaur Themed Engage and Explore Area

FREE
Available during opening hours

Visit our ‘Engage and Explore' area in the Reading Room - where learning meets joy. Pop in during the school holidays to continue enjoying the 'Australian' theme, to be changed out to our Dinosaur theme commencing Term 2. 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.


National Science Week - Decoding Dinosaurs

National Science Week - Decoding Dinosaurs

FREE
17th to 21st August

Decoding Dinosaurs – Reading the Clues of the Past Step into the prehistoric world during Science Week! Visit our expanded Engage and Explore area in the Reading Room to discover drop-in activities and hands-on items that invite curious minds to explore fossils, footprints, and dino-detective clues. All ages welcome, no bookings needed.


(Fully Booked) Falls and Balance Classes with Conquer Allied Health

(Fully Booked) Falls and Balance Classes with Conquer Allied Health

$5 per session
Tuesday 14th July - 15th September (no session 11th August) 12.30pm - 1.15pm

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.


Movers & Groovers - Family Music Time - Fully Booked

Movers & Groovers - Family Music Time - Fully Booked

$40 per family for term 3.
Monday 20th July, 3rd & 17th August, 7th September. 10.00am - 10.45am

These sessions are fully booked. 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.


Ukulele Social Group

Ukulele Social Group

Gold Coin Donation
Thursday's (ongoing weekly) 7.00-8.30pm

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


Borrow a Book Bag Adventure

Borrow a Book Bag Adventure

Free
Available now during opening hours

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.


Tech Support

Tech Support

FREE, bookings essential
Tuesday 14th July, 8th September (no session in August) 1.00pm, 1.45pm 2.30pm or 3.15pm

One on one, 30 minute tech support on subject/s of your choice with Mykaela from Your Library/Eastern Regional Libraries.


Social Scrabble

Social Scrabble

Free
Tuesday 14th July, 8th September (no session August) 1.30pm start

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


Colourful Laughter & Craft

Colourful Laughter & Craft

$5
First Friday of the month 7.00pm

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


Stitch & Craft Group

Stitch & Craft Group

$5 weekly BYO Project
Wednesdays weekly. 12.00pm to 2.30pm

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.


Step and Connect Walk

Step and Connect Walk

Free
Tuesdays ongoing 10.00am

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.


A Stitch at a Time - Quilting with Jacqui

A Stitch at a Time - Quilting with Jacqui

$20 per session
New Dates- Friday 17th April, 15th May, 19 June and 17 July 2026 12.30pm to 3.30pm

Fully Booked: Join Jacqui for a fun, hands-on quilting workshop where you’ll create your very own patchwork quilt. Participants can choose from three project sizes: • Small quilt • Tummy-time quilt • Lap quilt Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced quilter, Jacqui will guide you step-by-step through the full quilt-making process.


Pathways for Carers Walk

Pathways for Carers Walk

FREE
Thursday 2nd July, 6th August and 3rd September. 9:30 am

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.


Boomerang Bag Sewing Workshops

Boomerang Bag Sewing Workshops

FREE
Friday 10th July (Christmas in July activity) 24th July, 28th August, 11th September 12.30pm-3.30pm

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.


Learn to Paint Watercolours - Fully Booked

Learn to Paint Watercolours - Fully Booked

$150 for 6 week course.
Tuesday 14th July to 25th August (no session 11th August) 10.30am - 12.30pm

Join local artist Christina Bolli for a welcoming six-week watercolour course, designed for beginners and those with some painting experience.


Tai Chi - Entry Level  - Fully Booked

Tai Chi - Entry Level - Fully Booked

$140 for 10 weeks.
Wednesday 22nd April to 24th June. 9:15am to 10:15am

This class is fully booked. Are you new to Tai Chi? Join Jeff for a weekly beginners Tai Chi session. Tai Chi helps with co-ordination, balance, relaxation, posture and muscle tone.


Bookaburra Storytime

Bookaburra Storytime

FREE
Tuesday 14th July to 15th September (no session 11th August) 9:30am to 10.15am

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)