
SHNC Course Guide


2021 Bike groups
The Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre supports many bike riding groups so that people of different abilities can ride safely in a group and build friendships with people in their community. We have several bike groups to choose from: Monday Low key – 8.30am...
Playgroup – Thursday morning
Playgroups help connect children, carers and families with others in the community. Our playgroup session is held in a large, sunny room with a fantastic secure outdoor area and lots of toys. Our playgroup is volunteer led. Mums, dads, grandparents and carers...
Table tennis
Join a friendly group of people who meet socially each week to play table tennis. You don’t have to be a table tennis star to have fun while meeting people from your neighbourhood! All abilities and ages welcome.
Walking groups
Enjoy walking around the neighbourhood with other locals, enjoying a coffee along the way. Options are either the following days or perhaps both. Monday 9am Friday 8.30am
Blokes in the Kitchen 2021
Learn to prepare simple and delicious meals with other blokes under Pieter’s guidance. Enjoy a shared meal and great conversation to finish the session. This is a friendly and welcoming group who enjoy good food and company!
Women’s Reflection Circle 2021
Come together in a relaxed space fortnightly on Friday mornings. The Circle provides sacred space for mature women to honour and support each other, share wisdom and life experience and learn from each other. Themes and topics are guided by the Circle’s host and...
2021 Creating Connections
Creating Connections is a facilitated art program for participants with young onset dementia. The creative process of art has been shown to stimulate curiosity and self-evaluation resulting in an overall improvement in health and wellbeing. It allows individuals to...
2021 Mahjong (Western)
Join our enthusiastic group and experience the challenges of Western version of this Chinese game. Under Covid restrictions, it is not yet possible for this group to meet. As soon as restrictions are eased we will be in touch with members to let them know when Mah...
Surrey Hills Community Choir
Community Choir Community Choirs are growing; think of the popularity of the ABC documentary Choir of Hard Knocks or the Hummingsong Choir that touched many hearts, singing to raise money for domestic violence charities on the recent series of Australia’s Got Talent. ...
Drop in morning tea – Monday
Newcomers are always welcome to this friendly get together in the Cottage Kitchen! Come into the office and we will take you over to introduce you to some of the regulars.
2021 Heritage Collection – Monday
The Heritage Collection curates local items of heritage value which can be viewed Mondays via appointment. There are also opportunities for volunteers to assist with the administration of the collection. Please contact the Centre if you are interested.
2021 Knitting For Charity
This volunteer community knitting group is led by an experienced knitter, working on projects to support those in need. It is part of the KOGO (Knit One Give One) project. A free activity with your annual membership subscription.
Conversational Spanish
Study the basics of this beautiful language in a relaxed way. Over 8 weeks, you’ll learn how to introduce yourself, shop, order food, ask for directions and converse with the locals. Get ready for when we can travel again. Your next trip will definitely be more...
Scrabble 2021
PLEASE NOTE: Because of covid restrictions it’s not possible for our scrabble group to meet at the moment. As soon as the guidelines change we will be in touch with members to let them know Scrabble can resume. In the meantime, you can renew your annual...
2021 Qi Gong
This class is a therapeutic form of Tai Chi involving low impact meditative exercise in a friendly and supportive environment. Cost is $8 per session, paid at each attendance + membership of the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre. The group often meets for coffee at a...
2021 Book Group Thursday
Meet other people and build friendships over the discovery of new books that will expand your mind and your world. This group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month from 7.30pm -9.30pm.
Stitch and Chat
Bring your sewing and enjoy making new friends. Afternoon tea provided by members on a rotating basis. Mondays fortnightly, 1.30pm – 3.30pm Starts 3 February Cost $4.50 each session...
2021 Florins
This women’s social group meets fortnightly to chat and enjoy excursions together. 2nd and 4th Thursdays monthly (excluding school holidays), 2pm – 4pm Starts 11 February Cost $4.50 each session