Social Stories

Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 33 Hope St, Blaxland

A story is read aloud by an expert facilitator, bringing the story to life. During school terms Mondays 1:00pm – 2:30pm Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, Blaxland The Details At each session an expert facilitator selects a new story and reads it aloud, bringing the story to life. You are guided Read more…

Natty Needles – patchwork, knitting, crochet

A group for people interested in Patchwork, Embroidery, Knitting, Crochet or other craft project, and join us for a cuppa and some creative fun in this informal crafter’s circle! For more information, please call 4782 1117 Note: For recurring events, please check time and date with the event organiser.

Blue Mountains Drama @The Hub

Blue Mountains Theatre 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood, NSW, Australia

Blue Mountains Drama Principal tutor Georgia Adamson holds weekly drama classes at The Hub! Blue Mountains Drama’s classes are joyful, creative and supportive.  In addition to developing skills in the foundations of acting and drama, these classes help students build confidence, physical connection and communication skills. improvisation, scripts, character, performance Classes run for 9 Read more…

Shine Choir

Springwood Uniting Church Hall 4 Lewin St, Springwood, NSW, Australia

Shine Choir is for all ages and voices, where everyone is welcome! It runs on Mondays during school term. From 6.30pm until 7.30pm at Springwood Uniting Church Hall. It costs $3 a session.

$3

Kookaburra Playgroup

Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 9 New Street, Lawson, NSW, Australia

Parents and care givers join in for stories, play and chat, craft, catch up and adult conversation. Best of all a play space you don’t have to tidy.   Mondays During School Term 9:30am to 11:00am   Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 9 New Street, Lawson   Newcomers always welcome. For Read more…

FUNctional Fitness

Faulconbridge Community Hall 9-9A Home St, Falconbridge, NSW, Australia

FUNctional Fitness is a Movement to Music for older people at your own pace in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. It runs on Tuesdays from 9.30am until 10.30am at Faulconbridge Community Hall, 9-9A Home St, Faulconbridge. Sessions are $10 per person.

Women’s Art – Mosaics 

Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre 62 Whitecross Rd, Winmalee, NSW, Australia

Due to demand the group meet weekly, every Tuesday 9:30 -12pm at a cost of $10 per class. To ensure the centre complies with social distancing the group is now broken into 2 groups which means the women can attend on a fortnightly basis. Materials required for mosaics are-adhesive-Weldbond and PREP Multi-Use Read more…

$10

Tech Savvy Seniors

Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 9 New Street, Lawson, NSW, Australia

Tech Savvy Seniors   Learn to better use your device. •Email •Photos and more   One on one, 1 hour sessions together with group information sessions will help you to get the most out of your technology.   Tuesday from 10:00pm to 1:00pm   Mid Mountians Neighbourhood Centre, 9 New Read more…

Harmony Friendship Group

Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 33 Hope St, Blaxland

Enjoy music, poetry, book reviews, trivia, outings and guest speakers in this friendly social group for seniors. During School Terms: Wednesday 10am – 12pm Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, 33 Hope St, Blaxland Cost: $10.00 per term. For more information: Please call 4739 1164.

Free 2 Flow

Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 33 Hope St, Blaxland

Join mind, body, fitness coach Mark Latham as he takes you through a variety of movements and techniques from both Eastern and Western health disciplines to help you function and feel better. During school terms: Wednesdays 9:30am – 10:30am Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, 33 Hope St, Blaxland $15.00 per session. Read more…

Blaxland East Playgroup

Blaxland East Public School 53 - 85 Old Bathurst Road, Blaxland, NSW

Parents and caregivers join in for stories, play, craft and chatting.  Best of all you can use a play space you don’t have to tidy up! Newcomers are always welcome. The details: Wednesdays during School Term 9:30am to 11:00am Blaxland East Public School 53 – 85 Old Bathurst Road Blaxland Read more…

The Wool Gatherers

Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre 62 Whitecross Rd, Winmalee, NSW, Australia

Free knitting, crochet craft and conversation group meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month at Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre. Bring your own project or come and learn a new skill. Morning tea is provided. Contact: Sandy on 02 4754 4050.

RRR Revolution

Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub building at 104-108 Macquarie Road, Springwood, NSW, Australia

RRR Revolution is a recreate-recycle-reuse-redesign-re-imagine-revision sewing group. This is an unfacilitated group of creative people who work on their own pieces in the company of others. It meets once a fortnight, on a Wednesday at 1:30 until 3:30pm, in Springwood Neighbourhood Centre.

Blue Mountains Drama @The Hub

Blue Mountains Theatre 106 Macquarie Road, Springwood, NSW, Australia

Blue Mountains Drama Principal tutor Georgia Adamson holds weekly drama classes at The Hub! Blue Mountains Drama’s classes are joyful, creative and supportive.  In addition to developing skills in the foundations of acting and drama, these classes help students build confidence, physical connection and communication skills. improvisation, scripts, character, performance Classes run for 9 Read more…

Blaxland East Playgroup

Blaxland East Public School 53 - 85 Old Bathurst Road, Blaxland, NSW

Parents and caregivers join in for stories, play, craft and chatting.  Best of all you can use a play space you don’t have to tidy up! Newcomers are always welcome. The details: Wednesdays during School Term 9:30am to 11:00am Blaxland East Public School 53 – 85 Old Bathurst Road Blaxland Read more…

Reminiscing Group

Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 9 New Street, Lawson, NSW, Australia

Reminiscing Group   Do you have stories to tell & memories to share? Reminiscing is an important activity for everyone. We all cherish our happy memories and enjoy talking about them. Come along and enjoy our new discussion group for seniors. It is a great opportunity to make new friendships Read more…

$2

Over 60s Social Club

Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 33 Hope St, Blaxland

Enjoy a range of activities and social connection. During school terms: Thursdays 10.00am-12.00pm Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, 33 Hope St, Blaxland This group meets weekly to enjoy a range of activities and social connection. Enjoy some light exercise before the games begin! Light refreshments provided. For more information: Please call Read more…

Children’s Week Reading at Heatherbrae

Heatherbrae 1 Benang Street, Lawson, NSW, Australia

Join author Sharon Baldwin reading her new book “What Is It?” at Heatherbrae in Lawson followed by a colourful painting activity. Ages 0-6

Chess Club for All Ages & Abilities

Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 9 New Street, Lawson, NSW, Australia

Our wonderful hosts Steve and Bill will be welcoming back players of all ages and experience levels to Chess Club at Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre in Lawson every Wednesday afternoon starting Wednesday 16th February from 3:30pm.   Volunteers are available to help those who want to learn the game, develop Read more…

Dancing For Fun

Lawson Mechanics Institute 284 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY, Lawson, NSW, Australia

Bush and Social dancing including English country, contra, scottish and others. Beginners wecome . All dances taught and called. Partner not necessary. BYO mug. Tea and bickies provided. First 2 sessions FREE. Location: Lawson Mechanics Hall entrance to hall parking via Yileena Ave Contact: Duncan 0437 102 994 or Caroline Read more…

$10

Springwood Acoustic Club

Springwood Presbyterian Church Hall 160 Macquarie Rd, Springwood, NSW, Australia

Springwood Acoustic Club is a friendly group open to all who want to sing, read poems or just enjoy listening. It runs on the 4th Thursday of the Month, at 7.30pm until 10.30pm at Springwood Presbyterian Church Hall. It’s $7/$5 for refreshments.

Zora’s Creek Bushcare Group, Glenbrook

Wright St, Glenbrook

Bush regeneration along the creek line Year started: October 2004 Meeting day: Fourth Thursday of the month, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Meeting point: Wright Street Bushcare officer: Steve Fleischmann Land manager: Private Local contact: Vicki Hersey, phone 4739 5891 Alternative contact: Cecily Trist, phone 4739 3343 Learn about Bushcare Blue Mountains

Tai Chi Classes

Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 33 Hope St, Blaxland

Tai Chi is a gentle but powerful health exercise based on Chinese martial arts, involving breathing and movement. Join mind, body, fitness coach Mark Latham as he takes you through an hour if Tai Chi. During School Terms: Thursdays 9.30am-10.30am $12.00 per session. For more information: Please call Mark on Read more…

Three Gullies Landcare Group, Glenbrook

Bruce Rd, Glenbrook

Bushcare on public land along Bruce Road Visit this group’s own website Year started: 2001 Meeting day: Second Thursday of the month, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Second meeting day: Fourth Thursday of the month, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Meeting point: Bruce Road, Glenbrook Bushcare officer: Tracy Abbas Land manager: BMCC, Department of Lands, Read more…

Community Cafe

Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 9 New Street, Lawson, NSW, Australia

Come out and share a cuppa with your local community.   For more information please call 4759 2592

Clak ‘n’ Yak Social Group

Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 33 Hope St, Blaxland

A group for people interested in knitting, crocheting, crafting, quilting and of course, chatting! During school terms: Fridays 10am to 12pm Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, 33 Hope St, Blaxland A gold coin donation would be appreciated. Tea and coffee are available. For more information: Please call 4739 1164.

Ghost Story Writing Workshop

Good Earth Bookshop Renae's Arcade, 28-30 Station Street, Wentworth Falls, NSW, Australia

Ghost Story Writing Thursdays after school, in Term 4. 3:30-4:30pm Ages 8-12 A creative writing workshop with a spooky twist, just in time for Halloween. Over 5 weeks students will work on creating creepy characters, writing suspense and dread, and crafting scary stories fit for a late night campfire. 5-weeks: $75 Read more…

Blaxland Ukulele Group (BUGs)

Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 33 Hope St, Blaxland

Join a social group focused on learning and playing the ukulele. During school terms: Fridays 10:00am – 12.00pm Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, 33 Hope St Blaxland A gold coin donation would be appreciated. For more information: Please call Belong Blue Mountains 4739 1164.

Art Social

Springwood Presbyterian Church Hall 160 Macquarie Rd, Springwood, NSW, Australia

Art Social is a friendly group of budding artists who meet up to develop and/or share skills and connect with other artists in a warm social environment.

$5

Lower Mountains Writers’ Group

Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 33 Hope St, Blaxland

The Lower Mountains Writers’ Group is an opportunity for anyone interested in writing to get together and meet with like-minded people. During school terms: Fridays 4pm to 6pm Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, 33 Hope St, Blaxland. The details Finding a community of writers that support one another can be a Read more…