Arts & Hobby Groups
Socialise & Connect
The importance of social connection and purpose in your day should never be under-estimated! Group activities can improve quality of life, reduce loneliness and depression, increase interest in life and improve physical health.
The following activities are offered at Drummoyne Community Centre. We invite you to take up a new hobby and join in with others. It’s a great way to stay mentally fit and meet new friends.
Men’s Group
Looking for good conversation, a few laughs, and a relaxed place to connect? The DCC Men’s Group meets twice a month and chats about a wide range of topics and issues over a light afternoon tea. No fuss or bother, ties or titles. It’s a great opportunity to meet other men from your community and make new friends.
Transport to the centre on our community bus is available.
Day:
2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month
Time:
1pm – 2.30pm
The Golden Group
Are you interested in connecting with other people in the area? This is a new social group for seniors. Come along and meet new friends and have a chat while making new social connections. This group is supported by DCC, with funding from the NSW Government’s Community Benefit Payments Scheme.
Bring a plate of food to share over lunch.
Liimited Transport available.
Day:
1st Tuesday of the Month
Time:
12pm – 2pm
Companions Connect
Companions Connect is a facilitated program that builds social confidence, friendships and connection with community and others. This group is supported by DCC, with funding from the NSW Government’s Community Benefit Payments Scheme.
Transport to the group on our community bus is available.
Day:
2nd Tuesday of the Month
Time:
1pm – 2.30pm
Wonder & Wisdom
Seeking seniors who are fun-loving, positive, and enjoy interaction and activities with children 4/5 yrs old. This program provides social interaction between seniors in the community and children from Drummoyne Pres School. Can you help us to foster a sense of belonging and build deeper relationships between the generations?
Activities regularly include games, art, craft, singing, and story telling. Some limited transport is available to help you come to the centre for this program.
Day:
Mondays fortnightly during school term
Time:
11am – 12pm
Tea & Chat
Tea and Chat events are held on the third Thursday of every month in the afternoon. Join us for an interesting talk and presentation on a topic requested by our Members. Chat with others over tea and coffee.
Transport to the group on our community bus is available.
Day:
3rd Thursday of the Month
Time:
1pm – 2.30pm
Groovy Grandparents
A playgroup for children and their Grandparents and Carers. Meet other grandparents doing the same, while the children play together and socialise. This group meets Wednesday mornings during school term.
Day:
Wednesday mornings during school terms at Drummoyne Scout Hall,
11 Denning Street, Drummoyne
Time:
10.30am – 12.30pm
The button below will take you to an email. Once you make your enquiry, you will be given more information on what to expect
Bay Quilters
Our Bay Quilters meet twice a month to knit, sew, crochet, embroider, and enjoy each other’s company.
Day:
1st and 3rd Saturday of the month
Day:
1.30pm – 4pm
For the Love of Music
This music appreciation group meets to listen to world music across the centuries.
Transport to the group on our community bus is available.
Day:
1st Thursday of the Month.
Time:
1pm – 2.30pm
Mahjong Group
Play, or learn, this ancient game of skill, strategy and luck in a friendly, inviting environment.
Day:
Friday afternoon during school terms
Time:
2pm – 4pm
Drummoyne Art Society
The Drummoyne Art Society meets at the Centre monthly for demonstrations, and they invite the community along.
Day:
3rd Wednesday of the Month
Time:
7pm – 9pm
Do you enjoy singing?
We have a number of singing groups that meet at the centre
Canada Bay Community Choir
A community based, non-auditioning, four-part harmony choir. New members are welcome.
Day:
Thursday evenings during school terms
Time:
7pm – 9pm
Sydney Voices
Sydney Voices is a mixed choir which meets one Sunday a month under the direction of Melissa Kenny. We sing four-part acappella (unaccompanied) harmony. Our choice of repertoire is wide, varied, challenging and exciting, encompassing jazz, popular, theatre, rock, medieval to modern and everything in between. New members are always welcome.
Day:
Dates vary
Time:
1pm – 5pm
For the Kids
ADVC Children’s Performance Classes
With over 12 years experience, Alana and her team are focused on sharing what they have learnt over their careers with their students. ADVC Teachers are motivated and inspired by their love of the Arts and strive to share their knowledge to help students achieve goals in Singing, the Arts and promote growth in life.
Day:
Tuesday and Thursday during school terms
Time:
4pm – 7pm
Red Dragon Taekwondo classes for children
Martial Arts as a discipline that will help to build your child’s confidence while at the same time improve their focus and discipline. A wide range of classes are held to cater from ages 3 – young adult.
Day:
Wednesday
Time:
4pm – 7pm
