Social Groups

A friendly social group for semi-retired and retired individuals. People from all walks of life sharing together in Coonara’s historic cottage and gardens….

$10.00

On Wednesdays, volunteers prepare a low cost, delicious two course lunch for the community. Please contact reception on 9758 7081 by the Friday prior to let us know you are attending. For catering purposes, booking is essential….

$6.00

Coonara bee club membership is subject to vacancies. Please contact us for more information. Annual membership fees: $45 for single $65 for family…

$65.00

Do you like to knit or crochet? Do you want to help those in need stay warm during the cold months? New knitters with experience always welcome. Materials supplied. This social group is currently at capacity. If you would like to register your interest, please contact us on 9758 7081.

$10.00

Come and join this fun group and play the great game of Mahjong. Mahjong is a great game for all ages and has been shown to be beneficial for brain acuity, manual dexterity and social interaction. It is best played with 4 people but 2 or 3 can also play together. It is played with tiles and racks at a card table or similar. Booklets and printouts will be provided for beginners. Coffee and tea provided….

$10.00

A social group for semi or newly retired people. We will use public transport or own cars to visit places of interest to the group. You are welcome to join for lunch at your own expense. Be aware of entrance fee requirements for certain places we visit. Own transport required. Please register your attendance the Tuesday prior to the excursion by booking online or contacting us on 9758 7081. Own transport required. Meals and entry fees at own expense. Please note that this group runs every 2nd Tuesday starting on 29th July.   Term 3 excursions are as follows: Tuesday 29th July – Visit Bunjil Place (2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren). Meet in the coffee shop at 10.30am. Explore the exhibition “Lost” illuminated sculptures of flowers and foliage. Afterwards join us for lunch. Tuesday 12th August – Visit Box Hill Town Hall – Art Space (1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill). Explore the very talented textile artworks by Annemieke Mein, a renowned Gippsland artist. View her latest exhibition “Nature Revealed”. Afterwards, join us for dumplings in Box Hill. Tuesday 26th August – Movie Day. Join us at Metro cinemas Boronia, for a movie and afterwards, join us for lunch at a local venue. Tuesday 9th September – Join us at the National Gallery of Victoria (180 Saint Kilda Road) to view the beautiful artworks of Monet, Renoir and Degas in their exhibition named “French Impressionism – Winter Masterpieces”. Tickets approx $43.00. Afterwards, join us in the Gallery Kitchen or the Tea Room – Level 1….

$10.00

Meet at Coonara and do a leisurely walk to the local cafe for a coffee and chat. Head back to Coonara around 11.00am for social games such as Rummikub and stay on for lunch at a local venue….

$10.00

Meet at Coonara and do a leisurely walk to the local cafe for a coffee and chat. Head back to Coonara around 11.00am for social games such as Rummikub and stay on for lunch at a local venue. Please note that this social group runs on alternating Tuesdays starting on 22nd July (during school terms only)….

$10.00

REFUND POLICY

Courses require minimum numbers to proceed. If we cancel a class you will receive a full refund.

If you withdraw from a class more that 5 business days before the start date, you will be eligible for a refund less a $10 administration fee.

No refunds will be issued for withdrawals made within 5 business days of the class start date.