Activities at KNC

Join our community activities for fun, learning and connection! Whether you enjoy games, social outings, wellness activities or creative arts, KNC offers a variety of programs for all interests.

Note: Some activities include a small charge for participation.

Activities Overview

  • 🀄 Mahjong

    Every Monday 10am – 12pm at KNC. Refreshments provided.

  • 🧘Chair Yoga

    Every Tuesday 10am - 11am at St Ives Community Hall. Come improve your balance and flexibility with our experienced yoga instructor.

  • 💃 Line Dancing

    Every Thursday 9:30am – 11:30am at St Ives Community Hall. Learn new moves and meet new friends!

  • 🧶 Yarning Group

    Every Friday 10am – 12pm at KNC. Knit or crochet in a relaxed setting.

  • 🍳 Men's Cooking

    A cooking class for men who are interested in learning new culinary talents, and discovering some new dishes. Scroll down for details.

  • ☕Dementia Cafe

    A cafe designed for people with dementia, their carer, family and friends. Scroll down for details.

  • 🚗 Social Outings

    Occasional outings to garden nurseries, coffee shops, and scenic locations. Available on request.

  • 🧘 Wellness Activities

    Walking group: Join us every Friday for a walking group from 9:30am to 10:30am at St Ives.

    Galston – Tuesday: Lunch Club

  • 💡 Transport can be arranged for most activities upon request.

Monday

  • Mahjong

    Mahjong is a tile based game developed in China involving strategy and luck. Whether you’re an experienced Mahjong player or just starting out, all are welcome on Monday mornings at KNC.

    Both Western and Chinese Mahjong are played. The game is beneficial for maintaining good brain health, social connections and improving memory.

    KNC – Mondays 10am – 12pm

Tuesday

  • Chair Yoga

    Improve your flexibility, balance and strength and reduce stress and anxiety with chair yoga. Led by an experienced yoga instructor, learn gentle poses and exercises focused specifically on seniors and their needs.

    St Ives Community Centre – Tuesdays 10am – 11am (during the school term)

Thursday

  • Line Dancing

    If you’re looking for an energetic and exciting new activity look no further! With line dancing, dancers can learn new moves, find their rhythm and get their heart rate up in a fun and social environment. The class starts off with beginner steps in the first hour. In the second hour the instructor introduces more complex steps to the class. Attendees are welcome to stay for the first hour if they are beginners or would like some gentle exercises.

    St Ives Community Centre – Thursdays 9:30am – 11:30am

Friday

  • Yarning

    Fancy a chat while you create donations for charities? KNC’s Yarning group knits blankets, toys, scarves and beanies for local and overseas charities to benefit those in need. They chat and work with yarns of all types. We have people who knit and crochet. It’s a wonderful opportunity to make beautiful handiwork, unleash your creativity, meet new people and make new friends.

    KNC St Ives – Fridays 10am – 12pm

Dementia Cafes (DCaf)

  • DCafs are welcoming environments for people with dementia and their carers, friends and family who are looking for social connections and support. Enjoy light refreshments and take part in gentle exercises, puzzles and games to maintain cognitive health.

DCaf Locations

DCaf Galston

Galston Community Health Centre Mondays 10am - 12pm

DCaf West Pymble

The Y Ku-ring-gai Tuesdays 9:30am – 11:30am

DCaf Waitara

Kokoda Residences Wednesdays 10am – 12pm

DCaf Hornsby

Hornsby Central Library Fridays 10am – 12pm (during school term)

Men's Cooking

  • If you’re a man interested in picking up some new culinary talents or discovering some new dishes come along to our men’s cooking classes. During class participants cook a three course lunch to enjoy. 

Men's Cooking Locations

Men’s Cooking Lane Cove

Lane Cove Living and Learning Centre - Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 10am – 12:30pm

Men’s Cooking St Ives

Ku-ring-gai Community Workshop - The Shed - Fridays once a month 10am – 12:30pm