Mahjong
Friday
9:30am - 11:30am
$5 Donation
Mahjong
Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, our Mahjong sessions provide a welcoming environment for all. Come and enjoy this ancient game of strategy and skill while connecting with others in our community.
Refreshments will be provided, so you can relax and socialize with fellow players after each session. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, play, and make new friends – see you there!
Mums and Bubs Playgroup
During School Terms
Monday
9:30am-11am
Mums and Bubs Playgroup
YMCA mums and bubs playgroup is a gathering place for expecting mums and mums with little babies aged from 0-12 months.
This is a great opportunity for mums to build friendships, make connections, share experiences, advice or just relax and enjoy the company of other mums.
We meet at the YMCA Community Centre every Monday morning from 9:30-11am and will include tea/coffee and morning tea for $50 per term.
If you would like to attend a free trial class please email us at
JP Service
Garden Club
2nd Tuesday of the month
10am - 12pm
Garden Club
Whether you’re a novice or an experienced gardener, the YMCA Garden Club is a garden club for everyone. The club focuses on general gardening, plants of all kinds and anything associated with gardening.
Come and join an amazing group of like-minded community members as they share tips, cuttings, seedlings, ideas, and resources about all things gardening.
Meetings run on the second Tuesday of each month for only $5 and includes Tea/coffee and morning tea.
Community Bookswap
Everyday during office hours
Community Bookswap
YMCA Community Library is a place to come and swap a book, leave a book or take a book home to enjoy.
Open each week day during office hours 8am-4pm
Gentle Exercise
Monday & Wednesday
9:30am
Gentle Exercise
The Gentle Exercise for Seniors program is a weekly class for local seniors wanting to enjoy movement in a gentle, accessible way. The program includes a variety of gentle exercises with a focus on basic movement and improved mobility skills. It will also help reduce muscle stiffness, pain, & improve muscle functionality.
Gentle Exercise runs Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9.30am at YMCA Springfield Lakes centre. $5 per session – includes complimentary tea, coffee and light morning tea for all participants to enjoy after class together.
Ipswich Thriving Seniors
Gentle Exercise
The Gentle Exercise for Seniors program is a weekly class for local seniors wanting to enjoy movement in a gentle, accessible way. The program includes a variety of gentle exercises with a focus on basic movement and improved mobility skills. It will also help reduce muscle stiffness, pain, & improve muscle functionality.
Gentle Exercise runs Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9.30am at YMCA Springfield Lakes centre. $5 per session – includes complimentary tea, coffee and light morning tea for all participants to enjoy after class together.
Craft for Cause
Friday
9:30am - 11:30am
Craft for Cause
Here at YMCA Community Centre we're a passionate group of makers, who are driven by making and doing for those we love and those in our local communities who are in need.
Craft for a cause and help different wonderful charities in the progress. Whether you quilt, sew, knit, or crochet, there is a charity that can use your projects! Join us weekly every Friday during school term 9.30-11.30am to find out more about what crafts we are completing next.
Weekly classes are $5each and includes tea/coffee and morning tea
School Holiday Programs
Children 3-12 years
(please see facebook for updates and links closer to each holiday period)
Cheeky Monkeys Playgroup
During School Terms
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9.00am - 11.00am
Cheeky Monkeys Playgroup
A child’s first years of life set the foundation stone for their lifetime. It is a time to shape their development so that a child can become a positive, healthy young person who can grasp every opportunity presented. The YMCA understand how important it is for each child to be given these essential building blocks in life so they can reach their full potential.
YMCA Cheeky Monkeys Playgroup currently run every school term on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings 9am-11am for children 0-5.
Our 2 hour program consists of
- 9am-10am Free play, activates based on fine motor skills, messy play, colours, sorting etc.
- 10am Fruit break – we ask you to please bring along a piece of fruit for your child
- 10.15am-10.45am Craft activity
- 10.45-11am Story time and songs
This will cover you for the facilitated Playgroup, craft activities, tea and coffee.
If you would like to attend a free trial class please email us at
Cheeky Monkey's Closet
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm
Cheeky Monkey's Closet
Welcome to Cheeky Monkeys' Closet, your go-to destination for pre-loved children's and babies clothing! Discover a treasure trove of stylish outfits and accessories for babies and kids up to size 12.
All items are priced at $5 and under, with every purchase supporting our community programs at the Centre.
We will also accept pre loved clothing in good condition between the opening hours of the Centre. Please see the team at reception for drop off area.
Join us in giving clothes a second chance and dressing your cheeky monkeys in style!
The YMCA Springfield Lakes Community Centre is a purpose-built facility that is available to all members of the community with access to 12 rooms for hire, including:
- Large conference rooms (3 rooms)
- Small conference rooms (3 rooms)
- Office spaces for meetings and consultations (3 rooms)
- Clinic Room
- Communal Kitchen
- Playgroup room with outdoor soft fall area, including sandpit and cubby house
Our largest conference room will comfortably accommodate up to 100 people seated conference style, and 80 people seated at tables.
Tenants have access to the kitchen, medical room, onsite parking and parents' room. All rooms are wheelchair accessible, air-conditioned and carpeted with a number of chairs, tables, whiteboards, wall cabinets and a lectern, perfect for group meetings, recreation activities, private parties and community celebrations.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Centre at
Become A Volunteer
Our centre offers a variety of activities for people from the Greater Springfield area and beyond. One of the great ways to get connected, participate in community events and to contribute is to volunteer!
After a short induction and organising a volunteers blue card, we will help find a role and a commitment level that is right for you.
Some of our volunteer roles include:
- Café assistant
- Gardening
- Administration assistance in the office
- Tours of the facility for potential hirers
- Event planning
- Assisting with School Holiday Programs
- The Community Centre bookshelf
- Fundraising
Everyone is welcome at our Community Centre!
