SUNRISE MARKETS
Every 2nd Sunday of the month.No charge to display and sell anything and everything! Great food and Rosie’s Coffee stall.
Don’t have a garage sale—come to the Sunrise Sunday Markets instead.
JOIN THE BAY ISLAND SINGERS!
Come for the music—stay for the magic. Whether you’re a seasoned singer or a first-timer with a hidden voice, The Bay Island Singers welcome you with open arms (and probably a biscuit or two). Come for a sing, stay for a cuppa, and leave with a full heart. Serious. Fun. Singing. Social. Supportive.
Rehearsals: Mondays, 2:00–4:00pm, at the Resilience Centre (BIMSARA, near the tennis courts), Russell Island.
Just turn up or email info@thebayislandsingers.com.
RUSSELL ISLAND COMMUNITY ARTS (RICArts)
Not-for-profit, community-based organisation offering Art, Sewing & Craft, Pottery, Ukulele, Wheel Throwing, Mosaic/Patchwork and more, Monday to Saturday.
Gallery & Art House: Entry via Robert St, Russell Island (short walk from the jetty). Gallery open on weekends as needed. All welcome! While you’re here, grab a coffee from ROSIE’S – Island Beans Coffee Cart (Recommended by Restaurant Guru 4 years in a row).
SMBI COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND
Island community band (started in 2023) welcomes new players of all ages and levels—woodwind, brass, percussion and more.
Rehearsals: Sundays (school terms), 2:00–3:30pm, Macleay Island Progress Hall. Just come along and join!
Enquiries: Eve Newsome – evenewsome@hotmail.com
BERNIE’S ARTISAN MARKET & SOCIAL
Every 3rd Saturday at the Macleay Island Progress Hall and grounds.
TENNIS ON MACLEAY & LAMB ISLANDS
Social tennis three times per week:
Mon 3:00pm – Macleay Tue 4:00pm – Lamb
Thu 2:00 or 3:00pm – Macleay Cost: $2 per day. All welcome (players 18–88!). Text Graham 0492 951 458.
RUSSELL ISLAND SINGERS
Mondays 3:00–5:00pm at the Russell Island RSL, Jackson Road. Afternoon tea included. New members: $5/week.
Email: info@thebayislandsingers.com
GIRLS’ DAY OUT LUNCHES
Held last Thursday of the month. Raffle proceeds go to the Animal Welfare League. New and returning participants welcome. Info: Sue 0434 969 790.
VISTA GROUP – MACLEAY ISLAND
Help improve Macleay Island—join our group!
Meetings: 1st Monday of each month, 12 noon (various venues). Email macleayvista@gmail.com or phone Suzanne 0435 006 365.
START IN THE PARK
Light exercise with Council equipment (bring your own dumbbells too). Thursdays 8:00am, opposite Macleay Community Centre. Info: 0400 463 443.
MACLEAY ISLAND UKULELE GROUP (MUGS)
Over 10 years strong! Fridays 12:00–3:00pm, Progress Hall, Russell Terrace, Macleay Island.
Fee $5 casual (includes afternoon tea). First time free.
Bring your uke and join the fun—or just pop in and say hi.
See our Facebook Group for updates.
CAN DO COMPANION LINE
Need help or just want a chat? Feeling a bit isolated? We can keep in contact, check you’re okay, run a few errands, and listen. Mon–Fri 9:00am–3:00pm – Lea 0422 465 493.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
A JP is available at the Macleay Island Community Library
Fridays 10:00am–12:00 noon.
LAMB ISLAND CRAFT GROUP
Tuesdays 9:00am–12:00pm, LIRA building near Progress Hall.
All welcome for good company and a cuppa.
MACLEAY ISLAND TOURISM CENTRE
Office open 5 days a week at the Macleay Island Community Hall complex.
LIONS CLUB COMMUNITY MARKETS
First Saturday of each month at the Macleay Island Community Centre.
COME DANCE WITH US – LINE DANCING
Thursdays 9:30am–1:00pm, Bay Islands Community Services, 55 Jackson Road, Russell Island. Girls & Guys Line Dancing to Country, Pop, Rock ’n’ Roll, Waltz. Contact Joanne 0419 999 540.
TABLE TENNIS
First night free! Mondays 5:00–7:00pm, Recreational Hall, Alison Cres. Contacts: Siobhan 0406 108 882, Alan 0418 799 765.
SHE-NANIGANS – GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT
Women-only dance party held at The Happy Room on Russell & Macleay Island Hotel every month. Check venues for dates.
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Coochiemudlo Island Progress Association
Saturday 29th november 2025, 9am – 1pm
Book a stall – text emily 0491 092 043 markets@coochieprogress.org
A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY EVENT
Sunday, 14th December – from 8am onwards
Come along for a festive day of island fun, music, markets, and community spirit!
Enjoy performances, local stalls, food, and entertainment for the whole family at The Farm, Russell Island.
HUNTING TRASH AND TREASURES
Macleay Island Clean Up - Facebook page or call Sam at 0490 758 016, first Sunday of the month at 3pm
Russell Island Clean Up Walk - Facebook group, first Sunday of the month at 8am
CHRISTMAS MARKET ON JACKSON ROAD
Saturday Dec 6th 8am - 12pm 55 Jackson Road, Russell Island
