Member Interest Groups

First Friday of the month| 10:30am | Level 2, City Club | Free for Club Members

Discuss investments, opportunities, and market trends with fellow Club Members at our new Share Market Interest Group. First-time investors and seasoned traders alike can share ideas and experiences while networking at these casual get-togethers over coffee. This group will meet on the first Friday of each month ongoing.

Please note: The content of these discussions is not financial advice. Independent research/consultation is recommended in all investment decisions.

Second Tuesday of the month | 11am-12pm | Gallery Lounge 

Steeped in Conversation is a welcoming community where members come together over a cup of their favorite warm beverage to connect, chat, and build meaningful relationships.

Discover new friends, shared interests, and engage in inspiring conversations with fellow members.

Second Monday of the month | 10:30am | Banyalla Lounge, Healesville Country Club & Resort | Free for Club Members

On the second Monday of each month, a Chess group will be hosted in our stunning Banyalla Lounge. Meet fellow Club Members for a friendly game or two over coffee and enjoy the tranquil surrounds of the Club. This is a great way to meet new friends, learn a new game, or improve your game in the most comfortable of settings.

We offer eight full-size tables in our world class Billiards Room. Resident professional and three-time World Champion, Robby Foldvari conducts the space, taking coaching lessons and overseeing our monthly social 8-ball competitions as well as annual snooker and billiards tournaments.

The RACV Bridge Club provides Members with regular Monday and Wednesday playing sessions as well as beginner courses for Club members who may wish to learn the game of Bridge.

The Club is affiliated with the Australian Bridge Federation and engages with the wider Bridge community via inter-Club competitions and the annual Swiss Pairs Congress.

Every Monday and Wednesday from 5 February | 6.30am – 7:25am | Fitness Centre Reception | $15 per person

Start your day with a boost of energy that will leave you feeling great. Join our Club Fitness instructors as they lead you through the CBD, motivating you to unlock your full potential. Challenge yourself, get results and find the new you.

Thursday Mornings | 10am | Clubroom, Level 2’

This is an open-ended initiative that currently offers casual Mahjong for Members to enjoy on Thursday mornings in the Clubroom on Level 2. We are excited to work with Members to introduce new games or add to existing equipment as required.

Attendance to Thursday morning Mind Games sessions is free of charge for Club Members, and inclusive of self-service tea & coffee. Attendees are also able to enjoy $20 flat rate parking for the day of their attendance.​”

Evening Mahjong offers a relaxing social game after work hours. Meeting on the first Wednesday of each month, the group take dinner in the Bistro together before settling in for an evening of discussion and non-competitive play.

Mahjong players also meet on Thursday mornings as part of our Mind Games initiative in the Clubroom on Level 2

Thursday Mornings | 8am - 8:45am | Online via Zoom | Free for Club Members

Find your motivation and get the busy moving with a morning workout with RACV Club Fitness Centre trainer Fran. Join Fran for a live workout from your living room - no equipment required.

Tuesday Mornings | 8am - 8:45am | Online via Zoom | Free for Club Members

Start your day on the right note with a morning yoga and breathwork session. Many Fitness Centre members will know Kathy from her popular yoga classes, so if you can't make her class in person, join in online for a live session to set up your day.

Monday Mornings | 8am - 8:45am | Online via Zoom |  Free for Club Members

Ease into your Monday with a gentle Pilates class lead by Fitness Centre trainer, Carla. A fusion of Pilates and stretching, join Carla online to get your body moving and prepare you for the week ahead.

Thursday Mornings | 10am | Clubroom, Level 2

Meeting fortnightly on Thursday mornings, our Solo Group is one of our longest standing Member Interest Groups. Welcoming players of all skill levels, the group often takes lunch in the Bistro after playing.

The Group additionally organises a Solo excursion to Healesville Country Club each year.

With 10 teams ranging from grades A1 through F, the RACV Squash Club competes in the Melbourne Club Circuit with games usually played on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings. Coaching, court hire and social play are all available, with four dedicated squash courts located in our City Club Fitness Centre.

First Tuesday of the month | 10:30am | Club Library, Healesville Country Club & Resort | $15 per month

A new Book Group is starting at our beautiful Country Club & Resort. The group will meet on the first Tuesday of each month. A book group is a wonderful way to meet like-minded Club Members and enjoy the reading of novels together. This initial session will give Members a chance to select books for the year, get information from Club staff, and meet fellow bookworm Members!

The Club has two Book Groups who meet monthly to chat about their book of the month. We provide a new book each month for Members to take home and read. Groups dine together after their meeting and discussion is always lively with interesting books selected throughout the year.

First Tuesday of the month | 10:30am | Clubroom, Level 2’

The RACV Travel Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month to discuss their intrepid experiences and share tips and recommendations. Meetings are casual in nature, with many taking the form of group discussion while some sessions involve more of a presentation from Members fresh with experiences to share.

Third Friday of the month | 11am | Theatrette, City Club | $15 per session

RACV Club’s Film Group meets on the third Friday of each month to watch and discuss a classic film together. Members are invited to stay for lunch in the Bistro for discussion after the movie.

Second Tuesday of the month | 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Online, via Zoom

Join the group on Zoom for monthly Tuesday catchups to discuss all mediums from impressionist painting to renaissance sculpture. Many Members take part, while many simply sit back and listen, all levels of knowledge and engagement welcome