Riverton & Surrounds has many community groups and organisations, which all love to welcome new members.
RIVERTON COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Committee: John Glistak (chairperson); Gary Davis (vice chairperson); Ruth Stevens (treasurer); Cassy Griffiths (secretary); Public Officer ( Jackie Bruce).
Members: Gaynor Bottcher, Di Schwarz .
Meetings are held in the Supper Room at the rear of the Community Hall at 7.30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month except December and January . Community members are welcome to attend all meetings.
The next AGM will be held on July 2023.
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1st RIVERTON SCOUT GROUP, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
The aim of the Scout Association of Australia is to encourage physical, spiritual, social, emotional and intellectual development of Young People, so that they take a constructive place in society as responsible citizens.
Fridays 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Joey Scouts (5-8yrs)
Cubs Scouts (8-11yrs)
Scouts (11-14yrs)
14 Torrens Road, Riverton, SA. (please contact beforehand as group may be away from hall)
Contact: Goanna: Todd Bowden 0418 846 056
Email: gl.riverton@sa.scouts.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/1stRiverton
SACWA – GILBERT VALLEY BRANCH
Ph: President, Katie I’Anson Mob 0418 389215
Gilbert Valley CWA meet once a month for tea and a meeting at various locations – on the 3rd Wednesday of each month!
We also do a luncheon for older members of the community once a month at the Saddleworth institute – on the last Wednesday of each month.
Keep up to date with meetings and events at https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=sacwa%20-%20gilbert%20valley%20branch
All welcome to join – our members range from 30’s-70’s!! Fab bunch of women!
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GILBERT VALLEY SOCIAL GROUP (replacing Probus Club)
The Gilbert Valley Social Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month (February – December) at 10am in the Riverton Community Hall Supper Room. New members always welcome.
The group aims to provide friendship and an opportunity to enjoy an interesting program of guest speakers, short trips to neighboring towns, games or quizzes along with many other ideas.
A small charge of $3.00 covers a provided morning tea.
For further details contact Carolyn 0888472069, Glenys 0888472666 or Val 0888472044.
LIONS CLUB OF GILBERT VALLEY INC.
Ordinary people doing extraordinary things – supporting people with a disability, community greening, fundraising for worthwhile causes.
Be a part of the change in Gilbert Valley
Contact via email: info.gilbertvalleylions@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/108191999730869/about
RHYNIE IMPROVEMENT SCHEME
A local community group in the nearby township of Rhynie.
Contact: Chairman Grant Hovey/Secretary Ron Coglin, PO Box 484, Riverton, SA 5412
Email: granthovey@bigpond.com
RIVERTON BOWLING CLUB
2 Frederick Place, Riverton, SA 5412
Contact: Administrative Secretary John Glistak, PO Box 103, Riverton, SA 5412
Email: jglistak@rbe.net.au or phone: 08 8847 2128
RIVERTON HISTORY & INFORMATION CENTRE
21 Torrens Road, Riverton, SA 5412
Tel: 08 88472 705
Volunteer organization researching local history of the people and places in the surrounding district.
History enquiries welcome.
New volunteers always welcome.
Open: Wednesday to Friday 10am – 3pm
Email: famhist@rbe.net.au
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=riverton%20history%20%26%20information%20centre
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RIVERTON AND SADDLEWORTH PLAYGROUP
Riverton and Saddleworth Playgroup meets on Wednesday mornings from 10am -12noon during school term alternating between Riverton Kindergarten and Saddleworth Early Learning Centre.
Playgroup offers lots of fun activities and social interaction for both children and parents.
New families always welcome.
New programmes each term. Please contact Riverton Kindergarten for further details.
Email: kindy.director@rivertonkgn.sa.edu.au Phone: 08 8847 2109
RSL
Riverton Sub Branch, 21 Torrens Road, Riverton SA 5412
Welcoming all members of the community to:
Mess Night – 1st and 3rd Friday each month. 5pm-8pm. Drinks and nibbles available for purchase.
Bingo afternoon – last Friday of every month. Eyes down 1.30pm-3.00pm. Tea, Coffee and biscuits provided.
President: Darryl Mullan Secretary: Michael Johnson Mb. 0417 835 148
JINGLES GARDEN
Jingles Garden, is a volunteer based community garden is at the northern end of Railway Tce. Turn left at the end of Mill St. and follow road to the end.
This community space is a place to learn, share and enjoy the company of like-minded gardeners. No experience necessary! Grow your own produce and plants. Come along and enjoy this productive community space.
New members always welcome.
We meet regularly every Wednesday morning at 9.30 am.
Surplus seasonal produce is sold on Friday mornings (9am) on the verandah of the Hotel Central when available.
Contact: Leon Schwarz for more information on 0476913612.
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MEALS ON WHEELS
Meals on Wheels is a not-for-profit, community-based volunteer organization, assisting many people in the community to live independently in their own homes by delivering hot, delicious, nutritious 3 course meals on week-days and frozen meals for weekends, public holiday and other times when clients may be away from home. Our clients include those who cannot cook or shop for themselves with ease, such as older people, people with a disability, carers or those recovering from an illness or injury.
Volunteering for Meals on Wheels doesn’t require a big commitment, and the rewards are high.
If you can spare approximately an hour of your time, once a month, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact: Ed Parker Mob. 0487 894794 for more details.
MONDAY GARDENING GROUP
RIVERTON QUILTERS GROUP
(Book quilt created and donated to Riverton Community Library by Riverton Quilters)
Meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month in the Supper room behind the Riverton Town Hall.
Session time: 1pm – 5pm
Cost: $5.00 per session covers venue hire and afternoon tea.
Bring your own sewing machine, power board and extension cord.
Quilters of all ages and talents welcome.
HAPPY HOOKERS
Meets at the Riverton Community Library between 10am and 12pm on Thursday mornings.
A social group getting together to crochet, knit, swap patterns and ideas and have a chat.
New members always welcome.
RIVERTON CRAFT GROUP
Meets weekly on Fridays in the Supper room behind the Riverton Community Hall.
Session time: 10.30am – 3.00pm
Cost: $4.00 per session covers venue hire and a cuppa.
Bring along your current project for a session of craft, creativity and conversation.
BYO materials and extension cord if power required.
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