Melton Men’s Group (MMG) celebrated its fifth anniversary on Thursday, July 6 with a fish-and-chip dinner for members and contributors.
MMG is a social organisation that began during Western Bulldogs Community Foundation’s Sons of the West program, before venturing out on its own.
The group meets weekly at the Arnolds Creek Community Centre to spend time together over coffee and activities like snooker, chess and cards.
MMG President and 2022 Melton citizen of the year Les Chitts said the group is all about getting guys together to socialise and look after their health.
“A lot of the men are by themselves now… We just try to make people happy and keep them up and running,” he said.
At the anniversary celebration about 90 packs were ordered from the local fish shop for the 83 attendees, which along with MMG members included representatives from local council, Bunnings and Melton MP Steve McGhie.
Mr Chitts said it was wonderful to have people come along and show their support.
“We were very happy, it was just a fun night,” he said.
“We had a few jokes and stirred each other up, it’s all about having fun… we’re so grateful to everybody.”
MMG meets every Thursday night at Arnolds Creek Community Centre, and moving forward it is also preparing to trial Friday barbecues at Bunnings, from which half of the proceeds will be donated to a local school.
To inquire about joining MMG contact Mr Chitts.
Details: 0429 431 370
By Liam McNally
