Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden
This month’s meeting on 14 August will feature guest speaker Bec Light from BeeResponsible. The topic is Honey Bees and their Sustainability – highlighting what people can do. BeeResponsible is in Diggers Rest. Honey and related products will be available to purchase at the meeting. Meetings are at Botanica Springs Community Centre, 249 Clarkes Road, Brookfield. Raffle tickets are $1. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own cup/mug. Supper is provided. Please email or call to let organisers know you are attending so we can put out enough chairs.
■ 9743 3819
Moonlite Theatre
Moonlite Theatre will be holding auditions for its upcoming performance of Double Trouble a two-play comedy show, with auditions by appointment to be held at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, 19 Gisborne Road, Bacchus Marsh on Tuesday August 13 at 7pm, Thursday August 15 at 7pm and Saturday August 17 at 1pm. To arrange an appointment, please email. Various roles are available for 18+. For role descriptions, please visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/moonlitetheatre and vdl.org.au/vdl-audition/double-trouble/
■ moonlitetheatre3340@gmail.com
Melton South Community Centre
Melton South Community Centre offers a range of CPR & First Aid courses, with the next round scheduled for Saturday 31 August. For more information, including times, costs and courses available, call the centre.
■ 9747 8576
Discover how to create your own stunning candles at home in Melton South Community Centre’s upcoming Soy Candles & Melts workshop. Scheduled for Monday 19 August, this 1-day workshop (10am-12:30pm) will teach you all the tips and tricks, as well as give you an opportunity to purchase candles and equipment. Everything is provided; each student will take home two candles and a pack of wax melts. $90/$85 concession; call for enquiries and enrolments.
■ 9747 8576
Melton South Community Centre’s term 3 program is available now and all courses are open for enrolments. Get the program at meltonsouth.org.au or pick up a copy at the centre, located at 41 Exford Road Melton South.
■ 9747 8576.
Bacchus Marsh Ladies Probus Club
Meets on the 1st Thursday of every month from 10am – 12pm at the Avenue Bowling Club on 254 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
■ Krystyna, bacchusmarshladiesprobus@gmail.com
Community band
The Greater Western Community Band meets Thursdays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Rehearsal venue is the Bridge Road Community Centre, Strathtulloh (Melton South). The band is available for events. Brass, woodwind and percussion players are always welcome.
■ Sally Hamond, 0401474582
Melton Ladies Probus
Meets from 10am on the second Wednesday of each month at Melton Country Club on Reserve Road, Melton. All visitors are welcome.
■ Dianne, 9743 7446
Fishing club
Didyabringyarodalong Angling Club of Melton and Bacchus Marsh is a fishing club that welcomes and encourages people of all ages, genders and fishing abilities to partake in enjoying the outdoors in a relaxing and friendly environment. The club holds monthly fishing competitions at various locations, fresh and saltwater. New members are most welcome. Upcoming events will be listed on this page.
■ Andrew, 0407 303 438, or Wayne, 0414 785 366
Lights of Wisdom
The Bahá’ís of Moorabool invite you to Lights of Wisdom, a tranquil space to share the insights from the great spiritual traditions of mankind. Sessions will be held at the Lerderderg Library, Bacchus Marsh, every first Friday of the month. Starting time: 7.30pm. Entry is free.
Seniors’ lunch
Deer Park Branch of National Seniors Australia hosts a lunch on the third Friday of each month at different venues. The group also arranges activities each month, sometimes to the theatre, morning melodies, train or bus trip. The group also holds a general meeting at The Club in Caroline Springs on the first Wednesday of every month at 1.30pm. Locals are invited to join in for lunch or just attend the meeting and make new friends.
■ Pamela, pcostello46@hotmail.com
Bacchus Marsh CWA
Do you enjoy crafting, baking, day trips, local dining, market stalls, fundraising or supporting NFP organisations? That’s just some of the things that the ladies do within the branch. From time to time they host guest speakers, themed morning/afternoon teas and special occasions. Our delicious jams, pickles, relishes, toys, handmade and wearable items are available for sale, as well as our cookbook. They are open to the public Mon-Wed 9am-noon, enjoy morning tea, a Devonshire Tea or hot soup during these colder months. They are based in the Darley Community & Civic Hub, Halletts Way (next to childcare centre) (enter from Wittick St). Catering for private events is available by request. Branch Meetings are held every second Thursday of the month and Craft day is every fourth Thursday of the month at the Hub from 10am -12pm. New and potential members are welcome to attend events.
Cancer Support Group
MelMarsh Prostate Cancer Support Group is for prostate cancer patients and their carers and meets on the first Thursday of the month, from 12.30-2pm, at Melton South Community Centre. Attendees are encouraged as members share their journeys through what could be a very traumatic time of their lives. Explanations of medical terminology used in the treatment of this cancer are given in this group.
■ Grenville, 0412 741 865
Chatty Cafe Melton
Are you feeling lonely, isolated or just wanting to make some new friends? If so, Chatty Cafe is for you. The group meets on Friday mornings at 10am for delicious free coffee from Latin foods and wines at 10 Wallace Square, Melton.
■ www.facebook.com/groups/352071857283331
Women’s Support Group
Women’s Support Group Melton is for any women who feel they would like to attend a peer support group which is relaxed, friendly and non-judgemental. The group meets weekly at 1pm on Mondays (except for public holidays) at Djerriwarrh Neighbourhood House, 239 Station Road, Melton. The group can discuss most subjects that may be of help
Caroline Springs Rotary
The Rotary Club of Caroline Springs is inviting new guests to join its meetings in person or via Zoom. Meetings are held every Wednesday at the Western Emergency Relief Network in Ravenhall from 7pm.
■rotarycarolinesprings@gmail.com
The Gap on Graham
The Gap provides a place for Melton youth to hang out, socialise, play games and learn new skills. The centre holds a night for girls aged 10 to 18 years, at 5 Graham Street, Melton, on Wednesday evenings. There is also a drop-in night for anyone aged 12 to 25 years old.
■Val, 0414 769 605
Melton Men’s Group
Melton Men’s Group meets every Thursday, from 5-8pm, at Arnolds Creek Children’s and Community Centre, 19 Claret Ash Boulevard, Harkness. Focusing on senior men’s mental and physical wellbeing. Join the group for a cuppa and a chat, listen to guest speakers and participate in activities including carpet bowls, pool or table tennis.
■ meltonmensgroup.home.blog
Take weight off naturally
Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere? Come and join TOWN (Take Weight Off Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Melton.
■Catherine, 0416 612 517, or Bob, 0411 824 739
Parkinson’s support group
The Melton Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month, 10.30am-12.30pm, at Kurunjang Community Centre, 33-35 Mowbray Crescent, Kurunjang. New members and carers are welcome.
■ Helen, 0409 186 576
Melton Bridge Club
The Melton Bridge Club has weekly social bridge sessions at the Melton Library on Fridays from 10am-noon. Come along to play an exciting, social card game and have loads of fun. Bridge offers the suspense of poker, the cerebral qualities of chess and the excitement of athletic sports, all in a relaxed and social setting. If you like playing cards this is for you.
■ Rosemary, 0407 894 817
Melton Friendship Group
An over-55’s singles friendship group for social engagements, fun outings, dinners, movies, dancing chats and walks. Enrich your life, no more loneliness or isolation. Nothing but fun and friendships.
■ 0406 493 734
Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club
The Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10am at Melton Country Club. New members welcome.
■Ann, 0425 705 150
