Community Calendar

This week's photographer's choice picture is from Whittlesea council's Diwali festival. Vaishnari (9) and Danyata (8). (Damjan Janevski) 369882_01

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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, join us for a delicious free coffee from Latin Foods and Wines, 10 Wallace Square, Melton. The meeting point is not huge so there’s a possibility that you may need to sit in the outdoor area. If you need more information you can contact Chatty Cafe Melton on Facebook.

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. We can discuss most subjects that may be of help. Find out more on Facebook at Women’s Support Group Melton.

Darley Community Art Garden

Learn how to propagate plants at Darley Community Art Garden on Saturday, November 18, from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Attendees will learn the different methods of propagating including layering, dividing, and taking different types of cuttings. A must-have skill for all keen gardeners, bring along your own secateurs to practice! $15.

■https://www.darleycommunityartgarden.org/

Beauty course

Discover a range of beauty therapies and techniques in Melton South Community Centre’s four-week pre-accredited Intro to Beauty course. Learn about makeup application, manicure styles, body waxing and much more and take materials home with you, along with a certificate that can help you into further study or employment. $120 or $90 concession. For information and enrolments, call the centre.

■9747 8576

First Aid courses

Melton South Community Centre offers a range of First Aid courses, including HLTAID009, HLTAID011 and HLTAID012, and is now taking enrolments for Saturday, November. 25 Call the centre for information including times and prices, or to enrol.

■9747 8576

Cake decorating course

Enhance your existing cake decorating skills in Melton South Community Centre’s three-week Intermediate Cake Decorating Course. 10am to 12.30pm, November 14 to 28. Practice on cupcakes and discover piping techniques, fondant skills and sugar craft that can take your baking to the next level. $110 or $105 concession. For information and enrolments, call the centre.

■9747 8576

Herbal foot bath workshop

Discover a new level of relaxation in Melton South Community Centre’s two-hour Herbal Foot Bath Workshop. Learn about what makes a great natural foot bath, then make five jars of herbal mixture to take home with you. 9.30am to 11.30am, November 18. $60 or $55 concession. For information and enrolments, call the centre.

■9747 8576

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

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