Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden
The friends invite you to attend the Seniors Festival Guided Tour at the Melton Botanic Garden at 10am on Wednesday, October 2. You don’t need to be a senior to participate, however, for catering, please let them know if you are attending.
■ 9743 3819
Melton South Community Centre
After a massive term three, Melton South Community Centre is now looking to the end of 2024 to offer a slimmed-down program focusing more on fun and festive courses and workshops. You’ll notice that our program has a new look, which we hope makes for clearer and easier reading as you look through our course listings. Enrolments are now open and you can reach out between 9.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday for bookings.
■ 9747 8576, msccentr@bigpond.net.au
In partnership with the ATO, the Melton South Community Centre is offering free Tax Help from now until October 28. 45-minute appointments are available to individuals wanting to complete their 2023-24 tax return; eligibility criteria apply. Appointments on Monday afternoons only; Hindi-language assistance available.
■ 9747 8576
Bacchus Marsh CWA
Friendship is the main reason to join CWA, community interaction is second. Fundraising is a part of what the group does, but it is not a constant focus. Friendship, mentoring, or helping others and doing things together is important. If you’re lonely or new to the area, they offer a wonderful and supportive group of women and possibly life-long friendships. The group craft, bake, go on day trips, and enjoy local dining as well as host guest speakers and themed morning/afternoon teas from time to time. New members are welcome and young people encouraged to join. The group can be found at Darley Community and Civic Hub, 182 Halletts Way (enter from Wittick Street). 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 to noon for $2 per person.
■ June, 0412 507 465 or bacchus.cwa@gmail.com
Melton Over 50s Social Group
Join a friendly group of people aged over 50 who enjoy each other’s company while attending events such as dinners, shows, dancing, cinemas and more. If you live in the Melton area and would like to meet new friends, in a welcoming group environment, this is for you.
■ Marlene, 0498 329 290
Melton Bowling Club
Even though the AFL season is ending, the lawn bowls season is already underway with practice games and tournaments. The club has a $3600 prize money bowls triples all day tournament on Friday September 26. The Pennant competition starts the first Saturday of October.
■ Lyn Edwardes, 0412 406 462.
Rose Carers of Maddingley Park
The group meets every Wednesday from 10am to noon at the Commemorative Rose Garden, Maddingley Park on the corner of Taverner Street and Grant Streets, Bacchus Marsh. They maintain the two rose gardens at the park. Volunteers are welcome and no experience is necessary to join.
■ Elaine, 0400 052 857 or Judy, 0428 463 538
Bacchus Marsh Flower & Garden Show
Entries will soon open for the annual show at the Town Hall. Flower and Produce, Cake Decorating & Photo Competitions, Plant Sales, Children’s Activities and more! Save the date for a local family event on the weekend of October 26-27, 2024.
■ Nicki Paull 0418 363 305
Bacchus Marsh Ladies Probus Club
Meets on the first Thursday of every month from 10am to noon 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 7.30 – 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
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
