Darley Neighbourhood House
The Darley Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre is at 33-35 Jonathan Drive, Darley. It offers free and low cost activities for all. There is a monthly repair cafe, a
community pantry, a fortnightly chatty cafe and venue hire is available.
■ Find out more at www.bit.ly/DNHnow or phone 53674390
National seniors meeting
On the first Wednesday of every month at 1.30pm, the Metro west branch of national seniors meets at The Club in Caroline Springs, with meals available to purchase. They also hold lunches on different Fridays each month, as well as activities such as theatre visits, bus trips and more.
■ 0425 713 004 or lesley1.collins@outlook.com
Zonta club
Zonta is an international organisation bringing women together to support other women. The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. Meetings include guest speakers.
■ Janet, 0421 080 923 | info@zontaclubofmelton.org.au
Cookie dough fundraiser.
Get your Christmas baking organised with the Bacchus Marsh Country Women’s Association cookie dough fundraiser. Running until November 1 there are 10 flavours available for purchase.
■ www.facebook.com/helpingcountrywomen
First aid courses
CPR and First Aid course is running at Melton South Community Centre on November 30. Courses available include HLTAID009, HLTAID011 and HLTAID012.
■ 9747 8576.
Festive workshops
Choose from a range of fun Christmas workshops at Melton South Community Centre. Learn to make sweet and savoury treats, floral arrangements and handmade Christmas cards.
■ For more information, visit meltonsouth.org.au, call 9747 8576 or visit the centre at 41 Exford Rd.
Crystal workshop
Learn about crystals and their various healing properties at Melton South Community Centre’s new Intro to Crystal Healing workshop, 10am-12pm, Saturday 16 November, and also discover their history and how to choose the right crystals for you. Each student will take home their own crystal. $60/$55 concession.
■ For enquiries and enrolments, call 9747 8576.
Spring desserts
Learn how to make mini Aperol spritz trifles, lemon meringue pie and chocolate or mango mousse at Melton South Community Centre’s upcoming Springtime Desserts workshop, 10am-2pm, Saturday 16 November. Everything is supplied. $65/$60 concession. .
■ For enquiries and enrolments, call 9747 8576
Bacchus Marsh CWA
Friendship is the main reason to join the Country Women’s Association, 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. New members are welcome and young people are encouraged to join. The group meets 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-noon. It costs $2 per person.
■ June, 0412 507 465 or bacchus.cwa@gmail.com
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
U3A Melton
U3A Melton offers among its activities a book group, Australian history and a gentle exercise class for those 55 and older who are retired or semi-retired who wish to stay mentally and physically active.
■ 0419 563 016
Melton Combined Probus Club
The Melton Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Melton Dart Club, 63a Reserve Road, from 9.45am.
■ 9746 0271
Community singing group
If you love to sing, come join the Melton Singers. The group rehearses regularly and also performs at aged care facilities. The group is very relaxed and sings songs mainly from the 1960s and 70s. It meets Tuesdays at 10am.
■ Val, 0418 667 150
Melton Trauma Teddies
Melton Trauma Teddies are seeking volunteers to assist with knitting, stuffing, or stitching teddy-bears that go to children in their time of need.
■ Jean 0412 931 498
Boomerang Bags Bacchus Marsh
Boomerang Bags Bacchus Marsh make reusable shopping bags from rescued fabric. They need people to cut, sew, iron and market our bags. The group meets on the first Sunday each month at Darley Neighbourhood House, 2-5pm.
Bacchus Marsh and District Garden Club
The club meets on the second Tuesday of each month except January, from 7.30pm, at The Laurels, 229 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh. Guest speakers and supper provided. Yearly membership $15. New members welcome.
■ Michelle, 0421 106 268
