Community Calendar

This week's photographer's choice picture is of Emmanuel College Point Cook students Sam, Maja, Matthew, and Kayleigh at a winter sleep-out at the school. (Damjan Janevski). 487099_01

Melton South Community Centre

Melton South Community Centre’s term 3 program of courses is now available, with class options for all the family and all walks of life. View the program on the community centre’s website, or pick up a copy from the centre at 41 Exford Road. For enquiries and bookings, call the centre.

meltonsouth.org.au or 9747 8576

Melton CFA

Melton CFA was formed in 1935, and this year marks its 90th year of volunteer service to the community. The brigade is looking for past members to join celebrations on the evening of Saturday, August 23, with a function at Melton Entertainment Park, 2 Ferris Road, Melton. If this is you, contact the brigade by email for more details.

meltonfb90@gmail.com

Movie night

A free screening of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe will be hosted at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall on Friday, July 11 from 10am. A free community event, the screening of this film with spiritual themes will be followed by discussion. All thoughts are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own sandwich. Tea and coffee will be provided. The Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall is located at 19a Gisborne Road, Bacchus March.

facebook.com/BacchusMarshAnglican

Ladies Probus

The Probus Club of Melton Ladies meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 10am at the Melton Country Club. It is a social club where all ladies are welcome.

■Glenda, 0418504616

Grief Education Group

Described as “a group of people grieving the death of a loved one,” the Grief Education Group provides grief education, discussion and support at Melton Health on Wednesdays for six weeks from August 6 to September 10. If interested, please call Melton Health Intakes.

■ 03 97477609

Bacchus Marsh Flower and Garden Show

Save the date for a local family event on the weekend of October 25 and 26 for the Bacchus Marsh Flower and Garden Show. Flowers, produce, crafts, photo competitions, plant sales, children’s activities, and more!

■bmflowershow.org

Women Working Together

A program connecting women aged 50 above in need of assistance, with mentors and mentees. Open to women across the western suburbs, including Melton.

■ 9655 2131, or EmploymentSupport@cotavic.org.au

Over-50s Sunday games

Life Activities Club Melton is running a games and cards afternoon every Sunday from 2-4pm at Kurunjang Community Hub, 35 Mowbray Crescent, Kurunjang. A newly-created friendly group which enjoys sharing a laugh and making new friends. Everyone is welcome because “life is better together“.

■Denise, 0403 840 241

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

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

Rose carers of Maddingley Park

The group meets every Wednesday from 10am-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 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

Melton Valley Ladies Probus

Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets on the second Friday each month at 10am at Melton Country Club. New members welcome.

■ Ann, 0425705150

Sewing in Melton

If you love sewing, head on down to the Melton South Community Centre! Bring along your machine and materials and make new friends as you swap tips and work on your own projects. 9.30am–3pm each Tuesday. Each session costs five dollars.

■ 9747 8576

Melton South Community Singers

Singers of all levels are welcome at the Melton South Community Singers! This free and friendly group meets at the Melton South Community Centre and rehearses to perform at local venues and events. The group meets from 12.15-2pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month and no bookings are required.

■Sue, 0400 082 413

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.

■ www.bit.ly/DNHnow, or 53674390

Bacchus Marsh Senior Citizens

The Bacchus Marsh Senior Citizens looks forward to meeting up with new members at the Andy Arnold Centre, 10 Bennett Street, Bacchus Marsh.

hopem@optusnet.com.au

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

Melton Concert Band

Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Bridge Road Community Centre, Bridge Road, Melton South. Musicians of any age who are able to read music are welcome to come along with their instrument (oboe, bassoon, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion). Please contact the number provided if you are intending to visit.

■ 0401 474 582

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

Melton Men’s Group

Melton Men’s Group meets every Thursday from 5-8 pm at Arnolds Creek Children’s and Community Centre at 19 Claret Ash Boulevard, Harkness. Focusing on senior men’s mental and physical wellbeing. Join them for a cuppa and a chat, listen to guest speakers and participate in activities including, carpet bowls, pool, table tennis, cards and chess.

■ Trevor 0404 494 649 or meltonmensgroup.home.blog