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Rose Carers Of Maddingley Park, Bacchus Marsh.
We meet every Wednesday from 10am -12pm at Maddingley Park, Corner of Grant and Taverner Streets, Bacchus Marsh to maintain our two beautiful rose gardens. New volunteers are always welcome – with or without experience.
■ Elaine Greenhall 0418 171 119 or 0400 052 857
Zonta club meets
The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton.
■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420
Mahjong group
Interested in learning to play Mahjong? U3A Melton has a group who play on Tuesdays at 10am.
■ u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016
First aid courses
Melton South Community Centre offers a number of first aid courses for people wanting to learn or renew these valuable skills. One-day classes are held on Saturdays throughout the year.
■ 9747 8576
Melton 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. New members and visitors are most welcome.
■ 9746 0271
Singing group
Join the Melton South Community Singers at the Melton South Community Centre on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
■ Sue, 0400 082 413
Melton South Knit & Natter
All welcome to join this social crafting group, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa.
■ 9747 8576
Exploring healthier masculinities
Hume council is hosting a free range of activities to support the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. The event will be held from 7pm to 8pm on Wednesday, December 8.
Waste community conversations
Hume council is consulting with the community to guide their Hume Waste Strategy. The sessions will be held on Tuesday, November 7, Wednesday December 1 and Thursday, December 2 from 7pm – 8pm. The event is free and registration is encouraged.
Grasslands floating
A community celebration of life, our connections to nature and with one another. Explore culture, art and engagement in native grasslands at this free community event from 9am to 6pm on Sunday, November 21. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to attend, bookings required by Thursday, November 18.
Punjabi early years info session
Have your questions answered from an early childhood professional for free at this three-and-four-year-old kindergarten information session. On Tuesday, November 23, 6.30pm to 8pm, early childhood professionals Aneke Harris and Uzma Akhlaq will present a question and answer session in both English and Punjabi about; how and when to apply for three- and-four-year-old kindergarten and free kindergarten eligibility.
■ 9217 2170
Welcome baby
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged up to six years of age will be welcomed to Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country by a local elder as part of Hume’s Welcome Baby to Country ceremony. The ceremony is an acknowledgement of the local Boorais connection to the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Gunung-Willam-Balluk clan. The ceremony provides an opportunity to come together as a community to celebrate living culture. On Tuesday, November 25, 11am-noon. Registration required.
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Symbiosis exhibition
This stark series of photographs that explore the relationship between a mother and daughter, against deeper themes of death and regeneration in nature is available to view until Saturday, January 15, 2022. The series of images are available to view for free, and are presented by Hume Arts Youth Award 2020 recipient, Filipe Filihia.
Shrek outdoor cinema
The Music In The Sticks crew is hosting an outdoor cinema that will be screening the movie Shrek at Dixon Fields, Gisborne on Friday, November 19. The event will start at 6pm with all ages welcome. All attendees 16 and above must be fully vaccinated as per state government guidelines. Tickets: $2 per person.
■ 5422 0333
Live music at the Macedon Railway Hotel
Macedon Railway Hotel will welcome back guests to Annie Hall next year with gigs booked from January through to May. Head to the hotel’s website to secure your spot.
■ macedonrailwayhotel.com.au/live-shows
Shay Downer exhibit
This exhibition will feature the work of Sunbury artist Shay Downer, who teaches drawing classes in the community. As a previous Hume Arts Award recipient, this exhibition will explore the art form of portraiture and will run from Monday, November 22 to Sunday, January 30 at the Sunbury Hume Global Learning Centre Gallery.
■ 9205 2200
Toastmasters meeting
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters helps its members develop their public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 7.20-9.30pm, at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Hall.
■ vpm-4185@toastmastersclubs.org
Sewing group
The Sunbury Neighbourhood House Social Sewing Group meets on the first Saturday of each month to chat, share ideas and sew. Beginners through experienced welcome. Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury 12.30-3.30pm.
Garden club
The Sunbury Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. There is a guest speaker at each meeting, which starts at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club.
■ Cheryl, 9744 1663
Senior citizens club
Senior citizens are welcome to visit the Sunbury Senior Citizens’ Club on Mondays and Fridays, from 10am-3pm at 8 O’Shannassy Street. A variety of activities offered – carpet bowls, cards, snooker, darts, board games or just a cup of coffee and a chat. Lunch subsidised. If you’re over 55 years of age and would like to meet new people, come along.
■ Frank, 0423 392 884
Connect with nature
Come along to this free community event at the Sunbury Global Learning Centre, to be nourished with ideas about how we can all deepen our connection to nature and with each other, while appreciating our precious native grasslands. The event will run 9am- 4pm on Sunday, November 21. Bookings required.
Female cricket
Burnside Springs United is looking for players for its women’s program for the upcoming North West Metropolitan Cricket Association season. A friendly and welcoming environment, the club welcomes all abilities and ages. The side trains on Thursday nights and plays on Sundays.
■ ow.ly/WRGg50GCXrC
Softball
Sunshine Softball Club is after junior players as the club kicks off its new season. The club is running a Come N Try Softball Batter Up program which is ideal for beginners, but is open to all new and returning players aged between five and 10. The program is a fun and engaging skill based program introducing players to the basics of our fantastic game with qualified coaches. Equipment is supplied.
Deer Park probus
The Deer Park Combined Probus Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at The Deer Park Club, 780 Ballarat Road, from 10am. New members and visitors are welcome.
■ Don, 0409 191 580
Sunshine United Cricket Club
Selwyn Park-based Sunshine United Cricket Club is looking for junior boys and girls to play in its under-11s, under-13s Friday night and under-15s Saturday morning teams. Juniors learn and enjoy the fundamentals of cricket, taught by experienced coaches.
■ Terry Nichols, 0418 392 180
Be connected
Brimbank residents over the age of 50 are encouraged to complete two Be Connected beginner online courses for their chance to win a grocery voucher. A Be Connected short online course can help you learn the basics such as using a mouse, setting up and understanding the functions of an iPhone or Android phone, avoiding scams, connecting with others, or sending an email. The competition runs to December 1.
BinGO MOVE
BinGO MOVE is a social exercise group which meets every Monday at 11am. It involves a fun interactive game where bingo numbers trigger an exercise or dance move. Activity suits all levels of ability, you can do seated or standing as suits. Currently running via Zoom, IPC Health will also offer face-to-face groups in Hoppers Crossing, when restrictions permit.
■ 8734 1400
Volunteers needed
The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Community Visitors Scheme is seeking female Maltese and Italian-speaking volunteers to join its volunteer program within the Werribee and Point Cook areas to visit elderly residents in either an aged care facility or their own home. The scheme is also seeking a female volunteer with an understanding of MS to visit a mature lady in an aged care facility in Altona Meadows.
■ Sue, volunteer@ms.org.au or 9845 2744
Yarraville Farmers market
The Yarraville Farmers market is held every first and third Saturday of the month and has everything from homemade jams, artisan breads and local sourced fruit and veggies. The next market will be held on November 20 from 8.30am – 1.30pm at Beaton Reserve.
■ www.yarravillevillagefarmersmarket.com.au/ or info@farmersmarket.net.au
Rotary club
Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand meets at Customs House Hotel, 161 Nelson Place, Williamstown, on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6pm for a 6.30pm dinner meeting. Visitors welcome.
■ Pam, 0418 347 691or rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.com
Mouth organ band
The Yarraville Mouth Organ Band meets Friday evenings at 203 Williamstown Road, Yarraville. Great music, friendly atmosphere. New members, players or beginners welcome.
■ Heather, 9399 2190
Rose Carers Of Maddingley Park, Bacchus Marsh.
We meet every Wednesday from 10am -12pm at Maddingley Park, Corner of Grant and Taverner Streets, Bacchus Marsh to maintain our two beautiful rose gardens. New volunteers are always welcome – with or without experience.
■ Elaine Greenhall 0418 171 119 or 0400 052 857
Maribyrnong Spring into Summer series
The city of Maribyrnong is hosting a free five week physical and wellbeing program offering activities from yoga to tennis for all age groups and fitness levels. You can choose to participate in any of the 88 available activities in Maribyrnong’s parks and local facilities, or from the comfort of your own home. The program will run through to December 19.
■ active@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au or call 9688 0200
