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Youth theatre workshops
Whittlesea council is offering free drama workshops every Thursday until December 16, resuming once COVID-19 restrictions allow. Anyone aged 12 to 18 years old can come along to civic centre Innovation Hub, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang, 4-6pm. Learn skills, build confidence, make friends and become part of the Fresh Theatre community
■ events@whittlesea.vic.gov.au or 9217 2172
The Only Woman at Gallipoli
In conversation with military historian John Howell. In November 1915, a woman appeared amid the fighting at Gallipoli. She laid a wreath on a grave and then disappeared. Who was she? Event running on Thursday, October 7, 2-3pm, online via Yarra Plenty Regional Libraries. Registration required.
Super Kids Sunday
Super Kids Sunday is a dynamic and interactive online experience celebrating Children’s Week in the City of Whittlesea from Sunday, October 24 to Monday, November 8, noon-7pm.
Solo exhibition
Hume-based artist Louise D’Amico’s debut solo exhibition is available to view as an online exhibition exploring the theme of flowers, the phenomenon of their explosive colour, and how they make you feel happy. Available for viewing until Sunday, November 21.
■ theexhibit.io/exhibition/ability-to-make-by-louise-damico
Let’s Grow Hume
Hume council is launching a new program to encourage residents to grow food at home called Let’s Grow Hume. Sustainable Gardening Australia will be delivering a number of online workshops as part of the program. They are free to attend and are geared towards beginner gardeners but experienced gardeners are welcome too. Next workshop on Wednesday, October 6, 7-8.30pm
■ thomasf@hume.vic.gov.au or 0477 021 301
Community History Conversations
Hume council is seeking community input to identify the next steps for protecting, sharing and exhibiting local heritage and history. Join the conversation on Thursday, October 7, 6-8pm.
■ www.eventbrite.com.au/o/hume-city-council-16445167964
Internet safety for caregivers
Learn what steps you can put in place to be internet safe for your children. This session will be hosted by the Homestead Community and Learner Centre on Tuesday, October 12, 11.30am-1pm. Bookings essential.
■ 9205 2760
Players wanted
Keilor Park Cricket Club is on the lookout for senior men and women’s players, along with junior players for the upcoming season. Interested players can contact the club via the club’s Facebook page.
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
Goal setting for seniors
EdConnect Australia, with support from Wyndham council, will run a free lunch and goal setting strategies workshop for seniors, which will cover using open-ended questions to elicit goals from young people or students and other topics, on Wednesday, October 20, 10am-1.30pm at The Grange Community Centre, 260-280 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing.
■ www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lunch-and-learn-about-goal-setting-strategies-tickets-164272773287
AL-ANON meets
AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee, from 7.30pm, and on Tuesdays at the St Mary’s Tennis Club rooms, 204 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough.
■ 0412 432 760
Fibro/CFS Support
Expressions of interest to start a Fibromyalgia and CFS Support Group in Manor Lakes and surrounding areas. Connect with real people and share information, experiences, problems and solutions.
■ wyndham.fibrogroup@gmail.com
Love Our Street 3029
Come join the volunteer community litter clean-up crew in Hoppers Crossing, which meets on the third Sunday of the month, 10.30am-noon.
■ Karen, 3029@loveourstreet.com.au
Quilt In
People of all ages and cultures are welcome to join the Wyndham Patchworkers Inc, which will host its 25th Anniversary Quilt In on November 6, 10am-3.30pm at St James the Apostle Catholic Church, 336 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing. The event will feature a guest speaker, a raffle, door prizes, morning and afternoon tea, a show-and-tell and local traders. Entry: $15. BYO hand stitching, mug and lunch. Pre-booking mandatory.
Volunteer opportunity
EdConnect Australia recruits, trains and places volunteers into schools to support vulnerable students. Join an online Zoom session on Thursday, October 7, 11am – noon to hear guest speaker Simon Garner, a teacher, journalist, educational writer and producer share his knowledge on topics such as the changing face of school-based education and the significance of role models, to be followed by information on volunteer opportunities at schools.
■ us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrfu6gpjIsHNJDz6mVjm8ZwhYfnp7UsF4n or helen.anderson@edconnect.org.au
Dads’ playgroup
Tarneit Community Learning Centre hosts a dads’ playgroup every week on Thursdays. The morning starts at 9.30am and promises to be a chance for male caregivers to connect with each other and form new friendships.
■ Shaun, 0455 521 154
Diabetes support group
The Westgate diabetes support group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Altona Bowling Club at 10am.
■ Elaine, 0415 030 996
Wicking garden workshop
Learn how to make a wicking garden bed system in a raised container. Come along to Sunbury Community Garden on Saturday, October 30, 10am-1pm to learn how to turn a raised fruit crate into a water saving wicking system. Bring your gardening gloves, enthusiasm and desire to learn. This event is free but a light lunch and tea or coffee will be provided for registered participants.
Cricket at Rupertswood
Come and play cricket at Rupertswood this season, with junior players wanted from under-11’s to under-17’s. Registration days will be held from 9am-noon on Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10 at 1 Macedon Street, Sunbury.
Community visitors
The Office of the Public Advocate is seeking volunteers in the Melton area to become Community Visitors, upholding the human rights of people with a cognitive disability who are living in supported care. Community Visitors monitor and report on the adequacy of services being provided to residents, talk to residents to identify issues of concern and write a brief report at the conclusion of the visit. Training and reimbursement of expenses are provided.
■ opavolunteers@justice.vic.gov.au or 0418 931 247
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
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
Sewing group
The Sunbury Neighborhood 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
Additional needs support
MyTime at Tweddle Newport is a peer support group for parents and carers of children with additional needs. The group meets each Friday at 10am during term three in the community room at Newport Gardens Early Years Centre, 51 Maddox Road, Newport.
Diabetes support group
The Westgate diabetes support group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Altona Bowling Club at 10am.
■ Elaine, 0415 030 996
