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Creative arts and fitness
Banksia Gardens Community Services is running yoga and jewellery making classes every Tuesday.
■ 9309 8531
Craft and Conversation
Craigieburn library is hosting a Wednesday weekly craft group from 1-3pm and everyone is welcome. Join the craft and conversation group and share your love of all things crafty. Bring your current project and make new friends.
Community lunch in Roxburgh Park
Join the Homestead Team, along with members of the community for a free lunch and make some new friends whilst you’re at it. Lunch will be prepared by the Turkish Women’s Association.The lunch will be held every Wednesday from 11.30am-1pm at Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Road, Roxburgh Park.
■www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Roxburgh-Park-Homestead-Community-and-Learning-CentreWeekly-Community-Lunch-317411976767
Tai Chi for health
Come along to Homestead Community and Learning Centre in Roxburgh Park for a lesson in tai chi, a low impact exercise program to build strength. Everyone is welcome. It’ll be held every Monday from 10.30-11.30am.
■https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Tai-Chi-for-Health-317365848797
Adult education
Banksia Gardens Community Services is running adult education courses including an introduction to computers and brushing up on English skills.
■ 9309 8531
Senior citizens meet
The Gladstone Park Senior Citizens Club regularly meets for games of bingo, carpet bowls and a chat over a cuppa, at the coroner of Carrick and Elmhurst drives, Gladstone Park.
■ Beulah, 0411 422 398
Homestead Walking Group
Enjoy some fresh air, beautiful gardens and meet other locals. Volunteer leaders will meet at the Homestead Community and Learning Centre at 9.30am on Wednesday’s for a 30–45 minute walk.
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Homestead-Walking-Group-493400784027
Farmers and makers market
The South Morang Farmers and Makers Market, which supports local farmers, artisans and businesses, is on at the Civic Centre car park, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang, on the third Saturday of the month, from 9am to 1pm.
■ 9217 2346
Women’s Only Swimming in Broadmeadows.
Women only swimming program provides a place where women can feel comfortable and relaxed while enjoying the benefits of the pools, spa, steam room and sauna. Sessions commence Sunday 2 October, and occur each week.
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Womens-Only-Swimming-Broadmeadows-Aquatic-and-Leisure-Centre
Community lunch in Roxburgh Park
Join the Homestead Team, along with members of the community for a free lunch and make some new friends whilst you’re at it. Lunch will be prepared by the Turkish Women’s Association. The lunch will be held every Wednesday from 11.30am-1pm at Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Road, Roxburgh Park.
Senior citizens meet
The Gladstone Park Senior Citizens Club regularly meets for games of bingo, carpet bowls and a chat over a cuppa, at the coroner of Carrick and Elmhurst drives, Gladstone Park.
■ Beulah, 0411 422 398
Comedy Fest’s Neighbourhood Session
For one-night only, Town Hall Broadmeadows will play host to some of the biggest names in comedy, alongside illustrious festival favourites and some of the country’s best new talent. The session will take place on Saturday, March 18 from 8-10pm and tickets cost $29-35.
■ www.eventbrite.com.au/e/comedy-fests-neighbourhood-session-tickets-534926578797
Whittlesea Community Festival
The City of Whittlesea Community Festival is back in 2023 and will feature theatre, music, circus, dance, workshops and more! The festival returns on Sunday, March 19 from 11.00am-5pm at Civic Centre Lawns and Plenty Ranges Art & Convention Centre.
■ arts.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/what-s-on/festivals-and-events/2023-community-festival
Whittlesea Monday Market
Located at the Whittlesea Showgrounds and open from 8am to 1pm every Monday from March 20, the community run Whittlesea Monday Market is your destination for delicious food and great shopping that supports local farmers, craftspeople and stallholders.
Ricotta Festival 2023
Join us for an Italian Sunday Festa, celebrating all things ricotta on Sunday, March 26. The Festival runs from 10.00am-4pm at That’s Amore Cheese 66 Latitude Boulevard, Thomastown. Tickets for early bird general admission are $8 (until 28 February), general admission: $10 (from 1 March), free entry for kids under 12 years
■ www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ricotta-festival-2023-tickets-522237164417
GIO David Turnbull Memorial Bike Ride
Celebrate the immense contribution of the late former City of Whittlesea CEO David Turnbull OAM by taking part in the inaugural GIO David Turnbull Memorial Bike Ride on Sunday, March 26 from 10.00am-2pm. Tickets are $35 and the ride will start at the Whittlesea Community Centre, 57 Laurel Street, Whittlesea.
■ Bruce Manison, 0448 944 000
Hume Harmony Week Celebration
The Hume Interfaith Network invites the Hume community to celebrate harmony through sport. This is a free community event. All ages and abilities are welcome. The event will be held on Saturday, April 1 at the Arena Recreation Reserve, 175 James Mirams Drive, Roxburgh Park.
■ Celia Chang, celiach@hume.vic.gov.au
Repair Café Sunbury
The Repair Cafe Sunbury is back for 2023. Head along for a cuppa and some skill sharing on how to repair broken household items, preventing landfill and promoting kindness. Starting Saturday, March 18, the cafe will run every third Saturday of the month. 10am to 12.30pm at the Sunbury Neighbourhood House. 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury.
Bulla Garden Club
The Bulla Garden Club is meeting on Monday, March 20, at 10am at the Old Shire Offices. Go along and join a small group of happy gardeners. 10am at the corner of Green Street and Bulla Road, Bulla.
■ Heather 0417510558
Music and Singalong
Bring your instrument or your voice to a social group for adults. Songs with lyrics and chords can be viewed on the big screen, all skill sets welcome. Wednesdays, 9am-noon, at Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury.
Local camera club
Are you into photography, just starting out or fully fledged professional? The Macedon Ranges Photographic Society is your local camera club for friendship, photographic outings, workshops, guest presenters, competitions and more. Come along to a meeting on the first Tuesday of the month, followed by the next Monday. Doors open at 7pm, meeting starts at 7.30pm. Dromkeen 1012 Kilmore Road, Riddells Creek.
■ www.macedon-ranges-photography.org.au
Breast cancer support group
On the first and third Tuesday of the month breast cancer survivors are invited to head along to the Gisborne Golf Club at 10.30am to take part in a breast cancer support group. There they discuss experiences, find connections and improve mental health.
■ Lesley, 0484 691 226
Village connect
A new service for older people and carers provided by Macedon Ranges council for residents over 55 years old to stay socially connected, chat with others in the community and enjoy some free coffee and cake. Happening on Tuesdays and Thursday at cafes across the municipality, there’s sure to be one near you.
■ bit.ly/3AMUrxm, or 5422 0262
