Community Calendar

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Craigieburn Residents’ Association

The next meeting of the Craigieburn Residents’ Association will be held on Wednesday October 25 at Selwyn House Community Centre, Selwyn Avenue, Craigieburn at 7.30pm. All welcome. The group’s last meeting will be on November 29. This Christmas meeting will include a light supper.

craigieburnresidents@gmail.com

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.

humelibraries.vic.gov.au

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.

■https://shorturl.at/cER26

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 10am – 11am.

■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

Phone connect program

This is a free community service for older people and people with disability, living on their own in the Hume and Whittlesea regions. Through the Community Connect Program,

you will receive regular phone calls from a volunteer to check that you are safe, secure and well.

■ 8301 8863

Education and community centre

Do you or someone you know need help learning english or understanding technology? Craigieburn Education and Community Centre is offering free beginner english and computer classes to eligible residents. Small, relaxed and friendly classes, drop in and say hello at 20 Selwyn Avenue, Craigieburn.

■ 9308 1477, www.craigieburn.org.au

Whittlesea Historical Society

The Whittlesea Historical Society meets on the third Sunday of each month at Whittlesea Bowls Club at 2pm. Visitors are most welcome to attend.

■ 0414 740 778, www.whittleseahistoricalsociety.org.au

Indigenous Community Gardens open day

Westmeadows Indigenous Community Garden members are hosting a monthly open day on the first Saturday of each month 11am-noon, to showcase the gardens. At the corner Toora Drive and Redan Court, two entrance access. All are welcome.

■ Eva Mazzei: emmmazzei@gmail.com

Connecting with Carers.

Are you a Carer of a loved one suffering Dementia? Merri Health are wanting to gauge what your interests, requirements and needs are. Come along and meet Sue on Wednesday 27th September 2.00-3.30pm at the old bluestone schoolhouse at 879 Plenty Road, South Morang.

■ Bookings/Enquiries Phone 0401 673 842

Probus Meeting

Members of The Combined Probus Club of Whittlesea will meet on Monday 2 October 2023 at Whittlesea Bowls Club at 9.30 am.

A towing company will tell stories from crash scenes and how they manage your car post-crash

Probus is open to all retired and semi-retired members of the community

■ Glenda Vincent is Membership 0431 517 008

Cheryl Manicolo is Secretary 03 9715 1420

Futsal tournament

Do you love futsal? Come play in Hume’s futsal tournament during spring school holidays, have fun and win prizes. On Wednesday, September 27, 10am-3pm, at Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre, 41-85 Tanderrum Way, Broadmeadows. Snack and drinks provided. Registration required.

www.hume.vic.gov.au/Residents/Things-to-See-and-Do/Events/Events-Calendar/Futsal-Tournament

Take off weight naturally

Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere? Come and join TOWN (Take Off Weight Naturally) every Thursday at 9am at the Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury.

■ Rhonda, 0409 740 924

Sunbury Art Society

The Sunbury Art Society meets each Friday and Saturday from 10am-3pm at the Boilerhouse, Jacksons Hill, to paint or draw over a cuppa with other like minded people.

■ Ken, 0407 062 568, or Robyn, 0438 383 639

Crafternoon

Get crafty over a cuppa at a social group for adults. Some supplies and equipment are available or bring your own projects and craft items. Every Tuesday at 1pm-3pm during school terms, all welcome. Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury.

www.sunburyhouse.com.au

Arts and games night

Get creative at the Sunbury Youth Centre each Wednesday from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. The free program is for people aged 12 to 18 years old, at 51-53 Evans Street, Sunbury.

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.

www.sunburyhouse.com.au

Craft and conversation

Head down to the Sunbury Library on Mondays at noon for the craft and conversation group. The program is free and open to people aged 15 years and older.

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Hume Men’s Shed

The Hume Men’s Shed (Sunbury) is a non for profit organisation, meeting every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 158 Evans Street Sunbury. The group caters for men be it carpentry, welding, metal work, gardening or just to chat.

sunburymensshed.com or 0438677425