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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. All are welcome.
■ Eva Mazzei, emmmazzei@gmail.com
Craigieburn Residents Association
Do you live in Craigieburn and wonder what’s happening re-roads and facilities, or have a concern you’d like to raise so it can be addressed? Go along to the Craigieburn Residents Association and tell it about your concerns. The association liaises with Hume council, as well as state and federal government organisations to get the job done. It also gives annual donations to a local charity each year. It meets on the last Wednesday of the month at Selwyn House, Selwyn Avenue, Craigieburn, from 7.30 p.m.
■ craigieburnresidents@gmail,com, or 0401 369 311
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 Wednesdays 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
The Broadmeadows Senior Citizens Club
The club meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and first Sunday of the month. It has indoor carpet bowls, bingo, and snooker and on the third Saturday, and a dance from 7-11 pm. All welcome.
■ Liz Munro, 0409712613 or lizmunro7@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.
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
Craigieburn Toastmasters
Craigieburn Toastmasters supports community members in developing and practising their public speaking, leadership, and communication skills. It meets the first and third Thursday, from 7-9pm, at the Craigieburn Guide Hall, 33 Hamilton Street, Craigieburn.
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, every Monday, from 10-11am.
■https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Tai-Chi-for-Health-317365848797
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 or 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 or www.whittleseahistoricalsociety.org.au
Sunbury Art Society
The Sunbury Art Society meets every Friday and Saturday from 10am – 3pm at the Boilerhouse, Jacksons Hill, to paint or draw over a cuppa with other like minded people. New members welcome.
■ Ken, 0407062568 or Yvonne, 0429994828\
Menergise men’s walk and talk
Every Thursday, from 7pm, starting at the Mernda Neighbourhood House, a nightly walk for men to get some exercise and shoot the breeze in the breeze.
■ 0475 454 133
Community lunch
Enjoy a light lunch in the company of others in a friendly social setting. Lunch will be prepared by the Northern Turkish Women’s Association, in partnership with DPV Health. From 10.30am to 1.30pm every Wednesday at the Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Drive, Roxburgh Park.
■ 9205 2760
Free meditation classes
Looking to improve your overall well-being, reduce stress and anxiety, increase focus and productivity? Weekly meditation and mindfulness workshop conducted by the Australian School of Meditation and Yoga.
Next sessions are Thursday, May 2, from 11am to 11.45am, and Thursday, May 9, from 6.30am to 7.15am, at the Greenvale West Community Centre.
■ 9356 6880
Rose garden working bee
Pull on your gardening gloves and join the working bees at Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden in Bulla. Regular working bees are held throughout the year and new volunteers are encouraged to come along and learn about the roses, perennials and share their love of gardening. Please wear boots or sturdy shoes, a hat and gloves. The next cleaning bee is Saturday, May 4, from 10am to 2.30pm.
Nature discovery walk
Enjoy a walk amongst the majestic trees of Epping North Conservation Reserve and learn about nature. Along the trail children can do nature activities and get a stamp for their nature passport, learning about the trees and the animals that live here. On Sunday, May 5, from 10am to 2pm, starting at the Harvest Home Recreation Reserve, Epping.
■ 9217 2170
The Meeting Point
Drop into The Meeting Point. Inside you will find fun video games, table tennis, games, pool, arts and crafts and a space to chill out with your friends. Don’t forget the free snacks. The Meeting Point is a space where young people can also seek support and get information about services available to them. Walk-ins only, no booking required. Open to young people aged 12 – 18. At Broadmeadows Youth Central, 33-37 Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows, Tuesday, May 7, from 2.45-4.45pm.
