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Halloween craft
Visit Thomastown library on Thursday, October 8, for creepy crafts ahead of Halloween. It’s on from 4-5pm, at 52 Main Street.
Chess classes
Chess enthusiasts can visit Lalor library on October 7, from 6-7pm, for a game of chess, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player. At 2a May Road, Lalor. Bookings are required.
Progress association
The Broadmeadows Progress Association will meet on Wednesday, October 2, from 7.30pm, at Lentara Uniting Care, 415 Camp Road, Broadmeadows.
■ John, 0415 539 961, comaction@iprimus.com.au
Community singing group
Join the Broadmeadows Community Singers on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. No previous experience needed, just a love of singing.
■ Sonja, 0429 587 285
Art expo
The Craigieburn Art Group presents its annual art expo, Art & Beyond, at the Hume Global Learning Centre, 95 Central Park Avenue, from October 11-13. The expo includes demonstrations, a raffle and 200 works of art encompassing traditional painting, photography, mosaics, woodwork, quilting and sculpture.
Entry is free.
■ Vicki Catchpole, 0417 559 089
Family LEGO club
Head to Mernda Social Support Centre, 70 Mernda Village Drive, on Friday October 11 and Friday, October 25, for a family LEGO club. Come together to build, laugh, and create something epic. From 6-7.30pm.
■ Silvana, 0499 942 885, merndalegoclub@scapebysam.com.au
Seed collecting
Learn about seed collecting during a workshop at Whittlesea Community Garden, Laurel Street, Whittlesea, on Thursday, October 17, 10.30am-noon. Bookings required.
■ www.socialplanet.com.au/activity/view?id=24351
Seniors’ morning
Celebrate Hume’s seniors at a fun-filled morning at Aitken Hill Community Centre, 40 Waterview Boulevard, Craigieburn, on Monday, October 7, 10.30-11.30am. Connect with the community and enjoy games and morning.
■ tea.aitkenhillcc@hume.vic.gov.au, or 9356 6870
Chatty Cafe
Join Mill Park library’s Chatty Cafe for a coffee, tea, and biscuits and meet new friends. The cafe is open every Thursday, from 6.30-7.30pm, at 394 Plenty Road, Mill Park.
Internet safety workshop
Join Hume Libraries for an internet safety class on Thursday, October 17, at Newbury Child and Community Centre, 440 Grand Boulevard, Craigieburn, from 10am-noon. Topics may include introduction to internet security, safe passwords, online shopping, paying safely online, online scams and online safety for grandparents and carers.
■ 9356 6729 or Newbury@hume.vic.gov.au
Carers group
Carers of people with disability, mental illness or aged persons are invited to joing the Kalkallo Walkers Carer Support Group. The group’s next meeting is on Thursday, October 31, from 6.30-7.30pm. Meet out the front of the Kalkallo Community Centre, 33 Toyon Road, Kalkallo. If it is raining, the group will meet indoors.
■ Raquel, 9356 6420, or Karen, combrinck1@gmail.com
TAC L2P Program
The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) L2P Program is a community-based program developed to assist eligible young Victorian learner drivers between the ages of 16 and 21 who do not have access to a supervising driver, or an appropriate vehicle to gain driving experience required for a probationary licence. Volunteer mentors needed.
■ Cynthia Petridis, 0435 653 371
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.
The Broadmeadows Senior Citizens Club
The club meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and first Sunday of the month. It also has indoor carpet bowls, bingo, and snooker and on the third Saturday, and a dance from 7-11 pm. All are welcome.
■ Liz Munro, 0409 712 613, lizmunro7@gmail.com
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.
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.
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 welcomes anyone interested in the history of the City of Whittlesea area. A meeting schedule is available on the society’s website.
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. 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 them about it. The association liaises with Hume council, as well as state and federal government organisations to get the job done. They also give annual donations to a local charity each year. They meet on the last Wednesday of the month at Selwyn House, Selwyn Avenue, Craigieburn, 7.30 p.m.
■ craigieburnresidents@gmail,com, or 0401 369 311
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
