Probus
Members of The Combined Probus Club of Whittlesea will meet on Monday, December 2, at Whittlesea Bowls Club at 9.30am. Christmas carols by students from St Mary’s Parish Primary School followed by Christmas luncheon. Visitors welcome. Probus is open to all retired and semi-retired members of the community
■ Helen Bowtell, 0488 152 743, Glenda Vincent, 0431 517 008 or whittleseaprobus@hotmail.com
Children’s day
Celebrate Children’s Day on Thursday, November 28, 10.30-12.30pm at Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Road, Roxburgh Park. There will be Fun and interactive activities for children from birth to 12 years
Working bee
Join a working bee at Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden in Bulla on Saturday, December 7, 10am-2.30pm. 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.
EnviroFest
Whittlesea council’s EnviroFest and free Circular Fashion Market is on Saturday, November 30, noon-4pm. With a host of interactive nature-based activities and science experiments to wow curious little minds, the City of Whittlesea’s free EnviroFest is perfect for anyone and everyone! At 180W Painted Hills Road, Doreen.
■ events.humanitix.com/envirofest-and-circular-fashion-market
Blood donor day
Bundoora Donor Centre will host a seniors’ donor day on Tuesday, December 3, from 1-3pm. This event is designed to create a welcoming and social environment for seniors while encouraging regular blood and plasma donations. To book your individual blood or plasma appointment, please visit www.lifeblood.com.au or call 13 14 95.
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
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.
Festive face painting
Get into the Christmas spirit and spread some holiday cheer by learning to create dazzling, festive face painting designs. This hands-on workshop is perfect for anyone 16 and over who wants to master the art of face painting just in time for the holidays. At Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Drive, Roxburgh Park, Tuesday, December 3, from 10am-1pm.
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
