TIME OUT
Want to have fun while gaining new skills? Contact Community Centre in Bundoora offers a range of art, craft and exercise classes, including oil, acrylic and gouache painting, pastel drawing, photography, card and board games, jewellery making, cake decorating, cross stitch, aerobics, Pilates, Zumba and tai chi sessions. Noorong Avenue, Bundoora.
■ Call 9467 6305
GRAVELY INTERESTING
The Whittlesea Historical Society’s next meeting features guest speaker Dr Celestina Sagazio, historian and cultural heritage manager of the Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust. Her presentation will feature interesting cemetery tales and humorous epitaphs. The meeting is at 7.30pm at Whittlesea council offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang.
■ Call, Mary Ann Rosenthal 9217 2138
SOCIALLY ACTIVE
Hume and Northern Happenings is a social group for people in their 40s and 50s living in the northern suburbs. The group holds fortnightly social functions. The next event will be a petanque session followed by a barbecue this Saturday.
■ Call Alison, 9305 6684 or 0419 377 418
SAY CHEESE
Fancy brushing up on your skills as a shutterbug? Then join the Craigieburn Camera Club and find out about camera equipment and techniques, take part in events and contribute to the club’s Facebook page. All experience levels welcome. The club is suited to people aged 18 or older. On Tuesday, April 22, 10am-noon, at Craigieburn library, 75-95 Central Park Avenue. Free.
■ Call 9356 6980
SQUIRMY WORMS
This hands-on workshop will teach participants how to set up and maintain a low-cost worm farm
using recycled materials. The session is guided by Maria Ciavarella, of Mt Green Garden. Refreshments provided; BYO lunch. On Wednesday, April 16, from noon-1pm.
■ elizabeth.walker@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
READY FOR EASTER
Children aged 5-12 can make their own Easter basket, ready for the Easter Bunny’s visit and the Easter egg hunt. This session includes decorating and assistance with making a personalised basket. On Thursday, April 17, from 10.30-11.30am at The Age Library, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows.
■ Call 9356 6900
BUILDING BLOCKS
Learning doesn’t have to be boring. Lego is supplied in this fun session, where children join in activities designed to help problem-solving, and develop creativity. On Thursday, April 17, from 4.30–5.30pm at Sunbury library, 44 Macedon Street.
