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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.
■www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Roxburgh-Park-Homestead-Community-and-Learning-CentreWeekly-Community-Lunch-317411976767
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 10.30-11.30am.
■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.
■ https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Homestead-Walking-Group-493400784027
Farmers and makers market
The South Morang Farmers and Makers Market, which supports local farmers, artisans and businesses, is on at the Civic Centre car park, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang, on the third Saturday of the month, from 9am to 1pm.
■ 9217 2346
Women’s Only Swimming in Broadmeadows.
Women only swimming program provides a place where women can feel comfortable and relaxed while enjoying the benefits of the pools, spa, steam room and sauna. Sessions commence Sunday 2 October, and occur each week.
■ https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Womens-Only-Swimming-Broadmeadows-Aquatic-and-Leisure-Centre
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.
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Roxburgh-Park-Homestead-Community-and-Learning-CentreWeekly-Community-Lunch-317411976767
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
Whittlesea Monday Market
Located at the Whittlesea Showgrounds and open from 8am to 1pm every Monday from March 20, the community run Whittlesea Monday Market is your destination for delicious food and great shopping that supports local farmers, craftspeople and stallholders.
■ https://www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/arts-events-recreation/things-to-see-and-do/events/whittlesea-monday-market-20-march/
Ricotta Festival 2023
Join us for an Italian Sunday Festa, celebrating all things ricotta on Sunday, March 26. The Festival runs from 10.00am-4pm at That’s Amore Cheese 66 Latitude Boulevard, Thomastown. Tickets for early bird general admission are $8 (until 28 February), general admission: $10 (from 1 March), free entry for kids under 12 years
■ https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ricotta-festival-2023-tickets-522237164417
Hume Harmony Week Celebration
The Hume Interfaith Network invites the Hume community to celebrate harmony through sport. This is a free community event. All ages and abilities are welcome. The event will be held on Saturday, April 1 at the Arena Recreation Reserve, 175 James Mirams Drive, Roxburgh Park.
■ Celia Chang, celiach@hume.vic.gov.au
Whittlesea council free healthy lifestyle programs for children
In partnership with Monash University, Whittlesea council are seeking children aged 7-13 who are above healthy weight to support them to improve their eating and activity habits. From Thursday, March 16 to Friday, July 7.
■ Brooke McDonald, 1300 822 953
Lalor e-waste collection event
To get rid of your unwanted small household electrical items in an environmentally friendly way, bring them to this free E-waste collection event. Running on Wednesday, April 5 from 11am-1pm at the car park at Partridge Recreation Reserve, 40-60 Partridge Street in Lalor.
■ Kate Lansbury, 9401 0579
DPV Health seeking volunteer minibus drivers
No special licence required, commitment time is one day a week 9am-3pm. The role involves supporting staff in picking up clients from their homes and taking them to an activity/ social event or outing and then taking them back home. Our clients are older people and people with disabilities. DPV Health has friendly and supportive staff, training opportunities, volunteer recognition and special volunteer celebrations.
■ For more information call the Volunteer Coordination Team, 0417 351 220
DPV Health Community 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.
■ To join, call 8301 8863
Mill Park Library Carer Group
Are you a Carer – here is your opportunity to connect with carers in your area, get together and have a chat, share stories, maybe a little art/craft occasionally, and support one another over a cup of tea/coffee.
First Group – Every Wednesday 1:30-3pm at the Bluestone School House, 879 Plenty Road, South Morang. Second Group – Each fortnight, Thursdays 1:30-3pm at the Mill Park Library. Beginning March 23. All Carers welcome.
■ Enquiries, call 0401 673 842
The Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art and Craft Group Exhibition and Sale
Come and see the exquisite art and craft work and speak to the artists who created them. The exhibition and sale will run on April, 1 at 10am to 4pm, and April, 2 at 9am to 3pm at the Old Gisborne Court House (4 Hamilton St, Gisborne VIC 3437). All items are handcrafted and made locally by their artists. Original works are on display and for sale and entry is free. The group is also open to new members.
■ Kay, 9744 2646
Sunbury Art Society
The Sunbury Art Society meets each Friday and Saturday from 10am to 3pm up at the Boilerhouse, Jackson’s Hill, to paint or draw over a cuppa with other like minded people. We are a happy and friendly bunch who are always willing to help and support each other. Newcomers and beginners most welcome.
■ Ken, 0407 062 568 or Robyn, 0438 383 639.
Lego Club
Calling all Lego builders! This drop in session is for primary school age children, Wednesdays 3.30pm-5pm during school term. Children must have a caregiver with them at all times, caregiver participation is welcomed. Lego, tea and coffee are provided. Gold coin appreciated. Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Ellizabeth Drive Sunbury.
■ www.sunburyhouse.com.au
CWA Central Highlands Group Creative Arts Exhibition
CWA Central Highlands Group welcomes members, friends, family and the community to visit them and see their skills and competitive spirit on show across 222 entry categories. The exhibition will take place at the Mechanic’s Institute in Lancefield on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 April, with the announcement of winners and presentation of trophies will take place at 1.30pm on the Sunday. Entry to the Exhibition is $5, with children under 16 free.
