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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.
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.
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Homestead-Walking-Group-493400784027
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.
■ 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.
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 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
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 are welcome.
■ Enquiries, call 0401 673 842
Seed Saving – Sustainable Communities Workshop Series
This no-cost, in-person workshop is the fourth in the Whittlesea council’s Sustainable Communities Workshop Series. The free event will be held on Saturday, April 29 from 10-11.30am at the Whittlesea Council Fountain View Room 25 Ferres Blvd, South Morang VIC 3752.
■sustainability.planning@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
Bicycle Riders Wanted
Whittlesea Bicycle Users Group runs weekly rides each Sunday morning commencing from various locations, including Epping, Lalor, Thomastown, Bundoora, Mill Park, South Morang and Mernda. We cater for women and men of all abilities. We offer both a shorter, easier ride and a longer ride. Each ride has a break midway at a café for coffee/snacks and a friendly chat. We invite all interested bike riders to come along and enjoy a social ride with other like-minded people. Newcomers are welcome.
■ Glenn, 0434 730 163
Organ Pipes National Park Guided Tour
Free guided tour by Friends of Organ Pipes Volunteer (FOOPS), meet the Enviro Champions and share a picnic dinner. Join in the guided tour and explore the park’s natural beauty. Guided Tour begins at 2:30pm. Picnic Dinner at 5:00pm. Sunday, May 7 at Organ Pipes National Park, Organ Pipes Road, Keilor North,
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Organ-Pipes-National-Park-Guided-Tour-606869833007
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.
■ Ken on 0407 062 568 or Robyn on 0438 383 639.
Lego Club
Drop in sessions for primary school age children, Wednesdays 3.30pm-5pm during school term. Children must have a caregiver with them at all times. Lego, tea and coffee are provided. Gold coin appreciated. Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Ellizabeth Drive Sunbury.
CWA Central Highlands Group Creative Arts Exhibition
CWA Central Highlands Group welcomes members, friends, family and the community to the exhibition which will take place at the Mechanic’s Institute in Lancefield on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 April. Entry to the Exhibition is $5, with children under 16 free.
Repair Café Sunbury
Head along for a cuppa and some skill sharing on how to repair broken household items, preventing landfill and promoting kindness. Runs every third Saturday of the month, 10am to 12.30pm at the Sunbury Neighbourhood House. 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury.
Music and Singalong
Bring your instrument or your voice to a social group for adults, all skill sets welcome. Wednesdays 9am-noon, at Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive Sunbury.
Local camera club
The Macedon Ranges Photographic Society is your local camera club for friendship, photographic outings, workshops, guest presenters, competitions and more. Meetings on the first Tuesday of the month, followed by the next Monday. Doors open at 7pm, meeting starts at 7.30pm. Dromkeen 1012 Kilmore Rd, Riddells Creek.
■ www.macedon-ranges-photography.org.au
Breast cancer support group
On the first and third Tuesday of the month breast cancer survivors are invited to head along to the Gisborne Golf Club at 10.30am to take part in a breast cancer support group.
■ Lesley, 0484 691 226
