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
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
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
Thomastown e-waste collection event
Free event to get rid of your unwanted small household electrical items in an environmentally friendly way, bring them to this E-waste collection event. Held on Wednesday, May 10 from 11am-1pm at Main Street Recreation Reserve, 56 76 Main Street, Thomastown.
■ Kate, 9401 0579
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, www.craigieburn.org.au
The Whittlesea Historical Society
The Whittlesea Historical Society meets on the third Sunday of each month at Whittlesea Bowls Club at 2pm (except January), Visitors are most welcome to attend.
■ 0414 740 778, www.whittleseahistoricalsociety.org.au
Melbourne’s North Manufacturing Jobs Expo
Looking for a career in Manufacturing? Come along to Melbourne’s North Manufacturing Jobs Expo at Town Hall Broadmeadows on Wednesday May 10. Session 1 from 10-11.30am. Session 2 from 11.30am-1pm.
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Melbournes-North-Manufacturing-Jobs-Expo-604249014067#
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Melbournes-North-Manufacturing-Jobs-Expo-608017896897#
Mother’s Day Craft Activity – Mickleham
Craft activity for adults and children on Friday, May 12. Children can make a magnet picture frame. Adults can make cards in a card working workshop. Free activity that runs from 10.30am-12pm.
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Mothers-Day-Craft-Activity-623391850807#
Hume City Council 2024 Community Grants Workshop – Online
Hume City Council invites not-for-profit community groups or organisations to attend our 2024 Community Grants Workshop on Monday, May 15 from 6-8pm. Come join Non Profit Training and find out about the 2024 Community Grants program and how to write a great grant application.
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/2024-Community-Grants-Workshop-Online-518286879007#
Supporting children to be school ready
Session presented by DPV Health on Tuesday, May 16 from 100-11.30am. This online event aims to provide practical tips to parents about how to help their child prepare for school. Recommended for: parents/carers of children and children
■ www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=984040&
Whittlesea Cultural Heritage Network – May Workshop
Join the Whittlesea Cultural Heritage Network on Wednesday, May 17 to enjoy a meal while we network, brainstorm ideas and participate in some fascinating presentations on topics to do with our culture and our history. The workshop is free and will run from 6.30-9pm at the Fountainview Room, Civic Centre, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang
■ www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=1048425&
IDAHOBIT Storytime
We’re celebrating rainbow families at storytime for IDAHOBIT! This day raises awareness of the work still needed to combat discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community. No bookings required. Wear your brightest colours! Wednesday, May 17 from 10.30am-12pm at Lalor Library, 2A May Road, Lalor
■Lalor.Community@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
Rock ‘N’ Roll Rainbow
Join us for some Rock ‘n’ Roll fun with classic ’50s tunes, dancing & Karaoke on Wednesday, May 17 from 7-8.30pm at the Whittlesea Community Centre 57/61 Laurel St, Whittlesea. The event is free and bookings are essential.
■https://yprl.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=599870
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.
Arts and games night
Get creative at the Sunbury Youth Centre each Wednesday from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. The free program is for people aged 12 to 18 years old, at 51-53 Evans Street, Sunbury.
Sunbury Art Society
The Sunbury Art Society meets each Friday and Saturday from 10am to 3pm 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.
Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club
Come along and be part of Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club and enjoy the benefits of physical activity. Social games are on Mondays, 9.30am to noon, and team competitions are on Thursdays, 9.30am-12.30pm at Eric Boardman Stadium, Wilsons Lane.
