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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
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.
■ 8301 8863
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. They cater for women and men of all abilities. They 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. They invite all interested bike riders to come along and enjoy a social ride with other like-minded people.
■ Glenn, 0434 730 163
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. Visitors are most welcome to attend.
■ 0414 740 778, 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 10am-noon, to showcase the gardens. Address: Corner Toora Drive and Redan Court.
■Enquiries Eva Mazzei: emmmazzei@gmail.com
Wellah Together
Clothing the Gaps Foundation will take participants on a journey using Six Deadly Dares that give everyone simple and sustainable tools to kick-start and keep a healthy lifestyle. Tuesday’s from 6-8pm at Kirrip Community Centre Wollert, 135 De Rossi Blvd, Wollert
■ 0413 840 002
Yarning Circle
Yarning Circle on Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health Services. Yarning Circle facilitated by local Koorie mother and grandmother, Nicole. Everyday until Friday July 14 from 9.30am to 2.30pm. At Boori Children’s Centre 21a Winchester Avenue, Epping.
■ 9404 8865
NAIDOC Week: Pop-up playgroup
Celebrating NAIDOC Week with a First Nations inspired playgroup. Wednesday July 5. Whittlesea Community Centre, 57-61 Laurel Street, Whittlesea.
■ 9217 2170
NAIDOC Week: Dancing Our Stories – Teen Workshop
Honouring this year’s NAIDOC Week theme For Our Elders designed for Koori young people, their friends, and other young individuals aged 12 – 18. Wednesday July 5. Laurimar Community Activity Centre, 110 Hazel Glen Drive, Doreen.
■ 9217 2170
Community Local Law and Safer Communities Roadshow
Giving insights into the new clauses of the new Community Local Law, to hear your thoughts before they will be finalised and endorsed by Council in November. In addition to the exploration of new Community Local Law, some of council’s internal services will be showcased. Thursday, July 6, 6 to 8pm at Brookwood Community Centre 25 Hazel Glen Dr, Doreen.
■ 9217 2106
Community Local Law and Safer Communities Roadshow
Giving insights into the new clauses of the new Community Local Law, to hear your thoughts before they will be finalised and endorsed by Council in November. In addition to the exploration of new Community Local Law, some of council’s internal services will be showcased. Sunday, July 9, 1 to 3pm at Galada Community Centre 10A Forum Way, Epping.
■ 9217 2106
Nourishing Lunchboxes and Meals
Hear from an Accredited Practising Dietitian on how to support children to have colourful, nutritious meals to support their growth and wellbeing.Practical, nutritious tips will be provided in an interactive online presentation. Tuesday July 11, 10- 11.30 am.
■ 9404 8865
Lalor Library Jobs Event
Whittlesea council is hosting a jobs event in partnership with YPRL Libraries to provide an opportunity to local job seekers to drop in and have a chat with industry representatives about the job prospects in different sectors. Wednesday, July 12, 9.30am to 12.30pm. 2A May Rd, Lalor.
■ 9217 2170
Open Day at Youth Central
Discover what’s on at your local youth centre. There are E-games, pool and table tennis, board games and art activities. July 7, 11am to 2pm. Youth Central, 33 -37 Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows.
■ 9205 2200
Vietnamese Cultural Group lunches
Join the Vietnamese Women’s Group in a shared experience of preparing and enjoying lunch together. This program welcomes older people and Vietnamese speakers who would like to connect with others, meet new friends, and celebrate culture over a nice warm meal. Mondays, July 10 to September 11, 10.30am- 3pm. Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Road, Roxburgh Park.
■ 9205 2760
Meditation Classes
Weekly meditation and mindfulness workshop conducted by the Australian School of Meditation and Yoga. This practical, hands-on workshop teaches effective, practical techniques that can easily be added to your daily routine. Thursdays from July 13, 11 to 11.45am. Greenvale West Community Centre, 7 Ventura Way, Greenvale.
■ 9205 2200
