Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge for not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to publication.
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
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, https://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
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
Cat DIY enclosure workshop
The City of Whittlesea is offering free DIY workshops to learn how to build your own cat enclosure in preparation for the new regulations that come in on August 1 2023. At the workshops, you will be taken through simple and easy instructions with ideas of what you can build on your property. Tuesday, July 18. 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Whittlesea Community Activity Centre 57/61 Laurel St, Whittlesea
■ 9217 2452
Tuning into kids
A free 6 week course to learn more about managing everyday parenting challenges and practising more emotionally tuned methods of parenting. This course is facilitated by ParentZone and KidsFirst Australia. Starting from Tuesday, August 1, 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Online.
■ 0409 006 126
Circle of Security Parenting
Every Thursday for parents with children aged 0 – 5, for eight weeks. This program helps to understand children’s behaviour. From Thursday, August 3 to Thursday, August 31, 10:00am to 12:30pm. Boori Maternal and Child Health Centre, 21A Winchester Ave Epping.
■ 8401 6205
Free pop-up recycling collection event
To get rid of cardboard boxes, soft plastic packaging and polystyrene from new furniture in an environmentally friendly way, bring them to this free collection event. Wednesday, August 9, 11am to 1pm. Whittlesea Showgrounds.
■ 9401 0579
Meditation Sessions
Looking to improve your overall well-being, reduce stress and anxiety, increase focus and productivity, or find a way to attain inner peace and balance in your life? Join these meditation and mindfulness workshops conducted by the Australian School of Meditation and Yoga. Thursday July 13 to September 14 (10 weeks), 1pm to 2pm. Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Road, Roxburgh Park, 3064.
■ https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Meditation-666513097617
GLITTER Craigieburn
Glitter is a fortnightly social group for LGBTIQA+ young people and allies aged between 14 – 18. A place to hang out, connect, share, and learn with likeminded people. Registrations essential, walk-ins not available. Tuesday, July 25, 4pm to 5.30pm. Craigieburn Youth Centre, 59 Craigieburn Road, Craigieburn, 3064.
■ 9205 2556
Melbourne’s North Manufacturing Jobs Expo
There will be over 100 real jobs on the day. Meet and chat with local manufacturing businesses face to face about their job opportunities. Meet with experts and learn about the exciting career opportunities and pathways in manufacturing. Wednesday, August 2. 10am to 1pm. Town Hall Broadmeadows, 10 Dimboola Road, Broadmeadows, 3047.
■ joblink@hume.vic.gov.au
