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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.
■https://shorturl.at/cER26
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 10am – 11am.
■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
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
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
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 11am-noon, to showcase the gardens. At the corner Toora Drive and Redan Court, two entrance access. All are welcome.
■ Eva Mazzei: emmmazzei@gmail.com
Biophilia workshop
Learn about biophilia, or love of nature and living things during Whittlesea council’s sustainable communities workshop on Saturday, September 30, 10am-noon at the Fountain View Room, Whittlesea civic centre, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. Attendees will learn how biophilia can better help us protect and care for our planet. Registration required.
Interfaith dinner
The Hume Interfaith Dinner is on Friday, September 15, 6-8pm at Hume Global Learning Centre, Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn. Guest speakers include Elsedeaq Mosque Imam, Sheikh Alaa Elzokm, Centre for Christianity and Sociaty ethos director Dr Gordon Preece and members of the Hume interfaith network,
■ 0477 177 920 or celiach@hume.vic.gov.au
Tour rural Hume
Explore Hume’s beautiful landscapes and hear from Hume’s land managers on land management techniques implemented in the municipality during the Rural Hume, Rural Home Bus Tour on Sunday, September 17, 9am-4pm.The tour will visit some of the best-loved private and public places in Hume and will include a catered lunch. Tour departs from Jack Mckenzie Community Centre, 11 Green Street, Bulla.
■ Cassandra Borg, 9205 2200, or cassandrab@hume.vic.gov.au.
Hearing checks
Hearing Australia is offering free 15-minute hearing checks for adults at Mickleham North Community Centre, 82-90 St Georges Boulevard, Mickleham, on Friday, September 22, 9am-3.30pm.
■ 9356 6440 or MicklehamNorthCC@hume.vic.gov.au
Mixed sports session
Are you wanting to try a new sport during spring school holidays? Join a mixed sports session at Hume Regional Hockey and Lacrosse Centre, 450 Grand Boulevard, Craigieburn, on Monday, September 25, 1-3pm. The session will include rugby, soccer and football. Bring along a sun smart hat and suitable closed toe shoes. Snacks and drinks provided. Suitable for ages 12-18.
■ 9205 2556, or youth@hume.vic.gov.au
Learn AFL
Are you interested in AFL? Hume Youth Services is hosting a skills development session for young people in Hume during the spring school holidays. Learn the basics of AFL, practice some skills, and even play a game. No prior skills required, and everyone is welcome!
Bring along a sun smart hat and suitable closed toe shoes. On Tuesday, September 26, 1-3pm, at Roxburgh Park Football Oval, 75 Lakeside Drive, Roxburgh Park. Suitable for aged 12-18.
■ 9205 2556, or youth@hume.vic.gov.au
Futsal tournament
Do you love futsal? Come play in Hume’s futsal tournament during spring school holidays, have fun and win prizes. On Wednesday, September 27, 10am-3pm, at Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre, 41-85 Tanderrum Way, Broadmeadows. Snack and drinks provided. Registration required.
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/Residents/Things-to-See-and-Do/Events/Events-Calendar/Futsal-Tournament
Repair Café Sunbury
Join us for a cuppa and a skill share repairing broken household items; preventing landfill and promoting kindness. Saturday, September 16, 10am – 12.30pm
Take off weight naturally
Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere? Come and join TOWN (Take Off Weight Naturally) every Thursday at 9am at the Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury.
■ Rhonda, 0409 740 924
Sunbury Art Society
The Sunbury Art Society meets each Friday and Saturday from 10am-3pm at the Boilerhouse, Jacksons Hill, to paint or draw over a cuppa with other like minded people.
■ Ken, 0407 062 568, or Robyn, 0438 383 639
Crafternoon
Get crafty over a cuppa at a social group for adults. Some supplies and equipment are available or bring your own projects and craft items. Every Tuesday at 1pm-3pm during school terms, all welcome. 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.
Music and Singalong
Bring your instrument or your voice to a social group for adults. Songs with lyrics and chords can be viewed on the big screen, all skill sets welcome. Wednesdays 9am-noon, at Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury.
Craft and conversation
Head down to the Sunbury Library on Mondays at noon for the craft and conversation group. The program is free and open to people aged 15 years and older.
