International Women’s Day Whittlesea
Whittlesea Jumbunna Country Women’s Association is hosting an International Women’s Day event in Whittlesea Township from 1pm to 3pm on Friday 6 March at the Whittlesea Community Activity Centre. The association is inviting the community to join it in recognising and celebrating the Women of Whittlesea. It will be an afternoon of recognition, celebration and sharing, all while enjoying a lovely afternoon tea prepared by the Whittlesea Secondary College hospitality students.
■ Whittlesea Library, 9716 3028
Craigieburn Residents’ Association
Do you live in Craigieburn and wonder what’s happening about roads and facilities, or have a concern you’d like to raise so it can be addressed? Go along to the Craigieburn Residents’ Association share your concerns. The association liaises with Hume council, as well as state and federal government organisations to get the job done. It also gives annual donations to a local charity each year. It meets on the last Wednesday of the month at Selwyn House, Selwyn Avenue, Craigieburn, 7.30pm.
■ craigieburnresidents@gmail,com, or 0430 354 463
Kalkallo English Classes
Learn to speak English with confidence. Open to all adults, come to learn English in a fun and supportive environment. Improve your English speaking, reading and writing in a supportive group. Practice speaking, listening, and understanding English for daily life. Gain confidence in conversations at work, in shops, and in the community. Meet new people and make friends while learning together. Enjoy a relaxed and friendly classroom where everyone is welcome. Mondays 11am to 1pm at Kalkallo Community Centre, 33 Toyon Road, Kalkallo.
■ Sussex Neighbourhood House, 9354 2210
Hume Interfaith Network Free Event
Join the Hume Interfaith Network for a fun-filled day to celebrate harmony through sport. The free community event at Kalkallo Recreation Reserve will include “Come and Try” soccer, cricket, AFL football, rugby, mat pilates, cultural performances and more. There will also be a community barbecue and information about different programs and services in Hume. The event will be held on Saturday 28 March from noon to 3pm.
■ Celia Chang, celiach@hume.vic.gov.au
Bridgewater Retirement Village Dance
Bridgewater Retirement Village is holding a free afternoon dance. There will be a bit of line dancing and some new vogue. The dance will occur on the third Sunday of every month, 1pm start. Everyone is welcome. 9 Wedgewood Road Roxburgh Park.
■ Liz Munro, 0409 712 613
Craigieburn Country Women’s Association
The Craigieburn Branch of CWA welcomes women of all ages to its meetings and craft sessions which are held on the third Wednesday of every month. Meetings begin at 10.30am followed by lunch and a craft or socialising session. Meeting venue is St Thomas’s Uniting Church corner of Rayfield and Dianne Avenues in Craigieburn.
■ craigieburncwa@gmail.com or Karen, 0499 821 754
Gladstone Park Probus Club
Have fun with like minded people if you live in Gladstone Park and surrounding suburbs. Monthly speakers, lunches, outings and bus tours. The probus club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 9.45am at the Good Shepherd Parish Hall, 88 South Circular Road, Gladstone Park. Visitors and new members welcome.
■ Chris, 0422 017 907
Bundoora Probus
Bundoora Probus meets on the second Wednesday of each month at St Peters Anglican Church Hall, Alma Road, Bundoora at 10am. Make new friends at excursions, lunches, coffee mornings, walks and craft sessions. Hear guest speakers at monthly meetings.
■ Leanne, 0419 004 997
Young parents group
DPV Health’s Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies program in partnership with Whittlesea council, Brave Foundation and Westfield Plenty Valley is a group for young parents every Thursday, from 10.30am-noon during school term. The group is a supportive space that allows young parents to form friendships and develop their parenting skills. It also allows for their young children to play and socialise with other children. At The Y at Westfield Plenty Valley, 415 McDonalds Road, Mill Park.
■ Asha Robinson, 0491 934 819
Community singing group
Join the Broadmeadows Community Singers on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. No previous experience needed, just a love of singing.
■ Sonja, 0429 587 285
Chatty Cafe
Join Mill Park library’s Chatty Cafe for a coffee, tea, and biscuits and meet new friends. The cafe is open every Thursday, from 6.30-7.30pm, at 394 Plenty Road, Mill Park.
■ https://www.yprl.vic.gov.au/
TAC L2P Program
The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) L2P Program is a community-based program developed to assist eligible young Victorian learner drivers between the ages of 16 and 21 who do not have access to a supervising driver, or an appropriate vehicle to gain driving experience required for a probationary licence. Volunteer mentors needed.
■ Cynthia Petridis, 0435 653 371
Adult education
Banksia Gardens Community Services is running adult education courses including an introduction to computers and brushing up on English skills.
■ 9309 8531
The Broadmeadows Senior Citizens Club
The club meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and first Sunday of the month. It also has indoor carpet bowls, bingo, and snooker. Enjoy a dance between 7-11pm on the third saturday of every month. All are welcome.
■ Liz Munro, 0409 712 613, lizmunro7@gmail.com
Mernda Repair cafe
Located at Mernda Neighbourhood House, the Mernda Repair Café will be open monthly for residents to come and have their faulty or broken items fixed. Staffed by skilled volunteers from the community. A range of repairers will be available at each session with skills in repairing items including bikes, small electrical items, clothing and jewellery.
■ Mernda Repair Cafe Facebook page for bookings each month.
Regular Storytime for Kids
Yarra Plenty Regional Library offers a range of children’s services and programs across their network of libraries. They are run every day with sessions for young babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and families. Come along to help your child develop those crucial language skills and social connections.
■ yprl.vic.gov.au
Inclusive tennis
A free weekly tennis program for people with disabilities and/or special needs, or if you’re just struggling to access mainstream sport programs. Held at Epping Tennis Club, 861 High Street, Epping, on Thursdays from 5-6pm.
■ play.tennis.com.au/eppingtennisclub.com.au
Craigieburn Probus Club
Craigieburn Probus Club offers retired people an opportunity to socialise, go on monthly bus trips, enjoy dine outs and morning melodies among other activities like general business, morning tea and an interesting speaker. Every second Monday of the month at the Craigieburn Bowling Club, 233 Craigieburn Road, Craigieburn.
■ Bill, 0411 517 217 or Marion, 0407 052 774
