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Women’s Circle Dinner
Homestead Community and Learning Centre is hosting a women’s dinner with guest speakers discussing issues relating to women’s equality. It will be held on Wednesday, March 23 at the Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Drive, Roxburgh Park at 7pm.
■ 9205 2760
Walking Group
Get your daily steps in and some fresh air with Homestead Community and Learning Centre who are hosting a 30-45 minute walk every Wednesday of each month from 9.30-10.30am. Stick around for a cuppa and a chat afterwards.
■ 9205 2760, homestead@hume.vic.gov.au
Make a Bee Hotel
Get in touch with your creative side at Broadmeadows Library on Thursday, March 24, and make a home for your native insects. Bookings are essential.
Japanese Bookbinding
Ever wanted to make your own book? Well now you can. Craigieburn Library is hosting a Japanese bookbinding class on Thursday, March 31 at 8pm. Bookings are essential.
Pop Culture Club
Join other young people who share your interests when it comes to books, anime, gaming and movies. Broadmeadows Library will be hosting the event every Tuesday of the month from 3.30-5pm.
Pie workshop
Ever wanted to learn how to make the perfect pie? Melton South Community Centre is hosting a savoury pie masterclass on Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27, 9am- noon. Participants can learn the art of making the perfect meat-filled or meat-free for friends and family.
■ 9747 8576
Keilor probus
The Keilor Combined Probus Club is back in business following the lockdowns. The group meets the third Monday of every month at Keilor Pub. New members welcome.
■ Steve, 0408 193 793, or Keith, 0409 494 801.
Women’s group
Duke Street Community Centre has set up a women’s social group to give people a place to interact. The group will run every second Friday, from 1pm, as a way to connect with other women in the community in a safe, fun and social way. It will be developed to suit the needs of the participants and will be in a casual setting.
■ 9311 9973
Rotary club
The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Sunbury Bowling Club from 7pm.
■ sunburyrotary@gmail.com
Ladies probus
The Woodlands Ladies Probus Club of Sunbury meets on the fourth Monday of each month at the Sunbury Bowling Club at 9.45 am. The club is based on fun, friendship and fellowship and enjoys monthly outings, an annual trip away and a lot of fun meetings.
■ Val, 0418138214.
Sunbury Combined Probus Club
The Sunbury Combined Probus Club meets every fourth Thursday of the month at the Sunbury Football Social Club at 10am. Visitors and new members welcome.
■ Carmel , 0416 477 271.
Toastmasters
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters helps its members develop their public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 7.20-9.30pm, at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Hall.
■ vpm-4185@toastmastersclubs.org
Garden club
The Sunbury Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. There is a guest speaker at each meeting, which starts at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club.
■ Cheryl, 9744 1663
Senior citizens club
Senior citizens are welcome to visit the Sunbury Senior Citizens’ Club on Mondays and Fridays, from 10am-3pm at 8 O’Shannassy Street. A variety of activities are offered – carpet bowls, cards, snooker, darts, board games or just a cup of coffee and a chat. If you’re 55 years or older and would like to meet new people, come along.
■ Frank, 0423 392 884
Wyndham Ladies Probus
Are you recently retired or semi-retired? Looking for fun, fellowship and to increase your social networks. The Ladies Probus Club of Wyndham meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Hotel520, Sayers Road, Tarneit, and normally has an outing or event on the third Wednesday of each month.
■ Rosa Sanderson, 0410 303 046
U3A Werribee
U3A Werribee Region is a not-for-profit organisation consisting of semi-retired and retired residents of Wyndham. It conducts a variety of weekly classes run by volunteers.
■ Rick, 0402 299 220
AL-ANON meets
AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee, from
Computers for beginners
Williamstown Community and Education Centre is now taking enrolments for classes to help those with limited computer skills. Classes are run daily at both Joan Kirner House, Williamstown, and North Altona Library.
■Lynne or Tahlia, 9397 6168
Walking group
Altona Meadows and Newport residents are invited to take part in a Heart Foundation walking group that meets on Wednesdays and Fridays. The group walks for 60 minutes, and is a great way to socialise and get active at the same time. Members are required to register with the Heart Foundation to join.
■ Ian Watson, 0411 566 862 or https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Whats-On/Altona-Meadows-and-Newport-Heart-Foundation-Walking-Groups
Williamstown Craft Market
Commonwealth Reserve comes alive on the third Sunday of the month for the Williamstown Craft Market. The market boasts more than 50 stalls showcasing everything from handmade craft, homegrown produce and food vendors. There will also be live music. From 10am-4pm.
■ https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Whats-On/Williamstown-Craft-Market
Conversation Café
The Conversation Café is back on at Footscray and Braybrook libraries. The Café gives people the chance to meet new people and practice English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment.
■ https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/library/Events/Conversation-Cafe
