Community Calendar

Toolern Vale Primary School pupils Josh, Sophie, Rhys, and Peyton get to work in the garden. (Damjan Janevski) 285268_01

Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to 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.

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 Northern Turkish Women’s Association.The lunch will be held every Wednesday from 11:30am-1:00pm 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.

Whittlesea Probus Meeting

Members of The Combined Probus Club of Whittlesea will meet on Monday, July 4 at the Whittlesea Bowls Club at 9:30am

There will be a speaker representing Whittlesea Physiotherapy discussing how to treat the cause and not just the symptoms.

Visitors are welcome.

Probus is open to all retired and semi-retired members of the community.

Whittlesea meets on the first Monday of the month.

■Andrew 0438 578 652

Winter School Holiday Program – Hume Youth Engagement and Pathways

Are you wondering what you can do during the school holidays? How about you make the most of them with Hume’s winter school holiday program!

The Hume Youth Engagement and Pathways Unit is hosting a range of free activities to enjoy these school holidays. All programs have limited availability and require online registration.

■https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Winter-School-Holiday-Program-Hume-Youth-Engagement-and-Pathways-Unit-353477830707.

Crafternoon surprise

Join in for some crafty fun and creativity at Hume Global Learning Centre – Broadmeadows.

All those aged 5+ are welcome.

It’ll be held on Thursday, June 30 from 2:00-4:00pm.

■https://www.humelibraries.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/CRAFTERNOON-SUPRISE-Broadmeadows-334309016267.

Chill Out Sunbury

Are you between 12 and 18 years old and want to engage with other young people, participate in activities such as trivia, games, art, music, competitions, personal development and more? Chill Out Sunbury is for you. It’s free and happens every Wednesday, 3.30-5.30pm at the Sunbury Youth Centre, 51-53 Evans Street.

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Sunbury LADIES Badminton Club

Get involved with a welcoming, fun, social group of women who have spread the word of ladies badminton since 1999. Social games are on Mondays, 9.30am-noon, and team competitions are on Thursdays, 9.30am-12.30pm at Eric Boardman Reserve, Wilsons Lane.

sunburylbc@gmail.com

Come have a chat

Delve into deeper topics and enjoy intriguing conversations by joining the Table 8 Discussion Group. The key theme for the coming months will be kindness. The chats take place every Tuesday from 10.30-11.30am at Macedon Lounge, 40 Victoria Street, Macedon.

■ Carol, 0431186575

Sunbury badminton fun

The Sunbury Badminton Club has a new extra playing time on Wednesdays, 10am-noon. All are welcome to attend at Clarke Oval Stadium, 49 Riddell Road, with equipment provided and coaching available. Playing for the first time is free.

sunburybc@gmail.com

Take weight off 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 Weight Off Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Melton.

■ Catherine, 0416 612 517, or Bob, 0411 824 739

Melton Friendship Group.

Join the Melton Friendship Group for singles 55 and older. Meet fortnightly for coffee and chat nights and organised affordable outings and events.

■ 0406 493 734

Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club

The Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets at 10am on the second Tuesday of each month at the Melton Country Club. The group is open to everyone, new and old members, to get together and discover the social aspects of the group.

■ Ann, 0425 705 150

Sunshine Fly Fishing Club

Are you interested in learning to fish with a fly rod and artificial flies and lures you made yourself? Sunshine Fly Fishing Club is looking for new members. The club can teach you all you need to know to get started. It meets every Tuesday at 7pm at Barclay Reserve, King Edward Avenue, Albion.

■ Ted, sunshineflyclub@gmail.com

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

Keilor probus

The Keilor Combined Probus Club is back in business. The group meets the third Monday of every month at Keilor Pub. New members welcome.

■ Steve, 0408 193 793, or Keith, 0409 494 801.

Altona North combined probus

The Altona North combined probus club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Altona Sports Club. Includes a speaker, organised trips and outings, and a friendly atmosphere.

■ Lesley, 0414 481 442

Point Gellibrand Rotary Club

Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand meets at Customs House Hotel, 161 Nelson Place, Williamstown, on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6pm for a 6.30pm dinner meeting. The club has some great speakers and need new, energetic, enthusiastic members who want to make a difference in their community. Visit our website to find out more about our projects and community work via www.rotarypointgellibrand.com.au.

■ Pam, 0418 347 691 or rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.com

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

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.

Bingo for all

The Werribee RSL hosts Bingo every Monday, except public holidays. Eyes down at 12.30-2.30pm.

■ 9741 5525