Men’s AA meeting
Thomastown Brotherhood in Recovery Group will host its first meeting on Friday, December 2, 7.30-9pm at Barry Road Community Activity Centre, 36 Barry Road, Thomastown.
■ Gem, 0468 342 223, or Colin, 0490 058 114
Christmas tree extravaganza
Explore the Christmas tree wonderland at the Whittlesea Agricultural Society from Friday, December 9 to Friday, December 23, from noon-9pm daily. At Whittlesea Agricultural Society administration building , gate 1, McPhees Road, Whittlesea. Entry by gold coin donation per person.
■ Erica Hawke, 9716 2835
Seniors’ club
Broadmeadows Senior Citizen Club hosts activities throughout the week at 185 Blair Street, Dallas. On Mondays, the club hosts indoor bowls or snooker, while bingo competitions and computer and dance classes held on Wednesdays, and indoor bowls played on Saturdays.
■ Liz Munro, 0409 712 613, or lizmunro7@gmail.com
Christmas crafts
Visit Craigieburn Library on Wednesday, November 30, 6.30-7.30pm to make Christmas gifts for your family, listen to festive stories and sing Christmas songs. It’s at 75-95 Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn.
Hume Clean Day
Declutter your home on Saturday, December 3 for Hume Clean Day. Hume residents can drop off electronic items, mattresses, whitegoods, tyres and couches for recycling at the Bolinda Road Resource and Recovery Centre, 71 Bolinda Road, Campbellfield, 8am-4pm. A limit of 15 items will be accepted per household and proof of Hume residency is required. No trucks or commercial quantities accepted.
E-waste collection
Get rid of your unwanted small household electrical items in an environmentally friendly way during the Whittlesea Township E-waste collection event on Thursday, December 8, 11am-1pm, at Whittlesea Showgrounds, Yea Road, Whittlesea.
■ 9401 0547
Creative arts and fitness
Banksia Gardens Community Services is running yoga and jewellery making classes every Tuesday.
■ 9309 8531
Carols by candlelight
Make sure you grab your picnic blankets, get into the Christmas spirit and get ready to sing along at the Whittlesea Carols by Candlelight on Friday, December 9, 6-9pm, at 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang.
Big Summer Read
Join Hume Libraries to celebrate the start of the Big Summer Read at Broadmeadows Library on Thursday, December 1, 4-5pm. At 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows.
Farmers and makers market
The South Morang Farmers and Makers Market, which supports local farmers, artisans and businesses, is on at the Civic Centre car park, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang, on the third Saturday of the month, from 9am to 1pm.
■ 9217 2346
Water safety story time
With summer almost here learn how you can be safe around water during this special story times at Craigieburn Library, featuring a special guest from Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre. On Friday, December 2, 11.15am-12.15pm, at 75-95 Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn.
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-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
Arts and games night
Get creative at the Sunbury Youth Centre as part of an art and games night each Wednesday at the Sunbury Youth Centre, 3.30pm to 5.30pm. There’s a range of arts and crafts to try, and if art isn’t your thing, there’s a wide variety of games. The program is for people aged 12 to 18 years old and is free. 51-53 Evans Street, Sunbury.
HarmoniX Vocal Company
Get involved with an all-male, auditioned singing group happening on Thursday, 7- 9.30pm in Sunbury. The group is inviting new members to join. The group also has a mixed choir, DynamiX Vocal Company, rehearsing Tuesday. 7-9.30pm. Both groups rehearse at Dulap Wilim Hub, 11 Leichardt Street, Sunbury. No auditions required, just bring your love of music.
Jacksons Creek Combined Probus
Visit or become a new member of the Jackson’s Creek Combined Probus Club, gathering on the second Monday of each month at the Sunbury Football Club at 10am. Enjoy outings and meetings each month with a friendly group of men and women, and twice yearly trips away staying in cabins and caravans.
■ Doug, 5428 3317, or Teresa, 9746 3402
Craft and conversation
If you’re a passionate crafter and want some company, why not 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.
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.
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 Stadium, Wilsons Lane.
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.
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society
If you’ve got a hankering to learn more about Sunbury and even your own family history, why not check out the Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society, meeting at 1.30pm on the third Thursday of each month at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre, 8 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury.
Rotary club
The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Sunbury Bowling Club from 7pm.
