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World in full dome

Scienceworks Planetarium will host Remote Sense, an audiovisual performance by digital artist Jonny Knox and Ecuadorian sound designer Darien Brito on October 14.

■ effa.org.au/melbourne-program- 2017/2017/8/17/scienceworks-screening-re mote-sense

Seniors festival

A series of mostly free events, including guided tours, tai chi, tennis, dancing and birdwatching, will be held across Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong this month as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival.

■ seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festivalsandawards/festival-event-directory

Hospital volunteers

Like to chat? Footscray Hospital is seeking volunteers to sit and chat, read the newspaper or share their story with patients, for two hours a week.

Free parking, uniform and training will be provided.

■ 8395 9092 or volunteer@wh.org.au

Women’s choir

Willin Wimmin Choir is calling on all
women who love to sing. No audition, no previous experience required. The choir sings from 7.30pm Wednesdays at Church of Christ hall, 124 Douglas Parade, Williamstown.

■ 0409 856 071 or
choir_ww@yahoo.com.au

Williamstown Probus

Are you retired or semi-retired and would like to interact with like-minded people? Probus Club of Williamstown meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 9.45am at Customs House Hotel, 161 Nelson Place, Williamstown.

■ 9379 7258

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