Holy Family Parish
The Holy Family Parish in Maidstone is hosting an Alpha Night. Free meal and chance to chat. People from all backgrounds, faith, and walk of life are welcome.
Every Wednesday from March 6, to May 22, at 6.45pm – 8.45pm, at Holy Family Parish Small Hall 15 Lyons Street Maidstone.
■ Angelo Ramnac0409 406 611 oraramnac@bigpond.com
Intro to Computers course
For beginners and those looking to refresh skills.
Our computer lab is fully equipped for interactive and hands-on learning. Accessing information, resources, file management, emails, Microsoft Office, AI and online safety.
Term 1 course starting Tues 27th Feb, 9.30am-12pm.
Ph: 9391 8504, E: outlets@outletsco-op.com.au or visit us at 43 Mason St, Newport.
Women Talk: Everyday English language course
For women of all ages and backgrounds with English as a second language. Practice speaking English in different situations, and make new friends! Fridays 10am-12pm.
■ 9391 8504, email outlets@outletsco-op.com.au or visit us at 43 Mason St, Newport.
Farmers and Craft Market
A community farmers and craft market is held at Beaton Reserve on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
The next market date is February 17. A gold coin is collected on entry.
■Eileen 0412 910 496
Dementia Alliance Forum
The Hobsons Bay Dementia Soaring Falcons Alliance is hosting its first free Dementia-Friendly Forum. Attendees can come to increase understanding and inclusion, learn about dementia, gain practical tips, speak to those with experience and build a plan to make things better.
It will be held on Friday, March 15 from 10am to 12pm at the Civic Centre Altona, followed by a free morning tea.
■0432 161 777
Golf Day
The Young Achievers Foundation Inc are hosting a golf day at the Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club on Friday 15 March, 2024.
You can book as an individual player and the Foundation will put you in a team of 4, or gather your friends to make your own 4-ball. The day will finish with dinner, entertainment, auctions and raffles. The cost is $150 per person and golf carts may be available for an additional $50 (2 golfers per cart).
■Sam: 0438 423 425 or yaf3030@gmail.com
Kangatraining
Kangatraining workouts include both cardiovascular endurance/flexibility and muscular capacity/strength training. Babies are worn on mums during the class designed for mums to meet mums. Run weekly on Thursday’s until March 21, from 10-11am at the Maribyrnong Community Centre 9 Randall St Maribyrnong.
Cost: $10/ session; $6 concession
■90324305 or email: maricomm@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Classic Car and Bike Show
Lots of exciting things are happening at our 11th Annual Classic Car & Bike Show, scheduled to be held on February 25 Apex Park, Altona. There will be the usual collection of Wonderful Cars & Bikes, there is Coffee, Drinks, Sausage Sizzle plus the Cheer ‘Toastie” van. There will also be Face Painting as well as two bands providing non-stop music throughout the day. There will also be several Trade Stands of various interests
■ Lou Artz, 0417 531 670
Charity Golf Day
Hobsons Bay Community Fund will be holding their ninth Annual Charity Golf Day on Wednesday 20 March, hosted by Kooringal Golf Club. Sponsors, players and supporters are welcome to join the fun and support the Hobsons Bay community.
Free parent support
Hobsons Bay Council’s new support group, ’Tuning in to Teens’ is designed to help parents with a range of teenage topics. These include understanding your teen better, helping your teen to manage difficult emotions, helping to prevent behavioural issues in your teen and teach your teen how to deal with conflict more effectively. Tuning in to Teens is a free six-session parenting program designed for parents of teens. The first term will run on Tuesdays from 6.30pm-8.30pm, commencing 13 February. The second term will run on Mondays from 6.30pm-8.30pm, commencing 20 May, both terms online.
■ Register your interest for the sessions by calling Hobsons Bay Youth Services on 9932 4000 or email youth@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au for more information.
Mouth Organ Band
Yarraville Mouth Organ Band is looking for new members – players or beginners. Band practise is held on Friday evenings at 8pm in the band hall at 203 Williamstown Road, Yarraville. For great music in a friendly atmosphere feel free to call in one Friday evening.
■ Heather 9399 2190 or email ymob1933@yahoo.com.au
Hobsons Bay City Band,
Musicians welcome. Do you play any percussion, brass or woodwind instruments? The Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join their community band. Please note that rehearsals are held under the directorship of Wayne Bowden OAM every Monday evening from 7.30pm at the Newport Bowls Club, 4 Market Street, Newport.
■ Contact Hannah Prouse on email hbcityband@gmail.com or check URL www.hbcb.org.au
Open Water Challenge
The biggest and most anticipated Williamstown Open Water Challenge, WOW 2024, is on March 3. There are a number of different swims from 1.2 kilometres up to 10 kilometres. The Williamstown Living Saving Club has been hosting the event for the past 31 years and it’s a favourite of the Great Ocean Swim Series in Victoria.
Musicians welcome
Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join their community band. Rehearsals are held under the directorship of Wayne Bowden every Monday evening from 7.30pm at the Newport Lakes Primary School, Elizabeth Street, Newport. Visitors and interested musicians of any age are most welcome.
■ Hannah Prouse, hbcityband@gmail.com or www.hbcb.org.au
Meditation for stress management
Meditate under the guidance of an experienced teacher through visualisation, breath and movement. A form of mindful planning combining the psychological process of visualising, preparing for the future, and assigning action steps. Held at the Braybrook Community Hub between 10-11am on Fridays. This class will also be live streamed for you to join from home. Cost is $60 per a 10 week term or $6 per session.
Book sale
Friends of Altona Library hold a monthly book sale on the first Tuesday, Friday and Saturday of each month at the rear of Altona Library 123 Queen Street Altona. access via Coles car park, from 10am-1pm. ■ libraries.hobsonsbay.
Altona Girl Guides
Altona Girl Guides currently have vacancies for girls aged five-plus who would like to learn new skills, gain confidence,and expand their friendship circle while having fun.
English lessons
Want to learn English in a fun and relaxed setting? Build your English, digital and employability skills with the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP). Williamstown. Laverton Community Education Centre now offers free AMEP classes to eligible clients at Joan Kirner House in Williamstown. Classes are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am-3pm. Childcare is available for children who are under school age.
■ 93692726.
Computers, crafts, conversation
Whatever your learning interests and needs, Outlets Newport Community Education Centre has hands-on, face-to-face classes for you or a friend. Contact the centre today to find something for you!
■ 9391 8504, or outlets@outletsco-op.com.au
Carers’ walk and talk
A collaboration between the state government, Interchange Outer East and Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL), the Pathways for Carers program is launching a monthly walk in Footscray on the third Thursday of each month. The goal of each group is to provide carers with peer-based support, information, services and resources, opportunities to be active and connect with other carers, connect with nature and connect with their local community.
■ lauren.mcalpine@bsl.org.au or www.pathwaysforcarers.com.au
Seeking stories
Award-winning local author Dr Dominique Hes is writing a book on Newport Lakes, tracing its history, its impact and its contribution. The book will outline the story of its development, highlighting the role of consensus, courage, vision and working with nature to create a beautiful ecological and social place. Weaving in theories of biophilia, regenerative development and placemaking with local stories, it aims to provide inspiration for other communities looking at what they can do in their neighbourhoods. Locals are asked to come forward with any stories, photos, memories to be included in the book.
Williamstown book sale
Friends of Williamstown and Newport Libraries hold a book sale every second Saturday of each month 9.30am-12.30pm. The book sale is held in the friends’ room. Cash only sales.
■ libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
