Garden club
The Hobson’s Bay Garden Club is looking for new members. All new members who are keen gardeners and looking to make new friendships are welcome to join. Meeting consists of listening to guest speakers, taking part in the trading table, and most importantly enjoying afternoon tea while doing so. The group meets on the third Monday of the month at the Youth Hall on the corner of Civic Parade and Sugar Gum Drive at 1pm. The annual spring show will be held on Monday, October 21 at 1pm at the hall. All Welcome.
■ Enquiries Kay 0411 793 534
Community Halloween Festival in Altona Meadows
Get ready for an unforgettable day of family fun and community spirit at the much-anticipated Halloween Festival in Altona Meadows on Sunday October 27. Organised entirely by dedicated volunteers, this fourth-annual event takes place from 2pm to 7pm at the AB Shaw Reserve in Hall Ave, Altona Meadows. Entry is absolutely free and everyone is invited to enjoy the vibrant onstage entertainment throughout the afternoon.
■Jodie Martin 0418464524 altonameadowsca@gmail.com
Laverton Bowls Club
Experience the fun and skill of lawn bowls, a game which is suitable for all ages. Laverton Bowls Club is recruiting new members, so if you are looking for a friendly atmosphere and the opportunity to bowl both socially or at pennant level Laverton is the place to be. Come to the club on Tuesday or Thursday mornings for practise beginning at 10am. All welcome at 77-87 Hall Street, Altona Meadows.
■ 9369 1034 or email : secretary@lavertonbowls.com.au
Point Gellibrand Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand meets at a local Williamstown restaurant on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6pm for a 6.30 dinner meeting. The club has some great speakers and we need new, energic, enthusiastic members who want to make a difference in their community to join our fun club. Visit our website to find out more about our projects and community via
■ www.rotarypointgellibrand.com.au, or Facebook www.facebook.com/pointgellibrandrotary, or call Pam on 0418347691 or email rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.com.
Fiddle group
The Newport Folk and Fiddle Beginner Play Along Group is a great place for beginners or those with some experience, to play music in a safe, casual and welcoming environment. Come on down, have some fun, make new friends, have a cuppa and maybe even learn something new. All instruments and levels of expertise are welcomed where the main aim is to enjoy music and have fun. Children are also most welcome. The third Saturday of the month, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, at 2nd Newport Scouts, 6 Market Street, Newport.
■ www.nffc.org.au/beginner-playalong
Willin Wimmin Community choir,
Discover the joy of group singing with the friendly women at WiIlin Wimmin choir in Williamstown. New members are always welcome, no audition. We sing contemporary, folk, choral and world repertoire in acapella style. The group meets on Wednesdays during school term, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, at The Bridge Church hall, 119 Douglas Parade, Williamstown. The first two evenings of attendance are free.
■ www.willinwimmin.org.au or email willin.wimmin@gmail.com
Altona Day View Club
The Altona Day View Club meets on the third Wednesday each Month at 11am, at the Altona RSL 31 Sargood Street., Altona.
■Jan, 0419 159 783
Intro to computers course
For beginners and those looking to refresh skills. The computer lab is fully equipped for interactive and hands-on learning. Accessing information, resources, file management, emails, Microsoft Office, AI and online safety. At 43 Mason Street, Newport.
■ 9391 8504, outlets@outletsco-op.com.au
Free English conversation class
Is English your second language? Do you want to improve your English skills and meet new people? Practise English conversation in informal interactive group sessions. Light refreshments provided. Mondays during school terms, from 1-3pm, at the Altona Library.
■ Joe Pellone, 0431 915 970, or joepellone@gmail.com, or Jill Mackenzie, 0439 994 705, or jill.mackenzie111@gmail.com
