Writers’ Success Summit
Level up your writing career at the West’s first Writers’ Success Summit! Join emerging and established writers from 9am – 4pm on Saturday, September 6 at the Altona Civic Centre. Gain expert tips, skill-building workshops, and valuable industry contacts. Hosted by Writers Out West for Hobsons Bay residents. Limited spots available—register now to secure your place among Melbourne’s writing community.
■ https://bit.ly/WritersSuccess
Mahjong Mondays at Altona North Community Library.
Join us to learn how to play Mahjong. Beginner or expert, everyone is welcome to come, chat and unwind with us.
■ library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or 1300 179 944
Games, cards and conversation at Altona North Community Library.
Do you like playing games? Canasta, Scrabble, Triominos, 500, Sequence, Rummikub and more, let’s all learn together. Held from 10am to 12pm every Tuesday at Altona North Community Library, cnr Millers and McArthurs roads, Altona North. Entry is free, no bookings are required and morning tea is provided.
■ library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or 1300 179 944
Westgate diabetes support group
Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at Altona bowling club at 10am.
■ Inquires, Elaine: 0415 030 996
Altona day view club
Meets on the third Wednesday of each month at Altona R.S.L. at 11am.
■ Inquires Jan: 0419 159 783
Mainly music – Yarraville
A music-playgroup program for kids and their carers from birth to school age. Held every Thursday from 9.30am to 10.30am during school term at Westgate Baptist Community, 16 High St, Yarraville. The cost is $7 per family, per week.
■ Contacts: Jenny 0401 651 012, Ruth 0409 635 468 or https://westgatebaptist.org.au/mainlymusic/
Williamstown Seniors
The group meets every Tuesday at 1pm-3pm at Denis Reserve. It is a small group looking for more seniors both male and female. Members enjoy two hours of singing as well as afternoon tea. Cost is $5 for the afternoon.
■ Phone Marlene, president/secretary on 0402 769 204,for any more information.
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
AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club
The AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club welcomes all who want to improve their communication, leadership and public speaking skills. Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of every month from 7pm to 9pm at Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton.
■Contact: Helen 0474 498 052 or aerospeakerstm@gmail.com
Footscray CWA
Meet on the fourth Monday of every month from 7-9m at Footscray Scout Hall next door to Footscray Police Station, 4a Hyde Street.
■ cwaofvicfootscray@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/CWAofVicFootscray/
Social square dancing for beginners.
Come along to the Maribyrnong Community Centre on Thursday nights from 7.30pm to 10.30pm to learn social square dancing for beginners in a safe and friendly environment.
The teaching is in a group but is self paced so there is no pressure to maintain a rate of learning.
■ Janine 0421 371 883 or contact@essendonsquares.com
Braybrook and Maidstone walking group
The Braybrook and Maidstone Neighbourhood House are holding a walking group from 9am to 10am every second Wednesday. The walking group is open to everyone and starts from the neighbourhood house at 113 Melon Street, Braybrook.
■ 93175610 or jodie@bmnh.org.au
Computer classes
Scams, MyGov, software, online shopping, banking, email, whatever. We all need to keep up with the internet, IT, computers, and changing technology. Classes every day of the week , mornings and afternoons, in Williamstown and Altona North.
■ Lynne, 9397-6168.
Chit Chat Tuesdays
A ladies chit chat group which is on every Tuesday from 1.30pm until 3pm at Louis Joel Arts & Community centre in Altona. As an extension of this sometimes we host guest speaker events for women in the community.
■ Dione 9398 2511 or visit: LJAC.com.au
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 Spotswood South Kingsville RSL, 59 The Avenue, Spotswood.
■ Hannah Prouse, hbcityband@gmail.com or check URL www.hbcb.org.au
Women’s Health Week walks
September 1 -5, 2025 is the Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week and the Mighty West Heart Foundation Walking Group is hosting three walks for women of all ages, followed by coffee and chat on the following days: Monday September 1, Altona Beach walk, meet at the pier at 10am; Wednesday September 3, Skelton Creek walk, meet at Jolly Miller, Central Square, Altona Meadows at
10am; and Friday September 5, Williamstown Botanical Gardens walk, meet at main gate at 10am. Promotional material and women’s health brochures will also be available.
■ 0411 566 862
Walking group
The Mighty West Heart Foundation Community Walking Group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am. Walk at your own pace for up to 60 minutes. Discover the many health benefits (physical and psychological) of walking together. All welcome.
■ 0411 566 862
Walking football (soccer)
For anyone aged 50 & over, any fitness level – no running allowed. This is a social activity for fun and a bit of exercise, no experience necessary. Supported by Hobsons Bay Council and Football Victoria, this is a free activity each Wednesday, from 10am to 11am, indoors at the Sports Centre, Andrew Park Drive, Altona.
■ Mike, 0423 291 708
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.
■ https://www.nffc.org.au/beginner-playalong
Prep for employment course
Seeking a change in career or how to improve your employability? Receive face-to-face help with job searches, resumes, interviews, upskilling and more in a prep for employment course. Register today. At 43 Mason Street, Newport.
■ 9391 8504, outlets@outletsco-op.com.au
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
Williamstown Bridge Club
The Williamstown Bridge Club has bridge sessions each week on Weds night at 7.25 and Fri afternoon at 1.25 for experienced players and a supervised session Fri 10.00 at Hobsons Bay Sport & Game Fishing Club, 17 Altona Rd, Altona, 3018. All levels welcome and partners can be provided.
■ Sandi 0417 315 760, Alan 0430 309 255 or visit www.bridgewebs.com/williamstown
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-noon. At 43 Mason Street, Newport.
■ 9391 8504, outlets@outletsco-op.com.au
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
