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
Weight loss group.
A new weekly weight loss support group is starting at 7pm on September 8 at the Williamstown Community Education Centre, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown. The sessions will be run by healthcare worker, registered nurse and counsellor Sarah Allard who has lost nearly 30 kgs since commencing weight loss injections and wants to share her knowledge of the medication effects and understanding as a counsellor of the highs and lows of treatment. The group is for anyone who is battling weight loss and is using injections or considering it. It is for sharing successes and failures in a private group setting, or just showing up to listen.
■ Sarah Allard, 0439972074,ms.sarah.allard@gmail.com
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.
Royal Yacht Club of Victoria lunch specials
Enjoy midweek lunch specials each Wednesday: $10 entrée, $20 main course.
RYCV 120 Nelson Place, Williamstown.
■ Reservations: www.rycv.com.au
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
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
Free English conversation classes
If English is your second language and you want to improve your English language skills, practice speaking with friendly volunteer tutors in informal and interactive group sessions held every Monday at 1 pm -3pm in the meeting room at Altona Library, 123 Queen St Altona. Light refreshments provided. Come along and make new friends!
■Contact Jill MacKenzie 0439994705 or jill.mackenzie111@gmail.com
Angling club
The Essendon Angling Club Est 1903 is looking for new members. If you are interested in fishing come along and join fellow minded anglers and help our club grow strong. The
club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm at the club rooms 44 The Boulevard Moonee Ponds. On the 3rd Wednesday of the month there is also a social get together where people talk about fishing and make some great friendships
■ Email president@essendonanglersclub.org.au or phone 0432 744 802
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
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
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings – Williamstown
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) offers support to anyone who wants to stop drinking.
The Western Unity AA Group holds weekly in-person meetings in Williamstown.
If you think you may have a drinking problem, you are welcome to attend. Friends and family members supporting a loved one are also encouraged to come along.
■ For more information: Visit https://williamstown.aagroup.org.au/ email: aawilliamstown@gmail.com or call 1300 222 222
Willin Wimmin choir
Join the wonderful women at Willin Wimmin choir in Williamstown for some singing fun! Term 1 begins on Wednesday January 29 and goes through to April 2. Try us out for free for two weeks to see if it’s your thing. The group is all about the joy of group singing, and we welcome new members. There are no auditions required. Members sing a mix of contemporary, folk, choral, and world music in acapella style. The choir meets on Wednesday evenings during school terms from 7:30pm to 9:30 pm at The Dennis Reserve, 109 Ferguson Street, corner Melbourne Road, Williamstown.
■ willinwimmin.org.au or email willin.wimmin@gmail.com
Women Working Together
A program connecting women aged 50 and above and in need of assistance, with mentors and mentees. Open to women across the western suburbs, including Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay.
■ 9655 2131, EmploymentSupport@cotavic.org.au, or https://cotavic.org.au/our-programs/employment-support/
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
Drop in chess, cards and Scrabble
If you love playing chess, cards or a game of Scrabble in an informal and fun setting, visit Braybrook Community Centre on Tuesdays, from noon-2.30pm.
Mouth Organ Band
Yarraville Mouth Organ Band is looking for new members. Band practice 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 ymob1933@yahoo.com.au
