Braybrook Community Hub
Getting your garden ready for Summer.
Find out what foods to plant in summer and how to make sure that they thrive, along with rest of our garden.
TIME: 10am-12pm
DATE: Monday, 16 October
COST: $20
Hatha yoga online
Practice yoga in the comfort of your own home with Sue via Zoom. A general Hatha Yoga style practice suitable for all levels, concluding with deep relaxation.
TIME: 6-7pm
DATE: Weekly, 2 Oct – 4 Dec
COST: $60 per 10 week term | 6 per session
Small steps walking group
Are you looking for a fun and social way to stay active? Join our walking group!
Get some fresh air, make new friend and enjoy the benefit of walking. Or come for social connections, bikkies and a cuppa.
TIME: 10.30 -11.30am
DATE: Every Wednesday
COST: Free
Craft
Looking for a group that can help inspire, teach and support you in your craft endeavours? This is the group for you. Bring along whatever you are working on and enjoy a morning with like-minded people.
TIME: 10am-12pm
DATE: Weekly, 5 October – 7 Dec
COST: $30 Full | $15 Concession
Meditation for stress management
Meditate under the guidance of an experienced teacher through visualisation, breath and movement. This term you will also be guided to create a vision board. A form of Mindful planning combining the psychological process of visualizing, preparing for the future, and assigning action steps including milestones and to review your progress. This class will also be live streamed for your to join from home .
TIME: 10-11am
DATE: Weekly, 4 Oct – 6 Dec
COST: $60 per 10 week term | 6 per session
Marinades and dishes to spice-up for your next BBQ.
You have probably heard everyone talking about Barbie, and rightly so: the weather is warming up and the barbie needs firing up! Make you next BBQ a hit with marinated dishes inspired by fires and food from around the world.
TIME: 10am -12pm
DATE: 15 November
COST: $20
■ Register online to book.
Yarraville Traders Association
The Yarraville Traders Association invites you to enjoy a FREE coffee from Willis and Anderson and some colouring and treats for the children, while you get to know the Footscray police members, discuss local matters and learn more about the safety initiatives that are in place for our community. Join us on Tuesday 17th October 2023 from 10am to 12pm at the pop-up park in front of the beautiful Sun Theater.
■ For more information admin@yarraville.org
Computer classes for beginners
Computer classes are run on a wide range of times and days, at both Altona North Community Centre, and Joan Kirner House in Williamstown.
■ Lynne, 9397 6168
Palliative volunteers needed
Mercy Palliative Care is looking for volunteers to visit palliative care patients in their homes to offer social support.
■ 9313 5700 or MPCVolunteerCoordinators@mercy.com.au
Willin Wimmin choir
Williamstown-based women’s community choir Willin Wimmin is currently welcoming new members. The group meets each Wednesday evening in school terms in the Church of Christ hall at the corner of John Street and Douglas Parade, Williamstown from 7.30pm-9.30pm. There are no auditions and you don’t need to be able to read music.
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
Friendship group
Altona Day Voice Interest and Education of Women [VIEW] Club meets at 11am on the third Wednesday of the month at Altona RSL.
■ Janet, 9394 6522 or 0412 010 176
Diabetes support group
The Westgate Diabetes Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Altona Bowling Club at 10am.
■ Elaine, 0415 030 996
AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club
Would you like to develop confidence in communicating, competence with language and clarity in writing? AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club would like to invite any and all residents to join them on the first and third Thursday of every month to help develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets at the Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton from 7-9.30pm.
■ Vimi Gaoneadry, 0411 530 944
Art workshops
The Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre presents MonArt. Workshops for people of all abilities facilitated by community art specialist Amanda Neville, Mondays 10am-11.30am. Cost: $5 casual fee each week.
■ admin@ljac.com.au, or 9398 2511
West Footscray Rotary
The Rotary Club of West Footscray meets at the Medway Golf Club in Maidstone for lunch, fellowship and guest speakers each Wednesday from 12.30pm- 2pm.
■ Mike 0417 622 372
Cherry Lake Market
Set between Millers Road and the stunning Cherry Lake in Altona, this market has something for everyone. The market hosts more than 60 stalls selling plants, bric-a-brac, handcrafts, hot jam donuts, tools, clothing and much more. There is live music every month from the Cherry Lake Cultural Series, showcasing local musicians from across Hobsons Bay. From 9am- 1pm on the first Sunday of every month.
■ www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Whats-On/Altona or cherrylakemarket@gmail.com
Musicians welcome
Do you play trumpet, flute or lower brass instruments? The Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join its community band. Rehearsals are held Mondays from 7.30pm at the Newport Lakes Primary School, Elizabeth Street, Newport.
■ Roger Lewis, hbcityband@gmail.com, or www.hbcb.org.au
Point Gellibrand Rotary Club
Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand meets at Customs House Hotel, 161 Nelson Place, Williamstown, on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6pm for a dinner meeting. The club has some great speakers and needs new, energetic, enthusiastic members who want to make a difference in their community.
■ www.rotarypointgellibrand.com.au, Pam, 0418 347 691, or rotarypointgellibrand@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 VIC.
■Marion, 9394 6557
U3A Altona Inc
The 2023 AGM for U3A Altona Inc. will be held on Friday 28th July, at 1.00pm, at the Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre. We are inviting nominations for our 2023-2024 Committee of Management. Our guest speaker will be well known local artist and conservationist Rob Mancini, and an afternoon tea will follow the meeting.
■ 9398 1346
Women Talk – Conversational English
The Women Talk Group will be held on Mondays at 10am for women to learn and practice speaking English in the classroom and the local area and make new friends in an all-women class.
■ 9391 8504, email outlets@outletsco-op.com.au
Laverton Community Education Centre
Laverton Community Education Centre has started free AMEP classes in Williamstown Community Education Centre at the Joan Kirner House, onTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am-3pm.
Participants can build English, digital and employability skills with the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP).
■9369 2726
Altona Repair Cafe
The Altona Repair Cafe are looking for more repairers to help meet community demand for repairs at their monthly repair events! We are particularly looking for people with skills in repairing electricals and textiles! Repair cafes happen on the first Saturday of the month, 12pm to 3pm.
■ Danielle 0413 434 082
Social card games
Interested in playing social card games? Canasta, poker and/or others. Weekday mornings or afternoons at 43 Mason St, Newport.
■. 9391 8504, email outlets@outletsco-op.com.au
Tax Help
The Seabrook Community Centre is offering free tax return help with a tax help volunteer.
This program is for people who have earned less than $60,000 and are pay as you go employees
This program runs until mid October.
Social Dancing
Social dancing in Maribyrnong for all ages and experience levels on Thursday evenings beginning on September 14 at the Maribyrnong Community Centre from 7.30pm-10.30pm.
■ Janine on 0421 371 883
