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.
Newport Jazz Festival
The Newport Jazz Festival is returning for another year on the 3rd – 5th May, featuring a stellar line-up of musicians in 38 bands, with headliners: jazz legend Bob Sedergreen, dynamic traditional band Shiraz, the groovy Adam Rudegeair plus Newport’s own and Melbourne’s sweetheart vocalist… Julie O’Hara. For further band lineup & ticket info please go to:
■ www.melbournejazzjammers.com.au
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.
Willin Wimmin choir
Discover the joy of group singing with the friendly women at WiIlin Wimmin choir in Williamstown. New members are always welcome, no audition. The choir sings contemporary, folk, choral and world repertoire in acapella style. The choir meets on Wednesday evenings during school terms, 7.30 – 9.30pm at The Bridge Church hall, 119 Douglas Parade, Williamstown.
■ willinwimmin.org.au or contact willin.wimmin@gmail.com
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.
Junior surf boat rowing
Wanting to hit the water and try rowing surf boats? The Williamstown Lifesaving Club is hosting come and try days for junior surf boats. Come and try this unique experience for juniors.
■ info@williamstownslsc.org.au
Silver Salties
Have you wanted to get into lifesaving but thought you were too old? The Williamstown Lifesaving Club is hosting silver salties, which is a come and try day for people aged 65-plus on February 9. It’s a great social connection and friendships can be made during exercise
Free nature walks for 55-plus
Join Dr Liz Cyarto for guided Forest Therapy walks which leave you feeling tranquil, relaxed and rejuvenated afterwards. Supported by Hobsons Bay council and auspiced by Outlets Co-operative Neighbourhood House, spots are limited. The walks are February 8 and 10 at Newport Lakes Reserve, and February 13 and 18 at Williamstown Botanic Gardens, between 10am and noon. Reserve your place now.
■ Dr Liz, thehealthysenior@gmail.com or 0481 977 970
Classic Car and Bike Show
Preparations are well underway with the organisation of the 11th Annual Custom, Classic Car and Bike Show scheduled to be held on February 25 Apex Park, Altona. As well as featuring a wonderful collection of various cars and motorbikes, there will be coffee, drinks, food vans, live bands, as well as face painting and a petting zoo.
■ Lou Artz, 0417 531 670
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
Boxing
Maribyrnong Boxing Club has reopened. New and former members of the Maribyrnong Community Youth Club are welcome to attend training sessions on Monday 6pm-8pm, Thursday 6.45-7.45pm and Sunday, 10-11am. Boxing for fitness classes, beginners, youth, adults and also competition available. The club premises are located under the Grandstand on Maribyrnong Reserve, on the corner of Hortense Street and Middle Road, Maribyrnong
■ nugara.david@hotmail.com or 0413495836
Walking Football (soccer)
This is a social activity for fun and a bit of exercise, no experience necessary for people aged 50 and older. Any fitness level is welcome with no running allowed. This is a social activity for fun and a bit of exercise, no experience necessary.. This is a free activity each Wednesday between noon-1pm at the Sports Centre, Andrew Park Drive, Altona.
■ Mike 0423-291-708.
Small steps walking group
Are you looking for a fun and social way to stay active? Join the Braybrook Community Hub walking group. Get some fresh air, make new friends and enjoy the benefits of walking. Or come for social connections, bikkies and a cuppa every Wednesday between 10.30-11.30am.
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
