Women Talk: 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-12pm.
■ 9391 8504, email outlets@outletsco-op.com.au or visit us at 43 Mason St, Newport.
Farmers and Craft Market
A community farmers and craft market is held at Beaton Reserve on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
The next market date is February 17. A gold coin is collected on entry.
■Eileen 0412 910 496
Laverton Community Choir
The choir is currently welcoming new members – especially male voices. If you love singing and would like to be part of a choir – come along and try out your vocal cords with our fun and welcoming group of singers. There are no auditions and you don’t need to be able to read music. The group meets on Thursday evenings during school terms at Laverton P12 College, 91 Bladin Street, Laverton from 7-9pm.
■Sue 0418386147 or email lavertoncommunitychoir@gmail.com
Dementia Alliance Forum
The Hobsons Bay Dementia Soaring Falcons Alliance is hosting its first free Dementia-Friendly Forum. Attendees can come to increase understanding and inclusion, learn about dementia, gain practical tips, speak to those with experience and build a plan to make things better.
It will be held on Friday, March 15 from 10am to 12pm at the Civic Centre Altona, followed by a free morning tea.
■0432 161 777
Golf Day
The Young Achievers Foundation Inc are hosting a golf day at the Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club on Friday 15 March, 2024.
You can book as an individual player and the Foundation will put you in a team of 4, or gather your friends to make your own 4-ball. The day will finish with dinner, entertainment, auctions and raffles. The cost is $150 per person and golf carts may be available for an additional $50 (2 golfers per cart).
■Sam: 0438 423 425 or yaf3030@gmail.com
Kangatraining
Kangatraining workouts include both cardiovascular endurance/flexibility and muscular capacity/strength training. Babies are worn on mums during the class designed for mums to meet mums. Run weekly on Thursday’s until March 21, from 10-11am at the Maribyrnong Community Centre 9 Randall St Maribyrnong.
Cost: $10/ session; $6 concession
■90324305 or email: maricomm@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Classic Car and Bike Show
Lots of exciting things are happening at our 11th Annual Classic Car & Bike Show, scheduled to be held on February 25 Apex Park, Altona. There will be the usual collection of Wonderful Cars & Bikes, there is Coffee, Drinks, Sausage Sizzle plus the Cheer ‘Toastie” van. There will also be Face Painting as well as two bands providing non-stop music throughout the day. There will also be several Trade Stands of various interests
■ Lou Artz, 0417 531 670
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.
Walking group
The Altona Meadows and Newport Heart Foundation Walking Group is a local community of men and women committed to walking and socialising together with a post-walk coffee and chat and enjoying the natural beauty and birdlife that is to be found throughout Hobsons Bay together. Anyone is welcome to join the group on Mondays 10am at Altona Beach, Wednesdays 10am at Altona Meadows (Jolly Miller Café) or on Fridays 10am, at Newport Lakes.
■ Ian Watson, 0411 566 862 or ow.ly/TQ3j50PP1Ap
Computer classes for beginners
Computer classes are run Every day of the week. Choice of morning or afternoons. At Altona North and Williamstown.
■ Lynne on 9397 6168.
Computer Classes for Complete Beginners.
Every day of the week. Choice of morning or afternoons. At Altona North and Williamstown. For more details contact Lynne at Williamstown Community and Education Centre on 9397 6168.
■ 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 and Community Centre presents MonArt, workshops for people of all abilities facilitated by community art specialist Amanda Neville, Mondays 10-11.30am. Cost is $5 casual fee.
■ 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 12.30-2pm.
■ 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 under the directorship of Wayne Bowden OAM every Monday evening from 7.30pm at the Newport Bowls Club, 4 Market Street, Newport.
■ Hannah Prouse on email hbcityband@gmail.com or check URL 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..
■Marion, 9394 6557
Woodcarving workshop
The woodcarving workshop meets on Tuesdays at 9.30am-noon at Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed, 280 Queens Street, Altona. All levels of ability in this ancient, international craft are welcome, women included, starter tools and timber available.
Laverton Community Choir
Laverton Community Choir will recommence on Thursday, February 1 for the year. New members who would enjoy singing in a friendly group are welcome. No experience necessary and no auditions. The choir meets on Thursday evenings during school term from 7-9pm at Laverton P12 College (enter via gate 1,) 91 Bladin Street, Laverton.
■Sue, 0418 386 147
Form Support
New and free at Williamstown Community and Education Centre. Need help filling in forms? Passport applications, Centrelink forms, housing assistance, medical, service provision, etc.
■ Lara, 9397 6168
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.
Alcoholics Anonymous – Williamstown
Regular meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Williamstown, Wednesday at 7pm and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Newport, Thursday 6.30pm and Saturday 8.30am. All welcome including friends and family of people with drinking problems.
■ 1300 22 22 22, or www.aatimes.org.au
