Holy Family Parish
The Holy Family Parish in Maidstone is hosting an Alpha Night. Free meal and chance to chat. People from all backgrounds, faith, and walk of life are welcome.
Every Wednesday from March 6, to May 22, at 6.45pm – 8.45pm, at Holy Family Parish Small Hall 15 Lyons Street Maidstone.
■ Angelo Ramnac 0409 406 611 or aramnac@bigpond.com
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
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
Running from the 3rd – 5th May. This year’s festival will feature 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.
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
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
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
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
