100 years of Barkly Street
Barkly Street Uniting Cricket Club is preparing to celebrate 100 years this 2024-25 cricket season.
The club is keen to hear from any “Streeters” (past players, family and friends of the club) who can share their memories.
Community morning tea
A free community meeting tea occurs every Wednesday at 11am in Joan Kirner
House foyer, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown.
■ Tahlia, 9397 6168
Altona Repair Cafe
The Altona Repair Cafe is looking for more repairers to help meet community demand for repairs at their monthly repair events. Repair cafes happen on the first Saturday of the month, noon-3pm.
■ Danielle, 0413 434 082
Alcoholics Anonymous
Regular meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Williamstown, Wednesdays at 7pm, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Newport, Thursdays at 6.30pm and Saturdays at 8.30am. All welcome including friends and family of people with drinking problems.
■ 1300 22 22 22, or www.aatimes.org.au
Musicians Wanted
Westgate Concert Band, established in 1979, is seeking new members with rehearsals back for 2024. Do you play Woodwind, Brass or Percussion and are looking for a welcoming place to play enjoyable and challenging music? Rehearsals are held on Saturday mornings during school terms from 9am to 12noon at Braybrook College.
■ For more information email westgateconcertband@gmail.com
Heritage walks
Enjoy a leisurely one-and-a-half hour walk around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John. Walks start at 9.20am each Tuesday outside the Visitor Information Centre in Nelson Place. Each week is a different week with a printed sheet with the route and points of interest provided each week. Walks are leisurely and usually end at a café for a tea-coffee.
■ John, 0418 377 336
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.
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.
■ Girl Guides Victoria, 8606 3500- www.guidesvic.org.au
Laverton Community Education Centre
Laverton Community Education Centre has started free AMEP classes in Williamstown Community Education Centre at the Joan Kirner House, on Tuesdays, 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 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
Diabetes support group
The Westgate Diabetes Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 10 am at the Altona Bowling Club.
■ Elaine, 0415 030 996
AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club
AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club 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
The basic home maintenance 101
The basic home maintenance course will give you confidence that you can complete basic home maintenance tasks yourself. You will also gain friendships and network with participants who may be in your situation. Instructors will take you through safety in the home, how to repair a leaking tap, how to safely use a battery-operated drill and using a battery-operated drill to build a take-home tool box. The sessions will be held weekly on Mondays, from July 15 to September 16, from 7pm to 9pm, and the cost is free at Braybrook Community Hub.
■ maribyrnong-events.bookable.net.au/.
Plant based cooking class
Join Rishna in this plant-based cooking session, where you will make delicious Malai Kofta—fried vegetable balls in a creamy, velvety sauce. They are paired with cumin rice and finished with Nankhatai, a fragrant cardamom spiced. You will get to sit and enjoy your beautiful and fragrant meal. The session is on September 13, from 10am to 12.30pm, and costs $20 at Braybrook Community Hub.
■ maribyrnong-events.bookable.net.au/.
Willy walking group
A free walking group meets every Wednesday, during school terms, at 10.15- 11am, from Joan Kirner House, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown.
■ Tahlia, 9397 6168
Social card games
Interested in playing social card games? Canasta, poker and/or others. Weekday mornings or afternoons at 43 Mason Street, Newport.
■9391 8504, email outlets@outletsco-op.com.au
Positions vacant
Join the Hobsons Bay Community Fund (HBCF) as a committee member to support and strengthen your local community. It is seeking to fill the treasurer’s role as well as other voluntary positions.
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-noon. At 43 Mason Street, Newport.
■ 9391 8504, outlets@outletsco-op.com.au
Laverton Community Choir
The choir is 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 this 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, 0418 386 147, or lavertoncommunitychoir@gmail.com
Bachata Latin dance
Get fit and make friends while you learn Bachata 8 beat dance. Bachata is a beautiful partnered dance that is also relatively easy to learn. Bachata music is quite simply captivating. No matter your level, you will be guided through the steps. Partner required. Thursdays, from July 25 to September 26, from 6pm to 8pm, and costs $5 per person at Braybrook Community Hub.
■ maribyrnong-events.bookable.net.au/.
Mindfulness and meditation
Relax your body, calm your mind and improve your focus all while meditating under the guidance of an experienced teacher. This class will also be live streamed so you have the option of attending the class onsite, or staying in the comfort of your own home. Wednesdays, from July 17 to September 18, from 10am to 11am, and costs $60 at Braybrook Community Hub.
■ maribyrnong-events.bookable.net.au/.
Yoga for all
A general hatha yoga style practice suitable for all levels, concluding with deep relaxation. This class will also be live streamed so you have the option of attending the class onsite, or staying in the comfort of your own home. Wednesdays, from July 17 to September 18, from 11.30am to 12.30pm, and costs $60 (for 10 sessions) at Braybrook Community Hub.
■ maribyrnong-events.bookable.net.au/.
Walking Football (Soccer)
For anyone aged 50 & over, we have participants in their 70s. Any fitness level – no running allowed. This is a social activity for fun & a bit of exercise, no experience necessary. Supported by Hobsons Bay Council & Football Victoria, this is a free activity each Wednesday Morning from 10am to 11am indoors at the Sports Centre, Andrew Park Drive (Queens Rd), Altona.
■ Mike, 0423-291-708.
Keeping up with technology
Scams, MyGov, software, online shopping, banking, email, whatever. Everyone needs to keep up with the internet, IT, computers, and changing technology. In these computer classes, the basics are covered every day of the week , mornings and afternoons, in Williamstown and Altona North.
■ Lynne, 9397-6168.
