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
Sincerely Yours – Playing Second Fiddle
Come enjoy a social afternoon with a musical performance followed by afternoon tea and the opportunity to access locally set up community stalls.
Little Pine Tree Productions and Westgate Neighbourhood Fund are proud to present the free community event on Monday April 14 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Williamstown Town Hall.
■ Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CXLKQ, email: littlepinetreeproduction@gmail.com
Heritage Walks
Enjoy a leisurely 90 minute walk around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John Becroft. Walks start at 9-20 a.m. each Tuesday outside the Visitor Information Centre in Nelson Place.
■ John Becroft 0418-377-336
Footscray CWA
Meet on the fourth Monday of every month from 7-9m at Footscray Scout Hall next door to Footscray Police Station, 4a Hyde Street.
■ cwaofvicfootscray@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/CWAofVicFootscray/
Braybrook and Maidstone walking group
The Braybrook and Maidstone Neighbourhood House are holding a walking group from 9am to 10am every second Wednesday. The walking group is open to everyone and starts from the neighbourhood house at 113 Melon Street, Braybrook. The next walk is on Wednesday, April 2.
■ 93175610 or jodie@bmnh.org.au
BIGGEST MORNING TEA
Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand is again hosting a fundraising event as part of the Cancer Council of Victoria’s Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday, May 22. This year’s venue is the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria which will host the morning tea from 10am to 12pm. The cost is $40.00 per head which includes sandwiches, fruit platters, savoury and sweet treats plus tea and coffee.
There will also be a guest speaker, silent auction, raffle, and table prizes. All proceeds go towards supporting cancer research. Tickets can be purchased at TryBooking. Book now to reserve as place as the event always sells out quickly.
Walking group
The Mighty West Heart Foundation Community Walking Group meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am. Walk at your own pace for up to 60 minutes. Discover the many health benefits (physical and psychological) of walking together. All welcome.
■ 0411 566 862
Mouth Organ Band
Yarraville Mouth Organ Band is looking for new members. Band practice is held on Friday evenings at 8pm in the band hall at 203 Williamstown Road, Yarraville. For great music in a friendly atmosphere feel free to call in one Friday evening.
■ Heather 9399 2190 or ymob1933@yahoo.com.au
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.
Woodcarving Workshop
Held weekly at Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed, but women are welcome too. Aimed at all levels of ability in the ancient, international crafts of carving, whittling and chipping.
Starter gouges and timber are available, but participants are advised to bring their own tools and projects if possible. Held on Tuesdays, 9.30am to noon, 280 Queens Street, Altona.
■ Contact John: jah2802rot@gmail.com.
Women Working Together
A program connecting women aged 50 and above and in need of assistance, with mentors and mentees. Open to women across the western suburbs, including Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay.
■ 9655 2131, EmploymentSupport@cotavic.org.au, or cotavic.org.au/our-programs/employment-support/
