Altona VIEW Club
VIEW stands for Voice Interest and Education for Women. Altona VIEW Club has just celebrated its 26th Birthday, and is not-for-profit. The club welcomes ladies from the Wyndham, Hobsons Bay and other areas to join us on the third Wednesday of each month, at 11.00 a.m., at the Altona RSL. The club is closely affiliated with The Smith Family and sponsors nine children through the “Learning for Life” programme. Come along and join us for lunch and enjoy the speakers each month. Other outings are arranged. Great opportunity to make new friends.
■ Contact altonaview@gmail.com. Julie 0421315846
Mahjong Mondays at Altona North Community Library.
Join us to learn how to play Mahjong. Beginner or expert, everyone is welcome to come, chat and unwind with us.
■ library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or 1300 179 944
Weight loss group.
A new weight loss support group has started, with meetings held every Monday night at 7pm at the Williamstown Community Education Centre, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown. The sessions are run by healthcare worker, registered nurse and counsellor Sarah Allard who has lost nearly 30 kgs since commencing weight loss loss injections and wants to share her knowledge of the medication effects and understanding as a counsellor of the highs and lows of treatment. The group is for anyone who is battling weight loss and is using injections or considering it. It is for sharing successes and failures in a private group setting, or just showing up to listen.
■ Sarah Allard, 0439972074,ms.sarah.allard@gmail.com
Microbusiness for makers
Microbusiness for makers Level 2 guides learners through the process of launching a microbusiness with a creative craft or artistic practice at its core. From creating a business plan, applying for an ABN, basic accountancy skills to product development and marketing strategies, learners will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to launch a business by the end of the course. At Braybrook CommunityHub, 107-139 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook, from 9.30am – 12.30pm on Mondays from Oct 6 – Dec 1. Free entry.
■ T 03 9688 0157 | E nam.nguyen@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Tablets and devices (YCC)*
This program will helps people understand the different aspects of using tablets (iPads and Android tablets) and smart phones. Available weekly. Held at the Braybrook Community Hub, 107-139 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook, from 1 – 4pm On Mondays from Oct 6 – Dec 1. Free (eligibility criteria applies).
■ T 03 9688 0157 | E nam.nguyen@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Games, cards and conversation at Altona North Community Library.
Do you like playing games? Canasta, Scrabble, Triominos, 500, Sequence, Rummikub and more, let’s all learn together. Held from 10am to 12pm every Tuesday at Altona North Community Library, cnr Millers and McArthurs roads, Altona North. Entry is free, no bookings are required and morning tea is provided.
■ library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or 1300 179 944
Westgate diabetes support group
Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at Altona bowling club at 10am.
■ Inquires, Elaine: 0415 030 996
Mainly music – Yarraville
A music-playgroup program for kids and their carers from birth to school age. Held every Thursday from 9.30am to 10.30am during school term at Westgate Baptist Community, 16 High St, Yarraville. The cost is $7 per family, per week.
■ Contacts: Jenny 0401 651 012, Ruth 0409 635 468 or https://westgatebaptist.org.au/mainlymusic/
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
Social square dancing for beginners.
Come along to the Maribyrnong Community Centre on Thursday nights from 7.30pm to 10.30pm to learn social square dancing for beginners in a safe and friendly environment. The teaching is in a group but is self paced so there is no pressure to maintain a rate of learning.
■ Janine 0421 371 883 or contact@essendonsquares.com
Walking group
The Mighty West Heart Foundation Community Walking Group meets 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
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings – Williamstown
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) offers support to anyone who wants to stop drinking. The Western Unity AA Group holds weekly in-person meetings in Williamstown. If you think you may have a drinking problem, you are welcome to attend. Friends and family members supporting a loved one are also encouraged to come along.
■ For more information: Visit https://williamstown.aagroup.org.au/ email: aawilliamstown@gmail.com or call 1300 222 222
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 https://cotavic.org.au/our-programs/employment-support/
Musicians Wanted
Westgate Concert Band, Established in 1979 is seeking new members. Rehearsals are held on Saturday mornings during school terms, 9am to 12noon at Braybrook College.
■ For more information email westgateconcertband@gmail.com
Walking football (soccer)
For anyone aged 50 & over, any fitness level – no running allowed. This is a social activity for fun and a bit of exercise, no experience necessary. Supported by Hobsons Bay Council and Football Victoria, this is a free activity each Wednesday, from 10am to 11am, indoors at the Sports Centre, Andrew Park Drive, Altona.
■ Mike, 0423 291 708
Fiddle group
The Newport Folk and Fiddle Beginner Play Along Group is a great place for beginners or those with some experience, to play music in a safe, casual and welcoming environment. Come on down, have some fun, make new friends, have a cuppa and maybe even learn something new. All instruments and levels of expertise are welcomed where the main aim is to enjoy music and have fun. Children are also most welcome. The third Saturday of the month, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, at 2nd Newport Scouts, 6 Market Street, Newport.
■ https://www.nffc.org.au/beginner-playalong
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
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.
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
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.
Williamstown Bridge Club
The Williamstown Bridge Club has bridge sessions each week on Weds night at 7.25 and Fri afternoon at 1.25 for experienced players and a supervised session Fri 10.00 at Hobsons Bay Sport & Game Fishing Club, 17 Altona Rd, Altona, 3018. All levels welcome and partners can be provided.
■ Sandi 0417 315 760, Alan 0430 309 255 or visit www.bridgewebs.com/williamstown
