Laverton Community Choir
It’s that time of the year – the Laverton Community Choir is busy rehearsing Christmas songs for the festive season, and would love to add more voices. Everyone is welcome, and you don’t need to be able to read music – just come and experience the joy of singing in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The choir meets on Thursday evenings from 7-9pm to sing, have supper and a chat, and then sing some more. You will leave feeling so much better! Laverton P12 College, 91 Bladin Street, Laverton.
■ Sue 0418386147 or lavertoncommunitychoir@gmail.com
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga classes are running at Brooklyn Community Hall during term four. Five classes are held per-week on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Classes are costed for community: $8 for concession, $12 for 45 min sessions and $18 for 60 min sessions Star Weekly readers can get a complimentary first session to try it out. Yin Yoga is a gentle, passive practice that invites stillness and subtlety – offering up powerful physical benefits by targeting the body’s connective tissues, joints, and fascia. For all bodies – stiff, sore, injured or just in need of deep release!
■ Hong 0412 112 422, yogawithhong.com
Craft, laugh and connect
Join us for a fun, calming session filled with creativity and connection. All craft styles and skill levels are welcome. Bring your favourite craft – knitting, drawing, colouring, puzzle, anything that brings you joy (no painting please). It’s a great way to meet people, connect with your library and explore new creative activities.The craft sessions are held at Altona North Library from 1-3pm on Tuesdays from 21 October 2025
Free of charge and no bookings required.
■ 9932 3005, 0407 247 087 or https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Libraries
Maribyrnong River
Friends of the Maribyrnong Valley are holding a twilight watering activity Thursday 30 October from 6-7.30pm. Bring a picnic dinner and help the friends group water hundreds of native plants in need of a drink. Meet at Jack’s Magazine Car Park, Magazine Way, Maribyrnong.
■ Contact email: info@fmvonline.com
Bridge club
The Williamstown Bridge Club has bridge sessions each week on Wednesday night at 7.25pm and Friday afternoon at 1.25pm for experienced players and a supervised session Friday 10am at Hobsons Bay Sport & Game Fishing Club, 17 Altona Rd, Altona. All levels welcome and partners can be provided.
■ Sandi 0417 315 760, Alan 0430 309 255or visit www.bridgewebs.com/williamstown
Jumble sale
The annual community jumble sale is on Saturday 15 November from 9-4 pm in the church hall, Montague Street, Yarraville. There’s 36 individual stalls and a barbecue. The aim is to raise $2000 for United Housing Co-operative which is based in Yarraville. Books, plants, clothing, vinyl, artwork, Pokémon cards, sports collector cards and much more! Reserve a table for $25 and run your own stall.
■ Graeme, ghodgart13@gmail.com
Westgate diabetes support group
Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at Altona bowling club at 10am.
■ Elaine, 0415 030 996
Mainly music
A music-playgroup program for kids and their carers from birth to school age. Held every Thursday from 9.30-10.30am during school terms at Westgate Baptist Community, 16 High Street, Yarraville. The cost is $7 per family, per week.
■ Jenny, 0401 651 012, Ruth, 0409 635 468 or westgatebaptist.org.au/mainlymusic/
Social square dancing
Come along to the Maribyrnong Community Centre on Thursday nights from 7.30-10.30pm 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
Free English conversation classes
If English is your second language and you want to improve your English language skills, practice speaking with friendly volunteer tutors in informal and interactive group sessions held every Monday at 1-3pm in the meeting room at Altona Library, 123 Queen Street, Altona. Light refreshments provided.
■Jill MacKenzie, 0439 994 705 or jill.mackenzie111@gmail.com
Chit Chat Tuesdays
A ladies chit chat group which is on every Tuesday from 1.30-3pm at Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre in Altona. As an extension of this sometimes we host guest speaker events for women in the community.
■ Dione, 9398 2511 or LJAC.com.au
Williamstown Seniors
The group meets every Tuesday at 1-3pm at Denis Reserve. It is a small group looking for more seniors both male and female. Members enjoy two hours of singing as well as afternoon tea. Cost is $5 for the afternoon.
■ Marlene, 0402 769 204
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
Footscray CWA
Meet on the fourth Monday of every month from 7-9pm at Footscray Scout Hall next door to Footscray Police Station, 4a Hyde Street.
■ cwaofvicfootscray@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/CWAofVicFootscray/
Braybrook and Maidstone walking group
The Braybrook and Maidstone Neighbourhood House are holding a walking group from 9-10am every second Wednesday. The walking group is open to everyone and starts from the neighbourhood house at 113 Melon Street, Braybrook.
■ 9317 5610 or jodie@bmnh.org.au
Computer classes
Scams, MyGov, software, online shopping, banking, email, whatever. We all need to keep up with the internet, IT, computers, and changing technology. Classes every day of the week , mornings and afternoons, in Williamstown and Altona North.
■ Lynne, 9397 6168
Laverton Bowls Club
Experience the fun and skill of lawn bowls, a game which is suitable for all ages. Laverton Bowls Club is recruiting new members, so if you are looking for a friendly atmosphere and the opportunity to bowl both socially or at pennant level Laverton is the place to be. Come to the club on Tuesday or Thursday mornings for practice beginning at 10am. All welcome at 77-87 Hall Street, Altona Meadows.
■ 9369 1034 or secretary@lavertonbowls.com.au
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 Spotswood South Kingsville RSL, 59 The Avenue, Spotswood.
■ Hannah Prouse, hbcityband@gmail.com or www.hbcb.org.au
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.
■ https://williamstown.aagroup.org.au/, aawilliamstown@gmail.com or 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-noon at Braybrook College.
■ For more information email westgateconcertband@gmail.com
