Bridge Club
The Williamstown Bridge Club has bridge sessions each week on Weds 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 Road, Altona. All levels welcome and partners can be provided.
■ Sandi 0417 315 760, Alan 0430 309 255or visit www.bridgewebs.com/williamstown
Christmas On The Lawn
Live music, choir, sausage sizzle, kids activities, photo booth, barista coffee, gingerbread, fruit mince pies. Come and soak in the spirit of Christmas on Saturday 13 December, from 9.30am-1 pm at Christ Church, 61 Mason St, Newport. Free entry.
■ Steve Faragher steve@christchurchnewport.org.au, 0414690448
Christmas Carols in the Park
An annual event organised by Altona-Laverton Council of Churches. The free, family friendly event takes place at 6pm on Saturday 7 December at Logan Reserve, cnr of Pier and Queen streets in Altona. In the case of wet weather, the event will be moved to the Hobsons Bay Salvation Army at 108 Queen Street.
■ tania.luca@salvationarmy.org.au
Kingsville Carols
Kingsville Carols is happening at Beevers Reserve, Wales Street,Kingsville on Thursday 4 December. Night market starts at 5:00pm with Carols by Kingsville, Wembley and Yarraville West Primary schools starting at 6:30pm. This year for the first time St.Augustine’s Primary is joining the carols. Rebecca Barnard, Shane O’Mara, Richard Lewis and Debbie Lavell are also performing. A sausage sizzle will be provided by Rotary and burgers by Maple Leaf. Santa will be there giving lollies to kids. A family friendly event.
■ Contact Michael Clarke on 0428 034 871.
THRIVE: Balance and strength program for 60+
Feel stronger. Stand taller. Live steadier. Join the free 10-week Thrive program led by healthy ageing expert Dr Liz Cyarto. Past participants improved balance by 38 per cent and strength by 25 per cent— and gained confidence for everyday life. Try it for yourself! A come and try session is on Monday 8 December, 10–11 am at Seniors Exercise Park, Don McLean Reserve, Spotswood.
■Register: thehealthysenior@gmail.com | 0481 977 970
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 on the third Wednesday of each month, at 11am, at the Altona RSL. Come along for lunch and enjoy the speakers each month. Other outings are arranged. Great opportunity to make new friends.
■ altonaview@gmail.com, Julie 0421315846
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/
AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club
The AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club welcomes all who want to improve their communication, leadership and public speaking skills. Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of every month from 7-9pm at Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton.
■ Helen, 0474 498 052, or aerospeakerstm@gmail.com
Social square dancing
Come along to the Maribyrnong Community Centre on Thursday nights from 7.30pm-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
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
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
Prep for employment course
Seeking a change in career or how to improve your employability? Receive face-to-face help with job searches, resumes, interviews, upskilling and more in a prep for employment course. Register today. At 43 Mason Street, Newport.
■ 9391 8504, outlets@outletsco-op.com.au
Intro to computers course
For beginners and those looking to refresh skills. The computer lab is fully equipped for interactive and hands-on learning. Accessing information, resources, file management, emails, Microsoft Office, AI and online safety. At 43 Mason Street, Newport.
■ 9391 8504, outlets@outletsco-op.com.au
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
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.
Free of charge and no bookings required.
■ 9932 3005, 0407 247 087 or https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Libraries
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.
