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Play Along Sessions
The Newport Folk and Fiddle Group Beginner Play Along group offers a great way for you and your family to connect to music. If you are an absolute beginner or have decided to pick up that dusty or unused instrument or have some experience and want to try a new instrument in a safe, casual and welcoming environment, then the club invites you to come down and have some fun, share a cuppa, bring the kids and maybe even learn something new. All instruments and levels of expertise are welcome. Saturday, October 22. 6.30pm to 8.30pm. 2nd Newport Scouts, 6 Market Street, Newport.
■ www.nffc.org.au/beginner-playalong
Pool Info Session
New laws are now in place for Victoria to have all pools and spas meet compliance requirements every 4 years. Willy Pools will host an information morning in conjunction with Hobsons Bay council for people to get more clarity and help about requirements. Free event at Willy Pools on Saturday, Oct 22 from 9.30am to 11am at 2/5 Southey Street, Williamstown North. Attendees will include Hobson Bay Council municipal building surveyor Marcus Collard and pool safety inspectors Paul Walker and Paul McNamara.
■ www.poolbarrierinspect.com.au
Bolder exhibition
Now open at Footscray Community Arts at 45 Moreland Street in Footscray, Bolder is an inter-dimensional art exhibition exploring Augmented Reality [AR] and expanded sensory experiences from ArtLife artist-in-residence Steven Tran. ArtLife is a program platforming artists with disability through residencies, creative development, presentation and workshops. Using pencil and paint enhanced by AR, each work shares with the viewer a different and more intimate part of the artist’s inner world. The exhibition will be open until Sunday, October 30. Free.
Community bank fair
The Bendigo Bank Community Bank Altona and Laverton branches are celebrating 22 years of supporting the Hobsons Bay and Wyndham communities with a Community Fair. Altona’s Logan Reserve from noon until 5pm on Saturday, October 15. Activities include a free sausage sizzle, a petting zoo, face painting, stalls and vehicle displays, as well as a performance from The Voice Generations stars Tim and Caitlin Rizzoli.
West Footscray Rotary
The Rotary Club of West Footscray meets at the Medway Golf Club in Maidstone for lunch, fellowship and guest speakers each Wednesday from 12.30pm until 2pm. New members and visitors welcome.
■ David, 0416 497 398
Free English conversation
Is English your second language? Do you want to improve your English language skills? Practice speaking English with friendly volunteer tutors in informal and interactive group sessions. Light refreshments provided. Weekly each Monday during school terms from 1-3 pm at Altona Library.
■ Jill Mackenzie on 0439 994 705 or vintage@esc.net.au or Joe Pellone on 0431 915 970 or joepellone@gmail.com
West Footscray Rotary
The Rotary Club of West Footscray meets at the Medway Golf Club in Maidstone for lunch, fellowship and guest speakers each Wednesday from 12.30pm until 2pm. New members and visitors welcome.
■ David, 0416 497 398
Making Noise
Making Noise will be running a series of live performances and silent auctions to raise funds for Full Stop Australia. The event will involve a range of advocates, artists and speakers, and will be offering discrete opportunities for counselling and further support during the course of the night. Friday, October 21, 7pm. The Line, 2 Yewers St, Footscray. Tickets are $50 per person, with 100 per cent of proceeds from tickets will go to Full Stop Australia and the Centre Against Sexual Assault.
■ makingnoiseau.wixsite.com/my-site-1
Community centre opening
South Kingsville Community Centre is holding an Open Day on Saturday, October 8 from 9am to 1pm. Celebrate the completion of the renovations made possible by the Westgate Neighbourhood Fund and Hobsons Bay City Council.
Walking Group
The Altona Meadows & Newport Heart Foundation Walking Group is a local community of men and women committed to walking and socialising together for about 60 minutes. Wednesdays at 10am at the Jolly Miller Cafe in Altona Meadows or Fridays at 10am at the Newport Lakes Reserve. Members are required to register with the Heart Foundation in order to join.
■ Ian Watson, 0411 566 862 or www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Whats-On/Altona-Meadows-and -Newport-Heart-Foundation-Walking-Groups
Cherry Lake Market
Altona Lions Club Cherry Lake Market is held on the first Sunday of the month. Set between Millers Road and the stunning Cherry Lake in Altona, this market has something for everyone. The market hosts more than 60 stalls selling plants, bric-a-brac, handcrafts, hot jam donuts, tools, clothing and much more. There is live music every month from the Cherry Lake Cultural Series, showcasing local musicians from across Hobsons Bay. From 9am to 1pm. Cherry Lake, Millers Road, Altona.
■ www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Whats-On/Altona Lions Club Cherry Lake Market or cherrylakemarket@gmail.com
Folk Beginners Welcome
After a COVID interrupted year, The Newport Folk and Fiddle Group has started up its beginner play along sessions again. If you are an absolute beginner or have decided to pick up that dusty or unused instrument or have some experience and want to try a new instrument in a safe, casual and welcoming environment, then come down and have some fun, share 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. Saturday, August 20. 6.30pm to 8.30pm. 2nd Newport Scouts – 6 Market Street, Newport 3015.
■ www.nffc.org.au/beginner-playalong
Cobber Club
Cobber Club provides exercises suitable for seniors, including chair exercises. The club meets on Mondays at 10am at Oz Tenpin at 2 Linmax Court, Point Cook on the first Monday of each month, Altona RSL at 63 Sargood Street, Altona on the second and fourth Mondays and at the Altona Badminton Centre at 271 Mason Street, Altona North on the third Monday of each month. New members welcome.
■ Eveline Bennett, 0400 639 852
Williamstown Book Sale
Friends of Williamstown Library holds a book sale every second Saturday of each month, 10am-12.30 pm. The book sale is held at Williamstown library in the Friends room, which can be accessed through the front desk. The event is cash only.
■ libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.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 to 2.30pm.
Carers’ Walk and Talk
Pathways for Carers is running free walking events in Laverton. The state government funded project which is supported by Interchange Outer East meets once a month for a walk followed by complimentary morning tea with a guest speaker who provides informal information about services relevant to carers and the local community. Carers who participate in the groups are defined as unpaid and caring for a loved one with a disability, mental illness or an elderly person. The goal of each group is to provide carers with peer-based support, information, services and resources, opportunities to be active and connect with other carers, connect with nature and connect with their local community. Second Tuesday of each month. Meet at Favor & Grace at 9.45am for a 10am start.
■ lauren.mcalpine@bsl.org.au or www.pathwaysforcarers.com.au
Woodcarving workshop
Aimed at all levels of ability in the ancient and international craft of woodcarving. Women are welcome. Bring your own tools and projects if possible. Or do you have Grandpa’s old gouges to donate? Tuesdays, 9.30am to 12 noon. Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed, 280 Queen Street, Altona.
Job Seeker Assistance
Hobsons Bay Libraries have partnered with Jobs Victoria and a Community Employment Connector (CALD focus) who base themselves at Hobsons Bay Libraries at regular times to provide support and assistance to job seekers, with referrals and resume-job interview help. Community Employment Connector – Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, Wednesdays noon-2pm, during school terms. Jobs Victoria Advocate – Altona North Library Community Library, Thursdays 10-11am.
Alcoholics Anonymous – Williamstown
Regular meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Williamstown, Wednesday at 7pm and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Newport, Thursday 6.30pm and Saturday 8.30am. All welcome including friends and family of people with drinking problems.
■ 1300 22 22 22 or www.aatimes.org.au
Heritage Walks
Enjoy a leisurely walk around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John. Walks start at 9.20 am each Tuesday outside the Visitor Information Centre, Nelson Place.
■ John, 0418 377336
Wednesday Walking Group
The Williamstown Community Centre offers a regular Wednesday walking group that walks the local area, 10.15-11am. New members are warmly welcome. This activity is free and includes morning tea.
■ 9397 6168
All Aboard Club
The All Aboard Club has been going for 85 years. It is a social club which works for charities, with speakers, theatre and trips. It meets in the chambers at Williamstown Town Hall at 1.30pm on the first and third Tuesday of the month. New members welcome.
■ Wendy, 0421 747 040
AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club
Would you like to develop confidence in communicating, competence with language and clarity in writing? AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club would like to 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 7.00-9.30pm.
■ Vince Camilleri, 0413 734 707
Altona 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 carpark, 10am-1pm
■ libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/community/friends-of-the-libraries
Women’s Choir
Willin Wimmin choir welcomes new members. It meets every Wednesday in term time from 7.30-9.30 pm at Church of Christ Hall in Douglas Parade, Williamstown. There are no auditions and members don’t need to be able to read music.
Williamstown Craft Market
Commonwealth Reserve comes alive on the third Sunday of the month for the Williamstown Craft Market. The market boasts more than 50 stalls showcasing everything from handmade craft, homegrown produce and food vendors. There will also be live music. From 10am to 4pm.
■ www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Whats-On/Williamstown-Craft-Market
Diabetes Support Group
The Westgate diabetes support group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Altona Bowling Club at 10am.
■ Elaine, 0415 030 996
Musicians Welcome
Do you play trumpet, flute or lower brass instruments? The Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join its community band. Rehearsals are held Mondays from 7.30pm at the Newport Lakes Primary School, Elizabeth Street, Newport.
■ Roger Lewis, hbcityband@gmail.com, or www.hbcb.org.au
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
Point Gellibrand Rotary Club
Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand meets at Customs House Hotel, 161 Nelson Place, Williamstown, on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6pm for a 6.30pm dinner meeting. The club has some great speakers and need new, energetic, enthusiastic members who want to make a difference in their community. Visit our website to find out more about our projects and community work via www.rotarypointgellibrand.com.au.
■ Pam, 0418 347 691 or rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.com
Mouth Organ Band
The Yarraville Mouth Organ Band meets Friday evenings at 203 Williamstown Road, Yarraville. Great music, friendly atmosphere. New members welcome.
■ Heather, 9399 2190 or ymob1933@yahoo.com.au
Friendship Group
Altona Day VIEW (Voice Interest and Education of Women) Club meets at 11am on the third Wednesday of the month at Altona RSL. The club is always open to new members, and anyone interested is encouraged to get in touch today and see what it’s all about.
■ Janet 9394 6522 or 0412 010 176.
