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Computers for Absolute Beginners
Williamstown Community and Education Centre are now taking enrolments for classes to help those with limited computer skills. Classes at both Williamstown at Joan Kirner House, and North Altona Library, all days of the week.
■ Call Lynne or Tahlia on 9397 6168.
Knitting group
Anyone is welcome to come along to Yarraville or Footscray library for a weekly knitting group. Registrations are recommended via Eventbrite.
■ www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/library/Events/Knitting-Group
Williamstown Craft Market
Commonwealth Reserve comes alive on the third Sunday of the month with the Williamstown Craft Market. The market boasts over 50 stalls showcasing everything from handmade craft, homegrown produce and food vendors. There will also be live music. The market takes place from 10am-4pm.
■ www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Whats-On/Williamstown-Craft-Market
Conversation Café
The Conversation Café is back on at Footscray and Braybrook Library. It gives people the chance to meet new people and practice English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment.
■ www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/library/Events/Conversation-Cafe
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
Heritage walks
Enjoy a leisurely two-hour walk around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John. Walks start at 9.20am each Tuesday outside the Visitor Information Centre in Nelson Place.
■ John, 0418 377 336
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
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. Visitors welcome.
■ Pam, 0418 347 691or 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, players or beginners welcome.
■ Heather, 9399 2190
Community outings
Hikoi Brothers is for men of all ages in our western suburbs community. Fortnightly on Sunday mornings, we walk for 60 to 90 minutes, a bit of fresh air, talk about all sorts from family to current affairs to sports, all the while enjoying the different tracks in our Wyndham area.
■ Hikoi Brothers on Facebook
Love Our Patch
Love Our Patch will host an afternoon tea meet-up Saturday, February 12 from 2-4:30pm at the Eco Living Centre, 28 Ridge Street, Wyndham Vale. Meet with your neighbours for an afternoon of discussions, brainstorming, and bright ideas to care for people and for places. Is there a patch of public space around you that could do with a little love? Maybe some new trees, plants, weeding or a clean-up? Do you have a great idea to bring your community together? Maybe street library, a mural or community garden? We’d love to hear from you, and we’d love to help.
■ For inquiries and registration contact Jess, jess.fairfax@werribeeriver.org.au
Join us in Landcare
The Friends of Presidents Park meet on the first Thursday of the month, 10am – noon. This is a new conservation group and welcomes individuals or groups to get involved. No prior knowledge required. Meet in the carpark near the river and Shaws Bridge.
Werribee River lovers required
A new family-friendly conservation group is forming to support the Werribee River in central Werribee. The next event is Tuesday 8 March, 5.30–7pm, river end of Edgar Street, Werribee.
■ maryann.weatherill@werribeeriver.org.au
Love Our Street 3029
A monthly clean up group in Hoppers and Tarneit locations resumes for 2022 on Sunday February 20, 10.30am – noon, at the Grange Reserve, along Hogans Road. Equipment provided. A social atmosphere for this monthly clean-up group on the third Sunday of the month.
Litter Heroes
If you have a passion for the environment and want to make a difference, why not join one of the many clean-up groups in Wyndham. Community clean-ups occur at different locations, on the weekend, with equipment provided and the opportunity to meet with like minded individuals.
U3A Werribee
U3A Werribee Region is a Non-For-Profit Organisation consisting of semi-retired and Retired residents of Wyndham City. It conducts a variety of weekly classes run by volunteers consisting of History, Senior Men in Light Exercise, Mosaics, TaI Chi, Digital Device Applications, Mahjong, Yoga for Older people, and both popular and classical Music. All classes are conducted in safe and friendly venues mainly consisting of Wyndham Community Centres.
■ Rick, 0402299220
Charity Book sale
Werribee Hospital Foundation will host a charity book sale on Saturday, February 12 and Sunday, February 13, from 9am-4pm, at 27 Cambridge Crescent, Werribee. There will be a variety of high-quality, pre-loved books available. All funds raised will go towards Werribee Mercy Hospital and local public health services. Cost: $2 per book or six books for $10, please bring correct cash and BYO carry bag.
■ whf.org.au/campaigns/book-sale-12-13-feb/
Quilt-In
Wyndham Patchworkers is holding its 25th anniversary Quilt-In on February 12 at St James the Apostle Catholic Church Hall, 336 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing from 10am to 3.30pm, with Veronique Diligent as guest speaker. The day will include a raffle, door prizes, show and tell and four local traders. Due to COVID-19 requirements there will be no door sales, so all attendees must pre-book via www.trybooking.com. Tickets: $15 including morning/afternoon tea. BYO lunch. Proof of vaccination status or medical exemption required.
■ Donna Morris, 0417 268 887
Education volunteers
EdConnect Australia are on the search for Wyndham residents to mentor and volunteer with students for the 2022 school year. The charity places volunteers in local schools to help improve the lives of vulnerable young people and equip them with life skills. Whether you are recently retired or studying at university, EdConnect Australia offers training and support to its volunteers. Potential volunteers can apply online.
■ www.edconnectaustralia.org.au/volunteer/ or 1800 668 550
AL-ANON meets
AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee, from 7.30pm, and on Tuesdays at the St Mary’s Tennis Club rooms, 204 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough.
Tutoring program
Youth Services and Equal Ed are providing free online tutoring classes for young people aged 12 to 18 years old. The Academic Homework Support Program will run online on Wednesdays 4-5pm, from the second week of each school term in 2022. All sessions are supervised by Wyndham council Youth Services staff.
■ youthwyndham.com/pgm-reg or Danielle Diez, 8375 2346
Singing group
Join the Melton South Community Singers at the Melton South Community Centre on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
■ Sue, 0400 082 413
Melton South Knit & Natter
All welcome to join this social crafting group, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa.
■ 9747 8576
Zonta club meets
The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton.
■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420
Mahjong group
Interested in learning to play Mahjong? U3A Melton has a group who play on Tuesdays at 10am.
■ u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016
