It is almost the time of year for Sons of the West to kick off in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay for the 2024 series.
Sons of the West is a free health program for men aged 18 and over living, working and recreating in the west.
An initiative of the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation, the 10 week program aims to improve men’s health and wellbeing through a series of workshops, presentations and healthy activities.
One Maribyrnong resident has enjoyed the program enough to return three times and counting.
At 57 years old Charles Singleton believes the program is a great place for men from the western suburbs community to get together and learn while socialising.
“It is very rewarding and I always recommend this program for men of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life,” he said.
“It is a welcoming space which is a great easy environment to arm yourself with information on physical health and well being.”
For 40 year old Hobsons Bay resident Brandon Teo, his first year in the program was a memorable one.
“It was better than expected, over time getting to know everyone and reconnecting with my fitness and my community achieved that,” he said.
“I have already recommended it to my neighbours and my friends because of the camaraderie and the fitness.
“But most importantly being able to actually feel like a part of the community, that’s kind of the intangible side of it.
“I will definitely be doing it again.”
Hobsons Bay programs will begin at Laverton Community Hub commencing Tuesday, March 12, and Brooklyn Community Hall on Thursday March 14.
For Maribyrnong, the program will begin in Footscray on Tuesday March 5, at RecWest and Thursday, March 7 at MAC.
Register:www.westernbulldogs.com.au/foundation/programs/sons-of-the-west/registration
Jennifer Pittorino
