Healthy women
Women aged 18 to 40 are invited to take part in a Victoria University study testing what works best in motivating young women to maintain healthier lifestyles.
■ www.vu.edu.au/lifestyle-change
or call 9919 4376
Curse insight
Leading perinatal psychiatrist Anne Buist, author of Medea’s Curse, will speak at a special Yarraville Festival event at The Corner Shop from 6.30pm Thursday, February 12. Professor Buist draws heavily on real cases after spending more than 25 years working in forensic psychiatry. Nibbles and a drink $25 or $50 with a copy of Medea’s Curse. Bookings essential.
■ 9689 0661 or info@sunbookshop.com
Pier to Plate
Seaworks at Williamstown will host the first Pier to Plate, a celebration of delicious seafood on Hobsons Bay’s doorstep, February 28, as part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Participating kitchens include MoVida, Hellenic Republic and Ragusa.
Overeaters Anonymous
Do you worry about the way you eat? Overeaters Anonymous may have the answer for you. It is not a diet club. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Every Tuesday at 7.30pm, Jubilee Centre, Sacred Heart Church, 9 Newcastle Street, Newport. The centre is across the road from the church. Enquiries to Marlene:
■ 0438316459
Harmonise with friends
SingWest welcomes those who simply enjoy singing. Come along and join in to experience the delights of harmony. Rehearsals every Monday at 7.30pm in Williamstown. Enquiries to Hugh
■ 0413591342
If you can belt it out in the shower then you should try it with a choir.
Discover the artist within
Altona Meadows artist Karin Zeller is running art classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at her studio. New students are welcome and no experience necessary. Enquiries to Karin:
■ 93692339, 0413741085 or kzeller@optushome.com.au
Unlock your creative life
Be guided through a series of writing and reading exercises to unlock your creativity and get your story out. Sessions from February 9-March 23. Bookings essential. Contact Maribyrnong Community Centre:
■ 90324305 or maricomm@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Acoustic therapy
Music therapy student and musician Laurel Parkinson plays at Williamstown’s Customs House Hotel from this week. For more information, visit the Laurel Parkinson page on Facebook.
