Walk in on Wednesday
On Wednesday 3 and 10 July from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be free drop-in groups for groups during the holidays, including music and singing along, playing guitar, a cup of tea, Chai & Chat and a craft afternoon. This afternoon will take place at Sunbury Neighborhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury.
www.sunburyhouse.com.au
Pernaperna Women’s Group
The group currently knits and crochets blankets for First Nations people in palliative care across Australia. Pernaperna is a friendly group that meets biweekly at Sunbury Neighborhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury, on Thursdays from 1pm to 3pm. A bush tucker garden has been created
at the Sunbury Neighborhood House. New members were warmly welcomed. If you are not into knitting or gardening, but would just like to come along for a chat, the group would be happy to meet you.
■ Joan, 0418 302 676
Sewing workshop for children
Primary school aged children can learn to make fabric bunting at Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury, during the school holidays on Monday 1st July. BYO funky fabric or choose from a much-loved stock. Bookings essential.
■www.sunburyhouse.com.au, or 9740 6978
Hume manor shed
The Hume Men’s Shed (Sunbury) is a not-for-profit organization which meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 158 Evans Street, Sunbury. The group caters to men, whether it’s carpentry, welding, metalworking, gardening or just chatting.
■ sunburymensshed.com or 0438 677 425
Sunbury and surrounding area LGBTIQ social club
The club has an ongoing catch-up every third Saturday at 1pm at the Brown Cow Cafe in Rosenthal. They can also be found on Facebook, where they advertise chats, discussions and other events.
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Community garden
Join Sunbury’s Neighbourhood Garden and grow edible and useful plants in a social group at Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury. All abilities welcome.
■ www.sunburyhouse.com.au or 9740 6978
Sunbury Woodworkers Club
Join the Sunbury Woodworkers Club to learn woodturning. No experience or tools are required. Our club is a welcoming environment open to men and women who wish to learn. Newcomers meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm. Circular Drive, Jackson’s Hill, Sunbury. Facebook: Sunbury Woodworkers Club.
■ Anita, 0417 402 795
VIEW Club
Sunbury-Macedon Ranges VIEW Club is a friendly women’s organization and a valued part of The Smith Family. We meet every third Friday of the month at 11am at Club Sunbury, Riddell Road, Sunbury. New members are welcome
■ Lee-anne, 0403 047 909
Sunbury Art Society
The Sunbury Art Society meets every Friday and Saturday from 10am to 3pm in the Boilerhouse, Jacksons Hill, to paint or draw with other like-minded people over a cup of tea. New members welcome.
■ Ken, 0407 062 568 or Yvonne, 0429 994 828
Yoga in Sunbury
Yoga classes at Sunbury Neighborhood House are focused on supporting participants to slow down and move well. Special attention is paid to mindful movement that builds strength in a healthy and safe way, on Monday mornings, Thursday evenings and Friday mornings
■. www.sunburyhouse.com.au or 9740 6978.
Art group
The Woodend Art Group runs classes and workshops in the studios at the Woodend train station complex. There is also a Tuesday social where members and anyone interested can come along in the morning, have a coffee and paint together in a social environment.
■ Colin Robinson, 0407 426 252
Shuttles and pickleballs
Macedon Ranges Badminton Club invites residents to come and play badminton, pickleball or both at the Macedon Community Centre. Badminton is played on Tuesdays from 7:30pm and Thursdays at 9:30am. Pickleball is played on Mondays at 6:30pm, Wednesdays at 10:15am and Tuesdays from 10am at the Romsey Recreation Centre.
■ David, 0419 589 425, or [email protected]
Scottish country dancing
The Macedon Ranges Scottish Country Dancing Group meets every Thursday afternoon from 1pm to 3pm at Buffalo Stadium, Woodend. The dancing involves social country dancing, and no special clothing is required, just soft flat shoes.
■ Meg, 5427 1100, or Linda, 0408 476 317
Community. Connect. To create.
If you need support or are looking for a social group to join, you can visit Community. Connect. Create, an online resource of support and community groups in the Macedon Ranges. if you would like to have your group listed or work to help this project grow, please email: [email protected]
■ Communityconnectcreate.com.au
Amateur radio club
The Macedon Ranges Amateur Radio Club meets on the third Saturday of the month at the Woodend RSL Hall, 32 Anslow Street, Woodend, at 10am. If you are interested in amateur radio or already have a call sign, this might be for you.
■ www.mrarc.org.au
Lose weight naturally
Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try it in a friendly, less stressful atmosphere? Come to TOWN (Take Off Weight Naturally) every Thursday at 9am at the Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury.
■ Rhonda, 0409 740 92
Kyneton Badminton Club
Kyneton Badminton Club is a welcoming, fun and social group that plays on Mondays at 7pm at the Kyneton Toyota Sports and Aquatic Centre, Victoria Street. All levels are welcome.
■ [email protected]
Sunbury Macedon Ranges Lodge
Meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month at 7pm, 73 Main Street, Romsey. New members are welcome.
■ Wayne, 0404 034 737, or Ian, 0438 240 402
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society
If you would like to learn more about Sunbury and your own family history, come to the meetings every third Thursday of the month at 1.30pm, from May in room five of the Global Learning Center in Sunbury.
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Rotary Club
The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Ball Court Hotel, 60 Macedon Street, Sunbury, from 7pm.
■ [email protected]
Ladies probus
The Woodlands Ladies Probus Club of Sunbury meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 9.45am at the Sunbury Bowling Club.
■ Leonie, 0401 764 182
Sunbury Ladies Probus Club
The Sunbury Ladies Probus Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 9.30am in the Sunbury Football Social Club rooms.
■ Pat, 0433 789 754, or Sylvia, 0417 170 142
Sunbury Combined Probus Club
The Sunbury Combined Probus Club meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 10am at the Sunbury Bowling Club.
■ Jo, 0410 834 272
