Lions Club Point Cook
Meets at Featherbrook Community Centre on the third Monday of each month at 7:30pm. The club is looking to grow the Lions free vision screening in schools team. Volunteers needed to work with schools in the area to combat undiagnosed vision problems in children. You do not need to be a Lions member, but you must have a Working with Children check.
■ Robert Eyton, 0417 549 684 or [email protected]
Werribee Jazz Club
Join us at Werribee Jazz Club on the second Sunday of the month from 2pm to 5pm for three hours of great music, dancing or relaxing listening. Enjoy live bands featuring some of Australia’s best jazz musicians playing traditional, dixieland, swing, R’n’B and mainstream jazz. Bring your own refreshments, drinks are available at moderate bar prices with complimentary tea and coffee. Werribee Bowls Club, Watton Street, Werribee. Admission: $22.
■ Jenny, 0419 558 481
Drum lessons
Community adult drumming class. If you have ever wanted to try out your rhythm skills, the first lesson is free and there are discounts for other lessons. All hand drums are provided or bring your own drum. No experience is necessary, just bring an open heart and mind and enjoy making great rhythms together. The class is friendly and welcoming to all. Thursdays, 7.30pm to 8.30pm, during school terms, at Saltwarter Community Centre, 153 Saltwater Parade, Point Cook.
■ 0411 028 077 or [email protected]
Wyndham Women’s Probus
Retired or semi-retired ladies are invited to join this very active social group. Enjoy impressive monthly guest speakers, interesting monthly outings and many lunches where the development of friendships is encouraged. The Ladies Probus Club of Wyndham meets on the first Wednesday of every
month at Hotel 520, Sayers Road, Tarneit, at 10am.
■ Patient 0411 316 795
Laverton Community Choir
The choir is currently welcoming new members, particularly male voices. If you enjoy singing and would like to be part of a choir, come along and try out your vocal chords. There are no auditions and you do not need to be able to read sheet music. The group meets on Thursday evenings during term time at Laverton P12 College, 91 Bladin Street, Laverton, from 7pm to 9pm.
■Sue, 0418 386 147 or [email protected]
Vegetarian cooking classes
The Vegetarian & Cultural Association Incorporated is a non-profit organization that promotes vegetarianism and the principles of a humanitarian lifestyle. They hold cooking classes at the Manor Lakes Community Learning Center on the first Saturday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon.
■[email protected]
Point Cook VIEW
The Point Cook Day VIEW Club (for ladies) meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Point Cook Library, 1-21 Cheetham Street, Point Cook. Members enjoy afternoon tea and outings. New members are welcome. VIEW is part of the Smith Family.
■ Catherine, 0407 726 852.
Watton Group
A support group that provides a social space for carers to come together in a safe and caring environment. Provides carers with the opportunity to connect, share their experiences and offers emotional and practical support. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 10am in the Eco-Living Centre.
■ Patricia, 0434 487 360, or [email protected].
All Netball skills
All Abilities Netball for 10-25 year olds is hosted by Wyndham Netball Association every Saturday morning during term time, starting at 10.30am, on outdoor court 14 at Eagle Stadium, Ballan Road, Werribee. Intellectual, physical and social disabilities are catered for in a fun and supportive group setting. Come and try your first session for free, with stadium admission $2.
■Phil., 0437 078 739
Walking netball
Walking Netball is a low impact, no running, no jumping version for those who enjoy the fun, camaraderie and activity of a weekly game of netball. Sessions are held every Thursday during school terms, starting at 8pm, at Eagle Stadium, Ballan Road, Werribee. Come and try your first session for free, with stadium admission $2.
■Phil., 0437 078 739
Wyndham Rotary
Wyndham Rotary welcomes people who are interested in helping those in need in the community. If you are interested in learning more, join us at the Italian Sports Club every Wednesday at 6:30pm for a meal, to share ideas and work toward a common goal.
■ Julie, 0406 196 630
With One Voice Wyndham Choir
With One Voice, Wyndham Choir is a community choir open to all. The community choir welcomes all ages, abilities, faiths, cultures and genders and is led by a highly experienced and friendly professional conductor. They offer fun rehearsals and great performances every week. They sing for an hour and then have a cup of tea. The first two visits are free; after that payment is by tax deductible donation. Tuesday evenings, 7-8.30pm, at Wayaperri House, 106 Duncans Road, Werribee.
■ [email protected]
Adult Community Garden Group
The group meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 10am to 11.30am at the Iramoo Community Centre, 84 Honour Avenue, Wyndham Vale. Join them as they tend to their revamped community garden, planting and harvesting the produce they grow.
■ 8742 3688
Senior home full of fun
The Grange Community Centre invites Wyndham seniors to its weekly Seniors House of Fun. This is a free program held every Friday from 11am to 12:30pm at The Grange Community Centre, 260-280 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing.
■ Vanessa, 8742 8000, or [email protected]
Seniors Club
The Werribee Senior Citizens Club meets at 80 Lonsdale Circuit, Hoppers Crossing. The group is open to anyone aged 55 and over and is held on Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm. Admission: $2, includes morning tea.
■ 0403 041 499
Diabetes Support Group
Werribee Diabetes Support offers you the opportunity to hear from experts on how to manage your diabetes, share information about diabetes and connect with other diabetics. Meetings are held on the second Friday of each month at 10am in the old council buildings.
■Bob, 0409 252872.
Hoppers Crossing Ladies Probus
The friendly and lively group meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 10am in Hotel 520. They have a guest speaker each month and also organise social lunches, outings and theatre trips.
■ 0408 123 669
U3A Werribee
The group is a non-profit organization for semi-retired and retired residents of Wyndham. They organize a variety of class activities specifically designed for seniors, including light physical and mental wellness sessions, arts, games and crafts, and general classes such as current affairs, history and lunch groups. Most class activities are held in Wyndham’s community centers.
■ Rick, 0402 299 220.
Lion Club
The Werribee Lions Club meets at the RSL Club, 2a Synnot Street, Werribee on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6.30pm.
■ Jorge, 0433 566 575
Bingo for everyone
The Werribee RSL hosts bingo every Monday between 12.30pm and 2.30pm.
■ 9741 5525
Western Budgerigar Club
The Western Suburbs Budgerigar Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm at the Masonic Hall, 223 Watton Street, Werribee. Meet other members who are also passionate about breeding Budgerigars.
■ Thu, 0414 975 862
West Melbourne Male Choir
Do you love to sing? The Western Melbourne Men’s Chorus is looking for you! Be part of a rewarding brotherhood of fellow amateur musicians who serve the community, share camaraderie and have fun. Rehearsals at 7pm on Tuesday evenings at St James Church, Hoppers Crossing.
■ Chris, 0400 414 215
Group for dementia care providers
IPC Health Dementia Carers Group is held on the first Tuesday of each month, 12.30-2.30pm. The group is for people who care for someone with dementia or a similar condition that causes memory loss. It empowers carers through education, social connection and emotional support, whilst socialising and meeting people in similar situations. Registration is essential.
■ Leah Hewitt or Joyce Chan, 1300 472 432 or bit.ly/48QFwBa
Werribee River Association
New volunteers to support Landcare work along the Werribee River. A great way to give back, get outside and work at your own pace.
■ Lisa Field, 0433 559 530, [email protected], or www.werribeeriver.org.au
