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Community Calendar – August 3, 2016

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

 

Lawn bowlers wanted

Hoppers Bowls Club is looking for social and pennant bowlers for the upcoming season. All ages and skills are welcome. Coaching can be provided. Contact Glenn on 0427 012 059, hoppersbowls@hoppersclub.com.au or the club in Pannam Drive, Hoppers Crossing.

■ hoppersbowls@hoppersclub.com.au

 

Free expo for older drivers

A senior drivers expo will be held from 9.45am on August 20 at Hobsons Bay council civic offices, 115 Civic Parade, Altona. RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council will provide information about road laws, health and effects of medicines. Participants can have a free and confidential driving assessment in their own car, and an assessment of their car’s safety and roadworthiness. A free lunch will be provided. Bookings essential.

■ Leigh, 9315 9464

 

Lacrosse players wanted

Wyndham Warriors lacrosse team is looking for players for teams ranging from boys and girls to men’s and women’s. The club trains Mondays and Wednesdays from 6pm at Tarneit’s Wootten Road Reserve.

■ wyndham.lacrosse@gmail.com

 

Manor Lakes market

A Manor Lakes neighbourhood market will run at Wyndham Vale Community and Learning Centre on October 15. Organisers are looking for more stallholders, who must reside or run their businesses in Wyndham and have their own public liability insurance.

■ Michelle, 0417 370 218 or manorlakesmc@gmail.com

 

Ferry to fireworks

Port Phillip Ferries is running a special Docklands Winter Fireworks experience for six weeks on Fridays during July and August. Departing from Wyndham Harbour at 4.30pm on Fridays, Port Phillip Ferries will arrive in Docklands just in time for an amazing view of the Docklands Winter Fireworks at 6.30pm.

www.portphillipferries.com.au

 

Learn to relax

Learn mindfulness, meditation, yoga and relaxation on Tuesdays during term three from 7.30-8.30pm at Crossroads Uniting Church foyer, corner of Synnot Street and Duncans Road, Werribee. Bring your own yoga mat and blanket.

Cost is $15, or $12 for concession.

■ Nadia, 0448 505 687 or nadia@readytorelax.com.au

 

Probus restores B24

Werribee Probus Club is looking for new members – retired or semi-retired men who would have spare time to join in bowls, lunches, theatre nights, day tours, or listen to speakers at monthly meetings on the fourth Monday of each month. There’s also the B24 bomber restoration …

■ Jack or Noel, 9974 2227

 

WIN THIS

 

Combat the cold with nourishing, super-powered, blended teas and tonics with Barker’s of Geraldine fruit syrups. Four readers will win a Winter Wellness Pack valued at $65 each, which includes three fruit syrups (blackcurrant; lemon, honey & ginger; orange & barley with passion fruit) and a Thermos travel mug. www.barkers.co.nz

To enter, click here.

Entries close at 11.59 pm on Sunday, August 7, and will be drawn at 9 am the next day at 380 City Road, Southbank, 3006. Entrants must be more than 18 years old and reside in Victoria. See our competition terms and conditions for more details. All winners will be contacted directly by the prize supplier within seven days of the winners being drawn.

Photo: Supplied
Photo: Supplied

 

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