Rose pruning demonstration
Would you like to learn how to prune your roses? Come and join the Victorian State Rose Garden volunteers at the rose garden in Werribee Park, K Road, Werribee, on June 16 from 11am-1pm. Volunteers will show you how to prune your roses as required in a display garden.
■ Margaret, 0419 007 382
Werribee Community Singers
It may be cold outside but a warm welcome awaits you at Werribee Community Singers. The club offers fun, tea, coffee and friendship, and meets on Wednesday nights during school terms, 7-9.30pm at room 3, Central Park Community Centre, 80 Lonsdale Circuit, Hoppers Crossing.
■ Helen, 0407 493 065
Senior driver safety
RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council will host a free Senior Drivers Expo at Central Park Community Centre, 80 Lonsdale Circuit, Hoppers Crossing from 9.45am on Saturday, June 16. Participants get a free, confidential driving assessment in their own car and a check of their car’s roadworthiness. Road laws, health and effects on medicines will also be covered. Lunch is provided. Places are limited, booking essential.
■ Lynette, 9742 7534
Do you have knee pain?
If you are aged over 50 and have had knee pain on most days of the past month, you may be eligible to take part in a new research study conducted by the department of physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne. The study compares the effects of different types of footwear on knee pain symptoms. Participants will be asked to wear study shoes daily for six months. If eligible, you will receive two pairs of shoes for free.
■ www.footstepstudy.com.au or email penelopec@unimelb.edu.au
Werribee Probus Club
Are you a retired or semi-retired man who has some time on your hands? The Werribee Probus Club offers activities to help happily fill those post-retirement days. Activities include day trips and tours, social activities and lawn bowls tournaments. Next meeting is at the Werribee Bowls on June 25 and then every fourth Monday of the month.
■ Gary, 9749 1182 or Bob, 9974 0435
