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Bingo for all
The Werribee RSL hosts Bingo every Monday, except public holidays. Eyes down from 12.30-2.30pm.
■ 9741 5525
Seniors club
The Werribee Senior Citizens Club Inc meets at 80 Lonsdale Circuit, Hoppers Crossing.
The group is open to all people 55-plus , and it runs on Wednesdays, 10am – noon.
Entry: $2, includes morning tea.
■ 0403 041 499
Pathways for Carers
Brotherhood of St Laurence and Pathways for Carers are not-for-profit organisations. The walk is a free activity offering carers of a person with a disability, mental illness or older person, a chance to attend a free walking event followed by morning tea at Chatterbox Café. The next walk is on January 10, meeting at Comben Drive, corner of Barnes Place car park at 9.30am.
Hoppers Crossing Ladies Probus
The friendly and vibrant group meet at Hotel 520 on the second Wednesday of each month from 10am. They have a guest speaker each month as well as social lunches, outings and theatre trips.
■ 0407 856 519
Wyndham Rotary
Wyndham Rotary is welcoming people interested in helping residents in need in the municipality. People interested in finding out more, can meet the group at the Italian Sports Club at 6.30pm every Wednesday for a meal, to share ideas and work for a common cause.
■ Julie, 0406 196 630
Diabetes support
The Werribee Diabetes support group has been active in the community for over 18 years providing advice, information and support for members. The support group provides an opportunity to hear from experts on
how to manage your diabetes, to share information on diabetes and to engage with other diabetics. It meets at the old council shire buildings at 10am every second Friday of the month.
■ Bob, 0409 252872.
Garden Swap
Calling all Gardeners! The Wyndham Community Garden Swap has been running for more than 12 years now. It is a free community gathering of local gardeners who loathe waste and like to recycle and share surplus plants, seeds, produce and all things gardening. The WCGS meet at 10am on the first Sunday of each month at the Mossfiel Reserve, Hoppers Crossing.
U3A Werribee
The group is a not-for-profit community organisation for semi-retired and retired Wyndham residents. They hold a variety of classes/activities specifically designed for Seniors, including, light physical and mental wellbeing sessions, arts, games and craft, and general classes such as current affairs, history and lunch groups. Most classes/activities are held at Wyndham Community Centres.
■ Rick, 0402 299 220.
Seniors House of Fun
The Grange Community Centre would like to invite the seniors of Wyndham to its weekly Seniors House of Fun. This is a free program running every Friday 11am-12.30pm, at The Grange Community Centre, 260-280 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing.
■ Vanessa, 8742 800 or enquires@grangecommunity.org.au
Lions Club
Lions Club of Werribee meets at the RSL Club 2a Synnot Street Werribee on the first and third Wednesday of the month 6.30pm for a 7pm dinner meeting. Visitors most welcome.
■ Lou, 0409 331 271
CWA Werribee Branch
Are you looking for an opportunity for friendship, personal development and advocacy in support of relevant social issues? The CWA Werribee Branch has been serving the Wyndham area for 74 years and has a great history of helping members with these opportunities. CWA Werribee Branch also support needy causes and charities locally, across Australia and overseas. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at the Wyndham Park Community Centre at 1pm. Other activities include a Craft and Chat morning, various social outings and fundraising events. New members are welcome.
■ Michelle, 97414402
New walking group for young and old
Generations in Gaia is a monthly walk for young to old, exploring Wyndham’s open spaces and nature trails. Visiting a new site each month, the walks are especially tailored to little legs, delicate bodies and curious minds.
■ Jess, 0450 348 969.
Morning Melodies
Join Morning Melodies on the second Tuesday of each month from 10.30am-noon for the feel good music series held at Encore Events Centre in Hoppers Crossing. Tickets are $12 per head and include morning tea. Shows feature tributes to some of music’s greatest artists.
■ 1300 156 557
Bingo move
binGO MOVE is an active and social game of bingo. A number is called but triggers a standing or seated exercise, song or movement. Monday or Thursday at IPC Health Hoppers Crossing, 117 Warringa Crescent.
■ 8734 1400
Western Budgerigar Club
The Western Suburbs Budgerigar Club meets at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of each month at Masonic Hall, 223 Watton Street, Werribee. Meet other members who are also passionate about breeding Budgerigars.
■ Don, 0414 975 862
Wyndham Ladies Probus
Are you recently retired or semi-retired? Looking for fun, fellowship and to increase your social networks. The Ladies Probus Club of Wyndham meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Hotel520, Sayers Road, Tarneit, and normally has an outing or event on the third Wednesday of each month.
■ Rosa Sanderson, 0410 303 046
AL-ANON meets
AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee.
