Community Calendar

This week's photographer's choice pic is of students Cara and Hemi from Ardeer Primary School working on a stop-motion movie. (Damjan Janevski) 361202_01

Watton Group

A support group providing a social space for carers to get together in a safe and compassionate environment. Gives carers an opportunity to connect, share their experiences and offers emotional and practical support. The group meets at the Eco-Living Centre at 10am every fourth Tuesday of the month.

■ For more information call Patricia: 0434 487 360 or email her at wattongroup131@gmail.com.

Point Cook Day VIEW Club

The club meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Point Cook Library 1-21 Cheetham Street. The next meeting is Wednesday 20 September commencing at noon. New members welcome.

■ All enquires please contact Catherine on 0407 7726852.

All Abilities Netball

All Abilities Netball for Youth (10 – 25 y/o) is run by Wyndham Netball Association every Saturday morning during school terms.

10:30am on outside court 14 at Eagle Stadium, Ballan Road, Werribee.

Intellectual, physical and social disabilities are catered for in a fun and supported group.

Come and try your first session for free. $2 for stadium entry.

■Phil, 0437 078 739

Walking Netball

Walking Netball is a low impact, no running, no jumping version of our national game for those that love the fun, friendship and activity of a weekly game of netball. If you don’t know the sport, we will teach you.

Mixed gender and no maximum age.

8:00pm every Thursday during school terms on inside court 4 at Eagle Stadium, Ballan Road, Werribee.

Come and try your first session for free. $2 for stadium entry.

■Phil, 0437 078 739

Wyndham Rotary

Wyndham Rotary welcomes people interested in helping people in need in the community. Interested in finding out more, come to the Italian Sports Club each Wednesday at 6.30pm for a meal, to share ideas and to work for a common cause.

■ Julie, 0406 196 630

Friends of Presidents Park

The Friends of Presidents Park meets from 10am to noon on the first Thursday of the month, to undertake Landcare activities along the Werribee River through the park and surrounding areas. Bring your own gloves and water. Morning tea provided. Meeting at the carpark near the Shaws Road Bridge, Heaths Road, near the fenced dog park.

admin@werribeeriver.org.au

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 8000 or enquires@grangecommunity.org.au

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

Diabetes Support Group

The Werribee Diabetes support group has been active in our community for

over 18 years providing advice, information and support for members of the

group. 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 10 am

every second Friday of the month.

■Bob, 0409 252872.

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.

■ 0408 123 669

Sunrise Social Groups

GenWest Sunrise Social Groups are currently seeking new members for their Melton, Brimbank and Wyndham programs. The free groups are organised by Genwest and provide a social space for women, gender diverse and nonbinary people, who have a disability, chronic health issues and/or mental health challenges.

genwest.org.au/what-we-do/health-wellbeing-programs/

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.

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.

■ Jorge, 0433 566 575

Bingo for all

The Werribee RSL hosts Bingo every Monday. Eyes down from 12.30-2.30pm.

■ 9741 5525

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

Wyn FM

Wyn FM is Wyndham’s community radio station, broadcasting on 88.9 and online from its studios at the Victoria University campus in Werribee. It offers a wide range of programming including music, sport, news and lifestyle shows as well as broadcasts in languages other than English. New broadcasters, volunteers, members and sponsors are always welcome.

■ 9919 8089 wynfm.org.au

Community Network for Disadvantaged People

Community Network for Disadvantaged People(CNDP) – a not-for-profit organisation – will be hosting its Annual Fundraising Dinner at Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton on Saturday 14th October 2023 6:30pm in support for McAuley Community Services for Women in Australia and a not-for-profit The Center for Training and Rehabilitation of Destitute Women (CTRDW) in Bangladesh. The night will be filled with cultural performances and delicious Bangladeshi food! and Auction. We would love to see you there! For more information or to purchase tickets, please email us at info@cndp.org.au.” RSVP by October 6th, 2023.

■ Rezaul Karim, President 0421 983126, Monsur Rahman, General Secretary 0469 218220

AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club

Would you like to develop confidence in communicating, competence with language and clarity in writing? AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club would like to invite any and all residents to join them on the first and third Thursday of every month to help develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets at the Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton from 7-9.30pm.

■ Vimi Gaoneadry, 0411 530 944

Palliative volunteers needed

Mercy Palliative Care is looking for volunteers to visit palliative care patients in their homes to offer social support.

■ 9313 5700 or MPCVolunteerCoordinators@mercy.com.au

English lessons

Want to learn English in a fun and relaxed setting? Build your English, digital and employability skills with the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP). AMEP now available in Williamstown. Laverton Community Education Centre now offers free AMEP classes to eligible clients at Joan Kirner House in Williamstown. Classes are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9.30 am -3 pm. Childcare is available for children who are under school age. Laverton Community Education Centre is a Not -for -profit organisation. The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) is funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs.

■ 93692726.