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The Grange Community Centre Walking Group

Every Wednesday morning The Grange Community Centre hosts a free walking group which spends 45 minutes through local streets and parks. Suitable for all fitness levels and the session begins at 9.15am.

■ enquiries@grangecommunity.org.au

Werribee Bowls Club Afternoon Music Sesh

Enjoy a relaxed Sunday of live music at Werribee Bowls Club from 2-5pm on Sunday 15 February featuring Cardboard Mountain. Entry is $10, with BYO nibbles and drinks at Bowlo prices. The club is open 1-6pm. Limited seating – bookings recommended. Chirnside Park, 237 Watton Street, Werribee

■ 9741 3229

Crafties at Iramoo

The Crafties meet at Iramoo Community Centre every Wednesday between 12-2pm and put their knitting and crocheting skills to use. The crew make items for themselves and participate in charitable causes.

■ 8742 3688

Live Well For Life Group

IPC Health is hosting a free five-week program that will cover healthy lifestyle changes, including expert tips on heart health, diabetes, stroke prevention, nutrition, exercise and more. The group runs 10am-12pm every Monday until 2 March at IPC Health Hoppers Crossing campus, located at 117-129 Warringa Crescent. Adults who want to improve their health or reduce risk of chronic conditions can join.

■ Call 1300 472 432 to register

Multicultural Eid Bazaar

A three-day community celebration to be held from 13–15 March at the Werribee Racing Club.. The event will be a vibrant cultural festival showcasing the joy, heritage, and community spirit of Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the most significant celebrations observed by Muslim communities worldwide.

Victoria State Rose Garden

The Victoria State and Rose Garden Supporters group are always welcoming new members to help keep Werribee Park beautiful. The volunteers work 7am-noon on Wednesdays and 7-11am on Saturdays. If you enjoy gardening, roses or just enjoy the company of like-minded people, visit www.victoriastaterosegarden.com.au

Wyndham Makers and Farmers Market

This market serves as a hub for talented artisans and small businesses to display their unique creations, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and take their ventures to new heights. Food trucks, live music and children’s activities are regular staples. Runs on the third Sunday of every month at Werribee Racecourse. Gold coin entry.

Altona VIEW Club

Altona VIEW is a not-for-profit club that welcomes ladies from the Wyndham, Hobsons Bay and other areas to join in for lunch the third Wednesday of each month, at 11am at the Altona RSL. Come along and enjoy the speakers each month. Other outings are arranged and it is a great opportunity to make new friends. Contact

■ altonaview@gmail.com or Julie, 0421 315 846

The Creative Corner

A program to create an inclusive environment for young people from different schools to come together and learn new skills and ways to be creative. The program will aim to teach a variety of different skills and allow young people to create projects with different mediums each week.

Meets every Monday from 3.30-5.30pm at the Youth Services Centre, 1 Everton Road, Truganina.

■ Jordyn Griffiths, YouthInWyndham@wyndham.vic.gov.au

Baby Bump and Beyond program

The Bump Baby and Beyond program is a free service, excluding small fees for some excursions, that is offered to pregnant and or mothering young women up to age of 25 years who live, work or study in Wyndham. The group meets every Wednesday between 11.00am – 1.00pm at the Youth Services Centre, 86 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing.

■ Wyndham Youth Services team, 8734 1355

National seniors meeting

On the first Wednesday of every month at 1.30pm, the metro west branch of national seniors meets at the Deer Park Club, with meals available to purchase. The group also holds lunches on different Fridays each month, as well as activities such as theatre visits, bus trips and more.

■ 0425 713 004, or lesley1.collins@outlook.com

Lizzy Bizzy Food Swaps

Come along to the Manor Lakes Community Centre to exchange excess homegrown food. From vegetables, fruits, eggs to seeds and oils, members of the community are encouraged to participate and help reduce food waste. Runs between 10am-12pm last Saturday of every month.

■ Liz, 0448 781 111

Resume Help

Wyndham council is providing resume workshops for young people aged 15-25. Book into a one-on-one session, online or in person, with an education and youth services librarian to get some help crafting your resume and answering interview questions. Sessions run at 9am, several times a week.

■ resumehelp@wyndham.vic.gov.au

Wyndham Rotary

If you have an hour or two to volunteer in a local project Wyndham Rotary would love to hear from you. If you have an idea and you want some help taking the idea to action, contact us. If you want to connect with friendly, like-minded people, come and chat to us. Meeting locally each week, you will be made welcome.

■ Julie, 0406 196 630.

Point Cook Combined Probus Club

Retired or semi-retired people are invited to join this active social group. Enjoy an impressive and interesting monthly guest speaker. Interesting monthly outings, and fortnightly lunches where the development of friendships are encouraged. The Point Cook Combined Probus Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 am at The Brook Point Cook, 215 Sneydes Road, Point Cook.

■ John Sloan, 0436 480 728 or sloanrisk@gmail.com

Wyndham Ladies 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 each

month at Hotel 520, Sayers Road, Tarneit, at 10am.

■ Pat 0411 316 795

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 directed by a very experienced and friendly professional conductor. Fun weekly rehearsals and amazing performance opportunities are provided. They sing for an hour and then have a cuppa. The first two visits are free; and then payment is by tax-deductible donation. Tuesday evenings, 7-8.30pm, at Wayaperri House, 106 Duncans Road, Werribee.

■ wyndham@withonevoice.org.au

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.

■ Yvette, 0411 952 706

Werribee River Association

New volunteers to support Landcare work along the Werribee River. A great way to give back, get outdoors and work at your own pace.

■ admin@werribeeriver.org.au, or www.werribeeriver.org.au

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