Fight animal cruelty
Grab your pooch and head to Wyndham Vale’s Presidents Park for the annual RSPCA Million Paws Walk. The walk, from 10am this Sunday, will raise money to fight animal cruelty and help animals being cared for by the RSPCA.
■ millionpawswalk.com.au/victoria
Anger management
A six-week course for men at Laverton Community Centre and Neighbourhood House will provide tips for controlling anger. Participants will discuss reasons for anger and why it is a problem; mentors will explain exercises to help manage the anger. From 6.30pm tomorrow. Cost: $100.
Stamp out homophobia
Wyndham council’s International Day Against Homophobia celebration will be at the civic centre from 1.30-3pm this Friday. Included will be stories from the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer community and the raising of a rainbow flag.
■ 9742 0777
Charity tennis match
Show your support for cancer research by taking part in Werribee Central Tennis Club’s annual women’s “cuppa for cancer” round-robin event. The doubles competition, for players of all abilities, is on May 22 from 9.30am at the club’s Shaws Road courts. Entry: $5.
■ 0438 329 435
Support group
The Werribee and Districts Cancer Support Group meets on the third Tuesday of every month, offering help and advice to cancer patients, their carers, family and friends. The next meeting is on May 20.
■ 0418 587 086
Broadband for seniors
Werribee Men’s Shed is looking for volunteer trainers to teach seniors how to use computers. It’s an introductory course, covering basic Windows, Word, email and internet use. Tutors need to be available for half a day every week.
■ james@werribeemensshed.org.au or 8742 6448
Craft group
Wyndham Patchwork meets at Manor Lakes Community Centre on the second Saturday of each month, 11.30am-3.30pm. A “sit and sew” day is held on the fourth Saturday of the month, 9.30am to 3.30pm. Cost: $4.
■ 9748 6887
Free fitness sessions
Take part in free community fitness clubs and walking groups at the Grange Community Centre, 160 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing, every Monday and Tuesday from 6.30pm. Saturday morning classes coming soon.
■ 0402 729 930
Wyndham over 50s club
Are you a Wyndham resident aged over 50? Then head down to Iramoo Community Centre, Wyndham Vale, on Mondays from 10am-2.30pm and join the Wyndham over- 50s club.
■ 0418 943 561
Morning tea
Drop in to Quantin Binnah Community Centre in Werribee for a “biggest morning tea” and help raise money for the Cancer Council. The morning tea is on May 21 at the centre’s Cafe QB and costs $5.
■ 9742 5040
