Nature Connection
Nature Connection for adults with disability and their carers can reduce stress and boost wellbeing. Spend time in beautiful parkland with activities designed for you. Light refreshments. Mobility aids welcome. Led by Dr Liz Cyarto, certified nature and forest therapy guide. Sessions are free to attend and will take place at the Lakes Reserve, Taylors Lakes on October 23 and 28, and November 1 and 6 from 10am-noon.
■ bit.ly/NatureSessionsBrimbank or 0481 977 970
Craft market
The Lakes Estate retirement community is hosting a craft market day with handmade knitted items, crocheted blankets, homemade cakes and slices, plants, pickles, relishes and jams, and handmade cards for sale. The market will take place on Friday 14 November from 10am-1pm at the community centre on 800 Kings Road, Taylors Lakes.
Alfrieda Street Greening Workshop
Researchers from the University of Melbourne are using Alfrieda Street as a case study in a new project which will explore ways to make streets more climate resilient, safer, and liveable, by retrofitting trees and other green spaces. Locals are invited to attend co-design workshops to help develop a shared vision of what a greener Alfrieda Street could look like. Submit an expression of interest to attend the session on 27 October from 6-8pm.
■ ksoanes@unimelb.edu.au
Deer Park Christmas Carols
Sunshine Community Brass (Band) and the Lions Club of Deer Park present ’Christmas Carols 2025’to be held at Sassella Park, 119 Station Road, Deer Park on Saturday 6 December, including a visit from Santa, face-painting, a wheelbarrow raffle, glo-sticks, glo-bracelets, Lions Christmas cakes and a traditional BBQ. The fun starts at 7pm. Free entry and BYO chairs.
Deer Park Probus Club
The Deer Park Probus Club meets at the Deer Park Club, 780 Ballarat Road, Deer Park on the second Wednesday of the month from February to December. Meet at 10am followed by lunch available from 12pm. The club offers bus trips, lunches, morning melodies etc. New members welcome.
■0427 495 584
Keilor Park Tennis Club social night
Join the club on Monday nights for a free social hit and get to know other club members. All levels are welcome. Female players are also required for Thursday competition from 10am-2pm and also for the B-grade mixed team on Wednesday, 7-9pm.
■ keilorparktennis@gmail.com
Brimbank Book Group
Be inspired by thought-provoking books with a group of like-minded, literary fans with our Brimbank Book Group. All welcomed. This group, for adults, meets on the first Monday of the month, from 2-3 pm, at Deer Park library. Bookings are not essential, but please feel free to register your interest.
■ library@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Create & Chat
Dig out your craft projects and get inspiration from fellow like-minded crafters with the create and chat sessions at Sunshine Library, from 10-11am, on the first Tuesday of every month. All skill levels are welcome.
■ library@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Women working together
A program connecting women aged 50 and above and in need of assistance, with mentors and mentees. Open to women across the western suburbs, including Brimbank.
■ 9655 2131, EmploymentSupport@cotavic.org.au, or cotavic.org.au/our-programs/employment-support/
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
Learn to Relax Group
IPC Health’s Living Well team is running a free Learn to Relax Group at IPC Health Deer Park, 106 Station Road, every Tuesday at 11am. This group is for people 18 years and older who are interested in learning how to relax and finding ways to effectively manage their stress. Registration is required.
■ livingwell@ipchealth.com.au, or 1300 472 432
