The Freedom Pebble Project
As part of Refugee Week, locals are invited to the Freedom Pebble Project to decorate a pebble and write a special message on what freedom means to you. Both the Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre and the Sunshine Leisure Centre will be running this activity on Wednesday, June 21, from 10-11am. Patrons and staff of both leisure centres including children attending the crèche at the Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre are welcome to attend.
■ www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/events/freedom-pebble-project
She Will Arts Exhibition
The She Will Exhibition by Nanchok Santino Chol runs from June 16 to August 24 at The Bowery Gallery St Albans Community Centre. The official launch of the exhibition will be held on Friday, June 23 from 6-7:30pm. The exhibition aims to honour and pay homage to women from the South Sudanese community within Melbourne. Locals are welcome to visit and enjoy the exhibition along with some traditional African cuisine and entertainment.
■ www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/events/she-will-exhibition-launch
Living In Your Neighborhood (LIYN) Project
The Sunshine Leisure Centre is inviting locals for a tour of the space and to get acquainted on what services are available to you by council. This tour is designed for Afghan Women as part of Brimbank’s Settlement Action Plan that provides support to newly arrived migrants. The tour will run on Wednesday, June 21 from 2-5:30pm. There is no charge to attend the tour.
■ www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/events/living-your-neighbourhood-liyn-project
Winter Energy Efficiency
Want to improve comfort and energy efficiency in your home this winter? Brimbank residents are invited to attend an expert webinar presented by energy experts Renew on behalf of the Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action councils. The webinar will run online on Saturday, June 24 from 10-11:30am.
■ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j-xzqi1OTi-shCE_I-U85w#/registration
Sunshine Repair Cafe
Do you enjoy fixing things or have skills in mending clothing and textiles? Kororoit Neighbourhood House is looking for volunteer repairers for the newly launched Repair Café in Brimbank. Events happen once a month and are an opportunity to meet others in the community and share your skills while helping fix broken household items.
■ sunshinerepaircafe@kcnh.org.au, or 0413 434 082
Card games
Love playing the card game 500? Card games are played every Monday from 7 -10pm at the Sunshine RSL offices, 99 Dickson Street, Sunshine.
■ Leisa, 0425768808
Vaccine hub
A new Sunday vaccine service will run at IPC Health’s Deer Park GP clinic. The clinic will be open every Sunday as a walk-in vaccination hub from 10am-2pm. No appointments are needed and clients without Medicare cards are welcome. COVID-19 booster vaccines, Novavax, Pfizer first does for children older than five and MPox for monkeypox are available.
■ 0490 745 436 or vaccinations@ipchealth.com.au
Keilor Evening View Club
The Keilor Evening View Club meets at 6.30pm on the first Tuesday of each month at The
Atrium at Taylors Lakes Hotel. The Club is inviting locals to come along and enjoy a meal and fun night with a friendly group of ladies.
■ Robyn 0425387880
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
Deer Park Lions Club
Deer Park Lions Club is looking for new members. It holds dinner meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at the Deer Park Senior Citizens Club, 119 Station Road, Deer Park.
■ Michael, 0417 307 572
Sunshine Community Brass
Sunshine Community Brass is looking for trumpet and percussion players to join its vibrant band of musicians. With more than 90 years of history, the band rehearses at 45 Furlong Road, North Sunshine, on Tuesdays from 7.30pm.
■ Andrew, 0419 444 620
St Albans senior citizens
St Albans Senior Citizens group meet at the centre at the corner of Alfrieda and William streets, St Albans, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9am-1.30pm. Annual membership: $10. Cost: $1 entry on attendance day.
■Roma, 0435 991 064
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/
The Gap on Graham
The Gap provides a place for Melton youth to hang out, socialise, play games and learn new skills. The centre holds a night for girls aged 10 to 18 years at 5 Graham Street, Melton, on Wednesday evenings. There is also a drop-in night for anyone aged 12 to 25 years old.
■Val, 0414 769 605.
Melton Men’s Group
Melton Men’s Group meet every Thursday from 5pm to 8pm at Arnolds Creek Children’s and Community Centre, 19 Claret Ash Boulevard, Harkness. Focusing on Senior Men’s mental and physical wellbeing. Join the group for a cuppa and a chat, listen to guest speakers and participate in activities including carpet bowls, pool or table tennis.
■ meltonmensgroup.home.blog
Take weight off naturally
Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere? Come and join TOWN (Take Weight Off Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Melton.
■Catherine, 0416 612 517, or Bob, 0411 824 739
Parkinson’s support group
The Melton Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month 10.30am–12.30pm at Kurunjang Community Centre, 33-35 Mowbray Crescent, Kurunjang. New members and carers welcome.
■ Helen, 0409 186 576
Melton Bridge Club
The Melton Bridge Club has recommenced weekly social Bridge sessions at the Melton Library on Fridays from 10am-noon. Come along to play an exciting, social card game and have loads of fun. Bridge offers the suspense of poker, the cerebral qualities of chess and the excitement of athletic sports, all in a relaxed and social setting. If you like playing cards this is for you.
■Rosemary, 0407 894 817
Melton Friendship Group.
Join the Melton Friendship Group for singles 55 and older. Meet fortnightly for coffee and chat nights and organised affordable outings and events.
■ 0406 493 734
Melton Ladies Probus Club
The Melton Ladies Probus Club meets at 10am on the second Wednesday of each month, at the Melton Country Club and are welcoming new members.
■ Diane, 0438 611 552
Melton South Knit & Natter
All are welcome to join this social crafting group, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa.
■ 9747 8576
Zonta club meets
Zonta is an international organisation bringing women together to support other women. The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton.
■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420
Melton Cycling Club
Melton Cycling Club meets for regular Sunday rides. There are three different riding groups to cater for different abilities starting at 7.30am. The rides finish at Lazy Moe’s for a cuppa.
■ 0403 057 003
Community singing group
If you love to sing, come join the Melton Singers. The group rehearses regularly and also performs at aged care facilities. The group is very relaxed and sings songs mainly from the 60’s and 70’s. It meets Tuesdays at 10am.
■ Val, 0418 667 150
