Connect with nature
Nature connection for adults with disability and carers. Reduce stress, boost wellbeing, meet others who understand. 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 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
Community Fun Day
Connect with local emergency services heroes including Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, Fire Rescue Victoria and State Emergency Services. There will be many emergency vehicles on display including a brand new drone. Lots of free entertainment including Paw Patrol meet and greets, story time and creating library bags, Nova Casanova prize giveaways and face painting. The event will be held on Saturday 18 October from 10am-3pm at Sydenham Library carpark.
■ marketing@watergardens.com.au
Be Bold Festival
Celebrate the arts in the west with a family friendly arts and culture festival in Melbourne’s western suburbs. Celebrate the diverse, multicultural and bold community. There will be a range of free performances and activities. The festival will take place on Saturday 18 October from 3-7pm at the Bowery Theatre and St Albans Community Centre, 33 Princess Street, St Albans.
■ creative@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Crafternoons
Duke Street Community House is inviting locals to a free adult social opportunity to get together and be creative. Learn a new craft or bring along your own craft projects. Tuesdays during school terms, 12.30-2.30pm, at the Duke Street Community House, 27 Duke Street, Sunshine.
■ 9311 9973, or dukest@dsch.org.au
Over 50’s club
The Keilor Over 50’s Recreation Club meets at Kealba Hall, 24 McShane Drive, Kealba, on Tuesdays, from 10am-3pm, and Wednesdays, from 7-10pm. Have a coffee and a chat, play social table tennis, pool and card games, go on organised outings and enjoy barbecues. First two visits are free then annual membership fees apply.
■ Graeme, 0404 809 640, keilorover50@gmail.com, www.keilorover50.com.au
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
Western Athletics function
Western Athletics is celebrating 30 years since the amalgamation of Werribee, Footscray and Sunshine athletic clubs. A function will be held on October 18 at the Yarraville Club. To express your interest or send updated contact details please contact us.
■info@westernathletics.com.au.
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.
■Peter, 0412 604 713 or Pat, 0413 126 714.
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
Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon Family Groups is offering help and hope to anyone living in an unhappy home because a loved one drinks too much. There are no contracts to sign, just a voluntary donation to cover room rental. Confidentiality is protected. Confidential meetings held at the Delahay Community Centre, 70 Copperfield Drive every Wednesday, from 1-2:30pm. New members welcome. No appointment necessary.
■Helpline, 1300 252 666
