Poetry workshops
Calling all potential writers, poets, story tellers. Join Soul Lounge at St Albans Community Centre, 33 Princess Street, on Friday, June 24 at 4pm for a free spoken word poetry workshop. Learn to write poetry and connect with others. Open to all, no experience necessary.
■ creativebrimbank.com.au/spoken-word-poetry-workshop-free
Safari fun at Sun Park
Meet Tantor the elephant, enjoy bucket drumming, safari craft and face painting at the Sun Crescent pop-up park, 1b Sun Crescent, on Saturday, June 25, 1-4pm. Support the local eateries and relax on one of the many picnic tables.
■ www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/events/safari-fun-sun-crescent-pop-park
Sunshine Community Brass
Sunshine Community Brass is looking for new members to join its vibrant band of musicians. With over 90 years of history, the band is looking to grow for the future. Sunshine Community Brass is currently looking for trumpet and percussion players. It rehearses Tuesdays from 7.30pm, at 45 Furlong Road, North Sunshine.
■ Andrew, 0419 444 620
Community wills day
The Salvation Army in Sunshine will host a community wills day on Tuesday, July 19. For $100 you can make an appointment to have your will arranged or updated by a volunteer solicitor (simple wills only). All proceeds will support the Salvos’ work in the Sunshine community. Bookings essential.
■ Peter Nankervis, 0417 155 691
Seniors citizens meets
The St Albans Senior Citizens group is welcoming new members. The group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am-1.30pm at The St Albans Senior Citizens Centre, corner of Alfrieda and William streets, St Albans. Cost of membership is $10 annually and $1 entry on the days you attend.
■ Mary 0408 396 691
CWA Keilor Downs
CWA Keilor Downs meets at 10am on the first Monday of the month at Keilor Downs Community Centre, 90 Taylors Road, Keilor Downs. An organisation based on friendship who welcome all women who would like to do their little bit to make a big difference for women, children and families.
■ Dorothy, 0428 874 488
Refugee week
Head to Sunshine Library on Wednesday, June 22 for a special celebration of the significant impact and contribution refugees have made to the community. This year’s Refugee Week theme is ‘healing’ and Brimbank council is bringing together some inspiring community members to share their stories, their journey of resilience and the importance of healing. Light refreshments will be provided. Bookings essential. At 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine, 6-7pm.
■ www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/refugee-stories
DIY manicure class
Discover the satisfaction of doing your own SNS-style manicure at Melton South Community Centre’s Dip Powder Nails workshop, scheduled for Saturday, June 25, 10am-4pm. Everything is supplied, and students receive a participation certificate. Cost: $150.00/$145.00 concession.
■ 9747 8576
First aid courses
Melton South Community Centre is currently taking enrolments for the next date of one-day First Aid courses, scheduled for Saturday, June 25. Courses available include CPR (HLTAID009), First Aid including CPR (HLTAID011) and First Aid, CPR and Asthma & Anaphylaxis (HLTAID012).
■ 9747 8576.
Deluxe facials workshop
Pamper yourself as you learn the tricks of the trade in Melton South Community Centre’s Deluxe Facials workshop, scheduled for Saturday, June 18 10am-10pm. Everything is supplied, including kits. $60.00/$55.00 concession.
■ 9747 8576
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 or Ros at the lIbrary.
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 Valley Ladies Probus Club
The Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets at 10am on the second Tuesday of each month at the Melton Country Club. The group is open to everyone, new and old members, to get together and discover the social aspects of the group.
■ Ann, 0425 705 150
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
Mahjong group
Interested in learning to play Mahjong? The game is a tile-based game that is derived from China where it was developed in the 19th century. U3A Melton has a group who play on Tuesdays at 10am.
■ u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016
Melton Men’s Probus Club
The Melton Men’s Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Melton Dart Club, 63a Reserve Road, from 9.45am. New members and visitors welcome.
■ 9746 0271
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
French and Italian for over 50s
Over 50, retired, or semi-retired and wanting to learn a language? U3A Melton offers French and Italian classes for beginners and those with more advanced skills.
■ www.u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016
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
Rotary Club of Melton
The Rotary Club of Melton invites new guests to join its meetings, held on the first and third Tuesday of every month, 6pm at Tabcorp Park in Melton.
