Directory Wyndham East: Point Cook, Truganina, Williams Landing and Laverton North Arndell Park Community Centre 29-49 Federation Boulevard, Truganina 8734 8911 (arndellparkcc@wyndham.vic.gov.au) NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Bhartiya Seniors Association Inc Social gathering for Seniors. Celebrating Indian festivals. 2nd Saturday of the month 2pm – 4pm Contact Group for Costs Sudha Narayan 0432 489 584 Chinese Friendship Group Come along and enjoy a cup of tea and get to know your local neighbours in a fun and friendly environment Monday 10.30am – 12pm Free Arndell Park Community Centre Community Lunch Weekly lunch to eat great food, meet new friends and connect with the local community. All welcome Monday 12.30pm – 1.30pm Gold Coin Registration Required Arndell Park Community Centre Computer Courses Computer classes for beginners Varies per term Contact for details 10 Week Course $35 or $20 Concession Arndell Park Community Centre
Indian Friendship Group Come along and enjoy a cup of tea and get to know your local neighbours in a fun and friendly environment Friday 10.30am – 12pm Free Arndell Park Community Centre Wyndham Womens Support Group The support group provides opportunities for local women to make new friends, gain ongoing support and share craft ideas. Monday 1pm – 2pm Free Tania 0423 051 686 The Brook on Sneydes 215 Sneydes Road, Point Cook NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Lions Club of Point Cook Volunteer involvement in humanitarian efforts locally, nationally, and internationally 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 6.30pm for a 7pm start Membership required – cost on enquiry Tom (tgilfillan@live.com.au) Featherbrook Community Centre 33-35 Windorah Drive, Point Cook Ph: 8353 4000 E: (featherbrookcc@wyndham.vic.gov.au)
W: (https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/venues/featherbrook-community-centre) NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Active Young 55+ Activities to become more relaxed, healthier and enjoy life! Activities include: Table Tennis, cards, carom, yoga and English Monday, Tuesday & Friday Varied Times – contact for details Free Featherbrook Community Centre Conversational English English conversation class Wednesday 9am – 11am Friday 12pm – 3pm Free Hope Ink 9108 0350 Conversational English English conversation class Friday 12pm – 3pm Free Featherbrook Community Centre Friends at Featherbrook Social Group An afternoon of fun food and friendship each week, may include guest speakers craft activities and more Monday 12pm - 2pm Free Fee may apply depending on activity Featherbrook Community Centre Fun Fitness Gentle Exercise Gentle physical activity for anyone Thursday 11am - 12pm Fees apply Contact for details Featherbrook Community Centre Le Petrel Mauritian Seniors Social Group (French speaking but others welcome) Wednesday 12.30pm – 3.30pm Membership fees apply Regis 0421 464 874
U3A Book Club Book Club class Monthly Wednesday $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Christine Statkiewicz c/o Featherbrook Community Centre Yoga for Seniors Gentle Yoga Thursday 6.30pm – 7.30pm Free Prem 0430 740 023 Jamieson Way Community Centre 59 Jamieson Way, Point Cook Ph: 9395 3777 E: (admin@jamiesonwaycc.org.au) W: (http://www.jamiesonwaycc.org.au/) NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Card Crafters Learn the fun of card making 1st & 3rd Monday of the month 10am – 12pm $5 Jamieson Way Community Centre Creative Space A free creative space where you can bring along any art project. Wednesday 11am – 2pm Free Jamieson Way Community Centre Coffee, Chat & Craft Casual craft and coffee and chat group. Thursday 1pm - 3pm Gold coin donation Jamieson Way Community Centre Community Kitchen Classes Cook, share, learn and meet new friends. Healthy options and much more Last Friday of the month 10.30am – 12pm $10 per person/session Jamieson Way Community Centre Cooking
Planned Activity Group* Indian Group Activities for Indian Community Friday 10am - 3pm Fees may apply Migrant Resource Centre North West Atarjit 9367 6044 Men’s Get Together Social Group Share Skills and hobbies, social outings 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month 1pm -3pm Free Excursion costs apply Jamieson Way Community Centre Movement to Music Light Exercise to Dance Movement Thursday 11.30am – 12pm $2 Jamieson Way Community Centre Sew & Sew Qualified Dress maker. BYO projects, machines on site or BYO 1st & 3rd Monday of the month 7pm -9pm $30 for 6 sessions Jamieson Way Community Centre Social Seniors Board Games Learn and practice playing Mahjong as well as rummicul, dominoes, Chinese checkers and many more Monday 1pm – 3.30pm $2 Jamieson Way Community Centre Tai Chi via DVD Tai Chi class via a DVD on the big projector screen Tuesday 11am – 11.45am Free Jamieson Way Community Centre U3A – Beginning French French class for beginners Tuesday 9am – 11am $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Bernadette Mravljak 0477 940 877 U3A - Being Grandparents Class for Grandparents Thursday 12pm – 2pm $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Leah Masters 0407 363 021 * Planned Activity Groups – Eligibility to attend is required
NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Fun Fitness & Gentle Exercise Gentle exercise program for seniors Thursday 12.30pm – 1.30pm Fees apply Contact for details Kosta 0433 613 954 Country Women’s Association Point Cook Branch Our programme is member led and consists of speakers, demonstrations and events. We support many charities mostly in our own area. We offer friendship and support to women in our community. 3rd Thursday of the month 7pm Membership may apply Contact for details Linda Baker 0497 285 399 (blee.baker@live.co.uk) Social Craft Bring along knitting, crochet, sewing, drawing, embroidery, macramé, jewellery or any other portable craft and enjoy making and sharing in this social group Wednesday 9am – 12pm Free Saltwater Community Centre Wyndham Chinese Happy Life Association Meet for social connection, singing, dancing, Tai Chi, planting and general activities. All ages welcome Friday 12pm – 4.30pm FREE Anna 0421 899 399 (yunyun@live.com.au) WynCity Bowl & Entertainment 36 Wallace Avenue, Point Cook
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Living longer, living stronger over 50’s Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10am - 12pm $30 initial consultation $6 per session Require form to be filled in by Doctor before 1st session AquaPulse Hydrotherapy 34 degrees heated pool for seniors with injuries and that require physiotherapy Opening Hours: Monday – Wednesday 5.30pm – 8.45pm Thursday Women only 7.45pm Friday 5.30pm - 7.45pm Weekends 8am - 6pm General Pricing Contact for details AquaPulse Shallow Aqua Session Shallow Aqua sessions which are slow movements done within the water to music Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8am $17 With Senior Card $14.50 AquaPulse De Caprios Family Restaurant 88 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing
NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Rotary Club of Hoppers Crossing Like minded community focussed people. Volunteer services for local and international projects. Wednesday 6.30pm for a 7pm start Contact for details David on 0439 613 737 (robsondavid1@iprimus.com.au) (http://hopperscrossingrotary.org.au/) Central Park Community Centre 80 Lonsdale Circuit, Hoppers Crossing NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Flaming 50's Rock 'n' Roll Flaming 50's. Rock 'n' Roll dance classes for all ages & abilities Tuesday 7pm - 9.30pm $10 per lesson Miriam Beasley 0409 183 620 Greek Elderly Citizens Club Provides companionship & support for Greek speaking elderly citizens. Cards, bingo & Dominoes Thursday 9am - 2pm Small cost Mimi Charisiades 9749 5985 Hoppers Crossing Senior Citizens Club Inc. Seniors activities including social gatherings, bus trips & bingo. Monday 10am - 2pm Thursday 10am - 2pm Small cost Joy Summers 0413 411 561 (joybell5252@gmail.com)
Macedonian Community Welfare Association Macedonian Community Welfare Association. A planned activity group for seniors & people with a disability. Tuesday 9am - 2.30pm Cost on enquiry Blaga Petreska 0404 021 097 (blaga@mcwa.org.au) Planned Activity Group* Karen Group A specific Karen Program Tuesday 9am - 3pm Contact for details Aged & Disability Group Services 8734 4536 Planned Activity Group* Social Group For older people to provide social opportunities and to encourage and maintain independence Monday & Friday 9am – 3pm Contact for details Aged & Disability Group Services 8734 4536 Vietnam Veterans Welfare services for veterans and their families Wednesday 9am - 3pm Free Ray Matthew 0400 107 130 (Secretary.melbournewest@gmail.com) Werribee Community Singers A Capella Singing Group Wednesday 6.30pm – 10pm Cost on enquiry Helen Gunn 0407 493 065 (gunn_adoo@hotmail.com) Facebook – Werribee Community Singers Werribee Craft Group Craft activities for women over 55 3rd Sunday of the month 12pm - 5pm Cost on enquiry Kathy Senior 9749 2883/0409 382 593 (colinankathy@bigpond.com) Werribee Dutch Seniors Support & recreation for Dutch born residents Friday 10am - 3.30pm Cost on enquiry Connie Fawcett 9748 6731 (rfawcett@bigpond.net.au)
Wyndham Gentle Exercise Group A gentle exercise & social interaction group for seniors & those with physical disabilities Wednesday 9.30am – 1pm Cost on enquiry Shirley Hewitt 9734 7722 (shirleyhewitt@optusnet.com.au) Wyndham’s Sew & So’s for seniors Activity for women over 55 create handmade charity quilts Friday 9am - 2pm Small fee Annie Scicluna 9369 3275 (coup33@optusnet.com.au) * Planned Activity Groups – Eligibility to attend is required Grange Community Centre 260-280 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing Ph: 8742 8000 E: (enquiries@grangecommunity.org.au) W: (http://www.grangecommunity.org.au) NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Morning Melodies Music and morning tea 4 times per year Contact Karen for Cost and Dates The Grange Community Centre Hoppers Club 180-200 Pannam Drive, Hoppers Crossing
U3A – Bridge Card Game – Introduction to Bridge Friday 9am – 11.45am $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Serita Mudford 0410 599 323 U3A - Bridge Card Game Friday 9am – 11.45am $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Brian Kilfoyle 0409 073 869 U3A – Current Affairs Current Affairs class Thursday 10am – 11.30am $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Tony Mason 9741 6476 U3A - Exploring History Videos on Historical Topics Monday 10am – 12pm $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Brian Beck 9741 5460 U3A – French & Culture – Intermediate French and culture class Wednesday 10.30am – 12.30pm $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Martha Siwek 9741 7610 U3A – Great Songwriter’s Course Great songwriter’s class Tuesday 1pm – 2.30pm $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year John Funnell 9296 1036 U3A - Mahjong Play Mahjong Thursday 1pm – 4pm $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Rita Funnell 9296 1036
U3A – Music You Like to Hear Music appreciation class Friday 1pm – 3pm $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Anna Mitchell 9741 2730 U3A – Needlecraft Craft class Tuesday 9.45am – 11.45am $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Faye Weston 8754 1006 U3A – Photography Photography Class Tuesday 2.30pm – 3.30pm $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Bernie Flaherty 0412 814 610 (Bernief25@hotmail.com) U3A – Seniors Men Light Exercise Gentle exercise for men Tuesday 9.30am – 10.30am $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Tony Bradford 9749 2248 U3A – Tai Chi Gentle Exercise class Monday 1pm – 2pm $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Marie Dean 9741 7733 Horn of Africa 3/9 Motto Court, Hoppers Crossing Ph: Terefe 0490 080 933
NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Horn of Africa Communities Network Social connection and support for people from African backgrounds Wednesday 11am – 1pm Contact for details Horn of Africa Social Support Group for Burmese Elders Social connection and support for people from Burmese backgrounds Thursday & Friday 11am – 1pm Contact for details Horn of Africa Hotel 520 520 Sayers Road, Tarneit Ph: 9748 8520 NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Bingo Play bingo. $250 jackpot Tuesday 10am Wednesday 7pm Free Hotel 520 Ladies Probus Club of Hoppers Crossing Retired and semi-retired women. Social activities, guest speakers once/month and daytrips 2nd Wednesday of the Month $15 Joining Fee $35 Annual Fee Carol King 9742 2069 (carol.king3@bigpond.com) Mad Mondays 2 Course Menu lunch & Dinner Entre & Main or Main & Dessert Monday 12pm – 2.30pm $12 ($15 Tuesday – Friday) Hotel 520
NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Ladies Club 60 Social gathering for local ladies of Indian origin. Make new friends and enjoy a cup of tea and chat. Thursday 12.30pm – 2.30pm Free Nina 0488 251 459 Planned Activity Group* Dementia Specific Program Groups for older people with memory loss to increase social interaction and provide respite for caregivers Tuesday & Friday 9am - 3pm Contact for details Aged & Disability Group Services 8734 4536 Planned Activity Group* Social Group Groups for seniors to provide social opportunities and to encourage and maintain independence & assist them to remain in their own home Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 9am – 3pm Contact for details Aged & Disability Group Services 8734 4536 Planned Activity Group* Sri Lankan Group Social group for Sri Lankans doing gentle exercise and craft. Friday 10am - 3pm $7 per session Fees may apply for some activities Migrant Resource Centre North West Zeinab 9367 6044 Planned Activity Group* Vintage Club Men's Group-designed to meet the recreational & social needs of isolated older men in Wyndham. Wednesday 9am – 3pm Contact for details Aged & Disability Group Services 8734 4536
Tarneit Bharatiy Club Older Gujarati speakers will feel right at home in this relaxed social Tuesday & Friday 11.30am – 1pm Free Bharat 0423 018 458 (Bgnilalani9@gmail.com) Tarneit Harmony Club Join other Punjabi speaking retirees in a friendly game of cards, share some sweets and a cup of tea. Tuesday & Friday 1pm – 3pm Free Rashpal 0402 010 016 (Rashpal.chaggar@gmail.com) * Planned Activity Groups – Eligibility to attend is required Tarneit Community Learning Centre 150 Sunset Views Boulevard, Tarneit Ph: 9748 9822 E: (tarneitclc@wyndham.vic.gov.au) W: (https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/venues/tarneit-community-learning-centre) NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Club 60 Tarneit Group for those 60+ from Indian community Monday 12.30pm – 2.30pm Thursday 1.30pm – 3.30pm Free Sunil Abbott 0449 101 455, E: (club60.tarneit@gmail.com)
Genevieve’s Community Lunch program 3 Course Homestyle Cooked lunch Wednesday 12pm – 2pm $5 Concession, Homeless or Disadvantaged Children below 3 for Free (angela@genevievescommunitykitchen.org) U3A – Computers - Beginners Computers for Beginners Tuesday 10am -12pm $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Don Lee 9749 2798 U3A – Computers – Intermediate Computers for Intermediate level Tuesday 1pm - 3pm $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Don Lee 9749 2798 Get Crafty Craft Group Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am - 12.30pm Free Bring your own project Tarneit Community Learning Centre Wyndham West: Werribee, Wyndham Vale & Manor Lakes Crossroads Uniting Church Synott Street, Werribee
NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Gentle Exercise to Music (GEMS) Gentle exercise for seniors Thursday 9.30am – 10.30am $7 Lilian Truan 9741 2349 U3A – Yoga for Older People Yoga class Thursday 1.15pm – 2.30pm $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Trevor Walsh 0438 304 638 Eagle Stadium 35 Ballan Road, Werribee Ph: 8734 5677 NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Adult Active Seniors strength stretch, spin & Circuit Tuesday 9.20am - 10am $7 per session Eagle Stadium Council on the Ageing (COTA) Living longer, living stronger over 50’s Tuesday & Thursday 10am - 12pm $30 initial consultation $6 per session Require form to be filled in by Doctor before 1st session Eagle Stadium Iramoo Community Centre 84 Honour Avenue, Wyndham Vale8 Ph: 9742 3688 E: (admin@iramoo.com.au) W: (http://www.iramoo.org.au)
NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Arts Group Learn to explore the arts and join like-minded people Tuesday - School Terms 10.30am - 1pm Free Iramoo Community Centre Book Exchange A place to donate and borrow books Monday – Friday Free Iramoo Community Centre Community Program Cooking group, cooking creative meals and sharing with friends Tuesday 9am – 12pm $5 Iramoo Community Centre Cook Around the World Cooking group in a social environment Wednesday 9.30am – 12.30pm $5 Iramoo Community Centre Craftees Group Bring in your own craft projects to work on in a social environment Wednesday 12pm - 3pm Free Iramoo Community Centre Deadly Kitchen Cooking group for older Indigenous people Fortnightly on Fridays 10.30am - 1.30pm $5 Iramoo Community Centre Don’t Worry Be Hapy – Wyndham Chronic Pain Management Group Support, nurturing, social & creative activities Fortnightly on Wednesday 10am - 12pm Free Contact for more information about when group is held Kyren 0435 156 653 Food Swap Swapping of home grown vegetables/fruits 3rd Saturday of the month 11am - 12pm Free Coralee 0403 433 795 Iramoo Quilter’s Quilting group, bring along your project, and share knowledge and skills 4th Saturday of the month 12.30pm - 4pm $5 Bring your own quilting project/s Josie 9749 4747
Wyndham Life Activities** Double Dominos In the ISCW Members Bar Monday 10am Annual Membership Fee $10 Italian Sports Club of Werribee Wyndham Life Activities** Games & Coffee In the Members Bar Wednesday 12.30pm Annual Membership Fee $10 Italian Sports Club of Werribee Wyndham Life Activities** Gardening Some trips are included to local areas 1st Thursday of the month 10am Annual Membership Fee $10 Italian Sports Club of Werribee Wyndham Life Activities** Golf 9 Holes at Werribee Golf Club Monday & Friday 7.15am Annual Membership Fee $10 Green fees payable Italian Sports Club of Werribee Wyndham Life Activities** Line Dance Line dancing followed by coffee Monday 7pm Wednesday 10am Annual Membership Fee $10 $5 per session Italian Sports Club of Werribee Wyndham Life Activities** Mahjong Meet with other people who enjoy this activity Thursday 10am Annual Membership Fee $10 Italian Sports Club of Werribee Wyndham Life Activities** Meet and Eat Lunch Various venues Last Friday of the month 12pm Annual Membership Fee $10 Cost of lunch Italian Sports Club of Werribee Wyndham Life Activities** Movie Group Information through the Life Activities Newsletter 4th Tuesday evening of the month Village Cinemas, Werribee Annual Membership Fee $10 Cost of Movie entry Italian Sports Club of Werribee
Wyndham Life Activities** Photography Group In the Presidents Room 2nd Tuesday of the month 7.30pm Annual Membership Fee $10 Italian Sports Club of Werribee Wyndham Life Activities** Walking Group Begins at the ISCW Car Park. Walk followed by coffee Sunday at Italian Sports Club Car Park 9am Annual Membership Fee $10 Italian Sports Club of Werribee Happy Hour Meet ISCW Club members. A raffle is held each Friday & a BBQ is held 4 times a year Friday 5.30pm – 7pm Annual Membership Fee $10 Italian Sports Club of Werribee ** Life Activities Club - In order to take part in Life Activities you need to be a member of Italian Sports Club of Werribee Kelly Park Centre 2B Synnot Street, Werribee NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT ANCRI Social gathering for over 55’s that play cards and bingo. Monday & Friday 12pm – 4pm Cost on enquiry Enzo Dequattro 8087 0197 Nicola DeAngelis 0427 631 770 Circolo Pensionati italiani Di Wyndham. Meetings & social events for Italian Seniors. Wednesday 11am-4pm Cost on enquiry Mario Sammartino 9741 1450
Combined Probus Club of Wyndham Inc Meetings &fellowship for retired & persons who value opportunities to meet with others of similar interest, enjoy hearing addresses by guest speakers on topical subjects, and outings/activities of specific appeal to members. Non political & non sectarian. 2nd Tuesday of the month (Feb – Dec) 1.30pm Joining Fee $20; Annual Membership $40 Denice Strong 0412 017 543 (CPWyndham@outlook.com) Friendship Club Werribee Social activities for Wyndham’s Italian Community including bingo & cards. Thursday 1pm-4pm Cost on enquiry Lino Massese 9741 2385 Ladies Probus Club of Werribee A social ladies group with guest speakers & various activities. 1st Monday of the month 8.30am - 12pm Cost on enquiry Gloris Reynolds 9749 5955 Parkinson’s Peer Support Group Support group for people experiencing Parkinsons. Share information, connect with others and gain support in a relaxed and welcoming environment. 3rd Friday of the month 1.30pm Gold Coin Donation Kate 8809 0400
Spanish Pensioners & Senior Citizens of Werribee Senior group of Spanish speaking heritage that meet to play bingo, cards & outings throughout the year. Monday 9.30am-2.30pm cost on enquiry Juana Elgueta 9748 2128 (Asiafamily90@hotmail.com) Tai Chi for Seniors Tai Chi - gentle movements Tuesday 7pm - 8pm Thursday 5.30pm - 6.30pm Gold coin donation John Sindoni 9741 9825 or 0418 512 255 (j.sindoni@live.com.au) Werribee Orchid Society Orchid growing & conversation 3rd Tuesday of the month 6.30pm - 10.30pm Cost on enquiry Jenny Dark 0418 135 819 (secretary@werribeeorchidclub.org) Werribee Senior Citizens Bingo, activities & outings. Wednesday 8.30am-12pm Cost on enquiry Aristea Grech 9748 8897 Wyndham Seniors Card Club Wyndham Seniors Card Club. Play cards & other social activities. Tuesday and Thursday 9am – 2pm Cost on enquiry Anne Farrar 0447 149 133 (robwhite42@gmail.com) Manor Lakes Community Learning Centre 86 Manor Lakes Boulevard, Wyndham Vale Ph: 8734 8934 E: (manorlakesclc@wyndham.vic.gov.au) W: (https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/venues/manor-lakes-community-learning-centre)
NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Craft Group Bring along your craft project or try something new Monday 10am-12pm Free Manor Lakes Community Learning Centre Craft Group Bring along your craft project for over 50’s Friday 9am -12pm Free Manor Lakes Community Learning Centre Gentle Exercise Class Gentle Exercise Program Wednesday 9am – 10am $6 per class Manor Lakes Community Learning Centre Wyndham Patchworkers Inc. Friendly group with a common interest in patchwork and quilting 2nd Saturday of the month 11am – 4pm 4th Saturday of the month 9.30am – 4pm New Membership (including badge) $40 Renewal $30 $4 per session Manor Lakes Patchworkers (wyndhampatchworkersinc@hotmail.com) Manor Lakes Library 86 Manor Lakes Boulevard, Manor Lakes Ph: 98734 8930 W: (www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/libraries) NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT All Ages Chess Casual chess for all ages. Challenge new opponents, improve your skills, teach novices, or learn to play. Weekly Mondays 3.30pm-5pm (school term only) Free Manor Lakes Library
Family History Group Join others who have an interest in researching their Family History and learn about new resources and events as they happen. Monthly on a Monday 1.30pm – 3.00pm Check Library for monthly dates Free Manor Lakes Library Language Cafe Practise your English skills. Come along to meet people from all over the world while practising your English listening and speaking skills in a fun environment. Weekly Fridays 1pm-2pm Free Manor Lakes Library Movie Club Watch Movies and discuss them with others. This is an adult event and a light supper is provided. Monthly 3rd Tuesday of each month 6pm-9pm Free Manor Lakes Library
One-on-One IT Help Do you need some focused support with computers or technology? Do you have a new computer or mobile device and want to learn how to use it? Do you want a hand with eBooks, eMagazines and eAudio? Book a session and our friendly staff will help you. Weekly Contact Library for monthly dates Free Manor Lakes Library Old Shire Offices Cnr Watton Street & Duncans Road, Werribee NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Australian Plant Society Wyndham To meet other people who are interested in Australian native plants. 2nd Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.30pm Cost on enquiry Enzo Dequattro 8087 0197 Nicola DeAngelis 0427 631 770 Country Women's Association Discussion & craft activities providing opportunities for friendship and personal development. 1st Wednesday of the month 7pm – 10pm Cost on enquiry Nancy Brennan 0409 258 678 (davidnbrennan1@bogpond.com)
Macedonian Senior Citizens Meet, coffee and chat group Thursday 11am-4pm Contact for details Krume Sazdovski 0407 738 373 Polish Senior Citizens Club Social gatherings, recreational activities, discussions & excursions. Wednesday 11.30am-2.30pm Cost on enquiry Stacy Kubik 9741 4407 Werribee Women's Group Werribee Women's Group. An avenue for women to attend and meet for group activities 3rd Tuesday of the month 12pm– 3pm Cost on enquiry Yvonne Redmond 8734 2078 (zuludave69@hotmail.com) Quantin Binnah Community Centre 61 Thames Boulevard, Werribee Ph: 9742 5040 E: (qb@qbcc.org.au) NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Bags2Barriers Project This group is turning plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for the homeless in Wyndham Tuesday - school term 10am – 12pm Free – includes a hot beverage from the Café and a tasty snack for members Quantin Binnah Community Centre Pink Ladies of Wyndham Create knitting, crochet and craft. Getting together and socialising Wednesday 9.30am – 12pm Free Quantin Binnah Community Centre
Seniors Book Club @ QB Every month a new book is issued to participants and discussed the following month 3rd Thursday of the month 10am – 12pm Price dependant on the number of participants but no more than $5.00 per month. Members take turns in bringing an item for morning tea Quantin Binnah Community Centre Warm Hearts of Wyndham Meet and work on group or individual knitting projects for charity – Cancer Council of Australia 3rd Saturday of the month 2pm - 4.30pm Bring plate of food to share Quantin Binnah Community Centre Plaza Library Shop MM11, Level 1, Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre, Derrimut Road, Werribee Ph: 8734 2600 W: (www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/libraries) NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT All Ages Chess Casual chess for all ages. Challenge new opponents, improve your skills, teach novices, or learn to play. Thursday 4pm – 6pm (school term) Free Plaza Library
Private House Werribee NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT U3A – Book Club BookClub Wednesday 1.30pm – 3.30pm $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Libby Pearson 9749 8295 U3A – The Christians: Their History The Christians: Their History class Monday 10am – 12pm $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Cecilia Conwaye-Wright 0407 558 825 U3A – Great Songwriters course Great Songwriters course Tuesday 1pm – 2.30pm Term 4 Only $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year John Funnell 9296 1036 U3A – Music at Cecilia’s Music class Tuesday 1pm – 2.30pm $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Cecilia Conwaye-Wright 0407 558 825 Salvation Army Pacific Werribee, Cnr Derrimut & Heaths Road, Werribee (Werribee Plaza) Ph: 9741 7359
Master Movers Gentle Exercise Class for over 50’s. Beginners class is seated, Intermediates is standing. Develop strength, balance, flexibility, coordination and fitness. Beginners Tuesday 2pm Wednesday 11am Intermediates Thursday 12pm $6 per session Doctor referral required before first session Victoria University Werribee Fitness Centre Watton Street Piazza (Corner of Watton & Wedge Streets) NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Watton Carer Support Group – Walk and Brunch Caring and sharing group for carers of people with mental health issues – brunch and chat and sharing of information and support 2nd Tuesday of the month 10am – 11.30am No cost for brunch if registered with Carers Victoria on 9396 9500 Patricia 0434 487 360 or Priscilla 0413 071 928 Werribee Bowls Club Chirnside Park, Werribee Ph: 9741 3229 E: (werribeebowls@hotmail.com) W: (www.werribeebowls.com.au)
Coffee and Chat Group Time to get together, build friendships, laugh and connect with others 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 10am – 12.30pm. Free (includes tea, coffee, biscuits) Bronwen Hickman 9749 2510 (bronhickman@optusnet.com.au) Let’s Talk Conversational English People wanting to practice their conversational English. Morning tea included. All welcome. Saturday 10am – 11.30am Free (Includes Morning Tea) Bronwen Hickman 9749 2510 (bronhickman@optusnet.com.au) Playgroup For children age O – 5 years and carers. Grandparents welcome. Wednesday 11am – 1pm Free Alice 9748-6312 or Margaret 9741-6285 Werribee Library 177 Watton Street, Werribee Ph: 9742 7999 W: NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Craft & Conversation Join us for a crafting session where you can meet and share conversation with other crafters Last Tuesday of the month 1pm – 3pm Free Werribee Library
Language Cafe Practise your English skills. Come along to meet people from all over the world while practising your English listening and speaking skills in a fun environment. Friday 11am-12pm Free Werribee Library One-on-One IT Help Do you need some focused support with computers or technology? Do you have a new computer or mobile device and want to learn how to use it? Do you want a hand with eBooks, eMagazines and eAudio? Book a session and our friendly staff will help you. Weekly Contact Library for dates Free Werribee Library Writing Club Are you an aspiring writer looking for like-minded people to share with and learn from? Come along to of our monthly writing clubs for writers of all levels of experience. 2nd Tuesday of the month 11am-12.30pm Free Werribee Library
Yak and Yarn Join us, share skills and meet others as we knit and crochet for charity. Help us make blanket squares to donate to KOGO (knit one, give one), or bring your own project. Wednesday 10am-11am Free Werribee Library Wyndham Community & Education Centre 20 Synnot Street, Werribee Ph: 9742 4013 NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Communities of Burma Men’s and Women’s Elders Group Educational/social group for men and women with alternating incursion and excursions fortnightly or monthly Fortnightly depending on event organised Tuesdays 9.30am -2pm Excursions can go all day FREE Excursions may incur a fee Wyndham Community & Education Centre
Name Description Frequency Cost Contact Werribee Painters Art Classes for seniors Wednesday 1.30pm - 9.30pm Small fee Tony Bramwell 0403 428 129 Rate Payers of Werribee South Seniors Group A cuppa, a chat, guest speakers attend, activities with friends 2nd Tuesday Monthly 12.30pm-3.30pm Free Joanne 0421 074 285 (Joanne870@hotmail.com) Other Venue Name Description Frequency Cost Contact Various Lunch with the Bunch Social support program - lunch for older adults at various locations Operates daily however participants attend once/week and/or once/fortnight Eligibility criteria Variable cost $5-$8.50 and can include transport Referrals through My Aged Care (65+) on 1800 200 422 61 Central Avenue Altona Meadows Friendship Group A place to come and meet new friends – get together to chat and organise outings Wednesday 7pm $6 No joining fee Joan 0413 117 814