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 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 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 0423 051 686 The Brook on Sneydes 215 Sneydes Road, Point Cook NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT 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 Point Cook Ph: 8353 4000 E: (featherbrookcc@wyndham.vic.gov.au)
Point Cook Chinese Friendship Group English Classes English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes Wednesday 1.30pm –3.30pm Thursday 1pm – 4pm Free Michael Tan 0413 892 057 Point Cook Indian Senior’s Group A fun recreational gathering and food monthly for Indian seniors 2nd Tuesday of the month 1pm – 4pm Free Indira 0402 458 648 Cook View Evening Club for Women Working with Smith family and other organisations in local community Forum to discuss and exchange ideas 1st Wednesday of the month 7pm – 9.30pm Small Donation Catherine 0407 726 852 Prana Yoga (all ages) Hatha Yoga for all ages. Integrating yoga postures, breathing techniques & meditation Saturday 7am – 8am Fees apply Contact for details Featherbrook Community Centre Quilting & Patchwork Craft & Social Group Tuesday 12pm – 4pm Tuesday 7pm - 10pm $5 per class plus materials Featherbrook Community Centre 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, 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 Planned Activity 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 Light Exercise to Dance Movement Thursday 11.30am – 12pm $2 Jamieson Way Community Centre Cooking
Sew & Sew Qualified 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 Phoenix Hotel 40 Wallace Avenue, Point Cook NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT
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 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 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, Cook Ph: 1300 783 123 E: (info@wyncity.com.au)
W: (www.wyncity.com.au) NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Golden Doubles League (Ten Pin Bowling) 2 Person Team League Wyndham Over 50's Club – Ten Pin bowling Friday 10.30am $15 For 2 games of bowling and tea/coffee WynCity Wyndham Central: Tarneit & Hoppers Crossing AquaPulse 80 – 82 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing Ph: 8734 5678 E: (info@westernleisureservices.com.au) W: Aquapulse Website (http://aquapulse.wynactive.com.au) NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Swimming Outdoor Pool During Summer months Seniors $3.70 AquaPulse Adult Active Seniors strength stretch, spin & Circuit Tuesday & Thursday 11.45am - 12.45pm $7 per session AquaPulse 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
Vietnam Veterans Welfare services for veterans and their families Wednesday 9am - 3pm Free Ray Matthew 0400 107 130 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 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 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 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 for Cost and Dates The Grange Community Centre Hoppers Club 180-200 Pannam Drive, Hoppers Crossing NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Carpet Bowls for All Abilities Carpet bowls. All welcome Monday & Friday 9am – 12pm Must be a member of the Hoppers Club $5 Carpet Bowls Sub-Club initial Joining Fee $30 for first year and $5 per year thereafter Wally Martin 0407 491 931 (wwallym@bigpond.com) Hoppers Bowls Club Pennant, social and barefoot bowls as well as additional events throughout the year Seasonal for Pennant and Barefoot Bowls Oct-March. Social all year round. Social $8 Barefoot Bowls $10 with BBQ Jan White 0400 076 557 (hoppersbowls@hoppersclub.com.au) Probus Club of Hoppers Crossing Retired & semi-retired men. Social activities, guest speakers and day trips 3rd Wednesday of the month 9.30am – 11.30am $35 Annual Membership Collin 9749 1508 or mobile 0413 580 472
Hoppers Crossing Sports Club Hogans Reserve, Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT U3A – Australian History Australian History Wednesday 1pm – 3pm $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Merle Deslanded 9749 7746 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 Thursday 10am – 11.30am $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Tony 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 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 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 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 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) 520 Morning Melodies a variety of entertainment for everyone 2nd last Wednesday of the month 11am $5 Show and Morning Tea $15 2 course lunch – bookings essential Hotel 520 Wyndham Ladies Probus Club Retired and semi-retired Social activities, guest speakers once/month and daytrips 1st Wednesday of the month, 10am $15 Joining Fee $30 Annual Fee Jenny (jennynjohnobrien@gmail.com) Julia Gillard Library Tarneit 150 Sunset Views Boulevard, Tarneit Ph: 8734 0200 Bookings can be made via the Events Calendar (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. Mondays 4pm Free Julia Gillard Library Tarneit Craft & Conversation Join us for a crafting session where you can meet and share conversation with other crafters! Monthly on Friday 11am – 1pm Contact Library for monthly dates Free Julia Gillard Library Tarneit 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. Tuesday 11am-12.30pm Free Julia Gillard Library Tarneit Midday Movies Join us for some relaxing films and discussion of all the old favourites. Contact the library to find out what is screening. 4th Thursday of the month 12pm – 2pm Free Gillard Library Tarneit
Writing Club Are you an aspiring writer looking for like-minded people to share with and learn from? Come along to one of our monthly writing clubs for writers of all levels of experience. 3rd Wednesday of the month 6.30pm – 7.30pm Free Gillard Library Tarneit 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. Weekly Mondays 11am-12pm Free Julia Gillard Library Tarneit Lifestyle Seasons – Clubhouse 13 Sundial Boulevard, Tarneit NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT U3A – Cards - 500 Card games Wednesday 1pm – 4pm $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Kay Dwyer 9731 6976 Penrose Promenade Ageing Well Facility
83 Penrose Promenade, Tarneit Ph: 8734 4500 E: (penrosepromenadecc@wyndham.vic.gov.au) W: (https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/venues/penrose-promenade-community-centre) 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 Sri Lankan Group Social group for Sri Lankans doing gentle exercise and craft. Friday 10am - 3pm $7 per session Fees may for some activities Migrant Resource Centre North West Zeinab 9367 6044
Gentle Exercise to Music (GEMS) Gentle exercise for seniors Thursday 9.30am – 10.30am $7 Lilian Truan 9741 2349 U3A – Yoga for 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 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 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 bring along your project, and share knowledge and skills 4th Saturday of the 12.30pm - 4pm $5 Bring your own quilting project/s Josie 9749 4747
Little Seeds Community Garden Group Want to learn more about gardening & cooking what you have grown Weekly or fortnightly Wednesday 10am – 12pm Free Iramoo Community Centre Mahamenva meditation Meditation Supper included 3rd Sunday of the 4pm - 8.30pm Free Dimuth 0401 443 011 Mountain of Love Church Sunday 9am - 12.30pm Free Patrick 0478 004 271 Movement to Music Light exercise class Wednesday 9am - 10am $5 Iramoo Community Centre Over’s 50 Club Wyndham Over 50’s Club – to play games, bowl, dance, share lunch & friendship. Monday 10am - 3.30pm Club joining fee: $10 Annual fee: $10 Meeting fee: $2 (includes refreshments) Monthly trip costs vary Bob White 0409 492 226 Painting Group Bring your supplies, or we will help you get started Tuesday - School 1.30pm - 4pm Free Iramoo Community Centre Social Bus Trips Visiting pubs, op shops, markets, gardens, local treasures and developing mutual interests & friendships Contact for dates of outings Fees apply Contact for details Iramoo Community Centre Sunrise Women’s Group For women with a disability or mental illness Fortnightly on Monday 10am - 1.30pm Free Tess 9689 9588 Tai Chi Excellent exercise for balance, mental with a Tai Chi Facilitator Friday 10am - 11am $5 Iramoo Community Centre
Italian Sports Club of Werribee 601 Heaths Road, Werribee Ph: 9741 1225 NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Retired Persons of Werribee Social general meetings with guest speakers & various activities. 2nd Friday of the month 9.30am - 12pm cost on enquiry Jan Phelan 9741 3141 Rotary Club of Werribee Group of like-minded community focussed people. Volunteer services for local and international projects. Tuesday 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start – 8pm Contact for details Various contacts listed on website: (www.werribeerotary.org.au) Rotary Club of Wyndham Like minded community focussed people. Volunteer services for local and international projects Wednesday 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start – 8.15pm Contact for details Gary 0418 788 838 Wyndham Life Activities** Bookclub Discussions over in the Bistro 2nd Friday of the Month 11.15am Tuesdays 1.30pm Annual Membership Fee $10 $5 per session Places Limited Italian Sports Club of Werribee Wyndham Life Activities** Caravanning Regular weekends away and bi-monthly dinner Contact for details Annual Membership Fee $10 Site and associated expenses for trips Italian Sports Club of Werribee
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 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 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 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 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 for people experiencing Parkinsons. Share information, connect with others and gain support in a relaxed and welcoming environment. 3rd Friday of the 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 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 Lakes Community Learning Centre Gentle Exercise 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 11am – 4pm 4th Saturday of the 9.30am – 4pm New Membership (including badge) $40 Renewal $30 $4 per session Lakes Patchworkers (wyndhampatchworkersinc@hotmail.com) Manor Lakes Library 86 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 Lakes Library
Family History 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 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 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 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 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 Craft & Conversation Join us for a crafting session you can meet and share conversation with other crafters 2nd Fridays of the month 12.30pm – 2.30pm 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
Yak and Yarn Join us, 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 a fee Wyndham Community & Education Centre
Communities of Burma Men’s and Women’s Traditional Craft Volunteer Program Men and women from Burma volunteer 30 hours a fortnight to make traditional fabrics on various sized hand looms, Cut and weave bamboo and plastic strapping and support clients to get to and from their appointments. Monday – Friday FREE Wyndham Community & Education Centre Wyndham Park Community Centre 55-57 Kookaburra Avenue, Werribee Ph: 8742 3975 NAME DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY COST CONTACT Broadband for Seniors Volunteer mentors provide 1:1 tutoring on and internet use for seniors Monday – Friday By appointment Free Wyndham Park Community Centre Country Womens Association General interest group for senior women 3rd Wednesday of each month 1pm – 4.30pm Contact for details Nancy Brennan 0409 258 678 The Needlecasers Knitting, Sewing & Quilting group Friday 9am – 12pm Gold coin donation Wyndham Park Community Centre
Kookaburra Girls Women's group, Women’s Shed women’s group activities such as welding and woodwork Monday 9am - 1pm $50 annual membership Wyndham Park Community Centre - Shed 8742 6448 Men's group Men's shed –varied activities eg woodwork, Metal work, Bicycle Repair chat over tea/coffee Tuesday & Thursday 9am -3pm $50 annual membership (12.50 payable each quarter) Wyndham Park Community Centre - Shed 8742 6448 U3A – Mosaics Mosaics Wednesday 9.45am - 12pm $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Helen Galea 9749 1207 U3A – Singing for Fun Singing for fun and music appreciation Friday 1am - 3pm $40 U3A Annual Fee & attend any U3A Program for free during the year Robyn Camilleri 9748 1356 Wyndham Rural: Little River, Werribee South, Mt. Cottrell, Cocoroc, Mambourin and Quandong Diggers Road Soldiers Memorial Hall, Diggers Road (opposite intersection of Whites Road), Werribee South
Name Description Frequency Cost Contact Werribee Painters Art Classes for seniors Wednesday 1.30pm - 9.30pm 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 Name Description Frequency Cost Contact Various 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