Carers’ movie night
Merri Health Carer Services – Carer Gateway is hosting pizza and movie events on a fortnightly basis at Sunbury Youth Centre 51–53 Evans Street, Sunbury, for young carers who assist with the care of a loved one, such as a sibling or parent who has a disability, mental illness or is a person aged 12–18 years old. Upcoming dates are: October 14, October 28, November 11, November 25, and December 9.
■http://www.merrihealth.org.au/
Open Day
Hume Men’s Shed Sunbury is holding an open day on Wednesday, October 9 from 9am to 1 pm. The shed is located at 158 Evans Street, Sunbury. This event is part of the Seniors’ Month program held by Hume council. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Come and see what the blokes are up to!
■ Albert, 0438677425
Summer fashion parade
Gisborne Uniting Church will host a Summer Fashion Parade by Kay’s Classic Fashion on Monday, October 21 at 1.30 pm at the church in Brantome Street, Gisborne. There will be great brands at low prices to suit ladies sizes 10–24, as well as a ‘specials’ rack. Entry is $10 and includes afternoon tea and prizes. This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase your summer wardrobe!
■ Maree, 0423 051 318
Boomerang Bags Sunbury
Catch up over a cuppa while creating a Boomerang Bag made out of donated and repurposed fabric. Roles available for all skill sets. BYO machine or machines available. Held first Saturday of the month at Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive Sunbury.
Sunbury Neighbourhood House AGM
Sunbury Neighbourhood House is hosting its annual general meeting. The AGM will be held at SNH 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury at 7pm on Tuesday, October 22.
■ win@sunburyhouse.com.au to register interest. www.sunburyhouse.com.au
Durrol Open Garden
Enjoy a day exploring Durrol, a quintessential example of a hill station property. Visitors can wander the rock-walled paths, mossy steps and lawns whilst taking in the magnificent array of mature trees including maples, oaks, lindens, beech, weeping elms and ash to name but a few. This garden opening is hosted by The Mt Macedon & District Horticultural Society. Funds raised from visits will go towards a life-sized bronze statue of prolific and award-winning artist Ellis Rowan. The garden will be open on Saturday, November 16, and Sunday, November 17 from 10am–4pm. Entry is $10.
■ Stephen Ryan, tugurium@bigpond.com.au or 0433 067 813.
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society
If you’ve got a hankering to learn more about Sunbury and your own family history, come along to meetings at 1.30pm on the third Thursday of each month, which from May will be at room five at the Global Learning Centre in Sunbury.
Insync Entertainment
Insync Entertainment is an all-female community choir, providing the opportunity to meet others who enjoy singing. The group is seeking new members to join the friendly choir. No auditions required. They rehearse at the Sunbury Baptist Church Hall every Monday from 7.15–9.30pm.
■ insyncentertainment@gmail.com
North Western District Pipe Band
The newly formed North Western District Pipe Band meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Diggers Rest Bowls Club. It is seeking experienced pipers and drummers to join the band and are also offering tuition for learners of all ages.
■Hank, 0412160576 or nwd.pipeband@gmail.com. Visit www.facebook.com/NorthWesternDistrictPipeBand?mibextid=ZbWKwL
WeightWatchers
Join like-minded community members wanting to achieve weight health. WeightWatchers meets every Wednesday at 5.30pm at Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive Sunbury.
■1800 958 288
Toastmasters
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters helps its members develop their public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 7.20–9.30pm, at the Sunbury Community Centre, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury.
■ vpm-4185@toastmastersclubs.org
Sunbury Seniors
Sunbury Seniors (55 or older) meet on Mondays and Fridays from 10am–3pm. They are temporarily relocating to 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury. A variety of activities are offered – indoor bowls, cards, snooker, guest speakers, day excursions, subsidised lunches or just a cup of coffee and a chat.
■ 0434 400 754
One Voice Sunbury
The WOV Sunbury community choir is changing the world one voice at a time by providing an opportunity for people to meet and experience the joy of singing, often making friends through the shared experiences of singing and performing; although performing is not required. One Voice Sunbury community choir rehearses each Tuesday, from 6.30pm, at Goonawarra Neighbourhood House. A fun and welcoming choir, new members are welcome – just join in on the fun.
Pernaperna Women’s Group
The group is currently knitting and crocheting blankets for First Nations peoples in palliative care across Australia. Pernaperna is a friendly group who meet fortnightly at Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury, on a Thursday, from 1-3pm. It has established a bush tucker garden at Sunbury Neighbourhood House. New members warmly welcomed. If you don’t knit or garden but would just like to drop in for a chat, the group would love to meet you.
■ Joan, 0418 302 676
Hume Men’s Shed
The Hume Men’s Shed (Sunbury) is a non for profit organisation, meeting every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 158 Evans Street, Sunbury. The group caters for men be it carpentry, welding, metal work, gardening or just to chat.
■ sunburymensshed.com or 0438 677 425
Sunbury and Surrounds LGBTIQ Social Club
The club has an ongoing catch up every third Saturday at the Brown Cow Cafe in Rosenthal at 1pm. They can also be found on Facebook where they have chats, discussions and other events advertised.
Neighbourhood garden
Become part of Sunbury’s Neighbourhood Garden and grow edible and useful plants in a social group at Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury. All skill sets are welcome.
■ www.sunburyhouse.com.au or 9740 6978
Sunbury Woodworkers Club
Join the Sunbury Woodworkers Club to learn woodturning. No experience or tools required. The club is a welcoming environment open to men and women who wish to learn. Meetings for new guests are held on the third Wednesday of every month at 730pm. Circular drive, Jackson’s Hill, Sunbury. Facebook: Sunbury Woodworkers Club.
■ Anita, 0417 402 795
