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Citizen Advocacy Information Night + Supper
Come and hear about this wonderful program that supports freely given friendships between a person with an intellectual disability and a community member who becomes their advocate/mentor. Held at Sunbury Global Learning Centre, on Wednesday May 24, 6.15 – 8.30 pm.
Gisborne Vintage Machinery Rally Day
On Sunday May 21 the Gisborne Vintage Machinery Society will be holding its Annual Rally Day at the Steam Park (Webb Crescent) , New Gisborne. Gates open at 9am and end at 3pm with displays of Vintage Machinery, a Tractor Pull, stalls and general entertainment as well as food and drink vendors
Kyneton Badminton Club
Kyneton Badminton Club are a welcoming, fun and social group that play on Monday nights, commencing at 7pm at the Kyneton Toyota Sports and Aquatic Centre in Victoria Street. With players of all skill levels, you’re sure to enjoy a variety of games.
Sunbury Art Society 36th Annual Show
Come and enjoy the works of our members on 6 May to 13 May from 10am to 4pm. FREE entry. Boilerhouse Gallery, Jackson’s Hill, Sunbury. Tickets to the show’s opening night on 5th May from 7pm cost $15 and include finger food and drinks.
Youth Initiative
Romsey Neighbourhood House is supporting youth to discover their talents, interests, passions with activities including yoga, pilates, sewing, welding and barista training.
Macedon Ranges Masonic Lodge
MRML meets monthly on the 1st Thursday of the month at 7.30pm 72 Main Street Romsey. New members welcome.
■ Wayne, 0404 034 737 or Ian, 0438 240 402
Mothers Day Melodies
The Mothers Days Melodies concert will be taking place in Sunbury on Saturday, May 13 at 1pm. The 70 minute show will be followed by a sumptuous afternoon tea, for $15 a ticket.
Sunbury Art Society
The Sunbury Art Society meets each Friday and Saturday from 10am to 3pm at the Boilerhouse, Jackson’s Hill, to paint or draw over a cuppa with other like minded people.
■ Ken on 0407 062 568 or Robyn on 0438 383 639.
Lego Club
Drop in sessions for primary school age children, Wednesdays 3.30pm-5pm during school term. Children must have a caregiver with them at all times. Lego, tea and coffee are provided. Gold coin appreciated. Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Ellizabeth Drive Sunbury.
Repair Café Sunbury
Join us for a cuppa and a skill share repairing broken household items; preventing landfill and promoting kindness. Saturday, May 20, 10am – 12:30pm. 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury.
Music and Singalong
Bring your instrument or your voice to a social group for adults, all skill sets welcome. Wednesdays 9am-noon, at Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive Sunbury.
Local camera club
The Macedon Ranges Photographic Society is your local camera club for friendship, photographic outings, workshops, guest presenters, competitions and more. Meetings on the first Tuesday of the month, followed by the next Monday. Doors open at 7pm, meeting starts at 7.30pm. Dromkeen 1012 Kilmore Rd, Riddells Creek.
Breast cancer support group
On the first and third Tuesday of the month breast cancer survivors are invited to head along to the Gisborne Golf Club at 10.30am to take part in a breast cancer support group.
■ Lesley, 0484 691 226
Village connect
Enjoy free coffee and cake while connecting with fellow Macedon Ranges residents over 55 years old. Happening on Tuesdays and Thursday at cafes across the municipality.
■ bit.ly/3AMUrxm, or 5422 0262
Arts and games night
Get creative at the Sunbury Youth Centre each Wednesday from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. The free program is for people aged 12 to 18 years old, at 51-53 Evans Street, Sunbury.
Carer connect chat
Connect with other carers in your local area, share a light lunch, have a chat at noon on the first Wednesday of the month. Head to Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, 1 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Kyneton.
■ 0491 174 550, or email rebecca.lees@scchc.org.au
HarmoniX Vocal Company
All-male singing group happening on Thursday, 7- 9.30pm in Sunbury, with a mixed choir, DynamiX Vocal Company, rehearsing Tuesday. 7-9.30pm. Rehearse at Dulap Wilim Hub, 11 Leichardt Street, Sunbury. No auditions required.
Jacksons Creek Combined Probus
Visit or join the club which gathers on the second Monday of each month at the Sunbury Football Club at 10am. Enjoy outings, meetings and trips away.
■ Doug, 5428 3317, or Teresa, 9746 3402
Craft and conversation
Head down to the Sunbury Library on Mondays at noon for the craft and conversation group. The program is free and open to people aged 15 years and older.
Chill Out Sunbury
Chill Out Sunbury is a free event for 12 and 18 years old to participate in activities such as trivia, games, and more. Happening every Wednesday, 3.30-5.30pm at the Sunbury Youth Centre, 51-53 Evans Street.■ bit.ly/3lmVgVhv
Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club
Come along and be part of Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club and enjoy the benefits of physical activity. Social games are on Mondays, 9.30am to noon, and team competitions are on Thursdays, 9.30am-12.30pm at Eric Boardman Stadium, Wilsons Lane.
Come have a chat
Delve into deeper topics and enjoy intriguing conversations by joining the Table 8 Discussion Group. Chats on every Tuesday from 10.30-11.30am at Macedon Lounge, 40 Victoria Street, Macedon.
■ Carol, 0431 186 575
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 at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre, 8 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury.
Rotary club
The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Ball Court Hotel, 60 Macedon St, Sunbury from 7pm.
Ladies probus
The Woodlands Ladies Probus Club of Sunbury meets on the fourth Monday of each month at the Sunbury Bowling Club at 9.45 am.
■ Leonie, 0401 764 182
Sunbury Ladies Probus Club
The Sunbury Ladies Probus Club meets at 9.30am on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Sunbury Football Social Club rooms.
■ Pat, 0433 789 754, or Sylvia, 0417 170 142
Sunbury Combined Probus Club
The Sunbury Combined Probus Club meets every fourth Thursday of the month at the Sunbury Football Social Club at 10am.
■ Carmel , 0416 477 271
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 Senior Citizens Hall.
■ vpm-4185@toastmastersclubs.org
Sunbury Seniors
Sunbury Seniors (55 or older) meet on Mondays and Fridays at 8 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury, from 10am-3pm. 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
Probus Club Of Sunbury
Join the Probus Club of Sunbury on the first Wednesday of the month at the Sunbury Football club at 9.30am. It’s a friendly men’s group open visitors and new members, with a number of great events held each month.
■ Greg, 0417593035
CWA Woodend Eves
The CWA Woodend Eves Branch is part of the Central Highlands group and meets every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm at the Woodend Neighbourhood house. All women are welcome.
