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Author talk in Sunbury
Presented by Hume Libraries After Dark, much-loved author Robyn Annear will discuss her new book Adrift in Melbourne: Seven Walks with Robyn Annear. Explore the hidden secrets and histories behind Melbourne’s recognisable buildings and streets. The event takes place on April 14, 6.30-8pm, at Sunbury Library, 44 Macedon St, Sunbury.
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Kyneton Autumn Farmers Market
Happening as part of the Autumn Festival, the Kyneton Autumn Farmers Market will present local farmed produce, artisan products and handmade items. There’ll be great live music too, including The Funkateers Street Band, The Gardeners, Roving Puppets & 11 year old singer Freya McGowan. Head to Piper Street in Kyneton from 8.30am on April 9.
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Gisborne Bluey walk
Take the kids on a Bluey-themed adventure through the Gisborne Botanic Gardens. Pick up a Bedtime Bluey StoryWalk map from the Gisborne Library and enjoy the static display of glow in the dark Bluey stories. The installation is free and runs until April 25.
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CWA art exhibition
Are you up for seeing some cute and quirky local art? Head to Creative Art Exhibit by the Country Women’s Association of Victoria Central Highlands Group. Happening at the Mechanics Institute in Lancefield on Saturday, April 9 and Sunday April 10, opening at 10am both days.
Lancefield park run relaunch
Lace up your runners and join the relaunch of Lancefield’s 5km park run, happening every Saturday at 8am at Lancefield Park. No need to be speedy – participants can go at any pace. Make your way to 62 Chauncey St, Lancefield, and remember to register.
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Sunbury Seniors
Sunbury Seniors 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. If you’re 55 or older and would like to make some new friends.
■ 0493 408 890
Puppy Pride
In what is set to be a barking good time, bring your dog down to the Kyneton Botanic Gardens on Sunday, April 10 for a celebration of puppies and pride! The free LGBTIQA+ event is open to everyone and is part of the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival, packed with food and fun. Get to St Agnes Place at 11.30am for the dog walk, or to the botanic gardens at 12pm for celebrations.
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Sunbury over-40s night
If you’re over 40 and looking for a great time listening to vinyl and dancing to tracks from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s, head to the Sunbury Over 40s night. From 8pm, old school DJs will play five hours of music on April 9 at Club Sunbury. Tickets are $25.
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Sculptures and wine
For lovers of art and wine, Art in the Vines at Hanging Rock Winery, on until April 25, could not be more of a perfect outing. You can even enjoy a guided cellar wine tasting. 88 Jim Road, Newham.
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Rotary club
The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Sunbury Bowling Club from 7pm.
■ sunburyrotary@gmail.com
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. The club is based on fun, friendship and fellowship and enjoys monthly outings, an annual trip away and a lot of fun meetings.
■ Val, 0418138214
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. The friendly group of women enjoy outings, film mornings, speakers and presenters, as well as special events like holidays and bus trips. New members are warmly welcomed.
■ 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. Visitors and new members welcome.
■ 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
Garden club
The Sunbury Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. There is a guest speaker at each meeting, which starts at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club.
■ Cheryl, 9744 1663
Sunbury Seniors
Sunbury Seniors 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. If you’re 55 or older and would like to make some new friends.
■ 0493 408 890
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. Contact 0406493734.
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
Rose Carers Of Maddingley Park
The Rose Carers meet Wednesdays from 10am-noon at Maddingley Park, corner of Grant and Taverner streets, Bacchus Marsh, to maintain two beautiful rose gardens. New volunteers are always welcome – with or without experience.
■ Elaine Greenhall, 0418 171 119 or 0400 052 857
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
Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club
Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at Melton Country Club at 10am. New members welcome.
■ 0425 705 150
Melton 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 Friendship Group
Are you single, over 55 and a resident living in or near Melton? Looking for some new friends? Then the Melton Friendship Group is the right group for you! The group meets fortnightly for coffee and chat nights and organised affordable outings and events.
■ 0406 493 734
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. They meet Tuesdays at 10am.
■ Val, 0418 667 150
Wyndham Ladies Probus
Are you recently retired or semi-retired? Looking for fun, fellowship and to increase your social networks. The Ladies Probus Club of Wyndham meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Hotel520, Sayers Road, Tarneit, and normally has an outing or event on the third Wednesday of each month.
■ Rosa Sanderson, 0410 303 046
U3A Werribee
U3A Werribee Region is a not-for-profit organisation consisting of semi-retired and retired residents of Wyndham. It conducts a variety of weekly classes run by volunteers.
■ Rick, 0402 299 220
AL-ANON meets
AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee, from
AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club
Would you like to develop confidence in communicating, competence with language and clarity in writing? AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club would like to invite any and all residents to join them on the first and third Thursday of every month to help develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets at the Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton from 7.00-9.30pm.
■ Vince Camilleri 0413 734 707
