Grow meetings
DEPRESSED, anxious, unable to cope? Come and meet with others who have experienced the same and are overcoming their issues. Free weekly meetings for all every Tuesday at Church of Christ, 252 Gordon St, Footscray. 7.30pm start. Inquiries: 1800 558 268.
Arts and crafts
MARIBYRNONG Community Centre offers a variety of classes including Calligraphy and a Craft Circle Workshop where you can create a Memory Basket. Inquiries: 9318 6655 or email maricomm@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Social Dance
“THE Dancers” meet for a lesson followed by an afternoon of dancing every Saturday at the Maribyrnong Community Centre, 9 Randall St, 12.30pm – 4pm. $5 entry includes afternoon tea. Inquiries: 9382 0037.
Yarraville Mouth Organ Band
THE Yarraville Mouth Organ Band meets for practice at 8pm every Friday at 203 Williamstown Rd, Yarraville. Feel free to call in one Friday just to have a listen or to talk to us about joining. New members are always welcome. Inquiries: Heather 9399 2190 or Bill/Janet 9314 1702.
Dancing classes
LEARN to dance new vogue, modern sequence and ballroom every Monday from 7.30pm. in the Citizens Centre at 48 Fehon St, Yarraville. Entry includes refreshments. Inquiries: 9382 0037.
Womens Wisdom Circle
WOMEN’S spiritual collective in sacred circle is all about attuning with and elaborating on goddess qualities: intuition, healing, creative imagination, universal wisdom. It is held on the first and third Thursdays of the month. 7-9pm Spotswood Community House. Inquiries 9397 8606.
Volunteers needed
VOLUNTEERS are needed to work in the emergency department of the Footscray Hospital. Volunteers are needed to support both the patients and staff in the busy emergency department. All training is provided and shifts are three hours in length. Inquiries: Jo Spence on 8345 1201.
Friendship group
FRIENDSHIP group for singles over 45 meets Wednesday evenings for a coffee and a chat, and social activities on weekends. Inquiries: Betty 9369 3605 or Graham 9315 1532.
Public speaking
GAIN confidence and improve your speaking skills. Footscray Skyline Toastmasters meet at the Yarraville Community Centre, 59 Francis St, Yarraville on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 7pm. Inquiries: Heather 9731 0660.
Low cost exercise
JOIN runners and walkers of all ages and abilities at 7pm every Tuesday in the West. Street orienteering is cheap, easy and fun. Inquiries: Anne 0401 042 135.
Centre courses
YARRAVILLE Community Centre has classes starting soon including internet, Summer Italian cooking classes, Intermediate Excel, Declutter Your Way to a New Life, beaded jewellery, and PowerPoint, conversational Spanish and French, pilates and guitar Inquiries: 9687 1560 or email info@ycc.net.au
Senior Citizens
MARIBYRNONG Senior Citizens take trips and play indoor bowls, card games and bingo. Membership fees are $6 a year. Inquiries: 9318 6655.
Volunteers needed
THE Humanitarian Settlement Strategy located in the Western suburbs of Melbourne is seeking volunteers to assist new arrival refugees to settle in their new community. Your role will vary according to the needs of the client. Inquiries: 8398 4700.
Meditation and tai chi
FO GUANG Shan Buddhist temple has meditation and tai chi classes, and you will learn how use different techniques to meditate and 10 forms of simple and effective tai chi exercises. Address: 89 Somerville Rd, Yarraville. Inquiries: Ven Yao 9314 5147.
English for migrants
VOLUNTEERING opportunity with AMES to tutor newly arrived migrants in English for one to two hours per week. Inquiries: jaenschm@ames.net.au or 9687 3494.
Overeaters Anonymous
DO YOU worry about the way you eat? Overeaters Anonymous may have the answer for you. It is not a diet club. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Every Tuesday night at 7.30pm, Yarraville Senior Citizens Centre, 48 Fehon St, Yarraville. No appointment is required. Meetings also held in other suburbs. Inquiries: Debbie 0411 243 771.
Community choir
JABULA, an African community choir, meets fortnightly on Saturdays, 3pm–4.30pm, at the Footscray Community Arts Centre, 45 Moreland St. New members are welcome. Inquiries: Tawanda 9362 8888.
Zumba classes
ZUMBA has arrived at Maidstone. The zumba program includes easy to follow moves to create a one of a king fitness program that will get you fit and ensure you have a great time. No experience required; classes are on Tuesdays at 7pm. Inquiries: 9317 0747.
Dance classes
FOOTSCRAY Community Arts Centre offers a variety of classes for all ages in art, dance, acrobatics and singing. Inquiries: footscrayarts.com or 9362 8888.
Joey Scouts
THERE are vacancies for girls and boys aged six to eight at 2nd Footscray Joey Scout section on Mondays between 6pm and 7pm. Inquiries: John 9687 1195, or 2ndFootscray@optusnet.com.au
Circus skills
RUN away with the circus for the afternoon at Footscray Community Arts Centre, 45 Moreland St, Footscray. Learn acrobatics, juggling and more. Wednesdays 4pm to 5pm for 5 to 7 years and 5pm to 6pm for 8 to 11 years. Cost: $15. Inquiries: 9362 8888 or email reception@footscrayarts.com
Driving instructors wanted
COULD you help someone learn to drive? Many young people and refugees need someone to help them get their driver’s licence. Volunteer drivers come from all walks of life, you don’t need any previous experience – but you do need a full driver’s licence. Training and support are provided. Inquiries: 9687 7661.
Learn chess
BOYS and girls, learn to play and enjoy the game of chess from junior coach Peter Caissa at Yarraville Club, 135 Stephen St Yarraville on Saturdays 10am-noon. Inquiries: 0411 710 900.
Flowers in art
LEARN how to paint flowers using watercolour and pencil at the Yarraville Community Centre and Louis Joel Arts Centre. Contact Footscray Community Arts Centre on 9362 8888 or Louis Joel Arts Centre on 9398 2511.
Diabetes meeting
WEST GATE Diabetes Support Group meets first Tuesday of the month at Altona Bowling Club, Civic Parade, Altona, from 10am until noon. Contact: Elaine 9025 0695.
Food relief helpers
DO YOU have a passion for food? Help provide emergency food relief to people who might otherwise go hungry. Inquiries: Volunteer West on 9687 7661 or email volunteer@volunteerwest.org.au
Storytime and songs
STORYTIME and Songs with Dharma every Thursday 11am at Everlasting Books, 238 Somerville Rd, Kingsville. Sessions are free. Inquiries: 9314 6767.
Social group
ARE you 50+ and interested in meeting people and making new friends? Then, join our friendly club for barbecues, movie nights, outings, dine outs and hikes. Inquiries: Alicia on 9741 4313 or Myra on 9687 6702.
