For groups, facilities and services in the Hobsons Bay City Council area we suggest you visit the council website.

local Library
local Museums
local Sporting Clubs and Facilities
local Community Recreation Groups
local Pre Schools
local Primary and High Schools
local Post School Education centres
local Education Facilities
local Government Administration centres
local Hospital and Nursing homes
local Medical and Dental Services
local Health Services 
local Child Care Services
local Veterinary Services 
local Community Care Services
local Places of Worship 
local Interest Groups
local Cafes and Restaurants
local Pubs, Taverns and Bars
local Retail Outlets

For groups, facilities and services in the Wyndham City Council area we suggest you visit the council website.

local Library
local Sporting Clubs and Leisure Facilities
local Community Centres 
local Kindergartens
local Primary and High Schools 
local Aged Services centres
Maternal and Child Health Services
Childrens Activity Groups 
Childrens Playgroups 
local Child Care Services
local Family and Childrens Services Directory 
local Youth Services 
local Walking and Bike trails
local Venues for hire and Art and Culture information
local Parks, Gardens and Playground locations 
local Festivals and Events and What's On In Wyndham
Business & Investment information
local Cafes and Restaurants
Where you can stay in the Wyndham Area

MUSIC

City Band
The Hobsons Bay City band needs more members. Rehearsals are held every Monday from 7pm to 9.30pm at the Old Laverton School (Historical School) corner Kiora St and Cameron Ave, Altona Meadows. Inquiries Jean Claude on 0409 174 778; Mat on 0421 195 484 or Lesley on 0403 851 076 or email hbcb@bigpond.com

Choir for Women
Willin Wimmin is a women's community choir that is looking for new members. No experience is necessary. Meet at 7.30pm on Wednesdays during school terms at the rear of St Stephens Uniting Church, 179 Melbourne Road, Williamstown. BYO coffee mug. Inquiries Jennifer on 9391 5768.

Hobsons Bay City Band
The Hobsons Bay City Band welcomes musicians at any age. Rehearsal every Monday from 7pm to 9.30pm at the Old Laverton School (Historical), corner of Kiora St and Cameron Avenue, Altona Meadows. All levels woodwind brass and percussion welcome. Contact Jean Claude on 0409 174 778 or email secretary(at)hbcb.org.au or for more information visit www.hbcb.org.au.

DANCE

Mondays throughout the school term. Free Trial Class.
Creative Movement (from age 3) - these classes offer a rewarding experience of creative expression and are designed to enhance movement skills, imagination, musical and sensory awareness.
Pre-ballet (from age 6) – these classes are structured as a combination of creative movement in preparation for classical ballet. We teach the basic postures and ballet movements using an integration of musical games and stories.
Ballet (from age 8) – these classes are taught using the Vaganova Method which emphasizes artistic expression in ballet together with a high level of technique. Visit at www.brooksschoolofdance.com or call Ayelet Brooks 9395 9114 or 0417 385 513.

Dance
Old time and new vogue dance classes being held from 1.00pm till 3.30pm each Wednesday, modern sequence dance and new vogue held on Fridays from 7.30pm till 11pm. Yarraville Senior Citizens Club, 48 Fehon Street, Yarraville. For further details 9315 8868

BABIES / CHILDREN

Breastfeeding Group
The Australian Breastfeeding Association has meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Central Park Community Centre, Hoppers Crossing. New and expectant parents with children of all ages welcome to come and have a coffee and a chat. For further details contact Kathryn on 8742 6211.

Hey Dee Ho Music- Point Cook Community Learning Centre
Friday 9.30am
An exciting and interactive music program for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers designed to stimulate early childhood development. Please call 9394 8622

Kindermusik - Point Cook Community Learning Centre
Wednesdays 1pm
Classes in early childhood movement and music, ages birth to 5 years. Contact Lisa on 9395 4064 or 0412 028 185 or km@lisaworley.com.au

Little Buddies Toy Library – Point Cook Branch
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9.30 – 11am. Little Buddies Toy Library provides a wide range of toys suitable for 0-5 year olds. For information on memberships please contact 0434 863 570

EDUCATION

Reading Program
The Read Out Loud Program is a confidence and development program for readers of all ages and all levels of reading primary to secondary. The program develops reading skills, nurtures a desire to read, boosts a child's confidence and keeps the mind active and alive. The program is run in 6 week blocks throughout the school term and goes for an hour each time. The program is community based with a voluntary program of reading events within the community. The program starts in February at the Yerambooee Community Centre and the Jamieson Way Community Centre in Point Cook. Call Elaine on 0405 145 324 or 9749 1915 after 7pm. 

English Conversation Classes
Tuesday Morning 10am - 11am at the Point Cook Community Learning Centre
English in a fun and relaxed setting with participants choosing the topics for discussion each week.

PC Start and Solve Sessions
Do you need help to email, online searching, chat or itunes, perform a particular task like attaching photos to an email to send to family overseas? The Point Cook Library is offering one-on-one half hour sessions where our IT savvy staff can help you to take small but confident steps towards conquering your PC and the internet. These sessions are free but bookings are essential, contact the Library on 9395 7966.

CLUBS

Book Club
Explore your love of reading, enjoy some great company. Meetings held the last Tuesday of the month from 6.30pm at 8 Donald Street, Laverton. A joining fee of $10 and a $3 monthly fee per member includes book hire. Phone Eliza or Pat on 9932 3803

Book Club for Youth
Teenage bookworms in Point Cook are finding common ground through fast food and fiction. The suburb's youth book club meets on the third Thursday of every month at the Point Cook Community Learning Centre from 6.30-7.30pm. Food and drinks will be provided. For further details phone the centre on 9395 7966.

Book Chat Thursday Night
Last Thursday of every month from 7-8pm at the Point Cook Community Learning Centre
Do you love talking about the books and finding out about what others are reading? Thursday Night Book Chat will provide an opportunity to discuss favourite books and authors as well as embark upon shared reading experience.

Bushwalking Club
Werribee Bushwalking and Outdoor Club meet in the boardroom of Tigers Club, Hoppers Crossing on the first Monday of the month at 8pm. All are welcome. For further details contact 9748 2303.

Cards
Werribee Senior Citizens play Canasta on Tuesdays 10am-12pm for further information contact Dawn 9741 2403

Italian Book Club
Get help with Italian conversation and learn about Italian Literature with the Italian Book Club. It meets on the second Wednesday of the month. The next meeting will be held at the Altona Library. Bookings essential, for further details 9255 5491.

MUSEUM

Electrical Show
Scienceworks Museum
Be electrified by a 30 minute Lightning Room show, starring live lightning bolts. Imagine a world without electricity, flying trains and cheap space travel at Scienceworks, 2 Booker Street, Spotswood. Sessions run daily. Cost is $13 for adults, $4 for concession and $3.50 for children. for further details www.museumvictoria.com.au


SUPPORT GROUPS

Diabetes Support Group
Westgate Diabetes support group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at Altona Bowling Club, Civic Parade from 10am - noon. For further information contact Elaine on 9025 0695.

Disability Group
SUNRISE Women's group invites women with disabilities to meet monthly for health information and social support at Laverton Community Centre and Iramoo Community Centre, Wyndham Vale. Inquiries 9689 9588

Girls Support
Sunrise Women Group for those with disabilities meets Fridays, Laverton Community Centre and Iramoo Community Centre, Wyndham Vale. Details Lindy 9689 9588

Grow Better Together carers group
Grow Better Together carers group understanding, support and education for carers of those affected by mental health issues. Meetings at Heath's Rd Library, Werribee Plaza, Hoppers Crossing, 10am - 12 noon on the first and third Thursday of the month are free, confidential with no referral required. For further details contact 1800 558 268 or email louisep@grow.net.au

Grieving Support
Support for families who have lost babies 1-2pm first Thursday of each month Werribee Salvation Army, 211 Watton Street, Werribee. Details Kerrie 0407 809 256.

Parkinson's Support
The Werribee Parkinson's Support Group meets on the third Friday of each month at the Community Centre at 4 Synnot St, Werribee. Regular guest speakers attend. For further information contact June 9748 6347.

Single Parent Group
Parents without partners hold a coffee and chat on the first Tuesday of each month. Come along and meet new friends for all single parents with or without the kids. Call Janice 0401 171 586 or Steve 0400 514 832.

Westgate Diabetes Group
Westgate Diabetes Support Group meets first Tuesday of the month at Altona Bowling Club, Civic Parade, Altona, 10am till noon. Contact Elaine for further information on 9025 0695

FRIENDSHIP GROUPS

Friendship Mondays
Salvation Army Friendship Group meets at the Werribee Plaza on Monday at 11am - 3pm for informal coffee and lunch sessions for all who want to have a chat. Details: 9741 7359.

Friends of Maribyrnong Valley
Friends of the Maribyrnong Valley meet at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of each month, Visitor Centre, Brimbank Park. For further details johnupsher(at)internode.on.net

Hobsons Bay Life Activity Club
Residents over 50 and interested in making new friends can join the Hobsons Bay Life Activity Club. The club meets for barbecues, movie nights, outings, dine-outs and more. Inquiries Alicia 9741 4313 or Myra 9687 6702.

COOKING

Italian Cooking Class
Thursday evenings starting 15 July, 7-9pm. Come and discover the secrets of traditional and delicious Italian Cuisine, the course includes all cooking ingredients, a delicious meal with every class and a recipe book. To enroll call 9395 6399.

COMMUNITY SEVICES

Legal Service
The Hobsons Bay Community Information Centre holds a legal service fortnightly on Thursdays. Appointments are necessary. Inquiries 9398 5207

Free Internet
A free internet service is being offered at the Williamstown Community and Education Centre. Inquiries 9397 6168.

HEALTH

Hearing Checks
Free hearing checks for adults and information about listening devices are available at the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre, 5 Sargood Street, Altona, on the fourth Thursday of each month, 9.30am till noon. Bookings contact 9398 2511

Spotswood Free Hearing Tests
Spotswood Community House is offering free hearing tests on 20th April between 10am and 12noon. Bookings are essential. For more information contact Julie or Peter on 9391 2613

Rotary DIY Bowel Detection Test Kit
A simple test is being offered by Rotary that can help detect the early stages of bowel cancer. The annual Bowelscan program is being rolled out nationwide with support from Australian Rotary health.

Hobsons Bay Rotarians have urged locals to buy the $6 test. About 12,000 Australians are dignosed with the illness each year and about 5000 die. But about 90 per cent of people with bowel cancer can survive if the disease is detected early. Bowelscan kits will be available at local phramacies from April 2010 and the costs of pathology processing will be waived for the duration. The tests are completed at home and returned to pharmacies. Those with symptons will be contacted for further testing. Last year 350 kits were sold in Hobsons Bay and almost 200 tests were completed.

The kits are available from the following outlets:

Altona
Marting Didzys Pharmacy
Tom Sarros Pharmacy
Tyrrell's Pharmacy
Altona North
Borrack Square Pharmacy
Blackshaws Road Night Chemist
Altona Meadows
Pharmassave Pharmacy
Newport
Newport Pharmacy
Williamstown
Priceline Pharmacy

CRAFT

Coffee and Craft
Residents can drop in for a coffee, refreshments and a chat at the Laverton Golden Age Club every Thursday from 10am to 11.30am. Cost is $2 per week. Bring your favourite craft work or learn something new, plus there will be a guest demonstrator once a month. Inquiries Eliza on 9932 3800

Craft Group
Women2Women free craft take part for the first 3 Wednesdays of the month between 10am - 12.30pm at the Southland International Christian Centre 37-43 Graham Court, Hoppers Crossing. For further information contact Aylene 0413 655 576 or Helen 0425 877 496

Craft, Coffee and Chat
Bring along your favourite craftwork or learn something new. All ages are welcome, child friendly. Every Thursday 10-11.30am, Laverton Golden Age Club, Corner Railway Avenue and Donald Street. Minimal cost of $2 per week. Phone Eliza or Pat on 9932 3803.

Creative Pursuits
Quilting, painting and mosaics are back on offer at the Iramoo Community Centre at 84 Honour Avenue, Wyndham Vale. Expressions of interest also available for wood carving and sculpture. For further details contact 8742 3688

Art Class
Classes in oil or acrylic painting for adults on Tuesday and Thursday nights with Werribee artist Cathy Ardizzon. Children's art for ages six to nine years on Wednesday's with Tess. Phone Cathy on 0413 527 102 after 3pm for further information.

Drawing and Painting
Beginners to advanced. Develop observational drawing practice, build technique, develop skills, techniques and material exploration. Also taking enrolments for foundation drawing and painting classes and mentored art class. For further details contact Erika Gofton on erikagofton(at)iprimus.com.au or 0407 197 106.

Art Class
Now taking bookings for watercolour and acrylics lessons for beginners in Altona Meadows. Tuesday afternoons and evenings and Thursday mornings and evenings. Suitable all levels and hobby artists. For further information contact Karin 9369 2339 or email kzeller(at)optushome.com.aubb

Art Class
Watercolours, acrylics, drawing and mixed media sessions will be held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre in Altona. Tuesday watercolour for beginners is now on 12.00 - 2.00pm, Scott Court Studio, Altona Meadows. Expressions of interest are also sought for Wednesday drawing 1-3pm and watercolour 7-9 pm. Small group and individual tuition in drawing, acrylics and mixed media. Inquiries Karin on 9369 2339.

Art Class
Art classes are available at The Substation for beginners to advanced, exploring the basic elements of drawing and painting. Classes have an emphasis building confidence, developing observational and analytical skills, practical techniques, and material exploration. A mentored art class is also taking enrolments, contact Erika Gofton for more information on erikagofton(at)iprimus.com.au or 0407 197 106.

Classes Galore
Crochet, face painting, chocolate making, mosaics and silk ribbon embroidery, children’s cooking and children's art and craft are among courses offered at Spotswood Community House, 598 Melbourne Road, Spotswood. Details Julie 9391 2613 

GARDENING

Australian Plant Society
The Australian Plant Society Wyndham district meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm at the Old Shire Building on the corner of Duncan’s Road and Watton Street, Werribee. Come along and listen to a speaker talking. All welcome. Inquiries Paul 0407 840 636

Gardeners Wanted
Friends of Werribee Park have vacancies for volunteers with their gardening team and the visitor costume program. Inquiries Wendy 9741 0829

Garden Club
Keen gardeners of Wyndham meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm at the Old Shire Office, Werribee to hear guest speakers, raffles, bus trips. There is a $1 entry fee.. For further information contact Kate 9741 1645.

Laverton Garden Club
The garden club meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Laverton Old School House Cnr Cameron Avenue and Kiora Street, Laverton. New members are very welcome. For further information about the club contact Lesley Ould, Secretary 0402 994 061

Victorian State Rose Garden
The Victorian State Rose Garden seeks outdoor enthusiasts interested in learning in a world class garden, Wednesday and Saturday mornings. For further information contact Veronica 9742 4291.

MARKET

Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church 'One Market' is held each Sunday from 12 - 4pm, 255 Nelson place, Williamstown. For further details 0403 242 514.

Italian Sports Club - Monthly Market
The undercover market on the first Saturday of the month occurs at the Italian Sports Club of Werribee from 9am - 1pm at 601 Heaths Road, Werribee. For further information contact Angelina 9741 1225.

Jamieson Way Community Market
The Jamieson Way Community Centre is looking for new stallholders as the market continues through the year. The market runs on the first Sunday of every month at 59 Jamieson Way, Point Cook. For further information call 9395 3777.

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6th May
1st July
7th October
4th November
2nd December

Uniting Church Monthly Market
Hoppers Crossing Uniting Church monthly market and carboot sale is on Saturday May 1, 9am - 1pm. Devonshire teas and sausage sizzle, indoor and outdoor stalls, new and second hand. For further information contact Christine 9741 0829

Wyndham Vale Christian Centre - Car Boot Sale
Wyndham Vale market and car boot sale occurs on the fourth Saturday of every month from 8am to 1pm at the Wyndham Vale Christian Centre opposite the Manor Lakes Shopping Centre, 418 - 438 Ballan Road, Wyndham Vale. Details on 0433 648 408 or www.wvcc.net.au/market