Community Calendar

EVERY DAY EXCEPT MONDAY

LIONS CLUB OP SHOP, 10am to 2pm. Enq: Jenny 0407 158 833.

FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

CASTLEMAINE FARMERS MARKET, 9am to 1pm Western Reserve, Forest Street. Enq: www.castlemainefarmersmarket.org or 0455 332 692.

GAMES IN THE MAINE from 11.30am to 5.30pm at West End Hall, Castlemaine. For details visit gamesinthemaine.com.au.

MALDON PONY CLUB RALLY at the Maldon Campdraft grounds at 9.30am for gear checks for a 10am kick off. Enq: Kira Chalmers 0407 140 580.

WALMER GUN CLUB at 11am Lewis Road, Maldon.

EVERY SUNDAY

MALDON BOWLING CLUB practice at 1pm, new members welcome.

MALDON MUSEUM, Shire Gardens, 11.30am–2pm. Admission $2.50 adults, children free.

CHURCH SERVICE TIMES. Catholic: 8.30am. 5 Chapel Street North. Baptist: 10.30am. 8 Edwards Street. Anglican: 11am–Maldon–1st & 3rd, Newstead–2nd & 4th

EVERY SUNDAY FORTNIGHT

MALDON PÉTANQUE CLUB games on every second Sunday at St. Brigid’s at 1pm starting 5 January 2025. Enq: Sandy Noble 0429 006 130. Geoff McLennan 0419 717 501.

SOCIAL PÉTANQUE We play at the Penny School pistes from 1.45 for a 2pm start, subject to the weather. Resumes Sunday 28 January 2024. For further information call 0459 093 452.

SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

MALDON MARKET: Hand Made, Home Grown, 9am – 1.30pm. Maldon Neighbourhood Centre.

THE MALDON VINTAGE MACHINERY & MUSEUM is a haven for enthusiasts of machinery and other curios from before and after the industrial revolution. Open 10am-4pm. Entry free–donations welcome. More info: Peter 0408 146 537.

LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

CASTLEMAINE REPAIR CAFE, at Castlemaine Community House 30 Templeton St Castlemaine behind the Town Hall. 10am till 1pm. Bring along broken household appliances and sewing repairs. Learn basic bicycle maintenance, get help with settings etc on mobile phones, advice for Apple Macs. First in first served. For further info call Chris 5470 5508.

BARINGHUP COMMUNITY GROWERS MARKET - 10-2pm, Baringhup Hall.

EVERY MONDAY

OCCASIONAL CHILDCARE, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre 9.30am-2.30pm. Enq. 5475 2093 or info@maldonnc.org.au.

ATHENAEUM LIBRARY, High Street, Maldon. 2-4pm. Library contact 0437 094 469.

SOCIAL WALKS, No booking required, all welcome! Meet at the Neighbourhood Centre, 9.30am-11am. $1 donation for cuppa.

SOCIAL GOLF – 8.30am – 9 holes, free for members or $10 green fees. Enq: maldongolf4u@gmail.com or Gay Reid 0413 013 766.

YOGA AND RELAXATION, Open your mind and body with yoga, for all ages and abilities. 6-7.30pm Maldon Neighbourhood Centre, first class free. For enquiries ph Andrea 0427 772 878.

NORDIC POLE WALKING, (during school terms) 2pm Castlemaine Botanic Gardens (Picnic shelter).

MALDON TOY LIBRARY, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre 9am-9.30am.

PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS 9am–3.30pm at the Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. Free.

FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD MORNINGS from 10am MNC Community garden.

THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD MORNINGS from 10am MNC Community garden.

PARKY PALS, at Castlemaine Golf Course club rooms, 10.30-12pm. A social group for those with Parkinson’s disease along with family and friends. Gold coin donation for morning tea. Info: Bronwyn: BGrieve@castlemainehealth.org.au or 0439 187 051.

FOURTH MONDAY OF THE MONTH

THE MALDON GARDEN, FLORAL ART AND CRAFT CLUB 2pm. Enqs: 0488 113 733.

MONDAY ONCE A MONTH

NIGHT SKY APPRECIATION SOCIETY, At Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. Week changes according to moon phase; ring MNC on 5475 2093 to check date.

EVERY TUESDAY

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SERVICE. Book the day prior for your door to door service. Travel to Castlemaine leave MNC at 9.50am and depart Castlemaine at 11.10am. Travel to Kangaroo Flat leave MNC at 11.55am and depart Kangaroo Flat at 2.30pm. $3 one-way, $5 return. Phone 5475 2093, email info@maldonnc.org.au full timetable www.maldonnc.org.au/community-bus/community-bus-transport-service.

CASTLEMAINE SAFE SPACES, Castlemaine Senior Citizens Centre, Mechanics Lane (next to the library) and will run from 6pm-8.30pm. No appointment or referrals are required and all are welcome to attend.

MAH JONG for seniors 10am-1pm at Maldon Community Centre. Beginners welcome. Enquiries: Kerry 0407 738 855.

MALDON BOWLING CLUB practice at 10am, new members welcome.

MALDON BRISK WALKING GROUP, No booking required, all welcome! Meet at Maldon Neighbourhood Centre 7.30am–8.15am. No cost.

MALDON CROQUET CLUB, 9:30am. All welcome. Contact. Damien 0428 130 764 or Cheryl 0428 453 042.

NORDIC POLE WALKING (during school terms), 6.30pm at Castlemaine Botanical Gardens. Further info and bookings 5479 1000.

PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS 9am–3.30pm at the Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. Free.

TABLE TENNIS for seniors, 1.30-3.30pm at Maldon Community Centre. Beginners welcome. Enq. John 0418 995 164.

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

DIABETES SOCIAL GROUP, 2 – 3pm. $2 includes tea & coffee. Info: Jo Ann 0412 640 818.

NUGGETTY LAND PROTECTION GROUP meeting. For further info contact Christine Fitzgerald – ckfitz5@bigpond.com – 0419 347 408.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

ATHENAEUM LIBRARY, High Street, Maldon. 2-4pm. Library Contact 0437 094 469.

CANASTA for seniors 10am at Maldon Community Centre. Beginners welcome. Enquiries: Lyn 0409 566 551.

CASTLEMAINE FARMERS MARKET, at Camp Reserve on Forest Street from 2.30pm-5.30pm.

COMMUNITY LUNCH 12.00 noon, Maldon Community Centre, $7 donation. Closed over the school holidays.

EASY STEPS TO FITNESS, Fitness through simple dance steps. MNC 9am – 9.45am. $10. Bookings: Sean 0419 210 043.

HATHA YOGA, Gentle yoga class. All levels of ability. Maldon Neighbourhood Centre 5 – 6.30pm. $15/casual or $120/10 classes. Bookings: text Wendy 0490 064 084.

JIGSAW EXCHANGE. Swap your completed puzzle for a new one. Baptist hall – 1.30 to 3.30pm. 8 Edwards Street (Sandra)

BIBLE DISCUSSION GROUP. Baptist hall – 7.30pm, 8 Edwards Street (Pastor Gavin)

MALDON CHESS CLUB, 10am. Do you play? Come along. Do you want to learn? Come along to Maldon Cafe. For enquiries contact John 0438 012 076.

MALDON MEN’S SHED, 10am to 4pm at rear of Vintage Machinery Museum (accessed from Phoenix Street). All welcome. Contact Barry Murfett 0403 352 753. (Note: Closed on days of Total Fire Ban or over 38°).

MALDON MUSEUM, Shire Gardens, 11.30am–2pm. Admission $2.50 adults, children free.

MALDON PANTRY, milk and bread, canned and dried foods plus hygiene essentials and pet items for anyone in the community. 9-11am Holy Trinity Hall, 50 High St., Maldon. More info Maldon Neighbourhood Centre 5475 2093.

MALDON TOY LIBRARY, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre 10am-11.30am.

NORDIC POLE WALKING (during school terms), 4.30pm-5.30pm at Maldon Train Station. Further info and bookings 5479 1000. Free.

THE MALDON VINTAGE MACHINERY & MUSEUM is a haven for enthusiasts of machinery and other curios from before and after the industrial revolution. Open 11am-3pm. Entry is free–donations welcome. For more info, contact Peter at 0408 146 537.

YOUNG AT HEART PLAYGROUP, 10am -11.30am at Maldon Neighbourhood Centre (Except for the 3rd Wednesday of every month, when playgroup visits Maldon Hospital residents for a special intergenerational playgroup 10.30am-12pm). Further info 5475 2093. No cost.

EVERY FOURTH WEDNESDAY

MALDON CEMETERY FRIENDS WORKING BEE, 9.30am–11.30am. Our cemetery grounds and buildings need a little care and attention from some willing helpers on a regular basis. Training, equipment and morning tea provided. BYO hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and especially gardening gloves.

EVERY THURSDAY

MALDON BRIDGE CLUB, 1pm to 4.30pm at the Senior Citizens Rooms. New players welcome including solo players. Enq: Danny Murphy 0430 733 782.

MALDON CROQUET CLUB, 9:30am. All welcome. Contact. Damien 0428 130 764 or Cheryl 0428 453 042.

MALDON SPINNERS AND WEAVERS have joined with the Yarnies. If you are interested in craft you are welcome to join us on Thursday mornings between 10 and 12 at the Festival Rooms, High Street Maldon.

PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS 9am–3.30pm at the Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. Free.

TECH HELP TO STAY CONNECTED Be Connected program and supported by friendly volunteer digital mentors. No experience needed! Thur 9.30 – 11.00am. Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. FREE.

FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH except January

MALDON MASONIC CENTRE–Southern Cross Lodge #24, located on the corner of Parker and High St, Maldon: Masonic rehearsal at 7.30pm. Have you ever heard of or have been interested in Freemasonry, or what is Freemasonry? Come along and find out what the secret is. Enquiries: Dusty Miller 0401 091 737, Peter Thompson 0408 146 537, or Les Roberts 0438 208 236.

SECOND THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH except January

MALDON MASONIC CENTRE–Southern Cross Lodge #24, located on the corner of Parker and High St, Maldon: Monthly meeting 7.30pm. All Freemasons welcome. Enquiries: Dusty Miller 0401 091 737, Peter Thompson 0408 146 537, or Les Roberts 0438 208 236

THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH

MALDON GOLDEN MOVIES presents a great film every month at 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Membership $15 for the rest of 2024. Cash only at the door. Bring a plate or packet to share if you are able. Maldon Neighbourhood Centre.

EVERY FRIDAY

ATHENAEUM LIBRARY, High Street, Maldon. 2-4pm. Library Contact 0437 094 469.

CHAIR YOGA, For people who require special consideration. Maldon Neighbourhood Centre, 11am – 12 noon. Started 4 Feb. $15/casual or $120/10 classes. Bookings: text Wendy 0490 064 084.

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, at Maldon Bowls Club, every Friday at 4pm, free.

NORDIC POLE WALKING for experienced walkers 9.30am Castlemaine Botanic Gardens.

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SERVICE. Book the day prior for your door to door service. Travel to Castlemaine leave MNC at 9.50am and depart Castlemaine at 11.10am. Travel to Maryborough from MNC at 11.55am and depart Maryborough at 2.45pm. $3 one-way, $5 return. Phone 5475 2093, email info@maldonnc.org.au full timetable www.maldonnc.org.au/community-bus/community-bus-transport-service.

HATHA YOGA, Gentle yoga class. All levels of ability. Maldon Neighbourhood Centre 9-10.30am. $15/casual or $120/10 classes. Bookings: text Wendy 0490 064 084.

MALDON BOWLS CLUB practice at 4pm , new members welcome.

MALDON MUSEUM HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE, 10am–1pm. Please phone 0427 752 598 for appointment.

MALDON SOCIAL WALKING GROUP, No booking required, all welcome! Meet at the Neighbourhood Centre. Fridays 9.30am–11am $1 donation for cuppa.

PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS 9am–3.30pm at the Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. Free.

IN MALDON TODAY a radio show about Maldon. Between 9am and 11am. You can listen to IMT on your phone using the ‘TuneIn Radio’ app- MAINfm 94.9, or on your computer at mainfm.net,. Send us an SMS during the program on 0488 863 186 and please sign your name.

SOCIAL GOLF – 8.30am – 9 holes, free for members or $10 green fees. Enq: maldongolf4u@gmail.com or Gay Reid 0413 013 766.

SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH

MALDON RSL SUB-BRANCH Monthly meeting in the Maldon RSL Hall behind the Athenaeum Library at 3pm. All Service and ex Service members are welcome to attend. No meeting in January.

NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA Maldon Neighbourhood Centre 8-9pm, $10

LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH

MAREE EDWARDS LISTENING POSTS are postponed until further notice. My office is still available for assistance, please contact us on 5410 2444 or maree.edwards@parliament.vic.gov.au.

SHUT UP AND WRITE, 1pm at the Newstead Arts Hub. Gold coin donation. Enquiries Dimity 0475 260 051.

TARRANGOWER DEMENTIA ALLIANCE, meetings from 10.45am – 11.45am, Maldon Athenaeum Library.

EVERY SATURDAY

ATHENAEUM LIBRARY, High St, Maldon. 9.30am-12pm. Library contact 0437 094 469.

CASTLEMAINE SAFE SPACES, Salvation Army Hall (next to the Castlemaine train station) will run 1.30pm-4pm. No appointment or referrals are required and all are welcome to attend.

MALDON CROQUET CLUB, 9.30am. New players welcome to come and try. Morning tea provided. Contact. Damien 0428 130 764 or Cheryl 0428 453 042 or email maldoncroquet3@gmail.com.

SCRABBLE CLUB at the Library, all welcome. 10am-12pm, Maldon Athenaeum Library High St, Maldon. Contact 0437 094 469.

SUNDAY 24 NOVEMBER

PLEIN AIR OILS ON THE LODDON RIVER NEWSTEAD: Workshop with Mark Dober from 9.30am-2pm. Cost: Hub members $115 OR general admission $130. Book now tinyurl.com/4k2febzk.

TUESDAY 26 NOVEMBER

FIRE SAFETY ESSENTIAL SESSION at Maldon Fire Station at 7pm. All welcome.

WEDNESDAY 27 NOVEMBER

BENDIGO WRITERS CLUB with Steven Bright 7-9pm Bendigo Library, Activity Room 1, 259 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. Cost $10 supper included.

HOME CARE PACKAGES WITH DHELKAYA HEALTH, Information session at Maldon Men’s Shed, 11am, all welcome.

SCAM AWARENESS SESSION, Maldon Community Bank Branch, nibbles & refreshments provided, 5pm-6pm. RSVP by 25 Nov for catering: 5475 1747.

THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER

MALDON PRIMARY SCHOOL SHOPPING SPREE, meet at Maldon Hotel from 5.15 for a 5.30pm start. Tickets cost $20 available from Maldon Newsagency, Beaton’s, or Maldon Primary or phone 5475 1484 or online at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1303365

SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER

LIVING WITH OUR WILD NEIGHBOURS (Maldon Urban Landcare) Tanya Loos, ecologist and author of the recently published book, Living with Wildlife: A guide for our Homes and Backyards, will provide information, advice and solutions to encounters with wildlife in our homes and gardens. 2.15pm at Maldon Neighbourhood Centre, 1 Church St. Afternoon tea provided. Free. Info: maldonurbanlandcare@gmail.com, 0407 770 350.

SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER

NEWSTEAD ARTIST MARKET, 10am-3pm at Newstead Arts Hub Gallery spaces, on the platform and in the garden.

NEWSTEAD COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION SESSION AND OPEN DAY, 11am-3pm.

THURSDAY 5 DECEMBER

BLUE HILLS QUARRY PROPOSAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION DAY, Baringhup Community Hall, 6-8pm. More info 0476 932 749 or 0409 171 058

SUNDAY 8 DECEMBER

NEWSTEAD WALKS & WHEELS, Guildford/Yapeen Ride, 10am departure from Newstead Park. More info Steve 0401 107 857 or Dean: 0409 544 063.

MALDON GOLF CLUB COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION, 3pm, food truck catering, live music from the Martini Set, licensed bar. Everybody welcome! No admission charge. Enq: 0412 272 181

WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER

BENDIGO WRITERS COUNCIL CHRISTMAS, 6pm-8pm, The House of Khong, 200 Hargeaves St., Bendigo. RSVP 9 December bendigowriterscouncil@gmail.com.

FRIDAY 13 DECEMBER

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY NIGHT BBQ AND BAREFOOT BOWLING 5.30pm. Children most welcome!!! Live Music by the Complete Unknowns. Free Bowling Practice/Coaching for parents + Junior Development from 4pm.

SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS CAROLS, starting at 6.30pm with a BBQ provided by the Maldon Football Netball Club, carols at 7pm at the Footy Oval.

Exhibitions

THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER TO SUNDAY 24 NOVEMBER

DAVID FRAZER TIME PASSES TOGETHER EXHIBITION, Official opening 2pm Saturday 2 November at Cascade Art Gallery. Hours Thurs - Sun 10am-5pm.

SATURDAY 2 TO SUNDAY 24 NOVEMBER

PLACES REVISITED... AGAIN!: EXHIBITION, Newstead Arts Hub, 10am-4pm.

SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER TO SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER

HOPPERS GLASS STUDIO AND GALLERY, Glass Exhibition, 8 Vincents Street, Maldon. 10am - 3pm. Other days by appointment only. Email hannilau2016@gmail.com.

FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER TO SUNDAY 5 JANUARY

CHERYL KENNEDY, FROM THE LAND, MANet Gallery, 27 Main St., Maldon. Open Fri, Sat & Sun 11am-3pm.