MEMBERS of the public are invited to join Healesville Lions Club members for further tree planting at Coronation Park in River Street, Healesville, as part of National Tree Day on Sunday, 31 July.
Thousands of native trees, bushes and grasses have been planted at the park since the project started in 2000 transforming the area.
BYO gloves and tools and dig in between 9am and 1pm.
Contact Maurie Gray on 5962 4573.
Men’s business
ESTABLISHED in 1999 the Men’s Discussion Group seeks to support and encourage men in the Upper Yarra Valley. Meet others to discuss interests and grievances in a nonthreatening, friendly and confidential atmosphere.
The next gettogether is on Wednesday, 27 July at the Real Food Cafe, The Arcade in Yarra Junction.
Contact Bill on 5966 2420 or Paul on 9568 0047.
Super nanny
HEALESVILLE Liberty Family Church leads a weekly review and discussion on the Super Nanny programs each Wednesday morning from 9.30am to 11.30am.
Childcare is provided. Mothers, motherstobe and grandmothers are invited to attend. The program is aimed at helping build strong, healthy families.
Contact Del on 5962 4228 or Donna on 5962 2502.
Candlebark
BELINDA Gillam and the Yarra Ranges Children’s Choir will entertain at Healesville Rotary Club’s Candlebark afternoon on Sunday, 7 August.
Candlebark is held at the Darron Honey Centre, starting at 2pm, and offering friendship, fun and entertainment for older and isolated members of the community.
Assistance with transport can be provided and new guests are always welcome.
Contact Faye Symons on 5962 3082 or Jean Church on 5962 5164.
Fire education
EVAN Thomas, community education officer with the CFA, will give a public talk on fire safety in the home on Monday, 1 August between 10.30am and noon.
The session is free and limited transport is available for a small cost.
Contact Raelene Irvine on 5967 2894 (Monday, Thursday, Friday) to book.
Warburton CWA
THE next meeting of the Warburton branch of the Country Women’s Association will be held at the Presbyterian Church Hall in Warburton at 1.30pm on Monday, 1 August.
New members are always welcome.
Contact 5967 2364.
Trolley rides
YARRA Valley Tourist Railway is operating trolley rides from Healesville through the Tunnel to Tunnel Hill Block Post on Sunday, 31 July, between 10am and 5pm.
Rides commence every hour from Healesville Railway Station.
Transport
YARRA Ranges Community Access Project and the Shire of Yarra Ranges will host an awareness seminar on services and transport options provided for the frail, aged and people with disabilities and their carers on Monday, 8 August starting at 9.30am.
The venue is the former Shire Offices in Yarra Junction.
RSVP preferred by Friday, 29 July, for catering. Contact Teresa on 5965 3523.
Charity Ball
YARRA Glen Dance Group’s Annual Charity Ball will be held from 8pm to midnight on Saturday, 30 July, at Yarra Glen Memorial Hall.
A Matron of the Ball Competition will be held. Proceeds to Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead. Ladies are asked to bring a plate.
Contact 9735 4147 or 9761 3650.
Italian health
CANCER Council Victoria is presenting a health information session for older Italian people on Ageing Well at Wandin Senior Citizens’ Centre on Wednesday, 17 August.
Spoken in Italian, the session includes advice on eating well, exercise and healthy lifestyle.
The session runs from 12.45pm to 3.15pm and $2 entry includes afternoon tea. Contact Ranges Community Health Service on 9739 4577 to book.
Guiding lights
ACHERON Region Guides Mooroolbark through to Yarra Glen, Healesville and Warburton are looking for enthusiastic women aged 18 and over to become unit helpers and guide leaders.
Unit meetings are run weekly and provide fun, friendship and leadership skills for girls aged five to 18. Contact Leader Sandy on 9733 4095.
Bird observers
YARRA Valley Bird Observers Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.45pm at Healesville Sanctuary Theatrette.
An outing is also planned for Wednesday, 27 July, to Grant’s Picnic Ground in Sherbrooke Forest. Meeting time is 9.30am.
New members and visitors welcome.
Contact 5962 3601.
Town and Gown
MARTIN Flanagan story teller, journalist, poet, author and public speaker will deliver the third Town and Gown Lecture at Swinburne University, Lilydale, on Friday, 29 July.
Contact Robyn Sommers on 9294 6104.
Honour an elder
NOMINATIONS are open for the 2006 Senior Australian of the Year Award for older Australians who have helped make their communities, and Australia, a better place to live.
Nominations close on Monday, 29 August.
Contact the Federal Government’s Office of an Aging Australia on 1300 655 193.
Creative force
BEE Creative in the Hills from 6 to 14 August includes a series of craft and stitches workshops in Wandin East and a patchwork quilt exhibition at Warratina Lavender Farm in Wandin Yallock. The event is in aid of Kids with Cancer Foundation.
Contact 5964 4650.
Microscopic
HEALESVILLE Environment Watch is leading new workshops on microscopic studies of plants and animals.
Discover the intriguing details of small objects invisible to the naked eye.
Four weekly sessions will be held at Healesville Living and Learning Centre from 3 August. Enrolment essential.
Contact Sue on 5962 5982.
Reunion
A REUNION of Burwood Teachers’ College students 1959 to 1962 will be held at Lakes Entrance on 22 and 23 October.
Contact David Wright on 5155 2875.
