In this edition of Snippets, the Biscuit Tin project was in the news, our newsletter team has new members, and we bring you news of three community initiatives to tantalise various interests: low impact basketball, a new community shed, and sustainable workshops that can save you money.
The Biscuit Tin project was in the news
Did you see it? The Biscuit Tin project that three of our members participated in was launched on 9 News on Saturday 10 May by Jo Hall. Congratulations to the participants! You can view the segment here: youtu.be/PSz2odMIOvM
Meet your expanded newsletter team
Several new members have joined our newsletter team this year. We gathered during the last break to do get to know each other and to do some training. Thank you to all the team for volunteering!
Meet the team. Left to right: Jenny Got, Kim Tran, Helen Smith (Newsletter Coordinator), Janice Jones (Editor), Mandy Parry-Jones (Photo Editor), Deb O’Connor, Susan Hosseini (Website content), Grace Lee (Website content), Colin Wilson-Evered. Absent: Valerie Donlon (Proofreader), Benedict Chow (Website content).
Men’s Health Week – healthy living and ageing
Learn more about healthy living and ageing for men with expert presentations by Eastern Health’s Peter Mellow (Director of Learning) and Robert Shao (Clinical Dietitian). Includes morning tea, free Aqualink pass and tour.
Thursday 12 June, 10 – 11:30 am at Aqualink Box Hill Stadium, 31 Surrey Drive, Box Hill. Provided by Whitehorse City Council, Positive Ageing team.
Book at: trybooking.com/DAVFU or phone 9262 6333
Ageing Well seminar
Find out more about: My Aged Care, Financial planning, Our rights as we get older, Protective options and legal support, Challenging ageism and ensuring dignity as we age.
Presented by: Whitehorse Positive Ageing Team, Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC), Services Australia, COTA and Seniors Rights Victoria
Date: Wednesday 25 June 2025
Time: 10am to 1.30pm
Where: The Round Function Room, 379-399 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading
Cost: FREE, registration required. Includes morning tea and lunch
Bookings: trybooking.com/DBLIP or phone 9262 6333
Give Walking Basketball a try
Walking Basketball is a low impact, social and fun way to exercise for those who want a slower pace or are coming back from injury. The program is free and after the game, the players enjoy a complimentary morning tea put on by Bakers Delight Vermont South. For more information go to: nunawadingbasketball.com.au/walking-basketball-at-nunawading/ or email or phone 9802 6711.
The Box Hill Community Shed welcomes all
The newly launched Box Hill Community Shed is a space designed for connection, creativity, and community, and is open to men and women of all ages and backgrounds.
The Shed welcomes people with a passion for hands-on projects, skill-sharing, or simply enjoying the company of others. Its activities currently focus on woodworking, bike restoration/maintenance and boatbuilding, and over time the Shed hopes to explore other projects.
The Shed is located at the Box Hill Community Arts Centre in Station St, Box Hill and is operated by the Village Well Community Centre with the support of the Box Hill Baptist Church. For more details go to: villagewell.org.au/shed/ or email or phone the Shed co-ordinator Eddy Chapman on 0481 350 251.
Learn how to save money and the planet
The Sustainable Savings Series by Creative Whitehorse, where eco-friendly practices meet budget-friendly solutions, will help you to discover simple, effective ways to live more sustainably.
As part of the Sustainable Whitehorse program, this series of hands-on workshops offers practical ways to save money while reducing your environmental impact. You will learn how to reduce waste, make the most of your leftovers, and adopt eco-friendly habits. For more details and to register for a workshop go to: creativewhitehorse.vic.gov.au/whats-on?category_id[46]
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