Walk the land: Bring your walking shoes, love of nature and picnic lunch to join us for an hour or so along a walking track, followed by time to reflect. Meet at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong on May 23 at 10am to car pool to the site. Details: 9791 8664.
Super talks: A series of free financial information seminars are being held for people in Dandenong in May when topics include understanding superannuation, tomorrow 6.30-8.30pm and understanding retirement income streams, May 14, 6.30-8.30pm. Details: 136 357 or email fis.seminar.bookings@humanservices.gov.au.
Jubilation: The Jubilate Choir — a group of 70 members of various nationalities and denominations — will perform at the Dandenong Christian Reform Church, corner of Gladstone Road and Outlook Drive, Dandenong North, from 7.30pm on May 31. A variety of modern and traditional sacred music will be heard, in conjunction with the Moody Collegiate Men’s Male Choir from Chicago, USA. Tickets: adults $15, concession $12, family $30. Details: 9700 2378 or 9700 2378.
At the office: Update your skills or learn new ones at a 16-session course at Keysborough Learning Centre, 402 Corrigan Road. Learn MS Office, keyboarding skills and customer service. Cost $168, concession $82, jobseekers $60. Details: 9798 7005.
Be aware: Bring stillness and harmonise your body and soul with awareness meditation, each Monday from 2.30-3.30pm at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Gold coin donation welcome. Details: 9791 8664.
Body tone: Self-paced aerobics, suitable for all fitness levels, at the Jan Wilson Community Centre, Noble Park North. Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7pm. Cost: $5 per session. Details: 9795 9279.
Take a hike: Berwick Bushwalking Club holds regular group walks in parks across the region. Details: Grazie, 9700 1158.
Writing for fun: Spark your imagination at this creative writing workshop at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong, this Thursday from 9.30-2pm. Suggested donation $10. Details: 9791 8664.
Seniors school: Volunteer tutors needed at U3A Dandenong. Details: 9546 2997.
Lotus group: A friendly group for women over 50 wanting to enjoy social and special interest activities. Meetings on Wednesdays from 10am-noon. New members welcome; cost $3.50 per session. Details: 9795 9279.
At the office: Update your skills or learn new ones at a 16-session course at the Keysborough Learning Centre, 402 Corrigan Road. Learn MS Office, keyboarding skills and customer service. Cost $168, concession $82, jobseekers $60. Details: 9798 7005.
Plain speaking: Classes in English for everyday living each Tuesday and Thursday at the Jan Wilson Community Centre, Noble Park North, from 9.30am-12.30pm. Cost: $420; concession $120 (payment plans are available). Details: 9795 9279.
Log on: Hallam Community Learning Centre is running computer classes in a range of topics including computer basics, Microsoft Word, email and Casey Connect. Enrolments for term two now open. Details, bookings: 9703 1688.
Healthy minds: GROW offers a unique 12-step recovery focused program to those suffering from stress and other emotional difficulties. The Dandenong group meets at the Church of Christ, 139 David Street, from 7.30pm every Tuesday. Details: 1800 558 268 or grow.net.au.
Mouse click: Extend your computer skills with this intermediate course at the Jan Wilson Community Centre, Noble Park North. Classes on Mondays from 1-3.30pm. Cost: $130 for eight weeks; concession $65. Details, bookings: 9795 9279.
Neighbourly deeds: Volunteers are needed to deliver bulk-drops of bimonthly newsletters for Neighbourhood Watch Greater Dandenong. The pamphlets are dropped off at shopping centres in the municipality. Details: Dawn Vernon, 0407 325 030.
Get zen: An easy, half-hour session of introductory tai chi is held at 2pm each Monday at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Details: 9791 8664.
Catch up time: Dandenong Evening VIEW Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm at Dandenong RSL for dinner, guest speaker, socialisation and to support The Smith Family Learning for Life program. Details: 9560 9717.
English class: Improve your English with affordable classes at the Keysborough Learning Centre, 402 Corrigan Road. Classes on Monday-Wednesday, 9.30am-3pm. Details: 9798 7005.
Older learners: U3A provides computer classes for Windows 7 targeted at beginner or advanced users who may be experiencing difficulties with managing files, Windows, Word, Excel and the internet. Details: 9546 2997.
Play time: Hallam Community Learning Centre still has some vacancies in three-year-old kinder groups and also in their mixed-age playgroups. Enrol now for term two. Details: 97031688.
Carer Support: Grow – Better Together Carers Group for friends and family of those affected by mental health issues. Free and confidential meetings held twice a month in Dandenong, Scoresby and Frankston. Details: 1800 558 268 or grow.net.au.
Zumba: Learn the fitness program that involves dance and aerobics. Classes on Mondays from 6.15-7.15pm and Wednesdays from 5.30-6.30pm starting next week at the Jan Wilson Community Centre, Noble Park North. Details: 9795 9279.
Book club: Enjoy reading? Take part in a lively discussion one evening a month at this friendly Springvale-based book club. New members welcome. Details: 9547 2521.
Fairy magic: Does your child love to dress up as a funky fairy? If so, come and have fun dancing, playing, listening and meeting other fairies at the Jan Wilson Community Centre, Noble Park North. It’s for children aged 2 to 5, and is on Wednesdays from 11am-noon. Cost $4.50 a session. Details: 9795 9279.
Playtime: Playgroup sessions at Noble Park North’s Jan Wilson Community Centre. Classes from 10am-noon on Mondays and Thursdays, and 10.30am-noon Fridays. Cost: $4.50 or $4. Details: 9795 9279.
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