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. Gold coin donation welcome. Details: 9791 8664.
At the office: Update your skills or learn new ones at this 16-session course at the Keysborough Learning Centre, 402 Corrigans Road. Learn MS Office, keyboarding skills, how to manage petty cash, and customer service. Cost $168, concession $82, jobseekers $60. Details: 9798 7005.
English class: Improve your English with affordable classes at the Keysborough Learning Centre, 402 Corrigans Road. Classes on Monday-Wednesday, 9.30am-3pm. Details: 9798 7005.
Neighbourly deeds: Volunteers are needed to deliver bulk-drops of bi-monthly newsletters for Neighbourhood Watch Greater Dandenong. The pamphlets are dropped off at shopping centres in the municipality. Details: Dawn Vernon, 0407 325 030.
Seniors school: Volunteer tutors needed at U3A Dandenong, which offers 38 courses Mondays-Fridays. Details: 9546 2997.
Carer support: The Grow Better Together carers group is for friends and family of those affected by mental health issues. It has free and confidential meetings twice a month in Dandenong. Details: 1800 558 268 or grow.net.au.
Public safety: Neighbourhood Watch chief executive Gillian Metz will speak about the organisation’s future at Paddy O’Donoghue Community Centre, 18-34 Buckley Street, Noble Park, 7.30-9pm on March 20. All welcome. Details: Dawn Vernon, 0407 325 030.
VIEW meets: Dandenong Evening VIEW Club meets at Dandenong RSL on the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm for dinner and to listen to a guest speaker, socialise and support the Smith Family Learning for Life program. Details: 9560 9717.
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.
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.
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.
Footy for all: Casey’s all-abilities team is recruiting for 2013. Weekly training is at Casey Fields but is not compulsory. Players welcome from all parts of Casey, Pakenham and Dandenong. Details: Mel Lindsay, 0432 595 780.
Computer classes: Beginner and intermediate eight-week computer courses are on at the Jan Wilson Community Centre, Noble Park North. Classes on Mondays or Wednesdays from 12.30-3pm, cost $130 (concession $65). Details: 9795 9279.
Relaxation time: Meditation sessions are held each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 2.30-3.30pm at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Gold coin donations welcome. Details: 9791 8664.
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. Cost $5 a session. Zumba gold classes (for seniors, $4) and Zumbatomic (for children aged 4-12, $3) also available. Details, class times: 9795 9279.
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.
Life learning: Dandenong University of the Third Age offers low-cost learning for retirees. Classes include computers, history, languages, painting, drawing, dancing, tai chi, walking groups and more. Annual fee is $40. Details: 9546 2997.
Body tone: Self-paced aerobics, suitable for all fitness levels, at the Jan Wilson Community Centre, Noble Park North. Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7pm. Cost: $5 per session. Details: 9795 9279.
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: 97959279.
Take a hike: Berwick Bushwalking Club holds regular group walks in parks across the region. Details: Grazie, 9700 1158.
Alcoholics support: Alcoholics Anonymous meets 6pm on Fridays at St James Anglican Church, 55 Langhorne Street, Dandenong.
Take a seat: Expressions of interest sought for a new chair yoga and life management class at the Jan Wilson Community Centre, Noble Park North. Each class covers chair yoga exercises, relaxation exercises, breathing techniques, positive thinking tools, creative visualisation and personal development tools. Details: 9795 9279.
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