Seniors fitness: Join a seniors exercise group for one-hour sessions with an experienced trainer. Meet at Dandenong Oasis cafe at 9.15am Wednesdays. Details: 5971 3038 or 9791 7577.
Tamil milestone: Tamil Senior Citizens Fellowship Victoria celebrates its silver jubilee from 9.30am on October 20 at Springvale Town Hall. Details: 5940 2106.
Big band: River Concert Band plays traditional and popular tunes from 2-4pm on Saturday at Glen Waverley Community Centre, 700 Waverley Road. Entry by gold coin donation. Details: 9561 7359.
Active retirees: Learn new arts and crafts and share your skills with others at Dandenong University of the Third Age, a low-cost co-operative learning group for active retirees. Annual fee is $40. Details 9546 2997.
Further education: MYOB for beginners and computer classes for beginners and intermediates at Noble Park Community Centre. Details: 9547 5801.
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.
Charity AGM: Springvale Benevolent Society annual meeting from 6.45pm tomorrow (Tuesday) at Springvale Senior Citizens Centre, 1A The Crescent, Springvale. Details: Joe Rechichi, 9546 5558.
Karaoke crooners: Sing the tunes of the 1950s and ’60s from 1.30-3.30pm on Fridays at U3A Karaoke Klub, Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, Noble Park. For singers and audience members aged 55-plus. Lots of prizes and giveaways. Details: Rob, 9711 1118.
Computer class: Basic internet search and email classes from 1-3.30pm on Mondays and 12.30-3pm on Wednesdays from mid-October at Jan Wilson Community Centre, Halton Road, Noble Park North. Details: 9795 9279.
Beginner’s IT: Free introduction to email classes, from 9.30-11.30am on October 5 at Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre. Bookings essential. Details: 9791 1449.
Open doors: Hallam Community Learning Centre ‘open house’ has talks, demonstrations and a bargain table. Free morning tea from 10am-noon on October 11 at 56 Kays Avenue. Details: 9703 1688.
Meditation Mondays: Sessions from 2.30-3.30pm on Mondays at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Entry by gold coin donation. Details: 9791 8664.
Charity dinners: Dandenong Evening VIEW Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm at Dandenong RSL for dinner Details: 9560 9717.
Tai chi: Easy, introductory tai chi at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Entry by gold coin donation. Details: 9791 8664.
Over 45s: Hallam Friends social group meets 7.30pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at Positano’s, Princes Highway, Hallam. Details: Gail, 9796 3475 after 6pm.
Fairy frolic: Jan Wilson Community Centre, Noble Park North, runs a meeting spot for children aged 2 to five who like to dress up and dance. Sessions, from 11am-noon Wednesdays, are facilitated by a ballet teacher. Starts October 10, cost $4.50 a session. Details: 9795 9279.
Get technical: Hallam Community Learning Centre computer courses for seniors, beginners and website training. Details: 9703 1688.
Digital photos: Create fantastic photos on your digital camera. Classes at Hallam Community Learning Centre. Also vacancies in folk art classes. Details: 9703 1688.
Strength training: Get fitter, develop stronger muscles and bones and improve balance. Sessions on 9.30am Wednesdays at Jan Wilson Community Centre, Halton Road, Noble Park North. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels; cost $4. Details: 9795 9279.
Art classes: Folk art painting classes 10am-noon on Fridays at Hallam Community Learning Centre. Cost: $10 a class. Details: 9703 1688.
Lighten up: Low-cost weight-loss group Take Off Weight Naturally meets from 6.30-8pm on Wednesdays at Glen Waverley Community Centre. Open to men, women, and people with disabilities. Details: Helen Steele, 9562 0191.
English lessons: Learn English one-to-one with a volunteer tutor in a self-paced course at Keysborough Learning Centre. Details: Mary Fox, 9798 7005 or mary@vmsit.com.au.
Child’s play: Playgroup with toys, paints, crafts, singing, stories and lots of fun from 10am-noon Thursdays and 10.30am-noon Fridays at Jan Wilson Community Centre, Halton Road, Noble Park North. Cost up to $4.50 a family for each session. Details: 9795 9279.
Child studies: Classes for certificate III in children’s services from 9.30am-3pm Tuesdays and Thursdays from next month at Keysborough Learning Centre, 402 Corrigan Road, Keysborough. Details: 9798 7005.
Sing it loud: Join the chorus at Goss Choir in Hallam, a friendly fun-loving group of men and women who enjoy singing popular songs. Details: Dene Menzel, 0432 936 849.
Alcoholics support: Alcoholics Anonymous meets 6pm on Fridays at St James Anglican Church, 55 Langhorne Street, Dandenong. Details: 1300 222 222.
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