Seniors karate: AM Shukokai Karate dojo in Dandenong is hosting a free one-hour karate seminar on self defence, fitness and awareness for senior citizens from noon-1pm on October 15. The club will also host three self-defence sessions for mothers with those classes costing $10 per session. The club is at 2-147 Greens Road, Dandenong South. Details: 9794 6005.
Medical advice: Aus Audio Visual Arts Association will hold a free medical seminar from 1-5pm on October 20 at Springvale Town Hall. Features talks by MonashHeart cardiacthoracic surgeon Julian Smith as well as a neurologist, cardiologist and endocrinologist. Details: Vajira, 0401 178 436.
Sunday market: Noble Park RSL market sells old and new stuff, bric-a-brac, crafts, bacon and eggs, and cappucinnos. Stalls are available for hire. It’s on from 7am-noon on October 21 in the RSL’s main car park. Details: Bianca, 9548 3750.
Life changing: Live Your Best Life program for women wanting to be ‘the best they can be’. The six-week course starts on October 16 from 1-3pm. Entry by gold coin donation. Details: Jan Wilson Community Centre, 9795 9279.
Computer courses: Learn the basics of Windows 7, Word and the Casey Connect website at Hallam Community Learning Centre. The classes, including for seniors, start tomorrow (Tuesday). Details: 9703 1688.
Guides helpers: Volunteers are needed to help lead groups of 7-14-year-old Guides in Springvale and Noble Park. Details: Helen, 9795 3250.
Ratepayers AGM: Ratepayers Victoria is holding its annual meeting from 2pm on November 25 at South Oakleigh Bowling Club, 1216 North Road, Oakleigh South. Details: Jack Davis, Jack_d@iinet.net.au, 9570 6227 or 0412 238 974.
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.
Neighbourhood Watch: Victor Victor, state and Greater Dandenong Young Achiever 2012, will speak at Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch meeting from 7.30-9pm on October 17 at Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, Room 3, 18 Buckley Street, Noble Park. Details: 0407 325 030.
Women’s choir: Southern Sounds Chorus in Langwarrin/Frankston has a new members night at 7 on October 30. Free entry. Details: Christine, 5971 2231, or Judy, 9775 4464.
Mental health: Ermha, a psychosocial support and rehab service, has its annual meeting and 30th anniversary bash at 2pm on Wednesday at The Castle, Hemmings Park, Princes Highway, Dandenong. Details: Jane Macaulay, 9706 7388 or j.macaulay@ermha.org.
Tamil milestone: Tamil Senior Citizens Fellowship Victoria celebrates its silver jubilee from 9.30am on October 20 at Springvale Town Hall. Details: 5940 2106.
Seniors school: Dandenong University of the 3rd Age is a low-cost co-operative learning organisation for active retirees. Learn new arts and crafts and share their skills with others. Annual fee is $40 per year. Details 9546 2997.
Make friends: Dandenong Evening VIEW Club meets at 7pm on the first Tuesday of the month at Dandenong RSL for dinner, a guest speaker, socialisation and to support The Smith Family’s learning for life program. Details: 9560 9717.
Ride on: Get pedalling in spring in U3A’s cycling groups for beginners and advanced riders. Other groups include exercise, walking, singing and dancing. Membership is $40 a year. Details: 9546 2997.
Over 45s: Hallam Friends social group meets at 7.30pm on the first and third Wednesday of the month at Positano’s, Princes Highway, Hallam. Details: Gail, 9796 3475 after 6pm
Seniors fitness: Join a seniors exercise group for one-hour sessions with an experienced trainer. Meet at Dandenong Oasis cafe at 9.15am on Wednesdays. Details: 5971 3038 or 9791 7577.
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 in Dandenong, Scoresby and Frankston. Details: 1800 558 268 or grow.net.au.
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.
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