Bipolar Runner book launch
Join author Jacqui Swallow for the launch of her memoir The Bipolar Runner.
– Friday 11 October, 6pm-8pm at The Corrigan Room, Sandown Park Hotel, cnr Corrigan Road and Princes Highway, Noble Park. RSVP to form.jotform.com/242400699794871
Small Business Bus
Business advisors from Monarch Institute will offer free, confidential 45-minute sessions to help you start, grow, or transform your small business. Bookings are essential. However, walk-ins are also welcome for our Bus Concierge service, which provides general information about the support available from Business Victoria. Proudly hosted by the City of Greater Dandenong in partnership with Business Victoria and Monarch Institute.
– Tuesday 8 October 10am-4pm at Dandenong Market, 22 Clow Street, Dandenong. Free event. Details: greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greater-dandenong-council/events/small-business-bus
Deckchair movies
Deckchair Movies series, including Migration (G), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (PG). Bring a picnic blanket, movie snacks and enjoy a free movie screening as part of the Children’s Festival school holiday program.
– Wednesday 9 October 6pm-8pm (Migration) at Harmony Square, Dandenong and Friday 11 October 6pm-8pm (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) at Springvale Community Hub. Free event.
Soccer Mums
This fun-filled program offers a unique chance for women and gender-diverse people of all ages and backgrounds to have fun, meet new people and learn basic football skills in a social, judgment-free environment. Presented by Reclink, Monash Health, Football Victoria and the City of Greater Dandenong.
– Wednesdays, 9 October to 27 November (8 weeks) 10.30am-11.30am at Ross Reserve, 9 Memorial Drive, Noble Park; free event. Register at football.com.au/play/Pick-your-location/City-of-Greater-Dandenong
Maralinga Community Garden birthday
Maralinga Community Garden will be open every Saturday in October (5, 12, 19 and 26 October) from 8.30am-10 am for interested residents to visit. On October 12 we will stay open longer for our birthday event, 10am-11.30am. Come and and see what we have achieved and support this local initiative. Wander through the rows of beds and see what produce members are growing. Raffle will be drawn on the birthday day.
– 327 Chandler Road, Keysborough (Chandler Reserve).
Springvale Urban Harvest
Come along to swap excess homegrown produce and gardening extras and meet like-minded growers in the area. Supported by The Greater Dandenong Seed Library and the Springvale Community Hub Clothes Swap.
– Second Saturday of the month (next 12 October) 1pm-3pm at Springvale Community Hub, 5 Hillcrest Grove, Springvale. Free event.
Pimp my Tee
Does your favourite tee have stains on it? Are your jeans are so well worn that they have holes in them, but you don’t want to part with them? A Fitting Connection will show you how to personalise your clothing with slashing, braiding and fun patches. It will also accept textiles for recycling, including clothes, soft toys, underwear, shoes, hats. Items must be clean and dry. Workshop is for ages 16+.
– Saturday 12 October, 2pm-4pm at Springvale Community Hub, 5 Hillcrest Grove, Springvale. Free event, register at eventbrite.com.au/e/sustainability-saturdays-at-the-hub-pimp-my-tee-tickets-895034882427
Friends of Red Cross
Hallam Friends of Red Cross monthly meeting. Enjoy a chat and cupper in a very friendly environment. All welcome.
– Tuesday 15 October, 10.30am-12pm at Hallam Community Learning Centre, 56 Kays Avenue Hallam. Details: Robert Read, 0455 566 570.
U3A Dandenong expo
U3A Dandenong is celebrating our 30th Anniversary, with Dandenong-based seniors’ clubs presenting what they offer. Activities and demonstrations include line dancing, exercise class, singing in English and Italian, games like Scrabble, Mahjong and Rummy Kub, art displays, a plant stall and much more. Refreshments include a Devonshire Tea at a small cost.
– Friday 18 October, 10am-noon at Gloria Pyke Netball Stadium, at Greaves Reserve, Dandenong Show Grounds, Bennett Street, Dandenong; free entry. Details: 0494 018 356
Open Day
Hallam Community Learning Centre’s Open Day features face painting, live animal show, kids crafts, gardening workshop, food trucks, performances from local dance and music groups. Come along, have some fun and enjoy a family outing while learning about the community centre.
– Saturday 19 October 10am-2pm at Hallam Community Learning Centre, 56 Kays Avenue, Hallam. Details: 9703 1688.
Soccer registrations open
Expressions of interest open for new players across all age groups at Springvale City Soccer Club – Miniroos 7-12, Juniors 13-16, Boys and Girls Youth 17-23, as well as mens and womens’ thirds, reserves and seniors. Miniroos and juniors training powered by No Limits Aquila Academy. Details: springvalecitysc.com.au/
Dandenong Employment Hub
Visit the Dandenong Employment Hub Pop-Up to get help with your employment journey. The Hub provides free, personalised support for resume and cover letters, training and education pathways, job searching and skills workshops.
– Tuesdays and Wednesdays (until 9 October), 10am-4pm at 228-234 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Details: GameChange, 8571 1000 or gamechange@cgd.vic.gov.au
Probus Sandown club
– Probus Sandown meets on the second Monday every month at 10.15am. All welcome. Details: 9548 4809.
Awareness Meditation
Meditation brings stillness, harmonises body and soul and connects to meaning.
– Mondays (during school term) 2.30pm–3.30pm at The Open Door, 110 Ann St, Dandenong; suggested gold coin donation. Deatils: 9791 8664 or Theopendoor@ssjg.org.au
Come Dance with Me – Line Dancing
Come along and learn tips and techniques to this line dancing activity. Learn it well and learn from scratch from patient instructor. Suitable and tailored for all ages. No partner necessary. Wear casual clothing, bring water bottle, closed shoes and positive attitude.
– Tuesdays from 5.45pm-6.30pm (school terms only) at Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough; $10 prepaid classes / $15 casual attendance – a five-week package that can be repeated. Details: 0412 296 827 or mariepietersz@hotmail.com
Noble Park Probus
A warm invitation is extended to anyone in the local community who is aged 55 and over, not working full time to visit us with a view to becoming a member at Noble Park Combined Probus Club. Meets monthly for morning tea and an interesting guest speaker. Also special lunches, day trips and extended trips such as to Bright. We make sure we promote the Probus core values of ‘Friendship, fellowship and fun’.
– first Monday of the month, 10am at Club Noble. Details: Roslyn, rgrassham07@gmail.com or 0410628249.
Dandenong senior activities
Dandenong over 60’s Club (but over 50s are welcome). Join us for fun and games.
– Mondays 1pm-4pm (except public holidays) at The Dandenong Club, cnr Stud and Heatherton roads. Details: Carol, 0431 755 466
Senior activities Keysborough
Keysborough & District Multicultural Senior Citizens Inc is an over 55s club with bingo on first, second and fourth Tuesday of the month ($3 entry and $1.50 per bingo book), live concerts with professional entertainers on third and fifth Tuesday of the month, line dancing on Wednesdays ($3 entry), Thursday ballroom dancing lessons (12.30pm-1pm) and ballroom dancing (1pm-3pm, $3 entry).
– 1pm-3pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Rowley Allan Reserve 352 Cheltenham Road Keysborough. Tea and coffee provided. Details: Julie, 0428 561 694.
Adult Exercise
Improve fitness and energy levels for good health and wellbeing at this adult exercise group class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is a self-paced, gentle aerobics class suitable for all levels.
– Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am at Jan Wilson Community Centre, Halton Road, Noble Park North; $5 per session. No registrations required. Details: 8571 1436 or communityfacilities@cgd.vic.gov.au
Fun for retirees
New members from Dandenong North and Noble Park are sought by the Waverley Gardens Combined Probus Club. In addition to other activities, club members also meet for coffee & listen to a guest speaker.
– last Tuesday of the month 9.45am-noon at Southern Community Centre, 27 Rupert Dr, Mulgrave (near Police Rd). Details: Don, 9560 6046.
Meditation and positive thinking
Learn how to make your mind your best friend through open-eyed meditation. Led by Bhavani Padmanabhan, these free sessions are open to all. Presented by Bakhtar Community Organisation and The Brahma Kumaris Organisation.
– Saturdays 2pm at 23-47 Gunns Road, Hallam. Registrations: 9703 2555 or 0403 551 596.
Weekly badminton
Adults welcome (Mondays 7pm-9pm) and ladies and retired (Wednesdays 12pm-2.30pm).
– Hallam Badminton Club, Frawley Road Recreation Reserve; $5.
