Work ready: Prepare for work sessions at the Jan Wilson Community Centre, Noble Park, 1-3.30pm each Tuesday in July. Course includes searching for work, resume writing, interview tips, understanding workplace communication, operation of office equipment and basic computer skills. Cost is $65 for concession card holders and $130 for non-holders. Details: 9795 9279.
Be aware: Bring stillness and harmonise your body and soul with awareness meditation, each Tuesday and Wednesday from 2.30-3pm at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Gold coin donation welcome. Details: 9791 8664.
Computer skills: U3A Dandenong offers computer classes in Windows 7 and 8 free to members at the Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, Buckley Street, Noble Park. Details: 9546 2997 or dandenongu3a.com.au/.
Community garden volunteers: The community garden at the Noble Park Community Centre has lots of new plants and vegetables to be planted, and new composting work to be completed. Anyone who likes gardening and would like to volunteer is welcome. Details: 9547 5801 or info@nobleparkcommunitycentre.org.au.
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.
New friends: Women are encouraged to drop in to the Keysborough Learning Centre to meet new people and gain confidence speaking English. Details: Glenda 9798 7005.
Sewing circle: Spend time sewing and enjoy a joke or two every Tuesday at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong from 10am-noon. Suggested donation $4. Details: Trish or Jo, 9791 8664.
Take a hike: Berwick Bushwalking Club holds regular group walks in parks across the region. Details: Grazie, 9700 1158.
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.
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 meets on Wednesdays from 10am-noon. Cost $3.50 per session. Details: 9795 9279.
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: 9703 1688.
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: An exciting hour of calorie-burning, body energising and mind inspiring movement. 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: 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 2½ 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
Send details by noon on the Wednesday before publication to easteditorial@mmpgroup.com.au or See & Do, PO Box 318, Dandenong 3175.
