Sewing circle: Make a crazy quilt, cushions and enjoy a joke or two at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong, 10am-noon Tuesdays. Entry donation $4. Details: Trish or Jo, 9791 8664.
Computer classes: Courses for MYOB for beginners, computing and drawing at Noble Park Community Centre. Details: 9547 5801.
Car-boot sale: Sausage sizzle, music, snacks and car-boot sale at Avondrust Village, 1105 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Carrum Downs, 8.30am-noon on Saturday. Proceeds towards care of elderly Dutch in Victoria. Details: 9799 1708.
RSL market: Stalls for hire at Noble Park RSL market from 7am-noon last Sunday of each month. Stalls cost $10, table hire $5. Proceeds to local charities. Details: Bianca, 9548 3750.
Neighbourhood Watch: Public forum held by Neighbourhood Watch Greater Dandenong at Springvale Historical Society, 7 Hillcrest Grove, from 7pm on November 26.Details: 0407 325 030 or president@nhwgreaterdandenong.org.
Teach English: AMES needs volunteers aged over 18 to tutor recent arrivals in Australia for two hours a week. Free training and ongoing support provided. Details: Paula, 8791 2434 or Ghezal, 8791 2441.
VIEW Club: Dandenong Evening VIEW Club members meet at Dandenong RSL for dinner, guest speaker, socialisation and to support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life program, 7pm next Monday. Details: 9560 9717.
Casino trek: Red Cross Australia Hallam has a bus trip to Crown Casino on November 23. Bus leaves Hallam Recreation Reserve at 9am, and the casino at 2pm to return. Cost: $25 including lunch voucher. Details: Betty, 9774 0194.
Ratepayers AGM: Ratepayers Victoria is holding its annual meeting at South Oakleigh Bowling Club, 1216 North Road, from 2pm on November 25. Details: Jack Davis, 9570 6227 or 0412 238 974.
Seniors school: Dandenong University of the 3rd Age is a low-cost co-operative learning organisation for active retirees. Learn new arts and crafts. Annual fee is $40. Details 9546 2997.
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.
Women’s choir: Southern Sounds Chorus in Langwarrin/Frankston has a new members night at 7 next Monday. Free entry. Details: Christine, 5971 2231, or Judy, 9775 4464.
Ride on: Get pedalling in spring in U3A’s cycling groups for beginners and advanced riders. 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.
Computer class: Basic internet search and email classes from 1-3.30pm on Mondays and 12.30-3pm on Wednesdays at Jan Wilson Community Centre, Halton Road, Noble Park North. Details: 9795 9279.
Sing it loud: Join the chorus at Goss Choir, meeting from 7-9pm Mondays at Hallam Primary School, Harmer Road. No experience necessary. Cost $5 a night. Details: Dene Menzel, 0432 936 849.
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.
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.
Tai chi: Easy, introductory tai chi at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Entry by gold coin donation. Details: 9791 8664.
Alcoholics support: Alcoholics Anonymous meets 6pm on Fridays at St James Anglican Church, 55 Langhorne Street, Dandenong.
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