Nativity scene: Come and see the annual nativity scene at St Elizabeth’s Parish, 107 Bakers Road, Dandenong North, from December 15-January 27. Open at Mass times or by appointment. Details: Cheryl Hayes, 9795 6217 or Wilson Fernandez, 0428 927 110.
Playgroup 2013: Enrol now for next year’s playgroups at Hallam Community Learning Centre, 56 Kays Avenue. Rollers and crawlers sessions available. Open day on December 17. Details: 9703 1688.
Progress meeting: The Noble Park Community Action Forum meets for the final time this year and its Christmas break-up at the Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, Buckley Street, Noble Park, on December 12 from 6pm. Details, RSVP: Roz Blades, 0417 053 612 or 9701 5821.
Dutch Christmas: Nederlands Kerstfeest, a Dutch Christmas celebration, is at Dandenong Christian Reformed Church, corner Gladstone Road and Outlook Drive, Dandenong North, from 6pm on Saturday. Details: Hetty Helm, 9700 1128.
Computer classes: Courses for MYOB for beginners, computing and drawing at Noble Park Community Centre. Details: 9547 5801.
Self-defence: All-Stars Martial Arts Academy holds demonstrations in karate, Muay Thai and women’s self-defence, as well as its annual state grading at St John’s Regional College, Dandenong, on Sunday. Details: 9579 0800.
Study options: Attend the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning 2013 info session at Keysborough Learning Centre, 402 Corrigan Road, Keysborough, on December 11 at 10am. Open to people 15-19 who want to study in a supportive centre. Details, bookings: 9798 7005, info@klckeys.com.au or the KLC office.
Alcoholics support: Alcoholics Anonymous meets 6pm on Fridays at St James Anglican Church, 55 Langhorne Street, Dandenong.
VIEW club: Dandenong Evening VIEW Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm at Dandenong RSL for dinner, guest speaker, socialising and supporting The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. Details: 9560 9717.
Life learning: Dandenong University of the Third Age offers low-cost learning for retirees. Classes include computers, history, languages, painting, drawing, dancing, tai chi, walking groups and more. Annual fee is $40. Details: 9546 2997.
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.
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.
Green thumbed: Mulgrave Neighbourhood House is holding a horticultural skills and knowledge course from 1pm on Mondays. Cost: $55. Details: 9548 3311.
Website training: Not-for-profit groups in Casey can apply for free websites on Casey Connect, with subsided training available at $30 for a three-week course. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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