Traders meet: Dandenong Retail Traders Association will meet tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Ramada Encore Hotel, 50 McCrae Street, Dandenong, from 6pm when Greater Dandenong Council chief executive officer John Bennie will be guest speaker. Details: Glenys Cooper, 0417 394 722 or 9794 9397.
Footy for all: Casey’s all-abilities team is recruiting for 2013. Weekly training at Casey Fields but training is not compulsory. An open day will be held from 11.30am-1pm on Sunday, February 17. Have a kick, meet new friends, enjoy a drink and hot dog. Players welcome from all parts of Casey, Pakenham and Dandenong. Details: Mel Lindsay, 0432 595 780.
Showtime: Auditions for Noble Park Keysborough Lions Club’s popular Burden Park’s Got Talent show will be held this Saturday and Sunday at Athol Road Primary School hall, 159-167 Athol Road, Springvale South. The show will be held from February 15-17. Details: Carmel, 0421 086 510.
Computer classes: Beginner and intermediate eight-week computer courses, beginning February 11 and 13 at the Jan Wilson Community Centre, Noble Park North. Classes on Mondays or Wednesdays from 12.30-3pm, cost $130 (concession $65). Details: 9795 9279.
Playtime: Playgroup sessions at Noble Park North’s Jan Wilson Community Centre. Classes on Mondays and Thursdays from 10am-noon, and Fridays from 10.30am-noon. Cost: $4.50 or $4. Details: 9795 9279.
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. For children aged 2½ to five, it’s on Wednesdays from 11am-noon, starting this week. Cost $4.50 per session. Details: 9795 9279.
Writing for fun: Awaken your inner writer at a workshop at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong, on February 21 from 9.30am-2pm. Suggested donation $10, light lunch provided. Details: Jo, 9791 8664.
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, starting tomorrow. Cost: $5 per session. Details: 9795 9279.
Time to relax: Meditation sessions will be held each Monday from 2.30-3.30pm starting from February 4 at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Gold coin donations welcome. Details: 9791 8664.
Zumba!: One exciting hour of calorie-burning, body energising and mind inspiring movement – the dance fitness craze taking over Australia. 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, $5 per session. Zumba Gold classes (for seniors, $4) and Zumbatomic (for children aged 4-12, $3) also available. Details, class times: 97959 279.
Lotus Group: A friendly group for women over 50 wanting to enjoy a wide range of social and special interest activities. Meetings on Wednesdays from 10am-noon from February 6. New members always welcome, cost $3.50 per sessionIf you are new to the group, please contact the office for details of activities and outings. Details: 9795 9279.
Take a seat: Expressions of interest sought for a new chair yoga and life management class at the Jan Wilson Community Centre, Noble Park North. Chair yoga is suitable for all ages and all levels of fitness, improving flexibility, mental clarity and anxiety. Each class covers: chair yoga exercises, relaxation exercises, breathing techniques, positive thinking tools, creative visualisation and personal development tools. Details: 9795 9279.
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.
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