Sunday market: The Noble Park RSL monthly market is back on February 24 from 7am-noon in the main car park. Fresh produce, bric-a-brac, crafts and snacks. Stalls available for hire at $10 or $5 for a table. Proceeds go to local charities. Details, stall bookings: 9548 3750.
Healthy minds: GROW offers a unique 12-step recovery focused program to those suffering from stress, anxiety, depression and other emotional difficulties. Dandenong group meets at the Church of Christ, 139 David Street, every Tuesday from 7.30pm. Gold coin donation appreciated. Details: 1800 558 268 or grow.net.au.
Good food: A free eight-week ‘healthy eating and lifestyle’ program starts on Monday, February 18 at Keysborough Learning Centre. Sessions include an hour of gentle exercise and an hour of lifestyle education. Details, bookings: 9798 7005.
Footy for all: Casey’s all-abilities team is recruiting for 2013. Weekly training is at Casey Fields but is not compulsory. An open day will be held from 11.30am-1pm this Sunday. 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: Noble Park Keysborough Lions Club’s popular Burden Park’s Got Talent show is on this weekend at Athol Road Primary School hall, 159-167 Athol Road, Springvale South.Details: Carmel, 0421 086 510.
Computer classes: Beginner and intermediate eight-week computer courses, beginning this week 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.
Writing for fun: Awaken your inner writer at a workshop at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong, from 9.30am-2pm on February 21. Suggested donation $10, light lunch provided. Details: Jo, 9791 8664.
Zumba: An 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. Cost $5 per session. Zumba Gold classes (for seniors, $4) and Zumbatomic (for children aged 4-12, $3) also available. Details, class times: 9795 9279.
Time to relax: Meditation sessions will be held each Monday from 2.30-3.30pm at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Gold coin donations welcome. Details: 9791 8664.
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. Cost $4.50 a session. 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.
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.
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 a session. 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.
Take a hike: Berwick Bushwalking Club holds regular group walks in parks across the region. Details: Grazie, 9700 1158.
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.
Alcoholics support: Alcoholics Anonymous meets 6pm on Fridays at St James Anglican Church, 55 Langhorne Street, Dandenong.
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