Happy birthday: Have you ever been a member of the Dandenong Country Women’s Association? The branch is celebrating its 80th birthday in May and invites past members to join the celebrations. Details: Wendy Lewis, 9795 3457 or 0407 842 011 or email cwalewis@bigpond.net.au.
Trish’s Table: Learn the secrets to making al dente pasta and sauce, then enjoy the spoils for an Italian-themed dinner on Wednesday from 5.30-7.30pm at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Suggested donation: $10. Details, bookings: 9791 8664.
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.
Log on: Hallam Community Learning Centre is running computer classes in a range of topics including computer basics, Microsoft Word, email and Casey Connect. Enrolments for term two now open. Details, bookings: 9703 1688.
We care: Wesley Do Care is looking for more volunteers with a few hours to spare each week to reconnect with the frail, isolated older people and help them remain involved within their community. The next orientation/training session is on this Saturday from 10am-3pm. Details: Ken Rosenhain, 9794 3069.
Mouse click: Extend your computer skills with this intermediate course at the Jan Wilson Community Centre, Noble Park North. Classes on Mondays from 1pm-3.30pm, beginning April 29. Cost: $130 for eight weeks; concession $65. Details, bookings: 9795 9279.
Writing group: Anyone looking for an opportunity to share creative writing in a social, supportive group is invited to The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong, from 10am-noon this Thursday. 9791 8664.
At the office: Update your skills or learn new ones at a 16-session course at the Keysborough Learning Centre, 402 Corrigan Road. Learn MS Office, keyboarding skills and customer service. Cost $168, concession $82, jobseekers $60. Details: 9798 7005.
Get zen: An easy, half-hour session of introductory tai chi is held at 2pm each Monday at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Details: 97918 664.
Catch up time: Dandenong Evening VIEW Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm at Dandenong RSL for dinner, guest speaker, socialisation and to support The Smith Family Learning for Life program. Details: 9560 9717.
English class: Improve your English with affordable classes at the Keysborough Learning Centre, 402 Corrigan Road. Classes on Monday-Wednesday, 9.30am-3pm. Details: 9798 7005.
Older learners: U3A provides computer classes for Windows 7 targeted at beginner or advanced users who may be experiencing difficulties with managing files, Windows, Word, Excel and the internet. Details: 9546 2997.
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.
Seniors school: Volunteer tutors needed at U3A Dandenong. Details: 9546 2997.
Send details by noon on the Wednesday before publication to easteditorial@mmpgroup.com.au or See & Do, PO Box 318, Dandenong 3175.
