Seniors yoga
Designed for seniors, this class will help increase flexibility and deal with stress. It’s from 12-12.45pm and 12.45-1.30pm every Saturday until June 20 at the Hillside Community Centre, Recreation Reserve, Royal Crescent, Hillside. $2 per session.
■ 9449 8027
Business online
Small Business Victoria’s Building Your Online Strategy workshop helps grow online business by creating an interactive environment with potential customers. Taking place at the Brimbank council on June 18, this event is $30. Bookings essential.
■ 9249 4413 or email ecodev@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Brimbank writers awards
Short stories, poetry and song lyrics are all part of this year’s competition, offering writers the chance to win more than $3500 in prizes. The competition includes separate categories for children, teenagers and adults, as well as several writing workshops. Entries are open until July 10.
www.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au, 9249 4181 or email writersfestival@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Neighbourhood House
Community West Neighbourhood House opens Tuesday to Thursday, 9.30am-4.30pm, and offers many free courses, events and activities for all ages, including walking groups, rhythm and rhyme playgroup, conversational English class and budget basics.
■ 9360 4851 or chortin@communitywest.org.au
Bowel scans vital
Early detection is vital for the treatment of bowel cancer with 90 per cent of cases curable if detected early. The Rotary Club is offering simple, inexpensive Bowelscan program kits for $10 at the Sunshine Plaza Pharmacy. Take the test at home then return to the pharmacy for scanning. All tests must be returned by June 19.
Write that short story
Put pen to paper at this workshop exploring the art of short story writing with Robert Skinner, editor of short story magazine The Canary Press. At Sydenham library, June 4 at 6.30pm, places are limited, so book now at www.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au
Have a chat
Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with good conversation, meet new people and discuss issues of the day or your favourite hobby. Free at Sydenham library, June 3, 2.30pm.
www.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au
Practice English
An English conversation group, which helps with speaking, reading and writing skills, runs from 1-3.30pm every Monday and 10-11.30am every Tuesday at Melton library. Classes also run from 9.30-11.30am every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during school terms at Caroline Springs library.
■ 9747 5300
Community visitors needed
The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme is seeking Ukrainian, Serbian and Polish speaking volunteers to join its program in Delahey and Ardeer areas. Volunteers are needed to visit elderly residents living in aged care centres and offer companionship on a fortnightly basis.
www.msrecruitment@ms.org.au or 9845 2729
