What\’s on
REPTILE handling, lambs, camels and much more will be on show for a school holiday fun day at Cranbourne Home. A colour competition, craft, face painting, lucky dips, potting plants, camel rides, animal farm and a karaoke and pillow competition will all be on offer. The first 100 people will get a mini muffin from Reddy Roast, a kids pack from Officeworks and a small fries from Hungry Jacks.
-Cranbourne Home, 398 South Gippsland Highway, Cranbourne. Tuesday 30 June, 10am to 2pm. Reptile handling 1pm, colouring competition 10am-2pm and potting plants 11am-1pm.
CFA fire safety workshop
LEARN some tips and tricks to reduce fire risks this winter. Statistics show accidents, lack of awareness and negligence cause majority of house fires. CFA’s ‘Reduce the Risk Workshops’ give residents the opportunity to identify strategies to reduce fire risks around their home. Areas covered include common causes of house fires, how to prevent and reduce your risk of a house fire, how to develop your personal home fire escape plan, smoke alarm maintenance and fire extinguisher and fire blanket use.
-Balla Balla Community Centre, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East, Tuesday 21 July 10am to 11.30am. Free session run by CFA’s Southern Metropolitan Region. Ageing positively
THE cinema program will screen the movie Advanced Style which examines the lives of seven unique New Yorkers whose eclectic personal style and vital spirit have guided their approach to ageing.
Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee after the movie.
– Hallam Community Theatre, 74-84 Frawley Road on Tuesday 30 June from 2pm to 4pm.
Thai cooking classes
RECIPES will be shared by Kate, who is from northern Thailand, and participants will learn recipes and shortcuts to some of Kate’s favourite meals. Thai entrees, curries, stir fries and special family recipes will be shared and eaten by the group or taken home. All dishes include traces of nuts. The hands-on classes go for four weeks. All ingredients are included in the cost.
-Balla Balla Community Centre, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East. Monday 13 July for four weeks. 7pm to 9pm. Cost: $120.
Play bridge
U3A Cranbourne is looking for more people to play bridge and join its memoirs class which teaches participants how to collate past memories.
– U3A rooms at 3/65 Berwick – Cranbourne Road, opposite Casey Race Swimming Pool. Bridge will be held on Friday afternoons between 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Anyone who is interested in doing a class at U3A Cranbourne can phone Anne Thompson on 5996 7841 or 0419 509 875.
Cooking with dad
THE Cook it With Dad program is an opportunity for fathers and children to cook together.
They can learn how to cook healthy meals with Dad, spend some quality time together and strengthen their relationship as they meet other families and learn life skills as a team.
– Selandra Family and Children’s Centre, 45 Haflinger Avenue, Clyde North, Saturday 21 February to Saturday 12 December, 10.30am to noon. Held every Saturday during school terms. Registration is essential with the City of Casey on 9705 5200 or email dadsmatter@casey.vic.gov.au.
Novelty cake decorating
IMPROVE your cake decorating skills or just have some fun with friends. Each week there is something new and exciting to learn including cupcake decorating, sugar cookie decorating, covering a dummy round cake with basic decorations and creating sugar flowers.
-Balla Balla Community Centre, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East. BYO apron, small hobby knife, mat for rolling fondant, and all ingredients are included in the price. Monday 21 July for four weeks. 7pm to 9pm. Cost: $120. Additional cost for basic tool kit: $15 payable to tutor at first lesson.
Narre Warren seniors
JOIN the seniors’ club in Narre Warren for a jam-packed June, with special guest entertainment from Brenda May Vogt, Alex Matthews and Joey D’Rozario.
– 192/196 Centre Road, Narre Warren. Presentation on the work of Beyondblue by Roy Francis on Wednesday 10 June. Sunday socials on Sunday 28 June from 2pm to 5pm. Phone 9704 0015 for more information.
Make your own moisturiser
FACE and body moisturiser workshop will teach the method of preparing and combining all natural ingredients to create a healthy face and body moisturiser. Each participant will take home a jar of each moisturiser they make along with the recipes. Ingredients will be available on the day to purchase for your convenience to be able to make at home. Cost includes all materials.
– Balla Balla Community Centre, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East. Tuesday 11 August for one week. 1pm to 3pm. Cost $32.
Free hearing tests
BETTER Hearing Australia will offer free consultations and hearing tests in Lynbrook to help people who suffer from hearing loss to better manage their condition.
The not-for-profit organisation provides hearing tests, hearing screenings, understanding hearing test results and advice on managing hearing loss or tinnitus.
Better Hearing Australia (Vic) also runs the Victorian Hearing Aid Bank where eligible people can access free hearing aids.
– Lynbrook Community Centre, corner Lynbrook Boulevard and Harris Street, from 9.30am to 4.30pm on 2 July, 6 August, 3 September, 1 October, 5 November and 3 December. For further information, contact Better Hearing Australia on 1300 242 842 or visit www.betterhearing.org.au.
Crystals workshop
THE learn about crystals workshop will teach participants about the energy of crystals. The course covers how to use the healing properties of crystals, how to do chakra balancing, working with a pendulum, gem essences and the elixir of the crystals. The classes will also teach how to cleanse and recharge crystals for maximum results.
– Balla Balla Community Centre, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East. Tuesday 28 July for two weeks. 1pm to 3pm. Cost: $40
Fungi fairies
CHILDREN are invited to wear their best fairy or elf costume and search for the cheeky fungi fairies and elves in the Australian Garden as part of the fungi fairies and elves program for children aged three to five years old.
The program includes story time and song, a walk and craft.
The children will get to make fairy and elf paper toadstool ties and tiaras and decorate them with wildflowers.
– Corner of Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne. Thursday 2 July from 10am to 11am. Cost $7.40 per child. Phone the Royal Botanic Gardens, Cranbourne, on 5990 2200 for more information.
Walk the centre
CRANBOURNE Park offers health walks where participants are taken by a qualified instructor from the YMCA.
Registrations can be taken on the day, and participants are encouraged to wear loose fitting clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
– Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.40am in the fresh food area and the walk finishes at 8.45am.
Bowls and bingo
HALLAM Senior Citizens Centre is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday and offers carpet bowls, bingo, games, club room events and day tours.
New members are welcome.
– 4 Princess Domain Drive, Hallam. For more information, contact president Paul Lorenzo on 9703 1068 or secretary Dorothy Mickelson on 9796 7580.
Girls’ night out
DRESS to impress to the theme of Sex and the City for a night out with the girls.
Gift bags, male waiters, tarot readings, make-up and beauty products and a three-course sit down dinner with wine and champagne on arrival are all planned for the night.
A percentage of the tickets sold will go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation with the chance to win a $2000 Flight Centre voucher and seven nights at Villa Jasa in Bali for eight people.
Tickets cost $50.
– Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club, Friday 10 July 6.30pm with a band starting at 9.30pm. Bookings essential on 5996 2393 by Friday 19 June.
Digital camera classes
LEARN how to get the best out of a digital camera with digital SLR classes.
– Hallam Community Learning Centre, 56 Kays Avenue, Hallam, on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9.45am to 11.45am. Phone 9703 1688 for more details.
Mental health
GROW is offering a unique 12-step recovery focused program to those suffering from stress, anxiety, depression and other emotional difficulties.
Gold coin donation appreciated.
– The Berwick Group meets at the Berwick Neighbourhood Centre, 112 High Street, Berwick, Wednesdays at 10am. Contact the GROW Community Centre on 1800 558 268 or visit www.grow.net.au for more information.
Hand sewing workshop
JOIN acclaimed textile artist Leesa Chandler and her team on a week-long series of workshops exploring the art of hand sewing and stitching techniques.
There will be a pop-up design studio, sewing studio and shop with workshops run by Leesa. Suitable for people with some experience in sewing.
– Corner of Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne, off South Gippsland Highway. Meet at the Visitor Centre, 10am to noon and 1.30pm to 3.30pm on Tuesday 18 August and Sunday 23 August.
Indoor bowls
ENJOY an indoor full size regulation bowls day with all bowls supplied and coaching for beginners along with a cup of tea afterward.
– Casey Indoor Sports Centre, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road. Friday mornings 10am to noon. No charge on first day. Phone Ron on 5990 9048 or 0411 126 946 for more details.
Park run
PARTICIPATE with more than 100 others in a free five kilometre timed event every Saturday morning.
The event caters for serious runners and for those wanting a jog or even a walk.
– Saturdays at 8am at Berwick Springs, visit the Berwick Springs parkrun website for more information.
