What’s On in Berwick and surrounds

Line dancing will be one of the many demonstrations set to take place at U3A Dandenong's 30th anniversary. (Unsplash: Ardian Lumi)

U3A Dandenong Expo

U3A Dandenong is holding an expo to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

Some Dandenong-based seniors’ clubs will be presenting what they offer. Some participation and/or demonstrations are provided eg. Line dancing, exercise class, singing in English and Italian, games played like Scrabble, Mahjong and Rummy Kub, Art display of different mediums, a plant stall, this is just a small sample of displays.

Refreshments are available via the Dandenong Netball Assoc. canteen including a Devonshire Tea at a small cost.

Entry: Free

When: Friday 18th October, 2025

Venue: Gloria Pyke Netball Stadium, at Greaves Reserve, Dandenong Show Grounds, Bennett Street, Dandenong.

Time: between 10am and noon.

For more information call – 0494 018 356

Connected Libraries – Buildings of Casey Photography Competition 2024

Calling all photographers – be part of recording the City of Casey as it is now, for future generations!

Enter our “Buildings of Casey” photography competition this spring and help us collect images of the City of Casey’s current buildings, for tomorrow’s history. Photos submitted will be kept in our Local History Archive and used for historical projects in the future.

9am, 1 September – 5pm, 30 September

Cranbourne Senior Citizens

Not a member? Doesn’t matter, come along and join the fun.

Weekly activities – Line Dancing Mon. 10am-12pm, New Vogue and Old Time Dance Tue. 1pm-3:30pm, Carpet Bowls Wed. & Sat. 11:30am-2:30pm, Bingo Thur. 11am-2pm.

For all enquiries or bookings contact Marilyn mobile 0432 107 590

U3A Cranbourne

U3A is a community group for anyone 50 and over to learn, share and socialise in Cranbourne. Activities range from Line Dancing and Ballroom Dancing, Guitar and Ukulele, Arts and Crafts, Table Tennis and more. The group offers a variety of activities at 20-22 Bowen Street in Cranbourne. Line Dancing and Ballroom Dancing classes are held at Casey Basketball Stadium in Cranbourne. Find the joy in joining others in keeping your brain, body active and pursuing creative interests that you are passionate about.

Supported by Casey Council U3A is a not-for-profit organisation with a membership fee of $50 per year. This fee allows members to participate in as many activities as they wish.

Please check our website www.u3acranbourne,org,au or call 0493991919.

Cranbourne and District Garden Club

The club is turning 51 this year and still meets at the Cranbourne Public Hall from 1.15pm on the second Thursday of the month.

The club enjoys day trips and lunches, afternoon teas and friendship.

For more information, contact Julie on 5995 1420 or Jean on 9704 6242.

New Vogue dancing

Berwick Activities Club is offering another eight-week course on New Vogue dancing, commencing on Friday 6 September from 7pm to 8pm in the Timbarra Community Centre.

Dancing is a great way to make new friends and at the completion of the course you may join the weekly dance held on Thursday evenings.

Booking is essential as numbers are limited.

For more information, contact Bruce on 0447 554 475.

Blind Bight Community Centre

Craft gift making for adults from 12.30pm to 2.30pm on Tuesdays.

Join in the craft gift making class and bring along your own craft to complete.

A variety of techniques and skills are shared including mosaics, macrame, sewing and painting at $3 per class.

Playgroup from 10.30am to noon on Wednesdays.

The program provides fun play activities and craft for children at $5 per family.

Free knit and crochet from noon to 2pm on Wednesdays.

Line dancing from 1pm to 2pm on Wednesdays.

All ages, and abilities welcome at $10 per class.

For more information and for bookings, visit www.blindbightcommunitycentre.com.au

Casey Cardinia Life Activities Club

Are you new newly retired, or new to the area, or just wanting to enjoy your freedom as a senior or expand your social life?

Casey Cardinia Life Activities Club can offer you stimulating activities and friendship.

The club hosts weekly social activities with dance to low-key in-line dancing if you want to tap your feet, great music, a chat, and then afternoon tea.

Day, short and long trips away via coach, a weekly morning coffee club, monthly Saturday country pub lunches, monthly Tuesday dine-outs, a weekly walking group, a weekly table tennis group, seasonal daytime musical theatre outings, entertainment function days and more.

Anyone interested can visit on Thursdays at 2pm for socialising and low-key dancing at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House at 21A Bemersyde Drive or join the club for a coffee and a chat every Wednesday from 10am at the new François cafe in front of Myer in Fountain Gate.

For more information, contact enquiry officer Gloria on 0468 363 616.

Balla Balla Community Centre

Health & Wellbeing classes held at Balla Balla Community Centre include pilates on Tuesday afternoons or Wednesday evenings, Zumba – Tuesday evenings and Yoga Thursday late afternoons or evenings. Enhance your fitness levels before Spring arrives.

For more information, visit ballaballa.com.au

Combined Probus Club of Narre Warren

The club welcomes men and women to join for fun and interesting activities.

The club hosts bowling, armchair travel, book clubs, walk and talk, happy snappers and cards.

For enquiries, contact Heather at hsims14@gmail.com

Scrabble Club

Berwick Activities Club has started a Scrabble Club recently and it runs every Friday from 1pm to 3.30pm.

It will be both competitive and social on a one-to-one basis.

Come along to learn how to play or improve your game.

Word lists and more will be available to increase your skills.

Contact David on 0433 566 456.

Berwick Springs VIEW Club

Affiliated with The Smith Family, the Berwick Springs VIEW Club is a not-for-profit organisation, with the aim to fundraise to support Learning for Life students.

The club currently supports 10 students of varying ages with their education expenses.

The club meets on the first Monday of each month in the Berwick Springs Hotel function room from 11.15am, where members enjoy lunch and then host a guest speaker.

Throughout the year, the club has a couple of special fundraisers, as well as casual morning tea and lunch for interested ladies.

The club is always looking for new members in all age groups.

For more information, contact Shirley on 0438 191 759 or email berwicksprings.viewclub@gmail.com

Probus Club of Casey Combined

Meetings finish at noon when many of our members assemble for lunch at one of the local cafes.

The club meets at the Old Cheese Factory at 9.45am on the second Tuesday of each month.

BADFolk Club

Berwick and District Folk Club meets on the third Friday of each month.

Doors open at 6.30pm, with the music running from 7pm to 10pm with entry $15.

For more information, visit badfolkclub.org or contact Edward on 0418 535 264.

Craft classes

Join Berwick Activities Group’s Elizabeth to discover the world of papercraft and have a chat with like-minded people.

Tuesdays from 10am to noon at Timbarra Community Centre at $5 per class, all materials supplied.

Contact admin@berwicknc.com.au or phone 9704 1863.

Narre Warren Senior Citizens Centre

If you are over 55 years old, newly retired, or new to the Casey area and looking for something to do, come and join the main club day on Wednesdays from 9.30am to 3pm at 192-196 Centre Road in Narre Warren.

There are also weekly activities on other days of the week, which include the Garden Group Club, indoor carpet bowls, line dancing, table tennis, friendly card games, and a gentle exercise class.

For more information, phone 9704 0015 or 0426 736 467 or email narrewarrenseniors@gmail.com

Chair dancing

Would you enjoy exercising from the comfort of your chair?

Join the Berwick Activities Group for some seated movement sessions from 10.45am to 11.30am on Wednesdays including fun and uplifting songs and different styles and eras of music.

Timbarra Community Centre at $8 per session.

For more information, contact admin@berwicknc.com.au or phone 9704 1863.

DnD at Orana

Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) is an inclusive tabletop, fantasy, role-playing game.

Participants work together with other players to go on adventures in the DnD world.

You can act, explore, instigate, solve problems, and tell stories as you bring their chosen character to life within the game world.

Second Saturday of each month, 1pm to 9pm, Orana Community Place, 16/18 Playwright St, Clyde North.

For enquiries and to book a spot at the table, reach out to Jonathan Whelan at thestoryweaver.dnd@gmail.com

Weekly badminton

All are welcome for badminton from 7pm to 9pm on Mondays and from noon to 2.30pm on Wednesdays 12pm-2.30pm at Hallam Badminton Club at Frawley Road Recreation Reserve; $5.