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Dance and Roll!
Enjoy the benefits of dancing
Thursdays, 6pm-7pm
Darebin Arts Centre, Preston
If you use a scooter or wheelchair, come along to Dance and Roll for a free trial session. No matter your age, gender or dance experience, the most important thing is that you have fun and enjoy yourself moving along to a variety of rhythms.
Dancing is a great opportunity to meet new people, improve your mental and physical wellbeing. Accessible toilets and parking is available at the venue.
For more information and to book send us an email or call 0408 523 742.
And don't miss Dance and Roll performing at Darebin's International Women's Day celebration on 5 March!
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Back on your bike!
Basic Bike Maintenance
15 March and 19 April
1.30pm-4.30pm, Preston Library
Women on Wheels
21 March, 1pm-5pm
Darebin Arts Centre
On-road Bike Confidence
22 March, 1pm-5pm
Darebin Arts Centre
Do you know how to ride a bike, but need a skill or confidence boost? This autumn Darebin Council is offering a range of low-cost workshops that might make all the difference! BYO bike and helmet.
Cost: $15-$20
Book your spot here.
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Computers for Older Adults
Fall in love with new technology!
IPAD - ICOFFEE - ICAKE
Tuesdays, 1-3pm
Darebin North West Uniting Church
Join this fun group of neighbours and become the boss of your tablet. Get support from a tutor on how to make images, listen to music and to send messages. During school terms.
Cost: $5
Getting there: Tram 11, Stop “Murray Road/Gilbert Road”
To register call 9471 3265
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Introduction to Computers
Thursdays from 16 April, 1 - 3pm
East Preston Community Centre
This introductory course is aimed at people aged 55+. It will teach you how to do basic tasks on your computer, for example, how to create a document, search a topic of interest on the internet and how to send an email. BYO snacks, tea/coffee are provided.
Cost: $36 for 10 session
Getting there: Bus 566 Stop “Laurel Street” or Bus 567 Stop “Crevelli Street”
To register call 8470 8107
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Computer Skills Support
Thursdays, 9.30-11am
Reservoir Neighbourhood House
If you are struggling to use and enjoy technology, come along and develop your skills in this free class and surprise yourself.
Getting there: Buses 552, 556, 561 Stop “Boldrewood Parade”
To register call 9462 4611
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Tech Talk
Fridays, 10am-1pm
Span Community House
Do your have a question about using digital technology, your device or a problem that needs solving? Bookings are essential for this free class.
Getting there: Buses 251 and 552 Stop "Clyde Street”
To register call 9480 1364
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Harmony Day Community Welcome Lunch
Saturday, 21 March, 12pm-2pm
Intercultural Centre
59A Roseberry Avenue, Preston
Have you moved to Australia recently or even a while ago? The Darebin Intercultural Centre and Victoria Police invite you to a 'potluck' community lunch in recognition of World Harmony Day.
Everyone is invited to come along and bring a special dish that represents their culture, background or traditions to be shared with others. And what better way to meet and welcome new friends to our community than through food?
Book your spot online or call 8470 8440.
Getting there: Tram 86 Stop “Gower Street/Plenty Road” or Preston Railway Station.
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Free Community Lunch
Wednesdays 11 March and 8 April
12.30pm-2.30pm
Span Community House
64 Clyde Street, Thornbury
Meet your neighbours and make new friends at Span's monthly community lunch. The two course meal is free and home cooked! Stick around for a chat and find out about other free and low cost activities and groups that keep you connected to the community.
Don't miss the Autumn Harvest Feast on Wednesday 11 March! The food is cooked with the fresh produce from the Span community garden.
Call 9480 1364 to register and to find out more.
Getting there: Buses 251 and 552 Stop "Clyde Street".
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Zero-Wast Cooking Demo
Thursday 26 March, 6.30pm-8.30pm
Melbourne Polytechnic, Building K
77 St Georges Road, Preston
Soggy lettuce. Limp carrots. Uneaten leftovers. If this sounds like your fridge, join us for a free cooking demonstration to get the tools and tips for cooking zero-waste at home. The Social Food Project will show you how to plan, buy and cook to get the most of both your groceries and money, with some surprising tips on how to make your food last longer.
This is a free event but places are limited. Register here.
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Back to Earth
Win $5,000 to support your favourite local garden or environmental project
Ever wondered what happens to your food and green waste after it's picked up? The compost and mulch created from the waste helps farms, gardens and parks bloom. The Back to Earth Initiative's Victorian Garden Competition will support local gardens and environmental projects with up to $5,000. Nominations open from 2 March.
Get ready to nominate your favourite project or perhaps kick off your own community garden!
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Attention Local Home Wine Makers!
Entries are now open for the
Meet the Makers Showcase
Homemade red wine, white wine, rosé and country/other wines (including grain, mead and fruit wines) can be entered into competition with great prizes to be won!
Entrants are required to be available to offer tastings at the 'Meet the Makers Showcase' on Sunday 15 March, 12pm-4pm at the Darebin Arts Centre.
To register, send an email or
call 8470 8306 by 5pm, Thursday 5 March.
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