Wednesday, September 18
A LEARNING space for school aged children is available at the Berala Community Centre, 3.30pm-5pm. Volunteer tutors available. Details: 8757 9026.
Thursday, September 19
FIND a playing partner and refine your board game skills with chess, backgammon, monopoly and scrabble at Merrylands Library from 2pm-4pm.
Friday, September 20
PEOPLE with dementia and their carers can join the Dementia Cafe at Dooleys Lidcombe coffee shop,10.30am-12pm. Details: 9845 6903.
LEARN basic writing and conversation in Mandarin at the Berala Community Centre, 6.30-8.30pm. Basic proficiency in English required. Details: 8757 9026.
Saturday, September 21
THE Dementia Advisory Service of Western Sydney’s Saturday Cafe group, will meet in The Sterling Lounge of the Parramatta Leagues Club from 12pm. Details: 9845 6903.
Monday, September 23
THE Rotary Club of Holroyd will meet in Club Merrylands at 6.30pm. Details: holroydrotary.org.au.
Tuesday, September 24
PROTECT children against diseases at the next free Immunisation Clinic at Berala Community Centre, 9.30-11am. Bookings: 8757 9642 or 8757 9567.
LIDCOMBE Toastmasters will meet in the Keighery Hotel at 51 Rawson Street, Auburn, 7.30-9.30pm. Details: Nick, 0403 244 144.
Ongoing
PRIMARY school children can enjoy free craft sessions at local libraries, 3.30-4.30pm. No bookings required.
TOYS, books and movies are available for hire to members of Cumberland Council’s toy library service at the Wentworthville Library.
FREE computer classes are held at the Auburn Centre for Community on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays,10am-12pm; at the Berala Community Centre on Thursdays, 10am-12pm; and the Guildford Community Centre on Mondays and Fridays, 10am-12pm.
AUBURN Botanic Gardens open Monday to Sunday, 9am-5pm. Native animals are fed daily in the fauna reserve, 10am-2pm.
NOT-for-profit Citizen Advocacy Western Sydney Inc seeks to introduce people with intellectual disabilities to community members. Details: 9893 8210.
CUMBERLAND Multicultural Community Services hosts a range of activities each week at Block C242, Granville TAFE, including playgroups, Tai Chi, Zumba, craft, English classes and homework help. Details: 9637 7600.
THE Granville Men’s Shed is open at 243 Clyde Street, South Granville. Drop in Tuesdays and Wednesday, 9am-3pm, and Saturdays, 9am to 1pm. Details: Michael, 0410 561 163.
THE Auburn Police Area Command operates a register for older people who may be living on their own, with a weekly phone call. If you know someone who could benefit, call 9646 8691.
FREE advice for job seekers is available via a drop-in service at Auburn Library on Mondays, 9.30am-4pm and by appointment on Wednesdays, 9.30am-12.30pm, call 8757 9060. Advice is also available via drop-in at Merrylands Library on Tuesdays, 9.30am-4pm or by appointment Wednesdays, 2-4pm, call 8757 9065.
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