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Seniors meeting
THE next meeting of the Knox Branch of National Seniors will be held at the Knox Club on 27 May. Doors open at 10.15am for a 10.30pm start. The Knox Club is situated at the corner of Stud and Boronia roads, Wantirna. Join them for the meeting/social time and enjoy guest speakers, who will be John and Isabelle Mentha, speaking about ‘history of modern magic’. For more information, contact president John on 9778 6784.
Cooinda Cub Scouts night
A TRY Cub Scouts night is planned for Wednesday 13 May, at the Seville Scout Hall from 7pm to 8.30pm.
Scouting is a non-profit, community run, global association where participants learn life-skills and make lasting friendships.
Come and try, ask questions and join in the fun.
For more information, contact group leader Dorothy Salter at dk.salter@bigpond.com or club leader Tracie Owens at teffo@bigpond.com. Alternatively, contact 0413 511 922 or 9735 0326.
Suicide prevention information
EMERALD Community House is offering a suicide prevention information session (free): Wednesday 13 May, at 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the ECH Hall. This session will look at the indicators that might suggest that someone is considering suicide and how to have a conversation with them about it. The information session will also include a list of resources and support information to help the person keep safe.
Red Cross Will day
RED Cross is urging anyone who needs to make or update their will to mark October in their calendar. The Red Cross is bringing its highly successful Wills for Life program to the City of Knox. For more information, or to make an appointment, phone 1800 811 700, or email bequests@redcross.org.au.
Men’s Shed
COMMUNITY Men’s Sheds are a relatively new concept; however, they are based on the backyard shed, which has been a long established part of Australian culture. These new sheds are open to men of all ages, from all walks of life. The Monbulk District Men’s Shed opened in 2012 and is inviting new members to join. For more information, contact Brian Tunks on 0430 380 379 or Rod Mellis on 9751 1886.
Children’s writer’s festival
DAVID Walliams and Andy Griffiths headline ‘Stories Up High’, the Yarra Ranges Children’s Writers Festival. The event is held next month at iconic venues throughout the Dandenong and Yarra Ranges from 8 May to 23 May. For bookings and more information, contact www.storiesuphigh.com.au or for regular updates, follow on Facebook.