This program offers a broad range of imaginative topics to make it easy and fun to start your writing journey. Writers are individually linked to an encourager, who reads the writer's work and offers constructive feedback.

Multiple sessions are available.

Chinese Seniors Weekly Activities in Canterbury. Chinese seniors (mostly Shanghainese speaking) get together for activities such as chatting, singing, dancing, Shanghai Opera rehearsal, cards and mah-jong, stretching exercise and Tai-Chi, table tennis, and other cultural activities. Runs weekly on Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm. Cost: $30 annual membership.

Hawthorn Historical Society aims to engage, inform and educate the community about the economic, social, cultural and environmental history and heritage of Hawthorn. We are seeking members to join our group and assist with a range of activities include researching, cataloguing, giving talks, workshops and organising exhibitions.