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9 Welcome to Helensvale Laundromat At Helensvale Laundromat, we aim to make your laundry experience as convenient and stress-free as possible. All of our machines accept coins, cards, or phone payments, providing flexibility and ease for every customer. Easy-to-Use Machines - Our washing and drying machines are designed for simplicity. To get started, simply tap your card or phone on the reader, select your preferred wash or dry temperature, and press start. There’s no need to worry about bringing your own cleaning products—top quality laundry chemicals are included. The correct amount of soap, softener, and sanitiser is automatically dispensed with every cycle, ensuring optimal results every time. For pet owners - We also offer a dedicated 14kg Pet Laundry washing machine, perfect for keeping your furry friends’ bedding and accessories clean. Convenient Location and Parking - Parking is free and easy, right outside our premises. We are conveniently located just across the road from the Coles Supermarket, making it simple to run errands while your laundry is being done. Open 24/7 All Year Round - We are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, so you can do your laundry whenever it suits your schedule. Contact Us - If you need any assistance, please call us on 1300 528 628. We’re here to help! See advert front cover Hot washes are included FREE! Horoscopes May 2026 ARIES - May encourages you to slow the pace just enough to enjoy the moment. Early in the month, simple pleasures and small wins feel satisfying. Mid-month brings fresh ideas around money or plans, and by late May you’re chatting, connecting and back in your groove. TAURUS - It’s your time to shine, Taurus. May brings a gentle confidence boost and a sense of personal reset. Mid-month opens doors to new plans or goals, and by the end of the month you’re feeling more energised, social and ready to enjoy what you’ve set in motion. GEMINI - A quieter start to May gives you space to recharge before things pick up speed. Mid-month brings clarity and motivation, and by late May your social life sparks back to life. Expect messages, invites and plenty of lively conversations to keep you entertained. CANCER - May feels supportive and social, with friendships and group plans flowing easily. Mid-month may inspire a new goal or idea worth exploring. As the month wraps up, you’ll appreciate a slower pace and some downtime to recharge your emotional batteries. LEO - You’re in a productive mood this May, with early focus on goals and direction. Mid-month brings recognition or a small win that boosts your confidence. By late May, the energy softens and you’re enjoying time with friends or planning something fun ahead. VIRGO - May brings a fresh perspective and a touch of adventure. Early in the month you may feel drawn to try something new or different. Mid-month helps you get organised again, and by late May everything feels more settled, balanced and running smoothly. LIBRA - You’re finding your rhythm this month, Libra. Early May brings clarity in relationships or shared plans. Mid-month encourages a deeper look at what’s working, and by late May things feel lighter, with opportunities for fun, connection and easygoing moments. SCORPIO - Relationships take centre stage this May, with early moments bringing clarity and connection. Mid-month may introduce a shift in routine or plans, but nothing you can’t handle. By late May, things smooth out and you’re feeling more balanced and in control. SAGITTARIUS - May is all about finding a steady flow. Early in the month, routines and habits fall into place. Mid-month brings a fresh burst of energy or motivation, and by late May you’re ready for a bit more fun, spontaneity and social time. CAPRICORN - There’s a lighter, more playful feel to May, especially early on. Creative ideas or simple pleasures lift your mood. Mid-month brings focus back to responsibilities, and by late May you’ve struck a nice balance between productivity and enjoying yourself. AQUARIUS - Home and personal space feel important in early May, helping you reset and recharge. Mid-month brings new ideas or conversations that spark interest. By late May, you’re back out and about, enjoying connection, movement and a change of scenery. PISCES - May starts with a busy but enjoyable pace, with conversations and small plans filling your days. Midmonth helps you refocus on priorities, and by late May things feel more settled, giving you time to relax and enjoy a calm, steady rhythm. THE VILLAGE - HERITAGE B&B - 65 Railway St, Mudgeeraba www.thevillagebnb.com.au Catering Available BOOK NOW Mother’s Day Sunday 10th May Limited Bookings heritagehightea thevillagebnb INDULGENT HIGH TEA or CASUAL LUNCH or COFFEE & CAKE all homemade on site Wed to Sun from 11am to 3pm Bookings Liz 0448 722 233 or Rich 0410 210 858
10 Community Notices FREE FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT, SPORTING & COMMUNITY GROUPS email your notice to info@localnewsletters.com • Deadline 5 May for next issue QCWA - COOMERA BRANCH - The Queensland Country Women’s Association (qcwa.org.au) is for women of all ages, from all walks of life and with different life experiences. We enjoy getting together monthly on the 2nd Wednesday for friendship, sharing and developing skills in healthy cookery, knitting & crochet, public speaking, photography, floral art as well as fundraising for local community, state and international causes. Check FB (qcwa Coomera), come to our Craft day on the 3rd Wednesday monthly, or call 0456625776. Children Welcome. GOLD COAST STAMP AND COIN CLUB INC meets he second Saturday of each month, noon to 4pm, at Helensvale Community Centre (South Hall), 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale. Everyone is welcome - including experienced and new collectors. Each month we have dealers, bargain tables, sales by tender, exchange books and some exhibits or talks, finishing with afternoon tea. Enquiries please phone 0409 765 060 or 0417 987 441. HELENSVALE PROBUS CLUB is a mixed club of friendly retirees. We meet at Helensvale Seniors Club, 37 Discovery Drive, Helensvale, at 10am on the second Friday of each month (except Dec and Jan). Visitors are welcome to join us at our meetings or on our outings and activities. Contact email: helensvaleprobusclub@gmail. com or Kay 0478 095 802. Check our website at www. probussouthpacific.org/microsites/helensvale HEART SUPPORT GROUP - If you have undergone a heart/cardiac event this is a chance to chat with someone who has been through the same or similar circumstances. This will help you break down the feeling of loneliness and isolation. It also helps you come to terms with the loss, grief and changes resulting from this illness. We meet monthly at Club Helensvale, 6pm to 8pm. Text Ross on 0419 024 053 or email ross.preston@bigpond.com for information. Or see www.heartsupport.org.au. SIP N SUP CLUB – GOLD COAST Meets every three weeks at a great restaurant around the Gold Coast. All men welcome for beer, wine and food. We critique restaurants, have guest speakers but most of all we have a lot of fun. Generally Thursday afternoons, however, some evening events. 16 meetings per year. More info on Facebook and search for @sipnsupgc and/or phone Ron, our Club President on 0435 366 168. E: sipnsupgc@ gmail.com HELENSVALE BRIDGE CLUB INC. meet in the North Hall Helensvale Community Centre, 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale on Mondays and Wednesdays weekly. Arrival times are: Monday 10.45am play commencing at 11.15am; Wednesday 10.45am play commencing at 11am. Call Denise 0413 068 440 or Daphne 0477 005 074 http://helensvale.bridgeaustralia.org GOLD COAST SUCCULENT & BROMELIAD SOCIETY - meet 4th Saturday of every month, Helensvale Community Centre, South Hall, 31-33 Discovery Dr, Helensvale. Doors open at 11:30am for Plant Sales, meeting begins at 12:30. We’re a fun non-profit dedicated to all things Succulents and Bromeliads! We bring people together with monthly meetings featuring awesome guest speakers. Learn about growing and caring for these fascinating plants. Join us for plant displays, sales, nursery visits, bus trips, and garden tours. We also welcome new membership applications. Info www.gcsbs. au, and a FB group page at www.facebook.com/groups/ GCSBS/. PROBUS CLUB HOPE ISLAND meets every third Wednesday of the month at 9.30am at Club Helensvale, Discovery Drive, Helensvale for fun and fellowship in retirement. We are a friendly, mixed club and welcome visitors to join us for the range of activities we provide. Contact Denise on email denise.gosling90@gmail.com RUNAWAY BAY VIEW CLUB meets for lunch with interesting speakers at the Parkwood Tavern on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 11.30amd and holds regular social functions. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education for Women. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in meeting other women whilst helping to raise money for The Smith Family Learning for Life students contact Julie on 0410416725 and leave a message. SEW CRAZY QUILTERS INC. Meet every Thursday morning from 9.30am to 1.00pm at the Community Centre Discovery Drive, Helensvale. Wide variety of sewing interests among our members, including Quilting, Patchwork, embroidery, machine embroidery and art quilts. Come along and meet like minded crafters, feel free to bring either handwork or your machine. You can work on your own projects, or get involved in some Charity Sewing. There’s always something interesting going on.PH: President Lynne for more info. 0407 941711 FOR LOVERS of THE ARTS: ARTSNATIONAL GOLD COAST invites you to join our monthly Saturday morning lectures on a wide variety of arts-related subjects presented by national and international specialist speakers. Be entertained and informed then join us for morning tea. Bookings essential. https://www. artsnational.au/societies/gold-coast-bundall/ For lecture and membership details call Bernadette on 0484227065 or email bmurray079@gmail.com STANDBY SUPPORT AFTER SUICIDE is Australia’s national service supporting people bereaved or impacted by suicide including families and friends who have lost someone to suicide, first responders who have attended a suicide and members of the public who have witnessed a suicide. StandBy is accessible 7 days a week, providing free face to face and/or telephone support at a time and place that is best for each individual. PH: 1300 727 247. HELENSVALE LIONS CLUB – meetings on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Club Helensvale, 28 Discovery Dr, with friendly members supporting the local community. Visitors are welcome to come to a dinner meeting on 1st Tuesday of the Month to meet our members. PH 0416877545/helensvale.qld@lions.org.au HELENSVALE SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB INC. is open Tuesday to Friday and welcomes people over 50 who would like to join in our various activities or simply come in for a cuppa and a chat. We offer a full programme of activities including Pool, Table Tennis, Tai Chi, Mah Jong and various card and board games as well as bus trips and outings to places of interest. Ros 0418 1651 75. LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE - The Game that Boosts Your Brain Power. Beginner Lessons at Gold Coast Bridge Club. Wednesday 1st July - 5th August . Wednesday 16th September - 21st October. 9am – 11am. For enquiries or to enrol, contact: juliekwicks@gmail.com or call Julie on 0424 420 638. Easy parking onsite. 2883 Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise. iSPEAK KIDNEY SUPPORT GROUP - We are an informal group for people with kidney disease that meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month between 9.15am - 11.30am. 19 May. Guest speaker that presents on a topic of interest. Venue: Varsity Sports House, 337 Christine Ave, Varsity lakes. Option to join online meetings as well. Contact CKD Nurses Donna & Steph on 0436673433/0436861222, email: gch_ckd_service@health.qld.gov.au PROBUS CLUB OF COOMERA VALLEY INC - We are a mixed club and meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Holy Rood Church Family Centre, 192 Tamborine Oxenford Road, Oxenford commencing at 10am followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Our members are kept busy with various interest groups, Cards, Snooker, Book Club, Coordination & Balance Class, Coffee & Chat, Travel Club and Movies. There are also bus trips and theatre outings. Contact our Secretary at coomeravalp@gmail. com for information. New members always welcome. SURFERS PARADISE BRIDGE CLUB AT BENOWA is “where bridge players keep learning.” From Beginners to Experienced, for locals and visitors to the GC - all very welcome. Check-out our website: www.surfbdge.com, for details of our play and competition program, and upcoming lessons for Beginners and Improvers, plus occasional sessions with visiting experts. Sessions on 6 days most weeks. Easy parking, light refreshments. 1 Carrara St, Benowa, with entry to car park from Ashmore Road (eastbound lane).
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