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7 We are proud to offer only semi-private classes of three. We specialise in swimming lessons only and supply semi-private swimming lessons with only three children per class, ensuring each child receives more one-on-one attention with their teacher. And by having a maximum of just two classes in the pool per time slot, we reduce distractions and noise, making for a more focused lesson time. Our friendly and highly experienced managers Belinda and Rachelle, along with our swimming teachers are all committed to making you and your child’s learn-toswim experience the best one possible. The pool is heated to 32 degrees Celsius year-round, change rooms and toilets are located pool-side. Parents can choose to view a lesson in air-conditioned comfort, or go poolside whilst siblings can play in our large well equipped secure play area. All our instructors are Industry qualified (e.g. AUSTSWIM, ASCTA, and Blue Card holders. Shapland Swim Schools Gold Coast is a Swim Australia registered facility. This facility is a purpose Learn-to-Swim pool with 8 Why choose Shapland Swim School to teach your child to swim? - The learn to swim experts since 1947 - different depth levels to accommodate the student from beginner to advanced swimmer. The pool design incorporates over seven decades of experience in teaching children to swim, as well as optimal building and poolside facilities. Located in Gaven, not far from Westfield Helensvale the school is very central and easily accessed being just off the M1. Call one of the team at Shapland Swim School on 5502 3066 and let’s get your child learning how to swim the right way! You will find us at 23 Glade Drive, Pacific Pines. (See advertisement back cover) Welcome to your December Newsletter. Well, we’ve reached the final month of 2025, how quickly the years are going. I hope this newsletter finds you happy and healthy and ready to celebrate the festive season, however you see fit to do so. For some it is getting together with family and friends, for others it’s having time out, with no hassle or fuss, recharging the batteries alone or in quiet, and for others it’s just another day/s. I wish you peace and happiness in whatever way you choose. Oxenford have their Christmas Party on Tuesday 16 December with a 7pm start, at The Meeting Place, Oxenford. Please come and join in and meet some of the locals, enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. We ask that all attendees bring a plate to share and BYO drinks. Tea and Coffee are provided. As mentioned last month, the Buy/ Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch Sell scams have been skyrocketing. This is when a person tricks you out of money by posing as a seller. If you are purchasing over the internet, you really need to do your research and be sure the item is for real and the seller is legitimate. Once you pay the money, there is little chance of recovery. As December is traditionally a time of year people take leave and go on holidays, its also important to remember your personal and home safety. Have a plan in place, have emergency contacts updated and let the people that matter know your movements. Be careful not to share your movements with the wrong people and be careful of posting if you are away on holidays and your house is left vacant. A few tips to consider: • Do not open your door to strangers, speak through the door, or always make sure your security door is locked and speak through that. • If someone comes to your home in an emergency wanting to use your phone, consider making the call for them and keep safe inside your house, do not invite strangers in. • Get to know your neighbours, utilise them as part of your safety plan. • Be aware of your home escape route, what doors and windows can you easily evacuate from. • Do not disclose personal information to anyone outside of your close circle of friends and family. • Make sure your medications are up to date and you have enough to see you through any shutdown or leave periods. • Stock up on nonperishables. With the last few years as an indicator, anything could happen with our weather and power resources. Well, that’s a wrap for 2025. I hope you have enjoyed reading my newsletters and whilst I am very passionate about fraud and scams, I hope you all got something out of my updates. I look forward to greeting you again in 2026. Shendelle Harrison - Area Coordinator Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch
8 WE HAVE 2 X $50 GIFT CARDS TO GIVE AWAY! WIN A $50 GIFT CARD (Coles Supermarkets, Coles Central, Coles Express, Myer, including Myer.com.au, Target, Kmart, Officeworks, Liquorland, Vintage Cellars and First Choice Liquor.) Simply complete the Crossword and/or the Sudoku puzzle and post to DECEMBER CROSSWORD COMPETITION or DECEMBER SUDOKU COMPETITION PO Box 3302, Burleigh Town City Q. 4220 Write your name and address on the back of an envelope. First correct crossword and first correct sudoku entry drawn will win. Entries close 10.01.2026 Winner notified by post. H H H H H H H H H H H H H H SU DO KU Instructions: The numbers 1 to 9 must appear in each row, column and 3 x 3 box. Numbers can not be duplicated. No. 201 5 1 9 4 8 3 5 8 3 1 2 5 9 8 4 3 8 7 2 9 3 5 7 9 Answer next month CROSSWORD 201 by Mona Elliott ACROSS 1. GRANT 7. LENGTHENED 8. FROLICS 9. ATTRACTION 10. PERFORMS 11. STEPPING 14. ENTRUSTED 18. STABLEMAN 19. DREARIER 21. PLASTER 2 3 4 9 11 12 13 15 16 20 21 23 22. ENDLESS 23. NUMBERS DOWN 1. ROUGE 2. SWINDLE 3. WITHSTOOD 4. LET IT STAND 5. HARDENED 6. FLAVOUR 12. SANCTIONED answer next issue 13. MAJESTIC 15. RECTANGULAR 16. GAMBOL 17. THREADED 20. EGYPTIAN GODDESS 1 8 10 14 22 5 6 7 17 18 19 Christmas Trivia 1. In which country did the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree originate? 2. What are the names of the three wise men said to have visited baby Jesus? 3. In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, what gift is given on the seventh day? 4. Which famous Christmas ballet tells the story of Clara and a magical toy? 5. What Christmas drink is also known as “milk punch”? 6. In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what is the name of the Grinch’s dog? 7. In which country is St. Nicholas known as “Sinterklaas”? 8. In the song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what is Rudolph’s father’s name? 9. What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time? 10. What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant? 11. How many ghosts visit Scrooge in A Christmas Carol? 12. Which famous Christmas movie features the line “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings”? Answers Page 11 y i w o l s h l e WordWheel 71 The goal of a word wheel puzzle is to create as many words possible with the letters in the word wheel. You can only use each letter once and every word must have the letter in the centre of the wheel. Answers P 11
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10 Community Notices FREE FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT, SPORTING & COMMUNITY GROUPS email your notice to info@localnewsletters.com • Deadline 28 December for January issue PRINCESS THEATRE BRISBANE Friday 9th January THE STAR GOLD COAST Saturday 10th January Many shows SOLD OUT Internationally! BOOK NOW!!! - thestargoldcoast.com.au or ticketek.com.au - ditsom.com DANCING IN THE SHADOWS OF The Sound Of Young America & The Soul Of Modern Music INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED 10 PIECE SUPERBAND! A GREAT XMAS GIFT!! OXENFORD COOMERA VIEW CLUB - Raising Funds for The Smith Family Learning for Life Students. Meetings held on the 3rd Friday of the month at the Oxenford Tavern with Lunch and interesting speakers. Social Events are held on the 1st Friday of the month. Call Susan on 0448120091. 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 PROBUS CLUB is a mixed club of friendly retirees. We meet at Helensvale Seniors Club, 37 Discovery Drive, Helensvale, at 10 AM on the second Friday of each month (except December and January). Visitors are welcome to join us at our meetings or on our outings and activities. email at helensvaleprobusclub@ gmail.com or Kay by PH: on 0478 095 802. Check www. probussouthpacific.org/microsites/helensvale HELENSVALE LIONS CLUB – meetings on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month at Club Helensvale (28 Discovery Dr, Helensvale), 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 BLUE CARE GRIEF and LOSS - “My name is Harold and I have attended the Blue Care Grief & Loss program. My wife passed away and for over 12 months I felt alone in my grief, and even with family near by I was still feeling alone. I found attending the Grief and Loss program, allowed me to explore my feelings and meet others who are in similar situations. To be given the opportunity to review where I was and to see a way forward has helped me to gain a greater understanding of the grieving process. At this stage I feel able to explore a new destiny using the guidance and coping strategies provided in the eight week program.” Blue Care are commencing a FREE Grief & Loss Program in February 2026. Enquiries and registration, please contact Kaye Hollings 0422 111 809 or Lyn Sheldon 0407 374 136. 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 0419 642 225. E: sipnsupgc@ gmail.com OPERA LOVERS meet at the Dendy Cinema, Southport, from February to December, last Sunday of the month to view and discuss opera productions from around the world. Convenient tram connection. For info: friendsofoperainc.org or phone Ann 0434 915224, Sonia 0402984133 or Robert 0427 795570. Tea & coffee provided in a friendly and convivial atmosphere. All welcome! QDN PEER SUPPORT GROUPS welcome all people with disabilities. Run by and for people with disabilities, our groups offer a supportive, inclusive space to connect with peers, share experiences, and build confidence. Gain knowledge, feel empowered, and help advocate for accessibility and inclusion. Gold Coast Diverse Disability Group: Nerang Library: 2nd Friday monthly, 10:30am– 12:30pm, 8 White St, Nerang. Gold Coast Hot Topics (for people with intellectual disability or ABI) Southport Centre:1st Friday monthly, 10:30am–12:30pm, 6 Lawson St, Southport. 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/. GOLD COAST CITY JAZZ CLUB at Southport Bowls Club, 2 Marine Parade Southport. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Featuring well known Jazz musicians. Bistro and bar available. Information at http://www. gccityjazzclub.com.au or e: gccityjazzclub@gmail.com 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. Please call our President Lynne for more info. 0407 941711 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. ACTIVE MINDS GROUP Come along and challenge your mind with Trivia, fun, puzzles. First Thursday every month at Runaway Bay, $5 10am-12.30pm. Morning tea included. PH: Jasmin 0412364669 or Marilyn 0481480274. GOLD COAST WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION supports and encourages writers from all genres, age groups, and levels of experience, to grow, learn, and excel in their craft. Our events and workshops offer the opportunity to connect and share with like-minded people in a relaxed environment. We welcome writers and readers to network, engage, share learning experiences, and connect with a wider audience on the third Saturday of each month between 12-3pm. E: gcwa.publicitycoordinator@gmail.com | www. goldcoastwriters.org GOLD COAST STAMP AND COIN CLUB INC (previously Southport Afternoon Stamp Club) meets second Saturday of each month from noon to 4pm, at Helensvale Community Centre (South Hall), 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale. Everyone welcome. Each month we have dealers, bargain tables, sales by tender, exchange books and some exhibits or talks, finishing with afternoon tea. Enquiries please PH: 0409 765 060 or 0417 987 441.
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