10 Community Notices FREE FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT, SPORTING & COMMUNITY GROUPS email your notice to info@localnewsletters.com • Deadline 3 March for next issue register or donate makemarchpurple.org.au register or donate makemarchpurple.org.au 1 in 200 australian children's lives are by e ile sy 1 in 200 australian children's lives are by epilepsy ACTIVE MINDS SENIOR GROUP - Come along, make new friends, have fun, while we energise your mind. We meet first Thursday each month at Runaway Bay, 10am12.30pm. Morning Tea provided. Ph Marilyn 0481 480 274 or Jasmin 0412 364 669. 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. PH 0416877545/helensvale.qld@lions.org.au 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. GOLD COAST PALS INC SOCIAL CLUB, SENIORS FRIENDSHIP GROUP. Get our monthly programme of activities including Restaurants, Shows, BBQ & lunches etc. Make new friends, don’t stay home alone. Contact Margaret 0416 119 704 or Patricia 0413 284 367. 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 SOUTHERN ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY is a local community space and astronomy group that meets monthly to explore the night sky. Our gatherings align with significant celestial events such as full moons, meteor showers and eclipses. All levels of experience: no equipment required, just curiosity and a love of space. Join SAS to connect, learn and share awe-inspiring moments under the stars. Find us on FB Southern Astronomical Society EVOLUNTEERS WANTED (18+)- Kind, caring volunteers are needed to support residents with fun activities at our Aged Care Facility in Arundel and Community Respite Care Centre in Coomera. Activities include chatting, bingo, trivia, memory games, craft, sing-a-longs and helping serve morning tea. Arundel: Monday–Friday, 9.00–11.30am (other visiting times welcome). Coomera: In-centre activities or outings, 8.00am–4.00pm (flexible hours). No experience needed — just a warm heart and friendly smile. Police Check required (free, assistance provided). Suitable for Centrelink requirements or aged care experience. Contact: Lorraine 0418 184 230. 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. Monthly there is a 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 WOMEN’S GROUP meets every Thursday at Arundel Tavern, Napper Road Arundel from 10am to midday. Coffee & lunch available. Everyone welcome, with a great bunch of ladies. We have speakers and group interaction and have been operating for 13 years. For more information Pixie 0408 270 615. CHATTY CAFE aims to spark conversations that go beyond the ordinary, fostering social connections within the local community. By creating an environment where people feel encouraged to chat and connect, we aim to prevent and reduce social isolation and loneliness. Its free for all on every Thursday at 10am til 12pm at Cuppa Cafe located at Upper Coomera Community Centre, call 0450 506 886 . 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/. 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 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. 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 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.
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