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9 Horoscopes October 2026 ARIES - October brings a burst of energy and a desire to get things done. You may finally tackle that job you’ve been putting off — or decide it can wait until November! A spontaneous outing could turn into one of the month’s highlights. TAURUS - Comfort, good food and good company are high on your October wish list. Someone may surprise you with an invitation, so don’t be too quick to say no. Your practical side also gets a workout when a money-saving idea pays off. GEMINI - Your social calendar could become busier than expected. A conversation with an old friend may bring back some wonderful memories — and perhaps inspire a new adventure. Just remember, you don’t have to answer every message immediately! CANCER - October encourages you to slow down and enjoy the simple things. Time spent with family or close friends will mean more than you realise. There could also be a pleasant surprise involving your home, garden or a long-awaited project. LEO - You’re ready to put yourself back in the spotlight! October is a good month to accept invitations, try something different and let others know what you really think. A compliment from an unexpected source could make your day. VIRGO - You may begin October with a long list of things to organise, but don’t let the list boss you around. Leave room for fun! A small change to your daily routine could make life considerably easier — and give you more time for yourself. LIBRA - It’s your birthday season, Libra, so October is all about enjoying yourself. A social occasion could introduce you to someone interesting or reconnect you with someone from your past. Trust your instincts when making a decision. SCORPIO - Something you’ve been quietly thinking about may finally become a reality. Don’t be surprised if October brings an opportunity to learn something new or revisit an old interest. Keep your plans flexible and your sense of humour handy! SAGITTARIUS - Adventure is calling — even if that adventure is simply trying a new café, visiting somewhere you haven’t been or taking the scenic route home. A chance meeting could lead to an enjoyable new friendship. CAPRICORN - You’re in practical mode this month, but October has a way of reminding you that not everything needs to be productive. Put the chores aside occasionally and enjoy yourself. A financial decision made calmly could work in your favour. AQUARIUS - Your curiosity is running high, and October could see you discovering a new hobby, group or interest. Friends may look to you for advice, although you might find yourself saying, “Do as I say, not as I do!” PISCES - October brings a welcome feeling of optimism. Something that has been worrying you may not be quite as serious as you first thought. Make time for music, creativity, gardening or simply relaxing somewhere peaceful. BLEACH Festival is making a welcome move into spring this year, with 11 days of music, theatre, art, dance and creative experiences taking over the Gold Coast from 1–11 October. And while contemporary arts festivals can sometimes seem aimed at a younger crowd, BLEACH 2026 offers plenty for all ages to enjoy. For the first time, the festival will be centred around HOTA, Home of the Arts, with the precinct transformed into a lively hub of performances, installations, music and community activities. There are more than 50 free and ticketed events across the festival, providing plenty of opportunities to dip in and out without having to commit to a full day. One of the highlights is BEACON, a spectacular free installation in the HOTA parklands created by internationally renowned artist Morag Myerscough in collaboration with Gold Coast community arts organisation Everybody Now! More than 500 local people contributed ideas during workshops that explored what place and belonging mean to Gold Coasters. The installation will be accessible throughout the festival and takes on a different character as daylight fades. Music lovers are particularly well catered for. On 2 October, American soul singer Lady Blackbird joins Australian duo Electric Fields for a free outdoor concert. The following evening, New Zealand favourites SIX60 headline the HOTA Outdoor Stage alongside Sub-Tribe. For those who enjoy discovering new music while still appreciating a great live performance, these concerts could be a real highlight. For something a little different, THAW by Legs On The Wall combines aerial performance, engineering and environmental themes. The spectacular work features a giant block of ice suspended above the performers and will be presented at Surfers Paradise and HOTA Lake. There are also plenty of options for those who prefer thoughtprovoking experiences. VOICES, a talks and ideas program running throughout the festival, provides an opportunity to hear different perspectives, while theatre lovers can look forward to productions including Awake and Gold Coast company The Farm’s No One Gets Out Of Here Alive, which combines dance, voice, music, humour and pathos. And don’t overlook the simple pleasure of making a day of it. HOTA’s restaurants, café, bars and festival food offerings provide plenty of places to stop for lunch, dinner or a coffee between events. BLEACH is a reminder that contemporary art doesn’t have to be something you simply look at in a gallery This October, it spills into the parklands, theatre, outdoor spaces and waterfront — offering Gold Coast locals of all ages a chance to see, hear and experience something a little different. With many free events alongside the ticketed program, it is well worth checking the program, picking a few favourites and enjoying a spring day out at HOTA. www.hota.com.au BLEACH Festival Brings a Spring Celebration of Arts to the GC
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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 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 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 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!. PH: President Lynne 0407 941711 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 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. 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. Enquiries: secretaryhopeislandprobus@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. FOOTBALL (SOCCER) GOLD COAST LEGENDS OVER 55’S - we are looking for players for Tuesday night over 55’s (over 50 if a goalkeeper), fitness, fun and a beer after the game. Football at Legends Football Club Keith Hunt Park Musgrave Ave Labrador, contact Adrian 0438782208 for further details https://legendsfootball.com.au/about/ THE NATIONAL SENIORS AUSTRALIA Paradise Point Branch is a friendly, mixed social club and part of National Seniors Australia. We meet every second Monday at Dublin Docks Tavern, Biggera Waters, with arrivals from 10.15 am for a 10.40 am start. Guest speakers, morning tea and coffee, raffles, games, and the option to stay for lunch afterwards at your own cost. On the fourth Monday of each month, members enjoy outings such as lunches at local restaurants, barbecues, bus trips, and river cruises. Everyone is welcome. PH: Membership Delegate: Diana Prendergast Mobile: 0428225233. Email: paradisepointnationalseniorsau@gmail.com 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/goldcoast-bundall/ For lecture and membership details call Peter Simmonds, Secretary 0438 892373, E: secretaryadfasgc@gmail.com 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. 20 Oct, 17 Nov. Guest speaker that presents on a topic of interest. Venue: GCUH, Pathology & Education Building (PEd), location E on map, Option to join online meetings as well. Contact CKD Nurses Cheri & Steph on 0436673433/0436861222, email: gch_ckd_ service@health.qld.gov.au GOLD COAST CARAVAN CLUB INC. - Discover friendship, freedom, and fun. We are a friendly group of mature travellers enjoying monthly rallies, shared meals, day trips and great company. Own a caravan, motorhome, or camper trailer and over 18? Come explore with us. Please note - domestic pets and children under 18 years are not permitted at rallies. Call Lyn on 0409 645 888 - goldcoastcaravanclub@gmail.com 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. OPERA LOVERS meet at the Dendy Cinema, Nerang Street Southport, from February to December on the last Sunday of each month to view and discuss opera productions from around the world. Convenient tram connection. For info: friendsofoperainc.org or phone Julie 0477 008524, Sonia 0402 984133 or Robert 0427 795570. Enjoy the friendly and convivial atmosphere. All welcome! 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 ph Ron, our Club President on 0435 366 168. E: sipnsupgc@ gmail.com 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. 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