10 Community Notices FREE FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT, SPORTING & COMMUNITY GROUPS email your notice to info@localnewsletters.com • Deadline 28 April 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 Craft day 3rd Wednesday monthly, or call 0456625776. Children Welcome. THE ROTARY CLUB OF COOMERA VALLEY meets weekly at the Wattle Hotel, Reserve Road Coomera for dinner 6.00pm to 8.00pm. We work hard in our community to make a difference. If you would like to find out more, join us for a meeting. Contact via email, coomeravalleyrotary@gmail.com . We will respond via phone with details. Follow us on FB. Our major fundraising project involves collection of books, CD’s and DVD’s. These are sold at our annual 3 day book fair. We also hold monthly mini book fairs. 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 . 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 VOLUNTEERS 18+ YRS WANTED at our Aged Care Facilities in Arundel, Labrador and Community Respite Care Centre at Coomera. This may include sharing a chat, playing bingo, trivia, memory support games, craft, sing-a-longs, serve morning tea etc. Activities at Arundel and Labrador Monday to Friday 9-11.30am. Other times during the day also available. Coomera times Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm. No experience is needed - just a warm heart, patience and a genuine desire to make someone’s day brighter. Police Check is required, free for volunteers and BlueCare will assist with the application. Great opportunity for volunteers seeking experience in aged care or those needing to fulfil Centrelink obligations. PH:Lorraine 0418 184 230 WHAT DO I SAY? WHAT DO I DO? A FREE community workshop for people to learn more about suicide bereavement and how to support those who have been bereaved by suicide. Everyone is welcome. Friday 24th April, 09:30am-12:30pm, Robina Community Centre. It is free to attend but registration is required due to a limited number of places available. Tickets can be reserved through the Eventbrite page or by contacting StandBy Support directly. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/198 3056598669?aff=oddtdtcreator StandBy Support After Suicide – 1300 727 247 MOVIES CAN BE A THERAPEUTIC APPROACH IN COUNSELLING using film as a tool to help people work through various issues in their lives. It is not like traditional one-on-one counselling. Treatment involves group sessions for both men and women together in talk therapy. People do not need to learn difficult therapeutic processes to take part. A relaxed and safe environment helps people to enjoy the company of others to share life’s experiences facilitated by a professional counsellor. Small closed group sessions. Interested? Call Drew on 0450506886, every Thursday evening at 7pm til 8pm Upper Coomera Community Centre. PIMPAMA MEN’S SHED - 15 Clark Way, Pimpama, behind the School of Arts opposite Pimpama State School open from 8am to 12 noon Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The shed is equipped with excellent woodworking and metalworking equipment. Members can work on personal tasks, help with community projects, or just sit and have a cuppa and a chat. Social, health and welfare programs, specialty visits, and presentations are also offered. Contact Secretary sec.pms@outlook.com.au. LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE - The Game that Boosts Your Brain Power. Beginner Lessons at Gold Coast Bridge Club. Wednesday 15th April to 20th May. Wednesday 1st July - 5th August . Wednesday 16th September - 21st October. 9am – 11am. Contact: juliekwicks@ gmail.com or call Julie on 0424 420 638. Easy parking onsite. 2883 Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise. SOUTH COAST RESTORATION SOCIETY OPEN DAY: Our Vintage Display is open second Sunday of the month. Come and step back in time and experience the technology of yesteryear on display at South Coast Restoration Society Living Museum. Many sheds with various collections from a bygone era. ie stationary engines, water pumps, antiques, old tractors and heritage vehicles including a fire engine, fully restored steam roller, Heritage Print machines. Our engine shed runs a variety of engines on the day. Food and refreshments available. Directions: Exit 49 of the M1. Take Rifle Range Road, Entry is via the Pimpama Sports Hub entrance at the traffic lights. First left then follow the road up to the top of the hill. A great family day out. Free entry. 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. 0407 941711 TOASTMASTERS UPPER COOMERA meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6.45pm for a 7pm start at The Meeting Place, Oxenford Coomera Community and Youth Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way, Oxenford. A thriving, friendly and proactive club who welcome new guests and members. Free parking. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organisation that builds confidence and teaches public speaking skills through a worldwide network of clubs that meet online and in person. In a supportive community or corporate environment, members prepare and deliver speeches, respond to impromptu questions, and give and receive constructive feedback. Turn up or email uctminfo@gmail.com RED CROSS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! Do you have some spare time? Make a meaningful difference in your community by becoming a Red Cross volunteer. You can help by: • Delivering Telecross or TeleCHAT phone support programs • Conducting home visits to elderly members of the community. Call 1300 559 992 or visit redcross.org.au/agedcarevolunteer 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. Info on FB and search for @sipnsupgc and/or phone Ron, our Club President on 0435 366 168. E: sipnsupgc@gmail.com 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 atmosphere. All welcome! ORMEAU_PIMPAMA ART GROUP - Your Community Art Hub are a fun friendly group who would like to welcome everyone of all skill levels, so whether you are just starting your art journey or looking to brush up on existing skills or just wanting to try something new pop in and see us on Wednesdays 11am till 2pm at the Pimpama Church hall, 246 Creek Street, Pimpama. Creating a brighter future Animal Welfare League Qld Est. 1959 Be a foster carer, and help SAVE LIVES Visit awlqld.com.au to get involved!
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