10 Community Notices FREE FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT, SPORTING & COMMUNITY GROUPS email your notice to info@localnewsletters.com NEW YEAR! NEW FRIENDS? Come along and join our small group of seniors for a morning of fun and laughter while we energise your mind. We meet first Thursday each month at Runaway Bay, 10am - 2.30pm. Morning Tea provided. Contact Marilyn 0481 480 274 or Jasmin 0412 364 669. 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). 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. 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 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 RUNAWAY BAY & DISTRICT SENIOR INDOOR BOWLS ASSOCIATION INC Welcomes new members to its social bowls games on Sundays and Tuesdays, 11:30am to 3pm, at Runaway Bay Community Centre, Lae Drive. Beginners receive free help and advice in a friendly atmosphere. Cost $3 per session incl. free afternoon tea. Annual membership $5 allows you to take part in social events, lunches and bus trips, many of which are free or subsidised. Contact Ihsan on 0416 450 367 or Ralph at runawaybaybowls@hotmail.com RUNAWAY BAY PROBUS meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at the Seagulls Club, 225 Morala Ave, Runaway Bay at 9.30am. We offer Breakfasts, Morning Tea, Lunches, Movies, Ten Pin Bowling, Bi Monthly Coach trips. Fun and Friendship in retirement, anyone welcome to come to a meeting as a visitor from our local area. Ph Anita (membership officer) 0499 966 685. Come join us . ZONTA CLUB PARADISE POINT works through service and advocacy to build a better life for women and girls. Members meet on the third Tuesday of each month for a dinner meeting at the Tigers AFL Club 28 Ashton Street Labrador, commencing at 6:00pm. We raise funds to support local women’s organisations. Funds are raised through theatre nights and Bunnings BBQ’s. If you interested in joining a dedicated group of women please contact Merrilee 0402 108406 or paradisepoint@ zontadistrict22.org. NORTH GOLD COAST PROBUS CLUB is a mixed club that meets at 10am at the Dublin Docks Function Room, HarbourTown Drive Biggera Waters on the first Monday of each month. Members enjoy a variety of guest speakers, morning tea coffee, and door prizes at the meeting. Other club activities are conducted each month and may include: Outings, Bus trips, Walking Group, Book Club, Dining, Picnics and BBQ. Contact Paul 0424 243005 or Michael 0431 521303 for more info. PARADISE POINT SENIORS Community Centres, Community Lane, Paradise Point. 50 and over? Come and join our friendly members in our activities. Carpet bowls and cards on Monday, Thursday, Saturday 12-00 to 3-00pm. Afternoon tea provided. Monthly bus trips on Fridays, visiting very interesting places. Wednesday in small hall next door there is a painting class plus cards from 11.30 to 3.00pm. We will teach you in a very friendly manner. All welcome. Club President Ross Kimberley 0417925855, Noreen 0410875763, Noeline 0415134126, Painting contact Steph 0415171798. PARADISE POINT LADIES ASSOCIATION (celebrating our 40th year). We meet every Tuesday from 9.45 until 2pm at the Community Hall in Community Lane in Paradise Point where we enjoy cards, Mahjong and some delightful lunches throughout the year. Beginners welcome. $5 to join and $5 a week. Contact Catherine 0432567684. RUNAWAY BAY BOWLS, CARDS & MAHJONG- Join our friendly club at Runaway Bay Community Hall on Wed & Fri, Doors open 11.30am play till 3pm. $3 Door Entry inc. afternoon tea & free door prizes. $3 yearly membership. Beginners welcome. Tuition provided. Cards we play 500, Euchre, Elevens, and Hand & Foot. Contact Hans on 0498686921. For Mahjong contact Doreen 0450301377. Ring Bowl Gordon 0428751292. Thur 19 - Sat 21 Feb 2026, 7pm HOTA, Home of the Arts GC Inspired by actual events. An Australian Vietnam-war Veteran living with PTSD faces his demons. The Play attempts to shed a light on PTSD sufferers in the hope of providing an avenue for self healing. Cast: Rowan Hinton, Craig Thompson, Carey Parsons,, Doll Nguyen Ashenden Executive Producer: Ramana Panda Producer: Bee Chen Goh Recommended Ages 16+ www.hota.com.au/whats-on/live/ theatre/its-time robina.lit.club@gmail.com COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF PARADISE POINT INC. (membership 110) offers a wide range of 17 activity and interest groups to members and is renowned for its friendliness. We meet first Tuesday of the month (except Nov Melbourne Cup). Runaway Bay Seagulls Leagues Club from 9.30am. PH: Helen 0499 156 664 (Membership) or Tony 0413 559 902 (Secretary) or Lalit 0499 178 954 (President) You’re most welcome. NATIONAL SENIORS AUSTRALIA PARADISE POINT BRANCH meets at Dublin Docks Tavern Function Room on the second Monday of each month 9:30am for 10:00am start. Interest Guest Speakers, Raffles, Lunch available after meeting, Monthly social functions. Contact Geoff/Margaret 55467952/0407676990. RUNAWAY BAY AND DISTRICT SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION INC. Over 50’s come along and join us every Tuesday from 9-11am. Great way to meet new friends and socialise. Activities of our Club include Tai Chi classes $4 per session and $3 entrance fee. Craft sessions $3 entrance fee, bring your own craftwork and enjoy the company of friends while you work. Yearly financial membership fee $5 paid annually (July-June). First visit free. Morning Tea provided. Everyone works to their own ability. E: runawaybayseniorcitizens@gmail.com MINDING YOUR PRE-SCHOOL AGE GRANDCHILDREN? Mainly music, a group for little ones up to 4 years old and their carers, is held from 9.30-10.45am on Thursdays at Paradise Point Uniting Church hall. There’s singing, dancing, rhymes & play, plus a complimentary morning tea for the adults. Only $5.00/family/session. Ring Kaye on 0401 688770 for more information. 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. WANTED MUSICIANS for Irish / English traditional music sessions. Players of Cello, Violin, Harp, Flute, Recorder, Bodhran, Banjo, Guitar, Uilleann pipes most welcome to join Nerang based group. Contact Trevor on 0418613821. 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 PROBUS CLUB OF HOLLYWELL invites people from the Northern GC to consider Probus membership. We meet at 10am, every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Runaway Bay Junior Leagues Club. All welcome to enjoy tea or coffee and friendly chat, before the meeting which includes guest speaker. Activities include monthly breakfast, lunch, evening dining, walking group, book club & occasional bus trip. Come along to a meeting to ensure you are happy with our group before deciding to join. “FELLOWSHIP PARADISE POINT” 31 Falkinder Ave Paradise Point. 10am-12. Mens and Womens Meetup - Very casual get together for cuppa, chat and snacks (all supplied). Bring your friends or family. Everyone welcome. We are a Christian group affiliated with Paradise Christian Church at the same venue on Sundays. BROADWATER BRANCH ALP invites you to our social gatherings at the end of every second month. Look us up on our Facebook page and DM us for details. No speeches. No jargon. Just locals talking about what matters, laughing a little, and sharing ideas. Come solo or bring a mate. SOUTHPORT SCRABBLE CLUB - Meet each Wednesday afternoon from 1-3:45pm at Southport Library. $4 for 3 games. All skill levels welcome. Enq. Diana 0415 022 520.
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