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2 Josie Stokes joins the Paradise Point Team! KEEPING YOU AHEAD OF THE GAME: We are thrilled to welcome Josie Stokes to the Aylward Game Solicitors team as our new Conveyancer, based at our Paradise Point office (2/20 Grice Avenue). With five years of experience working in law firms across South East Queensland, Josie brings with her a strong knowledge of Queensland conveyancing processes and a genuine passion for client service. Josie has an approachable nature, strong attention to detail, and ability to guide clients through the often complex steps of buying or selling property. Whether you’re a first home buyer, upgrading your family home, or investing in real estate, Josie is here to ensure your transaction is smooth, efficient, and stress-free. Josie thrives on building trusted relationships and is dedicated to keeping clients informed and confident at every stage of the conveyancing process. Josie has spent the last three years on the Gold Coast and loves the coastal lifestyle. She enjoys spending time at the gym, walking her two dogs, and making the most of the Gold Coast’s beautiful beaches. We’re proud to have Josie join Kauri and Reese at our Paradise Point office, forming a friendly and knowledgeable team ready to assist with all your legal needs We invite you to visit our Paradise Point office at 2/20 Grice Avenue and meet Josie, and the rest of our team. Email: mail@aylwardgame.com.au | Ph: 1800 217 217 2/20 Grice Ave, Paradise Point Q 4216 see advert front cover Your parcel comes with meats selected / approx.. 10 to 15kgs of fruit & vegetables / 2 extra choices such as sink liquid, juice, pantry and cleaning products /choice of breads / 20 to 25 groceries / chiller pack. If you pick up usually you have pallets of extra fruit and vegetables to choose from. $67 fills the boot of a small car about 100kgs of food. We support some 27 other organisations on the Coast. Come, view or call us or (come and volunteer - no age limit), helping us to help others struggling and in need. Products can be seconds or best before dates, close or past. We supply food for 1000’s of meals weekly Volunteer Positions Available - NO Age Limit 12-16 Dunkirk Close, (off Allied Dr) Arundel (2 streets south of Harbour Town Shops) Order Online www.newlifefoodbarn.org or PH: 0410 565 781 1.30 to 2.00pm Tues & Wed for following day Est. 17 Years DISCOUNTED FOOD HELP IS HERE! at our Grocery Shop NEW LIFE FOODBARN Part of New Life Community Care D.G.R. Charity FOODBANK SHOP OPEN WED, THURS & SAT 9.30am - 12pm FOODBARN SHOP NOW OPEN SATURDAY 9-11.30am Fruit & Veg / Meats / Bread Grocery Items / Chiller pack Plus more on Pick-ups Online Home deliveries available “Why Struggle? Help is Here. PARCEL ORDERS @ www.newlifefoodbarn.org Phone 0410 565 781 All Ages Welcome - Volunteers - Work for the Dole - Sper Debt Payoff $67 FAMILY PARCEL Day Tours 3- 4 day Getaways Extended Tours Bespoke Tours Comfortable, modern coaches Festivals & Events Easy pick up Travel with confidence – experienced drivers, safety checks, and comfort guaranteed Mobility assistance, wheelchair bus Sunshine Coast Northern Rivers Granite Belt Scenic Rim Islands From wineries, to waterfalls We’ve got the perfect getaway for all. Travel Together, Create Memories Forever Your next adventure is right here with Lonestar 07 5591 6799 tours@goldcoastcoachlines.com https://goldcoastcoachlines.com Visit our website for all upcoming tours Hunter Valley
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Contact Hans on 0498686921. For Mahjong contact Doreen 0450301377. Ring Bowl Gordon 0428751292. 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. 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: FB and search @sipnsupgc and/or ph Ron, our Club President 0419 642 225, e: sipnsupgc@gmail.com 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. For more info email runawaybayseniorcitizens@ 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. Info www.gcsbs. au, and a FB group page at www.facebook.com/groups/ GCSBS/. 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. 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 to a meeting to ensure you are happy with our group before deciding to join. 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 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. 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. NORTH GOLD COAST PROBUS CLUB, a mixed club, meet at 10am at the Seagulls Leagues Club Morala Ave, Runaway Bay, first Monday of each month. Members enjoy a variety of guest speakers, morning tea coffee, and door prizes. Other club activities monthly may include: Outings, Bus trips, Walking Group, Book Club, Dining, Picnics and BBQ. Contact Paul 0424 243005 or Wendy 55806224. “SING SING SING”(Paradise Point) - Free Community singing group every second Wednesday 9.30am at Paradise Point Uniting Church building, 126 Paradise Parade, Paradise Point. No fees or auditions, no matter what your singing voice, just a love of music is required. If you can talk, you can sing. Come and feel the magic of singing many popular songs with a great group of people. Singing is wonderful for your mind and body and elevates your soul. Yvonne 0408771201 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. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – A ladies meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is held every Thursday at 6pm – 7pm at the Pimpama Uniting Church Hall, 246 Creek Street Pimpama (Doors open from 5.30pm). The Ormeau Women’s Living Sober meeting is a safe place for women to learn about the disease of alcoholism and a solution to aid them in living a happy, joyous and free sober life. MEN’S COFFEE & BS GOLD COAST. Guys need an outlet to get together ‘shoot the breeze’, talk a bit of BS, and make new mates. Whether you’re 40 or 80 this group is for you. It’s a small friendly informal group that catches up weekly to give men an opportunity to get out of the house. This is NOT a business networking or church group. It’s about social engagement. Fantastic camaraderie. Call Anthony 0413 806 179. Monday catch-up - Southport Bowls Club, Queen St, Southport - Wednesday catch-up - Serengeti Cafe, Cnr Grice & Bruce Av Paradise Point. @ 9:30 am. Friday catch-up - Boutique Cafe @ 9:30am. Salacia Waters cafe precinct Paradise Point. THE ELDERS GOLD COAST. Looking for friendship? Welcome all. The Elders meet for lunches on a Wednesday and 10am every Friday for morning tea at Runaway Bay Shopping Centre (long table in the food hall). Our age group covers from 50 plus. Theatre, arts & crafts. Email: theeldersgoldcoast@gmail.com or PH Bob 55633623, 0407 793 739. RUNAWAY BAY 50 + SENIORS INDOOR BOWLS CLUB Tuesdays & Sundays, Community Hall Lae Dr, Runaway Bay. Doors open 12 noon games start 12.30, cost $3 incl. afternoon tea. New members welcome and tutoring provided if required. Also bus trips throughout the year. Come along, make friends. PH: Ishan Uzel 0416450367 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.
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