18 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups •COMMUNITY NOTICES• If you would like to let readers know what is happening with your group/event, please email to info@localnewsletters.com for March issue by 16 February • NORTHERN • LABRADOR PROBUS CLUB. Are you new to the area, would you like to make new friends? We meet on 1st Wednesday of every month at Labrador Community Centre, 57 Billington Street, Labrador at 11am. You are welcome to come as a visitor and learn about all the activities we offer including Lunch Groups, Walkers group, Day trips and motivating Guest Speakers. Contact Ian 0424 503 131. 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 FOOTBALL (SOCCER) Gold Coast Legends Over 55’s - we are looking for a couple of players for Tuesday night over 55’s (over 50 if a goal keeper), fitness, fun and a beer after the game. Football at Legends Football Club Keith Hunt Park Musgrave Ave Labrador, contact Adrian 0438782208. Details https://legendsfootball.com.au/about/ VOLUNTEERS 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 BROADWATER BRANCH ALP invites you to attend the Branch meeting held on the last Monday of each month. For further information,look us up on our Facebook page and DM us for details. 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! SOUTHPORT MILITARY MUSEUM opens first Sunday of every month from Feb to Dec, 9am-12pm except Father’s Day. Museum located Qld Naval Brigade Drill Hall, Owen Park, 210 Queen St, Southport, next to Southport Primary School. Entry and parking is free. Contact Noel 0437732575. 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. Ph Marilyn 0481 480 274 or Jasmin 0412 364 669. 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 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. 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 0450506886 . 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. GOLD COAST LINE DANCING - New & Early Beginners through to Intermediate level, 9.30-11.30am Mon to Fri Italo-Australia Club, 18 Fairway Dr, Clear Island Waters. Also Wed night 6-8.30pm and Sat morning 9.30am-12.00noon New to Upper Beginners, William Duncan School Hall, Cnr Alexander Dr & Explorers Way, Highland Park, Nerang. PH Pam Probert 0410 505 740 pamseye@hotmail.com or Peter Probert 0490 467 032 peterprobert@hotmail.com “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. AGEING GRACEFULLY is a program delivered by Thriving Multicultural Communities (TMC); dedicated to supporting and enriching the lives of seniors. We offer a variety of exciting activities, from gentle exercise, in-house support and meditation to social events and workshops, all aimed at promoting a sense of community and wellbeing. Visit our website www.tmcgc.org/older-persons or contact us at (07) 5591 7261 or email: wellbeing@tmcgc.org - Proudly funded by the Queensland Government. BLUE CARE GRIEF and LOSS - “My name is Harold and I have attended the Blue Care Grief & Loss program. My wife passed away and for over 12 months I felt alone in my grief, and even with family near by I was still feeling alone. I found attending the Grief and Loss program, allowed me to explore my feelings and meet others who are in similar situations. To be given the opportunity to review where I was and to see a way forward has helped me to gain a greater understanding of the grieving process. At this stage I feel able to explore a new destiny using the guidance and coping strategies provided in the eight week program.” Blue Care are commencing a FREE Grief & Loss Program in February 2026. Enquiries and registration, please contact Kaye Hollings 0422 111 809 or Lyn Sheldon 0407 374 136. 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 MEDITATION GROUP: Biggera Waters, Tuesdays, every week from 10:30 – 12:30 pm. Including hands-on healing and discussion of the set topic. Internal lift, no stairs. Phone: 0409 834 575. Cost $5.00. RED CROSS SOUTHPORT BRANCH need experienced knitters to create toys for sale on our fund raising stalls. Stall proceeds go towards creating the Red Cross Trauma Teddies for sick and needy children in our area and areas effected by cyclones and floods in QLD. Wednesday 9.00am till 12.30pm at 1 Mick Veivers Way, Owen Park Southport. Join our very social mornings to learn a new craft and enjoy morning tea and friendships. Free parking provided. PH Julie 0425236110 for more information. 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 and join us . GOLD COAST MODEL RAILWAY CLUB welcomes those who have an interest in model trains! We’re a friendly club with the largest layouts on the Gold Coast and cater to HO, OO, N, S, On30 and G scale trains in a mix of DCC and DC. Clubrooms Kendor St, Arundel, next to The Bait Shop. Saturdays for running trains, public welcome. Maybe you’ve got some locos that you last used many years ago, and would love to run them but don’t have room at home? Bring them along! www.goldcoastmodelrailwayclub.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/goldcoastmrc/ 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. JACOBS WELL SOCIAL GROUP INC. Looking for a fun way to spend your weekend? Join us for indoor carpet bowls Saturdays from 12.45pm-4.00pm at Jacobs Well Community Centre, Riesenweber Park. $5 - Great chance to relax, socialise and enjoy some friendly competition (adults only). We also meet every Wednesday from 9.30am to 1.00pm for carpet bowls and card games. Special lunches, morning teas, bus trips and more throughout the year. PH: Margaret on 0418 849 845. Book now 5539 4255 or online www.spotlighttheatre.com.au 185 - 187 Ashmore Road, Benowa HALPIN AUDITORIUM 6 FEBRUARY - 28 FEBRUARY
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