22 Rick Price 30th September 2025 Twin Towns FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES 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. 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. 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. 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. LABRADOR MUSIC CLUB Variety concerts held every Friday morning in the Labrador Senior Citizens Hall, Marine Parade, Labrador. Start 9.15-11.30 $5 entry fee Tea/ Coffee Biscuits provided free. Special guests each week and we have live music. For more info contact 55371433. WANTED SENIOR 10 PIN BOWLERS for Settlers League bowling 3 games on Friday afternoon with 3 to a team from 1 to 3pm. PH Roy on 5591 2221. “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 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. 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 VOLLEYBALL - Every Saturday morning, we have a fun time playing social beach volleyball at Main Beach. In the winter we start at 7:30 am. When daylight saving begins in NSW we start at 7:00 am. We have a mix of ladies and gents. New players are most welcome, and it is free! PH: Judy on 0405490615. TOASTMASTERS UPPER COOMERA meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 6.45pm for a 7pm start at The Meeting Place, Oxenford Coomera Community and Youth Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way, Oxenford. We are a thriving, friendly and proactive club who welcome new guests and members of other clubs to join us each meeting. 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 SOUTHPORT PROBUS COMBINED CLUB. We welcome new members to join our group for ‘Fun, Friendship & Fellowship’. We meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Dublin Docks, Harbour Town, at 10am for morning tea at 10.30. An interesting speaker follows. Monthly outings are held on 3rd Wednesday. Call Darryl 0405 346 055 or Ann 0418 601 247. Email dar.jan@bigpond.com The TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA INC offers new classes of instruction in taoist tai chi at Southport Community Centre, weekly on Tuesday 10:30am12noon. The sessions are open to all ages and health conditions. The first session is obligation free. Preregistration is essential. email brisbane@taoisttaichi. org or PH: 1800 108 801. A.R.A.G.C. CAR CLUB - We welcome new members to our very friendly like minded and small group of classic car lovers. Monthly weekend runs to various points of interest, monthly mid-week lunch runs at different venues. We meet most Saturdays 7am at Espresso 25 at 1 Boatworks Dr, Coomera. Mid year weekend away and a end of year Christmas Party. Various Vintage and Classic car events. General meeting held Bi-monthly at a designated place and time. PH: Peter 0493092341 THE COOMERA RADIO YACHT CLUB welcomes persons wishing to learn to sail Radio Controlled Yachts in our sailing venue at Damian Leeming Lake at Oxenford, Wednesdays from 1pm. Open to seniors, college aged young people plus those with physical disabilities. We provide help and advice using members boats. Offers excellent hand eye coordination, enjoyment, meet new people in friendly, competitive environment. PH: 0450 176 522 or ronbrown6511@gmail.com LINE DANCE WITH LEAH - Mondays: Lakeside Community Centre, 25 Rose Valley Dr, Upper Coomera. 8.40-9.20am Absolute Beginner-Beginner. 9.30-11.00am High Beginner-Low Intermediate. Tuesdays: Studio Village Community Centre, 87 Village Way, Oxenford. 4.25pm5.25pm Absolute Beginner-Beginner. 5.30pm-7.30pm Improver-Intermediate. Fridays: Canungra School Of Arts Hall, 3 Pine St, Canungra. 9.30-11.30am High BeginnerLow Intermediate. Enquiries Leah Cook 0403 460 365. • CENTRAL • THE BROADBEACH SENIORS CLUB - 23 T.E. Peters Drive, Broadbeach invites new members and visitors over 50 to join in and enjoy a variety of activities. A concert is held at 1pm on the first and third Thursday of each month with afternoon tea provided. Bus excursion fourth Thursday of each month to places of interest with lunch provided. Sporting activities including indoor bowls provided for members to enjoy. The Club is welcoming and friendly, please come along and join the fun. Nancy 0423 792 810. SOUTHPORT SCRABBLE CLUB - meets each Wednesday at the Southport Library from 1pm to 3:45pm. $4 for 3 games. All skill levels welcome. PH: Diana 0419 022 520 or dianamcmanus4@gmail.com TIME 4 FRIENDS Meets at Nerang Uniting Church 5 Nerang River Drive Nerang every Friday at 9.30am to 11.00am Donation towards a cuppa. A morning tea and activities for those who want a place to meet others. Activities include trivia quiz, craft, board and card games. Do much or as little as you wish and come and go at a time which suits you. Contact Anne 0407 694 653. THE BLOKES LOUNGE INC is a friendly and inviting social group created specifically for men aged 50 and over. If you’re looking to have a chat, meet new mates, or just enjoy others company, or just get out of the house, this is the place for you. Members gather informally either whilst having lunch or participating in an activity of your choice, such as cards, golf, table tennis, bike riding or many other activities. The Blokes Lounge offers a place where mateship truly matters. We also gather at the Mermaid Waters Hotel fortnightly for lunch. Like to find out more? Call Membership - Coordinator Ross Hawkins 0402858227, Secretary - John Clark 04196727871, or visit our web site at www.blokeslounge. org.au or email blokeslounge@gmail.com. ROBINA LITERARY CLUB meets monthly 3rd Saturdays 12noon at the Robina Library to share literary fun in poetry, prose and theatre. Email: Robina.lit.club@ gmail.com COASTAL MACHINE KNITTERS- Meetings take place second Monday of each month (except Jan.) from 8.45am, meeting starts 9.30am, 2 demonstrations, on “Brother”, and “Singer” machines, at Franklin Craft Centre, 238 Mudgeeraba Rd, Mudgeeraba. Donated yarn welcome. Subscription is $30 a year. Contact Mary on 5572 0993, or Sheryll on 0421 632 574. U3A CENTRAL GOLD COAST (formerly U3A Broadbeach) offers classes and activities at venues across Central Gold Coast including Burleigh Waters, Broadbeach, Robina, and Mudgeeraba. Run entirely by volunteers, we offer fun, fitness, learning, and friendship through a wide range of classes such as languages, art, mahjong, craft, guitar and ukulele. Other popular activities include yoga, walking, luncheons, and choir. Term 1 for 2026 will commence on Monday 2nd February. Visit www.u3abroadbeach.com or call 0436 449 139. 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). AFRICAN DRUMMING. Come and learn the fundamentals of African rhythm on traditional African drums. No musical background needed, and beginners are welcome. Group drumming is great for the brain and lots of fun. First class is free. Mondays 6:30 to 8pm. Mudgeeraba Music Centre. Ring Paul on 0408984046 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
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