26 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES GOLD COAST HISTORICAL MUSEUM - Tucked off Bundall Rd (8 Elliott Street, Bundall), come and explore a quiet little patch of Paradise! It offers the visitor a snapshot of Gold Coast history. On site you will find a small pioneer cemetery, a replica pioneer cottage, heritage listed artists studio, littoral rainforest, old photo gallery, 1950s GC fashions, farming equipment, etc. $5 entry, cash preferred. Tues/Wed 9am-1pm, Sundays 10am - 3pm. More information/group bookings - histsocbun@bigpond or gcmuseum.com.au RED CROSS – HOME VISITING FOR THE ELDERLY - Enjoy a friendly chat and meaningful connection with a volunteer in the comfort of your own home. This offer is open to those who are elderly and living in the community. Our volunteers will brighten your day with regular visits and warm conversation. Visits can be scheduled weekly or fortnightly. To arrange a visit, call us on 1800 441 014. RED CROSS SOUTHPORT BRANCH urgently require a male or female volunteer to assist one or two days a week 9.30am till 3.00pm to maintain our wheelchairs, walkers and other equipment in our Mobility Equipment for hire section. If you enjoy meeting and assisting people in a new and happy environment this is the opportunity for you. Ring 07 5571 0966 to learn more at 1 Mick Veivers Way, Owen Park, Southport. Free parking is available. CARRARA COMMUNITY CENTRE ART, CRAFT & CONVERSATION WORKSHOP - July 9, Aug 13, Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12. 10am-12noon $10 entry. All materials for creative projects will be supplied or bring along a project you’re working on or may need assistance with. Kindly bring a plate to share for morning tea. Tea and cofee provided. Bookings Essential - Jelena 0400070863. GOLD COAST DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY meets on the second Saturday of every month (excl. December) from 1pm till 4:00pm/5:00pm at the Nerang Senior Citizens Hall, Cnr. Ferry St. and Mylor St. Nerang. Orchid benching display, also a sales table is available for orchid purchases. Visitors welcome, $3 hall hire fee pp. Enquiries Ph 0487648307, email GCOS22@outlook.com GOLD COAST HUNGARIAN SENIORS CITIZENS CLUB meets every Tuesday 9.30 - 1.30pm at Broadbeach Senior Citizens Centre, 23 T.E. Peters Drive, Broadbeach. Hot lunch and activities provided. President, Frank Arva 0456925582. Secretary, Marta Novak 0488 208 400. PROBUS CLUB OF VARSITY LAKES is a friendly, mixed club which meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 9.30am at Robina Community Centre, the green building opposite Robina Library. Interesting guest speakers, and an after meeting lunch at a local venue. Evening Dineouts 4th Wednesday each month, regular activity 2nd Wednesday of the month which may involve a coach trip, a beach walking group on Tuesday afternoons, movies, concerts and trivia. PH: Roma Murray (Membership) 0425 207 975. 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 SCRABBLE-SOUTHPORT SOPO CLUB - Meet each Wednesday upstairs at 1:15pm; $4 for 3 games. All skill levels are welcome. Enquiries Diana 0419 022 520. RED CROSS TRAUMA TEDDY & CRAFT SOUTHPORT meet each Wednesday 9.00am till 12.30pm at 1 Mick Veivers Way, Owen Park. We need volunteers to create Trauma Teddies for distribution to sick and needy children in our area and to be distributed by Red Cross Emergency Services where needed throughout Queensland. Join our social morning to assist in the creation of our teddies or learn a craft for our fundraising stalls. Morning tea, friendships and free parking provided. Ring Julie 0425236110. VOLUNTARY EUTHANASIA Exit International is an advocacy group that meets regularly at Robina, South Tweed and Ballina, to discuss end of life choices. We discuss the many up-to-date methods that will allow you to die with dignity, in a peaceful, pain free manner, at a time and a place of your choosing. Attendees must be Exit members. www.exitinternational.net or phone Local Coordinator Cath: 0435 228 443 (Robina & South Tweed) or Peter 0429 950 352 (Ballina) THE SORRENTO PROBUS CLUB is a lively long standing mixed club. We specialise in Fun, Friendship and Fellowship. General meetings are held in the Diggers & Sport’s Club, Beach Rd, Surfers Paradise on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10am. Interesting speakers, morning teas and lunches every month. Come and meet us! Contact Barbara 0416 288 993. HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO LEARN FRENCH? Alliance Francaise Gold Coast is centrally located at Bundall. We have classes at all levels, absolute beginners to advanced. Our expert teachers are bilingual in French and English . Small classes ensure a friendly, supportive learning experience, with private tuition also available. For full details see our website : https//:afgoldcoast.org or email amelie.afgc@gmail.com ASHMORE BENOWA PROBUS CLUB. A friendly welcoming group of men & ladies who welcome guests to join in our activities. We meet on the 4th Thursday of the month at Southport Golf club, Slatyer Ave, Southport. 9.30am/10am start. Interesting guest speakers and a lovely morning tea overlooking the golf course. Also monthly luncheons and coffee mornings, concerts, theatre & coach trips. Guests are very welcome to attend our meetings to ensure you are happy with our group before deciding to join. Contact Carol on 0408 391 681 for a chat MAHJONG VARSITY LAKES players are welcome to join our group on Mondays 10:30am - 1pm at Varsity Lakes Community and Resource Centre, 20 Mattocks Rd. Cost $8 non-members $6 members, refreshments provided. The Centre is closed public holidays. For those who would like to learn Mahjong, Beginners Courses are held throughout the year consisting of 4 lessons over 2 consecutive weeks. Week 1 & 2: Mon 10:30am – 1pm & Tues 12:15pm – 2:15pm. Cost $50 includes Membership. Max of 4 participants. Phone Community Centre next course dates Ph: 5593 7006 THE BROADBEACH LADIES PROBUS CLUB are looking for active and motivated retiree ladies to join with us to celebrate fun and friendship. Come along to a meeting and see if you can stay away! We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at the Kurrawa Surf Club at 9.30am. Coffee Club meets 10am on the 3rd Tuesday and our outing day is on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Contact Secretary Helen Reid Mob: 0407050568 email: helenreid48@outlook.com” THRIVING MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITIES (TMC) is a non-for-profit organisation that promotes the benefits of multiculturalism, differences of opinion, and the contribution of all communities. We provide Settlement Engagement Transition Support Services (SETS), Training and Employment, Learning 2 Drive Safe, Community Development, Youth, Older Persons and more. Visit our website www.tmcgc.org or contact us at (07) 55917261. ACTIVE MEN & WOMEN of good character are invited to assist Ashmore Lions Club to make a difference in our local communities, whilst socialising, networking and fostering new friendships at the same time. We meet for Dinner & Business Functions from 6.30 for 7pm (finish by 9pm) on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays monthly at Tigers AFL Sports Club, 28 Ashton Street, Labrador. PH: 0419-281169 or email: ashmore.lions@gmail.com. ROBINA LITERARY CLUB meets fortnightly Saturdays 12noon at the Robina Library to share literary fun in poetry and prose. PH: Sam 55809118. GOLD COAST PALS INC SOCIAL CLUB, Seniors Friendship Group. Get our monthly programme of activities including Restaurants, Shows, BBQ & lunches etc. Make new friends, don’t stay home alone. Contact Margaret 0416 119 704 or Patricia 0413 284 367 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. COASTAL CHARISMA CHORUS! Love to sing? Experience the joy of four-part, barbershop harmony with Coastal Charisma, a dynamic women’s chorus based on the Gold Coast. Rehearsals every Tuesday night 7pm at Life Development Centre, 67 Warrener Street, Nerang (next to the station). Whether you’re a seasoned singer or simply love music, we welcome you to join our community. Discover the Harmony. Embrace the Friendship. Share the Fun. Enquiries - membership@coastalcharisma.com 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. BOCCE PLAYERS WANTED Italo Australian Bocce Club wish to invite new bocce players (male & female) over 55 to play in our indoor courts venue, held at the Italian Club in Clear Island Waters every Wednesday and Friday mornings, from 9am. $5 p.w. Phillip 0403137759. GC DEMENTIA FRIENDLY NETWORK. Come along to our monthly community connections where we share what’s out there for people living with dementia. Nerang Library, Cnr White & Price Sts from 10.30-12noon 4th Wednesday of the month. email: gcdementia@gmail.com ROBINA PARKS PROBUS is a mixed club with the aim of meeting up for fun and friendship. Meetings held 10am 4th Wednesday of each month at the Robina Community Centre, Robina Town Centre Drive, near the Library. A variety of guest speakers, morning tea and lunch at various venues in the area. Outings are organised for the 2nd Wednesday of each month and there are also activity groups which include golf, carpet bowls, mahjong and theatre. Deb: 0427 711 260 e: robpak1992@gmail.com TABLE TENNIS SENIORS AT BURLEIGH-MIAMI SENIORS CLUB. Maher Hall is air-conditioned, 42 Matilda St Burleigh. Easy free parking. Playing Sunday and Monday aft. 1-4pm, $3 members, $4 non-member, $7 year m/ship. 6 tables, all skill levels, Tea/coffee/bisc incl. Ph Deb 0403 278 205 or President Allan 0433 227 676. GOLD COAST COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB INC SOCIAL, first Sunday of each month. 11.00 -5.00pm. Entry $5 with lucky door ticket. Raffles, Money Board, Dancing & singing to a professional band. Walk up artists, please bring 4 chord charts if you wish to sing with the band. Mermaid Beach Bowls Club, 9 Markeri St, Mermaid Beach. Great meals and bar service. Ph Eve 0412 054 188. NERANG RED CROSS OPPORTUNITY SHOP AND MOBILITY HIRE SERVICE We are always looking for volunteers to join our friendly team in our retail shop and Medical Hire service office. We are open Monday - Friday, 10am until 3pm, with a range of good quality men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. Come along to help us continue our humanitarian work, we look forward to seeing you. Nerang Red Cross 55966873 MUDGEERABA FOUNDATION CENTRE is an established, beautiful hall for clubs and associations that require a venue on benevolent terms. Our charitable mediation centre next door facilitates family relationship, civil dispute resolution and other community purposes. For YouTube walkthroughs, what’s on and how to book, visit www.mf.org.au or email tracy@mf.org.au Join us at the Multicultural Market as we celebrate all the cultures that make our Country wonderful. Food Trucks from around the world, Brazilian Dance Performance, Live Music, Market Stalls and so much more. It's a wonderful family day out for everyone including your pets.
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