16 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 May issue by 17 April • NORTHERN • QCWA - COOMERA BRANCH - The Queensland Country Women’s Association (qcwa.org.au) is for women of all ages, from all walks of life and with different life experiences. We enjoy getting together monthly on the 2nd Wednesday for friendship, sharing and developing skills in healthy cookery, knitting & crochet, public speaking, photography, floral art as well as fundraising for local community, state and international causes. Check FB (qcwa Coomera), come to our Craft day on the 3rd Wednesday monthly, or call 0456625776. Children Welcome. “SING SING SING” (PARADISE POINT) If you love to sing join us every Wednesday fortnight (from 1st April) 9.30am11am at 126 Paradise Parade, Paradise Point Uniting Church building for a fun morning of song and friendship in aircon comfort. No fees or auditions. Wordbooks supplied. Singing is amazing for your overall heath and happiness, and your voice will blend in with many others. More info on Facebook Community Groups “SING SING SING “or ph. Yvonne on 0408 771 201 . SOUTHPORT SENIOR CITIZENS ASSN. INC. – come along & find Friends, Fun & Fitness. Activities – Line, New Vogue & Tap dancing. Air conditioned hall – 2 Whitby Street, Southport, parking Owen Park. Cost per activity $4 per member, membership fees $10per year. See www. southportseniorcitizens.com & Facebook page or PH Pamia Little 0439 718 674 for more info. ORMEAU PROBUS CLUB - Meet at the Ormeau Community Centre, Cuthbert Drive, first Monday of each month. (except if a public holiday then the 2nd Monday). 9.30 am for a 10am start. Interesting speakers and morning tea. Come along, meet and share your interests. Ideas for activities and social activities welcome to be added to our other social outings and groups. Any enquiries please contact Linda 0403567998 or Laurie 0402615349. E/ probusormeau@gmail.com FOOTBALL (SOCCER) GOLD COAST LEGENDS OVER 55’S we are looking for players for Tuesday night over 55’s (over 50 if a goalkeeper), fitness, fun and a beer after the game. Football at Legends Football Club Keith Hunt Park Musgrave Ave Labrador, contact Adrian 0438782208 for further details https://legendsfootball.com.au/about/ 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. JIGSAW PUZZLES FREE to Over 50s. PH: 55329866. Southport. GOLD COAST CARAVAN CLUB INC. - Discover friendship, freedom, and fun. We are a friendly group of mature travellers enjoying monthly rallies, shared meals, day trips and great company. Own a caravan, motorhome, or camper trailer and over 18? Come explore with us. Please note - domestic pets and children under 18 years are not permitted at rallies. Call Lyn on 0409 645 888 - goldcoastcaravanclub@gmail.com SOUTHPORT RED CROSS branch needs knitters to create Trauma Teddies for sick children and those affected by floods and cyclones. Materials, patterns and yarn can be supplied for you to knit at home if you wish. Our very social group meet Wednesday morning with morning tea and exchange of craft ideas. Experienced knitters and those who crochet required to create items for our fund raising stalls. We meet Wednesday 9.00am to 12.30 at 1 Mick Veivers Way, Owen Park, Southport. Free parking. Please ring Julie 0425 236 110. U3A SOUTHPORT is a friendly association for Over 50’s providing informal educational classes and a range of lifestyle activities. We have around 70 classes a week e.g. learn a language, play an instrument, paint, play cards, or join an exercise or dance class, short computer and technology courses and bus day-trips. See www. u3asouthport.au, ph. 5591 6671 or drop into our office 9am-1pm Mon-Fri, Australia Fair Shopping Centre, Level 1 (Shop 1074). ACTIVE MINDS SENIOR GROUP - Come along, make new friends, have fun, while we energise your mind. We meet first Thursday each month at Runaway Bay, 10am-12.30pm. Morning Tea provided. Ph Marilyn 0481 480 274 or Jasmin 0412 364 669. 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 GOLD COAST STAMP AND COIN CLUB INC meets he second Saturday of each month, noon to 4pm, at Helensvale Community Centre (South Hall), 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale. Everyone is welcome - including experienced and new collectors. Each month we have dealers, bargain tables, sales by tender, exchange books and some exhibits or talks, finishing with afternoon tea. Enquiries please phone 0409 765 060 or 0417 987 441. 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. HELENSVALE PROBUS CLUB is a mixed club of friendly retirees. We meet at Helensvale Seniors Club, 37 Discovery Drive, Helensvale, at 10am on the second Friday of each month (except Dec and Jan). Visitors are welcome to join us at our meetings or on our outings and activities. Contact email: helensvaleprobusclub@gmail.com or Kay 0478 095 802. Check our website at www.probussouthpacific.org/ microsites/helensvale 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 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! 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 0450 506 886 . 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. “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. 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 and join us . PIMPAMA PROBUS CLUB, a mixed Club, 9.30 for 10am, 4th Thursday monthly, at Pimpama Tavern, 102 Jacobs Well Road, Pimpama. Meetings have a guest speaker, trivia/activity, morning tea, fun and friendship monthly. Regular bus trips, tours, outings, cards, coffee & chat, craft, garden group, lunches, movies, theatre events add to the experiences offered. Contact: Kaye 0493 412 374/ Dawn 0411 404 311/E: pimpama.probus@gmail.com 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. Justice of the Peace in the Community Program A Justice of the Peace is available to sign your legal documents at the following Locations Tuesday Westfield Helensvale 10.00am-2.00pm Wednesday Helensvale Plaza 10.00am-2.00pm Westfield Coomera 10.00am-1.00pm Thursday Westfield Helensvale 10.00am-2.00pm Arundel Plaza 4.00pm-6.00pm Friday Westfield Coomera 10.00am-1.00pm For other JP Centre locations in the Community Program please refer to: www.justice.qld.gov.au/jps/centres.htm or Ph: The Department of Justice 13 74 68
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