20 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES 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. DIGITAL LITERACY is a program delivered by Thriving Multicultural Communities (TMC) helping individuals enhance their skills using modern technology including computers, mobile phones and iPads. We cover topics like navigating the internet, operating systems and file management, AI, digital tools and device security. Our aim is to promote community engagement and personal growth. Visit www.tmcgc.org or PH: (07) 55917261 or email business@tmcgc.org. Proudly funded by the Good Things Foundation. SEW CRAZY QUILTERS INC. Meet every Thursday morning from 9.30am to 1.00pm at the Community Centre Discovery Drive, Helensvale. Wide variety of sewing interests among our members, including Quilting, Patchwork, embroidery, machine embroidery and art quilts. Come along and meet like minded crafters, feel free to bring either handwork or your machine. You can work on your own projects, or get involved in some Charity Sewing. There’s always something interesting going on. Please call our President Lynne for more info. 0407 941711 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. 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 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6.45pm for a 7pm start at The Meeting Place, Oxenford Coomera Community and Youth Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way, Oxenford. A thriving, friendly and proactive club who welcome new guests and members 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 • CENTRAL • LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE - The Game that Boosts Your Brain Power. Beginner Lessons at Gold Coast Bridge Club. Wednesday 15th April to 20th May. Wednesday 1st July - 5th August . Wednesday 16th September - 21st October. 9am – 11am. For enquiries or to enrol, contact: juliekwicks@gmail.com or call Julie on 0424 420 638. Easy parking onsite. 2883 Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise. GOLD COAST LINE DANCING - New & Early Beginners through to Intermediate level, 9.30 to 11.30am Mon. to Fri. Italo-Australia Club. 18 Fairway Dr. Clear Island Waters. Also Saturday morning 9.30am to 12.00 noon New to Upper Beginners, William Duncan School Hall, Cnr Alexander Dr. & Explorers Way, Highland Park, Nerang. To find the best level/ day for you, contact Pam Probert 0410 505 740 pamseye@ hotmail.com or Peter Probert 0490 467 032 peterprobert@ hotmail.com SOUTHPORT RED CROSS MOBILITY EQUIPMENT HIRE SERVICE Southport Red Cross branch requires mature age male and female volunteers to assist in the hiring of wheel chairs, walkers, crutches etc. one or two days a week 9.30am till 3.00pm at 1 Mick Veivers Way, Owen Park, Southport. Basic computer skills required. For further information please ring our attendants on 5571 0966 Wednesday mornings 9.30am till 12.00pm or leave a message on 5571 0966 anytime. GOLD COAST HINTERLAND HERITAGE MUSEUM Heritage Centre, 238 Mudgeeraba Rd Mudgeeraba. The volunteer staffed museum demonstrates pioneer family life with several significant donated buildings from the region including Nerang Railway station, Tallebudgera Jail Okey and Franklin Houses, a slab hut, Blokes Big shed showcasing items used by pioneers, general store and butcher shop. Open Sundays 10am–2 pm, other times by appointment. Community and school groups welcome to book. Adults/High school students $10, Primary School children $5. Family (2 adults/ 2 or more children) $25 PH: 07 5559 1457 E: info.gchhmuseum@gmail.com Website gchheritagemuseum.org.au or Facebook MELODY MAJORS CHOIR. Make new friends and have fun singing with us on Wednesday mornings throughout the year. No need to read music, no auditions. For further information phone Jeanette 55393806 or 0468 396 998. PIANIST REQUIRED. We are a community choir in Southport, and would appreciate the assistance of a pianist for our Wednesday mornings rehearsals. Please phone Jeanette 0568 396 998 for further information. 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. New classes include Belly Dance Fitness, DNA & Genetics, Tissue Art and Line Dancing. www.u3abroadbeach.com or call 0436 449 139. 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. Nerang Community Hall. Ring Paul on 0408984046 CARRARA COMMUNITY CENTRE ART & CRAFT GATHERING - 8 April, 13 May. 9.30am-12.30pm $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 coffee provided. Bookings Essential - Jelena 0400070863 / email recycledcreations@myyahoo.com. 2 Neilsens Rd, Carrara CARRARA COMMUNITY CENTRE - Join us in creating a Memorial Wall of Poppies to honour our heroes this ANZAC Day 2026. We’re inviting the local community to knit or crochet poppies as part of this heartfelt tribute in partnership with the Vietnam Veterans Federation at Nerang. We are also creating purple poppies to honour the animals who served. How you can help: • Knit or crochet poppies (all skill levels welcome!) • Collect your pattern and information from Carrara Community Centre • Spread the word and involve your friends, groups or schools • Donate Red, Purple, Black Wool and Black buttons . SURFERS PARADISE ROTARY, People of action in Your Community. Looking to give back, make new friends, and be part of something bigger? We support youth programs, local charities to organising fun events and International Aid projects. Come along, no pressure and see what we’re all about. Guest Speakers and lively meetings. Meet likeminded people who, together, are making a difference – right here at home every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 6.00pm, dinner 7.00pm at Gold Coast Tavern, 150 Bundall Road, Bundall. Rotary, doing good. Feeling great. Helen Derrick, President – Surfers Paradise Rotary Club, Mobile: 043 335 2420, Email: hderrick@ozemail.com.au THE COMMUNITY LAPIDARY CLUB meet every Monday and Thursday 9am to 2pm at the Ted Pearson Pavilion, Mudgeeraba Showgrounds. A friendly, welcoming group for anyone interested in working with gemstones and silver. Enjoy learning and sharing skills in basic silversmithing, cabochon cutting (cabbing), and faceting, whether beginner or looking to build on existing skills. New members welcome. Deborah 0418 537 234, email communitylapidary@gmail.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. Bookings: www.javeenbah.org.au Phone 0417 004 466 • Email info@javeenbah.org.au CNR STEVENS & FERRY STREETS, NERANG Step into the smoky glamour of 19th Century Las Vegas in this bold reimagining of Macbeth. Amid the flashing lights and shadowy corners of the city’s gambling underworld, a ruthless mob enforcer is drawn into a deadly game of ambition. 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