24 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES HELENSVALE PROBUS CLUB is a mixed club of friendly retirees. We meet at Helensvale Seniors Club, 37 Discovery Drive, Helensvale, at 10 AM on the second Friday of each month (except December and January). Visitors are welcome to join us at our meetings or on our outings and activities. email at helensvaleprobusclub@ gmail.com or Kay by PH: on 0478 095 802. Check www. probussouthpacific.org/microsites/helensvale PIMPAMA MEN’S SHED - 15 Clark Way, Pimpama, behind the School of Arts opposite Pimpama State School open from 8am to 12 noon Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The shed is equipped with excellent woodworking and metalworking equipment. Members can work on personal tasks, help with community projects, or just sit and have a cuppa and a chat. Social, health and welfare programs, specialty visits, and presentations are also offered. Contact Secretary sec.pms@outlook.com.au. OXENFORD COOMERA VIEW CLUB - Raising Funds for The Smith Family Learning for Life Students. Meetings held on the 3rd Friday of the month at the Oxenford Tavern with Lunch and interesting speakers. Social Events are held on the 1st Friday of the month. Call Susan on 0448120091. HINTERLAND MODEL FLYING CLUB (HMFC) – Ever wondered what it’s like to fly a model plane or helicopter? Come and join us and learn new skills of building, repairing and flying! Club open every day at William Guise Foxwell Park, Shipper Dr, Coomera; best days to meet members is on Sat or Tues morning. Members can offer advice and our instructors can help from start until you get your first licence. Being with a club allows you to use a purpose built facility, take excellent training and be part of a team. HMFC is associated with the MAAA and so you’re covered by insurance when flying at the field. More info: www.hmfc.com.au or contact the Secretary on hmfchonsec@gmail.com. (Front gate end of Shipper Dr, Coomera, opp. Coomera Houseboats site). SOUTHPORT UNITING CHURCH We offer a range of low cost activities for everyone. Street stall 4th Wed 10am – cakes, plants, craft, BBQ. Concerts 1st Sunday the month; Indoor bowls Mon 9am; Craft – 2nd & 4th Mon 2pm; Gentle Exercise Tues 9:30am PH: office 5532 5915. GUANABA SOUTH COAST COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB, Heritage Park, 193 Rifle Range Road, Pimpama (Exit 49). Monthly Socials - 3rd Sunday at 12pm. Entrance fee $6.00 visitors, $5.00 members. Canteen, Licenced Bar & Afternoon Tea available. Great afternoon of talented Singers for your entertainment OR if you would like to sing with the band yourself, there are 3 practice sessions before the social to polish your songs for your performance. Contact Noelene (Secretary) 0419740756 or Peter (Music Coordinator) 0427293858. Find us on FB. Hall hire also available. LABRADOR SENIORS TENNIS CLUB - Social Tennis on Thursday 8am for experienced Tennis Players! Also Saturday and Sunday 2pm! Come along and get fit and enjoy a good game of tennis! Good social club lot’s of fun! If you’ve played lots of tennis over the years and want to get back into it, come and say hi. Lionel Avenue, Chirn Park behind Southport State High School. Contact Robyn 0418191664 or Adrian 0431 033273 LABRADOR SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE offer a wide range of activities for the over 50’s community. Activities include an Art group, Canasta, 500 and Hand & Foot card games, Drawing, Knitting & Crochet, Yoga, Tai Chi, Indoor Bowls, Table Tennis, Ukulele and a weekly concert on Friday mornings. All enquiries please call 5537 1433. THE ELDERS GOLD COAST. Looking for friendship? Welcome all. The Elders meet for lunches on a Wednesday and 10am every Friday for morning tea at Runaway Bay Shopping Centre (long table in the food hall). Our age group covers from 50 plus. Theatre, arts & crafts. Email: theeldersgoldcoast@gmail.com or PH Bob 55633623, 0407 793 739. provided if required. Also bus trips throughout the year. Come along, make friends. PH: Ishan Uzel 0416450367 • CENTRAL • U3A BROADBEACH welcomes new members looking to continue their learning in a fun and social group setting. Please note, commencing Term 3, reduced fees of only $55 apply with no further fees until 2026. Classes located in Broadbeach, Robina, Burleigh Waters and Mudgeeraba include languages, art, craft, history, memoirs, mah jong, guitar and ukelele tuition. Activities include yoga, walking, discussion, garden appreciation, luncheons, bus trips and a choir. Volunteer tutors are always welcome. No qualifications are necessary – just an opportunity to share your knowledge and passion on subjects that excite and interest you.Whether you are a long term Gold Coast resident or have just arrived, why not come along, join us and make new friends? For more information, please visit www.u3abroadbeach. com or phone 0436449139 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. We meet every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 6.00pm, dinner 7.00pm at Gold Coast Tavern, 150 Bundall Rd, Bundall. CLEAR ISLAND WATERS – Friendly group of women and men meet on Wednesday’s at 9 a.m. – 12 noon at the Sacred Heart Hospitality Centre, Fairway Drive near Surfers Paradise Golf Club. Make new friends, bring your talents and join in the activities which include Art - water-colour, oils, acrylic painting, acrylic pours, pen & ink, drawing etc., also a variety of Craft - knitting, embroidery, sewing, crocheting, card making etc. New members most welcome and our group come together to enjoy each other’s company over a cuppa in a relaxed environment. Contact 5671-7388 BLOKES LOUNGE INC. Have a chat, make new mates. We are a club for guys who want to meet new friends and participate in activities like beach walking, guitar playing, table tennis, online chats, lawn bowls, lunches, cycling, BBQs, tennis, darts, golf, cards. We meet at mermaid Waters Hotel, Cnr Markeri & Sunshine Blvd, every second Tuesday at midday. Phone Johny 0418557611.More info blokeslounge.org.au or E: blokeslounge@gmail.com GOLD COAST ART & CRAFT GROUP CLEAR ISLAND WATERS. Come and join our friendly group on Wednesday mornings 9–12 noon at the Hospitality Centre, Surfers Paradise Catholic Church, Fairway Drive. Enquiries Parish Office 56717388. All welcome. Painting, Knitting, Water & Acrylic Sketching, Pen and Ink, Crochet, Model Planes etc. A place to meet and make new friends so come along and enjoy your morning cuppa with us. GOLD COAST BONSAI CLUB Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced artist, our club offers something for everyone. We meet 2nd Saturday of each month, 10am to 4pm, Carrara Community Centre, Neilsens Rd, Carrara. Each meeting is a full day of hands-on tree workshops, live styling demonstrations, informative talks, and friendly conversation. Learn new techniques, share ideas, get advice on your trees, and enjoy the company of fellow bonsai enthusiasts Come along and see what it’s all about – your first visit is free! For more information, visit www.goldcoastbonsaiclub. com.au, email goldcoastbonsaiclub@gmail.com, or call 0433 806 686 (please leave a message). GOLD COAST BRIDGE CLUB - Learn to Play Bridge - Beginner Lessons 9am – 11am. Wednesday 1st October – 5th November. For enquiries or to enrol, contact:Dot. piddington@bigpond.com or 0418 887 806. 2883 Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise 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 are Secretary Diana Prendergast 0428 225 233, Email: dimaryprendergast@gmail.com NERANG VIEW CLUB. Meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Nerang RSL, 69 Nerang Street. (Meeting and lunch). Lucky door prizes as well as a raffle, guest speaker when available. A trade table is also available with some home made delicious goodies with all proceeds going to our learning for life sponsorship for disadvantaged children through the Smith Family. Ladies we would love you to come along for an enjoyable afternoon and make new friends. Ph: Carolyn on 0412 643 621 or Marie on 0405 089 094. RED CROSS MOBILITY EQUIPMENT HIRE SERVICE – is now operating at 1 Mick Veivers Way, Southport off Queen Street in Owen Park. Our helpful experienced staff can assist you with an extensive range of mobility equipment and bathroom aids for hire. Open Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 3.00pm Ph: 5571 0966 Free Parking is available. 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 - 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
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