24 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES 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. VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED - St. Vincent de Paul is a non-profit Catholic Society established to help the poor, needy and those struggling in our communities. We distribute food vouchers and parcels, plus some financial assistance and counselling. Upper Coomera centre Tues-Thurs AM, Pimpama open Thursday AM. Computer literacy required. Usually only required once per week. Training provided. PH Stephen on 0413931217 or stephen.clancy@ svdpqld.org.au 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. SOUTH COAST RESTORATION SOCIETY OPEN DAY: Our Vintage Display is open second Sunday of the month. Come and step back in time and experience the technology of yesteryear on display at South Coast Restoration Society Living Museum. Many sheds with various collections from a bygone era. ie stationary engines, water pumps, antiques, old tractors and heritage vehicles including a fire engine, fully restored steam roller, Heritage Print machines. Our engine shed runs a variety of engines on the day. Food and refreshments available. Directions: Exit 49 of the M1. Take Rifle Range Road, Entry is via the Pimpama Sports Hub entrance at the traffic lights. First left then follow the road up to the top of the hill. A great family day out. Free entry. RUNAWAY BAY AND DISTRICT SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION INC. Over 50’s come along and join us every Tuesday from 9-11am. Great way to meet new friends and socialise. Activities of our Club include Tai Chi classes $4 per session and $3 entrance fee. Craft sessions $3 entrance fee, bring your own craftwork and enjoy the company of friends while you work. Yearly financial membership fee $5 paid annually (July-June). First visit free. Morning Tea provided. Everyone works to their own ability. For more info email runawaybayseniorcitizens@gmail.com GOLD COAST SUCCULENT & BROMELIAD SOCIETY - meet 4th Saturday of every month, Helensvale Community Centre, South Hall, 31-33 Discovery Dr, Helensvale. Doors open at 11:30am for Plant Sales, meeting begins at 12:30. We’re a fun non-profit dedicated to all things Succulents and Bromeliads! We bring people together with monthly meetings featuring awesome guest speakers. Learn about growing and caring for these fascinating plants. Join us for plant displays, sales, nursery visits, bus trips, and garden tours. We also welcome new membership applications. Info www.gcsbs.au, and a FB group page at www.facebook.com/groups/GCSBS/. GOLD COAST CITY JAZZ CLUB at Southport Bowls Club, 2 Marine Parade Southport. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Featuring well known Jazz musicians. Bistro and bar available. Information at http://www. gccityjazzclub.com.au or e: gccityjazzclub@gmail.com PROBUS CLUB OF COOMERA VALLEY INC - We are a mixed club and meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Holy Rood Church Family Centre, 192 Tamborine Oxenford Road, Oxenford commencing at 10am followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Our members are kept busy with various interest groups, Cards, Snooker, Book Club, Coordination & Balance Class, Coffee & Chat, Travel Club and Movies. There are also bus trips and theatre outings. Contact our Secretary at coomeravalp@gmail. com for information. New members always welcome. PROBUS CLUB HOPE ISLAND meets every third Wednesday of the month at 9.30am at Club Helensvale, Discovery Drive, Helensvale for fun and fellowship in retirement. We are a friendly, mixed club and welcome visitors to join us for the range of activities we provide. Enquiries: secretaryhopeislandprobus@gmail.com 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. 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. 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. • CENTRAL • U3A CENTRAL GOLD COAST (formerly U3A Broadbeach) offers classes and activities at venues across Central Gold Coast including Burleigh Waters, Broadbeach, Robina, and Mudgeeraba. Term 3 has now commenced. 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 tutors always welcome. Please visit www. u3abroadbeach.com or call 0436 449 139. ROBINA LIONS CLUB meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at Robina TAFE, 94 Laver Drive, Robina. 6.30 for 7.00 pm. Friendly members who support and assist those in need in the community. Something for everyone, helping youth, disadvantaged, health, vision, environment, we welcome you to our club. Email robinalionsclub@hotmail.com or phone 0400 147 660 for more information. GOLD COAST HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 8 Elliott St, Surfers Paradise (just off Bundall Rd). Take a walk down memory lane and explore our lovely grounds and collection including a pioneer cottage, Heritage listed artist’s studio, grave site, photographic collection etc. Plenty of parking and wheelchair access. Opening times Tue & Wed 9am - 1pm and Sundays 10am - 3pm. Adults $5. Cash preferred. www.gcmuseum.com.au/E: histsocbun@bigpond.com GOLD COAST LINE DANCING, New & Early Beginners through Early Intermediate level, 9.30 to 11.30am MonThurs Surfers Paradise Golf Club, Clear Island Waters. Sat morning 9.00-11.30am New to Early Improvers, William Duncan School Hall, Cnr Alexander Dr & Explorers Way, Highland Park, Nerang. Intermediate level Friday 10.00am to 12.00noon at Mermaid Beach Bowls Club. 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 urgently require mature age male and female volunteers to assist in the hiring of wheel chairs, crutches, walkers etc. one or two days a week 9.00am till 3.00pm at 1 Mick Veivers Way, Owen Park, Southport. Basic computer skills required. For further information please ring 5571 0966 Wednesday mornings 9.30am till 12.00pm. SOUTHPORT RED CROSS TRAUMA TEDDY & CRAFT meet each Wednesday 9.00am till 12.30pm at 1 Mick Veivers Way, Owen Park, Southport. We need Trauma Teddy knitters to create teddies for sick and distressed children in our community. Our teddies are also distributed by Red Cross Emergency Services wherever needed in Queensland. You may knit at home with our Teddy Pattern and yarn from our stock or join our very social morning each Wednesday. Toys and crochet tops for handtowels are also made for our fund raising stalls. For information please ring 0425 236 110. BLUE CARE GRIEF AND LOSS PROGRAM IS FREE. “After my husband died, I was on an emotional roller-coaster, couldn’t relax and filled with anxiety. The course explained the way grief affected all aspects of life - emotional and physical. I realised I wasn’t sinking into dementia and my grief is in its proper place, and plans for the future are forming slowly. Sincere appreciation, the facilitators are amazing and I recommend this program to others.” Please contact Kaye 0422 111 809 or agedcarechaplaincy@ ucareqld.com.au SHEILAS SHACK INC - We are a not-profit organisation where women meet to share their knowledge and skills, socialise, build friendships, play cards and attend workshops in a welcoming environment. Open Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 9:00 am and 12:00 noon. Call in for a cuppa, we would love you to join our community. Country Paradise Parklands, 231 BeaudesertNerang Road, Nerang. Check out our Facebook page 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. Justice of the Peace in the Community Program A Justice of the Peace is available to sign your legal documents at the following Locations Harbour Town, Biggera Waters Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 1pm My Centre, Nerang Monday & Tuesday 10am to 1pm Thursday & Friday 10am to 1pm Saturday 10am to 12 noon Q Centre, Mermaid Waters Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm Saturday 10am to 12 noon Robina Shopping Centre Monday 9:30am to 1pm Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30am to 4:30pm Thursday to Saturday 9:30am to 1pm The Pines, Elanora Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 1pm Thursday evening: 4:30pm to 7pm The Strand, Coolangatta Monday 9:30am to 1pm Thursday 9:30am to 1pm Bookings: www.javeenbah.org.au Phone 0417 004 466 • Email info@javeenbah.org.au CNR STEVENS & FERRY STREETS, NERANG
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