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20 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES 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 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. GOLD COAST MODEL RAILWAY CLUB welcomes those who have an interest in model trains! We’re a friendly club with the largest layouts on the Gold Coast and cater to HO, OO, N, S, On30 and G scale trains in a mix of DCC and DC. Clubrooms Kendor St, Arundel, next to The Bait Shop. Saturdays for running trains, public welcome. We would be happy to accept any donations of old trains people are not using. Maybe you’ve got some locos that you last used many years ago, and would love to run them but don’t have room at home? Bring them along! www.goldcoastmodelrailwayclub.com/ or https://www. facebook.com/goldcoastmrc/ ZONTA CLUB PARADISE POINT works through service and advocacy to build a better life for women and girls. Members meet on the third Tuesday of each month for a dinner meeting at the Tigers AFL Club 28 Ashton Street Labrador, commencing at 6:00pm. We raise funds to support local women’s organisations. Funds are raised through theatre nights and Bunnings BBQ’s. PH: Merrilee 0402 108406 or paradisepoint@zontadistrict22.org. SOUTHPORT MILITARY MUSEUM opens first Sunday of every month from Feb to Dec, 9am-12pm except Father’s Day. Museum located Qld Naval Brigade Drill Hall, Owen Park, 210 Queen St, Southport, next to Southport Primary School. Entry & parking is free. Contact Noel 0437732575. JACOBS WELL SOCIAL GROUP INC. Looking for a fun way to spend your weekend? Join us for indoor carpet bowls Saturdays from 12.45pm-4.00pm at Jacobs Well Community Centre, Riesenweber Park. $5 - Great chance to relax, socialise and enjoy some friendly competition (adults only). We also meet every Wednesday from 9.30am to 1.00pm for carpet bowls and card games. Special lunches, morning teas, bus trips and more throughout the year. PH: Margaret on 0418 849 845. THE ELDERS GOLD COAST. Are you looking for mixed friendship? We meet for lunches on Wednesday at various places so don’t stop home. Every Friday 10am for morning tea in the Runaway Bay Shopping Centre Food Court. Our age group covers from 50 plus. If you find it hard to meet others just looking for friendship, try reaching out and supporting fellow retirees NO FEES. Bob Sproston Co-ordinator Ph 0407793739/55633623 - theeldersgoldcoast@gmail.com SOPO EUCHRE CLUB (Southport RSL). Monday night 5.45pm. Come and enjoy playing Euchre. Steve 0408 443 299. PARADISE POINT LADIES ASSOCIATION (celebrating our 40th year). We meet every Tuesday from 9.45 until 2pm at the Community Hall in Community Lane in Paradise Point where we enjoy cards, Mahjong and some delightful lunches throughout the year. Beginners welcome. $5 to join and $5 a week. Contact Catherine 0432567684. QDN PEER SUPPORT GROUPS welcome all people with disabilities. Run by and for people with disabilities, our groups offer a supportive, inclusive space to connect with peers, share experiences, and build confidence. Gain knowledge, feel empowered, and help advocate for accessibility and inclusion. Gold Coast Diverse Disability Group: Nerang Library: 2nd Friday monthly, 10:30am– 12:30pm, 8 White St, Nerang. Gold Coast Hot Topics (for people with intellectual disability or ABI) Southport Centre:1st Friday monthly, 10:30am–12:30pm, 6 Lawson St, Southport. THE GOOD SHEPHERD OP SHOP ASHMORE - We are looking for volunteers for our op shop in Ashmore, do you have a few hours or more to spare each week to volunteer with us? If so we would love to have you on our friendly team! No experience needed. Please contact our shop on 0451289429, or our manager Renée on 0426074582. THE GOOD SHEPHERD OP SHOP ASHMORE - Do you love op shopping and bargains? If so come in and browse through our op shop in Ashmore. We have a great range of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing and accessories, homewares, books, toys, curiosities and so much more at fantastic prices! We are conveniently located next to Ashmore Plaza inside Ashmore Uniting Church. You can follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ goodshepherdopshop and call us on 0451289429. Book now 5539 4255 or online www.spotlighttheatre.com.au 185 - 187 Ashmore Road, Benowa 31 July - 15 Aug

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