22 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES RED CROSS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! Do you have some spare time? Make a meaningful difference in your community by becoming a Red Cross volunteer. You can help by: • Delivering Telecross or TeleCHAT phone support programs • Conducting home visits to elderly members of the community. Call 1300 559 992 or visit redcross.org.au/agedcarevolunteer HELENSVALE BRIDGE CLUB INC. meet in the North Hall Helensvale Community Centre, 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale on Mondays and Wednesdays weekly. Arrival times are: Monday 10.45am play commencing at 11.15am; Wednesday 10.45am play commencing at 11am. Call Denise 0413 068 440 or Daphne 0477 005 074 http://helensvale.bridgeaustralia.org PROBUS CLUB OF ARUNDEL is a new friendly, mixed club for retired or semi-retired men & women. We meet at 9.45am for a 10.00am start, 2nd Wednesday of each month at Dublin Docks Meeting room. Variety of guest speakers, morning tea, fun, friendship and fellowship at each meeting. Club Activities/outings are arranged each month and may include, lunches, coffee & chat mornings, walking groups, happy hours, theatre/movie days, picnics, Day / Bus Trips etc. For more info, please contact President Ron on 0417329239. NATIONAL SENIORS AUSTRALIA PARADISE POINT BRANCH meets at Dublin Docks Tavern Function Room on the second Monday of each month 9:30am for 10:00am start. Interest Guest Speakers, Raffles, Lunch available after meeting, Monthly social functions. Contact Geoff/ Margaret 55467952/0407676990. 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 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. Contact Denise on email denise.gosling90@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. 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 from 9.30-10.45am on Thursdays, Paradise Point Uniting Church hall. Singing, dancing, rhymes & play, plus a complimentary morning tea for the adults. Only $5.00/family/session. Ring Kaye on 0401 688770. 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. 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 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 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
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