24 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES • CENTRAL • 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 Beaudesert-Nerang Road, Nerang. Check out our Facebook page 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 in a relaxed and supportive setting. 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). 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 2 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. More info - www.u3acentralgoldcoast.com or call 0436 449 139. GOLD COAST LINE DANCING, New & Early Beginners through to Early Intermediate level, 9.30 to 11.30am Mon to Thurs. Clear Island Waters. Sat morning 9.30am to 12.00noon New to Early Improvers, William Duncan School Hall, Cnr Alexander Dr. & Explorers Way, Highland Park, Nerang. 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 THE SORRENTO PROBUS CLUB is a lively long standing mixed club. We specialise in Fun, Friendship and Fellowship. General meetings are held in the Diggers & Sport’s Club, Beach Rd, Surfers Paradise on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10am. Interesting speakers, morning teas and lunches every month. PH: Barbara 0416 288 993. LEARN TO DANCE 50’S ROCK ‘N’ ROLL with a friendly social crowd. Gold Coast Rockers Dance Club meet on Tuesdays (doors open 5:00pm). Bar opens 5:30pm. Intermediate/ Partner dancing from 6:30pm, Beginners lesson from 7:00pm. Social dancing to Rock’n’Roll bands from 7:30-9:30pm. The Surfers Paradise Golf Club, 1 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters. Up the stairs at Level 1 or take the lift. 4-week course for beginners starts 1st Tuesday of the month. $10 members, $15 non-members. Cash only at front desk please. Eftpos/CC available at the bar. Membership $25pa (renewable from 1st Sept). From May to September only $15. This enables you to get reduced prices for entry for weekly dancing and special events. Come and make new friends. Contact: 0419 500 123. https://www.goldcoastrockers.com Fb: Gold Coast Rockers Dance Club. Email: rockersgoldcoast@gmail.com GOLD COAST DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY meets the second Saturday of every month (excl. Jan) from 1pm to 4pm at the Nerang Senior Citizens Hall cnr. Ferry Street and Mylor Street Nerang. Orchid benching displays, sales tables, education, guest speakers, door raffles and outings. Visitors welcome, no bookings required. $3 hall use fee pp. Enquiries to GCOS22@outlook.com PROBUS CLUB OF ASHMORE BENOWA - A mixed club of retired and semi-retired people seeking fun and fellowship. Meetings are held 4th Thursday of the month at Southport Golf Club, Slatyer Ave Southport - morning tea meeting with a guest speaker. Members enjoy other activities throughout the month including coffee mornings, lunches, Theatre Visits and Day Coach trips. Guests made very welcome. Ph Carol 0408 391 681 or Ian 0412 097 307. LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE - The Game that Boosts Your Brain Power. Beginner Lessons at Gold Coast Bridge Club. 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. 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. 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 - 10 June, 8 July, 9.30am12.30pm $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 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 like-minded 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. Beginners Lessons 2026 6 weeks - 4th July to 8th August LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE Surfers Paradise BRIDGE CLUB AT BENOWA 1 Carrara St, Benowa | PH: 5597 0085 The Game for Everyone ... PLAY THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MINDSPORT Meet new friends, connect with your community, learn a new skill, and have FUN! LIGHT REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED EASY PARKING ALL ABILITY LEVELS WELCOME COST $50 - INCLUDES TEXTBOOK Bookings: www.surfbdge.com/lessons.asp Enquiries: Pat Beattie: 0434 332 098 tasbeat@gmail.com FRONT 4
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