20 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups •COMMUNITY NOTICES• If you would like to let readers know what is happening with your group/event, please email to info@localnewsletters.com for June issue by 15 May • NORTHERN • UPPER COOMERA SCHOOL OF ARTS MONTHLY DANCES. (Old Time and New Vogue) You are invited to come dance, the night away the second Saturday of every month with live music from 7pm to 10.30 pm at the Upper Coomera School of Arts Hall, 641 Reserve Road, Upper Coomera. Cost is $10 with tea, coffee and biscuits for your enjoyment. Lucky door and multiple raffle prizes add to the fun atmosphere. Contact - Nik 0439 390 469 COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF PARADISE POINT INC. Membership 120, with a healthy Visitor list. The Club offers a wide range of 17 activity and interest groups to members and is renowned for its friendliness and sense of fun. We meet first Tuesday of the month, Runaway Bay Seagulls Leagues Club, 9.30am for 10am start. PH Michele 0438 028 050 (Membership) or Tony 0413 559 902 (Secretary) or Geoff 0412 238 895 (President). You’re most welcome. CHAIR YOGA with Marcella every Friday at Banksia Hall, Hope Island. 10 -11am. Meet with local residents and connect with a class to improve your strength, balance and mobility. Cost $10. Cash or card pls bring, yoga mat, small towel and water, Marcella 0419161246 iSPEAK KIDNEY SUPPORT GROUP - We are an informal group for people with kidney disease that meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month between 9.15am - 11.30am. 19 May. Guest speaker that presents on a topic of interest. Venue: Varsity Sports House, 337 Christine Ave, Varsity lakes. Option to join online meetings as well. Contact CKD Nurses Donna & Steph on 0436673433/0436861222, email: gch_ckd_service@health.qld.gov.au RUNAWAY BAY PROBUS meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at the Seagulls Club, 225 Morala Ave, Runaway Bay at 10am. We offer Breakfasts, Morning Tea, Lunches, Movies, Ten Pin Bowling, Bi Monthly Coach trips. Fun and Friendship in retirement, anyone welcome to come to a meeting as a visitor from our local area. Ph Anita (membership officer) 0499 966 685. Come and join us . UPPER COOMERA LIONS CLUB. Meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Cafe 63, by Spotlight, (corner Old Coach Rd and Days Rd) 6.30pm for 7pm. Friendly members supporting the local community. Visitors are very welcome to join us for a Dinner Meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of the month to meet members. Contact: email uppercoomera.qld@lions.org.au or phone 0416 939 804. VOLUNTEERS 18+ YRS WANTED at our Aged Care Facilities in Arundel, Labrador and Community Respite Care Centre at Coomera. This may include sharing a chat, playing bingo, trivia, memory support games, craft, sing-a-longs, serve morning tea etc. Activities at Arundel and Labrador Monday to Friday 9-11.30am. Other times during the day also available. Coomera times Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm. No experience is needed - just a warm heart, patience and a genuine desire to make someone’s day brighter. Police Check is required, free for volunteers and BlueCare will assist with the application. Great opportunity for volunteers seeking experience in aged care or those needing to fulfil Centrelink obligations. PH:Lorraine 0418 184 230 QCWA - COOMERA BRANCH - The Queensland Country Women’s Association (qcwa.org.au) is for women of all ages, from all walks of life and with different life experiences. We enjoy getting together monthly on the 2nd Wednesday for friendship, sharing and developing skills in healthy cookery, knitting & crochet, public speaking, photography, floral art as well as fundraising for local community, state and international causes. Check FB (qcwa Coomera), come to our Craft day on the 3rd Wednesday monthly, or call 0456625776. Children Welcome. “SING SING SING” (PARADISE POINT) If you love to sing join us every Wednesday fortnight 9.30am-11am at 126 Paradise Parade, Paradise Point Uniting Church building for a fun morning of song and friendship in aircon comfort. No fees or auditions. Wordbooks supplied. Singing is amazing for your overall heath and happiness, and your voice will blend in with many others. More info on Facebook Community Groups “SING SING SING “or ph. Yvonne on 0408 771 201 . SOUTHPORT SENIOR CITIZENS ASSN. INC. – come along & find Friends, Fun & Fitness. Activities – Line, New Vogue & Tap dancing. Air conditioned hall – 2 Whitby Street, Southport, parking Owen Park. Cost per activity $4 per member, membership fees $10per year. See www. southportseniorcitizens.com & Facebook page or PH Pamia Little 0439 718 674 for more info. ORMEAU PROBUS CLUB - Meet at the Ormeau Community Centre, Cuthbert Drive, first Monday of each month. (except if a public holiday then the 2nd Monday). 9.30 am for a 10am start. Interesting speakers and morning tea. Come along, meet and share your interests. Ideas for activities and social activities welcome to be added to our other social outings and groups. Any enquiries please contact Linda 0403567998 or Laurie 0402615349. E/ probusormeau@gmail.com FOOTBALL (SOCCER) GOLD COAST LEGENDS OVER 55’S we are looking for players for Tuesday night over 55’s (over 50 if a goalkeeper), fitness, fun and a beer after the game. Football at Legends Football Club Keith Hunt Park Musgrave Ave Labrador, contact Adrian 0438782208 for further details https://legendsfootball.com.au/about/ GOLD COAST LINE DANCING, NEW & EARLY BEGINNERS through to Early Intermediate level, 9.30 to 11.30am Mon. to Thurs. Clear Island Waters. Also 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 SOUTHPORT RED CROSS branch needs knitters to create Trauma Teddies for sick children and those affected by floods and cyclones. Materials, patterns and yarn can be supplied for you to knit at home if you wish. Our very social group meet Wednesday morning with morning tea and exchange of craft ideas. Experienced knitters and those who crochet required to create items for our fund raising stalls. We meet Wednesday 9.00am to 12.30 at 1 Mick Veivers Way, Owen Park, Southport. Free parking. Please ring Julie 0425 236 110. U3A SOUTHPORT is a friendly association for Over 50’s providing informal educational classes and a range of lifestyle activities. We have around 70 classes a week e.g. learn a language, play an instrument, paint, play cards, or join an exercise or dance class, short computer and technology courses and bus day-trips. See www. u3asouthport.au, ph. 5591 6671 or drop into our office 9am-1pm Mon-Fri, Australia Fair Shopping Centre, Level 1 (Shop 1074). GOLD COAST CARAVAN CLUB INC. - Discover friendship, freedom, and fun. We are a friendly group of mature travellers enjoying monthly rallies, shared meals, day trips and great company. Own a caravan, motorhome, or camper trailer and over 18? Come explore with us. Please note - domestic pets and children under 18 years are not permitted at rallies. Call Lyn on 0409 645 888 - goldcoastcaravanclub@gmail.com ACTIVE MINDS SENIOR GROUP - Come along, make new friends, have fun, while we energise your mind. We meet first Thursday each month at Runaway Bay, 10am-12.30pm. Morning Tea provided. Ph Marilyn 0481 480 274 or Jasmin 0412 364 669. GOLD COAST STAMP AND COIN CLUB INC meets he second Saturday of each month, noon to 4pm, at Helensvale Community Centre (South Hall), 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale. Everyone is welcome - including experienced and new collectors. Each month we have dealers, bargain tables, sales by tender, exchange books and some exhibits or talks, finishing with afternoon tea. Enquiries please phone 0409 765 060 or 0417 987 441. BROADWATER BRANCH ALP invites you to attend the Branch meeting held on the last Monday of each month. Information on our Facebook page and DM us for details. GOLD COAST PALS INC SOCIAL CLUB, SENIORS FRIENDSHIP GROUP. Get our monthly programme of activities including Restaurants, Shows, BBQ & lunches etc. Make new friends, don’t stay home alone. Contact Margaret 0416 119 704 or Patricia 0413 284 367. HELENSVALE PROBUS CLUB is a mixed club of friendly retirees. We meet at Helensvale Seniors Club, 37 Discovery Drive, Helensvale, at 10am on the second Friday of each month (except Dec and Jan). Visitors are welcome to join us at our meetings or on our outings and activities. Contact email: helensvaleprobusclub@gmail.com or Kay 0478 095 802. Check our website at www.probussouthpacific.org/ microsites/helensvale 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! Donate or register biggestmorningtea.com.au
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