22 Justice of the Peace in the Community Program A Justice of the Peace is available to sign your legal documents at the following Locations Tuesday Westfield Helensvale 10.00am-2.00pm Wednesday Helensvale Plaza 10.00am-2.00pm Westfield Coomera 10.00am-1.00pm Thursday Westfield Helensvale 10.00am-2.00pm Arundel Plaza 4.00pm-6.00pm Friday Westfield Coomera 10.00am-1.00pm For other JP Centre locations in the Community Program please refer to: www.justice.qld.gov.au/jps/centres.htm or Ph: The Department of Justice 13 74 68 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES JIGSAW PUZZLES FREE to Over 50s. PH: 55329866. Southport. 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/ SENIORS TABLE TENNIS. Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 12:00pm till 04:00pm (may vary on occasions). $6.00/members, $8.00/casuals. Gold Coast Table Tennis Centre, Herbertson Drive, MOLENDINAR. Phone John 041505771. 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. NORTH GOLD COAST PROBUS CLUB is a mixed club that meets at 10am at the Dublin Docks Function Room, HarbourTown Drive Biggera Waters on the first Monday of each month. Members enjoy a variety of guest speakers, morning tea coffee, and door prizes at the meeting. Other club activities are conducted each month and may include: Outings, Bus trips, Walking Group, Book Club, Dining, Picnics and BBQ. Contact Paul 0424 243005 or Michael 0431 521303 for more info. 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 and 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 PARADISE POINT SENIORS Community Centres, Community Lane, Paradise Point. 50 and over? Come and join our friendly members in our activities. Carpet bowls and cards on Monday, Thursday, Saturday 12-00 to 3-00pm. Afternoon tea provided. Monthly bus trips on Fridays, visiting very interesting places. Wednesday in small hall next door there is a painting class plus cards from 11.30 to 3.00pm. We will teach you in a very friendly manner. All welcome. Club President Ross Kimberley 0417925855, Noreen 0410875763, Noeline 0415134126, Painting contact Steph 0415171798. 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. 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. ORMEAU_PIMPAMA ART GROUP - Your Community Art Hub are a fun friendly group who would like to welcome everyone of all skill levels, so whether you are just starting your art journey or looking to brush up on existing skills or just wanting to try something new pop in and see us on Wednesdays 11am till 2pm at the Pimpama Church hall, 246 Creek Street, Pimpama. 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.
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