22 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES 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 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 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. 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/. retirement. We are a friendly, mixed club and welcome visitors to join us for the range of activities we provide. Enquiries: secretaryhopeislandprobus@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. 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. • CENTRAL • PROBUS MUDGEERABA CLUB - A mixed group that meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Mudgeeraba Community centre at 9.30am for 10am meeting, first floor room 2. We have an outing day on the first Tuesday of the month. If you are interested ring Jan Lewis President on mob 0408 196 697. 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. THE PROBUS CLUB OF ROBINA PARKS - A mixed Club that meets 4th Wednesday of month at Robina Community Centre from 10.00am. Seeking Retired and Semi Retired seniors looking for Fun, Friendships and Fellowship. Interesting Guest speakers and morning tea followed by lunch at local venue. Special groups include golf mahjong and carpet bowls with other outings every month Always looking for new members to join our Club. Contact 0407101180 for further information LOVE TO SING? Come and join Coastal Charisma, our welcoming Women’s A Cappella Choir, where every voice is valued and new friendships are made! Enjoy every Tuesday evening 7:00–9:30 pm, with singing, laughter, fun and friendship in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. 67 Warrener Street, Nerang. No matter your experience, you’ll be warmly welcomed!C all Maree 0428 261 994 or email Membership@coastalcharisma.com U3A CENTRAL GOLD COAST (formerly U3A Broadbeach) offers classes and activities at venues across Central Gold Coast including Burleigh Waters, Broadbeach, Robina, Surfers Paradise and Mudgeeraba. 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. U3A Central Gold Coast has grown significantly over the past few years. To meet the increasing demand for lifelong learning and friendship we rely on the enthusiasm of our Volunteers. You do not need to be a qualified teacher or an expert. Enthusiasm and a willingness to share are what matters most. Support is available and volunteering can be as flexible as your time allows. New Volunteers are always welcome – from class co-ordinators to tutors, and to those who help with our members enquiries, databases and organisation of social events. For more information, please visit www.u3acentralgoldcoast.com, Secretary@ u3acentralgoldcoast.com or phone 0436 449 139. ROBINA LIONS CLUB meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at Robina TAFE, 94 Laver Drive, Robina. 6.30 for 7.00 pm. Friendly members who support and assist those in need in the community. Something for everyone, helping youth, disadvantaged, health, vision, environment, we welcome you to our club. Email robinalionsclub@hotmail.com or phone 0400 147 660 for more information. GOLD COAST HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 8 Elliott St, Surfers Paradise (just off Bundall Rd). Take a walk down memory lane and explore our lovely grounds and collection including a pioneer cottage, Heritage listed artist’s studio, grave site, photographic collection etc. Plenty of parking and wheelchair access. Opening times Tue & Wed 9am - 1pm and Sundays 10am - 3pm. Adults $5. Cash preferred. www.gcmuseum.com.au/E: histsocbun@bigpond.com GOLD COAST LINE DANCING, New & Early Beginners through Early Intermediate level, 9.30 to 11.30am MonThurs Surfers Paradise Golf Club, Clear Island Waters. Sat morning 9.00-11.30am New to Early Improvers, William Duncan School Hall, Cnr Alexander Dr & Explorers Way, Highland Park, Nerang. Intermediate level Friday 10.00am to 12.00noon at Mermaid Beach Bowls Club. 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 TRAUMA TEDDY & CRAFT meet each Wednesday 9.00am till 12.30pm at 1 Mick Veivers Way, Owen Park, Southport. We need Trauma Teddy knitters to create teddies for sick and distressed children in our community. Our teddies are also distributed by Red Cross Emergency Services wherever needed in Queensland. You may knit at home with our Teddy Pattern and yarn from our stock or join our very social morning each Wednesday. Toys and crochet tops for handtowels are also made for our fund raising stalls. For information please ring 0425 236 110. BLUE CARE GRIEF AND LOSS PROGRAM IS FREE. “After my husband died, I was on an emotional roller-coaster, couldn’t relax and filled with anxiety. The course explained the way grief affected all aspects of life - emotional and physical. I realised I wasn’t sinking into dementia and my grief is in its proper place, and plans for the future are forming slowly. Sincere appreciation, the facilitators are amazing and I recommend this program to others.” Kaye 0422 111 809 or agedcarechaplaincy@ucareqld.com.au 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 BeaudesertNerang Road, Nerang. Check out our Facebook page 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. 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). 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. 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 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 0468 396 998 for further information. 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 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. 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.
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