26 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES THE BROADBEACH SENIORS CLUB - 23 T.E. Peters Drive, Broadbeach invites new members and visitors over 50 to join in and enjoy a variety of activities. A concert is held at 1pm on the first and third Thursday of each month with afternoon tea provided. Bus excursion fourth Thursday of each month to places of interest with lunch provided. Sporting activities including indoor bowls provided for members to enjoy. The Club is welcoming and friendly, please come along and join the fun. Nancy 0423 792 810. 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 BOCCE PLAYERS WANTED Italo Australian Bocce Club wish to invite new bocce players (male & female) over 55 to play in our indoor courts venue, held at the Italian Club in Clear Island Waters every Wednesday and Friday mornings, from 9am. $5 p.w. Phillip 0403137759. GC DEMENTIA FRIENDLY NETWORK. Come along to our monthly community connections where we share what’s out there for people living with dementia. Nerang Library, Cnr White & Price Sts from 10.30-12noon 4th Wednesday of the month. email: gcdementia@gmail.com ROBINA PARKS PROBUS is a mixed club with the aim of meeting up for fun and friendship. Meetings held 10am 4th Wednesday of each month at the Robina Community Centre, Robina Town Centre Drive, near the Library. A variety of guest speakers, morning tea and lunch at various venues in the area. Outings are organised for the 2nd Wednesday of each month and there are also activity groups which include golf, carpet bowls, mahjong and theatre. Deb: 0427 711 260 e: robpak1992@gmail.com • SOUTHERN • JOLLY SENIORS - Every Tuesday 9.30am at Share n Care, 10th Ave Palm Beach. Start with morning tea, gentle exercise, Bingo, entertainment, sing and dance, finish with lunch. Meet new people. Enjoyment all morning. Contact Corinne for more info 0499819167 BLOKES LOUNGE INC. Have a chat, make new mates. We are a club for guys who want to meet new friends and participate in activities like beach walking, guitar playing, table tennis, online chats, lawn bowls, lunches, cycling, BBQs, tennis, darts, golf, cards. More info blokeslounge. org.au or E: blokeslounge@gmail.com BURLEIGH PALM BEACH VIEW CLUB meets on the third Tuesday of the month at Treetops Tavern, Executive Drive, West Burleigh, at 10.30am. VIEW (Voice, interests, and education of Women) Clubs support the work of the Smith Family in helping disadvantaged school children succeed in their education, while offering fun and friendship opportunities to their members. New members are always welcome at this friendly club. Our October meeting is on Tuesday 21st. Phone: Nancye on 0431 709 211. TEN PIN BOWLING. Monday mornings at 9.30am (AEST)at Tweed Ten Pin Bowling, 55 Wharf St., Tweed Heads. Both men and women welcomed. Great social outing. Friendly people. Please ring Karen on 0437566404. TWIN TOWNS STAMP CLUB meets on the first Monday of the month from 7:15pm at Tweed Heads Masonic Hall, 8 Boyd St., Tweed Heads. Experienced and new collectors welcome. Contact the secretary, Richard (0402868134). COOLANGATTA/TWEED VIEW CLUB meets 3rd Thurs of the month for lunch at the South Tweed Sports Club, Tweed Heads, 11am for 11.30am. We welcome visitors and new members, so ladies come along, make new friends and hear interesting guest speakers. Proceeds from raffles, trading tables & friendship outings go to paying for our 7 Learning for Life students, sponsored through The Smith Family. VIEW Clubs are valued members of The Smith Family. Phone Penny 0406484707 or Carolyn 0497478066. CURRUMBIN-ELANORA VIEW CLUB meets 4th Tuesday of the month at the Currumbin RSL Club, Currumbin Creek Rd, Currumbin, 9:30am for 10am. $15 includes morning tea. VIEW Clubs sponsor underprivileged students through the Smith Family Learning for Life programmes. Meet many new friends, have fun, listen to interesting guest speakers while helping to raise funds for our 9 Learning for Life students. Prospective new members are most welcome. Contact Kay 0438515591 or email currumbinelanora@gmail.com CLUB BANORA GARDEN CLUB meet on the first Tuesday of every month (except Nov). 10am start, doors open 9.30am. Club Banora, Leisure Drive, Banora Point. Guest Speakers, friendship, morning tea, benching, raffles, lucky door, lucky bencher, trading and cuttings tables. Social mornings, bus trips, etc. Benching is open to all members, show your favourite plant, produce, or flowers, inc. floral art arrangements. Monetary prize for champion of the day. New members welcome. For more information ring Gwen Barnes, President 0468 872 199 TWEED HEADS & COOLANGATTA RSL SUB BRANCH. Are you a VETERAN, if so the Tweed Heads Sub Branch offers DVA compensation support with qualified Advocates in addition to providing an outlet for camaraderie with other veterans via regular monthly members’ meetings, morning teas, bus trips etc plus commemoration of ANZAC and Remembrance Day. If interested, contact the Sub Branch office on 07 5536 1164 or call Bruce Loynes on 0411 401 907. Web site address is www.thc-rsl.org.au SOUTHERN GOLD COAST 60 & BETTER PROGRAM INC welcomes people over 50 to join us for social connection and friendship at our two location, Elanora and Palm Beach. We offer a wide variety of activities, such as Yoga, Pilates, Exercise and Falls Prevention Classes, Table Tennis, Cards, Mahjong, Rummikub, Men’s Fitness, Men’s Social chat, Conversation Circle, Craft and Chat, Art Club, Computer help etc. Call Khye on 5525 6466 for more information. www.goldcoast60andbetter.org.au PALM BEACH CREATIVE STITCHERS- Do you enjoy embroidery, crochet, knitting and more, come along to our friendly group. We meet Monday except Public Holidays from 9:15am to 12:15 pm at Burleigh Heads & Miami Senior Citizens Club 40-42 Matilda St, Burleigh Heads. PH: Joan 0419 969 884 or Judy 07 5535 1265. ZUMBA GOLD low impact dance fitness for active over 50s. Go at your own pace. $6/person. Tugun Village Comm. Centre, 414 Coolangatta Rd TUGUN on Tues 8:30am AND Thurs 8:30am & 10am. Burleigh Seniors Hall, 42 Matilda St BURLEIGH on Wed 9am. TWEED Civic Centre on Tues 10:30am. Fun, fitness & friendship. All welcome. No bookings just turn up. Sharon 0405534842 DANCERCISE is a one-hour moderate dance workout to fab music ... and the good thing about it is you learn to do the cha-cha, rumba and salsa at the same time. Come along (bring friends) and get fit, healthy & happy at DANCERcise. BEGINNERS welcome. KIRRA HILL Community Centre (1 Garrick St, Coolangatta): 11am Mondays & 10am Fridays (Qld times). ELANORA Community Hall (26 Galleon Way): 10am Tuesdays. Coffee & brunch after each class. 0413125640 Peter GOLD COAST JOLLY SENIORS Every Tuesday morning 9.30 start at Share n Care, 10th Ave Palm Beach with morning tea, gentle exercise, bingo, entertainment, you can sing and dance to finish with lunch. Meet new people in the area. PH: Corinne 0499819167. BURLEIGH HEADS AND MIAMI SENIOR CITIZENS club now welcomes all senior citizens back to join our fun filled activities at Maher Hall, 40 Matilda St, Burleigh Heads. These include, indoor bowls, trivia, cards, table tennis and line dancing . Only $3 per visit which includes morn/ afternoon tea and prizes all in air conditioned comfort. Come along meet friends, have fun and liven up your life. PH Allan 0433227676 for further information. THE LEISURETIME ARTS AND CRAFT GROUP at Elanora is looking for a volunteer to interact with and supervise our Acrylics Art Class. Please call Carol on 0407 151 787 if you can help us by filling this spot. We meet on Wednesday mornings during QLD School Terms from 9.30am to 12 noon at the Uniting Church Hall, 17 Applecross Way, Elanora. We also offer a range of Craft Classes and Sketching and Watercolour Classes. It’s a pleasant, happy environment and we’d love to welcome you. iSPEAK KIDNEY SUPPORT GROUP - We are informal group for people with kidney disease that meets on 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9.15-11.30am with meeting dates 21 Oct, 18 Nov. Guest speaker each month. 2 venues-Varsity Sports House, 227 Christine Ave, Varsity Lakes & GCUH Education Building (E Block) 1 Hospital Boulevard, Southport. Online option to join meetings. Contact CKD Nurses Donna & Lorraine (Nrs Bubblez) on 0436673433/0436861222, email gch_ckd_service@health.qld.gov.au GOLD COAST SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS invite you to share the joy of Scottish Country Dancing. A wonderful opportunity to make new friends, keep the mind & body active and best of all have something great to look forward to each week. No partner is necessary, just wear comfortable soft sole shoes and bring along your enthusiasm. We are a not for profit club so enjoy 2 hours of fun for $5. Thursday 7-9pm. Maher Hall, 42 Matilda St, Burleigh Heads. Enq Tina 0423598061. PALM BEACH NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE – WEEKLY EVENTS / All Sessions (10am – 12noon) Tuesdays – Craft Sessions. Bring your own craft project or join in on one of our diverse craft projects. Enjoy a chat with likeminded women in a relaxed atmosphere. Wednesdays – Wellbeing Wednesdays. Free weekly activities from Yoga to Aqua Aerobics. Break the cycle of stress, through pleasure & leisure, connect with supportive community members. Focusing on self-care & resilience building. Bookings required – contact Reception. Thursdays – Sewing Circle. Work on your own project or on our group projects. All sessions are free of charge. Art, craft, sewing supplies and sewing machines are provided. Contact PBNC Reception– 5598 1505. COMPUTER CLUB - website: retiredonline.com.au - For 50’s and over to help develop your computer and smart phone skills. Bring along your own devices (laptop, Android, tablet, iPad, iPhone) and any questions you may need answered. Meeting: 10am-12noon 1st & 3rd Monday of each month at Palm Beach Share-N-Care Centre, 31 Tenth Ave, Palm Beach. Visitors welcome. Entry: $5. Enquiries Lynette 0481 318 688 or email rolinfo@ retiredonline.com.au DRAGONBOAT PADDLING-BURLEIGH FIRE DRAGONS. Located behind the tennis courts at Burleigh Sports Club, Christine Ave. Try a new sport on Lake Orr either socially or competitively. All welcome, male and female. We usually paddle on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Training times may vary according to seasonal events. For more info contact secretaryburleighfd@gmail.com or PH: Lesley on 0493058716. DRAGON BOATING - Come and try a fantastic fun traditional sport of Dragon Boating with our friendly group of members all over 50. Either socially or competitively welcome. Both male and females welcome. We train on the beautiful Currumbin Creek, 62 Mitchell Dr from Currumbin Paddlers Club, Wednesday 5.00pm on water 5.30pm and Saturday morning 6.45am for on water 7am. Bring a towel and water bottle. Training for first three sessions free. For further details ph Norm ph 0407162619 or Chris Ph 0402137861 Kin Dragon Boat Club. WANT TO PLAY CARDS? 500 every Tuesday at 9am. We play at Maher Hall 44 Matilda Street, Burleigh Heads. Please contact Ian 0475 596 200. BURLEIGH HEADS TENNIS SOCIAL CLUB are looking for ladies to join our very friendly club. We play two days, Mon and Fri from 8am to approx 10.30. Intermediate standard is preferred. PH: Cheryl 0416819340. 150 West Burleigh Road (entry via Matilda St). CRIME STOPPERS – Gold Coast South is a friendly open team of volunteers, looking to expand their volunteer base. Meeting monthly only on the 1st Friday of the month at 9am for 1 hour at Mudgeeraba Community Centre, Glen Tozer MP Office, 1st Floor First Park, Mudgeeraba. Uniform and ID supplied. Activities are fun and varied, with shopping centre displays, assisting our guest speakers with sales and giveaways , shows, etc. Any age welcome. Contact: Keith Knight 0407 113 665 anytime. CURRUMBIN CALORIE COUNTERS is a not-for-profit weight loss club, run voluntarily by members for over 50 years. Despite our title there are no set diet or exercise plans. You do it YOUR WAY! We offer you support, encouragement & accountability through low fees, small rewards, helpful tips & professionally calibrated scales - all in a friendly, non-judgmental atmosphere with LOTS OF LAUGHS! We meet Mondays 9-10.30 am at Palm Beach Currumbin (Alleygators) Rugby Club, 15 Bienvenue Dr Currumbin Waters (behind the shops). For info, call Shirley on 56335223 or 0408887263 or just come along & join us. U3A SOUTHERN GOLD COAST is an organisation that provides a selection of more than 50 interest groups to anyone who wishes to enrich their lives through learning. QiGong, Yoga, Singing, Art and Craft classes, Topical Issues, Language and Technology classes. Check our website for more classes. www. u3asoutherngoldcoast.org.au or contact us Monday to Thursday from 9am-12pm on 0755347333. THE CARPENTERS WORKSHOP at Elanora cater for men and women who enjoy woodworking and interacting with others. Tuesday Wednesday and Friday mornings 8-12. New members welcome. Currently seeking instructors who have a love for woodwork, possess good communication and teaching skills in carpentry and woodturning. If interested PH: Kev on 0409493781.
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