23 Your Local Newsletters ...from Geoff, Wendy and the team Thankyou to our readers who enter the competitions every month. We receive hundreds of entries every issue so if you haven’t won a prize yet, keep your entries coming in, you may just be the next lucky winner! A special thankyou to our regular contributors who supply the crosswords, sudokus, puzzles, gardening column, recipes, jokes, etc ... we appreciate each and everyone of you! Wishing readers and advertisers a very Merry Christmas and a Safe & Happy New Year! ET OF THE WEEK Creating a brighter future Animal Welfare League Qld Est. 1959 PETS OF THE MONTH Kipo 120836 | Domestic Short Hair | Female | 5Yrs 2M | Medium | Black Hi there… I’m Kipo – a gentle girl with a soft heart who’s still figuring out that the world isn’t such a scary place. I might seem a little shy when we first meet, but I promise, with some patience (and snacks), I’ll start to show you my sweet side. I would love to be pampered with gentle love and would prefer a quiet household where I can continue to grow my confidence every day. Other animals and young children would therefore not be the best fit for me, and instead I would love to have one or two special adult humans who will dote on my every need. If you’ve been wanting to give a sweet little kitty a second chance at forever, I’m your girl! Kipo, Ruby and more wonderful pets are waiting to meet you at AWL Coombabah on Shelter Road, Coombabah. Ruby Animal ID:144408 | Breed:Sharpei | Female 4Yrs 1M | Medium | Chocolate Ruby is a sweet girl with an independent streak who is now ready to find her forever family. She would be best suited to a home with Shar Pei experience, where her unique personality will be understood and appreciated. Ruby is looking for a calm and laid-back lifestyle with daily walks, plenty of love, and a cozy spot inside where she can be part of the family. Secure fencing is a must to keep her safe, and she’ll thrive as the only dog in her household. Because she can be unsure with too much hands-on attention, Ruby would do best in a home with older children (10+) who can respect her boundaries. She’s not suited to offlead areas or dog parks, but with her people by her side, she’ll be perfectly content exploring the world on walks and enjoying quiet companionship at home. FOR MORE VISIT AWLQLD.COM.AU or call 55 09 9000 Changing the World “One bird at a time” No one deserves to be alone, which is why Parrots provide the perfect companion to grow with, share, and travel through the next chapter of life with. Our goal and purpose is to unite as many parrots as possible with new life companions. To furnish the homes of people living with PTSD, anxiety and depression, chronic illness and disabilities with a new member that makes a difference in their lives. www.parrotsforpurpose.com LINE DANCE WITH LEAH - Mondays: Lakeside Community Centre, 25 Rose Valley Dr, Upper Coomera. 8.40-9.20am Absolute Beginner-Beginner. 9.30-11.00am High Beginner-Low Intermediate. Tuesdays: Studio Village Community Centre, 87 Village Way, Oxenford. 4.25pm5.25pm Absolute Beginner-Beginner. 5.30pm-7.30pm Improver-Intermediate. Fridays: Canungra School Of Arts Hall, 3 Pine St, Canungra. 9.30-11.30am High BeginnerLow Intermediate. Enquiries Leah Cook 0403 460 365. MEN’S COFFEE & BS GOLD COAST. Guys need an outlet to get together ‘shoot the breeze’, talk a bit of BS, and make new mates. Whether you’re 40 or 80 this group is for you. It’s a small friendly informal group that catches up weekly to give men an opportunity to get out of the house. This is NOT a business networking or church group. It’s about social engagement. Fantastic camaraderie. Call Anthony 0413 806 179. Monday catch-up - Southport Bowls Club, Queen St, Southport - Wednesday catch-up - Serengeti Cafe, Cnr Grice & Bruce Av Paradise Point. @ 9:30 am. Friday catch-up - Boutique Cafe @ 9:30am. Salacia Waters cafe precinct Paradise Point. JIGSAW PUZZLES FREE to Over 50s. PH: 55329866. Southport. GOLD COAST STAMP AND COIN CLUB INC (previously Southport Afternoon Stamp Club) meets second Saturday of each month from noon to 4pm, at Helensvale Community Centre (South Hall), 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale. Everyone welcome. Each month we have dealers, bargain tables, sales by tender, exchange books and some exhibits or talks, finishing with afternoon tea. Enquiries please PH: 0409 765 060 or 0417 987 441. U3A SOUTHPORT – is a friendly association for Over 50’s providing informal educational classes and a range of lifestyle activities. We have around 60 classes a week to suit everyone’s interests e.g. learn a language, play an instrument, paint, play cards, or join an exercise or dance class. Short computer and technology courses are available as well as bus trips, social outings and lunches. www.u3asouthport.au, ph. 5591 6671 or drop into our office 9am-1pm Monday-Friday at Australia Fair Shopping Centre, Level 1 (Shop 1074). UPPER COOMERA LIONS CLUB is a friendly mix of members and invite others to join us at The Coomera Tavern, City Centre Drive, Upper Coomera the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Visitors are most welcome to come and join us for a Dinner Meeting with no obligation. Contact: 0416 939 804. | uppercoomera.qld@lions.org.au GOLD COAST WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION supports and encourages writers from all genres, age groups, and levels of experience, to grow, learn, and excel in their craft. Our events and workshops offer the opportunity to connect and share with like-minded people in a relaxed environment. We welcome writers and readers to network, engage, share learning experiences, and connect with a wider audience on the third Saturday of each month between 12-3pm. E: gcwa.publicitycoordinator@ gmail.com | www.goldcoastwriters.org WOMEN’S GROUP meets every Friday 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 HELENSVALE PROBUS CLUB is a mixed club of friendly retirees. We meet at Helensvale Seniors Club, 37 Discovery Drive, Helensvale, at 10 AM on the second Friday of each month (except December and January). Visitors are welcome to join us at our meetings or on our outings and activities. email at helensvaleprobusclub@ gmail.com or Kay by PH: on 0478 095 802. Check www. probussouthpacific.org/microsites/helensvale 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. OXENFORD COOMERA VIEW CLUB - Raising Funds for The Smith Family Learning for Life Students. Meetings held on the 3rd Friday of the month at the Oxenford Tavern with Lunch and interesting speakers. Social Events are held on the 1st Friday of the month. Call Susan on 0448120091. 7th December, 2025 9am to 2pm at Combined Wellness Solutions 47 Dover Drive, Burleigh Heads Annual Community Day
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