24 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES • CENTRAL • U3A CENTRAL GOLD COAST (formerly U3A Broadbeach) offers classes and activities at venues across Central Gold Coast incl. Burleigh Waters, Broadbeach, Robina, and Mudgeeraba. Run entirely by volunteers, we offer fun, fitness, learning, and friendship through a range of classes: languages, art, mahjong, craft, guitar and ukulele. Other activities include yoga, walking, luncheons, and choir. Classes run during QLD School Terms. Enrolment Day Monday, 12th January at the Burleigh Waters Community Centre – 111 Christine Ave, Burleigh Waters. Visit www.u3abroadbeach.com or call 0436 449 139. PROBUS CLUB OF VARSITY LAKES is a mixed club for retired and semi-retired people seeking Fun and Friendshipmeeting on the 3rd Wednesday of the month with morning tea and guest speaker, a Dine Out and an outing which might be a coach trip, and low-cost interest groups such as Trivia, Walking, Book Club, Theatre and Music. Robina Community Centre, Robina Library precinct with support from Division 11 Gold Coast City Council. Enquiries: Roma Murray Ph: 0425 207 975 PANKINA SINGERS. A local community of seniors’ choir dedicated to sharing the joy of music and fostering connection through song. Our group is made up of men and women who come together to sing songs of past years to clients at Nursing Homes and to celebrate community harmony. Inaugurated in 1996, we rehearse each Thursday 11am at Aveo Gardens Robina. New members of all levels of singing welcome. Maree 0415984228 or Laine 0439630897. VOCALESCENCE ~ come and join over thirty beautiful, friendly women in this award winning a cappella chorus. Rehearsals are weekly, on Wednesdays, at 6.30. New Member Nights are advertised on our Vocalescence Facebook page or please ring Jo on 0417747935. AFRICAN DRUMMING. Come and learn the fundamentals of African rhythm on traditional African drums. No musical background needed, and beginners are welcome. Group drumming is great for the brain and lots of fun. First class is free. Mondays 6:30 to 8pm. Mudgeeraba Music Centre. Ring Paul on 0408984046 SHARKS AIF SWIMMING CLUB for 18s+ Sunday morning swims at Somerset Pool, Sara Carrigan Court Mudgeeraba. Handicap style event races, so the only person you are swimming against is yourself. BBQ afterwards. A bit of fitness and a bit of fun. All ages and all levels of swimmers welcome. Just come along on Sunday 8.30am or call Helen ph 0419781352 for info. GOLD COAST CITY BRASS BAND is looking for new brass players to join our vibrant, community-based ensemble! Whether you play cornet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, baritone or horn, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome musicians of all ages and experience levels who are passionate about making music and being part of a fun, supportive group. With a proud history and an exciting future, we perform a wide variety of music—from traditional brass band favourites to modern arrangements—at concerts and community events. Get in touch today! Visit www.goldcoastcitybrassband.com/ or contact us at secretary@goldcoastcitybrassband.com BLOKES LOUNGE is a social group for men aged over 50, encouraging them to meet new people and make new mates. Activities include cycling, pickleball, darts, cards, computers, beach walking, tennis, golf, zoom online, guitar, BBQs, bowls, table tennis, tenpin bowling, rummikub. Members from across the GC meet fortnightly for lunch with guest speakers at Mermaid Waters Hotel, cnr Markeri St and Sunshine Blvd, Mermaid Waters. For information blokeslounge.org. au or call John Clark Secretary on 04196727871 or Ron Evans President 0n 0418664100 FUNCTIONAL FITNESS CLASS FOR SENIORS - Designed to help you move better, feel stronger and enjoy everyday life with confidence. Improve balance, strength and flexibility in a fully supportive fun atmosphere. Safe low impact exercises, all fitness levels welcome. Contact Rochelle 043833308. Robina and Clear Island Waters. LEARN TO DANCE 50’S ROCK ‘N’ ROLL with a friendly social crowd. Wednesdays (doors open 5:30). Beginner’s classes from 6:30, Social dancing to Rock’n’Roll bands from 7:30-9:30pm. The Italo-Australian Club, 18 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters. 4-week course for beginners starts 1st Wednesday of the month. $10 members, $15 non-members, incl lucky door ticket. Raffles available. Cash only. Membership $25pa (renewable from 1st Sept). Eftpos available at the bar. Bar open, but BYO food. Everyone welcome. Contact: 0419 500 123. www. goldcoastrockers.com Fb: Gold Coast Rockers Dance Club. SOCIAL MIXED TENNIS – NERANG / HINTERLAND TENNIS CLUB INC, CNR PRICE & NORTH STREET, NERANG. If you enjoy playing tennis, come and join our friendly mixed social tennis community group. Enjoy some outdoor exercise and a chat with new friends every Wed & Fri morning at 7.30am to 9.30am, Wed Evening at 6pm to 8pm, first Sunday of every month for Tennis & BBQ at 8am to 10.30am. See you soon. Enquiries Joan 0407 631 999 GOLD COAST LINE DANCING - New & Early Beginners through to Intermediate level, 9.30-11.30am Mon to Fri Italo-Australia Club, 18 Fairway Dr, Clear Island Waters. Also Wed night 6-8.30pm and Sat morning 9.30am-12.00noon New to Upper Beginners, William Duncan School Hall, Cnr Alexander Dr & Explorers Way, Highland Park, Nerang. PH Pam Probert 0410 505 740 pamseye@hotmail.com or Peter Probert 0490 467 032 peterprobert@hotmail.com MUSICIANS! THE ROOKIES BAND is a fun concert band with vacancies for music reading players. Do you play a woodwind, or brass instrument or bass (electric or acoustic)? Can you read and play two octaves of music? Do you want to play with others and have fun with music? Are you looking for community performance opportunities? We welcome all instruments and all ages. Rehearsing Mudgeeraba Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6pm. Call Sal on 0418664141 e: rookiesbandgc@gmail.com or find us on facebook. GOLD COAST RETIREES is a community Association of seniors, which is non-political and not for profit. We welcome self -funded and partly self-funded retirees to our stimulating meetings and social activities. Speakers on finance, investment, travel, health, the Arts and politics. We encourage discussion on issues affecting seniors and lobby governments in order to improve seniors’ lives. Broadbeach Senior Citizens Centre, 23 TE Peters Drive Broadbeach, between 9.30am and 12.00pm every second Thursday (general meeting) and third Wednesday (finance and investment meeting) of each month. We are actively seeking new members, so please contact- treasurer200gcr@gmail.com SURFERS PARADISE ROTARY - People of action in Your Community. Looking to give back, make new friends, and be part of something bigger? We support youth programs, local charities to organising fun events and International Aid projects Come along, no pressure and see what we’re all about. Guest Speakers and lively meetings. Meet likeminded people who, together, are making a difference – right here at home. We meet every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 6.00pm, dinner 7.00pm at Gold Coast Tavern, 150 Bundall Rd, Bundall. GOLD COAST ART & CRAFT GROUP CLEAR ISLAND WATERS. Come and join our friendly group on Wednesday mornings 9–12 noon at the Hospitality Centre, Surfers Paradise Catholic Church, Fairway Drive. Enquiries Parish Office 56717388. All welcome. Painting, Knitting, Water & Acrylic Sketching, Pen and Ink, Crochet, Model Planes etc. A place to meet and make new friends so do come along! GOLD COAST HUNGARIAN SENIORS CITIZENS CLUB meets every Tuesday 9.30 - 1.30pm at Broadbeach Senior Citizens Centre, 23 T.E. Peters Drive, Broadbeach. Hot lunch and activities provided. President, Frank Arva 0456925582. Secretary, Marta Novak 0488 208 400. CLEAR ISLAND WATERS – Friendly group of women and men meet on Wednesday’s at 9 a.m. – 12 noon at the Sacred Heart Hospitality Centre, Fairway Drive near Surfers Paradise Golf Club. Make new friends, bring your talents and join in the activities which include Art - water-colour, oils, acrylic painting, acrylic pours, pen & ink, drawing etc., also a variety of Craft - knitting, embroidery, sewing, crocheting, card making etc. New members most welcome and our group come together to enjoy each other’s company over a cuppa in a relaxed environment. Contact 5671-7388 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 Come along and see what it’s all about – 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 BROADBEACH LADIES PROBUS CLUB are looking for active and motivated retiree ladies to join with us to celebrate fun and friendship. Come along to a meeting and see if you can stay away! We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at the Kurrawa Surf Club at 9.30am. Coffee Club meets 10am on the 3rd Tuesday and our outing day is on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Contact are Secretary Diana Prendergast 0428 225 233, Email: dimaryprendergast@gmail.com NERANG VIEW CLUB. Meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Nerang RSL, 69 Nerang Street. (Meeting and lunch). Lucky door prizes as well as a raffle, guest speaker when available. A trade table is also available with some home made delicious goodies with all proceeds going to our learning for life sponsorship for disadvantaged children through the Smith Family. Ladies we would love you to come along for an enjoyable afternoon and make new friends. Ph: Carolyn on 0412 643 621 or Marie on 0405 089 094. RED CROSS MOBILITY EQUIPMENT HIRE SERVICE – is now operating at 1 Mick Veivers Way, Southport off Queen Street in Owen Park. Our helpful experienced staff can assist you with an extensive range of mobility equipment and bathroom aids for hire. Open Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 3.00pm Ph: 5571 0966 Free Parking is available. GOLD COAST HISTORICAL MUSEUM - Tucked off Bundall Rd (8 Elliott Street, Bundall), come and explore a quiet little patch of Paradise! It offers the visitor a snapshot of Gold Coast history. On site you will find a small pioneer cemetery, a replica pioneer cottage, heritage listed artists studio, littoral rainforest, old photo gallery, 1950s GC fashions, farming equipment, etc. $5 entry, cash preferred. Tues/Wed 9am-1pm, Sundays 10am - 3pm. More information/group bookings - histsocbun@bigpond or gcmuseum.com.au RED CROSS – HOME VISITING FOR THE ELDERLY - Enjoy a friendly chat and meaningful connection with a volunteer in the comfort of your own home. This offer is open to those who are elderly and living in the community. Our volunteers will brighten your day with regular visits and warm conversation. Visits can be scheduled weekly or fortnightly. To arrange a visit, call us on 1800 441 014. ROBINA LITERARY CLUB meets fortnightly Saturdays 12noon at the Robina Library to share literary fun in poetry and prose. PH: Sam 55809118. GOLD COAST DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY meets on the second Saturday of every month (excl. December) from 1pm till 4:00pm/5:00pm at the Nerang Senior Citizens Hall, Cnr. Ferry St. and Mylor St. Nerang. Orchid benching display, also a sales table is available for orchid purchases. Visitors welcome, $3 hall hire fee pp. Enquiries Ph 0487648307, email GCOS22@outlook.com SCRABBLE-SOUTHPORT SOPO CLUB - Meet each Wednesday upstairs at 1:15pm; $4 for 3 games. All skill levels are welcome. Enquiries Diana 0419 022 520. VOLUNTARY EUTHANASIA Exit International is an advocacy group that meets regularly at Robina, South Tweed and Ballina, to discuss end of life choices. We discuss the many up-to-date methods that will allow you to die with dignity, in a peaceful, pain free manner, at a time and a place of your choosing. Attendees must be Exit members. www.exitinternational.net or phone Local Coordinator Cath: 0435 228 443 (Robina & South Tweed) or Peter 0429 950 352 (Ballina) 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. HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO LEARN FRENCH? Alliance Francaise Gold Coast is centrally located at Bundall. We have classes at all levels, absolute beginners to advanced. Our expert teachers are bilingual in French and English . Small classes ensure a friendly, supportive learning experience, with private tuition also available. www.afgoldcoast.org or email amelie.afgc@gmail.com
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