26 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES ASHMORE BENOWA PROBUS CLUB. A friendly welcoming group of men & ladies who welcome guests to join in our activities. We meet on the 4th Thursday of the month at Southport Golf club, Slatyer Ave, Southport. 9.30am/10am start. Interesting guest speakers and a lovely morning tea overlooking the golf course. Also monthly luncheons and coffee mornings, concerts, theatre & coach trips. Guests are very welcome to attend our meetings to ensure you are happy with our group before deciding to join. Contact Carol on 0408 391 681 for a chat MAHJONG VARSITY LAKES players are welcome to join our group on Mondays 10:30am - 1pm at Varsity Lakes Community and Resource Centre, 20 Mattocks Rd. Cost $8 non-members $6 members, refreshments provided. The Centre is closed public holidays. For those who would like to learn Mahjong, Beginners Courses are held throughout the year consisting of 4 lessons over 2 consecutive weeks. Week 1 & 2: Mon 10:30am – 1pm & Tues 12:15pm – 2:15pm. Cost $50 includes Membership. Max of 4 participants. Phone Community Centre next course dates Ph: 5593 7006 THRIVING MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITIES (TMC) is a non-for-profit organisation that promotes the benefits of multiculturalism, differences of opinion, and the contribution of all communities. We provide Settlement Engagement Transition Support Services (SETS), Training and Employment, Learning 2 Drive Safe, Community Development, Youth, Older Persons and more. Visit our website www.tmcgc.org or contact us at (07) 55917261. ACTIVE MEN & WOMEN of good character are invited to assist Ashmore Lions Club to make a difference in our local communities, whilst socialising, networking and fostering new friendships at the same time. We meet for Dinner & Business Functions from 6.30 for 7pm (finish by 9pm) on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays monthly at Tigers AFL Sports Club, 28 Ashton Street, Labrador. PH: 0419-281169 or email: ashmore.lions@gmail.com. COASTAL MACHINE KNITTERS- Meetings take place second Monday of each month (except Jan.) from 8.45am, meeting starts 9.30am, 2 demonstrations, on “Brother”, and “Singer” machines, at Franklin Craft Centre, 238 Mudgeeraba Rd, Mudgeeraba. Donated yarn welcome. Subscription is $30 a year. Contact Mary on 5572 0993, or Sheryll on 0421 632 574. COASTAL CHARISMA CHORUS! Love to sing? Experience the joy of four-part, barbershop harmony with Coastal Charisma, a dynamic women’s chorus based on the Gold Coast. Rehearsals every Tuesday night 7pm at Life Development Centre, 67 Warrener Street, Nerang (next to the station). Whether you’re a seasoned singer or simply love music, we welcome you to join our community. Discover the Harmony. Embrace the Friendship. Share the Fun. Enquiries - membership@coastalcharisma.com 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. • SOUTHERN • GOLD COAST SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS - We have a 4 week BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS CLASS each Thursday in February 2026 from 6.15pm to 8.30pm. Opportunity to make new friends, keep the mind & body active and have something fun to look forward to each week. No partner necessary, just wear comfortable soft sole shoes and bring along your enthusiasm. We are a not-for-profit club. Enjoy 2 hours of fun for a mere $5. Maher Hall, 42 Matilda St, Burleigh Heads QLD. Call Tina 0423598061 Normal classes resume in March Thursday evening from 7pm to 9pm for all levels of dancers. 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. Entry: $5. Enquiries Michael 0416483160 or email rolinfo@retiredonline.com.au PROBUS CLUB OF BURLEIGH WATERS invites retirees to attend their next monthly meeting at 10am on Monday 15 December at Burleigh Sports Club, Christine Avenue, Burleigh Waters Nominally a Mens Club with partners invited to all events Contact Trevor 0408660752. 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. Next meeting 16 December. 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. 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. 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.
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