24 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES 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. HINTERLAND MODEL FLYING CLUB (HMFC) – Ever wondered what it’s like to fly a model plane or helicopter? Come and join us and learn new skills of building, repairing and flying! Club open every day at William Guise Foxwell Park, Shipper Dr, Coomera; best days to meet members is on Sat or Tues morning. Members can offer advice and our instructors can help from start until you get your first licence. Being with a club allows you to use a purpose built facility, take excellent training and be part of a team. HMFC is associated with the MAAA and so you’re covered by insurance when flying at the field. More info: www.hmfc.com.au or contact the Secretary on hmfchonsec@gmail.com. (Front gate end of Shipper Dr, Coomera, opp. Coomera Houseboats site). SOUTHPORT UNITING CHURCH We offer a range of low cost activities for everyone. Street stall 4th Wed 10am – cakes, plants, craft, BBQ. Concerts 1st Sunday the month; Indoor bowls Mon 9am; Craft – 2nd & 4th Mon 2pm; Gentle Exercise Tues 9:30am PH: office 5532 5915. GUANABA SOUTH COAST COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB, Heritage Park, 193 Rifle Range Road, Pimpama (Exit 49). Monthly Socials - 3rd Sunday at 12pm. Entrance fee $6.00 visitors, $5.00 members. Canteen, Licenced Bar & Afternoon Tea available. Great afternoon of talented Singers for your entertainment OR if you would like to sing with the band yourself, there are 3 practice sessions before the social to polish your songs for your performance. Contact Noelene (Secretary) 0419740756 or Peter (Music Coordinator) 0427293858. Find us on FB. Hall hire also available. LABRADOR SENIORS TENNIS CLUB - Social Tennis on Thursday 8am for experienced Tennis Players! Also Saturday and Sunday 2pm! Come along and get fit and enjoy a good game of tennis! Good social club lot’s of fun! If you’ve played lots of tennis over the years and want to get back into it, come and say hi. Lionel Avenue, Chirn Park behind Southport State High School. Contact Robyn 0418191664 or Adrian 0431 033273 LABRADOR SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE offer a wide range of activities for the over 50’s community. Activities include an Art group, Canasta, 500 and Hand & Foot card games, Drawing, Knitting & Crochet, Yoga, Tai Chi, Indoor Bowls, Table Tennis, Ukulele and a weekly concert on Friday mornings. All enquiries please call 5537 1433. THE ELDERS GOLD COAST. Looking for friendship? Welcome all. The Elders meet for lunches on a Wednesday and 10am every Friday for morning tea at Runaway Bay Shopping Centre (long table in the food hall). Our age group covers from 50 plus. Theatre, arts & crafts. Email: theeldersgoldcoast@gmail.com or PH Bob 55633623, 0407 793 739. U3A NORTH GOLD COAST - The Labrador Community Hub at 57 Billington Street. Designed for the Over 50’s age group, classes include Languages, Tap Dancing, Arts and Crafts and a variety of social activities. Volunteer Tutors are always welcome to share their passion for a subject that would be of interest to U3A Members. Please remember, that formal qualifications are not necessary. Contact the Course Co-ordinator courses.u3anorthgc@gmail.com or visit the website www.u3anorthgoldcoast.com VOCALESCENCE CHORUS Come and join the award winning all female a-cappella chorus on a Wednesday night at the Upper Coomera Centre, 90 Reserve Road from 6.30 to 9.30. We love to see new members so why not come along and see what we are about. Please follow our Vocalescence Website and Facebook pages and for up to date information contact Jo 0417 747935. RUNAWAY BAY 50 + SENIORS INDOOR BOWLS CLUB Tuesdays & Sundays, Community Hall Lae Dr, Runaway Bay. Doors open 12 noon games start 12.30, cost $3 incl. afternoon tea. New members welcome and tutoring provided if required. Also bus trips throughout the year. Come along, make friends. PH: Ishan Uzel 0416450367 PARADISE POINT SENIORS Community Centres, Community Lane, Paradise Point. 50 and over? Come and join our friendly members in our activities. Carpet bowls and cards on Monday, Thursday, Saturday 12-00 to 3-00pm. Afternoon tea provided. Monthly bus trips on Fridays, visiting very interesting places. Wednesday in small hall next door there is a painting class plus cards from 11.30 to 3.00pm. We will teach you in a very friendly manner. All welcome. Club President Ross Kimberley 0417925855, Noreen 0410875763, Noeline 0415134126, Painting contact Steph 0415171798. SOUTHPORT SENIOR CITIZENS ASSN. INC. – come along & find Friends, Fun & Fitness. Activities – Line, New Vogue & Tap dancing. Air conditioned hall – 2 Whitby Street, Southport, parking Owen Park. Cost per activity $4 per member, membership fees $10per year. See www. southportseniorcitizens.com & Facebook page or PH Pamia Little 0439 718 674 for more info. ROTARY CLUB OF PARKWOOD is the perfect place for you to meet new people who enjoy a good laugh while contributing in the community. Our club has been supporting those in need both locally and internationally for 30 years and we look forward to continuing into the future and maybe you’d like to join us. We meet 6pm for 6:30pm most Tuesdays at the Parkwood Tavern for dinner, drinks, great guest speakers, fun and friendship. New members are always welcome. Call Deb 0433414416 or email presidentparkwoodrotary@gmail.com SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL GOLD COAST is a not for profit organisation. It is a worldwide organisation for women, working through service projects to * Raise the Status of Women. * Advance Human Rights for all * Promote equality, development and peace. There are over 85,000 women worldwide who call themselves a Soroptimist. We speak up for women of all nations through AWARENESS, ADVOCACY AND ACTION. We enjoy social activities and establish lasting friendships with women at home and overseas. We meet on 4th Monday for dinner at 5.30pm at CSi Club Southport, meeting to follow. We are always actively seeking new members. Send Robyn an SMS on 0476395018 • CENTRAL • U3A BROADBEACH (UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE) welcomes new members looking to continue their learning in a fun and social group setting. Many classes are located in Broadbeach, Robina, Burleigh Waters and Mudgeeraba and include languages, art and craft, history, memoirs, mah jong, astrology, tarot, guitar and ukelele classes. Activities include walking, armchair travel, discussion, garden appreciation, luncheons, bus trips and a choir. Volunteer tutors are always welcome. No qualifications are necessary - just an opportunity to share your knowledge and passion on subjects that excite and interest you. Whether you are a long term Gold Coast resident or have just arrived, why not come along, join us and make new friends. For information visit www.u3abroadbeach.com or phone 0436 449 139. 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. RED CROSS SOUTHPORT BRANCH urgently require a male or female volunteer to assist one or two days a week 9.30am till 3.00pm to maintain our wheelchairs, walkers and other equipment in our Mobility Equipment for hire section. If you enjoy meeting and assisting people in a new and happy environment this is the opportunity for you. Ring 07 5571 0966 to learn more at 1 Mick Veivers Way, Owen Park, Southport. Free parking is available. CARRARA COMMUNITY CENTRE ART, CRAFT & CONVERSATION WORKSHOP - June 11, July 9, Aug 13, Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12. 10am-12noon $10 entry. All materials for creative projects will be supplied or bring along a project you’re working on or may need assistance with. Kindly bring a plate to share for morning tea. Tea and cofee provided. Bookings Essential - Jelena 0400070863. 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 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. Entry: Gold coin donation - Proceeds going to Aussie Wildlife Limited Charity The De-Stash Market is the perfect opportunity to uncover hidden gems, meet like-minded creatives, and support the planet by reducing waste. Spread the word , bring your friends , and make it a memorable day out! Contact Us: Email: recycledcreations@myyahoo.com Phone Jelena: 0400 070 863 DESTASH MARKET CARRARA COMMUNITY CENTRE Craft & Sewing 21 JUNE | 9AM-1PM
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