24 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES 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. We meet at the 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 our memberships officer and treasurer- treasurer200gcr@gmail.com- and we will be in touch. 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. CARRARA COMMUNITY CENTRE ART, CRAFT & CONVERSATION WORKSHOP - 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 PROBUS CLUB OF VARSITY LAKES is a friendly, mixed club which meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 9.30am at Robina Community Centre, the green building opposite Robina Library. Interesting guest speakers, and an after meeting lunch at a local venue. Evening Dineouts 4th Wednesday each month, regular activity 2nd Wednesday of the month which may involve a coach trip, a beach walking group on Tuesday afternoons, movies, concerts and trivia. PH: Roma Murray (Membership) 0425 207 975. 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 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.
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