22 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES 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. 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. • CENTRAL • 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. BOCCIA SPORTS PROGRAM: Boccia Australia is running a free introduction to Boccia session Tuesday 16th Sept at 2-3:30pm, Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre. Boccia is a paralympic sport designed for people living with disabilities. We offer a fun and supportive environment to learn and play Boccia as well as make new connections. To register please email Lily at pathwaysqld@boccia.com.au LEARN TO DANCE 50’S ROCK ‘N’ ROLL with a friendly social crowd. Gold Coast Rockers meet on 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. https://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 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. U3A BROADBEACH welcomes new members looking to continue their learning in a fun and social group setting. Commencing Term 3, reduced fees of only $55 apply with no further fees until 2026. Classes located in Broadbeach, Robina, Burleigh Waters and Mudgeeraba include languages, art, craft, history, memoirs, mah jong, guitar and ukelele tuition. Activities include yoga, walking, discussion, garden appreciation, luncheons, bus trips and choir. Volunteer tutors 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? Visit www. u3abroadbeach.com or phone 0436449139 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. 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 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 come along and enjoy your morning cuppa with us. 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).
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