Over_50s_September_2026_No_136

16 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups •COMMUNITY NOTICES• If you would like to let readers know what is happening with your group/event, please email to info@localnewsletters.com for September issue by 15 September Book now 5539 4255 or online www.spotlighttheatre.com.au 185 - 187 Ashmore Road, Benowa • NORTHERN • CHAIR YOGA with Marcella is every Tuesday at 9 30 am and every Friday at 10 am. At Banksia Hall, Hope Island. Cost $10 just bring a yoga mat. No need to book, just come as you are and enjoy stretching, strengthening, improve your balance and make new friends. Marcella 0419161246. THE NATIONAL SENIORS AUSTRALIA Paradise Point Branch is a friendly, mixed social club and part of National Seniors Australia. We meet every second Monday at Dublin Docks Tavern, Biggera Waters, with arrivals from 10.15 am for a 10.40 am start. Guest speakers, morning tea and coffee, raffles, games, and the option to stay for lunch afterwards at your own cost. On the fourth Monday of each month, members enjoy outings such as lunches at local restaurants, barbecues, bus trips, and river cruises. Everyone is welcome. PH: Membership Delegate: Diana Prendergast Mobile: 0428225233. Email: paradisepointnationalsseniors@bigpond.com NEIGHBOURHOOD OP SHOP & COFFEE SHOP, 1 Griffith Way, Southport. Come join us for a delicious and affordable cuppa and enjoy our seating deck overlooking the neighbouring bushland. Find a bargain and say hi to our friendly team at the Op shop. Plenty of parking available. Coffee Shop Mon - Thurs 7-11. Op shop Mon - Fri 9-4, Sat 9-12. P: 07 5564 6222. scc.org.au | @southportcofc BLUECARE Compassion Companion Volunteers sought to provide friendship to frail-aged people living in aged care facilities at Arundel and Labrador who may be at risk of social isolation. We are seeking kind-hearted people 18+yrs to visit residents and provide some conversation, reading, puzzles, or a walk around the garden. Hours flexible Monday to Friday between 9am and 3pm. For as little as 2 hours a fortnight you can make a positive and meaningful difference to someone else’s life as well as your own. Contact: Wayne Churchill w.churchill@bluecare.org.au, PH: 0408 336 857 FOOTBALL (SOCCER) GOLD COAST LEGENDS OVER 55’S - we are looking for players for Tuesday night over 55’s (over 50 if a goalkeeper), fitness, fun and a beer after the game. Football at Legends Football Club Keith Hunt Park Musgrave Ave Labrador, contact Adrian 0438782208 for further details https://legendsfootball.com.au/about/ A.R.A.G.C. CAR CLUB New members welcome to our very friendly light minded and small group of classic car lovers. Monthly weekend runs to various points of interest, monthly mid-week lunch runs at different venues. Also meet most Saturdays 7am at Espresso 25 at 1 Boatworks Drive Coomera. Also mid year weekend away and end of year Christmas Party. We attend as a group to various Vintage and Classic car events. General meeting held Bimonthly. Phone Peter 0493092341 NORTHSIDE EUCHRE CLUB playing at Club Musgrave Bowling Club Monday nights at 5.45, all players welcome to join. Contact Steve 0408443299 LABRADOR PROBUS CLUB meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Labrador Community Centre, 57 Billington St, Labrador at 11.00 am. We enjoy morning tea and different guest speaker each month. Outings include coffee mornings, bus trips wine and cheese nights etc. PH: Jan on 0413540182 Membership Officer. LABRADOR MEMORIAL SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION - Friendship, Fun & New Experiences Await! Looking for a welcoming place to stay active, learn new skills, make friends, and enjoy great company? A wide variety of activities for adults aged 50 and over. Health & Fitness: Yoga, Chair Fitness, Tai Chi, Line dancing, Salsa dancing, Dance with Teiko, Chair Yoga Creative & Craft Groups; Knitting, Crochet & Quilting, China Painting, Art Class, Scrapbooking Music & Entertainment: Ukulele, The Jam Club, Variety Concerts Games & Social Activities: Mahjong, Indoor bowls, Table Tennis, Bridge, Scrabble, Canasta, 500, Hand and Foot and Rummy, monthly bus trips. New members welcome! Come along, make new friends, and enjoy all the benefits of an active and connected community. PH: 07 5537 1433 or email: labsen@bigpond.net.au. 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 $5 per member, membership fees $10per year. See www. southportseniorcitizens.com & Facebook page or PH Pamia Little 0439 718 674 for more info. FOR LOVERS of THE ARTS: ARTSNATIONAL GOLD COAST invites you to join our monthly Saturday morning lectures on a wide variety of arts-related subjects presented by national and international specialist speakers. Be entertained and informed then join us for morning tea. Bookings essential. https://www.artsnational. au/societies/gold-coast-bundall/ For lecture and membership details call Peter Simmonds, Secretary 0438 892373, E: secretaryadfasgc@gmail.com NORTH GOLD COAST PROBUS CLUB is a mixed club that meets at 10am at the Dublin Docks Function Room, HarbourTown Drive Biggera Waters on the first Monday of each month. Members enjoy a variety of guest speakers, morning tea coffee, and door prizes at the meeting. Regular club activities conducted each month include: Picnic/BBQ, Lunch, Morning Tea, Walks, BookClub. Other outings include Theatre, Putt Putt golf and Bus Trips. Contact Paul 0424 243005 or Michael 0431 521303. PARADISE POINT SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB. (50 Yr and over). Community Halls, Paradise Point. Come and join our friendly club in our activities. Carpet bowls and cards on Monday, Thursday and Saturday, 12-3pm, afternoon tea/coffee provided. Wednesday painting class plus cards 11.30-3pm. Monthly Bus trips last Friday of the month. ALL WELCOME. Contact Kay 0418906031, Noreen 0410875763, Painting Contact Steph 0415171798. Ross, Club President 0417925855 ORMEAU_PIMPAMA ART GROUP - Your Community Art Hub are a fun friendly group who would like to welcome everyone of all skill levels, so whether you are just starting your art journey or looking to brush up on existing skills or just wanting to try something new pop in and see us on Wednesdays 9am till 11am at 3 Cuthbert Dr, Ormeau. Cost $5. UPPER COOMERA SCHOOL OF ARTS MONTHLY DANCES. (Old Time and New Vogue) You are invited to come dance, the night away the second Saturday of every month with live music from 7pm to 10.30 pm at the Upper Coomera School of Arts Hall, 641 Reserve Road, Upper Coomera. Cost is $10 with tea, coffee and biscuits for your enjoyment. Lucky door and multiple raffle prizes. Contact - Nik 0439 390 469 COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF PARADISE POINT INC. Membership 120, with a healthy Visitor list. The Club offers a wide range of 17 activity and interest groups to members and is renowned for its friendliness and sense of fun. We meet first Tuesday of the month, Runaway Bay Seagulls Leagues Club, 9.30am for 10am start. PH Michele 0438 028 050 (Membership) or Tony 0413 559 902 (Secretary) or Geoff 0412 238 895 (President). You’re most welcome. iSPEAK KIDNEY SUPPORT GROUP - We are an informal group for people with kidney disease that meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month between 9.15am - 11.30am. 15 Sept, 20 Oct, 17 Nov. Guest speaker that presents on a topic of interest. Venue: GCUH, Pathology & Education Building (PEd), location E on map, Option to join online meetings as well. Contact CKD Nurses Cheri & Steph on 0436673433/0436861222, email: gch_ckd_service@ health.qld.gov.au RUNAWAY BAY PROBUS meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at the Seagulls Club, 225 Morala Ave, Runaway Bay at 10am. We offer Breakfasts, Morning Tea, Lunches, Movies, Ten Pin Bowling, Bi Monthly Coach trips. Fun and Friendship in retirement, anyone welcome to come to a meeting as a visitor from our local area. Ph Anita (membership officer) 0499 966 685. Come and join us . UPPER COOMERA LIONS CLUB. Meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Cafe 63, by Spotlight, (corner Old Coach Rd and Days Rd) 6.30pm for 7pm. Friendly members supporting the local community. Visitors are very welcome to join us for a Dinner Meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of the month to meet members. Contact: email uppercoomera.qld@lions.org.au or phone 0416 939 804. QCWA - COOMERA BRANCH - The Queensland Country Women’s Association (qcwa.org.au) is for women of all ages, from all walks of life and with different life experiences. We enjoy getting together monthly on the 2nd Wednesday for friendship, sharing and developing skills in healthy cookery, knitting & crochet, public speaking, photography, floral art as well as fundraising for local community, state and international causes. Check FB (qcwa Coomera), come to our Craft day on the 3rd Wednesday monthly, or call 0456625776. Children Welcome. “SING SING SING” (PARADISE POINT) If you love to sing join us every Wednesday fortnight 9.30am-11am at 126 Paradise Parade, Paradise Point Uniting Church building for a fun morning of song and friendship in aircon comfort. No fees or auditions. Wordbooks supplied. Singing is amazing for your overall heath and happiness, and your voice will blend in with many others. More info on Facebook Community Groups “SING SING SING “or ph. Yvonne on 0408 771 201 . ORMEAU PROBUS CLUB - Meet at the Ormeau Community Centre, Cuthbert Drive, first Monday of each month. (except if a public holiday then the 2nd Monday). 9.30 am for a 10am start. Interesting speakers and morning tea. Come along, meet and share your interests. Ideas for activities and social activities welcome to be added to our other social outings and groups. Any enquiries please contact Linda 0403567998 or Laurie 0402615349. E/ probusormeau@gmail.com BROADWATER BRANCH ALP invites you to attend the Branch meeting held on the last Monday of each month. For further information, look us up on our Facebook page and DM us for details. JIGSAW PUZZLES FREE to Over 50s. PH: 55329866. Southport. GOLD COAST CARAVAN CLUB INC. - Discover friendship, freedom, and fun. We are a friendly group of mature travellers enjoying monthly rallies, shared meals, day trips and great company. Own a caravan, motorhome, or camper trailer and over 18? Come explore with us. Please note - domestic pets and children under 18 years are not permitted at rallies. Call Lyn on 0409 645 888 - goldcoastcaravanclub@gmail.com U3A SOUTHPORT is a friendly association for Over 50’s providing informal educational classes and a range of lifestyle activities with around 70 classes a week e.g. learn a language, play an instrument, paint, play cards, or join an exercise or dance class, short computer and technology courses and bus day-trips. See www.u3asouthport.au, ph. 5591 6671 or drop into our office 9am-1pm Mon-Fri, Australia Fair Shopping Centre, Level 1 (Shop 1074). GOLD COAST STAMP AND COIN CLUB INC meets he second Saturday of each month, noon to 4pm, at Helensvale Community Centre (South Hall), 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale. Everyone is welcome - including experienced and new collectors. Each month we have dealers, bargain tables, sales by tender, exchange books and some exhibits or talks, finishing with afternoon tea. Enquiries please phone 0409 765 060 or 0417 987 441. HELENSVALE PROBUS CLUB is a mixed club of friendly retirees. We meet at Helensvale Seniors Club, 37 Discovery Drive, Helensvale, at 10am on the second Friday of each month (except Dec and Jan). Visitors are welcome to join us at our meetings or on our outings and activities. Contact email: helensvaleprobusclub@gmail.com or Kay 0478 095 802. Check our website at www.probussouthpacific.org/ microsites/helensvale

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