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2 Local family run Espresso bar with great organic coffee, cold drinks, sweet and savoury food available from the display cabinet. MONDAY-FRIDAY 5AM TO 2PM | SATURDAY 7AM TO 12PM We are located next to Chemist Warehouse on Vaughan Drive Ormeau To all our valued clients, past, present and future, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and an amazing new year. If you need help over this period, feel free to call us, we are very happy to help. PAINTING THE TOWN PINK We're here to help you - Local Agents with Local Expertise! What's your home worth today? Get in touch with us for your FREE market appraisal! Area Specialist Property Solutions – Award winning agency – Your Local Real Estate Agents with over 600 5-star client reviews. The Mayor’s Christmas Carols The Mayor’s Christmas Carols will be held on 6pm – 8.30pm on 30 November at the HOTA outdoor stage and parklands. The carols are free but spaces in the outdoor stage area are ticketed. Free tickets for the outdoor stage area will be available from 18 November. An overflow space will be set up in the HOTA parklands. Tickets will not needed for this space. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said: “The annual carols are a chance for the entire family to get into the Christmas spirit and come together singing under the stars There is something for everyone with live music, food trucks, and a special appearance by Santa at the end of the night.” Plan your journey to HOTA ahead of time and catch pubic transport, use active travel, or car pool. The City will be continuing the Christmas spirit with: Cooly Carols - 8 December from 5.30pm – 7.30pm, Queen Elizabeth Park Carols in Coomera - 14 December 4.30pm – 6.30pm, Coomera Sports Park Carols on the Beach - 15 December 5pm – 8pm, Surfers Paradise Beach Wishing our readers and advertisers a very Merry Christmas and a Safe & Happy New Year! from Geoff, Wendy and the team at Your Local Newsletters MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR! We are wishing you & your family a season full of light & laughter.
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6 It has been a busy year for the Rotary Club of Ormeau-Pimpama. We combined important community project initiatives and achievements of the club, with fun events and member nights that included a 10-pin bowling challenge, a member roadshow night… which proved to be a very interesting night, with members bringing along prized family possessions and some very unusual and hilarious items of immense interest. Signature events for the year included the much loved and very popular Teddy Bears Picnic, which featured a guest appearance of “Humphrey B Bear” to the delight of the children and those a little older who remember Humphrey. The fifth annual Golf Charity Day held at Gainsborough Greens Golf Club drew a record field of 120 participants and is proving to be a major fundraiser for our club. The final event for the year will be “The Annual Santa Run” to be held on the 22 December in partnership with the Ormeau Rural Fire Brigade. It is always a much anticipated and celebrated community fun day for all involved. Much planning goes into these events, and it is only with the ongoing efforts and support of our volunteer members that we can plan, promote, and present these much-loved community events. The Rotary Club of Ormeau-Pimpama celebrates a year of fun and achievements The events along with our Bunnings BBQ outings and other promotions allow the club to support our designated charities, and our local community grants program. Beneficiaries from our grants programme include The Starlight Foundation, The Cancer Council, Safe Haven Community, The Volunteer Marine Rescue, Ormeau Girl Guides, Ormeau Scouts, Norfolk Village and Gainsborough State Schools, Netball Association - Pimpama United, Ormeau Bulldogs AFL Club, Playful Possums Playgroup. Major projects where funds were raised in partnership with the assistance of the Local Business community and other contributors included the handover of a command fire support vehicle to the Ormeau Rural Fire Brigade, and a 12 seater bus to E-Suarve, a not for profit charity targeting and helping disengaged and troubled youth in our community and beyond. A Busy year? YES, but with very rewarding outcomes to date and our thanks go to our valued sponsor partners, community support, Division 1 Councillor Mark Hammel, Member for Coomera Michael Crandon and a very special thank you to our hard working and valued Rotary members. Rotary Club of Ormeau-Pimpama Saluting The Starlight Crew Annual Charity Golf Day at Gainsborough Greens Golf Club Command vehicle presented in partnership with The Ormeau Rural Fire Brigade A fun day at The Teddy Bears Picnic
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9 Congrats October Winners! $50 GIFT CARD SUDOKU: K. Fletcher, Nerang CROSSWORD: J. Taylor, Ormeau GHOSTS OF AUGUST BOOK COMPETITION I. Callen, Willowvale | V. Johns, Maudsland S. Tulloch, Coombabah | J. Newton, Nerang K. Gallagher, Paradise Point MOLLY BOOK COMPETITION W. Light, Biggera Waters | F. Voss, Hope Island J. Bell, Hope Island | F. Lockhart, Helensvale C. Colton, Yatala Congratulations to our winners! We receive hundreds of entries for our competitions each month so keep on entering, you might be the next lucky winner! BOOK GIVEAWAY TO ENTER write your name, address & phone on the back of an envelope and post to: Winners book prize will be couriered so please provide a phone number. You may put phone number inside envelope if you are worried about scams... thankyou! Enter To Win TOTAL CONTROL By David Baldacci Total control. You’ll kill to keep it . . . A RISING STAR. Jason Archer is a young executive at a world-leading technology conglomerate. Determined to give his wife and daughter the best of everything, he enters into a deadly game of cat and mouse. A GRIEVING WIDOW. When a plane plummets into the Virginia countryside, Sidney Archer is devastated by the loss of her husband. But then she learns the job interview Jason was flying to never existed, and everything changes. Suddenly there is no one she can trust. A RACE FOR THE TRUTH. A suspicious air-crash investigation team, a tenacious veteran FBI agent and the threads of a sinister plot all beg the question: what really happened to Jason Archer? ISBN: 9781035037094 | Format: Trade Paperback | Pub Date: 31/12/2024 Imprint: Macmillan | Price: $34.99 | Pages: 640 BEAUTIFUL UGLY by Alice Feeney The million-copy bestselling Queen of Twists, Alice Feeney, returns with a gripping and deliciously dark thriller about marriage . . . and revenge. Author Grady Green is having the worst best day of his life. Grady calls his wife as she’s driving home to share some exciting news. He hears Abby slam on the brakes, get out of the car, then nothing. When he eventually finds her car by a cliff edge, the headlights are on, the driver door is open, her phone is still there . . . but his wife has disappeared. A year later, Grady is still overcome with grief and desperate to know what happened to Abby. He can’t sleep, and he can’t write, so he travels to a tiny Scottish island to try to get his life back on track. Then he sees the impossible: a woman who looks exactly like his missing wife. Wives think their husbands will change, but they don’t. Husbands think their wives won’t change, but they do. ISBN: 9781035053810 | Format: Trade Paperback | Pub Date: 14/01/2025 Imprint: Macmillan | Price: $34.99 | Pages: 400 1: TOTAL CONTROL or 2: BEAUTIFUL UGLY PO Box 3302, Burleigh Town 4220 • Entries close 10.01.2025 Rock for a Cause: Bands Unite to Support Christmas Food Box Appeal On the back of high inflation and the current cost of living crisis, people across Australia are being forced to ration food to afford other essential items, according to the Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS). In an attempt to help support the Northern Gold Coast Emergency Community Care Programme to provide Christmas food boxes to those in need in our community, two awesome bands have come together to host this exciting afternoon event. Both bands are performing free of charge, with all profit from ticket sales being donated to the Christmas food box appeal. The event is being hosted in conjunction with the Coomera River Rotary Club. Come along and support this exciting event, including Revolution Rock a Tribute to THE CLASH & Setting sons a Tribute to the JAM. Tickets available https://www.mosdesertclubhouse.com/ events/the-clash-the-jam-tribute PRINTING SPECIALS *Price includes basic artwork and GST Full colour flyers on 150gsm gloss Business cards 420gsm card | Letterheads 80gsm bond Contact Geoff 0411 134 507 | geoff@localnewsletters.com 10,000 A5 Flyers $495* 5,000 A4 Flyers $495* 500 Letterheads $150* 10,000 A4 Flyers $895* 1000 Colour Business Cards $139* 5,000 A5 Flyers $320* from from from from from from
10 Community Notices FREE FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT, SPORTING & COMMUNITY GROUPS email your notice to info@localnewsletters.com • Deadline 15 December for next issue Jagger Animal ID: 134026 Irish Wolfhound Age: 6yrs, 4 months | Male Brindle Meet Jagger, a sweet 6-yearold Wolfhound x who is looking for his forever home. Jagger is a gentle soul, and is an affectionate and loving companion. Jagger may take some time to warm up to new people and environments, but with a little patience and a lot of love, he’ll be your best friend in no time. Jagger loves a cozy spot to relax and will thrive with gentle encouragement and a stable routine. If you’re looking for a sweet and sensitive friend, Jagger could be the perfect match for you. Emily Animal ID: 134610 Domestic Short Hair Age: 5yr 10mths Female Torbie & White Hello, I’m Emily. I’m a bit shy, but once you get to know me, you’ll find I’m fiercely loyal. My independence might make you think I’m aloof, but I promise, I’m just selective about who I show my affection to. I’m not one for constant attention, but I’ll always be there when you need a friend. I enjoy quiet evenings, lounging around, and the occasional playtime. I may take a little time to warm up, but once I do, our bond will be unbreakable. Adopt me and you’ll have a loyal companion who will cherish our quiet moments together. PETS OF THE MONTH For more visit awlqld.com.au or call 5509 9000 The Ice Cream Cruiser & The Wiener Haus available from 4:30pm SANTA ON STAGE @7PM GLOWSTICKS ANTS & BUGS NOT WELCOMED Snow predicted to fall during the night Bring a picnic & blanket FREE ENTRY Local Singers Elves on the Shelf Community Choir Studio Village STUDIO PARK, 87 VILLAGE WAY, OXENFORD Gates Open @ 4.30pm Carols @ 6pm Event Finishes @ 8pm Available to purchase Community FRIDAY 6th DECEMBER Carols 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 Bernadette on 0484227065 or email bmurray079@gmail.com SEW CRAZY QUILTERS INC. Meet every Thursday morning from 9.30am to 1.00pm at the Community Centre Discovery Drive, Helensvale. Wide variety of sewing interests among our members, including Quilting, Patchwork, embroidery, machine embroidery and art quilts. Come along and meet like minded crafters, feel free to bring either handwork or your machine. You can work on your own projects, or get involved in some Charity Sewing. There’s always something interesting going on. call our President Lynne 0407 941711 MOVIES CAN BE A THERAPEUTIC APPROACH IN COUNSELLING using film as a tool to help people work through various issues in their lives. It is not like traditional one-on-one counselling. Treatment involves group sessions for both men and women together in talk therapy. People do not need to learn difficult therapeutic processes to take part. A relaxed and safe environment helps people to enjoy the company of others to share life’s experiences facilitated by a professional counsellor. Small closed group sessions are an excellent way to explore issues and meet new friends. Interested? Call Drew on 0450506886, every Thursday evening at 7pm til 8pm Upper Coomera Community Centre. CHATTY CAFE aims to spark conversations that go beyond the ordinary, fostering social connections within the local community. By creating an environment where people feel encouraged to chat and connect, we aim to prevent and reduce social isolation and loneliness. Its free for all every Thursday at 10am til 12pm at Cuppa Cafe at Upper Coomera Community Centre, call 0450506886 . STANDBY SUPPORT AFTER SUICIDE is Australia’s national service supporting people bereaved or impacted by suicide including families and friends who have lost someone to suicide, first responders who have attended a suicide and members of the public who have witnessed a suicide. StandBy is accessible 7 days a week, providing free face to face and/or telephone support at a time and place that is best for each individual. Phone 1300 727 247. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – A ladies meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is held Thursdays at 5pm – 6pm at the Pimpama Uniting Church Hall, 246 Creek Street Pimpama. The Ormeau Women’s Living Sober meeting is a safe place for women to learn about the disease of alcoholism and a solution to aid them in living a happy, joyous and free sober life. Doors open from 4:30pm SOUTH COAST RESTORATION SOCIETY OPEN DAY: Our Vintage Display is open on the second Sunday of the month. Come and step back in time and experience the technology of yesteryear on display at South Coast Restoration Society Living Museum. There are many sheds to explore with various collections of items from a bygone era. ie stationary engines, water pumps, antiques, old tractors and heritage vehicles. You can see a fully restored Steam Roller, visit Heritage Print. Food and refreshments are available on site. Directions: Exit 49 of the M1. Take Rifle Range Road, Entry is via the Pimpama Sports Hub entrance at the traffic lights. A great family day out. Something for everyone. Free entry. We’re looking for new members to assist in maintaining our vintage collections. A.R.A.G.C. CAR CLUB - We welcome new members to our very friendly like minded and small group of classic car lovers. Monthly weekend runs to various points of interest, monthly mid-week lunch runs at different venues. We meet most Saturdays 7am at Espresso 25 at 1 Boatworks Dr, Coomera. Mid year weekend away and a end of year Christmas Party. Various Vintage and Classic car events. General meeting held Bi-monthly at a designated place and time. Phone Peter 0493092341 SIP N SUP CLUB – GOLD COAST Meets every three weeks at a great restaurant around the Gold Coast. All men welcome for beer, wine and food. We critique restaurants, have guest speakers but most of all we have a lot of fun. Generally Thursday afternoons, however, some evening events. 16 meetings per year. Info on facebook and search for @sipnsupgc and/or ph Michel on 0412 757 535 or e: michel_44@bigpond.com PIMPAMA PROBUS CLUB, a mixed Club, 9.30 for 10am, 4th Thursday monthly, at Pimpama Tavern, 102 Jacobs Well Road, Pimpama. Meetings have a guest speaker, trivia/activity, morning tea, fun and friendship monthly. Regular bus trips, tours, outings, cards, coffee & chat, craft, lunches, movies, theatre events add to the experiences offered. Contact: Kaye 0493 412 374/ Dawn 0411 404 311/E: pimpama.probus@gmail.com 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. 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.
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