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14 Arthur Miller’s classic parable of mass hysteria draws a chilling parallel between the Salem witch-hunt of 1692 – one of the strangest and most awful chapters in human history – and the McCarthyism that gripped America in the 1950s. THE CRUCIBLE is a story of how the small community of Salem is stirred into madness by superstition, paranoia and malice, culminating in a violent climax, is a savage attack on the evils of mindless persecution and the terrifying power of false accusations. By Arthur Miller | Directed by Hunter Wall By arrangement with Music Theatre International Australasia Pty Ltd, on behalf of Arthur Miller. January 31 – February 22 Tickets available 5532 2096 www.gclt.com.au 21A Scarborough St, Southport Bookings: www.javeenbah.org.au Phone 0417 004 466 • Email info@javeenbah.org.au CNR STEVENS & FERRY STREETS, NERANG Music & Lyrics by Jeff Blim Book by Nick & Matt Lang Originally produced by StarKid Productions 8 - 22 FEBRUARY 2025 Book now 5539 4255 or online www.spotlighttheatre.com.au 185 - 187 Ashmore Road, Benowa Community Notices FREE FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT, SPORTING & COMMUNITY GROUPS email your notice to info@localnewsletters.com • Deadline 23 January for next issue OPERA LOVERS meet at the Dendy Cinema, Southport, from February to December on the last Sunday of the month to view and discuss opera productions from around the world. Convenient tram connection. For info: friendsofoperainc.org or phone Ann 0434 915224 or Robert 0427 795570. Tea and coffee provided in a friendly and convivial atmosphere. All welcome! THE ROTARY CLUB OF COOMERA VALLEY meets weekly at the Wattyl Hotel, Reserve Road Coomera for dinner 6.00pm to 8.00pm. We work hard in our community to make a difference. If you would like to find out more, join us for a meeting. Contact via email, coomeravalleyrotary@gmail.com . We will respond via phone with details. Follow us on FB. Our major fundraising project involves collection of books, CD’s and DVD’s. These are sold at our annual 3 day book fair. We also hold monthly mini book fairs. PIMPAMA PROBUS CLUB, a mixed Club, 9.30 for 10am, at Pimpama Tavern, 102 Jacobs Well Road, Pimpama. January meeting Thursday 23 Jan 2025. 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 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 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 on every Thursday at 10am til 12pm at Cuppa Cafe located 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 every Thursday 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. First left then follow the road up to the top of the hill. 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 THE COOMERA RADIO YACHT CLUB welcomes persons wishing to learn to sail Radio Controlled Yachts in our sailing venue at Damian Leeming Lake at Oxenford, Wednesdays from 1pm. Open to seniors, college aged young people plus those with physical disabilities. We provide help and advice using members boats. Offers excellent hand eye coordination, enjoyment, meet new people in friendly, competitive environment. PH: 0450 176 522 or ronbrown6511@gmail.com UPPER COOMERA LIONS CLUB is a friendly mix of members and invite others to come and join us. We meet 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 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 for info. 0407 941711 MEN’S COFFEE & BS GOLD COAST. Guys need an outlet to get together ‘shoot the breeze’, talk a bit of BS, and make new mates. Whether you’re 40 or 80 this group is for you. It’s a small friendly informal group that catches up weekly to give men an opportunity to get out of the house. This is NOT a business networking or church group. It’s about social engagement. Fantastic camaraderie. Call Anthony 0413 806 179. Monday catch-up - Southport Bowls Club, Queen St, Southport - Wednesday catch-up - Serengeti Cafe, Cnr Grice & Bruce Av Paradise Point. @ 9:30 am. Friday catch-up - Boutique Cafe @ 9:30am. Salacia Waters cafe precinct Paradise Point. 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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