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10 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 3 February for next issue HELENSVALE SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB INC. is open Tuesday to Friday and welcomes people over 50 who would like to join in our various activities or simply come in for a cuppa and a chat. We offer a full programme of activities including Pool, Table Tennis, Tai Chi, Mah Jong and various card and board games as well as bus trips and outings to places of interest. Ros 0418 1651 75. 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 NORTH GOLD COAST PROBUS CLUB, a mixed club, meet at 10am at the Seagulls Leagues Club Morala Ave, Runaway Bay, first Monday of each month. Members enjoy a variety of guest speakers, morning tea coffee, and door prizes. Other club activities monthly may include: Outings, Bus trips, Walking Group, Book Club, Dining, Picnics and BBQ. Paul 0424 243005 or Wendy 55806224. 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. HELENSVALE LIONS CLUB – meetings on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month at Club Helensvale (28 Discovery Dr, Helensvale), with friendly members supporting the local community. Visitors are welcome to come to a dinner meeting on 1st Tuesday of the Month to meet our members. Contact 0416877545 / helensvale.qld@ lions.org.au 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 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 GOLD COAST STAMP AND COIN CLUB INC (previously Southport Afternoon Stamp Club) meets second Saturday of each month from noon to 4pm, at Helensvale Community Centre (South Hall), 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale. Everyone welcome. 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. 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 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. email at helensvaleprobusclub@gmail. com or Kay by phone on 0478 095 802. Check www. probussouthpacific.org/microsites/helensvale NEW MONTHLY ACTIVE MINDS GROUP Trivia, fun and games. Come along and challenge your mind. First Thursday every month 10am-12.30pm. $5 morning tea included. Phone Jasmin 0412364669 or Marilyn 0481480274. 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. PROBUS CLUB HOPE ISLAND meets every third Wednesday of the month at 9.30am at Club Helensvale, Discovery Drive, Helensvale for fun and fellowship in retirement. We are a friendly, mixed club and welcome visitors to join us for the range of activities we provide. Contact Lynne at lynne_j@bigpond.com THE OXENFORD BOSOM BUDDIES BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets the first Thursday of every month at 10am at the Oxenford/Coomera Community and Youth Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way Road, Oxenford. A group for breast cancer people, their family, friends and supporters, everyone welcome. A morning tea is supplied by the Oxenford Bakers Delight. Lee 0439 754 180. 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. 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! GOLD COAST CITY JAZZ CLUB at Southport Bowls Club, 2 Marine Parade Southport. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Featuring well known Jazz musicians. Bistro and bar available. Information at http://www.gccityjazzclub.com or email gccityjazzclub@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. Please call President Lynne for info 0407 941711 GC DEMENTIA FRIENDLY NETWORK. Come along to our monthly community connections where we share what’s out there for people living with dementia. Nerang Library, Cnr White & Price Sts from 10.30-12noon 4th Wednesday of the month. email: gcdementia@gmail.com 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 . GOLD COAST HUNGARIAN SENIORS CITIZENS CLUB meets every Tuesday 10am-1pm at Broadbeach Senior Citizens Centre, 23 T.E. Peters Drive, Broadbeach. Hot lunch and activities provided. President, Frank Arva 0456925582. Secretary, Marta Novak 0414464713.
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