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6 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 Carols in Coomera - 14 December from 4.30pm – 6.30pm, Coomera Sports Park. Kicking off at 4:30pm this free, family friendly event where you can expect a spectacular Christmas show with delicious food trucks, free kids activities and a visit from the big man in red! Auslan interpreters will be on stage to ensure an accessible and welcoming experience for all attendees. Varsity Carols by the Lake - 14 December from 4pm - 8pm, Waterfront Stage, Varsity Promenade, 240 Varsity Parade. Celebrate Christmas with carols, Santa, fireworks and more! Featuring live stage entertainment, Christmas carols, Santa, fireworks over the beautiful Lake Orr and much more! Christmas Movie in the Park- 15 December from 2:30pm - 6:30pm, Bim’Bimba Park, 188 Gainsborough Drive, Pimpama, Join us for a festive evening of fun and entertainment at All Properties Group’s Christmas Movie in the Park! Fireworks spectacular – as the movie concludes, be dazzled by a spectacular fireworks show that will light up the night sky at approximately 8:30pm. Face painting – bring the kids along between 2:30pm and 6:30pm to add a touch of whimsy to their Christmas experience. Obstacle course – we have an awesome inflatable obstacle course available from 2:30pm to 6:00pm. Special guest appearance – don’t miss a visit from a very special guest around 6:00pm–6:30pm. Live music – enjoy 4 hours of live performances by Christian Ellis (The Voice Season 12) and Artist!m, Market stalls – discover unique gifts and holiday goodies at our market stalls, available from 2:30pm - 6:30pm. Food trucks galore – treat your taste buds to an array of savoury and sweet delights from our 8 amazing food trucks. From savoury to sweet, there’s something for everyone. Christmas movie – starts at sundown, approximately 6:30pm. Bring your picnic blankets, chairs and Christmas spirit to celebrate the holiday season together. It’s an evening you won’t want to miss! Carols on the Beach - 15 December from 5pm – 8pm, Surfers Paradise Beach. Lenny Pearce – maker of toddler techno, one of the world’s fastest rising artists in the electronic music scene. Emma Memma – ARIA-winning children’s music and dance show extraordinaire, hosted by Matty J and Laura! Get ready to sing your hearts out to the best modern and traditional carols in a 3-hour festival of Christmas fun with a sparkly fireworks finale. Auslan interpreters will be on stage to ensure an accessible and welcoming experience. Currumbin Christmas Carols - 16 December from 5:30pm - 8pm, Galleon Park, 59 Galleon Way, Currumbin Waters. The annual Currumbin Community Christmas Carols will convert the popular Galleon Park into a free festive celebration! The event will commence at 5:30pm, featuring fun area entertainment and live stage performances until 8pm. Plus, the big man in the red suit – Santa – and a spectacular laser light show! There will be heaps of festive food trucks and attractions throughout! Bring the family along and be prepared to sing and dance! Southport Community Christmas Carols - 21 & 22 December 2024 from 4pm - 7pm, Southport Church of Christ, 1 Griffith Way, Southport. We’re putting on two afternoons of festive family fun as we celebrate Christmas together! Join us for a our annual Southport Community Christmas Carols! Join us from 4pm for free food and outdoor activities including a sausage sizzle, jumping castle, photo booth and more. At 5:30pm, sing along to all your favourite carols from the comfort of an air conditioned auditorium. This is a 100% free community event. For more events: whatsongoldcoast.com.au The festive season is here!
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10 Community Notices FREE FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT, SPORTING & COMMUNITY GROUPS email your notice to info@localnewsletters.com • Deadline 15 December for next issue Another Santa Claus and Red Nose Rudolph story It’s December and again the time of year When Christmas time is getting near Santa and his helpers have been busy all year Getting ready the sleigh and all their gear Now Santa calls out Ho ho ho Rudolph have you got your team ready to go? You will be spending Christmas in Australia as you well know. I’ve got all the presents packed in my sleigh I’m ready, so let’s be on our way! It’s a cold cloudy night, no stars shining bright So Santa asks Rudolph can you guide by sleigh tonight. Rudolph you just have to follow your nose I see it shining so bright that it truly glows I know that you won’t lead us astray And we’ll be safely in Queensland on Christmas Day Bringing presents, joy and Christmas cheer And it will be summer so I’ll bring my swimming gear I’ve got sacks full of goodies, gifts and toys There will be presents for all girls and boys. Verner Nielsen, Nerang 0412652532 COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF PARADISE POINT INC. offers a wide range of activities and interest groups to members and is renowned for its friendliness. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month (February-December) at the Runaway Bay Seagulls Leagues Club from 9.30am. For further information contact Secretary Tony (0413 559 902) or President Geoff (0412 238 895) or visit our website www.probussouthpacific.org/microsites/paradisepoint/ NATIONAL SENIORS AUSTRALIA PARADISE POINT BRANCH meets at Dublin Docks Tavern Function Room on the second Monday of each month 9:30am for 10:00am start. Interest Guest Speakers, Raffles, Lunch available after meeting, Monthly social functions. Contact Geoff/Margaret 55467952/0407676990. 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 RUNAWAY BAY VIEW CLUB meets for lunch with interesting speakers at the Parkwood Tavern on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 11.30amd and holds regular social functions. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education for Women. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in meeting other women whilst helping to raise money for The Smith Family Learning for Life students contact Julie on 0410416725. 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 President Lynne for more info. 0407 941711 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. Contact Paul 0424 243005 or Wendy 55806224. PROBUS CLUB OF HOLLYWELL, which includes members from Labrador, Biggera Waters, Parkwood & Arundel. Looking for Friendship? We meet 10am, every 3rd Tuesday at the Parkwood Tavern. All welcome to enjoy morning tea, coffee and friendly chat, variety of guest speakers, (no business or networking). Activities, incl. monthly breakfast, lunch, evening wine & dine, bus outings, walking group & book club, with monthly newsletter. Guest welcome to come along to a meeting to ensure you are happy with our group, before deciding to join. Contact Barry on 0448221188 for a chat. 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 . “SING SING SING”(Paradise Point) - Free Community singing group every second Wednesday 9.30am at Paradise Point Uniting Church building, 126 Paradise Parade, Paradise Point. No fees or auditions, no matter what your singing voice, just a love of music is required. If you can talk, you can sing. Come and feel the magic of singing many popular songs with a great group of people. Singing is wonderful for your mind and body and elevates your soul. Yvonne 0408771201 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. VOLLEYBALL - Every Saturday morning, we have a fun time playing social beach volleyball at Main Beach. In the winter we start at 7:30 am. When daylight saving begins in NSW we start at 7:00 am. We have a mix of ladies and gents. New players are most welcome, and it is free! For more details, ring Judy on 0405490615. 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 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. LABRADOR MUSIC CLUB Variety concerts held every Friday morning in the Labrador Senior Citizens Hall, Marine Parade, Labrador. Start 9.15-11.30 $5 entry fee Tea/Coffee Biscuits provided free. Special guests each week and we have live music. Contact 55371433. 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 Ave, 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. PARADISE POINT LADIES ASSOCIATION New Members and old members are welcome to come along and take part in the following activities. Cards/Bolivia/Hand/Foot/ Hand/Knee and Foot and Majong. Tuition available. Cost $5 Joining Fee and $5 weekly. Call Sue on 0434788142. THE ELDERS GOLD COAST. Looking for friendship? Welcome all. The Elders meet for lunches on a Wednesday and 10am every Friday for morning tea at Runaway Bay Shopping Centre (long table in the food hall). Our age group covers from 50 plus. Theatre, arts & crafts. Email: theeldersgoldcoast@gmail.com or PH Bob 55633623, 0407 793 739. RUNAWAY BAY 50 + SENIORS INDOOR BOWLS CLUB Tuesdays & Sundays, Community Hall Lae Dr, Runaway Bay. Doors open 12 noon games start 12.30, cost $3 incl. afternoon tea. New members welcome and tutoring provided if required. Also bus trips throughout the year. Come along, make friends. PH: Ishan Uzel 0416450367.
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