22 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES Probus Club of Southport recently celebrated its 45th Anniversary on 19th June at Dublin Docks. The occasion marked the formation of the Club on 19th June, 1979, at which time was the second Probus Club formed in Queensland, following Toowoomba Mens Probus Club. The Club holds the distinction of being the first Club formed on the Gold Coast and the fifth Club outside England, the ‘Birthplace’ of Probus. Interestingly, at the time of inception, all Probus Clubs were deemed to be a “Mens Domain”, as such the Club operated this way until the Annual General Meeting in March 2023, when Southport Probus became a Combined Club. Meetings are held at Dublin Docks, Harbour Town on the first Wednesday of each month at 10.00am. New Members are very welcome, so join Southport Probus for “FUN, FRIENDSHIP, FELLOWSHIP”. Contact Darryl on 0405 346 055 for further information. SOUTHPORT RED CROSS Trauma Teddy & Craft knitters meet 9.30 Wednesday at 1 Mick Veivers Way, Southport. Yarn is available, come enjoy a social morning, learn a new craft and enjoy morning tea. Ring Julie 0425 236 110 for information. Southport Branch Medical Equipment Hire has moved to above address with parking available 9.30am to 3.00pm enquiries 55710966. 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. HINTERLAND MODEL FLYING CLUB (HMFC) – Ever wondered what it’s like to fly a model plane or helicopter? Come and join us and learn new skills of building, repairing and flying! Club open every day at William Guise Foxwell Park, Shipper Dr, Coomera; best days to meet members is on Saturday or Tuesday morning. If you’re a newcomer to the sport members can offer advice and our instructors can help from start until you get your first licence. Being with a club allows you to use a purpose built facility, take excellent training and be part of a team. HMFC is associated with the MAAA and so you’re covered by insurance when flying at the field. More info: www. hmfc.com.au or contact the Secretary on hmfchonsec@ gmail.com. (Front gate end of Shipper Dr, Coomera, opp. Coomera Houseboats site). SOUTHPORT UNITING CHURCH We offer a range of low cost activities for everyone. Street stall 4th Wed 10am – cakes, plants, craft, BBQ. Concerts 1st Sunday the month; Indoor bowls Mon 9am; Craft – 2nd & 4th Mon 2pm; Gentle Exercise Tues 9:30am Phone office 5532 5915. 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. 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 Avenue, 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. U3A NORTH GOLD COAST - The Labrador Community Hub at 57 Billington Street. Membership for 2024 is now open. Many new courses will be available as well as current favourites. Designed for the Over 50’s age group, classes include Languages, Tap Dancing, Arts and Crafts and a variety of social activities. Volunteer Tutors are always welcome to share their passion for a subject that would be of interest to U3A Members. Please remember, that formal qualifications are not necessary. Contact the Course Co-ordinator courses. u3anorthgc@gmail.com or visit the website www. u3anorthgoldcoast.com FOR LOVERS of THE ARTS: ADFAS GOLD COAST invites you to join our series of 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. For lecture/ membership enquiries call Bernadette on 0484227065 or email bmurray079@gmail.com. ADFAS GOLD COAST https://www.adfas.org.au/societies/gold-coastbundall/ VOCALESCENCE CHORUS Come and join the award winning all female a-cappella chorus on a Wednesday night at the Upper Coomera Centre, 90 Reserve Road from 6.30 to 9.30. We love to see new members so why not come along and see what we are about. Please follow our Vocalescence Website and Facebook pages and for up to date information contact Jo on 0417 747935. 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 and make new friends. PH: Ishan Uzel 0416450367 BLUECARE VOLUNTEERS are needed urgently Monday to Friday at all BlueCare Residential Aged Care sites across the Gold Coast, from Kirra to Coomera. Volunteers assist the Diversional Therapy team to provide fun, social and recreational activities for residents 9-12noon Mon to Fri and/or a friendly visit and chat with residents who may be feeling isolated or lonely. No previous experience in aged care is needed, people from diverse backgrounds are welcome to apply. *Please note that BlueCare requires all volunteers to have a Covid Vacc., incl. a minimum of one booster. Screening checks also apply, these are free to volunteers and BlueCare will assist with the application. Contact BlueCare Gold Coast Volunteer Coordinator Team Lorraine (Nth GC) 0418 184 230, Kelly (Sth GC) 0448 670 928 PARADISE POINT & NORTHERN DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION is reaching out to residents of Division 4 to come along to our meetings. We discuss all local issues that you may have concerns about. If you have any issues please let us know so we can help. We meet at the small Community hall on Community Lane, Paradise Point on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm. You can join our group with membership of $5 per year. Our local councillor Shelley Curtis will be attending each of meetings (time permitting). We also have the chance to win a lovely meat tray. President Diane Woods on 0418 654 388 or our Secretary Roger Gordon on 0450 403 807 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 $4 per member, membership fees $10per year. See www. southportseniorcitizens.com & Facebook page or PH Pamia Little 0439 718 674 for more info. ROTARY CLUB OF PARKWOOD is the perfect place for you to meet new people who enjoy a good laugh while contributing in the community. Our club has been supporting those in need both locally and internationally for 30 years and we look forward to continuing into the future and maybe you’d like to join us. We meet 6pm for 6:30pm most Tuesdays at the Parkwood Tavern for dinner, drinks, great guest speakers, fun and friendship. New members are always welcome. Call Deb 0433414416 or email presidentparkwoodrotary@gmail.com SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL GOLD COAST is a not for profit organisation. It is a worldwide organisation for women, working through service projects to * Raise the Status of Women. * Advance Human Rights for all * Promote equality, development and peace. There are over 85,000 women worldwide who call themselves a Soroptimist. We speak up for women of all nations through AWARENESS, ADVOCACY AND ACTION. We enjoy social activities and establish lasting friendships with women at home and overseas. We meet on 4th Monday for dinner at 5.30pm at CSi Club Southport, meeting to follow. We are always actively seeking new members. Send Robyn an SMS on 0476395018 SENIOR TAP DANCE FITNESS CLASS. SOUTHPORT. Wednesdays 12.15. Tap dancing is good for seniors body & mind, the perfect way to have some fun whilst improving your health & happiness, with many other advantages! Burns calories, gets the heart rate up, improves memory, improves balance, reduces stress. Senior tap classes are the perfect way to exercise, learn new skills, socialise and keep fit. Call Gwen 0466946115. SOUTHPORT DAY VIEW CLUB meets at the Southport Yacht Club every third Wednesday of the month at 11.30 am for 12 noon. First Wednesday of each month we hold a social function visiting many different venues, great days enjoyed by all. New members are always very welcome. VIEW stands for Voice Interests and Education of Women. If you are interested in meeting new friends whilst helping to raise money for our 23 Learning for Life students through The Smith Family contact 0490 263 286. 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. Shirley 04480 030 359. 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
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