GC_O50s_August_2024_No_111

26 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES OVER 60’S FUNCTIONAL FITNESS EXERCISE: Great for heart health, balance, strength and flexibility. A full body workout designed for seniors. Suitable for all levels. Clear Island Waters and Robina. Contact Rochelle 0438333308. DEMENTIA FRIENDS- Our group is for carers and the person they are caring for with dementia. Join the group once a month for refreshments and activities and for sharing information, conversation and laughter. Phone Ann on 0448260980 or Judy on 0408081441. U3A BROADBEACH, University of the Third Age, welcomes new members who are over 50 and looking to continue to socialise, learn and have fun with kindred spirits at BAVIA House in Broadbeach Waters that offers plenty of easy and free parking space. Opportunities include ukulele, languages, guitar, board games, history, memoirs, mah jong, yoga, art, choral singing, book club, financial discussion, explorers walking group, happy hour, law and order, movie outings, poetry appreciation, card playing, walking, armchair travel, discussion group, blokes breakfasts, gardening, lunches and excursions. We welcome volunteers to tutor new courses. Mobile: 0436449139. Email: u3abroadbeach@gmail.com, Website: www.u3abroadbeach.com BLUE PACIFIC GARDEN CLUB meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 9:30 am in the main building at Mudgeeraba Show Ground (Excluding Jan). We are a gardeners garden club with a social outlook and a love of plants. We have plant trade table, raffles, exhibition tables and guest speakers. Come and enjoy a cuppa with us and learn more about plants. Enquires Ph Karen 5525 3312. DRAGONBOAT PADDLING - Calling all over-40s looking for a thrilling team sport experience! Dive into the adrenaline rush of dragon boating with our Nerang based Club, Broadwater Dragons (Arthur Earle Park). Join us for our ‘Come and Try’ days on the first Saturday morning of the month, and discover the perfect blend of competition and camaraderie. Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or a complete novice, there’s a place for you in our team. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make new friends, stay active, and unleash your inner dragon! Email recruitment@broadwaterdragons.com for more information and to secure your seat in the boat #DragonBoat #BroadwaterDragons MUDGEERABA PROBUS CLUB meets every first and third Tuesday of the month at the Community Centre, Firth Park, Mudgeeraba. First Tuesday is an outing and the third Tuesday is a meeting with a guest speaker. Paul, President, telephone 0412834134. ROTARY CLUB OF ASHMORE. Are you a person who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back. Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday 6.30 pm Ashmore Rotary Community Centre, 133 Currumburra Rd, Ashmore. Contact Brian 0403067418 RED CROSS MOBILITY EQUIPMENT HIRE SERVICE is now operating at 1 Mick Veivers Way Southport, off Queen Street in Owen Park. Our helpful experienced staff can assist you with the extensive range of mobility equipment and bathroom aids for hire. We look forward to seeing you at our new location in our 85th year as Southport Branch of Australian Red Cross open Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 3pm. PH: 5571 0966. Free parking is available. BROADBEACH & DISTRICT SENIORS TABLE TENNIS CLUB INC. Now playing at the G.C. Table Tennis Association, Lot 1, Herbertson Drive, Molendinar. Off Nerang/Southport Road, (opp the Molendinar Recycling Centre). All welcome to come and have loads of fun on Friday between 12pm to 4pm. No experience necessary. $6.00 for 4 hours of exercise, fun and friendship (incl. afternoon tea). Plenty of parking. Just walk in. Info: Karen 0434492207, Johnnie 0410 505 771 ISPEAK KIDNEY SUPPORT GROUP - GOLD COAST. We are an informal group of people with kidney disease that meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month between 9.15am-11.30am with meeting dates: Aug 20, Sept 17, Oct 15 and Nov 19. Guest speaker presents on a topic of interest. Varsity Sports House, 117 Christine Ave, Varsity Lakes and Helensvale Library in Meeting Room 1. Online option to join meetings. Contact CKD Nurses, Janine, Donna, Catherine or Lorraine on 0436673433/0436861222, e: gch_ckd_service@health. qld.gov.au MELODY MAJORS CHOIR - Make new friends and have fun singing with us on Wednesday mornings throughout the year. No need to read music, no auditions. For further information phone Jeanette 0468 396 998. 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 PROBUS CLUB OF SURFERS PARADISE welcomes new members on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 9:30am in the Atlantis building, 2 Admiralty Drive, Surfers Paradise. We are a mixed club offering friendship, morning tea followed by guest speakers. All members are invited to lunch at a local restaurant and outings each month. Contact Beverley Tyson 0432010721. CHRISTIAN GOSPEL SERVICES. Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre 20 Mattocks Rd. Varsity Lakes. Sundays at 4-5 pm. No Collection. Ph. Winnie Melville 0429 602 627 or Allison May 0480 389 359 TENPIN BOWLING at Robina Town Centre. Wednesday mornings 10am start. Men & women welcome. Lots of fun and social luncheons. Please ring Neroli 0477452844. BREAK AWAY MUSIC SOCIETY - Social gathering first Sunday of each month at 12 noon at Nerang Country Paradise Parklands, main entrance 231 NerangBeaudesert Rd, down to the building called the Barn. Gold coin admission. Everyone welcome, bring friends and instruments to join in the fun with Guest Artists and other performers. Food/drinks available (BYO Alcohol). Society Membership is based on INCLUSIVITYSUSTAINABILITY-CREATIVITY and RECONCILIATION. Info: Facebook Page; BREAK AWAY OPEN MIC or phone Paul on 0412 353 059. Breakawayopenmic@gmail.com WANTED SENIOR 10 PIN BOWLERS for Settlers League bowling 3 games on Friday afternoon with 3 to a team from 1 to 3pm. Please phone Roy on 5591 2221. LEARN TO PAINT. No need to draw. We paint on canvas, wood, etc. Birds, Flowers, landscapes, etc. Varsity Lakes Community Centre, Mattocks Rd. Mondays 9.30 till 12. Membership $10 per year, $6 each Monday. Teacher $5. Morning tea provided. Ring June 5578 3857. MUDGEERABA ROBINA RSL SUB BRANCH. Are you a VETERAN, partner of Veteran or a family member is a Veteran, the Mudgeeraba Robina RSL Sub Branch offer DVA Compensation support with Qualified ATDP Compensation Advocates. We have monthly morning teas and social gatherings on Friday night all Veterans, partners and family members are warmly welcome, you do not have to be a MEMBER to attend, for more information visit our web site www.mrrsl.org.au or call Darren 0400 601 565. GOLD COAST DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY meets on the last Sunday of every month (excl. December) from 1:30pm till 4:00pm/5:00pm at the Nerang Senior Citizens Hall, Cnr. Ferry St. and Mylor St. Nerang. Orchid benching display, also a sales table is available for orchid purchases. Visitors welcome, $3 hall hire fee pp. Enquiries Ph 0487648307, email GCOS22@outlook.com SURFERS PARADISE VIEW CLUB meets at the second Tuesday of each month at midday. VIEW stands for ‘Voice, Interests and Education of Women’. A delicious 2 x course meal is provided and there is always a guest speaker from many areas in life. VIEW Clubs are a valued member of The Smith Family and each club sponsors ‘Learning For Life’ students. Surfers Paradise View Club sponsors eight students and is the original VIEW Club in Qld. We are going into our 37th year and we welcome all in the name of friendship and charitable purpose. Monthly friendship groups include: Mahjong, Craft, Coffee and Book Club. Call Felicity on 0402 810 395 to take up this invitation or seek out view.org.au f THE HINTERLAND COMMUNITY BAND - Mudgeeraba. If you play an instrument and are interested in playing in a concert band, please contact us. We are seeking- all woodwinds, brass, and percussion players, all ages from teens to retirees. We rehearse every Thursday evening between 6-30 and 8-30, and we perform several concerts each year. Hall Hire- our hall and tearoom is also available for hire to other community groups at very reasonable rates. Contact Michael on 0414 323 997. GOLD COAST CARAVAN CLUB - Prospective new members are invited to attend three rallies as a Visitor, after which they may proceed with their “Application for Membership”. We hold 11 rallies each year at various locations within approx. 200km from Gold Coast. To become a member, you must own an R.V. and be over 18 years of age. Current membership is made up of mostly mature couples who enjoy travelling our country and seeing different places. Secretary, Estelle James Email: goldcoastcaravanclub@ gmail.com - Ph 0409 632 085. VINNIES ASHMORE CITY ARE LOOKING FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS to join our team in our retail store. If you have 4 hours spare a week and enjoy meeting people and helping give back to our community please call Lucresha on 0408 887 532 BRASS, WIND, PERCUSSION, AND BASS PLAYERS WANTED for a fun, low-cost, community band. The Rookies Band rehearses Tuesdays at 4.20 at the Mudgeeraba Uniting Church and welcomes players of all ages to perform at upcoming gigs. Sally M: 0418664141 E: Rookiesbandgc@ gmail.com or find us on Facebook. LIONS CLUB OF ROBINA – meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Mermaid Waters Hotel 6.30 pm for 7 pm start. Many varied projects for volunteers to become involved in, environment, recycling, youth, catering, social events. Visitors always welcome. Check out our facebook/website http://www.facebook.com/ RobinaLionsClub https://robina.qld.lions.org.au for For info: Bob 0450 980 173 or Vicky 0400 147 660 to chat SPEAKEASY PUBLIC SPEAKING CLUB Would you like more confidence when speaking with your work mates, your customers, or when you’re mixing socially? Meetings at 6:15 pm each Wednesday at the Mermaid Beach Surf Club. Visit us to see how we can help you:  GAIN CONFIDENCE  LEARN COMMUNICATION SKILLS  EASILY PRESENT YOUR THOUGHTS & IDEAS  DEVELOP LEADERSHIP QUALITIES Join us at one of our fun meetings! Interested? Phone: Keith: Gordon: 0416 731 440 0428 665 259 Bookings: www.javeenbah.org.au Phone 0417 004 466 • Email info@javeenbah.org.au CNR STEVENS & FERRY STREETS, NERANG

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