28 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES GOLD COAST ROSE SOCIETY meets on the 4th Saturday of the month at the Robina Community Centre at 2pm. We are passionate rosarians who grow beautiful roses on the Gold Coast and Northern NSW and invite anyone with a love of roses to attend a meeting for some afternoon tea. Email goldcoastrosesociety@gmail.com CARRARA LIONS CLUB Join us to meet new friends, do lots of feel-good works, enjoy great social and fundraising activities and much more. We welcome new members or come along to a dinner meeting with no obligation. Looking forward to hearing from you. Mob: 0468 724 531 Email: carraralionsclub@gmail.com THE GOLD COAST MODEL RAILWAY CLUB meets every Wednesday and Saturday. We have our own clubrooms in Arundel (just behind Bunnings) with several model railway layouts that members build and use. We have a friendly over 50’s atmosphere, and most of our members are seniors. Would you like to come and run or watch trains? Become a member and enjoy the world’s best pastime! www.goldcoastmodelrailwayclub.com THE BROADBEACH SENIORS CLUB - 23 T.E. Peters Drive, Broadbeach invites new members and visitors over 50 to join in and enjoy a variety of activities. A concert is held at 1pm on the first and third Thursday of each month with afternoon tea provided. Bus excursion fourth Thursday of each month to places of interest with lunch provided. Sporting activities including indoor bowls provided for members to enjoy. The Club is welcoming and friendly, please come along and join the fun. Nancy 0423 792 810. COASTAL MACHINE KNITTERS- Meetings take place second Monday of each month (except Jan.) from 8.45am, meeting starts 9.30am, 2 demonstrations, on “Brother”, and “Singer” machines, at Franklin Craft Centre, 238 Mudgeeraba Rd, Mudgeeraba. Donated yarn welcome. Subscription is $30 a year. Contact Mary on 5572 0993, or Sheryll on 0421 632 574. NERANG VIEW CLUB - Meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Nerang RSL, 69 Nerang Street. (Meeting and lunch). Lucky door prizes as well as a raffle, guest speakers when available. A trade table is also available with some homemade delicious goodies with proceeds going to our Learning for life sponsorship for disadvantage children through the Smith Family. Carolyn on 0412 643 621 or Marie on 0405 089 094. MUDGEERABA BRIDGE CLUB welcomes players to join us for an afternoon of bridge and to make new friends. We meet on Monday and Friday at the Mudgeeraba Foundation Centre (cnr School & Regency Place), arriving at 12 noon for a 12.15 start and ending around 4pm. For further details please contact John on 0412576101. TIME4FRIENDS meets every Friday at 9.30am at the Nerang Uniting Church, 5 Nerang River Drive, Nerang. Come and enjoy morning tea followed by a Joke & Thought and Trivia, followed by a game of 500 or Rummy King or join a crocheting crocheting group. Ring Judith 55294806. SORRENTO PROBUS CLUB - We are a lively Club! Meeting 2nd Thursday of every month, 10am, at Surfers Paradise RSL Diggers Club, 1/9 Beach Road, Surfers Paradise. Join with us for morning tea , stay on for lunch! Come and try us out. Fun, Friendship and Fellowship every meeting. Interesting meetings with excellent speakers, great morning teas and lunches, plus other organised activities. Contact Beryl 0408 719 194. CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY is looking for friendly Park Volunteers who are fit and active, and love interaction with people of all nationalities. This role would suit people who can commit to a 5 hour shift each week and who would enjoy meeting an assisting visitors in the Sanctuary’s beautiful native environment. Please refer www.currumbinsanctuary.com.au for the details of the program or call 5534 0868 if you have any questions. GOLD COAST ROCKERS DANCE CLUB have been rockin’ on the Gold Coast for 32 years. Dancing is great for you; it exercises your mind and body. You meet new people and make friends too. Come learn to dance on Wednesday nights. Classes from 6.30pm Band starts 7.30pm. The Italo-Australian Club, 18 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters. 0419 500 123 GOLD COAST PALS INC SOCIAL CLUB, SENIORS FRIENDSHIP GROUP. Get our monthly programme of activities including Restaurants, Shows, BBQ & lunches etc. Make new friends, don’t stay home alone. Contact Margaret 0416 119 704 or Patricia 0413 284 367. AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS: we are desperately looking for volunteers on the Gold Coast for our thrift stores in Surfers Paradise, Coolangatta, Burleigh Waters and Mudgeeraba, to help us continue our humanitarian work. If you have 4 hours to spare that you could volunteer your time, please call Kim on 0488037550. GOLD COAST UKULELE GROUP. Free weekly beginner Ukulele classes at Broadbeach as well as play along sessions at both Broadbeach and Labrador. For details people contact Graham 0411 209 497. PROBUS CLUB of ROBINA INC. We are a friendly mixed club who meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at Surfers Paradise Golf Club, 1 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters. Meetings start at 10:30am followed by an interesting speaker. We have luncheons, breakfasts, high teas and occasional trips. If interested please ring Sue King 0425605858 or email keithsuzzane@bigpond.com WANTED WOMEN OF REASONABLY SOUND MIND! For Fun Friendship & Fellowship at The Broadbeach Ladies Club. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Kurrawa Surf Club, Old Burleigh Road at 9:30. Come for morning tea, great guest speakers, fantastic outings, spectacular ocean views & loads of fun. Nancy at: nancy@johansch.net or 0451 155 659. ASHMORE BENOWA MIXED PROBUS CLUB We are a friendly mixed club and welcome visitors/guests to join us and experience the friendship & fellowship. We meet fourth Thursday of the month with 9.30am/10am start at the Southport Golf Club, Slatyer Ave, Southport. Morning tea followed by a interesting guest speaker. Monthly luncheons first Thursday of the month at local venues, monthly coach trips & outings. Visitors/guests very welcome. Carol 0408 391 681, Ian 0412 097 307. • SOUTHERN • TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA Inc offers new classes of instruction in taoist tai chi at QCWA Hall, 169 Griffith St, Coolangatta, weekly on Thursday 8:15-9:15am. The sessions are open to all ages and health conditions. The first session is obligation free. Pre-registration is essential; email brisbane@taoisttaichi.org or phone 1800 108 801. PROBUS CLUB OF BURLEIGH WATERS invites retirees to attend their next meeting on Monday 19 August at 10am at Burleigh Sports Club, Christine Avenue, Burleigh Waters Nominally a Men’s Club with partners invited to all outings and meetings Contact Trevor : 0408660752 THE CARPENTERS WORKSHOP at Elanora cater for men and women who enjoy woodworking and interacting with others. Tuesday Wednesday and Friday mornings 8-12. New members welcome. Currently seeking instructors who have a love for woodwork, possess good communication and teaching skills in carpentry and woodturning. If interested phone Kev on 0409493781. GOLD COAST SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS now have a WEEKLY “BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS CLASS” running each Thursday from 6.30pm to 7.30 pm. This class is followed by our regular classes from 7.30pm to 9pm. A wonderful opportunity to make new friends, keep the mind & body active and best of all have something fun to look forward to each week. No partner is necessary, just wear comfortable soft sole shoes and bring along your enthusiasm. We are a not-for-profit club. Enjoy great music and dancing for a mere $5. Maher Hall, 42 Matilda St, Burleigh. Enq Tina 0423598061. PALM BEACH NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE WEEKLY EVENTS | 10am–12:noon. Mondays – Sewing Circle Join our friendly sewing circle! Work on your own project or make a tactile mat while enjoying pleasant conversations. Tuesdays – Craft Sessions Bring your own craft project or join one of our diverse craft lessons. Enjoy a chat with other like-minded women in a relaxed atmosphere. All sessions are free of charge. Art supplies and sewing machines are provided. Contact PBNC 55981505. FIBROMYALGIA, CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME INFORMATION and Support Group meets on the first Friday of every month at 10:30 am at the Community Centre, Cnr. Heffron Street and Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South. All welcome. PH: Bronwyn 5593 9319. LINE DANCE WITH LEAH - Wednesday: Varsity Lakes Community Centre, 20 Mattocks Rd. 12.30pm-1.15pm Absolute Beginners. 1.30pm- 3.30pm High BeginnerImprovers. Enquiries Leah Cook 0403 460 365. CRIME STOPPERS – Gold Coast South is a friendly open team of volunteers, looking to expand their volunteer base. Meeting monthly only on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 9.30am for 1 hour at Council Library 11th Avenue., Palm Beach. Uniform and ID supplied. Activities are fun and varied, with shopping centre displays, assisting our guest speakers with sales and giveaways , shows, etc. Any age welcome. Contact: Keith Knight 0407 113 665 anytime. BURLEIGH PALM BEACH VIEW CLUB members meet on the third Tuesday of the month at Treetops Tavern, Executive Drive, Burleigh Waters at 10.30 am. VIEW is the largest community sponsor of students in The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. Our members meet to share their passion, build lasting friendships and make a tremendous difference in the lives of the young students we support. We also enjoy social outings such as lunches and morning teas and we are always looking for new members to join us. Call Nancye on 0431 709 211. GOLD COAST SOUTH PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP - are informal get togethers for those who are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, their family and friends. Gain support from others and information from presenters in a relaxed environment. 4th Monday of the month at 11th Ave Community Space, 25 Eleventh Ave, Palm Beach. Enq goldcoaststhpdgroup@gmail.com or 1800 644 189 via Parkinson QLD Office. BLUE CARE GRIEF and LOSS “I lost a son at four and half years of age, he was hit by a car as he ran across the road. I also lost a girl, who committed suicide. I attended the Blue Care Grief and Loss program. The group was Tugun Theatre Company Inc presents 15th-31st August The Cemetery Club Written by Ivan Menchell Directed by Judy Neumann TUGUN THEATRE COMPANY | 414 Coolangatta Rd, Tugun e: tuguntheatrecompany1@gmail.com BOOK ONLINE NOW! www.tuguntheatre.org HELP SAVE A LIFE & ADOPT TODAY.
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