22 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES 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. 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 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. YOGA AT COOMBABAH - Gentle relaxing yoga for 50s and over, join our friendly yoga and meditation group on Tuesday mornings at 9am to 10.15am. 91 Hansford Rd, Coombabah. Joanne 0418 782 257. JP SERVICES AVAILABLE at Coomera Police Centre, 11 DeBarnett St. Monday-Friday 8-11.30am, every Monday & Wednesday & Friday 1-4pm. No appointments required. PARADISE POINT SENIORS Community Centres, Community Lane, Paradise Point. 50 and over? Come and join our friendly members in our activities. Carpet bowls and cards on Monday, Thursday, Saturday 12-00 to 3-00pm. Afternoon tea provided. Monthly bus trips on Fridays, visiting very interesting places. Wednesday in small hall next door there is a painting class plus cards from 11.30 to 3.00pm. We will teach you in a very friendly manner. All welcome. Club President Ross Kimberley 0417925855, Noreen 0410875763, Noeline 0415134126, Painting contact Steph 0415171798. RUNAWAY BAY AND DISTRICT SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION INC Over 50’s come along and join us every Tuesday from 9-11am. Great way to meet new friends and socialise. Activities of our Club include Tai Chi classes $3 per session and $3 entrance fee. Craft sessions $3 entrance fee. Bus trips depending on support. Yearly financial membership fee $5 paid annually. First visit free. Morning Tea provided. Everyone works to their own ability. For more info email runawaybayseniorcitizens@gmail.com BLOKES LOUNGE is a social group where blokes aged 50 plus from all walks of life, can meet new people and make new mates. Members gather informally and for lunch meetings fortnightly on Tuesdays at Club Musgrave, cnr Musgrave & Kumbari Ave, Southport. No need to book, just drop in and check us out. In between we cycle, beach walk, play cards, darts,tennis, table tennis and golf, do barbecues and outings. For more information go to blokeslounge.org.au or call Johny 0418557611.. • CENTRAL • 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. VOLUNTARY EUTHANASIA Exit International is an advocacy group that meets regularly at Robina, South Tweed and Ballina, to discuss end of life choices. We will discuss the many up-to-date methods that will allow you to die with dignity, in a peaceful, pain free manner, at a time and a place of your choosing. Attendees must be Exit members. For further information check out our website www.exitinternational.net or phone Local Coordinator Cath: 0435 228 443 (Robina & South Tweed) or Peter 0429 950 352 (Ballina) BOCCE PLAYERS WANTED Italo Australian Bocce Club wish to invite new bocce players (male & female) over 55 to play in our indoor courts venue, held at the Italian Club in Clear Island Waters every Wednesday and Friday mornings, from 9am. $5 p.w. Phillip 0403137759. SWIMMERS OF ALL AGES WELCOME. Sharks swim club meets at Somerset college pool in Mudgeeraba each Sunday morning from October to April. Handicap style races makes it fun for all. 18 - 80+ ages. A bit of fitness and a lot of fun. Ph Helen 0419781352. 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 MAHJONG - We are a group of senior ladies who play Mahjong at the Broadbeach Bowls Club on Fridays 1-4pm If you would like to join us message only to Joy 0417784838. ROBINA PARKS PROBUS is a mixed club with the aim of meeting up for fun and friendship. Meetings are held at 10am on the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Robina Community Centre, Robina Town Centre Drive, near the Library. A variety of guest speakers, morning tea and lunch at various venues in the area for those members who wish to join us. Outings are organised for the 2nd Wednesday of each month and there are also activity groups which include golf, carpet bowls, mahjong and theatre. Deb: 0427 711 260 e: robpak1992@gmail.com 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. 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 an 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 3.00pm Ph: 5571 0966 Free Parking is available. SOUTHPORT BRANCH OF AUSTRALIA RED CROSS TRAUMA TEDDY & CRAFT group need crafty ladies to join our very friendly group Wednesday mornings 9.30 am till 12.30pm. Join our group to learn new crafts and make new friends. We are located at 1 Mick Veivers Way, Southport off Queen Street in Owen Park. Please ring Julie Wednesday mornings 5571 0966 at the branch for more information. Free parking is available. TABLE TENNIS SENIORS AT BURLEIGH-MIAMI SENIORS CLUB. Maher Hall is air-conditioned, 42 Matilda St Burleigh. Easy free parking. Playing Sunday and Monday aft. 1-4pm, $3 members, $4 non-member, $7 year m/ship. 6 tables, all skill levels, Tea/coffee/bisc incl. Live long – play ping-pong! Ph Deb 0403 278 205 or President Allan 0433 227 676. GOLD COAST COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB INC SOCIAL, first Sunday of each month. 11.00 -5.00pm. Entry $5 with lucky door ticket. Raffles, Money Board, Dancing & singing to a professional band. Walk up artists, please bring 4 chord charts if you wish to sing with the band. Mermaid Beach Bowls Club, 9 Markeri St, Mermaid Beach. Great meals and bar service. Ph Eve 0412 054 188. NERANG RED CROSS OPPORTUNITY SHOP AND MOBILITY HIRE SERVICE We are always looking for volunteers to join our friendly team in our retail shop and Medical Hire service office. We are open Monday - Friday, 10am until 3pm, with a range of good quality men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. Come along to help us continue our humanitarian work, we look forward to seeing you. Nerang Red Cross 55966873 MUDGEERABA FOUNDATION CENTRE is an established, beautiful hall for clubs and associations that require a venue on benevolent terms. Our charitable mediation centre next door facilitates family relationship, civil dispute resolution and other community purposes. For YouTube walkthroughs, what’s on and how to book, visit www.mf.org.au or email tracy@mf.org.au SPEAK EASY PUBLIC SPEAKING CLUB - Gain confidence, learn communication skills, easily present your thoughts and ideas and develop leadership qualities. We meet at 6.15pm Wednesdays at the Mermaid Beach Surf Club. Keith 0416 731 440 or Gordon 0428 665 259. LIONS CLUB OF ROBINA Meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at TAFE Robina, 4th floor 6.30pm for 7pm start. Many varied projects for volunteers to become involved in, environment, recycling, youth, catering, social events. Visitors always welcome. Check out our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Robinalionsclub or website https://robina.qld.lions.org.au for more info. Bob 0450 980 173 or Vicky 0400 147 660 to chat. TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA INC offers new classes of instruction in taoist tai chi at Mermaid Beach Community Centre, 2439 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach, weekly on Saturday 9:00-10:00am. 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. UKULELE SESSIONS for both beginners and experienced players. Run by the combined Northern and Broadbeach U3A’s Ukulele Group. Held Wednesdays at Labrador Community Centre and Saturday’s at Broadbeach Cultural Centre. Beginners start at 1pm and play along sessions start at 2pm. Phone Graham 0411 209 497 SURFERS PARADISE BRIDGE CLUB Cnr Ashmore Rd and Carrara St Benowa. Our friendly club welcomes new members and visitors and offers lessons, supervised play, regular play, and competitions. We are open six days each week and provide refreshments and free onsite parking. For information contact us on surfbdge.com or 5597 0085. GOLD COAST LINE DANCING, New & Early Beginners through to Intermediate level. Italo-Australia Club. 18 Fairway Dr. Clear Island Waters. Wednesday 6 to 8.30pm and Saturday 9.30am to 12 noon. New to Upper Beginners, William Duncan School Hall, Cnr Alexander Dr & Explorers Way, Highland Park. Contact Pam Probert 0410 505 740 pamseye@hotmail.com or Peter Probert 0490 467 032 peterprobert@hotmail.com ROBINA VIEW CLUB is a friendly group of ladies who meet each month to support the education of 10 children as part of The Smith Family Learning For Life Program. New members welcome to attend meetings, hear interesting Guest Speaker and enjoy morning tea. We meet first Wednesday of each month at Club Robina (Robina Bowls Club), 263 Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina, 9.30am for 10am start. Also monthly Friendship Day, which varies from a morning tea or lunch, sometimes a bus trip or other special function. Elaine 0411134048. PROBUS CLUB OF VARSITY LAKES is a friendly, mixed club which meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 9.30am at Robina Community Centre, the green building opposite Robina Library. Interesting guest speakers, and an after meeting lunch at a local venue. Evening Dine outs on 4th Wednesday each month, regular activity on the 2nd Wednesday of the month which may involve a coach trip, a beach walking group on Tuesday afternoons, movies, concerts and trivia. Phone Sylvia Batchelor (Membership) 0412677056. OUR MIXED CRAFT GROUP is seeking new members to join us every Monday @ 9.30am (except public holidays) at Anglican Church Hall, 73 Salerno St., Isle of Capri. $5 incl. morning tea & door prizes. Painting, Knitting, Crocheting or bring your own project. Lots of fun. Contact Pam 0412 818 083. “No strangers here…only friends you’ve not met yet” 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. Book now 5539 4255 or online www.spotlighttheatre.com.au 185 - 187 Ashmore Road, Benowa
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