30 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES 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. 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 • SOUTHERN • SOUTHERN GOLD COAST 60 & BETTER PROGRAM INC welcomes people over 50 to join us for social connection and friendship at our two location, Elanora and Palm Beach. We offer a wide variety of activities, such as; Yoga, Pilates, Exercise and Falls Prevention Classes, Table Tennis, Cards, Board Games, Men’s Fitness, Men’s Social chat, Conversation Circle, Art Club, Computer help etc. Call Khye on 5525 6466. BURLEIGH PALM BEACH VIEW CLUB is on the lookout for new members who want to give back to their community and make new connections with women in the area. We are always looking for women of all backgrounds and ages to join us and look forward to welcoming new faces at our next monthly meeting on March 18 at Treetops Tavern, Executive Drive, Burleigh Waters at 10.30am. Anyone interested in becoming a member can call Nancye on 0431 709 211, or visit www.view.org.au for further information. DANCERCISE is a one-hour moderate dance workout to fab music ... and the good thing about it is you learn to do the cha-cha, rumba and salsa at the same time. Come along (bring friends) and get fit, healthy & happy at DANCERcise. BEGINNERS welcome. KIRRA HILL Community Centre (1 Garrick St, Coolangatta): 11am Mondays & 10am Fridays (Qld times). ELANORA Community Hall (26 Galleon Way): 10am Tuesdays. Coffee & brunch after each class. 0413125640 Peter GOLD COAST JOLLY SENIORS Every Tuesday morning 9.30 start at Share n Care, 10th Ave Palm Beach with morning tea, gentle exercise, bingo, entertainment, you can sing and dance to finish with lunch. Meet new people in the area. PH: Corinne 0499819167. BURLEIGH HEADS AND MIAMI SENIOR CITIZENS club now welcomes all senior citizens back to join our fun filled activities at Maher Hall, 40 Matilda St, Burleigh Heads. These include, indoor bowls, trivia, cards, table tennis and line dancing . Only $3 per visit which includes morn/afternoon tea and prizes all in air conditioned comfort.Come along meet friends, have fun and liven up your life. PH Allan 0433227676 for further information. PROBUS CLUB OF BURLEIGH WATERS invites retirees to attend their next monthly meeting to be held 10am Monday 17 February at Burleigh Sports Club , Christine Avenue, Burleigh Waters. Nominally a Men’s Club with spouses/partners invited to all outings and meetings. Contact Trevor on 0408660752. THE LEISURETIME ARTS AND CRAFT GROUP at Elanora is looking for a volunteer to interact with and supervise our Acrylics Art Class. Please call Carol on 0407 151 787 if you can help us by filling this spot. We meet on Wednesday mornings during QLD School Terms from 9.30am to 12 noon at the Uniting Church Hall, 17 Applecross Way, Elanora. We also offer a range of Craft Classes and Sketching and Watercolour Classes. It’s a pleasant, happy environment and we’d love to welcome you. iSPEAK KIDNEY SUPPORT GROUP - We are informal group for people with kidney disease that meets on 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9.15-11.30am with meeting dates 18 Feb, 18 March, 15 April, 20 May, 17 June, 15 July, 19 August, 16 Sept, 21 Oct, 18 Nov. Guest speaker each month. 2 venuesVarsity Sports House, 227 Christine Ave, Varsity Lakes & Helensvale Library in Meeting Room 1 on Level 1. Online option to join meetings. Contact CKD Nurses Donna & Lorraine (Nrs Bubblez) on 0436673433/0436861222, email gch_ckd_service@health.qld.gov.au GOLD COAST SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS invite you to share the joy of Scottish Country Dancing. We have a 4 week BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS CLASS running each Thursday in February 2025 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. A wonderful opportunity to make new friends, keep the mind & body active and best of all have something great 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 so enjoy 2 hours of fun for $5. Maher Hall, 42 Matilda St, Burleigh Heads. Enq Tina 0423598061 Regular classes resume each Thursday thereafter from 7pm to 9pm. ZUMBA GOLD low impact dance fitness for active over 50s. Go at your own pace. $6/person. Tugun Village Comm. Centre, 414 Coolangatta Rd TUGUN on Tues 7am & 8:30am AND Thurs 8:30am & 10am. Burleigh Seniors Hall, 42 Matilda St BURLEIGH on Wed 9am. TWEED Civic Centre on Tues 11:30am (NSW). Fun, fitness & friendship. All welcome. No bookings just turn up. Enquiries: Sharon 0405534842 PALM BEACH NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE – WEEKLY EVENTS / All Sessions (10am – 12noon) Tuesdays – Craft Sessions. Bring your own craft project or join in on one of our diverse craft projects. Enjoy a chat with likeminded women in a relaxed atmosphere. Wednesdays – Wellbeing Wednesdays. Free weekly activities from Yoga to Aqua Aerobics. Break the cycle of stress, through pleasure & leisure, connect with supportive community members. Focusing on self-care & resilience building. Bookings required – contact Reception. Thursdays – Sewing Circle. Join our friendly sewing circle! Work on your own project or on our group projects, whilst enjoying pleasant conversations. All sessions are free of charge. Art, craft, sewing supplies and sewing machines are provided. Contact PBNC Reception– 5598 1505. COMPUTER CLUB - website: retiredonline.com.au - For 50’s and over to help develop your computer and smart phone skills. Bring along your own devices (laptop, Android, tablet, iPad, iPhone) and any questions you may need answered. Meeting: 10am-12noon 1st & 3rd Monday of each month at Palm Beach Share-N-Care Centre, 31 Tenth Ave, Palm Beach. Visitors welcome. Entry: $5. Enquiries Lynette 0481 318 688 or email rolinfo@ retiredonline.com.au DRAGONBOAT PADDLING-BURLEIGH FIRE DRAGONS. Located behind the tennis courts at Burleigh Sports Club, Christine Ave. Try a new sport on Lake Orr either socially or competitively. All welcome, male and female. We usually paddle on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Training times may vary according to seasonal events. For more info contact secretaryburleighfd@gmail.com or PH: Lesley on 0493058716. DRAGON BOATING - Come and try a fantastic fun traditional sport of Dragon Boating with our friendly group of members all over 50. Either socially or competitively welcome. Both male and females welcome. We train on the beautiful Currumbin Creek at the back of Palm Beach AFL Club Wednesday 5.00pm on water 5.30pm and Saturday morning 6.45am for on water 7am. Bring a towel and water bottle. Training for first three sessions free. For further details ph Norm ph 0407162619 or Chris Ph 0402137861 Kin Dragon Boat Club. WANT TO PLAY CARDS? 500 every Tuesday at 9am. We play at Maher Hall 44 Matilda Street, Burleigh Heads. Please contact Ian 0475 596 200. BURLEIGH HEADS TENNIS SOCIAL CLUB are looking for ladies to join our very friendly club. We play two days, Monday and Friday, from 8am to approx 10.30. Intermediate standard is preferred. PH: Cheryl 0416819340. The club is at 150 West Burleigh Road (entry via Matilda Street). CRIME STOPPERS – Gold Coast South is a friendly open team of volunteers, looking to expand their volunteer base. Meeting monthly only on the 1st Friday of the month at 9am for 1 hour at Mudgeeraba Community Centre, Glen Tozer MP Office, 1st Floor First Park, Mudgeeraba. 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. FIBROMYALGIA, CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME INFORMATION AND SUPPORT GROUP meets on the first Friday of every month at 10:30 am (AEST) at the Community Centre, Cnr. Heffron Street and Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South. All welcome. For further information call Bronwyn on 0404553916. 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. CURRUMBIN HAPPY GROUP INC. is an eclectic mix of senior citizens who meet weekly on Tuesday mornings from 9am for the main purpose of defeating social isolation for elderly folk with an age range from 60s into late 90s at the Elanora Uniting church hall at 17 Applecross Way Elanora. We aim to provide a safe happy environment where seniors can interact with each other and enjoy many activities every week a different musical entertainment is provided,all with a view to encouraging some respite from the everyday issues faced. Everyone welcome. Contact Vice-President Yvonne on 0438 167 822. CURRUMBIN CALORIE COUNTERS is a not-for-profit weight loss club, run voluntarily by members for over 50 years. Despite our title there are no set diet or exercise plans. You do it YOUR WAY! We offer you support, encouragement & accountability through low fees, small rewards, helpful tips & professionally calibrated scales - all in a friendly, non-judgmental atmosphere with LOTS OF LAUGHS! We meet Mondays 9-10.30 am at Palm Beach Currumbin (Alleygators) Rugby Club, 15 Bienvenue Dr Currumbin Waters (behind the shops). For info, call Shirley on 56335223 or 0408887263 or just come along & join us. U3A SOUTHERN GOLD COAST is an organisation that provides a selection of more than 50 interest groups to anyone who wishes to enrich their lives through learning. QiGong, Yoga, Singing, Art and Craft classes, Topical Issues, Language and Technology classes. Check our website for more classes. www. u3asoutherngoldcoast.org.au or contact us Monday to Thursday from 9am-12pm on 0755347333. 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; e: brisbane@taoisttaichi.org or ph 1800 108 801. 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 PH: Kev on 0409493781. 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. TWEED HEADS CROQUET CLUB If you haven’t yet had a try at playing croquet, why not give it a try now! We welcome players of all ages and abilities. It is a game of limited amounts of exercise but plenty of brain teasing. We meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings at 39 Recreation St. (corner Steep St.) Tweed Heads. Our social club meets twice monthly to play Mah Jong - all welcome. PH: 0755367019 or tweedheads@croquetqld.org CROQUET AT BURLEIGH HEADS PALM BEACH CROQUET CLUB. A fun, recreational outdoor sport for all ages and abilities. Improves eye-hand co-ordination and keeps you thinking! Equipment, coaching, and refreshments provided. First 2 sessions are free. Play days: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 12:30 for 1pm start. 1 Abelia St, Palm Beach. Behind the 19th Avenue sports fields. Enquiries: 0423 029 224 or e: croquet.BHPB@gmail.com TEN PIN BOWLING. Monday mornings at 9.30am (AEST)at Tweed Ten Pin Bowling, 55 Wharf St., Tweed Heads. Both men and women welcomed. Great social outing. Friendly people. Please ring Karen on 043756640. LIONS CLUB OF COOLANGATTA AND TWEED HEADS is actively recruiting new members to join our club, based on the border part of the Gold Coast. Currently we have 14 members who enjoy fundraising community activities, such as a sausage sizzle at the Kingscliff markets every 2nd Saturday morning, Christmas Cake Sales, Youth of the Year, Rugby League gate sales and despatch of used prescription glasses to 3rd world countries. Contact Julian on 0408142244 or say hello at the popular Kingscliff markets - every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.
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