30 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES DANCERCISE CLASSES will get your body moving to latin rhythms to boost your general health & fitness, mental clarity and happiness. All-comers (BEGINNERS too) & all ages welcome, women and men. We go for coffee and brunch after our morning classes. KIRRA HILL Community Centre (Qld times): 11am Mondays & 10am Fridays (1 Garrick St, Coolangatta). ELANORA Community Centre (Qld times): 6.30pm Mondays & 10am Tuesdays (26 Galleon Way). CLASSES operate public holidays & school holidays. INFO: 0413125640 Peter. 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. PROBUS CLUB OF BURLEIGH WATERS invites retirees to attend its next meeting to be held at 10am on Monday 18 November at Burleigh Sports Club, Christine Ave, Burleigh Waters. Nominally a Mens Club with partners invited to meetings and outings. Contact Trevor 0408 660 752. 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. Phone Cheryl 0416819340. The club is at 150 West Burleigh Road (entry via Matilda Street). 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 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. 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. 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 outstanding, I no longer felt alone, but found tremendous support. I highly recommend this course and encourage you not to battle on your own.” Blue Care Grief and Loss is FREE of those who have lost a loved one through death. In a confidential safe environment, two facilitators guide the small group as attendees deal with all aspects of grief. Demential Grief and Loss is a second program for any Carers who need support. REGISTRATIONS are necessary, please ring Lyn Sheldon 0407 374 136 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. Phone 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. STOCKLAND BURLEIGH HEADS HEART FOUNDATION WALKING GROUP. No cost mall walking at Stocklands Shopping Centre with a congenial group of retirees. 6:45am Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Meet at Coffee Club around 6:30am or once we are inside the chairs near Big W are home base. Walk indoors at your own pace, stay for coffee afterwards. New members always welcome. Just show up any time or enquire with cynthiaf@bigpond.net.au GOLD COAST TALLEBUDGERA LIONS CLUB meet 6pm every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Currumbin RSL Club. With many projects in our area we welcome those who like to help others. Call 0417 425 466 or email tallebudgera.qld@lions.org.au 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. COOLANGATTA/TWEED VIEW CLUB meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month for lunch at the South Tweed Sports Club, 11am for 11.30am. We welcome visitors and new members, so ladies come along, make new friends and hear interesting guest speakers. Proceeds from raffles, trading tables & friendship outings go to paying for our 7 Learning for Life sponsorships of disadvantaged children through The Smith Family. VIEW Clubs are valued members of The Smith Family. Phone Di 0428727006 or Penny 0406484707 MAHJONG PLAYERS welcome to join us at Treetops Tavern every Tuesday at 10am. Contact Helen at 0414988449 and leave a message for more info. 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. HAVE SOME SPARE TIME AND WOULD LIKE TO MEET NEW PEOPLE? Lions Auxiliary Club is a friendly, community minded group of Ladies [Men Welcome]. All we ask for is commitment of your time, as little or as much you can give. Projects like, Garage Sales, Biggest Morning Teas, Raffles and Gift Wrapping at the Pines, are some of the things we do during the year to raise funds to HELP local community. We have Social Outings also. We meet 1st Wednesday of the nonth. 1pm-2.30 followed by afternoon tea. The Lions Den, Murtha Drive, Elanora. Contact Judith 0412 733 569. TWIN TOWNS STAMP CLUB meets on the first Monday of the month from 7:15pm at Tweed Heads Masonic Hall, 8 Boyd St., Tweed Heads. Experienced and new collectors welcome. Contact the secretary, Richard (0402868134). 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 BRIDGE PLAYERS - Come and join a friendly group of social bridge players at the Share N Care Building 10th Avenue, Palm Beach. All welcome and you don’t need a partner. We play every Tuesday at 9.30am until noon. Contact Brian 0423251665. Come and keep your skills up to date. PROBUS CLUB KIRRA TUGUN MIXED - We have a great selection of Activity & Interest Groups for those near or at retirement. Monday Walkers- Monthly Golf-Bistro lunches + Cards - Card Arvies- Mahjong- Thurs Bikers-Trivia nightsBook Club-Movies/Live theatre and Monthly Meetings with optional lunch 4th Thurs 9.45 at RSL Currumbin.SEE WEBSITE - Google - Kirra Tugun – Visitors welcome- ‘Come join the Fun’ – contact Rod 0438 341909 CURRUMBIN-ELANORA VIEW CLUB meets fourth Tuesday of the month at the Currumbin RSL Club, Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin, 9.30am for 10.00am. $15.00 includes morning tea. VIEW Clubs sponsor disadvantaged students through The Smith Family Learning for Life programmes. Meet new friends, have fun, listen to interesting guest speakers while helping to raise funds to support our 6 Learning for Life students. Prospective new members are welcome. Contact Kay 0438515591 or email currumbinel04@gmail.com
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