GC_Over_50s_October_2024_No_113

26 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES 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.. THE PROBUS CLUB OF COOMERA VALLEY is a popular club for retirees with its stimulating meetings, wide variety of interest groups and many outings. Meets on 2nd Wednesday of month at 10am, Holy Rood Church Hall, Old Tamborine Rd, Oxenford. Visitors and new members welcome. Contact Paula Clohesy 0408 313 083 OPERA LOVERS meet at the Dendy cinema Southport, at 11am on the third or fourth Sunday of the month to view and discuss opera DVDs sourced from the world’s great opera houses. Convenient tram connection to Nerang Street, Southport. For info see website: friendsofoperainc. org or phone Ann 0434 915224. Tea and coffee provided in a friendly and convivial atmosphere. All welcome! ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET - BEENLEIGH Historical Village and Museum, 205 Main St, Beenleigh. The Village holds a community Arts & Crafts Market every second Saturday of the month 8am-2pm. Gold coin entry. Stalls available. Enq 3382 0608 or events@oldbeenleightown.com.au GOLD COAST SENIORS ON THE NET (SOTN) is a computer club for seniors (aged 50 and over) who are interested in learning about Computers, Tablets and Smart Phones (Android, iPad and iPhone), software and associated equipment for education, interest and enjoyment. We offer a large variety of courses, usually in the format of one-on-one lessons with an experienced tutor. Monday to Wednesday 9am to 4pm. Call on 0478 278 202 or 0478 278 243 or email officemanager@goldcoastsotn.com.au THE OXENFORD BOSOM BUDDIES BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets the first Thursday of every month at 10am at the Oxenford/Coomera Community and Youth Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way Road, Oxenford. A group for breast cancer people, their family, friends and supporters, everyone welcome. A morning tea is supplied by the Oxenford Bakers Delight. Lee 0439 754 180. DANCING 50’S & 60’S ROCK N ROLL LESSONS. Dancing is the top deterrent for dementia. Exercise your mind and body. NEW system. No physical contact with people. ZERO chance of catching Covid. FULL Course $60 Call Lyn 0402 401 081. • CENTRAL • 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. 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) 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. 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 BLUE PACIFIC GARDEN CLUB is celebrating it’s 45th anniversary in October and we are inviting all our ex-members to come along on Wednesday 9th to our meeting to help us celebrate the occasion with morning tea and cake, plus our Flower Show. Commences 10am Main Hall at the Mudgeeraba Showground on Mudgeeraba Road. Contact Karen 55253312. 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. BEGINNER LESSONS AT GOLD COAST BRIDGE CLUB - 9am – 11am. Wed 9th Oct – 13th Nov. For enquiries or to enrol, contact: dot.piddington@bigpond.com or call Dot on 0418 887 806. 2883 Gold Coast Hwy, Surfers Paradise. 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. 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. 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. Book now 5539 4255 or online www.spotlighttheatre.com.au 185 - 187 Ashmore Road, Benowa

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