22 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups •COMMUNITY NOTICES• If you would like to let readers know what is happening with your group/event, please email to info@localnewsletters.com for October issue by 10th September • NORTHERN • HELENSVALE LIONS CLUB – meetings on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month at Club Helensvale (28 Discovery Dr, Helensvale), with friendly members supporting the local community. Visitors are welcome to come to a dinner meeting on 1st Tuesday of the Month to meet our members. Contact 0416877545 / helensvale.qld@ lions.org.au VOLLEYBALL - Every Saturday morning, we have a fun time playing social beach volleyball at Main Beach. In the winter we start at 7:30 am. When daylight saving begins in NSW we start at 7:00 am. We have a mix of ladies and gents. New players are most welcome, and it is free! For more details, ring Judy on 0405490615. TOASTMASTERS UPPER COOMERA meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 6.45pm for a 7pm start at The Meeting Place, Oxenford Coomera Community and Youth Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way, Oxenford. We are a thriving, friendly and proactive club who welcome new guests and members of other clubs to join us each meeting. Free parking. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organisation that builds confidence and teaches public speaking skills through a worldwide network of clubs that meet online and in person. In a supportive community or corporate environment, members prepare and deliver speeches, respond to impromptu questions, and give and receive constructive feedback. Turn up or email uctminfo@gmail.com ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – A ladies meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is held every Thursday at 5pm – 6pm at the Pimpama Uniting Church Hall, 246 Creek Street Pimpama. The Ormeau Women’s Living Sober meeting is a safe place for women to learn about the disease of alcoholism and a solution to aid them in living a happy, joyous and free sober life. Doors open from 4:30pm SOUTH COAST RESTORATION SOCIETY OPEN DAY: Our Vintage Display is open on the second Sunday of the month. Come and step back in time and experience the technology of yesteryear on display at South Coast Restoration Society Living Museum. There are many sheds to explore with various collections of items from a bygone era. ie stationary engines, water pumps, antiques, old tractors and heritage vehicles. You can see a fully restored Steam Roller, visit Heritage Print. Food and refreshments are available on site. Directions: Exit 49 of the M1. Take Rifle Range Road, Entry is via the Pimpama Sports Hub entrance at the traffic lights. First left then follow the road up to the top of the hill. A great family day out. Something for everyone. Free entry. We’re looking for new members to assist in maintaining our vintage collections. SOUTHPORT PROBUS COMBINED CLUB. The Club has just celebrated our 45th Anniversary & welcome new members to join our happy group for ‘Fun, Friendship & Fellowship’. We meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Dublin Docks, Harbour Town, at 10am for morning tea at 10.30. An interesting speaker follows. Monthly outings are held on 3rd Wednesday Please call Darryl 0405 346 055 or Ann 0418 601 247. Email dar. jan@bigpond.com The TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA INC offers new classes of instruction in taoist tai chi at Southport Community Centre, weekly on Tuesday 10:30am12noon. The sessions are open to all ages and health conditions. The first session is obligation free. Preregistration is essential. email brisbane@taoisttaichi. org or phone 1800 108 801. PIMPAMA PROBUS CLUB, a mixed Club, 9.30 for 10am, 4th Thursday monthly, at Pimpama Tavern, 102 Jacobs Well Road, Pimpama. Meetings have a guest speaker, trivia/activity, morning tea, fun and friendship monthly. Regular bus trips, tours, outings, cards, coffee & chat, craft, lunches, movies, theatre events add to the experiences offered. Contact: Kaye 0493 412 374/Dawn 0411 404 311/E: pimpama.probus@gmail.com 50 AND OVER? JOIN US FOR INDOOR BOWLS & CARDS- Join our friendly club at Runaway Bay Community Hall Now playing euchre! $3 entrance fee. $3 yearly fee. Wed & Fri, 12-3pm. Don’t know how to play? No worries, we’ll teach you. If you play 500, Euchre and Canasta please join us. Ample parking next to library. Ring Gordon for bowls 0428751292, Doreen for cards 0450301377. SENIORS TABLE TENNIS. Wednesday afternoon 12 to 4pm at Gold Coast Table Tennis Stadium, Herberton Drive, Molendinar. Ph Liz 0466966404 or John 0410505771. $6.00 - bats provided if you don’t have one. Some coaching available if needed A.R.A.G.C. CAR CLUB - We welcome new members to our very friendly light minded and small group of classic car lovers. We have monthly weekend runs to various points of interest monthly mid-week lunch runs at different venues. Also meet most Saturdays 7am at Espresso 25 at 1 Boatworks Drive Coomera. We have a mid year weekend away and a end of year Christmas Party. We attend as a group to various Vintage and Classic car events. General meeting is held Bi-monthly at a designated place and time. Phone Peter 0493092341 SIP N SUP CLUB – GOLD COAST Meets every three weeks at a great restaurant around the Gold Coast. All men welcome for beer, wine and food. We critique restaurants, have guest speakers but most of all we have a lot of fun. Generally Thursday afternoons, however, some evening events. 16 meetings per year. More info on facebook and search for @sipnsupgc and/ or phone Michel on 0412 757 535 or email michel_44@ bigpond.com THE COOMERA RADIO YACHT CLUB welcomes persons wishing to learn to sail Radio Controlled Yachts in our sailing venue at Damian Leeming Lake at Oxenford, Wednesdays from 1pm. Open to seniors, college aged young people plus those with physical disabilities. We provide help and advice using members boats. Offers excellent hand eye coordination, enjoyment, meet new people in friendly, competitive environment. PH: 0450 176 522 or ronbrown6511@gmail.com NORTH GOLD COAST PROBUS CLUB is a mixed club that meets at 10am at the Seagulls Leagues Club Morala Ave Runaway Bay on the first Monday of each month. Members enjoy a variety of guest speakers, morning tea coffee, door prizes at the meeting. Other club activities are conducted each month and may include: Outings, Bus trips, Walking Group, Book Club, Dining, Picnics and BBQ. Contact Paul 0424 243005 or Wendy 55806224 for more info. MEN’S COFFEE & BS GOLD COAST. Guys need an outlet to get together ‘shoot the breeze’, talk a bit of BS, and make new mates. Whether you’re 40 or 80 this group is for you. It’s a small friendly informal group that catches up weekly to give men an opportunity to get out of the house. This is NOT a business networking or church group. It’s about social engagement. Fantastic camaraderie. Call Anthony 0413 806 179. Monday catch-up - Southport Bowls Club, Queen St, Southport - Wednesday catch-up - Serengeti Cafe, Cnr Grice & Bruce Av Paradise Point. @ 9:30 am. Friday catch-up - Boutique Cafe @ 9:30am. Salacia Waters cafe precinct Paradise Point. JIGSAW PUZZLES FREE to Over 50s. Phone 55329866. Southport. “SING SING SING”(Paradise Point) - Free Community singing group every second Wednesday 9.30am at Paradise Point Uniting Church building, 126 Paradise Parade, Paradise Point. No fees or auditions, no matter what your singing voice, just a love of music is required. If you can talk, you can sing. Come and feel the magic of singing many popular songs with a great group of people. Singing is wonderful for your mind and body and elevates your soul. U3A SOUTHPORT – is a friendly association for Over 50’s providing informal educational classes and a range of lifestyle activities. We have around 60 classes a week to suit everyone’s interests e.g. learn a language, play an instrument, paint, play cards, or join an exercise or dance class. Short computer and technology courses are available as well as bus trips, social outings and lunches. For information see www.u3asouthport.au, ph. 5591 6671 or drop into our office 9am-1pm Monday-Friday at Australia Fair Shopping Centre, Level 1 (Shop 1074). COASTAL CHARISMA A CAPPELLA CHORUS - We are an all-ages, ladies chorus, who sing popular songs in fourpart, barbershop-style harmony. We meet on Tuesday nights 7pm at Griffith University G40 building. For information email membership@coastalcharisma.com LABRADOR MUSIC CLUB Variety concerts held every Friday morning in the Labrador Senior Citizens Hall, Marine Parade, Labrador. Start 9.15-11.30 $5 entry fee Tea/ Coffee Biscuits provided free. Special guests each week and we have live music. For more info contact 55371433. RUNAWAY BAY VIEW CLUB meets for lunch with guest speakers at the Parkwood Tavern, Cnr Olsen & Wintergreen Ave Parkwood, every second Tuesday of the month at 11.30am for 12.00 noon. We also hold regular social functions visiting different venues and events. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education for Women. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in meeting other women whilst helping to raise money for The Smith Family. Phone Denise 0410 53 00 53 . LINE DANCE WITH LEAH - Mondays: Lakeside Community Centre, 25 Rose Valley Dr, Upper Coomera. 8.40am9.20am Absolute Beginner-Beginner. 9.30am-11.00am High Beginner-Low Intermediate. Tuesdays: Studio Village Community Centre, 87 Village Way, Oxenford. 4.25pm5.25pm Absolute Beginner-Beginner. 5.30pm-7.30pm Improver-Intermediate. Fridays: Canungra School Of Arts Hall, 3 Pine St, Canungra. 9.30am-11.30am High BeginnerLow Intermediate. Enquiries Leah Cook 0403 460 365. UPPER COOMERA LIONS CLUB is a friendly mix of members and invite others to come and join us. We meet at The Wattle Hotel on Brygon Creek Road, Upper Coomera the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Visitors are most welcome to come and join us for a Dinner Meeting with no obligation. Contact: 0416 939 804. | uppercoomera.qld@lions.org.au GOLD COAST STAMP AND COIN CLUB INC (previously Southport Afternoon Stamp Club) meets second Saturday of each month from noon to 4pm, at Helensvale Community Centre (South Hall), 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale. Everyone welcome. Each month we have dealers, bargain tables, sales by tender, exchange books and some exhibits or talks, finishing with afternoon tea. Enquiries please phone 0409 765 060 or 0417 987 441. GOLD COAST WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION supports and encourages writers from all genres, age groups, and levels of experience, to grow, learn, and excel in their craft. Our events and workshops offer the opportunity to connect and share with like-minded people in a relaxed environment. We welcome writers and readers to network, engage, share learning experiences, and connect with a wider audience on the third Saturday of each month between 12-3pm. E: gcwa.publicitycoordinator@ gmail.com | www.goldcoastwriters.org HOLLYWELL PROBUS CLUB monthly general meetings are held from 10am on the third Tuesday of the month, at Parkwood Tavern Cnr Olsen & Wintergreen Dr, Parkwood. Visitors are always welcome. Varied range of Club activities: Website: Probus- HOLLYWELL COMBINED PROBUS INC - Welcome (probussouthpacific.org) Email: probushollywellclub@gmail.com WOMEN’S GROUP meets every Friday at Arundel Tavern, Napper Road Arundel from 10am to midday. Coffee & lunch available. Everyone welcome, with a great bunch of ladies. We have speakers and group interaction and have been operating for 13 years. For more information Pixie 0408 270 615 HELENSVALE PROBUS CLUB is a mixed club of friendly retirees. We meet at Helensvale Seniors Club, 37 Discovery Drive, Helensvale, at 10 AM on the second Friday of each month (except December and January). Visitors are welcome to join us at our meetings or on our outings and activities. Contact us by email at helensvaleprobusclub@ gmail.com or Kay by phone on 0478 095 802. Check our website at www.probussouthpacific.org/microsites/ helensvale for more information. NEW MONTHLY ACTIVE MINDS GROUP Trivia, fun and games. Come along and challenge your mind. First Thursday every month 10am-12.30pm. $5 morning
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