26 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES 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 COASTAL MACHINE KNITTERS- Meetings take place second Monday of each month (except Jan.) from 8.45am, meeting starts 9.30am, 2 demonstrations, on “Brother”, and “Singer” machines, at Franklin Craft Centre, 238 Mudgeeraba Rd, Mudgeeraba. Donated yarn welcome. Subscription is $30 a year. Contact Mary on 5572 0993, or Sheryll on 0421 632 574. COASTAL CHARISMA CHORUS! Love to sing? Experience the joy of four-part, barbershop harmony with Coastal Charisma, a dynamic women’s chorus based on the Gold Coast. Rehearsals every Tuesday night 7pm at Life Development Centre, 67 Warrener Street, Nerang (next to the station). Whether you’re a seasoned singer or simply love music, we welcome you to join our community. Discover the Harmony. Embrace the Friendship. Share the Fun. Enquiries - membership@coastalcharisma.com THE BROADBEACH SENIORS CLUB - 23 T.E. Peters Drive, Broadbeach invites new members and visitors over 50 to join in and enjoy a variety of activities. A concert is held at 1pm on the first and third Thursday of each month with afternoon tea provided. Bus excursion fourth Thursday of each month to places of interest with lunch provided. Sporting activities including indoor bowls provided for members to enjoy. The Club is welcoming and friendly, please come along and join the fun. Nancy 0423 792 810. 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. GOLD COAST LINE DANCING, New & Early Beginners through to Intermediate level, 9.30 to 11.30am Mon. to Fri. Italo-Australia Club. 18 Fairway Dr. Clear Island Waters. Wednesday night 6.00 to 8.30pm and Saturday morning 9.30am to 12.00 noon New to Upper Beginners, William Duncan School Hall, Cnr Alexander Dr. & Explorers Way, Highland Park, Nerang. For more info contact Pam Probert 0410 505 740 pamseye@hotmail.com or Peter Probert 0490 467 032 peterprobert@hotmail.com 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 ROBINA PARKS PROBUS is a mixed club with the aim of meeting up for fun and friendship. Meetings held 10am 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. 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. Open Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 3.00pm Ph: 5571 0966 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. 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 PH: 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. PH: 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. 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 Dineouts 4th Wednesday each month, regular activity 2nd Wednesday of the month which may involve a coach trip, a beach walking group on Tuesday afternoons, movies, concerts and trivia. PH: 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. PH: 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. BLUE PACIFIC GARDEN CLUB meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 9:30 am in the main building at Mudgeeraba Show Ground (Excluding Jan). We are a gardeners garden club with a social outlook and a love of plants. We have plant trade table, raffles, exhibition tables and guest speakers. Come and enjoy a cuppa with us and learn more about plants. Enquires Ph Karen 5525 3312. DRAGONBOAT PADDLING - Calling all over-40s looking for a thrilling team sport experience! Dive into the adrenaline rush of dragon boating with our Nerang based Club, Broadwater Dragons (Arthur Earle Park). Join us for our ‘Come and Try’ days on the first Saturday morning of the month, and discover the perfect blend of competition and camaraderie. Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or a complete novice, there’s a place for you in our team. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make new friends, stay active, and unleash your inner dragon! Email recruitment@broadwaterdragons.com for more information and to secure your seat in the boat #DragonBoat #BroadwaterDragons
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