Over_50s_April_2025_No_119

28 FREE for not-for-profit community & sporting groups COMMUNITY NOTICES MUDGEERABA PROBUS CLUB meets every first and third Tuesday of the month at the Community Centre, Firth Park, Mudgeeraba. First Tuesday is an outing and the third Tuesday is a meeting with a guest speaker. Paul, President, PH: 0412834134. ROTARY CLUB OF ASHMORE. Are you a person who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back. Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday 6.30 pm Ashmore Rotary Community Centre, 133 Currumburra Rd, Ashmore. Contact Brian 0403067418 BROADBEACH & DISTRICT SENIORS TABLE TENNIS CLUB INC. Now playing at the G.C. Table Tennis Association, Lot 1, Herbertson Drive, Molendinar. Off Nerang/Southport Road, (opp the Molendinar Recycling Centre). All welcome to come and have loads of fun on Friday between 12pm to 4pm. No experience necessary. $6.00 for 4 hours of exercise, fun and friendship (incl. afternoon tea). Plenty of parking. Just walk in. Info: Karen 0434492207, Johnnie 0410 505 771 MELODY MAJORS CHOIR - Make new friends and have fun singing with us on Wednesday mornings throughout the year. No need to read music, no auditions. For further information PH: Jeanette 0468 396 998. CHRISTIAN GOSPEL SERVICES. Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre 20 Mattocks Rd. Varsity Lakes. Sundays at 4-5 pm. No Collection. Ph. Winnie Melville 0429 602 627 or Allison May 0480 389 359 TENPIN BOWLING at Robina Town Centre. Wednesday mornings 10am start. Men & women welcome. Lots of fun and social luncheons. Please ring Neroli 0477452844. BREAK AWAY MUSIC SOCIETY - Social gathering first Sunday of each month at 12 noon at Nerang Country Paradise Parklands, main entrance 231 NerangBeaudesert Rd, down to the building called the Barn. Gold coin admission. Everyone welcome, bring friends and instruments to join in the fun with Guest Artists and other performers. Food/drinks available (BYO Alcohol). Society Membership is based on INCLUSIVITYSUSTAINABILITY-CREATIVITY and RECONCILIATION. Info: Facebook Page; BREAK AWAY OPEN MIC or PH: Paul on 0412 353 059. Breakawayopenmic@gmail.com MUDGEERABA ROBINA RSL SUB BRANCH. Are you a VETERAN, partner of Veteran or a family member is a Veteran, the Mudgeeraba Robina RSL Sub Branch offer DVA Compensation support with Qualified ATDP Compensation Advocates. Monthly morning teas and social gatherings on Friday night all Veterans, partners and family members are warmly welcome, you do not have to be a MEMBER to attend, Info: www.mrrsl.org.au or call Darren 0400 601 565. 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 • 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 8:30am AND Thurs 8:30am & 10am. Burleigh Seniors Hall, 42 Matilda St BURLEIGH on Wed 9am. TWEED Civic Centre on Tues 10:30am. Fun, fitness & friendship. All welcome. No bookings just turn up. Enquiries: Sharon 0405534842 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. 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. 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 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. 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. Thursday 7-9pm. Maher Hall, 42 Matilda St, Burleigh Heads. Enq Tina 0423598061. 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. DONATE BLOOD, SAVE LIVES. Do something special. Give blood. Call 13 14 95 download the app or donateblood.com.au 1 in 3 Australians will need blood in their lifetime. Only 1 in 30 people currently donate.

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