ACTIVE & HEALTHY LIFESTYLE GUIDE
13 JULY 2020 – 27 JUNE 2021 PROGRAM Adopt an #ICAN attitude and get involved in the broad range of free or low-cost fitness, recreation and wellbeing activities offered each week across the Gold Coast. Sit down, relax and browse through this guide. You can locate an activity Mayor’s foreword that suits you by using the colour coded categories. Staying active and well CAN help Based on this success, our I CAN Active Movement – I CAN MOVE Active Kids – I CAN PLAY keep our immune system strong message and community feedback, Tai chi 5 Toddlers (1– 5 years) 43 making us less susceptible to illness the approach we’ve taken with the Pilates 8 Starting Strong 45 while making us healthier – mentally 2020 – 21 program is to continue to Yoga and meditation 9 School-aged kids (5 –16 years) 46 and physically. offer classes online and extend the Yoga for seniors 13 Family fitness 47 program into new parks and suburbs Good health coupled with sunlight including Pimpama, Parkwood, Dance 17 Active Holiday Program 48 and fresh air are the perfect Ashmore and Kirra. ingredients to wellbeing, and what Active Fitness – I CAN BE STRONG Active Ageing – I CAN THRIVE better place to combine them than Early morning, evening and weekend Group fitness 23 Active Ageing 53 the beautiful Gold Coast? Our parks, yoga and Pilates classes have been Aquatic fitness 28 Active for Life 54 beaches and natural areas have introduced so everyone CAN access Running 31 Active Rehabilitation 59 everything we need to revitalise them and it also includes a holiday our energy and build resilience. section that offers a great range of Walking 34 Active Outdoors – I CAN BE CHALLENGED family friendly activities. Active & Healthy pets 36 Our Active & Healthy Program Rock climbing 63 Walk and Talk 37 has always been popular, but We understand the importance of Triathlon 64 during COVID-19 restrictions its staying mentally well and that’s why Active Families – I CAN PRIORITISE Skateboarding 66 popularity soared as we moved we’ve partnered with Griffith University Get Raw 39 Mountain biking 70 our program online and provided through the weekly Walk and Talk tools, tips and virtual classes to Program. And for the over 50s, we’re Mums ‘n’ bubs yoga 39 Water sports recreation 71 help keep everyone moving. once again offering stand up paddle Stroller groups 40 Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) 72 boarding workshops! Pre and postnatal Pilates 40 Sport 74 Baby first aid 40 Adaptive sports 76 So if you prefer to exercise in your pyjamas or get out in the great NaturallyGC 78 outdoors with others, then this year’s Active @home – I CAN BE CONNECTED program is for you. Whether you’re a Front cover mural: kid, parent, senior, adventure seeker Leans, 2018, Broadwater Parklands. Pilates, yoga and tai chi 81 or just looking to get started, there’s Fitness and Sport 82 something for everyone. Just adopt an I CAN be active and healthy attitude Supporting partner Disclaimer and everything else will follow! The activities are provided by third parties, not by the City of Gold Coast. In respect of each activity, your legal relationship is with that third party provider. City of Gold Coast takes no responsibilities or liability for any damage, loss, costs, expense, liability, claims, demands, actions, proceedings, injury (including death) or dispute due Voluntary assumption of risk to or arising out of, directly or indirectly, the actions or TOM TATE You undertake an activity at your sole risk and acknowledge omissions (whether wilful, negligent or otherwise) of City MAYOR and voluntarily accept the level of the risk consequent with of Gold Coast (including any officer or employee) or any the activity. participant (including yourself) or any third-party provider. Warning Remember to check with your doctor before starting If you have any concerns regarding your fitness level, ability any exercise program if you have a history of high or skill to undertake an activity, it is recommended you seek blood pressure, heart trouble, diabetes or any other the appropriate independent advice (including medical). medical issues. NOTE: City of Gold Coast staff are not authorised to give any advice in this regard. Details are correct at date of printing – August 2020.
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Physical activity is one of the most important things you CAN do to Staying well Exercise can have a positive and improve your overall quality of life. important role in the recovery of The key recommendations from mental illness. Throughout the guide, public health authorities to control the It reduces the risk of many chronic The program is assessed and developed all fitness professionals who are transmission of COVID-19 are to practice: diseases and alleviates depression and each year to ensure all activities and trained in Mental Health First Aid anxiety while boosting mental alertness. services offered are delivered to the • physical distancing (1.5 metres will be identified with the icon . The situation created by COVID-19 is highest possible standard and that all between individuals and four unprecedented and the physical, mental instructors have: square metres of space per person when indoors) and financial impacts are unknown. • appropriate qualifications and • good hand hygiene (cleaning and Active & Healthy Program dates What we do know however, is that helping experience, along with a current first disinfecting the environment) one another to stay positive and physically aid certificate All programs labelled ‘Active & Healthy’ active is even more important now than • a current $10 million public liability • self-isolating (at home) if you are unwell run for 40 weeks and are offered during it’s ever been. insurance policy or have any cold-like symptoms. Queensland school terms only. Activities do not take place on public holidays • a current Queensland Blue card We ask that anyone participating in the and in the event of wet weather, please (if working with children) program follows these guidelines carefully. How the Active & Healthy contact the activity provider for advice on • a passion to help others in the Program works whether the class will proceed. community lead a healthier life. The City of Gold Coast’s Active & Healthy The dates for the 2020 – 21 program Program has been running for the past As restrictions ease and some aspects of are as follows: 15 years and is one of our region’s most pre-COVID life return, the City’s 2020 – 21 Bookings required Active & Healthy Program will help Gold 2020 popular community service activities. To better manage class Coast residents to access safe, affordable Term 3 sizes and to adhere to health Each year we team up with local health leisure and wellbeing activities that will Monday 13 July – Sunday 20 September requirements, all indoor and wellbeing providers to offer a huge build community connections, strength classes will require bookings. Term 4 range of free and low-cost activities for and resilience. Tuesday 6 October – Sunday 13 December residents of all ages and ability levels. To make a booking please This year's program will be delivered contact the instructor or 2021 Activities are offered in parks and in stages with more activities being venue before you attend a community facilities and are delivered by introduced as the health advice changes Term 1 class to secure your place. qualified and supportive professionals who and restrictions ease. All outdoor and Monday 25 January – Sunday 3 April are there to help you become stronger, indoor classes are running, with aquatic ‘Booking required’ will be Term 2 healthier and, most importantly, happier. classes returning in stages. identified by the icon BR . Tuesday 19 April – Friday 26 June
3 ACTIVE MOVEMENT ACTIVE Tai chi Tai chi is a healing martial art combining many movements with qi (energy), MOVEMENT circulation, breathing and stretching techniques. A qualified instructor will guide To live is to move…and you CAN secure you through a series of movements to help promote harmony, improve mobility and a healthier future for yourself by getting suppleness, and increase mental alertness. plenty of regular physical activity. These free or low-cost classes are suitable for all Active & Healthy tai chi MONDAY October – March 6pm ages and fitness levels and are designed Enjoy peaceful exercise and build your strength Burleigh Heads $3 to help you move more, have fun and and health with these easy-to-follow classes Justins Park, The Esplanade connect with others. suitable for all ages and abilities. (meet northern side Burleigh Heads SLSC) Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Rod Ferguson MONDAY outdoor class 7.30am Qualified instructors across the Gold P 5572 8921 Coast can help you find inner focus with Helensvale Free tai chi, strengthen your body with Pilates Helensvale Cultural Centre, Sir John TUESDAY 8am Overall Drive and Lindfield Road and embrace the ancient practice of Benowa Free yoga, so that being active soon becomes Academy of Yang Tsin Su Gold Coast Regional Botanic M 0432 951 228 part of your everyday life. Gardens, 230 Ashmore Road MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 8.30am Academy of Yang Tsin Su M 0432 951 228 Burleigh Heads Free Justins Park, The Esplanade TUESDAY 9am (meet northern side Burleigh Heads SLSC) Mudgeeraba Free Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Rod Ferguson Firth Park, Somerset Drive P 5572 8921 FitLife Martial Arts MONDAY 8.45am M 0416 229 376 Carrara Free Emerald Lakes Park, Lakeside Drive TUESDAY 8.30am Academy of Yang Tsin Su Main Beach Free M 0432 951 228 Hollindale Park, Macarthur Parade Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Brad Holmes MONDAY September – March 9am M 0418 757 539 Pimpama Free Bim’bimba Park, Gainsborough Drive WEDNESDAY 8am GenTec Benowa $5 M 0434 505 461 Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, 230 Ashmore Road (meet at sensory shelter) MONDAY qigong July – October 11.30am Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Brad Holmes October onwards 10.30am M 0418 757 539
Oxenford $2 WEDNESDAY 8am Oxenford-Coomera Community Youth BR Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way Palm Beach Free Laguna Park, Laguna Avenue P 5529 8087 M 0412 682 008 Academy of Yang Tsin Su M 0432 951 228
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WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 8.30am FRIDAY 8am Community tai chi Paradise Point Free Benowa Free You CAN enjoy the many health benefits of tai chi in these low-cost, community classes Paradise Point Parklands, Gold Coast Regional Botanic incorporating gentle and tranquil movements that support mind/body harmony and improve The Esplanade Gardens, 230 Ashmore Road mobility, suppleness and mental alertness. Academy of Yang Tsin Su Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Brad Holmes MONDAY 7.15am TUESDAY 9am M 0432 951 228 M 0418 757 539 Coolangatta $5 Coolangatta $12 WEDNESDAY 9.30am 1ST FRIDAY OF MONTH 9.30am Queen Elizabeth Park, Marine Parade BR Goodwin Park, Lanham Street BR (meet in front of the Mantra Building) Southport $5 includes morning tea Gold Coast Tai Chi Academy, Dennis Watts Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Tai Chi Academy, Dennis Watts Coolangatta Free M 0419 763 360 Gold Coast Highway M 0419 763 360 Queen Elizabeth Park, BR Phoenix Martial Arts, Gabrielle 60 Marine Parade WEDNESDAY 8am MONDAY 10.15am M 0434 720 112 Nurse Next Door, Lauren Palm Beach $5 Burleigh Heads $12 E [email protected] Salk Oval, Thrower Drive WEDNESDAY 10.30am Fradgley Hall, Park Avenue BR M 0431 120 052 BR Surfers Paradise Free Gold Coast Tai Chi Academy, Dennis Watts Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Rod Ferguson HOTA (Home of the Arts), 135 Bundall M 0419 763 360 FRIDAY intermediate class 9.30am P 5572 8921 Road (meet on the Riverside Green area Paradise Point $5 M 0400 335 645 behind the outdoor stage) THURSDAY 9am Paradise Point Parklands, BR Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Rod Ferguson The Esplanade MONDAY single sword/long staff 6pm Burleigh $12 P 5572 8921 Academy of Yang Tsin Su MONDAY Woo Tsin Chuan 7pm Justin’s Park North, The Esplanade BR THURSDAY Tai Chi Chuan 6.30pm WEDNESDAY 10.30am M 0432 951 228 Gold Coast Tai Chi Academy, Dennis Watts Oxenford – intermediate classes $10 M 0419 763 360 Labrador Gold coin SATURDAY 8am Oxenford State School, Senior Citizens Centre, donation BR 90 Michigan Drive SATURDAY 8am 370 Marine Parade Southport Free Broadwater Parklands, Academy of Yang Tsin Su Labrador $5 Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Brad Holmes Gold Coast Highway M 0432 951 228 Len Fox Park, Marine Parade M 0418 757 539 BR Academy of Yang Tsin Su (meet in park opposite Robert Street) THURSDAY 8am M 0432 951 228 Gold Coast Tai Chi Academy, Dennis Watts M 0419 763 360 Broadbeach Free SATURDAY 8am Kurrawa Park, Old Burleigh Road Nerang Free Australian Academy of Tai Chi Country Paradise Parklands, P 5572 8921 231 Beaudesert Nerang Road Falun Dafa THURSDAY 10am Academy of Yang Tsin Su Falun Dafa is a Chinese practice that SATURDAY, SUNDAY 8.10am M 0432 951 228 combines meditation and qigong exercises. Broadbeach Free Labrador $5 These gentle exercises and meditations CAN Harley Park, 376 Marine Parade Pratten Park, Margaret Avenue SATURDAY September – March 8am help to improve the health of your body and (meet southern end of park, state of mind. Please check our Facebook page Phoenix Martial Arts, Gabrielle Willow Vale Free opposite Ann Avenue) for pop up Falun Dafa classes at other locations M 0434 720 112 Ruffles Road Reserve, Ruffles Road BR on the Gold Coast. THURSDAY 10.30am SATURDAY 6.55am GenTec Falun Dafa Association of Australia, Labrador Free Carrara Free M 0434 505 461 Queensland Branch, Nina Smythe Gold Coast Sport and Leisure Centre, Harley Park, 371 Marine Parade BR M 0423 326 678 Nerang Broadbeach Road (near the rotunda) E [email protected] Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Brad Holmes F FalunDafaQld M 0418 757 539
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Pilates provides a whole body workout that really CAN help you transform the way Lower back health you look, feel and perform. It builds strength, teaches body awareness and good I owe the Australian Conducted by an accredited exercise scientist, posture, and helps to relieve back pain. Academy of Tai Chi, the class will include a gentle warm up Rod Ferguson and the followed by deep core conditioning exercises Active & Healthy Pilates City of Gold Coast a designed to encourage activation of the Prepare to strengthen and stretch your body during every exercise in these entry-level Pilates mat classes. musculature responsible for stabilising the Improve your strength, flexibility, concentration and abdominal muscles in these one hour classes. great debt of gratitude spine. This will be followed by a series of trunk for without them my mobility stretches to cool down. MONDAY 9.30am WEDNESDAY 7am health would not be MONDAY 9.15am Robina $4 Helensvale $5 where it is now. Labrador $3 Robina Community Centre, BR Helensvale Community Centre, BR Len Fox Park, Marine Parade BR 196 Robina Town Centre Drive Discovery Drive JOHN, 80 (meet in park opposite Robert Street) Alex Masters Sway Bar Pilates, Linda Harrison In Motion Health and Fitness, Brendan Junge M 0478 587 927 M 0416 920 550 M 0414 750 083
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 9.15am WEDNESDAY 5.30pm Main Beach $10 Burleigh $5 Yoga and meditation Hollindale Park, Macarthur Parade BR Burleigh Waters Community BR Centre, Christine Avenue The Pilates Method, Emmanuelle By moving with yoga you CAN cultivate good health and wellbeing, develop strength M 0404 798 007 Taylor Neiberding M 0433 875 984 and confidence, and improve your quality of life. Yoga nurtures physical, emotional, mental and social needs through different techniques including postures, movements MONDAY 9.15am and breath awareness. Breathing exercises, relaxation and concentration, self-inquiry THURSDAY 9am FRIDAY 8am and meditation are integral to getting the most from your practice. Carrara $10 Runaway Bay $5 Carrara Community Centre, BR Runaway Bay Youth Centre, BR Nielsens Road Oxley Drive Active & Healthy yoga Perfect for all skill levels including beginners, these classes combine gentle stretching, traditional Kym Duncan Deeann Morris yoga poses and breath work to help you build strength and confidence. M 0417 750 386 M 0414 671 262
MONDAY 6pm MONDAY online only until Sept 6am MONDAY 10.30am FRIDAY 6.30am FRIDAY 9am Coolangatta $4 Ormeau $4 Coolangatta $5 Carrara Free Queen Elizabeth Park, Ormeau Community Centre, Queen Elizabeth Park, BR Carrara Community Centre, The Esplanade 3 Cuthbert Drive BR Marine Parade Nielsens Road Yoga with Heart, Maryke Enhance Your Life PT, Alison Pryce Andreia Souza Essence of Living M 0404 895 985 M 0415 753 930 M 0434 041 055 P 5526 6600 W yogawithheart.org MONDAY 9.30am TUESDAY 8am, 6pm SATURDAY 7.30am MONDAY 6am WEDNESDAY 9am Elanora $4 Surfers Paradise Free Burleigh $5 Elanora Community Centre, Labrador Free 8am HOTA, 135 Bundall Road (meet BR Burleigh Waters Community Centre, Galleon Way Labrador Community Hub, $4 6pm next to the lakeside playground) BR Christine Avenue Aspiral Yoga, Shoshana Billington Street $7 Wed Lissome Physiotherapy Amanda Weir M 0402 616 204 Deeann Morris P 5539 9032 BR M 0438 799 908 M 0414 671 262 W yogadetox.com.au/product/1hr-group-class/
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MONDAY September – March 5pm TUESDAY 6.30am WEDNESDAY 6am WEDNESDAY 5.30pm Currumbin $5 Southport $4 Runaway Bay $4 Labrador $5 Len Wort Park, Teemangum Street Broadwater Parklands, Northern Runaway Bay Youth Centre, BR Labrador Community Hub, BR Pavilion, Gold Coast Highway 379 Oxley Drive Susie Tagarro 57 Billington Street (opposite Nind Street) M 0433 448 750 Zen Soul Life, Madonna Lesley Colburt Zen Soul Life, Madonna M 0403 643 601 M 0444 502 628 MONDAY 5.30pm M 0403 643 601 Molendinar Free WEDNESDAY yoga and meditation 9am WEDNESDAY 6pm TUESDAY 9.15am Lynne Richardson Community Burleigh By Nerang Free BR SUNDAY 8am Centre, 2a Gidgee Court Justins Park, The Esplanade donation Country Paradise Parklands, BR Main Beach $10 (Tues) 231 Beaudesert Nerang Road Lesley Colburt Darwin Hollindale Park, McArthur Parade $5 (Sun) M 0444 502 628 M 0435 336 108 Australian School of Meditation & Yoga The Pilates Method, Emmanuelle BR W calendly.com/mobmoveourbodies/mob- Online bookings are essential MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 6pm M 0404 798 007 yoga-class P 5554 5440 W asmy.org.au/nerang/ Pacific Pines Free WEDNESDAY soothing stretch 9.30am Pacific Pines State High School, BR MONDAY 7am 15 Archipelago Street TUESDAY, THURSDAY 8.30am Palm Beach $5 WEDNESDAY 5pm THURSDAY winter 7am (Performing Arts Centre) SATURDAY 8am Tallebudgera Leisure Centre, BR THURSDAY summer 6.30am Zen Soul Life, Madonna Paradise Point $10 1525 Gold Coast Highway M 0403 643 601 Paradise Point Parklands, Super Human Fitness, Candy Burleigh Heads $5 The Esplanade M 0457 808 996 Kevin Gates Park, BR MONDAY, THURSDAY 7.30am Zen Soul Life, Madonna Awoonga Avenue Kirra $5 M 0403 643 601 WEDNESDAY 10.30am Pure Aloha, Sarnia M 0433 386 661 Kirra Hill Community Centre, BR Mudgeeraba $5 TUESDAY 9am Garrick Street Mudgeeraba Music Centre, BR THURSDAY 11am Corner Franklin and Somerset Drive WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 7am Aloka Yoga and Pilates, Erin SATURDAY 8am M 0431 054 311 Robina Free Karen Stephenson Robina Community Centre, BR M 0490 081 361 Main Beach $10 Robina Town Centre Drive Hollindale Park, MacArthur Parade TUESDAY 6am Australian School of Meditation & Yoga Zen Soul Life, Madonna Miami $5 WEDNESDAY heart yoga 11.30am Online bookings are essential M 0403 643 601 Thorn Park, Marine Parade Oxenford $4 P 5554 5440 Oxenford-Coomera Community Essence of Living W asmy.org.au/robina/ BR THURSDAY September – May 6am P 5526 6600 Youth Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way Broadbeach Free W essenceofliving.com.au/gccc-community Sally MacKinnon WEDNESDAY online until 20 August 6am Kurrawa Park, Old Burleigh Road M 0412 682 008 North Burleigh $4 Fitness First TUESDAY, THURSDAY summer 6am September – March P 5630 7520 TUESDAY, THURSDAY winter 6.30am WEDNESDAY 4.30pm Ed Hardy Park, The Esplanade Currumbin Free Tue Tugun Free THURSDAY 9am April – September Len Wort Park, $10 Thu Tugun Village Community Centre, BR North Burleigh SLSC Coolangatta Road Labrador Free Teemangum Street Labrador Community Hub, Yoga with Heart, Maryke BR Essence of Living Yoga with Heart, Maryke 57 Billington Street M 0404 895 985 P 5526 6600 M 0404 895 985 W yogawithheart.org Zen Soul Life, Madonna W essenceofliving.com.au/gccc-community W yogawithheart.org M 0403 643 601
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THURSDAY 9.15am SATURDAY 7am Ageless wellbeing chair yoga Southport Free Broadbeach $5 This is a gentle way that you CAN begin TUESDAY begins July 11am Southport Community Centre, BR Kurrawa Park, Old Burleigh Road your personal wellbeing program. Stretch, THURSDAY begins October 11am 6 Lawson Street breathe and relax with low intensity activities Essence of Living P 5526 6600 Southport $6 Australian School of Meditation & Yoga to enhance breathing, posture, flexibility, W essenceofliving.com.au/gccc-community Southport Community Centre, Online bookings are essential balance and wellbeing of body and mind. BR 6 Lawson Street P 5554 5440 W asmy.org.au/southport/ SATURDAY 8am The class is ideal for seniors and those with chronic health conditions requiring a chair Yin Yang Yoga, Garry Anderson THURSDAY seniors 11am Burleigh $3 for support. Chairs are provided. M 0412 007 689 Justins Park, The Esplanade Burleigh $5 Australian School of Meditation & Yoga Burleigh Waters Community BR Centre, Christine Avenue Online bookings are essential P 5554 5440 Gemma Van Den Tol W asmy.org.au/burleigh-heads/ Yoga for seniors M 0418 565 111 You CAN look and feel better by moving your body a little more each day as you age. Improve strength, flexibility and mobility through poses specifically adapted for seniors at SATURDAY 8am THURSDAY 6.15pm any level of health and fitness. Kirra Free Oxenford $2 Roughton Park, Musgrave Avenue Studio Village Community Centre, BR MONDAY 8.15am 87 Village Way Aloka Yoga and Pilates, Erin WEDNESDAY 8.30am FRIDAY 9am M 0431 054 311 Essence of Living P 5526 6600 Labrador $6 Hope Island Free W essenceofliving.com.au/gccc-community Labrador Senior Citizens Centre, Banksia Hall, 27 Crescent Avenue SATURDAY 11am 370 Marine Parade THURSDAY runners yoga 6.30pm Zen Soul Life, Madonna Oxenford $5 I Love Me, Anna M 0403 643 601 Burleigh Heads $5 Oxenford-Coomera Community BR M 0413 110 870 Fradgley Hall Park Avenue BR Youth Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way TUESDAY, FRIDAY 11am Created Connections Yoga, Kat Cacavas Adrian’s Yoga 4 U TUESDAY chair yoga and Pilates 11.30am heartease chair yoga M 0435 947 788 M 0435 889 032 Burleigh Waters $5 Mudgeeraba $15 E [email protected] Burleigh Waters Community Centre, The Studio, 41 Kagoola Drive BR SUNDAY yoga and meditation 7am Christine Avenue FRIDAY 8.30am Burleigh $5 Jane Simmonds Spirit Dance World, Mihoko M 0438 892 374 Kirra $4 Burleigh Waters Community Centre, BR M 0405 089 891 Christine Avenue Kirra Hill Community Centre, BR Garrick Street Gemma Van Den Tol THURSDAY yoga and meditation 11am Aspiral Yoga, Shoshana M 0418 565 111 Burleigh $5 M 0402 616 204 SUNDAY 8.30am Burleigh Waters Community Centre, Christine Avenue FRIDAY 9.30am Burleigh $3 Gemma Van Den Tol Benowa $5 Fradgley Hall, Park Avenue BR (above library) M 0418 565 111 Gold Coast Regional Botanic BR Gardens, 230 Ashmore Road Australian School of Meditation & Yoga Veronica M 0408 472 002 Online bookings are essential P 5554 5440 W asmy.org.au/burleigh-heads/ FRIDAY 10.15am Carrara Free SUNDAY 8.30am Carrara Community Centre, BR Broadbeach $5 Nielsens Road Federation Park, Queensland Avenue Essence of Living P 5526 6600 Jen Hamer W essenceofliving.com.au/gccc-community M 0435 100 777
12 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 13 Yoga and meditation /continued ACTIVE MOVEMENT Laughing Yoga Community yoga TUESDAY, THURSDAY 9.15am We get it, life can be hard and stressful at You CAN join in and enjoy these well-balanced North Burleigh $10 times. So one of our goals at Aspiral Yoga is and gentle classes that connect movement North Burleigh SLSC, BR to share how you CAN become at least 10 per with breath. All classes are conducted by 293 The Esplanade The Active & Healthy cent happier in life. Initiates of Laughing Yoga experienced yoga instructors, are appropriate Yoga with Heart, Maryke may simply be looking for fun or they may for all ages and ability levels, and have a strong M 0404 895 985 program allows many be struggling with physical, psychological, or focus on the mind-body connection. W yogawithheart.org spiritual challenges. Either way, they usually all of us to participate describe themselves as feeling lighter, freer and MONDAY 9.15am, 6pm TUESDAY 3pm in more than one genuinely happier after one of our sessions. Everyone is welcome and the class suits those Varsity Lakes $10 Miami $10 session a week which aged 13 and up. Sports House, BR Miami High School, BR is so beneficial for our 337 Christine Avenue Gold Coast Highway physical, mental and 1ST FRIDAY OF MONTH 6pm Yoga with Heart, Maryke Soul Torque, Tania M 0404 895 985 M 0429 119 526 social wellbeing. Tugun $5 W yogawithheart.org Tugun Village Community Centre, BR WEDNESDAY 9am LYN Coolangatta Road MONDAY, FRIDAY both easy 9.30am Varsity Lakes $5 members Nerang $8 – $12 Varsity Lakes Community $7 casual SATURDAY 9am Country Paradise Parklands BR Resource Centre, Mattocks Road 14 November 2020, 27 February 2021 231 Beaudesert Nerang Road and 15 May 2021 Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre Australian School of Meditation & Yoga P 5593 7006 THURSDAY 6pm Miami $5 Online bookings are essential Oxenford $10 Ed Hardy Park (meet just north of BR P 5554 5440 Oxenford-Coomera Community Youth North Burleigh SLSC) WEDNESDAY easy yoga 10.30am BR W asmy.org.au/nerang/ Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way Aspiral Yoga, Shoshana Miami $10 M 0402 616 204 MONDAY flow 6.30pm Breathe GC, BR Adrian’s Yoga 4 U 2A/2172 Gold Coast Highway M 0435 889 032 E [email protected] Southport $8 – $12 BreatheGC Southport Community Centre, BR FRIDAY 9.30am Lawson Street W breathegc.com.au Benowa Laughter Club – F BreatheGC Mudgeeraba $10 Australian School of Meditation & Yoga The Old Mudgeeraba Post Office, BR Laughter Yoga Online bookings are essential THURSDAY 10am 57 Railway Street Few things feel better than having a good old P 5554 5440 belly laugh! Come and get your laughing fix W asmy.org.au/southport/ Burleigh Waters $10 Rhizome Yoga, Ashleigh M 0434 379 239 in this playful class that includes yoga, deep Burleigh Waters Community BR breathing and lots of laughs. Laughter Yoga Centre, Christine Avenue has many physical, psychological and social TUE, WED THUR all beginners 9am Spirit Dance World, Mihoko benefits for people of all ages, giving a sense TUESDAY beginners 4.30pm M 0405 089 891 of overall wellbeing and happiness. WEDNESDAY beginners 6.30pm THURSDAY beginners 4pm E [email protected] 2ND AND 4TH SATURDAY MON advanced (starts 31 Aug) 6am OF MONTH 9am MON, THUR both advanced 5.30pm THURSDAY restorative yin yoga 5.30pm Benowa Free TUESDAY advanced 5.45pm Mudgeeraba $15 WED, FRI both adv (starts Sept) 6am Gold Coast Regional Botanic The Studio, 41 Kagoola Drive BR Gardens, 230 Ashmore Road SAT advanced (starts Sept) 7am Jane Simmonds (meet on the grassy area below the Mermaid Beach $8 – $12 coffee shop and Friends Centre) M 0438 892 374 2241 Gold Coast Highway BR Shelley Marie-Sainte M 0404 252 241 Australian School of Meditation & Yoga E [email protected] Online bookings are essential P 5554 5440 W asmy.org.au/mermaid-beach/
14 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 15 Yoga and meditation /continued ACTIVE MOVEMENT Yoga lifestyle and Meditation classes Beginners Mindfulness meditation seminars These classes include yoga, breathing, Your motives to seek out mindfulness relaxation and meditation techniques to training may vary. Whether its to reduce These informative and relaxing two hour comfort the body and calm the mind. stress and anxiety, increase mental seminars teach you how to cope better with Meditation has helped resilience, or improve mood and everyday stress while improving physical and mental MONDAY 5.30pm feelings of happiness, mindfulness is one wellbeing. Each seminar introduces a range me focus on the of the most effective ways to positively of practical yoga, meditation and lifestyle Southport $5 present, clear away influence your mental health and wellbeing. techniques to help develop clarity and wisdom. Southport Community Centre, BR 6 Lawson Street (room F3) the information In this introductory class, a qualified teacher Bookings are essential Australian School of Meditation & Yoga overload that builds will guide you through simple meditation Australian School of Meditation & Yoga Online bookings are essential tools and techniques to demonstrate and P 5554 5440 P 5554 5440 W asmy.org.au/southport/ up every day and gain explain what it is, why we do it, how it E [email protected] a new perspective can help and how to build a rewarding MONDAY 6pm on things. meditation practice. Location Robina By donation Elanora Library, The Pines Shopping Centre, Robina Community Centre, BR SONIA TUESDAY 10.30am Guineas Creek Road Robina Town Centre Drive Robina $3 (room 2.2) Lake Lomandra Park, BR WORKSHOP Free Heartfulness Meditation, Aoi Olympus Drive M 0415 752 054 6 OCTOBER 2020 10am E [email protected] Awareful, Dan Ireland Living in harmony with our world M 0404 227 433 E [email protected] 3 NOVEMBER 2020 10am MON, TUE, THU 10.15am Yoga lifestyle and meditation MONDAY 6.45pm WEDNESDAY 5.30pm 1 DECEMBER 2020 10am Yoga lifestyle and dealing with stress/anxiety Mermaid Beach $5 Dance Australian School of Meditation & BR 12 JANUARY 2021 10am Yoga, 2241 Gold Coast Highway Yoga lifestyle and seasonal health L.O.A.D – Lights Out And Dance Active & Healthy drum and dance balancing for summer Australian School of Meditation & Yoga Online bookings are essential You CAN dance like no one is watching in for people with disabilities 2 FEBRUARY 2021 10am P 5554 5440 W asmy.org.au/mermaid-beach/ thisweekly, free-movement dance fitness Get your body moving and grooving to the Mini yoga retreat session that allows you to dance your heart beat of the drum. These workshops combine Meditation courses out in the dark, for the pure joy of dancing. body percussion, brain gym, dance and 2 MARCH 2021 10am Bring water and wear comfortable clothing. drumming games to enhance coordination, Yoga lifestyle and dealing with anger Suitable for absolute beginners to advanced Online bookings are essential. listening and gross motor skills. practitioners, and consists of guided 6 APRIL 2021 10am meditations, yoga philosophy talks, kirtan and MONDAY 7pm This class has been modified to embrace the Yoga lifestyle and how to become a Q & A time. We help you create a short, needs of those with disabilities. Burleigh Heads $7 happy person powerful practice that will leave you feeling Burleigh State School Hall, buoyant, refreshed and nourished. BR 4 MAY 2021 10am Lower Gold Coast Highway 1ST TUESDAY OF MONTH 10.30am Journey to self-discovery THURSDAY call for dates 7pm – 9pm Broadbeach Free 1 JUNE 2021 10am SATURDAY call for dates 2pm – 5pm THURSDAY 7pm Cascade Gardens, BR Yoga lifestyle and seasonal health Mermaid Beach By donation Runaway Bay $7 2730 Gold Coast Highway balancing for winter Australian School of Meditation & BR Runaway Bay Youth Centre, BR Afro Groove Yoga, 2241 Gold Coast Highway 379 Oxley Drive M 0431 726 300 Australian School of Meditation & Yoga Karleen Online bookings are essential M 0429 600 707 P 5554 5440 W asmy.org.au/mermaid-beach/ W lightsoutanddance.com
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MI Toning Zumba® TUESDAY, THURSDAY 6.30pm toning FRIDAY 9.30am 7pm fitness SATURDAY 8am This is a quick 30 minute toning and HIIT class You CAN join the Zumba® craze too and using weights, resistance bands and body keep your whole body moving toward better Ormeau $5 toning Paradise Point $15 ® weight in a fun and supportive environment. health and a happier life. The Zumba fitness Ormeau Primary School Hall, $12 fitness Paradise Point Community BR program is designed for you to have fun and 29 Mirambeena Drive BR Centre (large hall), Grice Avenue get fit through movement to Latin American MONDAY 9am Zumba with Kass music. Beginners are always welcome. Jo Mellare Robina $6 M 0407 295 595 M 0409 495 608 Robina Community Centre, BR MONDAY 9.30am 196 Robina Town Centre Drive TUESDAY 7pm SATURDAY 8.30am (room 1.1) Upper Coomera $12 Coomera $10 Broadbeach $12 Upper Coomera Community Kerrie Scott Movement Inc BR Coomera State School, BR Broadbeach State Primary Centre, 90 Reserve Road BR M 0434 393 459 Beattie Road School, Old Burleigh Road (corner Abraham Road) Zumba with Mel Zumba with Shantelle FRIDAY 8.30am Jo Mellare M 0421 978 155 M 0425 896 441 M 0407 295 595 Currumbin Waters $6 WEDNESDAY 9.30am Elanora Community Centre, BR MONDAY 6.30pm SATURDAY 8.30am Galleon Way Coomera $12 Tallebudgera $10 Merrimac $12 Coomera Community Space, Kerrie Scott Movement Inc BR Tallebudgera State School Hall, Merrimac State Primary School 133 –138 Finnegan Way BR M 0434 393 459 BR (large hall), Gooding Drive 492 Guineas Creek Road Jo Mellare Zumba with Shantelle M 0407 295 595 Bree Rankin M 0425 896 441 M 0478 021 005 WEDNESDAY 6.30pm MONDAY 7pm Biggera Waters $12 Samba Dance Labrador $12 Biggera Waters State School, BR Labrador State School Hall, BR Coombabah Road Samba is an energetic and rhythmical style Turpin Road of music and dance which originates from Zumba with Robyn Brazil. It is a quick, pulsating and lively Zumba with Robyn M 0421 022 309 M 0421 022 309 dance with a rhythm that many people find intoxicatingly irresistible. WEDNESDAY 6.30pm TUESDAY 6.30pm Clear Island Waters $12 Learn the basics of Brazilian Samba from Rio de Janeiro! Suitable for beginners. Helensvale $15 St. Vincent’s Primary School BR Helensvale State High School, BR (Casey Hall) Fairway Drive 243 Discovery Drive (Activity Centre) Zumba with Shantelle MONDAY 6pm Zumba with Kass M 0425 896 441 Mermaid Beach $5 M 0409 495 608 Mermaid Beach Community BR THURSDAY 6.30pm Centre, 2439 Gold Coast SATURDAY 8am Highway Upper Coomera $10 Andreia Santoza Upper Coomera Community BR M 0434 041 055 Centre, 90 Reserve Road (corner Abraham Road) Zumba with Mel M 0421 978 155
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Zumba Gold® MONDAY 9am WEDNESDAY 8.30am FRIDAY 8.30am Zumba Gold® is an hour class for active, Runaway Bay 3 classes Mermaid Beach $6 Paradise Point $10 older adults who are looking for a modified, Runaway Bay Community for $20 Mermaid Beach BR Paradise Point Community BR low impact Zumba® class that re-creates the Centre, Lae Drive BR Community Centre, Centre (small hall), Grice Avenue original moves you love but at a lower intensity. 2439 Gold Coast Highway Minako Luckett Zumba with Jamie Lee M 0400 286 385 Sharon Howlin M 0403 474 234 M 0405 534 842 MONDAY 8am FRIDAY 9am Helensvale $10 TUESDAY 8.30am, 1.30pm Helensvale Community Centre BR THURSDAY 10.30am WEDNESDAY 9.30am Currumbin Waters $12 Elanora Community Centre, (south hall), Discovery Drive Runaway Bay $10 BR Tugun $6 Galleon Way Runaway Bay Community Zumba with Jamie Lee Tugun Village Community BR BR M 0403 474 234 Centre, Coolangatta Road Centre, Lae Drive Zumba with Kerrie M 0434 393 459 Sharon Howlin Zumba with Jamie Lee MONDAY 9.15am M 0405 534 842 M 0403 474 234 FRIDAY 9.15am Paradise Point $12 Clear Island Waters $12 Paradise Point Community BR TUE, THUR, FRI 10am WEDNESDAY 12pm Casey Hall, 50 Fairway Drive Centre (large hall), Grice Avenue Southport $5 Mudgeeraba $10 BR Zumba with Shantelle Northern Pavilion BR Mudgeeraba Foundation Centre, BR Susana Pozzi M 0425 896 441 Broadwater Parklands, 7 School Street M 0421 607 397 Gold Coast Highway Ingrid Lopes MONDAY 9am Keiko Kurosawa M 0415 929 176 SATURDAY 9am Carrara $12 M 0423 083 939 Ashmore $10 THURSDAY 8.30am Carrara Community Centre, BR Ashmore State School Hall, BR Nielsens Road TUESDAY 8.30am Burleigh $6 Currumburra Road Susana Pozzi Southport $10 Burleigh Heads RSL Hall, BR Zumba with Jamie Lee M 0421 607 397 6th Avenue Southport Bowls Club, BR M 0403 474 234 2 Marine Parade Sharon Howlin MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 9.30am Zumba with Carolyn M 0405 534 842 Carrara $10 M 0425 566 700 Carrara Indoor Stadium, BR THURSDAY 9.30am 296 Nerang-Broadbeach Road TUESDAY 11am Southport 3 classes Ingrid Lopes Robina $12 Southport Uniting Church, for $20 M 0415 929 176 Robina Community Centre, BR 23 Short Street BR Town Centre Drive Minako Luckett MONDAY 9.30am Rovena Murray M 0400 286 385 WEDNESDAY 12pm M 0405 989 280 Robina $12 Robina Community Centre BR (room 1.1), Town Centre Drive Zumba with Kerrie M 0434 393 459
20 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 21 ACTIVE FITNESS Group fitness ACTIVE FITNESS Active & Healthy group fitness classes Group fitness classes are a fun and interactive way to get fit and healthy. They provide a great Fit bodies are strong bodies! This workout for all ages and fitness levels, while keeping you motivated. Classes include a combination area of the Active & Healthy Program of activities including strength, cardio, boxing and functional fitness movements. offers a great range of land and aquatic group fitness classes, and MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 6.15am MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 7am running and walking sessions that will enhance your life by making you Labrador $4 Ormeau Hills $15 Harley Park, Marine Parade Peachey Park, Tillyroen Road BR fitter and stronger. (meet next to the rotunda) Bfitter Today, Ben Deeann Morris M 0468 409 620 M 0414 671 262 MONDAY 7am MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 6am Labrador $5 Burleigh Heads $4 Harley Park, Marine Parade Rotary Park, The Esplanade (meet at (meet next to the rotunda) northern end of Third Avenue carpark) Deeann Morris Hunter Paltridge M 0414 671 262 M 0413 083 501 MONDAY seniors 9am MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 6am Varsity Lakes $3 Surfers Paradise $5 Varsity Lakes Community Resource BR HOTA (Home of the Arts), Centre, Mattocks Road 135 Bundall Road Focus Fitness, Norm (meet at playground by the lake) M 0422 220 468 Richard Burton Matt Foster M 0412 010 291 M 0401 433 916 TUESDAY 9.15am MONDAY begins September 7am Labrador $3 Parkwood Free Len Fox Park, Marine Parade Abbott Park, Parkwood Boulevard (meet in park area opposite Robert Street) In Motion Health and Fitness, Brendan Junge In Motion Health and Fitness, Brendan Junge M 0414 750 083 M 0414 750 083 TUESDAY nervous newbies 8.30am MON fit 4 purpose (July – Oct) 10.30am MON fit 4 purpose (Oct onwards) 9.30am Runaway Bay $4 TUE all ages circuit 9.30am Runaway Bay Youth Centre, BR WED move with ease (July – Oct) 10.30am 379 Oxley Drive WED move with ease (Oct onwards) 9.30am MEE Active, Rachelle Oxenford $5 M 0403 163 201 Oxenford-Coomera Community $2 (Wed) Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way BR
Oxenford-Coomera Community Youth Centre P 5529 8087 M 0412 682 008
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TUESDAY 9am Active & Healthy fitness KUVX Health and Fitness Adults Krav Maga Ormeau $4 for women Want to get stronger and fitter but there’s InDefence Krav Maga will teach you the skills Peachey Park, corner Tillyroen Road no time to exercise? KUVX offers 30 minute to protect yourself and your family. You will also This fun and supportive group training and Ormeau Ridge Road intense group sessions guaranteed to prove get fit, have time out, gain more confidence session is designed to empower women to you CAN achieve great results by encouraging and train in a safe, no ego environment. Enhance Your Life PT, Alison live an active and healthy lifestyle. Offering a and motivating each other to exercise. All M 0415 753 930 mix of cardio and strength-based exercises fitness levels are welcome to join in, even if exclusively for women, this outdoor class offers MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 7pm you’re just starting out. Everyone works to their WEDNESDAY 6am a welcoming place for women to connect with WEDNESDAY 4.30pm own potential and all ages are welcome. Coolangatta $5 one another in the fresh air. Robina $15 Queen Elizabeth Park, Marine Parade Robina Community Centre, BR (meet in front of Coolangatta SLSC) MONDAY 9am MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 6am 196 Town Centre Drive TUESDAY, THURSDAY 5.30pm, 6.30pm Epic Pro Fitness, Caroline Mudgeeraba $4 FRIDAY 5.30pm M 0466 372 211 F @epicprofitness Woodlands Park, Woodlands Drive SATURDAY 9.30am BR SATURDAY 6.30am Merrimac $15 WEDNESDAY 9.30am Fe Taylor Helensvale $12 Merrimac State School, M 0407 760 013 Helensvale State Primary (1st session BR Pacific Pines $3 2 Boowaggan Road Pacific Pines Central Park, School, 8 Lindfield Road free) Hotham Drive KUVX, Mick Ward InDefence, Anna Hacquoil GMG Sports Training Active & Healthy camaraderie M 0402 835 627 M 0400 333 363 M 0420 401 233 men’s fitness E [email protected] Enjoy a wide variety of exercises in a group THURSDAY 6am training session specifically for men over 40. Robina $4 These classes are for everyone from couch Adults Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Robina Common, warriors (beginners) to die-hard sports lovers InDefence Jiu Jitsu embraces the traditional 45 Ron Penhaligon Way who just want to keep moving (intermediate). ways of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) teaching The ‘Camaraderie Crew’ is a welcoming place Focus Fitness, Norm people the tools they need to deal with and a great way to meet some new mates! M 0422 220 468 conflict on the ground in an open, fun way without ego. Come along and be taught BJJ THURSDAY 8.30am TUESDAY 5pm skills designed for street survival by Jimmy Mudgeeraba $3 Mudgeeraba $4 Donison (BJJ Black Belt) who has 15 years Firth Park, Somerset Drive Firth Park, Somerset Drive BJJ experience. Suitable for ages 16 years and BR above. Beginners are welcome. Focus Fitness, Norm M 0422 220 468 THURSDAY 5pm SATURDAY 8.30am THURSDAY 9am Broadbeach $4 Merrimac $15 Merrimac State School, Benowa $3 Pratten Park, Old Burleigh Road BR BR (meet at the car park opposite Gold Coast Regional Botanic 2 Boowaggan Road Margaret Avenue) Gardens, 230 Ashmore Road InDefence, Anna Hacquoil Focus Fitness, Norm In Motion Health and Fitness, Brendan Junge M 0400 333 363 M 0422 220 468 M 0414 750 083
24 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 25 Group fitness/continued ACTIVE FITNESS Tallebudgera Leisure Centre Outdoor fitness equipment You CAN help your mind and body become stronger by tapping into the wide range of activities at Be challenged working out in the great outdoors with a range of fitness equipment the Tallebudgera Leisure Centre. There are different types of classes to suit people of all abilities. at these local parks. Put your strength to the test at the new state of the art outdoor So come along, check out the program and enjoy a drink in the café. gyms at Broadwater Parklands, Southport and Rudd Park, Burleigh. Various class prices from $3.90. Classes begin in August. These outdoor fitness areas provide a range of static equipment for body weight and functional movement exercises including people in wheelchairs. The Rudd Park facility is the largest outdoor Bookings required BR fitness area installed on the Gold Coast and caters for group circuit routines, slacklining and individual Tallebudgera Leisure Centre calisthenics activities. 1525 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach P 5669 2100 Ashmore Main Beach Paradise Point Glenmore Park, Lot 8 Ashmore Road Philip Park, Lot 318 Seaworld Drive Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade Sun Valley Park, Rear 82 Parasol Street Mermaid Beach Pimpama ACTIVITY Benowa Ken Mansbridge Park, Peerless Avenue Gainsborough Parklands, Scenic Park, Bamboo Avenue Great Sandy Circuit MONDAY 10am THURSDAY 9am Merrimac Biggera Waters Stoner Family Park, 70 Merridown Drive Reedy Creek BeneFitt – freestyle group fitness class Balanced Body – is a circuit class using a Southern Skies Park, Southern Skies Ave Quota Park, Marine Parade Miami focusing on a variety of training styles including combination of strength and cardio exercises Wonga Park, 31 Cowell Drive Ed Hardy Park, The Esplanade group relays and game-style drills. Aims to that focus on performing each exercise Broadbeach Pratten Park, Old Burleigh Road Justins Park, Lot 207 The Esplanade Robina increase coordination, muscular endurance, correctly with the right form while using a full Lake Lomandra Park, Olympus Drive balance and mobility. range of motion for a successful and safe Broadbeach Waters Mudgeeraba Robina Common, adjacent 165 Ron training experience. Albert Park, 180 Monaco Street Franklin Flats Parkland, Dowson Penhaligon Way Boronia Park, 147 Allambi Avenue Esplanade Woodlands Park, 84 Swanton Drive Southport TUESDAY 9am FRIDAY 9am Burleigh Heads Broadwater Parklands North, near Justins Park, The Esplanade Nerang Totally Toned – whole body workout Bathing Pavilion, Marine Parade, Every Effort – focuses on training the brain Swift Park, 11 Centurion Crescent opposite Nind Street as well as the body and consists of group focuses on strengthening and working from Reg Chesters Park, The Esplanade James Overell Park, Brighton Parade boxing, agility drills and courses. Aims to the posterior chain to the upper body. This Rotary Park (Burleigh), The Esplanade Ormeau Daylesford Park, Daylesford Circuit increase coordination and connect the mind class is a pump-style class that is coach led Rudd Park, 28 Goodwin Terrace Steiglitz Norfolk West Reserve, 15 Katunga Circuit to the body. using a pair of dumbbells. Burleigh Waters Charlie Hammel Park, 350 Cabbage Tree Point Road Coronet Park, 48a Grebe Place Peachey Park, 2 Peachey Road Pincally Crescent Park, Pincally Crescent Surfers Paradise WEDNESDAY 10am Carrara Stewarts Park (Ormeau), Stewarts Road HOTA – Home of the Arts Park Area, Boonooroo Park (Central), 7 Hickey Way – group class specifically focused on 135 Bundall Road FabFit Ormeau Hills Jade Stone Park, 12 Jade Stone Court Surfers Paradise Esplanade, toning the glutes, thighs and abs. This class Big Blue Gum Park, River Run Circuit Coolangatta 60 The Esplanade is coach-led with all participants on their mat Coogera North Conservation Reserve, completing exercises using their body weight. Roughton Park, Opp 74 Musgrave Street Landsdowne Drive Tallai Coombabah Coogera South Conservation Reserve, Ingles Park, Old Coach Road Nolan Park, 53a Sidney Nolan Drive 2 Wollombi Avenue Upper Coomera Helensvale Oxenford Abraham Park, 90 Reserve Road Discovery Park, 84 Discovery Drive Damian Leeding Memorial Park, Upper Coomera Adventure Parklands, 221 Reserve Road Helensvale Rugby Park, 239 Discovery Watersport Lane Drive Gaven State School Public Playground, Varsity Lakes Robert Dalley Park, 3a Dalley Park Drive 212 Universal Street Frascott Park, opposite 23 Yodelay Street Weka Parklands, Binstead Way Hope Island Varsity Central Park, Lake Street Sickle Park, 13 Sickle Avenue Pacific Pines Yatala Pacific Pines Central Park, 149 Pacific Sears Road Reserve, 22 Sears Road Jacobs Well Pines Blvd Riesenweber Park, 27 Bay Drive Palm Beach Labrador Rockview Public Park, Gold Coast Hwy Len Fox Park, Marine Parade Ronnie Long Park, 1505 Gold Coast Hwy
26 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 27 ACTIVE OUTDOORS ACTIVE FITNESS Aquatic fitness Please contact your local Aquatic Centre Water, water everywhere! Working out in before attending to Active & Healthy deep Active & Healthy water the water is low impact, very therapeutic water running therapy/exercise and above all, enjoyable. ensure classes have Deep water running is the perfect choice This activity includes low intensity exercises in Exercising in water builds cardiovascular started up again. for those with injuries or limitations. These water to support physical wellbeing, promote stamina, strength and flexibility. It also helps beginner classes introduce you to the joy of relaxation, reduce stress and relieve pain. burn body fat, increase circulation and speed working out and improving mobility without Classes are conducted in a heated pool and rehabilitation after illness or injury. It does this any worries about strain or injury. cater for those who are nervous about getting by gently healing muscles and joints as they into the water or have mobility concerns. regain strength. CALL CENTRE FOR CLASS DETAILS They are also suitable for people with Our program offers a great range of fun and Palm Beach $3 (30 mins) disabilities. All water therapy classes begin supportive community-based, entry-level Palm Beach Aquatic Centre, $5 (45 mins) again in October. aqua classes. Thrower Drive Palm Beach Aquatic Centre FRIDAY outdoor pool 11.15am Active & Healthy aqua P 5534 4188 Upper Coomera $3 Aqua is an impact free class designed to Upper Coomera Community improve balance, agility, posture, flexibility THURSDAY 9.45am Centre, 90 Resserve Road and core strength. These entry-level classes Nerang $5 Upper Coomera Aquatic Centre introduce beginners to base moves and fitness Nerang Aquatic Centre, P 5582 9325 development activities in the water in a safe, Martin Street MONDAY outdoor pool 12pm supportive and inclusive environment. Nerang Aquatic Centre P 5578 1976 Southport $5 (45 mins) CALL CENTRE FOR CLASS DETAILS WEDNESDAY begins October 10am Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, FRIDAY 9.30am Marine Parade Southport $3 (30 mins) Palm Beach $3.90 Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, $5 (45 mins) Tallebudgera Leisure Centre, Mudgeeraba $5 P 5582 8282 Marine Parade 1525 Gold Coast Highway Somerset College Pool, Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Tallebudgera Leisure Centre Somerset Drive P 5582 8282 P 5669 2100 Somerset Pool, Michelle M 0410 656 197 MONDAY 9.30am TUESDAY 9.45am SATURDAY 7.30am Mudgeeraba $5 Nerang $5 (45 mins) Somerset College Pool, Nerang Aquatic Centre, Mudgeeraba $3 Somerset Drive Martin Street Mudgeeraba Aquatic Somerset Pool, Michelle Nerang Aquatic Centre Centre, Robert Street M 0410 656 197 P 5578 1976 Mudgeeraba Aquatic Centre P 5530 5288 TUESDAY, THURDSAY 9.30am (45 min) TUESDAY 11am TUESDAY, THURDSAY 10.30am (30 min) FRIDAY 10.30am CALL CENTRE FOR CLASS DETAILS Call to confirm other days Mudgeeraba $3 Southport $3 (30 mins) Upper Coomera $3 (30 mins) Mudgeeraba Aquatic Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, $5 (45 mins) Upper Coomera Community $5 (45 mins) Centre, Robert Street Marine Parade Centre, 90 Reserve Road Mudgeeraba Aquatic Centre Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Upper Coomera Aquatic Centre P 5530 5288 P 5582 8282 P 5582 9325
28 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 29 Aquatic fitness/continued ACTIVE FITNESS Aqua outdoors Aqua boxing Running Enjoy this unique aqua fitness class offered in Aqua boxing is a complete fitness workout the beautiful swimming lagoon at Harley Park. that improves mobility, mental health, body The Gold Coast is a great place to go for a run. Many clubs and groups take This class is a great full-body workout with strength, circulation and cardiovascular advantage of more than 50 kilometres of beachfront paths and off-road tracks in very little resistance. capacity using water resistance in a fun and nature reserves and forests. There are groups for every age and ability. Everyone is practical way. Great for those with mobility It is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. encouraged and supported to have a go and to meet new friends along the way. concerns as the water reduces impact and Participants should be confident swimmers. enables the body to move freely. parkrun TUESDAY, THURSDAY 6.10am Please check parkrun.com.au prior parkrun organise free weekly, five kilometre, October – April FRIDAY 11.15am to attending to determine if your timed runs around the world, but you don’t Labrador $5 Mudgeeraba $7 have to be a runner to benefit. Everyone local parkrun is back in operation. Harley Park, Ian Dipple Lagoon, BR Mudgeeraba Aquatic Centre, BR from walkers, joggers, people with prams Marine Parade Robert Street and pets, right through to professional runners Deeann Morris Mudgeeraba Aquatic Centre take part because it’s all about finishing…not Junior parkrun finishing first. M 0414 671 262 P 5530 5288 Join this free weekly, electronically-timed two All ages and abilities are welcome at these kilometre run/walk session just for kids (4 –14). weekly events, making it a great way for Great for any level of fitness or ability with families and friends to do something healthy all young runners and walkers welcome and and fun together. Registration is required encouraged. Registration is required for your for your first event. After that just bring your first event. After that just bring your barcode barcode along to each run to check your time. along to each run to check your time. Register at parkrun.com.au Register at parkrun.com.au
SATURDAY 7am SUNDAY 8am Main Beach All free Southport Free Hollindale Park, Seaworld Drive The Southport School, 2 Winchester Street Kirra Join the parkrun family! Gold Coast locations Giltrap Park, Musgrave Street (meet in beachfront park opposite Friendly, enjoyable 5k events Broadbeach Waters Kirra SLSC) every Saturday morning at 7am. Coomera Upper Coomera Tallowwood Park, Rose Valley Drive Fun for all the family Gainsborough Greens prams and dogs can take part. Varsity Lakes Kirra Sports House, Christine Avenue Improve healthy and fitness Main Beach Mudgeeraba be active in the open air. Darcy Doyle Park, Somerset Drive Free and easy to take part Mudgeeraba Broadbeach Waters no need for special equipment/clothing. Paradise Point Gold Coast PCYC, Monaco Street Surfers Paradise You don't have to run Surfers Paradise walkers are always welcome. HOTA Parklands, 135 Bundall Road Tambourine Mountain (meet near lake) Be part of a community Paradise Point make new friends and socialise. Varsity Lakes Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade Pimpama Walk, jog, run, volunteer or simply watch! Gainsborough Greens, Aquila Park
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P.B.C. Run (Palm Beach Gold Coast running groups/clubs TUESDAY 5.45am THURSDAY 5.30am Community Run) It’s normal to want to feel good and you’ll feel Miami $12 Carrara $5 member great if you make time to join in some sessions Pizzey Park Athletics Track Carrara Community Centre, $10 non- Come run or walk along the beautiful with one of our local clubs. Running is often Nielsen’s Road member Currumbin Creek in this free weekly community Surfers Paradise Triathlon Club, Jenny viewed as a solo sport but you’re missing out run organised by local a physiotherapist. M 0409 550 445 Run Central Gold Coast, Steve if you always hit the road by yourself. M 0408 236 483 Choose to complete a 3.5km, 6km or 8km TUESDAY 5.45pm F RunCentralGC route to improve your health and fitness while VARIOUS 5am enjoying the company of others. Hang around Robina Free and grab a post run coffee and catch up with Burleigh areas call for location $8 Rebel Sports, Robina Town THURSDAY 6am your mates at Dune Cafe. Centre, Robina Town Centre Drive RK Pod Runners, Ross Burleigh Heads $12 (meet out front of the store – session is M 0435 471 140 Goodwin Terrace SUNDAY 7am (meet) taken by Olympian Michael Shelly) W rkpod.com.au Surfers Paradise Triathlon Club, Jenny 7.15am (start) Rebel Sports Robina M 0409 550 445 Palm Beach Free VARIOUS VARIOUS P 5676 8570 Palm Beach Parklands, Gold Coast Free FRIDAY 5.15am 945 Gold Coast Highway Offer a range of locations around TUESDAY 6pm Miami Gold coin 8th Ave Physio, Sam the Gold Coast. Visit Facebook THURSDAY 5.30am Pizzey Park Athletics Track M 0423 188 956 group to find out details. SUNDAY 7am E [email protected] Gold Coast Runners Club Gold Coast Trail Runners Coolangatta Gold coin F pbcrun W goldcoastrunnersclub.com.au F goldcoasttrailrunners Marine Parade carpark, beachside end of Clarke Street FRIDAY Trail Chix for women 5.30am TUESDAY, THURSDAY 5am Twin Towns Services Runners and Gold Coast Airport Marathon Nerang Free Palm Beach Free Walkers Club Train for one of Australia’s largest mass- Nerang State Forest, Hope Street Tallebudgera Creek Park, W ttscrunnersandwalkers.org participation events. The Gold Coast Airport (meet at the cycle velodrome) Marathon, held annually on the first weekend 1525 Gold Coast Highway WEDNESDAY 5.45pm Trail Chix in July, features a full marathon, half marathon, Good Times Running Club E [email protected] ten and five kilometre run and walk, and junior M 0402 327 207 Burleigh Heads $12 F Trailchix dash races for the kids. F Good Times Running Club Justins Park, The Esplanade (meet in park opposite Borough Barista) Visit goldcoastmarathon.com.au SUNDAY 6.30am TUESDAY 5.30am Gold Coast Run Co-Social Burleigh Heads Gold coin Benowa $5 member W goldcoastrunco.com Justins Park, The Esplanade Gold Coast Botanic Gardens, 230 $10 non- Gold Coast Runners Club (meet in park opposite Borough Barista) Ashmore Road member W goldcoastrunnersclub.com.au Run Central Gold Coast, Steve SUNDAY 6.30am M 0408 236 483 WEDNESDAY 5.45pm Southport Gold coin F RunCentralGC Broadbeach Free Southport Bathing Pavilion, Rebel Sports Pacific Fair, Broadwater Parklands, TUESDAY, THURSDAY 5.30am Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Gold Coast Highway Southport $12 Hooker Boulevard (meet out front Southport SLSC (northern carpark) of the store – session is taken by Olympian Michael Shelly) Southport Runners and Walkers Gold Coast Run Co-Social F Southport Runners and Walkers Club W goldcoastrunco.com Rebel Sports Pacific Fair P 5635 8410
32 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 33 ACTIVE FITNESS Walking
Walking on the Gold Coast is one of the best ways to connect with your community. TUESDAY, THURSDAY 9am WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 7.30am Thousands of people visit the city each year to do just that. With hundreds of Ashmore Runaway Bay stunning scenic walkways, experiencing the Gold Coast by foot is one of the best Apex Park, Cotlew Street Runaway Bay Shopping Centre, ways to really get to know our beautiful city, hinterland and beaches. Being active on (meet at gazebo) 10 –12 Lae Drive (meet at customer service desk) a regular basis is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and walking is a great way to Kathryn Anderson Melissa look after your health. M 0403 500 401 P 5537 2566
Heart Foundation walking TUESDAY, THURSDAY 8am THURSDAY 7.30am There are more than 20 free weekly walks offered across the Gold Coast. Trained volunteers April – October Broadbeach and organisers from the Heart Foundation, in partnership with City of Gold Coast, offer walking Varsity Lakes Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Hooker groups led by local residents. To find out more about Heart Foundation walks in your local area Varsity Lakes Walk, Talk and Coffee Boulevard (meet ground floor Concierge visit walking.heartfoundation.org.au Group, corner Lake Street and Varsity Desk near the Coffee Club) To find out how you can start your own walking group, contact the Active & Healthy team on Parade (meet at Lake Brew house) Jen Kennedy (07) 5581 5233 or email [email protected] Kevin E [email protected] M 0407 438 479 Walking groups FRIDAY 6am TUESDAY, THURSDAY 7.30am Broadbeach Waters Southport Please contact the walk leader before attending to check the group has restarted. Gold Coast PCYC Carpark, Australia Fair, Gold Coast Highway 180 Monaco Street (meet at Muffin Break in the food court) Taylor MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 6am MON, WED, THUR 7.30am Australia Fair M 0431 897 422 P 5556 6600 Nerang Coomera Country Paradise Parklands, Westfield Coomera, FRIDAY 7am TUESDAY, THURSDAY 5pm 231 Beaudesert Nerang Road 103 Foxwell Road (meet at Café 63) November – March Palm Beach Palm Beach Parklands, Gold Coast Shelia Shack, Colleen Heather Jan Burleigh Highway (meet outside Dune Café) M 0413 198 033 M 0408 711 718 M 0408 320 483 Justins Park, The Esplanade, (meet north side of Burleigh Heads SLSC) 60 and Better Program
TUESDAY 6am P 5525 6466 MON, WED, FRI summer 5.30am Kevin MON, WED, FRI winter 6am Burleigh Heads M 0407 438 479 Runaway Bay Reg Chesters Park, The Esplanade (meet corner 5th Avenue & The Esplanade) Gold Coast Performance Centre, TUESDAY, THURSDAY 6am Russell 1 Sports Drive (walking on track) Upper Coomera P 5535 2544 Shirley Upper Coomera Community Centre, P 5581 7723 90 Reserve Road TUESDAY outside Elanora Library 7am Walking and Talking, Neville Stone WEDNESDAY inside shopping centre 7am MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 7am M 0417 723 434 Elanora Burleigh Heads Pines Shopping Centre, Stocklands Burleigh, corner Guineas Creek Road and West Burleigh Road (meet at Big W) KP McGrath Drive Cynthia 60 and Better Program E [email protected] P 5525 6466
34 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 35 ACTIVE FITNESS Active & Healthy pets Walk and Talk Active pets are healthy pets and one of the best ways to keep you and your pets Walk and Talk for Wellness Men’s Walk and Talk healthy is to exercise together. Okay, so if your pet’s a bird, fish or cat, this can be Walk and Talk for Wellness is an initiative These sessions are run by Gold Coast Men’s tricky – but if your furry friend’s a dog there are plenty of ways you can get out, developed by the Bachelor of Counselling Walk and Talk, a not-for-profit, locally run men’s move, bond and have fun safely together in our city. team at Griffith University.The service offers group. Men from all walks of life are welcome walk and talk sessions with trained facilitators to come along to chat about whatever interests Walking your dog from the counselling program in the School of them in a non-threatening environment. Applied Psychology. A daily walk with your dog has many benefits. It decreases loneliness and helps strengthen the We meet, have a coffee and walk around the bond you have with your loyal companion as you spend quality time together enjoying the natural We know that being active, experiencing lake. Simple but worthwhile, so come and beauty of the Gold Coast. Through regular exercise you can expose your dog to new people, the outdoors, and connecting with others is join in. settings and experiences which are important factors in your pet’s behavioural development. important for our health, wellbeing and life satisfaction – so why not do them at the same SATURDAY 7am Please remember that unless you are in a designated ‘off-leash’ area, dogs must always be time? And while the walking is great for our on-leash in public places. For more information visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/dogparks physical health, it’s the opportunity to chat with Oxenford Free a trained listener in an outdoor environment Damian Leeding Park, Walk with me that makes this activity really special. You Watersports Lane choose the pace in this very different kind Gold Coast Men’s Walk and Talk, Damien Spend a free morning out with your dog and This is also a pawfect opportunity to learn of wellness experience; one which genuinely F GoldCoastmenswalkntalk meet some new furry friends while getting more tips and advice about topics such caters for the needs of both body and mind. M 0479 130 874 active. Members of the City of Gold Coast’s as dog walking skills, socialisation, lead animal management team and an animal aggression, basic body language, behaviour behaviourist will join dog owners and their and off-leash area etiquette. Dogs must be THREE SESSIONS – 9AM, 10AM, 11AM pets for a healthy walk at one of our off-leash fully vaccinated, registered and owners will EVERY WEDNESDAY AND dog exercise areas. need to take full responsibility for their pet 2ND AND 4TH SATURDAY OF MONTH while walking. Walks are leisurely and only around two to Benowa $5 three kilometres in length so the whole family Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, WALKS ARE FREE AND BR can enjoy the day out, no matter their age 230 Ashmore Road BOOKINGS NOT REQUIRED or fitness level. We welcome friendly, non- Book session time online aggressive dogs small or large. Visit website for times and locations Griffith University, Richard and Debra City of Gold Coast Animal Management M 0448 575 548 W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/peteducation W walkandtalkforwellness.com
Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 37 ACTIVE FAMILIES Active & Healthy Get Raw Fitness Active & Healthy Get Raw are leaders in providing vibrant, fun mums ‘n’ bubs yoga and friendly fitness classes for everybody. Classes consist of gentle to moderate, Classes suit males and females at any level ACTIVE FAMILIES safe, postnatal exercises with strengthening of fitness and are family friendly. Get Raw Prioritising health by eating well and postures, stretching, breathing, meditation provide a free nanny service to supervise and relaxation techniques. Connect with like- being physically active is essential to children in partnership with parents to help minded mums with your bub by your side. wellbeing. Kids learn by example and you get the most out of your workout. Two 30 parents are their greatest role models. minute classes are offered at each location and WEDNESDAY 9.30am Through their actions, parents CAN help bookings are essential via the website. Burleigh Heads $8 instil in their children a love of activity Fradgley Hall, Park Avenue BR and healthy lifestyle patterns. HIIT Strength and Cardio This fun, express fitness class is a fusion of Happy Fit, Alicia Ryan HIIT (high intensity interval training), strength M 0438 155 322 E [email protected] and cardio designed to increase your fitness level, raise the metabolism, and tone and TUESDAY 10.30am shape your entire body. Oxenford $10 Damian Leeding Memorial Park, BR Abs and Booty Burn Watersports Lane This dynamic express class is a unique blend of power Pilates and low impact, HIIT-inspired WEDNESDAY 1pm combinations designed to sculpt your body Southport $5 with a focus on abdominal and buttock areas. Broadwater Parklands, Marine BR Parade, (meet at Northern Pavilion) MONDAY strength and cardio 9am THURSDAY 10.30am abs and booty burn 9.30am Robina $10 Miami $4 per Jack Wilson Park, Cheltenham Drive BR Pizzey Park, Sports Lane class (meet in park area by skate park) FRIDAY 10.30am Broadbeach $10 WEDNESDAY Pratten Park, Old Burleigh Road BR strength and cardio 9am abs and booty burn 9.30am Savyatmatva Yoga, Samm M 0401 354 550 Miami $10 per Ed Hardy Park, Kelly Avenue class Yogalates FRIDAY Combine the strengthening of Pilates with strength and cardio 9am the flexibility of yoga to create a fusion that abs and booty burn 9.30am will ignite your core and calm your mind. Free Miami $4 per nanny provided so your little one will be looked Ed Hardy Park, Kelly Avenue class after, all while you have some self-love.
Book online TUESDAY 9.15am Get Raw Miami $10 M 0415 578 114 2A/2172 Gold Coast Highway BR W getraw.com.au BreatheGC W breathegc.com.au F BreatheGC
Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 39 ACTIVE KIDS Active & Healthy stroller group Mummylicious Fitness Join other parents and their bubs at this fun, This specialised, post-natal interval circuit is outdoor, postnatal exercise session designed designed to rev up your metabolism and burn to help you regain and improve your health, fat. Classes suit all fitness levels and are child- fitness and wellbeing. Parents with children friendly with a baby assistant and playpen of all ages are welcome. provided on Mondays and Wednesdays.
TUESDAY 9am MONDAY fit HIIT 9.30am WEDNESDAY stroller fit 9.30am Miami $4 FRIDAY sculpt fit 9.30am Ed Hardy Park, Kelly Avenue BR Paradise Point $10 WEDNESDAY 9am Paradise Point Parklands, BR The Esplanade Burleigh Heads $4 Martin Sheils Park, BR Mummylicious Fitness, Christine 36 Tallebudgera Creek Road M 0409 470 484
THURSDAY 9am Baby first aid Varsity Lakes $4 This course is a ‘must do’ for anyone wanting Corner Lake Street and BR an introduction to basic first aid and CPR Varsity Parade (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) for babies. FRIDAY 9am Our workshops are highly interactive and are perfect for parents, expectant mums, Burleigh Heads $4 grandparents and carers. Rotary Park, The Esplanade BR (meet at beach end of Second Avenue) 1ST FRIDAY OF MONTH 9.30am The Original Stroller Group, Theresa Wells Varsity Lakes $10 M 0432 692 131 Sports House, BR 337 Christine Avenue Pre and Postnatal Pilates Book online A baby-friendly, low impact, mat Pilates First Aid Accident and Emergency workout that teaches re-engagement and P 5520 5068 W firstaidae.com.au function of pelvic floor and core muscles to E [email protected] tone the body for optimal health. TUESDAY 9.30am Parents Bootcamp THURSDAY HITTlates 9.30am These classes include group exercises Paradise Point $10 specifically selected to strengthen and tone Paradise Point Parklands, BR particular muscle groups. Feel as good on the The Esplanade inside as you look on the outside while meeting Mummylicious Fitness, Christine other parents in a friendly environment. M 0409 470 484 MON, WED, FRI 9.30am SATURDAY 7.30am FRIDAY yoga and Pilates fusion 9.30am Varsity Lakes $5 Mudgeeraba $20 Frascott Park, Yodelay Street BR Powerhouse Mind Body Chiro, BR 1/51 Railway Street Steve Masters M 0458 246 654 Powerhouse Studio, Darby M 0452 332 455
40 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 41 ACTIVE KIDS ACTIVE KIDS Toddlers (1 to 5 years) Kids love to play, and with the great range of activities offered through our Active & Healthy Active & Healthy sport and fitness fundamentals kids’ program, they CAN have all the fun and This is a fun, multi-sport fitness program for pre-school children that allows them to practice play they want while getting the exercise and fundamental gross motor skills such as kicking, catching and throwing. Children are introduced to fitness they need. Regular physical activity is the basics of different sports (including AFL, soccer, rugby league, cricket and mini-Olympics) and encouraged to have a go, make mistakes, improve their skills and develop self-confidence. All this important to everyone’s health and encouraging while having fun in safe, play-based environment. Classes run for 45 minutes kids and teens to be active when they’re young creates good habits for the future. It also helps them develop many of the foundation MONDAY 9.30am THURSDAY 9.15am skills they’ll need to enjoy physical activity Coomera Free Pimpama Free throughout their lives. Coomera Sports Park, BR Pimpama School of Arts Hall, BR 35 Beattie Road 15 Clark Way We want kids to know they CAN have fun being active. Our aim is to provide free or low-cost TUESDAY 9.30am FRIDAY 9.30am activities that encourage movement and play Carrara Free Paradise Point Free while showing kids they CAN be strong, healthy Gold Coast Sport and BR Paradise Point Parklands, BR and resilient by being active every day. Leisure Centre, 296 Nerang The Esplanade Broadbeach Road FRIDAY 9.30am TUESDAY 9.30am Miami Free Labrador Free Pizzey Park Precinct, BR Labrador Community Hub, BR Sports Lane 57 Billington Street (meet in park area next to skate park)
WEDNESDAY 9.30am Jay Scott-Hunter M 0419 777 689 Benowa Free Gold Coast Regional Botanic BR Gardens, 230 Ashmore Road
42 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 43 ACTIVE KIDS Toddlers (1 to 5 years) Starting Strong
Toddlers’ gym Play Move Learn Starting Strong offers early outdoor learning with structured, theme-based programs run by qualified early childhood educators. Various age-appropriate programs are available. This toddler gym session (for children aged Play Move Learn is a multi-skill program 18 months to four years) provides the perfect designed for kids aged between three and five. It A commitment of 10 weeks (the school term) is required as are bookings. balance of fun, active play and quiet, and encourages the development of physical literacy peaceful mindfulness to help little ones grow through active play and prepares children for an Infant sensory class (birth –15 months) Prices range between $10 – $15 BR into healthy, active children. Our instructors active lifestyle where they are better equipped to A program perfect for little bodies and brains guide you and your child through a range of enjoy a range of different sports as they grow. to learn and discover in their own unique way! TUESDAY 10.45am animal-inspired moves in a space that allows Activities include songs, interactive finger them to crawl, crouch, climb, run, jump, and WEDNESDAY 10.30am Infant sensory class puppets and reading, followed by fine motor and tumble. We provide a safe, fun environment THURSDAY 4pm Paradise Point sensory activities. where kids naturally thrive. Carrara $7.50 Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade Carrara Indoor Sport Stadium, BR Toddler class (15 months – 3 years) WEDNESDAY 9am Nerang Broadbeach Road TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY 9.30am Classes include circle time filled with music and Mudgeeraba Free Carrara Squash movement, stories and interactive finger puppets Toddler class Fitlife Martial Arts, Firth Park Sporting BR M 0410 342 376 followed by fine motor and sensory play. Craft Paradise Point Complex, Somerset Drive (upstairs in time and gross motor play are also included. Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade clubhouse) Fitlife Martial Arts Mainly Music Pre-school class (3 – 5 years) MON, TUE, WED 9.30am P 5559 2894 Mainly Music is a fun music group for young This class aims to prepare your child for Pre-school class E [email protected] children to enjoy together with their parents prep or pre-prep classes with a focus on Paradise Point or caregivers. developing independence, confidence, writing Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade and literacy skills. Playsports FRIDAY 9.30am THURSDAY 9.30am Kids aged two to five years will love this fun, Surfers Paradise $5 per Toddler bush kindy (15 months – 3 years) multi-sports program of activities. Participants Surfers Paradise Anglican Church Pre-school class family This class gives toddlers the opportunity to learn rotate through nine sport stations with a new Hall, 73 Salerno Street Southport and play while discovering nature. Toddlers will sport being introduced every four weeks. The Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Highway Mainly Music, Sandra be encouraged to take age appropriate risks program is designed to give children a taste of P 5592 1543 while being supported by their caregiver. all sports and aims to establish a lifetime love E [email protected] THURSDAY 9.30am of sport. Home-school connections Toddler Bush kindy MON, TUE, WED, THU 8.30am Pure Dance and Fun Open to all families currently home-schooling. Paradise Point We have six focuses including homesteading, Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade Palm Beach $16 These sessions offer beautiful, fun, creative and handicrafts, permaculture, outdoor survival and Palm Beach Parklands, BR engaging dance classes for children aged three interest, creative up-cycle and mindfulness. THURSDAY 12pm 945 Gold Coast Highway to five years. We combine jazz and ballet styles Home-school connections to help develop movement, coordination, motor ‘Bush school’ for pre-schoolers FRIDAY 8.30am skills and musical rhythms. Paradise Point Children will have the opportunity to learn about Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade Molendinar $16 WEDNESDAY 10.30am the natural environment, how to handle risks and Silver Bridle Park, BR FRIDAY 11.30am most importantly, how to use their initiative to FRIDAY 9.30am Intersection of Blaxland and solve problems and cooperate with others. Macquarie Avenue Surfers Paradise $10 ‘Bush school’ for pre-schoolers Surfers Paradise Anglican Church Playsports, Gareth Starting Strong, Mandy Potter Various locations and times Hall, 73 Salerno Street M 0423 770 316 M 0449 029 393 W playsports.net.au Pure Dance E [email protected] P 5592 1543 E [email protected]
44 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 45 ACTIVE KIDS School-aged kids (5 to 16 years)
Active & Healthy Kids’ running groups Active & Healthy weekend OzSquash multi-sport fitness Kids love running for fun and these groups are all family fitness OzSquash is a fun, play-based program about enjoyment. The sessions are held during designed to develop children’s hand-eye You CAN get the kids moving and having fun Bring the family along and be active together school terms only and cater for beginners to coordination, striking and other sport and while developing team work and confidence in our fun group based fitness session. You intermediate level runners. exercise skills. Modified equipment and rules with this multi-sport styled activity for children CAN prioritise yourself as well as the kids and introduce children (aged between 6 and 12) aged 5 –12 years. These classes are fun and a Parents are welcome to attend but bookings everyone can have fun while being active in this to the sport of squash safely and easily while great way to introduce elements of fitness and do need to be made in advance. Please energetic game based workout. Suitable for all learning fun fitness skills for life-long health improve motor skills and strength. contact the relevant coach prior to attending fitness levels and ages. and wellbeing. your first session. TUESDAY 3.30pm Runs 5 September 2020 – 28 March 2021 TUESDAY, THURSDAY 4pm Pimpama Free MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 4pm Carnarvon Park, Carnarvon Court Miami $12 1ST SUNDAY OF MONTH 3pm – 4pm Carrara $10 Carrara Indoor Sport Stadium, Pizzey Park, Bardon Avenue BR Ashmore Free BR WEDNESDAY 3.15pm Nerang Broadbeach Road (meet at Burleigh Bulldogs Bob Huth Park, Slatyer Avenue BR Mudgeeraba Free Soccer grounds) Carrara Squash Clover Hill State School, Gold Coast Run Co – Whippet Run Squad M 0410 342 376 2ND SUNDAY OF MONTH 3pm – 4pm Clover Hill Drive (5 –12yrs), Amber E [email protected] Molendinar Free THURSDAY 3.15pm W goldcoastrunco.com Silver Bridle Park, BR Kids and teens self defence Intersection of Blaxland and Gilston Free InDefence Krav Maga provides a dynamic Macquarie Avenue Gilston State School, MONDAY 4pm program that teaches young children (6 – 9 years) 588 Worongary Road and teens (10 –15 years) realistic, easy-to-learn Southport $12 3RD SUNDAY OF MONTH 3pm – 4pm self-defence. The classes also give children FRIDAY 3.30pm James Overell Park BR (meet at the Biggs Place end) Benowa Free great motivation to improve their overall fitness Pimpama Free Benowa Park, Lambros Drive BR levels and learn life skills to help them cope with Bim’bimba Park, Gainsborough Drive Gold Coast Run Co – Whippet Run Squad challenges. (5 –12yrs), Kara GMG Sports Training E [email protected] 4TH SUNDAY OF MONTH 3pm – 4pm SATURDAY Krav Maga 8.15am M 0420 401 233 W goldcoastrunco.com Parkwood Free SATURDAY Jiu Jitsu 6 –13yrs 9.45am Abbott Park, BR Merrimac $12 Group speed and agility training MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 4pm Parkwood Boulevard Merrimac State School, BR These speed, movement and agility training WEDNESDAY sprints 7am Jay Scott-Hunter 2 Boowaggan Road sessions are specially designed for children and Tugun $5 M 0419 777 689 InDefence, Anna Hacquoil teenagers to help build on existing fitness levels Betty Diamond Sports Complex, BR M 0400 333 363 or strength. Please book in advance (via the Boyd Street website below), wear running shoes and bring a water bottle. Gold Coast Running Academy, Mel M 0422 373 631 MONDAY 4pm E [email protected] Pimpama $12 Pimpama State Secondary College, BR MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 3.45pm Dixon Drive Mudgeeraba $5 Book online Somerset Park, Swanton Drive BR GMG Sports Training All About Athletics, Andrew Arkinstall M 0420 401 233 M 0414 451 420 W gmgsportstraining.com
46 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 47 ACTIVE HOLIDAYACTIVE OUTDOORS PROGRAM Tie-dye and park games Kayaking Surf safety and beach games Choose swirls, stripes or spiral patterns to Explore life on the water while meandering Learn to swim safely in all types of water and capture a rainbow with Shoshana in her around our city’s beautiful waterways. Kayaking be introduced to survival tips, basic cardio vibrant tie-dye workshop. While you are waiting is a fun activity that can be done alone or pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid in your turn, enjoy Sparky Do Dah’s Pop-Up with family and friends. It’s also a great way to this beginners’ surf safety session. Playground and try stilts, juggling sticks, duck connect with nature. Suitable for children aged The whole family will enjoy team games on fishing, balance and old-school retro games – six and older. The start time of the session the beach and water’s edge while learning key PLAY ON suitable for all ages. will vary depending on the tides but will be safety tips and skills. Location will be given Tie-dye: between 9am and 10am. Location will be when booking is confirmed. White item brought from home $3 given when booking is confirmed. Pillow case or tote bag $4 9am HOLIDAYS Nerang WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER Pop up Playground Free SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER All Labrador FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER Miami free! 9am – 12pm Oxenford WEDNESDAY 16 DECEMBER SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER ACTIVE HOLIDAYS SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER Discover the Gold Coast’s parks and SUNDAY 20 DECEMBER Coomera MONDAY 11 JANUARY Burleigh waterways by joining us for a range of SUNDAY 17 JANUARY Labrador MONDAY 5 APRIL All SUNDAY 15 NOVEMBER fun and active experiences over the Broadbeach free! holidays. From creative craft fun to Kurrawa Park, Old Burleigh Road Nerang WEDNESDAY 14 APRIL Tallebudgera Creek kayaking and silent discos – there is an MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER Vertec Adventure SUNDAY 20 DECEMBER Paradise Point activity for all kids young and old! W vertecadventure.com.au Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade BR Southport E [email protected] THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER SUNDAY 17 JANUARY Family Ninja Warrior Benowa Learn how to use the bars and your own body Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, Sports Spectacular Broadbeach weight to increase your functional strength and 230 Ashmore Road fitness. You will be hanging, grasping, pushing, It doesn’t matter if you’re the sporty type or not, SUNDAY 21 FEBRUARY running and having fun at the same time in this SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER (no tie dye) AE Events will create a party in the park with Paradise Point challenging, new activity. Perfect for adults and Coolangatta music that will get you motivated. Have fun with children aged seven and older who are always on Queen Elizabeth Park, Marine Parade our interactive games which include balls, hula SUNDAY 18 APRIL hoops, limbo, maraca madness, and lots more the move. MONDAY 14 DECEMBER Tallebudgera Creek with our sports coach. Bookings not required. Labrador 9am Norm Rix Park, 19 Government Road Sunny Skye’s Aquatics and Wellness Hub 9am – 11am M 0411 224 852 All FRIDAY 15 JANUARY BR THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 4 OCT 2020, SUNDAY 3 JAN 2021 E [email protected] Varsity Lakes free! Broadbeach W sunnyskyes.com.au THURSDAY 17 DECEMBER Frascott Park, Mattocks Road Kurrawa Park, Old Burleigh Road TUESDAY 13 APRIL FRIDAY 8 JANUARY SUNDAY 13 DEC 2020, SUN 11 APR 2021 Burleigh Heads Coolangatta Justins Park, The Esplanade Queen Elizabeth Park, Marine Parade Burleigh Heads FRIDAY 16 APRIL All Burleigh Outdoor Bar Park, Goodwin Terrace SUNDAY 24 JANUARY 2021 Broadbeach free! Burleigh Heads Cascade Gardens, 2730 Gold Coast Highway Terrain Training Justins Park, The Esplanade BR M 0432 560 050 E [email protected] Aspiral Design, Shoshana Sparky Do Dah AE Events – Follow the Fun W terraintraining.com.au M 0402 616 204 M 0411 699 928 F Follow the Fun GC W aspiraldesign.com W SparkyDoDah.com.au
48 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 49 ACTIVE HOLIDAYACTIVE OUTDOORS PROGRAM BR Rock climbing in the park Active & Healthy family fitness Vertec Adventure Challenge yourself on the 11-metre-high mobile Bring the family along and be active together in our fun group-based fitness sessions. You CAN W vertecadventure.com.au rock wall. Fully qualified and friendly instructors prioritise yourself as well as the kids and everyone can have fun while being active in this energetic E [email protected] give you all the guidance needed to ensure your game-based workout. Suitable for all fitness levels. climbing adventure is enjoyable, exciting and safe. Includes a free family fitness session. 8.30am The activity is suitable for children (from SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 20 DECEMBER All six years of age), parents and caregivers GPS navigation SUNDAY 27 DECEMBER and enclosed shoes must be worn. Nerang free! Explore your local park with a global positioning Pacific Pines Bischof Pioneer Park, 38 Nerang Street system (GPS) while searching for hidden clues. Central Park, 149 Pacific Pines Boulevard 8.30am – 12.30pm If you love the outdoors and would like to SUNDAY 3 JANUARY 2021 SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 20 DECEMBER All learn mapping and orienteering skills, then this Surfers Paradise is the activity for you. Kids and parents are free! Burleigh Macintosh Island Park, Gold Coast Highway Palm Beach encouraged to attend. Justins Park, The Esplanade Palm Beach Parklands, SUNDAY 17 JANUARY 2021 945 Gold Coast Highway WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 9am SUNDAY 10 JANUARY Upper Coomera SUNDAY 27 DECEMBER Tallowwood Park, Rosevalley Drive THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER Coolangatta Burleigh Surfers Paradise Queen Elizabeth Park, Marine Parade SUNDAY 11 APRIL 2021 (in front of The Strand) Justins Park, The Esplanade HOTA (Home of the Arts), 135 Bundall Road Surfers Paradise SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER HOTA, 135 Bundall Road SUNDAY 10 JANUARY TUESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER Paradise Point Benowa Coolangatta Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade SUNDAY 18 APRIL 2021 Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, Queen Elizabeth Park, Marine Parade Maudsland 230 Ashmore Road SUNDAY 20 DECEMBER Parklake Park, Greenway Boulevard SUNDAY 17 JANUARY TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER Palm Beach Palm Beach Parklands, Jay Scott-Hunter Upper Coomera Miami 945 Gold Coast Highway BR M 0419 777 689 Tallowwood Park, Rosevalley Drive Pizzey Park Pacific Avenue
WEDNESDAY 13 JANUARY Upper Coomera Tallowwood Park, Rosevalley Drive Silent disco and yoga Experience something unique! Everyone is TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER Only provided with special wireless headphones $2! then taken through a series of games, THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER Fishing MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER All activities and dances, finishing off with These sessions are led by experts and Oxenford free! some relaxation movements to re-energise THURSDAY 14 JANUARY with all equipment provided, are great for and re-connect participants. beginners and the whole family. FRIDAY 18 DECEMBER MONDAY 18 JANUARY Three sessions are available: You’ll learn fishing techniques, the best bait Tallebudgera WEDNESDAY 7 APRIL to use and the safest methods to maximise Session 1 released fish survival. Parent and caregivers 9am – 9.40am: (5 –12 years) WEDNESDAY 6 JANUARY Benowa must attend with children. Parents are encouraged to experience Main Beach this with their children. State of Sahaja Toga Studio, Marina Concourse, (opposite the Royal Pines Hotel & Golf Course, Time will be given at time of booking Session 2 TUESDAY 12 JANUARY right next to Double Barrel Kitchen and Bar) based on tides. Suitable for children aged 10am – 10.40am: (10 – 15 years) six and older. Nerang Session 3 State of Sahaja Yoga Studio, Judes 11am – 11.40am: (12 – 17 years) BR E [email protected]
50 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 51 ACTIVE AGEING Active ageing
Regular exercise is essential for improving balance, reducing risk of falls and ACTIVE AGEING maintaining mobility. It also has a significant positive impact on the prevention, You CAN thrive into your later years by treatment and management of many chronic health conditions. staying healthy, active and strong through Our Active & Healthy classes will improve your: movement and motivational sessions specifically designed to help you do • body’s function, strength and range of movement just that. Let age be no barrier and get • balance and coordination some quality ‘me time’ by joining others • social connection and interaction wanting to improve their strength and fitness and be social while embracing a • ability to avoid or manage chronic medical conditions happy, healthy lifestyle. • bone and muscle development • potential to remain independent.
There are two levels of class offered. They are: • Active for Life • Active Rehabilitation
Active for Life Active Rehabilitation Active for Life classes are designed for Our goal is to help keep you active and adults 50 plus who enjoy being active independent as you age. These gentle and want to improve their quality of life, and progressive classes are the ideal energy levels and vitality while having fun solution for general mobility and health and socialising. during rehabilitation resulting from injury The classes offered can help improve all or illness. They will also keep your body aspects of your health and wellbeing and and mind sharp. target specific areas of wellness including Conducted by qualified and experienced strength, core stability, cardiovascular exercise physiologists and/or fitness fitness and mental wellbeing. professionals, classes are offered in a safe and careful manner and are tailored to your level of mobility and health. Instructors ensure technique and form is constantly monitored to ensure you get the improvements you want safely.
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Active & Healthy staying strong TUESDAY, FRIDAY 10.30am WEDNESDAY 8.30am THURSDAY 9am Improve stability, coordination, muscle tone, Oxenford $5 Helensvale $5 Benowa $3 Helensvale Community Centre, flexibility and wellbeing. Experienced Oxenford-Coomera Community BR BR Gold Coast Regional Botanic BR senior fitness trainers will help take you Youth Centre, Discovery Drive Gardens, 230 Ashmore Road through exercises targeting balance, mobility 25 Leo Graham Way AgeilityFit, David Lawson In Motion Health and Fitness, Brendan Junge and strength. Oxenford-Coomera Community Youth Centre M 0418 189 389 M 0414 750 083 P 5529 8087 MONDAY 9am M 0412 682 008 WEDNESDAY 9.30am SATURDAY 8am Ormeau $4 Tugun $4 Ormeau Community Centre, Helensvale $5 BR TUESDAY nervous newbies 8.30am Tugun Village Community Centre, 3 Cuthbert Street BR Helensvale Cultural Centre, Coolangatta Street BR Runaway Bay $4 Corner Lindfield Road & Sir John Enhance your Life, Alison Runaway Bay Youth Centre, BR B Healthy Fitness, Bill Hardy Overall Drive M 0415 753 930 379 Oxley Drive M 0413 708 903 AgeilityFit, David Lawson W edi.eventsair.com/bhealthy-fitness/ MONDAY 9am MEE Active Rachelle M 0418 189 389 M 0403 163 201 Mudgeeraba $4 WEDNESDAY 10.30am Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall, Railway BR TUESDAY 10.30am Varsity Lakes $4 Street (next to Woodchoppers Inn) Varsity Lakes Community Resource Mature-aged Men’s Fitness Ashmore $3 BR 40s Plus Fitness, Janet Thomas Centre, This is a great class for men of all sizes, Apex Park, 147 Cotlew Street M 0435 003 067 BR Mattocks Road shapes and fitness levels to improve their general strength and conditioning. Work at In Motion Health and Fitness, Brendan Junge 40s Plus Fitness, Janet Thomas your own level in these classes that focus on MONDAY 9am M 0414 750 083 M 0435 003 067 stretching, cardio and strength training. Varsity Lakes $4 WEDNESDAY 10.45am Varsity Lakes Community Resource BR WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 7.15am Centre, TUESDAY, THURSDAY 7am Elanora $6 Elanora $8 Mattocks Road Elanora Community Centre, Elanora Community Centre, BR BR Robina $4 Galleon Way Focus Fitness, Norm Galleon Way Robina Community Centre, BR M 0422 220 468 I Love Me, Anna 196 Robina Town Centre Drive B Healthy Fitness, Bill Hardy M 0413 110 870 (corner San Antonio Court) MONDAY 11am M 0413 708 903 W edi.eventsair.com/bhealthy-fitness/ WEDNESDAY move with ease 10.30am B Healthy Fitness, Bill Hardy Maudsland $4 M 0413 708 903 CWA Coomera Memorial Hall, 161 BR WEDNESDAY 8am Oxenford $2 W edi.eventsair.com/bhealthy-fitness/ Maudsland Road Runaway Bay $4 Oxenford-Coomera Community BR Youth Centre, 40s Plus Fitness, Janet Thomas Runaway Bay Community Centre, BR M 0435 003 067 Lae Drive 25 Leo Graham Way I Love Me, Anna Oxenford-Coomera Community Youth Centre MONDAY, FRIDAY 7.45am and 8.45am M 0413 110 870 P 5529 8087 M 0412 682 008 Coombabah $4 Marj Shipman Community Hall, 119 BR THURSDAY 8.30am Hansford Road Mudgeeraba $3 MEE Active Rachelle Firth Park, Somerset Drive BR M 0403 163 201 Focus Fitness P 5525 1110
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Active & Healthy qigong I Love Me Active & Healthy over 50s stand up Yoga for seniors A session aimed at over fifties based on the Improve balance and body strength, and paddle boarding (SUP) You CAN look and feel better by moving gentle arts of qigong, mindful breathing and increase joint mobility and flexibility in these your body a little more each day as you Ever wanted to cruise the waterways on a SUP simple yoga. Bring peace, calm and strength friendly classes designed to help you reduce age. Improve strength, flexibility and mobility but not sure how to start? Well this is the class of mind with this moving meditation. arthritic pain, lose weight and thrive as through poses specially adapted for seniors at for you. Starting from the shore, the lesson you age. Bookings required. any level of health and fitness. MONDAY progresses in small steps with the goal of getting everyone up and standing on the water. July – October 11.30am I Love Me, Anna BR TUESDAY chair yoga and Pilates 11.30am October onwards 10.30am M 0413 110 870 This is a fun, non-competitive class that is about being outdoors, getting active, enjoying Burleigh $5 Oxenford $2 life and having a go. Burleigh Waters Community Centre, MONDAY 8.40am BR Oxenford-Coomera Community BR Christine Avenue Youth Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way Palm Beach $8 1ST WEDNESDAY OF MONTH 10am Spirit Dance World, Mihoko Oxenford-Coomera Community Youth Centre Palm Beach Share and Care 3RD SATURDAY OF MONTH 11am M 0405 089 891 Centre, 10th Avenue P 5529 8087 Surfers Paradise $5 M 0412 682 008 River Drive, Budds Beach BR THURSDAY yoga and meditation 11am MONDAY 10.30am Burleigh $5 WEDNESDAY 8am Go Vertical SUP, Linda Burleigh Waters Community Centre, 40s Active FRIDAY 10am M 0423 716 625 BR Christine Avenue Group classes incorporating strength, core, Runaway Bay $8 W govertical.com.au balance and stretching. This low impact class Runaway Bay Community Centre, $4 (Wed) Gemma Van Den Tol is a lot of fun and perfect for men and women Lae Drive M 0418 565 111 aged 40 and older. The plus classes are a Active Seniors’ Fitness moderate to high intensity class. TUESDAY 8am, 9.30am Gentle exercise classes incorporating FRIDAY 9am Robina $8 stretching and strengthening to promote Hope Island Free MONDAY plus 5pm Uniting Church Hall, flexible joints, stronger muscles and healthier Banksia Hall, 27 Crescent Avenue BR WEDNESDAY 8.30am backs. Classes use a combination of low 4 Greenwich Court Zen Soul Life, Madonna Mudgeeraba $15 (Mon) intensity cardio and weight exercises to help M 0403 643 601 Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall, Railway $10 (Wed) TUESDAY 11.30am build muscle strength and general fitness. Street (next to Woodchoppers Inn) Suitable for 50 years plus. Southport $8 TUESDAY, FRIDAY Southport Community Centre, MONDAY exercise to music 9.30am heartease chair yoga 11am 6 Lawson Street Lower back health Robina $8 Mudgeeraba $15 The Studio, 41 Kagoola Drive TUESDAY 2pm Aveo Community Hall, BR Conducted by a qualified exercise physiologist, Glenside Drive the class will include a gentle warm up Paradise Point $8 Jane Simmonds M 0438 892 374 followed by deep core conditioning exercises Paradise Point Community TUESDAY exercise to music 9.30am designed to encourage activation of the Centre, Community Lane Clear Island Waters $10 musculature responsible for stabilising the Casey Hall, 22 Fairways Drive spine. This will be followed by a series of trunk THURSDAY 8.45am mobility stretches to cool down. Burleigh Heads $8 THURSDAY exercise to music 9am Fradgley Hall, Park Avenue WEDNESDAY 9.15am Robina $10 Robina Community Centre, corner BR Labrador $3 THURSDAY 10am San Antonio Court and Robina Len Fox Park, Marine Parade (meet BR Helensvale $8 Town Centre Drive (room 1.1) in park area opposite Robert Street) Helensvale Community Centre, Taylored Health and Fitness, Rochelle In Motion Health and Fitness, Brendan Junge 31– 35 Discovery Drive M 0438 333 308 M 0414 750 083
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Active Senior Squash Southern Gold Coast 60 & Better Active Rehabilitation classes are specifically designed for adults with low mobility Active Senior Squash is a modified form of The Southern Gold Coast 60 & Better Program or fitness, and those managing a chronic disease or injury. Classes are suitable for squash using a larger ball. It’s a fun and social is an incorporated lifestyle program. Their seniors and are conducted by qualified and experienced exercise physiologists or game that helps you improve overall fitness, vision is to encourage people to join them fitness professionals. All classes are offered in a safe and careful manner and are coordination and balance while having a laugh in creating a more active and social life for tailored to your current level of mobility and health. Instructors ensure technique and and meeting new friends. themselves by becoming involved in health- form is constantly monitored to ensure you get the improvements you want safely. enhancing activities. Tea and coffee provided afterwards. Strong social bonds are often formed as Active & Healthy growing stronger TUE, WED, THU 11am participants enjoy fun, group activities These classes aim to restore and rehabilitate; TUESDAY 8.30am designed to suit their needs. A large range of combining strength training, mobility and Carrara $5 activities are offered each week. core work to improve strength, balance and Hope Island $3 Carrara Indoor Sport Stadium, BR mobility. Classes provide structured exercises Banksia Hall, 27 Crescent Avenue Nerang Broadbeach Road BR VARIOUS various for seniors with chronic health conditions or Carrara Squash Ageility Fit, David Lawson Elanora cost mobility concerns. M 0410 342 376 M 0418 189 389 33 Guineas Creek Road varies MONDAY 8am Cooly Rec Club Southern Gold Coast 60 & Better TUESDAY 10am P 5525 6466 Helensvale $5 Burleigh $4 This club is a fun, friendly and dynamic W goldcoast60andbetter.org.au Helensvale Community Centre, BR Burleigh Waters Community Centre, place that brings people of all ages together! BR 31– 35 Discovery Drive Christine Avenue Seven days a week they offer a wide variety of activities to promote wellbeing and encourage Southport Senior Citizens Ageility Fit, David Lawson 40s Plus Fitness, Janet Thomas healthy active ageing. The Southport Senior Citizens are an M 0418 189 389 M 0435 003 067 energetic and supportive group of seniors Classes include tai chi, yoga, fitness, dancing, who like to have fun, find new friends and MONDAY 11am WEDNESDAY 8.30am table tennis and more and all activities are run keep fit. They offer many different classes THURSDAY 9.30am on Queensland time. Visit the website then Upper Coomera $5 including tai chi and dance (line dancing, Pacific Pines $3 come along, make friends, socialise, exercise Upper Coomera Community Centre, BR new vogue, tap, square and Scottish) and and most of all have a great time. Pacific Pines Community Hub, Wajin BR Abraham and Reserve Road everyone is welcome – even if you’ve never Park, Pacific Pines Boulevard danced in your life! Ageility Fit, David Lawson EACH DAY various Ageility Fit, David Lawson M 0418 189 389 Class tutors are very experienced and kindly Coolangatta cost M 0418 189 389 volunteer their time to the club. Visit the Cooly Rec Club, 2 Gerrard Street varies WEDNESDAY 10am website for class times and details. TUESDAY, THURSDAY 7am Cooly Rec Club Pimpama $5 Labrador $4 Pimpama School of Arts Hall, P 5536 4050 VARIOUS various BR W coolyrecclub.com.au Labrador Community Centre, BR 15 Clark Way Southport cost 57 Billington Street 2 Whitby Street varies Ageility Fit, David Lawson MEE Active, Rachelle M 0418 189 389 Southport Senior Citizens M 0403 163 201 P 5537 1377 THURSDAY 8am W southportseniorcitizens.com TUESDAY, THURSDAY 9am Helensvale $3 Nerang $4 Helensvale Community Centre, BR Nerang PCYC, Cayuga Street BR 31– 35 Discovery Drive Fe Taylor Fitness Ageility Fit, David Lawson M 0407 760 013 M 0418 189 389
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Active balance and Lungs in Action Tai chi for health memory in motion Lungs in Action is a safe and enjoyable Gentle low impact movements while seated For 6 months I attended community-based exercise program designed or standing take place in a controlled manner This class combines cognitive function through the tai chi classes to help people living with a chronic lung designed to improve balance, mobility and games, patterns, balance and memory tasks disease maintain the benefits achieved through coordination. Bookings required to determine regularly and noticed an combined within an exercise class. pulmonary rehabilitation. eligibility and suitability. overall improvement in The class will help you become stronger and fitter while improving your memory and MONDAY 9.30am TUESDAY From 9am my physical condition. balance all in the one class. Helensvale $5 Elanora $6 I was called into Helensvale Community Centre, BR Elanora Uniting Church BR THURSDAY 8.30am 31– 35 Discovery Drive hospital for a triple bypass and felt both Runaway Bay $4 WEDNESDAY From 9am Runaway Bay Youth Centre, TUESDAY, THURSDAY 11am BR Labrador $6 physically and mentally 379 Oxley Drive Nerang $5 Labrador Gardens Aged BR ready for surgery. MEE Active, Rachelle Nerang PCYC, Cayuga Street BR Care Facility M 0403 163 201 Ageility Fit, David Lawson Gold Coast Allied Health I sailed through the M 0418 189 389 P 5525 5439 operation with no problems and have 40’s Active Rehab Seniors’ Functional Fitness General Wellness Centre maintained excellent Exercise and staying active are essential BallyCara is a local not-for-profit organisation group classes health and activity for healthy living throughout your life. promoting healthy, happy living for all These classes are run by a qualified ever since. At times however, injury or illness can limit seniors over 55 years. Come and improve exercise physiologist and are low impact your ability and confidence to remain active. your strength, fitness and balance in a fun, with a high element of fun. The focus is on safe environment with our accredited resistance training to decrease the rate of This class is lead by Janet Thomas, a exercise physiologist. bone degeneration, improve muscle tone, specialised fitness professional and nurse improve stability and decrease the risk who will guide you through a series of of falls. Call for class days and times. strength and movement exercises to keep THURSDAY 8am you mobile and healthy. Burleigh $8 VARIOUS DAYS AND TIMES From $7 Burleigh Waters Community Centre, BR Robina $10 THURSDAY 9am Christine Avenue General Wellness Centre, ($7 seniors) Mudgeeraba $10 THURSDAY 10.30am Shop 3, 76 Robina Town Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall, Railway BR Centre Drive Street (next to Woodchoppers Inn) Pimpama $8 Pimpama Arts Centre, BR VARIOUS DAYS AND TIMES From $7 40s Plus Fitness, Janet Thomas 15 Clark Way M 0435 003 067 Upper Coomera $10 BallyCara, Elise Hoyer Upper Coomera Community ($7 seniors) P 1300 272 222 Centre, corner Reserve Road M 0439 613 765 and Abraham Road E [email protected] General Wellness Centre P 5630 4466 W generalwellnesscentre.com
60 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 61 ACTIVE OUTDOORS ACTIVE OUTDOORS Active Outdoors Fancy the freedom of kayaking around the Broadwater or the challenge of rock climbing? We all know the physical and mental benefits to be gained by Got an urge to jump on a skateboard or give archery being active, but when we’re active in the great outdoors those a go? Or maybe you just want to figure out why table benefits are even greater thanks to the fresh air, stunning scenery tennis is the most popular racquet sport of all time. and the magic of nature. Whatever your sporting or outdoor interests, there’s a These free or low-cost outdoor activities make the most of our good chance the 2020 –21 Active & Healthy Program region’s beautiful stunning parks, beaches, sporting facilities, will have just what you’re after. natural areas and waterways. They also make it easy for The Gold Coast’s beautiful outdoor environment everyone to be active and challenged outdoors. provides unlimited opportunities for people of all ages to be healthy and active, to share quality time with family and friends and to enjoy leisure and recreational activities that challenge, strengthen and inspire them.
Archery Rock climbing The age-old art of archery is fascinating and Have you ever wanted to give rock climbing a a great way to challenge yourself. Join the go but haven’t had the opportunity? Well this is team at Pacific Bowman Archery Club and be your chance. Experience the challenge and the introduced to the game of field archery. thrill of learning to use all of your senses as you conquer our climbing wall and use what you’ve Not only will you learn the skills needed to use learned to one day conquer some mountains the equipment successfully, you will be guided on your own. on the important safety aspects of using archery bows. Our 10-metre-high climbing wall has over 10 different climbs varying indegrees of difficulty TUESDAY 4pm – 5.30pm including crack only climbs and overhangs for more experienced climbers. Reedy Creek Free Pacific Bowmen Archery Club, BR 86 Gemvale Road SATURDAY 9am– 4pm Tallebudgera From $12 Pacific Bowmen Archery Club, Paul Spajic Tallebudgera Leisure Centre, M 0432 845 205 BR 1525 Gold Coast Highway E [email protected] Tallebudgera Leisure Centre P 5669 2100
Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 63 Active outdoors /continued ACTIVE OUTDOORS Triathlon Beach Volleyball Skate park locations NORTH Ormeau Norfolk Park, 6 Halfway Drive Training for or participating in a triathlon is a Experience beach volleyball and join in this fun great way to challenge yourself physically and fitness activity that includes basic coaching Jacobs Well Riesenweber Park, 27 Bay Drive mentally. You can swim, cycle and run your and social competition. These sessions are Upper Coomera Upper Coomera Adventure way to fitness and meet others with goals and open to all ages and abilities. Parklands, 221 Reserve Road interests similar to yours. These local sessions Pimpama Rufous Whistler Park, near 13 Rifle are conducted by experienced coaches and all Range Road WEDNESDAY clinic games 5.15pm, 6pm ages and abilities are welcome. Coomera Viney Park, 1 Yaun Street SATURDAY train 9am Ormeau Oxenford Oxenford Park, 18 Oberon Way Jacobs Well Surfers Paradise $10 DAILY From 5.30am Oxenford Weka Parklands, Binstead Way Surfers Paradise Beach, Helensvale Discovery Park, 84 Discovery Drive Miami to Burleigh From $12 The Esplanade Pacific Pines Brockman Park, Pitcairn Way various locations Volleyball in Paradise Pimpama Arundel Collingwood Court Parklands, Surfers Paradise Triathlon Club, M 0433 131 595 156 Olsen Avenue Jenny Alcorn E [email protected] Runaway Bay Runaway Bay Sports Precinct East, M 0409 550 445 Corner Lae Drive and Morala Avenue W surfersparadisetriathlonclub.com.au WEDNESDAY 2.30pm – 5.30pm Coomera Runaway Bay Runaway Bay Sports Precinct West, SATURDAY, SUNDAY 9am – 12pm Morala Avenue TUESDAY– SUNDAY From 5am SATURDAY, SUNDAY 1pm – 4pm Labrador Phil Ryan Reserve, Musgrave Avenue Upper Coomera and $10 casual Broadbeach $15 Molendinar Silver Bridle Park, Nerang Road Hope Island Kurrawa Beach, Nerang Arthur Earle Park, Nerang Connection Rd various locations Old Burleigh Road Oxenford Runaway Bay CENTRAL Multisport Gold Triathlon Club, Allison Cooke Helensvale Gold Coast Beach Volleyball Miami Pizzey Park, Bardon Avenue W multisportgold.com.au M 0412 736 684 Varsity Lakes Janette Green Park, Cassia Drive W beachvolleyballgoldcoast.com Labrador Arundel DAILY From 5.30am F Beach Volleyball Gold Coast Pacific Pines HINTERLAND Paradise Point and First session Mudgeeraba Firth Park, Somerset Drive Runaway Bay free then weekly Springbrook Springbrook Centenary Parklands, Southport various locations from $35 3 Carricks Road Team T-rex, Teresa Theaker Nerang Surfers SOUTH M 0414 777 319 W teamtrex.com.au Paradise Elanora Elanora Oval, 4 Park Court E [email protected] Tugun Betty Diamond Sports Complex, 4 Boyd St Broadbeach Coolangatta Goodwin Park, Lanham Street MONDAY–THURSDAY various times Palm Beach Mallawa Sports Complex, Miami and Robina $20 opposite 88 Nineteenth Avenue various locations BR Palm Beach Salk Oval Parklands, Thrower Drive Miami A Body 2 Fit Triathlon Club, Jenny Barwick Mudgeeraba Robina
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VARIOUS WEEKLY various times Palm Beach Swim, Bike, Run $10 – $15 Nerang – Mudgeeraba area Elanora BR Tallebudgera Try Tri – Triathlon Training, Julie Hall Tugun M 0413 187 778 Coolangatta E [email protected] Springbrook Currumbin Valley W teamaquarium.com
64 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 65 ACTIVE OUTDOORS Active & Healthy 2021 SATURDAYS 9am JANUARY MARCH MAY FREE (bookings skateboard workshops BR Mudgeeraba Miami Miami required via text) Come on down to your local skate park and be taught by 9 6 1 Firth Park, Pizzey Park Skate Park, Pizzey Park Skate Park, our great coaches. Learning new skills can always be a little Gold Coast Somerset Drive Pacific Avenue Pacific Avenue Skateboard Coaching, challenging – but challenge is good. If you feel nervous about Jay Hetherington trying skateboarding, don’t be – because these workshops are 16 Tugun 13 Coomera 8 Tugun M 0407 910 240 aimed at beginners. You don’t even need your own gear. We Tugun Skate Park, Viney Park, Tugun Skate Park, can supply skateboards and helmets for up to 15 participants. Boyd Street Yaun Street Boyd Street Remember to use appropriate safety gear and share these Coomera Jacobs Well Coomera great facilities with other users. It’s important to give way to 23 20 15 Viney Park, Riesenweber Park, Viney Park, the more experienced users of the park especially during Yaun Street 27 Bay Drive Yaun Street peak times. 30 Varsity Lakes 27 Varsity Lakes 22 Jacobs Well 2020 Varsity Youth Precinct, Varsity Youth Precinct, Riesenweber Park, 1 Cassia Drive JULY SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER 1 Cassia Drive 27 Bay Drive Miami Varsity Lakes Varsity Lakes Coomera 7 29 25 12 Pizzey Park Skate Park, Varsity Youth Precinct, Varsity Youth Precinct, Viney Park, FEBRUARY APRIL Pacific Avenue 1 Cassia Drive 1 Cassia Drive Yaun Street Miami Coomera 6 Miami Jacobs Well 14 Pizzey Park Skate Park, 3 19 Viney Park, Pizzey Park Skate Park, Riesenweber Park, Pacific Avenue JUNE Yaun Street Pacific Avenue AUGUST 27 Bay Drive Miami Jacobs Well Nerang Nerang 5 Miami Varsity Lakes 21 13 10 Pizzey Park Skate Park, 1 26 Riesenweber Park, Nerang Youth Precinct, Nerang Youth Precinct, Pizzey Park Skate Varsity Youth Precinct, Pacific Avenue 27 Bay Drive Arthur Earle Park, Arthur Earle Park, Park, Pacific Avenue 1 Cassia Drive Nerang Connection Rd Nerang Connection Rd Nerang Varsity Lakes 12 Nerang 28 Nerang Youth Precinct, 8 Varsity Youth Precinct, 20 Ormeau 17 Ormeau Nerang Youth Precinct, Norfolk Park, Arthur Earle Park, 1 Cassia Drive Norfolk Park, Arthur Earle Park, OCTOBER 6 Halfway Drive 6 Halfway Drive Nerang Connection Rd Nerang Connection Rd 3 Miami 27 Mudgeeraba 24 Mudgeeraba 19 Tugun 15 Ormeau Pizzey Park Skate Park, DECEMBER Firth Park, Firth Park, Tugun Skate Park, Norfolk Park, Pacific Avenue Somerset Drive Somerset Drive Boyd Street 6 Halfway Drive Miami Nerang 5 10 Pizzey Park Skate Park, Mudgeeraba Nerang Youth Precinct, Pacific Avenue 22 Firth Park, Arthur Earle Park, Somerset Drive Nerang Connection Rd 12 Nerang Nerang Youth Precinct, Tugun Ormeau 29 17 Arthur Earle Park, Tugun Skate Park, Norfolk Park, Nerang Connection Rd Boyd Street 6 Halfway Drive
Mudgeeraba Ormeau SKATE- 24 19 Firth Park, Norfolk Park, SEPTEMBER Somerset Drive 6 Halfway Drive 5 Miami 31 Tugun BOARDING Pizzey Park Skate Park, Tugun Skate Park, The Gold Coast is home to some of the best skate and Pacific Avenue Boyd Street BMX parks in Australia. There are epic parks with full pipes, cradles and old-school to new-style obstacles. Some parks 66 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program evenFind have out lights what’s to onallow near for you. night-time Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN skating. 67 ACTIVE OUTDOORS Rock ‘n’ Sizzle Rock ‘n’ Slide Skate Advantage Street Skate Comps Skate events Skateboard Coaching Skateboarding is fun and for everyone. It’s Jay and his team from Gold Coast also a great way to challenge yourself to Skateboard Coaching will put your skills to Come down to your local skate park and join Skateboard coaching sessions are available improve balance, strength, coordination and the test in these fun, four-hour street/park Jesse Noonan for Rock ‘N’ Sizzle. These two for children aged two years right through timing. Skate Advantage events are designed comps. We start with a coaching session, hour events will include a short coaching to adults. Classes are suitable for beginner, to encourage people in the community with then a competition and finish with some top session, demos, skate jam, barbecue, raffle intermediate and advanced level skaters. disabilities to give skating a go and bring sponsored riders showing you how it’s done and games. The aim of the event is to bring There are also sessions for girls only. the community together in a healthy, safe with a demo. Bring the family along to enjoy the community together and promote skating Programs run in 10-week blocks each school environment. Qualified skate coaches will help some top skateboarding. to families in a healthy and safe environment. term at Tugun, Pizzey Park, Mudgeeraba, every rider improve their confidence while Varsity and Elanora skate parks. fun games, demonstrations and a community TEXT BOOKINGS REQUIRED Free ONLINE BOOKINGS REQUIRED Free Private lessons are also available for all ages barbeque will be held at each event. Free! Free! and skill levels with each session tailored to Gold Coast Skateboard Coaching Rock ‘n’ Slide Skateboarding, personal wants and needs. A one-on-one ONLINE BOOKINGS REQUIRED Free Jay Hetherington Jesse Noonan Free! session can be a great place to start if your M 0407 910 240 BR M 0435 620 571 Rock ‘n’ Slide Skateboarding, kids are feeling nervous about joining the Jesse Noonan F Rock ‘N’ Slide Skateboarding group lessons. Skate camps and day skate W rocknslideskateboarding.com BR M 0435 620 571 tours are also available during F Rock ‘N’ Slide Skateboarding SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2020 10am – 2pm school holidays. BR W rocknslideskateboarding.com Nerang SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER 2020 3pm For more information on coaching sessions Nerang Youth Precinct, and camps please visit our website, email or Tugun SUNDAY 21 FEBRARY 2021 8am Arthur Earle Park, Nerang Tugun Skate Park, Boyd Street contact us by phone. Connection Road Nerang Nerang Youth Precinct, Arthur Earle ONLINE BOOKINGS REQUIRED $16 SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER 2020 3pm Park, Nerang Connection Road SUNDAY 17 JANUARY 2021 10am – 2pm Varsity Lakes Tugun, Pizzey Park, Mudgeeraba, Tugun Varsity and Elanora skate parks Varsity Youth Precinct, SUNDAY 13 JUNE 2021 8am Tugun Skate Park, Boyd Street 1 Cassia Drive Rock ‘n’ Slide Skateboarding, Jesse Noonan Tugun M 0435 620 571 Tugun Skate Park, Boyd Street SUNDAY 23 MAY 2021 10am – 2pm SATURDAY 17 APRIL 2021 8am W rocknslideskateboarding.com BR Varsity Lakes Mudgeeraba F Rock ‘N’ Slide Skateboarding Varsity Youth Precinct, Firth Park, Somerset Drive 1 Cassia Drive
68 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 69 ACTIVE OUTDOORS Mountain biking Cycling Water sports recreation ‘Come and Try’ mountain Mountain Bike Junior Skills Clinic You CAN change the way you move around These water sport sessions show how you in the outdoors. Ride a bicycle to your CAN discover the city’s beautiful waterways These clinics are for young riders who are bike course next destination for fun, fitness and smart while being active and healthy. Stand up just getting started in mountain biking. The The ‘Come and Try’ mountain bike course transport. The Gold Coast has around 2400 paddle boarding, swimming, surfboard riding junior session is for kids 6 – 12 years and the is for riders who want to give mountain bike kilometres of bikeways and pathways that and use of other water craft challenge your teens is for kids aged 13 years and above. riding a go and want to learn fundamental, link neighbourhoods, schools and parks, and whole body to work in unison; improving This clinic will teach them the skills and off-road riding skills to enable them to ride connect with major transit routes. balance, core strength, timing, mental focus techniques needed to help them get their safely and confidently. This course is run over and coordination. bikes off-road safely and explain some of the It’s cheaper than driving, produces less three consecutive weeks and will introduce more challenging features on the trails. We’ll pollution and can be quicker for short trips, riders to the basics of mountain bike riding and Winter Sunday swim/run sessions focus on advancing the abilities of junior riders especially in peak hour. familiarise them with some of the green trails through the introduction of core skills to help Experience the glorious, crisp, clear winter of the Nerang Mountain Bike Park. Suitable for them ride safely and with confidence. swells every Sunday in this 12 week program beginner riders aged 12 years and over. City of Gold Coast for ocean swimming enthusiasts at Burleigh Beach. The sessions cater for mixed abilities, To be able to participate in these rides cycling workshops SUNDAY $10 BR you should: ages and genders with various groups per Cycling is becoming popular on the session. The aim is to develop open water • be able to ride a bike competently on Gold Coast for commuting and recreation. swimming confidence, fitness, surf skills and paved surfaces Course 1: 11, 18, 25 Oct 2020 3pm To make sure cycling is easily accessible to surf education. • be able to manoeuvre a bike competently everyone we are improving cycle-ways and on paved surfaces providing free workshops for anyone needing Please note: it is a pre-requisite that you are Course 2: 17, 24, 31 Jan 2021 4pm able to swim 200 metres in under five minutes • be able to ride a bike for at least five tips or guidance. and are able to tread water for five minutes. kilometres on paved surfaces without Cycling workshops are held throughout Course 3: 14, 21, 28 Mar 2021 4pm Minimum age is 10 years. stopping the year including school holidays. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/cycleworkshops Course 4: 16, 23, 30 May 2021 3pm • have a mountain bike suitable for off-road SUNDAY June – August 7am riding and in good working order Free workshops Nerang Online bookings required Burleigh $10 Nerang State Forest, Hope Street • have the necessary safety gear for riding including a good helmet. City of Gold Coast Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club, The Esplanade (meet in park north of SLSC) Book online W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/cycleworkshops Mal Schulstad, Balance MTB SUNDAY $5 BR Burleigh Swim Run, Ty Dowker M 0413 880 371 M 0413 148 470 2pm juniors E [email protected] Burleigh Swim Run, Phil Clayton Course 1: 27 September 2020 3.30pm teens W balancemtb.com.au M 0402 219 376 3pm juniors E [email protected] Course 2: 20 December 2020 4.30pm teens 2pm juniors Course 3: 11 April 2021 3.30pm teens 2pm juniors Course 4: 27 June 2021 3.30pm teens
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70 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 71 Water sports recreation /continued ACTIVE OUTDOORS Spring/summer Burleigh Stand up paddle Kayaking swim and run sessions boarding (SUP) Enjoy these friendly and fun weekly swim and Seaway Kayaking Experience run sessions at Tallebudgera and Burleigh I thoroughly enjoyed the Exercise your body and mind while connecting Beach. The sessions cater for mixed abilities, Active & Healthy over 50s SUP with nature in this glorious one hour paddle ages and genders with various ability groups SUP lesson yesterday – on the Broadwater. Enjoy beautiful landscapes per session. Sessions focus on open water Ever wanted to cruise the waterways on a SUP my first. Linda and while you cruise on the water in a kayak. This swimming confidence, fitness, surf skills and but not sure how to start? Well this is the class is a great way to discover our local waterways surf education. for you. Starting from the shore, the lesson her team are very progresses gradually with the goal of getting while getting fit at the same time. Please note: it is a pre-requisite that you are professional, respectful everyone up and standing on the water. This Please note: The classes will NOT RUN on the able to swim 200 metres in under five minutes is a fun, non-competitive class that is about and are able to tread water for five minutes. and competent. It was following dates: 14 and 28 December 2020, being outdoors, getting active, enjoying life and 11 and 25 January 2021 and 26 April 2021. Minimum age is 10 years. having a go. socially enjoyable and MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 5.30am – 6.30am a great way to get out 2ND AND 4TH MONDAY 9am –10am October – March 1ST WEDNESDAY OF MONTH 10am and meet people. Keep OF MONTH 3RD SATURDAY OF MONTH 11am Burleigh $10 up the good work! Biggera Waters $10 Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club, The Surfers Paradise $5 462-482 Marine Parade (look out BR Esplanade (meet in park north of SLSC) River Drive, Budds Beach BR DOTT for the Seaway Kayaking Trailer) Burleigh Swim Run, Ty Dowker Go Vertical SUP, Linda Seaway Kayaking Tours M 0413 148 470 M 0423 716 625 M 0449 529 251 W govertical.com.au Burleigh Swim Run, Phil Clayton E [email protected] M 0402 219 376 E [email protected] Surfers Paradise SUP Tour Social paddle group Unique transparent kayaks Gold Coast Open Water Enhance your technique in this fully guided Social paddle groups are a fun way to meet Paddle under the bridge to spot the fish or Swimming Club mini-tour on the waterways of Surfers other locals, form relationships, get fit and stingrays beneath the kayak, or stop off at the Paradise. Increase your strength and stretch explore our gorgeous waterways. sandbanks for a different perspective. It's an Everyone is welcome to be a part of the club your paddle reach as our wonderful instructors easy paddle over to Sovereign Island to check Just by participating every week you can regardless of age, gender, physical abilities, guide you safely through the waters sharing out the homes of the rich and famous. Your challenge yourself to go further, improve fitness levels or experience. Our aim is to make their local knowledge and paddle tips. Glide pace, your time. Suitable for all ages. the joy of open water swimming accessible posture and confidence, and develop fitness around this beautiful part of the world with our Please note: The sessions will NOT RUN to everyone, whether they are a complete and general health – all while having fun in marine life and perhaps venture in as far as during school holidays. As it is a weather beginner, have injuries or physical disabilities or the great outdoors. Macintosh Island Park to visit peacocks and dependent activity, please check out Facebook compete internationally. We create memorable local bird life. All equipment included. page for updates on the day. experiences that will last a lifetime. SATURDAY, SUNDAY SUMMER 7am SATURDAY 8am THURSDAY 9am – 10am 4TH SATURDAY OF MONTH 10am WINTER 8am Broadbeach $5 Paradise Point $10 Surfers Paradise $25 Surfers Paradise $15 Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club Paradise Point Parklands, BR River Drive, Budds Beach Meet at Bumbles Cafe, (Tower 28), Old Burleigh Road BR BR The Esplanade Budds Beach, River Drive Go Vertical SUP, Linda Nude Kayaks Gold Coast MONDAY– FRIDAY 5am Go Vertical SUP, Linda M 0423 716 625 M 0422 594 435 M 0423 716 625 Palm Beach $8 W govertical.com.au W nudekayaksgoldcoast.com.au W govertical.com.au Tallebudgera Leisure Centre Pool, F Nude Kayaks Gold Coast 1525 Gold Coast Highway Gold Coast Open Water Swimming Club M 0414 680 437 E [email protected]
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The Gold Coast is an active city and one of the best regions in Australia for Pickleball participation levels and achievements in sport and recreational activities. Come and try the latest craze and have a Our natural and built environment encourages an active lifestyle and provides game of pickleball! Pickleball is a fun and I not only reignited my countless opportunities for everyone (from beginners to elite athletes) to social sport that combines elements of passion for croquet, badminton, tennis and table tennis. participate in sport and recreational activities. I also made some new Participating in these types of activities not only helps keep you fit and healthy, Instruction and equipment provided. The game is easy to play, is suitable for all ages friends along the way. it gives you the chance to set goals for yourself and meet challenges. It promotes and the first session is free. social inclusion and helps you connect with your community through shared Next we are starting a experiences and achievements. MONDAY 9am, 5pm Pickleball team! WEDNESDAY 8am, 5pm
Social Squash Tennis – Get your racket on Miami BR ALBERT, 72 Miami Seniors Tennis Centre, Social Squash is time-efficient, fun and social. It’s the tennis movement taking Australians Pacific Avenue The program is developed to match players from couch to court! Absolutely perfect for of similar capability in a pay-as-you-go those who used to play tennis but just don’t MONDAY 9am format which has both social and competitive anymore or for those who’ve always had a soft TUESDAY 5pm Croquet opportunities. This is a great for those who spot for the sport but never quite found the THURSDAY 6pm If you’re looking for a new challenge but want to get back on the court in some capacity right serve! Welcome to open court sessions. SATURDAY 8.30am want to take things a bit more slowly, why but who don’t have the time to commit to a not consider joining a croquet club. Using Hosted at your local club, it’s 90 minutes of Hope Island more structured program. BR a mallet, the aim is to hit one or two balls tennis activities and socialising. Think fun-sized Hope Island Resort Tennis through the hoops in particular sequence and courts, cool and colourful equipment, non- Centre, Hope Island Road and EVERYDAY Anytime to score more hoops than the opposition. stop tunes and tasty snacks. Show up with or Activa Way Carrara $10 without your crew. No need to bring your own Croquet is a social game that is great for Carrara Indoor Sport Stadium, racquet and no skill required. BR SUNDAY 1pm – 4pm all ages and is fun to play. All equipment Nerang Broadbeach Road is provided. Palm Beach BR Carrara Squash DAYS VARIES Times varies Tallebudgera Leisure Centre, M 0410 342 376 MON, TUE, WED, FRI, SAT 9am – 3pm Find your local clubs $15 – $30 1525 Gold Coast Highway Price includes food and drink Southport BR First session free then $7– $12 Squash Girls Can W play.tennis.com.au Southport Croquet Club, 1 Queen Street, Gold Coast Pickleball Association, Squash Girls Can is a fun, social introduction Southport (off Ada Bell Way) beside M 0438 118 899 to the sport of squash. This is the perfect Broadwater Parklands Light Rail Station E [email protected] opportunity to try the sport for the first time or First lesson free then W goldcoastpickleball.com.au BR get back into it after time off with a group of $7 adults and $2 children like-minded women. Squash Girls Can will help Brian Mullins develop squash skills and is a great way to get P 5531 4720 physically active as an alternative to the gym!
EVERYDAY (EXCEPT FRIDAY) varies TUE, WED, THU 9.30am Palm Beach Carrara $10 Burleigh Heads and Palm Beach Carrara Indoor Sport Stadium, BR Croquet Club, 1 Abelia Street Nerang Broadbeach Road Carrara Squash First visit free BR M 0410 342 376 P 5576 2281
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Table tennis social play Staying active while living with a disability Rollerblaze Surfing with disabilities CAN strengthen your heart, build strong Come along for a casual hit with family, friends Wheelchair basketball is an exciting team sport Don’t let a disability hold you back from muscles and bones, improve coordination, and guests. Table tennis is a great way to for men and women. Modelled on able-bodied experiencing the challenge and thrill of riding and make you feel better about yourself. improve your coordination, speed, agility basketball, it is played on standard basketball the ocean’s waves. The Gold Coast branch of For those with disabilities, there are many and balance. courts with regulation height rings and the Disabled Surfers Association is a non-profit adaptive sports and recreation programs that backboards. This activity is not restricted to organisation run by volunteers. The program can be enjoyed for health, wellness, social, wheelchair users and all equipment is supplied. offers surfing for all ages and levels of disability. MONDAY, TUESDAY 6pm –10pm and competition benefits. SATURDAY 10am – 3pm Please call to confirm locations and times. All equipment is provided. SUNDAY 10am – 2pm Before participating in recreational activities or sports, check with your physical therapist or SATURDAY Molendinar $7–$12 physician to ensure the activity is right for you, training/scrimmage 9.30 –11.30am VARIOUS DAYS check Facebook From 9am Gold Coast Table Tennis BR and what levels of activity are safe. Coomera $5 Currumbin Free Association, Lot 1 Herbertson Coomera Sports Centre, Drive (off Southport-Nerang Road) BR Flat Rock Beach/Len Wort Park, BR Gold Coast Recreation Beattie Road Teemangum Street (meet in Len Gold Coast Table Tennis Association Wort Park) P 5597 1633 and Sport Inc. Gold Coast Disabled Surfers Association, Ian W goldcoasttabletennis.org.au MONDAY social comp 6pm – 9pm Gold Coast Recreation and Sport Inc. is a M 0422 209 583 Coomera $10 community-based organisation providing W disabledsurfers.org Coomera Sports Centre, TUESDAY 9.15am –12pm sporting and recreational opportunities to BR F DSA.GC.QLD Beattie Road WEDNESDAY 12.30 – 2.30pm people of all ages with a disability. Assistance is provided linking people with organisations Varsity Lakes $7 that provide experience in a vast range of Gold Coast Rollerblaze Wheelchair Club Varsity Lakes Community activities across the city. Sandy Judge, Secretary Seahorse Nippers M 0407 101 480 Resource Centre, Mattocks Rd Seahorse Nippers helps children with special Bookings required E [email protected] Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre needs to participate in modified surf lifesaving P 5593 7006 Gold Coast Recreation and Sport Inc. activities. Learn water safety, beach skills P 5531 3312 W gcrs.com.au and have fun in the surf and on the sand. MONDAY 1pm – 4pm Sailability All members of the family are welcome to Experience the joy sailing brings. Sailability participate. Please phone for more information Burleigh $3 on dates. Burleigh Heads/Miami Senior Accessible Football Program Gold Coast is a non-profit organisation run Citizens Club, 40 Matilda Street by volunteers with the motto ‘freedom on the The Accessible Football Program is a new water regardless of disability’. The program Burleigh Heads/Miami initiative designed to increase accessibility to is fully equipped for people with all types of SUNDAY Summer please phone football for all ages and levels of ability. The Senior Citizens Club, disabilities and incorporates use of hoists and Burleigh Free Allan M 0433 227 676 or free program for special needs kids and adults slings where necessary. North Burleigh Surf Life Saving BR Hailo M 0479 090 310 offers a safe, fun structured environment to Club, The Esplanade enjoy the game. TUESDAY 9am – 2pm North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club SUNDAY monthly 9am – 10am Hollywell $12 P 5576 1604 SYC Sailing Squadron, E [email protected] Tallebudgera Free BR 1 Marina Crescent Coplicks Family Sports Park, BR Connection Road Sailability Gold Coast M 0407 979 666 Gold Coast United Football Club, Rob Morris E [email protected] W goldcoastunitedfc.com.au/accessible- football/
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Gold Coast Regional Friends of the Gold Coast Botanic Gardens Regional Botanic Gardens Inc. CONNECT, Our Botanic Gardens are a great place for Everyone is welcome to become a member family fun, exercise and discovering the world of this lively volunteer group with a passion of plants. Stroll along boardwalks, observe for the Botanic Gardens. wildlife and explore the many trails within Members help with gardening, visitor CONSERVE, the gardens. information, guided walks, plant propagation, The Friends Centre, open daily between herbarium, education, events, botanical craft 10am and 2pm, provides visitor information, and fundraising. maps, brochures and displays. A small kiosk No green fingers needed as group leaders EXPLORE at the Friends Centre provides organic coffee can provide training and guidance. Meet at and refreshments. the Friends Centre for all activities. Bookings required, cost varies Friends of the Gold Coast Regional Botanic NATURE GATES OPEN ALL YEAR 5am – 7pm Gardens Inc. Benowa Free Gold Coast Regional Botanic M 0449 561 674 Gardens, 230 Ashmore Road E [email protected] W friendsgcrbg.org.au
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WEDNESDAY 7am – 9am Gardening/maintenance group About NaturallyGC TUESDAY 8am –11am NaturallyGC workshops and activities are for people interested in connecting SATURDAY 9am –12pm with, exploring and conserving our city’s wonderful natural environment. Herbarium group The NaturallyGC program aims to connect the Gold Coast community with nature through FRIDAY 7am –11am free and low-cost environmental workshops, events, activities and sustainable nature- Nursery group based recreation. Activities and events cover a range of environment-based activities from: • guided bushwalks • native gardening • citizen science VARIOUS See Facebook page Times vary • wildlife shows • nature photography • volunteering and more. Guided walks – 2/wk Themes include bush foods, native bees, • tree planting • kids nature play remarkable trees, butterflies, birds and rare and threatened plants. All walks are free and start You can also make a difference and connect to a local community group, organisation and at the Friends Centre. other City-led environment programs, discover our best natural area parks to visit, and check out ideas to keep the kids entertained, active and exploring our natural environment.
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78 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/ICAN 79 ACTIVE @home ACTIVE @home Pilates, yoga and tai chi The Active & Healthy Program is a regular part Tai chi live Yoga slow flow of life for many Gold Coast residents with the Follow world-renowned tai chi master, Rod This class has been designed to release a physical, mental and social benefits being vitally Ferguson, in live, online classes as he guides delicious, slow flow of energy through the neck important for ongoing health and wellbeing. you through peaceful exercises that build your and shoulders to align and open the heart. Despite changing restrictions on outdoor strength and health. The class will release upper back tightness, activities, people need to stay active to stay well, mobilise the spine, stretch and strengthen the The easy-to-follow moves promote harmony, so we’ve worked hard to find new and innovative sides and legs, and open the heart. You’ll need improve mobility and suppleness, and increase a strap or something similar for this practice. ways to keep everyone moving at home. mental alertness. Classes are suitable for all ages and abilities so if you can’t get to the park We’re offering some of our popular Active & or would just like to practise the art at home, Perfect posture Pilates Healthy classes online to ensure continuity of these weekly classes are just what you need. This class is a mindful practice designed to activity and connection to instructors and fellow strengthen and support your body. It uses class participants. Many of these online classes FRIDAY live class 10am functional movements focused on spinal stability and flexibility to improve posture can be accessed at times more suited to you and Online access via FB page Free they’re a great way for people to get a taste of a and reduce injury. This class will target core F TaiChiMasterRod strengthening, shoulder and spinal stability new class in the privacy of their own home. Work and move the spine safely through natural and out on your schedule – not ours – and take your neutral ranges of movement. mind and body’s potential to a new level. PRE-RECORDED CLASSES Anytime Online access Free Yin Yoga – detox practice youtu.be/2JSROCbgqKg Detox and cleanse the body and mind with youtu.be/ovVz7YSM598 this purifying yin practice. Release whatever no longer serves you, whether that be a past Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Rod Ferguson memory, a limiting belief or an unwanted F TaiChiMasterRod feeling or emotion.
EVERYDAY Anytime Active & Healthy yoga flow Online access for all Free Enjoy this energising yoga flow class taken three classes by Madonna Williams from Zen Soul Life. essenceofliving.com.au/offers/hnrbx7Tj/ The class includes a sequence of postures checkoutcoupon_code=GOLD_COAST with some extended holds combined with soothing and relaxing ground postures, Essence of Living mantras, breath work and meditation. Why not use this precious time in our lives to practise balance and mindfulness.
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Get Raw, Simone Kelly These speed, movement and agility training M 0415 578 114 sessions are specially designed for children FRIDAY 8.30am and teenagers wanting to start building their Online access Free fitness or for those already involved in sports Meant to Move – online self-paced who want some extra training. us02web.zoom.us/j/89970320439 BR ?pwd=QW9YU3JhaU9zS0hOZGw 30 minute workouts The online sessions focus on fast footwork zb0twL2Zadz09 From the comfort of your own space and fitness and are a perfect way to get the edge in your own time Meant To Move provides Ageility, David Lawson on your opponents. you with fun & beginner friendly workouts M 0418 189 389 designed with modifications and variations for different abilities. 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TUESDAY 10.15am meeactive.lpages.co/mtm2 week BR Online access Pay what EVERYDAY Anytime you can Mee Active, Rachelle Ballard-Clayton meeactive.lpages.co/virtual-class- Online access Free bookings BR M 0403 163 201 youtube.com/watch?v=kU49d_ Mee Active, Rachelle Ballard-Clayton MGqh0&feature=youtu.be M 0403 163 201 Jay Scott-Hunter M 0419 777 689 82 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program 83 ACTIVE @home Make some simple ingredient swaps for GOLD COAST a healthier choice. AQUATIC Healthier breakfast wrap CENTRES There is nothing Gold Coasters love more than getting outdoors and maintaining an active and Hash brown, bacon and Swap hash brown for Swap regular for egg wrap with sauce. spinach and tomato. wholemeal wrap. healthy lifestyle. High in saturated fat Swap streaky bacon Swap bacon for and sugar. for short cut bacon. lean chicken. 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