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Developed March 2021. Details are correct at the time of printing. Please 4406 Social Health Compass contact the provider for further information. Produced by: Healthy Lifestyle Team, Community Chronic Conditions Service, Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service

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Acknowledgement

The Social Health Compass was developed by the Health Promotion Team, Community & Preventive Health Directorate, Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service. This publication is one of three volumes in the Health Compass series: Physical, Emotional & Social Health Compass. This publication was developed with input from consumers.

Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service author: Jenny O’Dwyer, Senior Health Promotion Officer, Health Promotion Team, Community Chronic Conditions Service, Community & Preventive Health Directorate

Disclaimer: Services and contacts listed in this publication are correct at the time of printing, but these may change without notice or be impacted by COVID restrictions. Please contact the provider to check availability and suitability prior to attending. The content presented is for your information only and is not a recommendation, nor an endorsement. Please self-select services right for you.

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Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... 5

Sunshine Coast ...... 6 Arts & Crafts ...... 7-15 Building & Restoration ...... 16-18 Cards & Games ...... 19-26 Cooking ...... 27-28 Education ...... 29-44 Fellowship & Friendship ...... 45-48 Gardening & Greening...... 49-54 Hobbies ...... 55-60 Music, Singing & Theatre ...... 61-67 Technology ...... 68-72 Travel ...... 73-74 Volunteering ...... 75 Gympie ...... 76 Arts & Crafts ...... 77-81 Building & Restoration ...... 82-83 Cards & Games ...... 84-86 Cooking ...... 87 Education ...... 88-91 Fellowship & Friendship ...... 92-94 Gardening & Greening...... 95-96 Hobbies ...... 97-99 Music, Singing & Theatre ...... 100-103 Technology ...... 104-108 Travel ...... 109 Volunteering ...... 110

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Introduction

Social Compass Timetable Social Health Compass is one of three volumes in the Health Compass series produced by the Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service, including Physical, Emotional & Social Health Compass. Social Health Compass takes the hard work out of finding local, low-cost activities that support social connectedness & healthy ageing. Activities are scheduled at a variety of locations across the Sunshine Coast & Gympie regions and include arts & crafts, building & restoration, cards & games, education, gardening, fellowship & friendship, hobbies, music, singing & theatre, technology, travel & volunteering. Whilst listings are correct at the time of printing, they may change without notice or be impacted by COVID restrictions. Please contact the provider to check availability & suitability of the activity, prior to attending.

Point your health in the right direction As we age, our social circles change. This decline in social interactions can make seniors more susceptible to illness, depression and isolation. Research shows that the number of Australian’s feeling lonely is increasing over time. In any given year one in ten people will experience a period of loneliness. Adults who have a close network of friends, participate in hobbies and leisure pursuits and build and maintain good social connections, are more likely to enjoy longer lives and better quality of life, health and wellbeing. Furthermore, it’s well documented that staying in touch with friends and loved ones or building new relationships can be as effective as exercise at improving your mood and overall quality of life.

Benefits of being socially active • Better quality of life • Improved physical health • Higher satisfaction with life • Protective factor against anxiety & depression • Greater independence • Increased mental wellbeing

Top tips • Develop & maintain strong relationships with family & friends • Make regular time available for social contact • Become involved in activities that interest you • Join local organisation’s or clubs that appeal to you • Connect with likeminded people that share your interests

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ARTS & CRAFTS - SUNSHINE COAST Be creative in a variety of ways including embroidery, painting, pottery, writing & more. Arts & crafts is a great way to socialise, have fun & try something new. All levels of experience accepted.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Beerwah U3A Sunshine Coast 1.00pm Beerwah Grafx - U3A Sunshine Coast members only Beerwah Library, 25 Peachester Road  5493 4504 or 0417 294 524  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Beerwah $2 donation 10.00am Beerwah Writers Group $5 annual fee Alternate Beerwah Library, 25 Peachester Road weeks  54387 910  www.beerwahwriters.com/index.html Bli Bli Contact provider for Bli Bli Quilters details 16 Arista Court  5448 5630  www.facebook.com/blibliquiltingandcraft/ Buderim Contact provider for 6.30pm 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am Art School Co. details 1.30pm 1.30pm 1.30pm 1/40 Glen Kyle Drive 4..0pm 4..0pm 4..0pm  0491 756 172 6.30pm 6.30pm 6.30pm  [email protected]  www.artschoolco.com/ Buderim Contact provider for Autumn Leaves Writing Group details 65 Burnett Street  0411 740 272 Contact: Linda  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/writingthroughtheheart/

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Buderim Contact provider for Buderim Craft Cottage Association details The BCCA currently has a range of classes including: 5 Main Street (via Church Street) calligraphy & papercraft, fibre art & surface design, life drawing,  5450 1714 needlework & lace, machine embroidery, mixed media, painting,  [email protected] patchwork, photography, pottery, silversmith & art jewellery, yarns &  www.buderimcraftcottage.com.au fibres  www.facebook.com/buderimcraftcottage/ Buderim $12 10.00am Learning to Draw the Basics Buderim Lions Club, Mian Creek Road, Tanawha U3A Sunshine Coast  5444 6313 members only  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Buderim $75 annual The Sunshine Coast Arts Group offers art, pottery, music and sewing. They Sunshine Coast Art Group (SCAG) membership fee offer regular classes and one-off classes and events. Sunshine Coast Art Group Club Rooms, 1 William Parker Place  [email protected] Contact provider for  www.facebook.com/SCAGBUDERIM details

Caloundra $5 joining fee The CACA currently has 23 arts and crafts groups utilising its facility. Caloundra Arts Centre Association (CACA) $45 annual Choose from: Art for Scaredy Cats, Aspects of Art, Beads & Bling, Circle of Friends Craft Group, Caloundra Arts Centre, 5 North Street membership Embroiderers, Expressive Art, Friday Art Group (oil, acrylic & water), Happy Yarners,  5491 6488 or 0409 948 604 Hard Pressed Printers, Lace Making, Machine Embroidery, Needlepoint (tapestry),  [email protected] Porcelain Painting, Pottery, Quilting, Saturday Art Group, Seaside Scrappers, Spinning & Weaving,  www.caloundraartsandcrafts.org.au/groups/ Stitchers, Sunshine Pastellists, Textile and Fibre Art Group & Wednesday Art Group  www.facebook.com/caloundraartscentre/ Caloundra Contact provider for The Art Hub details 19b - 11 Bulcock Street (upstairs in The Strand) Offering a range of paint & sip socials and adult workshops  044 77 99 878  [email protected]  www.thearthubsc.com.au/

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Coolum Contact provider for 9.00am Autumn Leaves Writing Group details Curlys on the Boardwalk, 6 Breezeway Street, Mount Coolum  0411 740 272 Contact: Linda  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/writingthroughtheheart/ Coolum Contact provider for 9.30am Coolum Art Group details 1st Tuesday Coolum Civic Centre, Park Road of month  5471 1149 or 54739868  [email protected]  www.coolum.com.au/coolumart Coolum Contact provider for 9.00am- Coolum Quilters Group details 12.00md David Low Way  5450 5265 or 5446 2324  [email protected] Cooroy Contact provider for Offer a range of art and pottery classes. One off workshops and regular classes. Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre details 11A Maple Street  5442 6665  [email protected]  www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au/ Kawana U3A Sunshine Coast 1.30pm Autobiography 1 & 2: Write Your Story, U3A Sunshine members only Coast Simplicity Funerals, 214 Nicklin Way, Warana  5494 7230 Contact: Jenny  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Kawana U3A Sunshine Coast 9.00am Drawing & Watercolour members only Kawana Library, 30 Nanyima Street, Buddina  0411 138 884 or 5444 7446 Contact: Bob  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Kawana U3A Sunshine Coast 9.15am Writers Group, U3A Sunshine Coast members only Anglican Church Hall, 11 Meridian Street, Bokarina  5494 7230 Contact: Jenny  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Kenilworth Contact provider for Kenilworth Arts Council details 6 Elizabeth Street Promotes visual & performing arts in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, including art competitions,  5472 3223 exhibitions, workshops, markets & performances  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/KenilworthArts/ Kenilworth Contact provider for Kenilworth Quilt & Craft Circle details  5446 0131 Contact: Olive  5446 0167 Contact: Jan  5446 0229 Contact: Paula  www.maryvalleycountry.com.au/kenilworth-quilt-craft- circle

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Maleny $10 joining fee Maleny Arts & Crafts Group (MACG) Meetings: MACG Building, 13 Stanley River Road Contact provider for The MACG currently has a range of group activities including: Gallery: 38 Maple Street details Claywork, Crochet, Embroidery, Evening Group, Fine Art, Glasswork, Life Drawing, Machine Knitting,  5494 3394 Porcelain, Quilting, Sewing, Spinning & Weaving, Textile Art & Woodcraft  [email protected]  [email protected] (membership enquiries)  www.malenysportandrec.org.au/mdsrc-affiliated-club- contacts/maleny-arts-and-crafts/ Mapleton Contact provider for 9.00am Mapleton Art Group details Mapleton Bowls Club, 5 Post Office Road  5445 7479  [email protected]  www.mapletonbowlsclub.com/ Mapleton Contact provider for 9.00am Mapleton Craft Group details Mapleton Bowls Club, 5 Post Office Road  5445 7479  [email protected]  www.mapletonbowlsclub.com/ Mapleton Contact provider for 9.00am Mapleton Quilters details Mapleton Bowls Club, 5 Post Office Road  5445 7479  [email protected]  www.mapletonbowlsclub.com/ Maroochydore Contact provider for Syndicate Creative – Pottery details 6/100 Sugar Road  0403 680 774  [email protected]  www.syndicatecreative.square.site/  www.facebook.com/syndicatecreativeqld/ SOCIAL HEALTH COMPASS – Sunshine Coast & Gympie Region, developed by the Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service 11

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mudjimba Contact provider for 1.00pm Crafts, Patchwork & Quilting - U3A Sunshine Coast details Mudjimba Community Hall, 25 Peachester Road  5450 6659 Contact Robyn  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Mudjimba $5 12.30- North Shore Quilters and Crafts 4.00pm Mudjimba Community Hall, 41 Cottonwood Street  5450 6659 (Robyn) or 5446 3872 (Denise)  [email protected] Nambour $25 six-month 9.30am Petrie Park Craft Group membership Pottery Price Bade Complex, Petrie Park Road Classes  5442 8669 $2.50 casual Nambour $13/week The Pottery Studio Shed 4/20 Brookes Street Contact provider for Offer a range of pottery classes and clay & wine sessions.  0459 900 990 more details  [email protected]  www.thepotterystudio.com.au/ Noosa U3A Noosa members 1.00pm Acrylics: Intermediate only U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin  5440 5500 Contact provider for  [email protected] more details  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ Sponsored by U3A Noosa

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Noosa U3A Noosa members 12.30pm Multi Craft only U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin  5440 5500 Contact provider for  [email protected] more details  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ Sponsored by U3A Noosa Noosa Contact provider for Noosa Shire Arts & Crafts Association Inc. details The NSACA currently has a range of group activities including: Wallace House, 1 Wallace Drive Boomerang Bags, Book & Paper Making, Botanical Art, Ceramics, Watercolour, Pen,  5474 1211 Pencil, Pastel & Paint & Writers Group  [email protected]  www.noosaartsandcrafts.org.au Noosa Contact provider for 9.00am Noosa Writers details Noosa Arts & Crafts, Wallace House, 7 Wallace Drive  5474 1211 Contact: Sheila  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.noosawriters.com/index.html  www.noosaartsandcrafts.org.au Noosa U3A Noosa members 1.00pm Watercolour: Intermediate only U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin  5440 5500 Contact provider for  [email protected] more details  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ Sponsored by U3A Noosa

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Noosa U3A Noosa members 9.30am Writing Group: In Our Own Write only U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin  5440 5500 Contact provider for  [email protected] more details  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ Sponsored by U3A Noosa Palmwoods Contact provider for 2.00pm Sunshine Coast Spoken Word (SCSW) – Poets, Storytellers more details 3rd of & Writers month Homegrown Café, 4/16 Main Street  0427 888 862  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/spokenwordontherange/ Peachester Contact provider for 9.30am Mountain Quilters Club details 2nd of month Peachester Community Hall, 960 Peachester Road  5496 1620  [email protected] www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/Mountain- Quilters-Inc-1385418195090054/ Pomona $5 per half hour Craft Group – Trash to Treasure The Lawson Shed, Pomona Community House, Memorial Contact provider for Avenue details  5485 2427  www.pomonacommunityhouse.com.au/whats-on Pomona $3 9.30am Pomona Community House Creative Writers The Lawson Shed, Pomona Community House, Memorial Avenue  0403 173 851 Contact: Noel  www.pomonacommunityhouse.com.au/whats-on

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Various Locations U3A Sunshine Coast 9.30am Drawing & Painting in the Environment members only Different venue each week  5444 6313 Contact Paul  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Various Locations U3A Sunshine Coast 9.00am Outdoor Sketching members only 3rd of month Different venue each week.  5438 0403 Contact Sonya  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Various Locations U3A Sunshine Coast 9.30am Water: Realism to Abstraction members only Different venue each week.  0428 770 094 Contact Sally  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Yandina $3 9.00am Art in Yandina Connections, Corner of Farrell & Low Streets  [email protected]

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BUILDING & RESTORATION – SUNSHINE COAST Design, build, fix, restore or maintain a project of choice: woodwork, metalwork, machinery, welding, leatherwork & more. Be social & productive by working shoulder to shoulder with others.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Buderim Contact provider 8.30am-3.00pm Buderim Men’s Shed for details Monday-Friday 31 Advance Road, Kuluin  5445 2202  [email protected]  www.buderimmensshed.org/ Caloundra Contact provider 8.00am- 8.00am-1.00pm Caloundra Men’s Shed for details 12.30pm Corner Allen & Queens Street, Moffat Beach  0411 238 901 Contact: Phil  [email protected]  www.caloundramenshed.com.au/ Caloundra $50 annual fee 7.30am-11.30am 8.00am- Caloundra Woodworkers Club 12md Southern end of Ulm Street South Contact provider  5437 2007 for details  [email protected]  www.caloundrawoodworkingclub.com.au/ Coolum Contact provider 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am Coolum Men’s Shed for details 3.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm 26 Research Street, Coolum Eco-Industrial Park  0401 985 800  [email protected]  www.coolummensshed.org/ Cooroy Contact provider Cooroy Camphor Laurel for details 7.30am-12.00md 4 Lower Mill Road Monday to Friday  0435 481 108 Contact: Stuart  [email protected] Cooroy $75 membership Cooroora Woodworkers Club fee 8 Lowermill Road 9.00am – 12.00md  5442 6995 Monday to Saturday  www.cooroorawoodworkersclub.com/ SOCIAL HEALTH COMPASS – Sunshine Coast & Gympie Region, developed by the Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service 16

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Maleny Contact provider 8.00am-late 8.00am-late Maleny & District Men’s Shed for details Maleny Pioneer Village, 5 Bryce Lane  0491 710 506  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/malenymensshed/ Mapleton Contact provider 8.00am-1.00pm Mapleton Men’s Shed for details 52 Delicia Road  5445 7002 or 0428 878 718  [email protected]  mapletonmenshed.org.au Maroochydore Contact provider 8.30am-12.30pm Maroochy Men’s Shed for details Tuesday to Thursday 10 Depot Street  5443 1055  [email protected]  www.maroochymensshed.com/ Montville $40 annual fee Blackall Range Woodcrafters Guild Montville Sports Ground, Montville-Maleny Road 8.00am-12.00md  0409 050 418  [email protected]  www.blackallrangewoodies.org.au/ Nambour Contact provider Nambour Men’s Shed for details 8 Colless Lane 8.00-2.00pm  5441 2527  [email protected]  nambourmensshed.com.au  www.facebook.com/NambourMensShed

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Nambour Contact provider Nambour Men’s Shed for details 8 Colless Lane 8.00-2.00pm  5441 2527  [email protected]  nambourmensshed.com.au Noosa Contact provider 12.30- 8.00- 8.00- 8.00- 8.00- Noosa Men’s Shed for details 4.00pm 12.00md 12.00md 3.30pm 10.00am Rotary Way off Wallum Lane  0402 595 094  [email protected]  www.noosa-mens-shed.org.au/ Pomona $50 annual fee 8.00am- 8.00am- Pomona Men’s Shed 12md 12md 1 School Street corner Horse Trail Contact provider  0410 793 364 or 5348 6001 (Shed) for details  [email protected]  www.mensshedpomona.com.au/ Woombye Contact provider Sunshine Valley Men’s Shed for details 257 Blackall Ranges Road  0498 463 430  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/WoombyeShed/ Yandina Contact provider 8.30am-12.00md Yandina Men’s Shed for details Corner of Farrell & Lowe Street  5472 7254

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CARDS & GAMES – SUNSHINE COAST Joining a card or game group is a great way to socialise, boost your critical thinking & enjoy old classics. Choose from billiards, bingo, bridge, chess, darts, Mahjong, 500 & so much more.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Beerwah Contact provider 9.15am 12.00md Beerwah Bridge Club for details Beerwah Golf Club, 24 Biondi Crescent  0403 220 900 or 0447 474 037  [email protected] Beerwah Contact provider 4.00pm Surfcity Darts Club for details 899 Steve Irwin Way (old Scout Hall)  0416 136 426 Contact: Karen  www.facebook.com/surfcity.darts.7 Buderim $100 membership 7.30pm Buderim Billiards & Snooker Club fee Corner of Church & Main Street  0428 898 100  [email protected]  www.buderimsnooker.org.au Buderim $50 fee 6.30pm 12.30pm 12.30pm Buderim Bridge Club Education Centre, Hibiscus Chancellor Park Retirement Resort, Lakehead Drive  5450 1575 (Sandi) 5445 4618 (Jean)  www.buderimbridgeclub.com Buderim $50 fee payable to 10.00am Contract Bridge for Beginners – U3A Sunshine Coast Buderim Bridge fortnightly Education Centre, Hibiscus Chancellor Park Club Retirement Resort, Lakehead Drive Host: Stephen Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast  [email protected] members only  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Buderim U3A Sunshine Coast 1.00pm Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners members only Buderim Lions Clubhouse, Main Creek Road, Tanawha  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Buderim $7 1.00pm Mahjong for Beginners & Continuous Education Centre, Hibiscus Chancellor Park Retirement U3A Sunshine Coast Resort, Lakehead Drive members only  0419 016 986 Contact: Chris  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Buderim $10 1.00pm Mahjong/Holiday Break (Beginners & Very Beginners) U3A Sunshine Coast Education Centre, Hibiscus Chancellor Park Retirement members only Resort, Lakehead Drive  0419 016 986 Contact: Chris  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Buderim $1 members 6.30pm Suncoast Chess Club $2 visitors Friendly 1st Floor, Corner of Church & Main Street $10 membership Games  0449 914 747 0r 0403 928 946 Contact: Chris fee  [email protected] 7.30pm  www.suncoastchess.webs.com/ Tournament

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Caloundra $5 members 12.30pm 12.30pm 12.30pm 9.00am 2.00pm 12.30pm Caloundra Bridge Club $7 visitors 80 Arthur Street 6.30pm  5492 5370  [email protected]  www.caloundrabridgeclub.com.au/index.asp Caloundra Contact provider 1.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm Caloundra RSL Euchre Club for details Caloundra RSL, West Terrace  0490 140 319 Contact: Barbara Caloundra Contact provider 8.15am Mahjong Club for details Visitors & Senior Citizens Hall, Nutley Street beginners  5493 2628 Contact: Valda welcome  5491 2812 Contact: Chrissi  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.mahjongclubs.org/ Caloundra $10 weekly 7.00pm Sunshine Coast Cue Sports Association $30 membership Caloundra Sharks Rugby League Club, 1 Gregory Street, fee Golden Beach  0401 324 618 Contact: John  [email protected]  www.sc8ball.org.au Coolum $5 members 9.15am 1.00pm 1.00pm Coolum Bridge Club $7 visitors Yaroomba Meeting Place, 1443 David Low Way, 12.45pm Yaroomba  0480 239 988  [email protected]  www.coolumbridgeclub.com/

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Coolum 5.45pm 500 Card Club Coolum Bowls Club, Elizabeth Street  5446 1153  [email protected]  www.coolumbeachbowls.com.au/ Coolum 6.30pm Coolum Darts Coolum Bowls Club, Elizabeth Street  5446 1153  [email protected]  www.coolumbeachbowls.com.au/ Kawana Contact provider 6.30pm 6.30pm The Coasters Dart Club for details Kawana Surf Club, 99 Pacific Boulevard  0410 334 833  [email protected] www.facebook.com/sunnycoastersdartclub/about/?ref =page_internal&mt_nav=0 Kawana $32 annual fee 12.30pm Mahjong (Eastern/Chinese Version) Kawana Waters Uniting Church, 3 Honeysuckle Drive, U3A Sunshine Coast Bokarina members only  0408 499 423 Contact: Kay  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Maleny Contact provider 1.30pm Maleny Chess Club for details Maleny Grove, 9 Palm Street  5499 9299  [email protected]

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Maleny $20 annual 12.00pm 6.00pm 9.30am 12.00pm Maleny Contact Bridge Club membership Supervised 15 Parklands Drive (off Porters Lane), North Maleny $15 annual  0400 016 502 or 0488 182 504 subscription  www.malenybridgeclub.com.au/ $10 for 6 months Mapleton Contact provider 2.00pm Mapleton Mahjong for details Mapleton Bowls Club, 5 Post Office Road  5445 7479  [email protected]  www.mapletonbowlsclub.com/ Maroochydore $2 per session 1.00pm 1.00pm Euchre Club $3 membership fee Maroochydore RSL, Memorial Ave, Maroochydore *Must become a  5450 0064 or 5443 66605 member of Maroochy RSL Mudjimba $5.50 11.30am Mahjong North Shore Community Centre, 701 David Low Way U3A Sunshine Coast  0421 853 007 Contact: Lyn members only  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Nambour Contact provider 6.00pm 6.00pm Sunshine Coast Darts Club for details Main Pavillion, Nambour Showgrounds, Coronation Avenue  0456 789 465 Nambour Contact for more 1.30pm Sunshine Coast Scrabble Club details Nambour RSL Club, 14 Mathew Street  5445 7770 Contact: Trevor

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Noosa U3A Noosa 1.00pm 500 Card Game members only U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin  5440 5500 Contact provider  [email protected] for more details  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ Sponsored by U3A Noosa Noosa U3A Noosa 9.00am Auction Solo Cards members only U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin  5440 5500 Contact provider  [email protected] for more details  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ Sponsored by U3A Noosa Noosa U3A Noosa 9.00am Bridge members only Beginners U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin  5440 5500 Contact provider  [email protected] for more details  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ Sponsored by U3A Noosa Noosa $20 annual 10.00am 6.30pm 9.00am Chess Club Chess Qld fee Noosa Cooroy Peregian Play at Cooroy, Peregian & Noosa  0478 501 919  [email protected]  www.noosachess.org/ Noosa U3A Noosa 9.00am Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners & Learners members only Beginners U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin  5440 5500 Contact provider  [email protected] for more details  www.u3anoosa.com.au/

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Noosa U3A Noosa 9.00am 9.00am 1.00pm Mahjong members only U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin  5440 5500 Contact provider  [email protected] for more details  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ Sponsored by U3A Noosa Noosa U3A Noosa 1.00pm Scrabble members only U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin  5440 5500 Contact provider  [email protected] for more details  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ Sponsored by U3A Noosa Pomona $3 1.00pm Rummikub Lawson Shed, Pomona Community House, Memorial Avenue  5485 2427  www.pomonacommunityhouse.com.au/whats-on www.facebook.com/PomonaDistrictCommunityHouseI nc/ Sippy Downs U3A Sunshine Coast 10.00am Canasta – U3A Sunshine Coast members only fortnightly U3A Lecture Room, Building B, USC Campus  0490 153 803  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Yandina Contact provider 10.00am Mahjong for details 1st of month Yandina School of Arts, 701 David Low Way  5446 8087  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/Yandina-School-of-Arts-Inc- 966234950235786/

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COOKING – SUNSHINE COAST Learn to cook healthy meals with wholesome ingredients and receive tips, ideas and inspiration. Classes cater for absolute beginners & practiced cooks alike & teach the skills to cook for one or many.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun BEGINNERS Jamie’s Ministry of Food Contact provider Cooking Classes for Beginners for details of local  0428 024 719 or 0407 149 333 classes  [email protected]  www.jamiesministryoffood.com.au/  www.facebook.com/JMOFAustralia/ Qld Country Womens Association Contact provider Country Kitchens - Hands on Nutrition & Healthy Eating for for details of local Seniors classes  0417 539 663 or (07) 3236 6419  [email protected]  www.qcwacountrykitchens.com.au/ INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED Caloundra Contact provider Licenced to Spice – International Cuisine for details  5491 8870  [email protected]  www.redhotchillipepper.com.au Kawana Contact provider Japanese Cooking Class – at Your Home for details  0410 254 210  [email protected]  www.tomonese.com.au/ Maleny Contact provider Tamarind Cooking School – Thai & Modern Asian Cuisine for details 88 Obi Lane South  1300 311 429  [email protected]  www.spicersretreats.com/restaurants/the-tamarind/

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Nambour $65 for 3 hours Kitchen Carnivale – Cultural Cooking Classes Nambour Community Centre, 2 Shearer Street  5441 4724  [email protected]  www.kitchencarnivale.com/ www.facebook.com/kitchencarnivale/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0 Noosa Contact provider Life’s a Feast – International Cuisine for details 91 Lake Weyba Drive, Noosaville  0438 469 692 Contact: Gail  [email protected]  www.lifesafeast.com.au/ Noosa Contact provider The Cooking School – Japanese, French & Southeast Asian Cuisine for details 2 Quamby Place, Noosa Heads  54492443  [email protected]  www.thecookingschoolnoosa.com/ Yandina Contact provider Spirit House – Asian Cooking School for details 20 Ninderry Road  5446 8977  [email protected]  www.spirithouse.com.au

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EDUCATION – SUNSHINE COAST Keep your brain sharp & challenge yourself by continuing to learn, read and communicate. Choose from book clubs, discussion groups, family history, languages, library & public speaking.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Alexandra Headland Contact provider 6.45pm Toastmasters Club –The Comedy Club for details 2nd of month Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club, 167 Alexandra Parade A club that assists members to improve their public speaking and leadership skills  0419 904 351  www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/05418969-the- comedy-club Beerwah FREE Book clubs are a great way to share your love for books with others. Bookclub Contact provider They provide an excellent opportunity to read books that you may not normally read Beerwah Library, 25 Peachester Road for details & to become involved in discussions. Contact Sunshine Coast Regional Library to add your name to the book  5475 8989 club waiting list. You will be contacted when a vacancy occurs in an existing club  [email protected] OR the list grows large enough to start another club.  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Beerwah FREE 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-3pm Closed Library 25 Peachester Road  5475 8989 Get access to the latest, books, movies, music & free WiFi & many other services  [email protected]  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Beerwah Contact provider 9.00am Toastmasters Club – Glasshouse Country for details 2nd & 4th Church on the Rise, 27 Beerwah Parade of month  5496 9855  www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00000811- A club that assists members to improve their public speaking and leadership skills glasshouse-country-toastmasters-club Bli Bli FREE 9.30am Bli Bli on Maroochy Historical Society Inc. The Old Church, 94 Willis Road  5448 4848  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/pages/category/Landmark--- Historical-Place/Bli-Bli-on-Maroochy-Historical-Society- Inc-1854016108057441/

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Buderim U3A Sunshine 4.00pm Book Group: Rediscover the Classics Coast members 4th every 2nd Private Residence, 29 Pine Street only month  5476 6328 Contact: Catherine  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Buderim $5.50 12.45pm Discussion Group Faith Community Church, 2-12 Glenmount Road U3A Sunshine  0414 907 787 Contact: John Coast members  [email protected] only  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Buderim U3A Sunshine 2.00pm Enquiring Minds – discussion & presentations Coast members Vise House, Ballinger Road only  5476 8597 Contact: Charles  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Buderim U3A Sunshine 1.00pm Historical Personalities – Discussion Group Coast members Private Residence only 5476 6328 Contact: Catherine  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Buderim Contact provider Historical Society for details 5 Ballinger Cresent  5450 1966  [email protected]  www.buderimhistoricalsociety.com/ Buderim U3A Sunshine 9.00am Philosophy of Yoga – Discussion Group Coast members Private Residence, 125 Glenmount Road, only Buderim/Tanawha  5445 3834 Contact: Mary  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Buderim $7 1.30pm Talking Circles 1 – Discussion Group fortnightly St Mark’s Anglican Church Hall, 7/17 Main Street U3A Sunshine  0415 710 266 or 5445 2519 Contact: Ernie Coast members  [email protected] only  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Buderim U3A Sunshine 1.00pm The World & its Nations – Discussion Group Coast members Private Residence only 5476 6328 Contact: Catherine  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Caloundra FREE Book clubs are a great way to share your love of books with others. Bookclub Contact provider They provide an excellent opportunity to read books that you may not normally read Caloundra Library, 8 Omrah Avenue for details & to become involved in discussions. Contact Sunshine Coast Regional Library to add your name to the book  5475 8989 club waiting list. You will be contacted when a vacancy occurs in an existing club  [email protected] OR the list grows large enough to start another club.  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ SOCIAL HEALTH COMPASS – Sunshine Coast & Gympie Region, developed by the Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service 31

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Caloundra U3A Sunshine 1.30pm Discussion Group Coast members IRT Parklands, 242 Parklands Boulevard only  0434 712 801 Contact: Yvonne  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Caloundra Contact provider 9.30am 9.00am Family History Research Inc. for details Sunshine Coast Turf Club Precinct, Gate, Pierce Avenue Meridan Plains  0411 881 745 or Library: 0450 297 939  [email protected]  www.caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Caloundra $20 10.45am History of Scotland – Discussion Group CWA Hall, 17 Kalinga Street U3A Sunshine Host: Ian Coast members  [email protected] only  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Caloundra FREE 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-3pm Closed Library 8 Omrah Avenue  5475 8989 Get access to the latest, books, movies, music & free WiFi & many other services  [email protected]  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Caloundra Contact provider 6.30pm Toastmasters Club – Caloundra for details 1st & 3rd Parklands Tavern, 242 Parklands Boulevard of month  0404 810 510  www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00007418- A club that assists members to improve their public speaking and leadership skills caloundra-club Coolum FREE Book clubs are a great way to share your love for books with others. Bookclub Contact provider They provide an excellent opportunity to read books that you may not normally read Coolum Library, 6 Park Street for details & to become involved in discussions. Contact Sunshine Coast Regional Library to add your name to the book  5475 8989 club waiting list. You will be contacted when a vacancy occurs in an existing club  [email protected] OR the list grows large enough to start another club.  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Coolum Contact provider Languages: Spanish, Italian & French for details Anna’s Languages, delivered at a range of venues  0423 283 820  www.annaslanguages.com.au/ Coolum FREE 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-3pm Closed Library 6 Park Street  5475 8989 Get access to the latest, books, movies, music & free WiFi & many other services  [email protected]  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Coolum Contact provider 7.30pm Toastmasters Club – Coolum Communicators for details 2nd & 4th Twin Waters Room, North Shore Community Centre, 701 of month David Low Way  0403 062 518 A club that assists members to improve their public speaking and leadership skills  www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00856855- coolum-communicators

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Cooroy FREE Book clubs are a great way to share your love for books with others. Bookclub Contact provider They provide an excellent opportunity to read books that you may not normally read Cooroy Library, 9 Maple Street for details & to become involved in discussions. Contact Noosa Regional Library to add your name to the book club  5329 6555 waiting list. You will be contacted when a vacancy occurs in an existing club  [email protected] OR the list grows large enough to start another club.  www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au/ Cooroy FREE Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Group Contact provider 17 Emerald Street for details  (07) 3219 0356  [email protected]  www.genealogy-noosa.org.au/home Cooroy FREE 9am- 9am- 9am- 9am- 9am- 9am-1pm Closed Library 5.30pm 5.30pm 5.30pm 5.30pm 5.30pm 9 Maple Street  5329 6555 Get access to the latest, books, movies, music & free WiFi & many other services  [email protected]  www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au/ Glasshouse FREE Glasshouse History Group Inc. Contact provider Bankfoot House, 1998 Old Gympie Road for details  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/GlasshousehistorygroupInc/ Kawana FREE Bookclub Contact provider Kawana Library, 30 Nanyima Street for details Book clubs are a great way to share your love for books with others.  5475 8989 They provide an excellent opportunity to read books that you may not normally read  [email protected] & to become involved in discussions. Contact Sunshine Coast Regional Library to add your name to the book  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ club waiting list. You will be contacted when a vacancy occurs in an existing club OR the list grows large enough to start another club.

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Kawana U3A Sunshine 2.00pm Learning Unlimited Coast members Simplicity Funerals, 214 Nicklin Way, Warana only  5478 4371 Contact: Jan  [email protected] Internet access  [email protected] essential  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Kawana FREE 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-1pm Closed Library 30 Nanyima Street  5475 8989 Get access to the latest, books, movies, music & free WiFi & many other services  [email protected]  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Kawana U3A Sunshine 2.00pm Philosophy – Discussion Group Coast members Private Residence, Wurtulla only  0414 695 781 Contact: Merle  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Kawana Contact provider 9.15am Toastmasters Club – Kawana Waters for details 1st, 3rd & 5th Guide Hut, Iluka Street, Buddina of month  0416 747 622  www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00006894- A club that assists members to improve their public speaking and leadership skills kawana-waters-club Kawana Contact provider 6.45am Toastmasters Club – Inside Edge for details 2nd & 4th Urban Expresso & Wine Café, 4/5 Innovation Parkway of month  0407 120 886  www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00790769-inside- A club that assists members to improve their public speaking and leadership skills edge-club SOCIAL HEALTH COMPASS – Sunshine Coast & Gympie Region, developed by the Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service 35

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Kawana Contact provider Last of Toastmasters Club – Mercury’s Motivators for details month, time Kawana Surf Club, 99 Pacific Boulevard, Buddina varies  0438 417 880  www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00711243- A club that assists members to improve their public speaking and leadership skills mercurys-motivators-club Kenilworth FREE Book clubs are a great way to share your love for books with others. Bookclub Contact provider They provide an excellent opportunity to read books that you may not normally read Kenilworth Library, 4A Elizabeth Street for details & to become involved in discussions. Contact Sunshine Coast Regional Library to add your name to the book  5475 8989 club waiting list. You will be contacted when a vacancy occurs in an existing club  [email protected] OR the list grows large enough to start another club.  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Kenilworth FREE 10.00am Kenilworth & District Historical Society Assoc. Inc. Contact provider 7 Alexandra Street for details  5472 3090  [email protected]  www.kenilworthmuseum.org.au/ Kenilworth FREE 2-5pm 2-5pm 2-5pm 2-5pm 10am-3pm 9am-12md Closed Library 4A Elizabeth Street  5475 8989 Get access to the latest, books, movies, music & free WiFi & many other services  [email protected]  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Landsborough FREE 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am Landsborough & District Historical Society Contact provider 4 Maleny Street for details  5494 1755  [email protected]  www.landsboroughmuseum.org.au/

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Maleny FREE Book clubs are a great way to share your love for books with others. Bookclub Contact provider They provide an excellent opportunity to read books that you may not normally read Maleny Library, 5 Coral Street for details & to become involved in discussions. Contact Sunshine Coast Regional Library to add your name to the book  5475 8989 club waiting list. You will be contacted when a vacancy occurs in an existing club  [email protected] OR the list grows large enough to start another club.  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Maleny FREE Maleny Cultural & Historical Society Inc. Contact provider 7 Bryce Lane for details  5499 9030  [email protected]  www.historicalsocietymaleny.com/ Maleny FREE 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-12md Closed Library 5 Coral Street  5475 8989 Get access to the latest, books, movies, music & free WiFi & many other services  [email protected]  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Maroochydore FREE Book clubs are a great way to share your love for books with others. Bookclub Contact provider They provide an excellent opportunity to read books that you may not normally read Maroochydore Library, 44 Sixth Avenue, Cotton Tree for details & to become involved in discussions. Contact Sunshine Coast Regional Library to add your name to the book  5475 8989 club waiting list. You will be contacted when a vacancy occurs in an existing club  [email protected] OR the list grows large enough to start another club.  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Maroochydore U3A Sunshine 9.15am Book Group: Buderim 1 Coast members 3rd of month Maroochydore Library Support Building, 44 Sixth Avenue only  0404 390 049 or 5476 2976 Contact: John  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Maroochydore U3A Sunshine 3.00pm Book Group: Maroochy Reviewers Coast members 4th of month RSL House, 106 Memorial Avenue only  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Maroochydore U3A Sunshine 1.30pm Devils Playground: Discussion Group Coast members Private Residence. Host: Brian only  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast  [email protected]  www.devil.sytes.net  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Maroochydore U3A Sunshine 1.30pm Free Radicals: Discussion Group Coast members Maroochydore Library Support Building, adjacent to only Maroochydore Library, 44 Sixth Avenue  0407 659 884 or 5441 2096 Contact: Jill  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Maroochydore FREE 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm Closed Library 44 Sixth Avenue, Cotton Tree  5475 8989 Get access to the latest, books, movies, music & free WiFi & many other services  [email protected]  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Maroochydore Contact provider 6.00pm Toastmasters Club – Maroochydore for details 1st & 3rd Kon-Tiki Building, Tower 2, Level 5, Suite 503, FAA Pty Ltd of month 46 Oogar Street  0407 120 886 A club that assists members to improve their public speaking and leadership skills  www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00008774- maroochydore-toastmasters-club Maroochydore Contact provider 6.30pm Toastmasters Club –Sunshine Coast for details 2nd & 4th Club Maroochy Bowls Club, Function Room (Access next of month to Maroochydore Tennis Club), Beach Parade  0419 405 142 A club that assists members to improve their public speaking and leadership skills  www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00002763- sunshine-coast-club Maroochydore U3A Sunshine 1.30pm Mental Health Issues: Discussion Group Coast members The Avenue Maroochydore Retirement Community, 32 only Baden Powell Street. Host: Jan  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Mudjimba $12 10.30am History of Ancient Greece: Discussion Group North Shore Community Centre, 701 David Low Way U3A Sunshine Host: Darryl Coast members  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast only  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Nambour FREE Book clubs are a great way to share your love for books with others. Bookclub Contact provider They provide an excellent opportunity to read books that you may not normally read Nambour Library, Corner of Currie & Bury Streets for details & to become involved in discussions. Contact Sunshine Coast Regional Library to add your name to the book  5475 8989 club waiting list. You will be contacted when a vacancy occurs in an existing club  [email protected] OR the list grows large enough to start another club.  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Nambour FREE 9.00am 9.00am Genealogy Sunshine Coast Contact provider Resource Centre, Petrie Park (opposite swimming pool) for details  5329 2315  [email protected] www.sites.google.com/site/genealogysunshinecoastin c/Home Nambour FREE 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-1pm Closed Library Contact provider Corner of Currie & Bury Streets for details  5475 8989 Get access to the latest, books, movies, music & free WiFi & many other services  [email protected]  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Nambour FREE Nambour & District Historical Museum Assoc. Contact provider 18 Mitchell Street for details  5441 2119  [email protected]  www.nambourmuseum.org.au Nambour Contact provider 7.00pm Toastmasters Club – Nambour for details 1st & 3rd St John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall, 176 Currie of month Street  0438 417 880 A club that assists members to improve their public speaking and leadership skills  www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00004164- nambour-toastmasters-club

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Noosa FREE Book clubs are a great way to share your love for books with others. Bookclub Contact provider They provide an excellent opportunity to read books that you may not normally read Noosaville Library, Wallace Drive, Wallace Park for details & to become involved in discussions. Contact Noosa Regional Library to add your name to the book club  5329 6555 waiting list. You will be contacted when a vacancy occurs in an existing club  [email protected] OR the list grows large enough to start another club.  www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au/ Noosa FREE 9am- 9am- 9am- 9am- 9am- 9am-3pm Closed Library Contact provider 5.30pm 5.30pm 5.30pm 5.30pm 5.30pm 7 Wallace Drive for details  5329 6555 Get access to the latest, books, movies, music & free WiFi & many other services  [email protected]  www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au/ Noosa U3A Noosa 10.00am 10.00am Book Club members only U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin  5440 5500  [email protected]  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ Sponsored by U3A Noosa Noosa U3A Noosa Discussion Groups members only U3A Noosa offers numerous discussion groups including: U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin Energy & the Planet 2020  5440 5500 Contact provider Fact, Fiction or Fantasy  [email protected] for details Philosophy & Ethics  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ Sponsored by U3A Noosa Noosa U3A Noosa History Groups members only U3A Noosa offers numerous history groups including: U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin A History of Ancient Rome264BC to AD 117  5440 5500 Contact provider Military History  [email protected] for details Hitler & Stalin: A Study of Power, Propoganda & Terror  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ Sponsored by U3A Noosa

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Noosa U3A Sunshine U3A Noosa offers numerous languages, including: Languages: Dutch, French, German, Italian, Coast members Deutsche Unterhaltung Mandarin & Spanish only French: intermediate, advanced& revision U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin German: beginners & intermediate  5440 5500 Contact provider Italian: continuers  [email protected] for details Mandarin  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ Spanish: conversational fun Sponsored by U3A Noosa Noosa U3A Sunshine 9.00am Reading Shakespeare Coast members U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin only  5440 5500  [email protected] Contact provider  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ for details Sponsored by U3A Noosa Noosa Contact provider 6.00pm Toastmasters Club – Noosa for details 2nd & 4th 120 Poinciana Avenue of month  0434 628 825  www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00006433-noosa- A club that assists members to improve their public speaking and leadership skills toastmasters-club Peachester FREE 1st of month Peachester History Committee Inc. Contact provider Peachester Hall, 960 Peachester Road for details  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/PeachesterHistoryCommittee/ Sippy Downs $17 fee 9.30am Geneology: Tracing Your Family History U3A Tutorial Room, Building B, USC Campus U3A Sunshine  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast Coast members  [email protected] only  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Sippy Downs $5 fee 2.00pm War in the Pacific History: Discussion Group U3A Tutorial Room, Building B, USC Campus U3A Sunshine Host: Francis (Mac) Coast members  0412 342 849 only  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Sippy Downs U3A Sunshine Offers numerous languages, including: Languages: French, German, Italian, Latin, Spanish Coast members French: level 1 & 2, advanced beginners, intermediate & advanced & Russian only German: beginners, intermediate, advanced & conversation University of the Third Age – Sunshine Coast Italian: stage 2, 3 & 4 Lessons offered at various locations Contact provider Latin: intermediate  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast for details Spanish: beginners, intermediate & advanced  [email protected] Russian: beginners, intermediate, alphabet & pronunciation  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sippy Downs Contact provider 5.15pm Toastmasters Club – USC Speakers for details 2nd & 4th  5477 0106 of month  www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00799034-usc- speakers-toastmasters-club A club that assists members to improve their public speaking and leadership skills Sippy Downs U3A Sunshine University of the Third Age – Sunshine Coast U3A Coast members U3A Tutorial Room, Building B, USC Campus only  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast Offers numerous courses throughout the week including:  [email protected] Contact provider languages, music, photography, computer assistance, history & more.  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ for details Please contact for further details

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Tewantin FREE Tewantin Heritage & Historical Society Contact provider Poinciana Avenue for details  5449 7353 Various U3A Sunshine U3A Lecture Series Coast members  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast only U3A delivers regular lectures on a range of topics at the following locations:  [email protected] Caloundra, Maleny, Mudjimba, Nambour & Sippy Downs  [email protected] Contact provider  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ for details Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Yandina Contact provider 6.00pm Toastmasters Club – Yandina for details 1st & 3rd Yandina Baptist Church, Connections Room, Corner Low of month Street & Farrell Street  0400 712 166 A club that assists members to improve their public speaking and leadership skills  www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/01825114- yandina-toastmasters

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FELLOWSHIP & FRIENDSHIP – SUNSHINE COAST Volunteer organisations who coordinate activities to benefit the local community and provide social interaction for older people.

Organisation & Contacts Description Locations

Apex Club Apex members work in local clubs across urban, regional and rural Australia to Locations: Nambour & Maleny  [email protected] raise awareness about social justice issues, assist the needy in practical ways and  [email protected] contribute resources to causes as varied as cancer research or youth public  www.apex.org.au/our-clubs#qld speaking  www.facebook.com/apexclubmaleny/ Friends of the Library Friends of the Library support and promote the library service and are non-profit. Locations: Beerwah, Caloundra, Coolum Beach, Kawana, Friends encourage community awareness of library resources and activities and  5475 8989 Kenilworth, Maleny, Maroochydore, Nambour raise funds for agreed library projects. Friends advocate on behalf of the library www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Ser and its users, assist with the organisation of some library functions and provide vices/Friends-of-the-Library volunteer assistance. Friendship Force – Sunshine Coast A non-profit organisation which encourages global friendships and celebrates Location: Mudjimba  [email protected] many diverse cultures without participants having to leave their local communities  www.friendshipforcesunshinecoast.org.au Lions & Lioness Clubs “We are a group of people who are dedicated to making our communities a better Locations: Beerwah, Caloundra, Coolum, Cooroy  0449 408 033 place to live, work and grow. We collaborate with like-minded people who are Pomona, Lake Currimundi, Maleny, Maroochy,  www.lionsclubs.org.au/contact/ dedicated to real change and creating opportunities within our communities. At Mooloolaba, Noosa Heads, Peregian, Tewantin Lions we make things happen. As a member of Lions Australia, you will experience personal benefits including leadership skills, a sense of self-worth and purpose, business skills, networking opportunities and lifelong friendships.” Lively50plus “Lively50plus is a network that maintains an online website listing a range of social Locations: Sunshine Coast, South Burnett & surrounding  www.lively50plus.com.au/ groups, classes and gatherings. We aim to provide an easy way for people to get areas together with others at events in their local area.” Men’s Sheds “Members of Men’s Sheds come from all walks of life to meet in a friendly Locations: Buderim, Caloundra, Coolum, Cooroy,  1300 550 009 atmosphere, gain knowledge and improve their health. It’s a place where the spirit Glasshouse, Maleny, Mapleton, Maroochy, Nambour, of mateship is strong. The bond that unites members is that they are men with Noosa, Pomona, Sunshine Valley – Woombye, Yandina  www.mensshed.org/ time on their hands who’d like something meaningful to do to fill the time. Men work on & teach a range of projects including welding, metalwork, woodwork and leatherwork, or simply attend to relax & spend time with other like-minded men.”

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FELLOWSHIP & FRIENDSHIP – SUNSHINE COAST Volunteer organisations who coordinate activities to benefit the local community and provide social interaction for older people.

Organisation & Contacts Description Locations

Probus “Probus is all about friendship, fellowship and fun in retirement. Probus provides Locations: Alexandra Headland, Blackall Range, Buderim,  1300 630 488 you with the opportunity to join in and progress healthy minds and active bodies Caloundra, Coolum, Currimundi, Glasshouse Mountains,  www.probussouthpacific.org/ through social interaction and activities with retirees in your community. Probus Kawana Waters, Maleny, Nambour, Noosa, Pelican Waters, Sippy Downs, Tewantin opens the door to new experiences and friendship. You can hear wonderful guest speakers, stay active by participating in a wide range of activities and explore your community, & world.” Queensland Country Women’s “Our vision is simple, for the women of Queensland to come together to support Locations: Beerwah, Caloundra, Cooroy, Eumundi, Association communities, while celebrating their interests and forging friendships in a Maleny, Maroochydore, Nambour, Palmwoods,  (07) 3236 6419 respectful and caring environment. This is achieved by advocating and providing Peachrester, Tewantin/Noosa, Yandina  www.qcwa.org.au/ opportunities for women around education, health and community throughout every phase of a woman’s life.” Quota International Quota links its members of all ages, occupations and nationalities in a world-wide Location: Buderim, Caloundra, Coolum, Maleny Buderim Quota network of service and friendship. Quotarians throughout the world are known  0400 086 336 especially for their service to deaf, hard-of-hearing, and speech-impaired  [email protected] individuals and disadvantaged women and children. Quota members share the  www.facebook.com/quotabuderim/ values of serving and encouraging others, developing friendships, and promoting Caloundra Quota international understanding!  5444 5199 www.facebook.com/QuotaInternationalof Caloundra/?ref=page_internal Coolum Quota  0414 887 131  [email protected]  www.quotacoolum.com.au/ Maleny Quota  0419 599 042 [email protected] www.facebook.com/QuotaInternationalof Maleny/

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FELLOWSHIP & FRIENDSHIP – SUNSHINE COAST Volunteer organisations who coordinate activities to benefit the local community and provide social interaction for older people.

Organisation & Contacts Description Locations

Returned Services League Qld RSL Queensland ensures a bright future and enduring legacy for all veterans and Locations: Beerwah, Caloundra, Coolum-Peregian, Sunshine Coast & Regional District their families and provides a wide range of services and programs to support Cooroy-Pomona, Glasshouse Country, Kawana Waters,  5458 8303 or 0409 751 27 defence family in real and practical ways. Kenilworth, Maleny, Mapleton, Maroochydore,  [email protected] Mudjimba, Nambour, Palmwoods, Sunshine Coast,  www.rslqld.org/About-Us/Queensland- Tewantin/Noosa & Yandina Districts/Sunshine-Coast-and-Regional  www.rslsunshinecoast.org www.facebook.com/SunshineCoastAndReg ionalDistrictRslInc/ Rotary Clubs “Rotary is an international network of business, professional and community Locations: Alexandra Headlands, Buderim, Caloundra,  (02) 8894 9800 leaders who strive to make the world a better place through practical efforts. Caloundra Pacific, Cooroy, Eumundi, Glasshouse  [email protected] Through Rotary International, the reward of ‘paying it forward’ unites men and Mountains, Maleny, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba,  www.rotaryaustralia.org.au/ women from different backgrounds, cultures, religious and political beliefs the Nambour, Nambour 76, Noosa, Noosa Daybreak, Noosa  www.my.rotary.org/en/search/club-finder world over, allowing ordinary people to do extraordinary things.” Heads, Sunshine Coast Central, Woombye-Palmwoods, Senior Citizens Clubs Club designed to connect retirees and seniors. Members meet to socialise and Location: Caloundra, Coolum Beach, Kawana, Maleny Caloundra Senior Citizens enjoy a range of hobbies, physical activity, cards, board games, music, day trips & Community Centre, Nutley Street tours and much more.  5491 5341 Coolum Senior Citizens 51 Tradewinds Avenue  0420 331 948 Kawana Senior Citizens Community Centre, Nanyima Street, Buddina  5452 5979 Maleny Senior Citizens Shop 2 B/25 Maple St, Maleny QLD 4552  0409 266 507

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FELLOWSHIP & FRIENDSHIP – SUNSHINE COAST Volunteer organisations who coordinate activities to benefit the local community and provide social interaction for older people.

Organisation & Contacts Description Locations

Sunshine 60 & Better Group Inc. “Is a community development healthy ageing program designed to meet the Location: enjoyable groups, classes and programs at 50 Illuka Avenue, Buddina expressed needs of older people in local settings. Our overall vision is to work with Buddina, Caloundra, Coolum, Maroochydore and  5444 5833 the Sunshine Coast community, providing older people with the opportunity to Nambour  [email protected] develop skills and knowledge that will contribute to their health and wellbeing and  www.sunshine60.org.au/ thereby improve their quality of life.” University of the Third Age U3A is a self-help education movement which caters for persons in the ‘third age’ Location: enjoyable classes, activities & groups at U3A Sunshine Coast and for those who have retired, promoting the concept of studying simply for the locations across the Sunshine Coast & Noosa  5430 1123 joy of learning. It is not a formal University & does not offer formal qualifications  [email protected] nor set academic qualifications as a prerequisite for entry. Classes are held in many  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www areas & in private homes. The service plays a vital role in improving the quality of  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/classes/ life of retired persons. Courses are run by volunteer tutors and include; Scottish Dancing, Beginners French, Italian, Mah Jong, Aquacise, Creative Writing, Book Discussion, Multi Crafts, Table Tennis, Intermediate German, Fitness Class: Step U3A Noosa and Tone, Classical Music Appreciation, Jazz Junction, Bolivia, Discussion Group, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin Yoga, Tai Chi, Massage, Photography, Social Golf, Humanism, Scrabble, Spanish,  5440 5500 Advanced Learners Art Group, Genetics, Folk Art, Swimming, In Your Own Write,  [email protected] Teddy Bears, Poetry, Chess Club, Walking Group, Armchair Travel, Tea and Talk,  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ History of the Ancient World, Mandarin, Pattern Alteration and Dressmaking,  www.u3anoosa.com.au/timetable/ Drawing for Beginners, Chess and much more. VIEW Clubs “VIEW is a leading women's national volunteer organisation, providing the Location: Buderim, Caloundra, Glasshouse, Kawana  1800 805 366 opportunity for women from all walks of life to meet regularly, establish lasting Waters, Maroochydore, Noosaville & Twin Waters  [email protected] friendships and help disadvantaged Australian children through supporting the  www.view.org.au/find-a-club/ work of children’s charity, The Smith Family. Driven by the mission of creating social change in Australian communities, VIEW empowers women to have their voices on issues of importance for the future wellbeing of Australian society. Zonta Club Empowering women through service and advocacy and working together to make Location: Caloundra, Maleny, Maroochy, Noosa Zonta Clubs in District 22 gender equality a reality for women and girls worldwide.  www.zontadistrict22.org/district-22-clubs/

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GARDENING & GREENING – SUNSHINE COAST Enjoy the sunshine & fresh air through gardening & greening activities. There’s a range of local interest groups, whether you wish to turn gardening into a hobby, grow foods or help to conserve & care for local flora.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Buderim Contact provider 2.00pm Buderim Garden Club for details 2nd of Buderim War Memorial Hall, Main & Church Street month  0448 714 561  [email protected]  www.buderimgardenclub.com/  www.facebook.com/BuderimGardenClub/ Caloundra Contact provider 9.00am Caloundra African Violet & Indoor Garden Society for details 1st of  0418 718 394 month Caloundra Contact provider 8.30am Caloundra Floral Art Society Inc. for details 1st of Bowls Club, Bourke Street month  0407 145 242 Contact: Sue  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/Caloundra-Floral-Art-Society-Inc- 393740264447083/ Caloundra Contact provider 9.30am Caloundra Garden Club for details 1st of  www.caloundragardenclub.org/ month  www.facebook.com/CaloundraGardenClubInc/ Caloundra $15 single 7.30pm 1.30pm Caloundra Orchid Society membership fee 3rd every alternate 1 Nutley Street $20 couple’s alternate month  5437 3199 membership fee month  [email protected]  www.caloundraorchidsociety.com www.facebook.com/sunshinecoastorchidsocietycaloundra Caloundra Contact provider 9.00am Pelican Waters Garden Club for details 1st of  [email protected] month  www.pelicanwaterscommunity.com.au/listing/pelican-waters- garden-club/

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Community Gardens $15-$35 Various locations *concession Locations: Alexandra Headlands, Bells Reach (Caloundra), Buddina, Cotton Tree, Lake Kawana,  5475 7272 or 1300 007 272 prices available Maleny, Nambour, Peregian (Veggie Village) & Yandina  www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-and-Community/Community- Please contact for further details Facilities/Community-Gardens Coolum Contact provider 8.30am- Coolum Community Native Nursery for details 7.30am-3.30pm 12.30pm 157 Warran Road  5473 9322  [email protected]  www.coolumnatives.com/wordpress/ Coolum Contact provider Coolum & North Shore Coast Care for details  5473 9322  [email protected]  www.coolumcoastcare.org.au/ Cooroy $25 single 6.00pm Permaculture Noosa & Cooroy Community Permaculture Garden $35 couple 3rd of Cooroy Memorial Hall, 23 Male Street month  [email protected]  www.permaculturenoosa.com.au/ Glenview Contact provider Mooloolah River Waterwatch & Landcare Inc. for details Mooloolah Native Nursery, 2670 Steve Irwin Way  5494 5074  [email protected]  www.mooloolahwaterwatchandlandcare.org/ Maleny Contact provider Barung Landcare for details Hinterland Business Centre, 38A Coral Street  5494 3151  [email protected]  www.barunglandcare.org.au/

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Maleny Contact provider Lake Baroon Catchment Care Group for details 455 North Maleny Road  5494 3775 or 0414 552 394  [email protected]  www.lbccg.org.au/ Maleny $25 membership 9.30am Maleny Garden Club fee Last of Old Witta School Community Centre, Witta Road, Witta month  5494 3629 or 5435 8406  [email protected]  www.malenygardenclub.org/ Maroochydore $10 single 7.30pm Maroochydore Orchid Society $15 family 1st of St Peter’s Anglican Church Hall, Church & Beach Roads month  5448 5300 or 5448 4450  [email protected]  www.maroochydoreorchidsocietyinc.com/ Maroochydore Contact provider 1.30pm Sunshine Coast Bromeliad Society Inc. for details 3rd of Community Centre Hall, Millwell Road East month  5472 8827 or 0403 193 068  [email protected]  www.scbs.org.au/ Nambour Contact provider Maroochy Waterwatch for details 37 Coronation Avenue  5476 4777  [email protected]  www.maroochycatchmentcentre.org.au/

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Nambour Contact provider 8.30am Nambour Floral Art Society for details 3rd of Uniting Church Hall, 37 Coronation Avenue month  5471 0220 Contact: Sue  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/nambourfloralart/ Nambour Contact provider 2.00pm Nambour Orchid Society for details 4th of Uniting Church Hall, 37 Coronation Avenue month  5439 6353 or 5442 1288  [email protected]  www.nambourorchidsociety.com/  www.facebook.com/NambourOrchids/ Nambour Contact provider Sunshine Coast Environment Council for details 3 Porters Lane  5441 5747  [email protected]  www.scec.org.au Noosa Contact provider Community Bushland Care Program for details Noosa Council – various locations  5329 6256 or 0419 672 813  www.noosa.qld.gov.au/environment- waste/environment/community-bushland-care Noosa $25 individual 8.00am Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens $35 family Noosa Botanic Gardens, 370 Lake McDonald Drive  0412 053 281 Contact: Jill  [email protected]  www.noosabotanicgardensfriends.com/  www.facebook.com/NoosaBotanicGardens

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Noosa Contact provider Landcare for Wildlife for details Various Locations: Black Mountain, Boreen Point, Cooran, Cooroy, Cootharaba, Kin Kin,  5329 6256 or 0419 672 813 Pinbarren, Pomona, Ridgewood, Ringail Creek, Tinbeerwah  www.lfwseq.org.au/ Noosa Contact provider Noosa & District Landcare Group for details Station Street, Pomona  5485 2468  [email protected]  www.noosalandcare.org/ Sunshine Coast Contact provider Beach Cleanups Sunshine Coast for details  0400 280 458  [email protected] www.facebook.com/beachcleanups.sc/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0 Sunshine Coast Contact provider Bushcare Sunshine Coast for details Various Locations: Alexandra Headland, Beerwah, Bli Bli, Bokarina, Buddina, Buderim, Various locations Burnside, Coolum, Currimundi, Eumundi, Kureelpa, Little Mountain, Maleny, Mapleton,  5499 5178 Marcoola, Maroochydore, Moffat Beach, Montville, Mudjimba, Nambour, Ninderry, Obi Obi,  [email protected] Peachester, Tanawha, Town of Seaside, Verrierdale, Warana, Woombye, Yandina, Yaroomba  www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/bushcare Sunshine Coast Contact provider Various Locations: Bald Knob, Belli Park, Buderim, Conondale, Cooloolabin, Doonan, Landcare for Wildlife for details Eudlo, Eumundi, Flaxton, Glasshouse Mountains, Hunchey, Ilkely, Kenilworth, Various locations Landsborough, Maleny, Mapleton, Montville, Mooloolah, North Arm,  5475 7272 Palmwoods, Peachester, Verrierdale, Wiita, Yandina  www.lfwseq.org.au/ Sunshine Coast Contact provider Various Locations: Buderim, Currimundi, Maleny & Marcoola Parks & Gardens Community Volunteers Programs for details Sunshine Coast Regional Council – various locations  [email protected]  www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Environment/Get-Involved-in- Conservation/Parks-and-Garden-Program

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Sunshine Coast Contact provider Turtle Care Sunshine Coast for details Sunshine Coast Regional Council – various locations Various Locations: Golden Beach to Point Cartwright, Mooloolaba to Sunshine Beach,  0437 559 067 Sunshine Beach North to Teewah  www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Environment/Native- Animals/TurtleCare/TurtleCare-Volunteering Tanawha $20 single 7.30am 8.00am 7.00am Friends of Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens Inc. membership Gardening Once a 31 Palm Creek Road $25 family Group month  0408 466 808 or 5456 2743 membership  [email protected]  www.friendsofmaroochybotanicgardens.org.au/ Tewantin 12.30pm , Tewantin-Noosa Garden Club 2nd of The Salvation Army Hall, 6 Bartlett Road, Noosaville (off Rene Street) month  0476 590 511 or 0403 958 806  [email protected]  www.tewantinnoosagardenclub.com/index.html Tinbeerwah $15 single 1.00pm Noosa District Orchid & Foliage Society membership 1st of Tinbeerwah Hall, corner of Sunrise & Coory Noosa Road $20 family month  0410 629 639 or 5447 0101 membership  [email protected]  www.noosaorchidsociety.org.au/

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HOBBIES - SUNSHINE COAST Keep busy, entertain your interests & meet likeminded people by pursuing a hobby. Choose from clubs including bird watching, dog obedience, fishing, gem, model making, motor vehicles, photography & stamps.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Beerwah U3A Sunshine 2.30pm Photography & Camera Handling Coast members Beerwah Library, 25 Peachester Road only Host: Ilia  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Buderim $5 session fee 8-4pm 8-4pm 6-9.30pm 8am-12md 8am-12md Suncoast Gem & Fossicking Club Inc. Lapidary Lapidary Lapidary Lapidary Lapidary Syd Lingard Drive (next to the Croquet Club & opposite Silversmithing Silversmithing Silversmithing Silversmithing Silversmithing the Headland Bowls Club) Faceting Faceting Faceting  5444 2702  [email protected]  www.suncoast-gem-club.com.au/ Buderim U3A Sunshine 2.00pm Video Editing Class: Video Creations Coast members Private Residence, 4 Castle Reigh Court only  0412 392 488 or 5326 1740 Contact: Steve  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Caloundra $50 joining fee 6.45pm Caloundra Camera Group $60 annual fee Competition Annex building at the rear of the Caloundra District Night Indoor Bowling Assoc, 1 Bourke Street 2nd of month  0419 308 006 Contact: Gerry (President) 6.45pm  0408 633 173 Contact: Airlie (Secretary) Meeting  [email protected] Night  www.caloundra.myphotoclub.com.au/ 3rd of month 6.45pm Share Night 4th of month SOCIAL HEALTH COMPASS – Sunshine Coast & Gympie Region, developed by the Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service 55

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Caloundra $30 annual fee 9am-12md 6-9pm 9am-12md 6-9pm 9am-12md Caloundra Lapidary Club 9 Caloundra Road 6-9pm  0408 397 755 Contact: Greg  www.caloundralapidaryclub.org.au/ Caloundra $50 annual fee Caloundra Powerboat Club Fishing Club Woorim Park, The Esplanade, Golden Beach Contact provider  5492 3404 or 0419 894 046 Contact: Ross (Secretary) for details  [email protected]  www.caloundrafishingclub.com/ Caloundra Contact provider 12.30pm Caloundra Stamp Club for details 4th of month Bellvista Meeting Place, 18 Lomond Crescent, Bellvista  5492 2217 or 0417 720 581  [email protected] Coolum Contact provider Coolum Peregian HOOKERS Fishing Club for details  5446 2708 or 0418 721 701  [email protected]  www.coolum.aom.au/fishing Coolum Contact provider Suncoast Model Flyers Club for details Lot 100 Quanda Road  0409 427 359  [email protected]  www.coolumflyers.com/  www.facebook.com/groups/547819425338253/ Cooroy $50 membership 7-8pm The Combined Coastal Car Club at Cooroy fee 1st of month Johnson Park, Mary River Road  www.combinedcoastalcarclub.com.au/

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Imbil Contact provider Borumba Fishing Club for details Borumba Dam, Imbil  5452 7236 Kawana $70 membership 7.30pm Caloundra & District Model Railway Association fee 1st of month Kawana Library, 30 Nanyima Street, Buddina  0412 536 050 Kawana $140 membership 7.30pm 9-10.30am 8.30am Ulysses Club Inc. for 3 years 1st of month  0401 350 015  www.sunshinecoast.ulyssesclub.org 6.00pm Tuesday: Kawana Surf Club. Pacific Blvd, Kawana Waters casual dinner Wednesday: BP. 384 Mons Road, Forest Glen Sunday: BP. 384 Mons Road, Forest Glen Nambour Contact provider 6-9pm 8.30am- 8.30am- Nambour Lapidary Club for details Silverwork 12md 12md Gem Lane, Nambour Showgrounds Lapidary Lapidary  0434 785 880  [email protected] 6-9pm  www.nambourlapidaryclub.com.au/ Lapidary Maroochydore Contact provider 9.00am Maroochy Vehicles Owners Club for details 2nd of every Valdora Community Hall, Valdora bi- month  0408 158 877  [email protected]  www.maroochyvehicleownersclubinc.org.au Nambour $40 single 7.30pm Sunshine Coast Antique Car Club membership fee 4th of month Nambour Showgrounds, Coronation Avenue $50 dual  5445 1315 membership fee  www.scacc.org.au

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Nambour Contact provider Sunshine Coast Motor Sports Club for details Nambour Showgrounds, Coronation Avenue  0419 697 245 Contact: Stuart  [email protected]  www.sunshinecoastmotorsportclub.com.au/ Nambour $20 membership 6.00pm Sunshine Coast Stamp Club fee 1st of month Red Cross Rooms, Price Street, Nambour  5476 5946  www.suncoaststamps.org.au/ Noosa Contact provider Noosa Beach Classic Car Club for details  0418 224310  [email protected]  www.noosacarclub.com.au/index.php  www.m.facebook.com/NoosaBeachClassicCarClub/ Noosa Contact provider 8.30am Noosa Parks Association Inc. Bird Observers Group for details Environment Centre car park at Wallace Park, Eumundi Road, Noosaville (beside the library)  5476 2123 Contact: Valda  [email protected]  www.birdsqueensland.org.au/outings.php Noosa Contact provider 6.30pm Noosa Photo Club for details 2nd of month Noosa Coastal Uniting Church, 6 Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach  [email protected]  www.noosaphoto.club/  www.m.facebook.com/NoosaPhotoClub/

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Noosa U3A Noosa 11.00am Photography members only U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin  5440 5500 Contact provider  [email protected] for more details  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ Sponsored by U3A Noosa Noosa Contact provider Roadrunner Car Club for details  0412 513 241  [email protected]  www.roadrunnercarclub.com.au/ Noosa Contact provider Noosa Yachtie Fishing Club for details Noosa River  0428 886 014 Contact: Bruce  www.nyrc.com.au/about/fishing/ Sippy Downs Contact provider 8.00am Sunshine Coast Model Boat Club for more details Sailing Venue: University of the Sunshine Coast, 90 Sippy Downs Drive  0403 328 350 or 0477 081 144  [email protected] (Secretary)  www.scmbc.org.au  www.facebook.com/Sunshine-Coast-Model-Boat- Club-1770026033210176 Various U3A Sunshine 7.00am Bird Watching 1 – Sue’s Group Coast members  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast only  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Various U3A Sunshine 7.00am Bird Watching 2 Coast members  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast only  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Yandina 7.00am 7.00am Sunshine Coast Bird Outings Last of month 2nd of month Fairhill Native Plants & Botanic Garden, 114-132 Fairhill Ninderry Kureelpa Road, Ninderry OR Kureelpa Falls Road, Kureelpa  5491 2316 Contact: Lionel or Brenda  www.birdsqueensland.org.au/outings.php

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MUSIC, SINGING & THEATRE – SUNSHINE COAST Express yourself by playing an instrument, singing or acting. Choose from band, choir, instrumental & theatre groups.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Buderim Contact provider BATS Theatre Company for details Buderim War Memorial Hall, Corner Church & Main Streets  0427 856 680 or 5476 7785  [email protected]  www.batstheatre.com/ Buderim $7 9.00am Choir Buderim Uniting Church Hall, 2-10 Gloucester Road  0488 561 654 Contact: Kath  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Buderim Contact provider 7.00pm Male Choir for details St Marks Anglican Church, Main Street  5456 1081 Contact: Barry  [email protected]  www.buderimmalechoir.org.au/ Bli Bli Contact provider 11.00am Global Harmonies Community Choir for details Bli Bli Community Hall, 87 Willis Road  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/globalharmoniesblibli/ Bli Bli $10 annual 7.00pm 12.00md Maroochy River Country Music Club membership Practice Night Concert Bli Bli Public Hall, 87 Willis Road 2nd of  0409 588 939 month  [email protected]  www.sites.google.com/view/mrcmc/home

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MUSIC, SINGING & THEATRE – SUNSHINE COAST Express yourself by playing an instrument, singing or acting. Choose from band, choir, instrumental & theatre groups.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Bli Bli FREE 10.30am Music for Fun: Recorders & Others Private Home, Country View Court Contact provider  0439 329 334 Contact: Joyce for details  [email protected] Buderim $8.50 9.00am Classical Music Appreciation Buderim Uniting Church Hall, 2-10 Gloucester Road U3A Sunshine Coast  0427 616 698 or 5450 6592 Contact: Helen members only  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Buderim U3A Sunshine Coast 1.30pm Opera on Buderim members only Buderim Uniting Church Hall, 2-10 Gloucester Road  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Buderim Contact provider 6.45pm Sunshine Coast Chorale Society for details Lakeshore Church of Christ, 1 Lakeshore Avenue  54785546 or 0427 768 067  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.suncoastchoral.org.au/

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MUSIC, SINGING & THEATRE – SUNSHINE COAST Express yourself by playing an instrument, singing or acting. Choose from band, choir, instrumental & theatre groups.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Buderim Contact provider Sunshine Coast Lesbian & Gay Choir for details CWA Hall, 3 Main Street  [email protected] www.facebook.com/SunshineCoastLGBTChoir/?ref=p age_internal&mt_nav=0 Buderim $7 12.30pm 12.30pm 1.00pm Ukulele Beyond Very Beyond Buderim Uniting Church Hall, 2-10 Gloucester Road U3A Sunshine Coast Strumming Beginners Beginners Plus Very Beginners members only  0407 216 793 Contact: Helen  [email protected] Beyond Beginners Plus  0402 153 465 Contact: Lorraine  [email protected] Beyond Strumming  0439 260 706 Contact: Richard  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Caloundra $50 single 7.00pm Caloundra Chorale & Theatre Company membership Chorale CCTC Theatre, 30 Naroon Crescent, Wurtulla Practice  0490 329 912 or 5491 4937  [email protected]  www.caloundrachorale.com.au Caloundra $20 10.45am Lives of the Great Composers & Music CWA Hall, 17 Kalinga Street U3A Sunshine Coast  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast members only  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast SOCIAL HEALTH COMPASS – Sunshine Coast & Gympie Region, developed by the Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service 63

MUSIC, SINGING & THEATRE – SUNSHINE COAST Express yourself by playing an instrument, singing or acting. Choose from band, choir, instrumental & theatre groups.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Coolum $12 10.00am Cool Harmonies During school Uniting Church Hall, Elizabeth Street terms  0403013555 Contact: Yvonne  [email protected]  www.coolharmonies.com Coolum Contact provider Coolum Theatre Players for details Civic Centre, Park Street  5446 1947 or 0419 486 737 Contact: Julia  www.coolumtheatre.com.au/ Landsborough $15 session 9.30am Dolce Diva Singing Group $10 annual School of Arts Memorial Hall, Old Landsborough Road membership 6.30pm  0438 619 518 Contact: Emma Maleny Contact provider Maleny Players Theatre Group for details Maleny Playhouse, Showgrounds, Stanley River Road  5499 9704  [email protected]  www.malenyplayers.org Maleny Contact provider 6.30pm Maleny Singers for details Maleny Playhouse, Showgrounds, Stanley River Road  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/MalenySingers Mapleton Contact provider 6.30pm Mapleton Choir for details Mapleton Community Hall, Obi Obi Road  5326 3836  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/pages/category/Performance--- Event-Venue/Mapleton-Choir-318658674898589/

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MUSIC, SINGING & THEATRE – SUNSHINE COAST Express yourself by playing an instrument, singing or acting. Choose from band, choir, instrumental & theatre groups.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Maroochydore $10 10.30am Cotton Tree Community Choir Clubhouse, Maroochydore Tennis Courts, Corner of Beach Parade & Fifth Avenue  0402 717 735 Contact: Sue  [email protected]  www.suebond.com.au/cotton-tree-community- choir/ Maroochydore Contact provider 7.00pm Hot Ginger Chorus – Women’s Harmony for details CWA Hall, 104 Memorial Avenue (opposite the RSL)  0418 999 874 Contact: Moya  www.hotgingerchorus.org.au/ Mooloolaba $32/year 1.45pm Music Makers Band Mooloolaba Uniting Church, 6 Meta Street U3A Sunshine Coast  5476 6473 Contact: Colin members only  [email protected] au  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Nambour Contact provider Lind Lane Theatre Inc. for details The Lind, 16 Mitchell Street  1300 732 764  [email protected]  www.lindlane.com.au/ Noosa Contact provider Noosa Arts Theatre for details 163 Weyba Road  5449 9343  [email protected]  www.noosaartstheatre.org.au

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MUSIC, SINGING & THEATRE – SUNSHINE COAST Express yourself by playing an instrument, singing or acting. Choose from band, choir, instrumental & theatre groups.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Noosa Contact provider 7.00pm Noosa Chorale for details The J Theatre, 60 Noosa Drive  5329 6560  [email protected]  www.noosachorale.org.au/ Noosa U3A Noosa 2.00pm Classical Music Concerts members only U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin  5440 5500 Contact provider  [email protected] for more details  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ Sponsored by U3A Noosa Noosa U3A Noosa 9.30am On Screen Arias & Operas members only U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin  5440 5500 Contact provider  [email protected] for more details  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ Sponsored by U3A Noosa Noosa U3A Noosa 10.30am U3A Happy Singers members only U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin  5440 5500 Contact provider  [email protected] for more details  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ Sponsored by U3A Noosa

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MUSIC, SINGING & THEATRE – SUNSHINE COAST Express yourself by playing an instrument, singing or acting. Choose from band, choir, instrumental & theatre groups.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Palmwoods Contact provider 12.45pm Little Village Choir for details Girl Guides Hut, Corner Palmwoods-Montville Road & Lingara Avenue  0404 980 222 Contact: Pat  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/Little-Village-Choir- 2372682256350169/ Pomona $5 per half hour 9.00am Making Music at A432 The Lawson Shed, Pomona Community House, Memorial Avenue  5485 2427  www.pomonacommunityhouse.com.au/whats-on www.facebook.com/PomonaDistrictCommunityHous eInc/ Sippy Downs $5 9.30am Lives of the Great Composers & Music U3A Lecture Room, Building B, USC Campus U3A Sunshine Coast  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast members only  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Woombye Contact provider 7.00pm 1.00pm SingSpire Chorus for more details New Life Church, 2 McKenzie Road  0401 270 476 or 0411 486 939  [email protected]  www.singspirechorus.weebly.com/

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TECHNOLOGY – SUNSHINE COAST Keep your brain sharp & challenge yourself to stay abreast of technology. Learn about computing, smart devices, using the internet & so much more, whether you’re a beginner or advanced.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Beerwah FREE 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-3pm Beerwah Library - Tech Helpdesk & eLibrary Helpdesk 25 Peachester Road Tech Helpdesk: provides assistance with your device or getting online, as well as  5475 8989 understanding platforms, programs, apps & social media  [email protected] eLibrary Helpdesk: provides assistance to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines,  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/About- eMovies, eMusic & more. Libraries/News/eLibrary-Service Buderim $50 Individual 1.00pm Sunshine Coast Computer Club Inc. Goodlife Centre, 100 Buderim Pines Drive Learn about the internet, email, digital camera photographs,  5492 1005 old photos & slides, word processing  [email protected]  www.sccc.org.au Caloundra FREE 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-3pm Caloundra Library - Tech Helpdesk & eLibrary Helpdesk 8 Omrah Avenue Tech Helpdesk: provides assistance with your device or getting online, as well as  5475 8989 understanding platforms, programs, apps & social media  [email protected] eLibrary Helpdesk: provides assistance to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines,  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/About- eMovies, eMusic & more. Libraries/News/eLibrary-Service Caloundra $50 Individual 9.00am Sunshine Coast Computer Club Inc. Caloundra Technology Education Centre, Community Hall, 87 Learn about the internet, email, digital camera photographs, Queen Street (opposite high school) old photos & slides, word processing  5492 1005  [email protected]  www.sccc.org.au Caloundra U3A Sunshine 11.00am Tablets & Smart Phones Coast members dates to be Cafe by the Beach, 14 Seaview Terrace, Moffat Beach only confirmed  0404 497 798 Contact: Cathy  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Coolum FREE 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-3pm Closed Coolum Library - Tech Helpdesk & eLibrary Helpdesk 6 Park Street Tech Helpdesk: provides assistance with your device or getting online, as well as  5475 8989 understanding platforms, programs, apps & social media  [email protected] eLibrary Helpdesk: provides assistance to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines,  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/About- eMovies, eMusic & more. Libraries/News/eLibrary-Service Cooroy Contact library 9-11am Cooroy Library – Tech Help for more details Heritage Room, 9 Maple Street Weekly drop-in sessions offering tech help from staff & volunteer tutors  5329 6555 to assist with technology troubleshooting.  [email protected] Tech tutorials are offered on the following topics: androids, iPads, iPhones, downloading

 www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au/ eBooks, staying safe online, digitising photographs Kawana FREE 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-1pm Closed Kawana Library - Tech Helpdesk & eLibrary Helpdesk 30 Nanyima Street Tech Helpdesk: provides assistance with your device or getting online, as well as  5475 8989 understanding platforms, programs, apps & social media  [email protected] eLibrary Helpdesk: provides assistance to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines,  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/About- eMovies, eMusic & more. Libraries/News/eLibrary-Service Kenilworth FREE 2-5pm 2-5pm 2-5pm 2-5pm 10am-3pm 9am-12md Closed Kenilworth Library - Tech Helpdesk & eLibrary Helpdesk 4A Elizabeth Street Tech Helpdesk: provides assistance with your device or getting online, as well as  5475 8989 understanding platforms, programs, apps & social media  [email protected] eLibrary Helpdesk: provides assistance to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines,  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/About- eMovies, eMusic & more. Libraries/News/eLibrary-Service Maleny FREE 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-12md Closed Maleny Library - Tech Helpdesk & eLibrary Helpdesk 5 Coral Street Tech Helpdesk: provides assistance with your device or getting online, as well as  5475 8989 understanding platforms, programs, apps & social media  [email protected] eLibrary Helpdesk: provides assistance to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines,  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/About- eMovies, eMusic & more. Libraries/News/eLibrary-Service SOCIAL HEALTH COMPASS – Sunshine Coast & Gympie Region, developed by the Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service 69

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Maroochydore FREE 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm Closed Maroochy Library - Tech Helpdesk & eLibrary Helpdesk 44 Sixth Avenue, Cotton Tree Tech Helpdesk: provides assistance with your device or getting online, as well as  5475 8989 understanding platforms, programs, apps & social media  [email protected] eLibrary Helpdesk: provides assistance to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines,  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/About- eMovies, eMusic & more. Libraries/News/eLibrary-Service Nambour FREE 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-1pm Closed Nambour Library - Tech Helpdesk & eLibrary Helpdesk Corner of Currie & Bury Streets Tech Helpdesk: provides assistance with your device or getting online, as well as  5475 8989 understanding platforms, programs, apps & social media  [email protected] eLibrary Helpdesk: provides assistance to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines,  www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/About- eMovies, eMusic & more. Libraries/News/eLibrary-Service Nambour FREE 9.30- 9.30am- Computer Access & Support 11.30am 2.30pm Nambour Community Centre, 2 Shearer Street by by  5441 4724 appointment appointment  [email protected]/  www.nambourcc.org/ Noosa U3A Noosa 8.30am 2.00pm Audio Visuals members only Beginners Advanced U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin  5440 5500 Contact  [email protected] provider for  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ more details Sponsored by U3A Noosa Noosa U3A Noosa 9.30am Computer User Group members only U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin  5440 5500 Contact  [email protected] provider for  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ more details

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Noosa U3A Noosa 9.00am Computer & Technology: Beyond the Basics members only U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin  5440 5500 Contact  [email protected] provider for  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ more details Sponsored by U3A Noosa Noosa FREE 9-11am Noosaville Library – Tech Help Rainforest Room, Wallace Drive, Wallace Park Weekly drop-in sessions offering tech help from staff & volunteer tutors  5329 6555 to assist with technology troubleshooting.  [email protected] Tech tutorials are offered on the following topics: androids, iPads, iPhones, downloading

 www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au/ eBooks, staying safe online, digitising photographs Sippy Downs $12 fee 1.00pm Powerpoint: Presentation & Photos U3A Tutorial Room, Building B, USC Campus U3A Sunshine  5450 6659 Contact: Robyn Coast members  [email protected] only  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Sippy Downs $15 1.00pm Wordprocessing: 2007/2010/2013/2016/2019 U3A Tutorial Room, Building B, USC Campus U3A Sunshine  5450 6659 Contact: Robyn Coast members  [email protected] only  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Online Contact GoDigi – National Digital Literacy Program provider for  [email protected] details  www.godigi.org.au/about

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Online $25 U3A Online – Virtual University of Third Age membership  www.u3aonline.org.au

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TRAVEL – SUNSHINE COAST Discover & learn about new locations & meet others keen to pursue travel. Choose from armchair travel, caravanning, four-wheel driving, motorhoming & much more.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Caloundra Contact provider 7.30pm Caloundra 4WD Club for details 1st of month Dickey Beach Surf Club, Coochin Street  0458 295 325 Contact: Jim or 0421 926 679 Contact: Nigel  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/caloundra4wdclubinc/ Caloundra $12 1.30pm Travel Chat CWA Hall, 17 Kalinga Street U3A Sunshine  0415 380 537 Contact: Ruth Coast members  [email protected] only  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast Coolum $50 annual fee 7.30pm Coolum Caravan Club 1st of month Mudjimba Community Hall, 701 David Low Way  0414 360 554 Contact: Arthur  [email protected] Maroochydore Contact provider Sunshine Nomads – Australian Caravan Club for details Contact: Brian  [email protected] Nambour U3A Sunshine 9.30am Armchair Travel - U3A Sunshine Coast Coast members SDA Church Hall, 77 Coes Creek Road only  5450 6659 Contact: Robyn  5430 1123 Contact: U3A Sunshine Coast  [email protected]  www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/ Sponsored by U3A Sunshine Coast

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TRAVEL – SUNSHINE COAST Discover & learn about new locations & meet others keen to pursue travel. Choose from armchair travel, caravanning, four-wheel driving, motorhoming & much more.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Nambour $50 annual fee 7.30pm Sunshine Coast 4WD Club 2nd of month Palmwoods CWA Hall, 11 Main Street (opp. Palmwoods Hotel)  [email protected]  www.sunshinecoastfourwdclub.com.au/  www.facebook.com/SC4WDClub/ Nambour Contact provider Suncoast Cruisers – Australian Caravan Club for details Contact: Christine  [email protected] Noosa U3A Noosa Armchair Travel - U3A Noosa members only U3A Noosa, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin  5440 5500 Contact provider  [email protected] for details  www.u3anoosa.com.au/ Sponsored by U3A Noosa Sunshine Coast Tune in for more 10.00am Live Travel News – Radio 104.9 FM details  0438 003 759 / 5476 9368 Yandina $45-$65 5.30pm North Coast 4x4 Club annual fee monthly Clubhouse at Corner of Carnival Street & Steggalls Road  [email protected]  www.northcoast4x4club.org.au/  www.facebook.com/northcoast4x4 Various Locations Contact provider Travel 3rd Suncoast Caravanning Club for details weekend  0407 732 876 or (07) 3882 1596 Contact: Jim of month  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/suncoastcaravanningclub/

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VOLUNTEERING – SUNSHINE COAST Contribute your time to a worthy cause & feel the rewards. Support your local community & strengthen its volunteer capacity.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Noosa Contact provider Noosa Council – Volunteers Noticeboard for details Build strong, healthy & inclusive communities by volunteering at  www.noosa.qld.gov.au/services-facilities/get- council facilities (libraries, galleries, parks) or register your support for emergencies, entertainment, involved/volunteering events, handywork, gardening, bushcare, driving, individual support &administration Sunshine Coast Contact provider Sunshine Coast Volunteer Centre for details KonTiki Business Centre, Tower 2, Level 2 Suite 215, 55 Plaza Parade, Maroochydore  5443 8256  [email protected]  www.volunteeringsunshinecoast.org.au Sunshine Coast Contact provider Sunshine Coast Regional Council – Volunteering for details Contribute your valuable time & skills across many different areas of the organisation including  www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-and- libraries, galleries, festivals, events, museums, parks & gardens Community/Volunteering

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ARTS & CRAFTS - GYMPIE Be creative in a variety of ways including embroidery, painting, poetry, pottery, writing & more. Arts & crafts is a great way to socialise, have fun & try something new. All levels of experience accepted.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Glenwood Contact provider for 9.00am Glenwood Art Group details Community Centre, Pepper Road  www.facebook.com/Glenwood-Art-Group- 543122692541581/ Goomeri Contact provider for 10.00am Goomeri Third Tuesday Art Group details 3rd of month 5 Moore Street  (07) 4168 4340  [email protected] com.au  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/whats-on Gympie Contact provider for Cooloola Potters Group details 2 Cooinda Street  5483 1658 or 0411 876 584  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/CooloolaPottersGroup Gympie U3A Gympie members 10.30am Creative Writing - U3A Gympie only 1st & 3rd Gympie Community Place, 18 Excelsior Road of month  0490 757 458  [email protected]  www.u3aonline.org.au/location/gympie-u3a Sponsored by U3A Gympie Gympie Contact provider for Curra Art Group details Rural Fire Services, David Drive, Curra  5483 1658  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/CurraArtGroupPage

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Gympie U3A Gympie members 9.00am Drawing - U3A Gympie only Gympie Community Place, 18 Excelsior Road  0490 757 458  [email protected]  www.u3aonline.org.au/location/gympie-u3a Sponsored by U3A Gympie Gympie Contact provider for 7.00pm 7.00pm Gympie Camera Club details Practical Competition 39 Saleyard Road, Araluen Night Night  5485 2402 3rd of month 1st of month  [email protected]  www.gympiecameraclub.wixsite.com/gcci Gympie FREE 10.00am Gympie Library Scrapbooking Group Gympie Library, 8-14 Mellor Street  5481 0859  [email protected] com.au  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/whats-on Gympie Contact provider for 9.00am 6.30pm Gympie Spinners & Weavers details Landcare Building, 5 Groves Road, Araluen  5482 7496 or 0403 022 395  www.facebook.com/Gympie-Spinners-Weavers- 1003731396327741/ Gympie FREE 1.00pm Gympie Writers Group monthly Gympie Library, 8-14 Mellor Street  5481 0859  [email protected] com.au  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/whats-on

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Gympie U3A Gympie members 12.30pm Memoir Writing - U3A Gympie only Gympie Library, 8-14 Mellor Street  0490 757 458  [email protected]  www.u3aonline.org.au/location/gympie-u3a Sponsored by U3A Gympie Gympie U3A Gympie members 10.00am Poetry - U3A Gympie only last of month Gympie Art Gallery, 39 Nash Street  0490 757 458  [email protected]  www.u3aonline.org.au/location/gympie-u3a Sponsored by U3A Gympie Gympie FREE 10.00am Writing Fridays every 2nd Gympie Library, 8-14 Mellor Street Friday  5481 0859  [email protected] com.au  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/whats-on Imbil Contact provider for Imbil Village Artists details Uniting Church Hall, 47 Yabba Road  0407 375 267  [email protected]  www.imbilvillageartists.com/  www.facebook.com/ImbilVillageArtists Rainbow Beach Contact provider for 9.00am Arts & Crafts Group details Good Shepherd Anglican Church, 19/17 Carlo Rd, Rainbow Beach  5482 2629

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Rainbow Beach FREE 10.00am Rainbow Beach Art Group 2nd & 4th of Rainbow Beach Library, 32 Rainbow Beach Road month  5486 3705  [email protected] com.au  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/whats-on Tin Can Bay Contact provider for 12.30pm 9.00am Cooloola Coast Art Group details 2nd of month Beginners Tuncunba Hall, 20 Gympie Road Life Drawing Drawing&  0438 803 990 Contact: Kerri Paining  [email protected]  www.cooloolacoastart.org/  www.facebook.com/cooloolacoastartgroup Tin Can Bay Contact provider for 9.30am Qld Country Women’s Association Craft details Every QCWA Hall, 18 Whiting Street fortnight  0412 547 043 Contact: President  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/pages/category/Nonprofit- Organization/QCWA-Tin-Can-Bay-Branch- 1228764757199233/ Tin Can Bay FREE 10.00am Tin Can Bay Art Group All mediums Tin Can Bay Library, 347 Tin Can Bay Road welcome  5486 4355  [email protected] com.au  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/whats-on Tin Can Bay Contact provider for 9.00am Tin Can Bay Craft Club details Community Complex, Corner of Bayside & Tin Can Bay Road  5488 0409 Contact: Carmel

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Tin Can Bay Contact provider for 9.00am Tin Can Bay Quilters details Community Complex, Corner of Bayside & Tin Can Bay Road  5486 4468 Contact: Jacquie Widgee Contact provider for 9.00am Widgee Craft Club details Widgee Community Complex Building, 3 Power Road  0437 184 022 or 5484 0420 Contact: Sylvia  www.widgee.info/community.htm

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BUILDING & RESTORATION - GYMPIE Design, build, fix, restore or maintain a project of choice: woodwork, metalwork, machinery, welding, leatherwork & more. Be social and productive by working shoulder to shoulder with others.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Amamoor Contact provider 1pm Mary Valley Men’s Shed for details 2nd & 4th Amamoor Uniting Church Hall, 13 Busby Street of month  0428 605 393 or 5484 3143 Contact: Ken 6-9pm  [email protected] 1st, 2nd & 5th of month Bauple Contact provider 8.30am- 8.30am- 8.30am- Bauple Community Shed for details 2pm 2pm 2pm 14 Forestry Road 0429 453 952 or 0418 747 148 Contact: Mike  [email protected] Cooroy Contact provider Cooroy Camphor Laurel for details 7.30am-12md 4 Lower Mill Road Monday to Friday  0435 481 108 Contact: Stuart  [email protected] Cooroy $75 membership Cooroora Woodworkers Club fee 8 Lowermill Road 9am–12md  5442 6995 Monday to Saturday  [email protected]  www.cooroorawoodworkersclub.com/ Gympie Contact provider Gympie & District Woodworkers Club for details Saleyard Road 9am-2pm  5483 9973 Tuesday to Thursday  [email protected]  www.gympiewoodworkers.org.au  www.facebook.com/Gympie-and-District- Woodworkers-Club-1031136130251469/

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Gympie Contact provider 8.30am- 8.30am- 8.30am- Gympie Men’s Shed for details 1pm 1pm 1pm 42 Tozer Street  0491 736 796 Contact: Marcus  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/GympieMensShedIncorporated Kenilworth Contact provider 8am-1pm 8am-1pm 8am-1pm Numabella Men’s Shed for details 3726 Mary Valley Road, Brooloo  5472 3089 Contact: Dennis Kilkivan Contact provider Kilkivan Veterans & Community Men’s Shed for details 16 Bridge Street 9am-3pm  0418 896 597 or 5484 1916 Contact: David Daily  [email protected]  www.sites.google.com/site/kilkivanshed/ Pomona Contact provider 8am-12md 8am-12md Pomona Men’s Shed for details 1 School Street  0437 304 025 Contact: John Tin Can Bay Contact provider Tin Can Bay Community & Men’s Shed for details 9am-12md Corner of Tin Can Bay & Queens Elizabeth Drive Monday to Friday  0412 995 512 Contact: Raewyn  [email protected]

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CARDS & GAMES - GYMPIE Joining a card or game group is a great way to socialise, boost your critical thinking & enjoy old classics. Choose from billiards, bingo, bridge, chess, darts, Mahjong, 500 & so much more.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Gympie Contact provider Bingo for details Gympie RSL, 217 Mary Street  5482 1018  [email protected]  www.gympiersl.com.au/ Gympie Contact provider Bingo for details Gympie Senior Citizens Centre, 40 Mellor Street  5482 9121 Gympie U3A Gympie 9.00am Board Games - U3A Gympie members only Centro Food Court, Bruce Highway  0490 757 458  [email protected]  www.u3aonline.org.au/location/gympie-u3a Sponsored by U3A Gympie Gympie Contact provider 5.00pm Chess Club for details Meet at the Central Shopping Centre, Bruce Highway  0487 430 344  www.facebook.com/Gympie-Chess- 1205399786143032/?ref=page_internal Gympie $5 registration Gympie & District Darts Association $10 board fee 73 Duke Street Contact provider  5482 6873 Contact: Trevor for details Gympie Contact provider Gympie Eight Ball Association for details Gympie Cats AFL Club, Six Mile Oval, Bruce Highway  0407 746 945  [email protected]  www.gympie8ball.com.au/

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Gympie FREE 10.00am Game On – chess, cards, backgammon & mahjong 3rd of month Gympie Library, 8-14 Mellor Street  5481 0859  [email protected] com.au  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/whats-on Gympie Contact provider 6.45pm 12.45pm 9.00am 12.45pm Gympie Contact Bridge Club for details 41 Tozer Park Road 6.45pm  5482 2154  [email protected]  www.gympiebridgeclub.com Gympie Contact provider 10.00am Gympie Mahjong Club for details Gympie RSL, 217 Mary Street  5482 4767 Contact: Judy  0447 837 602 Contact: Christine  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.mahjongclubs.org/ Gympie U3A Gympie 1.00pm Mahjong - U3A Gympie members only Gympie Library, 8-14 Mellor Street  0490 757 458  [email protected]  www.u3aonline.org.au/location/gympie-u3a Sponsored by U3A Gympie Gympie $4 entry 11.30am 11.30am Over 50s Club – cards scrabble, hoy & bingo Senior Citizens Hall, Mellor St, Gympie  5482 9121

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Gympie Contact provider 6.30pm 6.30pm Gympie Snooker Club for details Gympie Pines Golf Club, 2 Shields Street  0400 864 844  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/gympiesnooker/ Rainbow Beach Contact provider Bingo for details Rainbow Beach Sports Club  5486 3191  [email protected]  www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au Rainbow Beach Contact provider 9.30am Bridge for details Rainbow Beach Community Hall, Meeting Room, 32 Rainbow Beach Road  5486 3355 or 5486 8683 Rainbow Beach Contact provider 9.00am Majong & Games Group for details Good Shepherd Anglican Church, 19/17 Carlo Road  5482 2629 Tin Can Bay 9.30am Bingo Tin Can Bay Country Club, Kidd Straight  5486 4231  [email protected]  www.tcbcc.com.au/

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COOKING Learn to cook healthy meals with wholesome ingredients and receive tips, ideas and inspiration. Classes cater for absolute beginners & practiced cooks alike & teach the skills to cook for one or many.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Gympie $3 contribution to 9.30am Cooking Class - U3A Gympie cost of food Avenues, 37 Red Hill Road  0490 757 458 U3A Gympie  [email protected] members only  www.u3aonline.org.au/location/gympie-u3a Sponsored by U3A Gympie Gympie Contact provider Asian Cooking Class - U3A Gympie for details Location TBA  0490 757 458  [email protected]  www.u3aonline.org.au/location/gympie-u3a Sponsored by U3A Gympie Qld Country Womens Association Contact provider Country Kitchens - Hands on Nutrition & Healthy for details of local Eating for Seniors classes  0417 539 663 or (07) 3236 6419  [email protected]  www.qcwacountrykitchens.com.au/

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EDUCATION - GYMPIE Keep your brain sharp & challenge yourself by continuing to learn, read & communicate. Choose from bookclubs, family history, languages, library & public speaking.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Goomeri FREE 9am-12md 9am-12md 2-5pm 2-5pm 9am-12md Library Community Building, 35 Moore Street  4168 4340 Get access to the latest, books, movies, music & free WiFi & many other services  [email protected]  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library Gympie FREE Book clubs exist at all Gympie Regional Libraries: Goomeri, Gympie, Imbil, Kilkivan, Rainbow Beach Bookclubs Contact provider & Tin Can Bay. They are a great way to share your love for books with others. Gympie Regional Library, 8-14 Mellor Street for details They provide an excellent opportunity to read books that you may not normally read  5481 0859 & to become involved in discussions. Contact Gympie Regional Library to add your name to the book club  [email protected] waiting list. You will be contacted when a member withdraws from existing club  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library & a vacancy exists OR the list grows large enough to start another club.  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/book-clubs Gympie U3A Gympie 9.00am 9.00am Book Worms & Ends - U3A Gympie members only Book Worms Book Ends Gympie Community Place, 18 Excelsior Road BC BC  0490 757 458 2nd of month 2nd of month  [email protected]  www.u3aonline.org.au/location/gympie-u3a Sponsored by U3A Gympie Gympie U3A Gympie 1.00pm Book Marks - U3A Gympie members only Book Marks Gympie Library, 8-14 Mellor Street BC  0490 757 458 3rd of month  [email protected]  www.u3aonline.org.au/location/gympie-u3a Sponsored by U3A Gympie Gympie FREE 9.30am- 9.30am- 1-4pm Family History Society Contact provider 2pm 12md 1 Chapple Street for details  5482 8211  [email protected]  www.gfhs.com.au/

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EDUCATION - GYMPIE Keep your brain sharp & challenge yourself by continuing to learn, read & communicate. Choose from bookclubs, family history, languages, library & public speaking.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Gympie FREE Gympie & District Historical Society Contact provider 215 Brisbane Road for details  5482 3995  [email protected]  www.museum.gympiegoldmuseum.com.au Gympie $360 Language Beginner Courses: Chinese (Mandarin), 8 weeks, 2hr/wk French, German, Japanese, Italian, Indonesian (Bahasa) & Spanish University of the Sunshine Coast Contact the university for dates & times  [email protected]  www.usc.edu.au/connect/continuing-education/usc- language-short-courses Gympie Language Courses TAFE Qld East Coast Gympie, 71 Cartwright Road  1300 656 188 Contact TAFE for dates, times & location  www.tafeqld.edu.au/search-results.html?q=languages Gympie U3A Gympie 9.00am Language French - U3A Gympie members only Beginners Gympie Library, 8-14 Mellor Street  0490 757 458 10.45am  [email protected] Advanced  www.u3aonline.org.au/location/gympie-u3a Sponsored by U3A Gympie Gympie U3A Gympie 9.00am Language German - U3A Gympie members only Gympie Art Gallery, 39 Nash Street  0490 757 458  [email protected]  www.u3aonline.org.au/location/gympie-u3a Sponsored by U3A Gympie

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EDUCATION - GYMPIE Keep your brain sharp & challenge yourself by continuing to learn, read & communicate. Choose from bookclubs, family history, languages, library & public speaking.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Gympie FREE to join & 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-7pm 9am-5pm 9am-12md Library borrow 8-14 Mellor Street  5481 0859  [email protected] Get access to the latest, books, movies, music & free WiFi & many other services.  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library Gympie Contact provider 6.30-9pm Toastmasters Club - Gympie Goal-Diggers for details 2nd & 4th of Gympie Community Place, 18 Excelsior Road month  0427 966 701  www.gympie.toastmastersclubs.org/ A club that assists members to improve their public speaking and leadership skills Gympie $180 Travel Taster Courses: French, Italian, Spanish & 4 weeks Japanese University of the Sunshine Coast Contact the university for dates & times  [email protected]  www.usc.edu.au/connect/continuing-education/usc- language-short-courses Gympie Contact provider Offers numerous courses throughout the week including: University of the Third Age – Gympie Regional U3A for details languages, music, photography, computer assistance, history & more. Jessie Witham Centre, Church Street Please contact for further details  5483 3849  0490 757 458  [email protected]  www.u3aonline.org.au/location/gympie-u3a Imbil FREE to join & 9.30am- 2-5pm 9.30am- 2-5pm Library borrow 12.30pm 12.30pm 123-125 Yabba Road  5484 5488 Get access to the latest, books, movies, music & free WiFi & many other services  [email protected]  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library

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EDUCATION - GYMPIE Keep your brain sharp & challenge yourself by continuing to learn, read & communicate. Choose from bookclubs, family history, languages, library & public speaking.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Kilkivan FREE Kilkivan & District Historical Society Contact provider 12 Bligh Street for details  5484 1612  [email protected] Kilkivan FREE to join & 9am-12md 2-5pm 2-5pm 9am-12md 9am-12md Library borrow 31 Bligh Street  5484 1209 Get access to the latest, books, movies, music & free WiFi & many other services  [email protected]  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library Rainbow Beach $120 for 6 months 5-6.30pm Learn Italian Rainbow Beach Community Hall & Arcobalenos on 29th  0499 050 965 Rainbow Beach FREE to join & 9.30am- 2-5pm 9.30am- 2-5pm 9am-12md Library borrow 12.30pm 12.30pm 32 Rainbow Beach Road  5486 3705 Get access to the latest, books, movies, music & free WiFi & many other services  [email protected]  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library Tin Can Bay Contact provider 6.30pm Cooloola Toastmasters Club for details 2nd & 4th Tin Can Bay Library, 47 Tin Can Bay Road of month  5486 2132 or 0400 144 629 Contact: Linda Tin Can Bay FREE to join & 9am- 9am-5pm 9am- 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 8.30- Library borrow 12.30pm 12.30pm 11.30am 47 Tin Can Bay Road  5486 4355  [email protected] Get access to the latest, books, movies, music & free WiFi & many other services  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library

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FELLOWSHIP & FRIENDSHIP - GYMPIE Volunteer organisations who coordinate activities to benefit the local community & provide social interaction for older people.

Organisation & Contacts Description Locations

Apex Club Apex members work in local clubs across urban, regional and rural Australia to Locations: Gympie  5482 2099 raise awareness about social justice issues, assist the needy in practical ways and  [email protected] contribute resources to causes as varied as cancer research or youth public  www.apex.org.au/our-clubs#qld speaking Lions & Lioness Clubs “We are a group of people who are dedicated to making our communities a better Locations: Cooloola Gold, Cooroy Pomona, Fraser,  0449 408 033 place to live, work and grow. We collaborate with like-minded people who are Glenwood, Goomeri, Gympie, Gympie South, Gympie  www.lionsclubs.org.au/contact/ dedicated to real change and creating opportunities within our communities. At Sunrise, Mary Valley & Tin Can Bay Lions we make things happen. As a member of Lions Australia, you will experience personal benefits including leadership skills, a sense of self-worth and purpose, business skills, networking opportunities and lifelong friendships.” Lively50plus “Lively50plus is an online network that maintains a listing of social groups, classes Locations: Sunshine Coast, South Burnett & surrounding  www.lively50plus.com.au/ and gatherin. It aims to provide an easy way for people to get together with others areas at events in their local area.” Men’s Sheds “Members of Men’s Sheds come from all walks of life to meet in a friendly Locations: Bauple, Gympie, Kenilworth, Kilkivan, Mary  1300 550 009 atmosphere, gain knowledge and improve their health. It’s a place where the spirit Valley, Pomona & Tin Can Bay  www.mensshed.org/ of mateship is strong. The bond that unites members is that they are men with

time on their hands who’d like something meaningful to do to fill the time. Men work on & teach a range of projects including welding, metalwork, woodwork and leatherwork, or simply attend to relax & spend time with other like-minded men.” Probus “Probus is all about friendship, fellowship and fun in retirement. Probus provides Locations: Cooloola Coast, Cooroy, Gympie Combined,  1300 630 488 you with the opportunity to join in and progress healthy minds and active bodies Gympie-Widgee  www.probussouthpacific.org/ through social interaction and activities with retirees in your community. Probus

opens the door to new experiences and friendship. You can hear wonderful guest speakers, stay active by participating in a wide range of activities and explore your community, & world.” Queensland Country Women’s “Our vision is simple, for the women of Queensland to come together to support Locations: Cedar Pocket, Gympie, Imbil, Kilkivan, Tin Can Association communities, while celebrating their interests and forging friendships in a Bay  (07) 3236 6419 respectful and caring environment. This is achieved by advocating and providing  www.qcwa.org.au/ opportunities for women around education, health and community throughout  www.qcwa.org.au/Find-Your-Closest- every phase of a woman’s life.” Branch SOCIAL HEALTH COMPASS – Sunshine Coast & Gympie Region, developed by the Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service 92

FELLOWSHIP & FRIENDSHIP - GYMPIE Volunteer organisations who coordinate activities to benefit the local community & provide social interaction for older people.

Organisation & Contacts Description Locations

Quota International Quota links its members of all ages, occupations and nationalities in a world-wide Location: Gympie Gympie Quota network of service and friendship. Quotarians throughout the world are known 23 Nelson Road especially for their service to deaf, hard-of-hearing, and speech-impaired  0468 612 287 individuals and disadvantaged women and children. Quota members share the  [email protected] values of serving and encouraging others, developing friendships, and promoting www.facebook.com/pages/category/Nonp international understanding! rofit-Organization/Quota-International-Club- of-Gympie-Inc-1721225404837492/ Returned Services League Qld RSL Queensland ensures a bright future and enduring legacy for all veterans and Locations: Cooloola Cove, Fraser Island – Orchid Beach, Wide Bay & Burnett District their families and provides a wide range of services and programs to support Goomboorian, Goomeri, Gympie, Kilkivan, Mary Valley,  (07) 4151 0325 defence family in real and practical ways. Rainbow Beach, Tin Can Bay  [email protected]  www.rslwidebay.org/ www.rslqld.org/About-Us/Queensland- Districts/Wide-Bay-and-Burnett Rotary Clubs “Rotary is an international network of business, professional and community Locations: Cooroy, Eumundi, Gympie, Gympie Cooloola  (02) 8894 9800 leaders who strive to make the world a better place through practical efforts. & Kilkivan  [email protected] Through Rotary International, the reward of ‘paying it forward’ unites men and  www.rotaryaustralia.org.au/ women from different backgrounds, cultures, religious and political beliefs the  www.my.rotary.org/en/search/club-finder world over, allowing ordinary people to do extraordinary things.” Senior Citizens Clubs Club designed to connect retirees and seniors. Members meet to socialise and Location: Gympie 40 Mellor Street enjoy a range of hobbies, physical activity, cards, board games, music, day trips &  5482 9121 tours and much more.  www.facebook.com/pages/Gympie- Senior-Citizens-Centre/247756522602502 Sunshine 60 & Better Group Inc. “Is a community development healthy ageing program designed to meet the Location: enjoyable groups, classes and programs at 50 Illuka Avenue, Buddina expressed needs of older people in local settings. Our overall vision is to work with Gympie (Phoenix Hotel, 29 Redhill Road) on Fortnightly  5444 5833 the Sunshine Coast community, providing older people with the opportunity to Thursdays  [email protected] develop skills and knowledge that will contribute to their health and wellbeing and  www.sunshine60.org.au/ thereby improve their quality of life.”

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FELLOWSHIP & FRIENDSHIP - GYMPIE Volunteer organisations who coordinate activities to benefit the local community & provide social interaction for older people.

Organisation & Contacts Description Locations

University of the Third Age U3A is a self-help education movement which caters for persons in the ‘third age’ Location: enjoyable classes, activities & groups at U3A Gympie and for those who have retired, promoting the concept of studying simply for the Gympie 18 Excelsior Road, Gympie joy of learning. It is not a formal University & does not offer formal qualifications  5483 3849 or Mob: 0490 757 458 nor set academic qualifications as a prerequisite for entry. Classes are held in many  [email protected] areas & in private homes. The service plays a vital role in improving the quality of  www.u3aonline.org.au/location/gympie- life of retired persons. Courses are run by volunteer tutors and include; Scottish u3a Dancing, Beginners French, Italian, Mah Jong, Aquacise, Creative Writing, Book Discussion, Multi Crafts, Table Tennis, Intermediate German, Fitness Class: Step and Tone, Classical Music Appreciation, Jazz Junction, Bolivia, Discussion Group, Yoga, Tai Chi, Massage, Photography, Social Golf, Humanism, Scrabble, Spanish, Advanced Learners Art Group, Genetics, Folk Art, Swimming, In Your Own Write, Teddy Bears, Poetry, Chess Club, Walking Group, Armchair Travel, Tea and Talk, History of the Ancient World, Mandarin, Pattern Alteration and Dressmaking, Drawing for Beginners, Chess and much more. VIEW Clubs “VIEW is a leading women's national volunteer organisation, providing the Location: Gympie  1800 805 366 opportunity for women from all walks of life to meet regularly, establish lasting  [email protected] friendships and help disadvantaged Australian children through supporting the  www.view.org.au/find-a-club/ work of children’s charity, The Smith Family. Driven by the mission of creating Gympie View Club social change in Australian communities, VIEW empowers women to have their Gunabul Homestead, Power Road voices on issues of importance for the future wellbeing of Australian society.  54811942 or 0403 085 974  [email protected] Zonta Club Empowering women through service and advocacy and working together to make Location: Gympie Zonta Club of Gympie gender equality a reality for women and girls worldwide.  5483 1419  [email protected]

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GARDENING & GREENING - GYMPIE Enjoy the sunshine & fresh air through gardening & greening activities. There’s a range of interest groups, whether you wish to turn gardening into a hobby, grow foods or volunteer to conserve & care for local flora.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Goomeri Contact provider for Goomeri & District Garden Club details  (07) 4168 4327 Gympie $20 membership 1.00pm Community Gardens fee 37 Tozer Park Road  0422 747 974  [email protected]  www.gympiecommunitygarden.org.au/  www.facebook.com/GympieCommunityGardens Gympie U3A Gympie 1.00pm Garden Group - U3A Gympie members only Location: Varies, please phone to check  0490 757 458  [email protected]  www.u3aonline.org.au/location/gympie-u3a Sponsored by U3A Gympie Gympie Contact provider for Gympie & District Field Naturalists- Flora & Fauna details  5488 4250  [email protected]  [email protected]  www.gympienats.blogspot.com/ Gympie Contact provider for Gympie & District Landcare – Volunteer Greening details 5 Groves Road, Araluen  5483 8866  [email protected]  www.gympielandcare.org.au/  www.gympielandcare.org.au/volunteers/

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Gympie Contact provider for Land for Wildlife – Volunteer Greening details Gympie Regional Council  0447 051 329 or  [email protected]  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/land-for-wildlife Rainbow Beach Online access Rainbow Beach Online Community Garden  www.facebook.com/RBOCG/ Tin Can Bay Contact provider for 8am-3pm 8am-3pm 8am-3pm Cooloola City Farm - Volunteer Greening details Tin Can Bay Nursery Site, Lot 69 Tin Can Bay Road (Adjacent to the Cooloola Community Complex & Cooloola Coast Bowls Club & opposite Bayside Road)  5486 2304  [email protected]  www.cooloolacityfarm.org/ Tin Can Bay Contact provider for Cooloola Coast Care Assoc. - Volunteer Greening details  0478 039 322  [email protected]  www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au/volunteering  www.facebook.com/CooloolaCoastcare/

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HOBBIES - GYMPIE Keep busy, entertain your interests & meet likeminded people by pursuing a hobby. Choose from clubs including bird watching, dog obedience, fishing, gem, model making, motor vehicles, photography & stamps.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Cooroy $50 membership 7.00pm The Combined Coastal Car Club at Cooroy fee 1st of month Clubhouse, Johnson Park, Mary River Road  0474 025 215  [email protected]  www.combinedcoastalcarclub.com.au/ www.facebook.com/CombinedCoastalCarClub/?ref=page_internal Gympie Contact provider Gympie Auto Sports Club for details 11 Leavinia Street  0439 079 503 or 5482 2624  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/GympieAutoSportsClub/ Gympie Contact provider 7.00pm 7.00pm Gympie Camera Club for details 3rd of 1st of month 39 Saleyard Road, Araluen month  5485 2402  [email protected]  www.gympiecameraclub.com.au Gympie Contact provider Gympie Dog Obedience Club for details  0437 933 043  [email protected]  www.gympiedogobedienceclub.com.au/ www.facebook.com/GympieDogObedienceClubInc/ Gympie Contact provider 9am-3pm 9am-3pm 9am- Gympie Gem Club for details 12md 3 Bruce Highway 6-9pm  0409 636 814 Contact: Keith  [email protected]  www.gympie.lapidaryclub.com.au/

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Gympie Contact provider Military Brotherhood Motorcycle Club for details  0421 961 928 Contact: Moose  [email protected] Gympie Online Gympie Model Trains  www.facebook.com/gympiemodeltrains/ Gympie Contact provider 9.00pm Gympie Ulysses Club Inc. for details 1st & 3rd Gympie Gold Mining Museum, Brisbane Road of month  0435 255 472 Contact: Peter  [email protected]  www.gympieulyssesbranch.proboards.com/  www.ulysses.org.au/ Gympie $30 annual fee 7.00pm Gympie Historic Car Club Last of Corner of Rose & Hyne Streets month  0439 829 359  www.gympiehistoricautoclub.com.au/ Gympie Contact provider 1.00pm Gympie Stamp Club for details 2nd of Avenues Lifestyle Support Association, 37 Red Hill Road month  5482 9497  [email protected] Rainbow Beach Contact provider Birding Cooloola Mountains to Shore for details  5482 6721  www.birdingcooloola.org.au/

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Tin Can Bay Contact provider Model Flying Club for details 4463 Tin Can Bay Rd  5488 0453  [email protected]  www.tincanbaymfc.club Tin Can Bay Contact provider 7.00pm Tin Can Bay Camera Club for details 3rd of Tin Can Bay Library, Tin Can Bay Road month  5486 4014 Contact: Julie  [email protected]  www.tincanbaycameraclub.wix.com/tcb-camera-club# Tin Can Bay Contact provider 4.00pm Tin Can Bay Fishing Club for details Monthly Clubhouse, 33 Dolphin Avenue  0437 242 171  [email protected]  www.tincanbayfishingclub.com.au/tcbfc/

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MUSIC, SINGING & THEATRE - GYMPIE Express yourself by playing an instrument, singing or acting. Choose from band, choir, instrumental & theatre groups.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Cooloola Cove FREE 3.00pm Coolabay Choir Cooloola Cove Veterans & Community Hall, Corner of Nautilus Drive & Santa Maria Court  0427 180 649 Contact: Pam  [email protected] Cooloola Cove FREE 7.00pm Music Plus last of the Cooloola Cove Veterans & Community Hall, Corner of month Nautilus Drive & Santa Maria Court  0427 180 649 Contact: Pam  [email protected] Curra FREE 1.00pm Open Mic & Jam Session 2nd of the Curra Country Club, 10 David Drive month  5483 1686  www.facebook.com/events/curra-country-club- inc/open-mic-jam-session/495335927664941/ Gympie Contact provider 6.15pm Cooloola Community Orchestra for details Salvation Army Premises, 42 Stumm Road, Southside  0419 675 356  [email protected]  www.cooloolacommunityorchestra.com.au/  www.facebook.com/coolcommorch/ Gympie FREE 6.30pm Cooloola Voices A Capella Choir Australian Institute of Country Music Building, 26 Channon Street  5474 1498  [email protected]

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MUSIC, SINGING & THEATRE - GYMPIE Express yourself by playing an instrument, singing or acting. Choose from band, choir, instrumental & theatre groups.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Gympie Gold Coin 1.00pm Friday Fusion – dance, music & sing *for people with a Weerona Association, 16 Red Hill Road disability & their  5482 2451 or 0407 667 377 families  [email protected] Gympie $5 6.00pm 10.00am Gusto Euklele & Guitar Group Country Music Building, Channon Street  0429 011 783 Contact: Robyn  www.gustogympie.org Gympie Contact provider Gympie & District Caledonian Pipe Band for details Corner of Hyne & Rose Street  5482 1170 Gympie Contact provider 6.00pm Gympie Blues Club Inc. for details 4th of the Gunabul Homestead, 9 Power Road month  [email protected] www.facebook.com/gympiebluesclub/?ref=page_internal Gympie Contact provider Gympie Community Band for details 16 Red Hill Road  5482 4032 Gympie Contact provider Gympie Country Music Club for details 405 Cedar Pocket Road, Cedar Pocket  5486 6161 www.facebook.com/Gympie-Country-Music-Club- 2032245613697510/?ref=page_internal

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MUSIC, SINGING & THEATRE - GYMPIE Express yourself by playing an instrument, singing or acting. Choose from band, choir, instrumental & theatre groups.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Gympie Contact provider 5.15pm Gympie Strings for details Salvation Army Premises, 42 Stumm Rd, Southside  0419 675 356  [email protected]  www.cooloolacommunityorchestra.com.au/  www.facebook.com/coolcommorch/ Gympie Contact provider Gympie Theatre Association for details 24 Lawrence Street  5481 1300  [email protected] www.facebook.com/gympietheatre/ Gympie U3A Gympie 11.00am Retro Jukebox - U3A Gympie members only Australian Institute of Country Music, 28 Channon Street  0490 757 458  [email protected]  www.u3aonline.org.au/location/gympie-u3a Sponsored by U3A Gympie Gympie U3A Gympie 1.00pm Singing for Pleasure - U3A Gympie members only 1st & 3rd of House Class month  0490 757 458  [email protected]  www.u3aonline.org.au/location/gympie-u3a Sponsored by U3A Gympie

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MUSIC, SINGING & THEATRE - GYMPIE Express yourself by playing an instrument, singing or acting. Choose from band, choir, instrumental & theatre groups.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Wolvi Contact provider 6.30pm Open Mic – Social Night for details 1st of month The Wolvi Hall, 1358 Kin Kin Road, (corner of Kin Kin & Tagigan Roads)  5486 7224  [email protected]  www.facebook.com/events/the-wolvi-hall/wolvi-hall- open-mic-night/1394586397247375/

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TECHNOLOGY - GYMPIE Keep your brain sharp & challenge yourself to stay abreast of technology. Learn about computing, smart devices, using the internet & so much more, whether you’re a beginner or advanced.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Goomeri FREE Introduction to Computers – Tech Savvy Seniors Contact Goomeri Library, 35 Moore Street provider for Contact library for days & times  4168 4340 details  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/tech_savvy_seniors Goomeri FREE Introduction to the Internet 1 – Tech Savvy Seniors Contact Goomeri Library, 35 Moore Street provider for Contact library for days & times  4168 4340 details  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/tech_savvy_seniors Goomeri FREE Introduction to the Internet 2 – Tech Savvy Seniors Contact Goomeri Library, 35 Moore Street provider for Contact library for days & times  4168 4340 details  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/tech_savvy_seniors Goomeri FREE Online Family History Training – Tech Savvy Seniors Contact Goomeri Library, 35 Moore Street provider for Contact library for days & times  4168 4340 details  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/tech_savvy_seniors Gympie FREE Android Basics – Tech Savvy Seniors Contact Gympie Regional Library, 8-14 Mellor Street provider for  5481 0859 details  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/tech_savvy_seniors Contact library for days & times Gympie FREE Computer School Contact The Computer School offers a wide range of online, skills-based tutorials in: MS Office, Dreamweaver, Gympie Library, 8-14 Mellor Street provider for Photoshop, Movie Maker, The Internet, Email, Internet Safety, eCommerce, K-Board Shortcut, Internet  5481 0859 details Research, MS Word, MS Access, Web Design, Frontpage, MS Publisher, Computer Basics, MySpace,  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/the-computer- Facebook, Twitter, Youtube & Skype school

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Gympie Contact 10.00am Communications & Electronics Group- Amatueur Radio provider for Old Gympie Railway Station, Tozer Street details  [email protected]  www.gceginc.org.au/ Gympie Contact 1st of Cooloola Computer Users Group provider for month Gympie Contact Bridge Club, Tozer Park Road details  0434 829 164 or 5482 9414  [email protected]  www.ccug.spiderweb.com.au/ Gympie FREE Online Family History Training – Tech Savvy Seniors Contact Gympie Library, 8-14 Mellor Street provider for Contact library for days & times  5481 0859 details  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/tech_savvy_seniors Gympie FREE iPad Help – Tech Savvy Seniors Contact Gympie Library, 8-14 Mellor Street provider for  5481 0859 details Contact library for days & times  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/tech_savvy_seniors Gympie FREE Managing Your Digital Assets – Tech Savvy Seniors Contact Gympie Library, 8-14 Mellor Street provider for Contact library for days & times  0419 728 852 details  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/tech_savvy_seniors Gympie Bookings 10am-12md 10am-12md Seniors Computing Group – Tech Savvy Seniors essential 1st of month 3rd of month Gympie Library, 8-14 Mellor Street  5481 0859  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/tech_savvy_seniors

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Gympie U3A Gympie 10.30am Laptops - U3A Gympie members only USC Gympie Campus, 71 Carwright Road  0490 757 458  [email protected]  www.u3aonline.org.au/location/gympie-u3a Sponsored by U3A Gympie Gympie U3A Gympie 9.00am Smartphones & Tablets - U3A Gympie members only USC Gympie Campus, 71 Carwright Road  0490 757 458  [email protected]  www.u3aonline.org.au/location/gympie-u3a Sponsored by U3A Gympie Kilkivan FREE Android Help – Tech Savvy Seniors Contact Kilkivan Library, 31 Bligh Street provider for Contact library for days & times  5484 1209 details www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/tech_savvy_seniors Kilkivan FREE Cloud Basics – Tech Savvy Seniors Contact Kilkivan Library, 31 Bligh Street provider for Contact library for days & times  5484 1209 details  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/tech_savvy_seniors Kilkivan FREE iPad Help – Tech Savvy Seniors Contact Kilkivan Library, 31 Bligh Street provider for Contact library for days & times  5484 1209 details  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/tech_savvy_seniors

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Rainbow Beach FREE Cloud Basics - Tech Savvy Seniors Contact Rainbow Beach Library, 32 Rainbow Beach Road provider for Contact library for days & times  5486 3705 details  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/tech_savvy_seniors Rainbow Beach FREE Social Media Basics - Tech Savvy Seniors Contact Rainbow Beach Library, 32 Rainbow Beach Road provider for Contact library for days & times  5486 3705 details  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/tech_savvy_seniors Rainbow Beach FREE Smart Phone Basics - Tech Savvy Seniors Contact Rainbow Beach Library, 32 Rainbow Beach Road provider for Contact library for days & times 5486 3705 details  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/tech_savvy_seniors Tin Can Bay FREE Access News On-line – Tech Savvy Seniors Contact Tin Can Bay Library, 47 Tin Can Bay Road provider for Contact library for days & times  5486 4355 details  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/tech_savvy_seniors Tin Can Bay FREE Online Family History Training – Tech Savvy Seniors Contact Tin Can Bay Library, 47 Tin Can Bay Road provider for Contact library for days & times  5486 4355 details  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/tech_savvy_seniors Tin Can Bay FREE TV Streaming on the Internet – Tech Savvy Seniors Contact Tin Can Bay Library, 47 Tin Can Bay Road provider for Contact library for days & times  5486 4355 details  www.gympie.qld.gov.au/web/library/tech_savvy_seniors

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Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Online $25 U3A Online – Virtual University of Third Age membership  www.u3aonline.org.au

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TRAVEL - GYMPIE Discover & learn about new locations & meet others keen to pursue travel. Choose from armchair travel, caravanning, four-wheel driving, motorhoming & much more.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Tin Can Bay Contact provider Cooloola Coasters for details Branch of the Australian Caravan Club  0438 387 948 Contact: Joan  [email protected] Gympie Contact provider Australian Motorhoming Lions Club for details  0418 902 004 Contact: Len Gympie Contact provider 7.00pm Cooloola 4WD Club for details 2nd of month Branch of the Australian Caravan Club, Gympie RSL Orchid Room, 217 Mary Street  0438 387 948  [email protected] www.facebook.com/groups/www.cooloola4wdclub.com.au/ Gympie $180 Travel Taster Course: French, Italian, Spanish & Japanese 4 weeks University of the Sunshine Coast Contact the university for dates & times  [email protected]  www.usc.edu.au/connect/continuing-education/usc- language-short-courses Gympie Contact provider U3A Travel Group for details Location TBA  0490 757 458  [email protected]  www.u3aonline.org.au/location/gympie-u3a Sunshine Coast Radio 104.9 FM Tune in for more 10.00am Live Travel News details  0438 003 759 / 5476 9368

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VOLUNTEERING - GYMPIE Contribute your time to a worthy cause & feel the rewards. Support your local community & strengthen its volunteer capacity.

Place Cost/Eligibility Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Gympie Contact provider Gympie Region Volunteer Centre for details Unit 4, 4 Horseshoe Bend  0408 992 822 Contact: Carley  [email protected]  www.chsn.org.au/?page_id=611

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