MUDJIMBA RSL SUB BRANCH – ANZAC DAY 2025
Everyone is invited to attend these events on Friday 25th April at the Cenotaph at Power Memorial Park, Mudjimba Esplanade.
The Dawn Service will commence at 05:30 am. Assemble from 5:20am
A Gunfire Breakfast for serving and past ADF members wearing medals, their immediate families and Mudjimba Sub Branch members will be held at the RSL Sub Branch, 43 Cottonwood St Mudjimba following the Dawn Service.
The March will assemble at the corner of Coolibah St and Mudjimba Beach Rd at 10:30am and step off at 10:45, down Mudjimba Beach Rd to the Cenotaph.
Bus Route changes. The620 bus will be re-routed to avoid Mudjimba Beach Rd between 10:40 and 11:00 while the march takes place. The buses will be diverted via Coolibah and Currawong Streets. Bus Stops at Mudjimba Beach Rd near Kawanna St (Stops 301721, 301722) will be closed. Alternative Stops will be Mudjimba Esplanade at Currawong Street (Stops 316031 and 316032) OR Mudjimba Beach Rd near Coolibah St (Stops 302099 and 302100).
The Community Service will follow at 11:00am on completion of the march.
Wreath Laying: Representatives of ADF, ex-service and community organisations who wish to participate in the wreath laying during the Services are asked to register with the Sub Branch by email mudjimbarsl@hotmail.com or leave a message by phoning 07 5458 8320.
The public will be invited to lay tributes at the Cenotaph at the end of each Service.
Reception at Sub Branch premises: At 1200 following Community Service; light refreshments for those invited to the service. Bar is open until 1300. Then closed until 1330.
Anzac Day Entertainment – 2.00 pm until 5:00 pm.
The RSL Sub Branch, at 43 Cottonwood Street will open to everyone for an afternoon of entertainment featuring Sunshine Coast Band FONIX from 2pm – 5pm. Entry is FREE. Alcohol, soft drinks and food available to purchase.
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NOOSA BOOKFEST 2025
Noosa Leisure Centre, 9 Wallace Drive, Noosaville. 9am to 5pm daily on Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd, and Sunday 4th May 2025.
MUDJIMBA RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
Outdoor Movie Night, screening Surfs Up! Saturday 3rd May, Power Park Mudjimba in front of surf club. Commencing 5pm with Lions BBQ. This free community event is brought to you by the Mudjimba Residents’ Association with support from SCRC. www.mudjimbaresidentsassoc.org.au
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COOLUM BEACH COMBINED PROBUS CLUB
Are you looking to join a club for fun, fellowship & to make new friends? Coolum Beach Combined Probus Club encourages the retired & semi-retired. The Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month.
We have an interesting guest speaker, morning tea & discuss our monthly outings, followed by a local club lunch, (guests invited to attend). Our outings consist of visiting new venues for lunch, some dinners, picnics in the park, coffee mornings, walking groups & car outings.
Our location is: The Uniting Church 22 Elizabeth St, Coolum Beach @ 9.15 first Tuesday of each month. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, 6th of May.
We provide a generous morning tea on the day (small cost of $4.00/guest). All enquiries please contact Faye 0419 644 651.
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GENEALOGY SUNSHINE COAST OPEN DAY
Would you like to start doing your family tree? Come and visit our Centre on Saturday 24th May from 9:30am to 2pm when you can access our library and get help to start your tree. We are in Petrie Park Rd, Nambour opposite the swimming pool. Check our website or contact Genealogy Sunshine Coast on 07 5329 2315.
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GENEALOGY SUNSHINE COAST MILITARY WORKSHOP
Saturday 26th April 9.30am to 3pm. Lunch from 12-1pm (available to purchase) or bring your own. Participants will learn how to do military research, understand service records, which websites to use, etc. with practical work in the afternoon. Please book on our website or email genealogysc@gmail.com Cost is $15 for members or $25 for non-members.
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MAROOCHY NORTH SHORE LIONS/MUDJIMBA SURF CLUB FUNDRAISER
Egg & Bacon Burgers/Sausage Sizzle (BBQ) Mudjimba Surf Club. 26th April 2025 6.30 am to 1.00 pm
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BOOMERANG BAGS NOOSA
Fabric donations always needed. Boomerang bags are sewn from recycled fabric with the aim of reducing single use plastic bags and minimising landfill from discarded textiles. Any unwanted fabric: doona covers, sheets, denim, curtains or upholstery fabric can be dropped off at Wallace House on a Monday or Wednesday morning. Phone Ned: 0411 784 911. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boomerangbagsnoosa
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FREE COMMUNITY MORNING TEA AT NORTH SHORE
Need a friendly pick-me-up? Come and join us for a free community morning tea at the North Shore Community Centre!
Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and delicious cake while connecting with neighbours and friends in a welcoming atmosphere. It’s the perfect chance for a chat and a treat!
A huge thank you to our wonderful local sponsor, Bendigo Bank, for generously supporting these fantastic monthly community gatherings.
These are the final dates for this financial year – don’t miss out! We’d love to see you there:
- Wednesday, 30th April 2025, at 10:30 am
- Monday, 26th May 2025, at 10:30 am
- Wednesday, 18th June 2025, at 10:30 am
Location: North Shore Community Centre, 701 David Low Way, Mudjimba. Everyone is welcome! No bookings required – just come along.
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MEALS ON WHEELS
Meals on Wheels Coolum Beach has had a place in the hearts and homes of the Coolum Community for more than 40 Years.
We prepare fresh nutritious meals and deliver them to people’s homes to enable them to live independently. We also provide a social contact, a friendly smile and a chat to check all is well and make a difference to someone’s day.
Our volunteers are the core of our service – preparing and delivering meals as well as helping in the office. We couldn’t do what we do without their help.
We are always on the lookout for new volunteers to join our team. Can you spare a few hours a month to help keep the wheels running smoothly? Why not give us a call to find out more? It could make your day!
Please call 5446 1000 to find out how to be part of our community.
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QUOTA CLUB OF COOLUM BEACH
Quota Club of Coolum is a group of dedicated women who have been raising funds to support disadvantaged people in the local community for 30 years. If you would like to join, we would love to hear from you. For information contact Sandra Verrall on 0457 355 734 or secretary @quotacoolum.com.au.
We raise funds through our pop-up stalls, held in the courtyard at Pacific on Coolum, corner of Birtwill St and Heathfield Rd, Coolum Beach. The next stall for the year will be on Thursday, 22nd May from 8 am to 12 pm.
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COOLUM HeARTS
Coolum HeARTs offers low-cost access to a range of activities to all in the community. We have great facilitators and volunteers ready to welcome you to art, djembe drumming, choir, ukulele, mosaics, meditation and gentle yoga. Our women’s hub and men’s resilience groups meet regularly. When you join as a member you will pay only $5 to $10 per session. Follow us on Facebook, on-line at www.coolumhearts.com.au or phone 0478 646 330.
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ANGLICAN CHURCH COFFEE MORNING
Free coffee and delicious toasties along with a friendly chat are available every Thursday from 10am to noon on the back lawn of the Anglican church, 25 Beach Road, Coolum Beach. Everyone is welcome to join us in caring for each other and connecting with others in the community.
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PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
The Coolum Parkinson’s Support Group is having time off over Easter and will meet next on Monday, May 19th. Meetings will continue on the third Monday of each month at 10.15 am, at the Coolum Surf Club. Phone 0429 361 301 for more information.
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COOL CONNECTIONS WOMEN’S GROUP
Inviting all ladies to our group where we bring together women from all walks of life to enjoy each other’s company and form friendships.
Meeting from 9.30am to 11.30am each Friday (during school term) at Yaroomba Meeting Place, 1443 David Low Way, Yaroomba. Entry fee includes morning tea, guest speakers or activities. Esme 0408 077 882.
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NINDERRY BRANCH ALP MONTHLY MEETING
The Ninderry branch of the ALP holds its monthly meeting on the 3rd Sunday of each month at the Coolum Beach Hotel starting at 10.30 AM. Visitors are welcome and you are also invited to join us afterwards for lunch. You can also log into our Facebook page for up-to-date details of other events. https://www.facebook.com/ALPNinderry. For more information and to book, please contact Melinda Dodds Ph. 0409 890 186.
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COOLUM BEACH DISTRICT SENIORS CLUB
Mondays 11.30 – 3.30pm at the Coolum Civic Centre. Come along and join us.
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COOLUM BEACH QUILTERS
Meet every Thursday morning 9am-11.30 at the Baptist Church, David Low Way, Coolum Beach. All welcome.
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COOLUM CONNECTIONS
Join us for Relaxed Mid-Week Worship every second Thursday of the Month (during school term) at 9.30 am. Coolum Salvos meets at Coolum Lions Community Centre, 15 Russell Street Coolum Beach. Enquires 5335-8500. All welcome!
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COOLUM CROQUET CLUB
Croquet for fun and fitness. New members and visitors are very welcome. Try it with 3 free games and lessons. Mallets and free coaching are available. Social Golf Croquet Monday and Friday starting 1.15pm. For more information contact: Barb 0423 277 951 Sea Cove Lane, Coolum
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MARCOOLA COMMUNITY GROUP
We would like to invite new members and visitors to our meetings where we discuss concerns and development of Marcoola area and beaches. Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday, every second month at 7pm.
marcoolacommunity@gmail.com. Phone April 0413 137 182
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COOLUM AMIGOS
Coolum Amigos is a social club for the over 50s. We meet at 10am every Tuesday at the Coolum Surf Club for coffee and a chat and to arrange outings. All welcome. For more information call Carol on 0419 423 367 or just come along!
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COOLUM CRAFT GROUP
If you enjoy craft and good company join the Coolum Craft Group. We meet every Tuesday, in the Coolum Lions Community Centre, 15 Russell Street Coolum Beach. 2pm – 4pm.
A variety of crafts are on offer and our friendly participants are always ready to lend a hand or maybe you have a craft you could teach the rest of the group.
New members welcome and for $3 you will receive tea/coffee and cake/biscuit as well as a fun few hours. For more information, please contact Patricia: 0403 017 247.
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TRY TOASTMASTERS
Practice your public speaking, gain confidence, improve your leadership and communication skills. Coolum Communicators supports members to practice speaking to an audience while having fun.
We meet on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, 7pm at North Shore Community Centre, Mudjimba. Guests welcome! Email coolumtoastmasters@gmail.com.
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Are you looking to make new meaningful friendships? This women’s group meets every Thursday 9.30-11 at the Coolum Lions Community Centre, 15 Russell Street Coolum Beach. (We take a break during School Holidays). Come and check us out. Morning tea is a highlight. We’d love to meet you. Ask for Chris: 0478 584 573.
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COOLUM BEACH SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB
Welcomes all citizens 50 and over. Activities include Mahjong, Bingo, Carpet Bowls, Card and Board games. Meet every Monday from 11.30am-3.30pm at the Coolum Civic Centre. Entry fee includes afternoon tea and a ticket in the door prize. For further information please phone Bernie 5448 8693.
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COOLUM BRIDGE CLUB – YAROOMBA MEETING PLACE
Enquiries info@coolumbridgeclub.com
Sessions as follows:
MONDAY – 8.30am for 9.15am start
TUESDAY – 12.30pm for 1 pm start
(Contact Ali 0422791748 for more info).
THURSDAY – 12.30 for 1pm start
SATURDAY – 12.30 for 1pm start
Partnership Contact: Trish Gatt on 0412 546 575
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