AUSTRALIAN INDEPENDENT RETIREES (AIR) NOOSA BRANCH
Next Meeting Thursday 20 February 2025: Sunrise Uniting Church, Grasstree Ct Sunrise Beach Time: 9:15am for 9:30am start. Guest Presenter: Ted O’Brien MP (Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy). Topic: Australia’s Energy Future AIR/ASA Members – no charge for meetings. Visitors $10 pp incl morning tea (first 2 visits free of charge). airnoosasecretary@gmail.com or Tel 0417 431 303 www.facebook.com/AIRNoosa
AIR membership special: half price: $16 per single, $24 per couple valid to 30 June 2025. Helping to improve financial literacy.
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COOLUM RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (CRA)
The Coolum Residents Association will be holding a general meeting of members at 5pm Thursday, 6th March in the small conference room upstairs at the Coolum Beach Surf Club. CRA is a local community organisation that aims to identify and promote sustainable opportunities to preserve and enhance the amenity and facilities in the Coolum Beach and surrounding areas. See the CRA website www.coolumresidents.org for more information about current activities. All current and prospective new members are welcome, and will have an opportunity to socialise after the meeting.
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COOLUM BEACH COMBINED PROBUS CLUB
Coolum Beach Combined Probus Club is for retired and semi-retired people looking for friendship and fun. For all enquires please Phone Faye 0419 644 651.
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MAROOCHY NORTH SHORE LIONS/MUDJIMBA SURF CLUB FUNDRAISER
Egg & Bacon Burgers/Sausage Sizzle (BBQ) Mudjimba Surf Club. 15th February 2025 6.30 am to 1.00 pm
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CAR BOOT & TABLE TOP SALE
There will be a Car Boot & Table-Top Sale on Saturday 15th March 2025 at Coolum Beach Uniting Church garden/carpark and in the Church Hall, from 7.00 to 11.00am (set up from 6am). The S.O.S. will have a Sausage Sizzle with profits going to S.O.S. (Save Our Streets).
For more information and booking of stalls, please phone Pam on 0418 610 423.
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GENEALOGY SUNSHINE COAST
Our first General meeting will be on Saturday, February 15th at 9:30am when our guest speaker Clive Waring will talk on restoring and editing your photos.
Our interest groups will commence on Monday 3rd February which is Convict Day followed by Irish Day on 2nd Tuesday of each month and Scottish on 3rd Tuesday with a Creative Writing group on the 4th Tuesday. Cost is $2 for members or $5 for non-members.
Our workshops will commence on Saturday, February 22nd when the morning session will be on the basics of Roots Magic and the afternoon session on scanning documents and/or photos. If you have something you would like scanned, please bring it along. Cost of the workshops is $15/day for members or $8/half day and $25/day for non-members or $15/half day. BYO lunch but morning and afternoon tea is included in the cost.
Our rooms are in Petrie Park Rd. opposite the swimming pool in Nambour. We are open each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9-4:30pm. Please book for the workshops on 07-5329-2315 or book in on our website.
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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 first stall for the year will be on Thursday 27 February 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, online 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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CHEW & CHAT
Chew & Chat is back this year at Coolum Beach Uniting Church Hall, starting on Tuesday 18th February 2025. The morning starts at 9.30am with morning tea followed by entertainment finishing at 11.30am. all for the princely sum of $3.00.
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PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
Meetings are at the Coolum Surf Club on the third Monday of the month. Members share experiences, hear from guest speakers and researchers on videos about how to live better with Parkinson’s Disease and to slow its progress. For more information phone Peter Wylie on 0429361301.
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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 first Thursday of the Month 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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