Although most of these activities are for adults, we’ve added kid-friendly, free activities around the region. These are denoted by asterisks beside the title and ages will be indicated in the listing.
FRIDAY 16 February
Rainbow Beach Art Group
Join us for a fantastic morning of fun and creativity. Each session covers something different, intending to explore different styles of art. Tea and coffee will be provided. Phone 5486 3705 for more information.
*Kids Learn to Sew – Beginner*
Join us at the Gympie Library from 3.30pm for a four-week course as we teach you the basics of sewing. You will have the opportunity to complete a new project watch week. These sessions will inspire creativity and build life-long basic skills while having fun at the same time. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Spaces are limited so booking is essential on 5481 0859.
AA Zoom Meetings
Gympie hosts the Gympie Goldfields Friday night zoom meetings at 7pm. Connect via the aa.org.au website and click on Online Meetings, or contact Andrew on 0491 646 598 for help with connecting via a device or mobile phone.
*First Five Forever Storytime*
Head to the Goomeri or Kilkivan Libraries between 9.30-10am each week for an enjoyable session of stories with an emphasis on fun! This is an interactive program for pre-schoolers and is suitable for ages 3-5 years. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
*Tinker Table @ Gympie Library*
Drop in between 3.30-4.30pm to take part in some fun activities that are all based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths). No bookings are required but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
Gympie VIEW Club
The Gympie VIEW Club ladies conduct a lunch meeting at the Gympie Bowls Club, Bowlers Drive, Southside on the third Friday of every month. The club fund raises to support The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program and other worthwhile causes. For more information contact Pat on 5484 0081 or Jill on 0458 416 881.
Cricut Machine Introduction
Cricut makes it easy to create something unique in a flash. Label your pantry or bust out a last-minute birthday card, customise home decor, create personalised t-shirts, or surprise someone special with a perfectly themed event. Learn how you can create too at the Gympie Library on the third Friday of every month at 10am. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
Writing Friday
Here’s your chance to join other writers in practicing and honing your literary skills. Whether your interest is in writing novels, short stories, non-fiction or poetry, or gaining better marks for your assignments, Writing Friday will provide a regular opportunity to write, learn and enjoy the company of like-minded people. Sessions are held at the Gympie Library at 10am on the third Friday of each month.
SATURDAY 17 February
Long Flat Dance
The Learner Dance Group will be hosting a new vogue dance at the hall, starting at 7.30pm. Music by band, Cascades. Entry is $10 per person, bring your own supper. Enquiries to Bruce on 0427 967 568 and Janet on 0419 824 317.
Saving Energy with Haybox Cooking
Head down to the Gympie Library from 10-11am to join in this special Sustainable Saturday. Haybox cooking, also known as thermal cooking, involves placing a hot pot of food in a nest of hay and leaving it there to finish cooking. Thermal cooking is an efficient and convenient way to cook – so it’s not surprising it’s making a comeback. Join Pete from the Gympie Community Garden to explore this wonderful way to not only make some delicious meals but also save energy. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
Amamoor Markets
Amamoor Alive Markets are on from 8am – to midday at the Amamoor Station every Saturday. Handcrafted goods and local produce on offer. Phone 0429 555 485 for more information.
Dagun Markets
Don’t miss the Dagun Growers Market at the Railway Station in Kimlin Lane, between 3pm and dusk every Saturday. There you’ll find all the finest produce the Mary Valley has to offer. For more information call 0459 225 399.
Social Tennis
Head along to the Queens Park Tennis Club for social tennis every Monday and Thursday nights from 5.30pm, and Saturday mornings from 6am (weather permitting). For more information or court hire contact Murray Irvine 0407 868 755, Greg Hampson 0407 136 725, or Jenny Kachel on 0402 775 023.
AA Recovery Group
If you or someone you know has developed a drinking problem, you may want to consider calling one of the following people. There are no dues or fees for AA membership – the only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. The recovery group meet at 4.30pm in the Catholic Church at 14 Church St, Gympie. Contact Alwayn on 0482 174 431 or Rob on 0401 074 159.
Tin Can Bay Markets
Head along to the Tin Can Bay Markets at the RSL Community Hall which are held on every third Saturday of the month from 7am-midday. Email sidso@live.com.au for more information.
SUNDAY 18 February
Imbil Country Craft Markets
The Imbil Country Farmers and Craft Markets are on every Sunday, 8am-1pm in Central Park in Yabba Road. Come along and experience fresh country produce, live music and handcrafted goods. Call 0411 187 157 for more information.
Duck Pond Markets
The Gympie Duck Pond Markets happen at the Lighthorse Oval at the Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum, Brisbane Rd, Gympie. Held on the first, third and fifth Sunday from 7am-midday this popular market stall sites fill quickly. Call 5482 3995 for more information.
MONDAY 19 February
Al-Anon Family Groups
This support group for relatives and friends of people with a drinking problem meet on Mondays at 1 pm and Thursdays at 7 pm. For more information including meeting location please call 1300 252 666.
*First Five Forever Storytime*
Head to the Gympie Library, or the Rainbow Beach Library between 9.30-10am each week for an enjoyable session of stories with an emphasis on fun! This is an interactive program for pre-schoolers and is suitable for ages 3-5 years. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
Gympie Library Craft Group
Come and share your current project at 10am with our Gympie Library Craft Group. Bring along a piece you’re working on – be it knitting, sewing, crochet or cross stitch – and share ideas and learn with other craft-minded people. There’s no leader and no pressure; you can work, watch, or simply enjoy a friendly chat.
Gympie Bowls Club Bingo
If you have always wanted to try Bingo and meet some very nice people on Monday mornings, starting at 9am, you would be very welcome and we would assist you if required. Morning tea is provided. Phone 0477 960 578 or just come to the club at 9am at Gympie Bowls Club Southside, at the end of Bowlers Drive. Eyes down at 9.30am.
AA Big Book Steps Meeting
If you or someone you know has developed a drinking problem, you may want to consider calling one of the following people. There are no dues or fees for AA membership – the only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. The Steps meeting meets at 5.30pm in the community hall on the corner of Pine and Myall Streets, Gympie. Contact Therese on 0411 121 554 or Rick on 0412 224 666.
GUSTO Ukulele and Guitar Sessions
Each Monday, 6 to 8pm and each Thursday, 10am to 12noon, the GUSTO Ukulele and Guitar Sessions are held at the AICM Building, Channon Street Gympie. All are welcome and the cost is $5 per session. For information contact Robyn Hamilton on 0429 011 783.
*Tinker Table @ Gympie Library*
Drop in between 3.30-4.30pm to take part in some fun activities that are all based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths). No bookings are required but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
Gympie Camera Club
Want to share your love of photography and make friendships? The Gympie Camera Club is a group of people learning and discovering new things in photography and are happy to share their knowledge. They meet at 39 Saleyard Road (behind the Woodworkers Club), on the first Tuesday and third Monday of the Month, starting at 7pm sharp. For more information, email gympie.camera.club@gmail.com check them out on Facebook or head to their website at gympiecameraclub.wixsite.com/gcci.
TUESDAY 20 February
*First Five Forever Rhyme Time*
Head along to the Gympie Library between 9.30-10am for Rhyme Time, an interactive and joyful session full of songs, rhymes and dancing. Suitable for toddlers aged 1-3 years. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
Mahjong Mornings @ Goomeri
Pop into the Goomeri Library at 10am for a social get together to chat over a coffee or tea with the opportunity to play a round or two of Mahjong. Phone 4168 4340 for more information.
Trivia Tuesdays @ Gympie Gympie Library
Come along and make some friends, have fun and test your knowledge with trivia questions from 10am.
Tin Can Bay Art Group
The Tin Can Bay Library is calling all artists, between 10am-12pm to join them to share work and ideas and connect with artists in the community. Bring your work in-progress and join in a friendly chat and exchange ideas. All artists, levels and mediums welcome. Phone 5486 4355 for more information.
Mahjong @ Tin Can Bay
Head along to the Tin Can Bay Library between 1-4pm for a wonderful afternoon playing Mahjong. Mahjong is an ancient Chinese tile game of strategy, calculation, and skill with a measure of chance. This group is open to everyone, young and old, wanting to learn this ancient Chinese game.
AA Big Book Study Group
If you or someone you know has developed a drinking problem, you may want to consider calling one of the following people. There are no dues or fees for AA membership – the only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. The study group meets at 9.30am at the Salvation Army complex at 42 Stumm Rd, Southside. Contact Nichola on 0410 654 855 or Kevin on 0439 310 774.
*Tinker Table @ Kilkivan Library*
Drop in between 3.30-4.30pm to take part in some fun activities that are all based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths). No bookings are required but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
WEDNESDAY 21 February
*First Five Forever Baby Bounce*
Between 9.30-10am Gympie Library is the place to be for Baby Bounce, an interactive session aimed at babies from 0-1 years and their caregivers. Come along and meet other parents and babies for a fun session of nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
Cooloola Card-Makers @ Tin Can Bay
At the Tin Can Bay Library from 9.30am they make all sorts of greeting cards, so come and join us for a fun morning. Make and take your card creations. Beginners and experienced card-makers welcome. Join this friendly group and let your creative juices flow.
Gympie Library Card and Board Game Group
From 10am, join in the fun with a game of cards, scrabble, chess, backgammon and more. Play all your favourites or try something new.
Gympie QCWA
The Gympie QCWA get together to meet every Wednesday. But, depending which week it is, it will be either a Meeting (1st), Craft Day (2nd and 4th) or Coffee Date (3rd). If the month contains a Fifth Wednesday, catch up with the ladies to finish your UFOs or Unfinished Objects. There are also other chapters around the Gympie region that meet on different days. For more information or enquiries, contact Brenda on 0418 190 049, email gympieqcwa@hotmail.com or like them on FaceBook.
Learn Scottish Country Dancing
Scottish Country Dance is not Highland dancing but gentle movements to Scottish music to exercise the body and mind. The group meets every Wednesday at the Girl Guides Hall in Shanks Street. Classes are held from 9am until 11am, followed by a casual morning tea. Bring your own cup. No partner or special shoes are required. For further details phone Kay on 0407 242 677 or Ann on 0419 647 269.
THURSDAY 22 February
Estate Planning
Estate planning goes beyond Will preparation, you also need to take into account your current situation and future needs. How you structure your estate might impact your family’s future eligibility for Centrelink payments and much more. Find out at this free workshop at the Rainbow Beach Library from 10-11am. Bookings are essential on 5481 0859.
Online Buying and Selling
Head to the Tin Can Bay Library between 3.30-4.30pm to learn how to stay safe when you buy and sell online from traditional retailers and online marketplaces, such as eBay. We also show you how to set up a PayPal account to purchase online securely and how to protect your personal information and details. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
Android Phones: Doing More
Have fun and stay safe with your smartphone. At the Gympie Library, from 10am, we show you how to use the camera to take great photos, block nuisance messages and get some peace and quiet with the clever Do Not Disturb feature. We also look at how you can save and easily find files on your phone and how to listen to radio podcasts. Bookings are essential on 5481 0859.
*First Five Forever Storytime*
Head to the Imbil or Tin Can Bay Libraries between 9.30-10am each week for an enjoyable session of stories with an emphasis on fun! This is an interactive program for pre-schoolers and is suitable for ages 3-5 years. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
Scrabble Thursdays @ Goomeri
The Goomeri Library is the place to be from 1pm to test your word knowledge and enjoy a friendly game of Scrabble.
Mothers Group
The Gympie Mother’s Group will be held weekly at the Gympie RSL from 10am – 12pm. Come along for a coffee and a chat in the Atrium Bar.
AA ID Group
If you or someone you know has developed a drinking problem, you may want to consider calling one of the following people. There are no dues or fees for AA membership – the only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. The ID group meets at 8pm at Community Place, corner Excelsior and Stanley Streets, Gympie. Contact Trevor on 0431 405 339 or Maree on 0419 837 798.
*Thursday Robotics*
Come to the Gympie Library from 3.30pm and get hands-on in one of our fun, relaxed sessions. No bookings required but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
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