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.
DAILY
AA Meetings
If you or someone you know has developed a drinking problem, you may want to consider contacting Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no dues or fees for AA membership – the only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. There are meetings daily at different times and venues around the region. To find one close to you, call 1300 222 222 or head online to aa.org.au
*First Five Forever Storytime*
Head to your local Library between 9.30-10.30am for an enjoyable session of stories with an emphasis on fun! This is an interactive program for pre-schoolers and is suitable for ages 0-5 years and their families and carers. Different libraries have this fun activity on different weekdays, with Kilkivan and Rainbow Beach hosting Mondays, Thursdays at Tin Can Bay and Imbil Libraries, and Goomeri Library on Fridays. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
FRIDAY 14 November
Friday Film Club
Are you a film lover? Come along to the Gympie Library’s free monthly film club screenings from 10am. Film Club runs on the second Friday of each month. Bring along snacks and a cosy cushion or blanket, settle in and enjoy! Check in with the friendly team at Gympie Pop Up Library to discover which film is playing each month. Bookings are essential.
The Social Stride
Join the team from the Gympie RSL Veterans’ Centre every Friday from 9-10am for a walk around the town. Bring a friend or find one along the trail. All fitness levels welcome. For more information, call 5483 7707 or email vcadmin@gympiersla.com.au
Goomeri Gardening Group
Join other like-minded individuals at the Goomeri Library at 9am to talk about how to grow plants, swap seeds and cuttings, and exchange gardening tips. New and experienced gardeners are welcome.
Live Music
Join in for Live Music from 7.30pm at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club. No bookings are required.
SATURDAY 15 November
Trivia Night
Get a team together for a trivia night with a difference. This one is being held by the Gympie Theatre Association, and there will be stacks of fun, laughs, and good times. The event is licensed, with food and beverages available to buy from the Gold Mine Cafe. Plus, there are raffles, lucky door and spot prizes, money boards and more. Get a team together, or book and come along on your own. Held at the Indoor Bowls Centre at 30 Graham St, the doors open at 6pm for a fun night. To book, email gympietheatre@hotmail.com or call (07) 5481 1293.
Sustainable Saturday – Cheese Making
Come along to the Gympie Pop-up Library from 10am to learn simple ways to make handmade, great-tasting cheese in your own home. Presented by Joanne Kennard from Country Feeling. Bookings are essential.
Sustainable Saturday – Sourdough Bread
Learn the art of bread making and the secret to baking the perfect sourdough loaf at this afternoon session at the Gympie Pop-up Library from 1pm. Presented by Joanne Kennard from Country Feeling. Bookings are essential.
Country Hall Dance
Come along to the Belli Community Hall for an old-time style dance, with a live band. Grey nomads, campervans, mobile homes, and patrons with tents and overnight cars are welcome to come along to the dance. For more information, contact Julie on 0428 824 115.
Long Flat Dance
The Learner Dance Group will be hosting a new vogue dance at the hall, starting at 7.30pm. Entry is $10 per person; bring your own supper. Inquiries to Bruce on 0427 967 568 and Janet on 0419 824 317.
Poets Corner
Enjoy the second Saturday morning of each month at the Tin Can Bay Library from 9.30am, listening to the words of Patterson, Lawson, Whitman, Frost, and many more. Bring along your favourite works to share with others.
Goomboorian Hall Markets
There’s something for everyone at the Goomboorian Memorial Hall, on every second Saturday from 7am-midday. Devonshire teas, plants, produce, second-hand goods, and lots, lots, more. Give Jan a call on 0488 769 588 to book your $5 stall site or for more information.
Mothar Mountain Hall Community Markets
It costs just $5 to have a site at the Mothar Mountain Hall for this market, which is increasing in popularity every month. Held on the second Saturday from 9am-1pm you can find all manner of items, from plants, bric-a-brac, fresh baked goods, produce, and second-hand goods. For more information or to book a site, call Allona on 0419 748 489.
Lower Wonga Hall Markets
Located just off the Wide Bay Highway on Lower Wonga Hall Road, these popular monthly markets get a good deal of passing trade, along with the friendly locals. They are held on the second Saturday from 7.30-11.30am and offer plenty of great items. Stall sites cost just $5, but make sure you call Ron on 0481 054 537 before the Wednesday before to book your spot.
Gunalda Hall Markets
Drop into the Gunalda Hall, at 27 Balkin St, once a month to grab a great selection of plants, produce, and more. The markets are on the second Saturday from 7.30-11am. Stall sites cost $5, so give Tanya a call on 0402 615 469 to secure your spot.
Liiv Well Pilates
Drop into the Gympie RSL Veterans’ Centre for pilates between 11am and 12pm on Saturdays’ reformer classes and Thursdays’ floor sessions. The cost is $5 per person, and there are only a limited number of spaces, so bookings are essential. For more information, call 5483 7707 or email vcadmin@gympiersla.com.au.
Social Tennis
Queens Park Tennis Club, on the corner of the Bruce Highway and Jane St, has social tennis on Monday and Thursday evenings from 5.30pm and Saturday mornings from 6.30am, weather permitting. All ability levels are welcome. For more details, contact Jenny on 0402 775 023.
Amamoor Markets
Every Saturday and Wednesday mornings between 8.30 and 11.30am at the Amamoor Village Green, 3 Busby Street, you will find market stalls selling a variety of homemade handicrafts and other items. These markets operate to coincide with the arrival of The Mary Valley Rattler. For more information or to book a stall site, contact Celeste on 0416 117 541.
Three Creeks Farm Stall
Make sure you get along to the corner of Mary’s Creek and Eel Creek Roads, Mary’s Creek every Saturday from 8-11am to pick up the best and freshest seasonal produce direct from the producer. Depending on the season, you could be tucking into fresh mangoes, ripe avocados, or any manner of local crops, direct from the farmer. For more information, call Sarah on 0421 755 153.
Pomona Country Markets
Every Saturday from 7am to midday, Stan Topper Park in Pomona is the place to stop for the markets. There are loads on offer, with stall sites available from $20. For more information or to book a site, contact Jeff on 0499 146 857.
Kenilworth Markets
The Kenilworth Town Park, on the corner of Charles and Elizabeth Streets, is the place to be every Saturday, 8am-1.30pm. Experience all the best this fertile region has to offer with fresh produce and hand-crafted goodies. Call Cheryl on 0487 866 948 to ask about booking a stall.
Music Bingo
Join in for Music Bingo at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club at 8pm. No cost to play.
SUNDAY 16 November
Gympie Duck Pond Markets
Head along to the Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum on the first, third, and fifth Sundays from 7am-midday. To book a site, call the cafe on 5482 3995.
Jiu Jitsu
Get a discounted membership to a local club and exclusive, free 10am Sunday sessions with a veteran coach at the Gympie RSL Veterans’ Centre. For more information, call 5483 7707 or email vcadmin@gympiersla.com.au.
Imbil Markets
Mark the Imbil Memorial Park on your itinerary this Sunday and head on down to Yabba Rd to find some fantastic Mary Valley produce and more. The markets are on every Sunday, 8am-1pm, and Jeff will book you a site if you want one at 0411 187 157.
MONDAY 17 November
Girl Guides
Come and try the first three weeks free! Join the High Schoolers on Monday from 3.30-6pm, or the primary school girls on Wednesdays from 4-5.30pm. The Guides also accept PLAY ON government assistance vouchers. Volunteers are also welcome to help out with activities for girls, and there are also Olaves for 18-30 year olds and Trefoil for adult women of all ages with or without previous Girl Guide experience. Visit guidesqld.org.au for more information or call Leonora on 0425 850 360.
Guitar Lessons
Ever wanted to play a musical instrument? Drop in to the Gympie RSL Centre, and BYO guitar, and learn a brand new skill. These classes are open to any level of experience and run from 5-6pm. For more information, call 5483 7707 or email vcadmin@gympiersla.com.au.
Bingo Monday
Head along to the Gympie Bowls Club, Bowlers Drive Southside, from 8am every Monday (including public holidays) for raffles and lucky door prizes. Eyes down at 9.30am. Friendly and welcoming, with a gold coin donation for morning tea. For more information, contact Belinda on 0401 768 040.
Kilkivan Nibbles and Giggles
This social get-together at the Kilkivan Library every Monday at 9.30am is to chat over a coffee or tea and allows you to meet people in your local community and borrow a book or DVD from the library. Coffee, tea, and biscuits will be supplied.
Gympie Spinners, Weavers and Crafters
Join in to spin wool, fleece, fibres, and more, or learn and participate in all kinds of fibre artistry and crafts at the Salvation Army Hall, 42 Stumm Rd, Gympie. Meet at the Hall on Monday from 9am-12pm and Wednesday evening from 7pm-9pm. For more information, contact Sue on 0417 648 535.
Boomerang Bag Sewing Group
This group meets MOST Mondays from 1-3pm at the Rainbow Beach Library. This small group sews their hearts out to help reduce the use of plastic bags by providing reusable cloth bags made from recycled, donated fabric. For more information, please phone the Rainbow Beach Library.
TUESDAY 18 November
*Afterschool Board Games*
Come down and join in the fun at Kilkivan Library from 3.15pm, playing your favourite board games with friends. No bookings required, but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5 -12 years.
Senior Citizens Club activities
Head along to the Senior Citizens Centre on Mellor Street to take part in card games and dominoes. Every Tuesday and Friday, there are plenty of players looking for partners between 10am and 2pm. Also, on a Tuesday only, there is indoor bowls from 10am to midday. It costs $4 per session to play (either games or bowls), $1 to join the Senior Citizens’ Club, and $5 per year to join the centre – but why not come and try, with the first two sessions absolutely free? Anyone over the age of 50 is welcome to join. For more information, contact Judy and Mel on 0431 184 978.
*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.
Goomeri Mahjong Mornings
Pop into the Goomeri Library at 9am 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.
Tin Can Bay Art Group
The Tin Can Bay Library is calling all artists at 10am to join them to share work and ideas, and connect with artists in the community. Bring your work in progress, join in a friendly chat, and exchange ideas. All artists, levels, and mediums are welcome. Phone 5486 4355 for more information.
Tin Can Bay Mahjong
Head along to the Tin Can Bay Library at 1pm 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.
Bingo
Join in at 9am for a 9.30am heads down at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club. No bookings are required.
WEDNESDAY 19 November
*Tinker Table @ Kilkivan and Imbil*
Drop into the Kilkivan or Imbil Libraries between 3.30 and 4.30pm for some fun and educational activities based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths). No bookings are required, but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
Cards with Friends
Love to play cards? Then why not come and play a game or two while enjoying the relaxing atmosphere of the Goomeri Library? The fun starts at 9am on Wednesdays and Fridays, and all are welcome.
Tin Can Bay Papercraft
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 are welcome. Join this friendly group and let your creative juices flow.
THURSDAY 20 November
Movie Fundraiser
Join the Gympie Theatre Association members for Wicked: For Good at the Gympie Cinema. Tickets will be for sale at the doors for $15 (Cash only), and the doors open at 6pm. Come along in your favourite Oz outfit for the chance to win a prize, plus there will be raffles and more! Plus, you’ll be one of the first in Gympie to witness the stunning conclusions to the Wicked story.
Page Turners – Lainie Anderson
Lainie Anderson is a writer whose 35-year career in journalism and public relations includes 17 years as a columnist with Adelaide’s Sunday as well as stints at the Herald Sun, London’s The Times, and the South Australian Tourism Commission. With a string of accomplishments and accolades to her name, she published her first novel, The Death of Dora Black. Join us at the Gympie Pop-up Library at 5.30pm as we delve into Liane’s new book, Murder on North Terrace, and are also inspired by the true story of Australia’s pioneering policewoman, Kate Cocks. Bookings are essential.
Gympie Older Women’s Network
The Older Women’s Network welcomes Ladies over 50 to join them for a morning of friendship with a guest speaker or a novelty morning of fun. The meetings will be held at 9.15am once a fortnight on a Thursday at the Gympie Lawn Bowls Club, 16 Bowlers Drive, Southside, until further notice. For more information, please contact Marilyn (Convenor) Ph 0409 256 603.
Trivia
Join in for weekly trivia at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club from 7pm, with no cost to play and prizes including meal vouchers at the club.
Goomeri Scrabble Thursdays
The Goomeri Library is the place to be from 1pm to test your word knowledge and enjoy a friendly game of Scrabble.
Has your community group been listing their recurring events with us? We will be wiping the slate at the end of December, so make sure you contact newsdesk@gympietoday.com.au or drop into the office at 2 Chapple Street during opening hours before 19 December to check the details are still correct, and to roll your listing over for next year.
