FRIDAY 23 June
Learning Boundaries Workshop for Women
Learn to identify who a problem belongs to and where your issues end and someone else’s start. Discover how to find the safe, neutral, territory between yourself and others. This free workshop will be held between 12.30 and 3.30pm at the Gympie Women’s Health Centre at 21 Alfred Street, Gympie. Bookings essential on 5483 6588.
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.
SATURDAY 24 June
Long Flat Dance
The Learner Dance Group Old Time Dance will be held at Long Flat Hall, starting at 7pm. Entry is $10 per person, bring your own supper. Enquiries to Ann 0432 154 204 or Judy 0437 532 232.
Night At The Flicks
Enjoy a free movie at the Chatsworth Hall courtesy of the Hall Committee and Gympie Regional Council. The show, The War With Grandpa starts at 6pm and there will be food available to purchase from 5pm. No bookings are required, just head along for a night of family friendly fun.
Space Girls: Illuminate – Glow with Pride
Head along to the Australian Institute of Country Music on Channon Street for an event celebrating and highlighting Gympie’s LGBTQIA+ community and its allies as part of the Gympie Pride Month Festival. The all day event, from 10am until 10.30pm will be full of colour and live music and celebrate and promote inclusivity in our community and provide a safe space for people, regardless of their proclivity, to be their best authentic selves. For more information head to www./linktr.ee/gympiepridefestival
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 6.30am (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 Uniting Church Hall, 15 Red Hill Rd, Gympie. Contact Andrew on 0491 646 548 or Rob on 0401 074 159.
SUNDAY 25 June
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.
Gympie Showgrounds Market
All the best local produce is on show at the Gympie Showgrounds Farmers Markets on Exhibition Rd, Southside. These popular markets fall on the second and fourth Sunday from 7am-midday. To book a site or for more information call 0418 711 897.
MONDAY 26 June
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.
Gympie Indoor Bowls
Want to take up a gentle activity and make new friends and meet interesting people? The Gympie Indoor Bowls group is just what you are looking for. Everyone is welcome regardless of age or ability at the centre at 35 Graham St, One Mile between 1-4pm. For more information contact Lil on 5482 8261.
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 6.30am (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 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.
TUESDAY 27 June
Music Therapy for Women
Express yourself through music and sound exploration. Our music therapist will facilitate your capacity to express yourself in a safe and welcoming place. No prior experience is required. This free workshop will be held between 3 and 5pm at the Gympie Women’s Health Centre at 21 Alfred Street, Gympie. Bookings essential on 5483 6588.
Pride Community Singers
Sing loud, sing proud – we all sound great when we sing in a crowd! Come along to these singing workshops led by a classically trained singer, learn some uplifting and powerful pop songs, and make fabulous new friends. Reckon you can’t sing? Great, you’re one of us. Got a great voice, but nowhere to use it? Fabulous, you’re in! Drag your friends and family along as well to make sure the hills of Gympie are alive with the sound of our music. Let’s get loud and proud! Held at the Old Post Office, on the corner of Channon and Duke streets. Tickets cost $5 and the session starts at 6pm until 7.30pm. The Queer community and allies of all ages are welcome. Tickets available at www.events.humanitix.com.
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 Laurie on 0417 796 855 or Michael on 0419 735 292.
Gympie Toastmasters Meeting
Gympie Goal Diggers is keen to welcome new members. Meetings are held from 7pm until 9pm each second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Gympie Community Place, 18 Excelsior Road, Gympie.
WEDNESDAY 28 June
Art Therapy for Women
Express the inexpressible, using a variety of mediums and techniques. No artistic talent required – set your unconscious free to explore what it needs to explore. This workshop costs $20 ($10 concession) and will be held between 9.30 and 11.30am at the Gympie Women’s Health Centre at 21 Alfred Street, Gympie. Bookings essential on 5483 6588.
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.
THURSDAY 29 June
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, beginning Thursday 2nd February in the Atrium Bar.
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 6.30am (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 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.
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 are held once a fortnight on a Thursday at the Indoor Bowls Club, Graham Street at 9am. For more information please contact Marilyn (Convenor) Ph 0409 256 603.
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