FRIDAY
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.
Night Market
The Gympie Night Market has a great selection of locally sourced and hand made produce and products and services, live music and food vendors on offer. Proceeds will be going towards funding a Gympie neighbourhood centre for vulnerable people. It’s held on the first Friday of every month at the Gympie and District Indoor Bowls Club, 35 Graham Street from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. For more information contact Mandy on 0409 475 913 or hello@beehiveevents.com.au.
Wolvi Hall Open Mic Night
Head along to Wolvi Hall on the first Friday Night of the month to discover the very newest local talent. All PA and Back Line are provided and the night starts at 6.30pm and is arranged in 3 songs, 15 minutes sets to give everyone a go. Then it’s rinse and repeat or jam until 11.30pm. Plus there’s a bar onsite and kitchen. For more information, follow them on Facebook.
SATURDAY 2 September
Long Flat Dance
The Long Flat Hall Committee will be hosting a dance at the hall, starting at 7.30pm. Music by band, High Noon. Entry is $10 per person, bring your own supper. Enquiries to Bruce on 0427 967 568 and Janet on 0419 824 317.
Widgee Markets
Head along to the Widgee Markets, to help out Koala Action Gympie Region and ANARRA with their fundraising at the Widgee Memorial Hall. This market is run on the first Saturday from 7am-midday. For more information phone 0421 545 977.
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 3 September
Kin Kin Markets
There’s always plenty on offer at the Kin Kin Markets. Held on the first Sunday of every month from 8am – midday, you will find them set up on the Kin Kin Oval in Main St. Call 0431 452 940 for more information.
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 4 September
Widgee Indoor Bowls
For an enjoyable, any age fun morning come along to the Widgee Hall for indoor bowls. All are welcome, with games starting at 9am. For enquiries call 5484 0081.
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 5 September
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 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.
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.
WEDNESDAY 6 September
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 7 September
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 Seniors Computing Group
If you need a little help with your laptop or device, the Gympie Seniors Computing Group will be at the Gympie Library at 8-14 Mellor Street providing assistance on the first and third Thursday of every month from 10am to 12noon. This is a free service. For more information call the library on 5481 0859.
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.
DAILY
U3A Gympie
U3A Gympie is a community organisation that promotes healthy aging through the sharing of educational, creative and leisure activities. There will be lots of interesting and informative classes. You can learn to sing, speak another language or even write a novel. Slow down with Yoga and Tai Chi. Or slim down with Aqua Aerobics and Zumba. New and continuing members are invited to sign on at the new U3A Office located in the Reg English Tennis Centre, 35 Cartwright Road. For more information check their website (u3agympie.com) or Facebook page (www.facebook.com/u3agympie), to see if there is something you might enjoy. You can also find a copy of the monthly newsletter at Gympie Library or Gympie Community Place.
DATE CLAIMER
SUNDAY 10 September
Community Koala Forum
Come along to learn all about conservation and studying our endangered koalas and how to help the species and their habitat. Hear from experts in their fields. The Koala Forum will be held at the Imbil Showgrounds Hall in Edward Street Imbil, from 10am to 2pm. Lunch and refreshments provided – RSVP to secretary@kagr.org.au or send them a message to the Koala Action Gympie Region Facebook page with your name and email address. This is a free event, but RSVPs by 4th September are most welcome for catering purposes.
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