What’s on in the Gympie region this coming week?

The Kilkivan State School P&C are holding a fundraising event this Saturday, called Canapes By The Creek.

FRIDAY 20 October

Wolvi Stomp

Don’t miss an amazing weekend of music and fun with the annual Wolvi Stomp festival. This popular blues and roots festival is a fundraising event for the Wolvi community and is held each year at the Wolvi Hall. It starts 3pm on Friday and runs through until Sunday, with onsite camping available. Head over to the Wolvi Stomp Official facebook page for more information about the artists, playing times and ticket information.

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.

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 21 October

Long Flat Dance

The Learner Dance Group dance will be held at Long Flat 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.

Canapes by the Creek

The Kilkivan State School P&C are holding a fundraising evening at the Kilkivan Showgrounds. Canapes will be by renowned chef Matt Golinksia and there will be live music by band Chordless. The dress-code for this 18+ event is Cocktail and there will be complimentary beer, wine and champagne until 8pm. The event runs from 6pm to 12pm and tickets are limited and available from www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1101213.

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.

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 22 October

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.

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.

MONDAY 23 October

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.

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 24 October

Modern Jive Dance Classes

Head along to the Kandanga Community Hall every week for a 2 hour class on Modern Jive. Doors open from 6pm for a 6.30pm start. Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for students. For more information check out www.facebook/LeStepSunshineCoast .

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.

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.

WEDNESDAY 25 October

Gympie Quota Club

Gympie Quota is a women’s service club supporting the local community and meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. As a part of the Service program, any lady needing a chit/chat and a free coffee is very welcome to come to the Museum Cafe every fourth Friday of the month from 9.30 to 11am. For further information please call Noela 5482 3206 and Heather 5482 5235.

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 26 October

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.

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.

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.

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