With the school holidays already in full swing, we’ve added in kid-friendly, free activities around the region. These are denoted by asterisks beside the listing title.
FRIDAY 24 November
Last Friday Social Club – Mosaic Coasters
Mosaic Coasters are a simple mosaic project, which are not only perfect for beginners but a great piece of functional mosaic art. Your friends will be impressed with the gorgeous tableware you handmade at the Gympie Library in this one hour session, starting at 10am. Bookings are essential at www.library.gympie.qld.gov.au.
Quota Morning Tea
Feeling a bit lonely? Ladies are welcome to a free chit-chat and coffee at the Museum Cafe hosted by Quota ladies every fourth Friday of the month from 9.30am to 11am. For further information contact Heather on 5482 5235 or Noela on 5482 3206.
Laser Engraver Introduction
The Emblazer Laser machine is used for the precision engraving and cutting of wood and other materials. This training session at the Gympie Library on the fourth Friday of every month at 10am will guide you through basic operating procedures, software, and safety precautions for successful use of the machine. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
Tinny Chat
Pop along to the Tin Can Bay Library on the fourth Friday of every month from 2pm-4pm and join other locals for a cuppa and a chat.
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.
*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.
SATURDAY 25 November
Long Flat Dance
The Learner Dance Group Old Time Dance will be held at Long Flat Hall, starting at 7.30pm. Entertainment will be by the band Cascade. Entry is $10 per person, bring your own supper. Enquiries to Bruce on 0427 967 568 and Janet on 0419 824 317.
Christmas in Cedar Pocket
The Cedar Pocket Hall is having a community Christmas Event sure to delight every member of the family. There will be a free movie “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, free jumping castle, free face painting, free Christmas crafts, market stalls, food and more. Other local groups will be participating in the event to raise funds for their respective organisations such as the Cedar Pocket/Greens Creek Rural Fire Brigade, Cedar Pocket CWA and the Nashville Scout Group among others. The fun starts at 4pm. For more information be sure to check for updates on the Cedar Pocket Hall Facebook page.
Christmas Arts and Crafts Market
Don’t miss the Chatsworth Hall Christmas Arts and Crafts Market for a chance to get some unique Christmas gifts. The Hall is located just up from the Chatsworth School on Rammutt and Allen Roads. There will be artists and craftspeople selling their wares, along with plants and other interesting goodies. Take a few minutes to see a special demonstration of how to make bark pictures. And don’t miss the Devonshire Tea available for $5. For more information contact Judy Allen on 5483 6185.
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 Uniting Church Hall, 15 Red Hill Rd, Gympie. Contact Andrew on 0491 646 548 or Rob on 0401 074 159.
SUNDAY 26 November
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 27 November
*First Five Forever Storytime*
Head to the Gympie 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.
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.
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.
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.
TUESDAY 28 November
*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.
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.
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.
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 .
Student’s Fun Tennis
The new Student’s Fun Tennis Program will continue from 4 to 5pm at Gympie Queens Park Tennis Centre, corner Bruce Highway and Jane St. It is for primary and secondary students. The cost is $3 per person or $5 per family. For more information call Jenny on 0402 775 023.
WEDNESDAY 29 November
*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.
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.
THURSDAY 30 November
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.
Mother’s 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.
*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.
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.
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