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 15 December
*3D Reindeer*
Build and decorate your own 3D Reindeer model out of wood at the Gympie Library from 2pm. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
*Christmas Tree Decorations*
Make Christmas-themed decorations to hang on your tree for the holidays at the Goomeri Library from 10-11am. Suitable for ages 5-12 years Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
Rainbow Beach Art Group
Join us at 10am at the Rainbow Beach Library for a fantastic morning of fun and creativity. Each session covers something different, with the aim of exploring different styles of art. Enjoy a morning getting in touch with your inner artist. Tea and coffee will be provided. Phone 5486 3705 for more information.
2023 Reading Wrap Up
Pop along to the Tin Can Bay Library between 3-4pm and share the books that you were inspired by, loved and were not so fond of over a cuppa.
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.
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.
Cricut Machine Introduction
Cricut makes it easy to create something unique in a flash. Label your pantry or bust out a last-minute birthday card, customise home decor, create personalised t-shirts, or surprise someone special with a perfectly themed event. Learn how you can create too at the Gympie Library on the third Friday of every month at 10am Spaces are limited so booking is essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
Writing Friday
Here’s your chance to join other writers in practicing and honing your literary skills. Whether your interest is in writing novels, short stories, non-fiction or poetry, or gaining better marks for your assignments, Writing Friday will provide a regular opportunity to write, learn and enjoy the company of like-minded people. Sessions are held at the Gympie Library at 10am on the third Friday of each month.
SATURDAY 16 December
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.
Sustainable Saturdays – Rag Rugs
If you’re looking for a DIY project that will blow your mind and impress all your friends, this is the one. Learn how to weave colourful t-shirt scraps together to create a vibrant, boho rug at the Gympie Library between 9.30-11.30am.Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
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.
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.
SUNDAY 17 December
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 18 December
*Santa Gnome*
Create a cute and funky Santa Gnome to use this holiday season! During this session at the Gympie Library from 2pm, learn how to do basic stitching to create your gnome and then decorate with embellishments. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
Al-Anon Family Groups
This support group for relatives and friends of people with a drinking problem meet on Mondays at 1 pm and Thursdays at 7 pm. For more information including meeting location please call 1300 252 666.
*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 19 December
*Christmas Window Clings*
Can’t get enough of decorating for Christmas? Neither can we. Join us at the Kilkivan Library at 1pm to decorate some wonderful window clings for the holiday season. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
*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.
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.
WEDNESDAY 20 December
*Make your own Snow Globe*
Come along to the Goomeri Library at 10am and learn how to make your own snow globes. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
*Make your own Reindeer Antlers*
Join us for a fun session at the Rainbow Beach Library at 1pm and get crafty this Christmas by making your very own set of reindeer antlers to wear. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
*Christmas Wreaths*
Make a festive wreath to hang on your door for the holidays at this session at the Imbil Library from 1-2pm. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
*Kids Learn to Sew – Beginner*
Join us for a four-week course at the Gympie Library from 3.30pm as we teach you the basics of sewing. You will have the opportunity to complete a new project each week. These sessions will inspire creativity and build life-long basic skills, while having fun at the same time. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
*Beaded Decorations*
During this 2pm session at the Gympie Library, we will show you how to make an ornament that can be hung on your Christmas tree or given as amazing handmade gift! Suitable for ages 12-17 years. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
*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 21 December
*Christmas Wrapping Paper*
Come along to the Tin Can Bay Library at 10am to create your very own Christmas wrapping paper. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
Android Phones: Getting Started
New to the world of smartphones? Learn how to get started on your Android phone. Join us at the Gympie Library at 10am as we take a look at how you can adjust the security, privacy and accessibility of your device. Find out about your system and network settings and how you can adjust the device for your needs. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
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.
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.
*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.
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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