Although most of these activities are for adults, we’ve added kid-friendly, free activities around the region. These are denoted by asterisks beside the title and ages will be indicated in the listing.
FRIDAY 9 February
*Kids Learn to Sew – Beginner*
Join us at the Gympie Library from 3.30pm for a four-week course as we teach you the basics of sewing. You will have the opportunity to complete a new project watch week. These sessions will inspire creativity and build life-long basic skills while having fun at the same time. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Spaces are limited so booking is essential on 5481 0859.
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 at 0491 646 598 for help with connecting via a device or mobile phone.
*First Five Forever Storytime*
Head to the Goomeri or Kilkivan Libraries 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. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
*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.
3D Printer Introduction
Want to try 3D Printing but thought it looked too hard? Then come to one of our free learn-to-print sessions at the Gympie Library on the second Friday of every month at 10am. We will teach you how to design your own 3D model and then turn it into a real-life object that you get to keep. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library at 5481 0859.
SATURDAY 10 February
Old Time Country Dance
The Kandanga Public Hall is hosting an old-time country dance with the band, Shades of Country. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Supper is provided, with a lucky door, lucky spot, Monte Carlo and Multi-draw raffle prizes on offer. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $6 for students. Enquiries to K Worth on 0409 843 492 or T Blanckensee on 0473 206 012.
Curra Oval Markets
Curra Oval Markets are held in front of the Curra Community Hall in David Drive, Curra on the second Saturday of every month, from 7am-midday. Head along to discover all local produce, handicrafts, and second-hand goods. Phone Leslie on 0438 773 590 for more information.
Goomboorian Hall Markets
The Goomboorian Memorial Hall Markets are a fundraising market for the hall committee, held on the second Saturday of every month, from 7am-midday. Stalls cost $5. Call Pam for more information at 5486 5317.
Gunalda Markets
Head along to the Gunalda Hall Markets on the second Saturday from 7.30am – midday for some unique gift ideas, second-hand goods and produce direct from the growers. The Gunalda Hall is at 27 Balkin St, Gunalda. For more information call 0411 381 071.
Rainbow Beach Markets
No trip to the coast is complete without a visit to the Rainbow Beach Markets on the second Saturday. Stroll between the stalls from 7am-midday and sample local produce, handmade items, second-hand goods, and more. Call 5486 3355 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 are 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 at 0407 868 755, Greg Hampson at 0407 136 725, or Jenny Kachel at 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 meets at 4.30pm in the Catholic Church at 14 Church St, Gympie. Contact Alwayn on 0482 174 431 or Rob on 0401 074 159.
SUNDAY 11 February
Imbil Country Craft Markets
The Imbil Country Farmers and Craft Markets are every Sunday, 8am-1pm in Central Park on 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 Sundays from 7am-midday. To book a site or for more information call 0418 711 897.
MONDAY 12 February
Al-Anon Family Groups
This support group for relatives and friends of people with a drinking problem meets 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, or the Rainbow Beach 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. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
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, crocheting, or cross-stitching – 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.
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.
*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.
TUESDAY 13 February
*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. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
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 are 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.
Gympie Toastmasters Meeting
Gympie Goal Diggers is keen to welcome new members. Meetings are held from 7pm until 9pm each second and fourth Monday of the month at the venue to be advised. For more information contact Cassie on 0488 443 133.
WEDNESDAY 14 February
Estate Planning
Estate planning goes beyond Will preparation, you also need to take into account your current situation and future needs. How you structure your estate might impact your family’s future eligibility for Centrelink payments and much more. Find out at this free workshop at the Tin Can Bay Library from 1-2pm. Bookings are essential on 5481 0859.
Card Making workshop
Head to the Gympie Library between 10-11am to enjoy a wonderful morning making some lovely cards to give to your loved ones. Bookings are essential on 5481 0859.
Library Lover’s Day Paint Pouring
Join us for a relaxing paint-pouring class at Tin Can Bay for Library Lover’s Day between 9.30am and 11.30am. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
Library Lover’s Afternoon Tea
Coast residents can celebrate Library Lover’s Day, have some afternoon tea and enjoy all the things they love about their local libraries at two locations – the Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay Libraries between 2.30-3.30pm. No bookings required.
*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. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
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.
Learn Scottish Country Dancing
Scottish Country Dance is not Highland dancing but gentle movements to Scottish music to exercise the body and mind. The group meets every Wednesday at the Girl Guides Hall in Shanks Street. Classes are held from 9am until 11am, followed by a casual morning tea. Bring your own cup. No partner or special shoes are required. For further details phone Kay on 0407 242 677 or Ann on 0419 647 269.
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.
Parkinson’s Support Group Gympie
The Gympie Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of every month. Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the nervous system. It results from damage to the nerve cells that produce Dopamine, a chemical that is vital for the smooth control of muscles and movement. Their next meeting is 10am at the Southside Bowls Club, 16 Bowlers Drive, Southside. The group is a friendly, supportive group and happy to welcome new members. For more information phone Jodi Coyne 0448 559 207.
THURSDAY 15 February
Archival Search Platforms workshop
Spend time at the Gympie Library between 10-11am discovering the wide variety of online platforms to assist your family and historical research. Join our Local History Officer to learn how to expand your search options and broaden your knowledge. Bookings are essential on 5481 0859.
Page Turners Author’s Talk – Melissa Ashley
Melissa Ashley is the author of historical fiction novels The Bee and the Orange Tree and The Birdman’s Wife as well as poetry, short stories, essays and academic articles. Join us at the Gympie Library from 5.30pm for a wonderful evening as Melissa discusses her latest novel, The Naturalist of Amsterdam. Bookings are essential on 5481 0859.
*Decorate Your Own Photo Frame*
There’s heaps of creative fun to be had at the Goomeri Library from 3.30pm when you learn to decorate your own photo frame. This activity is suitable for children aged 3-12 years and bookings are essential on 5481 0859.
Android Phones: Getting Started
New to the world of smartphones? Come along to Gympie Library from 10am to learn how to get started on your Android smartphone and discover how to 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 on 5481 0859.
*First Five Forever Storytime*
Head to the Imbil or Tin Can Bay Libraries 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. Bookings essential 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 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.
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