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 28 June
*Create Your Own Jewellery*
Come for a creative afternoon from 2pm at the Gympie Library, as you use polymer clay to create your own jewellery to give to family and friends. Suitable for ages 12-17 years. Bookings are essential on 5481 0589.
*Kid’s Learn to Sew – Beginner*
Head along to the Gympie Library from 3.30pm for the final instalment in a four-week course and learn 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. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Spaces are limited so booking is essential on 5481 0589.
Last Friday Social Club – DNA Basics
Drop into the Gympie Library from 10-11am and learn how to get the most from your DNA. There is a lot of advertising for DNA testing, but did you know that it is useful for more than finding your ethnicity? By matching with others who share DNA with you, you can find more relatives who may be able to help you with your family tree. Presented by Judy Lofthouse from the Queensland Genealogical Society. Bookings are essential on 5481 0859.
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 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.
*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.
Social Badminton
Head along to the James Nash Sports Hall (Alenola Street entrance) from 6.30pm to try your hand at social badminton. All levels of age and experience are welcome. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for under 18s and includes equipment use, or bring your own. For more information contact Tribe Leisure Gympie at tribeleisure@gmail.com or follow them on Facebook.
SATURDAY 29 June
Page Turners – Leigh Anderson
Make sure you get to the Gympie Library between 10-11am for this author talk. In a world where we are bombarded with how to be more resilient, it can feel exhausting having to constantly tough it out. Leigh, a Queensland paramedic with 15 years experience, has a different take. How to have poise. How to flourish under pressure. How to be calm when faced with stress. How to thrive in the face of adversity. We can learn a lot from how paramedics – Australia’s most trusted profession – face some of the most confronting, high-stress environments with calm and confidence and apply these lessons and practical tools to our own lives, personally and professionally. Bookings are essential on 5481 0859.
Long Flat Dance
The Learner Dance Group will be hosting a new vogue dance at the hall, starting at 7.30pm. Music by band, Cascades. Entry is $10 per person, bring your own supper. Enquiries to Bruce on 0427 967 568 and Janet on 0419 824 317.
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 Catholic Church at 14 Church St, Gympie. Contact Alwayn on 0482 174 431 or Rob on 0401 074 159.
SUNDAY 30 June
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.
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 1 July
*NAIDOC Week Art*
Join local artist Elise Bailey at the Rainbow Beach Library from 1pm to learn about different styles and techniques as you create a unique artwork to display in your home. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Bookings are essential on 5481 0859.
*Sew Your Own Bunting*
Drop into the Gympie Library from 1pm and sew your own custom banner to hang in your room. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Bookings are essential on 5481 0859
Tin Can Bay Family History Group
Pop into the Gympie Library on the first Monday of every month from 1-4pm and join other family historians to share hints and tips as well as work on your own projects.
*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.
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, 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 the 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.
Kilkivan Social Scrabble
Every Monday and Thursday from 10am, stretch your vocabulary, enjoy a cuppa and make new friends in the welcoming space of the Kilkivan Library. New and experienced players are welcome.
Rainbow Beach Boomerang Bags
Rainbow Beach Boomerang Bag Sewing Group meet MOST Mondays from 1.30-4.30pm. This small group sews their hearts out to help reduce the use of plastic bags, by providing reusable cloth bags made from recycled, donated fabric. For more information please phone the Rainbow Beach Library.
TUESDAY 2 July
*Blast off*
Come and rocket through the solar system at the Kilkivan Library from 1pm in this session with craft and activities inspired by Give Me Some Space by Philip Bunting. Suitable for ages 5-8 years. Bookings are essential on 5481 0859.
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.
*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 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 3 July
*Make Your Own Wooden Bird*
Create and decorate your own wooden flying birds at the Gympie Library from 10am. Suitable for ages 5-8 years. Bookings are essential on 5481 0859.
*Paint Your Own Window Cling*
Come down to the Goomeri Library from 10am to paint your own colourful window cling to decorate your bedroom. Suitable for ages 3-12 years. Bookings are essential on 5481 0859.
*Blast off*
Come and rocket through the solar system at the Imbil Library from 1pm in this session with craft and activities inspired by Give Me Some Space by Philip Bunting. Suitable for ages 5-8 years. Bookings are essential on 5481 0859.
*Creative Hand Sewing*
Learn to use different types of stitches to create cool patches to sew onto your favourite t-shirt or jeans at the Rainbow Beach Library at 1pm. You will be able to create and complete a project at each of the two sessions. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Bookings are essential on 5481 0589.
*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, fingerplays 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.
THURSDAY 4 July
Apple iPads: Getting Started
New to the world of iPads? Learn how to adjust the security, privacy and accessibility of your device at the Gympie Library at this 10am session. You will also find out about your system and network settings and how you can adjust the device for your needs. Bookings are essential on 5481 0859.
*Messy Play*
Make a mess at the Tin Can Bay Library from 9.30am, playing with slime, paint and jelly. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are required on 5481 0859.
*Family Trivia Night*
Gather your family and friends for an evening of Family Trivia at the Gympie Library from 5pm. Will your team be the new Trivia Champions? Suitable for all ages however bookings are essential 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 will be held at 9.15am once a fortnight on a Thursday at the Gympie Lawn Bowls Club, 16 Bowlers Drive, Southside until further notice. For more information please contact Marilyn (Convenor) Ph 0409 256 603.
Table Tennis
Come along for table tennis each Thursday night from 7-9pm at the Indoor Bowls Centre on Graham Street, One Mile. All player levels are welcome. For more information, call Peter on 0438 408 089 or Grace on 0412 884 015.
*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.
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