Active and healthy citywide program 2014

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Feeling great is just around the corner. Free and low cost sport, recreation, fitness and wellbeing activities every week at locations across the Gold Coast.

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WELCOME

Feeling great is just around the corner There is no better place than the Gold Coast to keep active and healthy. With our famous climate and beautiful environment, it is little wonder the great outdoors is such an important part of our daily lives. We are committed to making the most of our local parks, spectacular beaches and many community centres. This handy guide lists more than 150 fitness and wellbeing activities located right across the city. Whether it is stand up paddling in Paradise Point, Tai Chi in Nerang or aqua fit classes in Palm Beach, there’s something for every age group and level of fitness. But it’s not just about getting the heart pumping. There are also cooking and nutritional classes, stroller groups and activities for pet owners. The Gold Coast is a wonderful city and incredible natural playground. I encourage you to make the most of it by making time to get out and get active.

Mayor Tom Tate discusses healthy eating with naturopath and nutrition specialist Mona Hecke.

Tom Tate, Mayor

Getting there Sit down, relax and browse through this guide. You can locate an activity that suits you by using the colour coded categories.

Categories Wellbeing – Healthy eating and wellbeing seminars. Fitness – Get moving, from entry level and up. Conducted by qualified instructors. Remedial – Specialised rehabilitation programs. Sport and Recreation – Activities on water and on land for children and adults. Nature – Connect and explore our natural environment. Lifestyle – Create, experience or discover our city. We subsidise some activities but we’ve included non-subsidised activities to give a complete picture of what’s on offer. Activities subsidised/supported by City of Gold Coast #activehealthygc moregoldcoast.com.au/activehealthy

Independent local health and fitness providers P 1300 GOLDCOAST (1300 465 326)


LEGAL NOTICES

Voluntary assumption of risk You undertake an activity at your sole risk and acknowledge and voluntarily accept the level of the risk consequent with the activity.

Warning

If you have any concerns regarding your fitness level, ability or skill to undertake an activity, it is recommended you seek the appropriate independent advice (including medical). Note: City of Gold Coast staff are not authorised to give any advice in this regard.

Disclaimer

The activities are provided by third parties, not by the City of Gold Coast. In respect of each activity, your legal relationship is with that third-party provider. City of Gold Coast takes no responsibilities or liability for any damage, loss, costs, expense, liability, claims, demands, actions, proceedings, injury (including death) or dispute due to or arising out of, directly or indirectly, the actions or omissions (whether wilful, negligent or otherwise) of City of Gold Coast (including any officer or employee) or any participant (including yourself) or any third-party provider. Remember to check with your doctor before starting any exercise program if you have a history of high blood pressure, heart trouble, diabetes or any other medical issues.

Active and Healthy Alliance We are a partnership organisation that aims to make the Gold Coast Australia’s most active and healthy city by improving the levels of physical activity of our residents. If you’re a fitness professional, sporting organisation or community group interested in working together to improve the health and wellbeing of the Gold Coast, get involved! Visit activehealthy.com.au

The Active and Healthy program runs from 21 July 2014 to 7 June 2015. The program will break for six weeks during summer, from 7 December 2014 to 19 January 2015. Activities do not run on public holidays.


CONTENTS

Contents Wellbeing

2

Healthy eating

3

Living well

7

Fitness

18

Group fitness

19

Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi

23

Water fitness

33

Dance

35

Active aging

42

Active kids

46

Dance & music

49

Active parents

53

Remedial

58

Prevention & maintenance

58

Chronic disease wellness programs

60

Vaccination

63

Sports and Recreation

64

Walking Gold Coast

65

Running Gold Coast

68

Water

71

Sports

75

Skateboarding

80

Cycling

82

Martial arts

85

Kids sports

88

Kids martial arts

90

Disability

91

Nature

94

NaturallyGC workshops

94

Walks

96

Gold Coast Regional Botanical Gardens

102

Our beaches

102

Lifestyle

104

Art and craft

104

Music

108

Indigenous

110

Markets

112

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Wellbeing Our lifestyle can have a major impact on our health and wellbeing. Evidence shows healthy eating and regular physical activity can help prevent the onset of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Free and affordable healthy cooking workshops and health and wellbeing seminars are offered to educate and inspire change so you can confidently choose, prepare, cook and enjoy a great range of seasonal, healthy foods.

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HEALTHY EATING

Nourish seminars Discover the secrets to lifelong, health and happiness! Learn how to nourish your body, mind and soul and improve your overall health and wellbeing through good nutrition and a balanced, holistic outlook. Conducted by a group of dedicated wellness warriors, these informative and fun seminars will have you inspired and motivated to create a healthier life for you and your family. Join us for healthy recipe demonstrations, taste tests, healing hints and nutritional tips. Each seminar will feature various presenters who are experts and passionate health professionals. There also will be a mini expo to highlight local wellness and health products. Contact Details Aussie Health Girl – Mona Hecke Cost: $10 E info@aussiehealthgirl.com Bookings: Required W aussiehealthgirl.com

Proudly supported by

Featuring wellness warriors • Mona Hecke – naturopath, author, nutrition educator

• Madonna Williams – Zen Soul Yoga

• Ronaldo Fulieri – healthy chef, superfood nutritionist

• Sam Beau Patrick – The Health Queen

• Tanya Goldie – inspirational educator, naturopath

Movement and nourishment It is possible to maximise our ‘genetic potential’ and change our health through targeted exercise, healthy nutrition and lifestyle choices. Make the best lifestyle choices to maximise you and your children’s genetic potential. Ideal for emerging athletes and anyone wanting to perform at their best. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

23/08/14

1pm – 4pm

Robina Community Centre, 196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina

Cancer prevention through healthy lifestyles Learn how to stay and become healthy, vibrant and cancer-free through healthy organic raw foods, herbs and the power of your mind! DATE

TIME

LOCATION

29/11/14

1pm – 4pm

Paradise Point Community Hall, Grice Avenue, Paradise Point

Raising healthy families in a not so healthy world Find out why nutrition and wellbeing is such an important factor in raising healthy kids and teenagers in a not so healthy world. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

28/02/15

1pm – 4pm

Queensland Academies Health Science Campus,102 Edmund Rice Drive, Southport

All about food Be inspired to create scrumptious meals that incorporate wholefoods to heal, nourish and excite you! DATE

TIME

LOCATION

30/05/15

1pm – 4pm

Albert Waterways Community Centre, cnr Hooker and Sunshine Boulevard, Broadbeach Waters

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Fresh, fast and fantastic cooking workshops Throw away the diet books and embrace a new way of living with the foods you love, only healthier. Mona Hecke, Aussie Health Girl, is a qualified naturopath and nutrition specialist who will open your eyes to the simplicity of cooking nutritious and tasty meals. With a passion for inspiring people, Mona will teach you how to cook your way to good health using fresh ingredients and show you how to rediscover the joy of cooking. Contact Details Mona Hecke Cost: Free P 0410 111 115 Bookings: Required E info@aussiehealthgirl.com W aussiehealthgirl.com

Proudly supported by

For library sessions, booking will be taken by the library hosting the demonstration.

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WORKSHOP

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

Super Foods for weight loss

07/08/14

10am – 11.30am

Broadbeach Library

5581 1555

Super foods for energy, vitality and longevity

21/08/14

10am – 11.30am

Elanora Library

5581 1671

Fresh, fast and healthy meals for everyday

04/09/14

10am – 11.30am

Broadbeach Library

5581 1555

How, why and when to detoxify your body

18/09/14

10am – 11.30am

Nerang Library

5581 7180

Family friendly meal planning

01/10/14

10am – 11.30am

Southport Library

5581 7200

The ultimate guide to plant-based nutrition

16/10/14

10am – 11.30am

Broadbeach Library

5581 1555

How to eat for optimal wellness

06/11/14

10am – 11.30am

Elanora Library

5581 1671

Food allergies and sensitivities

20/11/14

10am – 11.30am

Nerang Library

5581 7180

Super foods for weight loss

07/01/15

10am – 11.30am

Southport Library

5581 7200

Family friendly meal planning

22/01/15

10am – 11.30am

Broadbeach Library

5581 1555

Fresh, fast and healthy meals for everyday

05/02/15

10am – 11.30am

Elanora Library

5581 1671

How, why and when to detoxify your body

18/02/15

10am – 11.30am

Southport Library

5581 7200

Super foods for energy, vitality & longevity

05/03/15

10am – 11.30am

Nerang Library

5581 7180

The ultimate guide to plant-based nutrition

18/03/15

10am – 11.30am

Southport Library

5581 7200

Family friendly meal planning

02/04/15

10am – 11.30am

Elanora Library

5581 1671

Food allergies and sensitivities

16/04/15

10am – 11.30am

Broadbeach Library

5581 1555

How to eat for optimal wellness

07/05/15

10am – 11.30am

Nerang Library

5581 7180

Fresh, fast and healthy meals for everyday

20/05/15

10am – 11.30am

Southport Library

5581 7200


WELLBEING

Wholefood cooking workshops Learn how you can build healthy, satisfying meals with fresh produce and combine foods to improve health and energy levels. Join Casey Conroy, an accredited practising dietician, holistic nutritionist and yoga teacher from Funky Forest Health and Wellbeing, who will change the way you think about food in this class. All food is gluten, sugar and dairy free and vegan. Contact E casey@funkyforest.com.au W funkyforest.com.au

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

For library sessions, booking will be taken by the library hosting the demonstration. WORKSHOP

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

Detox done delicious

29/09/14

10am – 11.30am

Elanora Library

5581 1671

Salads for busy nutritionistas

24/11/14

10am – 11.30am

Helensvale Library

5581 1625

Guilt-free desserts

23/03/15

10am – 11.30am

Broadbeach Library

5581 1555

Kid/teen friendly food

20/04/15

10am – 11.30am

Southport Library

5581 7200

Natural nutrition seminars Discover real food while understanding your body’s unique needs and how you can follow some basic principles of natural nutrition to enjoy vibrant energy and optimal health. Seminars are conducted by accredited practising dietician, holistic nutritionist and yoga teacher, Casey Conroy. Contact E casey@funkyforest.com.au W funkyforest.com.au

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required (make with library hosting)

Everyday superfoods Want to feel great and discover the affordable and delicious superfoods that are around you? DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

18/08/14

4pm – 5pm

Elanora Library

5581 1671

Raw done right Discover the essential tools and knowledge you need when approaching a high raw and plant-based diet, and how to dodge the pitfalls inherent in an uninformed approach to raw foods. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

20/10/14

4pm – 5pm

Helensvale Library

5581 1625

The yoga of eating It is becoming recognised that our thoughts and foods can affect our body and emotions. Discover why how to eat is just as important as what to eat. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

17/11/14

4pm – 5pm

Nerang Library

5581 7180

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Mindful eating – learn to make peace with food Mindfulness in eating not only helps us achieve healthy weight and wellbeing, but also brings to the surface the rich abundance of life available to us at all times. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

23/02/15

4pm – 5pm

Robina Library

5581 1600

What is Health at Every Size (HAES)? HAES is a growing movement dedicated to sustainable health. HAES approaches are effective in helping look after your health and wellbeing in the long term. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

16/03/15

4pm – 5pm

Southport Library

5581 7200

Think vitality nutrition workshops Learn about healthy eating habits to fuel success, vitality and performance enabling you to gain the most out of life. Through these interactive workshops, you will discover how to gain the most out of your food for long-term health and happiness. Contact Vicky Reihana E vicky@thinkvitalitynutrition.com W thinkvitalitynutrition.com

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required (make with library hosting)

The green smoothie Join us for this interactive and informative workshop on the benefits of green smoothies and how to include them into your busy life. You will learn three easy smoothie recipes to try at home. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

21/08/14

10am – 11.30am

Broadbeach Library

5581 1555

18/09/14

10am – 11.30am

Elanora Library

5581 1671

10/11/14

10am – 11.30am

Southport Library

5581 7200

17/03/15

10am – 11.30am

Helensvale Library

5581 1625

Ten ways to nourish your body Learn how to nourish yourself and feel better each day. Discover the 10 most essential tips that will have you eating better, exercising more and stressing less.

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DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

14/10/14

10am – 11.30am

Helensvale Library

5581 1625

19/02/15

10am – 11.30am

Elanora Library

5581 1671

13/04/15

10am – 11.30am

Southport Library

5581 7200

21/05/15

10am – 11.30am

Nerang Library

5581 7180


WELLBEING

Shopping tours at Your Organic Pantry Learn how to choose the healthiest options for you and your family. A qualified naturopath will guide you through the store showing you how to easily read labels and identify ‘healthy’ vs ‘not so healthy’ options. Contact Chelsea Everingham, naturopath P 0413 176 241 W yourorganicpantry@gmail.com

Details Cost: Free Bookings: No bookings required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

First Thu of the month

4pm – 5pm

Your Organic Pantry, 6 West Street, Burleigh Heads

First Fri of the month

9.30am – 10.30am

Your Organic Pantry, 6 West Street, Burleigh Heads

Farm tours in the Bongo Bus Learn about organic farming, plant seedlings and explore New South Wales’ northern rivers and creeks. Pick fresh veggies from the farm and enjoy a lunch with the farmer. Have fun with a drumming class along the way in the Bongo Bus. Includes transport, workshops and lunch. Bookings required. DAY

Wed fortnightly

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

8am – 4pm

Meet at Threeworlds, 20 James Street Burleigh Heads

SMS to 0401 900 541

$30

LIVING WELL

Yoga lifestyle and meditation These informative and relaxing seminars reveal how to cope better with stress and improve your physical and mental wellbeing. Each seminar introduces you to a range of practical yoga and meditation lifestyle techniques to help you develop clarity and wisdom, while gaining a greater understanding of life. Contact The Australian School of Meditation and Yoga P 5554 5440 W asm.org.au

Active & Healthy – Feeling great is just around the corner

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required (make with library hosting)

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WELLBEING

Learn yoga lifestyle and meditation Several easy and practical yoga and meditation lifestyle techniques are introduced in these seminars. You will learn how to better cope with stress while improving your physical and mental wellbeing. Meditation provides insights into the workings of the mind and emotions. It further helps you develop clarity and wisdom, gaining a greater understanding of life. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

14/07/14

10.30am – 12pm

Southport Library

5581 7200

04/08/14

10am – 11.30am

Helensvale Library

5581 1625

11/09/14

10am – 11.30am

Nerang Library

5581 7180

The yoga lifestyle and dealing with insomnia Ever been in that situation where you put your head on the pillow, the body is exhausted but the mind is still wired and you get no sleep? Learn simple ancient yoga practices to help you overcome stress, anxieties, relieve tension and calm the mind allowing you to sleep better. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

21/08/14

10.30am – 12.30pm

Nerang Library

5581 7180

20/11/14

10.30am – 12.30pm

Broadbeach Library

5581 1555

13/04/15

10.30am – 12.30pm

Helensvale Library

5581 1625

The yoga lifestyle and dealing with stress and anxiety Stress and anxiety are built into this world. This course won’t reduce stress and anxiety but it will help teach you practical yoga lifestyle techniques as natural relaxants to calm the mind and sooth the nervous system while reducing stress responses and their harmful effects so that you deal with these symptoms. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

01/09/14

10.30am – 12.30pm

Robina Library

5581 1600

08/12/14

10.30am – 12.30pm

Helensvale Library

5581 1625

The yoga lifestyle and dealing with anger Everyone experiences anger in their lives. Anger is so destructive often leading us to do or say something we could regret later. These meditation sessions help provide insights into the workings of the mind and emotions such as anger. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

02/10/14

10.30am – 12.30pm

Elanora Library

5581 1671

02/02/15

10.30am – 12.30pm

Robina Library

5581 1600

The yoga lifestyle and how to become a happy person Everyone wants to be happy but who has really achieved it? The yogis and sages of the past and present have provided simple tools and wisdom to help us lead a happy and healthy life.

8

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

16/10/14

10.30am – 12.30pm

Elanora Library

5581 1671

19/02/15

10.30am – 12.30pm

Broadbeach Library

5581 1555


WELLBEING

The yoga lifestyle and dealing with pain Yoga meditation and yoga breathing can help draw the mind away from dwelling on pain. By finding a positive focus, you will be able to rise above the pain and direct your consciousness to more pleasant thoughts. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

03/11/14

10.30am – 12.30pm

Robina Library

5581 1600

12/03/15

10.30am – 12.30pm

Elanora Library

5581 1671

14/05/15

10.30am – 12.30pm

Nerang Library

5581 7180

Discover your true potential and passion seminars Join Debbie Hogg one of the Gold Coast’s leading inspirational life coaches and an ANZI Coach of the Year, along with coaches Di McMath and Emma Walkins for these informative seminars to allow you to discover your true potential and passion. Contact Debbie Hogg P 0412 579 064 W debbiehogg.com

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required (make with library hosting)

SEMINAR

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

Balance your life

30/07/14

10am – 11.30am

Nerang Library

5581 7180

Excuses be gone

11/08/14

2pm – 3.30pm

Helensvale Library

5581 1625

Vision boarding and what it can draw into our life

08/09/14

2pm – 3.30pm

Southport Library

5581 7200

What’s stopping you from achieving your dreams?

17/10/14

2pm – 3.30pm

Broadbeach Library

5581 1555

Excuses be gone

10/11/14

2pm – 3.30pm

Robina Library

5581 1600

Goal focused — preparing for the best 2015

28/11/14

2pm – 3.30pm

Nerang Library

5581 7180

Vision boarding and what it can draw into our life

12/01/15

2pm – 3.30pm

Helensvale Library

5581 1625

A women’s oxygen mask in 2015

09/02/15

2pm – 3.30pm

Southport Library

5581 7200

Are you and your goals on track to achieve success?

27/02/15

2pm – 3.30pm

Broadbeach Library

5581 1555

Balance your life

09/03/15

2pm – 3.30pm

Robina Library

5581 1600

What’s Life Coaching and how can it help in our life?

20/04/15

2pm – 3.30pm

Helensvale Library

5581 1625

What’s stopping you from achieving your dreams?

11/05/15

2pm – 3.30pm

Southport Library

5581 7200

Vision boarding and what it can draw into our life

29/05/15

2pm – 3.30pm

Robina Library

5581 1600

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Essential menopause – stay happy and healthy Leaving your health and happiness to chance might stop you being the best you can be. Hormones change during menopause and can leave women feeling remarkably upbeat or devastated. Discover what hormone changes occur and how you can balance them naturally and safely. Sam Beau Patrick, a leading female hormone expert, reveals her knowledge in this area by her fresh,‘real life’ approach. Contact Sam Beau Patrick E sam@healthqueen.com.au W healthqueen.com.au

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required (make with library hosting)

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

06/08/14

12pm – 1pm

Helensvale Library

5581 1625

19/11/14

12pm – 1pm

Robina Library

5581 1600

18/02/15

12pm – 1pm

Nerang Library

5581 7180

11/03/15

12pm – 1pm

Elanora Library

5581 1671

13/05/15

12pm – 1pm

Broadbeach Library

5581 1555

World Menopause Day – October 18 Calling all women for a World Menopause Day festival of events to support a deeper connection of mind, body spirit before, during and beyond menopause. Reenergise and relax with yoga, massage and meditation. Contact Belinda P 0400 777 862 E info@naturalmenopausehelp.com

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

Free seminars. Food demonstrations $20/donation to cover cost of food. Yoga $12. Stalls available Come for the day or book individual sessions. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

18/10/14

10.30am – 5.30pm

Gecko House, 139 Duringan Street, cnr Thrower Drive, Currumbin

Living for wellness... take a stance, not chance Join us for this educational and inspirational talk to assist you in making positive health and wellbeing choices. Each talk incorporates living with a wellness mindset, including nutrition, function and creating a magical mental mindset. Contact Balance Back chiropractor, Brad Jones P 5506 6089 E brad@balancebackchiropractor.com.au

Details Cost: $5 Bookings: Required

DATE

LOCATION

12/08/14, 18/11/14, 10/03/15

Balance Back Chiropractor, 2 Paradise Avenue, Miami

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Natural health and wellness seminars Join Tanya Goldie, an inspirational educator and advocate for natural health, in these informative seminars will inspire and empower you to use natural foods and medicines as a pathway to a healthy life. Practising as a naturopath for over 22 years, Tanya transforms science into practical, user-friendly health advice to help set you on a path to overall health. Healthy refreshments are available. Contact Details P 5554 5241 Cost: $10 E 1paradise@probioskin.com Bookings: Required W dovecottage.com.au facebook.com/pages/Number-1-in-Paradise-Business-Hub

Natural fertility – with or without IVF This is an intimate discussion with leading local fertility specialist, Tanya Goldie, covering interpretation of pathology results, increasing AMH levels naturally and using DHEA to boost low oestrogen levels. Learn more about the fertility process and identify key markers and guidelines. These sessions explain the essentials from how to connect with fertility and boosting natural fertility to what is involved with IVF, helping IVF outcomes and preventing the side effects of IVF with natural medicines. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

07/08/14, 18/03/15

6.15pm

Probioskin, 1 Paradise Avenue, Miami

You’re worth it Recapture yourself connection, embrace your self-worth and learn how to self-nurture for ongoing wellbeing, health and happiness, in this interactive wellness seminar. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

08/09/14, 04/05/15

10am

Probioskin, 1 Paradise Avenue, Miami

Happy teens A hectic, fast-paced environment, personal and peer challenges, and school pressures all take a toll on the body and minds of our children. This holistic and integrated workshop provides tools and techniques to assist parents and enable you to help your child find the right formula for a happy in life. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

22/10/14, 3/06/15

6.15pm

Probioskin, 1 Paradise Avenue, Miami

Dinner with the docs Do you want to know what it really takes to enjoy a life full of health, happiness and true wellness? Enjoy a night of inspiration, laughter and insight with Dr Scott Vatcher and Dr Trent Headlam. Included is a beautiful Paleo dinner and your opportunity to ask questions of the wellness doctors. Contact L.I.F.E Chiropractic P 5529 4799 W epicwellness.com.au

Details Cost: $10 Bookings: Required

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

19/08/14, 16/09/14, 21/10/14, 18/11/14, 16/12/14, 20/01/15, 17/02/15, 17/03/15, 21/04/15, 19/05/15

6.30pm

Café Tahbella, 11/3 Cottonwood Place, Oxenford

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Sustainable gardening workshops Come along to Council’s sustainable gardening workshops where you can learn all about composting, worm farming and bokashi bins to recycle organic waste and improve your garden. It’s a great way to recycle vegetable scraps, fruit scraps, garden clippings, tea leaves, eggshells, house dust and even pet hair. A series of workshops will be held once a month until December. Contact

Details

W greengc.com.au Cost: Free P 5581 6799 Bookings: Required DATE

TIME

LOCATION

09/08/14

10am – 12pm

Burleigh Heads Library

13/09/14

10am – 12pm

Elanora Library

11/10/14

10am – 12pm

Broadbeach Library

15/11/14

10am – 12pm

Nerang Library

13/12/14

10am – 12pm

Helensvale Library

Gold Coast permaculture workshops Get passionate about establishing your own nutritious organic veggie garden using sustainable building products, saving money, developing new skills and discovering old ones. Education and training is central to the City of Gold Coast’s permaculture vision and we believe everyone should have the opportunity to learn about sustainable food production and to connect with the soil. Contact City of Gold Coast P 5581 6984

Details Cost: $20 per workshop, $10 concession Bookings: Required

ACTIVITY

TIME

LOCATION

Wonderful herbs

09/08/14

Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, 232 Ashmore Road, Benowa

Edible weeds

13/09/14

Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, 232 Ashmore Road, Benowa

Worms and healthy soil

11/10/14

Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, 232 Ashmore Road, Benowa

Native bees

08/11/14

Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, 232 Ashmore Road, Benowa

Introduction to organic gardening

14/02/15

Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, 232 Ashmore Road, Benowa

No dig garden

14/03/15

Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, 232 Ashmore Road, Benowa

Intensive market gardening

12/04/15

Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, 232 Ashmore Road, Benowa

Worms and healthy soil

09/05/15

Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, 232 Ashmore Road, Benowa

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Epic wellness workshops Contact L.I.F.E Chiropractic P 5529 4799 W epicwellness.com.au

Details Cost: $10 Bookings: Required

Epic mindset Join doctors, Scott Vatcher and Trent Headlam, to discover what it takes to build epic self-esteem and start creating a blueprint for an extraordinary life. DAY

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Tue

07/10/14, 03/02/15, 05/05/15

6.30pm

12/3 Cottonwood Place, Oxenford

Epic nutrition Find out how to easily start changing what you put in your mouth and what to serve at the dinner table to help to prevent illness, promote health and increase longevity and vitality. DAY

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Tue

05/08/14, 04/11/14, 03/03/15, 02/06/15

6.30pm

12/3 Cottonwood Place, Oxenford

Epic movement Learn how to get out of your chair and transform your body with a 4-minute workout, and how movement can transform your health and life. Be inspired to change the way you move your body on a daily basis. DAY

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Tue

02/09/14, 02/11/14, 07/04/15

6.30pm

12/3 Cottonwood Place, Oxenford

Support for eating disorders Nourish wellness coaching Looking to add a little flavour to your recovery journey? Nourish and wellness coaching sessions* include 30 minutes of relaxation followed by wellness coaching and tips on how you can sparkle and shine on your road to recovery. (*suitable for any eating disorder). Contact Samantha Doyle P 0405 910 345 E samithefairy@gmail.com W samanthadoyle.com

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

First Thu of every month

7pm – 8.30pm

Heal Dental Care, Floor 1, The Workers’ Cottages, 34 Tallebudgera Creek Road, West Burleigh

Active & Healthy – Feeling great is just around the corner

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WELLBEING

New homeopathy workshops How can new homeopathy heal chronic health conditions in children and adults? Discover how new homeopathy uses geometrical shapes and symbols as a way of healing. Contact The Reiki-Angel, Birgit Skorka P 0434 901 146 E healing@skorka.info

Details Cost: $5 Bookings: Required

WORKSHOP

DATE

LOCATION

New homeopathy workshops

31/07/14, 21/05/15

Kirra Hill Community Centre, Garrick Street, Coolangatta

New homeopathy – rod divining and water vein

24/11/14

Kirra Hill Community Centre, Garrick Street, Coolangatta

New homeopathy for children and pregnant women

23/03/15

Kirra Hill Community Centre, Garrick Street, Coolangatta

Identifying the early onset of a mental health problems Learn to identify symptoms and how to support those at risk. Mental health can quickly plummet when faced with long-term stress. Learn how to offer support to those at risk. Contact Petals Mental Health Practice P 5596 5082 or 0401 290 308 E conniecdt@hotmail.com

Details Cost: $15 Bookings: Required

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

22/07/14 – 2/12/14

6pm – 7pm

Nerang Bicentennial Centre, 833 Nerang – Southport Road, Nerang

Beyond Blue

Lifeline

Contact Contact W beyondblue.org.au W lifeline.org.au CENTRE

LOCATION

PHONE

Lifeline Runaway Bay

385 Oxley Drive, Runaway Bay

5500 5701

Lifeline Mermaid Beach

2532 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach

5572 0267

Lifeline Burleigh Waters

Life6 Classic Way, Burleigh Waters

5522 1050

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WELLBEING

FABIC...behaviour specialists Behaviour specialists, FABIC (Functional Assessment & Behavioural Intervention Clinic) supports understanding and changing unwanted behaviours, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, social skills development, mental health and behavioural conditions, Asperger syndrome and autism. Contact FABIC P 5530 5099 E info@fabic.com.au

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required (make with library hosting)

For workshops at Somerset College call FABIC direct. SESSION

DAY

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

Depression, sadness, grief and loss

Mon

04/08/14

10.30am

Nerang Library

5581 7180

Understanding and changing behaviour

Thu

14/08/14

5.30pm

Somerset College, Great Hall, Mudgeeraba

5530 5099

Bullying

Mon

01/09/14

10.30am

Nerang Library

5581 7180

Understanding anger related behaviours

Thu

18/09/14

5.30pm

Nerang Library

5581 7180

Caring for self while caring for others

Mon

13/10/14

10.30am

Broadbeach Library

5581 1555

Understanding autism and Asperger’s

Mon

03/11/14

10.30am

Nerang Library

5581 7180

Anxiety – does it affect us all?

Thu

20/11/14

5.30pm

Somerset College, Great Hall, Mudgeeraba

5530 5099

Eating disorders

Mon

01/12/14

10.30am

Nerang Library

5581 7180

Depression, sadness, grief and loss

Thu

15/01/15

5.30pm

Nerang Library

5581 7180

What does loving yourself truly mean?

Mon

02/02/15

10.30am

Nerang Library

5581 7180

Myths around mental health

Thu

26/02/15

5.30pm

Somerset College, Great Hall, Mudgeeraba

5530 5099

Caring for self while caring for others

Thu

26/03/15

5.30pm

Nerang Library

5581 7180

Parenting tips around behaviour management

Mon

30/03/15

10.30am

Nerang Library

5581 7180

Social skills

Thu

26/04/15

5.30pm

Somerset College, Great Hall, Mudgeeraba

5530 5099

Anxiety – does it affect us all?

Mon

25/05/15

10.30am

Nerang Library

5581 7180

Understanding autism and Asperger’s

Thu

04/06/15

5.30pm

Broadbeach Library

5581 1555

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WELLBEING

Body Brilliant workshops Discover how to live an outrageously, healthy life by gaining knowledge on how to take your health into your own hands. If you, or a loved one, has ever experienced headaches, low energy, ear infections, colic, reflux, back pain, stiff neck, weight problems, asthma, diabetes and arthritis or has a history of cancer, heartdisease and other serious health problems, these workshops are for you. Locations for workshops vary. Contact Body Brilliant Chiropractic and Wellness Centre P 1300 456 300 and quote AHL14 E mybodybrilliant.com/events

Details Cost: Various from free to $10 Bookings: Required

ACTIVITY

DATE

TIME

Detoxify or die

23/07/14

6.45pm

Healthy and painfree

20/08/14

6.30pm

Move it or lose it

17/09/14, 20/05/15

6.45pm

30 to thrive

Oct and Feb

TBA

Mums and bubs workshops

10/09/14, 18/11/14, 06/02/15, 08/04/15, 09/06/15

10am

Healthy skin

22/10/14

6.30pm

New year – new you

21/01/15

6.45pm

Rocket fuel nutrition

25/03/15

6.45pm

Stressed and supercharged

08/04/15

6.30pm

Boosting your immune system and annihilate arthritis

29/04/15

6.30pm

Brilliant body with raw food

03/05/15

10am

Health 4 the whole person Health 4 the whole person uses expert presenters – doctors, dieticians, physiotherapists, counsellors and lifestyle educators to present health from a holistic perspective and teach that the mind, body and spirit are all integrated. When all are healthy, this can lead to optimal wellbeing. Location: Reedy Creek Performing Arts Centre, Gold Coast Christian College Complex, 7–9 Bridgman Drive, Reedy Creek. Contact Health team coordinator, Daniel P 0401 886 785 E adventisthealthreedycreek@gmail.com DATE

03/08/14 05/08/14

26/10/14

16

Details Cost: Various from free to $15 Bookings: Required

TIME

TOPIC

DETAILS

2.30pm – 3.30pm 7pm – 8pm

Complete health improvement program Learn how 75% or more of our Western diseases are “lifestyle-related,” according to the U.S. Surgeon General. We will explain how an 18-part lifestyle education program has helped 60,000 graduates reduce disease risk factors and improve health.

Free event

2pm – 5pm

Nature’s green farmacy Come along and discover an enormous variety of plants which can be used for your health and wellbeing! Workshop includes herbal remedies, wild food ideas, sprouting techniques, green smoothies, and much more.

$10/adult $15/two adults together $5 concession


WELLBEING DATE

23/11/14

22/02/15

22/03/15

May 2015

TIME

TOPIC

DETAILS

2pm – 4pm

Personal care products Learn how to make your own natural body care products, such as soap, toothpaste, deodorant, body lotion, and much more. Take home a soap bar!

$10/adult

$10/adult

2pm – 4pm

Nature’s remedies – Part 1 Come and learn how healing plants in your backyard can help treat various common complaints. Learn about activated charcoal, how to make your own herbal salves, and much more.

$10/adult

2pm – 4pm

Nature’s remedies – Part 2 Topics include nature’s band aids, how to make your own cough syrup, nature’s penicillin, arthritis oil, stop-the smoke-urge and much more.

TBA

Watch out for a new holistic integrated mind body spirit health series. Also free health expo/health screening.

$15/two adults together $5 concession $15/two adults together $5 concession $15/two adults together $5 concession Sign up to newsletter to receive updates

Your ultimate health seminars Health is a part of who you are. It affects your life every minute. If there is a way to improve your health and your life, then wouldn’t you take that opportunity? You cannot put a price on happiness and life. Simone Sleep from the Gold Coast AntiAgeing and Wellbeing Centre will show you how to prevent premature ageing and future degenerative diseases by teaching you how to care for your body. Contact Gold Coast AntiAgeing and Wellbeing Centre, Simone Sleep P 0420 362 990 E info@goldcoastantiageing.com

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

For library sessions, bookings will be taken by the library hosting the demonstration. SEMINAR

DAY

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Type 2 diabetes and periodontal disease. Are you at risk?

Sat

06/09/14

2pm – 3.30pm

Robina Library

Learn why eating a high saturated fat diet will stop the ageing process

Sat

04/10/14

2pm – 3.30pm

Helensvale Library

Root canals – the root of all health challenges

Sat

07/02/15

2pm – 3.30pm

Robina Library

Learn what foods promote disease and what foods promote good health for life

Sat

06/06/15

2pm – 3.30pm

Helensvale Library

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FITNESS

Fitness Secure a healthy future with regular physical activity. Choose from a range of activities suitable for those new to exercising, as well as inspiring ideas for those committed to exercise. All activities are conducted by qualified instructors.

We subsidise some activities but we’ve included non-subsidised activities to give a complete picture of what’s on offer. Activities subsidised/supported by City of Gold Coast 18

Independent local health and fitness providers


FITNESS

GROUP FITNESS TRAINING

Active & Healthy group fitness Give your body an all-over workout. Watch your fitness levels improve by joining these non-intimidating classes suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Sessions include circuits, boxing, core strengthening and stretching. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon, Fri

5.45am

Marj Shipman Community Hall, 119 Hansford Road, Coombabah

Leanne Hansen 0430 436 781

$4

Mon, Wed, Fri

6.15am

Lands End Park, Marine Parade, Biggera Waters (Quota Park)

Deeann Morris 0414 671 262

$4

Mon, Wed, Fri

6am

Rotary Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads (Meet at car park at the end of 3rd Avenue)

Hunter Paltridge 0413 083 501

$3

Mon, Wed, Fri

6.15am

Robina Common, Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina

Ey Wholesome Health Studio 5578 8995

$2

Mon, Fri (Everybody PT)

7.45am

Marj Shipman Community Hall, 119 Hansford Road, Coombabah

Leanne Hansen 0430 436 781

$6, bookings required

Mon

6pm

Landsdowne Park, Landsdowne Drive, Ormeau

Phyzeek Personal Training, Mike 0414 843 265

$5

Tue, Thu

6.30am

Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Highway, Southport

Exclusively You Southport (07) 5531 2022

$5

Tue

6am

Roughton Park, Marine Parade, Kirra (Meet in front of Kirra SLSC)

Fe Taylor Fitness 0407 760 013

$5

Tue, Thu (Beach Body Fitness)

5.30am

Paradise Point Parklands, Paradise Point

Leanne Hansen 0430 436 781

$6, bookings required

Tue Begins Sept

5.30pm

Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Highway, Southport

Guidelight 5527 0123

$5

Wed

6pm

Tallowood Park, Rose Valley Drive, Upper Coomera

Phyzeek Personal Training, Mike 0414 843 265

$5

Thu

9am

Firth Park, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

Focus Fitness 5525 1110

$2

Fri

9.30am

Peachy Park, Tillyroen Road and Ormeau Ridge Road, Ormeau

Enhance Your Life PT, Alison 0415 753 930

$3

Sat

7am

O'Connell Park, cnr Morala Avenue and Ocean Street, Biggera Waters

Deeann Morris 0414 671 262

$10, bookings required

Sat

7.30am

Exclusively You Southport, 4B Bay Street, Southport

Exclusively You Southport

$5

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FITNESS

Fitness First group fitness TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Tue 23/09/14

DATE

5.15pm

Burleigh Bears Rugby League Club, 80 Pacific Avenue, Burleigh Heads

Fitness First 5630 7500

Free

Tue 05/05/15

6.30am

Kurrawa SLSC, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach

Fitness First 5630 7500

Free

The Shake Up Built upon Crossfit principles, this 30-minute high intensity training program is designed to maximise fat loss and improve fitness. Contact Ben O’Connor P 0414 802 243 E Ben@theshakeup.com.au

Details Cost: $15 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon, Wed, Fri Tue, Thu, Sat

6.30pm 6am

Jubilee Primary School, 34 Manra Way, Pacific Pines

Mon, Wed, Fri Tue, Thu

6am 6pm

Palm Beach Currumbin High School, Thrower Drive, Palm Beach

Community group fitness Help improve your general fitness and specific health goals with this fun yet, challenging total fitness, all-body group programs. Equipment is provided. Bring a towel and water. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon, Wed, Fri

5.30am, 3.30pm, 5pm

Sat

7am, 8.15am

Highland Reserve State School, 570 Reserve Road, Upper Coomera

Pride Health and Fitness, Beau Doring 0433 308 480

$15 per class or $29 per week

Mon, Wed

3.45pm

Highland Park – (Please call for location details)

Danica 0421 775 058

$10

Mon – Fri

6pm

Varsity Lakes Sport House, 337 Christine Avenue, Varsity Lakes

Varsity Fitness, Chris 0406 333 763

$15

Mon, Wed, Fri Tue

6am 5.30pm

Firth Park, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

Focus Fitness 5525 1110

$14

Mon – Fri

6am

Firth Park Auditorium, Firth Park, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

Marc 0416 229 376

$10

Mon (Aerobics)

9am

Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre, Jim Harris Park, 20 Mattocks Road, Varsity Lakes

Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre, Fran Mackenzie 5593 7006

$7

Tue

6.30pm

Fe Taylor Fitness Studio, Unit 23/2-6 Hawker Street, Currumbin

Fe Taylor Fitness 0407 760 013

$8, bookings required

Thu (Pump)

10.30am

Bert Swift Community Centre, 18 Centurion Crescent, Nerang (Off Crusader Way)

Twinkle Toes Dance Academy Dianne 0421 581 475

$5, bookings required

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FITNESS DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon, Thu

6.30am

The Hub @ Heal Dental Care, 34 Tallebudgera Creek Road, Burleigh Heads

Nourish Wellness Coaching, Sami 0405 910 345

$10, bookings required

Thu

5.15pm

House of Strength, 20 Kortum Drive, Burleigh Heads

Vigour Dynamic Fitness, Chantal 0400 107 706

$15

Wed

5.45am

Tugun Surf Life Saving Club, 29 O'Connor Street, Tugun

Vigour Dynamic Fitness, Chantal 0400 107 706

$15, bookings required

Holistic strength classes Through a combination of exercises incorporating everything from balance, body expression, movement, mobilisation and breathing techniques. We teach you and your body how to move properly, become stronger to improve performance, lifestyle and avoid injuries. Contact Holistic Pro Health Performance P Rodrigo Bertonha 0415 357 184

Details Cost: $15 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon, Wed, Fri Tues, Thu

6am 6.30pm

107/87 Griffith Street, Coolangatta (Downstairs).

Epic movement classes The Epic program combines up-to-date scientific research on how to increase your abilities. Programs are designed to help you lose weight, decrease stress and set you on a path to looking good. DAY

Wed

TIME

6.15pm – 7pm

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Oxenford and Coomera Community Youth Centre, 25 Oxenford Tamborine Road, Oxenford

L.I.F.E. Chiropractic 5529 4799 epicwellness.com.au

$7.50, bookings required

Crankit Suspension training This session incorporates ‘crankit suspension’ training with other core and functional training exercises to improve muscular conditioning and physical endurance. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Wed Thu

9.15am 6pm

House of Strength 20 Kortum Drive, Burleigh (Upstairs from Celnaj)

Vigour, Chantal 0400 107 706

$15, bookings required

Community boxing For all fitness levels, this is a full body workout including cardio, strength and core training. Classes include boxing and fitness activities. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon, Wed, Fri Tue, Thu

4pm 5pm

KO Fitness, 1926 Gold Coast Highway, Miami (Behind Mikes Bikes)

KO Fitness 5520 1123

$11

Mon

5.30pm

Firth Park, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

Focus Fitness 5525 1110

$12

Mon – Thu

6pm

350 Boxing and Muay Thai, 53 Paradise Avenue, Miami

Micah 0459 780 330 micah.rivetti@gmail.com

$10, bookings required

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FITNESS

6pm

House of Strength, 20 Kortum Drive, Burleigh Waters

Vigour Dynamic Fitness, Chantal Gerardy 0400 107 706

$15, bookings required

Tue, Wed, Thu

9.30am

Real Fight Fitness, 20 Kortum Drive, Burleigh Heads (Above Cetnaj Electrical)

Blue Spartan Personal Training 0428 301 175 blue.spartan@yahoo. com.au

$10

Sat

8.20am

Varsity Lakes Sport House, 337 Christine Avenue, Varsity Lakes

Varsity Fitness, Chris 0406 333 763

$5

Tue

Fitness boxing This is a one-hour heart pumping, fat burning, all over strength and cardio workout. Bring a friend to share the pain. Contact KO Fitness P 5520 1123

Details Cost: $11

WORKSHOP

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Boxfit

Mon, Wed, Fri Tue – Fri Tue Sat

5.20pm 9am 6pm 7.30am, 8.30am

KO Fitness, 1926 Gold Coast Highway, Miami (Behind Mikes Bikes)

Girls only kickboxing

Mon, Wed

6pm

KO Fitness, 1926 Gold Coast Highway, Miami (Behind Mikes Bikes)

Active & Healthy boxing blast This energetic cardio boxing session combines cardio, circuits and boxing to ensure every area of your body becomes trim, taut and terrific. Work at your own pace as you punch, duck and weave your way to a fitter, healthier you. All ages welcome. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon

6pm

Nerang Community Centre, 34 Price Street, Nerang

Body By Paris 0437 231 426

$3

Mon

9.30am

Exclusively You Southport, 4B Bay Street, Southport

Exclusively You Southport 5531 2022

$5

Tue, Thu

6.15am

Lands End Park, Marine Parade, Biggera Waters (Quota Reserve)

Deeann Morris 0414 671 262

$10, bookings required

Tue

3.30pm

Miami Primary School, 18 Oceanic Drive, Miami

Fe Tayor Fitness 0407 760 013

$4, bookings required

Tue

3.30pm

Firth Park, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

Focus Fitness 5525 1110

$3

Wed

5.45am

Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade, Paradise Point

Leanne Hansen 0430 436 781

$6

Wed, Fri

5.45am

Palm Beach Parklands, 945 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach

Fe Tayor Fitness 0407 760 013

$4 (Wed) $8 (Fri)

Wed

3.30pm

Salk Oval, Thrower Drive, Palm Beach (Park area)

Fe Taylor Fitness 0407 760 013

$8, bookings required

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FITNESS

YOGA, PILATES, TAI CHI

Active & Healthy yoga This relaxing and energising exercise benefits the body, mind and soul. All levels and ages. Bring a towel or mat. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

$3

Mon

9.30am

Ormeau Centre, 3 Cuthbert Drive, Ormeau

Enhance Your Life PT, Alison Pryce 0415 753 930

Wed (begins Sep)

7am

Riverstone Crossing Park, Riverstone Crossing, Upper Coomera

Georgia Tripp 0418 450 818

$5

Mon

9.15am 6pm

Varsity Lakes Sport House, 337 Christine Avenue, Varsity Lakes

Yoga with Heart, Maryke 0404 895 985

$10 $5

Tue

6am

Thorn Park, Marine Parade, Miami

Essence of Living 5526 6565

$2

Tue

9am

Red Edge Community Centre, cnr Celestial Way and Finnegan Way, Coomera

Essence of Living 5526 6600

Free

Tue Thu

6am 6.30am (May-Sep)

Len Wort Park, Teemangum Street, Currumbin

Essence of Living 5526 6600

Free (Tue) $10 (Thu)

Tue, Thu

8.30am

Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade, Paradise Point

Zen Soul Yoga, Madonna 0403 643 601

$5 (Tue) $10 (Thu)

Tue, Thu

9.15am

North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club, 293 The Esplanade, North Burleigh

Yoga with Heart, Maryke 0404 895 985

$5

Wed

7am

Hollindale Park, MacArthur Parade, Main Beach (Meet in park area south of Southport SLSC)

Zen Soul Yoga, Madonna 0403 643 601

$5

Wed (Express yoga) (begins Sep)

6am

Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Highway, Southport

Essence of Living 5526 6600

$5

Wed (begins Sep)

9.30am

Tallebudgera Active Recreation Centre, 1525 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach

Happy Fit, Alicia 0438 155 322

$5

Thu (Express yoga) (begins Sep)

6am

Justins Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads

Essence of Living 5526 6565

$5

Thu

9.15am

Lynne Richardson Community Centre, Gidgee Court, Molendinar

I Love Me, Anna 0413 110 870

$6, bookings required

Thu

6.15pm

Studio Village Community Centre, 87 Village Way, Studio Village

Essence of Living 5526 6600

$2 hall hire

Fri

8am

Kirra Hill Community Centre, Garrick Street, Kirra

Essence of Living 5526 6600

$2

Fri

10.45am

Italio Australian Club, 18 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters

Essence of Living 5526 6600

$3

Sat

8am

Justins Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads

Australian School of Meditation and Yoga 5554 5440

Gold coin donation

Active & Healthy – Feeling great is just around the corner

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FITNESS DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Sat

6am

The Floating Lotus Studio, 2/152 Siganto Drive, Helensvale

The Floating Lotus Studio 0456 546 666

$5

Sat

7am

Kurrawa Park, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach

Essence of Living 5526 6600

$3

Sat (begins Sep)

8am

Central Park at Genesis, Picnic Creek Drive, Coomera

Essence of Living 5526 6600

$3

Sat

9.30am

Harrigans, Calypso Bay Marine Village, Harrigans Lane, Jacobs Well (Off Huth Road)

Enhance Your Life PT, Alison Pryce 0415 753 930

Free

Sun

8.30am

Fradgely Hall, Park Avenue, Burleigh Heads (Above library)

Australian School of Meditation and Yoga 5554 5440

Gold coin donation

Community Yoga DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon Mon Mon Wed Thu Fri Fri Sat Sun Sun

10.30am 4pm 7.15pm 4pm 7.15pm 4pm 5.30pm 3.30pm 10.30am 3.30pm

Essence of Living Yoga Studio, 3/52 Peerless Avenue, Broadbeach

Essence of Living, Michelle 5526 6600

$11

Mon Thu Sat

7.30am 7pm 8am

The Hub @ Heal Dental Care, 34 Tallebudgera Creek Road, Burleigh

Nourish Wellness Coaching, Sami 0405 910 345

$10, bookings required

Mon

9.30am

Banksia Hall 27 Crescent Avenue, Hope Island

Kathrin Dorgan 0414 223 508

$11

Mon Tue Wed (School terms)

10.30am 6am 7.30pm

Thrower House, Salk Oval, Thrower Drive, Palm Beach

Dee 0404 668 109 dee@minibuddhasyoga.com

$10, bookings required

Mon Fri

9.30am 9am

Australian School of Meditation and Yoga, 2241 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach

Australian School of Meditation and Yoga 5554 5440

$7

Mon – yoga/pilates Wed Sat

10am, 6pm

Upper Coomera Community Centre, 90 Reserve Road, Upper Coomera (cnr of Abraham Road)

Kevala Yoga, Jodie 0413 589 347

$15

10am, 6.30pm 9am

Mon (School terms)

10.30am

Labrador Scout Hall, 224 Turpin Road, Labrador

Yin Yang Yoga, Garry 0412 007 689

$10, bookings required

Mon

6pm

Miami Beach SLSC, Marine Parade, Miami

Madelene Moore 0414 869 086

$12

Mon (level 1) Wed (level 2)

6.15pm

Guardian Angels School, Resource Center, Edmund Rice Drive, Ashmore

Kathrin Dorgan 0414 223 508

$11, bookings required

24


FITNESS DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon

6.30pm

Southport Community Centre, Lawson Street – next to RSL, Southport (Room F3)

Australian School of Meditation and Yoga 5554 5440

$12

Mon Tue Thu – yoga/pilates Sat – yoga/pilates

6.30pm 5.15pm 6.30pm

Helensvale Community Centre, 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale

Kevala Yoga, Jodie 0413 589 347

$15

Tue

6pm

The Floating Lotus Studio, 2/152 Siganto Drive, Helensvale

The Floating Lotus Studio

Tue

6.15pm

U3A Hall, Margaret Street, Southport

Yin Yang Yoga, Garry 0412 007 689

$13, bookings required

Wed

7.30am

Dune Café, Palm Beach Parklands, 945 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach

Darci Cole-Ensor 0432 716 143 darci@dyoga.com.au

$15

Wed Sat

9am

Number 1, Paradise Business, Hub –1 Paradise Avenue, Miami

Ree Willson of Bodhi Yoga and Wellbeing 5554 5241

$18

Wed

9.30am

Labrador Girl Guides Hall, 222 Turpin Road, Labrador

Australian School of Meditation and Yoga 5554 5440

$12 or $7 concession

Wed

9.30am

Paradise Point Community Centre, Community Lane, Paradise Point (Large hall)

Kathrin Dorgan 0414 223 508

$11

Wed

6.30pm

Australian School of Meditation and Yoga, 2241 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach

Australian School of Meditation and Yoga 5554 5440

$12 or $7 concession

Thu Sat

11am 11.30am

Bert Swift Community Centre, 18 Centurion Crescent, Nerang (Off Crusader Way)

Twinkle Toes Dance Academy, Dianne 0421 581 475 angelbabe0077@gmail.com

$5, bookings required

Thu

9.30am

Fusion Dance Studio, Unit 2, 12 – 14 Avalon Parade, Miami

Fusion Dance, Tanya 0433 302 031

$10

Thu

10.30am

Marj Shipman Community Hall, 119 Hansford Road, Coombabah

Yin Yang Yoga, Garry 0412 007 689

$13

Thu

6pm

Oxenford and Coomera Community and Youth Centre, 25 Oxenford-Tamborine Road, Oxenford

Oxenford and Coomera Community and Youth Centre 5529 8087

$10

Sat

7.30am

Broadbeach Mall, Broadbeach (Meet at the stage)

Fire Shaper Yoga, Dr John 5539 5375

Free

Sat

9.30am

Board Culture, 2442 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach (Upstairs from shop)

Board Culture 5572 0035

Free

Sun

9am

Lululemon Robina, Robina Town Centre, Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina

Lululemon Robina 5689 1047

Free

7am

Active & Healthy – Feeling great is just around the corner

0456 546 666

$11

25


FITNESS

Twilight yoga class Join in this free community yoga class by the sea at Burleigh Heads. DAY

TIME

Sat 07/02/15

5.30am

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Justins Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads

Fitness First 5630 7500

Free

Active & Healthy easy yoga With easy stretching and yoga combined with deep relaxation and meditation, this class is soothing and restorative, a great class for those recovering from injury and seniors. Contact

Australian School of Meditation and Yoga P 5554 5440 DAY

TIME

LOCATION

COST

Mon

9.30am

Australian School of Meditation and Yoga, 2241 Gold Coast Highway, Nobby Beach

$5

Tue

9am

Robina Community Centre, Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina

Free

Wed

9.15am

Mudgeeraba Creek Primary School Hall, cnr Springbrook – Mudgeeraba and Hardys Road, Mudgeeraba

$2 for hall hire

Wed, Fri

9am

Australian School of Meditation and Yoga , 2241 Gold Coast Highway, Nobby Beach

$5

Mon, Fri

9.30am

Gold Coast Cycle Centre, Hope Street, Nerang

$5

Wed

6pm

Country Paradise Parklands, 74 Billabirra Crescent, Nerang

Free

Thu

9.15am

Southport Community Centre, 6 Lawson Street, Southport

Free

Hot yoga DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Fri Sat

12pm 12.30pm

Fire Shaper Hot Yoga Studio, 117 Ashmore Road, Bundall

Fire Shaper Yoga, Dr John 5539 5375

$11

Funky flow yoga Funky flow is a vinyasa flow yoga class set to inspiring music, including music from Triple J’s hottest 100 to laid-back, bliss-infused beats. Classes are expressive, fluid, powerful and always playful. Contact Funky Forest, Casey Conroy P 0432 618 279 E funkyforest.com.au

Details Cost: $15 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue, Fri

4pm

Gypsy Garage, Unit 5, 43 Hillcrest Parade, Miami

26


FITNESS

Acro yoga AcroYoga blends the wisdom of yoga, the dynamic power of acrobatics and the loving kindness of healing arts. These three lineages form the foundation of a practice that cultivates trust, playfulness, and community. Beginners and experienced ‘acromonkeys’ welcome, no partner necessary. Contact

Details

Funky Forest, Casey Conroy P 0432 618 279 E funkyforest.com.au

Cost: $20 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue

6.30pm – 8pm

Gypsy Garage, Unit 5, 43 Hillcrest Parade, Miami

Active & Healthy pilates Pilates is a great all-over body workout to transform the way your body looks, feels and performs. It builds strength and teaches body awareness and good posture. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon Express class (begins Sept)

6am

Southport Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Highway, Southport

Essence of Living 5526 6600

$5

Tue, Thu

6pm

Labrador Community Hub, Billington Street, Labrador

Deeann Morris 0414 671 262

$4, bookings required

Tue

5.15pm

Surfers Paradise Foreshore, The Esplanade, Surfers (Meet on the large grassed area just north of Cavill Avenue)

Essence of Living 5526 6600

Free

Thu

5.15pm

Southport Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Highway, Southport

Essence of Living 5526 6600

Free

Wed Fri

4pm 9am

Carrara Community Centre, Nielsens Road, Carrara

Essence of Living 5526 6600

$3 (Wed) Free (Fri)

Community pilates DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon Tue Wed Sat

9.30am 6pm 7.15pm 10.30am

Robina Community Centre, 196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina

Sway Bar Pilates, Linda Harrison 0416 920 550

$8

Mon, Thu, Fri

9am

22 Ern Harley Drive, Burleigh Heads

Jo Chan 0410 604 685

$15, bookings required

Mon, Thu Tues Wed, Thu Sat

6pm 6.30am 4.15pm 7am

Burleigh Waters Community Centre, Christine Avenue, Burleigh Waters

Lisa Pentony 0429 806 986 lisa@pilatesbylisa.com.au

$8

Mon

5.30pm

Helensvale Community Centre, 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale

Kevala Yoga, Jodie 0413 589 347

$15

Tue, Thu, Sat Tue Sun

7am 7.15pm 8am, 4.30pm

Essence of Living Studio, 3/52 Peerless Avenue, Mermaid Beach

Essence of Living 5526 6600

$11

Tue

5.15pm

House of Strength, 20 Kortum Drive, Burleigh Waters

Vigour Dynamic Fitness, Chantal Gerardy 0400 107 706

$15, bookings required

Active & Healthy – Feeling great is just around the corner

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FITNESS DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Wed

8am

Mudgeeraba Foundation Centre, 7 School Street, Mudgeeraba

Parallel Pilates, Louise Aldridge 0434 572 000

$12

Wed Fri

5.45pm 11am

Upper Coomera Community Centre, 90 Reserve Road, Upper Coomera (cnr of Abraham Road)

Kevala Yoga, Jodie 0413 589 347

$15

Thu Fri

5.30pm 9am

Helensvale Cultural Centre, Corner of Lindfield Road and Sir John Overall Drive, Helensvale

Candis Edgar 0422 164 792

$10, bookings required

Thu

7am

Kirra Hill Community Centre, Garrick Street, Kirra

Sway Bar Pilates, Linda Harrison 0416 920 550

$10

Pilates Barre DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon, Wed Wed Thu Fri, Sat

7am 10.30am 7.15pm 4.30pm

Essence of Living Studio, 3/52 Peerless Avenue, Mermaid Beach

Essence of Living 5526 6600

$11

Booty Barre Learn to tone your body while burning body fat in this high-energy, body sculpting class set to great music. Contact Sway Bar Pilates, Linda Harrison P 0416 920 550

Details Cost: $8

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue Wed

9am, 7pm 6pm

Robina Community Centre, 196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina

Thu

6.45pm

Anne Kingsford Academy of Dance, 4/76 Ferry Road, Southport

Active & Healthy Tai Chi Improve your mind and body connection through the control of breath and movement. Be guided through a series of tranquil movements to promote harmony in mind and body, mobility, suppleness and mental alertness. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Free

Mon

7.15am

Pat Fagan Park, Marine Parade, Coolangatta

GC Tai Chi Academy, Dennis Watts 0419 763 360

Mon, Wed

8.30am

Justins Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads (Meet northern side of Burleigh Heads SLSC)

Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Rod 5572 8921

Free

Mon (Oct – Mar)

6pm

Justins Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads (Meet northern side of Burleigh Heads SLSC)

Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Rod 5572 8921

$2

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FITNESS DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Tue (Sep – Mar)

7am

Helensvale Cultural Centre, Corner Lindfield Road and Sir John Overall Drive, Helensvale

FitLife Martial Arts, Marc 0416 229 376

Free

Tue, Fri

8am

Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, 258 Ashmore Road, Benowa

Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Brad 0418 757 539

Free

Tue

8am

Riesenwebber Park, Jacobs Well Road, Jacobs Well

Enhance Your Life PT, Alison Pryce 0415 753 930

Free

Tue

9am

Firth Park, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

FitLife Martial Arts, Marc 0416 229 376

Free

Wed

8am

Laguna Park, Laguna Avenue, Palm Beach

GC Tai Chi Academy, Dennis Watts

Free

Wed, Fri

8.30am

Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade, Paradise Point

GC Tai Chi Academy, Gai Wanless 0409 066 501

Free

Thu

8am

Pratten Park, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach

FitLife Martial Arts, Marc 0416 229 376

Free

Wed

10.30am

Senior Citizens Centre, 370 Marine Parade, Labrador

Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Rod 5572 8921

Gold coin donation for hall hire

Sat

8am

Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Highway, Southport

GC Tai Chi Academy, Dennis Watts 0419 763 360

$3

Sat

8.30am (Sep – Mar)

Country Paradise Parklands, 74 Billabirra Crescent, Nerang

Australian Academy of Tai Chi 5572 8921

Free

Community Tai Chi DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon

9am

The Pines Meeting Room, cnr Guineas Creek Road and Coolgardie Street, Elanora

60 and Better 5525 6466

$5.50

Mon

10am

Fradgely Hall, Park Avenue and Ocean Street, Burleigh Heads

Australian Tai Chi Academy 5539 4068 or 5572 8921

$10

Mon

10am

Ozcare Office, 214-218 Highfield Drive, Robina

Ozcare Allied Health 5569 6200

Gold coin, bookings required

Mon

1pm

Helensvale Community Centre, 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale

Relaxed Mind Tai Chi, Lee Chang Tye 0420 349 744 relaxedmindtaichi@gmail.com

$12 bookings required

Mon Fri

12.40pm 1.30pm

2 Gerrard Street, Coolangatta

Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre 5536 4050

$3 members $5 non members

Mon, Wed Mon Thu, Sat Fri

12.30pm 6pm 9am 8.30am

Firth Park Auditorium, Firth Park, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

Fitlife, Marc Webster 5522 9375 0416 229 376

$14 $5 (Thurs)

Active & Healthy – Feeling great is just around the corner

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FITNESS DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

$12

Tue

9.30am (Qld time)

Point Danger Scouts Hall, Scott Street, Coolangatta

GC Tai Chi Academy, Dennis Watts 0419 763 360 dwatts@gmail.com

Tue

6pm

Broadbeach Senior Citizens Hall, TE Peters Drive, Broadbeach

GC Tai Chi Academy, Dennis Watts 0419 763 360 dwatts@gmail.com

$12

Tue

11.30am

Masonic Hall, 7 First Avenue, Burleigh Heads

Taoist Tai Chi Society of Australia Inc 3357 5600 goldcoast@taoist.org

$11.25 concessions available

Wed

8am

Bert Swift Community Centre, 11 Centurion Crescent, Nerang

Tamborine Tai Chi & Kinesiology, Annette 0408 453 884 ttcak.com

$12 bookings required

Wed

9am

Nerang Community Centre, 34 Price Street, Nerang

GC Tai Chi Academy, Dennis Watts 0419 763 360 dwatts@gmail.com

$12

Thu

8.30am

Studio Village Community Centre, 87 Village Way, Oxenford

Tamborine Tai Chi & Kinesiology, Gai 0409 066 501 ttcak.com

$7

Thu

6pm

Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre, 833 Southport-Nerang Road, Nerang (Room 1)

Taoist Tai Chi Society of Australia Inc 3357 5600 goldcoast@taoist.org

$11.25 concessions available

Thu

9am

Saint John’s Anglican Church Hall, Park Avenue. Burleigh Heads

GC Tai Chi Academy, Dennis Watts 0419 763 360 dwatts@gmail.com

$12

Thu

6pm

Elanora Primary School, KP McGrath Drive, Elanora

GC Tai Chi Academy, Dennis Watts 0419 763 360 dwatts@gmail.com

$12

Thu

7pm

Oxenford State School Hall, 90 Michigan Drive, Oxenford

Yang Tsin Academy, Paul Smith 0432 951 228 info@ytsacademy.com

$10, bookings required

Fri

9am

Southport Masonic Hall, 76 Nerang Street, Southport

GC Tai Chi Academy, Dennis Watts 0419 763 360 dwatts@gmail.com

$12

Meditation Discover practical tools for bringing positive and lasting wellbeing into your life physically, mentally and spiritually. We teach simple breathing exercises, meditation and relaxation techniques. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon

8.30am

Banksia Hall 27 Crescent Avenue, Hope Island

Kathrin Dorgan 0414 223 508

$9

Mon

7.15pm

Threeworlds, 20 James Street, Burleigh Heads

Threeworlds 55203318 threeworlds.com.au

Free

30


FITNESS DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon (4-week course) Tues (4-week course) Tues (weekly) Thu Sat (4-week course)

10.30am, 6.30pm 8am 6.30pm 6.30pm 1.30pm

Brahma Kumaris Australia, 27 Bordeaux Parade, Mermaid Waters

Brahma Kumaris Australia, Linda Cooper 5575 2126 goldcoast@ au.brahmakumaris.org

Free

Mon 11/08/14, 13/10/14, 09/02/15, 11/05/15

6.30pm

Kirra Hill Community Centre, Garrick Street, Kirra Hill

The Reiki-Angel, Birgit Skorka 0434 901 146, healing@skorka.info

$15, bookings required

Mon

7.30pm

Guardian Angels School, Resource Center, Edmund Rice Drive, Ashmore

Kathrin Dorgan 0414 223 508

$9, bookings required

Wed Thu (call for dates)

10.30am 7.30pm

Australian School of Meditation and Yoga, 2241 Gold Coast Highway, Nobby Beach

Australian School of Meditation and Yoga 5554 5440

Free, bookings required

Tue 5/08/14, 07/10/14, 02/12/14, 03/02/15, 05/05/15

6.30pm

Kirra Hill Community Centre, Garrick Street, Kirra Hill

The Reiki-Angel, Birgit Skorka 0434 901 146, healing@skorka.info

$15, bookings required

Fri (call for dates)

10.45am

Gold Coast Cycle Centre, Hope Street, Nerang

Australian School of Meditation and Yoga 5554 5440

Free, bookings required

6.30pm

Brahma Kumaris Australia, 27 Bordeaux Parade, Mermaid Waters

Brahma Kumaris Australia, Linda Cooper 5575 2126 goldcoast@ au.brahmakumaris.org

Free

Sun (every 3rd of month)

Sunrise meditation A perfect opportunity for first-timers to discover meditation outdoors. BYO mat, towel, cushion or chair. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Wed

6.30am winter 6am summer

Threeworlds Apex Park, Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads

5520 3318 threeworlds.com.au

Free

Fri

6am

The Mind Centre Thorn Park, Marine Parade, Miami

5608 4148 info@themindcentre.com.au

$5

Discover Ayurveda Ayurveda helps expand and complement yoga. The Ayurvedic healthy lifestyle, detox and rejuvenation programs, therapies and organic sattvick medicines have been used for thousands of years. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Tue Thu

7am 7pm

Ayurveda Santosha, 1842 Lower Gold Coast Highway, North Burleigh

0415 051 478 ayurvedasantosha@live.com.au

Donation

Ayurveda healthy lifestyle talks DAY

1st Thu of month

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

7.45pm

Ayurveda Santosha, 1842 Lower Gold Coast Highway, North Burleigh

0415 051 478 ayurvedasantosha@live.com.au

$10, bookings required

Active & Healthy – Feeling great is just around the corner

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Sangha Sangha is a Tibetan word, translating directly as ‘spiritual community’. Learn about, openly discuss and share collective experience of the yoga sutras and how we can integrate them into our daily lives. DAY

Sat

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

8.30am

Number 1, Paradise Business Hub – 1 Paradise Avenue, Miami

Ree Willson, Bodhi Yoga and Wellbeing 5554 5241

Gold coin donation

Deep peace meditation This fully guided meditation session teaches yoga breathing and meditation techniques to relax the body and calm the mind. No physical exercises involved. Suitable for seniors. Contact Australian School of Meditation and Yoga P 5554 5440

Details Cost: By donation Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon Tue, Thu Mon, Wed

10.45am 10.15am 5.30pm

Australian School of Meditation and Yoga, 2241 Gold Coast Highway, Nobby Beach

Mon

5.30pm

Southport Community Centre, Room F3, 6 Lawson Street, Southport

Wed

10.45am

Labrador Girl Guides Hall, 222 Turpin Road, Labrador

Fri

10.45am

Gold Coast Cycle Centre, Hope Street, Nerang

Falun Gong (Falun Dafa) An ancient form of qigong for improving body and mind health through exercises and meditation. Contact Gold Coast Falun Dafa, Nina Smythe P 0424 670 349 E faluninfoqld@bigpond.com

Details Cost: Free

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

Sat, Sun

8.10am

Pratten Park, Margaret Avenue, Broadbeach (Opposite school)

All

Sun

8.10am

Cascade Gardens, Broadbeach

All

Zuu High intensity primal movement patterns with a mix of strength and endurance bodyweight exercise. Contact Zuu P 0424 170 178

Details Cost: $20. First class free Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon – Sat Tue, Thu Mon, Tue, Thu

5am 5pm 6pm

Zuu HQ, 2/63 Township Drive, Burleigh Heads

32


FITNESS

WATER FITNESS

Active & Healthy aqua For beginners and newcomers, these 30-minute classes introduce base moves and build fitness in the water. The class environment is safe, supportive and inclusive. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon Thu

10.30am 12.30pm

Helensvale Pool, Rugby Lane, Helensvale

Helensvale Pool 5573 5797

$3

Mon, Thu

9.30am

Upper Coomera Community Centre, 90 Reserve Road, Upper Coomera (cnr of Abraham Road)

Upper Coomera Pool 5582 9325

$3

Mon (July – Sept)

12.30pm – 1pm

Lane Ropes Swim School, 27 – 33 Ferry Road, Southport

QWEP 0426 142 008

$3

Mon, Wed (Oct – Jun)

12.30pm – 1pm

Southport Aquatic Centre, Marine Parade, Southport

Southport Aquatic Centre 5591 3533

$3

Tues, Thu (July – Sept)

8.30am – 9.15am

Kudos Health Club Pool, Bundall Road

QWEP 0426 142 008

$5

Tue (Deep water run) (Oct – Jun)

8.30am

Southport Aquatic Centre, Marine Parade, Southport

Southport Aquatic Centre 5591 3533

$3

Tue, Thu

9.30am

Nerang Pool, Martin Street, Nerang

Nerang Pool 5578 1976

$3

Tue

11am

Mudgeeraba Pool, Robert Street, Mudgeeraba

Mudgeeraba Pool 5530 5288

$3

Tue

12.15pm

Fitness First Robina, Bermuda Street, Robina

Fitness First 5630 7501

$3

Wed

11am

Superfish Swim School, 1 Greenway Boulevard, Pacific Pines

Superfish Swim School 5529 4343

$3

Thu (Oct – Apr)

10.45am

Southport Aquatic Centre, Marine Parade, Southport

Southport Aquatic Centre 5591 3533

$5

Fri (Oct – Apr)

12.30pm

Woongoolba Pool, 1030 Stapylton Jacobs Well Road, Woongoolba

Woongoolba Pool 5546 2644

$3

Tue, Wed, Fri

9.30am

Upper Coomera Community Centre, 90 Reserve Road, Upper Coomera (cnr of Abraham Road)

Upper Coomera Pool 5582 9325

$5

Fri (Deep water run)

10.30am

Palm Beach Pool, Thrower Drive, Palm Beach

Palm Beach Pool 5534 4188

$3

Active & Healthy – Feeling great is just around the corner

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FITNESS

Aqua aerobics A great workout with less stress on the joints, classes includes toning exercises for the entire body. Equipment provided. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon, Tue, Thu

6.30pm 9.30am

Superfish Swim School, 1 Greenway Boulevard, Pacific Pines

QWEP 0426 142 008

$10

Mon Tue Thu Sat

10.30am 11am 9.30am 7am

Mudgeeraba Pool, Robert Street, Mudgeeraba

Mudgeeraba Pool 5530 5288

$10

Tue, Thu (45 mins) Tue

1pm – 1.45pm 6pm – 7pm

Yacht Street Indoor Swim Centre, 27 Yacht Street, Southport

QWEP 0426 142 008

$5 (45 min class) $10 (hr class)

Gold Coast Swim Stars, 137 Explorers Way, Highland Park

Gold Coast Swim Stars 5574 7744

$9, bookings required

Mon, Wed Tue, Thu (aqua zumba) Fri

9am 6.30pm

Mon, Wed, Thu Fri

8.30am 6.30am

Nerang Pool, 34 Martin Street, Nerang

Nerang Pool 5578 1976

$10

Fri

9am

19th Avenue Resort, 19th Avenue, Palm Beach

FIT 40+ 0412 267 916

$10

Fri

12pm

Lane Ropes Swim School, 27 – 33 Ferry Road, Southport

FIT 40+ 0412 267 916

$10

8.30am

Deep water running DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon, Wed Tue Fri Sat

9.45am, 6pm 6am, 8.30am 8.30am 6.45am, 8am

Nerang Pool, 34 Martin Street, Nerang

Nerang Pool 5578 1976

$10

Tue, Thu, Sat

8.30am

Palm Beach Pool, Thrower Drive, Palm Beach

Palm Beach Pool 5534 4188

$10

Sat

8am

Mercure Gold Coast Resort, Palm Meadows Drive, Carrara (Heated pool)

QWEP 0426 142 008

$10

Sat

7am

Mudgeeraba Pool, Robert Street, Mudgeeraba

Mudgeeraba Pool 5530 5288

$10

Aqua Zumba Integrating Zumba with traditional aqua fitness into a safe, challenging workout for cardio-conditioning and body-toning. Contact

Details

Zumba with Shantelle P 0425 896 441

Cost: $10

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue, Thu

12.30pm

Runaway Bay Super Sports Centre, Morala Ave, Runaway Bay

Tue Fri

6pm 9.30am

SwimWorld Worongary, 55 Mudgeeraba Road, Worongary

34


FITNESS

DANCE

African dancing These classes combine and rotate West African, Nigerian afrobeat, Caribbean reggae and dance based on African dance movements. These classes will help you build stamina, improve fitness and flexibility, strengthen your sense of rhythm and coordination. Beginners welcome. Contact Afro Groove, Dianna P 0431 726 300 E info@afrogroove.com.au

Details Cost: $15

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon

7.30pm

Masonic Hall, 5 First Avenue, Burleigh Heads

Nia Nia blends the joy of dance, the power of martial arts and healing art modalities. Contact Lisa Silverstone P 0401 423 102

Details Cost: $15 or $12 for concession

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon

9.30am

St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 14 Park Avenue, Burleigh Heads

Wed

9.30am

Tugun Progress Hall, Golden Four Drive, Tugun

Active & Healthy – Feeling great is just around the corner

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FITNESS

No lights no lycra Dance in the dark like no-one is watching in these free-form dance class for the pure joy of dancing. Contact No lights no lycra P 0431 726 300 E nolightsnolycragoldcoast@gmail.com

Details Cost: $5

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon

6.30pm

Masonic Hall, 5 First Avenue, Burleigh Heads

Tyga fitness and dance Transform your body in a class which feels more like a Jamaican dance party than the gym. Dance hall, hip hop and afro fitness class combined with cardio, toning and strengthening to give you results. Bring water, yoga mat/towel and wear supportive shoes. Contact Afro Groove, Dianna P 0431 726 300 E info@afrogroove.com.au

Details Cost: $15

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Thu

6.30pm

Southport Community Centre, 6 Lawson Street, Southport

Zumba The ZumbaÂŽ fitness program is a funky fusion of latin/hip hop rhythms and easy-to-follow dance moves. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon

9.30am

Paradise Point Community Centre, Grice Avenue, Paradise Point

Zumba with Shantelle 0425 896 441

$10

Mon Wed

10am 7.30pm

Upper Coomera Community Centre, Abraham Street, Upper Coomera

Jo Mellare 0407 295 595 jomellare.zumba.com

$10

Mon, Wed

6pm

Mudgeeraba Showground Hall, cnr Mudgerraba and Worongary Road, Mudgeeraba

Zumba with Robyn 0438 109 238

$10

Mon

6.00pm 7pm (toning)

Merrimac State Primary School, Gooding Drive, Merrimac (Large Hall)

Zumba with Shantelle 0425 896 441

$10 (6pm) $5 (7pm)

Mon

6.15pm

Nerang Bicentennial Hall, 833 Southport – Nerang Road, Nerang

Rikki 0405 511 335

$12 Casual $8 Students

Mon, Wed, Fri

9.30am

Helensvale Scout Hall, 13 Shepparton Road, Helensvale

Kassy Beevor 0409 495 608

$10

Mon

7pm

Labrador Primary School Hall, Imperial Avenue, Labrador

Robyn McHenry 0421 022 309

$12

Mon

7.30pm

Mudgeeraba Creek School Hall, cnr Hardys Road and Springbrook Road, Mudgeeraba

Juels Pellow 0414 955 509

$10

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FITNESS DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Tue Fri

7pm 6.30pm

Helensvale State High School, 243 Discovery Drive, Helensvale (Student activity centre)

Kassy Beevor 0409 495 608

$10

Tue Thu

7.05pm 6pm, 7pm

Ormeau Primary School Hall, 29 Mirambeena Drive, Ormeau

Jo Mellare 0407 295 595 jomellare.zumba.com

$10

Tue Thu

7.30pm 6.45pm

Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall, Railway Street, Mudgeeraba

Juels Pellow 041 4955 509

$10

Wed

10am, 10.50am

Coomera Community Space, 133 – 138 Finnegan Way, Coomera

Jo Mellare 0407 295 595 jomellare.zumba.com

$8 ($2 child minding for 10am class)

Wed

6pm

Mudgeeraba State Primary School, Old Coach Road, Mudgeeraba

Zumba with Shantelle 0425 896 441

$10

Wed, Thu Sun

6.30pm 5pm

Biggera Waters Primary School Hall, Coombabah Road, Biggera Waters

Robyn McHenry 0421 022 309

$12

Wed Fri

5.15pm 9.15am

Nerang Community Hall, 34 Price Street, Nerang

Rikki 0405 511 335

$12 Casual $8 Students

Thu

6pm, 7pm (Toning)

Southport State High School, Brooke Avenue, Southport

Zumba with Shantelle 0425 896 441

$10 (6pm) $5 (7pm)

Thu Sat

6pm 9am

Robina Community Centre, 196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina

Zumba with Robyn 0438 109 238

$10

Fri

10am

Ormeau Centre, 3 Cuthbert Drive, Ormeau (Youth Room)

Jo Mellare 0407 295 595 jomellare.zumba.com

$10 ($2 child minding)

Fri

10.30am

Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall, Railway Parade, Mudgeeraba

Zumba with Shantelle 0425 896 441

$10

Fri

6pm

St Vincent’s Primary School, Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters, Broadbeach

Zumba with Shantelle 0425 896 441

$10

Sat

8.30am

Broadbeach State Primary School, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach

Zumba with Shantelle 0425 896 441

$10

Hulanesian fitness This is a new and fun approach to women’s fitness. A low-impact, cardio workout inspired by the cultural dance of the Cook Islands, the hula. Contact Hulanesian Fitness, Jane Archer P 0451 973 336 E info@hulanesianfitness.net

Details Cost: $10

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon

7pm

Ormeau Community Centre, 3 Cuthbert Street, Ormeau

Tue Fri

6.30pm 9.30am

Burleigh RSL Hall, Sixth Avenue, Burleigh Heads

Tue, Thu

6.30pm

Upper Coomera Community Centre, 90 Reserve Road, Upper Coomera (cnr of Abraham Road)

Active & Healthy – Feeling great is just around the corner

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FITNESS DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue

6.30pm

Runaway Bay Youth Centre, 379 Oxley Drive, Runaway Bay

Wed

10.30am

Helensvale Cultural Centre, cnr of Lindfield Road and Sir John Overall Road, Helensvale

Wed

6.30pm

Broadbeach State School, 187 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach

Wed Sat

6.30pm 9.30am

The Senior Citizens Hall, Broad Street, Labrador

Thu

6.30pm

Southport Community Centre, 6 Lawson Street, Southport

Thu

9.30am

Pacific Pines Community Hub, Wajiin Park, Pacific Pines Blvd, Pacific Pines

Sat

9.30am

Jindalee Bowls Club, Sinnamon Road, Jindalee

Zumba Gold This program is designed for the active older adult or unconditioned younger participant. Work at your own-level. Instruction is given for basic and advanced steps – you choose what suits you and your body. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon, Thu

9.30am

Burleigh Senior Citizens Hall, 42 Matilda Street, Burleigh Heads

Rovena Murray 0405 989 280

$10

Mon Fri

9.30am 9am

Robina Community Centre, Town Centre Drive, Robina

Mary Broughton 0417 569 998 marybroughton2010@gmail.com

$8

Mon Tue

9am, 6.30pm 8am

Carrara Community Centre, Nielsens Road, Carrara

Susana 0421 607 397

$10

Tue, Thu

10.30am

Robina Community Centre, Town Centre Drive, Robina

Ruth Leach 0433 098 811

$7.50

Tue, Thu

9am

Southport Bowls Club, Marine Parade, Southport

Zumba® with Kerrie 0434 393 459

$10

Thu

8am

Banksia Park Hall, 27 Crescent Avenue, Hope Island

Zumba with Shantelle 0425 896 441

$10

Tue

6.30pm

Paradise Point Community Centre, Grice Avenue, Paradise Point

Susana 0421 607 397

$10

Wed, Fri

9am

Palm Beach Tennis Hall, cnr 10th Avenue and Cypress Avenue, Palm Beach

Zumba® with Kerrie 0434 393 459

$10

Wed

12pm

Mudgeeraba Foundation Centre, 7 School Street, Mudgeeraba

Mary Broughton 0417 569 998 marybroughton2010@gmail.com

$10

Fri

9.15am

St Vincent’s Primary School, Casey Hall, 50 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters

Susana 0421 607 397

$8

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Zumba Sentao Partnering Zumba moves with chair-based choreography to enhance muscle strength. This class helps improve definition and endurance, and tone your physique. Contact Zumba with Shantelle P 0425 896 441

Details Cost: $5

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon

7.30pm

Merrimac State Primary School, Gooding Drive, Merrimac (Large Hall)

Wed

7pm

Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall, Railway Parade, Mudgeeraba

Sat

9.30am

Broadbeach State Primary School, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach

Hula hooping for fun and fitness Hoop classes are no-to low-impact with lots of laughter while helping you lose weight, activate your core and tone your abs and arms. This is different from the hula hooping you may remember as a child. We use bigger, heavier hoops to rotate slowly around your body. With one of these hoops you will master the moves. Classes are for adults and teens. Hoops are provided, no experience needed. Contact Puzzle Dust P 0419 895 975 E puzzledustcircus@gmail.com

Details Cost: $15 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon (8-week course) Wed

7pm 10.30am

Gypsy Garage, Unit 5, 43 Hillcrest Parade, Miami

Coast to Coast Rock ‘n’ Roll Exercise the body and mind in the form of low impact dancing. Meet new people and enjoy social activities such as coach trips, barbecues, theatre, bowls and mystery tours. Includes tea and coffee. Contact Coast to Coast Rock ‘n’ Roll, Lyn P 5529 6244 0402 401 081

Details Cost: $10

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Thu

7.30pm

Helensvale Senior Citizens Hall, 7 Discovery Drive, Helensvale (Opposite Club Helensvale)

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Social dancing Learn to dance in a fun social environment for over 40s. Styles include waltz, quick step, cha cha, samba, rumba, new vogue – old time. No partner required. Contact Keith Hunter P 0412 393 938 DAY

TIME

LOCATION

COST

Mon

7am

Labrador Scouts Hall, 224 Turpin Road, Labrador

$10, supper supplied

1st Sat of the month

7am

Pimpama School of Arts, 15 Clark Way, Pimpama

$10, supper supplied

2nd Sat of the month

7am

Upper Coomera Hall, cnr Reserve Road and Jemma Place, Upper Coomera

$10, supper supplied

3rd Sat of the month

7am

Gilston Community Hall, Gilston Road, Gilston (Old School Arts)

$7, bring a plate

Line dancing Exercise your body and mind by dancing to lively, upbeat music. A fun way to dance socially without a partner. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon, Wed

9.30am

Southport Sharks, cnr Olsen Avenue and Musgrave Avenue, Parkwood

Liz Collett 5532 6952 0412 598 911

$8

Mon

1.15pm, 1.45pm

The Pines Meeting Room, cnr KP McGrath Drive and Guineas Creek Road, Elanora

60 and Better 5525 6466

$6 to $8

Tue

9am, 10am

Tugun Progress Hall, 433 Golden Four Drive, Tugun

60 and Better 5525 6466

$6 to $8

Tue

6.30pm

Carrara Community Centre, Nielsens Road, Carrara

Liz Collett 5532 6952 0412 598 911

$6

Thu

12.30pm

Helensvale Community Centre, Discovery Drive, Helensvale

Liz Collett 5532 6952 0412 598 911

$8

Fri

10am

Parkwood Arundel Community Centre, 175 Napper Road, Parkwood

Liz Collett 5532 6952 0412 598 911

$8

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Swing era dancing 30s, 40s and 50s A great social event to get fit in a fun environment. No partner necessary and all ages welcome. Contact Ray Keepence P 0408 306 560

Details Cost: $15

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue

From 7pm

Broadbeach Bowls Club, 169 Surf Parade, Broadbeach

Scottish country dancing Enjoy an evening of social dancing with friendly folk to guide you. Have fun, keep fit and meet friends. Singles and partners welcome. Wear casual dress and soft shoes. Contact Janet Mole P 5575 3561

Details Cost: $5

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Thu

7.30pm – 10pm

Maher Hall, Matilda Street, Burleigh Heads

Fun fit females These ‘ladies only’ dance classes incorporate ballet barre work, pilates and a fun dance to modern music. Contact Fusion Dance, Tanya P 0433 302 031

Details Cost: $10

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Thu

6.15pm

Fusion Dance Studio, Unit 2, 12-14 Avalon Parade, Miami

Ladies triple F class For women to help improve their dancing and fitness, flexibility and posture in a fun social class. Contact Fusion Dance, Tanya P 0433 302 031

Details Cost: $10

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue

7pm

Fusion Dance Studio, Unit 2, 12-14 Avalon Parade, Miami

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ACTIVE AGEING Everyone can improve their quality of life and help increase their longevity by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Age is no barrier to staying active and being healthy.

Growing stronger This invigorating class combines cardio fitness for the lungs and heart, and strength training for the bones and muscles as well as core strength work to assist balance. To help keep you active, strong and mobile. DAY

Tue, Thu (Runs in 8week blocks) Mon

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

9.30am

Nerang PCYC, Cayuga Street, Nerang

Fe Taylor Fitness 0407 760 013 FeTaylorFitness.com

$4

9.30am

Tallebudgera Active Recreation Centre, 1525 Gold Coast Highway, Tallebudgera

Fe Taylor Fitness 0407 760 013 FeTaylorFitness.com

$4

Active & Healthy nifty over fifty Join this fun, motivating and friendly group training session, while improving your posture, balance and strength through these gentle exercise classes. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon

8am

Charlie Hammel Park, Cabbage Tree Point Road, Cabbage Tree Point

Enhance your Life, Alison 0415 753 930

$2

Mon, Fri

8.45am

Marj Shipman Community Hall, 119 Hansford Road, Coombabah

Leanne Hansen 0430 436 781

$4

Mon, Wed, Fri

7am

Currumbin RSL,165 Duringan Street, Currumbin

BHealthy Fitness, Bill 5593 9173 0413 708 903

$7, bookings required

Tue

9am

Ashmore PCYC, Dominions Road, Ashmore

Ashmore PCYC 5539 5774

$5

Tue

2.15pm

Paradise Point Community Centre, Community Lane, Paradise Point

I Love Me 0413 110 870

$5 $3

Wed

10am

Firth Park, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

Focus Fitness 5525 1110

Wed

8am

Runaway Bay Community Centre, Lae Drive, Runaway Bay

I Love Me 0413 110 870

$5

Wed

9am

Labrador Community Hub, Billington Street, Labrador

Leanne Hansen 0430 436 781

$3

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Health Ventures With emphasis on fun, variety and safety, these 50s plus classes include exercises for strength, balance, flexibility and heart health, in combination with activities to promote mental sharpness and memory function. Two instructors at every class ensure safety and personalised assistance. Assessment and ongoing monitoring is provided.

Health Ventures – Active & Healthy Contact Health Ventures, Sue P 5527 7240 0405 536 994

Details Cost: $6

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

COST

Wed

8am

Carrara Community Centre, Nielsens Road, Carrara

$6

Wed

10am (Level 1) 11.15am (Chronic conditions)

Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre, Lynmuller Lane, Mattocks Road, Varsity Lakes

$6

Thu

11.15am

Coolangatta CWA Hall, 169 Griffith Street, Coolangatta

$6

Health Ventures – Community DAY

TIME

LOCATION

COST

Tue (level 3)

9am

St John's Anglican Church Hall, 14 Park Avenue, Burleigh Heads

$10

Tue (level 2)

11am

Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall, 62 Railway Street, Mudgeeraba

$10

Thu (level 2)

8.30am

Miami Amateur Fishing Club Hall, Pacific Avenue, Miami

$10

Heartmoves This gentle physical activity program is designed to be safe for those with stable long-term health conditions or those who haven’t exercised for a while. Take the steps to get active and healthy for life. Runs in school terms only. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon, Tue, Thu

8am

Bond University Sports Centre, Building 9 Level 2, University Drive, Robina

Fiona Hamwood or Louise Valois 5595 4100

$8

Mon, Thu

1.30pm

Healthy Inspirations, Shop 33, Helensvale Plaza, Sir John Overall Drive, Helensvale

Healthy Inspirations, Cathy 5580 6600

$7.50

Tue, Thu

7am

Labrador Community Hub, Billington Street, Labrador

Leanne Hansen 0430 436 781

$3

Fri (Heart & lung)

10.45am

Marj Shipman Community Hall, 119 Hansford Road, Coombabah

Leanne Hansen 0430 436 781

$6

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Jazz dance – beginners Enjoy learning basic and advanced jazz dances with a friendly, qualified dance teacher who will have you gliding around the floor like a star in no time. Contact I Love Me, Anna P 0413 110 870

Details Cost: $6

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Wed

8.30am

Anglican Church Building, 69 Palm Beach Avenue, Palm Beach

I Love Me Improve your balance and body strength as well as increase joint mobility and flexibility. Reduce the pain of arthritis and help you lose weight while meeting new friends. Men and women welcome. Contact I Love Me, Anna P 0413 110 870

Details Cost: $6 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon

9am

Anglican Church Building, 69 Palm Beach Avenue, Palm Beach

Mon Fri

10.30am 10am

Runaway Bay Community Centre, Lae Drive, Runaway Bay (Large hall next to library)

Tue

8am,9.30am

Uniting Church Hall, 4 Greenwich Court, Robina

Tue

11.30am

Southport Community Centre, Lawson Street, Southport

Wed

9.45am

Mermaid Community Centre, 2439 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach

Thu

10am

Helensvale Community Centre, 31-35 Discovery Drive, Helensvale

Thu

9.00am

Fradgely Hall, Park Avenue, Burleigh Heads (Above library)

Fri

8.30am

Lynne Richardson Community Centre, Gidgee Court, Molendinar

Chair yoga These gentle and effective exercises help to improve respiration, flexibility, mindfulness and wellbeing. Suitable for mature people, managing restrictions and seeking to optimise aging with vitality. Contact Yin Yang Yoga, Garry P 0412 007 689 5504 6346

Details Cost: $5

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue

11am

Southport Community Centre, Lawson Street, Southport

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Seniors yoga and fitness This is a gentle class to help balance breath and movement with stretching and fitness for seniors; relaxation and meditation for emptying your busy mind. Contact German Club, Dee P 0404 668 109 5530 4925

Details Cost: $6 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Wed

10.15am

The German Club, 2 Jondique Avenue, Carrara

Young-at-heart yoga Promotes healthy exercise habits through a medically supervised walking program. Run by an experienced exercise physiologist. Contact I Love Me, Anna P 0413 110 870

Details Cost: $6 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon

8.15am

Labrador Senior Citizens Centre, 370 Marine Parade, Labrador

Thu

9.15am

Molendinar Lynne Richardson Community Centre, Gidgee Court, Molendinar

Dr Cornish walking program Promotes healthy exercise habits through a medically-supervised walking program. The program is run by an experienced exercise physiologist. Contact Cornish Walking Program P 0414 632 801

Details Cost: $2

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue

7.30am

Mallawa Sporting Complex, Nineteenth Avenue, Palm Beach

Thu

6.45am

Runaway Bay Sports Complex, Lae Drive, Runaway Bay (Meet at athletics oval)

Seniors exercise class Promotes healthy exercise habits through a medically-supervised walking program run by an experienced exercise physiologist. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon (easy) Wed (fitball) Thu (easy) Fri (adv)

10.30am 8am 8.40am 8.45am

The Pines Meeting Room, cnr Guineas Creek Road and Coolgardie Street, Elanora

60 and Better 5525 6466

$5.50

Mon Wed Thu

2pm 9.30am 11am

Mudgeeraba Presbyterian Hall, Mudgeeraba Road, Mudgeeraba

60 and Better 5525 6466

$5.50

Tue

8.45am

Burleigh Masonic Hall, 1st Avenue, Burleigh Heads

60 and Better 5525 6466

$5.50

Tue

1pm

2 Gerrard Street, Coolangatta

Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre 5536 4050

$4 members $6 non members

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Mature and motivated A fun and innovative class for over 50s, this class is designed to increase wellbeing and quality of life. DAY

Tue Fri

TIME

11.30am 10.30am

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Oxenford-Coomera Community Centre, 25 Tamborine-Oxenford Road, Oxenford

Communities for Children, Sally or Luke 0412 682 008 0401 532 663

$5

60 and better program A fun and invigorating range of activities is offered by the friendly 60 and better group. A great way to meet new people and get moving at the same time. Tea, coffee, biscuits and a chat are available. DAY

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Various

The Pines Meeting Room, cnr Guineas Creek Road and Coolgardie Street, Elanora

60 and Better 5525 6466

Various

Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre The centre offers a variety of activities including indoor bowls, bingo, new vogue dancing, line dancing, tai chi, snooker, monthly free concerts and excursions. This is a fun and friendly club which welcomes all seniors. DAY

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Various

2 Gerrard Street, Coolangatta

Coolangatta Senior Citizens centre 5536 4050

Various

ACTIVE KIDS Children need little encouragement to be active. Making physical activity a part of their daily routine is not only fun, but also healthy while improving healthy growth and development. * Active & Healthy kids activities will run the following school terms Term 3 21//07/14 – 12/09/14 Term 1 02/02/15 – 27/03/15 Term 4 13/10/14 – 05/12/14 Term 2 27/04/15 – 19/06/15

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Active & Healthy holiday program More green time, less screen time. Get the kids moving and having fun during the school holidays with the City of Gold Coast’s Active & Healthy holiday program. There are hundreds of activities. To find out what is on visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/schoolholidays

Active & Healthy afterschool fitness Enjoy a fun afternoon in the park with games and activities to get the kids moving and laughing. Class run in 8-week blocks each term.* DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon

3.30pm

Nerang PCYC, Cayuga Street, Nerang

Nerang PCYC 5578 2227

Free (no boxing)

Tue

3.30pm

Firth Park, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

Focus Fitness 5525 1110

Free for kids $3 for boxing

Tue

3.30pm

Miami Primary School, 18 Oceanic Drive, Miami

Leaps and Bounds Childrens Fitness Centre 5534 4030

$3 (boxing only)

Smallsports Interactive and fun activities are held for kids aged 3-5. This sports-based, motor-skills and conceptual program is especially for pre-schoolers. Bookings required. Classes run in 8-week blocks each school term.* DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon, Wed

9am

Oxenford Coomera Youth Centre, 25 OxenfordTamborine Road, Oxenford

Smallsports 0421 556 032

$3

Mon

4pm

Pacific Pines Hub, Wajan Park, off Pacific Pines Boulevard, Pacific Pines

Smallsports 0421 556 032

$3

Tue

9.30am, 10.15am

Palm Beach Parklands, Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach

Smallsports 0421 556 032

$4

Tue

4pm

Firth Park, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

Smallsports 0421 556 032

$3

Thu

9am

Upper Coomera Hub, Reserve Road, Upper Coomera

Smallsports 0421 556 032

$3

Thu

10.30am

Coomera Springs Early Learning Centre, Upper Coomera

Smallsports 0421 556 032

$3

Fri

9am

Ormeau Community Centre, Ormeau

Smallsports 0421 556 032

$3

Wed

10am

Cheltenham Park, cnr Cheltenham Road and Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina

Smallsports 0421 556 032

$3

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Move and groove This energetic and exciting movement program teaches children 2 – 5 years how to dance and express themselves physically and creatively while having fun, developing fitness and flexibility. Classes run in 8-week blocks each school term.* DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon

9am

Miami Primary School Hall, Oceanic Drive, Miami

Fusion Dance 0433 302 031

Free

Mon

9.15am

Currumbin Primary School Hall, Philip Street, Currumbin

Leaps and Bounds Childrens Fitness Centre, Fe Taylor 5534 4030

Free

Tue

9am

Labrador Community Hub, Billington Street, Labrador

Kim Mills 0417 479 188

$3

Thu

10am

Ashmore State School, Currumburra Road, Ashmore

Kim Mills 0417 479 188

Free

Thu

8.45am

Parkwood Arundel Community Centre, Napper Road, Arundel

Kim Mills 0417 479 188

Free

Free fun and games This wide range of fun games and activities is designed to keep kids 5 – 12 entertained and physically active. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Tue 23/09/14,30/09/14, 16/12/14, 06/01/15,20/01/15,07/04/15, 14/04/15

9am – 10am

Robina Common, 45 Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina

JFK 0417 179 900 jfk.com.au

Free

GMG Sports Training Encouraging confidence and building physical fitness, we offer speed and agility training, and track training in a positive and safe environment suited for all fitness levels. Wear running shoes and bring a water bottle. School terms only.* DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon, Thu Tue – Fri

5pm 4pm

Gaven Heights State School Hall, Universal Street, Gaven Heights

GMG Sports Training, Glen or Martha 0466 246 563

$11.50 bookings required

Mon, Wed

2.40pm – 3.25pm

Coomera Rivers State School, 81-87 Finnegan Way, Coomera

GMG Sports Training, Glen or Martha 0466 246 563

$11.50 bookings required

Mon, Fri

6am

Pimpama State Secondary College, Dixon Drive, Pimpama

GMG Sports Training, Glen or Martha 0466 246 563

$11.50 bookings required

Tue, Wed, Thu

6.45am

162 Edmund Rice Drive, Southport

Queensland Acadamies of Health Science

$11.50 bookings required

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DANCE AND MUSIC

Physical Culture A combination of jazz dance, ballet and exercise routine are rolled into one in these sessions for coordination, rhythm, flexibility, fitness and fun. Classes are from four years to adult women. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon, Wed

From 3.30pm ( Various times for each age group)

Miami Primary School, Oceanic Drive, Miami

Mermaid Beach Physical Culture 0417 265 106

$8

Mon, Wed Thu

From 4pm From 6pm

Ashmore State School Hall, Currumburra Road, Ashmore

Surfers Paradise Physie Club 0413 555 139

$8

Ballet Based on classic ballet, the classes focus on teaching posture, technique, presentation, discipline and musicality. Ballet is the basis of all forms of dance and essential in training the young to ensure correct technique formed. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Thu

4.30pm

Fusion Dance Studio, Unit 2, 12-14 Avalon Parade, Miami

Fusion Dance, Tanya 0433 302 031

$10

Wed, Fri

3.30pm, 4.30pm

Surfers Paradise Anglican Church Hall, 73 Salerno Street, Surfers Paradise

Pure Dance, Sandra Uptin 5592 1543

$8 to $10

Fusion B Boys – hip hop Classes are designed for boys to help develop hip hop technique and style incorporating krumping, popping, locking, tricks and isolation. These classes are popular worldwide. Contact Fusion Dance, Tanya P 0433 302 031

Details Cost: $10

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Wed

3.30pm, 4.15pm

Fusion Dance Studio, Unit 2, 12 – 14 Avalon Parade, Miami

Junior modern dance A fun and non-threatening class offering flexibility, modern jazz and classical ballet techniques to ensure your 5 – 9 year-old learns the foundations of dance correctly while being taught progressive choreography. Contact Fusion Dance, Tanya P 0433 302 031

Details Cost: $10

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon

3.30pm

Fusion Dance Studio, Unit 2, 12 – 14 Avalon Parade, Miami

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Acrobatics Based on gymnastic and cheerleading tricks, this class will have kids tumbling, leaping, flipping, and developing core strength and flexibility, in a controlled environment where your child will feel like he/she can fly. Contact Fusion Dance, Tanya P 0433 302 031

Details Cost: $10

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue

3.30pm, 4.15pm

Fusion Dance Studio, Unit 2, 12 – 14 Avalon Parade, Miami

Zumba for kids DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon

3.30pm

Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall, Railway Street, Mudgeeraba

Juels Pellow 041 4955 509

$10

Feeling groovy for squirts A unique class for the tots to pre-school, this is a fusion of dance, music and drama. Classes are designed to learn coordination, rhythmic and movement memory skills and build confidence. Suitable for boys and girls of all abilities. Ages 18 months – 5 years. Contact Fusion Dance, Tanya P 0433 302 031

Details Cost: $8 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Sat

9am

Fusion Dance Studio, Unit 2, 12 – 14 Avalon Parade, Miami

Pure dance and fun A safe, welcoming and encouraging environment for 3 – 5 year olds, these classes foster creativity, cooperation and confidence, as well as establishing good foundations in dance and patterns for an active and healthy lifestyle. Contact Pure Dance, Sandra Uptin P 5592 1543

Details Cost: $8 to $10

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Wed Thu Fri

10.30am 3.30pm 11.30am

Surfers Paradise Anglican Church Hall, 73 Salerno Street, Surfers Paradise

Fluttering fairies This class allows your toddlers and pre-schoolers who aspire to be fairies, princesses and ballerinas freely explore their softer, smoother side. Suitable from two years. Contact Fusion Dance, Tanya P 0433 302 031

Details Cost: $8

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Sat

9.30am

Fusion Dance Studio, Unit 2, 12 – 14 Avalon Parade, Miami

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Ballet and jazz dance DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Thu Sat

10am 9am

Bert Swift Community Centre, 18 Centurion Crescent, (Off Crusader Way), Nerang

Twinkle Toes Dance Academy, Dianne 0421 581 475 angelbabe0077@gmail.com

$5, bookings required

Thu Fri

4.30pm 3.30pm

Surfers Paradise Anglican Church Hall, 73 Salerno Street, Surfers Paradise

Pure Dance, Sandra Uptin 5592 1543

$8 to $10

Mainly music Interactive music and movement sessions for under 5s and their parents/caregivers. Followed by snacks and refreshments. Contact Sandra P 5592 1543

Details Cost: $3, $5 per family

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Fri

9.30am

Surfers Paradise Anglican Church Hall, 73 Salerno Street, Surfers Paradise

Megacheer Learn to stunt, tumble, jump, cheer and dance! This is the all-exciting sport of cheerleading. Suited to children of all ages and abilities. Build confidence and courage in your child in our all new state-of-the art facility. Contact Megan McInally, Mega Cheer P 0424 232 856 E office@megacheer.com.au

Details Cost: $10 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Sat

9am

Mega Cheer, 4/40 Township Drive, Burleigh Heads

Junior hip hop This is an introduction to hip hop (based on street) for our younger students where we teach cutting-edge moves to age appropriate funky music. Suitable for girls and boys. Contact Fusion Dance, Tanya P 0433 302 031

Details Cost: $10

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Wed

5pm

Fusion Dance Studio, Unit 2, 12 – 14 Avalon Parade, Miami

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Music for toddlers Bond with your child while engaging in singing, moving/dancing to music and learning musical symbol. You can play games, act out musical stories and play percussion instruments. School terms only. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Wed

9.30am

Burleigh Waters Community Centre Meeting Room 3, 131 Christine Avenue, Burleigh Waters

Makin' Mini Music, Julie Catherwood 0405 533 725 juliecat@bigpond.com

$10 per child, bookings essential

Thu

9.30am

Robina Community Centre Room 1.3, 196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina

Makin’ Mini Music, Julie Catherwood 0405 533 725 juliecat@bigpond.com

$10 per child, bookings essential

Wed

11am

36/2 Eighth Avenue, Palm Beach

International School of Music 5534 5557 ismgoldcoast@ismaustralia.com

$7.50

Drama for children Children will have fun, increase their confidence, attention, verbal expression, leadership and team building skills through drama games and spontaneous theatre. For children aged 7 – 10. School terms only. Contact Bananadrama, Children’s Drama, Angie P 0400 577 430

Details Cost: $14 per child Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon

4pm – 5pm

Labrador Community and Youth Centre, Labrador

Fusion glee club Do you love music? Enjoy singing, dancing and acting? Want to meet like-minded friends. Come along and join our club which meets weekly to study dance, drama and singing. Ages 7 – 17. No experience required. Workshops held during June / July holidays and weekly classes start at the end of August. Contact Fusion Dance, Tanya P 0433 302 031

Details Cost: $10 Bookings: Required

DAY

LOCATION

Various

Fusion Dance Studio, Unit 2, 12-14 Avalon Parade, Miami

Kids yoga In these 45-minutes of fun based on yoga, kids explore using positive themes and stories and imagination. School terms only. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Tue (6–10yrs) Thu (9–13yrs)

4pm 4.15pm

Palm Beach Scout Den, Salk Oval Sarawak Avenue, Palm Beach

Dee – 0404 668109 dee@minibuddhasyoga.com

$9, bookings required

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Under 5s kinda yoga Contact Dee P 0404 668109 E dee@minibuddhasyoga.com

Details Cost: $7 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Wed (school terms)

9am

Thrower House, Salk Oval, Thrower Drive, Palm Beach

Vigour Dynamic kids skipping club Kids focus on having fun with fitness, learning cool new skipping tricks, fun skipping routines to music and helps increase confidence and self-esteem. Fitness for kids helps strengthen the heart, improve energy levels, coordination and concentration. Grades 1 – 5. School terms only. Contact Vigour Dynamic Fitness, Chantal Gerardy P 0400 107 706

Details Cost: $9 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue

3.30pm

House of Strength, 20 Kortum Drive, Burleigh Heads (Upstairs from Cetnaj)

Vigour Dynamic kids and teens fitness sessions The focus is on having fun with fitness, nutritional awareness and overcoming challenges. This includes boxing and self-defence, Zuu Functional training and circuits. Fitness for kids helps strengthen the heart, improve energy levels, coordination and concentration. Ages 5 – 11 years. School terms only. Contact Vigour Dynamic Fitness, Chantal Gerardy P 0400 107 706

Details Cost: $9 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Wed

3.30pm

House of Strength, 20 Kortum Drive, Burleigh Heads (Upstairs from Cetnaj)

ACTIVE PARENTS Eating well and being physically active are keys to your child’s as well as your own wellbeing. Kids learn by example and you are their greatest role model. Through your own actions, you can help instill in to kids a love of activity and healthy lifestyle patterns to take them into adulthood.

The original stroller group Join other mums with their bubs in this fun, outdoor post-natal exercise and regain and improve your health, physique, fitness and wellbeing. Mums with children of all ages welcome. Contact Hands On PT, Theresa P 0432 692 131

Details Cost: $5 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon

9.15am,10.30am

Wallace Nicol Park, Pacific Parade, Currumbin (Opposite Currumbin Alley)

Tue Thu

9am 10.30am

Mick Schamburg Park, North Burleigh (Meet in Kelly Avenue carpark)

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TIME

LOCATION

Tue

9am

Harley Park, Marine Parade, Labrador

Tue

10.30am

Gold Coast Botanic Gardens, 258 Benowa Road, Benowa

Thu Fri

9.30am 10am

Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Highway, Southport

Thu

9am

Corner Lake Street and Varsity Parade, Varsity Lakes (Meet at Delfin House)

Fri

8.30am,9.30am

Justins Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads (Meet at beach end of 2nd Avenue)

Mummylicious stroller group fitness The program targets physiological effects and weaknesses resulting from pregnancy and childbirth. Our focus is to help you regain and enhance your pre-pregnancy fitness levels through safe and effective strength and fat-burning exercises. Contact Mummylicious Fitness, Christine P 0409 470 484 DAY

TIME

LOCATION

COST

Tue

9.30am

Central Park, Hotham Drive, Pacific Pines

$5

Wed

9.30am

Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade, Paradise Point

$15, bookings required

Thu

9.30am

Landsdowne Park, Landsdowne Drive, Ormeau Ridge Estate, Ormeau (Off Upper Ormeau Road)

$5

Fri

9.30am

Macintosh Island Park, Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise

$15 bookings required

Mums be fit These classes are for busy mums who normally don’t have the time to exercise. Catering for all fitness levels, the friendly classes will help increase your energy levels and fitness. Enjoy training outdoors. No babysitting service available, but babies in a stroller can be accommodated. Contact BHealthy Fitness, Bill P 55 939 173 0413 708 903 E dee@minibuddhasyoga.com

Details Cost: $7 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon, Wed, Fri

9.30am-10.30am

Dune CafĂŠ, Palm Beach Parklands, Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach

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Mums and bubs fitness class Fun outdoor sessions offer an all-over body workout. All classes combine fun and effective moves to help you achieve goals so you walk away feeling energised. Babies and toddlers welcome. Contact Focus Fitness P 5525 1110

Details Cost: $12

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Fri

9.30am

Firth Park, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

Mums boxing Boxing for fitness and exercise circuits are held in a child-friendly indoor private gym. This is suited to all fitness levels, especially those returning to exercise. Contact Blue Spartan Personal Training P 0428 301 175 E blue.spartan@yahoo.com.au

Details Cost: $10

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue, Wed, Thu

9.30am

Real Fight Fitness, 20 Kortum Drive, Burleigh Heads (Above Cetnaj Electrical Store)

Pregnancy yoga A relaxing yoga class to help you gently stretch, tone and strengthen muscles. Relaxation techniques are taught to help alleviate fatigue and to bring mother and baby in harmony with each other. BYO yoga mat. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Tue

10.30am

Essence of Living Studio, 3/ 52 Peerless Avenue, Mermaid Beach

Essence of Living 5526 6600

$11

Wed Sat

6pm 8.30am

Thrower House, Salk Oval, Thrower Drive, Palm Beach

Dee 0404 668109 dee@minibuddhasyoga.com

$14, bookings required

Wed Sat

9am

Number 1, Paradise Business Hub 1, Paradise Avenue, Miami

Ree Willson of Bodhi Yoga and Wellbeing 5554 5241

$18

Mums and Bubs yoga This is gentle yoga held in a nurturing environment where babies are part of the class. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Thu

10am

The Floating Lotus, Studio 2/152 Siganto Drive, Helensvale

The Floating Lotus Studio 0456 546 666

$11

Tue

9.30am

Thrower House, Salk Oval, Thrower Drive, Palm Beach

Dee 0404 668109 dee@minibuddhasyoga.com

$14, bookings required

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Mums zone circuit and boxing A fun, socially-interactive circuit, boxing and yoga-based class specifically designed for women and mums. Child-minding $5 per head. Contact Communities for Children, Sally or Luke P 0412 682 008 0401 532 663

Details Cost: $5

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue (circuit) Wed (boxing) Wed (yoga based) Thu (circuit) Fri (boxing) Sat (circuit)

10.30am 9.30am 11.45am 9.30am 9.30am 7.45am

Oxenford-Coomera Community Centre, 25 Tamborine-Oxenford Road, Coomera

Post natal pilates Be guided through a series of pilates moves to strengthen and tone your pelvic floor and core muscles. Sessions target the physiological effects and weaknesses caused by pregnancy and childbirth. We’ll help you regain and/or enhance pre-pregnancy fitness levels through safe and effective pilates techniques. Contact Mummylicious Fitness, Christine P 0409 470 484

Details Cost: $12 – $15 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Wed

9.30am

Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade, Paradise Point

Mon 10-week program

7.30pm

Labrador Community Centre, 57 Billington street, Labrador

Mummylicious beach body bootcamp Our eight-week beach body challenge is an exhilarating journey of fun, fitness and fabulous beach workouts with cardio drills, strength training and lots of core work. Contact Mummylicious Fitness, Christine P 0409 470 484

Details Cost: $12 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Sat Sept – May

6.30am

Seaworld Drive, Main Beach (Meet at Phillip Park carpark)

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Great parks for fitness As well as places to put your feet up and enjoy the great outdoors and our enviable climate, some of our City’s parks provide stimulating, free fitness circuits. These will help to inspire you to improve your fitness levels and general coordination. SUBURB

SITE

WHERE

Jacobs Well

Riesenwebber Park

Jacobs Well Road

Ormeau

Norfolk Park Peachy Park Pincally Crescent Park

Pascoe Road Tillyroen Road Pincally Close

Hope Island

Sickle Park

Sickle Avenue

Helensvale

Discovery Park

Discovery Drive

Pacific Pines

Pacific Pines Central Park

Hotham Drive

Studio Village

Studio Park

Village Way

Paradise Point

Paradise Point Parklands, North and South

The Esplanade

Nerang

Swift Park

Centurion Crescent

Main Beach

Philip Park

Seaworld Drive

Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise Esplanade

(Just north of) Cavill Avenue

Bundall

Evandale Park

Ouyan Street

Mudgeeraba

Ingles Park

Wallandra Road

Broadbeach

Pratten Park Albert Park Boronia Park

Old Burleigh Road 180 Monaco Street Allambi Avenue

Southport

James Overell Park

Brighton Parade

Varsity Lakes

Frascott Park

Mattocks Road

Robina

Robina Common Lake Lomandra Park

Ron Penhaligon Way Olympus Drive

Burleigh Heads

Reg Chesters / Rotary Park

The Esplanade

Reedy Creek

Southern Skies Park

Southern Skies Avenue

Palm Beach

Rockview Public Park

Laceys Lane

Kirra

Roughton Park

Musgrave Street

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Remedial Being active is as important for those suffering chronic diseases, as it is for those who are well. Long-term conditions such as lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis are not necessarily a barrier to exercise. Professional allied health and nursing staff can guide you in the right direction with safe exercise programs that teach you all necessary skills.

Prevention & Maintenance Lungs in Action Maintain the gains achieved in pulmonary and/or heart failure rehabilitation in a supportive and social group environment. All instructors have completed a comprehensive training program through Lung Foundation Australia. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon

10am – 11am

Marj Shipman Community Hall, 91 Hansford Road, Coombabah

Leanne Tate 0430 436 781

$6, bookings required

Mon

10.30am, 11.45am

St Paul's Anglican Church Hall, 69 Palm Beach Avenue, Palm Beach

Corinne Butt or Noela Jamesion 5593 3191

$8

Wed

10.30am

Labrador Community Hub, 57 Billington Street, Labrador

Leanne Tate 0430 436 781

$6, bookings required

Thu

10am

Nerang PCYC, Cayuga Street, Nerang

Leanne Tate 0430 436 781

$6, bookings required

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Lungs in Action for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people This culturally appropriate, low intensity maintenance exercise program is specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have stable chronic lung conditions or stable heart failure (NYHA Class II and III). Entry can be initiated through the Queensland Health Mungulli Program. Contact Details Corinne Butt or Noela Jamesion Cost: $8 P 5593 3191 Bookings: Required DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon

1pm

St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 69 Palm Beach Avenue, Palm Beach

Better health with self management This program engages activities to protect and promote your health and wellbeing. The program runs for a six-week block. Free light lunch and transport provided. Contact Details Anglicare SQ, Better Health with Self Cost: Free Management Program, Alex Young Bookings: Required P 5556 6700 or 5556 6707 DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue

12pm – 2.30pm

Helensvale Community Centre, 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale

Wed

12pm – 2.30pm

Robina Community Centre, 196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina

Multiple Sclerosis fitness program This exercise program is for people with Multiple Sclerosis. It is an individual program designed to suit personal limitations and adjusted to any variation in symptoms. Exercise clearance should be discussed with your GP or neurologist. An assessment is required prior to attendance. Contact Community Health Coordinator P 0403 607 941

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Wed

8.30am,10am

Helensvale Community Centre, 105 Lindfield Road, Helensvale

Mon Fri

8.30am 9.30am

Robina Health Precinct, 2 Bayberry Lane, Robina

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Chronic disease wellness programs The program is designed for adults living with chronic disease offering multi-disciplinary clinics, full-day condensed or short weekly group education delivered by specialised nursing and allied health. Individualised exercise programs are provided. Come along and learn what you need to stay well. Contact Details Central Intake Unit Cost: Free P 1300 668 936 Bookings: Required

Robina Health Precinct • Respiratory service • Type 2 diabetes • Heart failure service • Chronic kidney disease service

• Cardiac rehabilitation service • Community rehabilitation program – brain Injury • Falls prevention program

DATE

LOCATION

Various

Robina Health Precinct, Level 2, 2 Campus Crescent, Robina

Helensvale Community Health Centre • Respiratory service • Type 2 diabetes

• Heart failure service • Chronic kidney disease service

DATE

LOCATION

Various

Helensvale Community Health Centre, 105 Lindfield Street, Helensvale

Find Your Feet (falls prevention program) For adults at risk or fearing falls offering multi disciplinary assessment and rehabilitation, including customised group exercise program. Delivered by health professions specialising in the area. DATE

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Various

Robina Health Precinct, Level 2, 2 Campus Crescent, Robina

Central Intake Unit 1300 668 936

Free. Bookings required

Various

Palm Beach Community Health Centre, 9 Fifth Avenue, Palm Beach

Central Intake Unit 1300 668 936

Free. Bookings required

Mungulli Community Education The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community is welcome to come and yarn over refreshments while having your questions about living with chronic health conditions answered. We will help you identify risk factors for chronic conditions and help you to stay well. Contact Central Intake Unit (Indigenous Health Worker) P 1300 668 936 60

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REMEDIAL

Mungulli heart health screening clinic The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heart health screening clinic is for community members with moderate to high cardiac risk factors; screening by specialist cardiologist, nursing and allied health professionals supported by an Indigenous Health Worker. Contact Central Intake Unit (Indigenous Health Worker) P 1300 668 936

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required – we will come to you

Mungulli wellness clinics These Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific chronic disease clinics offer support with an indigenous health worker to access specialist nursing and allied health professionals and doctors to get you back on track. Contact Central Intake Unit (Indigenous Health Worker) P 1300 668 936

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

DATE

LOCATION

Various

Robina Health Precinct, Level 2, 2 Campus Crescent, Robina

Various

Kalwun Health Centre, Miami

Various

Helensvale Community Health Centre, 105 Lindfield Street, Helensvale

Sun style Tai Chi for arthritis We help you improve your body and mind connection, achieve better balance, breathing, and relaxation, while keeping your mobility, strength, and flexibility with this ancient art. Contact Fitlife Martial Arts, Marc Webster P 5522 9375 or 0416 229 376

Details Cost: $10 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Fri

8.30am

Firth Park Auditorium, Firth Park, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

Motown moves This fun group aims at improving strength and balance to reduce the risk of falls risk. One hour per week for 10 weeks. Contact Ozcare Allied Health P 5569 6200

Details Cost: Gold coin Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue

10am

Ozcare Office, 214-218 Highfield Drive, Robina

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Chronic disease self management course This program covers managing symptoms, reducing frustration, fighting fatigue and improving communication skills to gain more out of life. Two hours for six weeks. Contact Ozcare Allied Health P 5569 6200

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Thu

10am

Ozcare Office, 214-218 Highfield Drive, Robina

Making sense of diabetes This education program is for people with Type 2 diabetes. The program focuses on understanding diabetes, following a healthy diet and exercise. Two hours for four weeks. Contact Ozcare Allied Health P 5569 6200

Details Cost: Gold coin Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon

10am

Ozcare Office, 214-218 Highfield Drive, Robina

Men’s health Blokes Business is a men’s group covering all factors relating to men’s health. This includes individual health screening as well as group workshops which explore the big issues affecting blokes’ wellbeing. Contact Ozcare Allied Health P 5569 6200

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Thu

12.30pm, 3pm, 6pm

Ozcare Office, 214-218 Highfield Drive, Robina

Healthy eating Eat It: This program aims to challenge common barriers to a healthy diet, dispel common myths surrounding a healthy diet and provides participants with skills and knowledge to make positive changes. One hour for four weeks. Contact Ozcare Allied Health P 5569 6200

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Thu

10am

Ozcare Office, 214-218 Highfield Drive, Robina

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Weight management program This program provides the tools and understanding to initiate and maintain lifestyle changes involved in successful weight loss. 2.5 hours for four weeks. Contact Ozcare Allied Health P 5569 6200

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon

10am

Ozcare Office, 214-218 Highfield Drive, Robina

Vaccination Public vaccination program The City of Gold Coast offers a free and accessible public immunisation service to help reduce the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases. Currently vaccinations for infants can be administered after your child reaches six weeks of age. The City offers 16 free clinics. A Medicare Card is not required.

School based vaccination program (Year 8 and 10 students) Gold Coast year eight students are being offered the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) through the City’s Immunisation Services. Queensland Health reports that infection rates for this virus are showing a significant decline. The program offers year eight students vaccination to protect against dTpa, chickenpox and HPV, with a catch-up program for HPV also being offered to year 10 male students. You are encouraged to have your children vaccinated for HPV in the scheduled year eight school program, which is free. Contact P 5581 6709 E immunise@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

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Sport and recreation We love our sport! The Gold Coast is an active city and one of the best sport and recreation destinations in Australia. Our natural and built environment encourages an active lifestyle across a range of activities from the grassroots sports to elite. Whether it’s social or health benefits you are seeking, our city has something to suit everyone. Our activities promote social inclusion, a sense of connection and improving physical health while helping build relationships through shared experiences and achievements.

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Community Leaseholder tool kit Significant responsibilities are placed on volunteers in grassroots sport. To address this, the City has developed a New Committee Members Kit, which includes everything a new sports club volunteer needs to know about City processes and requirements relevant to their new role as a club committee member. To obtain a copy of the kit visit gcparks.com.au

Sports Fusion We like to hear from sports professionals and volunteers about City sporting initiatives. Sports Fusion is a program that links all stakeholders in grassroots sport on the Gold Coast. It provides opportunity for the City to receive input from the sporting community to form policies and procedures and offer suggestions to meet the current and future sport and recreation challenges in the city. For information visit gcparks.com.au

WALKING GOLD COAST Walking is a fun, cheap way of getting fit and keeping active. There are more than 30 free walks held across the city weekly. Walking Gold Coast is delivered by trained volunteers and walk organisers from the Heart Foundation. The city, in partnership with Heart Foundation Walking, offers a number of walking groups led by local residents. Contact To start your own group contact P 5581 5233 E activehealthygc@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Not required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

Mon

7am

Jacobs Ridge Reserve, Maidenwell Road, Ormeau

Vicki 5540 7201

Mon, Wed, Fri

6am

Country Paradise Parklands, 231 Beaudesert Nerang Road, Nerang

Shelia Shack or Kathy 0438 784 753

Mon

9am

Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre, Jim Harris Park, Mattocks Road Varsity Lakes

Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre 5593 7006

Mon, Wed

12.30pm

Yacht Street Swim Centre, 27 Yacht Street, Southport

Val 0433 596 741

Mon, Wed, Fri

7am

Stockland Shopping Centre, West Burleigh Road, Burleigh (Meet at Big W)

Joy 5535 4418

Mon, Wed, Fri

5.30am

Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre, Morala Drive (cnr Sport Drive, walking on track)

Runaway Bay Walk & Talk Group 5581 7723

Mon, Wed, Fri

7am

Australia Fair Shopping Centre, Southport (Meet at the information desk, level 1, opposite Danoz Direct)

Collin Hart 0419 980 514

Mon, Wed, Fri

8.45am

Evandale Park, 135 Bundall Road, Bundall (Meet by the lake)

Jim or Joy 5539 6067

Tue

6am 6.15am Apr – Oct

Rotary Park The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads (Meet corner 5th Avenue)

Russell 5535 2544

Tue

7am

Pines Shopping Centre, cnr Guineas Creek Road and KP McGrath Drive, Elanora

60 and Better Program 5525 6466

Tue

7.30am

Kudos Health Club, 6 Corporate Court, Bundall (Meet in carpark)

Julia Dixon 0430 449 898

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TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

Tue

8am

Allisee Apartments, 323 Bayview Street, Hollywell (Meet near front gate)

Wendy 0411 129 422

Tue

2pm

Lake Lomandra Park, 11 – 13 Binkar Boulevard, Robina

Chantelle 5503 6406

Tue Thu

5.15pm 6.30pm

Damian Leeding Memorial Park, Watersport Lane, Oxenford (Meet in front of rowing club)

Hope Island or Homeworld Helensvale Medical Centres 5510 8199 or 5580 6677

Tue, Thu

6am

Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina

60 and Better Program 5525 6466

Tue, Thu (Apr – Oct)

8.30am

Walk, talk and coffee group, cnr Lake Street and Varsity Parade, Varsity Lakes (Meet at Lake and Bar Café)

Kevin 5520 7048

Tue, Thu (Nov – Mar)

5pm

Justins Park The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads (North side of Burleigh Heads SLSC)

Kevin 5520 7048

Tue, Thu

5.15pm

Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Highway, Southport (Meet in front of Café Rockpool)

Collin Hart 0419 980 514

Wed

7.15am

Tree Tops Shopping Centre, cnr Reedy Creek Road and Bermuda Street, Burleigh Waters

60 and Better Program 5525 6466

Wed

7.30am

Primary Medical & Dental Centre, 178 Southport-Nerang Road, Southport

Erin Hallwood 5635 2455

Wed Sun

9am 4pm

Emerald Lakes, Nerang Broadbeach Road, Carrara (Meet near boat ramp)

Physical Transformation Janelle Djordjevic 0418 889 301

Thu

7am

Brien Harris Oval, Peachy Road, Ormeau

Vicki 5540 7201

Thu

7am

Allisee Apartments, 323 Bayview Street, Hollywell (Meet near front gate)

Nelly 0412 737 906

Thu

7am

Broadwater Parklands Gold Coast Highway, Southport (Meet in front of Café Rockpool)

Judy 0414 861 636

Thu

9.30am

Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, 258 Ashmore Road, Benowa

My Midwives 5631 4222

Thu

1.45pm

Justins Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads

Amanda 07 5562 4300 (contact for dates)

Fri

7am

Palm Beach Parklands, Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach

60 and Better Program 5525 6466

Fri

7.30am

Golden Door Health Club Seaworld Drive, Main Beach (Meet in car park opposite)

Wendy 0420 402 888

Fri

9am

Tallowwood Park Playground, Rose Valley Drive, Upper Coomera

Melanie 0432 485 651

Fr

9.15am

Currumbin RSL, 165 Duringan Street, Currumbin (Meet at front foyer)

Reception 5534 7999

3rd Fri of month

9.30am

Evandale Lake, Ouyan Street, Bundall (Behind The Arts Centre)

Joyce 0412 327 795

Sat

7am

Albert Park, cnr Fremar Street and Bermuda Street, Broadbeach Waters

Heart Support Gold Coast 0422 045 573

(Fortnightly)

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Walk Me Dogs are great walking companions and personal trainers. Get out and get active with your pet and reap the rewards. Regular exercise and socialisation is important for your dog’s good health and wellbeing. It promotes fitness, alleviates boredom and stimulates the senses. All this helps to reduce unwanted behaviours such as destructive digging and chewing, excessive barking and aggression. The City provides more than 100 areas, some with agility equipment where you can exercise your dog off-leash. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au to find your nearest off-leash dog exercise area.

Club Kokoda bush walking adventures Discover the beautiful walks across the Gold Coast. Join like-minded people, enjoy the exercise, connect with others and experience our tranquil bushland. Check the walk description for fitness level required. Every walk finishes with an energy restoring fruit plate. Activity suitable for ages 8 plus. A good level of fitness is required, most walks are challenging. Contact Debbie Hogg P 0412 579 064 W facebook.com/ClubKokodaGoldCoast DATE

Details Cost: Gold coin Bookings: Not required

TIME

WALK

LOCATION

DIFFICULTY

03/08/14

6am

Bellis Road, Mt Nathan 3hr, approx. 12km

End of Bellis Road, Mt Nathan

Challenging walk Poles recommended

07/09/14

6am

Mt Fairview to Mt. Nimmel Road and return 3hr, over 10km

End of Austinville Rd, Austinville (Base of Mt Fairview)

Challenging walk Poles recommended

05/10/14

6am

Daves Creek Circuit, Lamington National Park 12km loop

Binna Burra Road, (Meet behind Binna Burra Lodge campsite at cafe)

Easy – medium Bring morning tea

02/11/14

6am

Polly’s Up and over Page’s Pinnacle 4hr, 12km

Neranwood Springbrook Road (LHS carpark after Polly’s Country Kitchen and bridge)

Challenging walk

07/12/14

6am

Numinbah Valley Christmas Creek bush walking trek 4hr, 10/14km track

Numinbah Valley Nerang, Murwillumbah Road (Meet at barbecue area 1km west, after Pocket Road)

Medium – hard walk Barbecue afterwards

01/02/15

6am

Numinbah Valley Walk 4hr, 14km loop

Numinbah Valley, cnr Nerang Murwillumbah Road and Pine Creek Rd (Meet at carpark)

Medium – hard walk Poles recommended

01/03/15

6am

Springbrook Waterfall Circuit 4.5hr, 16km

Springbrook National Park, Springbrook Road Springbrook (Meet at Tallabana picnic area)

Easy – medium Bring morning tea

05/04/15

6am

Hellfire Pass off Bellis Road toward Beechmont 3hr, 11km

Mt Nathan (Meet at end of Bellis Road, off Clagiraba Road)

Challenging walk

03/05/15

6am

Springbrook Apple Tree Walk 5hr, 16km (900 steps)

Numinbah Valley Hall, Nerang Murwillumbah Road (Meet 2km west after Pine Creek Road)

Medium walk

07/06/15

6am

Mt Nimmel camp ground to Moffats crossing 4.5hr

Austinville (Meet at Mt Nimmel camp ground outside carpark)

Challenging walk Poles recommended

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RUNNING GOLD COAST The Gold Coast is a wonderful place to run, with an array of local running clubs and groups taking advantage of more than 50 kilometres of beachfront paths and off road tracks in our nature reserves and forests.

Responsible Runners 30-minute run /walk beach clean ups to reduce marine debris and build a stronger and healthier community. All equipment is provided and the free activities are suitable for children 4+ through to those still young at heart who can walk along our sandy beaches. Visit responsiblerunners.org or contact info@responsiblerunners.org DAY

TIME

WALK

Wed

5.30pm – 6pm

The Spit, Main Beach (Meet at the Volunteer Marine Rescue tower near the Gold Coast Seaway)

Tue

5.30pm – 6pm

Mermaid Beach (Meet opposite Mermaid Beach SLSC, the beach end of Montana Road)

Thu

5.30pm – 6.30pm

Burleigh Beach (Meet at the beach patrol tower near the viewing platform at Justins Park)

Gold Coast Running Centre The Gold Coast Running Centre is an open source information hub for runners of all abilities, from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals. Visit gcrc.com.au for event listings and reviews, information and where you can train, advice from experts about how to improve as a runner and inspiring interviews with Gold Coasters who love to run.

Back to Basics running group – One step at a time The beginner running group is designed for new runners. If you’ve been wishing you could run, but are not sure how to start, this program is for you! Our dedicated Beginner’s running coach is patient and motivating, and will help you take your first step towards incorporating running into life. DAY

TIME

WALK

CONTACT

COST

Tue Fri

6pm 6am

Sports House, 337 Christine Avenue, Varsity Lakes

Connie, 0452 623 515

$10

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parkrun Come along to this free electronically timed 5km run/walk. It caters for all ages and fitness levels, from absolute beginners to experienced runners wanting to improve their personal best. Walk, jog or run and experience this encouraging and friendly atmosphere. Registration for your first run is essential. For more information visit parkrun.com.au DAY

TIME

WALK

Sat

7am

Hollindale Park, Seaworld Drive, Main Beach (Meet in park just south of Southport SLSC)

Sat

7am

Giltrap Park, Musgrave Street, Kirra (Meet in beachfront park opposite Kirra Surf building)

Sat

7am

Tallowood Park, Rose Valley Drive, Upper Coomera

Sat

7am

Sports House, Christine Avenue, Varsity Lakes

Sat

7am

Darcy Doyle Park, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

Sat

7am

Gold Coast PCYC, Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters

Gold Coast running groups DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

$5

Mon, Fri

5.30am

Currumbin Alley carpark, Currumbin

Chisel Fitness, Chris 0439 040 580 chisel-fitness.com.au

Tue, Thu, Sat

5am

Justins Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads

RK Pod Runners, Ross facebook.com/rkrunningpod

Free

Tue

5.45am

Pizzey Park Athletics Track, Miami

Surfers Paradise Triathlon Club Jenny Alcorn 0409 550 445

$8

Thu

6am

Burleigh Beach Pool, Burleigh Heads

Surfers Paradise Triathlon Club Jenny Alcorn 0409 550 445

$8

Tue Sat Sun

5am 5.30am 6.30am

Justins Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads

Gold Coast Runners Club 0414 506 686 goldcoastrunnersclub.com.au

Gold coin

Tue

5am

Kurrawa SLSC, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach

Gold Coast Runners Club 0414 506 686 goldcoastrunnersclub.com.au

Gold coin

Tue, Thu Sun

6pm 7am

Greenmount SLSC carpark, Coolangatta

Twin Towns Services Runners and Walkers Club 5536 3480

Gold coin

Tue

5.30am

Currumbin Fair Carpark, Bienvenue Drive, Currumbin Waters

Judd Adventures facebook.com/groups/ goldcoasttrailrunners goldcoasttrailrunners.com

Free

Last Tue of month

5am

Nerang Forest

Judd Adventures facebook.com/groups/ goldcoasttrailrunners goldcoasttrailrunners.com

Free

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TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

$5 or $20 for 5-week pass

Wed

6am

Roma Park, 13 Verona Avenue, Isle of Capri

SERF Running Ryan McDonald 0422 818 110 serfrunning@gmail.com

Fri

7.30am

Ferry Road Physio, 294 Ferry Road, Southport

Gold Coast Running Clinic Ferry Road Physio 5532 0999

Free

Sun

7am

Hilltop Park, Lansdowne Drive, Ormeau

Jen Gale 0427 629 750

Free

Sun

6.30am

Broadwater Parklands, South Clubhouse, Southport (Opposite Carey Park)

Southport Runners and Walkers srawsc@gmail.com

Gold coin

Gold Coast Airport Marathon Train for one of Australia’s biggest mass-participation events. The Gold Coast Airport Marathon, held annually on the first weekend in July, features a full marathon, half marathon, 10km run, 5km run and walk, and junior dash races for the kids. Visit goldcoastmarathon.com.au

Gold Coast trail running events DATE

EVENT

DESCRIPTION

17/08/14

Tomewin Mountain Challenge, Currumbin Valley tomewinmountainchallenge.com.au

21.1km half marathon 14km Freeman’s 14 6km Highland Hurry 1km Dash for Duchenne charity run

19/10/14, 16/11/14, 08/02/15, 08/03/15

Gold Coast Trail Running Series gctrailrunningseries.com.au

Taking in the best trails the City has to offer, the Gold Coast Trail Running Series is the place for those who love it dirty!

Mar 2015

Up The Buff Trail Race, Currumbin Valley upthebuff.com

16km and 25km trail races challenging, yet achievable courses

Gold Coast trail runs The Gold Coast Trail Runners is a social group for like-minded trail runners who like to get off-road. Join experienced trail runners, Matt and Chris, for one of the Gold Coast Trail Runners free runs and see what trail running is about. Contact Judd Adventures E matt@thoseguysevents.com.au

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Not required

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

26/07/14

6.30am – 8am

Lakelands Conservation Area, Coombabah

11/10/14

6.30am – 8am

Eagle Heights Conservation Area

10/01/15

6.30am – 8am

Apple Tree Park, Springbrook

07/03/15

6.30am – 8am

Tugun Conservation Area

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Kingfisher Realty Burleigh Swim Run series The Kingfisher Realty Burleigh Swim Run is a fun community fitness event open to everyone from six to 60 plus. The event involves 400m of ocean swimming and 3.8km of path running that can be achieved by all ages and abilities. The Australia Day event also has a 6 – 10yr 400m wade and 400m path run — a huge hit in recent years. Contact Ty Dowker P 0413 148 470 E burleighswimrun@gmail.com W burleighswimrun.com.au

Details 09/11/14 14/12/14 26/01/15

WATER

Work out on water A fun and dynamic session incorporating elements of stand-up paddling, swimming and general exercises. Discover the amazing cross-training benefits of this fun water-to-land workout. Sessions are designed to work with all levels of fitness. Some paddling experience required. Contact JM Stand Up Paddle Company P 0416 075 994 E mitchobrothers@gmail.com

Details Cost: $10 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Sat

7am

Palm Beach Parklands, Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach

Ladies only stand up paddle fitness Stand up paddling is low-impact and provides an all-over workout with a strong focus on the core. Have fun on the water while improving your overall strength and fitness. All ages and fitness levels welcome. Contact Gold Coast SUP P 5525 7003

Details Cost: $15 for lesson and board hire $10 with own board Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon, Wed, Fri

10am

Winders Park, Duringan Street, Currumbin

Sat

9am

Winders Park, Duringan Street, Currumbin

Currumbin Creek SUP cruise Cruise the beautiful Currumbin Creek is this one hour guided gentle paced paddle. Contact Gold Coast SUP P 5525 7003

Details Cost: $15 for lesson and board hire $10 with own board Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Wed

11am

Winders Park, Duringan Street, Currumbin

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Introductory stand up paddle workshops Learn the art of stand up paddling in this introductory on beach instruction and on water demonstration followed by free time to practise everything you have learned. Contact JM Stand Up Paddle Company P 0416 075 994 E justin@jmsup.com

Details Cost: $20 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Sat, Sun

12pm

Palm Beach Parklands, Palm Beach

Sun

8am

Palm Beach Parklands, Palm Beach

Learn to stand up paddle workshops Stand up paddle is the complete health and fitness package as it combines the great outdoors with a full body workout that is fun and relaxing. In these introductory workshops, you will be shown how to balance, turn and paddle by a qualified instructor who will then take you on a gentle guided paddle on the beautiful Currumbin Creek. Contact JM Stand Up Paddle Company P 0416 075 994 E justin@jmsup.com

Details Cost: $10 with own board Bookings: Required

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

21/09/14, 16/11/14,15/02/15, 19/04/15

8am

Palm Beach Parklands, Palm Beach

19/10/14, 18/01/15, 15/03/15, 17/05/15

8am

Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade, Paradise Point

Stand up paddling workshops This exhilarating activity is taking the Gold Coast by storm. One hour workshops involve a short instruction on balancing and turning techniques. No previous experience needed and children welcome. Contact Gold Coast SUP P 5525 7003

Details Cost: $15 for lesson and board hire Cost: $10 with own board Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Sat, Sun (1hr workshops)

Call for times

Winders Park, Duringan Street, Currumbin

Stand Up Paddle Surfers Association – SUPSA SUPSA is the first Gold Coast-based Stand Up Paddle Club to be officially affiliated with Surfing Queensland. Whether it is stand-up paddle surfing, downwind paddling, flat-water paddling, racing or competition, our SUPSA club caters for paddlers of any age and ability. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

Call for dates

Call for times

Various locations

Troy, SUPSA supsa.org

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Stand up paddle Tai Chi SUP Tai Chi is a blending of light gentle Tai Chi and Qigong exercises, learnt on the beach. When confident we practise the activity on the SUPs. Contact Brad Holmes Surf Coaching P 0418 757 539 E info@bradholmessurfcoaching.com DAY

Mon

Details Cost: $15 Bookings: Required

TIME

LOCATION

1pm – 2pm

Budds Beach, Cnr River Drive and Pine Avenue, Surfers Paradise (Opposite Bumbles)

Dragon boating Paddling on the glorious Currumbin Creek River. Get fit and have fun. All adults welcome with special focus on Breast Cancer survivors and supporters. Contact Dragons Abreast Gold Coast, Lorraine P 0404 935 174 E info@dragonsabreastgoldcoast.com.au DAY

Sun

Details Cost: $10 first 3 lessons Bookings: Required

TIME

LOCATION

7.30am – 9.30am

Veterans of South East Asian Wars Park, Currumbin Creek Road next to Currumbin RSL, Currumbin

Surfing mums Surfing Mums Inc. is a supportive group for mums who surf. Friends can be made with like-minded mums with the potential of swapping childcare on the beach to have time in the surf. $50 annual membership fee to cover insurance costs. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

Tue

9.30am – 11.30am

Currumbin Alley, Currumbin (Meet along the rock wall on the surf side of Currumbin Alley)

Nikki surfingmums.com

Fri

9.30am – 12pm

Rainbow Bay, cnr of Marine Parade and Ward Street, Coolangatta (Meet on the beach under the silver beach umbrella near the flags at Rainbow Bay)

Vanessa 0406 582 254

Surfing Find fantastic waves, warm water and friendly and professional instructors. All equipment is supplied. Make a booking and get ready to experience the thrill of riding a wave. Beginner lessons for all ages and ability levels. Bookings required for all lessons. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Sun

8am

43 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads (Meet at Justins Park)

Cheyne Horan’s School of Surf 1800 227 873

$15

Sat

8am

Corner of Hanlan Street and The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise, Esplanade (Meet cnr Hanlan Street and The Esplanade)

Cheyne Horan’s School of Surf 1800 227 873

$15

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TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

$15

$27 for 90 min

Sat, Sun

9am

Currumbin Alley, Currumbin (Meet at the Surf Easy Van in the Currumbin Alley carpark, cnr of Duringan Street and Pacific Parade)

Surf Easy Garry and Kandy 0413 333 602 surfeasy.com

Everyday

Various

1 Duringan Street, Currumbin (Meet at The Surfing Services Van in the carpark, near Lifeguard Tower 12)

Surfing Services Mark and Bianca Richardson 5535 5557 or 0411 235 080 surf@surfingservices.com.au

Kayaking tours Improve and maintain physical and mental health through safe, fun and relaxing hire of good quality ‘sit-on’ kayaks. Breathe in the salt air and have a laugh as a safety-oriented instructor with extensive local waterways knowledge supplies you with all necessary equipment. Bring your own sunscreen, hat and water bottle. Contact Kakadu Kayaks Australia P 0430 311 762 E kakadukayaks@hotmail.com DATE

29/09/14, 13/12/14, 17/01/15, 11/04/15

Details Cost: $15 Bookings: Required

TIME

LOCATION

8am – 9.30am

Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade, Paradise Point

Come and try kayaking Have a go and see if kayaking is for you. Sessions are run every 30 minutes with kayaking instructors guiding the experience and helping you experience this wonderful water sport. Contact Kakadu Kayaks Australia P 0430 311 762 E kakadukayaks@hotmail.com

Details Cost: $15 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Sun

9am – 11am

Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade, Paradise Point

Surf coach nippers Learn how to identify a rip and what to do if you are caught in one. These fun educational beach safety sessions are interactive and designed for families with children over the age of six. Children under the age of six can participate with the assistance of a parent. Contact Surf Coach, Trudy P 0432 908 977 W Coach@Surfcoach.net.au

Details Cost: $5 Bookings: Please register child’s name, age and contact number.

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

01/11/14, 06/12/14, 03/01/15, 17/01/15, 07/02/15

8.30am – 10am

Margaret Avenue, Broadbeach (Meet at lifeguard tower 27, near playground south of Kurrawa SLSC)

16/11/14, 21/12/14, 04/01/15, 18/01/15, 15/02/15

8.30am – 10am

Miami Beach, Santa Monica Road, Miami (Meet in Thorn Park, at lifeguard tower 22 just north of children’s playground)

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Sails SAILS is a not-for-profit charitable organisation that engages with the community through social and educational activities. Activities offered at their boat and beach adventure days include kayaking, sailing, inflatable power boats, beach volleyball and sand art. All necessary equipment is provided. Youngsters with disabilities welcome. Contact Sails P 0405 468 344 or 0420 811 080 DAY

Sat (First of month)

Details Cost: $10 Bookings: Required

TIME

LOCATION

10am – 1pm

Paradise Point Parklands, Paradise Point (Meet next to boat ramp and swimming enclosure)

Juniors learn to sail Come and try the sport of sailing. Each session includes briefing, on the water learning and lots of fun. Bring swimwear, including rashie and foot wear you do not mind getting wet. Safety helmet, PFD, sail boat and instructions provided. Contact Paradise Point Sailing Club P John 0407 145 397 E ppscinc@bigpond.com

Details Cost: $12 for members Cost: $15 for non members

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Sun

8.30am (level 1 & 2) 10.30am (level 3 & 4)

Paradise Point Sailing Club, Paradise Point Parklands, Paradise Point

SPORTS

Random days of fun Family fun and fitness with speed skills, agility games and touch footy. Wear running shoes, a hat and bring water. Contact GMG Sports Training P 0466 246 563 W gmgsportstraining.com

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Not required

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

27/09/14

9.30am – 11.30am

Damien Leeding Memorial Park, Watersports Lane, Oxenford

13/12/14

9.30am – 11.30am

Landsdowne Park, Landsdowne Drive, Ormeau (Off Upper Coomera Road)

17/01/15

9.30am – 11.30am

Pacific Pines Community Hub, Wajin Park, Pacific Pines (Off Pacific Pines Boulevard)

17/04/15

9.30am – 11.30am

Pratten Park, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach (Meet near All Abilities playground)

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Sports Sampler Expo displaying sporting clubs and groups in the northern Gold Coast area giving the community the opportunity to see what is available and ask questions. Contact Cr Owen-Jones P 5582 8555 W division2@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Not required

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

21/02/15

9am – 1pm

Helensvale Library and Cultural Centre cnr Sir John Overall Drive and Lindfield Road, Helensvale

Cardio tennis An hour-long fitness workout to music that can help women burn up to 500 calories, and as many as 800 calories for men. Cardio tennis is designed to suit both experienced players and beginners with a workout focused on constant movement, ball-striking and fast feet. Contact Alex Reeman-Clark P 5577 7271

Details Cost: $10 Bookings: Not required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue

5pm

St Hilda’s Pure Tennis Academy Gate 7, cnr High and Cougal Streets, Southport

Triathlon Come swim, bike and run your way to fitness with this friendly club. All sessions are taken by a qualified coach and all ages and abilities welcome. *Booking required. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

$

Mon – Sun

5.30am or 6am 5.30pm

Various locations, Miami to Burleigh

Surfers Paradise Triathlon Club Jenny Alcorn 0409 550 445

$8

Tue, Fri

5.30am

Various locations Mermaid, Waters, Miami

A Body 2 Fit, Jenny Barwick 5575 8366 or 0404 861 811

$15*

Daily

From 5am

Various Northern Gold Coast locations Upper Coomera

Multisport Gold, Alli 0417 554 295 multisportgold.com.au

From $5

Mon (Swim) Wed (Run)

6pm 5.30am

Various locations, throughout Southport. (Check website for details)

Tri Alliance Queensland Suzanne McCarthy 1300 135 698 qld@tri-alliance.com.au

From $12

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Golf Introduce the game of golf and the skills required to play. Our PGA qualified coaches will cover the basics of long game, short game and putting to enable you to enjoy the game. Equipment is provided free if required and unlimited golf ball use during the session. Contact The Golf School, Peter Harrington P 5594 5494 E admin@thegolfschool.com.au

Details Cost: $15 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon

9.30am

The Golf School on range at Palm Meadows Driving Range, 1 Palm Meadows Drive, Carrara

Sat

10am

The Golf School on range at Palm Meadows Driving Range, 1 Palm Meadows Drive, Carrara

Come and Try Golf days Come and Try Golf with a set up activity for all the family from 5 years to grandparents. A fun safe set up with SNAG and ‘almost golf holes’ and equipment, golf has never been more fun. No equipment required. Contact Golf Queensland, Lee Harrington P 0413 163 312 E lee@golfqueensland.org.au

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

28/09/14

9.30am – 11.30am

Alan Nielsen Park, Nielsens Road, Carrara

5+

30/11/14

9.30am – 11.30am

Apex Park, 145 Cotlew Street, Ashmore

5+

Croquet Croquet and Gateball involve moderate physical exercise combined with strategic thinking skills and is suitable for both men and women as well as children. Details Cost: 1st visit free, $5 visitors, $3 members DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

Mon

9am – 3pm

1 Queen Street, Southport (Carpark is off Ada Bell Way)

Southport Croquet Club Barbara Northcott on 5531 4720 southport@croquetqld.org

Thu Sun

12.45pm – 4.30pm

1 Abelia Street Palm Beach

Burleigh Heads and Palm Beach Croquet Club Andy Hallinon on 5576 2281 bhpb@croquetqld.org

Horse Power Learning the very basics in horse care, handling, grooming, saddling and connecting with your horse through body language. Great for beginners or to improve your confidence. Closed in shoes and long pants required. Helmets supplied. Contact Bonogin Valley Horse Retreat, Debbie P 5667 7468

Details Cost: $15 per hour Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

Sun

9am – 12pm

97 Aylesham Drive, Bonogin (Park at the front of the property)

8+

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Over 35’s soccer Get together with other old legends to relive your glory days as a footballing hero! Enjoy great camaraderie and seriously worthwhile exercise with like-minded veterans of this world game. Season fees apply. Contact Paul Moss, Secretary E committee@soccer-over35.com

Details Cost: Season fees apply Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon

6.30pm – 9.45pm

Keith Hunt Park, Musgrave Avenue, Labrador

Rugby Union The Gold Coast foundation rugby union club supports more than 300 junior and 75 senior players. Contact Justin Huntingdon P 0411 162 294 E manager@surfersparadiserugby.com.au

Details Cost: Season fees apply Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Sat

8am – 4pm

Albert Park, Fremar Street, Broadbeach Waters

Rugby League Activities are held where participants can play or trial an activity in a social or competitive environment. Contact Damian Driscoll P 5572 4055 E damian@burleighbears.com.au

Details Cost: Free to trial Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Various

Various

Bob Singh Oval, Pacific Avenue, Miami

Ashmore BMX Come along a experience BMX racing. Session focus is on bike skills, fitness, confidence, skill development and social inclusion. Gear required: bike, closed shoes, long pants, long shirt, full face helmet and gloves (but we can lend you one if you don’t own one). Gloves can be hired for a small fee of $1. Bookings required. Contact

Details

Ashmore BMX P 0412 800 556 E info@ashmorebmx.com.au

Cost: From $6 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue

5pm, 5.45pm

Ashmore BMX Park, 113 Currumburra Road, Ashmore

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Oztag Oztag is a non-tackling team sport based on the rules of NRL. It is a great way to get or keep fit in a fun, social and team environment. We offer a women’s, men’s and mixed divisions and can place individuals or small groups of people in a team, or you can enter your own team. Contact Labrador Oztag, Raymond Dent P 0404 030 244 E labrador@oztag.com

Details Cost: Season fees apply Bookings: Required

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Summer 10/09/14 – 10/12/14 Autumn 28/01/15 – 29/04/15

6.15pm – 9.15pm

Cos Zantiotis Park, Jacob Drive, Labrador

Gymnastics With an emphasis on building co-ordination, strength and flexibility, gymnasts can enter the program at a level suited to their own experience and competence. On a range of full Olympic apparatus including foam pits and trampolines, children will work on learning new skills and perfecting current skills while training towards acrobatic elements and aerial awareness. Contact Gold Coast Gymnastics P 5572 3619 E admin@goldcoastgymnastics.com

Details Cost: $14.05 hourly Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Various

Various

Pizzey Park, 70 Pacific Avenue, Miami

Rockclimbing Experience the thrill of climbing a 10-metre rock wall at the Tallebudgera Active Recreation Centre. This is a great way to experience rock climbing with all equipment provided. Enclosed shoes must be worn. Contact Tallebudgera Active Recreation Centre P 5507 0200

Details Cost: $10 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Sat, Sun

10am – 2pm

Tallebudgera Active Recreation Centre, 1525 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach

Beach volleyball social competitions If you are looking to enter your own team, or just wanting to join one, please contact our friendly staff at BVGC and come and join in and meet new friends. We have many different family and friends teams, for you to join. Please bring a towel and drink bottle and wear loose clothing. No shoes are necessary. Contact Beach Volleyball Gold Coast P 0412 464 594 E info@beachvolleyballgoldcoast.com

Details Cost: $15 per night Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Wed (4 a side) Thu (2 a side)

6pm

Beach Volleyball Courts, Pizzey Park, Miami (Next to pool)

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Beach volleyball weekend social Being on the beach is the ultimate in experiencing what the Gold Coast has to offer. These socials run every weekend throughout the year (except Christmas). We then head as a group to a restaurant for lunch for those who would like to join us. Please bring a towel and drink bottle and wear loose clothing. Contact Beach Volleyball Gold Coast P 0412 464 594 E info@beachvolleyballgoldcoast.com

Details Cost: $15 pp for 3hrs Bookings: Not required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Sat (4 a side) Sun (2 a side)

9am – 12pm

Kurrawa Beach, Broadbeach (Next to the Kurrawa SLSC)

SKATEBOARDING

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Skate and BMX parks City of Gold Coast has the most skate and BMX parks in Australia and our city is home to Skateboarding Australia’s number one hub, which offers free learn to skate clinics and competitions.

Contact P 5581 6011 W skatebmxgc@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Rollerama Bring your skates and join in this free roller skating showcase featuring roller discos, DJ, market stalls, entertainment, food vendors and much more. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

$

20/09/14

2pm – 8pm

Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Highway, Southport

Skate Australia skateaustralia.org.au

Free

StreetWise learn to skate workshops Experience pure skateboarding in Australia’s number one skateboard hub. Visit your local skate park and be taught by some of Australia’s best skateboard coaches. Workshops are open to all ages and ability levels and skateboards and helmets are supplied for up to 15 participants. Contact Skateboarding Australia E info@skateboardingaustralia.org.au W sba.org.au DATE

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Not required TIME

LOCATION

08/11/14, 24/01/15, 21/03/15, 23/05/15

9am – 11am

Nerang Youth Precinct Arthur Earle Park, Nerang Connection Road, Nerang

16/08/14, 18/10/14, 21/12/14, 07/03/15, 02/05/15

9am – 11am

Varsity Youth Precinct, 1 Cassia Drive, Varsity Lakes

02/08/14, 04/10/14, 07/12/1418/04/15

9am – 11am

Goodwin Park, 2 Lanham Street, Coolangatta

30/08/14, 13/09/14, 27/09/14, 25/10/14, 29/11/14, 31/01/15, 28/02/15, 28/03/15, 25/04/15, 30/05/15 (last Sat of month)

9am – 11am

Pizzey Park Skate Park, Pacific Avenue, Miami

20/09/14, 22/11/14, 07/02/15

9am – 11am

Brockman Way Reserve, cnr Brockman Way and Pitcairn Way Pacific Pines

09/08/14, 11/10/14, 14/12/14, 14/02/15, 11/04/15, 06/06/15

9am – 11am

Norfolk Park, 6 Halfway Drive, Ormeau

15/11/14, 17/01/15, 04/04/15, 16/05/15

9am – 11am

Runaway Bay Skate Park Oxley Drive, Runaway Bay

23/08/14, 01/11/14, 10/01/15, 21/02/15, 14/03/14, 09/05/15

9am – 11am

Firth Park, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

National Hubs Day 13/09/14 9am – 3pm Pizzey Park. *Note bold dates – event days 9am – 3pm Active & Healthy – Feeling great is just around the corner

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GC Compound The GC Compound offers customers access to one of the largest sporting complexes in Australia specifically designed for use by skateboarders, BMX riders, mountain bikers, scooter riders, rollerskaters and rollerbladers. The Compound is a professionally run and supervised facility with qualified first aid and coaching staff, elite riders and positive role models. It supports youth by providing them with a constructive and safe way to spend their spare time and fosters an inclusive environment in which all riders can develop their skills. Open to all ages and ability levels. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon – Sun

9am – 9pm

43 – 53 Days Road, Upper Coomera

GC Compound 5573 3001 info@gccompound.com gccompound.com

$18 per / 3hr

Mon (BMX girls workshop)

5pm – 7pm

43 – 53 Days Road, Upper Coomera

GC Compound 5573 3001 info@gccompound.com gccompound.com

$12

CYCLING

Free cycling workshops The City offers free workshops to help you get on your bike and enjoy the many benefits cycling provides. All workshops are facilitated by an accredited instructor. Contact Active Travel P 5582 8677 E activetravel@goldcost.qld.gov.au

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

Better bike maintenance Learn valuable tips and be shown how to clean your bike, repair punctures, adjust your brakes and maintain the chain. Workshops are designed for beginners of all ages. Families welcome. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

2/08/14, 06/12/14, 04/04/15, 13/06/15

1.30pm – 3pm

Runaway Bay

4/10/14

1.30pm – 3pm

Varsity Lakes

6/09/14, 02/05/15

1.30pm – 3pm

Mermaid Waters

8/11/14

1.30pm – 3pm

Nerang

07/03/15, 02/05/15

1.30pm – 3pm

Southport

07/01/15, 08/04/15

1.30pm – 3pm

Miami

07/02/15

1.30pm – 3pm

Palm Beach

Get back on your bike Beginners session suitable for children and adults. Run by Jenny Alcorn (professional triathlete). DATE

TIME

LOCATION

4/10/14

9am – 12pm

Varsity Lakes

7/02/15

9am – 12pm

Palm Beach

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TIME

LOCATION

7/03/15

9am – 12pm

Southport

13/06/15

9am – 12pm

Runaway Bay

Training wheels to two wheels The training wheels to two wheels course teaches advance from training wheels to two wheels. Children must bring their own two-wheeled bike. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

20/09/14

10am – 11am

Runaway Bay

4 – 10

27/09/14

9.30am – 10.30am

Mudgeeraba

4 – 10

21/01/15

4pm – 5pm

Nerang

4 – 10

24/01/15

10am – 11am

Broadwater Parklands

4 – 10

11/04/15

11am – 12pm

Palm Beach

4 – 10

17/04/15

3.30pm – 4.30pm

Mudgeeraba

4 – 10

Absolute beginners This workshop encourages those within our community who want to cycle but have never ridden a bike and are unsure how to go about getting into cycling. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

18/09/14, 16/05/15

9am – 11pm

Nerang

18+

Basic cycling skills for female riders Sara Carrigan (Olympic champion) will help you build road confidence and safety. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

13/09/14, 11/04/15, 06/06/15

9.30am – 11.30am

Nerang

18+

11/10/14, 10/01/15

6am – 8am

Nerang

18+

On the road Run by Sara Carrigan (Olympic champion) this workship is designed for more experienced riders who want to perfect their technique. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

18/08/14, 17/11/14, 19/01/15, 16/03/15

5.30am – 7.30am

Emerald Lakes

18+

20/10/14, 18/05/15

9.30am – 11am

Emerald Lakes

18+

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Student cycling course This workshop teaches children safe bike handling skills and techniques. The course also aims to raise awareness of traffic and road conditions. Children must bring their own bike. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

17/01/15

9.30am – 11.30am

Varsity Lakes

6 – 13

18/04/15

9.30am – 11.30am

Broadwater Parklands

6 – 13

Become a better cyclist Become a better cyclist and learn more about road safety in this free cycle training course. Designed for intermediate cyclists aged 15 years and over who would like to improve their cycling skills and road safety awareness. DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

02/08/14, 29/11/14, 04/04/15

9.30am – 12.30pm

Runaway Bay

15+

08/11/14

9.30am – 12.30pm

Nerang

15+

02/05/15

9.30am – 12.30pm

Mermaid Waters

15+

Free Gold Coast cycling guide Contact the City’s Active Travel team for a free copy of the Gold Coast Cycling Guide. This pocket size guide will help you gain the most from your cycling experience. It provides general cycling advice and information and details cycle network routes, cycle lanes and cycle shops. P 5582 8677

E activetravel@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/activetravel

GC100 Charity Bike Ride Join in this annual charity 100km bike ride, which also features a 50km ride and a team relay starting and finishing at Broadwater Parklands. DATE

LOCATION

CONTACT

14/09/14

Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Highway, Southport

atgc100.org

Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle Challenge This 100km cycle challenge is Queensland’s biggest bike ride to help increase awareness of cycling and raise funds for The Heart Foundation. DATE

LOCATION

CONTACT

19/10/14

Finishes at Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Highway, Southport

b2gc.bq.org.au

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MARTIAL ARTS

Self defence super session Discover the secrets of martial arts training and learn how to improve your core fitness, flexibility and strength in this fun and energetic hour of training. Learn the right moves for the right situation in a practical and easy to remember session. Contact Australian Defensive Tactics, Tracy Dent P 0430 695 550

Details Cost: $12 Bookings: Required

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

26/07/14, 04/10/14, 13/12/14, 21/02/15, 02/05/15

9am

Justins Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads

23/08/14, 01/11/14, 10/01/15, 21/03/15, 30/05/15

9am

Palm Beach Parklands, Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach

09/08/14, 18/10/14, 07/03/15, 16/05/15

9am

Varsity Lakes Community Centre, Varsity Lakes

20/09/14, 29/11/14, 07/02/15, 18/04/15

9am

Central Park Pacific Pines, Hotham Drive, Pacific Pines

06/09/14, 15/11/14, 24/01/15, 04/04/15

9am

Pratten Park, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach

Karate Karate is a great way to get fit and learn valuable skills for life at the same time. Due to the diverse range of motion required for karate, you will find it is an excellent way to tone up all parts of your body, and develop core strength and fitness. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon – Fri Tue, Thu

4pm – 8.15pm 9.30am

Gold Coast Karate and Kobudo Centre, 5/14 Harper Street, Ashmore

Adam 1300 557 578 adamhiggins@ gckarate.com.au

$7 to $15

Sat

11am

Upper Coomera Centre, 90 Reserve Road, Coomera

Adam 1300 557 578 adamhiggins@ gckarate.com.au

$10

Wed Fri

6.30pm 5.30pm

Paradise Point Community Centre, Community Lane, Paradise Point (Small Hall)

Australian Keishinkan Karate Association Inc Sean 0439 771 339

$7 per lesson. Special rates for family groups

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Kardio Kung Fu Lose weight, tone up, improve cardiovascular and respiratory fitness, and have fun while learning some of the foundation techniques and applications from a mix of martial arts. Contact Marc, Fitlife Martial Arts P 5522 9375 M 0416 229 376

Details Cost: $10 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon, Wed, Fri

6am

Firth Park Auditorium, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

Tang Soo Do karate A traditional martial art that focuses on discipline, respect, health and fitness. Teaches confidence, humility, coordination, focus and practical self defence as well as personal safety. Contact Master Luke Reinhardt P 0418 813 843 E traditionaltsd.com.au

Details Cost: $10 Bookings: Not required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon, Wed

6pm

Sports House, Christine Avenue, Varsity Lakes

Chinese lion dancing Learn the acrobatic and powerful lion dance, the drum and percussion, or the playful monk. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Tue

7.15pm

Firth Park Auditorium, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

Marc, Fitlife 55 229 375 0416 229 376

$5

Mon, Tue, Wed

5.45pm

4/29 Township Drive, Burleigh Heads

Mantis Kung Fu Academy 0402 888 892 info@mantiskungfu.com.au

$10

Chinese martial arts hard style Contact Yang Tsin Academy, Iris Lee P 0432 951 228 E info@ytsacademy.com

Details Cost: $10 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Thu

6pm

Oxenford State School Hall, 90 Michigan Drive, Oxenford

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Kung Fu Traditional and authentic Chinese Kung Fu is a stand up striking art that develops speed, power and accuracy. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon Wed Tue, Thu Sat

7.15pm 6pm 10.30am 10.15am

Firth Park Auditorium, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

Marc, Fitlife 55 229 375 0416 229 376

$15

Mon – Thu

6pm

4/29 Township Drive, Burleigh Heads

Mantis Kung Fu Academy 0402 888 892 info@mantiskungfu.com.au

$15

Mon–Thu (Kung Fu fitness)

7pm

4/29 Township Drive, Burleigh Heads

Mantis Kung Fu Academy 0402 888 892 info@mantiskungfu.com.au

$10

Thu

6.30pm

Carrara Community Centre, Nielsens Road, Carrara

Mantis Kung Fu Academy 0402 888 892 info@mantiskungfu.com.au

$15

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

$10

$10

Women’s self defence DAY

TIME

Mon – Wed

6pm

4/29 Township Drive, Burleigh Heads

Mantis Kung Fu Academy 0402 888 892 info@mantiskungfu.com.au

Mon, Thu

7pm

Oxenford State School Hall, 90 Michigan Drive, Oxenford

Yang Tsin Academy Iris Lee 0432 951 228 info@ytsacademy.com

Aikido Zen inspired Aikido Kufudokan is a synthesis of traditional Aikido and Jujutsu. Its spirit of practice is the strength and beauty of natural flowing movements. Aikido is an art of peace and harmony. Contact Aikido Gold Coast Kufudokan Dojo, Sensei David P 0437 782 795 E jamie_s_brown@yahoo.com

Details Cost: $10 Bookings: Not required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Thu

6pm – 8pm

Oxenford Coomera Community Youth Centre, 25 Oxenford Tamborine Road, Oxenford

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Contact Fabio Galeb BJJ Academy, Prof. Fabio P 5811 9477 E info@ytsacademy.com

Details Cost: $10 Bookings: Not required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon – Fri

5.30pm

Fabio Galeb BJJ Academy Gold Coast, 13 Northview Street, Mermaid Beach

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KIDS SPORTS

Fast Feet Fast Feet is a continuum of repetitive exercise and instruction aimed at developing and improving gross motor skills, balance, coordination and complete control of body movement. For children of all ages. Contact Fast Feet in Sports, Andy P 0423 800 618 E fastfeetinsports.com.au

Details Cost: $12 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue

4pm – 5pm

Robina Community Centre, 196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina

Learn to cycle This session is great for those wanting to improve their cycling skills, safety and speed. Increase your cycling ability for your first triathlon or learn better technique for future events and stay safe on our roads. Contact A Body 2 Fit, Jenny Barwick P 0404 861 811

Details Cost: $13 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

Thu

4pm

Miami/Robina (Call for location details)

8+

Basketball These junior basketball programs allow children to learn and develop all the fundamental movement skills required for basketball under the supervision of our qualified coaches in a fun and friendly environment. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

$6

$5

Sat (6 – 12 yrs)

8.30am

Nerang PCYC, Cayuga Street, Nerang

Nerang PCYC Celtics Basketball Club 5578 2227

Sat (4 – 7 and 9 to 11 yrs) Sat (13 – 15 yrs)

8am 9am

Varsity College Hall, Varsity Lakes

Varsity Vipers vipers.enquiries@hotmail.com

Kids triathlon squad Learn to run, cycle, swim and improve your fitness. This session caters for those children looking for some fun and fitness as well as those wishing to complete their very first triathlon or improve on their previous results. Please bring bike, helmet, swimmers, towel, goggles and shoes. Contact A Body 2 Fit, Jenny Barwick P 0404 861 811

Details Cost: $13 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

Mon, Wed

4pm

Miami/Robina (Call for location details)

5 – 14

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Skipping Skipping is fun, easy to learn and inexpensive. It is a fantastic way to exercise, increase coordination and self-confidence. Learn single rope skills to double-dutch, long ropes. Contact Learne P 0407720645 E goldcoastskipping@gmail.com DAY

Fri

Details Cost: $10, first session free Bookings: Required

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

3.30pm – 4.15pm

King’s Christian College Sports Centre, Gemvale Road, Reedy Creek (Enter at Gate 3)

5 – 17

Giddy up saddle club Kids 3 – 8 years will have fun playing horse related games while learning real life horse care, handling, grooming, saddling, connecting with a horse and riding. Closed in shoes and long pants required. Contact Bonogin Valley Horse Retreat, Debbie P 5667 7468 E info@horseretreats.com

Details Cost: $15 per hour Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue

10.45am 2.15pm 3.45pm

97 Aylesham Drive, Bonogin (Park in front of the property)

Sat

2.45pm

97 Aylesham Drive, Bonogin (Park in front of the property)

Golf This session introduces the game-based skill development of golf in a fun way. Our PGA coaches cover the skills required to teach juniors. Equipment is provided free and golf ball use is unlimited during the session. Contact The Golf School, Peter Harrington P 5594 5494 E admin@thegolfschool.com.au DAY

Sat

Details Cost: $15 per hour Bookings: Required

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

11am

The Golf School on range at Palm Meadows Driving Range, 1 Palm Meadows Drive, Carrara

5 – 14

Kids beach volleyball This great low impact activity teaches skills basic through to advanced. Our U11 to U23 categories training squads go onto Jr/Snr state competitions. Please bring a towel and drink bottle and loose clothing. Contact Beach Volleyball Gold Coast P 0412 464 594 E info@beachvolleyballgoldcoast.com

Details Cost: $10 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Thu (2 a side)

5pm – 6pm

Beach Volleyball Courts, Pizzey Park, Miami (Next to pool)

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KIDS MARTIAL ARTS

Kids Kung Fu Traditional and authentic Chinese Kung Fu, is used to train for fitness and self defense while learning good morals and etiquette. We teach discipline and respect while having fun. DAY

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Mon Wed

4pm (4 – 5 yrs) 4.45pm (7 – 12 yrs)

Firth Park Auditorium, Firth Park Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

Marc, Fitlife Martial Arts 5522 9375 or 0416 229 376

$12 bookings required

Mon – Thu

5pm 6pm

4/29 Township Drive, Burleigh Heads

Mantis Kung Fu Academy 0402 888 892 info@mantiskungfu.com.au

$12

Karate Karate is a great way to get fit and learn valuable skills for life. The diverse range of motion required for karate helps tone up all parts of your body and develop core strength and fitness. DAY

TIME

Mon – Thu 4 – 7 yrs 8 – 12 yrs Mon, Wed

4pm 4.50pm 6pm

Mon, Wed, Fri 4 – 7 yrs 7 – 13 yrs

4pm 4.50pm

LOCATION

CONTACT

COST

Gold Coast Karate and Kobudo Centre, 5/14 Harper Street, Ashmore

Adam 1300 557 578 adamhiggins@gckarate.com.au

$15 bookings required

Fabio Galeb Bjj Academy, Gold Coast, 13 Northview Street, Mermaid Beach

Fabio Galeb Bjj Academy Prof. Fabio 5511 9477

$11

Fitness and self defence for kids These fitness and self defence for kids aged 4 – 10. Sessions offer lots of fun learning basic martial arts skills and real-life self defence techniques while improving their fitness through games and team-building activities. Contact FunFu, Chandra P 0404 241 477 E info@funfu.com.au

Details Cost: $5 per child Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Sat (School terms)

9am – 9.45am

Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Highway ‘Little Lawn’ Southport (South of the stage, north of the swimming enclosure)

Tang Soo Do karate This traditional martial art that focuses on discipline, respect, health and fitness and teaches confidence, humility, coordination, focus and practical self defence and personal safety. Contact Master Luke Reinhardt P 0418 813 843 E traditionaltsd.com.au

Details Cost: $10 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon, Wed

4pm

Sports House, Christine Avenue, Varsity Lakes

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Krav Maga self fefence Krav Maga Kids is a dynamic program teaching students realistic self defence, while offering motivation to improve fitness and provide life skills to enhance everyday life. Run in school terms. Contact Krav Maga Self Defence Solutions, Anna P 0400 333 363

Details Cost: $10 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue

4.15pm

Southport State Primary School Gym, 215 Queen Street, Southport (Gym is located at the very end of Mick Veivers Way)

Martial arts for kids Little Loung’s Chinese Martial Arts classes are designed for ages 5 – 14 years. Contact Yang Tsin Academy, Paul Smith P 0432 951 228 E info@ytsacademy.com

Details Cost: $10 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Thu

6pm

Oxenford State School Hall, 90 Michigan Drive, Oxenford

DISABILITY

Roller Blaze – wheelchair basketball Wheelchair basketball is an exciting team sport for men and women, modelled on the able-bodied game of basketball. This is played on standard basketball courts with regulation height rings and backboards. Come along and have a go – you don’t have to be a wheelchair user. All equipment supplied. Contact Roller Blaze P 0409 612 009 E rollerblaze@bigpond.com

Details Cost: $5 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Sat

From 12pm

Carrara Indoor Stadium, Nerang-Broadbeach Road, Carrara

RollerBlaze weekly social competition night Contact Roller Blaze P 0409 612 009 E rollerblaze@bigpond.com

Details Cost: $5 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue

6pm – 9pm

Carrara Indoor Stadium, Nerang-Broadbeach Road, Carrara

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Gold Coast Recreation and Sport Inc Gold Coast Recreation and Sport Inc is a community-based organisation providing sporting and recreational opportunities to people with a disability of all ages. This organisation provides assistances in linking people with organisations to gain experience in a vast range of activities. Activities include art and craft, athletics, bocce, dance, fishing, golf, fitness, gymnastics,swimming, surfing and so much more. Contact Gold Coast Recreation and Sport Inc P 5531 3312 E admin@gcrs.com.au W gcrs.com.au

Details Bookings: Various. Please contact to find out more

Tennis Looking for a few pointers on how to get started? Don’t know a double fault from a drop shot? Or maybe you’d like to brush up on the rules of the game and perhaps gain explanation of all things tennis. Contact Peter Miller P 5579 9930

Details Cost: $12 Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon Thu Sat

10.30am 3.30pm 8am

Emerald Lakes Tennis Club, 3 Alabaster Drive, Carrara

Self defence The combined Martial Arts Academy Gold Coast has been running programs on the Gold Coast for the past 30 years. The self defence programs are designed to help those with disabilities to become confident, honest and most importantly, teach them to try hard instead of quitting. Contact Combined Martial Arts Academy P 5527 4911 E b.wakefield@c-m-a.com.au W c-m-a.com.au

Details Cost: Various Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Various

Various

Combined Martial Arts Academy, 46–50 Spencer Road, Ashmore

Sailability Gold Coast Experience the joy that sailing brings. Sailability Gold Coast is a non-profit organisation run by volunteers. Our motto is ‘Freedom on the water regardless of disability’. Sailability is fully equipped for all disabilities with hoists and slings. Contact Sailability Gold Coast P 0408 535 002

Details Cost: $12 per sail Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Tue

9.30am – 2pm

SYC Sailing Squadron, 1 Marina Crescent, Hollywell

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Surfing for people with disabilities Experience the thrill of riding waves with the Gold Coast Branch of Disabled Surfers Association Australia – a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers. The Gold Coast DSA provides surfing for all ages and levels of disability in a fun, safe and friendly environment. All equipment provided. Disabled participants must attend with their carer. Check website for full events details. Contact Gold Coast Disabled Surfers Association, Ian P 0422 209 583 W disablesurfers.org

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

View website

Various

Flat Rock Beach/Len Wort Park, Teemangum Street, Currumbin (Meet in Len Wort Park)

Gymnastics Programs are held for special education units, child care centres, vacation care groups, preschools, primary schools and high schools groups. Come and learn from fully qualified gymnastic staff on a wide complement of apparatus in a safe and fun environment. Contact Gold Coast Gymnastics P 5572 3619 E admin@goldcoastgymnastics.com

Details Cost: $8 – $8.50 hourly Bookings: Required

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Various

Various

Pizzey Park, 70 Pacific Avenue, Miami

Sports field closures The Gold Coast – perfect one day, sometimes raining the next! Keep up-to-date on your local field’s status at gcparks.com.au. Updated during/following periods of wet weather or when required, find out if your local field is open or closed due to weather, renovations or a special event.

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NATURE

Nature Connect with and explore the natural areas of the Gold Coast. Bushwalking, fishing, kayaking, mountain biking and horse riding are all on offer in our reserves. Some of the great bushwalking trails and picnic areas on the coast include: • Apple Tree Park, Springbrook • Burleigh Ridge Park, Burleigh Heads • Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area • Federation Walk, The Spit, Main Beach • Hinterland Regional Park, Mudgeeraba • Schuster’s Park, Tallebudgera • Tarrabora Reserve, Palm Beach

NaturallyGC workshops Learn more about our natural environment through guided bushwalks, running, live animal displays, reptile awareness and nature photography. The group sizes are set for optimum education and learning, we are unable to accommodate participants who turn up on the day without a booking. No large group bookings are accepted.

Native plant propagation Explore the processes of seed collection, propagation and seedling growth. Contact Details City of Gold Coast Cost: Free P 5581 6984 Bookings: Required DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

12/08/14, 15/05/15

8.30am – 11am

Coombabah

15+

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Wildlife encounters Your curiosity about the natural world will come alive as you meet face to face with some of our country’s stunning wildlife. Contact Details Wildcall Cost: Free P 5581 6984 Bookings: Required DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

22/09/14

9am – 10am 10.30am – 11.30am

Elanora

Open

15/12/14

9am – 10am, 10.30am – 11.30am

Robina

Open

17/01/15

9am – 10am, 10.30am – 11.30am

Helensvale

Open

24/03/15

9am – 10am, 10.30am – 11.30am

Nerang

Open

Kangaroos and wallabies Explore the Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area and learn about the area’s kangaroos and wallabies (macropods) that populate the area. Contact Details City of Gold Coast Cost: Free P 5581 6984 Bookings: Required DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

16/08/14

4pm – 5.30pm

Coombabah

8+

Nature walk featuring birds An easy walk through this dynamic landscape, you’ll learn about its recent transformation along a 3km circuit while spotting some birds and other wildlife. Contact Details City of Gold Coast Cost: Free P 5581 6984 Bookings: Required DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

06/09/14

7.30am – 9am

The Spit, Southport

15+

Managing pest animal impacts Learn effective management methods for pest animals. Suitable for property owners experiencing impacts from wild dogs, feral cats, foxes. Contact Details City of Gold Coast Cost: Free P 5581 6984 Bookings: Required DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

06/09/14, 14/03/15

9am – 3pm

Nerang

Open

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Walks City of Gold Coast guided bush walks With a team of highly skilled bush regenerators, explore this RAMSAR listed wetlands and bushlands that Explore our beautiful bushlands from the Numinbah conservation area in Springbrook, the RAMSAR listed bush and wetlands in Coombabah and the estuarine forest alongside Tallebudgera Creek in Elanora are home to koalas, wallabies, grey-headed flying foxes, frogs and many bird species. Contact Details City of Gold Coast Cost: Free P 5581 6984 Bookings: Required ACTIVITY

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

12+

Guided bushwalk Coombabah

23/09/14

8am – 10am

Coombabah Lakelands Conservation area

Guided bushwalk Springbrook

04/10/14, 09/04/15

9am – 1pm

Springbrook

12+

Guided bushwalk Elanora Wetlands

04/11/14

8am – 10am

Elanora Wetlands

12+

Curtis Falls walk – Joalah Section Enjoy the majestic wet eucalypt forest and rainforest on a ranger-guided walk to Curtis Falls. Contact Details Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services Cost: Free P 5576 2411 (Call between 9am – 4pm) Bookings: Required DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

02/10/14

10am – 11.30am

Tamborine National Park

8+

Springbrook spotlight walk The Settlement day-use area, Springbrook National Park Shed some light on the creatures of the night. Bring the whole family along on a spotlight walk of the Purling brook area. Contact Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services P 5576 2411 (between 9am and 4pm)

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

16/01/15

7pm – 8.30pm

Coombabah Lakelands Conservation area

16+

Walk among the dunes Learn about specialised coastal environments and discover some of the secret pockets of Federation Walk Coastal Reserve. Please wear sturdy walking shoes, a hat and appropriate clothing. Bring a water bottle and camera. Reasonable fitness required. Presented by Griffith Centre for Coastal Management Contact City of Gold Coast P 5581 6984

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

08/11/14

8.30am – 10.30pm

Southport, The Spit, Main Beach

8+

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Art in the park and balance in biodiversity Become familiar with nature through art and the senses. Using a range of sampling techniques including infrared motion sensor cameras, you’ll look at plants and animals within our local natural area. Presented by Natura Education Contact Details City of Gold Coast Cost: Free P 5581 6984 Bookings: Required DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

24/09/14, 01/10/14

9am – 10am

Coombabah Lakelands Conservation area

8+

Platypus Watch This community-based program involves platypus surveys, promoting and recording platypus sightings and assessing platypus habitats. Good health and the ability to climb along creek banks is required. Contact Details Gold Coast Catchment Watch Cost: Free P 0419 522 207 Bookings: Required E platypuswatch@goldcoastcatchments.org DATE

LOCATION

AGE

Sep 2014, April 2015

Call to confirm location and time

8+

Mangrove mania Can fish really live in trees? Accompany a ranger on exploration through the mangrove habitat. Contact Details Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services Cost: Free P 5576 2411 Bookings: Required DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

03/10/14

9am – 11.30am

David Fleay Wildlife Park, West Burleigh

8+

Waterwatch Observe water bugs and understand how they indicate water quality while learning about their specialised features and adaptations. Presented by Natura Education Contact Details City of Gold Coast Cost: Free P 5581 6984 Bookings: Required DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

Sep, Oct 2014

9am – 10.30am

Tallebudgera Creek

8+

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Magical Mangroves While searching for crabs, children learn about mangroves and with fun games they sharpen their observation skills. Story & Craft. Contact Details GECKO Cost: Free P 55341412 or 0498 588 855 Bookings: Required E eco-explorers@gecko.org.au W gecko.org.au DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

14/04/15

9am – 11am

Currumbin

5–9

Discovery Trail Children use all their senses on a discovery trail in Currumbin Estuary. Story & Craft. Contact Details GECKO Cost: Free P 55341412 or 0498 588 855 Bookings: Required E eco-explorers@gecko.ogr.au W gecko.org.au DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

15/04/15

9am – 11am

Currumbin

5–9

Up close nature photography Learn tips and tricks for taking better photos. You don’t need the latest DSLR as the abilities of many of the compact digital cameras may surprise you. Contact City of Gold Coast P 5581 6984

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

24/09/14, 11/03/15

9am – 10.30am

Coombabah Lakelands Conservation area

16+

Nature photography competition Capture the beauty and diversity of our natural environment – our pristine beaches, mountains, rainforests, rivers, mangroves and native plants and animals. The competition is open to people of any age or skill level. To submit or vote, go to: facebook.com/cityofgoldcoast DATE

LOCATION

AGE

Competition opens 01/05/15 – 30/05/15

City of Gold Coast

Open

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Native gardening for the Gold Coast Learn the benefits of planting local native species, how to attract birds and animals to your garden, and lots more tips and techniques to make your garden bush-friendly. Contact City of Gold Coast P 5581 6984

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

02/02/15

9am – 11am

Carrara

15+

Native bees Australian native bees can be many colours of black, yellow, red, metallic green or even black with polka dots. They can be fat and furry, or sleek and shiny. Native bees are also key pollinators of Australia’s unique wildflowers and are a critical part of our Australian bushland. Presented by Tim Heard by Sugarbag Contact City of Gold Coast P 5581 6984

Details Cost: $5 Bookings: Required

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

26/09/14

9am – 12pm, 12.30pm – 3.30pm

Carrara

Monitoring seagrass Enjoy the outdoors while participating in some seagrass science. You require no experience to join in on this free, fun and educational activity, as the local coordinator on deck is able to train along the way. Contact Daniela Wilken-Jones M 0432 988 513 E seagrasswatch.gc@wildlife.org.au

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

DATE

LOCATION

AGE

Aug 2014, Nov 2014, Dec 2014

Various locations

13+

Seagrass training day Gain the skills to monitor a seagrass site using rapid visual assessment techniques for seagrass cover and species composition in an easy and relaxed outdoor environment. Contact Daniela Wilken-Jones M 0432 988 513 E seagrasswatch.gc@wildlife.org.au

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

DATE

LOCATION

AGE

Aug 2014, Nov 2014, Dec 2014

Tallebudgera Creek

15+

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Reptile awareness Be prepared for misconceptions and myths about snakes and other reptiles to be busted. Learn about their behaviour, how to identify them and why they are an important part of the ecosystem. Contact Reptile Awareness Displays of Australia P 5581 6984

Details Cost: $5 Bookings: Required

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

17/05/15

9am, 11am

Nerang

Open

Rocky shore explore Rocky shores are teaming with life! Join our marine biologists at the Rocky Shores in Burleigh Heads to explore this unique environment and learn about the living and non-living things in the rock pools. Help us find some of the creatures in this changing environment from periwinkles to sea cucumbers and crabs to sea urchins. Contact Ocean Connect M 5534 8604 E info@ocean-connect.org

Details Cost: $2 Bookings: Required

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

30/11/14, 17/05/15

9am – 10am 1pm – 2pm

Rocky Shores, Burleigh Heads

5+

Baby Beach Art Join us in ocean education for babies and toddlers through an interactive, outdoor art activity. Enjoy the beach, have fun with your child and create beach keepsakes for the day! Contact Ocean Connect M 5534 8604 E info@ocean-connect.org

Details Cost: $2 Bookings: Required

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

20/09/14, 2/05/15

10am – 11am

Echo Beach, Burleigh Heads National Park

0 – 3yrs

Stargazing and astronomy Discover the countless wonders that await you in the night sky. Learn about light pollution that affects our coasts and its wildlife. During our workshop Ocean Connect and the Southern Astronomical Society are collaborating on this exciting evening to show you some of the planets, stars and constellations. Contact Ocean Connect P 5534 8604 E info@ocean-connect.org

Details Cost: $5 Bookings: Required

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

22/11/14, 21/02/15

7pm – 8pm

Philip Park carpark at the start of Federation Walk, Sea world drive, Main Beach

6+

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Magical mangroves treasure hunt Learn about the trees that live between sea and land! Join us on our treasure hunt, solve riddles and puzzles and collect tokens for prizes. Learn about the unique mangrove environment and the animals that live there. Contact Ocean Connect P 5534 8604 E info@ocean-connect.org

Details Cost: $5 Bookings: Required

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

06/12/14, 13/06/15

10am – 11am

Mangrove boardwalk next to David Fleay Wildlife Park’s carpark

6+

On-shore whale watching Join us at the look out to spot the migrating Humpback whales. Our marine mammal biologist will tell you about their behaviour, diet and migration. Bring your binoculars or use ours. Contact Ocean Connect P 5534 8604 E info@ocean-connect.org

Details Cost: $2 Bookings: Required

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

AGE

07/12/14, 07/02/15

11am – 12pm

Point Danger Look out, Tweed Heads

Open

Community planting program The community planting program gives everyone the chance to be actively involved in improving the natural environment. Groups can participate in planting native trees between September and March at these sites: • Damian Leeding Memorial Park – Coomera

• Ormeau Sports Park – Ormeau

• Hinterland Regional Park – Mudgeeraba

• Saltwater Park – Hope Island

• Schusters Park – Elanora Contact City of Gold Coast P 5581 1837 W gcparks.com.au

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Gold Coast Regional Botanical Gardens The gardens are a great place for family fun, exercise and making new friends. Stroll on boardwalks around the lake or have a picnic. Learn about the wonder of plants from interpretive trails, join one of our guided tours or visit the Friends Centre 10am – 2pm where volunteers can answer questions. The gardens are open daily from dawn to dusk and entry is free.

Friends of the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens Join the friends, a volunteer group who care about the gardens. Members help with gardening, education, guiding, craft, promotion, fundraising, the herbarium and nursery. Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, 232 Ashmore Road, Benowa Contact Friends of the Botanic Gardens M 0449 561 674 E info@friendsgcr.org.au W friendsgcrbg.org.au

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

ACTIVITY

DATE

TIME

$

Gardening group

Wed

7am – 9am

Free

Herbarium group

Tue, Sat

9am – 12pm

Free

Nursery group

Fri

7am – 9am

Free

Craft group

First Mon of every month

10am – 2pm

Free

Free guided walks

First Sun & Third Wed of every month

10.30am

Free

Botanica Quest

Kids School Holidays

$5

Earthy Little Fingers gardening and sustainability

Kids School Holidays (2 – 9 years old)

$9

Our beaches Our beaches, coastal parks and pathways provide endless opportunities to get out and get active. The Gold Coast is renowned for its coastal management and high level of community involvement in looking after our beaches. To find out more, visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au

Federation Walk This dynamic ecosystem of 93 hectares of coastal dunes provides a unique opportunity to get up close with a fusion of native vegetation, dunes, open spaces, wildlife and ocean views. A network of established paths and tracks allow for hiking, jogging, cycling or bird watching visit federationwalk.org

Friends of Federation Walk This community group works towards better management of the last remaining substantial dune system on the Gold Coast mainland. Meet at the Federation Walk Coastal Reserve southern entrance, Seaworld Drive last Sunday of every month to plant trees and maintain the area. Contact Lyn Wright P 5531 4432 or 0400 740 972 102

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Beaches to Bushland Volunteer Restoration Program Volunteer in a bushcare group to make a difference to your local natural environment. Groups include Austinville Landcare, Bonogin Valley, Boonooroo Park, Currumbin Creek, Elanora Wetlands, Hinterland Regional Park, Nerang Riverkeepers, Tarrabora Reserve and South Stradbroke Island. • recognise and control weeds • planting trees • identify and encourage native species Contact City of Gold Coast P 5581 1837 W gcparks.com.au

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

BeachCare Help to care for your local beach with BeachCare. Learn about the coastal environment and the importance of a healthy dune system. All equipment and refreshments are provided. Contact Griffith University Centre for Coastal Management P 0414 762 374 E beachcare@griffith.edu.au W griffith.edu.au

Details Cost: Free Bookings: Required

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

09/08/14, 01/11/14, 01/03/15, 09/05/14

9am – 11am

Pardise Point Parklands, Abalone Avenue, Paradise Point

16/08/14, 08/11/14, 07/03/15, 23/05/15

9am – 11am

Broadview Park, Constance Esplanade, Runaway Bay

19/07/14, 13/09/14, 22/11/14, 14/03/14, 16/05/15

9am – 11am

Harley Park, Marine Parade (Meet North of Charis Seafood), Labrador

19/07/14, 13/09/14, 22/11/14, 14/03/15, 16/05/15

1.30pm – 3.30pm

Beach end of Australia Avenue, Broadbeach

26/07/14, 11/10/14, 13/12/14, 01/03/15, 18/04/15

9am – 11am

Meet south end of North Burleigh SLSC, North Burleigh

27/07/14, 20/09/14, 06/12/14, 07/02/15, 04/04/15

9am – 11am

27th Avenue, Palm Beach

30/08/14, 29/11/14, 28/02/15, 30/05/15

9am – 11am

Currumbin Alley, Duringan Street, Currumbin

2/08/14, 04/10/14, 01/03/15, 19/04/15, 14/06/15

9am – 11am

Beach end of Wagawn Street, Tugan

06/09/14, 15/11/14, 11/04/15

9am – 11am

Tugun Esplanade Park, Pacific Parade, North Kirra (Meet just south of North Kirra SLSC)

15/02/15

7am – 11am

Tugun Esplanade Park, Pacific Parade, North Kirra (Meet just south of North Kirra SLSC)

26/09/14, 05/06/15

9am – 11am

Marine Parade, Rainbow Bay

28/02/15

1.30pm – 3.30pm

Marine Parade, Rainbow Bay

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Lifestyle We are a city inspired by lifestyle, driven by opportunity. We don’t live to work, we work to live. That leaves us with time to make the most of an enviable year-round climate and an amazing natural environment. Beautiful ocean beaches, extensive waterways and a world heritage listed rainforest on our doorstep allow us to enjoy a work/life balance different from most other cities.

Art and craft Juggle jam A fun way to develop your skills and increase coordination with hooping, juggling, poi and staff. This activity offers the chance to win some circus equipment weekly so you can practise at home. Contact Details Threeworlds Cost: Free P 5520 3318 Bookings: No bookings required E threeworlds.com.au DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Thu

4.30pm

Justins Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads

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Rainbow tie-dye spiral workshop Here’s an opportunity to try this new and exciting easy paint brush method which is sure to inspire creativity in the young and young at heart. Please bring a white-washed garment ($6) or pillowcase supplied for ($9). Contact Details Aspiral Design, Shoshana Cost: $6 – $9 P 0402 616 204 Bookings: No bookings required E contact@aspiraldesign.com DATE

TIME

LOCATION

02/08/14

10am – 12pm

Justins Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads

24/08/14

10am – 12pm

Lansdowne Park, Lansdowne Drive (off Upper Coomera Road), Ormeau

20/09/14

10am – 12pm

Pratten Park, Old Burleigh Road (meet near All Abilities Playground), Broadbeach

23/11/14

10am – 12pm

Pacific Pines Central Park, Hotham Drive, Pacific Pines

07/02/15

10am – 12pm

Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade, Paradise Point

23/03/15

10am – 12pm

Laguna Park, Laguna Avenue, Palm Beach

17/05/15

10am – 12pm

Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Highway, Southport

Creative craft in the park Join the team from the Creative Craft Centre in these fun, hands-on craft workshops in the great outdoors. Stimulate your creativity and imagination with all types of crafts. Contact Details Creative Craft Centre, Mel Clarke Cost: $3 – $15 P 5520 3376 Bookings: No bookings required E info@creativecraftcentre.com WORKSHOP

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

COST

Creative Craft

Tue

9.30am

Apex Park, Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads

$5, bookings required

Beach Craft

27/07/14

10am – 11.30am

Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade, Paradise Point

$3 – $10

Pirate and Princess Craft

10/08/14

10am – 11.30am

Pratten Park, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach (Meet near All Abilities Playground)

$3 – $10

Ceramic Craft

24/08/14

10am – 11.30am

Palm Beach Parklands, 965 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach

$5 – $15

Clay Workshop

07/09/14

10am – 11.30am

Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, 232 Ashmore Road, Benowa

$5

Nature and Animal Craft

02/11/14

10am – 11.30am

Robina Common, Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina

$3 – $10

Sand Art

16/11/14

10am – 11.30am

Pacific Pines Central Park, Hotham Drive, Pacific Pines

$5

Scrapbooking Morning in the Park

30/11/14

10am – 11.30am

Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Highway, Southport

$8

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DATE

TIME

LOCATION

COST

Ceramic Craft

08/02/15

10am – 11.30am

Harley Park, Marine Parade, Labrador

$5 – $15

Mobile Sun Catchers

22/02/15

10am – 11.30am

Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade, Paradise Point

$2 – $6

Clay Workshop

08/03/15

10am – 11.30am

Pratten Park, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach

$5

Hearts and Music Craft

22/03/15

10am – 11.30am

Palm Beach Parklands, 965 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach

$3 – $10

Pirate and Princess Craft

17/05/15

10am – 11.30am

Pacific Pines Central Park, Hotham Drive, Pacific Pines

$3 – $10

Sand Art

31/05/15

10am – 11.30am

Robina Common, Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina

$5

Drawing from nature – art classes in the great outdoors Explore your creativity and connect with nature. Branch out and ignite the artist within. All materials supplied. Contact Details Nichole Stewart Cost: $20 P 0418 655 115 Bookings: Required DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Mon – Fri

6am – 8am, 9am – 11am

Various locations

Photography workshop – find the light/light at night A simple, fun afternoon and early evening workshop using the setting light against a backdrop of Surfers Paradise. Challenge yourself with the trickier stuff, learn long exposures, master that night time skyline shot, ghost shots, light writing and light painting. Here’s a great excuse to get your cameras out and meet like-minded enthusiasts while learning a thing or two. Contact Details Random Act Photography, Callan Lewis Cost: $35pp P 0407 222 543 Bookings: No bookings required E callanlewis@gmail.com DATE

30/08/14, 25/10/14, 20/12/14, 14/02/15,11/04/15, 06/06/15

TIME

LOCATION

4pm – 7pm

Evandale Park, Ouyan Street, Bundall (Meet near volleyball courts)

Photography workshop – Burleigh beach walk Charge your camera and get your walking shoes on to explore Burleigh Heads while learning tips and tricks of photography with a professional photographic guide. Contact Details Random Act Photography, Callan Lewis Cost: $20pp P 0407 222 543 Bookings: Required E callanlewis@gmail.com DATE

TIME

LOCATION

24/08/14, 19/10/14, 14/12/14, 08/02/15, 05/04/15, 31/05/15

4pm – 6pm

John Laws Park, Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads

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Mrs Red’s art classes Art classes for 5 – 14 years old. These two-hour curriculum-driven art classes broken up into two different age groups with trained art teachers and classes kept small. Contact Details Mrs Red’s art room Cost: $34 P 0412 026 207 Bookings: Required E mrsredsartroom.com.au DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Sat

9am – 1.30pm

23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami

Mini Red’s art in the park Not school aged yet? Stay as long as you like and create to your hearts content with these classes. Playground also available. Bring a picnic and make a morning of it. Contact Details Mrs Red’s art room Cost: $15 P 0412 026 207 Bookings: Required E mrsredsartroom.com.au DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Wed

9am – 11.45am

One Arts, cnr Via Roma and Verona Street, Isle of Capri

Community arts Explore art and crafts in a relaxed, creative and friendly space to improve health and wellbeing. We meet weekly, provide basic art materials, tea, coffee and biscuits – BYO lunch and canvas. Contact Details Community Arts for Everyone Inc QLD, Meena Cost: $5 P 0466 671 167 Bookings: Required E info@cafeiq.org.au W cafeiq.org.au DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Tues

10am – 4pm

Labrador Community Hub, 57 Billington Street, Labrador

Sparky Do Dah’s pop up playground Join Sparky Do Dah in this fun and interactive workshop. Suitable for young children and families, there are heaps of engaging and interesting activities for the whole family to enjoy. Contact Details Sparky Do Dah, Nigel Coates Cost: Free P 0411 699 928 Bookings: Required E info@sparkydodah.com.au DATE

TIME

LOCATION

17/08/14

10am – 12pm

Kurrawa Park, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach

28/09/14

9am – 11am

Paradise Point Parklands, The Esplanade, Paradise Point

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TIME

LOCATION

31/10/14

5pm – 7pm

Ormeau Centre, cnr Pascoe Road and Cuthbert Drive, Ormeau (Off the Streets event)

02/11/14

9am – 11am

Kurrawa Park, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach

22/02/15

9am – 11am

Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, 232 Ashmore Road, Benowa

29/04/15

9am – 11am

Justins Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads

12/04/15

10am – 12pm

Queen Elizabeth Park, Marine Parade, Coolangatta

10/05/15

10am – 12pm

Palm Beach Parklands, 965 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach

Currumbin Community Farm Campus discovery day The Currumbin Community Farm Campus is a hinterland environmental and outdoor education centre. Pick fresh produce, discover the bush tucker trail, pat and feed the animals and enjoy the picnic grounds. Contact Details Currumbin Farm Campus Cost: Free P 5533 0312 Bookings: No bookings required E info@currumbinfarmschool.eq.edu.au DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Every Sun

10am –2pm

Currumbin Farm Campus, 1226 Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin

Music ®

ESCALATE Take Your Band to the Next Level

A new and exciting local rock music showcase helping bands take their music to the next level. Presented by Fretfest Pty Ltd and supported by the City Of Gold Coast. Contact Details Fretfest Cost: Tickets $10 at the door W fretfest.com/escalategoldcoast Bookings: No bookings required DATE

LOCATION

30/07/14, 27/08/14, 24/09/14, 29/10/14, 26/11/14

Helensvale Cultural and Community Centre, Helensvale

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Drum and dance workshop – for the disabled Get your body moving and grooving to the beat of the drum. These workshops combine body percussion, brain gym, dance and drumming games to enhance coordination, listening and gross motor skills. Contact Details Afro Groove Cost: Free P 0431 726 300 Bookings: Required DATE

TIME

LOCATION

05/08/14, 02/09/14, 07/10/14, 11/11/14, 03/02/15, 03/03/15, 07/04/15, 05/05/15

10.30am

Pratten Park, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach (Meet at All Abilities Playground)

African Drumming Learn to play the traditional drum of West Africa, the Djembe Drum. Totally hands-on interactive fun, you’ll learn drumming basics, hand techniques and several rhythms with games throughout. This is all about having fun and letting go. Beginners welcome and BYO drum or drum hire available. Contact Details Threeworlds Cost: $15 P 5520 3318 Bookings: Required W threeworlds.com.au DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Tue

7pm

Threeworlds, 20 James Street, Burleigh Heads

Slacklining Contact Details Broadbeach Surf School, Logan Hurford Cost: $15 E loganhurtford@gmail.com Bookings: Required DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Sat

1.30pm

16 Chelsea Avenue, Broadbeach

Ukulele Get musical with ukulele lessons. Ukulele has soared in popularity and it is fun and easy to learn with only four strings, a shorter neck and fret board. You’ll be strumming a tune after your first session. Beginners welcome. Contact Details Threeworlds Cost: $10 P 5520 3318 Bookings: Required W threeworlds.com.au DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Wed

5.30pm

Threeworlds, 20 James Street, Burleigh Heads

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Yugambeh Mobo activities and events Yugambeh Mobo is a community movement to connect the population of the City of Gold Coast to local Aboriginal stories, language, tastes and culture through a series of annual events.

Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre, tours and information hub is based at the foot of the Burleigh headland. Within the centre, you will find Jellurgal’s boardwalk multimedia interpretation display so you can navigate your own cultural journey and explore the traditional lives of the Yugambeh people. Contact Details Jellurgal Cultural Centre Cost: Free P 5525 5955 Bookings: Required E info@jellurgal.com a W jellurgal.com.au DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Mon – Fri

8am – 3pm 8am – 2pm

Jellurgal Cultural Centre, 1711 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads

Sat

Bush tucker Join us on a tour of the Botanic Gardens as we identify a range of local bush-food plants. Learn the traditional uses of these plants, how to incorporate the flavours in everyday cooking and pick up tips to grow bush-foods in your home garden. Contact Details City of Gold Coast Cost: Free P 5581 6984 Bookings: Required DATE

TIME

LOCATION

7/02/15, 23/05/15

9am – 11am

Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, 232 Benowa Road, Ashmore

Bush tucker fusion Enjoy a Bush Tucker Fusion cooking demonstrations and learn how to incorporate bush tucker flavours in everyday cooking. Contact Details Yugambeh Mobo Cost: $5 P 3807 6155 (Tue – Fri) Bookings: Required – E yugambehmobo@gmail.com contact library hosting sessions W yugambeh.com DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CONTACT

27/09/14

10am – 11.30am

Nerang Library

5581 7180

8/11/14

10am – 11.30am

Broadbeach Library

5581 1555

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Yugambeh didgeridoo orchestra Bring along your didgeridoo and join the Yugambeh Didgeridoo Orchestra, which is aiming to play at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Great way to explore this ancient instrument. School terms only. Contact Details Yugambeh Mobo Cost: Free P 3807 6155 (Tue – Fri) Bookings: Required – Males only E yugambehmobo@gmail.com W yugambeh.com DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Wed

5.30pm – 6.30pm

Jellurgal Cultural Centre, 1711 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads

Didgeridoo Learn to play the didgeridoo. Our experienced facilitator will show you how to play drones, tones, calls and a rhythm. We’ll also demonstrate the technique of circular breathing. All levels. Contact Details Threeworlds Cost: $10 P 5520 3318 Bookings: Required W threeworlds.com.au DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Mon

6pm

Threeworlds, 20 James Street, Burleigh Heads

Yugambeh youth choir Local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander singers aged up to 25 years are welcome to join the choir and learn a range of Yugambeh language songs. The choir is led by one of Gold Coast’s leading choir masters and local Kombumerri woman, Candace Kruger. School terms only. Contact Details Yugambeh Mobo Cost: Free P 3807 6155 (Tue – Fri) Bookings: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander E yugambehmobo@gmail.com youth (under 25 years) W yugambeh.com DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Fri

5pm – 6pm

Health Sciences Campus, 102 Edmund Rice Drive, Southport

Aboriginal creative arts Explore a variety of Aboriginal creative artforms with local Aboriginal artist and designer Chantal Cook. Contact Details Jellurgal Cultural Centre Cost: $5 P 5525 5955 Bookings: Required W jellurgal.com.au DATE

TIME

LOCATION

16/08/14, 18/10/14, 17/01/15, 21/03/15

10am – 11.30am

Jellurgal Cultural Centre, 1711 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads

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Yugambeh Mobo Festival Join the Yugambeh Mobo Festival celebration during Reconciliation Week 2015. The Yugambeh Mobo Festival incorporates master classes, workshops, stalls, demonstrations, cultural activities, entertainment, literature and a finale concert. Contact Details Yugambeh Mobo Cost: Free entry, free & low cost workshops P 3807 6155 (Tue – Fri) Bookings: Required E yugambehmobo@gmail.com W yugambeh.com DATE

TIME

LOCATION

31/05/15

11am – 4pm

Somerset College, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba

Saltwater Country family Saturdays Adults and children are invited to join activities inspired by our major Indigenous art exhibition Saltwater Country, from 19 July – 31 August 2014. Hosted by local Indigenous community member Maureen Newton, families are invited to explore Queenslands Indigenous culture through story telling, ‘saltwater tucker’ and art. Contact Details The Arts Centre Gold Coast Cost: Frees W theartscentregc.com.au Bookings: Required DATE

TIME

LOCATION

26/07/14, 02/08/14, 09/08/14, 16/08/14, 23/08/14, 30/08/14,

1pm

The Arts Centre Gold Coast, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise

Markets Enjoy a great Sunday morning out and grab a bargain at the same time at the Gold Coast’s beachfront art and craft markets. Large, colourful and abuzz with atmosphere, these markets boast more than 150 stalls showcasing the best and most original Australian-made products.

Art and craft markets W artandcraft.com.au DATE

TIME

LOCATION

1st and 3rd Sun of month

8am – 2.30pm

Broadbeach Market, Kurrawa Park, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach (Opposite Mall)

Last Sun of month

8am – 2.30pm

Burleigh Market, Justins Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads

2nd Sun of month (Plus 4th Sun of five-Sun months)

8am – 2.30pm

Coolangatta Market, Queen Elizabeth Park, Marine Parade, Coolangatta

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Surfers Paradise beachfront market You can learn to play the didgeridoo. Our experienced facilitator will show you how to play drones, tones, calls and a rhythm. We’ll also demonstrate the technique of circular breathing. Suited to all levels. Contact Surfers Paradise Alliance W surfersparadise.com DATE

Every Wed, Fri

TIME

LOCATION

From 5.30pm

Surfers Paradise Beachfront Market, The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise

The Village Markets The Village Markets (TVM), are the original and among the best boutique creative markets on the Gold Coast showcasing up to 100 fashion, arts and creative stalls as well as live local music and delicious gourmet food. W thevillagemarketsgc.com.au DATE

TIME

LOCATION

1st and 3rd Sun of month

8am – 1pm

Burleigh Heads State School, Lower Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads

4th Sun of month

8am – 2.30pm

Paradise Point Parklands, cnr The Esplanade and Ephraim Island Parade, Paradise Point

Miami Marketta arts creative This is an event like no other on the Gold Coast. Check out our art, view market stalls, listen to live music, eat dinner and soak up the festive atmosphere of Miami Marketta. There’s fun for all of the family. W miamimarketta.com DATE

TIME

LOCATION

2nd and 4th Fri of the month

5pm – 10pm

Rabbit + Cocoon, 23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami

Farmers’ fresh produce markets E info@goldcoastfarmersmarkets.com.au W yourlocalmarkets.com.au DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Sun

6am – 11am

Gold Coast Turf Club, Racecourse Drive, Bundall

Sun

6am – 11am

Miami State High School, 2137-2205 Gold Coast Highway, Miami

Sat

7am – 11am

Marina Mirage, 74 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach

2nd and 4th Sat of month

6am – 11am

Mudgeeraba Showgrounds, cnr Mudgeeraba and Worongary Roads, Mudgeeraba

Sun

6.30am – 12pm

Lavelle Street, Nerang

Sat

6am – 11am

Palm Beach Currumbin State High School, Thrower Drive, Palm Beach

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Community centre youth programs Young people aged between 12 – 17 years can become involved in regular programs facilitated by a youth service provider. Visit our website: goldcoast.qld.gov.au/communitycentres to find a venue and check out ‘what’s on’.

Runaway Bay Youth Centre This new, single-storey building, designed with an industrial/urban theme is for use by local youth, social and support groups as well as local musical and theatre groups catering for a large range of youth-related activities. LOCATION

CONTACT

379 Oxley Drive, Runaway Bay

RunawayBayYouth@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Upper Coomera Community and Youth Centre Young people aged between 12 – 17 can access various services and become involved in regular programs facilitated by a youth service provider. Check out the free holiday programs. LOCATION

CONTACT

Corner Pascoe Road and Cuthbert Drive, Upper Coomera

uppercoomerayouth@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Thrower House A safe space for young people aged between 12 – 25. Community groups and organisations can meet here for a range of cultural, artistic, recreational and educational activities. Activities include free school holiday programs, suspension programs for those 12 – 17, after school drop-in Tue – Fri and young parents’ group Tuesday 12.30pm to 2.30pm. LOCATION

CONTACT

Salk Oval, Thrower Drive, Palm Beach

throwerhouse@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Become a volunteer Volunteering Gold Coast is looking for dedicated volunteers for casual, part-time and full-time positions across the City. Why volunteer? Volunteering Gold Coast provides free monthly education and training workshops for volunteers and the community to update/refresh/learn new skills. You can upskill, learn something new or undertake work experience in such areas as: • Social and professional contacts

• Know you’re making a difference

• Possibility of permanent placement/paid work

• Keep your mind and body active

• Help the community and your chosen organisation

• Have fun!

• Build confidence and gain personal satisfaction Register online at volunteeringgc.org.au or phone 5526 0688.

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Be an Active & Healthy Ambassador Perhaps you’ve changed your life, improved your health or created a social network through being involved in Active & Healthy. Join the active and healthy movement and share the healthier, happier message with friends, family and your wider community. We are offering a range of opportunities to become an Active & Healthy Ambassador. Contact activehealthygc@goldcoast.qld.gov.au to get involved.


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