BIRKDALE COMMUNITY MEN'S SHED
Birkdale Community Men's Shed Group meets every Monday from 10am-noon in the Bowlers Lounge at the Redland Sporting Club Anson Rd. Wellington Pt. Our Shed's aim is to encourage friendship and well being along with arts and crafts, music, poetry among men of all ages and from all walks of life. Contact Ben 0434 934 978 or Rob 0404 998 174.
MATES THEATRE GENESIS
MATES Theatre Genesis is looking for volunteers in all aspects of producing local theatre in a social and encouraging environment. From back-stage to front-of-house, technical, set construction and administration there are opportunities for the experienced and for the novice. Contact Ray at MATES Theatre Genesis on 0438 194 800, or request further information at www.matestg.org.au to become part of MTG.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Bluecare seeks volunteers to support staff and residents with activities and one-on-ones at Nandeebie Alexandra Hills and Yarrabee Redland Bay. Contact Linda Driscoll on 0416 178 560.
BLUECARE SHOPS OPEN
Blue Care Op Shops are open on Friday mornings at Joe Wood Court Alexandra Hills and Peel St Redland Bay on Tuesday mornings, weather permitting. We have specials on selected items every week.
WELLINGTON POINT INDOOR BOWLS
Indoor bowls for seniors at the community hall, Birkdale Road, Wellington Point on Tuesdays at 12.30pm. $3 to play; annual fee $5. Edith 3390 3196 or Madge 3824 6160.
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS
Help for families and friends of alcoholics and problem drinkers. Meetings in Cleveland:
Monday 6.45pm, Friday 9.30am, Capalaba: Wednesday 10am. Phone: 3890 1244
Monday-Friday 10am- 2pm or 24 Hour Helpline 1300 252 666. www.al-anon.org.au.
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS
Do you or someone you know have a gambling problem? Gamblers Anonymous can help. For further information including meeting locations visit http://gaaustralia.org.au/ or call 0467 655799.
CLEVELAND JP SERVICE
Free JP service is located in Coles mall, between the Cleveland Discount Fruit Barn and ANZ, opposite the Bay Audio and is open Tuesday to Thursday 9.30-12 noon and 1pm -3pm plus Saturdays 9.30am-11.30am
QUILTERS
A small group of ladies meets Tuesdays at the Victoria point library, from 9.30am-1pm for quilting, sewing and friendship. No fees. Coffee/tea available. Phone Belle 3409 1554.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS REDLANDS
Provides sport training and competition for children (from 8yrs) and adults with an intellectual disability. Special Olympics Redlands offers basketball, bowling, bocce, golf, tennis and swimming and has limited vacancies in all sports. Contact Hugh redlands.sport@specialolympics.com.au or 0448 069 545.
U3A SOLO CARDS
Experienced and learner card players invited on Wednesdays 12.30-4pm at the Star of the Sea Hall, Passage Street, Cleveland. Phone the U3A office on 3821 3888 or email admin@u3aredlands.com.au. U3A Redlands is open 9am-noon Monday to Friday during school terms. Newsletter available on www.u3aredlands.com.au
NIGHT NINJAS
Night Ninjas Inc Australia is a not-for-profit organisation in the Redlands that assists people who are experiencing homelessness. Services provided are food, backpacks, toiletries, clothing, blankets, tents, sleeping bags, referrals to other support services. A weekly wish list is posted on our Facebook page for donations required. Visit https://www.facebook.com/night.ninjas.inc/ or http://www.nightninjas.com.au.
MEDITATION
Learn some simple, practical and effective exercises you can take with you to practise in your own time. Contact Mark on 0405 696 647 or contact@beingmark.com.
TEAMWORKS SUPPORT GROUP
Teamworks is a support group focusing on personal individual goals in a supportive and peaceful environment where obtaining one's goals is supported by other members in the group. The group meets at Ormiston every Tuesday 9-11am and every Thursday 7-9pm. Cost is a gold coin donation. Contact Penelope 0432 613 918.
LEARN TO PLAY PETANQUE
The Brisbane Southside Petanque Club plays every Wednesday and Saturday from 1pm at the William Taylor Sports Ground, Mooroondu Road, Thorneside, (behind the Community Hall). Contact June Turner-Smith on 3820 7186 or 0430 203 166.
CREATE AND PLAY
Create and Play mornings are held every fortnight from 9.30-11am. Designed to encourage creative play and interaction between you and your child, the mornings are ideal for caregivers with children aged five years and under. Cost is $5 per family with morning tea provided for the children. Phone 3245 2117 or email families@redlandcommunitycentre.org. Bookings essential.
PLAY SNOOKER
Waterloo Bay Leisure Centre at Wynnum has a beautiful snooker table that is not being used. Register your interest to play by phoning 3396 9488.
LEARN TO LINE DANCE
Beginner class 11.30am-12.30pm Mondays at the Donald Simpson Centre. No age restriction, no partner required. Contact Liz 3821 4379, Elizabethkeenan15@gmail.com.
TRINITY TREASURES THRIFT SHOP
Open Thursdays 9am-12pm at the Trinity Uniting Church hall at 47 Marlborough Rd, Wellington Point.
REDLAND CITY BANDS
We are always looking for players to join our bands. Rehearsals at the Edgar Harley Hall, Smith Street, Cleveland Mondays 7-9pm for Big Band, Tuesdays 6.30-8pm for Beginner Concert Band and 8-9.30pm for Jazz Improvisation, Wednesdays 7-9pm for Concert Band, and Thursdays 7-9pm for Intermediate Concert Band. Visit www.redlandcitybands.org.au, email redlandcitybands@gmail.com or contact Joy on 0400 529 451.
CWA CRAFT
Join our friendly small group of ladies and enjoy a cuppa and good company. Bring whatever craft you do. Tuesday 9.30am at CWA Hall. Contact Jenny 0412 295 686.
CANCER COUNCIL REDLANDS
You can help Redlands Branch of Cancer Council Queensland by making craft items for stalls, making jams or manning the stalls. Contact Heather on 3286 1803 or Tish at 0407 587 096. www.facebook.com/CCQRedlandsBranch/
U3A REDLANDS DANCE GROUP
Wednesdays at 8.30am for jazz class and 9.30am for tap class at Thornlands Dance Palais, Island Outlook Road. Contact Terri on 38212498.
DRAGON BOAT CLUB
Redlands Sea Dragons paddle on Saturdays and Sundays. Come and try for free either day. Meet at 6.15am at 22 Meissner St, Redland Bay then 7am on the water for an hour. Phone Jude on 0407 650 316.
COMMUNITY MEN'S SHED
Meets weekly during school term on Wednesdays 9am-noon at the Gateway Men's Shed, 1052 Mt Gravatt Capalaba Rd, Mackenzie, no cost.
CRAFT DONATIONS SOUGHT
The Redland Hospital Auxiliary urgently needs donations of craft items for sale in the Koala Kiosk. Money raised will purchase items for the Redlands Public Hospital. We are unable to accept second-hand items. Contact Shirley on 3488 0292.
CAPALABA MEALS ON WHEELS
Help needed to deliver meals. Contact Lozelle or Sandi on 3390 3450.