COMMUNITY NOTICES

Special Event Thursday 2 October 2025 10am start @ Noosa Conference Centre at Ivory Palms, 73 Hilton Tce, Noosaville. Guest Speaker: Noel Whittaker AM. Noel is one of the world’s foremost authorities on personal finance and retirement issues, an international bestselling author, finance and investment expert, radio broadcaster, newspaper columnist and public speaker. No charge for AIR members/ASA members; $20 per person for visitors, or join AIR for $28. Reserve your place:  airnoosasecretary@gmail.com. All welcome. www.facebook.com/AIRNoosa

The Coolum Art Collective is once again exhibiting their art this Spring at the Coolum Civic Centre 9 am to 5 pm from Friday, October 3rd to 5th, and on Monday, October 6th 9 am to 3.00 pm

This popular event will feature a diverse range of art and crafts by some of the Sunshine Coast’s local artists and artisans. The art is entirely original and comprises both traditional and modern styles in all mediums.

Entry is free with the opportunity to purchase artworks and various items from the artisans on display.

David Hinchcliffe will be the Guest Speaker at the event, and Karol Oakley will be the VIP Judge of the artworks.

The official opening will be on Saturday, 4th at 3.00 pm.

Are you looking to join a club for fun, fellowship & to make new friends? Coolum Beach Combined Probus Club encourages the retired & semi-retired. The Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month.

We have an interesting guest speaker, morning tea & discuss our monthly outings, followed by a local club lunch (guests invited to attend). Our outings consist of visiting new venues for lunch, some dinners, picnics in the park, coffee mornings, walking groups & car outings.

Our location is: The Uniting Church, 22 Elizabeth St, Coolum Beach, @ 9.15 first Tuesday of each month.  Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, 7th October.

We provide a generous morning tea on the day (small cost of $4.00/guest). All enquiries, please contact Faye 0419 644 651.

Friends of Yaroomba‘s AGM will be held on Saturday, September 20th at 3:00 pm at Birrahl Park, Yaroomba. Ever considered getting involved?

We’d love for you to join our friendly community group. Membership is free. All are welcome.

Coffee and Chat is held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10-11 am. Many new people came to share the morning with us and tell their family stories. If you would like to share your story with us, then come along to our next one on 16th September at our rooms in Petrie Park Rd, opposite the Nambour Aquatic Centre.

Email: genealogysc@gmail.com

Maroochy North Shore Lions is a community organisation that holds a BBQ once a month at the Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club’s canteen in Power Park, Mudjimba, to assist the lifesaving Club in raising funds to buy equipment to help them carry out their most important service to the local Community. Our next BBQ is on Saturday, 27^th September, from 7 am to 11 am, selling our renowned bacon and egg burgers and sausages on bread. We also support many other Lions projects, such as recycling eyeglasses, collecting stamps and supporting the work of Qld Medical Research teams. If you would like to experience the fellowship of our club or even join us in our work, come down to Power Park, Mudjimba or phone Patricia on 0427 838 938 or Carol Goldsworthy-Publicity 0402 112 023

Sunday 19th October, 12 noon until 5.30 pm, Mudjimba RSL presents The Claptomaniacs. This local Sunshine Coast band plays quality covers from Eric Clapton, Cream, Cocker, The Stones, The Doobies, Steely Dan and more.

The sub-branch opens from 12.00 noon. Band from 1 pm. Bar closes 5.30 pm

Sausage Sandwiches $3.50. Drinks on sale.

Entry is FREE

BYO Snacks and Nibbles

43 Cottonwood Street, Mudjimba

Quota Club of Coolum Beach is a group of dedicated women who have been raising funds to support disadvantaged people in the local community for 30 years. If you would like to join, we would love to hear from you. For information, contact Sandra Verrall on 0457 355 734 or secretary @quotacoolum.com.au.

We raise funds through our pop-up stalls, held in the courtyard at Pacific on Coolum, corner of Birtwill St and Heathfield Rd, Coolum Beach.

The next stall for the year will be on Thursday, 25^th September, from 8 am to 12 pm.

Free coffee and delicious toasties along with a friendly chat are available every Thursday from 10am to noon on the back lawn of the Anglican church, 25 Beach Road, Coolum Beach. Everyone is welcome to join us in caring for each other and connecting with others in the community.

Are you retired and fully or partly self-funded, or planning to be so? AIR is a National not-for-profit advocacy organisation.

We meet on the 3rd Thursday each month at Sunrise Uniting Church, Grasstree Ct, Sunrise Beach

Time: 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start. AIR/ASA Members – no charge for meetings. Visitors $10 pp incl morning tea (first 2 visits free of charge). airnoosasecretary@gmail.com Tel 0417 431 303 www.facebook.com/AIRNoosa.  Membership: $28 per person, valid to 30 June 2026. Helping to improve financial literacy.

We are a volunteer, non-party political organisation. Our Vision: To advance a sustainable quality of life in retirement.

Business Mentors Sunshine Coast a not-for-profit organisation that mentors new and existing businesses and is proud to present a seminar series Building a Better Business.

Business Pitch: How to communicate your message clearly.

Digital Footprint: Build an effective online footprint that delivers results.

Building your Target Market: Understand your customers and find more.

For more details and to book https://www.businessmentorssc.org.au/events

Inviting all ladies to our group where we bring together women from all walks of life to enjoy each other’s company and form friendships.

Meeting from 9.30am to 11.30am each Friday (during school term) at Yaroomba Meeting Place, 1443 David Low Way, Yaroomba. Entry fee includes morning tea, guest speakers or activities. Esme 0408 077 882.

Coolum Amigos is a social club for the over 50s. We meet at 10am every Tuesday at the Coolum Surf Club for coffee and a chat and to arrange outings. All welcome. For more information call Carol on 0419 423 367 or just come along!

Are you looking to join a club for fun, fellowship & to make new friends? Coolum Beach Combined Probus Club encourages the retired & semi-retired. The Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month.

We have an interesting guest speaker, morning tea & discuss our monthly outings, followed by a local club lunch, (guests invited to attend). Our outings consist of visiting new venues for lunch, some dinners, picnics in the park, coffee mornings, walking groups & car outings.

Our location is: The Uniting Church 22 Elizabeth St, Coolum Beach @ 9.15 first Tuesday of each month.  Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, 2nd September.

We provide a generous morning tea on the day (small cost of $4.00/guest). All enquiries please contact Faye 0419 644 651.

Mondays 11.30 – 3.30pm at the Coolum Civic Centre. Come along and join us.

Meet every Thursday morning 9am-11.30 at the Baptist Church, David Low Way, Coolum Beach. All welcome.

Welcomes all citizens 50 and over. Activities include Mahjong, Bingo, Carpet Bowls, Card and Board games. Meet every Monday from 11.30am-3.30pm at the Coolum Civic Centre. Entry fee includes afternoon tea and a ticket in the door prize. For further information please phone Bernie 5448 8693.

Enquiries info@coolumbridgeclub.com

Sessions as follows:

MONDAY – 8.30am for 9.15am start

TUESDAY – 12.30pm for 1 pm start

(Contact Ali 0422791748 for more info).

THURSDAY – 12.30 for 1pm start

SATURDAY – 12.30 for 1pm start

Partnership Contact: Trish Gatt on 0412 546 575

If you enjoy craft and good company join the Coolum Craft Group. We meet every Tuesday, in the Coolum Lions Community Centre, 15 Russell Street Coolum Beach. 2pm – 4pm.

A variety of crafts are on offer and our friendly participants are always ready to lend a hand or maybe you have a craft you could teach the rest of the group.

New members welcome and for $3 you will receive tea/coffee and cake/biscuit as well as a fun few hours. For more information, please contact Patricia: 0403 017 247.

Croquet for fun and fitness.  New members and visitors are very welcome. Try it with 3 free games and lessons. Mallets and free coaching are available. Social Golf Croquet Monday and Friday starting 1.15pm. For more information contact: Barb 0423 277 951 Sea Cove Lane, Coolum

Coolum HeARTs offers low-cost access to a range of activities to all in the community. We have great facilitators and volunteers ready to welcome you to art, djembe drumming, choir, ukulele, mosaics, meditation and gentle yoga. Our women’s hub and men’s resilience groups meet regularly. When you join as a member you will pay only $5 to $10 per session.  Follow us on Facebook, on-line at www.coolumhearts.com.au or phone 0478 646 330.

Coolum Uniting Church $5/10

9.15 am – 10.15 am Every Monday

Keep your mind and body moving, whilst having fun. Start with a warm-up, flow into dance steps, and maximise the fun with great music. Just turn up or call Sue 0412 003 154.

Supported by Sunshine Coast Council “Healthy Sunshine Coast”

What a wonderful morning tea we had on our first Coffee and Chat morning which is held on the 3^rd Tuesday each month from 10-11am.  Many new people came to share the morning with us and tell their family stories.  If you would like to share your story with us, then come along to our next one on 16^th September at our rooms in Petrie Park Rd. opposite the Nambour Aquatic Centre.

Email: genealogysc@gmail.com

Are you looking to make new meaningful friendships? This women’s group meets every Thursday 9.30-11 at the Coolum Lions Community Centre, 15 Russell Street Coolum Beach. (We take a break during School Holidays). Come and check us out. Morning tea is a highlight. We’d love to meet you. Ask for Chris: 0478 584 573.

We would like to invite new members and visitors to our meetings, where we discuss concerns and the development of Marcoola area and beaches. Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday, every second month at 7pm.

marcoolacommunity@gmail.com. Phone April 0413 137 182

Maroochy North Shore Lions is a community organisation who hold a BBQ once a month at the Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club’s canteen in Power Park Mudjimba to assist the lifesaving Club to raise funds to buy equipment to help them carry out their most important service to the local Community. Our next BBQ is on Saturday, 27^th September from 7am to 11am selling our renowned bacon and egg burgers and sausages on bread. We also support many other Lions projects such as recycling eyeglasses and collecting stamps and supporting the work of Qld Medical Research teams. If you would like to experience the fellowship of our club or even join us in our work come down to Power Park Mudjimba or phone Patricia on 0427 838 938 or Carol Goldsworthy-Publicity 0402 112 023

Meals on Wheels Coolum Beach has had a place in the hearts and homes of the Coolum Community for more than 40 Years.

We prepare fresh, nutritious meals and deliver them to people’s homes to enable them to live independently. We also provide a social contact, a friendly smile and a chat to check all is well and make a difference to someone’s day.

Our volunteers are the core of our service, preparing and delivering meals as well as helping in the office. We couldn’t do what we do without their help.

We are always on the lookout for new volunteers to join our team. Can you spare a few hours a month to help keep the wheels running smoothly? Why not give us a call to find out more? It could make your day!

Please call 5446 1000 to find out how to be part of our community.

Meals on Wheels Coolum Beach has had a place in the hearts and homes of the Coolum Community for more than 40 Years.

We prepare fresh nutritious meals and deliver them to people’s homes to enable them to live independently. We also provide a social contact, a friendly smile and a chat to check all is well and make a difference to someone’s day.

Our volunteers are the core of our service – preparing and delivering meals as well as helping in the office. We couldn’t do what we do without their help.

We are always on the lookout for new volunteers to join our team. Can you spare a few hours a month to help keep the wheels running smoothly? Why not give us a call to find out more? It could make your day!

Please call 5446 1000 to find out how to be part of our community.

The Ninderry branch of the ALP holds its monthly meeting on the 3rd Sunday of each month at the Coolum Beach Hotel starting at 10.30 AM.  Visitors are welcome and you are also invited to join us afterwards for lunch.  You can also log into our Facebook page for up-to-date details of other events. https://www.facebook.com/ALPNinderry.  For more information and to book, please contact Melinda Dodds Ph. 0409 890 186.

Combines gentle yoga, qigong & somatics
Mellow Moves is a truly unique class that blends the calming practices of gentle yoga, the flowing movements of qigong, and the mindful awareness of somatics. It’s designed to be suitable and accessible for everyone, regardless of experience or physical ability.
Through a focus on breath and gentle, mindful movement, you’ll discover how to create greater space and ease not only in your body but also in your mind.
This is the perfect class for you if you are:
New to yoga
Recovering from an injury
Seeking a quieter, more mindful practice

About Your Instructor: With more than 12 years of experience teaching yoga, Gaye is adept at tailoring each class to suit the group while also providing individual attention and modifications when needed. Her expertise ensures a supportive and beneficial experience for all.
When: Wednesdays @ 11:30 AM
Cost: $5 per person

The Coolum Parkinson’s Support Group will meet next on the third Monday of each month at 10.15 am, at the Coolum Surf Club. Phone 0429 361 301 for more information.

Sunshine Coast Scrabble Club meets at Nambour RSL at 1 pm every Friday. Games, while competitive, are low-key, with an emphasis on enjoying the game in the company of other Scrabble lovers.  New players are welcome and are given a gentle introduction with an initial open-book game. For more information, call Trevor on 5445 7770.

Practice your public speaking, gain confidence, improve your leadership and communication skills. Coolum Communicators supports members to practice speaking to an audience while having fun.

We meet on the 2^nd & 4^th Wednesday of the month, 7pm at North Shore Community Centre, Mudjimba. Guests welcome! Email coolumtoastmasters@gmail.com.