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Community Groups in Pumicestone
GROUP: Bribie Celtic Fiddlers
MEETS: EVERY LAST SUNDAY
TIMES: 10am - Noon
WHERE: "Vibe" Markets @ Community Arts Centre
REMARKS: Regular rehearsals. Keen musicians welcome.
COST: $0
CONTACT: Ross 0490 015 353
GROUP: The Bribie Island Community Parkinson’s Support Group
MEETS: On the second Thursday of each month (December and January excepted)
TIMES: From 1.00pm until 3.00pm
WHERE: In the Anzac Room at the Bribie Island RSL Club, 99 Toorbul Street, Bongaree
REMARKS: The meetings are open to people with Parkinson’s and their carers and family members;
and anyone in the community with an interest in Parkinson’s Disease
COST: a gold coin donation towards postal costs and a gift for guest speakers
CONTACT: Co-ordinator David Martin, 0418 750120
GROUP: Bribie Island Family History Interest Group
MEETS: We meet in the Anzac Room at the Bribie Island RSL Club at 93 - 105 Toorbul Street, Bongaree
WHERE: Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 1pm and the second Thursday of the month at 10am, FEBRUARY to DECEMBER.
REMARKS: Members talk about their genealogical finds or ask for assistance with their family research. Numerous meetings feature a guest speaker on various subjects. Why not come along to our friendly club, share a cup of tea, coffee and a biscuit and see if we can find your family with you.
COST: No Annual Subscription or joining fee
CONTACT: Phone Bette on 3408 3096.
GROUP: Toorbul & Donnybrook Pensioners Club
MEETS: Mondays - Tai Chi 8 - 9 am.; Craft group 9.00 - 11.00; Indoor Bowls - 1.00 - 3.30
2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month: - Line Dancing 8 - 9a.m.
Fridays - Tai Chi 8 - 9 am.
WHERE: Did not provide
REMARKS: A Church Service is conducted each month - 3rd Sunday at 8.15 a.m. Fr George from St Michael's officiates.
Our regular monthly meetings are on the 1st Wednesday of each month, with a short Church Service at 9 a.m. followed by morning tea, and the meeting at 10.15 am.
COST: Most activities at the club cost members $2; with non-members $3. There is a $10 yearly subscription to become a member from May to April every year.
CONTACT: Helen 0428130726, or Ruth: 07 54292310.
GROUP: Bribie Island VIEW Club.
MEETS: On the fourth Wednesday of the month at 11.30 for 12.00 luncheon, which usually includes a guest speaker.
WHERE: At Kai Cafe & Restaurant, Welsby Parade
REMARKS: VIEW stands for Voice Interests and Education of Women and supports the work of the Smith Family. Other casual functions – morning tea, movie morning – are held during the month.
Bribie VIEW sponsors four students through The Smith Family Learning for Life programme. More information can be found at thesmithfamily.com.au. Further information can be found about VIEW generally at VIEW.org.au, and then follow the "Find a Club" link to Bribie Island.
COST: Cost is $25 per head, $2 of which goes directly to our funding for the Smith Family.
CONTACT: If you wish to find out more, or come to one of our luncheons, you could speak to Jennifer on 3408 2152 or Pat 3408 3835
GROUP: The Probus Club of Bribie Island Inc
MEETS: First Tuesday each month at 9.00am
WHERE: Bribie Island RSL Conference Room
REMARKS: A mixed fellowship club open to all residents of Bribie Island and surrounding areas.
COST: $25.00 joining fee, $25.00 annual membership fee.
CONTACTS: Mark Sunter (3408-4145) and Ursula Maffey (3410-0792)
GROUP: Pumicestone Passage Probus Club
MEETS: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 9.15am for a 9.30am Start
WHERE: Bribie Island RSL, Toorbul Street, Bongaree
REMARKS: PPP is a mixed club and its ethos is Fun, Fellowship and Friendship. Meetings are relaxed and informative and the club also holds many social events outside of the regular monthly meeting.
COST: Annual Subscriptions are $30 single and $60 Couple.
CONTACT: please phone Kathy Vincent on 3410 1197 or mobile 0406312074 Kathy.vincent5@googlemail.com
GROUP: Bribie Masonic Lodge
MEETS: On the 2nd Wednesday of the month from Feb – Nov
WHERE: 25 Banya st Bongaree at 7 pm.
REMARKS: Any member who has not been a regular attender is most welcome also any visiting member from interstate or country member are welcome also.
COST: Did not provide
CONTACT: Nev 0407 300 765 or Ron 0418 858 855
GROUP: Bribie Island National Seniors
MEETS: 9 am for 9.30 am start, fourth Monday of each month excluding December and January. Annual General Meeting 23rd July 2018
WHERE: At the Bribie Island RSL Function room
REMARKS: Meeting no cost with morning tea provided. 3 meetings allowed before membership required
COST: Annual membership Single $44 Joint $55
CONTACT: Enquiries Phone Coral 07 34086152
GROUP: Pumicestone Trefoil Guild
MEETS: 3rd Monday each month
WHERE: Girl Guides Hut, Webster Street, Bongaree
REMARKS: Trefoil Guild is the adult section of Girl Guides Australia
COST: $70.00 per annum
CONTACT: President Annette on 34082904 or Secretary Pat on 34084079.
GROUP: National Servicemen’s Association (Nashos)
MEETS: First Tuesday of the Month
WHERE: 25 Boronia Drive, Bellara
REMARKS: Lunch provided and partners welcome
COST: Nil
CONTACT: John Price 0439 287 747
GROUP: Sandstone Point mainly music
MEETS: Sandstone Point Community & Sports Complex
TIMES: 9:30 am Thursdays during school term
WHERE: 202 Bestmann Road, Sandstone Point
REMARKS: For babies to pre-schoolers and their carer. Full of fun, educational music and
musical activity to grow and develop your child, followed by something
to eat and something to play with, plus time for you to eat and chat!
COST: $6 child or $7 per family (1st session free)
CONTACT: Ph 0413 251 569
GROUP: Bribie Island Historical Society Inc
MEETS: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm
WHERE: ANZAC Room, 1st Floor RSL Club, Toorbul Street, Bongaree
REMARKS: Established in 2008, the Bribie Island Historical Society's main goal is to share the knowledge of Bribie Island's unique history and heritage.
COST: Annual subscription of $10
CONTACT: Email: bribiehistoricalsociety@gmail.com or Lynne Hooper 3408 2336.
GROUP: Ecumenical Children's Choir
MEETS: Every Thursday afternoon of school terms from 3.30p.m. to 4.45p.m.
WHERE: Bribie Island Uniting Church, Webster Street, Bongaree
REMARKS: Open to all children who love to sing - aged 4 to 15 years. Children taught skills in singing and reading music; learn songs that script our children for positive living; share their music and faith with the elderly three times a year and at other times and functions. Children can work towards earning badges for particular skills. Performance uniforms supplied. Parents welcome at practices.
COST: Nil
CONTACT: Margaret on 5497 5777
GROUP: Messy Church
MEETS: Every second Sunday of the month from February to November inclusive, from 4p.m. to 6p.m.
WHERE: Bribie Island Church, Webster Street, Bongaree
REMARKS: Church for all ages and all the family. Commences at 4p.m. with fun (and sometimes messy) activities which follow a theme - all age activities. Followed by a short celebration around the theme. Concluding with a delicious evening meal.
COST: Donation
CONTACT: Margaret on 5497 577