NOTICEBOARD

TODAY

Starts at 60 coffee Starts at 60 meet-up at Coffee Haven, DFO, Westcourt Shopping Centre, 11am-1pm first Tuesday of the month. Next meeting March 5. Over 60s welcome. Enjoy company of like minded people. Ph: Rod 0412 898 450 or Kaye 0437 636 409. St Peters Indoor Bowls PCYC Cairns, Macnamara St, 10.30am-1.30pm Tues. All ages. BYO lunch. Ph: Steve 4054 4049. Student massage clinic Tuesdays 10am-8pm, $25. Bookings essential. Ph: 4031 7738. Sugarworld Cardio Tennis Get into Cardio Tennis, 8.30am Tues & Thurs for 30 mins, Sugarworld Gardens (under big tree), $5. Childcare provided. Ph: Karen 0412 173 764 or www.getintocardiotennis.com. au Suicide Bereavement Survivors of Suicide Bereavement Support Group, 7.30pm-9pm, 2nd Tues of month, Red Cross, cnr Grove & Lake streets, entrance Grove St. If you or someone you know has had a loved one die by suicide & would like to make contact with others walking this sad & difficult journey, ph: Anne 0407 162 039 or Fran 0407 695 891. Square & Round Dance Club Ulysses Square & Round Dance Club, modern music, fun, social, Masonic Hall, cnr Mill Rd & Hartil St, Edmonton 7.30pm. First two nights free, then $5. Ph: 4045 2620 or 4032 3308. Tableland Youth Theatre Drama classes, 3.30-4.30pm Tues, Yungaburra community hall, school-aged children. Ph: Janelle 4095 3208 or 0408 568 724. Tai chi at The Parks Over 55s, 10am Tues, The Parks Retirement Village community centre, Telford St, Earlville. Work on strength & balance in peaceful atmosphere. Ph: 4054 6655. Tropical Brass Rehearses Cairns Municipal Band hall, 18 Charles St, North Cairns, 7.30pm Tues. Brass musicians, visitors welcome. Instruments available. Ph: 4051 2497. Tropical Cross Stitchers Leichhardt Soccer Club, 9.30am-5pm, 4th Tues of month. Ph: Hazel 4034 1507 or Sarina 4051 8369.

WEDNESDAY

Women’s Health Clinics Mount Garnet Primary Health Care Centre, Galena St, Feb 20, ph: 4097 4800; Innisfail specialist clinics, Innisfail Hospital, Monday, Feb 25, ph: 4016 1312; Babinda Hospital, 128 Munro St, Tuesday, Feb 26, ph: 4067 8200. Pap smears, breast awareness, sexual health screening, referrals for continence issues, period problems, contraception, menopause, bowel health, domestic violence, lifestyle issues. Specialist nurse. Zumba Gold Zumba class for older participants, 9.30am Wednesdays, Eisteddfod Hall, Greenslopes St, Edge Hill. Cost $10 casual class. Ph: Deb 0401 023 084. Cairns Barefoot Bowls Cairns Bowls Club, Bayview Heights, 6.30pm for 7pm Wed. Bowls & sausage sizzle. Fun night, all levels. Ph: 4054 3322. Cairns Concert Band Rehearses Cairns Municipal Band Hall, 18 Charles St, Cairns North, 7.30pm Wed. Brass, woodwind, percussion welcome. Ph: 4051 2497. Rotary Club of Cairns Trinity Rotary Club of Cairns Trinity is very active & loves visitors & prospective members to join them 5.45pm for 6.15pm start Wednesdays, Cairns Sheridan Hotel, 295 Sheridan St. Ph: 4255 9000, 4054 4385, e: secretaryctri@d9550rotary.org .au or visit www.rotarycairnstrinity.com Cairns War Widows Cairns Sub-branch Australian War Widows meets Balaclava Hotel, 10am 1st Wed of month & social outing the following fortnight. All war widows welcome for friendship & hospitality. Ph: Lorraine 4054 1174. Card players wanted Card ladies wanted to play 1-4pm Wednesdays, Community Hall, cnr Toogood Rd & Jasper St, Woree. Ph: Betty 0456 041 424. Card making at Kuranda Card making class at Kuranda, 7.30pm Wed. $10. Ph: Colleen 0488 071 119. Cazalys trivia night Teams of 4-6 or join in on night at Cazalys, 344 Mulgrave Rd, Wednesdays, $3pp. Proceeds to nominated charity each quarter. Ph: 4054 1464. Children’s playtime Meet other parents & carers over m/tea & activities, Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre, 205 Reed Rd, Trinity Park, 911am Wed, for families with children under school age, $2 family. Ph: 4055 6440. Croquet at Holloways Croquet played twice weekly, 2pm Wednesday & Saturday, Granville Park, 65 Oleander St, Holloways Beach. For details, ph: 0438 630 003.

THURSDAY

Nia dance/exercise Have fun & feel good. Martial/ dance, healing arts. 6.307.30pm, Red Cross Hall, 51 Trinity Beach Rd, Trinity Beach. Ph: Mathilde 0401 918 986. Seniors morning tea Northern Beaches Seniors morning tea, 10am, 3rd Thur of month from February 21, Trinity Beach Sports Club. All seniors welcome. Guest speaker. Lucky door prize. Entry $9. For catering purposes ph: Elisabeth 4055 0508 or 0429 036 018. NEIS info session Thursdays, 11am-12pm, 11 Sheridan St. Learn about nocost Commonwealth training & mentoring for new & start-up small business owners. Ph: 1800 308 838 (free call) or visit www.trainingca.com.au/free- business-information-session for more information. Painting classes Classes for adults & children, Artists@Work studio, 29 Sheridan St. All skill levels welcome. Adults: 9am-12pm Thurs & Fri & 9.30am-12.30pm Sat. Chn: 3.30-5.30pm Thurs & Fri. Cost: $30/$35 session. Ph: Sheran 0438 452 869 or email sheran@live.com.au Live your poker dream Qualify for APL Million. Thursdays, Cape York Hotel, 6pm rego, 7pm start. $20 buyin. Fridays, Cape York Hotel, 6pm rego, 7pm start. $55 buyin. Ph: 0457 427 871. Scope Club of Cairns Meets 1st & 3rd Thurs of month, 12.30pm at selected venues. Scope is a Women’s Service Club. One meeting per month is a business meeting, the other for friendship and speakers. Ph: Carolyn 4054 2098. Seniors yoga Over 50s welcome, 9.30am, Eisteddfod hall, 67 Greenslopes St, Edge Hill. Suitable all levels of fitness & flexibility. Ph: 0410 795 578. Social fun dancing Mon & Thurs, Woree Primary School Hall, 7.30-9.30pm. Ph: Darryl 0418 983 975.

FRIDAY

Yorkeys Zumba Gold Zumba for older participants, 9.30am Fridays, Yorkeys Knob Community Hall, Wattle St. Cost $10 casual class. Ph: Deb 0401 023 084. Newcomers to Cairns Get together for coffee & chat, 1st & 3rd Fri. Ph: Sharyn 4039 0704. Oldtime dance for seniors Fridays 7.30-10pm, Senior Citizens Hall, 271 Gatton St, Westcourt, $5. Supper, raffles. Ph: Hall 0498 004 141, Robbie 4054 2662, Neville 0466 285 640 or just drop in. PCYC autism youth group PCYC autism spectrum disorder youth group, 6pm-8pm every 2nd Fri, school terms. Term $100 + PCYC membership $20. Ages 12-16yrs. Fun activities, games. Experienced staff. Call PCYC 4053 1532. Pickleball at PCYC A sport for young & old, PCYC Manunda, 1-3pm Fridays & 122pm Mondays, $6. All equipment provided. Ph: Gabi 0404 025 139, email gabiplumm@bigpond.com

Reef Friends-Reef Kids

Curriculum Environmental STEM Workshop 4.30pm5.30pm Fridays, $7 for 5-13 year olds, Trinity Beach Community Hall, 51 Trinity Beach Rd, Trinity Beach. Friends of the Reef visitor info session 5.30pm6.30pm Fridays, $10 ages 5+. Inquiries & bookings, ph: 0439 419 372. Bookings essential. Pay at door with cash. Facebook: Reef Friends-Reef Kids

Seniors fitness class

Edmonton PCYC 10-11am Mon & Fri. Ph: PCYC 4045 6540. Members $5, non-members $12.

Soroptimist breakfast club

Soroptimist International Cairns breakfast club meets at DoubleTreebyHilton on 3rd Friday of each month at 7.15am for breakfast. All welcome. Ph: Katrin, 0408 954 980 or Patricia, 0418 710 341.

Stratford Bowls Club

Stratford Bowls Club happy hour, 4pm-5.30pm Fri. Pool, table tennis, darts. All welcome.

Tai chi for seniors

Senior Citizens Hall, 10-11am Fridays, 271 Gatton St, Westcourt with Rob & Renee. Ph: Lois 0414 728 179.

SATURDAY Trinity Bay Zumba Gold

Zumba for older participants, 10am Saturdays, Trinity Bay High School auditorium, enter via school carpark on Eureka St. Casual class $10. Ph: Deb 0401 023 084.

Cairns Yacht Club

Dinghy learn to sail courses, 8am-2pm Sat for 4 consecutive weeks, Marlin Marina. Adults & juniors. Register with Cairns Yacht Club at cairnsyachtclub.com

Crafty Crafters

Meet 9am-noon Saturdays, Badminton Hall, Mulgrave Rd, next to showgrounds. All crafts welcome. Cost $3, includes m/ tea. Ph: Coral 0412 706 675 or Diane 0401 875 5284.

Genealogy research day

Cairns Family History, 271 Gatton St, Westcourt ‘drop in’ genealogy research day, 10am4pm, 2nd & 4th Saturday of month. Free for first time users. Come and start the journey.

Gordonvale Girl Guides

Gordonvale 5-7yrs 9.30am11am. Email: girlguidesenquiry@gmail.com

Girls Outdoors

Jess Mitchell Park, Greenslopes St, next to Rondo Theatre, 10am Sat & 5.30pm Wed, $5. Fun & fitness for women 18+ of all fitness abilities. Improve your mental and physical health. No previous experience required. Visit www.adventuresportnq.org or ph: Mike 0419 531 279.

Holloway-Cairns Croquet

Club games, 2pm for 2.30pm start Sat & Wed, Granville Park, 65 Oleander St, Holloways Beach. Ph: 4041 4226.

Hot Shots Tennis

Fun way to learn tennis for 512yrs, Edge Hill Tennis Club, 8am-8.45 Sat. Ph: 4034 1773.

Maggies Thrift Shop

Open 9am-noon Mon-Saturday, behind St Margaret’s Anglican Church, Collinson St, Westcourt. Homeware, bric a brac, plants, books, cheap recycled quality clothing.

Merry Makers

Social dances, Progress Hall, 406 Mayers St, Edge Hill, practice 7pm, dance 7.30pm Sat. Ph: 4053 2124.

Mineral & Lapidary Club

Learn cabochons, faceting, silver working & other aspects of lapidary, Cairns Mineral & Lapidary Club, Youth Centre grounds, 129 Mulgrave Rd, Monday nights, all day Wednesday & Saturday. Ph: 0450 185 250.

NQ Cairns Gem Club

Cabochon, faceting, silver & casting classes available, 12.304.30pm Sat & 8am-12pm Tues, 85 Greenslopes St. Ph: 4053 4845.

PCYC autism youth group

PCYC autism spectrum disorder youth group meets 10-11.30am every 2nd Sat, school terms for 7-12 yrs. Session $20 or $15 prepaid. Fun activities, games. Experienced staff. Email cairnsasdyg@pcyc.org.au or PCYC: 4053 1532.

SUNDAY Holloways Beach Markets

Holloways Beach Markets, beachfront not-for-profit markets, 8am-1pm, 2nd Sun of month, on foreshore. Profits to support Christmas carols on the beach. Ph: Jenny 0473 397 823.

Lighthouse Church

Cairns Lighthouse Spiritualist Church, 1-3pm Sundays, CWA Hall, Yarrum St, Earlville. Songs, meditation, spiritual message, mediumship. A/tea. Ph: Heather: 0459 354 980 or Helen 0434 293 324.

Mareeba Lodge

Mareeba Lodge 131 meets at council depot, amenities hall, Kowa St, Mareeba, 9am Sundays fortnightly. Ph: 0429 477 995.

Porsche & European cars

Porsche & European Car Club Cairns meets Barron River Storage, 8.30-9am, 1st Sunday of month, 13 Johnston St, Aeroglen. Facebook: Porsche & European Car Club Cairns. E: info@porscheclubcairns.com

Sewing cirlce

Casual sewing circle. No pressure to perform. Experienced to beginners, 8am Sun, $5. Ph: Kathee 0404 010 257.

Tango Milonga

Social nights, 7-9.30pm Sun, Cominos House, 27 Greenslopes St. Sundays Milongas run alternating Cafe Tango and Cairns Tango Club.

MONDAY Healthy Ageing

Group Resistance Exercise classes to improve health and wellbeing, Edmonton, Mon-Sat, $10-$13. Ph: Desley 0429 347 066.

Hula hoop

Beginner-intermediate classes, Tank 3, Tanks Art Centre, 5.306.30pm Mon. Cost $15 or $10 conc. FB: Hoop there it is. Ph: 0422 311 131.

In His Name

Do you love The Lord, but don’t like religion? Join In His Name Encouragement Group 10am or 7pm, 2nd Mon. Ph: Mim 0423 181 008.

Innisfail Seniors craft

Innisfail & District Senior Citizens Assn. Ph: 4061 4045 or 0407 632 642.

Italian classes

Learn Italian. Dante Alighieri Society Cairns. Beginners, intermediate, advanced and fluency levels offered. Visit www.dantecairns.com.au or e:danteclasscairns@gmail.com.

Marlin Coast Playtime

Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre hosts Family Playtime 9.30am-12pm Mon, 205 Reed Rd, Trinity Park.

Monday story time

Monkey Business Playground and Café plus activities at 9.30am. General entry prices apply. 102 Mulgrave Rd. See the Facebook page for more info.

Nia dance

Exercise, fun & feel good for everybody, 7-8pm, Progress Hall, 406 Mayers St, Edge Hill. For more information, phone Mathilde, 0401 918 986.

Northern Beaches Bridge

Duplicate bridge 8.30am-12pm Mondays, Trinity Beach Sports Club, Nautilus St. Visitors welcome. Ph: Jan Cluff 0421 141 501 or email northern_beaches_bridge_club @hotmail.com

PACI’s Steady Steps

Falls prevention exercise classes, Monday, Heritage Gardens, 11-12 Bar St, Earlville, 10am. Karen, ph: 0400 027 156. Cost $5 per class.

Rotary Port Douglas/ Mossman

Meets 6pm for 6.30pm start Mondays, Mossman Bowls Club. Come and help the community locally & internationaly in a friendly social atmosphere. For more information, ph: Roby, 4098 2722 or 0418 750 005.