NOTICEBOARD
Gallery Art School
Gallery Art School, Cairns Art Gallery, cnr Abbott & Shields streets: Level 1, Tuesdays 3.454.45pm, 5-7yrs; Level 2, Wednesdays 3.30-5pm, 811yrs; Level 2, Saturdays 10.3012pm, 8-11yrs; Level 3, Mondays 3.30-5pm, 11-16yrs; Level 3, Thursdays 3.30-5pm, 11-16yrs; Drawing Intensive Class, Fridays 3.30-5pm, 811yrs; Creative Toddlers, Tuesdays 10-10.45am, 2-5yrs; Yoga in the Gallery, Mondays, 5.30- 6.30pm. Free exhibitions: William Yang: My Family in North Queensland, until March 1; John Mawurndjul: I am the old and the new, until March 29; Charwei Tsai: Hear her singing, until March 15.
Family Health Clinic
Child and Family Health Clinic, 9.30-11.30am Tues, Edmonton Community Health Centre, Robert Rd, Edmonton. Ph: 4045 9900.
Mingles Social Group Mingles Social Group for over 55s meets 2nd and 4th Friday of each month for dinner and drinks. Ph: 0419 026 116 for more details.
PCYC Cairns Gymnastics Kinderplay classes 10.1511.15am Tuesday mornings for children aged 2-4, 91-97 MacNamara St, Manunda. A free play-oriented parent supervised class for early Movement Education especially through selfdiscovery. Ph 4053 1532.
Family History Society Cairns and District Family History Society, 271 Gatton St, Westcourt, 10am-3pm Tues, Wed, Thurs & 10am-4pm 2nd and 4th Saturday. Visit: www.cdfhs.org online.
FNQ Multiple Birth Assn
Far North Queensland Multiple Birth Assn holds coffee mornings at Edge Hill, 9.3011.30am on 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month. Formed in 1978, members live as far away as Cooktown, Weipa, Atherton Tableland, Innisfail, Tully & Mareeba. Ph: 0473 577 024, email contact@fnqmba.org.au or visit www.fnqmba.org.au
Free garden tours
Flecker Gardens, 10am Monday to Friday. Bird walks, 8.30am Tuesdays. Leaving from Friends of Botanic Gardens house, Collins Ave, Edge Hill.
Free history tours
Flecker Gardens, 10am Monday to Friday. Bird walks, 8.30am Tuesdays. Leaving from Friends of Botanic Gardens house, Collins Ave, Edge Hill.
Gentle chair yoga
Gentle chair yoga with Emily, Senior Citizens Hall, 271 Gatton St, Westcourt, 9.30-.10.30am Tuesdays. Cost $7. Ph: 0498 004 141 or 0407 893 931.
Italian beginners
Join Carmel Galwey at U3A, 129 Mulgrave Rd, 2.30-3.30pm Wed, $3. Ph: Carmel 4045 1667.
Bushfire fundraiser
Wine tasting fundraiser, 5pm Feb 19, Sailing Bar, Salt House. All proceeds to WIRES Australian Wildlife Rescue Organisation to rehabilitate Australian wildlife. Tickets $80, includes tasting 12 wines, an hour of matching canapes. Silent auction for special cellar wines and other items. Ph: 4041 7733 or email events@salthouse.com.au
Enzian Kids
Join Enzian Kids to learn German dancing, 5pm Wednesdays, German Club Cairns, 57 Winkworth St. Free for all, costumes provided. There are now three couples for the adult Enzian group. More men and women welcome. Ph: Chris 0478 112 489.
James Street Art
We are a group of artists who work on our own projects and share knowledge, 1-4pm Thursdays, Girl Guide Hut, James St, Cairns. Air conditioned. Ph: Maureen Parkin 0428 282 777.
Knitted Knockers
Join other volunteer knitters creating free knitted knockers for breast cancer survivors, 9.30am Wednesdays during school terms, CWA Hall, next to Caravonica School, Smithfield. Cotton supplied. Ph: Myra 4055 9450.
Ladies tennis intro
Ladies learn to play tennis, Edge Hill Tennis Club, 9am and 6.30pm Wed, $10. First class free. Ph: 0434 198 046.
Learn English at U3A
Learn English as a second language at U3A, 129 Mulgrave Rd, 1.30-3pm Wed. Class $3. Ph: Carol 0419 344 580.
Learn line dancing
Have fun, make friends and learn line dancing at absolute beginners classes for 10 weeks only, 1.30-2.30pm Wednesdays, Progress Assn Hall, 406 Mayers St, Edge Hill. Ph: Sybil 0414 992 324.
Making Mosaics Wednesdays from 12.30pm, Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre, 205 Reed Rd, Trinity Park. Ph: 4055 6440.
Women’s Health Clinics
Pap smears, breast awareness, sexual health screening, continence referrals, menopause. Specialist nurse. Tully Hospital, Feb 20. ph: 4226 4812; Cardwell CHC, 226 Victoria Rd, Cardwell, Feb 21, ph: 4066 8533; Ravenshoe CHC, 17 Kuradill St, Ravenshoe, Feb 24, ph: 4097 6223; Millaa Millaa Health Centre, Palm Ave, Feb 25, ph: 4097 2223; Malanda Health Centre, 21 James St, Malanda, Feb 26, ph: 4096 5339.
Seniors Morning Tea Northern Beaches Seniors morning tea is held 10am, 3rd Thursday of month, Trinity Beach Sports Club. Guest speaker. Lucky door prize. All seniors welcome. Entry $9. For catering purposes ph: Elisabeth 4055 0508.
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/freebusiness-information-session for more information.
PCYC Cairns Gymnastics Kindergym classes 10.1511.15am Thursdays for children age 2-4, PCYC Cairns, 91-97 MacNamara St, Manunda. A structured early Movement Education class with parental involvement. Ph: 4053 1532.
Painting classes
Classes for adults and 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
Scope Club of Cairns Meets 1st and 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: President Norma Bruce 0429 697 795.
FNQ Floral Art Designers FNQ Floral Art Designers meet 9am-12.30pm Friday February 21, Woree Community Centre, cnr Toogood Rd & Jasper St, Bayview Heights. Topics: Line & Balance. Members & guests should bring materials to make a design that incorporates these themes. For the bench, bring a completed contemporary design entitled 2020: Double Vision. A committee meeting will be held at the end of the teaching day. New members welcome. Ph: 4054 6856 or 4091 2460.
German Club Karneval
Kids Karneval fancy dress parade and prizes, German Club Cairns, 4.30-6.30pm Friday, February 21. Free entry. Cheerleaders, dance troupe, magician, comedian, party music.
Edge Hill Indoor Bowls Good Shepherd Church Hall, Mayers St, Edge Hill, behind church, 12.30pm Fri. Ph: 4053 1396.
Edmonton Lawn Bowls Brothers Edmonton Lawn Bowls Club free coaching lessons, 3pm-5pm, Fri. Meet new people. Ph: 4055 5344 or turn up, 26 Armstrong St, Edmonton.
Exploring Music
Exploring Music, 10am-12pm, 2nd Fri of month, Severin Hall, U3A, 129 Mulgrave Rd. Cost $3.