If you have some baby bulge to burn off there is a new baby boot camp on the Coast that starts a fabulous 6 week program Monday! More physical fun starts this week too for the kids with the Active & Healthy After School Program - it's free, it's fun and it's getting the kids out and active after school! Besides that there is chocolate, fetes, gardening, markets and lots more fun for the whole family!
Kids Craft-ernoon with Oh Sew Rosy
Wednesdays & Thursdays from 3.30pm to 4.30pm – 10 Manse Court, Molendinar
Kids can craft the afternoon away and they can learn to sew!! It's great learning for 5 year olds and above to take part in these fun activities. Classes include Babushka Doll Bag Tags, Library Bags, Pencil Case and Learn to Crochet. Cost is $10 per session or 5 sessions for $45.
Also sewing classes for the Mamas and Saturday Craft-ernoons
Saturdays from 1pm – 4pm & Sewing Lounge Fridays from 10am to 2pm
Check out the website for more details or contact Amy on 0402 055 156. ** Check out their new website!**
“Turning Back the Clock” tour – What Every Woman Must Know
Thursday 29 July from 6pm to 9pm - Quality Hotel, Oriana Room Cnr Markeri Street and Sunshine Boulevard, Mermaid Waters
Mother’s, Daughters and Grandmothers are encouraged to come and listen to Dr Sellman, best selling author of "Hormone Heresy" & "What Women MUST Know to Protect their Daughters from Breast Cancer" speak about keeping healthy in all stages of life. Her speech covers Breast Cancer, Mammograms and their alternatives, the weight loss miracle program and why is puberty occurring at a younger age? Cost is $45 and you can contact Jodie Davies from 1000 Mums for more information 0403 820 024.
Kayaking Adventures – Wavebreak Island
Saturday 31 July from 10am to 12noon – Harley Park, Marine Pde, Labrador
Escape the daily grind and head out with a friend for some serenity, kayaking in our beautiful waterways. This weekend the adventure takes you to Wavebreak Island including some snorkelling fun. You enjoy a guided adventure in a 2 person kayak including some help with your skills and safety equipment for $5. You must be 10 years old to do it alone or 6 years old with an adult. Contact Vertec Adventures for more information and bookings are required, phone 0403 293 534 or email info@vertecadventure.com.au Brought to you by Active & Healthy GC.
Japanese Traditional Drum Showcase
Saturday 31 July from 2pm - Albert Waters Community Centre Cnr. Hooker Blvd. and Sunshine Blvd. Mermaid Waters
What a fantastic opportunity to see traditional Japanese culture with this drumming performance. Enjoy the excitement as the Gold Coast Japanese Drum team perform with visiting clubs from Melbourne and Sunshine Coast. Entry is $5 and kids under 12 are free.
Family Fun Day - Gold Coast
Saturday 31 July from 11am to 3pm – Laguna Park, Laguna Ave, Palm Beach
Parents without Partners – Gold Coast are hosting a family fun day out this weekend. Bring the kids and enjoy some fun with a jumping castle, face painting, rides and a BBQ. Entry is free and you can contact Sally for more details 0402 264 509.
All Saints School Fair
Saturday 31 July from 10am to 9pm - All Saints Anglican School, Highfields Dr, Merrimac
All Saints put on the largest school fete in the country (or so they claim)! There will be 6 ‘big’ rides plus more rides for the children. You can enjoy the favourites like cake stall, fairy floss, the cent auction, chocolate wheel. There will also be fun events to watch like dog shows, dance shows, bands, buskers, car and bike show, a kite parade and a giant fireworks display to finish off the day!
Southern Beaches Community Garden Working Bee
Saturday 31 July from 1pm to 4pm – Tugun Community Centre
Bring a shovel, rake or some garden tools and join your community in its first garden working bee. There is planting to be done and you volunteers can enjoy a sausage sizzle from 3pm. RSVP to Margot James on 0416 153 578.
Chocolate Dance Party
Saturday 31 July from sunset – Senior Citizens Broadbeach Waterfront Dance Hall, TE Peters Dr, Broadbeach
A chocolate party…you heard right! It gets better…kid are free and you get a free chocolate cocktail (alcohol free)! It’s a night of wholesome fun, bringing the health and wellness community together. Entertainment by Andrew Soler crew, The Lamp lights, drumming circles, fire twirling and more! There will be organic chocolate crackles and wholefoods meals available. Everyone is welcome and bookings are essential. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 online and kids are free.
Beach Care Paradise Point
Saturday 31 July from 9am to 11am – Paradise Point, Opposite Abalone Ave, Paradise Point Park
Palm Beach
Sunday 1 August from 9am to 11am – 27th Ave, Palm Beach
Slip, Slop, Slap and join your community dune planting this weekend. Make a difference and help plant native species and remove invasive weeds. This free event includes a morning/afternoon tea and is suitable for all ages. Contact Naomi Edwards on 5552 8823 for more details on this FREE event.
The Butterfly Tree – Babies’ and Kid’s Market
Sunday 1 August from 9am to 2pm – Gold Coast Arts Centre, 137 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise
New to the Coast, this boutique market is for families with children newborn to teen years. Check out works of art from selected vendors of handcrafted pieces of clothing, toys, bedding, accessories and much more. Find one of a kind, stylish items for the kids in a spacious family friendly indoor venue. Entry is free.
Baseball Come & Try Days
Sunday 1 August from 9am to 12pm – Bruce Small Park, All Church Ave, Benowa
It’s Sign On time for the Surfers Paradise Baseball Club and the juniors are welcome to come and try in a series of fun, game activities to see if they like the sport. Under 8’s and Under 10’s who sign up even get a new glove! Contact Craig for more details 0419 765 994.
Mummy’s Market
Sunday 1 August from 8am to 1pm - Tweed Heads Civic Centre Brett St Tweed Heads
New to the Coast and a welcome addition to the southern suburbs so they won’t have to travel as far to pick up high quality, gently used baby/children and mummy’s goods. There is a Dad’s corner and a kiddie’s corner to keep the tribe busy while you check out the bargains. Entry is $2 per family.
National Tree Day
Sunday 1 August – Australia Wide
Join in the fun of Australia’s biggest community tree-planting event. Sponsored by Toyota and co-founded by Olivia Newton-John and Planet Ark, this event helps to plant over 15 million native trees and shrubs. How can you get involved? Call the hotline 1300 885 000.
Activities for KIDS - Active & Healthy GC
We know how much children love to be active so get up and get active with the littlies at one of the council programs. Weekly activities include fun like energy art in the park, small sports, snooker for kids, Move and groove workshops, yoga, move 2 music, Kids circuit classes, story writing, Mini beats, Scouts and more!
Active & Healthy After School Programs **Starts Monday!!**
2 August to 17 September 2010 – Nerang, Coolangatta, Mudgeeraba, Miami, Labrador, Coomera and Palm Beach
Get the kids active after school with a new range of free exciting activities designed to keep the kids happy! Activities include boot camp, treasure quest fitness, find a sport, kids fitness fun, dodge ball extreme and mad sports…fun fun fun!! No bookings are required and more details on page 30 & 31 of your guide or online.
Activities for PARENTS – Active & Healthy GC
What a great way to meet other mamas and get out of house and enjoy the great outdoors! Activities range from FREE to $10 - Check out the guide for more details (page 37 to 40) There is heaps and heaps!!!
Some of your weekly options include :: The Original Stroller Group, Active & Healthy Mums, Pre-natal Yoga, Belly babes, Mums boxing for fitness, Zumba for mums and kids, Mum zone fitness, Mummy/Daddy and me, Surfing Mums, Mums circuit, triathlon training squad, pregnancy yoga, stroller grounds and even a Dad zone outdoor class.
Be sure to check out the activities for everyone too if you are looking for some ‘me’ time!
(Note - the A & H programs do not run on public holidays)
Library Time
Check out your local library for some fun with the kids! You can still enjoy your favorite programs like Baby Rhyme Time, Read & Grow and even PJ’s story time where you can come dressed in your pyjamas! There is also after school fun for kids 6 to 12 so check your local library branch and a great new program running through August.
Playgroup
A great way to socialise for you and baby! There are playgroups all across the Gold Coast that offer a fun way to meet other Mamas and get your baby interacting with other children and sharing milestones. Read more from one our latest articles...
Gold Coast Markets
Feel like a bit of shopping this weekend? There is something relaxing about wandering the markets and taking in all the talent on offer and community vibe. Click on the link above and get an up to date list of all the markets on the Coast. We will now feature this every week in our What's On to keep you "in the know".
We just want to remind you to call ahead or check the websites listed if you are heading out this week, just in case any details have changed since we posted them. Have fun!
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