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From singing and bush care to service clubs and art, there is a wide variety of groups in Noosa.

Tenors and Basses – Noosa Chorale needs you!

If you are a tenor or bass, and would like to sing in a choir with a great bunch of people under the direction of a talented conductor in preparation for our Vivaldi concert in May, Noosa Chorale would love to welcome you to our rehearsals. No auditions are needed. An ability to read music is an advantage, but is not essential. Send us an email to register your interest (noosachorale@gmail.com). Rehearsals are every Monday night 7- 9pm at The J Theatre, starting on 2 February. For more info, see www.noosachorale.org.au/sing-with-us

Magz Jazz

Increase strength, flexibility, energy and wellbeing. Dance exercises and stretch. Learn new dance moves and routines to inspired music. Jazz & Latin style dance keeps body moving, mind agile, memory working and spirit lifted.

Tuesdays 8am-9.30am in Tewantin. Classes resume end of January 2026. Phone Margaret for details 0425 269 988

Roving Restorers Program

Get ready for the Roving Restorers Program – Noosa Chapter – on Friday 16 January

When: 8:30 am, Ridgewood. Using best practice techniques to plant trees and remove environmental weeds. Works undertaken will improve the biodiversity and ecological health of the surrounding landscape. Contact Noosa Landcare Project Officer ered.fox@noosalandcare.org for further details. Participants will be notified the day before the event of the exact location of the works. All tools will be provided. Bring gloves, water, boots, sunscreen and insect repellent. Long-sleeved shirt, trousers and hat are essential (Workplace Health and Safety Regulations).

JOIN ZONTA CLUB OF NOOSA

For over 30 years, the Zonta Club of Noosa -proudly affiliated with Zonta International – has strived to empower local women through education bursaries, and health initiatives, providing advocacy and support for issues caused by gender-based violence and homelessness. We host fundraising and advocacy events throughout the year. Join us for our monthly dinner meetings.

Visit www.zontanoosa.org or email admin@zontanoosa.org

HERE’S A NOVEL IDEA

So you want to write a best-seller? Or perhaps you’ve had the idea of a story rattling around your brain forever, and now’s the time to write it.

Well, if that’s the case, bring your novel ideas or part-written fiction and join us at Noosa Novelists.

We have a few vacant places available at our meetings on Monday mornings at Wallace House, Noosa, when we read and comment on pre-emailed chapters of each other’s work, offering ideas and suggestions in friendly discussion to help develop our stories.

Between us we’ve had a fair amount of our work published, but we’re still learning all the time. We’re passionate about our writing, and work together as a mutual self-help group.

If interested, please email Noosa Shire Arts and Crafts at create@noosaartsandcrafts.org.au and head it ‘Novelists enquiry.’ Please give details of any publications past and present, or work in progress.

CLASSICAL MUSIC CIRCLE

Here’s to everyone keen and enthusiastic about Classical Music. Barry and Irmi present the most beautiful music from all popular composers every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm in the Auditorium of the U3A Noosa. The music is presented on a big cinematic screen with a fantastic sound system. Costs are a mere $3 per session, annual membership is $45 per year. Like to try out? Call Barry 0478 837 708 or barry.henze@gmail.com

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Noosa Shire Arts & Crafts Association is a centre for creativity, learning and friendship. New members welcome. Visit our Gift Shop. Disabled-friendly access.

Tel: 5474 1211; Visit noosaartsandcrafts.org.au

NOOSA U3A FRIDAY TALKS

U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin.

Full details available on U3A website u3anoosa.com.au/ or phone 5440 5500.

SUNDAY DANCE

First lesson for 2026 will be 11 January from 12.30pm at Tewantin Masonic Hall Moorindil St. Every Sunday, from 12.30pm at the Tewantin Masonic Hall, Moorindil St. We start by teaching basic dance steps, then Waltz, old time, New Vogue, Ballroom Dances and a little Latin. We run to 5pm. Lots of fun and dancing, including a 20 min. tea/coffee break to socialise. (Only $10) Hope to see you there. Singles or couples welcome. Just rock up or phone Andrew 0429 829 328. For more info, please visit andrewsclassdance.com

COMMUNITY GARDEN

New Members welcomed. We can offer memberships for fit and active individuals, who are eager to participate in our organic vegetable, herb and fruit garden activities on Friday mornings in Noosaville. Call 0416 054 650.

THURSDAY GIRLS

The Thursday Girls is a registered Australian charity, run by a committee of volunteers. We are a group of women who are passionate about supporting children whose families are suffering financial hardship. Local schools apply to The Thursday Girls for grants for individual students. If the application is successful, The Thursday Girls will transfer funds directly to the school to provide the nominated student access to new opportunities and educational resources, such as a school camp or new sports or educational equipment. The committee arranges monthly fundraising lunches (and other events) at local restaurants. Join us and meet others or get your friends together. Contact: Linn 0418 103 008

AUSTRALIAN MOTORHOMING LIONS CLUB

Are you passionate about giving back and supporting the amazing charitable work that Lions Clubs accomplish across Australia? The Australian Motorhoming Lions Club is looking for new members from all walks of life—no camping vehicle required! As a travelling club, we assist other Lions clubs with their projects as we journey from place to place, raising funds and lending a helping hand wherever we go. Join us now, for further information please contact us via email: membership@amlc.org.au, or phone Lynne 0408 366 299

VIEW CLUB

The Noosaville VIEW Club is a valued part of The Smith Family dedicated to supporting the education and wellbeing of disadvantaged Australian children. On the 2nd Thursday of each month this warm and welcoming women’s club gathers for our “Friendship Day” event and camaraderie. On the 4th Thursday of each month we have our club lunch meeting at the Tewantin RSL with a guest speaker and update on our fourteen Learning for Life students. New members and guests are always welcome to come along for fun and friendship.

For more information email viewnoosaville@gmail.com

BOOMERANG BAGS NOOSA

Fabric donations always needed. Boomerang bags are sewn from recycled fabric with the aim of reducing single use plastic bags and minimising landfill from discarded textiles. Any unwanted fabric: doona covers, sheets, denim, curtains or upholstery fabric can be dropped off at Wallace House on a Monday or Wednesday morning. Phone Ned: 0411 784 911. Facebook: boomerangbagsnoosa

SENIORS SOCIAL GROUP

We welcome singles and couples to join us for coffee and conversation in a warm, friendly atmosphere, with no joining fees, at the Boathouse on the Noosa River, Thursdays, 10am as well as Tuesdays at the Tewantin Marina Wine bar, 10 am. We also have other optional social activities including lunches, dinners, trivia, picnics, live music events etc. Please call Joan on 0419517869 for more information.

CAN LAUGH

We are a small group who meet once a month. We started some years ago as a Breast Cancer Support Group, but over the years we have people who came with other forms of cancer for support, so if you would like to come and have a chat with us we would love to say hello. We meet the first Friday of the month at the CWA Hall, Tewantin 10am to 12noon. Phone Val: 0422 997 781 or 0427 868 163.

GUILDED LILIES

The Guilded Lilies meet on the last Saturday of every month at the Masonic Hall, Moorindal St, Tewantin, 9am-3pm. Come along, meet new friends, learn new skills, enjoy the company of like minded people. All crafts welcome. Phone Angela 0408 068 148

SALVOS MATES SUPPORT

Phone us about our new men’s mental health support group. You may be interested as a bloke who would like a private chat about your wellbeing? Or you have a friend in need? We (SMS) are an all-male group, typically outdoor type retirees. If you are interested as a volunteer, we are particularly looking for men living in the regional towns such as Cooroy, Pomona, Eumundi. Phone Mike, Al, or Peter on 0423 317 375.

NOOSA DAYBREAK ROTARY

If you’ve had a fulfilling career and are interested in ’Giving Back’ to the community, join us at Noosa Marina, Café VinCino. We meet every Thursday at 7:30am for about an hour or so, and breakfast. We are a group of around 24 people who live in and around Noosa. We raise funds and support organizations that assist people in our community. Our current major project, in partnership with the Salvation Army’s ‘First Response Team,’ is helping the homeless transition from sleeping in their cars to leading a normal life. Come and have a chat with us.

NATIONAL SENIORS

Tewantin Noosa National Seniors group meet at Tewantin RSL on the third Thursday of each month at 10.30am. We offer outings, social gatherings, information sharing and friendship. Morning tea is served and we have guest speakers each month who share valuable information with our members. We welcome new members and visitors are also welcome to these meetings. For more information about our group please contact president Colleen Riley 0417 849 473.

BOOK CLUB WITH A TWIST

We are a small and friendly group of adults who like talking and/or listening to discussions about books, authors, illustrators, characters and word choices. There is no prescribed reading that you have to do (that’s the twist!). Just bring along any book that you have read, or are currently reading, to discuss informally. All book genres are welcome. Everyone is welcome. We meet on the second Tuesday of every month at the tables inside Cooroy Library 1pm – 2ish. Completely free. Email contact is bookclubwithatwist@hotmail.com

PROBUS CLUBS

Probus Clubs are designed for fun and friendship in retirement. If you are retired (or nearly) and are open to making new friends through a variety of activities, then Noosa has several Probus clubs.

COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF NOOSA

Interested in joining us but not sure? You are welcome at our ‘Drinks by the River’ 4pm on the last Saturday of the month. Look for our flag opposite Zachary’s on Gympie Tce or email/phone secretary and attend a club meeting to check us out. These are 9.30am on the first Monday of the month, at the Noosa Golf Club. Website noosacombinedprobus.yolasite.com/ ; email cnp.secretary@gmail.com or Kathy 0416 155428.

TEWANTIN NOOSA PROBUS CLUB

We meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Club at 10am for morning coffee, a chat, an entertaining guest speaker followed by a short meeting in which we make plans for the coming month. This includes lunches out, river walks, theatre/cinema outings, future getaways and more. We offer a warm welcome, please contact Christine on 5442 7397 for more information.

PROBUS CLUB OF NOOSA RIVER

The Probus Club of Noosa River offers fun and friendship as well as many activities including Craft, Book Club, Canasta, Dominoes, Golf, Mahjong, Coffee mornings, Lunch and Dinner outings, Scrabble, Creative writing, Ukulele, Wine appreciation, Theatre outings, Walking groups and Travel. The club meets at Noosa Lawns Club, 65 Hilton Terrace, Tewantin on the first Monday of each month at 9am. Phone 0410 687 639.

PROBUS 2010

Noosa Probus 2010 is a great club for retired men and women who love going on bus trips, having coffee, lunches, dinners, weekly walks, yoga, theatre, garden outings and more. Meetings are held at Lawns (Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club) 65 Hilton Tce, Tewantin on the second Tuesday of the month at 9am. Enquiries Win 0481 397 272.

SINGERS WANTED

We are a friendly, vibrant choir, singing beautiful, joyful, easy to learn songs from around the world in a relaxed atmosphere. All levels of ability accepted and no auditions. We would especially like to welcome some Male singers as well. Join us Tuesdays 4-5.30pm at the CWA hall, Eumundi. Call Joan for more information on 0419 517 869

LIONS CLUB OF NOOSA HEADS

We are a small but very active group and would love to welcome new members. If you would like more information please email us noosaheadslions@gmail.com or check us out on Facebook.

SUNSHINE SOCIAL CLUB

We meet for coffee 10am every Saturday at the Sunshine Beach Surf Club, where we plan our weekly lunches and picnics. Couples and singles most welcome. Please phone Noeline on 5474 5231 for details.

VEGGIE VILLAGE

Veggie Village at Rufous St Peregian Beach is a community garden growing organic fruit, herbs and vegetables. Membership is open to anyone who wants to learn more about gardening, share their knowledge or just make some friends. Veggie Village has individual plots for rent plus communal plots that we look after and share. Contact us on info@veggievillage.org.au or visit veggievillage.org.au

ACTIVITY WITH PARKINSONS

The Parkinsons Activity Group, provides activities for Parkinsons sufferers, the activities range from Boxercise in the Box Office, 25 Project Avenue (0422 485 482) Georgina, Physio-led exercise (0490 444 255) Emily, Speech Therapy voice and choir (0400 037 901) Edwina. Call Ann for an info pamphlett on 0458 009 601. Parkinsons Group meets the third Friday of each month at Noosa Tewantin Bowls Club at 10.30am for information and lunch. You need to stay active and socialise to help deal with the symptoms.

FABULOUS 60S PLUS

We are a fun, friendly, seniors social group. We welcome couples and singles to join us for morning coffee every Tuesday at the Noosa Marina wine bar Tewantin, from 10am and every Thursday at the Boathouse on the Noosa River from 10 am. We also have a monthly program of lunches, dinners, picnics, walks and other fun activities. Contact Joan on 0419 517 869 for more details.

PHOTO CLUB

We meet on the second Monday of each month at Uniting Church Hall, 6 Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach at 7pm. The club comprises all levels of expertise form novice to professional. The night comprises a guest speaker, supper and our monthly critique of member’s work. Visitors welcome.

BEEF AND BURGUNDY CLUB

Noosa Beefsteak and Burgundy club meet on the third Wednesday evening of the month at a different local restaurant for good food, wine and fellowship. We invite couples or singles to join us. Further information contact John Dicker on 0414 323 266.

FAMILY HISTORY

The Heritage Centre at 17 Emerald Street in Cooroy welcomes visitors to research family and local history. Volunteers are there to help.

Access a wide range of resources including a library, computers, digital databases and subscriptions to MyHeritage, Ancestry.com, FindmyPast and more.

Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 9.30am-1pm Information ph. 07 3129 0356 or visit genealogy-noosa.org.au

MENS SHED

The Noosa Men’s Shed provides a venue for the men of Noosa to gather in an environment of traditional Australian mateship. It aims to advance the health, well being and social inclusion based on individual interests of the members. The Shed also offers facilities and support for many activities: woodwork, metalwork, gardening, arts studio, music, hobbies (leatherwork, technology, amateur radio), health and wellbeing, bee keeping, aquaponics and hydroponics. Membership is $120 per year. Visit the Shed office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-11am at Rotary Lane off Wallum Lane, Noosa Springs.

NORTH TEWANTIN BUSHCARE

Join the North Tewantin Bush Care Group of local volunteers every first and third Sunday of the month from 7.30-9.30am. We weed and plant along the river. It is light work and a lot of fun. All equipment is provided and an excellent morning tea follows. Grab a hat and come along. Ring 0432 384 596.

MEET YOUR NOOSA JPs

If you are a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations living in our Noosa region and would like to volunteer your services a few hours a month at our JP signing centres or to just learn about the JPs in the Community programme, branch forums, workshops and social activities, please email Deb Davis at deborah.davis007@gmail.com

TOASTMASTERS

We are a supportive public speaking club dedicated to improving your confidence and creativity in a safe environment. Our meetings are every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, from 6.30-8.30pm at the CWA Hall, Tewantin. The first two visits are free. For more information email noosatoastmasters@gmail.com

TUNE IN TO NOOSA FM

Tune in Noosa FM 101.3 or stream live on noosafm.org for local updates and Great Music for a Great Community. Noosa’s community radio station is committed to developing local talents.

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