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What's in a Name?
Silver Bridle from years gone by...
Many years ago, before the housing estate was developed, the land around the community centre was a horse property, and was given the name "Silver Bridle". The name was kept when the land was sold and the housing estate was built.
The photo above was kindly donated by Heather Mercer.
Heather tells us that the car was put up for sale by the landowners, and it was purchased by her brother Bill, who used it for surfing trips as far away as Noosa, and locally around the Gold Coast.
Thank you also to Ronnie and Pete who assisted in passing the photo along to us at the Community Centre.
Services We Offer!
The Silver Bridle Community Centre offers a wide range of programs and services, including:
- Jellybeans Playgroup:
For Mums and toddlers 0 to 5 years. Average attendance of 97 mums and bubs every month.
Playgroup leader is Zenna Hamilton.
Playgroup operates on the first Wednesday of the month only. More info.
- KidZone:
For primary school children aged 5 to 12 years. Over 3000 children have attended Kidzone.
KidZone leader is Zenna Hamilton.
KidZone operates Monday to Thursday 3pm-6pm (closed Friday). More info.
- Ablaze Youth:
Drop-In Centre for 12 to 17 year olds. New Memberships now available!
Ablaze Youth leader is Aaron Grant.
Ablaze operates Monday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm. More info.
- Vacation Care:
Vacation Care is available during the school holidays, for 12 to 17 year olds.
Vacation Care leader is Aaron Grant.
Vacation Care operates during school holidays only, Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm. More info.
- Family Fun Day:
Held on the Queens Birthday Weekend. Everyone welcome.
- Ongoing Educational Programs:
Held every week, and accessed by men, women, children, and parents.
- Seniors Week Morning Tea:
Encourages our Elders to participate in the family-focussed activities in the centre, during August.
- Broadband for Seniors:
Free tutoring for Seniors aged 50+, where you can learn how to use computers to access the internet.
Learn how to use Google, Hotmail, and a range of other internet skills.
See more details in the section below.
- Carols in the Park:
A family favourite, with pony rides and the animal farm; each year in December.
- Silver Bridle Idol Talent Competition:
Showcases the diversetalents of our young people and provides a platform for building
confidence, communication skills, and life skills. The 2007 winner of Silver Bridle Idol ranked 24th in Australian Idol on Channel 10.
Visit the Silver Bridle Idol website: www.sbcommunitycentre.com/idol
- Volunteers Welcome!
Volunteering is an extremely rewarding experience. You can make a difference in a child's life and in your community by volunteering at our community centre. Call us to discuss.
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Community Focus
In addition to the Community
Centre being a hub for childrens activities, we support the wider
community including adult education and adult-focused services
such as:
- Thursday Afternoon: Bus trip to Broadwater Parklands:
A great family day out
- kids play in the supervised park while parents chat.
Free bus ride in the Community Centre's own bus, to Southport and back to the community centre.
Bus leaves the community centre at 4pm Thursday afternoon.
- Hall Hire:
Great social events such as
Yoga Classes, Exercise Programs, Cinema Nights, etc
- Broadband for Seniors:
Computer and Internet Access for Seniors available each Monday and Thursday between 10am & 12 noon.
Broadband for Seniors is for people aged 50 and over. For more info call 5597 5622.
Proudly Sponsored by NEC and the Australian Government.
- Prizes:
Raffles, Competitions, and Community
Participation.
- Neighbourhood Watch:
Secure your
community by joining the new Neighbourhood Watch team.
- Social Days and Evenings:
Check the
noticeboard for our next social events at the centre.
Get Involved! It's Easy!
Consider getting involved in our Community
Initiatives - your help does make a difference!
- Volunteering at the Centre:
Assisting
with youth activities and adult development programs.
- Join a special cause:
Graffiti Busters;
or support our campaign to create a Police
Beat for Molendinar.
More information on the Community Projects page.
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Broadband for Seniors
is sponsored by NEC Australia and the Federal Government.
Closed on Public Holidays
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Broadband for Seniors
Free Internet Access and Tutoring for Seniors aged 50+
- When:
Monday and Thursday from 10am to 12 noon.
Monday Class: "Internet for Beginners"
Each Monday from 10am to 12 noon.
Designed for those who have never used a computer and the internet.
Features: Group Training for basic computer skills, introduction to the internet, introduction to Google, introduction to Hotmail.
There will be two Tutors for this class. Please register to attend.
Thursday Class: "Broadband for Seniors"
Each Thursday
from 10am to 12 noon.
Designed for those who already know how to operate a computer and already use Google, Hotmail, etc, but want to learn more about the internet, email, Facebook, Skype, and photos.
There will be between two and four Tutors for this class.
- Where: Silver Bridle Community Centre, 2A Gidgee Court, Molendinar (Ashmore)
- Why: Learn how to use Google, Hotmail, and a range of internet skills. It's free!
- What we've got: 2 NEC Internet Kiosks and 5 computers with internet access.
- What to bring: Notepad and a pen, and list of questions.
- If you have your own laptop: Please bring your laptop, power cord, and mouse. If you have a wireless internet "Stick" (e.g. USB modem), please bring it with you. If you normally get your internet through your home phone line or cable connection, you do not need to bring your internet modem.
- If you do not have a laptop: You can use one of our computers. We have 6 computers available.
- Please bring your email address and email password so you can log in to your own email account.
- Let us know you're coming:
Please call Matt on 0437 463 342 to book in for the next session!
If you have not been to this class before, please complete the registration below.
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Click Here to open the Registration Form.
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Silver Bridle Community Centre is now open!
Check out all the great activities at the Silver Bridle Community Centre:
Activities organised by the Centre:
- Playgroup (0-3 year olds)
- KidZone (5-12 year olds)
- Ablaze Youth (12-17 year olds)
- Vacation Care (12-17 year olds)
- Broadband for Seniors (50+)
- Internet Access
- Nintendo Wii
- Playstation 2 and Playstation 3
- Cinema Nights
- Table Tennis
- Snooker / Pool Table
- Soccer Table
- Outdoor Sports
- and lots more!
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Activities organised by Hall Hire Partners:
- SGIA Choir
- Career Keys
- Naturopath Services
- Yoga Classes
- Meditation Classes
- The Pantry
- Seniors Exercise Classes
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The Pantry: Mondays 11:30 - 1pm
"The Pantry" is an exciting new service open every Monday
- WHEN: Each Monday, 11:30am-1pm, except public holidays
- WHERE: Silver Bridle Community Centre, Gidgee Court, Molendinar
- WHAT IS IT? Get a box of groceries pre-packed for just $25
- Be there early to avoid disappointment.
- Free refreshments available.
- Come along and say hello to the team!
This service is operated by www.ThePantryGC.com.au
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Parentline: Call 1300 30 1300
Parentline provides education, guidance and support for parents and other individuals who care for children in Queensland and the Northern Territory.
It is a private and confidential telephone counselling service with calls charged at the cost of a local call (mobile phone charges apply if calling from a mobile phone).
When can I call?
Parentline is available from 8am to 10pm seven days a week.
Who is there to help me?
Parentline counsellors are tertiary qualified professionals who undergo specialised training when they join Parentline.
How do we help?
Parentline can help by providing advice on:
- What to expect as children grow
- What to do when children engage in unsafe or risky behaviour
- How to talk with children when they are sad or withdrawn
- How to help children when they are having problems at school or are facing cultural acceptance issues
- How to better relate to children in a technology-filled world
How can I get more information?
Call Parentline on 1300 30 1300 or click on www.parentline.com.au
Silver Bridle Community Newsletter!
Download the January-March edition of the Silver Bridle Community Centre Newsletter here!
We Support the Gold Coast 2018 Bid to Host the Commonwealth Games!
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