Now that you’ve moved in and have all your essentials sorted – it’s time to get amongst it. There’s just so much to do on Bribie, and I’m sure I haven’t captured even half of it!
If you have a group or are part of a group and I’ve missed you off the list, please let me know and I’ll update the list!
DANCE & MOVEMENT
Bribie Island Dance Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acro
Easy Tai Chi Qigong 11.30am Tues
Zumba with Sam 9.30am Wed, 7.15pm Thur
Yoga with Nich 5.30pm Mon, 6.30pm Thur, 7.30am Sun – weather permitting
Pregnancy Yoga 9.30am Tues - starting 10 August
NEW Shape Up with Sharon 8 & 9am Tues, 8am first Wed of month, 8am Thur
WALKING & RUNNING GROUPS
If you like a leisurely pace, a power walk, a jog or a serious run, you’re not alone. There are lots of groups to join you in your daily exercise. Here’s a few to see which is the right one for you:
Bribie Island Road Runners and Walkers Club 7am Sat & Sun, 2hours
SS Koopa Trail Park Run 7am Sat, 5km timed
Bribie Island Social Steppers 9am Mon, Wed & Fri, 30-45mins
Bribie Island Banksia Beach Healthy Heart Walkers 7am Mon, Wed & Fri, 45-60mins
Pumicestone Walkers Walking Group 8am Thur, 30-45mins
NEW Bribie Island Rescued Greyhound Walk fortnightly Most Sundays (check Facebook page for dates, times and locations across Bribie)
TRIATHLONS
The Bribie Island Triathlon Series has been running for over 30 years. There are events for kids and first-timers. There are also teams events, short course and long course distances. The series is made up of four events held in October, November, February and March.
TENNIS
Professional, novice or just for a bit of fun – who doesn’t love tennis! Join the club or hire a court at Bribie Island Tennis Club.
LAWN BOWLS
Whether you are looking to seriously compete or just up for a bit of barefoot bowls fun, Bribie Island has a few clubs to choose from:
Bribie Island Bowls Club, Bongaree
Bongaree Bowls Club, Bongaree
Solander Lakes Bowls Club, Banksia Beach
CROQUET
I have never played croquet myself, but the Bribie Island Croquet Club has four disciplines: Association Croquet, Ricochet, Golf Croquet and Gateball.
ARTS & CRAFT
The Bribie Island Community Arts Society has a range of groups that meet up weekly. If you’re not quite sure what group is right for you, you are more than welcome to pop in and see what they are up to – or even start your own group! Here’s a list of the current groups:
Slap and Giggle Group – don’t get any quirky ideas, this group slaps acrylic paints onto canvas for a bit of a giggle!
U3A also offers workshops in: Acrylics, Watercolours and Drawing
WATERSPORTS
You’re living on an island – so why not get involved in some water activities!
MUSIC
Have you always wanted to learn an instrument? Be part of a band? Learn how to sing? There are lots of opportunities to join music groups on Bribie. Here are just a couple:
U3A – Guitar, Keyboard, Ukelele, Woodwind & Brass, Singalong
WILDLIFE
We have some spectacular wildlife on Bribie. Here’s a way to play a part with our native animals:
CYCLING
Bribie Island is relatively flat, which makes it the perfect place for anyone to join in on a cycle. Bribie Island Bicycle User Group (BUG) is a fun way to explore the island.
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
U3A (University for the third age) - Social and educational club for senior citizens with multiple courses under each of the 17 categories:
I am certain I have only scraped the surface of things you can do on Bribie Island. If you have a favourite group or activity – please add it to the comments and I will add it to the list! Subscribe below to stay up to date with more BribieGirl adventures.
I host a Bribie Island Rescued Greyhound Walk fortnightly. Schedule, location and details are on our page: https://www.facebook.com/bribiegreyhounds
Prenatal Yoga classes starting soon. More info here: https://fb.me/e/1S60liKNp