2015 Tours and Outings

2015 Tours and Outings

January 2015
  1. Monday 2nd      February - Georges River 16ft Sailing Club - Sanoni Avenue, Sandringham - 12 noon. You can’t      get there by public transport so please ask someone you know that is going  I am sure they will give you a lift.
  2. Monday      2nd March - a train ride to Kiama with lunch at Kiama      Leagues Club bistro at own expense. We will board South Coast train at Sutherland around 9.50am and return on 2.55pm train.The train journey from Sutherland is about 1½ hours and there is a short 8 minute walk from Kiama Railway station to the Leagues Club with some shops  to look at on the way.
    Monday 5th January - Hi Tea. It was delightful, with its spotty cups and teapots. The food was very tasty. Unfortunately, there was a problem with 7 people failing to come along & not ringing Wendy in time so that she could cancel their attendance. As a result of this, Wendy was asked to pay for them (in her role as organiser) and those people have been asked to reimburse the Probus Club for moneys paid.
February 2015  
  1. Our      February outing to the 16’ Sailing Club was a great success.
  2. Monday      2nd March - a train ride to Kiama with lunch at Kiama Leagues Club bistro at OWN EXPENSE.
Board train at either Sutherland 9:58am OR Helensburgh 10:19am - does not stop at Waterfall. Arriving at Kiama 11.47am. This is a fairly fast train missing many of the smaller stations.   Leaving Kiama 2.55pm, should be back at Sutherland 4.30pm
NOTE:We usually travel upstairs 2nd last carriage, but if this happens to be the quiet carriage on the south coast train we will have to go to the back carriage.
3. April: We have had to CANCEL the David Parsons Organ and piano recital as there wasn’t enough time to get it organised. WATCH THIS SPACE.
4.   May: Annual Picnic .... TBA
5. Monday 1st June - Penrith Museum of Fire - day tour $55pp based on 40 people, this includes coach travel, morning tea, lunch at Penrith RSL and then a visit to Blue Mountains Honey Co. (and you know what damage we can do in a honey shop)
Payment for the Fire Museum is due at APRIL meeting $55pp based on 40+
March 2015  We all enjoyed our train trip to Kiama, the company was good and the food great at Kiama Leagues.

Wednesday 22nd April - After a lot of tooing & frowing we have finally come up with plan “C” for our April outing. We have arranged to go to “Zippos” at Club Blakehurst 12 Merriman Street Kyle Bay, they have a very nice menu & a luncheon special for $13. As this outing is the day after our next meeting, if you have missed out on putting your name on the list you can leave a message with Kathie or send her an email as Kathie & Wendy will be away for some time before the outing. Kathie will be back in plenty of time to get the messages & add your names to the list.
PLEASE DON’T contact Wendy as she will not be back in time to get your messages.
May: Annual Picnic .... (see SPECIAL EVENTS)
Monday 1st June - Penrith Museum of Fire - day tour $55pp based on 40 people, this includes coach travel, morning tea, lunch at Penrith RSL and then a visit to Blue Mountains Honey Factory.   We only have approx 30 people at this stage, we need 10 more people
Payment for the Fire Museum is due at MAY meeting $55pp based on 40+
April 2015  
  1. Monday 4th      May: Annual      Picnic .... (see SPECIAL EVENTS - Ron Broadhead)Monday 1st      June - Day      trip to Penrith by Coach -      
  2. Visit to Museum of Fire - Explore the drama and danger of fire and fire fighting from      the earliest times. See beautifully restored fire engines, memorabilia and      lots more               
  3.       i.            Lunch at the Penrith RSL – all you can eat buffet               
  4.    ii.            After lunch visit to The Blue Mountains Honey Co. for a tour and tasting
    They have great range of beeswax ad candles, bottled and comb honey, mustards, chocolates etc.               
  5. iii.            PRICE: Includes coach travel, Museum entry, lunch and visit to Blue Mountains Honey Co. Quoted price was $55 based on 40 people attending   HOWEVER
    25 - 29 people       $ 69       30 - 34 people       $ 63      35 - 39 people       $ 58
    AT THIS STAGE numbers are well down,   so price will HAVE TO INCREASE if    we can’t get more people, OR we will cancel and do something else - update will be provided to those already on the list. If we go ahead with this outing
    PAYMENT REQUIRED: MAY MEETING
    Leaves Anzac Oval 8:30am returns 5:00pm
    1. August -       TBA    
    2. September       -  BROKEN HILL - Wendy will give update next meeting

Monday 4th May - Annual BBQ Picnic - Woronora Dam at 10.30am. $5pp.
Steak, sausage, onions, bread roll, tea/coffee and raffle provided.
BRING YOUR OWN UTENSILS, DRINK, SALAD ETC.
Payable April Meeting
May 2015

 Monday 1st      June - Day      trip to Penrith by Coach -       Visit to Museum of Fire - Explore the drama and danger of fire and fire fighting from the earliest times. See beautifully restored fire engines, memorabilia and lots more.               i.          Lunch at the Penrith RSL – all you can eat buffet                  ii.       After lunch visit to The Blue Mountains Honey Co. for a tour and tasting
They have great range of beeswax ad candles, bottled and comb honey, mustards, chocolates etc.
                iii.            PRICE: $68pp - Includes coach travel, Museum entry, lunch and visit to Blue Mountains Honey Co. - Most people have paid & Kathie will be chasing up the few that haven’t.                         Coach leaves Anzac Oval 8:30am returns 5:00pm
June 2015

 A great day out at the Museum of Fire. Bus trip was very nice not too far. The food at the Penrith RSL was great, we ate ourselves into a food coma. There was a great variety of food plus a chocolate fountain ... fantastic.

Wednesday 6th January 2016 - “Matilda” - Lyric Theatre 1pm - Cost $69 pp - There are 8 tickets still available out of the 50 tickets I booked . It would be great for the remaining eight to be taken.
Balance due September meeting

Wednesday 11th November - “CATS” - Capital Theatre 1pm - Cost $80 pp - I have booked 30 tickets, hoping this proves to be popular again.
When placing your name on the booking sheet a $10 deposit must be paid by the next meeting
July 2015  1.      Monday 3rd August - Lunch atKareela Golf Club - Noon. The club has a variety of menus at reasonable prices.     PAY AS YOU ORDER.
2.       Monday 12th October - Star Casino Garden Buffet - $30pp     
Assemble outside the Restaurant at 11:45am, we will be shown our tables at 12 noon. (PAYMENT DUE SEPTEMBER)
Heathcote 9:59am, Engadine 10:02am, Loftus 10:06am, Sutherland 10:09am                         ------------------------------------------------
Thursday 12th November- Sydney Harbour Fun Boat - $45pp
The Boat leaves the Star Casino at 11am. We already have over 40 names on our list and a big thanks to all the people who paid and we were able to get our $500 deposit. The boat takes up to about 60 people. If you still want to get your name down you can. Now that we have the deposit & our spot on the boat, September meeting will be fine for the rest of the money.    
(PAYMENT DUE SEPTEMBER)
Heathcote 8:58am, Engadine 9:01am, Loftus 9:05am, Sutherland 9:08am
August 2015  Monday 12th October - Star Casino Garden Buffet - $30pp    

Assemble outside the Restaurant at 11:45am, we will be shown our tables at 12noon.   (PAYMENT DUE SEPTEMBER)
Heathcote 9:59am, Engadine 10:02am, Loftus 10:06am, Sutherland 10:09amThursday 12th November- Sydney Harbour Fun Boat - $45pp

The Boat leaves the Star Casino at 11am. We already have over 60 names on our list. If you still want to get your name down you can.   (PAYMENT DUE SEPTEMBER)
Heathcote 8:58am, Engadine 9:01am, Loftus 9:05am, Sutherland 9:08am
September 2015  Monday 12th October -

Star Casino Garden Buffet - $30pp Assemble outside the Restaurant at 11:45am, we will be shown our tables at 12noon.

Heathcote 9:59am, Engadine 10:02am, Loftus 10:06am, Sutherland 10:09am (upstairs of 2nd last carriage)
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Thursday 12th November - Sydney Harbour Fun Boat - $45pp
The Boat leaves the Star Casino at 11am.

Heathcote 8:58am, Engadine 9:01am, Loftus 9:05am, Sutherland 9:08am
(We have almost 70 going to this so we will have to spread ourselves out a bit in the train)
October 2015  Thursday 12th November  -  Sydney Harbour Fun Boat - $45pp

The Boat leaves the Star Casino at 11am sharp and being punctual is paramount as the Ferry waits for no one.

                                                                 

 Heathcote 8:58am,  Engadine 9:01am,  Loftus 9:05am,  Sutherland 9:08am

(We have almost 70 going to this so we will have to spread ourselves out over the length of the train).
Leave the train at Central and make your way to the Tram terminal. Don’t forget to swipe your opal card on and off the tram (we didn’t swipe on last week and were in trouble).
Leave the tram at the Casino stop, wait for the tram to go then walk over the line, leave the station through the large glass doors in front of you and you should be able to see the Fun Boat.
We can all catch up for a chat on the Fun boat.
This is our last outing for 2015 and Kathy and I would like to thank you all for joining in and coming on our outings, this is the only way you get to know us and make new friends.
A big thank you to Kathy for arranging the biggest outing of the year.
The first outing for the New Year will be in February 2016.
November 2015 Monday 5th January 2015  -  Caringbah Tradies Club - 12.30pm. Come and join us for a giggle and a chat and find out what we all did over Christmas. Gentlemen you will enjoy this as well, it’s not all Champers  and Giggles.
A great time was had by all Members who went on the Melbourne Cup Cruise. 
December 2015 1.      Monday 8th February - Captains Grill Restaurant, St. George Motor Boat Club, 2 Wellington Street Sans Souci for a 3 course lunch.  There is a nice selection from the set menu. See sample men attached to names sheet.  Time: 12.15pm     

$34pp PAYMENT DUE JANUARY (CASH ONLY - NO CHEQUES OUR DIRECT DEPOSIT)

2.     Tuesday 8th March - ANSTO tour, Lucas Heights with lunch at the ANSTO cafe.

Time: 9.45am. Meet at the ANSTO Discovery Centre for 10am tour. Lunch afterwards at own cost. Depending on numbers there could be a small cost to hire a bus to take us round the facility. ANSTO have a small bus (24 max). At this stage we have 25 names, and will probably get a few more, so will provide more information at next meeting. If you want to join us please read the information sheet attached to the folder where you put your name down for the tour. This is important as there are quite a few requirements for the tour - ie:  ID, footwear, bags, photography etc.

3.    Tuesday 5th April - Nepean River Luncheon Cruise on board the Nepean Bell Paddle wheeler.

           Time:  9.30am Coach departs from Anzac Oval.  Cost:  $70pp which includes coach travel, morning tea along the way, 2 course buffet lunch and cruise. Should arrive back home round 4.30pm. If time permits we may have a stop at the Blue Mountains Honey Company. (I know some of us have been there before).

$70pp PAYMENT DUE MARCH (CASH, CHEQUE or DIRECT DEPOSIT)

Gordon Scott or myself have Probus account details.
1.      Monday 8th February - Captains Grill Restaurant, St. George Motor Boat Club, 2 Wellington Street Sans Souci for a 3 course lunch.  There is a nice selection from the set menu. See sample men attached to names sheet.  Time: 12.15pm     

$34pp PAYMENT DUE JANUARY (CASH ONLY - NO CHEQUES OUR DIRECT DEPOSIT)

2.     Tuesday 8th March - ANSTO tour, Lucas Heights with lunch at the ANSTO cafe.

Time: 9.45am. Meet at the ANSTO Discovery Centre for 10am tour. Lunch afterwards at own cost. Depending on numbers there could be a small cost to hire a bus to take us round the facility. ANSTO have a small bus (24 max). At this stage we have 25 names, and will probably get a few more, so will provide more information at next meeting. If you want to join us please read the information sheet attached to the folder where you put your name down for the tour. This is important as there are quite a few requirements for the tour - ie:  ID, footwear, bags, photography etc.

3.    Tuesday 5th April - Nepean River Luncheon Cruise on board the Nepean Bell Paddle wheeler.

           Time:  9.30am Coach departs from Anzac Oval.  Cost:  $70pp which includes coach travel, morning tea along the way, 2 course buffet lunch and cruise. Should arrive back home round 4.30pm. If time permits we may have a stop at the Blue Mountains Honey Company. (I know some of us have been there before).

$70pp PAYMENT DUE MARCH (CASH, CHEQUE or DIRECT DEPOSIT)

Gordon Scott or myself have Probus account details.