I have received favourable comments from our members who attended the School Spectacular.
1.    Wednesday  26^th April   -  “Kinky Boots”  -  Capital Theatre - 1pm - Cost $55pp
Payment due January
2.      Wednesday  24^th May  -  “Bodyguard”  -  Lyric Theatre - 1pm  -  Cost $71pp
Payment due February - minus deposit
3.      Wednesday 30^th August  -  “My Fair Lady”  -  Capital Theatre   -  1pm  -  Cost $71pp
$10 deposit due now - Balance due May                                                                                         May 2017 - An early reminder that our Picnic BBQ will be held early May so keep a lookout for further details at our meetings and newsletters.                                     

1.      Monday 6^th February  -  Bondi Junction R.S.L.  We will travel by train to Bondi Junction &  we will have about a 5 minute walk to the Club   
Two course lunch specials Monday to Friday $8.50 non members.
Train:  Heathcote 10:29am / Engadine 10:32 / Loftus 10:36 / Sutherland 10:39                          Arrive Bondi Junction 11:32am
Returning ex Bondi Junction 14.25pm (approx 1 hour home)

Annual Holiday
2.      Sunday 10^th - Friday 15^th September -  Our Annual Holiday to Orange and surrounding district. I will give you full details in our January Newsletter. Unfortunately the tour is full and there is a waiting list, please put your names on the waiting list as there is still 9 months to go. I know most of you have your trip sheets & details with all the info you require. Don’t lose your forms as we will need them filled in & returned with your deposits later in the year (June)              1.      Monday 20th March  -  “St. Patricks Festival” at the Waterview Restaurant, Berowra Waters
       COST $72PP - (This includes the bus, 2 course meal & wine with lunch plus entertainment)
Bus leaves 9am sharp from Anzac Oval
Payment due February
2.      Tuesday11^th April -  NSW Mounted Police & Reserve Bank day tour (PLEASE NOTE:  weare visiting the Reserve Bank NOT Vaucluse House as stated previously)
Cost:  $47pp  -  includes tours, coach travel and 2 course lunch at The Newmarket Hotel Mascot                                  Bus leaves 9:30am sharp from Anzac Oval
Payment due March
3.      Thursday 8^th June  -  Vivid twilight harbour cruise  -  dinner included  -  Cost $50pp
We will travel by train into city and board cruise boat at Darling Harbour Wharf (same wharf as fun boat.)  Boat leaves wharf at 5:30pm sharp. We will probably board round 5.15pm
Train times to city tba shortly.
Payment due April (minus $25pp for members who have paid a deposit)
All tours are full, however please put your name on the ‘Reserve List’ if interested as people do drop out.         

 6^th February outing to Bondi Junction RSL was a bit of a sizzler on a  we arrived to find no air conditioning, but food and company were good and for the most we enjoyed a good day.
 Sunday 10^th - Friday 15^th September -  We are off to Orange and the Central Tablelands. This includes coach travel to and from Orange and to our venues.
                    i.            5 nights at the Caleula Motor Lodge
                  ii.            Beautiful Breakfasts & Dinners and light lunches every day.
                iii.            All forms to be filled in and returned in envelope with cash/cheque (name & outing on the envelope)  OR  by Direct Deposit including your NAME & EVENT. Then email the Treasurer to let him know you have sent the it.
                iv.            COST:  $1,055  -  Single supplement $275
Deposit of $100 is now due May NOT June

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Friday 24^th to Sunday 26^th November - at our meeting I put sheets on the tables for a trip to Canberra, staying Best Western Garden City Hotel.  Cost $545pp (twin), $140 Single supplement.
Some attractions we will see:
1.      The Arboretum
2.      Canberra Space Centre, a cruise on Lake Burley Griffin
3.      National Art Gallery & Portrait Gallery
4.      Deep Space Communication Complex at Tidbinbilla.
a)      Day 3 includes a little retail therapy for the Girls.
b)      This trip does include a lot for the Gents.
The Sheets will go out at our next meeting in March. If you can’t be at the next meeting and want to go on the trip please email Wendy and let me know.
Deposit of $100pp due June

 1.      MARCH UPDATE:   
Tuesday11^th April -  NSW Mounted Police & Reserve Bank day tour Cost:  $47pp  -  includes tours, coach travel and 2 course lunch at The Newmarket Hotel Mascot
v  Please wear ENCLOSED SHOES for safety reasons
v  Also the horses are very partial to a treat or two of apples or carrots. Feel free to bring along a treat if you want to feed them.
v  Wet weather gear in case it rains, as part of this is outdoors. (maybe a poncho)
Bus leaves 9:30am sharp from Anzac Oval
Payment due March
2.      MARCH UPDATE: 
Thursday 8^th June  -  Vivid twilight harbour cruise  -  dinner included  -  Cost $50pp
We will travel by train into city and board cruise boat at KINGS STREET WHARF NO. 6  (we  cannot board at Casino Wharf as previously advised. We will get the train to Wynyard Station and walk to King St Wharf (approx. 10 mins walk). If you have your name down and don’t feel you are able to walk to the wharf, please contact me ASAP. We will board the boat 5.15pm for a 5.30pm departure.  Train times to city tba shortly.
Payment due April (minus $25pp for members who have paid a deposit)

ANNUAL HOLIDAY  2017..
Sunday 10^th - Friday 15^th September -  We are off to Orange and the Central Tablelands. This includes coach travel to and from Orange and to our venues.
                    i.            5 nights at the Caleula Motor Lodge
                  ii.            Beautiful Breakfasts & Dinners and light lunches every day.
                iii.            All forms to be filled in and returned IN AN ENVELOPE with cash/cheque (name & outing on the envelope)  OR  by Direct Deposit including your NAME & EVENT.

                iv.            COST:  $1,055  -  Single supplement $275

Deposit of $100 due May
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CANBERRA:
Friday 24^th to Sunday 26^th November - at our meeting I put sheets on the tables for a trip to Canberra, staying Best Western Garden City Hotel.  Cost $545pp (twin), $140 Single supplement.
Some attractions we will see:
1.      The Arboretum
2.      Canberra Space Centre, a cruise on Lake Burley Griffin
3.      National Art Gallery & Portrait Gallery
4.      Deep Space Communication Complex at Tidbinbilla.
a)      Day 3 includes a little retail therapy for the Girls.
b)      This trip does include a lot for the Gents.
The sheets for this Holiday went out at today’s  meeting (Tues 21^st March). I have about 30 names, so still time to get yourself off on a little break before Christmas.
All FORMS to be filled in placed in an ENVELOPE, identified with NAME, AMOUNT & OUTING
Deposit of $100pp due June

ANNUAL HOLIDAY- ORANGE

 Sunday 10th - Friday 15th September -  We are off to Orange and the Central Tablelands. This includes coach travel to and from Orange and to our venues.  i. 5 nights at the Caleula Motor Lodge ii. Beautiful Breakfasts & Dinners and light lunches every day. iii. All forms to be filled in and returned IN AN ENVELOPE with cash/cheque (name & outing on the envelope)  OR  by Direct Deposit including your NAME & EVENT. Then email John to let him know you have sent the it. iv. COST:  $1,055  -  Single supplement $275 Deposit $100 due May

CANBERRA.

APRIL UPDATE: This tour is about half full/empty at the moment, I would love to fill it with our own club members, if not will pass the info on to our neighbouring club with the help of Jack Abernethy. We still have a couple of months before we pay our Deposit at the June meeting. Friday 24th to Sunday 26th November - at our meeting I put sheets on the tables for a trip to Canberra, staying Best Western Garden City Hotel. Cost $545pp (twin), $140 Single supplement.
Some attractions we will see: 1. The Arboretum 2. Canberra Space Centre, a cruise on Lake Burley Griffin 3. National Art Gallery & Portrait Gallery 4. Deep Space Communication Complex at Tidbinbilla. a) Day 3 includes a little retail therapy for the Girls. b) This trip does include a lot for the Gents. The sheets for this Holiday went out at today’s meeting (Tues 21st March). I have about 30 names, so still time to get yourself off on a little break before Christmas.
All FORMS to be filled in placed in an ENVELOPE, identified with NAME, AMOUNT & OUTING Deposit of $100pp due June
Thank you for voting me in once again as your Tours & Outings Director, this will be my fifth year and with Kathy’s help we are getting further afield and having a great time. Wendy

Thursday 8th June - Vivid twilight harbour cruise - dinner included - Cost $50pp We will travel by train to Wynyard Station and walk down to KINGS STREET WHARF NO. (approx. 10 mins walk). Train times will be advised at May meeting. The aim is to travel all together and that way hopefully no one will get lost. We will board the boat 5.15pm for a 5.30pm departure. We will be back at King Street wharf No 6 at approximately 8pm.

We still have a few spots if anyone else is interested. Please phone Kathy . 

$50pp Payment is now due (minus $25pp for members who have paid a deposit)

CHRISTMAS in JULY

Wednesday 19th July - The Gardens on Forest, 764 Forest Road Peakhurst. This date is outside the school holidays.  MENU Glass of wind on arrival Crusty bread and herb butter Roast turkey and ham with traditional roasted potato, sweet potato, pumpkin and carrots with steamed minted baby peas, cranberry sauce and pan jus. DESERT Traditional plum pudding with rum anglaise and vanilla ice cream. Continuous tea and coffee station. ENTERTAINMENT Anita Hartmann will perform 2 sets of 30 minutes with a compilation of Christmas songs, carols and popular songs. TRAVEL:  Coach to leave Engadine swimming pool car park, Anzac Ave at 11am for The Gardens on Forest (there is no off street parking at The Gardens.) Coach to leave The Gardens on Forest at 3pm to return to Engadine swimming pool car park. COST:  $65 per person payable at the May/June general meeting

 Thursday 8^th June  -  Vivid twilight harbour cruise  -  dinner included  -  Cost $50pp
MAY UPDATE:  We will change trains at Townhall, (we only have to cross platform) then catch train to Wynyard and walk down to KINGS STREET WHARF NO. 6 (approx. 10 mins walk). The aim is to travel all together and that way hopefully no one will get lost. We will board the boat 5.15pm for a 5.30pm departure. 
Train times to City:  Heathcote 3:35pm  -  Engadine 3:38pm  -  Loftus 3:42pm
Train times from City:  Townhall 8:36pm  OR  9:06pm
Payment $50pp now due (minus $25pp for members who have paid deposit)
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Wednesday 4^th October  -  Lunch at The Grange Buffet, St George Leagues Club Kogarah  -   12 Noon  -  Cost $11.90 Seniors. Buffet located on the 1^st floor of the Club.
Wednesday 19^th July - The Gardens on Forest, 764 Forest Road Peakhurst. This date is outside the school holidays.

MENU
Glass of wine on arrival
Crusty bread and herb butter
Roast turkey and ham with traditional roasted potato, sweet potato, pumpkin and carrots with steamed minted baby peas, cranberry sauce and pan jus.
DESERT
Traditional plum pudding with rum anglaise and vanilla ice cream.
Continuous tea and coffee station.
ENTERTAINMENT
Anita Hartmann will perform 2 sets of 30 minutes with a compilation of Christmas songs, carols and popular songs.
TRAVEL:  Coach to leave Engadine swimming pool car park, Anzac Ave at 11am for The Gardens on Forest (there is no off street parking at The Gardens.) Coach to leave The Gardens on Forest at 3pm to return to Engadine swimming pool car park.
COST:  $65 per person payable at the May/June general meetingMAY UPDATE:    I will hand out some more medical forms at our next meeting for those who have misplaced the original. 

A few people have had to drop out for various reasons much to the delight of those on the waiting list. I now have only 4 on the waiting list down from 12 so don’t hesitate to put your name down as you never know your luck.
Sunday 10^th - Friday 15^th September -  We are off to Orange and the Central Tablelands. This includes coach travel to and from Orange and to our venues.
                    i.            5 nights at the Caleula Motor Lodge
                  ii.            Beautiful Breakfasts & Dinners and light lunches every day.
                iii.            All forms to be filled in and returned IN AN ENVELOPE with cash/cheque (name & outing on the envelope)  OR  by Direct Deposit including your NAME & EVENT. Then email .
                iv.            COST:  $1,055  -  Single supplement $275
Balance due July
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MAY  UPDATE:   I am sorry to say I have had to cancel our Canberra Weekend as I just couldn’t get the numbers. Maybe some other      time.

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Monday 7^th August - Tour of the ABC in Harris Street Ultimo.
I have some research to do to find out a good Restaurant for those who would like to follow the ABC Tour with a good meal and glass of bubbly and a good chat with friends.

 Vivid Dinner Cruise - A most enjoyable night was had by all. We were lucky and didn’t get ‘rained’ on.
Wednesday 4^th October  -  Lunch at The Grange Buffet, First Floor, St George Leagues Club Kogarah  -   12 Noon 
Cost $12pp  -  Payment due September

Wednesday 19^th July - The Gardens on Forest, 764 Forest Road Peakhurst. This date is outside the school holidays.
MENU
Glass of wine on arrival
Crusty bread and herb butter
Roast turkey and ham with traditional roasted potato, sweet potato, pumpkin and carrots with steamed minted baby peas, cranberry sauce and pan jus.
DESERT
Traditional plum pudding with rum anglaise and vanilla ice cream.
Continuous tea and coffee station.
ENTERTAINMENT
Anita Hartmann will perform 2 sets of 30 minutes with a compilation of Christmas songs, carols and popular songs.
TRAVEL:  Coach to leave Engadine swimming pool car park, Anzac Ave at 11am for The Gardens on Forest (there is no off street parking at The Gardens.) Coach to leave The Gardens on Forest at 3pm to return to Engadine swimming pool car park.

Annual Holiday -Orange

JULY UPDATE:   A BIG thank you to you all for the use of the envelope system. It worked very well as trying to manage Cash etc at the school would be impossible. Our holiday is edging ever closer, we have one or two matters to sort out e.g.  Happy Hour.

Sunday 10^th - Friday 15^th September -  We are off to Orange and the Central Tablelands. This includes coach travel to and from Orange and to our venues.
                    i.            5 nights at the Caleula Motor Lodge
                  ii.            Beautiful Breakfasts & Dinners and light lunches every day.
 
Monday 7^th August - Tour of the ABC in Harris Street Ultimo - then to the Harvest Buffet at Star Casino for a great lunch.
There is a fair bit of walking involved on this outing. Walking down the tunnel towards Haymarket and the ABC, this takes approx 15 minutes, the tour is just over an hour and then we have a flat 15 minute walk down to the Haymarket tram stop where we catch a tram to the Casino.   Closed In Shoes Must Be Worn
Cost for Buffet Lunch:  $36pp - Payable on the day
Train times:  Heathcote 8:18am  Engadine 8:21am  Loftus 8:25am  Sutherland 8:28am
Must be in the last couple of carriages, we are usually in the 2^nd last carriage this puts us at the correct end of Central for the Tunnel.  This will get us to Central at 9:02am. We need to be at the ABC by 9:40 and the tour starts at 9.50am
We had a good response for the Sea Princess Apple Isle Cruise. There are about 35 names on the sheet.
Questions:   Please email them to me so I can give them to Beverley prior to our August meeting.

 ANNUAL HOLIDAY_ ORANGE
AUGUST UPDATE:  
Sunday 10^th - Friday 15^th September -  Well, it is Holiday time again and we are off to Orange.
The Coach will pick us up at the usual spots:
            1)  Engadine Pool depart 8am
          2)  Woolies near crossing 8:10am
Don’t forget the fancy dress “O”. I know it is not easy but I also know you all love a good challenge.
If you need further info please call.

12^th - 20^th March 2019  -   Sea Princess Cruise - Sydney Melbourne Hobart Burnie & Adelaide.
I was looking forward to getting this sorted out & all our questions answered, instead I was very disappointed:
           1)  With our presenter
            2)  I felt she was unable to answer our questions. I felt for someone that had done her job for 9 years she would have known what she was talking about. It was obvious to me that she hadn’t done her research.
For those of you that have already paid your deposits don’t worry they will remain in the Probus account until I can get better information. Katie & I are going to check if we can go through a Travel Agent.
We will be better informed at our next meeting.

Monday 13^th November - Elizabeth Bingham has arranged for us to luncheon at Club Cronulla (Bowling Club) at 12 Noon.  41 Croydon Street Cronulla (Opposite Parking Station)
I should have Menu by next meeting.  Payment on the day.Wednesday 4^th October  -  Lunch at The Grange Buffet, First Floor, St George Leagues Club Kogarah  -   12 Noon  

The plan is to meet outside the Grange at 11:45am and all go in as a group at 12 Noon. Hopefully to save us having to join the long queue.
Cost $12pp  -  Final numbers and Payment due September

 

TOURS & OUTINGS                   

Wednesday 4^th October  -  Lunch at The Grange Buffet, First Floor, St George Leagues Club Kogarah  -   11:45am  

The plan is to meet outside the Grange at 11:45am and all go in as a group at 12 Noon. Hopefully to save us having to join the long queue.

Cost $13.50pp  -  Payment due September, if you have been unable to pay at the meeting please arrange to get your money to Kathy ASAP
Monday 13^th November - Elizabeth Bingham has arranged for us to luncheon at Club Cronulla (Bowling Club) at 12 Noon.  Restaurant Forty41One, 41 Croydon Street Cronulla (Opposite Parking Station)
Next meeting I will have the menu out for you to make your choice of what you would like to have for your meal. The sweets will be served alternatively and they are Pavlova & Fruit Salad.  Payment on the day.
NOTE:  Well this outing brings another year to an end for us & I am looking forward to your support for another year.  Thanks WendyOnce again our annual holiday has been a great success and we all had a great time in Orange and the surrounding districts.
NOTE:  A big thank you to Wendy for organising a most enjoyable holiday.
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2018 The sheets were out for you to have a look at what was up for next year. The Orange holiday was good as we didn’t have to do much driving each day and the bus didn’t depart until 9am every morning, this made for a more relaxed holiday. Bear this in mind when you choose next year’s holiday destination.

Monday 11th December  -  Christmas Lunch - Engadine Bowling Club - Noon for 12.30pm start until 3:45pm.
The cost of the luncheon is expected to be $40pp, payable at the October or November meetings.
Beer, wine and soft drinks will be provided and a dry till will be in operation. Spirits and like drinks will have to be paid for by the purchaser.
The entertainment will be “Wally the Music Man”
Beer, wine and soft drinks will be provided and a dry till will be in operation. Spirits and like drinks will have to be paid for by the purchaser.
            MENU:   TBA - will be alternative serves.
If you wish to sit with particular people then arrange tables of no more than 10 people and give me a copy of your list.
Please bring your donations of non-perishable items to the October or November meetings and leave them to the side  the morning tea tables where I will collect them. The more donations for the free raffle the more chances of winning a basket.