Functions: – Convener Richard Heal develops & instigates interesting day trip outings throughout the year.
The following functions have been organized as follows: –
Theatre:
Musical Comedy Theatre: – The Round Theatre 379 -399 Whitehorse Road Nunawading, “The Grandparents Club 2” on Saturday 27th August at 7.00pm. The performance will be 1.5 hours duration with no interval, group booking arranged at $67.50pp
Stay tuned for new functions and activities for 2025 to be advised in our newsletter.
Christmas in July:
This function is to be held on Thursday 24th July, at Tokar Estate Winery 6 Maddens Lane Coldstream. A Two course dinner comprising main and dessert together with a glass of wine, costing $68.00pp
See details in the newsletter for more details or contact Function convenor Richard Heal.
Trip Excursion:
Bright Chalet:
Nino is organizing a 5-day – 4-night stay at Bright Chalet 113 Delany Ave Bright Vic 3741 between Monday 22/9 – Friday 26/9 @ cost of $650 pp Single & double rooms are available contact Nino Xerri regarding individual supplement costs.
Morning Tea is supplied on Tours e.g. trip to Buffalo Chalet and others. costs are 2 morning tea stops: Wallan (day 1): Milawa (day 5): 5 lunches (Euroa (day 1) Bright (day 2) Albury (day 3) Beechworth (day 4) Euroa (day 5).
Board will be out at the next meeting to record your name of interest payment will not be required until week before the trip.
The trip will be all inclusive details as follows:
Picked up by coach at 10am on 22/9 and returned to home base by approx. 3.30 pm on 26/9 in Balwyn.
Day 1
Morning Tea at Wallan, Lunch stop Euroa travelling through towns Myrtleford and Porepunkah on the Ovens Highway arriving Bright Chalet in time Dinner.
Day 2.
After Breakfast we drive to Harrietville historic Gold Mining town. Visit Wandilignong picturesque valley & classified heritage town. opportunities photos and visiting the largest apple orchard in southern hemisphere returning to Bright to soak up the township.
Day 3.
After breakfast we start our journey at 8.30am to Mount Buffalo visiting the historic chalet, then travel to Albury via Yackandandah for lunch at the Commercial Club, Onto Hume dam and finish at Migrant camp at Bonegilla.
Day 4.
This morning, we visit the snow Line Deer and Emu Farm learning about by-products of deer harvesting. Then on to Beechworth visiting the towns historic shops taking in the Lace Shop and Bakery. The Rock Cavern a great display of semi-precious gemstones. Billson’s Brewery is a must housing the largest collection of bottles. Honey can be purchased Beechworth Honey shop tastings available, Light Horse memorabilia section and museum. The pumpkin seed Factory in Myrtleford displaying products with Variety for tasting and sale.
Day 5.
We depart Chalet at 9.00am after breakfast travelling to Milawa stopping at Cheese factory for chance of purchase a verity of cheeses made on site. Stopping for morning tea at Milawa Bakery for morning tea Continuing our journey to roadhouse at Euroa for lunch then home.
For further information please contact Nino Xerri at his Email address <ninros1946@gmail.com>
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Our Special Interest group are keen photographers/travellers who are willing to share their knowledge and experiences in this wonderful art form “Photography.” We meet on the third Tuesday of each month between 10am – 12.00 noon during February to November and I consider myself privileged, being the Convenor of this group.
PHOTOGRAPHY TRAVEL SIG MEETING/EXCURSIONS ETC AGENDA FOR 2025
– 18/03: East Melbourne Historic Walk (Joint with Heritage SIG)
– 14/04: Notre-Dame Exhibition: Immigration Museum (Joint with Heritage SIG) Holders of Senior Card $10.00:
Pensioner Seniors Health Card Free
– 27/05: Block Arcade Walking Tour: $10.00 CASH on the day (maximum roughly 20)
– 22/07: Supreme Court Library Tour: 9.30am for a 10am start: Free
– 11/08: Melbourne Town Hall Tour: 10.30am for a 11am start: Free (Joint with Heritage SIG)
– 24/10: Newport Train Museum (Joint with Micham/Nunawading Probus Club)
– 25/11: Annual Club BBQ: Further details will be advised in due course
– 17/06: 16/09: 18/11 dates will be the regular SIG meetings at North Balwyn Uniting Church: Duggan St. North Balwyn at 10.00am.
Further details or changes will be notified at respecting SIG meetings and in the newsletter.
After all the excursions/walks, we will then organize lunch at a nearby Café’ for those who wish to attend.
All places allow photography opportunities except the Supreme Court Complex with no flash photography.
For further details please contact Photography/Travel convenor Nino Xerri (041 571 446)
Cinema Events: – Richard Heal convenor will organise events of interest during the year.
Palace Cinema Balwyn – for Seniors
Tickets are $10.00pp for Seniors or $8.00 for members of the Golden Club.
Complimentary Morning Tea on the session before 12pm every Wednesday Morning Tea includes a mini-sweet with a self-service tea and coffee station
Golden Years screenings every Wednesday at 11am
7th May- The Correspondent 14th May- Tina 21st May – Monsieur Aznavour 28th May- The Sait Path
Tickets: $8 Golden Club Member, $10 Senior Ticket
Movies: –
See their website for the full Movie selections and Screenings see Palace Balwyn Cinema – website click here
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
The following Special Interest Groups (SIG’S) meetings will be held at Balwyn North Uniting Church, Duggan Street, Balwyn North (Melway MAP Ref. 46 F3). Anyone is encouraged to join us and will be made welcome, please contact one of the conveners for more information. Currently the SIGs are meeting face to face.
Computer Group: – Convener: Rodney Manser – meets on the Fourth Tuesday in the month.
Meetings commence at 10.00 am with a small contribution to offset morning tea & site fees. These meetings cover various interesting topics including hardware, software items and video presentation of technology updates. Website updates and data sharing are discussed to update content.
Heritage/ Genealogy Group: – Convener: Graydon Findlay – to recommence meetings at Balwyn Library Room 2 @10 .00 am till 11.30am on the second Monday in the month.
Through talks and discussions at meetings and by visiting relevant interesting venues, the group helps members develop skills to research and record their family history and to learn about places that have significant heritage values. Please contact Graydon for details.
Investment Group: – Conveners: Harold Ball, Denis Spinley – meets on the Second Thursday in the month.
Diverse topics are discussed on world activities affecting the global share markets. How covid pandemic and the unrest in European conflicts have influenced these markets throughout the world.
Photography /Travel Group: – Convener: Nino Xerri – meets on the Third Tuesday in the month.
Meetings commence at 10.00 am, with a small contribution to offset morning tea & site fees. Photographic challenges covering assorted topics & Travel expeditions with submissions from the members. Outside visits are scheduled from time-to-time presenting members challenges on a specific topic. Guest speakers covering Travel interests are invited.
The following Special Interest Groups (SIG’S) meet at various locations as indicated in each group.
Dine Out: – Conveners Gerald King, Bruce Mcinerney on rotating basis.
Dinners are held at conveniently located hotels and social clubs on the third Wednesday in the month, starting at 6.00pm. Wives, partners, and friends are always welcome.
Golf: – Convener Bruce Mcinerney The once-a-year golf tournament for the Probus Club have been held at the Freeway Golf Course starting at 10am. A trophy will be presented to the winning player. Players interested in competing in this tournament please contact Bruce Mcinerney for the next event for 2024.
Walking Group: – Convener: Richard Heal – meets on the Third Friday of the month.
Meetings commence at 10.30 am. Various walks are organized within the district meeting at a designated starting point. Lunch being organized at a local café within proximity. New walkers are most welcome to join the group.
Getting Together for Lunch: – Convenors Robyn Heal, 0408 526 342, Margaret Lanz 0414 295 550, & Sandy Muir-Smith 0418 128 958.
Probus Club members, Associates and partners are invited to get together to socialise at various locations:
The next get together will at The Templestowe Hotel 23 Parker Street Lower Templestowe on Wednesday, June 11th at 11.45am Anyone interested in joining the group should contact, Margaret Lanz 0414 295 550 at ljlanz@optusnet.com.au, Sandy Muir-Smith 0418 128 958 at sandy_muir_smith@hotmail.com
Please contact one of the convenors to advise your intention to attend.
Meetings commence from 9.00 am until noon. Held at Woodcraft Manningham off Foote Street Templestowe (Melway Map Ref 33 E5) at Templestowe Village State School Building—near RSL. There are 1st class woodcraft facilities with an efficient exhaust duct system and modern safe equipment. Any member with an interest in wood turning is very welcome. Contact Don Macdonald for further details.
To view full details of the monthly Special Interest Group’s (SIG’s) select the Newsletter page which will cover the full details.
If you would like more information about any of the Activities of our club, please use the Contact Form on the Contact Us page.
