Functions: – Convener Richard Heal develops & instigates interesting day trip outings throughout the year.
The following functions have been organized as follows: –
Change Over Lunch
Tuesday 14th April 2026 at Box Hill Golf Club 202 Station Street Box Hill South Vic 3128. It is planned an alternate two course luncheon, commencing at 12pm in the lovely dining room overlooking superb grounds cost $58.00pp
Theatre Events
Clue on Stage
1812 Theatre,3 Rose St, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156
Commencing on 4th March 2026 @ 8.00pm costing $26.00pp
See details in the newsletter for more details or contact Function convenor Richard Heal.
Trips:
Upcoming Excursion: Healesville Getaway
Trip Overview
We are excited to propose another group excursion—a 5-day, 4-night trip to Healesville. Guests will be accommodated at the Healesville Motor Inn, located at 45 Maroondah Highway, Healesville 1 hour from Balwyn North. The trip is scheduled from Monday, 14th September to Friday, 18th September 2026. Carpooling can be arranged.
Accommodation and Costs
Queen Room: $560.00 per room, based on two people sharing
Queen & Single Room: $640.00 per room
Continental Breakfast: $12.00 per person, per day
Eight queen rooms have been reserved for this trip.
Registration
If you are interested in joining this excursion, please register your interest by 14th March 2026. This will ensure we can confirm the booking and secure your place.
Further Information
More details regarding the itinerary and arrangements will be shared in the next newsletter and published on our website.
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
Movies selected for the Golden Club as:- Tickets: $8 Golden Years Club Member, $10 Senior Ticket
February 11th – Blue Moon February 18th – Wuthering Heights February 25th – Fackham Hall,
Seniors Screenings available on each Wednesday see website for details
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.
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 Morning Coffee:- 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 be Lunch on Wednesday, October 29th, at 11.45 a.m. at “Churchill Cafe” 13-15 Hamilton Street, Mont Albert. it is a family run business with an aim to use quality ingredients Enjoy wood fired heater and our courtyard. They make our own: Scones, Jams and a variety of Cakes. Also offer a variety of Gluten Free Cakes with two varieties of Coffees: Beraldo Premium Blend and a Beraldo Single Origin A selection of Milks: Full Cream, Low Fat, Almond, Soy and Lactose Free The range of Teas are Organic and Fair Trade. Chicken and Eggs are Free Range. The Bread is a locally supplied Traditional Sourdough small goods are made with Australian Meats and produced using traditional European Methods. Ham is Free Range Bred using Extra Virgin Olive oil from the Mornington Peninsula. They are Fully Licensed.
Please note that, if you are intending to attend this function, it would be appreciated if you could let one of the organisers know, prior to the event, so that the venue can be notified of the number of attendees:
Please contact one of the convenors to advise your intention to attend.
Current Affairs from Here and There:- Third Monday Convenor Stephen Millard M: 0409 962 299.
The “Current Affairs from Here and There” session will take place at The Hub on Monday October 20th at 10 am.
Coffee at the Jolly Miller after we have dissected Donald Trump. So much to talk about.!!!!!
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.
