Activities & Groups

Future Activities and Group events are normally scheduled on the Calendar and can be viewed there. Please report any errors or omissions to the Webmaster (see Contact Us page).

Social Activities

Organisers: Lynne Westbury

 A range of activities are arranged though out the year including: The Christmas party, our annual dinner, trips to various places within the state general and some 3-5 day stays.

Book Exchange

Organiser: Margaret Collins

Books are on display at the general meetings. Feel free to browse and borrow one or more to be returned at the next meeting. Books may be donated to the exchange but please paperbacks only and in small quantities at a time. Also no CDs or DVDs.

Caravan & Cabin

Organiser: Bob Wurth

The aim of the group is to enjoy everyone’s company by travelling to various locations for holidays or short stays, mainly staying in caravan parks where cabins are available.

There are no limitations on time away or distance traveled but typically travelling up to 300km for three nights stays, two or three times a year.

 

Cards and Mahjong Group

Organiser: Jenny Eames

Whether you are a beginner or an expert come along and join in the fun.

A chance for some of us to learn new skills and a chance for others to share their knowledge.

Cards One is a limited card group who meet at a group members home.
This group usually meet the 3rd Thursday of the month – 1.30 pm till 4 pm (Card one group is currently full).

Cards Two and Mahjong meet in The Ettamogah Hotel, Windsor Rd, Rouse Hill.
Cards Two: 2nd Tuesday of the month – 1.30 pm till 4 pm - currently not active.
Mahjong: 3nd Friday of the month – 10 am till 12.30 pm

Any enquiries please call Jenny.

 

Cheese and Wine Evenings

 

Organiser: vacant

 

Each Cheese and Wine night, or a C&W lunch/picnic, will vary depending on the Host of the Night/Day, and the situation or time of year. Please see the scheduled Cheese and Wine night, or contact the organisers for details.

The aim is to all enjoy the company and fellowship of our Probus contemporaries.

The format of the events can be described as follows:

Evenings: Cheese and Wine from 5pm. Nibbles will be provided prior to dinner.

BYO: Wine of your choice, should you not be an ‘alcohol drinker’, this does not exclude you from attending—just bring the beverage of your choice.

Dinner about 7pm. A dinner, for example this can be: Pizzas; a BBQ; a Sausage sizzle; or even Dinner at a local (close to the venue) BYO restaurant.

Time to End: Depending on the situation please consider that the
evening should end by about 9:30pm that gives the hosts time to unwind after the evening.

Cost: Typically $15 pp.

Lunch/Picnic: Cheese and Wine from about 11am. Nibbles will be provided prior to lunch.

BYO: Wine of your choice, should you not be an ‘alcohol drinker’,
this does not exclude you from attending—just bring the beverage of your choice.

Lunch/about 12noon. A Lunch, typically a Sausage sizzle (certainly not limited to this!!), with salads, bread rolls. We will also provide tea/coffee.

Time to End: Depending on the situation, about 3pm.
Cost: Typically $15 pp.

As organisers, we appreciate members offering to host such an event at your homes. We can limit the number attending to that which you feel comfortable with, typically about 35 members. We can provide chairs, tables, basically whatever you need. We can offer a ‘suggested’ nibbles menu, even provide the nibbles, and we have a number of option ideas for the main course, again being home delivered pizzas, sausage sizzle, or many other options, but it should be burdensome. We are prepared to guide you through it, even take charge of the evening.

 

 

 

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The Decadent Daytrippers – DDT

Organiser: Ian Bowden


Our Aim is to travel by Public Transport to a lunch destination and get the best value from our Seniors Opal Card.
This could be by bus, train, ferry or a combination of these options.

If there is something of interest close by we may take a walk and a look but this is not the main focus of the day.

Our focus is for a day out with fun travel options, a tasty lunch and the comradery of our entertaining Probus friends.

The actual day of the week is somewhat flexible depending on venue options and other Probus activities. It is anticipated to be a monthly event. Details will be provided at the prior months meeting.

 

 

(NRL) Footy Tipping Group

 
Organiser: Chris Gardner

Details of the upcoming Round will be sent by email to all registered members.
All tips (from each member) must be returned by Thursday lunchtime (prefered by email).

$5 joining/prize fee once per season.

Chris will colate and administer the reults.

For more details and to register contact the organiser by email or at the monthly meetings.

 

Gardening Group

 

Organiser: Lynne Westbury

We like to do gardening, learn about plants and practical garening ideas.

For more details contact Lynne.

 

Golf Group

 

Organiser: Tom Melican

Once a month.
Playing at different courses during the year (no too far).
A week day suitable for most players.
It will be a morning game of 18 holes at a time available and convenient.

For more details and to register contact the organiser (phone, email or at the meeting).

 

Lunch Club

Organiser: Pam McAdam



The Member Survey showed that many members are interested in meeting more often for lunch in local restaurants.

At monthy meetings there will be a sign on sheet for this activity.

Please see the clubs calendar or newsletter for event details.

Or contact the organiser for more information.

Meditation Group

 
Organisers: Kath Riddell

Who would like to participate in a Meditation Group at Greg & Kath Riddell’s?

The Group operates along the lines as follows:
Group length around an hour and half, consisting of a couple short meditations of approx. a quarter of hour.

These are Guided Meditations which start with relaxation of the body and eventually taking you through a rain forest or perhaps an ocean adventure.

Dress comfortably and bring pair of socks, seats provided.

Session suggestions:
Bushland at Dawn
Alpine Adventure
Moments of Stillness
Mindfullness of the Breath
Letting Go of Anxiety
Healing Blue Light

Meditation is like any exercise …different for everybody, with different ways of doing it …no right or wrong way… just a matter of participating and enjoying it.

Supper / Morning tea $5.

Regular sessions planned for the 3rd Tuesday of the month (usually at 10:30am)

 

Men’s Group

 

Organiser: Tom Melican

This is a mens group (not a men’s shed).

Where any and all topics can be discussed ie solving world issues 

Planned for once a month.

The first meeting will be at “The Shed Café” 16 Bellcast Rd. Rouse Hill

For more details and to register contact the organiser (phone, email or at the meeting).

 

Movie Group

Organisers: Kris Pannah


The movie morning is planned be held at Reading Rouse Hill or Events at Castle Hill – depending on movies available.

The initial scheduled date is 16 May 2019 and will most likely continue to be the second Thursday of the month unless it conflicts with other outings or groups. See the calendar for more dates and times of the groups movies.

Please contact the organiser if you would like to attend or for more information.

Overseas Travel Interest Group

 

Organisers: Vacant

Aim
The aim of this group is to plan an annual overseas trip for the club…

Scope of Trips
The average trip is expected to be from 5 to 14 days…

Insurance
Each member must have adequate travel insurance as this will not be the responsibility of the organiser.

Travel arrangement
Generally the cost will be based on twin share therefore there will generally be a supplement for singles.
In cases of cancellation where one of two members sharing cancels the remaining member will bear any additional cost.

Cancellations
There may be a cost associated with cancellation.
Discuss with the organisers before electing to join the trip.

More details
Contact the organiser(s).

 

Stitch and Chat Group

 
Organiser: Anthea Osborne

 

The Stitch and Chat group plan to meet the first Tuesday of each month.

The first “event” will be in Parklea, starts at 9.30 am and it would be appreciated if you could please phone to let me know of your attendance in order that we have enough bikkies and cups ready for our first meeting.

Of course, bring along your work.

Details of future events will be published in the newsletter and on the website.

 

Tennis Group

 

Organiser: Ian Bowden

Mixed tennis each 3rd Friday of the month (except school holidays)
at Bernie Mullane sports complex 10 Marella ave Kellyville starting at 9.30am cost $5.00 each

 

Theatre Group

 
Organisers: Lee Thomas
and Kerrie Sims

There will be a Theatre outing every few months depending on what is available. Please contact the organiser if you would like to be put on the Theatre mailing list.

Walking Group

 

 
Organisers: Position Vacant

The aim is for the group to meet the 4th Tuesday of each Month and get to know our local area together.

Each month we will meet at an appointed area between 9.15am and 9.30am.

Please bring hat and water bottle…we will walk for app 1 hour and finish with coffee close by.

It will be a medium grade walk as before, with as few steps as possible.

We will text reminders a day before to your Mobile number on the sheet.

In the event of rain the decision to walk will be made at appointed meeting place on the day and perhaps just coffee will be the order of the day.