OCTOBER
Date/Time	Activity	Where/Details	Meet at	Comment
Thursday 2 Oct 6pm Early Dinner 7pm Trivia	Trivia	Avalon Beach RSL Club	In the lounge area of the Club	Avalon Beach RSL Trivia strictly adheres to 8 members to a team.  If we have more than 8 people, the numbers will be split into two teams. Meet for early dinner if you would like to join us. Enquiries: [email protected]
Friday 3 Oct 10 am	Probus Monthly Meeting	Newport Bowling Club	Clubhouse	CLUB BIRTHDAY PARTY Member Gary Walker will give a brief talk on strata management issues. Visitors are welcome to attend
Tuesday 7 Oct 1.30 – 4 pm	Mah-jong	Pittwater RSL Club Mona Vale	Inside the club, games room	For both new and more experienced players. This group meets every Tuesday.  Please contact Janeen Macfarlane: [email protected]
Tuesday  7 Oct 3 pm * *daylight saving time	Barefoot Bowls	Newport Bowling Club	Club - no RSVP required	Equipment is provided, wear flat soled shoes or bare feet, cost is $10. email Joyce Moody at [email protected]
Thursday 9 Oct 10 am	Coffee and Chat	Bayview Golf Club, 1825 Pittwater Rd, Mona Vale	Cafe	No need to book, just come along. Enquiries:  Mary Wearne,  [email protected]
Thursday 9 Oct 1 - 3.30 pm	Crafty Tarts Group	Home of Di Cross	Di's house	Bring your handicraft work to Di’s for an afternoon of crafty fun, for more information [email protected]
Friday 10 Oct 10.30 am	Guided tour $14 + optional lunch	Sydney Botanic Gardens, Macquarie St	10.15 am at The Garden Shop inside the gardens	Refer to EOI for all details and payment information. RSVP by 1 October Contact Lyn Hope at [email protected]
Monday 13 Oct 4 – 6 pm	Drinks and Catchup	Newport Bowling Club	Clubhouse	No need to book, just come along. Enquiries:  Mary Musgrave, [email protected]
Tuesday 14 Oct 10 am	Walk	Long Reef Headland Walk at Collaroy, followed by coffee	Meet at the entrance to tennis courts parking bays, just before 10 am	Grade: Medium Distance: 3km loop Time: 1hr Path: Formed track, gentle hills, occasional steps. No need to book - see you there. Contact Julie Bertoldo - 0418 272 214 if unsure about the weather conditions Enquiries:  [email protected]
Tuesday 14 Oct 11.30–4pm	Scrabble	Home of Di Cross	Di's house	Contact Di Cross for more information [email protected]
Tuesday 14 Oct 1.30 – 4 pm	Mah-jong	Pittwater RSL Club Mona Vale	Inside the club, games room	For both new and more experienced players. This group meets every Tuesday.  Please contact Janeen Macfarlane: [email protected]
Wednesday 15 Oct 2 - 4 pm	Crafty Yarners	Newport Bowling Club	Clubhouse	If you'd like to knit, crochet or sew hand crafts please come and join the Crafty Yarners. Enquiries: Mary Musgrave [email protected]
Thursday 16 Oct 6pm Early Dinner 7pm Trivia	Trivia	Avalon Beach RSL Club	In the lounge area of the Club	Avalon Beach RSL Trivia strictly adheres to 8 members to a team.  If we have more than 8 people, the numbers will be split into two teams. Meet for early dinner if you would like to join us. Enquiries: [email protected]
Friday 17 Oct 12.20 pm	Movies and Coffee	Warriewood Cinema	Cinema Foyer	The Travellers, a poignant, funny and heartwarming cinema experience from one of Australia’s finest directors, Bruce Beresford. Contact: Lesley Death [email protected]
Friday 17 Oct 10.30 am	Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition Self Guided Tour + Optional Lunch at Ripples Café	Maritime Museum, 2 Murray St Darling Harbour	At the Museum entrance	$20 on arrival  Refer to EOI for all details. RSVP by 10 October for both Exhibition and Lunch.   Contact Lyn Hope at [email protected]
Monday  20 Oct 10.30 am	Heaven's Devils Boys' Coffee	Relish, 8/1 North Avalon Road, Avalon Beach	The cafe	Boys’ coffee is a regular monthly event. No need to book, just turn up. Contact Mike Musgrave [email protected] for any additional information
Monday 20 Oct 11 am	Book Club	Waterfront Cafe, Mona Vale Golf Club, Mona Vale	Lounge area	Contact Mary Musgrave, [email protected] for further information
Tuesday 21 Oct 1.30 – 4 pm	Mah-jong	Pittwater RSL Club Mona Vale	Inside the club, games room	For both new and more experienced players. This group meets every Tuesday.  Please contact Janeen Macfarlane: [email protected]
Tuesday  21 Oct 3 pm * *daylight saving time	Barefoot Bowls	Newport Bowling Club	Club - no RSVP required	Equipment is provided, wear flat soled shoes or bare feet, cost is $10. email Joyce Moody at [email protected]
Thursday 23 Oct 10.30- 3 pm	Mah-jong	Di Cross's house	Di's house	Morning tea supplied. Bring your own lunch. Enquiries: [email protected]
Friday 24 Oct 10 am	Coffee and Chat	4 Knots, 1/326 Barrenjoey Road Newport	Cafe	No need to book, just come along. Stay for as long or as little as you like. Enquiries:  Mary Musgrave [email protected]
Friday 24 Oct 6 pm	Dinner	Beach Road Dining, Palm Beach Golf Club	At the restaurant	Refer to EOI for all details RSVP by 17 October to Robyn Elliott [email protected]
Monday 27 Oct 12 noon at Palm Beach Ferry Wharf	Lunch for Heaven’s Devils Men’s Group	The Boathouse, Patonga	At Palm Beach Ferry Wharf at 12 noon	See EOI for all the details.  RSVP to Eric Gidney [email protected] by Monday, 6 October if you wish to attend
Tuesday 28 Oct 1.30- 4 pm	Mah-jong	Pittwater RSL Club Mona Vale	Inside the Club	For both new and more experienced players. This group meets every Tuesday.  Contact Janeen Macfarlane, [email protected]
Tuesday 28 Oct 2pm-4pm	New Book Club	Contact Di Cross for venue address	N/A	Coffee/tea and a biscuit provided between lively discussions about your particular book.  Members give a brief description, storyline and various views on different aspects of the story and author of their choice. Contact Di Cross for more information [email protected]
Thursday 30 Oct 6pm Early Dinner 7pm Trivia	Trivia	Avalon Beach RSL Club	In the lounge area of the Club	Avalon Beach RSL Trivia strictly adheres to 8 members to a team.  If we have more than 8 people, the numbers will be split into two teams. Meet for early dinner if you would like to join us. Enquiries: [email protected]
Friday  31 October 10.30 am	9 holes Social Golf	Palm Beach Golf Club 2 Beach Rd Palm Beach	At the Pro Shop 10.30	Book in via Probus Social Golf WhatsApp Group.  Pay at the Pro Shop Contact Janeen Macfarlane [email protected]
NOVEMBER
Date/Time	Activity	Where/Details	Meet at	Comment
Sat 1 - Wed 5 Nov time TBA	On Course Tour	Melbourne Cup	TBA	Refer to the EOI for all the details.  To express your interest Contact  Joyce Moody, [email protected]
Tuesday 4 Nov 1.30 – 4 pm	Mah-jong	Pittwater RSL Club Mona Vale	Inside the club, games room	For both new and more experienced players. This group meets every Tuesday.  Please contact Janeen Macfarlane: [email protected] CANCELLED DUE TO MELBOURNE CUP
Friday 7 Nov 10am	Probus Monthly Meeting	Newport Bowling Club	Clubhouse	Guest speaker: Rock Historian Paul Kearney presenting The History of Rock’n’Roll: British Invasion featuring old (familiar) music-video clips from 1963-1967 Visitors are welcome to attend
Monday 10 Nov 4 - 6 pm	Drinks and Catchup	Newport Bowling Club	Clubhouse	No need to book, just come along. Enquiries:  Mary Musgrave, [email protected]
Tuesday 11 Nov  9.45am for 10.15 Departure	Sydney Heritage Fleet Jacaranda Cruise + Optional Lunch at Pyrmont Bridge Hotel	Harmon Cruise Boat	9.45am Maritime Museum at the 2 anchors on paved area at Western end Bl bus times TBA	WAITLIST ONLY This 1.5hr cruise is limited to 24 people See EOI for all details. RSVP to Janeen Macfarlane and payment into club account by Friday 16 October  [email protected]
Tuesday 11 Nov 10 am	Walk	Long Reef Headland Walk at Collaroy, followed by coffee	Meet at the entrance to tennis courts parking bays, just before 10 am	Grade: Medium Distance: 3km loop Time: 1hr Path: Formed track, gentle hills, occasional steps. No need to book - see you there. Contact Julie Bertoldo - 0418 272 214 if unsure about the weather conditions Enquiries:  [email protected]
Tuesday 11 Nov 11.30–4pm	Scrabble	Home of Di Cross	Di's house	Contact Di Cross for more information [email protected]
Tuesday 11 Nov 1.30 - 4 pm	Mah-jong	Pittwater RSL Club Mona Vale	Inside the club, games room	For both new and more experienced players. This group meets every Tuesday.  Contact Janeen Macfarlane: [email protected]
Tuesday  11 Nov 3 pm	Barefoot Bowls	Newport Bowling Club	Club - no RSVP required	Equipment is provided, wear flat soled shoes or bare feet, cost is $10. email Joyce Moody at [email protected]
Thursday 13 Nov 10 am	Coffee and Chat	Bayview Golf Club, 1825 Pittwater Rd, Mona Vale	Cafe	No need to book, just come along. Enquiries:  Mary Wearne,  [email protected]
Thursday 13 Nov 1 - 3.30 pm	Crafty Tarts Group	Home of Di Cross	Di's house	Bring your handicraft work to Di’s for an afternoon of crafty fun, for more information [email protected]
Thursday 13 Nov 6pm Early Dinner 7pm Trivia	Trivia	Avalon Beach RSL Club	In the lounge area of the Club	Avalon Beach RSL Trivia strictly adheres to 8 members to a team.  If we have more than 8 people, the numbers will be split into two teams. Meet for early dinner if you would like to join us. Enquiries: [email protected]
Monday  17 Nov 10.30 am	Heaven's Devils Boys' Coffee	Relish, 8/1 North Avalon Road, Avalon Beach	The cafe	Boys’ coffee is a regular monthly event. No need to book, just turn up. Contact Mike Musgrave [email protected] for any additional information
Tuesday 18 Nov 1.30 – 4 pm	Mah-jong	Pittwater RSL Club Mona Vale	Inside the club, games room	For both new and more experienced players. This group meets every Tuesday.  Please contact Janeen Macfarlane: [email protected]
Wednesday 19 Nov 2 - 4 pm	Crafty Yarners	Newport Bowling Club	Clubhouse	If you'd like to knit, crochet or sew hand crafts please come and join the Crafty Yarners. Enquiries: Mary Musgrave [email protected]
Thursday 20 Nov 11am-12.15pm	Public Gallery viewing + optional lunch at Parliament House Café	NSW Parliament House, Macquarie St	Out the front at 10.45am	Free Outing. Limit 10-12 people Refer to EOI for all details.  RSVP by 13 November.   Contact Lyn Hope at  [email protected]
Friday 21 Nov Time: TBA	Movies and Coffee	Warriewood Cinema	Cinema Foyer	The movie will be advised the Monday before. Contact: Lesley Death [email protected]
Monday  24 Nov 11 am	Book Club	Waterfront Cafe, Mona Vale Golf Club, Mona Vale	Lounge Area	Contact Mary Musgrave, [email protected]  for further information
Tuesday  25 Nov 3 pm	Barefoot Bowls	Newport Bowling Club	Club - no RSVP required	Equipment is provided, wear flat soled shoes or bare feet, cost is $10. email Joyce Moody at [email protected]
Tuesday 25 Nov 1.30- 4 pm	Mah-jong	Pittwater RSL Club Mona Vale	Inside the club, games room	For both new and more experienced players. This group meets every Tuesday. Contact Janeen Macfarlane: [email protected]
Tuesday 25 Nov 2pm-4pm	New Book Club	Contact Di Cross for venue address	N/A	Coffee/tea and a biscuit provided between lively discussions about your particular book.  Members give a brief description, storyline and various views on different aspects of the story and author of their choice. Contact Di Cross for more information [email protected]
Wednesday 26 Nov  8.30 am	Breakfast	Water View Café, Mona Vale Golf Club	At the cafe	See EOI for all the details.  If you wish to attend, please RSVP by 19 November to Virginia Moore at [email protected]
Thursday 27 Nov 10.30- 3 pm	Mah-jong	Di Cross's house	Di's house	Morning tea supplied. Bring your own lunch. Enquiries: [email protected]
Thursday 27 Nov 6pm Early Dinner 7pm Trivia	Trivia	Avalon Beach RSL Club	In the lounge area of the Club	Avalon Beach RSL Trivia strictly adheres to 8 members to a team.  If we have more than 8 people, the numbers will be split into two teams. Meet for early dinner if you would like to join us. Enquiries: [email protected]
Friday 28 Nov 10 am	Coffee and Chat	4 Knots, 1/326 Barrenjoey Road Newport	Cafe	No need  to book, just come along. Stay for as long or as little as you like. Enquiries:  Mary Musgrave [email protected]
Friday  28 Nov 10.30 am	9 holes Social Golf	Palm Beach Golf Club 2 Beach Rd Palm Beach	At the Pro Shop 10.30	Book in via Probus Social Golf WhatsApp Group.  Pay at the Pro Shop Contact Janeen Macfarlane [email protected]
DECEMBER
Date/Time	Activity	Where/Details	Meet at	Comment
Tuesday 2 Dec 1.30 – 4 pm	Mah-jong	Pittwater RSL Club Mona Vale	Inside the club, games room	For both new and more experienced players. This group meets every Tuesday.  Please contact Janeen Macfarlane: [email protected]
Friday 5 Dec 12 noon	Probus Xmas Party	Club Palm Beach	Inside the Club	BOOK EARLY – PLACES FILL QUICKLY Refer to the EOI for all information Please contact Sue Walker, [email protected] by Friday 7 November 2025 stating any dietary requirements
Tuesday 9 Dec 10 am	Walk	Long Reef Headland Walk at Collaroy, followed by coffee	Meet at the entrance to tennis courts parking bays, just before 10 am	Grade: Medium Distance: 3km loop Time: 1hr Path: Formed track, gentle hills, occasional steps. No need to book - see you there. Contact Julie Bertoldo - 0418 272 214 if unsure about the weather conditions Enquiries:  [email protected]
Tuesday 9 Dec 11.30–4pm	Scrabble	Home of Di Cross	Di's house	Contact Di Cross for more information [email protected]
Tuesday  9 Dec 1.30 - 4 pm	Mah-jong	Pittwater RSL Club Mona Vale	Inside the club, games room	For both new and more experienced players. This group meets every Tuesday.  Contact Janeen Macfarlane: [email protected]
Tuesday  9 Dec 3 pm	Barefoot Bowls	Newport Bowling Club	Club - no RSVP required	Equipment is provided, wear flat soled shoes or bare feet, cost is $10. email Joyce Moody [email protected]
Thursday 11 Dec 10 am	Coffee and Chat	Bayview Golf Club, 1825 Pittwater Rd, Mona Vale	Cafe	No need to book, just come along. Enquiries:  Mary Wearne,  [email protected]
Thursday 11 Dec 1 - 3.30 pm	Crafty Tarts Group	Home of Di Cross	Di's house	Bring your handicraft work to Di’s for an afternoon of crafty fun, for more information [email protected]
Thursday 11 Dec 6pm Early Dinner 7pm Trivia	Trivia	Avalon Beach RSL Club	In the lounge area of the Club	LAST TRIVIA FOR 2025! Avalon Beach RSL Trivia strictly adheres to 8 members to a team.  If we have more than 8 people, the numbers will be split into two teams. Meet for early dinner if you would like to join us. Enquiries: [email protected]
Thursday  11 Dec 6pm	2 Course Set Menu Dinner  $60 per person	Long Reef Golf Club, Anzac Ave, Collaroy	At the Dining Room	Refer to EOI for all details RSVP by  1 December to Lyn Hope at [email protected]
Monday  15 Dec 10.30 am	Heaven's Devils Coffee Group	Relish, 8/1 North Avalon Road, Avalon Beach	The cafe	Boys’ coffee is a regular monthly event. No need to book, just turn up. Contact Mike Musgrave [email protected] for any additional information
Monday 15 Dec 4 - 6pm	Drinks and Catchup	Newport Bowling Club	Clubhouse	No need to book, just come along. Enquiries:  Mary Musgrave, [email protected]
Tuesday 16 Dec 1.30 – 4 pm	Mah-jong	Pittwater RSL Club Mona Vale	Inside the club, games room	For both new and more experienced players. This group meets every Tuesday.  Please contact Janeen Macfarlane: [email protected]
Tuesday 16 Dec Time: TBA	CPR demo and other First Aid procedures	Newport Surf Life Saving Club	The Surf Club	See the EOI for all details.  If interested, please contact Mike Musgrave [email protected] by 1 December
Wednesday 17 Dec 2 - 4 pm	Crafty Yarners	Newport Bowling Club	Clubhouse	If you'd like to knit, crochet or sew hand crafts please come and join the Crafty Yarners. Enquiries: Mary Musgrave [email protected]
Friday 19 Dec Time: TBA	Movies and Coffee	Warriewood Cinema	Cinema Foyer	The movie will be advised the Monday before. Contact: Lesley Death [email protected]
Tuesday 23 Dec 1.30 – 4 pm	Mah-jong	Pittwater RSL Club Mona Vale	Inside the club, games room	For both new and more experienced players. This group meets every Tuesday.  Contact Janeen Macfarlane: [email protected]
Tuesday  23 Dec 3 pm	Barefoot Bowls	Newport Bowling Club	Club - no RSVP required	Equipment is provided, wear flat soled shoes or bare feet, cost is $10. email Joyce Moody [email protected]
Thursday 25 Dec	Trivia	Avalon Beach RSL Club		CHRISTMAS DAY – NO TRIVIA
Friday  26 Dec 10 am	Coffee and Chat	4 Knots, 1/326 Barrenjoey Road Newport	Cafe	BOXING DAY - NO COFFEE MEET
Monday  29 Dec 11 am	Book Club	Waterfront Cafe, Mona Vale Golf Club, Mona Vale	Lounge area	Contact Mary Musgrave, [email protected] for further information.
Tuesday 30 Dec 1.30 – 4 pm	Mah-jong	Pittwater RSL Club Mona Vale	Inside the club, games room	For both new and more experienced players. This group meets every Tuesday.  Please contact Janeen Macfarlane: [email protected]
MARCH 2026
Date/Time	Activity	Where/Details	Meet at	Comment
Thursday 12 March 11am	Premier’s Gala Concert	ICC Sydney Theatre, Darling Harbour	8.45am Warriewood B line stop on Pittwater Rd	Contact Patricia Ryan [email protected] to register your interest. Limited to 20 tickets BOOKINGS CLOSED – WAIT LIST ONLY Lunch is optional TBC
OCTOBER 2026
Sat 31 Oct – Tues 10 Nov 2026	Australia Wine and Tasmania Cruise	TBC	TBC	Contact Trade Travel direct –Refer the EOI for all details.  If you book the cruise, please advise Lyn Hope at [email protected]