Reg No - A1019730Z                       

                                   

                 **OUTINGS & ACTIVITIES GROUP**

                                             Leader: Gaylia Mitcham

Regular activities are planned for members to enjoy what Probus is all about - Friendship, Fellowship and Fun.  Join in and see for yourself.                  

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November 2024 

Saltbush Outing

Another beautiful spring day and another beautiful lunch at the Saltbush training restaurant where thirty of us were treated to a delicious three course meal. 

We had the pleasure of being served by students who had waited on us during our previous visit, so it was very satisfying to see the progress they had made over the semester and hear that several of them have already secured employment in the hospitality field when their course finishes at the end of November. 

All the drinks and food waiters were lovely, but one, Jack, deserves a special mention for his cheerful interaction.  Everything he offered from water to cracked pepper was proceeded by the phrase “would you like some healthy delicious ……” and, if he was coming round for a second serve, every one of the eight diners on the table would be asked “would you like some MORE healthy delicious water/bread rolls/cracked pepper?” 

The menu changes each term and consists of three entrées, mains and desserts.  Everything was beautifully plated and tasted as good as it looked.  There was one little hiccup when the delicious red wine braised pork collar, potato patty and red cabbage main meal was no sooner served before it was suddenly whipped away with the comment “sorry, wrong table”, just as Estelle and Gill, knife & fork in hand, were about to tuck in! A simple, minor mistake that reminded us that we were in a training restaurant, with very high expectations.  

Next year, I hope to secure four bookings, one in each term, so that we get to experience different menus.  Although there is room to cater for over 100 diners, at present the restaurant will take no more than thirty-two bookings at a time.

Spring Sundowner

What a difference a day makes!!

As we enter the era of climate change, we really should consider changing our Sundowners to Sunrisers.  This morning was all bright sunshine and little breeze, a stark contrast to the afternoon’s cold, overcast & howling wind!!!  Still, nineteen intrepid participants ventured out  to enjoy  fun and games and friendship at Henry Sutton Park in Halls Head. Special mention to some of our newer members - Di and Phil, David and Joan , Peter and Alicia and  Mia who have now well and  truly been inducted into the social life of our club!  Our eager participants played a variety of games, all of which involved throwing and, from the scores, it is very obvious who are regular bowlers.  While everyone ended up with a chocolate frog (or 3!), the ‘winners’ of the day were Garry and  Brian ( from  ‘All the Presidents Men’ team ); Mia and Rob from team  ‘Mistakes’; Val & Doug from the ‘Team with No Name’ and from the aptly named ‘Misfits’ a true champion, Di!! Special mention to Sue for being the beautiful rose among the ‘Presidents’ and Steve for being such a good sport with his ‘harem’;  Mia for bravely taking on sports she’d never played before; Ron for his running commentary and, the above mentioned , Di for being such a good throw - with everything! I’m thinking after all this throwing practice, we are ready to take on Corporate Bowls when we re-convene in summer next year! 

Thank you everyone for turning up, even when the weather was not particularly nice, and for entering into the spirit of things.  Next time, I’ll try not to schedule our Sundowner on a lunch day (sorry, Winston!) and not on the same day as the CWA Annual Stall.