RED HILL-ITHACA PROBUS CLUB
Calendar of activities for 2024
– See the latest Newsletter for more details
2024 Regular gatherings:
a) General Meetings – 2nd Thursdays of the month
b) Dine-outs - 4th Thursdays of the month
c) Red Hill-Ithaca Probus Club will plan local activities on the 1st or 3rd Thursdays where possible. (Activities such as picnics/bbq’s, CityCat trips/walks, local tours using own car, bus or train).
d) Other activities/bus trips will be advertised to members at various times but will generally be attended by a small number of members. There are set dates and days for some activities, but for other events there are no set dates or days and may involve joining with other Clubs/groups. (Activities included: Cards; Poetry; City Hall concerts; Bus trips; Cultural activities).
All activities/trips will be approved by the Management Committee and coordinated by the Activities Coordinator (others may take a lead for some events). Details will be advertised through the Newsletter and at meetings. All events, for Insurance purposes, will be acknowledged by the Activities Coordinator/ Management Committee as a Club activity.
April 2024
Tues 2 - Probus Cards at Ashgrove Library 12.45-4.45pm
Thurs 11 - Gen Meeting – 9.30am
Thurs 18 - Whole Club activity – 11.30am BBQ and picnic – Walton Bridge The Gap – own transport
Thurs 25 – Anzac day – No Committee meet;
- NO Dine-out
Other activities - see Newsletter for details.
May 2024
Tues 7 - Probus Cards at Ashgrove Library 12.45-4.45pm
Thurs 9 - Gen Meeting – 9.30am Mothers’ Day theme
Thurs 16 - Whole Club activity – Croquet game $15pp – Windsor Croquet Club 10.00am – 1pm – own transport Postponed
Thurs 23 - Probus Committee meet
Thurs 23 - Dine-out - 12.15pm Litse Lounge, Keperra
Other activities - see Newsletter for details.
June 2024
Tues 4 - Probus Cards at Ashgrove Library 12.45-4.45pm
Thurs 13 - Gen Meeting – 9.30am our birthday month
Thurs 20 - Red Hill-Ithaca Probus Club 24th Birthday Lunch at Thai Grove at Ashgrove 12.00noon
Thurs 27 - Probus Committee meet
Thurs 27 - Dine-out - NO DINE OUT - see lunch on 20th
Other activities - see Newsletter for details.
July 2024
Tues 2 - Probus Cards at Ashgrove Library 12.45-4.45pm
Thurs 11 - Gen Meeting 9.30am
Thurs 18 - Whole Club activity – plans for Barefoot Bowls at Red Hill Bowls and Sports Club 10.00 contact Lyn P
Thurs 25 - Probus Committee meet
Thurs 25 - Dine-out - 12.00 The Gap Tavern
Other activities - see Newsletter for details.
August 2024
Tues 6 - Probus Cards at Ashgrove Library 12.45-4.45pm
Thurs 8 - Gen Meeting – 9.30am – Fun activities “Show Time” – bring something to show!
Thurs 15 - Whole Club activity - CityCat excursion – Meet Southbank ferry terminal at 10.15am (61 City Glider stops on the bridge then a short walk to ferry) – CityCat from Southbank to New Farm Park. Stroll to Powerhouse (coffee). Back to CityCat and onto Oxford Street Bulimba (stroll and meet for lunch). Return to city and home.
Tues 20 – Tara café at The Gap Village – 10am coffee and chat – see Di
Thurs 22 - Probus Committee meet
Thurs 22 - Dine-out 12.15pm – Gaythorne RSL
Other activities - see Newsletter for details.
September 2024
Tues 3 - Probus Cards at Ashgrove Library 12.45-4.45pm
Thurs 12 - Gen Meeting - 9.30am Fathers’ Day theme
Tues 17 – Tara café at The Gap Village – 10am coffee and chat – see Di
Thurs 19 - Whole Club activity – Old Petrie Town at Petrie – details see Newsletter
Thurs 26 - Probus Committee meet
Thurs 26 - Dine-out -
Other activities - see Newsletter for details – possibly Carnival of Flowers?
October 2024
Tues 1 - Probus Cards at Ashgrove Library 12.45-4.45pm
Thurs 10 - Gen Meeting – 9.30am Seniors’ month theme
Tues 15 – Tara café at The Gap Village – 10am coffee and chat – see Di
Thurs 17 - Whole Club activity – 10.30am BBQ and picnic – venue to be decided – own transport
Thurs 24 - Probus Committee meet
Thurs 24 - Dine-out – Probus day - Ashgrove Thai
Other activities - see Newsletter for details.
November 2024
Tues 5 - Probus Cards at Ashgrove Library 12.45-4.45pm or Melbourne Cup Lunch?
Thurs 14 - Gen Meeting – 9.30am - final for the year - visit by Marist College Ashgrove Band
Tues 19 – Tara café at The Gap Village – 10am coffee and chat – see Di
Frid 22 - Whole Club activity – Newstead House excursion and lunch at Breakfast Creek Hotel - see details in Nov 2024 newsletter or contact Jan for details.
Thurs 28 - Probus Committee meet
Thurs 28 - Dine-out - Litse Lounge Keperra
Other activities - see Newsletter for details. 4 day Jacaranda Trail and Waterfall Way trip – small group booked (see Lyn Parker)
December 2024 - Thurs 5 Dec 9.00am - Lord Mayor’s Christmas morning/arvo tea and concert – tickets available at the November Gen meeting
Thurs 12 – 11.30am Probus Club Christmas lunch at Paddo Pub - book at General meeting in November or contact Jan
January 2025
Australia Day BBQ - Tues 21 Jan - Red Hill Bowls Club from 12.30pm
Lord Mayor’s Seniors Concerts – City Hall - Tuesdays 12.00pm – 1pm . No bookings needed. Free.
Feb - Tues – 6, 13, 20, 27
March – Tues – 5, 12, 19, 26
April – Tues – 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
May – Tues – 7, 14, 21, 28
June - Tues - 4, 11, 18, 25
July - Tues - 2, 9, 16, 23,30
Aug - Tues - 6, 13, 20, 27
Sept
Oct
Nov - Tues - 5, 12, 19, 26
OPTIONAL/EXTRA GATHERINGS and SHARING when arranged
1. Every Tuesday free Lord Mayor’s City Hall Concerts 12noon – 1pm
The concerts will be advertised in the Ithaca Probus Newsletter each month.
Link up with a friend or Probus member and attend together – suggestion is to meet any other members attending by sitting towards the front of the auditorium on the lefthand side.
2. Theatre/Movie-going
At a general meeting ask the Secretary to announce details of the event you’d like to attend with any other interested Club members. Those interested could meet and make arrangements after the meeting.
3. Members’ Interest talks – 10-15 mins
Tell your story about your life experiences – childhood/adult/family/work/addresses, your hobbies and interests, or your travels…
If you would like to volunteer or be assisted by being interviewed, or having someone recount your story for you, see Judy Blaney or Brian Hampton. Dates can be arranged to suit you.
4. Book sharing or Poetry Reading
A 5 minute talk about, and recommendation for, a recent book you have read. Alternatively, read a favourite poem.
If you’d like to share your readings, see Brian Hampton for a time and date at a General Meeting.
5. Cross Country Tours – Bus excursions
If numbers are not sufficient to fill a bus with our members, Lyn Perks will coordinate arrangements for those who would like to join a bus tour arranged by Cross Country Tours.
6. Cards – currently meet monthly at the Ashgrove Library
Those interested in joining the Card Group should contact Jan Wilson for details.
7. Poetry sharing Group – currently meet monthly.
Those interested in joining this small group should contact Anne Evans for details.
8. Walking Group/Coffee – This activity is not a regular occurrence at present.
Details of planned walks will be listed in the Newsletter when planned. If the walk does not proceed (4 walkers needed), the same date will be offered as a Coffee Meet. Details will be in the Newsletter and advertised at a General Meeting. Contact Brian Blaney for details.
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