Outings & Activities
Please respond to email invitations from the Coordinator.
We try to have Outings & Activities on the first Thursday of the month; but this is not always possible due to venue availablity and the type of Outing/Activity.
All Outings/Activities are paid by the participant (over and above Annual Membership fees). Please note that we are not able to give refunds. If you cannot attend please let the Coordinator know. You may ask Members if they wish to use your spot and work out a payment arrangement that suits you both.
We have a separate program of Interest Groups and more details can be found on the Calendar page.
Upcoming Events
Optional Joint Club Short Holiday
Thursday 1st May Dunlace Castle
Introduction
For those of you, who like me, had previously never heard of Dunlace Castle, it is a grand old house in Brighton. Perhaps not as grand as Carrick Hill, but never the less quite impressive. Its design is based on a wing of the Dunlace Castle in Northern Ireland. You can Google it, but specify Brighton, the other one is a bit far.
Outing Details
There is a booking capacity of 33 people.
The price is $24.50 per person which includes Devonshire tea.
Also please indicate if you would like to be included in a car pool, or if you are able to supply seats in a car pool.
A booking sheet will be provided at the next meeting (AGM February 27th)
Reply to Dave
Tuesday 8th April Coorong Extended Cruise
We have tentatively booked 15 seats on the 3.5 hour cruise. More seats may be available if we get in early enough.
This cruise is from Goolwa to the Murray mouth and a little further along the Coorong to Godfreys Landing.
A boxed lunch will be provided. If you have special dietary requirement (not Michelin 4 stars) but e.g. lactose intolerant or gluten free, please advise me asap.
The cost of this cruise is $110pp + $20pp for bus transport. Please advise if you will require seating on the bus.
For more information, please see their website: https://www.spiritofthecoorong.com.au/halfday
I would like to get an indication of numbers for booking purposes so please advise me ASAP of your interest by replying to this email and telling me:
- How many for the cruise
- How many for the bus
- Any special dietary requirements
I will check and advise the cruise departure time and the bus departure time.
Cheers,
Dave
Friday 14th March Brighton Bowling Club
Cost $10. More details soon.
Friday 28 February 2025 Somerton Park Rotary Club Annual Quiz Night
Please note this event has not been endorsed by the Committee; but is included to support our Sponsor Rotary Club
Information
Come and join us for an evening of intellectual simulation from a range of questions so bring your brain power plus have some fun along the way with your fellow table members. Additional events include a table wine number competition, heads and tails, guess the jelly bean number jar and a huge raffle. So please bring some cash including gold coins. Credit card facilities will be available.
Bring your own food platters to nibble on throughout the evening. Drinks can be purchased from the club bar so no b-y-o booze please.
Tables are made up of 8 seats so make up a table if you can but please book individually if required.
All proceeds from this event will go to support the Australian Rotary Health Scholarship Program which is assisting an indigenous student studying medicine at Flinders University.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
Start: 7pm
BOOKING
Type ‘Somerton Park Rotary Club Annual Quiz Night’ in your search engine and select TryBooking.
Thursday 20th February Chilhuly Nights
Venue. Botanic Gardens
Cost. $20
Details
Option 1: Dinner and Chihuly Nights
5:30pm Meet at the Seacliff Hotel for Dinner. (Dinner at your expense) From here we can car pool to the Botanic Gardens.
Register for dinner is ESSENTIAL by 17th February.
Option 2: Chihuly Nights
6:45pm The North Terrace gates open. The gates close at 10pm.
Register with payment for CHIHULY NIGHTS only by Thursday 13th February
To register please contact Maureen by email, or text with your details. Please include any offers to take passengers,; or if you need a lift.
Friday 17th January BBQ for all Members
This is our first Members BBQ. Its in the grounds at Kingston House, 5 Cameron Ave, Kingston Park. Bring everything you eed. Starts at 12 Noon.
Events in Past Years
Thursday 12th December End of Year Lunch
At the Brighton Seacliff Yacht Club starting at 12 o'clock.
Members $40. Partners & Friends $50.
Tuesday 3rd December 2024 Captain Proud Paddle Boat Cruise
Bus pick-up 9AM at the BSYC carpark. Please bring your Seniors Card.
This day trip by bus is to a 3 hour cruise along the Murray starting at the Main Wharf, Murray Bridge from 10.45AM. The cruise includes a two course lunch (special Dietary requirements ok, but contact Louise immediately).
Bus drop-off expected 3PM to 3:15PM.
This Outing is now full. To secure a spot, please check with Louise for any last minute cancellations. $48.
Tuesday 5th November 2024 Melbourne Cup Luncheon
Early bird special for the Melbourne Cup at the Marion Hotel. It includes a sit down lunch (3 course lunch) , a 3 hour premium drink package raffle and wine wall and is hosted by Jessica Adamson.
The cost is $120.00 if paid by this Thursday 22 August.
After that date the price is $140.00.
If you would like to attend payment is due now to Probus Bank Account.
Actual availability will depend on the venue so please pay ASAP to avoid missing this opportunity.
Thursday 31st October Quiz Night
At the BSYC. The Bar is open 4:30pm. Dinner to be ordered on arrival. Quizz starts around 6:30pm.
Dave is organizing and there is one space left. Dave will see if additional tables are avilable. Contact Dave for updates.
Thursday 24th October Probus Month Special morning tea.
Will be part of the General Meeting.
Friday 18th October Winery Tour
This is fully booked and there is a waiting list. Outstanding payments are an issue as this prevents people on the waiting list from taking a place. Louise to give relevant members a deadline date for payment.
Thursday 10th October Charity Walk
Charity Walk Glenthorne Park. Merry is organising this and there will be more details to come. Register your interest with Merry.
Friday 20th September Monarto Zoo
This is fully booked and there is a waiting list.
Tuesday 27th August 2024 Captain Proud Paddle Boat Cruise
Unfortunately cancelled due to strong winds and rescheduled for Tuesday 3rd December 2024. (see above for details).
Friday 26th July 2024 Christmas in July
This outing will be held at the PIER HOTEL (18 Holdfast Promenade Glenelg) 7 pm.
The cost is $59.00 per person which includes Antipasto, Choice of Main Menu and shared deserts. Pay for drinks direct with the bar. Live entertainment provided.
Please put your names down at our next Probus meeting 23rd May 2024 if interested and full payment by 27th June 2024.
Friday 21st June 2024 Adelaide Goal
This is a ghost Tour commencing at 730pm-930pm-you need to be there by 7.15pm. The cost is $37.00 per person. I have to advise nos and pay a deposit by this Thursday 21st March so please let me know as soon as possible.
Thursday 9th May 2024 Carrick Hill
A tour of the garden and house ($25.00) This includes entry into for THE HAYWARD NUDES. I know a few of you have visited Carrick Hill so you may want to join for lunch at the new Rozelle Restaurant. They have a set menu for groups-(45.00) which is an Anti pasti misti , Wood Oven Pizza, Salad. I will need to know numbers by this Thursday 21st March.
Thursday 11th April 2024 Migration Museum and State Library
1000am. meet at the Migration Museum (82 Kintore Ave Adelaide)
1100am. meet at the main entrance of the State Library (just around the
corner from The museum) where Phillippa Clancy will take you
on a guided tour around the Library (fascinating)
1230. light lunch at the library cafe
The afternoon is free but for those who would like the Art Gallery is next door or for the shoppes the Rundle Mall.
Thursday 21st March 2024 Seacliff Probus Club 4th Birthday Lunch
Special event for Members being lunch at the clubrooms including music.
Thursday 21st March 2024 The Old Police Barracks
Cancelled
February Sailing of the One & All
Thursday 14th December-Probus Xmas lunch (details to follow)
Always a delight. Something special. Open to all Members and partners. Registration and payment now closed.
Thursday 7th December-Haighs Chocolate Tour
Limited numbers so get in quick. Registration and payment now closed.
Tuesday 7th November-Melbourne Cup Luncheon at the Espy
For those attending this event at The Esplanade Hotel-135 The Esplanade Brighton you are able to pay direct to Julia Dall'Armi (82967177) Julia works Monday Wednesday and Friday however if you are unable to go on those days Julia said to ask for the Manager and he will Process payment. It is $59.00 per person which includes lunch however you need to purchase your own drinks. I have given Julia a list for those who have registered and for those who were unable to registrar please send me an email and I will add to list for the convenience of the Espy. As I am away for the month of October I would like to finalise payment by Friday 29th September.
Thursday 12th October-Botanical Gardens tour followed by Wine Centre
Botanic Gardens tour. Refreshments will be available in the Wine Centre. Julie will be in charge in Louise’s absence.
Friday 15th September- Parliament House Tour
Our host is David Spiers MP Member for Black; Leader of the Opposition. David will join us for lunch.
Thursday 10th Aug - David Roche Foundation
Tour the House plus Exhibition "Life of St Francis of Assisi" (two hours commencing at 1000am) followed by lunch at the British Hotel.
Thursday 13th July - Adelaide HIlls Winery Full Day Tour.
Please note there are limited seats for this tour.
Please meet at the Seacliff Sailing Club car park at 8.45am. We will be travelling by bus, returning around 5pm.
Lunch will be at the Balhannah Hotel at 1pm, at your own cost (25% discount for seniors).
Thursday 8th June - Old Treasury and Tunnels.
Please meet at 10.45am in the lobby of the Adina Hotel, 2 Flinders St, Adelaide. The lounge is to the right as you enter off Flinders St.
If you are interested in joining us for lunch afterwards at Ky Chow, 27-29 Gouger St, please let me know as I need to book a table.
Thursday 4th May - Adelaide Oval Tour
Meet: At 11:45AM for 12 Noon start.
Location: South Gate off War Memorial Drive.
Cost: $20.00 per person.
Payment: Must be made by 27th April 2023. Please contact Louise for details.
Lunch: This is optional. Meet at the Casino Central Cafe ground floor at 1:15pm. If you wish to go to the lunch only, please contact Louise to express your interest.
Old Treasury & Tunnels Time
Where. Lobby of Adina Hotel-2 Flinders St Adelaide (the lounge is to the right as you enter from Flinders St)
Time: At 10.45am 8th June
Cost: 13.00 pp (tour only)
For those wishing to stay for lunch "Ky Chow"-Gouger St. Own Cost.
Easter Celebration
Easter is just around the corner. I have organised morning tea at Bracegirdles
31 Jetty Rd Glenelg (upstairs)
At 10:15 am on Wednesday 5th April.
The cost is aprox 10.00 per person for coffee and hotcross buns which will need to be paid by Friday 31st March. Given the shortness of time for payment on this occasion I am prepared to pay the deposit of 10.00 pp but once paid it cannot be reimbursed so I would appreciate if you could let me know yey or nay!!!!!
Have happy and safe Easter everyone-look forward to hearing from you.
Louise
Secret Wine Garden Event at Manor Estate
Enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon on March 19th. Completed.
2022
Christmas Lunch
Date and Time: Thursday 15th December 2022 at 11:45AM for a 12 Noon start
Location: Brighton Seacliff Yacht Club (upstairs where we always meet)
Who is Invited: Members, their partners and friends (2 or less)
What to bring: To be part of the Kris Krindle, bring a gift (preferably wrapped) value $15-$20
Marion Museum, Morning Tea & Heritage Walk Thursday 3rd November
The Marion Old Village Museum focuses on the village surveyed by the Colonel Light Company. It is small and has a few interactive exhibits.
The Morning Tea is their celebrated jam and cream scones made from a heritage recipe – literally the best scones in Adelaide.
The Heritage Walk passes 24 places of significance, or interest and our guide will tell us about them as we walk. Please wear appropriate shoes (and if required jackets, apply sunscreen and wear a wide brim hat).
Lunch at the Marion Hotel
Probus Celebration Lunch
Your are welcome to attend our Probus month lunch. Open the pdf for details.
The Planetarium Thursday October 6
The Planetarium outing proved to be a very interesting and unique experience. Approximately 17 members ventured out to Mawson Lake UniSA Campus to take the opportunity of viewing the night sky without clouds sitting in recliner chairs in a domed room. Our guide, who was very knowledgeable about astronomy was both interesting and thought provoking.
We experienced the night time sky for that evening from sunset to sunrise with the guide pointing out interesting star formations, planets near earth and he raised the issue of light pollution affecting our ability to view stars at night in built up areas. We then viewed a short film on the Sun.
You may not be aware that the Planetarium at Mawson Lakes was one of the first to be built in the Southern Hemisphere.
Afterwards we ventured south and had lunch at the Junction Bar and Bistro. Another interesting outing!!
Seacliff/Kingston Park Heritage Walk & Lunch Thursday September 8
We will meet outside the Brighton Seacliff Yacht Club ready to leave at 10:00AM. The walk will take about 1 hour. Please wear suitable shoes and clothes.
Lead and commentary will be by Vicki Porter using material sourced from the City of Holdfast Bay.
You can turn up last minute for the walking part of this Outing, but Vicki would like to know if you are coming to walk. That way she can contact you if weather is bad for alternative arrangements.
There is a lunch option, which is at the Marino Rocks Community Café. Vicki needs a firm commitment for the lunch option. Please let her know ASAP if you wish to have lunch. She must know by Tuesday 30th August if you are taking up this option.
If you haven’t already done so, could you please contact Vicki
NOTE: If it is raining watch for a last minute SMS.
Day Trip to Port Adelaide Thursday August 4
Please meet at the Seacliff Railway Station at 9 am where we will catch the train into the city and then out to Port Adelaide. On arrival in Port Adelaide participants can decide whether to stay altogether or break off into groups depending on personal interests. The Aviation Museum, the National Railway Museum and the Maritime Museum are all on Lipson St so I suggest we make our way there.
We will all meet for lunch at 12:30 at the Lighthouse Wharf Hotel. From the Railway Station all of the above are within 10 - 15 minute walk so a relatively easy walk.
When we’ve had enough we can make our way back to the Railway Station and head for home! I’m looking forward to it and hoping for decent weather!!
July 7th Annual Winery Tour
This is the Club's annual winery tour and this year we retrun to the Southern Vale’s. Twenty of our members boarded the bus to take us on our Winery Tour Thursday July 7. Our first tasting was at Serafino Winery. We arrived early but were quickly settled and enjoyed a leisurely tasting of their wines as well a brief history of Serafino which is situated on the original Andrew Garret Winery grounds. We then all headed off to Woodstock for another tasting followed by a sumptuous lunch. It was a relaxed setting and I think everyone enjoyed the meal. There was a great deal of conversation and laughter during our visit. Our last visit was to Mc Carthy’s Orchard. A very different setting to our previous two experiences. The bus pulled into what looked like a couple of old sheds and an outside seating area. We all headed indoors for the warmth of the fire to be greeted by wandering chooks!!! This venue proved to be a popular choice as many comments were heard, ‘this is sooo cute’ and ‘how quaint’. All in all a diverse range of winery experiences and a memorable day!!
June 2nd Old Government House and lunch Belair Hotel
May 5th North Terrace Precinct & lunch at the Art Gallery cafe
April City Zoo and lunch at the Zoo cafe
March The Cedars and lunch at Old Mill Hahndorf
2021
Dec Christmas Luncheon Brighton/Seacliff Yacht Club (note date 16 December 2021)
Nov Carrick Hill Springfield tour and lunch
Oct McLaren Vale Winery tour (note date 14 October 2021)
Sept Dunluce House Somerton Park tour and high tea
Aug 10 Pin Bowling at Bowland Marion and cafe
July McLaren Vale Winery tour (Covid cancelled & postponed)
June Movie at Westfield Marion
May Mortlock Library and cafe
April Archery at the Archery Park Clarendon 203 Piggott Range Road and nibbles and drinks at the Seacliff Hotel
March Lawn Bowls Somerton Park Bowling Club
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