Book GroupBook Group meets on the first Monday of the month, BYO lunch at 12.00pm at the Somers Tennis Club. The books come from Frankston and Mornington Libraries. Leonie Holmgren 0417 393 320 Bridge Bridge is a card game played by sets of four players made up of two competing partnerships. It stimulates the mind, memory and concentration, combined with social interaction. Bridge takes place on the first Thursday of the month at 4pm, usually in the home of one of the players. New members are welcome. Robyn Campbell 0418 113 436 Canasta/Samba Canasta is played at 7pm on the Saturday following the monthly Probus meeting at members' homes, finishing with supper. Vern Tansley 5983 5822 |
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Cycling
All members are welcome for the daily ride, usually to Tulum Store, Balnarring Beach or a cafe in Balnarring for coffee. Dennis Paskins 0409 480 306 |
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Family HistoryThis group provides support and assistance for members who are interested in researching their family history. It looks at family history from different perspectives and the variety of sources available to research Family History. Members meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 3 to 5pm in members' homes, followed by drinks and nibbles. Sue Rintoul 0400 934 088 |
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Lunch and Movie Lunch and a movie at Rosebud Cinemas are on the first Monday after our general meeting. The films on offer and screening times are announced at the General Meeting . We meet at the Rosebud Hotel for lunch. Georgie Minton 0437 600 466 |
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FinanceThe Finance Group meet four times a year, usually on the Thursday after the Probus meetings, at the Somers Tennis Club. They discuss ways of saving and making money, involving items of daily living. They also research the share market and run a team competition based on shares. The meeting is followed by BYO drinks and a BBQ. Daryl Cowen 0439 100 546 |
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GardeningGarden related outings are organised, often followed by coffee or lunch. Activities are announced at the meeting and included in the Newsletter. Marg Harwood 0408 263 237 |
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Happy hour and a halfEach month a member hosts this event. Guests bring a plate of nibbles and drinks. Starting time is 5pm ending at 6.30pm. Subsequently Happy Hour and a Half will be on the fourth Thursday of each month at the same time. |
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Morning coffeeCoffee at Somers General is on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 10am. Helen May 0417 553 744 |
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SingingThe group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at the Somers Yacht Club at 4pm. Peter Thompson 0447 770 912 |
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WalkingOne of our new members is keen to set up a walking group. More information will be available in the new year.
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Wine AppreciationThe Wine Group has regular outings and sometimes combine with another group on an overnight trip. They have visited wineries, had wine tastings and learnt many interesting facts about wine. Stephen Brown 0407 334 018 |
General Meeting
Meetings of members are held on the second Friday of the month at the Somers Yacht Club. The meetings deal with general business, reports from the Activity Leaders and include planned activities. A morning tea break after the meeting is followed by a Guest Speaker/Entertainment.
Morning Tea Co-ordinator – Rhonda Macdonald – 0403 042 350.
Guest Speakers – Tony Duboudin – 0412 551 981
A speaker is usually organised by Tony, the Club’s “Speaker Finder”. The speaker is invited to speak for about 30 minutes on a subject of interest to many of the members.
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