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 Activities – What the Club provides:

Activities Group Coordinator: John Penhallow  Mob: 0419 230 787

 

Like minded members of the club have formed  special interest groups to allow them to pursue their interests outside the club's normal meeting times. If you are interested in any of the following special interest groups please contact the appropriate Coordinator listed below:

Please see below for any current advice on the status of the various group activities.

Barefoot Bowls: Henry Urbanski Mob: 0439 928 001

Sessions will be held on the last Monday of each month at Club Thirroul commencing at 5pm and ending by 6pm, depending upon numbers. All are encouraged to stay for dinner afterwards. 

Next event : Monday 27th January, 2025

Further information from coordinator Henry Urbanski.

Book Club: Mary Ellen Durrance  Mob: 0411 232 037  and

                                   Wendy McKay  Mob: 0401 079 025 

The Book Club will meet on the first Monday of the month, at 10.00 am, at Martin Place Coffee Shop Thirroul.

The Book Club has changed the future format of their meetings. There are so many titles members are keen to read, that it was suggested that members read the book of their choice and then speak for a few minutes about their chosen book at the next meeting. Below is a list of books either recommended by members or via online book reviews:

Suggested book list

Contact Coordinator Mary Ellen Durrance and Wendy McKay

Caravan & Camping Group: Rodd Smith  Mob: 0468 637 232  and

                                                Mark Bryce  Mob: 0433 014 526

Time to take a break, we will keep you posted but as a teaser probably around late February or early March next year (2025).

Further information available from the coordinators Rodd Smith and Mark Bryce.

Cycling & Swimming Group: Rodd  Smith  Mob: 0468 637 232

The Cycling Group usually meets once a fortnight/month for rides within the Illawarra region. Rides generally start at 9.00 am and back home before lunch time. All rides will be announced a few days in advance and is dependent on weather. All styles of bikes (road/mtb/ebike etc) are acceptable.

Further information available from the coordinator Rodd Smith.

Dining Out Group: Angie Penhallow  Mob: 0416 613 430   and

                               Dee Kwong  Mob: 0403 240 457

Small Group Dining Program

The next Small Group Dining evening is a fishy dinner at South Sailor on Wednesday 22nd January at 6pm for 6 to 8 members.

www.southsailor.com.au

Please contact John Penhallow 0419 230 787 to join the January group.

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“Hosting” does not mean you pay for everyone’s dinner! You just take on the responsibility of booking the table, contact some likely companions and reminding those who are joining you by email the previous day to the dinner date - that’s all. Take the plunge and have dinner with other members to get to know them a bit better!
Contact John Penhallow (0419 230 787) if you want to host on any of these evenings.
These small group nights are great for getting to know other members a little better and with a different Restaurant of the Month we can support our local businesses on a quieter night than their weekend nights.

Buzzer Lunch Break 

It was good to see 29 of us turn up at the historic Bally Pub on Wednesday, Nov 20 for the last Buzzer Lunch of the year. Everyone I spoke to said that they enjoyed the meal they ordered. The next Buzzer Lunch will be at Ryan's Hotel on Wednesday, January 15 starting at midday. We will be in the Beer Garden if the weather is good.

Golf Group: Kevin Costelloe Mob: 0407 920 883

Golf continuing as per normal, Monday mornings at Russel Vale between 6.45am - 8.00am (approx.  - time may vary).

Further information is available from coordinator Kevin Costelloe.

Probus Golf Day

Probus Golf Day is booked for Monday, 20th January 2025, at Russell Vale Golf Course, commencing at 8.00am. Cost for the game will be $16.50. (Senior/Pensioner). Following golf, we will meet up for lunch at Woonona-Bulli RSL Club. 

To register to play, contact coordinator Kevin Costelloe. 

Social/Coffee Group: Yvonne Whitesmith  Mob: 0400 117 326

Will meet at the Pavilion Café at Thirroul Beach at 10.00 am, on the last Monday of each month.

Contact Coordinator Yvonne Whitesmith

Theatre Group: John Penhallow  Mob: 0419 230 787

MJ THE MUSICAL

The Matinee Mob will gather at the Lyric Theatre (Star Casino) on Sunday, March 16 for the 1:00pm performance. The tickets cost $136.00 each, inc booking fee. We are in Row L, on the right-hand side at the back of the Dress Circle. We've been around there before, you get a good view. This event has been approved by the committee.

If you want to join our group from now then please go online with Ticketmaster
and book your own tickets. Row L tickets in the centre of the row are now $160 each plus a booking fee. Let me know below if you do that. Thanks, John.
Please contact John if you have any suggestions for future Theatre shows. He would be keen to hear your views on this matter. [email protected]
Further information is available from coordinator John Penhallow.

Trivia Group: Anne Haine  Mob: 0409 067 722

Next Trivia night will be at 7.00pm on Wednesday 15th January 2025 at Club Thirroul.

You may want to join us at 6pm for dinner at the Club beforehand. If you would like to join us for Trivia that night please send an email through to Anne Haine on [email protected] or sms 0409 067 722.

Further information is available from coordinator Anne Haine.

Walking Group: Teresa Urbanski Mob: 0405 034 296

There will be no walks during January 2025.

Next walk will be on Friday 28th February 2025.

The walk will be from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay. We will catch the train to Circular Quay, then ferry to Watsons Bay. Following that we walk to The Gap, South Head Lighthouse, have fish and chips lunch at the ferry wharf then return home.

To register for the walk each month phone Teresa Urbanski on 0405 034 296