The committee have been working away in the background to organise events and activities for you. I have a list which we would like replies from you about.

Christmas Lunch

Date: Wednesday 11 December at 12.00.

Templestowe Hotel, 23 Parker Street. https://www.templestowehotel.com.au/

Reply required.

If you have not already told us, you are coming could you please let us now asap so we can confirm our booking.

 

Bee hives.

At the last meeting there was interest in learning about bee keeping. At this stage we have not been able to find someone to help us out. We did approach one person who wanted $600 for the session. We thought this was too much. Leave it with us while we explore other options.

Making a bee hotel.

John and Marilyn Lambert have offered to run a session for us.

Date; 13^th November

Time; 10.00

Venue; 347 Old Warrandyte Road, Ringwood North.

Reply required.

Let us know if you want to participate by 5 November.

 

The Concert Lounge – Croydon

At the last General Meeting Richard Pengelley mentioned that there is a show on at the concert lounge in Croydon.

Unfortunately, it is a bit late for us to organise a group but here are the details if you are interested to go.

We will keep this venue in mind for future events.

Richard is in the band that is playing their.

• 70s show
• Venue: The Concert Lounge, Croydon
• Date: Fri 8^th November
• Band: “70’s Decadance” (Richard Pengelley’s band)
• Venue link:  https://www.theconcertlounge.com.au/   Scroll down on the Home page and you’ll see the Fri 8^th November “70’s Decadance” show listed
• Band info:
  • Video https://www.facebook.com/70sDecadance/videos/954312175758264
  • Videos, photos etc.   www.facebook.com/70sDecadance

 

Crochet/knitting group.

We had a lovely afternoon for our first session.

We will be having this group fortnightly.

Next session is 7 November, 1.00 at the Warrandyte Community Centre.

Let me know if you want to attend. There was 6 of us but still room for more.

 

Card Group.

There was some interest in having a card group.

We would like to get this up and running.

What card games would you like? Suggestions have been – 500, Canasta.

Reply required. ASAP please.

 

Walking group.

Start: Wednesday 30^th

Venue/Start point: Warrandyte Bridge

Time: 9.00

We want to get this group meeting on a regular basis. If you are interested please let us know.

Reply required.

 

Learning to play the Ukulele

There was interest in learning how to play the Ukulele.

North Ringwood Community House has instructor who runs courses there for a cost of $145 for a 10-week course. Unfortunately, the course never went ahead as t hey need a minimum of 6 people.

Can you let us know if you are interested as we will try to organise something next year if we have the numbers.

We may be able to organise the course in conjunction with Warrandyte Community Centre.

Reply required.

Dates for your diary:

Tour of the courts.

Date: Wednesday 19^th February.

Time: 9 to 3.00 Catch the bus or train in and meet at 10.00.

Have lunch in the city. Venue to be decided.

 

Speakers at our meetings.

November.

Val Polley – History of Warrandyte.

January 2025.

Winston Marsh – Lies our mothers told us.

February – Retirement Village talk by Michelle or Foodbank talk by Marilyn Lambert.

March – Wayne Kohlmann – Forensic Officer.

 

We are trying to fulfill your wish list.

 Let us know if there is anything else you are interested in.