Upcoming Woden-Weston Creek Probus Outings
A general note about outings: Please ensure that you write your name on the attendance sheet for each outing that you wish to attend. Once that is done your registration is a firm booking and payment (if applicable) should be paid by the agreed date. Even when there is no charge, please sign up to ensure accurate tour/venue bookings can be made.
Emergency Contact: Please bring your Probus medical record card or emergency contact details to all outings.
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Date: Thursday 9th May 2024
Event: Monthly Lunch
The next scheduled monthly lunch will be held on Thursday, 9th May 2024 at The Turkish Pide House, Westfield Woden, Phillip for 12 noon. The cost is $25.00 each. Payment on the day.
Contact: Chris Bird on 0432 866 799 or via email at [email protected]
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LAUREL LOFTUS (6156 2050) is your contact for the Outings shown below.
Date: Thursday, 16TH MAY 2024
Event: Tour of Lanyon Homestead
Today we experience the restored 1850s homestead with a guided tour, discover the convict-era outbuildings and explore the stunning gardens that make Lanyon Homestead a gem in Canberra’s history.
Step into the Story at Lanyon Homestead back to the time well before Canberra was established and discover the fascinating stories of the families that lived and worked there.
Arrive at Lanyon Homestead at approximately 10.45am for tour beginning at 11.00am
Admission: Concession $8.00 (Pay on Day for 45-minute tour) PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD ONLY
Additional exploration of the outbuildings that made this pastoral property a showpiece in the region including a Convict Barn. Take a leisurely stroll through the rambling gardens surrounding the homestead and enjoy the outbuildings that complete the story of how it functioned.
Lunch: A booking has been made for lunch at 12 noon at The Barracks which offers a contemporary rustic menu within the beautiful Lanyon Homestead precinct.
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Date: Thursday, 20th June 2024
Event: National Museum of Australia/Discovering Ancient Egypt
Journey to the land of the pyramids to discover stunning objects from the remarkable collection of the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden).
See ornate sculptures, rare Book of the Dead Sea scrolls and exquisite jewellery, along with 10 coffins, which reveal insights into the everyday life and culture of the ancient Egyptians.
Discovering Ancient Egypt draws on centuries of study of the lived experiences of the ancient Egyptians. Explore their gods and society, creativity and belief in an eternal afterlife. (Information source: https://www.nma.gov.au)
Time: Arrive at the Museum at approximately 10.45am
Admission: $20.00 (Concession) per person
Payment: At the Information Desk on arrival at the Museum
Lunch: Booked at the Museum Café for 12 noon
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Date: Thursday, 18th July 2024
Event: "Christmas in July" Lunch at Gungahlin Lakes
This year we have chosen a new venue for Christmas in July with a buffet lunch of traditional Christmas fare at beautiful Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club.
Cost: $45.00 p.p. with payment to the Club Bank Account before July meeting.
Time: We meet at 12 noon for a 12.30pm start.
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