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Upcoming Programmers List

February 2012 Bill Fuller
March 2012 Ray Boston & Terry Chatham
April 2012 Dawn Atkinson & Kirk Bendall
May 2012 Marge Hynoski & Ruth Scargill
June 2012 PROGRAMMERS NEEDED
July 2012 Lyn M & Lyn B
August 2012 Janis Corry & Graham Burgess

Those members who are considering running a monthly program should check the Programmers Guide by clicking on the link below <

Visitors to this site who wish to attend one {or more} of our activities, should contact our Vice President, Col, by clicking on the Contact Us button above.

Members who were unable to attend the meeting, should either phone the organiser of the activity well ahead of the date of the activity and book your place or contact the Vice President by clicking on the Contact Us button above

Please Note*
If you have already booked into an activity and find that you now can't attend. Please have the courtesy to contact either the Vice President on the Contact Us button above or phone the organiser.

CATCHING TRAINS

Occasionally the Illawarra Outdoor Club organises a train trip to Sydney or south to Kiama or even further afield. When we do use the rail services, we always use the second last carriage of the train and those getting on the train at early stations should attempt to save seats for those getting on later.
  • Spread out with 1 person per seat etc.
  • Put bags and coats etc on seats next to you so that the entire seat appears to be in use.
  • Phone Numbers

    It has been suggested that those people who have mobile phones should use that number when putting their name on the Activity Sheet. That way the organiser is able to contact you much easier if the activity changes or you get lost while on the activity.

    The Programme
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    February 2012

    Saturday 4 th Tour of Goat Island Bill

    Come on a tour of historic Goat Island which is the largest island in Sydney Harbour and is located west of the Harbour Bridge near Balmain. We will be taken on a 2 hour easy walking tour including a visit to Queens Gunpowder Magazine that was built by convicts as well as other historic sites. Cost of tour is $24.00. At this stage there is track work planned for the day but I will advise closer to the date the arrangements for travel. When we arrive at Circular Quay we will have morning tea (either bring your own or buy something) before going to Goat Island by ferry which leaves at 11.25 am. When we return to Circular Quay we can wander around The Rocks and have something to eat before returning home. Names and money by 20th January.
    Activity Sheet

    Saturday 4 th Wollongong RSL Bowling Club Bill

    For those not tired from the trip into Sydney or for anyone not going, meet at the Club at 6.30 for a meal and then enjoy dancing or listening to the band
    Activity Sheet

    Sunday 5 th Barbecue Lunch by the Sea Bill

    Enjoy a relaxing day at Mary's home at Pioneer Beach. The B'cue will be lit up around 12.00 - bring your own meat and drinks. Salads, bread and a desert will be supplied at a cost $5.00 per person. After lunch we will stroll along the beach and weather permitting, perhaps a swim. Names by 28th January
    Activity Sheet

    Wednesday 8 th Restaurant Night Bill

    I have chosen a restaurant in Wollongong - Gigis, 22 Market St (cnr of Corrimal & Market). We have been there before but the name and menu has changed. Meet at 6.30 for Banquet style meal - $30.00 p/p - BYO wine only - corkage $3.00. Names on activity sheet by 5th February - as I have to pay a deposit beforehand, your name on the activity sheet is a commitment to pay.
    Activity Sheet

    Friday 10 th Candles 'n' Lace BarBQ Dell

    A barbeque with the usual trimmings. Be at my place at 6.00 pm - BYO meat and drinks. Salads, nibbles and desserts provided - $6.00 per head. Limit 20 people.
    Activity Sheet

    Saturday 11 th Menangle Trots Bill

    I have included the trots again this year and hopefully it won't be as hot as last year - 40deg.+ The address is Menangle Park Rd which runs off Picton Rd - it takes approx.. 50 minutes by car from Bulli. Meet outside the entrance to the stand at 6.00pm. Cost of $30.00 includes entry, race book and a 2 course meal. Drinks are not included. We will be seated in a glassed-in Restaurant where we will be able to see all the races without moving. Names by 5th February - pay on the night but your name on activity sheet is a commitment to pay.
    Activity Sheet

    Sunday, 12 th Lunch and Walk along Wollongong Harbour Bill

    Meet outside Surf Life Saving Club, Nth Wollongong at 11.30 when we can leisurely stroll along the harbour and eat fish and chips with the seagulls.
    Activity Sheet

    Wednesday, 15 th Meeting Night

    Meeting commences at 7.30pm in the upstairs meeting room at the Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow. Members, guests and visitors are welcome to join us for the meeting or come and join us for dinner or just for drinks from 6.00pm in The Fraternity Club Bistro. Don't forget to wear your club name badge to have a chance to win a prize and to help us get to know one another.

    Saturday, 18 th Bus trip to Canberra Bill

    The bus will depart from the car park at Corrimal Library, Short St. Be there at 7.30am. We will stop along the way for morning tea (you can bring your own or purchase on the day). Our bus driver is organizing an agenda for places to visit. It has been suggested that everyone bring their lunch as too much time would be taken up lining up to purchase food. Cost of bus trip is $23.00. We should return to Corrimal approximately 6.00 pm. There are only a limited number of seats still available so contact me as soon as possible.
    Activity Sheet

    Saturday 18 th Dinner and Movies ORGANISER Wanted

    If you are not joining me on the bus trip you might like to meet at Chef's Delight at Warrawong at 6.30 for a meal before deciding what movies are available.
    Activity Sheet

    Sunday 19 th Yum Cha Bill

    Come and enjoy YUM CHA at Jasbelle, upstairs, 3/13 Addison St. Shellharbour Village at 11.30. This was on the September programme but the day turned out to be a very wet and windy one so we could not take advantage of the location. Dishes range from $4.50 to $6.50. After lunch we can stroll down to the foreshore and enjoy the surroundings. Names by 12th February
    Activity Sheet

    Saturday 25 th Card night Bill

    Mary has once again offered the use of her home for a fun night of cards and games. Please bring your own drinks and a small plate to share plus $2.00 for the hostess. Be there at 6.30 for 7.00pm start. Names by 18th February
    Activity Sheet

    Sunday 26 th Walk to Cronulla Bill

    Enjoy an easy walk on the walkway from South Cronulla to Flinders Point. This activity was in the October programme but was called off because of the bad weather so hopefully it will be fine this time. Will meet on the train, 2nd last carriage, leaving Dapto 9.34am, Wollongong 9.49am and Thirroul 10.00am, when we will travel to Sutherland and then change trains for Cronulla. You can either bring your lunch or get something on the day. Names by25th February
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    MARCH 2012

    Saturday 3rd Lucas Heights Reactor Tour Ray 

    Home to over 300 of Australia’s leading scientists and world-leading scientific facilities, a tour of ANSTO offers a compelling insight into the role nuclear science, technology and engineering plays in the development of life-saving medicine, climate change research, materials engineering and national food security. Cost: Free   Car Pooling

    Activity Sheet

    Sunday 4th Car Rally & Observation Ray

    Starts at Rays Place at Kanahooka at 10:00 am. Get a team together and see how well you can follow cryptic directions.

    Activity Sheet

    Monday 5th Old Time Dance Lessons Dawn

    Join Dawn at Marshall Mount every Monday night for 6 weeks from 7:30 to 9:00 pm and learn to dance all the old favourites. Cost: A gold coin donation.
    Activity Sheet

    Thursday 8th Dapto Dogs Ray

    You can’t live in the ‘Gong and not have experienced the Dapto Dogs. You can either make a motser or if unlucky walk out in your socks and underwear. Either way have a superb steak sandwich. Free entry. Meet in the stand near the winning posts at 7pm.
    Activity Sheet

    Saturday 10th Trivia Night Jo

    Bring a plate and own drinks plus $3 for the prizes. 6:30 for a 7pm start
    Activity Sheet


    Sunday 11th Indoor Bowls Ray

    Meet at Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club at 10-00 for a 10-30 a.m. start on the indoor greens. Stay for a light lunch after. Don't forget your socks. You don't' need to know how to bowl, We can show you how. Beginners are very welcome.
    Activity Sheet

    Wednesday 14th Restaurant Night Ray

    Join us at the Aviators Lounge at the Albion Park Regional Airport for Schnitzel Night. Meet at 6:30 p.m. Names by 7th
    Activity Sheet

    Thursday 15th Golf Ray

    Come to The Russellvale Golf Course at Corner of Princes Highway and Hicks Street, Russell Vale for a 10am start. Names by 8th
    Activity Sheet

    Saturday 17th Card Night Ray

    Card night this month is at Ray's place. Come along and play the usual card games or try something new. Bring any other games you would like to play. 6:30 for a 7pm start. Bring $2, your own drinks, nibbles and a plate to share.
    Activity Sheet

    Sunday 18th Lunch in Geroa> Ray

    Meet at Albion Park Railway Station car park at 10:00am for car pooling. We'll travel down to Geroa and lunch in the Fish Restaurant.
    Activity Sheet

    Tuesday 20th Seniors Concert Ray

    The 2012 Premier’s Seniors Week Gala Concerts will be held at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on Monday 19th for individuals and Tuesday 20 March 2012 for Groups (at 11.00am). We'll catch the special train to Sydney and walk to Darling Harbour for the concert. Please only put your name on the Activity Sheet if you are definitely going.
    Activity Sheet

    Wed 21st Monthly Meeting

    Meeting commences at 7:30 pm in the upstairs meeting room, at The Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow. Members, guests and visitors are welcome to join us for the meeting or come and join us for dinner or just for drinks from 6pm in 'The Fraternity Club Bistro'. Don’t forget to wear your club name badge to have a chance to win a prize and to help us get to know one another.

    Saturday 24th Footloose Ray

    One of the most explosive and popular movies has burst onto the live stage as a full-fledged musical! This great musical is put on by the Arcadians at their theatre in Corrimal. Tickets $22.30 PP Ray has 20 tickets available.
    Activity Sheet

    Sunday 25th Cockatoo Island Tour Ray

    Absorb the remarkable convict and maritime history of Sydney Harbour's largest island. Once a convict prison and a dockyard for shipbuilding, today Cockatoo Island features immense industrial workshops, prison barracks, underground grain silos, tunnels and two magnificent docks. $14 Concession 11:30 tour. Train departs Kiama 7:59; Dapto 9:03; Wollongong 9:18; Thirroul 9:29. Don't forget we will all congregate in the second last carriage.
    Activity Sheet

    Wednesday 28th Another Restaurant Night Ray

    Tonight we'll dine at the Unanderra Thai Restaurant at 127 Princes Highway Unanderra. 6:30 for 7:00pm.
    Activity Sheet

    Friday 30th Movie and Restaurant Ray

    Meet at Chefs Delight King St Warrawong at 6pm. We'll dine and work out what movie we wish to see.
    Activity Sheet

    Saturday 31th Down Memory Lane Col and Jill

    Come to Col and Jill’s for a night of musical memories. Make requests of old favourites you may not have heard for a long time, and if you feel inclined dress in the period to help bring back memories of the good old days. Arrive at 6-00pm for a basic sausage sizzle and bring either a dessert or nibblies to share. $4-00 ea, BYO drinks, limit 30 people. Requests can be made before the night.
    Activity Sheet


    May 2012

    Sat 5th Card & Games Night Ray

    A fun night at Ray's. Please bring your own drinks, a plate of goodies to share and $2. Come at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. Bring any games you would like to play with others.
    Activity Sheet

    Sun 6th Wombarra Sculpture Garden Marge

    Meet at 11:00 am at 57 Morrison Ave, Wombarra for a stroll through a beautiful rainforest containing about 60 works from a variety of materials. $8 entry...Coffee and cake is available for purchase. After we will drive up to Stanwell Park for a picnic near the beach. BYO everything.
    Activity Sheet

    Wed 9th Restaurant Night Marge

    Top Choice Restaurant is an old favourite and is Better than a noodle bar at noodle bar prices, this licensed restaurant at the corner of Market and Corrimal is a budget favourite. You can byo wine. Please book by 2 May.
    Activity Sheet

    Sat 12th Bike Ride and Morning Tea Marge

    At 9:30 am meet in the carpark at Holborn Park in Berkeley for a leisurely ride to Irmi and Willie's place at Primbee where we will have morning tea (Willie is baking) before the ride back. Leave some food in your car or buy fish and chips for a picnic lunch back at Berkeley. Non-riders can join us at Irmi and Willie's or for the picnic. Call for times. Morning tea is $2 for riders and drivers both. Book for each separately.
    Activity Sheet

    Sat 12th Curry Night Brue & Gina

    Join us for an Indian/Sri Lankan Curry dinner at our place. The food will range from the very mild to extra hot curries. If you don't like curries but would like to come please let me know ahead of time and I will make sure there is something other than curry for you to eat. Meet around 6.30pm Numbers restricted to 30. Cost $15 each and BYO drinks. Please book by 5 May.
    Activity Sheet

    Sun 13th Bowls Indoors Marge

    Meet at Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club at 10:00 am for a 10:30 am start. Stay for a light lunch after. Don't forget your socks. Beginners welcome for a fun game. $3 with your own bowls and $2 to rent theirs.
    Activity Sheet


    COMING EVENTS

    Friday to Sun8th to 10th JUNE LONG WEEKEND IN JUNE Carole D
    Trip to Katoomba staying at the Metropole Hotel. $299 per person for 2 nights (Fri & Sat) . Book before the 31/3/2012 and stay Sun night free, accommodation only Price includes hot breakfast, 2 course meal on Friday night, 3 course meal on Saturday night with entertainment. Free 2 day bus pass on Explorer bus. $50 deposit required at time of booking. Large variety of accommodation available.
    Activity Sheet

    OPTIONAL TOUR TO JENOLAN CAVES

    Tour the Orient Cave (350 steps) as a group of 15 plus people, with own guide, for approx $29.00. 1 ½ hour tour. Please indicate to Carole or Lynn T if interested. If enough interest we will include in June program. Numbers and deposit will be required by March meeting so we can get the benefit of the free 3rd night and ensure a room. May be able to include late comers depending on availability.

    Saturday 28th JULY CHRISTMAS IN JULY Lyn B & Lyn M

    After such a successful dinner and/weekend at Fountaindale Grand Manor last year we are again looking at organising this for July 2012.   I have recently received an email from Fountaindale requesting early numbers if we are again interested.  Dinner prices are the same at $69.95 however, I am still awaiting confirmation of accommodation prices. It would be appreciated if anyone who is interested in attending either just the dinner or the full weekend could let us know as soon as possible by either ringing Lyn B or Lyn M


    ONGOING EVENTS
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    Every Friday Evening Tennis Des
    Tennis at Beaton Park 7 pm most Fridays. Come along for a game and a social get together at the club afterwards. New players and Beginners through to more experienced players are welcome. Phone Des to ensure that tennis is on each Friday and to advise you are coming.

    Starts at Rays Place at Kanahooka at 10:00 am. Get a team together and see how well you can follow cryptic directions.

    Activity Sheet

    Monday 5th Old Time Dance Lessons Dawn

    Join Dawn at Marshall Mount every Monday night for 6 weeks from 7:30 to 9:00 pm and learn to dance all the old favourites. Cost: A gold coin donation.
    Activity Sheet

    Thursday 8th Dapto Dogs Ray

    You can’t live in the ‘Gong and not have experienced the Dapto Dogs. You can either make a motser or if unlucky walk out in your socks and underwear. Either way have a superb steak sandwich. Free entry. Meet in the stand near the winning posts at 7pm.
    Activity Sheet

    Saturday 10th Trivia Night Jo

    Bring a plate and own drinks plus $3 for the prizes. 6:30 for a 7pm start
    Activity Sheet


    Sunday 11th Indoor Bowls Ray

    Meet at Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club at 10-00 for a 10-30 a.m. start on the indoor greens. Stay for a light lunch after. Don't forget your socks. You don't' need to know how to bowl, We can show you how. Beginners are very welcome.
    Activity Sheet

    Wednesday 14th Restaurant Night Ray

    Join us at the Aviators Lounge at the Albion Park Regional Airport for Schnitzel Night. Meet at 6:30 p.m. Names by 7th
    Activity Sheet

    Thursday 15th Golf Ray

    Come to The Russellvale Golf Course at Corner of Princes Highway and Hicks Street, Russell Vale for a 10am start. Names by 8th
    Activity Sheet

    Saturday 17th Card Night Ray

    Card night this month is at Ray's place. Come along and play the usual card games or try something new. Bring any other games you would like to play. 6:30 for a 7pm start. Bring $2, your own drinks, nibbles and a plate to share.
    Activity Sheet

    Sunday 18th Lunch in Geroa> Ray

    Meet at Albion Park Railway Station car park at 10:00am for car pooling. We'll travel down to Geroa and lunch in the Fish Restaurant.
    Activity Sheet

    Tuesday 20th Seniors Concert Ray

    The 2012 Premier’s Seniors Week Gala Concerts will be held at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on Monday 19th for individuals and Tuesday 20 March 2012 for Groups (at 11.00am). We'll catch the special train to Sydney and walk to Darling Harbour for the concert. Please only put your name on the Activity Sheet if you are definitely going.
    Activity Sheet

    Wed 21st Monthly Meeting

    Meeting commences at 7:30 pm in the upstairs meeting room, at The Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow. Members, guests and visitors are welcome to join us for the meeting or come and join us for dinner or just for drinks from 6pm in 'The Fraternity Club Bistro'. Don’t forget to wear your club name badge to have a chance to win a prize and to help us get to know one another.

    Saturday 24th Footloose Ray

    One of the most explosive and popular movies has burst onto the live stage as a full-fledged musical! This great musical is put on by the Arcadians at their theatre in Corrimal. Tickets $22.30 PP Ray has 20 tickets available.
    Activity Sheet

    Sunday 25th Cockatoo Island Tour Ray

    Absorb the remarkable convict and maritime history of Sydney Harbour's largest island. Once a convict prison and a dockyard for shipbuilding, today Cockatoo Island features immense industrial workshops, prison barracks, underground grain silos, tunnels and two magnificent docks. $14 Concession 11:30 tour. Train departs Kiama 7:59; Dapto 9:03; Wollongong 9:18; Thirroul 9:29. Don't forget we will all congregate in the second last carriage.
    Activity Sheet

    Wednesday 28th Another Restaurant Night Ray

    Tonight we'll dine at the Unanderra Thai Restaurant at 127 Princes Highway Unanderra. 6:30 for 7:00pm.
    Activity Sheet

    Friday 30th Movie and Restaurant Ray

    Meet at Chefs Delight King St Warrawong at 6pm. We'll dine and work out what movie we wish to see.
    Activity Sheet

    Saturday 31th Down Memory Lane Col and Jill

    Come to Col and Jill’s for a night of musical memories. Make requests of old favourites you may not have heard for a long time, and if you feel inclined dress in the period to help bring back memories of the good old days. Arrive at 6-00pm for a basic sausage sizzle and bring either a dessert or nibblies to share. $4-00 ea, BYO drinks, limit 30 people. Requests can be made before the night.
    Activity Sheet


    May 2012

    Sat 5th Card & Games Night Ray

    A fun night at Ray's. Please bring your own drinks, a plate of goodies to share and $2. Come at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. Bring any games you would like to play with others.
    Activity Sheet

    Sun 6th Wombarra Sculpture Garden Marge

    Meet at 11:00 am at 57 Morrison Ave, Wombarra for a stroll through a beautiful rainforest containing about 60 works from a variety of materials. $8 entry...Coffee and cake is available for purchase. After we will drive up to Stanwell Park for a picnic near the beach. BYO everything.
    Activity Sheet

    Wed 9th Restaurant Night Marge

    Top Choice Restaurant is an old favourite and is Better than a noodle bar at noodle bar prices, this licensed restaurant at the corner of Market and Corrimal is a budget favourite. You can byo wine. Please book by 2 May.
    Activity Sheet

    Sat 12th Bike Ride and Morning Tea Marge

    At 9:30 am meet in the carpark at Holborn Park in Berkeley for a leisurely ride to Irmi and Willie's place at Primbee where we will have morning tea (Willie is baking) before the ride back. Leave some food in your car or buy fish and chips for a picnic lunch back at Berkeley. Non-riders can join us at Irmi and Willie's or for the picnic. Call for times. Morning tea is $2 for riders and drivers both. Book for each separately.
    Activity Sheet

    Sat 12th Curry Night Brue & Gina

    Join us for an Indian/Sri Lankan Curry dinner at our place. The food will range from the very mild to extra hot curries. If you don't like curries but would like to come please let me know ahead of time and I will make sure there is something other than curry for you to eat. Meet around 6.30pm Numbers restricted to 30. Cost $15 each and BYO drinks. Please book by 5 May.
    Activity Sheet

    Sun 13th Bowls Indoors Marge

    Meet at Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club at 10:00 am for a 10:30 am start. Stay for a light lunch after. Don't forget your socks. Beginners welcome for a fun game. $3 with your own bowls and $2 to rent theirs.
    Activity Sheet


    COMING EVENTS

    Friday to Sun8th to 10th JUNE LONG WEEKEND IN JUNE Carole D
    Trip to Katoomba staying at the Metropole Hotel. $299 per person for 2 nights (Fri & Sat) . Book before the 31/3/2012 and stay Sun night free, accommodation only Price includes hot breakfast, 2 course meal on Friday night, 3 course meal on Saturday night with entertainment. Free 2 day bus pass on Explorer bus. $50 deposit required at time of booking. Large variety of accommodation available.
    Activity Sheet

    OPTIONAL TOUR TO JENOLAN CAVES

    Tour the Orient Cave (350 steps) as a group of 15 plus people, with own guide, for approx $29.00. 1 ½ hour tour. Please indicate to Carole or Lynn T if interested. If enough interest we will include in June program. Numbers and deposit will be required by March meeting so we can get the benefit of the free 3rd night and ensure a room. May be able to include late comers depending on availability.

    Saturday 28th JULY CHRISTMAS IN JULY Lyn B & Lyn M

    After such a successful dinner and/weekend at Fountaindale Grand Manor last year we are again looking at organising this for July 2012.   I have recently received an email from Fountaindale requesting early numbers if we are again interested.  Dinner prices are the same at $69.95 however, I am still awaiting confirmation of accommodation prices. It would be appreciated if anyone who is interested in attending either just the dinner or the full weekend could let us know as soon as possible by either ringing Lyn B or Lyn M


    ONGOING EVENTS
    <

    Every Friday Evening Tennis Des
    Tennis at Beaton Park 7 pm most Fridays. Come along for a game and a social get together at the club afterwards. New players and Beginners through to more experienced players are welcome. Phone Des to ensure that tennis is on each Friday and to advise you are coming.

    Starts at Rays Place at Kanahooka at 10:00 am. Get a team together and see how well you can follow cryptic directions.

    Activity Sheet

    Monday 5th Old Time Dance Lessons Dawn

    Join Dawn at Marshall Mount every Monday night for 6 weeks from 7:30 to 9:00 pm and learn to dance all the old favourites. Cost: A gold coin donation.
    Activity Sheet

    Thursday 8th Dapto Dogs Ray

    You can’t live in the ‘Gong and not have experienced the Dapto Dogs. You can either make a motser or if unlucky walk out in your socks and underwear. Either way have a superb steak sandwich. Free entry. Meet in the stand near the winning posts at 7pm.
    Activity Sheet

    Saturday 10th Trivia Night Jo

    Bring a plate and own drinks plus $3 for the prizes. 6:30 for a 7pm start
    Activity Sheet


    Sunday 11th Indoor Bowls Ray

    Meet at Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club at 10-00 for a 10-30 a.m. start on the indoor greens. Stay for a light lunch after. Don't forget your socks. You don't' need to know how to bowl, We can show you how. Beginners are very welcome.
    Activity Sheet

    Wednesday 14th Restaurant Night Ray

    Join us at the Aviators Lounge at the Albion Park Regional Airport for Schnitzel Night. Meet at 6:30 p.m. Names by 7th
    Activity Sheet

    Thursday 15th Golf Ray

    Come to The Russellvale Golf Course at Corner of Princes Highway and Hicks Street, Russell Vale for a 10am start. Names by 8th
    Activity Sheet

    Saturday 17th Card Night Ray

    Card night this month is at Ray's place. Come along and play the usual card games or try something new. Bring any other games you would like to play. 6:30 for a 7pm start. Bring $2, your own drinks, nibbles and a plate to share.
    Activity Sheet

    Sunday 18th Lunch in Geroa> Ray

    Meet at Albion Park Railway Station car park at 10:00am for car pooling. We'll travel down to Geroa and lunch in the Fish Restaurant.
    Activity Sheet

    Tuesday 20th Seniors Concert Ray

    The 2012 Premier’s Seniors Week Gala Concerts will be held at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on Monday 19th for individuals and Tuesday 20 March 2012 for Groups (at 11.00am). We'll catch the special train to Sydney and walk to Darling Harbour for the concert. Please only put your name on the Activity Sheet if you are definitely going.
    Activity Sheet

    Wed 21st Monthly Meeting

    Meeting commences at 7:30 pm in the upstairs meeting room, at The Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow. Members, guests and visitors are welcome to join us for the meeting or come and join us for dinner or just for drinks from 6pm in 'The Fraternity Club Bistro'. Don’t forget to wear your club name badge to have a chance to win a prize and to help us get to know one another.

    Saturday 24th Footloose Ray

    One of the most explosive and popular movies has burst onto the live stage as a full-fledged musical! This great musical is put on by the Arcadians at their theatre in Corrimal. Tickets $22.30 PP Ray has 20 tickets available.
    Activity Sheet

    Sunday 25th Cockatoo Island Tour Ray

    Absorb the remarkable convict and maritime history of Sydney Harbour's largest island. Once a convict prison and a dockyard for shipbuilding, today Cockatoo Island features immense industrial workshops, prison barracks, underground grain silos, tunnels and two magnificent docks. $14 Concession 11:30 tour. Train departs Kiama 7:59; Dapto 9:03; Wollongong 9:18; Thirroul 9:29. Don't forget we will all congregate in the second last carriage.
    Activity Sheet

    Wednesday 28th Another Restaurant Night Ray

    Tonight we'll dine at the Unanderra Thai Restaurant at 127 Princes Highway Unanderra. 6:30 for 7:00pm.
    Activity Sheet

    Friday 30th Movie and Restaurant Ray

    Meet at Chefs Delight King St Warrawong at 6pm. We'll dine and work out what movie we wish to see.
    Activity Sheet

    Saturday 31th Down Memory Lane Col and Jill

    Come to Col and Jill’s for a night of musical memories. Make requests of old favourites you may not have heard for a long time, and if you feel inclined dress in the period to help bring back memories of the good old days. Arrive at 6-00pm for a basic sausage sizzle and bring either a dessert or nibblies to share. $4-00 ea, BYO drinks, limit 30 people. Requests can be made before the night.
    Activity Sheet


    May 2012

    Sat 5th Card & Games Night Ray

    A fun night at Ray's. Please bring your own drinks, a plate of goodies to share and $2. Come at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. Bring any games you would like to play with others.
    Activity Sheet

    Sun 6th Wombarra Sculpture Garden Marge

    Meet at 11:00 am at 57 Morrison Ave, Wombarra for a stroll through a beautiful rainforest containing about 60 works from a variety of materials. $8 entry...Coffee and cake is available for purchase. After we will drive up to Stanwell Park for a picnic near the beach. BYO everything.
    Activity Sheet

    Wed 9th Restaurant Night Marge

    Top Choice Restaurant is an old favourite and is Better than a noodle bar at noodle bar prices, this licensed restaurant at the corner of Market and Corrimal is a budget favourite. You can byo wine. Please book by 2 May.
    Activity Sheet

    Sat 12th Bike Ride and Morning Tea Marge

    At 9:30 am meet in the carpark at Holborn Park in Berkeley for a leisurely ride to Irmi and Willie's place at Primbee where we will have morning tea (Willie is baking) before the ride back. Leave some food in your car or buy fish and chips for a picnic lunch back at Berkeley. Non-riders can join us at Irmi and Willie's or for the picnic. Call for times. Morning tea is $2 for riders and drivers both. Book for each separately.
    Activity Sheet

    Sat 12th Curry Night Brue & Gina

    Join us for an Indian/Sri Lankan Curry dinner at our place. The food will range from the very mild to extra hot curries. If you don't like curries but would like to come please let me know ahead of time and I will make sure there is something other than curry for you to eat. Meet around 6.30pm Numbers restricted to 30. Cost $15 each and BYO drinks. Please book by 5 May.
    Activity Sheet

    Sun 13th Bowls Indoors Marge

    Meet at Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club at 10:00 am for a 10:30 am start. Stay for a light lunch after. Don't forget your socks. Beginners welcome for a fun game. $3 with your own bowls and $2 to rent theirs.
    Activity Sheet


    COMING EVENTS

    Friday to Sun8th to 10th JUNE LONG WEEKEND IN JUNE Carole D
    Trip to Katoomba staying at the Metropole Hotel. $299 per person for 2 nights (Fri & Sat) . Book before the 31/3/2012 and stay Sun night free, accommodation only Price includes hot breakfast, 2 course meal on Friday night, 3 course meal on Saturday night with entertainment. Free 2 day bus pass on Explorer bus. $50 deposit required at time of booking. Large variety of accommodation available.
    Activity Sheet

    OPTIONAL TOUR TO JENOLAN CAVES

    Tour the Orient Cave (350 steps) as a group of 15 plus people, with own guide, for approx $29.00. 1 ½ hour tour. Please indicate to Carole or Lynn T if interested. If enough interest we will include in June program. Numbers and deposit will be required by March meeting so we can get the benefit of the free 3rd night and ensure a room. May be able to include late comers depending on availability.

    Saturday 28th JULY CHRISTMAS IN JULY Lyn B & Lyn M

    After such a successful dinner and/weekend at Fountaindale Grand Manor last year we are again looking at organising this for July 2012.   I have recently received an email from Fountaindale requesting early numbers if we are again interested.  Dinner prices are the same at $69.95 however, I am still awaiting confirmation of accommodation prices. It would be appreciated if anyone who is interested in attending either just the dinner or the full weekend could let us know as soon as possible by either ringing Lyn B or Lyn M


    ONGOING EVENTS
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    Every Friday Evening Tennis Des
    Tennis at Beaton Park 7 pm most Fridays. Come along for a game and a social get together at the club afterwards. New players and Beginners through to more experienced players are welcome. Phone Des to ensure that tennis is on each Friday and to advise you are coming.