MONTHLY PROGRAM

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 atop this page.

 

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.

 

Please Note: If you have booked into an activity and find that you now can't attend, please have the courtesy to contact the  organiser of the event.

Upcoming Programmers 

April:

Adele Kierse & Val Blakey

May:

Volunteers Needed

June

Carole Dixon & Lynn Terrey

May

Phone Numbers

Those people who have mobile phones, please 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 separated from the group, while on the activity.

Catching Trains

 When we use the train services for an outing we always try to sit upstairs in the second last carriage. 

 

Those getting on at early stations should attempt to save seats for those getting on later.

March Events

Wed 3rd March 2021

Midday Picnic at Towradgi Beach Park

Antoinette

Meet at the park at the eastern end of Towradgi Road just past the Bowling Club for a BYO (food & drinks) picnic. Plenty of undercover seating but put a chair in your boot just in case. I will be there earlier to reserve as many seats as I can. There are also BBQ facilities and for those who want a dip in the ocean, there is an ocean pool and beach close by. Showers and change facilities available and it is also on a bike track if you would like to pedal there .Please give me an idea of numbers at the February 16th Meeting .

Activity Sheet

Sat 6th March

Card Afternoon at Bruce & Gina's

Bruce & Gina

Preference will be given to members who do not drive at night.

Join Bruce & Gina at their house at Lake Illawarra for an afternoon of cards. Time 1.0pm to 5.00pm. Cost is $2 plus bring a small plate of afternoon tea to share. Limit of 12.

Activity Sheet

Sat 6th March

Card Night at Col & Jill's

Col & Jill

Join Jill & Col at their house in Mt Warrigal for a fun night of cards. Arrive at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start (don't be late). Please bring a small plate of supper to share.

 

Cost is $2 per person.  Limit 16.   

Activity Sheet

Wed 10th March

Restaurant Night - Litani's - Wollongong

Antoinette

Join us at 6.00pm at Litani's Mediterranean Restaurant, 120 Corrimal Street, Wollongong. We will be eating in the Outdoor dining area. I have eaten there many times and there is a big variety of lovely food. It is licensed and everyone can pay separately cash or card. Limit of 16.

Activity Sheet

Sat 13th March..Now May 2nd

Queen Tribute Show

Adele

 This exciting show performed  by Queen Forever. It will be a special two part show featuring two eras...the 1970's and 1980's.    Postponed until Sunday May 2nd

All Welcome

Tues 16th March

Meeting Night

All Welcome

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 early and join us for dinner from 6.00pm in the Fraternity bistro.

Don’t forget to wear your IOC name badge to win a prize and help us to get to know each other.

All Welcome

Wed 17th March

Lunch at Wollongong Golf Club

Antoinette

Join us at 12.00, noon for lunch at Wollongong Golf Club, Corrimal Street, Wollongong. It will be St Patrick's Day so feel free to wear your favourite green outfit. We went there for Mary's amazing 80th birthday party and it is a beautiful venue with a lovely outlook on to the golf greens and the ocean. You can pay separately cash or card. Limit of 20.

Activity Sheet

Sun 21st March

Indoor Bowls at Warilla Bowling Club

Dawn

Come and join us for a fun 2 hours of bowls with no sun, wind, rain or bumps in the grass. Meet in the foyer at 10.00am for a 10.30am start. Cost is $8 which includes bowls and green hire. Socks, bare feet or bowls shoes  must be worn on the green. After the game stay for lunch or enjoy a coffee with friends.

Activity Sheet

Wed 24th March

Bluescope Industry Tour

Antoinette

This is a new 2.5 hour tour as the usual inside tours are now on hold due to the Covid virus. It is a working ports tour, detailing the history of the ports and future contemporary plans.

We have done one of these BlueScope industry tours previously and most people found it very enjoyable, so this new one will be quite different, but just as interesting. Limit of 22 . Payment of $17 (concession) or $22 (non concession) on the day. Meet at BlueScope Northgate entrance on Springhill Road, Coniston where they have their large flag flying. On entry take the first turn on the right before the boom gates. Please be there at 9.00am ready to start the tour at 9:30am.Please don’t be late!

Activity Sheet

Fri 26th March

Val Blakey's 70th Birthday

Adele

Join us at the Jasmine Rice Restaurant at 131 Corrimal Street, Wollongong to celebrate Val Blakey's 70th birthday. Arrive at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start. Cost is $6 to cover a gift, flowers and Val's meal. A booking fee of $5 is also required to reserve your seat and this is taken off the cost of your meal. Names by 12th March.                                                          

Activity Sheet

Sat 27th March

Highlights of the Northern Suburbs

Caryll S.

Meet Bulli Railway Station western side at 9.00am. Car pool and drive to Sea Cliff Bridge and walk across Bridge one way, morning tea at Stanwell Park Beach.  Drive to Sublime Point and Kellys Falls, short walk, and then lunch at Hindu Temple Helensburgh. Drive to Darkes Forest and see Maddens Falls, short walk, Glenbernie Orchard and return to Bulli. Please wear sensible shoes. 

Activity Sheet

Sat 28th March

Holey Moley Putt Putt Golf

Antoinette

Join us at Wollongong Central, Crown Street/Burelli Street, downstairs next to Rivers store at 12.00 noon for the craziest fun filled round of indoor mini golf you've ever had ! I have booked a package for $35 which includes 9 holes of golf, a drink on arrival (beer, wine, cider or soft drink), 2 hours in a reserved function area and a selection of mixed pizzas - (half a pizza per person). A whole lot of fun exoected !! It will be interesting to see who are the competitive ones !! Limit of 10 and money and names by February 16th, Meeting Night.

Activity Sheet

Wed 31st March

Trivia at the Tennis Club

Antoinette

Meet at 6.00pm at The Wollongong Tennis Club, Beaton Park Wollongong for a fun night of Trivia.This is a different venue for our trivia buffs, less competition! Registration is at 6.30 pm to start at 7.00pm.We can meet at 6.00pm and enjoy a nice meal and brainstorm before we register at 6:30pm, or just come along in time to register at 6:30 pm.

 

Activity Sheet

Upcoming Events

Concert

Wed 21st April 2021

2021 NSW Premier's Gala Concert

Col

We have received a limited amount of tickets to the Premier’s Gala Concert  and these tickets will be FREE. The concert and Expo will be held at the International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour, show starts at 11.00am. The Seniors Festival Expo is on at the Exhibition Centre and runs from 9.30am to 5.00pm, so you can visit it before or after the concert.   Please contact Col for tickets ASAP.

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Fri  7th May

Elvis "If I Can Dream" Tribute Show

Adele

Come to the Fraternity Club to celebrate the magical hits of the King of Rock & Roll , Elvis Presley, in a 2 hour spectacular. 

Mark Anthony, a top international Elvis tribute artist, will perform all of Elvis's top hits. Tickets are $53.00 and selling fast. Ring Adele ASAP to book your ticket and please have your money ready.       Activity Sheet

Regular Ongoing Events

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1st Thursday of every Month

Big Band Dance

All Members Welcome

Change of location  for this year!! Dance to the Eros Big Band 16 piece orchestra plus both male and female singers. 7:30 pm start in the Fraternity Club Auditorium.  Cost: $10. Commencing April 1st.

Tennis Ball

Every Friday Evening

Tennis

Janis

Tennis at Beaton Park 6.30 pm 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 Janis St G. to ensure the tennis is on.

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Every Sunday Night

Free Live Entertainment & Dancing

All Members Welcome

Come along to the "Fraternity Club" Fairy Meadow and dance the night away or just listen to the live entertainment. Start 7:00pm to 11.00pm. Location: Sunken Lounge on the ground floor. Join us for dinner 6.00pm

Check with Club to see if event is being held.