JOIN PROBUS TODAY!
AUS: 1300 630 488    NZ: 0800 1477 6287

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE FILLED IN & RETURNED THE OUTINGS REGISTRATION FORM BEFORE YOUR NEXT OUTING.
Copies available at the Probus noticeboard in the clubhouse. Please return via the Probus letterbox when completed.

IF YOU WISH TO SIGN UP FOR ANY OUTING BUT CANNOT GET TO THE NOTICEBOARD, OR YOU MISS A MEETING, PLEASE TEXT MARY on 0408 462 926 or RAY on 0431 265 892 stating your name, and the outing you want to join.
INTERNET BANKING
Direct deposit is now available for all payments to Gilead Probus Club.
For Tours & Outings use BSB 112 879 (St George Bank)
Account 204 838 059 (Gilead Probus Club)
For membership payments use BSB 112 879 (St George Bank)
Account 463 226 452 (Gilead Probus Club)
Reference MUST state your full name and what the payment is for
e.g Joan Smith - Zig-Zag Railway Or Joan Smith - membership fee
Please always advise Mary on 0408 462 926, or via email [email protected], if you cannot attend any outing. By doing this Mary will know not to wait for you or delay a tour, and we may be able to give your place to someone else.
A SUGGESTION LIST IS ON THE NOTICEBOARD AND AT ALL MEETINGS FOR MEMBERS TO ADD SUGGESTIONS FOR POSSIBLE OUTINGS. GET YOUR THINKING CAPS ON!

2025 

2025_Outings_Calendar_August_25.pdf

 

August 2025

18th or 21st August 2025 - NEW OUTING - “TASTES OF LITTLE ASIA”DAY TRIP TO CABRAMATTA

Monday 18th OR Thursday 21st August (nominate your date on the sign-up list)From Asian shops to restaurants and places of interest, there is no place like Cabramatta, a place where all cultures blend so harmoniously. You can visit Vietnam, China, Singapore, Laos, Thailand – all in one day. Join me on a guided walk through the streets and arcades, sampling some of the tasty food, the bustling atmosphere, and lots of opportunities to buy some wonderful food and everything else you can think of! I have really enjoyed researching this trip for you, with my friend Kim’s valuable suggestions. I hope you share my enthusiasm too!

Limit of 20 per group – two dates available (if needed) First to pay will be assured a place on the tourDepart Macarthur Station at 9.55am. Return mid-afternoon. Easy access and flat walking. Not suitable for those on walkers as some laneways are small & quite busy.COST $40.00 per person - INCLUDES ALL TASTINGS & LUNCH
FULL PAYMENT DUE THURSDAY 31st JULY

15th August 2025 - Probus Meeting 10:30am

25th Augustt 2025 - LUNCH – CAMDEN VALLEY INN

Monday 25th August 12.00pm  2 for 1 Seniors dining – Order 2 meals at the bar, from the printed menu, and get the cheaper meal free.  Deposit of $10.00 per person due no later than Sunday 17th August. Refunded when you attend. 

26th August 2025 - FRANCE RIVER CRUISE THROUGH LYON & PROVENCE - Nearly booked out! Enjoy 2 nights in Paris; 7-day scenic river cruising through the French countryside; visit Monaco & Nice, fly home from Nice. Optional extensions can be arranged. Departs 26 th August 2025 Deposits are being taken now. Hurry, as cabins are limited! This tour is open to all Village residents and friends, regardless of Gilead Probus membership. See the shelves under the Probus noticeboard for itinerary. For further information contact Mary at [email protected] or Skye at [email protected] . Airfares and bookings are available now.

Day_to_Day_Itinerary_Paris_to_Nice__Sensations_of_Lyon_and_Provence.pdf

FRANCE RIVER CRUISE THROUGH LYON & PROVENCE
Enjoy 2 nights in Paris; 7-day scenic river cruising through the French countryside; visit Monaco & Nice, fly home from Nice. Optional extensions can be arranged.
Departs 28th August 2025 Deposits are being taken now. Hurry, as cabins are limited!
This tour is open to all Village residents and friends, regardless of Gilead Probus membership.
See the Probus noticeboard for itinerary.
For further information contact Mary at [email protected] or Skye at
Super earlybird discounts available if paid in full by 28th October 2024. Airfares will be due mid-September 2024

Croatia Tour – probably late August or early September 2025
Please complete the expression of interest on the sign up sheet.

September 2025

1st September 2025 - GUIDED TOUR of LUCAS HEIGHTS NUCLEAR FACILITY (ANSTO)

Monday 1st September Approx. 9am – 3pm
This 2 1⁄2 hr tour (not all walking!) commencing with a short talk in the Discovery Centre, then boarding a small coach to visit other areas on the site. It is customised for retiree groups, with plain language and easywalking. It will explain how knowledge of the building blocks of our universe helps to solve the big issuessurrounding health, climate change, and innovation for industry. Sounds fascinating!We will follow the tour with lunch at the venue café, serving hot meals for $15, or lighter snacks.I will book a coach but cannot give a cost until I have an indication of numbers interested.Cost $15.00 entry + coach cost (to be advised). Lunch at own expense. Due no later than Friday 22nd August

17th September 2025 - DINNER at MACARTHUR TAFE

Wed 17th September 6pm  Keep the date – waiting on confirmation from TAFE hospitality department.

19th September 2025 - Probus Meeting 10:30am

26th September 2025 - SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE TOUR & HARBOUR LUNCH CRUISE

Friday 26th September  Join us on a one hour behind-the-scenes tour of the Opera House at 10am. Discover the history, architecture and extraordinary story of Sydney’s Opera House. Beneath our magnificent sails lay incredible spaces andstories. Learn about its controversial history, unforgettable performances & exciting future.This is followed by a 2 1⁄4 hr cruise with buffet lunch around the Harbour, departing near the Opera House.  Cost $115.00 both, or $40.00 Opera House tour only, or $75.00 lunch cruise only. Due 6th September

October 2025

4th October 2025 - HERE YOU COME AGAIN at Theatre Royal
SATURDAY 4th OCTOBER, 2pm - THEATRE ROYAL 108 King St, Sydney  Here You Come Again is a rollicking, joyous new musical comedy featuring all of Dolly Parton's biggest hits! Packed with iconic songs like Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You, Here You Come Again, & more, this colourful and heartfelt musical tells the story of a diehard fan whose fantasy version of international icon Dolly Parton helps him navigate life's toughest challenges.$100.00   Deposit of $30.00 due 1st August, Full balance payable no later than 18th August 2025.

7th October 2025 - MORNING MELODIES @ THE CUBE 10.30am

TUESDAY 7th OCTOBER – MORNING MELODIES @ THE CUBE 10.30am  A great show with band, MC, and 2 artists Plus Morning Tea! All for $12.00 Due 9th September

11th October 2025 - CRUISING WITH THE GRANDPARENTS CLUB – SAT 11th OCTOBER @ The Cube
3pm or 7pm (please indicate your preference on the sign-up sheet)  Their comedy musical was a mini-tour sensation in 2024. Now the team is back, and only this time are they heading out to the high seas, and you’re invited to join them! Cruising on board the SS Grand Times, age is just a number. Our heroes are all grandparents, “not old, just old-er” and ready to cut loose. Sure, they’ll miss their grandkids and there are onshore family issues yet to be sorted out, but for now the cruising life truly is grand.  Starring Doyenne of Home and Away Lynne McGranger, song and dance supremo Wayne Scott-Kermond, sublime songstress Meredith O’Reilly and hilarious actor-comedian Andrew James, this infectious, highly interactive blend of comedy, games, music and dance will take your breath away. The non-stop fun certainly takes the breath away from the cast!  Cost $66.50 Payment due Sat 20th September 2025

17th October 2025 - Probus Meeting 10:30am

30th October 2025 - DAY TRIP TO QUARANTINE STATION & LUNCH AT MANLY

Located within a 33-hectare site on the North Head of Manly is the Q Station which once served as the Quarantine Station for migrants arriving by sea into Australia.As Australia’s longest continuously operating quarantine station, the buildings reflect a rich history, highlighting historical themes of gender, race and class. Thousands of carved sandstone engravings record the diverse cultural and social backgrounds as well as varying experiences of the quarantined passengers. Regardless of the type of experience they had, the spirit forged by the people at the former Quarantine Station helped to shape our nation. Don’t miss this one. Cost $25.00 (not including lunch) Payment due 14th October

November 2025

1st November 2025 - THE ROBERTSON BROTHERS - 8pm @ The Cube
Geoff and Ben Robertson are back as your charming and cheeky hosts for this nostalgic night of entertainment as they pay tribute to the musical giants of the 1960’s – The Beatles, Petula Clark, Del Shannon, Beach Boys, Hollies, Bee Gees & the Everly Brothers. Unlike anything you have ever seen before, this 150 minute ground-breaking and interactive theatrical TV experience is filled with all the fun, music and long forgotten memories of the fabulous 1960’s. The Variety TV Show audience is taken on a unique and emotional journey back to the best years of their lives.Tickets $60.00 due no later than 21st October 2025

21st November 2025 - Probus Meeting 10:30am

December 2025

12th December 2025 - Probus Meeting 10:30am

2026

January 2026

No meeting scheduled

February 2026

20th February 2026 -  Probus Meeting 10:30am

March 2026

20th March 2026 -  AGM - Probus Meeting 10:30am

April 2026

26th April 2026 - Broken Hill - Menindee Lakes - Silverton - White Cliffs trip is now available.

We will be departing on 26th April, 2026. This has been chosen to avoid Easter, the school holidays, and Anzac Day.
I have attached the itinerary for your perusal. The only difference to the attachment is that the price for a solo traveller is $2863.00.
Should a solo traveller wish to bring a Non-Probus guest to share their room and thus alleviate some expense, that will be fine. Non-Probus guests add an extra $50.00 to the price.
Our coach will be only 2 months old, and features reclining seats, USB chargers, Wi-fi, Restroom, Tray tables, 3 TV's, Wheelchair/assistance lift available, urn, fridge, iPad audio visual system - very comfy indeed! All meals are included.
$50.00pp non-refundable deposit is required now, with a further $150.00 deposit due in October 2025. Full payment will be due in February 2026.
I hope this excites you, and you add your name to the sign-up list.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact me on [email protected] or on 0408 462 926.
Cheers,
Mary K
Outings Officer
Gilead Probus Club
Broken Hill information.  Please click the link below.


 

 

 

Regular Events

Club Meetings: 3rd Friday of each month, 10.30am
$5 Meeting fee to cover Guest Speaker and includes morning tea.

Morning Melodies @ The Cube (singers & a live band, plus morning tea):
1st Tuesday every two months

SOCIAL LUNCH – Held every 2nd month on varied weekdays. This is often incorporated into a larger outing. Next lunch is on Thursday 3rd July at Camden Golf Club.

SOCIAL DINNER – Held every 2nd month, alternating with the lunch months. Next dinner is on Monday 19th May at Oran Park Hotel.