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                 OR GWENDA O'BRIEN  0402 286 409

2024 SEPTEMBER

Wednesday 25th September   SISTER ACT - CAPITOL THEATRE  MATINEE $72

BROKEN HILL – 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS - SUNDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER TO SUNDAY 15TH SEPT, 2024. $1765 per person (twin share) plus $440 single supplement. TRIP FULL. Includes cooked breakfast each day – dinner each evening (no lunches). Stop at Cobar on the way to Broken Hill and Dubbo on the way home. 4 nights at Broken Hill & a night at underground motel in the opal town of White Cliffs. Pick ups at both Leonay and Ropes Crossing. $100 deposit at February Meeting (7th Feb) (no deposit, then I will assume you’re not going). Balance at July Meeting (3rd July). 

2024 JUNE

Thursday 13th June      CAPTAIN COOK VIVID DINNER CRUISE 5-7PM Train to Central. Cruise departs King St Wharf. $95.

Wednesday 26th June   CHICAGO at the Capitol Theatre - Matinee $72.

2024 MAY

Thursday 23 May  HAWKESBURY RACES - COACH TRIP - INCLUDES ADMISSION TO COURSE, RESERVED SEATING I CLARENDON BRASSIERIE DINING ROOM, MAIN MEAL DESSERT, RACEBOOK, RESERVED SEATING IN GRANDSTAND. $85.

Wednesday 29th May 2024 - GREASE at The Capitol Theatre - Wednesday Matinee $72

2024 APRIL

2024 MARCH

Friday 22nd March   CATALINA AIR BASE $90 Coach to Rathmines. Morning tea and lunch included

   

Former Officer's Mess Hall                                             Memorial Leadlight Window in Mess Hall

   

 

2024 FEBRUARY

 MONDAY 26TH FEBRUARY to MONDAY 4TH MARCH 2024.MURRAY PRINCESS-KANGAROO ISLAND & VICTOR HARBOUR - $4198 per person twin share (single supplement $795.) 8 Days/7 Nights (Includes 3 night cruise (outside cabins).Fully escorted with Tour Guide. Includes: Airport transfers, return economy flights Sydney to Adelaide & return. All touring, cruises, entrance fees & 19 meals. $500 dep to Treasurer by 2nd August - Balance to Trade Travel by 24th November 2023. Itinerary &Booking Form available from Gwenda. DEPOSIT DUE BY 2ND AUGUST (Meeting day).

BOARDING THE PS MURRAY PRINCESS AT MANNUM FOR MURRAY RIVER CRUISE

       

COORONG CRUISE AT MOUTH OF MURRAY RIVER        VICTOR HARBOR S.A. HORSE DRAWN TRAMWAY

        

KANGAROO ISLAND KOALA SANCTUARY                    KANGAROO ISLAND SEA LION CONSERVATION PARK

        

LYN CATCHES 36 CM CARP ON MURRAY RIVER CRUISE    NATURE WALK AT SALT BUSH FLAT.

2024 JANUARY

Monday 15th January 2024 - RIVERBOAT POSTMAN CRUISE –$ 85. Cost includes coach to Brooklyn. A lighthearted look at the magnificent Hawkesbury River and its more isolated residents as we deliver the mail on behalf of Australia Post. 3+ hour cruise covering 40km of the river. We stop at Dangar Island, Kangaroo Point, Milson Island and Bar Pt on the way up river and Fishermans Point and Milsons Passage on the way back (maps avail on board). This is the last remaining mail boat in operation in Australia. Includes: Morning tea served on departure and delicious Ploughman’s style lunch of ham, cheese, salad & various chutneys & condiments. (Gluten free and vegeterian avail-to be advised ASAP). Licenced bar on board. TO BE PAID BY 1ST NOVEMBER 

 

    

      

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2023 NOVEMBER

Tuesday 21st November      DEVONSHIRE TEA & TOUR AT CASTLEREAGH 10AM TO 12PM. $20

  

Thursday 23rd November    DEVONSHIRE TEA & TOUR AT CASTLEREAGH 10AM TO 12PM. $20

  

2023 OCTOBER

Tuesday 10th October 2023  WESTERN SYDNEY AIRPORT/WARRAGAMBA VISITOR CENTRE. $30 Coach to Visitor Centre at Badgerys Creek Airport/morning tea in the carpark, then entry to the Visitor Centre at 10am. Lunch at your own expense at the Wallacia Hotel. Then an hour to an hour & half at the Visitor Centre at Warragamba Dam. TO BE PAID BY 6TH SEPTEMBER (Meeting Day). Pick-up times: 8.30am Rochford Place – 9am at Emu Sports Club. LIMIT OF 40 PEOPLE.

  

  

 

FRIDAY 13th to MONDAY 16th OCTOBER 2023  -  CANBERRA FLORIADE – 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS. - . $1448 per person twin share plus $276 single supplement. Includes Lake Burley Griffin sightseeing cruise – visit Parliament House, Australian War Memorial for a conducted tour and Last Post Ceremony – half-day at Floriade Display & Floriade Village, Canberra Space Station, Royal Australian Mint, National Film & Sound Archive and lots more…….. Brochure/itinerary/booking form available from Gwenda. $200 deposit& booking form reqd by 5th April (Meeting Day). Balance/final payment by 5th July, 2023.

  

2023 SEPTEMBER

Wednesday 20th September 2023 NEPEAN ROWING CLUB – THE MUSIC OF THE CARPENTERS –$35. AGAIN – LIMITED TICKETS. DOORS OPEN 10.30am – SHOW COMMENCES 11am. LUNCH INCLUDED. TO BE PAID AT SEPT MEETING – COLLECT TICKETS AT SEPTEMBER MEETING 

2023 AUGUST 

Thursday 10th August 2023 - DEFENCE OF SYDNEY TOUR – NORTH HEAD SANCTUARY. THURSDAY 10TH AUGUST. $75. Located in Manly at the northern entrance to Sydney Harbour, North Head Sanctuary features a remnant military complex and a historic cemetery set within coastal bushland. An opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the men and women who served at North Fort. A 1-1/2 hour tour with 15 in each group and accompanied by a knowledgeable guide. You will marvel at heritage gun emplacements, descend into the 200 metre-long military tunnel complex and our guide will demystify an underground bunker once shrouded in secrecy (the Plotting Room). Lunch included at ‘Bella Vista Manly’ (North Head Manly). TO BE PAID BY 5TH JULY (Meeting Day).

  

  

Wednesday 16th August - Matinee - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - CAPITOL THEATRE $100

Wednesday 23rd August - 27th August 5 days /4 Night Tour to HERVEY BAY(1 NIGHT) AND FRASER ISLAND (3 NIGHTS) $2045pp plus $370 single supplement. Flights Sydney to Brisbane return included. 

  

  

  

2023 JULY

Wednesday 26th July - THE MUSIC OF ABBA SHOW AT NEPEAN ROWING CLUB - $35 lunch included. 11am.

2023 JUNE

Monday 26th June 2023 - SYDNEY HARBOUR CRUISE – SENIORS BIG DAY OUT CRUISE – MONDAY 26th JUNE - $60. Make your own way by TRAIN TO CENTRAL, THEN LIGHT RAIL TO STAR CASINO – TRAIN TIMES: Emu Plains 9.20-Penrith 9.24 TO Central 10.15am – St Marys 9.11 TO Central 10.05am (3rdcarriage). BOAT LEAVES AT 11am FROM CASINO WHARF (opposite Star Casino) Arrive 15 mins prior (can’t wait if you’re late)…………Includes 3.5hr Cruise – Morning tea on arrival. Hot & Cold Buffet Lunch plus Dessert. Enjoy Trivia, name that tune, bingo, interactive entertainment OR just sit back, relax & enjoy the cruise. TRAIN TIMES: (Third Carriage) Emu Plains 9.20-Penrith 9.24 to Central 10.15am – St Marys 9.11 to Central 10.05. TO BE PAID BY 7TH JUNE (Meeting Day).

  

  

 

2023 MAY

LIGHTNING RIDGE – 7 DAYS-6 NIGHTS – 24TH to 30TH MAY 2023. THIS TRIP IS VERY DIFFERENT TO THE PREVIOUS MOREE TRIP. 1 night Tamworth, 4 nights Lightning Ridge, 1 night Parkes. All meals included. Fascinating day tours & entry to attractions, evening meals & all lunches. Seven days of marvelous sightseeing, day tours and entry to the attractions on the itinerary. $1595 per person ($420 single supplement) plus $70 p/person if less than 30 people on coach. Itinerary and booking form available from Gwenda/Keith at November Meeting. $100 deposit & booking form required by January Meeting (if cancelling, deposit is refundable until 40 days prior to tour). Details on refunds of deposit or full amount outlined on Booking Form. Balance due at April Meeting (5th April). You MUST be fully Covid vaccinated to travel on this tour.

  

  

    

2023 APRIL

Wednesday 12th April - Matinee - HAIRSPRAY - LYRIC THEATRE (Starring Shane Jacobson/Todd McKenny/Rhonda Birchmore)$72. (cancelled by theatre operator)

Friday 21st April - THIRLMERE RAIL MUSEUM - Arrive at museum at 10am. Then a 45 minute steam train ride. Back to museum, relax and enjoy lunch of mixed sandwiches/wraps and cakes/slices and tea/coffee. At approx 12.30pm we then take a 90 min guided tour of the museum. Leave for home at 2 - 2.30pm $75

  

  

2023 MARCH

Thursday 23rd March - HIGHFIELD GARDENS/Little Hartley & SMALL ARMS MUSEUM/Lithgow $75. Day trip to Lithgow. Morning tea at Mt Victoria (included). Then on to view the beautiful Highfields Gardens at Little Hartley. Entry fee & lunch at the gardens (included). Then for a tour at the Small Arms Factory at Lithgow (entry included).

  

  

  

Wednesday 29th March  JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - Matinee at Capitol Theatre $72pp.

  

2023 JANUARY

Monday 9th January - CRONULLA FERRY - 3 HOUR LUNCHEON CRUISE. Cruise Port Hacking and the Royal National Park. Includes morning tea and two course lunch. $90 pp

  

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2022 DECEMBER

1st-3rd December 2022  3 DAY COACH TRIP - COWRA & YOUNG CHERRY TIME.

$599 pp. $120 single supplement. Put your name on the list if interested.

Cowra Peace Bell                                                            Lambing Flat Museum, Young

  

Ballinaclash Cherry Ice Cream Shop, Young                       Cherry Picking at Ballinaclash Orchard, Young

  

2022 NOVEMBER

Friday 11th November     PARLIAMENT HOUSE SYDNEY - High Tea in Strangers Restaurant  & an hour tour of Upper and Lower houses. $60pp. Travel by train to venue by 12.30pm Booked out. Only 20 tickets available so another date is organised for 25th November.

Friday 25th November     PARLIAMENT HOUSE SYDNEY - High Tea in Strangers Restaurant  & an hour tour of Upper and Lower houses. $60pp. Travel by train to venue by 12.30pm This is the second date available. 

Strangers Restaurant High Tea, NSW Parliament House    Legislative Assembly Room NSW Parliament House

  

Wednesday 30th November   LYRIC THEATRE - CINDERELLA. Wednesday Matinee Tickets $70pp

 

2022 SEPTEMBER 

COACH TRIP - BOWRAL - FAIRGROUND FOLLIES. Thursday 29th September Two hour tour with morning tea included. Tour Bowral to see TULIPS followed by light lunch (included) at Mittagong RSL. $70pp.

  

  

NORFOLK ISLAND TOUR - 19th -26th September 8 days - $2689pp or $3329 Single supplement.

  

Norfolk Island                                                              Dessert at the Progressive Dinner in Island homes.

  

Convict Penal Colony Gaol tour                                         Cemetery tour.

  

St Barnabas Anglican Church Norfolk Island.                     Dressed for a Convict Dinner Night.

2022 AUGUST

Wednesday 24th August   COACH TRIP - RADIO MUSEUM, KURRAJONG. Trip through the golden years of radio limited to 40 people. Morning tea included at museum and lunch at The Happy Inn, Penrith is included. $55 pp. CANCELLED.

2022 JUNE

Thursday 23rd June         COACH TRIP - QUARANTINE STATION, SYDNEY HARBOUR - MANLY. Guided tour of hospital precinct and wharf. Morning tea included. Lunch at your expense. $50pp. Depart Emu Sports 8am, Ropes Crossing 8.15am

  

Quarantine Beach                                                            Entry to Shower Block

  

Hospital                                                                             Hospital ward.

Wednesday 29th June      CAPITOL THEATRE - MOULIN ROUGE. Wednesday Matinee Tickets $80

  

2022 MAY

Thursday 12th May    COACH TRIP - SYDNEY ZOO, BUNGARRIBEE -  LUNCH AT PENRITH PIONEER HOTEL. Self guided tour of zoo (entry included). Lunch at Pioneer Tavern, Penrith included. Depart Emu Sports Club 8.15am Ropes Crossing 8.45am. $60pp.

  

Entrance to Sydney Zoo

  

Frilled Neck Lizard                                       Koala

2022 APRIL

Tuesday 12th April  -  COACH TRIP TO NAN TIEN TEMPLE, BERKELEY. Includes morning tea,guided tour of the temple, vegetarian lunch and origami lesson. $55 Depart Emu Sports 8.00am Ropes Crossing 8.30am

Nan Tien Temple entrance. We walked up the steps!           Inside the main temple of worship.

  

Origami lesson in the conference room                           Origami lotus flower creation by Marlene Turrell.

  

2022 MARCH

Thursday 31st March  SENIORS CONCERT ICC BUILDING Darling Harbour. Free tickets.

 

27th March - 1st April    GET AWAY TO YARRAWONGA. $995 pp twin share - single supplement $175.

YARRAWONGA, VIC - Cruise on Lake Mulwala             YARRAWONGA, VIC - pass the parcel and Bingo day.

   

SWANPOOL, VIC - Historic Cinema with organ recital      DEVENISH, VIC - painted solo art

      

TOCUMWAL, NSW - Aviation Museum                           BONEGILLA, VIC - Migrant Camp Sleeping Hut

   

DENILIQUIN, NSW - Lunch at Historical Museum             DENILIQUIN, NSW - Guide Hall, school play performers

    

CAPITOL THEATRE - 9 TO 5 - Wednesday 23rd March Matinee Tickets $70pp

  

2022 FEBRUARY

Friday 25th February  COACH TRIP TO THE FRENCH MUSEUM AT LA PEROUSE. $30 includes morning tea, guided tour of museum. Bring or buy your own lunch.

 

 

2022 JANUARY

Friday 28th January  -  COACH TRIP TO NAN TIEN TEMPLE, BERKELEY. Includes morning tea,guided tour of the temple, vegetarian lunch and origami lesson. $55 Depart Emu Sports 8.00am Ropes Crossing 8.30am (postponed due to Covid)

2021 DECEMBER EVENTS

Tuesday 7th December   - COACH TRIP TO THE GALSTON CLUBLONNIE LEE show(changed to Roland Storm) and 3 course meal. $70 per person. Pick up Emu Sports 9.00am and Ropes Crossing 9.30am.

 
THURSDAY 2nd DECEMBER  2021 - 3rd DECEMBER 2021 -  2 day COACH TOUR to the HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS CHRISTMAS LIGHTS including Dolphin Cruise at Port Stephens. $440per person.

2021 NOVEMBER EVENTS

Thursday 25th NovemberCOACH TRIP TO BEROWRA WATERS RESTAURANT. LONNIE LEE show and 3 course meal. $85 per person. Pick up Emu Sports 9.30am and Ropes Crossing 10am. CANCELLED DUE TO NEW OWNERSHIP.

Thursday 18th NovemberCOACH TRIP TO ABERCROMBIE HOUSE, BATHURST REGION. Historical introduction to house followed by self guided tour of house and garden. Sandwich lunch and morning tea included. $80 pp. Pick up at Ropes Crossing 8.00am and Emu Sports Club 8.30am

 

Abercrombie House                                                              Eastern facade of Abercrombie House

 

                                                       Lunch in the Ballroom of Abercromie House

 

                                                                                      A lap around Mount Panorama on way home.

2021 OCTOBER EVENTS

Monday 25th October - COACH TRIP to SYDNEY ZOO - BUNGARRIBEE.

Zoo entry and lunch at Pioneer Hotel included. $60pp POSTPONED UNTIL 2022 - DATE TO BE ADVISED

MONDAY 11 October 2021 to SATURDAY 16th October 2021.  DORRIGO COACH TOUR (Cancelled due to Covid-19)

All meals- breakfast, light lunches, evening meals - 6 days 5 nights.

Cost $1095 Single Supplement $300

Deposit $100 due end of May 2021. 

Information from Gwenda O'Brien 0402 286 409

2021 SEPTEMBER EVENTS

FRIDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 2021 - COACH TRIP TO ABERCROMBIE HOUSE, BATHURST REGION. Historical introduction to house followed by self guided tour of house and garden. Sandwich lunch included. $80 pp. Postponed to November due to extension of Gov. lockdown Covid 19 regulations

WEDNESDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2021 - "CHRISTMAS IN SEPTEMBER" COACH TO BEROWRA WATERS

RESTAURANT. Lucky Star show and 3 course meal. $85 per person.Postponed to November due to extension of Gov. lockdown Covid 19 regulations

2021 AUGUST EVENTS

TUESDAY 3RD AUGUST 2021 - COACH TOUR TO MAITLAND GAOL. Morning tea and lunch included. $80pp. (Cancelled due to Covid-19 Gov regulations lockdown)

2021 JUNE EVENTS

WEDNESDAY 30TH JUNE 2021 - CHRISTMAS IN JULY COACH TO BEROWRA WATERS RESTAURANT. Lucky Star show and 3 course meal. $85 per person. (CANCELLED - DUE TO COVID-19 GOV. REGULATION LOCKDOWN IN GREATER SYDNEY. It will be resheduled with new date to be advised.) 29th September

 

THURSDAY 3RD JUNE 2021 - COACH TO EXPERIENCE CENTRE- BADGERY'S CREEK AIRPORT for TALK AND TOUR followed by lunch at Pioneer Tavern. $30 per person including tour and lunch. 9am from Emu Sports Club.

  

  

  

2021 MAY EVENTS

TUESDAY 11th May 2021 - COACH TRIP to HARS AIR MUSEUM - Albion Park Rail (Kiama area). Enjoy Morning Tea in their Cafe (changed to morning tea at Sublime Point Lookout). Guided tour followed by lunch in their Cafe. Travel home via SEA CLIFF BRIDGE. $65 PER PERSON (INCLUDING MORNING TEA AND LUNCH)

Historic Aircraft Restoration Society Museum entrance

             

747 Jet                                                                                     Inside 747

            

                                                                                             Sea Cliff Bridge