Stafford Probus Activities

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY - 2025 / 2026.

Interest Groups - All welcome.

Craft Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of months February to November, 9.30 a.m.   at Espresso Lane (formerly Rosetta's Cafe) , Stafford City Shopping Centre.  Contact Judy Catts.  Next meeting:  Thursday, 13th November 2025 at 9.30 a.m.  

ROMEOS - Retired Old Men Enjoying Ourselves  meets on the 2nd Thursday of months February to November. Next meeting: Thursday 13th November 2025, 10.00 a.m. at Honey Cafe, Stafford City Shopping Centre.  Contact:  Lyndley Northcott. 

Book Club: This group is not meeting again until February 2026.

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Please advise the lead person of any event if you are unable to attend.

November 2025

Thursday, 20th November:  Sunshine Coast Hinterland Day Trip.  Board train, 7.03 a.m at Roma Street Station  for Beerwah Station, then board coach to Mary Cairncross Park for morning tea. On to Maleny for some free time wandering, then on to "The Barn" at Flaxton for lunch. Time permitting, there will be a brief stop at Montville, then back to Beerwah to catch the 3.41 p.m. train to Brisbane, arriving Roma Street at 5.03 p.m. Meals are at own cost and bus hire is  $30.00 per person for bus hire.  Pay by 31st October.  Lead: Jeanette Mills

December 2025

Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd: Lord Mayor's Christmas Concerts.    Lead: Margaret Spiller

Thursday, 11th December:  Club Christmas Lunch at Geebung RSL, 323 Newman Rd, Geebung. 11.30 a.m for 12 noon.  Lunch is served at 12.10 p.m. so don't be late.   2 course lunch for $55.00 - cost includes 1 free drink.   Dress is Christmas theme with prizes for best dressed and lots of other prizes.  RSVP and pay by Thursday, 20th November.   Lead:  Liz Brantley-Brown

Thursday, 18th December: 4.30 p.m. Kedron-Wavell Services Club for Christmas drinks and optional dinner at own cost served from 5.00 p.m..  Lead:  Linda Lawes

January 2026

Thursday 22nd January:  8.00 a.m. Australia Day Brekkie in the Park - Teralba Park.  Get in early and register to start celebrating Australia Day.  A barbeque breakfast will be provided from 8.00 a.m..  This is a free event.  Final bookings must be made by 4th December 2025, before the Xmas/New Year break.  Helpers needed on the day.  Lead:  TBC

February 2026

Thursday 19th February:  9.30 a.m.  Trivia Day and Morning Tea, Gaythorne Bowls Club.  Jan Lidicky is preparing some thought-provoking questions for this event.  Expect some trick questions!  Morning tea starts at 9.30 a.m. , game is from 10.00 a.m.  This is a free event and includes morning tea and hall hire.  Lead: Linda Lawes

INFORMATION - BUS TOURS. 2026

Monday 27th April 2026: 

Proposed bus tour to Armidale/Glen Innes/Inverell/Tamworth/Tenterfield with Granite Highland Tours.  An all-inclusive tour for 5 night/6 days.  Cost is $1470.00 p/p double or twin share, and $1795.00 single (person not sharing motel room).  Note:  Passengers should take out appropriate travel insurance against cancellation fees and expenses due to accident &/or illness. Book your expression of interest with the Activities desk to assist with traveller numbers.  Don't forget to advise any special dietry requirements.  Leads:   Terry Holmes and Linda Lawes.