Stafford Probus Activities

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY - 2023 / 2024.

Interest Groups - All welcome.

Book Club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of months February to November, 10.30a.m. at Stafford  Tavern, Webster Road, Stafford.   Next meeting: Tuesday, 10th October, 2023.  

Craft Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of months February to November, 9.30 a.m.   at Rosetta's Cafe, Stafford City Shopping Centre.  Next meeting:  Thursday, 12th October, 2023. 

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September 2023

Thursday 21st September. 8.00 a.m. from the cul-de-sac end of Hayward Street, Stafford.  Day Trip to Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers with Cross Country Tours. Includes visits to Queens Park, Laurel Bank Park, competition gardens. Morning tea at Picnic Point and lunch at Club Toowoomba. All inclusive cost - $75.00 with 41 to 49 passengers, $80.00 with 31 to 40 passengers. Leader: Carmel Sheehan.

October 2023

Thursday, 19th October.  Tour of Mt Cootha Botanical Gardens and visit to the Planetarium. Includes a one hour tour and lunch at own cost in the garden's cafe.  Leader: Liz Lysaght.

Saturday, 28th October.  Tour of Castlemaine XXXX Brewery. A 90 minute tour with 20 people per tour. First tour at 10.00 a.m. Beer tasting including burger and fries $49.00 per head. Bookings and payment close 30th September.  Leader sought for this activity.

November 2023

Tuesday 7th November.  11.30 a.m. Melbourne Cup lunch at Stafford Tavern, Webster Road. $70.00 for smorgasbord lunch and cup activities.  Leader: Liz Brantley-Brown.

Thursday 16th November.  Council bus trip of Brisbane's tunnels and bridges for Probus members.  Cost is $20.00 for bus trip only.  Meals at own cost.   Leaves Stafford City, morning tea at Mt Cootha, then to Eight Mile Plains and returns via Clem 7 and Airport link. More details later.  Leader: Terry Holmes.

Thursday 23rd November.  Train trip to Rosewood.  Train from Roma Street at 9.30 a.m., change at Ipswich for Rosewood arriving at 10.56 a.m.  Free time to explore Rosewood. 12.30 p.m. lunch at own cost at Rising Sun Hotel or Harry's Place Cafe - both recommended. Direct return train Rosewood to Roma Street departs 3.16 p.m. to arrive at 4.33 p.m.  Cost for return journey with Seniors Card and/or Travelink Card is $3.49.  Leader: Nev Langford.

December 2023

Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th December. Lord Mayor's Concert. Register by end of September. 

Thursday 14th December.  Christmas Lunch at Aspley Bowls Club. $50.00 Leader: Liz B-B

Thursday 21st December.  Christmas Drinks at Kedron Wavell RSL.  Leader: Barrie Barlow.