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Activities – What the Club provides:

Activities Group Coordinator: John Penhallow  Mob: 0419 230 787

 

Like minded members of the club have formed  special interest groups to allow them to pursue their interests outside the club's normal meeting times. If you are interested in any of the following special interest groups please contact the appropriate Coordinator listed below:

Please see below for any current advice on the status of the various group activities.

Barefoot Bowls: Henry Urbanski Mob: 0439 928 001

Sessions will be held on the last Monday of each month at Club Thirroul commencing at 5pm and ending by 7pm, depending upon numbers. All are encouraged to stay for dinner afterwards. 

Next event : Monday 25th March, 2024

Further information from coordinator Henry Urbanski.

Book Club: Sharon Hay  Mob: 0422 139 970

The Book Club will meet on the first Monday of the month, at 10.00 am, at Martin Place Coffee Shop Thirroul.

The Book Club has changed the future format of their meetings. There are so many titles members are keen to read, that it was suggested that members read the book of their choice and then speak for a few minutes about their chosen book at the next meeting. Below is a list of books either recommended by members or via online book reviews:

Suggested book list

Contact Coordinator Sharon Hay

Caravan & Camping Group: Rodd Smith  Mob: 0468 637 232  and

                                              Mark Bryce  Mob: 0433 014 526


CARAVAN & CAMPING EXPEDITION 04/03/2024 ....2,3,0R 4 NIGHTS UP TO YOU

As mentioned at the last meeting (Dec 2023), The Caravan , Camping & Glamping Club ( new name) are running a trip from the 4th March 2024 for as long as you wish (mostly people stay 2 or 3 nights, some longer.)

There are plenty of campsites at this stage and a reasonable number of cabins, both ocean front and ocean view. 
Obviously the cost varies according to your choice. As a rough guide (to be confirmed by you) I have been given the following:
TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION             LENGTH OF STAY              COST
Powered camp/caravan site                                                     $45/night
Cabins.....Ocean front                          2 nights                        $418
                                                                3 nights                         $627
                 Ocean view                          2 nights                         $318
                                                               3 nights                         $477
PLEASE NOTE.............These quotes are a guide only , please ring the park as there are a number of other options .
LOCATION
TUROSS BEACH CABIN & CAMPSITES
83 NELSON PDE TUROSS HEADS
ph: (02) 4473 8236
PLEASE BOOK ASAP AS THE PARK MAY GET BOOKED OUT. 
NO TRANSPORT IS PROVIDED.
For those who have never attended one of our camps there are lots of activities to do ie. golfing, cycling, swimming, walks or simply sit by the sea and enjoy a book or the view,.....IT IS ENTIRELY UP TO YOU.
We get together every late afternoon for drinks and nibblies followed most nights with dinner at a local club or a communal BBQ......Nothing is compulsory.
SO if you have never been , come along it is great fun and a terrific way to get to know club members.

Further information available from the coordinators Rodd Smith and Mark Bryce.

Cycling & Swimming Group: Rodd  Smith  Mob: 0468 637 232

This group will be meeting on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

Further information available from the coordinator Rodd Smith.

Dining Out Group: Angie Penhallow  Mob: 0416 613 430   and

                               Dee Kwong  Mob: 0403 240 457

Small Group Dining Program

Small Group Dining moves on to Jin’s Place, in March. Jin’s Place is a new entrant in the Thirroul restaurant scene and is located on Lawrence Hargrave Drive at the south end of Thirroul, next door to Black Market Roasters cafe. Chef Jin specialises in Korean Fried Chicken, Japanese Sushi, Sashimi, Noodles & stir Fried dishes. Mary Ellen and Glenn Durrance will host on Thursday, 21st March at 6.00 pm. Please contact Glenn on 0419 260 770 if you’d like to join them or if you would like to host your own group of 6 between the March and April monthly meetings.

https://jinsplace.com.au/

Email: [email protected]

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“Hosting” does not mean you pay for everyone’s dinner! You just take on the responsibility of booking the table, contact some likely companions and reminding those who are joining you by email the previous day to the dinner date - that’s all. Take the plunge and have dinner with other members to get to know them a bit better!
Contact John Penhallow (0419 230 787) if you want to host on any of these evenings.
    
These small group nights are great for getting to know other members a little better and with a different Restaurant of the Month we can support our local businesses on a quieter night than their weekend nights.

Buzzer Lunch Break 

We will not be holding a Buzzer Lunch in March, due to some large events and Easter at the end of the month.

Save the Date

Do not worry though, as we will be up and running again on Tuesday 30th April, with a Buzzer Lunch at the Mt Kembla Village Hotel.

Golf Group: Kevin Costelloe Mob: 0407 920 883

Golf continuing as per normal, Monday mornings at Russel Vale between 6.45am - 8.00am (approx.  - time may vary).

Further information is available from coordinator Kevin Costelloe.

Probus Golf Day

Probus Golf Day is booked for Monday, 18th March 2024, at Boomerang Golf Course, Maddens Plains, commencing at 8.00am.

Cost for the game will be $25.00. (Senior/Pensioner). Afterwards, meet up at Ryan's Hotel, Thirroul for lunch.

To register to play, contact coordinator Kevin Costelloe 

Social/Coffee Group: Yvonne Whitesmith  Mob: 0400 117 326

Will meet at the Pavilion Café at Thirroul Beach at 10.00 am, on the last Monday of each month.

Contact Coordinator Yvonne Whitesmith

Theatre Group: John Penhallow  Mob: 0419 230 787

There's not a lot of choice of Sunday Matinees. It only runs for 3 weeks from Sunday, March 24 to Sunday, April 14 at the Capitol TheatreWe can discard the first Sunday, and the second Sunday is Easter.  So Sunday, 7th April  at 1.00pm is my recommendation. My preferred best view seats for a reasonable price is $120 each, for a group of 8+. There are already 8 of us keen to see it. As I write, I can book seats in the centre of Row F, in the Dress Circle, if you want me to do that this week. Please let me know what you want and we can buy the tickets sooner rather than later and not settle for what’s left at 90 days out in January. John 0419 230 787 or post on the Facebook page.

Please contact John if you have any suggestions for future Theatre shows. He would be keen to hear your views on this matter.  [email protected] 
Further information is available from coordinator John Penhallow.

Trivia Group: Anne Haine  Mob: 0409 067 722

Next Trivia night will be at 7.00pm on Wednesday 13th March at Club Thirroul.

You may want to join us at 6pm for dinner at the Club beforehand. If you would like to join us for Trivia that night please send an email through to Anne Haine on [email protected] or sms 0409 067 722.

Further information is available from coordinator Anne Haine.

Walking Group: Teresa Urbanski Mob: 0405 034 296

Next Walk : Kiama

Date : Friday 22nd March 2024

We will catch the train to Kiama followed by a coffee stop at the station and then a leisurely walk to the “Little Blowhole”. We will return to Kiama Harbour Park for lunch.

Please register with Teresa Urbanski on 0405 034 296.