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 4.30pm, depending upon numbers. All are encouraged to stay for dinner afterwards. 

Next event : Monday 26^th May, 2025

Further information from coordinator Henry Urbanski.

Book Club: Mary Ellen Durrance  Mob: 0411 232 037  and

                                   Wendy McKay  Mob: 0401 079 025 

The Book Club will meet on the first Monday of the month, at 10.00 am, at Club Thirroul in the dining area.

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 Mary Ellen Durrance and Wendy McKay

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

                                                Mark Bryce  Mob: 0433 014 526

A message & update from Mark about our Fingal Bay Trip which is now at capacity.

We are all set for our trip to Fingal Bay. There will be 61 of us, mostly staying in cabins from Monday (7 April) to Friday (11 April). We have a mixed programme of events including cycling, golf, walks and hopefully swimming if the weather is kind. Mainly it is, like all Probus activities, about fellowship and fun. We look forward to seeing everyone there. Safe journeys.

Best wishes Mark and Rodd.

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

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

The Cycling Group usually meets once a fortnight/month for rides within the Illawarra region. Rides generally start at 9.00 am and back home before lunch time. All rides will be announced a few days in advance and is dependent on weather. All styles of bikes (road/mtb/ebike etc) are acceptable.

Further information available from the coordinator Rodd Smith.

Dining Out Group: Glenn Durrance  Mob: 0419 260 770   

Small Group Dining Program

In May Glenn & Mary Ellen will be hosting a Small Group dinner at Franco's Pizza bar on Thursday, May 15 from 6pm. They offer a set menu ($50pp) as well as a la carte. As May is the birthday month for many of us, this is a great venue to celebrate at. Please contact Glenn 0419 260 770 to join the group of 8 at the Green Room table.

Please contact Glenn Durrance 0419 260 770 for further details.

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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, 19^th May 2025, at Boomerang Golf Course, commencing at 8.00am. Cost for the game will be $25.00. (Senior/Pensioner). Following golf, we will meet up for lunch at Woonona Bulli RSL. 

To register to play, contact coordinator Kevin Costelloe. 

Social/Coffee Group: Diane Brown  Mob: 0421 040 757

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

I’m looking for support to get a group together to go and see the new Dolly Parton Musical in September at the Theatre Royal. Here You Come Again is a joyous musical comedy featuring all of Dolly’s big hits like Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, and I Will Always Love You.I will request approval at the Committee Meeting in April as we already have 7 members interested from my Facebook post. 9+ people is a group worth organising and we can choose a date. Please let me know if you will also join us. Message John 0419 230 787 or comment on the Facebook pinned post and I’ll contact you.

Further information is available from coordinator John Penhallow.