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 4pm and ending by 6pm, depending upon numbers. All are encouraged to stay for dinner afterwards. 

Next event : Monday 29^th July, 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

QUARANTINE STATION 

Trip from 31/07/2024 to 02/08/2024 ( 2nights)

This trip is now fully booked and bookings through Probus have now closed, with 11 bookings received by the due date.

Hi everyone, the following outlines all the information for our trip to the Q (Quarantine) Station at North Head.

PART A  Accommodation (2 NIghts) + Breakfast ...$280/head or $560/couple
Dinner (part of the deal ) ... 2 courses ............$80/head or $160/couple
Total cost for participants (Compulsory) $360/head or $720/couple.(for accommodation/breakfast/Dinner)

PART B Extras (not compulsory) 1hour History Tour $39/head or $78/couple.

PLEASE PAY EITHER PART A + PART B .........single $399 or a couple $798
OR PART A ONLY ................single $360 or a couple $720.
PLEASE PAY INTO THE PROBUS ACCOUNT (details in sparate email to all members)........BY THURSDAY 18^th of APRIL

FYI* 2 to a room (unless you wish to pay double). Note if you require single beds you will have to notify Q Station before the stay.* Dinner on the second night at a local club/restaurant or whatever you wish to do.* Please bring nibblies for each night to have pre-dinner drinks in the lounge before going to dinner .* Bar fridges in each room* Please bring wine/beer or whatever you like to drink .* Restaurant is NOT BYO* You can park on the premises or use train/ferry & free bus from Manly.* Other tours are available eg a Nightly Ghost Tour (please book through the Q Station).* Special Diet (Vegan etc) contact Q station close to the trip.
Q Station contact Sally Steger 02 9466 1522 Looking forward to a great trip.
Thanks Mark & Rodd

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

This month sees the beginning of our three months of Curry Nights. On 4^th July we will start these at Madam Choi’s and are looking for 4 to 6 members to join John and Angie for the night. August will be Shahi Aroma, September will be Sukkho Thai – dates to be advised. Please contact John Penhallow 0419 230 787 to join the July group

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, 22^nd July, at Calderwood Golf Course, commencing at 8.00am.

Cost for the game will be $27.00. (Senior/Pensioner). Afterwards, meet up at Woonona Bulli RSL for lunch and drinks.

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

Trivia Group: Anne Haine  Mob: 0409 067 722

Next Trivia night will be at 7.00pm on Wednesday 10^th July 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

There will be no walk in July and our next walk will be on Friday 30^th August. Details will follow from Teresa.

For more detail re: meeting point and to registerphone Teresa Urbanski on 0405 034 296