Social Groups

Walking Group : Twice a month, on the first and third Friday, we meet at various locations for a walk lasting about 1 hour and it is always followed by coffee.

Cards : We meet in the homes of our members twice a month, on the second and fourth Monday, for a game of 500, of course followed by afternoon tea.

Coffee Group : once a month a group meet at the “Food Republic” in Blackburn Road, Blackburn for a coffee and a chat.

Golf : We have a golf day once a month where we play 9 holes at a local course which is usually finished with a coffee to discuss the highlights of the day.

Movie Group : once a month, a group of members gather to watch a classic film in the home of one of our members.

Bistro Lunches and Dinners : we gather at a local pub or restaurant to enjoy a meal. During months of daylight saving, it is held at 6pm and during winter at 12 noon.

Day Trips : We run a number of Day Trips every year and a selection of past trips are listed below.

Annual Events: We hold 2 very special activities every year. The first is a Melbourne Cup Day Lunch held at the Horticultural Centre. The hall is decked out in an equine theme, tables are set, the TV is tuned to the races from Flemington, various sweeps are organized and the food is catered for. Our second Annual event is our Christmas Party held in the upstairs event space at the Box Hill Golf Club.

Past Day Tours

Exploring our beautiful country with friends

Ballarat Begonia Festival: Exploration of area, followed by lunch.

Beechworth: 3 night trip with a chance to mosey around the town and drive around the surroundings of Lake Sambell to Eldorado.

Cranbourne Botanic Gardens: A leisurely walk around the gardens and an opportunity to visit the gift shop, followed by lunch.

Jewish Museum of Australia: Guided tour of the museum, gallery, and the Synagogue. Morning tea included.

Lillydale Lake: Leisurely walk along the various trails, followed by a picnic morning tea and lunch.

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG): Guided tour around the stadium, followed by lunch at the MCG café.

Moorabbin Aircraft Museum: Guided tour to see the exhibits, followed by lunch at the Naked Racer Café.

Parliament House: Guided tour of the building with John Mullahy MP, followed by lunch in the building’s dining room.

Puffing Billy: Ride the Puffing Bully to Emerald Lake, followed by a two-course lunch at the café.

Mont De Lancy Homestead: Tour of facilities, demonstrations, and morning tea.

Rippon Lea: Guided tour and time for leisurely exploration around the house and its grounds, followed by a picnic on the grounds.

Tarrawarra Museum of Art: View the current exhibition followed by lunch

The Johnston Collection: Day trip together with Mitcham Nunawading Probus Club to tour the art collection.