Combined Probus Club of Torquay Surfcoast Inc
Combined Probus Club of Torquay Surf Coast Inc.
Who we are
The first Australian Probus Clubs were established by Rotary International in 1976. The principal object of each club is to advance intellectual , cultural and social interests among adults who have retired from the full-time workforce.
The Combined Probus Club of Torquay Surf Coast Inc. was formed in 2006 and quickly attracted strong membership from Torquay and nearby communities. There are 110 active members and the waiting list is fully subscribed.
In addition to regular monthly meetings, members enjoy a broad social program through guest speakers, interest groups, day trips and longer holiday tours.
The club strongly endorses the Probus theme of ‘Friendship, Fellowship and Fun'.
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Contact Us
Our email address is tqsurf.probus@gmail.com
You can write to us at PO Box 416 Torquay 3228
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Coming Events
Our next General Meeting will be held at the Lions Village on Monday 12 September at 10:00 am.
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The Commitee of Management will meet at 10:00 am at the Golf Club on Monday 24 September.
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CLASSIC FILM GROUP
At the last meeting Mike thought he would not be available to organise the September evening, however he will be back in town, so the show will go on!
Join the group at The Lions Village Centre at 7.30 pm.Tuesday 14 September.
Our movie is that wonderful 1952 MGM musical satire of show business and Hollywood, "Singing In The Rain". It stars Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor and Cyd Charisse and the show stoppers "Singing In The Rain", "You Were Meant For Me","Make'em Laugh" and the amazing, surrealistic Busby Berkeley-type extravaganza "Broadway Ballet".
In the book "1001 Movies....." David Stratton says it is his favourite movie of all time. There will be lots to chat about after the film over a glass of wine or a cup of coffee!
Please let Mike know if you are going to the show.
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Book Group will meet on Wednesday 1 September at 1.30 pm at Carleen's home . The discussion topic is 'The Bronte Sisters'. Carleen will lead the discussion. Call Carleen for directions.
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ON FOOT EXPLORERS
Friday 3 September is our next date for walking. As the weather has been so awful let's hope we are blessed with another lovely few hours of sunlight as we were last time.
It will be low tide at 11am that day so if the weather is OK, we will enjoy an extended beach walk. The suggestion is to start at Cosy Corner at 9.30 and walk to Bird Rock and back. Yes it's a long way but such a lovely walk. If we get too tired we will just turn around and come back before we get there. We would need to go over the board walk at the surf beach and then back down onto the beach after going over Rocky Point. By the time we get to Bird Rock the tide should be almost out and we might be lucky enough to be able to get round the corner to Carleen's favourite set of rocks. We could treat ourselves to a cuppa at the Beach Front Cafe afterwards.
In summary, meeting at Cosy Corner at 9.30. Please let Carleen know if you are able to be part of this outing.
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Our Probus New Zealand cruise on Dawn Princess is proving to be very popular with members. About 30 people have already booked. The ship departs Melbourne on 11 February 2011, returning two weeks later. A very relaxed way of having a holiday!
Talk to Jessica Goodman at Harvey World Travel about bookings. The special Probus Group price, based on per person/twin share, ranges from $2264 for an inside cabin, $3014 for an outside cabin and $3414 for a balcony cabin. Single accommodation is $3604 (inside), $4805 (outside) and $6776 (balcony). Transport from Torquay to the ship is included in the deal. Friends may be included as Probus guests.
Stop Press:
The price has been increased for Category BA Balcony Cabins.
For new bookings the group price will be $3716.00 per person twin share
This includes group inclusions of USD66.00 on board credit per person and return transfers from Torquay to Station Pier.
The other cabin prices remain the same, the increase was only on Balcony Cabins. This applies to new bookings only, bookings with deposit already paid are not affected.
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Share a Meal
Listed below is our eating out schedule for Monday evenings after cards (just after 6:00 pm) :
All members welcome. Call Bill McAloney for details.
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Special Interest Groups
Members are encouaged to participate in special interest groups, and each group is convened by one of the members. At present we have the following groups and convenors:
- Book Club (Toni McCormack)
- Bowls (John Cross)
- Cards (Bill Rickwood)
- Classic Films (Mike Lambkin)
- Craft (Maureen Gribble)
- Cycling (Jen Rickwood)
- Family History (Lyn McAloney)
- Fishing (Tony Gall)
- Gardening (Jan Cheatley)
- Golf (Dorothy and Stan Baker)
- Mah Jong (Glenda Ganly)
- On-foot Explorers (Carleen Thoernberg)
- Pasta and Pizza (James Hurley)
- Swimming (Mike Lambkin)
- Walking (Jan Cheatley)
- Wine Appreciation (Peter Whitnall)
Social Events
Our active social sub-committee makes sure that there are special outings and trips available throughout the year. The Social Programme for 2010/2011 is:
Wednesday 22 September - Tulip Farm Tour.
Wednesday 6 October - Mary Poppins theatre trip
Sunday 10 October - Geelong & District PROBUS Conference Dinner
Wednesday 10 November - Melbourne Shopping Trip
Monday 13 December - Christmas Luncheon
2011
Friday 11 February - New Zealand Cruise, 14 days
Our Calendar
The club usually meets at the Lions Village Torquay at 10.00 am on the second Monday of each month except for December and January.
An annual diary provides members with a full calendar of events. Diaries are now available from Treasurer Bob Hale.