What's on?

OUR SPEAKERS AND DINING COORDINATOR IS JOHN FITZPATRICK  0438 811 663

Our monthly general meetings are held at the Olinda Community House, next door to the Olinda Swimming Pool in the Olinda-Monbulk Road.

THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING WILL BE:

 WEDNESDAY 11TH FEBRUARY 2026 (BUT NOT IF IT'S A TOTAL FIRE BAN DAY).

Arrive from 9.30am to be ready for 10am start to the meeting.

 

PROBUS CLUB MEMBERS' SPECIAL EVENTS:

 

Deb Leitcq has kindly offered to organize three Twilight Dinners for us. 

All starting at 6pm.

 

 

 

Contact: Secretary Helen Holliday 0438 113 122

 

THEATRE WITH GRAHAM FLY 0408 511 355

Bookings are now open for all theatre events. To book, go to "Members fun stuff" and click on the play you want to book for. Pay at the theatre. Or Text Graham.

TOURS WITH SHEILA FOSTER  0438 061 396

 

Bright Autumn Festival: 1st - 3rd May 2026. The Festival Grand Parade is on Saturday 2nd May.

We recommend staying until Monday 4th May, to avoid traffic congestion, as most people will depart over the weekend.

Recommended accommodation is Tasman Holiday Park in South Bright.

You need to book here (or somewhere else) asap.

Tasman Holiday Park is dog-friendly with a number of options for cabins.

 

WALKING GROUP WITH MARION CALDER  0413 187 559

This group meets alternate Mondays -- the first and third Monday of each month. 

• Next walk:  Monday 2nd February 2026.  But not if it's a Total Fire Ban Day.

CARD GROUP WITH MARION CALDER  0413 187 559

This group meets on the first Wednesday of the month.

Wednesday 4th February @ 1pm 

MCG: MOUNTAIN COFFEE GROUP WITH DOUG WILSON 

This group meets on the third Thursday of the month. A happy, relaxed and informal way of getting to know Probus members and having a chinwag. Bring a friend!

• Next chat: Thursday 19th February @ 10am at the Olinda Cafe.

Contact Doug Wilson 9728 1804 

 

PROBUS MOVIE GROUP WITH JEFF BURMAN  0493 101 477

This group meets on the third Wednesday of the month.

• Next movie group:  Wednesday 19th February, or we might have a visit to the Cameo in January if there's something really outstanding and worth seeing.

ARMCHAIR TRAVEL WITH NEILMA WALLACE  0414 506 036

This group meets on the last Wednesday every second month.

• Next meeting: Wednesday 25th February 2026 @ 2pm @ Farndons Road Hall (corner of Falls Road) Kalorama.  
• Cost is only $2, and please bring something to share for afternoon tea.
• NOTE:  If it's a Total Fire Ban day, it will be cancelled automatically.

CHAT'N'CHEW WITH STEPHANIE MIRAMS  0427 468 042

This is a fellowship group. You are welcome to come to Stephanie's home and chat about books you have read, movies you've seen, or anything at all. This group meets on the last Wednesday of every second month.

• Next Meeting: Wednesday 25th March at 2.00pm.

CURRENT AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP WITH NEILMA WALLACE

0414 506 036

Wednesday 29th April 2026, 2pm at the Olinda Community House.

• No holds barred, but if we disagree, we just have to agree to disagree. We solve the world's problems in one hour, and we're all still friends!
• $4 
• Bring a friend!

PROBUS PILATES WITH PARIS

Every Tuesday at 1.30pm at the Form & Practice Studio, Ridge Road.

• Starting on Tuesday 6th January for 10 weeks, it's FREE! 
• This group welcomes anyone. You don't have to be a member of Probus.
• Bring your friends!

PROBUS PILATES WITH RILEY

Every Thursday at 3pm @ Form & Practice Studio, Ridge Road Olinda

• Starting on Thursday 8th January for 10 weeks, it's FREE!

After 10 weeks, we'll go back to $10/session

More information? Contact Helen Holliday 0438 113 122

PROBUS PAWS 🐾 with SUE STOPAR 0408 369 960

This group meets normally on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, starting at 10.30am.

Tuesday 10th February @ 10am, but not if it's a Total Fire Ban day.

LINE DANCING 🤠

Starting again in February.

Every Wednesday (except the 2nd Wednesday of the month when we have our General Meeting) at the Olinda Community House @ 10am.

Cost: $15

 

PROBUS KNITTING AND CROCHET with WENDY BERRY 0407 503 453

We meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at Mountain Ash Yarnery (Unit 6/540 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road. Olinda) at 2pm.

Bring your latest piece of knitting or crocheting of spare wool and needles. Bring a gold coin for coffee and tea. 

Yes!! We're continuing through, no stopping us!!

December: 22nd.

January: 12th. Not 26th because it's Australia Day.

 

WE'RE LOOKING FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR SOME MORE GROUPS....

Tabletennis?  Kalorama U3A have offered us the use of their Table Tennis gear.

Are you interested? Let Secretary Helen know. 0438 113 122