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We make friendships!

 

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.

Arrival time: 9.30am, for meeting start at 10am.

THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING WILL BE:

WEDNESDAY 14th OCTOBER.

Our guest speaker will be Carol Kahn from Memory Lane. This is a free service provided by the Royal Flying Doctor, helping terminally ill patients in palliative or end of life care, by revisiting meaningful places.

Carol will be coming with a volunteer, Robin, and bringing the Flying Doctor Vehicle.

Lunch: Friends on the Hill, Monbulk.

Contact: Secretary Helen Holliday 0438 113 122

 

THEATRE WITH GRAHAM FLY 0408 511 355

Please call Graham to book your ticket. Payment will be made at the theatre on the night.

NEXT THEATRE:   

  • Sunday 20th September: 2pm. "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" at Lilydale Athanaeum Theatre
  • Sunday 10th October @ 2pm "You are only young twice" at the Basin Theatre


TOURS WITH HILARY WHITBY 0418 655 544

Friday 16th October: Alowyn Gardens, 1210 Melba Hwy, Yarra Glen.

Lunch at the cafe at Alowyn.

WALKING GROUP:

MONDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER: 

Monday 7th September's walk will be led by Anne Jarrett.

CARD GROUP:

This group meets on the first Wednesday of the month. 

Wednesday 7th October @ 1pm 

We welcome anyone who would like to play cards, but please call/text Neilma 0414 506 036 and/or Christine  0408 552 276 to let her know if you're coming.


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 20th AUGUST @ 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 16TH SEPTEMBER. 

Details will be in the Newsletter.

 

ARMCHAIR TRAVEL WITH NEILMA WALLACE  0414 506 036

This group meets on the 4th Wednesday, every second month.

  • Next meeting: Wednesday 28th October @ 2pm @ Farndons Road Hall (corner of Falls Road) Kalorama.  
  • Cost is only $2, and please bring something to share for afternoon tea.


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 23rd September at 2.00pm.

TWILIGHT DINNERS WITH DEB LETICQ

When daylight saving returns, we'll be having some more early evening dinners:

FRIDAY 23/10/26

Monbulk Bowling Club, Jack's Bistro,  6.30pm. It is a pasta night for $20 but you also have the choice of the a-la-carte menu. 11 Moores Rd, Monbulk.

THURSDAY 19/11/26

Basil Leaf Thai , 6.30pm $20-$40 .

Unit 9/926 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Montrose.


CURRENT AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP WITH NEILMA WALLACE

0414 506 036

Wednesday 30th September 2026, 2pm at Farndons Road Hall.

  • 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!
  • $2
  • Bring a friend!

 

PROBUS PILATES WITH PARIS AND RILEY

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

  • Only $10 
  • This group welcomes anyone. You don't have to be a member of Probus.
  • Bring your friends!

 

PROBUS PILATES WITH RILEY

Every Thursday at 12 NOON @ Form & Practice Studio, Ridge Road Olinda

  • Only $10
  • Everyone is welcome!

 

PROBUS PILATES WITH TOM

Every Saturday at 11am @ Form & Practice Studio, Ridge Road Olinda

  • Only $10
  • Everyone is welcome.

More information? Contact Helen Holliday 0438 113 122

 

PROBUS PAWS 🐾 with SUE STOPAR 0408 369 960

This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, starting at 10.00am.

Tuesday 22nd September @ 10.30am @ Lillydale Lake.

Please text me: 0408 369 960 if you are coming so that I know to wait for you.
Look forward to seeing you and your pup. 

Any non-dog owners who would like to meet our beautiful pups and join us are most welcome.  Borrow your neighbour's dog! (But ask first, please).

LINE DANCING 🤠

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. 

Monday 28th September.