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.
NEXT GENERAL MEETING: WEDNESDAY 12th NOVEMBER
NOTE: THIS IS OUR LAST GENERAL MEETING FOR 2025.
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.
Our guest speaker will be Kate Watkins. She will speak about Living and Working with a Guide Dog. Kate is vision impaired and works for Vision Australia. She will, of course, be accompanied by her Guide Dog, Kramer.
Lunch at Dudley's Restaurant Olinda.
Contact: Secretary Helen Holliday 0438 113 122
CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT THE OLINDA TEA HOUSE:
WEDNESDAY 10TH DECEMBER @ 12 NOON
Cost for members: $65
Bookings are now open: Click here.
Visitors are welcome, except that they will have to pay the full cost of the meal which is $71
- You can book and pay through the website.
- You can book and pay at the November meeting via Tyro with either President Kurt, Secretary Helen H or Treasurer Helen W.
- You can pay either In-Branch or Online to our Bendigo Bank account. In the Message/Description/Reference section: YOUR SURNAME Christmas AND THEN TEXT Helen Holliday to let her know you have paid. 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 HELEN HOLLIDAY 0438 113 122
Watch this space!
Unfortunately we had to cancel Mount Macedon as our host has been very ill. Maybe next year.
WALKING GROUP WITH MARION CALDER 0413 187 559
This group meets alternate Mondays -- the first and third Monday of each month.
- Next walk:
- Monday 17th November.... and that's it for 2025. No more walks until 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.
- Next meeting: Wednesday 5th November @ 1pm @ Jenny Simpson's home.
- Last meeting for 2025: Wednesday 3rd December @ 1pm @ Marion's home.
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 November @ 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 November.
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 26th November at 2.00pm.
Contact Stephanie Mirams 9728 5010
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.
- Only $10.
- This group welcomes anyone. You don't have to be a member of Probus.
- Bring your friends!
- Would you like to participate in a second group? Let Helen know.
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 11th November and 25th November:
Bring your fur baby! Borrow your neighbour's dog!
We would love to welcome other pup parents and their pup.
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.
Yes!! We're continuing through, no stopping us!!
November: 10th and 24th
December: 8th and 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