Docklands to Portarlington
Tuesday 21st August, Watsonia 50s Plus Club going by Ferry to Portarlington.
We will depart the Watsonia Railway Station on the 8.20 am Train to Flinders Street Station, then Tram to Victoria Harbour Docklands. The Catamaran departs Victoria Harbour Docklands at 9.30 am and arrives at Portarlington at 11 am. The pier is located just 3 minutes from the main street.
The environmentally friendly catamaran seats up to 400 passengers, providing a comfortable vantage point to enjoy the sights and sounds of the bay. Keep an eye out for dolphins, penguins and seals.
Enjoy the on board cafe as well.
Lunch will be at The Grand Hotel Portarlington, this was built in 1888 over 3 levels with the function room overlooking Port Phillip Bay.
We leave from the Portarlington pier at 3.30 pm, arriving at Docklands by 5 pm, then catching the train back to Watsonia.
COST: $40.00 Non-Members $45.00
PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 9th August 2018, at the COMMUNITY HALL, 37 LAMBOURN RD, WATSONIA
( Monday or Thursday Afternoons)
Bus Trip to Mulberry Hill House
Join us for a Bus trip on Tuesday 17th April 2018 to Mulberry Hill House @ Langwarrin South
Designed by Harold Desbrowe Annear, this magnificent American Colonial style-home was built in 1926 as an extension to a pre-existing 1880's weather board cottage.
Bus Departs: 9am Cnr Elder St & Delta Rd, Greensborough, stopping for morning tea en-route.
Lunch: Beretta's Langwarrin Hotel Return Approx: 4 pm
Cost: $40:00 Non-Members: $45:00
PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 12th April 2018, at the COMMUNITY HALL, 37 LAMBOURN RD, WATSONIA
( Monday or Thursday Afternoons)
Bus Trip to Malmsbury
Join us for a bus trip to Malmsbury on Tuesday 22nd May 2018 and visit the Botanical Gardens and the Railway Viaduct is a large brick & stone masonry arch bridge over the Coliban River.
Malmsbury bluestone gutters, corrugated sidings and long veranda overhangs are all evidence of a town that was another key stop - off point during the 1850's gold rush.
The Malmsbury Botanical Gardens offers stunning views of the historic viaduct that is a focal point of the town.
Depart:8:30 am Cnr Elder St & Delta Road, Greensborough, stopping for morning tea en-route.
Lunch: Malmbury Hotel Return Approx: 4 pm
Cost: $45:00 Mon - members: $50:00
PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 17th May 2018, at the COMMUNITY HALL, 37 LAMBOURN RD, WATSONIA
( Monday or Thursday Afternoons)
A Taste of Tasmania Cruise: 5 Nights
On the Pacific Eden (Refurbished in 2015)
Sailing Dates: March 12th to March 17th 2018
Departs Melbourne, Monday March 12th 2018 @4:00pm
At sea Tuesday March 13th
Arrive: Hobart, Wednesday, March 14th @ 8:00 am. Depart @ 11:59 pm
Arrive: Port Arthur, Thursday, March 15th @ 7:00 am. Depart: @ 5:00 pm
Arrive: Burnie, Friday, March 16th @ 10:00 am. Depart: @ 5:30 pm
Arrives: Melbourne, Saturday March 17th @8:00 am
Cost: Inside Twin Cabin, $1464 per cabin, $732 each
Bus cost $23 each picking up from Watsonia Raiway Station carpark 12/03/2018 at 12:00 noon to Docklands. Return Saturday 17/03/18 @ 9:00 am from Docklands to Watsonia Railway Station carpark.
Payment must be paid in full by 8th March 2018 at the Community Hall, 37 Lambourn Rd, Watsonia
Due to unforeseen circumstances out of our control prices may vary before payment is paid.
WATSONIA 50'S PLUS CLUB REOPENS Thursday 1st February 2018
The WATSONIA 50's Plus Club will re-open on Thursday 1st February 2018.
On behalf of the Committee I wish you all a Happy Christmas and a safe New Year
Dennis Richards
FREE Zumba Gold in the Park with Deb
FREE Zumba Gold with Deb
@ THE WATSONIA POP UP PARK
Zumba Gold is for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity, with easy to follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination.
Thursday 11th January @ 9 am
Ibbottson Street Watsonia (outside the Library)
FREE and no need to book, just come along ready to move and have fun!!
Christmas Lunch Tuesday 12 December 2017
Christmas Lunch this year will be at the Westend Market hotel, Sunshine, with ABBA showing followed by a 3-course lunch.
COST: $35 each (only 3 seats left on the bus)
Bus departs at 9.30 am from the Corner of Elder St & Delta Rd, Greensborough
PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 4th December 2017, at the COMMUNITY HALL, 37 LAMBOURN RD, WATSONIA
( Monday or Thursday Afternoons)
Christmas BBQ 14 December 2017
Come along and enjoy our Christmas BBQ for members and friends on Thursday 14th December at 12 noon in the park beside the hall, the Christmas raffle will be drawn during the afternoon. (Booking is preferred for catering purposes)
After the BBQ the club will close for the year.
The club will re-open next year on Thursday 1st February 2018.
On behalf of the Committee I wish you all a Happy Christmas and a safe New Year.
Bendigo by Train
Tuesday 21 November 2017
Departing by train from Watsonia Station 8:25 am, to Southern Cross Station. We then catch the 9:14 am Train to Bendigo, using free local bus travel to and from the Bendigo Station. Buy your own lunch, try a sightseeing tour on the talking tram(own cost). Leave Bendigo Station at 2:56 pm arriving at Southern Cross Station by 5:05 pm, catching the Metro back to your station.
COST: Using your Myki card and your Pensioner Free Travel Voucher.
Please book your trip by 19th October 2017, at the COMMUNITY HALL, 37 LAMBOURN RD, WATSONIA
( Monday or Thursday Afternoons)
Mystery Tour
Tuesday 24th October 2017
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WHERE TO?
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NEITHER DO I.
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SO LET'S GO
COST: $45.00 Non Members $50.00
Final Payment: 19th October 2017
Depart: 8.30 am Cnr Elder St & Delta Rd, Greensborough
Return Approx: 5.30 pm
PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 19th October 2017, at the COMMUNITY HALL, 37 LAMBOURN RD, WATSONIA
( Monday or Thursday Afternoons)