Watsonia50splusclub BBQ and Commencement Dates for 2026
We had 85 members enjoy our Christmas BBQ on Thursday, 18 December 2025. Originally planned as an outdoor event in the park, a forecast of 38 degrees prompted us to move indoors.
Russell and Rob, with the members, kindly organised the round tables and chairs in the hall. A big thank you to John, Roger, and Ross for expertly grilling the sausages and onions, and to our incredible team of ladies for preparing the ice cream and delicious homemade fruit salad.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the New Year.
On behalf of the Committee, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.
Dennis Richards
President
Commencement Dates for 2026:
| Monday 12 January | Cards 12.00 pm / Bowls 1.00 pm |
| Thursday 15 January | Aerobic commences at 10.30 (Screen)
Cards 12.00 pm / Bowls 1.00 pm |
| Saturday 17 January | Cards and Bowls 1 pm to 4 pm |
| Monday 19 January | Cards 12.00 pm / Bowls 1.00 pm |
| Wednesday 21 January | Table Tennis and Scrabble commence 1.00 pm |
| Thursday 22 January | Aerobics commences at 10.30 am (Screen)
Cards 12.00pm / Bowls 1.00 pm |
| Saturday 24 January | Cards and Bowls 1 pm to 4 pm |
| Monday 26 January | Cards 12.00 pm / Bowls 1.00 pm |
| Wednesday 28 January | Table Tennis and Scrabble commence 1.00 pm |
| Thursday 29 January | Aerobics commences at 10.30 am (Screen)
Cards 12.00 pm / Bowls 1.00 pm |
| Saturday 31 January | Cards and Bowls 1 pm to 4 pm |
| FEBRUARY | NORMAL TIMETABLE RESUMES, CRAFT AND TAI CHI BEGIN AND AEROBICS WITH INSTRUCTOR AT 10 AM, |
Tasmania Tour Sunday 23 November 2025
Tasmania Tour
7 Nights $2760 per person/$3,250 single supplement
Price includes airfares and coach transfers to and from the Airport
Departing Sunday 23rd November 2025
Returning Sunday 30th November 2025
A $300 deposit is to be paid by Thursday, 6 February 2025. Please ensure your 2025 Membership is paid before this date, as members will have first preference.
Non-members who share with a member will be accepted.
It would be helpful if people shared accommodation, as there is a limited number of rooms available. Some people have already expressed an interest in going on the trip. Please add your name to the list in the foyer at Watsonia Hall, if it is not already there. If you are unable to go to the Watsonia hall, please contact Mary Ann Williams before Christmas if you would also like to go on the Tasmanian trip.
| Payment online to BSB 633 000 | Account No: 162 498 554 |
Reference your Name and Tasmania Tour
Mary Ann Williams – Tour Co-ordinator
The Watsonia 50s Plus Club Christmas Lunch at the Bundoora Hotel
CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Tuesday 2 December 2025 at 12 Noon
Bundoora Hotel
Plenty Road, Bundoora
Ample parking is available in the Hotel Car Park
or across the road at the Soccer Ground
$30.00 per head to be paid no later than
Tuesday 28 October 2025
To register attendance, please submit your name on the Registration Form by Tuesday, 28 October 2025. This will be located in the foyer at the Watsonia Community Hall, 35 Lambourn Road, Watsonia.
| Direct Payment Details: | BSB: 633 000Account No: 162498554
Ref: (INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND CHRISTMAS LUNCH |
USE YOUR OWN TRANSPORT OR CAR POOL
Bus Outing to the Pentridge Prison
Bus outing to the Pentridge Prison on 12 August 2025.
Enjoy a tour of Pentridge, where some of our most notorious criminals were imprisoned.
The group tours are restricted to a maximum of 30 persons.
This highly successful tour has been getting great reviews.
It is anticipated that a minibus and some self-driving cars will be practicable.
If more people wish to attend this outing, their names will go on a waiting list.
Members $70:00 Non-Members $80:00
Lunch will be at the Darebin RSL.
Depart: Elder Street Reserve, Corner Elder Street and Delta Road, Greensborough at 9:15 am.
Returning to Elder Street Reserve approximately 3:00 pm.
Direct Payment details. BSB: 633 000
Account No: 162498554
Ref: (Include your name and Pentridge)
Cash Payments: Please place the cash in an envelope and place it in the white box in the Watsonia Hall.
(Members have first preference on all outings)
Parliament House Tuesday 14 April 2026
Trip to Parliament House – 14th of April 2026
We are planning a trip to Parliament House in April 2026. The exact date has been confirmed: the visit will take place on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.
Cost:
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Members: $45.00
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Non-members: $50.00
The day will include a delightful High Tea, featuring a tiered stand of finger foods—sandwiches, scones, and cakes—accompanied by your choice of tea, coffee, wine, or soft drink. I’m reliably informed (straight from the horse’s mouth!) that a two-person tier is more than sufficient for two people.
Following morning tea, we will enjoy a guided tour of Parliament House.
We are catching the train to Parliament Station next Tuesday. We will be in the first carriage. Below is the train timetable from: Montmorency 8.52 am, Greensborough 8.55 am, Watsonia 8.59 am, Macleod 9.02 am, Rosanna 9.05 am. We will be arriving at Parliament Station at 9.44 am, should you be meeting us in the city. Please remember to bring your ID. Direct Payment Details: BSB: 633 000 Account No: 162498554 Ref: (Include your name and Parliament House)
Please email your name and telephone number so we can contact you in an emergency to: [email protected]
Cash Payments: If paying by cash, [lease place the cash in an envelope and place in the white box on the notice board in the Watsonia Hall with your name and Treatment Plant clearly written on it.
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Tuesday 9 September 2025
Werribee Open Range Zoo is an African-themed zoo.
A safari bus at the Zoo will take our members around the Open Plain Zoo.
Lunch will be at Werribee RSL.
Members - $90.00 Non-Members - $100.00
Please note: Members have first preference on all outings
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Depart:
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Elder Street Reserve, Corner Elder Street and Delta Road, Watsonia at 9:00 am and expect to return approximately 3.30 pm to 4.00 pm.
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| Payment due: | Tuesday 19 August 2025
Preferably by bank transfer payment Watsonia 50s Plus Club
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| Direct Payment Details: | BSB: 633 000
Account No: 162498554 Ref: (INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND WERRIBEE ZOO
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| Non-Members: | Please email your name and telephone number so we can contact you in an emergency to:
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| Cash Payments: |
If paying by cash, please place the cash in an envelope and place it in the White Box on the notice board in the Watsonia Hall. Name and Werribee Open Range Zoo written on it
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Mystery Bus Trip
Mystery Bus trip - Tuesday 28 October 2025
Join the tour bus for a highly recommended great day.
Members $75.00 Non-Members $85.00
Please note: Members have first preference on all outings
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Depart:
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Elder Street Reserve, Corner Elder Street and Delta Road, Watsonia at 8.45 am and expect to return approximately 4.30 pm. |
| Payment due: | Tuesday 7 October 2025
Preferably by bank transfer payment Watsonia 50 Plus Club |
| Direct Payment Details: | BSB: 633 000
Account No: 162498554 Ref: (INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND MYSTERY TOUR |
| Non-Members: | Please email your name and telephone number so we can contact you in an emergency to: |
| Cash Payments: | If paying by cash, please place the cash in an envelope and place it in the White Box on the notice board in the Watsonia Hall with your
Name and Mystery Tour written on it |
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)
Join us for a special presentation and lunch to raise awareness for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
This is an opportunity to come together as a community, learn how to recognise the signs of elder abuse, and explore how we can work together to prevent it.
Wednesday 25 June 2025 at 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
Watsonia 50s Plus Club Inc
Watsonia Community Hall
35 Lambourn Road, Watsonia
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Free event – Booking essential
Contact: Robyn Fulton | M: 0413 028 276
Let’s make a difference — together.
Organised by Kim Phu, the Age Friendly Community Development Officer at Banyule City Council
Heidi Museum of Modern Art, Bulleen, Tuesday 4 March 2025
Bus outing to Heidi Museum of Modern Art, Bulleen, Tuesday 4 March 2025
Heidi is a public Art Museum located on a stretch of the Yarra River in Bulleeen that has long served as a meeting point and a creative hub. Portobello Italian design - guided tour included in the price.
Lunch will be at the Manningham Hotel
Members: $70.00 Non-Members: $75.00
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Elder Street Reserve, Corner Elder Street and Delta Road, Watsonia at 9.30 am.
Returning to Elder Street Reserve at approximately 2.30 pm.
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| Payment due: | 18 February 2025
Preferably by bank transfer payment Watsonia 50 Plus Club
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| Direct Payment Details: | BSB: 633 000
Account No: 162498554 Ref: (INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND HEIDI MUSEUM OF MODERN ART)
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| Non-Members: | Please email your name and telephone number so we can contact you in an emergency to:
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| Cash Payments: | If paying by cash please place the money in an envelope and place it in the White Box in Watsonia Hall with your
The name and Heidi Museum of Modern Art written on it
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Yarra Glen Races Monday 31 March 2025
Thoroughbred Race Day
This is a great opportunity for our Club to have a social outing in a comfortable environment. Sit down to a two-course delicious luncheon with unsurpassed views of the race day action and picturesque countryside. Full payment is due three weeks in advance.
No refunds for non-attendance Members $55.00 Non-members $60.00
If we have more than 40 people attending, we will arrange a bus – this will increase the cost of the outing by $28.00 per person
Depart: Elder Street Reserve, Corner Elder Street, and Delta Road at 9.30 am. Returning to Elder Street Reserve at approximately 3.00 pm.
Payment due: 10 March 2025 Preferably by bank transfer payment to the Watsonia 50s Plus Club Inc Direct Payment Details: BSB: 633 000 Account No: 162498554 Ref: (INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND YARRA GLEN RACES) Non-Members: Please email your name and telephone number so we can contact you in an emergency to [email protected] Cash Payments: If paying by cash, please place the money in an envelope in the White Box inside Watsonia Hall with your name and Yarra Glen Races.