Watsonia 50s Plus Club's Mystery Bus Tour
Tuesday 18th September 2018
WHERE ARE WE GOING THIS TIME.
TO THE BEACH?
TO THE COUNTRY?
TO THE SNOW?
Wherever we are going, we know there will be scenery, lunch,and a comfortable coach ride with good company. Morning tea is usually a highlight.
D
epart: 9am Corner Elder Street & Delta Road, Greensborough.
Return: Approx 4.30pm.
COST: $45.00
PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 13th September 2018, at the COMMUNITY HALL, 37 LAMBOURN RD, WATSONIA
( Monday or Thursday Afternoons)
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
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)
Tramboat Next Stop Williamstown
Tuesday 19 September 2017
Depart by Train from Watsonia Station at 7.55 am, to Southern Cross Station. We then catch the No 86 Tram to Central Pier Docklands getting off at stop D2, with a short walk to the Tramboat. Departs Central Pier at 10am, we cruise downstream along the Yarra through the Port of Melbourne, past Swanston Dock under Westgate Bridge, out into Hobson's Bay where we approach the historic Sea Port of Williamstown. Delicous Fish "N" Chips will be delivered to the Tramboat for our return trip.
COST: $42:00 Non - Members: $44
PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 14th September 2017, at the COMMUNITY HALL, 37 LAMBOURN RD, WATSONIA
( Monday or Thursday Afternoons)
Bus Trip to The Eagle Skylift Arthurs Seat
Tuesday 30 May 2017 The Eagle Arthurs Seat
Depart: 9 am Cnr Elder St & Delta Rd Greensborough, stopping for morning tea on the way to The Eagle Arthurs Seat Base Station, where those who wish to take the Gondala ride will disembark, the remaining passengers will stay on the bus to the Summit Station. Board a state of the Art Gondola at the Arthurs Seat Eagle and "fly" over the state forest to the highest point of the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. With a breathtaking view across the bay to the city and spotting wildlife as you soar above the trees.
The remaining passengers will stay on the bus to the Summit Station and join the others for lunch at the Eagle cafe'.
Lunch: Everyone will have lunch at own expense at the Eagle Café, pies, sandwiches, salad & wraps, and a decadent range of ice creams and sweet treats.
Cost: $35:00 OR $20:00 (If you are staying on the bus to the summit).
NON MEMBERS an extra $5 on each price.
Opens: Thursday 4 May Final Payment: 25 May 2017
Return Approx: 4:00 pm
PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 25th May 2017, at the COMMUNITY HALL, 37 LAMBOURN RD, WATSONIA
( Monday or Thursday Afternoons)