Black Rock House
Enjoy a bus trip on Tuesday 28th June to Black Rock House in Melbourne's Bayside. Built by Victoria's first Auditor - General Charles Ebden from 1856 - 58. This intriguing historic Victorian era home is well worth a visit, to see the castle-style fortress wall, sand and paint finish. Moreton Bay Fig garden, antique furniture and costumes presented to reflect the story of the house. Before the tour enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with biscuits in the Servants Quarters. 
We then travel to the Glasshouse Cafe at Caulfield where we enjoy a 2 course lunch.
After our meal we make our way home by approx 3.30 pm.
COST: $35.00 Non Members $40.00
OPENS: 9th June Final Payment: 23rd June 2016
Depart: 9.15 am Cnr Elder St & Delta Road, Greensborough
Return Approx: 3.30 pm
Payment must be paid in full by 23rd June 2016 at Community Hall 37 Lambourn Rd, Watsonia (Monday Afternoons or Thursday's)
Alowyne Gardens & Tarrawarra Art Gallery
Tuesday 26th April 2016
Enjoy a bus trip to Alowyne Gardens it is designed within an area of approximately 4 acres. There are 5 clearly defined areas within the gardens, a perennial border, designed to display colour from Spring to Autumn, a silver birch forest, an edible garden of generous proportions, a parterre garden and a number of display gardens.
TarraWarra Museum of Art is delighted to offer you the opportunity to visit the Museum and explore the diverse range of Australian art on offer, with a 30 
minute self guide tour.
LUNCH: Healesville RSL Club
On our way home stopping at the Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery ( at own expense)
COST: $40.00 Members Non Members $45.00
OPENS: 18th March Final Payment: 21st April
Depart:Depart 9 am Cnr Elder St & Delta Rd, Greensborough
Return: Approx 4.30 pm
PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 10th March 2016, AT COMMUNITY HALL 37 LAMBOURN RD, WATSONIA ( Monday Afternoons or Thursdays)
Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens
Tuesday 15th March 2016
Enjoy a bus trip to the Mornington Peninsula and lose yourself in the Oldest and Most Famous Hedge Maze in Australia. The three metre high, two metre thick Cypress Hedge have been sculpted into a piece of living art. The world's first Circular Rose Maze, 25 acres of World Acclaimed Gardens.
Morning tea at the Maze Cafe, try the famous Ascombe Lavender Scones (at own expense)
LUNCH: Kings Creek Hotel Hastings
COST: $45.00 Members Non Members $50.00
OPENS: 25th February Final Payment: 10th March
Depart:Depart 9am Cnr Elder St & Delta Rd, Greensborough
Return: Approx 4 pm
PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 10th March 2016, AT COMMUNITY HALL 37 LAMBOURN RD, WATSONIA ( Monday Afternoons or Thursdays)
Bus Trip to MYRIAD GLASS STUDIO
TUESDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 2016
The visit begins with a demonstration and talk of about 20 minutes that culminates in the opening of the kiln ...red hot!! Then browse the works on display and enjoy a generous morning tea of cakes and savouries from "Cuppa for a Cause".
Lunch is at Kilmore Trackside Bistro
COST: $40 Members $45 Non Members
OPENS: 4th February
FINAL PAYMENT: 18th February
Depart 9am Cnr Elder St & Delta Rd, Greensborough
Return Approx 4pm
PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 18th February 2016, AT COMMUNITY HALL 37 LAMBOURN RD, WATSONIA ( Monday Afternoons or Thursdays)
Coach Trip to Altona Homestead & Historic Williamstown
Tuesday 17th November 2015
Departing at 9.00 am, travel to Logan Reserve, Altona for a morning tea stop with time to wander around the Altona Market or stroll along the beach.
At 11.00 am take a guided tour of the Altona Homestead, originally built in 1842 by early settler Albert Langhome. It now is the home of The Altone Historical Society, complete with a museum, and numerous relics.
Lunch is a 2 course meal at the Williamstown RSL.
Our day finishes with a scenic tour of Williamstown before heading home.
WHEN: Tuesday 17th November 2015
WHERE: Altona Homestead & Historical Williamstown
COST: $35.00
OPENS: 15th October Final Payment: 13th November
DEPART: 9.00 am Cnr Elder St & Delta Rd, Greensborough
RETURN: Approx 4.30 pm
PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 13th NOVEMBER 2015, AT COMMUNITY HALL 37 LAMBOURN RD WATSONIA ( Monday Afternoons or Thursdays)
SENIOR'S MONTH
Come and join us during Senior's Month at the Community Hall,
37 Lambourn Rd, Watsonia
SUNDAY 11th OCTOBER: OLD TIME & NEW VOGUE DANCE
1.00 pm to 4.30 pm COST: Gold Coin Includes afternoon tea
Raffles and spot prizes to be won
MONDAY 12th OCTOBER: ZUMBA GOLD 10 am to 10.45 am
COST: $4 Morning tea provided
THURSDAY 15th OCTOBER: TAI CHI QI GONG 9 am to 9.45 am
COST: $3 Morning tea provided
THURSDAY 22nd OCTOBER: AEROBICS 10 am to 10.45 am
COST: $3 Morning tea after class
TUESDAY 27th October: Hygeia Party Boat Cruise at Geelong
Bus trip to Geelong and 2hr boat cruise. Enjoy morning tea at Geelong Botanical Gardens, then a 2hr luncheon cruise around Corio Bay and the Port of Geelong.
COST: $50 Departs 9 am from Cnr Delta Rd and Elder St, Greensborough.
Bookings essential: 9016 8238 dennis@dv50plusclub.org.au
PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 22nd OCTOBER 2015, AT COMMUNITY HALL 37 LAMBOURN RD WATSONIA (on Monday's or Thursday's)
MYSTERY TOUR
Tuesday 15th September
Hopefully it will be difficult for you to guess where, but IT WILL BE A GREAT EXPERIENCE!!!
COST: $40 NON MEMBERS $45
OPENS: 20th August Final Payment: 10th September at the
Community Hall, 37 Lambourn Rd, Watsonia
Depart: 9.00 am Cnr Elder St & Delta Rd, Greensborough
Return: Approx 4 pm
Cape Schanck Lighthouse
Coach Trip to Cape Schanck Lighthouse & Museum
Tuesday 18th August 2015
Departing Watsonia at 9.00 am, we travel to Ballam Park Frankston, for a morning tea stop. Then to Cape Schanck for a guided tour into the fully operational lighthouse, with an information video of the "oldest and highest lighthouse in the world". The historic light is one of the few still operating as it did during the mid 1800's. For those who cannot climb the lighthouse steps into the lamp room they have photos for you to view in the museum.
After a delicious 2 course lunch at the Kings Creek Hotel, then board the coach for your journey home. Arrive back approx. 4:00 pm
WHEN: Tuesday 18th August 2015
WHERE: Cape Shanck Lightstation in Mornington Peninsula
COST: $40 Members $45 Non Members
OPENS: 23rd July Final Payment: 14th August
DEPART: 9.00am Corner of Elder Str & Delta Road Greensborough
RETURN: Approx. 4:00 pm
PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 14 AUGUST 2015, AT COMMUNITY HALL 37 LAMBOURN RD WATSONIA (on Monday's or Thursday's)
The Abbotsford Convent
Coach Trip to The Abbotsford Convent, and Victoria Park, on Tuesday 28th April 2015
Included is a guided tour of the Convent.
LUNCH: To be at own expense at The Convent Bakery or various eateries.
The Abbotsford Convent is an extraordinary place, and its 11 historical buildings, gardens and car park are spread over 6.8 hectares in a sweeping bend in the Yarra River and is surrounded by the Collingwood Children's Farm and Yarra Bend Park.
After lunch we will visit Victoria Park the headquarters of Collingwood Football Club for 107 years until 2005.
COST: $25
OPENS: 26th March at Community Hall, 37 Lambourn Rd, Watsonia
DEPART: 9.15 am, Corner Elder Str & Delta Rd, Greensborough
RETURN: 4 pm
NEXT STOP THE ISLAND with the Diamond Valley 50's Plus Club
COME ABOARD THE TRAM BOAT FOR A SCENIC DRIVE UP THE YARRA
on the 10th March 2015
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON HERRING ISLAND?
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO FIND OUT WHAT IS ON THERE, AND ENJOY A GREAT OUTING ON THE RIVER
We will depart by train from Watsonia Station, and board as a group to Flinders St Station. We then catch the Flinders St No 70 Tram to Waterfront City Marina Docklands and get off at stop D11, with a short walk to the Tramboat. We then depart Victoria Harbour and cruise upstream of the Yarra River, through the City, as far as Hawthorn. (Depending on tides)
As morning tea is served we make our way to Herring Island, where you have time for a stroll around the island. We continue our journey on board with Gourmet sandwiches being served. As you relax you can view the beautiful houses of the rich and famous along the banks of Toorak and beyond.
COST $35 Non Members $42
BOOKING OPENS: 19th February, at Community Hall, 37 Lambourn Rd, Watsonia
FINAL PAYMENT: 5th March
Depart 9 am Watsonia Station
Return 3.30 pm