Bus Trip to Barwon Park Mansion at Winchelsea

When completed in 1869, it was the finest and most celebrated mansion in western Victoria.  The house has 42 rooms and features a grand staircase, stained windows and interior arches on the upper floors.  The property was originally owned by the Austin family, with Elizabeth Austin being the founder of the Austin Hospital.

LUNCH: 1.00 pm at the Winchelsea Hotel.

COST: $45.00     Non Members $50.00

Opens: 20th October   Final Payment: 17th November

Depart: 9.00 am Cnr Elder St & Delta Rd, Greensborough.

Return Approx: 4.30 pm

 PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 17th November 2016, at the  COMMUNITY HALL, 37 LAMBOURN RD, WATSONIA

( Monday or Thursday Afternoons)

 


SENIORS FESTIVAL 2016

BANYULE SENIORS FESTIVAL "Its Your Time" October 2016

  • "FREE" Zumba Gold Monday 10 October 10 am to 10.45 am at the Community Hall, 37 Lambourn Road, Watsonia. Enjoy moving to low intensity dance fitness music and have fun.  Morning tea provided.
  • "FREE" Tai Chi Qigong Monday 17 October 9 am to 9.45 am at the Community Hall, 37 Lambourn Road, Watsonia. Come along and try this exercise with Krystal, shown to prevent falls and improve sleep in seniors. Morning tea provided.
  • "FREE" Aerobics Thursday 20 October 10 am to 10.45 am at the Community Hall, 37 Lambourn Road, Watsonia. Deb's fun-filled class suitable to all fitness levels. Morning tea provided.
  • Old Time and New Vogue Dance Sunday 23 October 1 pm to 5 pm at the Community Hall, 37 Lambourn Road, Watsonia. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of social dancing to great music by Rhonda Richards, even if you do not dance come along and listen to the music. Door prizes, spot prizes and raffle. Afternoon tea provided. Cost: $5 each.

BUS TRIP to WERRIBEE OPEN RANGE ZOO 

zoo-imageTuesday 18th October 2016

Morning tea will be at Werribee Park within its 10 hectares of beautiful gardens.

At 11.00 am across to the Werribee Open Range Zoo for a safari tour among some of the world,s most iconic grasslands animals.

LUNCH: 1.00 pm at The Tigers Clubhouse, Hoppers Crossing.

COST: $50.00     Non Members $55.00

Opens: 15th September   Final Payment: 13th October

Depart: 9.00 am Cnr Elder St & Delta Rd, Greensborough.

Return Approx: 4.30 pm

 PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 13th October 2016, at the  COMMUNITY HALL, 37 LAMBOURN RD, WATSONIA

( Monday or Thursday Afternoons)


MYSTERY TOUR BUS TRIP

Tuesday 13th September 2016

Taking a scenic journey to ??? stopping en-route for a cuppa

COST: $45.00      Non Members $50.00

Final Payment: 8  September

Depart: 9.00 am Cnr Elder St & Delta Rd, Greensborough

Return Approx: 5.30 pm

PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 8th September 2016, at the  COMMUNITY HALL, 37 LAMBOURN RD, WATSONIA

( Monday or Thursday Afternoons)


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.                                 Black rock house

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    [email protected]

PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 22nd OCTOBER 2015,  AT COMMUNITY HALL 37 LAMBOURN RD WATSONIA (on Monday's or Thursday's)


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