WATSONIA 50’S PLUS CLUB REOPENS Monday 4th February 2019
The WATSONIA 50’s Plus Club will re-open on Monday 4th February 2019. On behalf of the Committee I wish you all a Happy Christmas and a safe New Year Dennis Richards
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, |
Bus Outing to Rippon Lea
Rippon Lea Visit
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Members: $80.00
Non-Members: $90.00
Rippon Lea is a beautiful Victorian mansion and heritage-listed historic house set within magnificent gardens.
We will enjoy a guided tour of the house, both upstairs and downstairs.
For those who do not wish to go upstairs, lunch will be at the Elsternwick Hotel.
Payment Due: 3 March 2026
Preferred payment method: Bank Transfer
Watsonia 50 Plus Club
BSB: 633 000
Account No: 162 498 554
Reference: Please include your name and “Rippon Lea”
Non-Members
Please email your name and telephone number (for emergency contact purposes) to:
[email protected]
Cash Payments
If paying by cash, please place the money in an envelope and put it in the White Box on the notice board in the
Watsonia Hall, 35 Lambourn Road, Watsonia
Please ensure your name and “Rippon Lea” are clearly written on the envelope.
Parliament House Tuesday 21 April or 28 April 2026
Proposed Trip to Parliament House – April 2026
We are planning a trip to Parliament House in April 2026. The exact date will be confirmed in mid-January 2026, once the parliamentary sitting dates are released. At this stage, the visit will likely take place on Tuesday, 21 April or Tuesday, 28 April 2026.
Cost:
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Members: $85.00
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Non-members: $90.00
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.
At this stage, we plan to travel by train.
Liz will provide further details, including the confirmed date, as soon as they become available.
Melbourne Arts Centre Tour
Melbourne Arts Centre Tour
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Cost
Members: $25.00
Non-Members: $25.00
Enjoy a guided tour of the Melbourne Arts Centre, a renowned complex of theatres and concert halls.
The tour includes:
Exploring Hamer Hall’s stunning gold and amber interiors
Crossing to the theatre building to view the foyers and auditoriums
Tours are capped at 20 people. The Arts Centre will endeavour to accommodate us if we have a larger group.
A sign-up sheet will be placed on the notice board in the hall for those wishing to attend, allowing bookings to be confirmed with the Arts Centre.
Lunch
Lunch will be either at the venue or in the city (to be confirmed).
Transport
At this stage, we will travel by train.
Payment Details
Payment due: 5 May 2026
Preferred method: Bank transfer
Watsonia 50 Plus Club – Direct Payment
BSB: 633 000
Account No: 162 498 554
Reference: Your Name – Melbourne Arts Centre
Non-Members
Please email your name and telephone number (for emergency contact purposes) to:
📧 [email protected]
Cash Payments
If paying by cash:
Place the money in an envelope
Clearly write your name and “Melbourne Arts Centre” on the envelope
Place it in the White Box on the notice board at
Watsonia Hall, 35 Lambourn Road, Watsonia
Watsonia50splusclub Commencement Dates for 2026:
President’s Report: As we come to the end of another busy and successful year, I would like to thank our dedicated Committee for the time and effort they continue to contribute for the benefit of all members. My appreciation also extends to the many members who help set up and pack away equipment for our various activities—you are invaluable to the smooth running of the Club. On behalf of the Committee, I wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a safe and enjoyable New Year.
Dennis Richards
Commencement Dates for 2026:
Monday 12 January - Cards 12.00 pm / Bowls 1.00 pm
Thursday 15 January - Aerobics 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 at 1.00 pm
Thursday 22 January - Aerobics commences at 10.30 (Screen)
Cards 12.00 pm / 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 at 1.00 pm
Thursday 29 January - Aerobics commences at 10.30 (Screen)
Cards 12.00 pm / Bowls 1.00 pm
Saturday 31 January Cards and Bowls 1pm to 4pm
FEBRUARY NORMAL TIMETABLE RESUMES, CRAFT AND TAI CHI BEGIN AND AEROBICS WITH INSTRUCTOR AT 10AM,
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 |
Banyule Seniors Festival Month at the Watsonia 50s Plus Club
The Watsonia 50s Plus Club is delighted to be part of this year’s Banyule Seniors Festival in October. We are offering a wide range of mostly FREE or low-cost activities during Seniors Month. It is an excellent opportunity to try something new, bring a friend along, and enjoy the company of others in a welcoming setting.
Festival Activities:
Venue: Watsonia Community Hall, 35 Lambourn Rd, Watsonia
· Tai Chi Qigong – Monday, 6 October at 10:00 am
· Tai Chi for Arthritis – Wednesday, 8 October at 10:00 am
· Aerobics – Thursday, 9 October at 10:00 am
· Gentle Aerobics – Thursday, 9 October at 10:45 am
· Indoor Carpet Bowls – Thursday, 9 October at 1:00 pm
· Cards (500 & Canasta) – Monday, 13 October at 12:00 pm
· Scrabble – Wednesday, 15 October at 1:00 pm
· Tai Chi – Thursday, 16 October at 9:00 am
· Table Tennis – Thursday, 16 October at 1:00 pm
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· Old Time & New Vogue Dance, with some Rock n Roll & Line Dancing – Sunday, 19 October 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Venue: Bundoora Community Hall, 20 Noorong Ave, Bundoora
Join us for our Old Time & New Vogue Dance during Seniors Month! Not only will we enjoy a wonderful afternoon together, but we'll also be raising funds for Motor Neuron Disease (MND) Victoria. Thanks to the kindness of local businesses we have some great gift vouchers to raffle off - and every ticket sold helps make a real difference. Bring your friends along and join this special cause. Your support means a great deal and is genuinely appreciated. Please enjoy a complimentary afternoon tea, supplied by Fat Chef Mernda.
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)