Queenscliff, around the bay
August 4, 2012Trips and Events
The spectacular 40-minute trip on the Queenscliff Sorrento Ferry Service links Melbourne's most magnificent coastal region.
Watch out for dolphins,whales in winter and enormous ships as you breathe incredibly fresh air.
Queenscliff is dominated by the fascinating 1860 Fort Queenscliff.
At Sorrento, you'll have a perfect view of multi-million dollar mansions sitting atop cliffs, tiny coves filled with boats.
Tuesday 27th November
COST: $43.00
OPENS: Thursday 18th October @ 8.45 am at the Watsonia Community Hall.
Morning tea, ferry, 2 course lunch @ Bowling Club
CLOSES: Thursday 22nd November
Departs: 8.30 am Elder Street Watsonia
Returns: 5.00 pm
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CLUBS 27TH BIRTHDAY JULY 23RD
Cost $15 Roast Lunch and Dessert BYO Drinks
One Payment only on 28th June
Entertainment by ROB & JENNY – GOLD DUO
Great listening, singing along with plenty of crowd involvement and dancing music.
Lunch will be served at 12.30pm
Doors open 12.00 noon Members only
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Tuesday 10th JULY
COST: $25
OPENS: Thursday 17th May
(in kitchen area 8.30am)
CLOSES: Thursday 28th June
Includes 3 course Christmas lunch, & entertainment by Brendan Scott, at The Club House Hoppers Crossing. Partners and friends welcome.
Departs: 9.15 am Elder Street
Returns from venue at 2,30 pm
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
March 28, 2012News,Trips and Events
A magical, blockbuster musical with sensational sets,
stunning special effects and an irresistible story.
Holds the Guiness World Record for the most expensive
props in the English theatre.
Her Majesty's Theatre
Wednesday March 6th 2013
1.00 pm Matinee
$61 - One payment only on Thursday 6th December
Bookings: Andrew Hyams at Lambourne Rd Community Hall Watsonia
30 tickets available
CUP DAY 6th November
February 19, 2012News,Trips and Events
Diamond Valley 50's Plus Club
37 Lambourne Road, Watsonia Community Hall
COST $17.00
Roast Lunch, vegetables and salads plus sweets.
Sherries will be served on arrival.
BYO other drinks and glasses
Fashions on the Field with great prizes.
- Best dressed Lady
- Best Dressed Man
- Best Dressed Couple
- Best Casually Dressed Lady
- Best Casually Dressed Man
- Best Ladies Hat
Sweeps $2 and $5
Come along and enjoy a fun day.
Members and partners, plus non members all welcome.
Coach trip to see the Living Legends
February 18, 2012News,Trips and Events
You can visit the famous retired race horses down in their paddocks, where you can pat and have photos taken with the legends.
Wander through the historic homestead which is a rare example of early prefabricated buildings and gives a glimpse of the landscape in the 1840's.
The gardens are magnificent and include magnolias which are the oldest recorded European trees in Victoria.
Tuesday 30th October
COST: $42.00
(subject to change re: numbers & travel grant)
OPENS: Thursday 20th September
Devonshire tea & 2 course lunch at Epping RSL
CLOSES: Thursday 25th October
Departs: 9.00am Elder Street Watsonia
Returns: 4.00 pm
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Mystery Tour
February 12, 2012News,Trips and EventsMystery Tour,activity
Tuesday 18th September
Cost: $44
(Subject to change re: numbers & travel grant)
OPENS: Thursday 16th August 2012 in kitchen area @ 8.45 am
Morning tea, 2 course lunch & mystery activity optional $10 extra for clothing/little walking
CLOSES: Thursday 13th September
Departs: 9.30 am Elder Street Watsonia
Returns: 4.00 pm
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Coach Trip to the Haunted Inn
January 12, 2012News,Trips and Events
Built in 1857 the hotel once served as the first Cobb and Co coaching
stop outside Melbourne on the way to the gold fields.
Legend and folklore tell tales of murder, robbery and shootings.
The hotel has been referred to as Australia's most haunted hotel.
It is said that three ghosts haunt the premises.
These days the stable block is used as an entertainment area for
private functions, weddings, corporate events.
Tuesday 28th August
Cost: $36.00
Non members welcome to come along
Morning tea, talk & two course meal at the Coach & Horses Inn
OPENS: Thursday 26th July 8.30am
FINAL payment Thursday 23rd August
DEPARTS: 9.30 am Elder Street Watsonia
RETURNS: 4.00 pm
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