Web
Master
Don. F. Holmes
Ph: 0438 391385
Site Update: 30/11/2011
Activities
Below is an overview of the activities provided by the Probus
Club of Ballarat Central Inc. We have been serving the retired
community of Ballarat Central since February 2005 and aim to
continue the same convenient, convivial and active friendship that
has made us a leader in the Probus Community.
If at anytime, while you are browsing through our activities
section, you have a question related to any of our activities don't
hesitate to call us.
CLUB
MEETINGS - 2nd Tues. of month
Club Business, Morning Tea, Guest Speaker each month.
Optional Luncheon at local Hotels.
TRIPS
AND TOURS - Dates vary.
Bus Tours to places and locations throughout Australia.
Day Trips, Four Day / Overnight Stays. All prices vary.
WALKING
GROUP - 2nd and 4th Thurs. morn of month
Casual relaxed walking to local and nearby sites.
BYO morning tea, local history and environment explained
MOVIES
GROUP - Twice Per month, Dates vary
Evening trips to selected movies at Regent Theatre
Usually Tuesday with Seniors discount. Followed by coffee and
cake nearby cafe.
GOLFING
GROUP - Third Friday of month locations vary.
Ladies and Men’s competitions, skilled and unskilled players
welcome. Reduced Green fees payable by Non-club members
CARAVAN
CAMPING AND CABIN GROUP.
Two outings per year usually in Victoria outside peak times.
Outdoor activities, BBQ’s, Hiking, Wineries visits and Happy
Hours feature.
BOOK
CLUB - 1st Thursday of each month
Book reading and discussion on selected titles.
Small cost for Book Hire BYO afternoon tea.
CARDS
GROUP - !st Friday night, each month
Card games vary from Serious to Silly by consensus.
Small cost for Room Hire BYO supper.
Information
Technology - Organised on an Ad Hoc basis
Computer Classes held for beginners and advanced users as requested.
Sharing of computer Camera, Digital TV ideas and knowledge at group meeting.
Small cost for Room/Computer Hire .
LAWN
BOWLS GROUP - Organised on an Ad Hoc basis to compete against
other Probus Groups
Classes held for beginners and competitions for advanced
users. Small cost for Entry fee and Club Visitor charges.
BUSY
FINGERS CRAFT GROUP - 3rd Tuesday of month
Classes held at family homes. Outings to craft exhibits
BYO craft materials and morning tea to share.
THEATRE
GROUP - Ad Hoc
As appropriate shows become available in Ballarat or other
Victorian locations
GARDENING
GROUP - 2nd Wednesday of month.
Meet at various locations to view and discuss plants and share
ideas.
Organiser:
Frank Mulcahy
Organisers:
Kevin and Betty Horwood
Organisers:
Sandra Middleton and
Joyce Robinson
Organisers:
Brian Nunn and
Bob Pretty
Organisers:
Bernie Sheahan and
Don Holmes
Organiser:
Verna Shackell
Organisers:
Peter and
Lorraine Costello
Organiser:
Don Holmes
Orgaiser:
Bill Wilkins
Organiser:
Glenys Leviston
Organiser:
Sonja Kinnersly
Organiser
Graeme Poulton
Birthday
Club / Nibble and Natter - 3rd Wed of month Meet at The
Boatshed Restaurant for morning tea to celebrate the the
birthdays of members that month. Any member welcome.