Outings include live theatre, day trips to places of interest and two to five day trips. Invitations to join with us are often extended to partners and friends.
Below – AN INVITATION IS EXTENDED TO ALL MEMBERS TO JOIN TWO COMMITTEE LADIES FOR COFFEE AT A LOCAL CAFE ON THE SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH.
BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON’S 2023
Upon the mention of having our own swap a book library Margaret A. donated a trolly made by her husband. Jenny one of our very prolific readers added many of her books. Our members swap and donate books regularly. The library has become a great success. (Below Jenny rolling out the library).
Interest Groups
Open to club members. Interest Groups exist for members who would like to spend quality time with like-minded members. The number of members in each group differs depending on the activity.
Book Club: Meet 3rd Monday of the month 2 pm-4 pm are spent in good company discussing our assigned book. Followed by a delicious afternoon tea.
Dine and Discussion: Meet 4th Friday monthly 2 pm-4 pm. Discuss topical news item in members’ homes. Other months lunch out during a day trip.
Gardening: Buttercups Meet 4th Thursday of the month 10.00 am. Meetings are held in member’s homes. Other meetings are trip’s e.g. A large variety of parks, gardens, and nurseries.
BUTTERCUPS DAY OUT October
The forecast was for 12 degrees at Marysville, I sent an email to the ladies the night before, suggesting warm jackets are recommended.
Leaving the bowling club at 9:45am, we had a break for morning tea in the gardens at the base of Maroondah Reservoir. (Morning tea was provided by the coach company).
On arrival at “Bruno’s Sculpture Garden” Bruno gave us an interesting talk on how and why he purchased the property and survived “Black Saturday”. We sensed the emotion still in his voice.
Setting off around the garden in small groups, cameras were clicking, and laughter could be heard all around. What an amazing place to visit. Just beating the rain, we boarded the coach and headed for the bakery to buy our lunch. Socialising with a group of ladies from the Monbulk Probus Club before heading for home. Kylie, our driver was entertaining and punctual, getting us safely back to the bowling club at 4pm.
Margaret A.
Buttercups Garden Group September.
Several members of the garden group didn’t know of the local attraction at Federation Estate. The State Heritage listed 1920s former Ringwood School House is now the Culture Centre, with landscaped native gardens, a sensory play area and large wood carvings, The art gallery had a marvelous display in the small room of Pamela Irving’s “Waste not, want not” which we found fascinating. After this adventure we decided to have a look at the Melbourne Plant shop. Although small in number this month, it was good to get together. Margaret A.
The Buttercups Gardening Group headed to the Burwood Brickworks Rooftop gardens and cafe in August. With the sun warming our backs as we had our coffee and discussed our latest gardening ventures. We then split up and walked around many garden beds, worm farms and compost bins. This is run by Cal Groups and those who are deaf or hard of hearing. All produce that is grown is distributed to communities through Melbourne. A very interesting morning for all.
I T For Fun: Meet 10:30 am 2nd Wednesday each month. Venue Bayswater Library. This group provides support for ladies with iPads endeavoring to keep “up to date” with modern technology. This is a friendly, easy way to learn.
Knit and Natter: Meet 10am. 3rd Thursday each month in a member’s home.
Below the Knit and Natter Group having a very happy meeting knitting squares which are made into rugs for the the homeless women in the Eastern suburbs . The ladies also knit for the Women’s Shelter in Alice Springs, singlets for babies have proved very popular , the slightly older children asked if they could have singlets also. All smiles the ladies are now knitting stripes and brightly coloured tops, they are enjoying being able to help out.
Mahjong: Meet twice monthly 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 12:30 pm – 4 pm In a local venue. Ladies take along their lunch enjoying a chat before play begins. Beginners are most welcome.
Pot luck: Meet 3rd Tuesday monthly at 10.30 am.
Join our group for a monthly Pot luck gathering where everyone brings their ideas along. This is a perfect opportunity to attend functions, share ideas and make new friends.
Walking Group: Meet 2nd Friday of the month 10.15am. Venue Bowls Club carpark. Followed by lunch in Heathmont.
