2013 calendar of events

The Probus Association of Gold Coast & Northern Rivers Inc.

2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

March

Friday, 15th March Friendship DayLaguna Park, Palm Beach

Cost: $25.00Coordinator: Duncan Sawyer

Champagne Spit Roast with a choice of three roasts and

three desserts.

Tea, Coffee & Orange Juice available together with plenty

of Champers!

An opportunity to join fellow Probians from our local region

to renew old acquaintances and make new friends.

Friday 22nd March Delegates Meeting & Association AGM Sports House Varsity Lakes

April

Coordinator: Moyna Glenn Goold – President, Probus Association GC&NR Inc.

April

Sunday, 21st April 2013

Historic Ormiston House,

Brisbane

Highland Celtic Celebration

A great day out for the whole family!Celebrating all things Scottish and Irish to honour the history

of Ormiston House.Pipe bands, Scottish and Irish dancers, singers, heritage

displays and exhibitions, and much more

Cost: $35.00

Coordinator: Mike Powell

May

Friday,31st May

Kooroomba Vineyard and Lavender Farm Day Trip

Kooroomba has been created as a unique tourist destination, nestled in the Fassifern Valley at Mt Alford near Boonah, about 1hr 45minutes from the Gold Coast. The property consists of a cellar door, restaurant and lavender shop which overlooks a six hectare vineyard and a breathtaking lavender field, with magnificent views of the Scenic Rim mountains.

Kooroomba Vineyard and Lavender Farm provides a southern France experience on the doorstep of Brisbane and is the perfect setting for a relaxing day.

Cost: 40.00 Coordinator: Brian Fletcher

June

Friday, 21st Presidents, Past Presidents & Partners Luncheon

Currumbin RSL Club

Cost: $ TBA

Coordinator: Marlene Sheedy – 5535 1087

The Association acknowledges the valuable contribution of Probus Presidents

and Past Presidents in a relaxed, social environment.

Friday, 28th Delegates Meeting

Sports House Varsity Lakes

Tuesday, 16th – Thursday, 18th – Stanthorpe Qld

Highlights include:

Warwick RSL Club, Alcoomba Lavender Farm, QLD College

of Wine Tourism, Granite Belt Drive, Vincenzo’s at the Big

Apple, Ballandean Estate Winery, Bramble Patch, Beverley

Vineyard Restaurant, Guided tour of Warwick & Rudd’s Pub

……………. Fun! Fellowship! & Friendship!

Cost: $570.00 per person (Single Supplement: $105.00)Coordinator: Sue King - 55229468

CHRISTMAS IN JULY DAY TOUR

DATE: FRIDAY, 6TH JULY 2012COST: $50.00ppCOORDINATOR: MIKE POWELL – 5578 1597

July11th Ecumenical Church Service

Thursday 25th July 20139.30am for 10.00am

Trinity Anglican ChurchRobina Town Centre Drive, Robina

Please feel free to invite friends/relatives to join you and fellow Probians in what will be

a happy morning of ecumenical worship, harmony and fellowship, with morning tea to

follow the service.

A donation would be appreciated to cover Morning Tea

TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH

August

Brisbane City Cat Friday, & Environs 31st August Day Tour Cost: $35.00

Coach to Brisbane with Coordinator, Jenny Wallis.

Enjoy morning tea at Guyatt Park before

embarking at West End for a leisurely ride on the City

Cat. Alighting at Bretts Wharf where the coach

will proceed to the Geebung RSL Club for

lunch then the trip home with perhaps a surprise

visit enroute.

Sunday, 1st to Friday, 6th September(6 days/5 nights)

Best of Yeppoon – Package Tour

Cost: $908.00 pp/ts (Sgl Sup $250) plus rail fare on Tilt Train

Coordinator: Moyna Glenn Goold

SeptemberMonday 9th – Association Annual Golf Day

Emerald Lakes Golf Club, Carrara

Cost: $55.00pp

Coordinator: Ian McTaggart

FLOWER FESTIVALDAY TRIP

Cost: $TBA

FRIDAY 23RD

SEPTEMBERCoordinator:Graeme Rowe

Friday, 27th Delegates Meeting Varsity Lakes Sports House

September

BRISBANE AIRPORT DAY TOUR

FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER

Cost: $40.00

Coordinator: Duncan Sawyer

Travel up to Colmslie for a morning tea break. From the comfort of the coach a guided tour to see the behind the scenes of the Brisbane Airport. Then head back over the Gateway Bridge to the Redlands Sporting Club for an ‘All You Can Eat’ buffet lunch. In the afternoon a tour the Redlands Bay area before returning to the Gold Coast.”

October

SUNDAY 13TH

PROBUS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL BOWLS DAY MUDGEERABA BOWLS CLUB

Cost: $25.00 Coordinator: Duncan Sawyer

“Best of Tasmania” - Ultimate Escape

Tuesday 15th – Saturday 27th October

(12 days/11 nights)

Cost: $3395 pp/ts (s/s $699) incl AirfaresCoordinator: TBA

Friday, 29th November

Friendship Day 2013 - Laguna Park, Palm Beach

Cost: $25.00 Coordinator: TBA

Friday, 13th December

The Probus Association of Gold Coast & Northern Rivers Inc. Delegate’s Meeting

Venue: Varsity Lakes Sports House

2014, A year to look forward to!