Outings

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Dine Out Group.

Elaine Dunstan is our organiser.

Phone 5622 3118.

FORTHCOMING MEALS

September 30th we are to go to Trafalgar at 12 noon to have a banquet meal at a the Natural Garden Chinese Restaurant 24 Contingent Street 5633 2288. $26:50 per head. BYO drinks or purchase them extra.

On November 25th going to the Gipsy Creek Winery. This starts at 5pm for a wine tasting, followed by dinner $30.00 plus drinks.

On December 2nd at 12 PM we will have our Christmas lunch at the Elizabethan Restaurant.

RECENT MEALS

On July 29th, we had a 2 course lunch at Middel’s Tapas bar at Shop3 / 94-114 Princess Way Drouin VIC 3818 in Drouin (03) 5625 2014 at 12 noon. Matt Middel is the grandson of Horst Middel.

On May 28th 40 0f our happy members boarded the Hazelwood coach at Burke Street Park at 8:15 AM. We stopped near the Shrine of Remembrance for morning tea.

WASP's Nest in a tree near the Shrine

Then we were dropped in Nicholson Street behind Parliament House, and walked around the front and up the steps.

We were all given a security check. Surprisingly enough none of us was carrying anything offensive.

After that we were guided into the magnificent Vestibule with its 23 carat gold trimmings, it has to be seen to be believed.

The Vestibule.

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We were met by our member Garry Blackwood and 2 of his helpers, who gave us a talk about the history of Parliament house, then Garry told us about what he does on a day to day basis.

Queens Hall.

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We then went through to the Queens Hall and were split into 2 groups of 20. Our group were taken through to the upper house (Legislative Council Chamber). We seated ourselves around the comfortable red seats and were told about the chamber and its activities.

Legislative Assembly Chamber.

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Next were guided through to the Lower house (Legislative Assembly Chamber) and seated ourselves in the comfortable green seats and were told about the activities of the lower house. Garry then asked for any questions without notice, which he duly answered.

Legislative Assembly Chamber.

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The Library.

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By this time it was lunchtime and we were shown into the dining room and after a few drinks were served 5 vegetables and chicken with hollandaise sauce. For desert we had a form of bread and butter pudding with custard, after that we had teas and coffees. On our way out we inspected the Libraries. All of this had to be seen to be believed.
We then wandered out to Nicholson Street and boarded our coach and were taken to the Old Cheese Factory at 34 Homestead Road Berwick. We strolled around and inspected the very old well kept buildings and gardens, whilst the staff prepared our afternoon tea. We then seated in the old cheese room and were served tea and coffees of our choice, with scones, jam and cream. Wonderful but very filling. We then all struggled into the coach and returned home.

All agreed we had a great day.

Thank you for arranging it Elaine and Mark.

On May 6th JEAN’S MORNING TEA. After a damp start, the sun did shine on Jean Kydd's patio where Probus members and friends were enjoying a relaxing, social morning coffee. As usual, the food was delicious and Jean's garden was picture perfect. Jean kindly donated four lucky door prizes. Many thanks, Jean. (Veronica)

March 25th 2010 we went to The Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar 35 Victoria Road Loch.

What a treat was in store for members. Perfect weather, lovely food and great company. Over fifty members made the journey over to Loch Village to dine out at the Gilded Lily Restaurant. It was a glorious day for the pleasant drive across to the restaurant where we were greeted with nibbles before taking our seats at the table. Salmon, lamb, chicken and vegetarian wrap were beautifully presented. The talk died to a murmur as people enjoyed their meal. The selection of three different desserts on a plate were quickly demolished. The quaint shops in the little town were open to have a browse or make a purchase before the journey home. Well done Elaine!

~Veronica Q.

Tender breast of chicken marinated in flavours

of the Mediterranean, pocketed with a hint of

prosciutto and continental cheese oven baked.

Fresh fillet of Atlantic salmon served with lemon hollandaise.

February 4th 2010 (Thursday) 10:00 AM at Marilyn & Ross Dawson invited us all to a morning tea at 4 Kookaburra Court.

January 28th (Thursday) About forty Probians went to Glenfyne Gardens south of Drouin. The weather was warm and pleasant and there were no mossies to detract from the enjoyment of the meal, although the food choice was a little limited (pasta or pasta). After the meal diners wandered around the spacious gardens and the quaint old-fashioned church. Italian background music added a continental flavour to the night. It was a pleasant evening for all those who attended and most of the diners had left for home by about 7:30 pm. Thanks go, of course, to Elaine for all the preparation for another successful dine-out

December 2nd 83 of our members came to our Christmas dinner at the Elizabethan restaurant. Everyone brought along an adult present These presents were presented to our local captain of the Salvation Army Mr Daniel Templeman Twells who came along to our meeting. He is to see to it that they are distributed to needy people in our area. We also had as a guest at the dinner the local Rotary president Geoff Chilver & his wife Monique. Our President John kindly presented all of our foundation members with a special Probus pin ,

Other members that were present received a different pin .

To see photos of the Christmas dinner click on this text.

November 25th A small group of 12 members attended the luncheon at the Marquay Restraunt. The two course meal was very tasty and well presented and delicious sweets were followed by coffee.

The setting was ideal enabling all members joining together in interesting discussions on varying topics of conversation.

Excellent food, terrific venue, fantastic company and wonderful chats. Very enjoyable. By Helen Gogan.

September 24th we went to Red Parrot Cafe Noojee. for a delicious 2 course meal It was a wonderful afternoon sitting in the comfortable restaurant looking out at the rain coming down in the trees and being served by the very friendly staff including the chef.

July 23rd we went to the Thai Restaurant 56 Queen Street Warragul for a different delicious dinner.