MONTHLY PROGRAM
Visitors to this site who wish to attend one (or more) of our activities, should contact Col, our Vice President, by clicking on the Contact Us button atop this page.
Members who were unable to attend the meeting, should either phone the organiser of the activity well ahead of the date of the activity and book your place.
Please Note: If you have booked into an activity and find that you now can't attend, please have the courtesy to contact the organiser of the event.
Upcoming Programmers
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June
Tony Ashton
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July
Janis Corry
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August
Marie Vest
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September
Ronda Guy
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October
Janis Corry
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November
Volunteers needed
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December
Adele Kierse
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May
Phone Numbers
Those people who have mobile phones, please use that number when putting their name on the Activity Sheet.
That way the organiser is able to contact you much easier if the activity changes or you get separated from the group, while on the activity.
Catching Trains
When we use the train services for an outing we always try to sit upstairs in the second last carriage.
Those getting on at early stations should attempt to save seats for those getting on later.
May Events
CLUB FEES ARE DUE BY THE!! END OF JUNE
Club Fees Are Due
Club fees are due by the end of June.
They are now $25 per single or $45 per couple living at the same address. Yes they have increased for the first time in twenty years. No forms are required, payment assumes that you agree to the rules of the club and your details have not changed.
Pay by money in an envelope, details on the outside at the meeting.
By cheque to Illawarra Outdoor Club.
By direct deposit Account No: 001130207 BSB: 641800 and don't forget to add your name.
Saturday 18th May
Dinner & Movie Night
Adele K.
Meet at the Open Hearth Hotel Bistro in Warrawong for dinner at 5.00pm for a 5.30pm start. After dinner enjoy a movie of your choice at the Gala or Hoyts cinema.
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Activity Sheet
Sunday 19th May
Bush Dance at Heininger Hall
John C.
Join us this Sunday for the Bush Dance at Heininger Hall, Heininger Street, Dapto.
It starts at 1.00pm with a lesson and then the dancing runs from 2.00pm until 4.00pm. Live music by Southern Cross.
Cost is $5 which includes afernoon tea .
Beginners , singles and families welcome. Come for a fun afternoon of Bush dancing!
Tuesday 21st May
MEETING NIGHT
All Welcome
The meeting commences at 7.30pm downstairs in the Sunken Lobby at the Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow. Members, guests and visitors are welcome to join us for the meeting or come early and join us for dinner from 6.00pm in the Fraternity Bistro.
Don't forget to wear your IOC name badge to win a prize and help us to get to know each other.
Thursday 23rd May
Dinner at the Sporties
Bruce C.
Join Bruce & Gina for dinner at Warilla Sports Club, 54 McGregor Ave, Barrack Heights NSW 2528, to celebrate their birthdays.
On Thursdays one of the specials is a T/Bone steak for $20 which includes a drink from the bar, (large glass of wine or schooner of beer etc) Members only. if steak is not your choice they have other specials or a choice from the main menu.
Meet at 6pm for 6.30pm start.
Activity Sheet.
Saturday 25th May
Card Night at Figtree
Col W.
Join us for a fun night of cards & games at the Bridge Club Hall, 11 Princes Highway, Figtree. Approach can be from either north or south. Turn into the park on the north side of Figtree shopping centre carpark.
Doors open at 6.30pm for 6.45pm start (don't be late!)
Cost is $4.00 per person. Please bring a small plate of nibbles to share for supper. No hot food as there are no heating facilities.
Activity Sheet
Sunday 26thMay
Indoor Bowls at Warilla
Col W.
Come and join us at Warilla Bowling Club for a fun 2 hours of bowling.
Meet in the foyer at 12 noon for lunch and a 1.30pm play bowls. Cost is $8 for bowls and green hire.
Socks or bowling shoes must be worn on the green. After the game stay and have a coffee or cool drink with friends.
Activity Sheet
Thursday 30th May
May Birthday lunch at Evil Eye
Antoinette G,
Join all those who have a Birthday in MAY at the Evil Eye for lunch..
Birthday person and friends are invited to meet at 12.30pm for lunch and a chat at Evil Eye Restaurant, 3 Vereker St, Fairy Meadow.
Come along for a great lunch and help the Birthday Girls & Boys celebrate their Birthdays!
Thank you to all the "regulars" who celebrate our birthdays.
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Activity Sheet
Friday 31st May
IPAC Theatre "Grandparents Club"
Janis C.
Finally a show that celebrates Grandparenthood! 90 mins of pure joy that is hilariously funny and touchingly authentic.
Written by comedy legend Wendy Harmer with toe-tapping, sing-a-long music from John Field, this is a show that understands how truly Grand life can be!
Join Lynne McGranger (Home and Away), Laurence Coy, Andrew James and Meredith O’Reilly in a whirl of stand up, send-up and song as they share their hearts, stories and mishaps over coffee…or was that a gin…in the famous Grandparents Club.
We will be going to the 3.00pm Matinee and have lunch before at Thai Carnation.m Meet at 12.30pm for lunch.
Tickets $65 and as tickets are going fast I need money and names ASAP!!
Activity Sheet
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June Events
Saturday 1st June
BBQ & Games Afternoon at Dal's place in Calderwood
Del B.
Join Del at her house in Calderwood for a BBQ and Games afternoon..For Games arrive at 3.00pm while the weather is still warm. If not coming for Games you can arrive later. Fire for the BBQ will be lit at 5.00pm Bring your meat, drinks, chair and warm clothes. Also bring a dessert to share. Tea, coffee and nibblies will be provided.
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Sunday 2nd June
24th Biennale of Sydney White Bay Power Station
Caryll S.
Ten Thousand Suns, Modern Art is a Free exhibition. We will have Lunch in Darling Street, Balmain and then ferry back to Circular Quay.
Train times : (Oak Flats 8.06am, Dapto 8.17am, Wollongong 8.40am, Thirroul 8.51am) to Town Hall in the second last carriage upstairs. Then we will go by bus to White Bay.
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Activity Sheet
Sunday 2nd June
Bush dance at Heininger Hall - Dapto
John C.
Join us this Sunday for the Bush Dance at Heininger Hall, Heininger Street, Dapto.
It starts at 1.00pm with a lesson and then the dancing runs from 2.00pm until 4.00pm. Live music by Southern Cross.
Cost is $5 which includes afernoon tea .
Beginners , singles and families welcome. Come for a fun afternoon of Bush dancing!
Monday 3rd June
Vivid experience- Sydney
Antoinette G..
Vivid is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation, and technology. of lighting effects.
Explore this year's theme of "Vivid Sydney Humanity"......a programme of light, music and ideas and It gets better every year..
We will catch the train to Circular Quay and have something to eat at one of the many venues. Then walk to the Quay waterfront by 6pm when all the magic begins and the sky lights up . When we have our fill of that magic, we will catch a ferry to Darling Harbour for the brand new experience of the Japanese HIKA RAKQYO. evolving flower light show.
Limited to 8 people and IOC members only.
Train from Dapto 2.22pm, Wollongong 2.35pm, Thirroul 2.48pm arriving at Central at 4.03 pm then catch a train to Circular Quay..
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Activity Sheet
Tuesday 4th June
Tuesday Tunes at the Builders Club
Carole D.
This months concert features GB Taylor & Amanda Easton. Doors open at 11.00am and show commences at11.30am.
Cost is $35 which includes a 2 course lunch.
Names and money by 30th April.
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Activity Sheet
Wednesday 5th June
Picnic Lunch in the Botanic Gardens
John C.
Join members for a picnic lunch in the beautiful Wollongong Botanic Gardens. Park in Madeline Street for 2hours free. Bring achair, lunch and drinks. Meet at 12.00 noon.
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Activity Sheet
Thursday 6th June
Belvoir Theatre Surry Hills "Never Closer"
John C.
This month's production is "Never Closer". It is set in Northern Ireland in 1987. Lots of troubles and tough decisions to be made.
You must have a Pension Card and ID to attend. Queue for tickets at 11.00am then have lunch before the show at 1.00pm
Trains: Dapto 8.43, W'gong 9.07, Thirroul 9.18. Meet upstairs in the second last carriage.
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Activity Sheet
Friday 7th June
Neil Diamond Show at Warrilla Sports Club
Gonnie D.
Come along at 12.00 noon to the Warilla Sports Club for a Neil Diamond Tribute Show. This is at lunch time and the cost is $40.00. I have booked for 20 but can get more if quick! Names and money due at the May meeting. You can pay at the meeting by putting it in an envelope with your name on it or pay on line to AM Dirks....BSB: 012 628.....a/c: 5883 98725. Don't forget to put your name when paying on line.
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Activity Sheet
Saturday 8th June
Dinner & Movie Night
Tony A.
Meet at the Open Hearth Hotel in Warrawong for dinner at 5.00pm for a 5.30pm start. After dinner enjoy a movie of your choice at the Gala or Hoyts Cinemas.
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Sunday 9th June
Experience the Enchanted Forest at Blackbutt Come Alive
Antoinette G.
Meet at the Shellharbour Workers Club for dinner at 5pm. Then we will find our way to to The Enchanted Forest at Blackbutt whre the Forest comes alive !
Journey through a spectacle of light and sounds in the heart of the forest and parklands at Blackbutt Reserve in Shellharbour.
You will immerse yourself in unforgettable dazzling lazer effects with interactive projections and magical holograms.
The art experiences are sure to excite the senses while you follow the gorgeous lazer lit paths under the towering trees
You can bring the entire family to envelope the magic experiences. .
Purchase tickets at www.theenchantedforest.com.au.
Tickets are sold at 15 minute increments but stay as long as you like. I have purchased my tickets for 6.45pm
I went last year and can't wait to see it again this year..
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Activity Sheet
Wednesday 12th June
Morning Melodies at the Fraternity Club
Bruce C.
Enjoy a pleasant morning at the Fraternity’s Morning Melodies show. Be entertained by JENNIFER GRAY with “Throwback Hits”, this is followed by a roast lunch. Cost: $25. Doors open at 10.30 am, show time 11.00 am. After the show join other members for coffee and cake in the Il Bene dining area (own costs).
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Thursday 13th June
Trivia at Corrimal RSL
Antoinette G.
Join us for a fun night of Trivia at Corrimal RSL. Meet at 5.30pm for 6.00pm dinner and Trivia starts at 7.00pm. Prizes for True & False questions as well as Trivia. Emphasis on fun.
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Saturday 15th June
Edie's Windang Walk
Edie S.
Meet at 10 am at one of the tables in the park on Reddall Parade, Windang. Bring your own morning tea between 10am -10:45...... Then we will walk along the beach. Fast walkers can go in a group and the slow walkers can stay with me. Go north over the bridge and turn left and the club is on the Lake. We will meet at Club Windang at 12.00 noon for lunch. There will be a table reserved for us.
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Saturday 15th June
The "Vallies" in the Basement at the Builders Club
Lynn T.
This Franki Valli tribute show is at the Basement at the Builders Club which has been beautifully renovated. One of the Vallies group entertained us at the Tuesday tunes recently and was excellent so if the group is as good as he was we are in for a top show. Cost $70 (includes booking fee). A 2 course dinner is included. Doors open at 6pm. To ensure good seats I would like names and money asap but no later than 31st March.
Activity Sheet
Sunday 16th June
Bush Dance at Heininger hall - Dapto
John C.
Join us this Sunday for the Bush Dance at Heininger Hall, Heininger Street, Dapto.
It starts at 1.00pm with a lesson and then the dancing runs from 2.00pm until 4.00pm. Live music by Southern Cross.
Cost is $5 which includes afernoon tea .
Beginners , singles and families welcome. Come for a fun afternoon of Bush dancing!
Sunday 16th June
Card Afternoon at Bruce & Gina's
Bruce C.
Join Gina and Bruce for an afternoon of card games. Arrive 1pm. Cost $2 per person. Place: the Carter’s home. Please bring a small plate of food or nibbles to share. Limit 12 persons. Activity Sheet.
Tuesday 18th June
Meeting Night
All Welcome
The meeting commences at 7.30pm downstairs in the Sunken Lobby at the Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow. Members, guests and visitors are welcome to join us for the meeting or come early and join us for dinner from 6.00pm in the Fraternity Bistro.
Don't forget to wear your IOC name badge to win a prize and help us to get to know each other.
Wednesday 19th June
Restaurant Night at Golden Loy Chinese Restaurant in Albion Park Rail
Tony A.
This month we are dining at the Golden Loy Chinese Restaurant, 193 Princes Highway, Albion Park Rail.
BYO and no corkage. Parking behind the strip of shops. Turn into Creamery Street at Bakers Delight and then right into the car park. Arrive at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start.
Please have cash for payment.
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Activity Sheet
Thursday 20th June
Dinner at the Sporties
Bruce C.
Join Bruce & Gina for dinner at Warilla Sports Club, 54 McGregor Ave, Barrack Heights NSW 2528.
On Thursdays one of the specials is a T/Bone steak for $20 which includes a drink from the bar, (large glass of wine or schooner of beer etc) Members only. if steak is not your choice they have other specials or a choice from the main menu.
Meet at 6pm for 6.30pm start.
Activity Sheet.
Saturday 22nd June
Arcadians present "Pippin"
Carole D.
Please note the new date...... NOT 29th June due to clash with card night!! If your name is down please check if new date is OK.
PIPPIN is a 1972 musical telling the story of a young prince who longs to find passion and adventure in his life. He goes to war to prove his loyalty to the King but later kills the King and takes over the throne.
This will be a matinee commencing at 1.30pm and we plan to have lunch at Corrimal RSL. 11.30am for 12pm.
Cost $30
Names and Money by 18th June
Activity Sheet
Sunday 23rd June
Indoor Bowls at Warilla
Col W.
Come and join us at Warilla Bowling Club for a fun 2 hours of bowling.
Meet in the foyer at 12 noon for lunch and a 1.30pm play bowls. Cost is $8 for bowls and green hire.
Socks or bowling shoes must be worn on the green. After the game stay and have a coffee or cool drink with friends.
Activity Sheet
Friday 28th June
JUNE Birthday Lunch at Evil Eye Restaurant Fairy Meadow
Antoinette G.
Join all those who have a Birthday in JUNE at the Evil Eye for lunch..
Birthday person and friends are invited to meet at 12.30pm for lunch and a chat at Evil Eye Restaurant, 3 Vereker St, Fairy Meadow.
Come along for a great lunch and help the Birthday Girls & Boys celebrate their Birthdays!
Thank you to all the "regulars" who celebrate our birthdays.
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Activity Sheet
Saturday 29th June
Card Night at Figtree
Col W.
Join us for a fun night of cards & games at the Bridge Club Hall, 11 Princes Highway, Figtree. Approach can be from either north or south. Turn into the park on the north side of Figtree shopping centre carpark.
Doors open at 6.30pm for 6.45pm start (don't be late!)
Cost is $4.00 per person. Please bring a small plate of nibbles to share for supper. No hot food as there are no heating facilities.
Activity Sheet
Sunday 30th June
Bush Dance at Heininger Hall - Dapto
John C.
Join us this Sunday for the Bush Dance at Heininger Hall, Heininger Street, Dapto.
It starts at 1.00pm with a lesson and then the dancing runs from 2.00pm until 4.00pm. Live music by Southern Cross.
Cost is $5 which includes afernoon tea .
Beginners , singles and families welcome. Come for a fun afternoon of Bush dancing!
July Events
Tuesday 2nd July
Tuesday Tunes at the Builders Club
Carole D.
This months concert features Amber Jade & Michael Montgomery . Doors open at 11.00am and show commences at11.30am.
Cost is $35 which includes a 2 course lunch.
Names and money by 30th April.
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Thursday 4th July
Picnic in the Botanic Gardens
John C.
Join members for a picnic lunch in the beautiful Wollongong Botanic Gardens. Park in Madeline Street for 2hours free. Bring achair, lunch and drinks. Meet at 12.00 noon.
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Activity Sheet
Sunday 7th July
Bush Dance at Heininger Hall - Dapto
John C.
Join us this Sunday for the Bush Dance at Heininger Hall, Heininger Street, Dapto.
It starts at 1.00pm with a lesson and then the dancing runs from 2.00pm until 4.00pm. Live music by Southern Cross.
Cost is $5 which includes afernoon tea .
Beginners , singles and families welcome. Come for a fun afternoon of Bush dancing!
Friday 12th July
Jingle In July Lunch at the Sporties
Marie V.
Join us at the Warilla Sporties, 54 McGregor Ave, Barrack Heights for a special Jingle in July Christmas lunch.
Cost is $40 which includes Live music by the Platinum Duo plus Billy the Bagpiper during dessert. Lunch is Soup of the day......Leg Ham & Turkey with roast vegies. ,,,, steamed plum pudding.
Arrive at 11.30am for 12.00, noon lunch.
Names and money ASAP and by May meeting.
Activity Sheet
Sunday 14th July
Elvis Tribute Show - Souths Juniors - Sydney
Adele K.
This is the ultimate Elvis Tribute Show performed by Ben Portsmouth from the USA. The show commences at 8.00pm and costs $69.69.
We will Car Pool from The Fraternity Club and have dinner before the show.
Tickets have already been purchased.
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Activity Sheet
Tuesday 16th July
MEETING NIGHT
All Welcome
The meeting commences at 7.30pm downstairs in the Sunken Lobby at the Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow. Members, guests and visitors are welcome to join us for the meeting or come early and join us for dinner from 6.00pm in the Fraternity Bistro.
Don't forget to wear your IOC name badge to win a prize and help us to get to know each other.
Sunday 21st July
Bush Dance at Heininger Hall
John C.
Join us this Sunday for the Bush Dance at Heininger Hall, Heininger Street, Dapto.
It starts at 1.00pm with a lesson and then the dancing runs from 2.00pm until 4.00pm. Live music by Southern Cross.
Cost is $5 which includes afernoon tea .
Beginners , singles and families welcome. Come for a fun afternoon of Bush dancing!
Saturday 27th July
Card Night at Figtree Hall
Col W.
Join us for a fun night of cards & games at the Bridge Club Hall, 11 Princes Highway, Figtree. Approach can be from either north or south. Turn into the park on the north side of Figtree shopping centre carpark.
Doors open at 6.30pm for 6.45pm start (don't be late!)
Cost is $4.00 per person. Please bring a small plate of nibbles to share for supper. No hot food as there are no heating facilities.
Activity Sheet
Sunday 28th July
Indoor Bowls at Warilla
Col W.
Come and join us at Warilla Bowling Club for a fun 2 hours of bowling.
Meet in the foyer at 12 noon for lunch and a 1.30pm play bowls. Cost is $8 for bowls and green hire.
Socks or bowling shoes must be worn on the green. After the game stay and have a coffee or cool drink with friends.
Activity Sheet
Sunday 30th July
Breakfast at Mount Kembla Pub
Jennifer M.
Meet at 8.30am at the Mount Kembla Hotel for varying choices of Breakfasts.
Afterwards, for those feeling fit an optional walk on Memorial Pathway.
Please indicate by Wed 26th June if attending.
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Activity Sheet
August Events
Thursday 1st August
Picnic in the Botanic Gardens
John C.
Join members for a picnic lunch in the beautiful Wollongong Botanic Gardens. Park in Madeline Street for 2hours free. Bring achair, lunch and drinks. Meet at 12.00 noon.
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Activity Sheet
Saturday 3rd August
Arcadians present "Sound Of Music"
Carole D.
Details To come
Sunday 4th August
Bush Dance at Heininger Hall - Dapto
John C.
Join us this Sunday for the Bush Dance at Heininger Hall, Heininger Street, Dapto.
It starts at 1.00pm with a lesson and then the dancing runs from 2.00pm until 4.00pm. Live music by Southern Cross.
Cost is $5 which includes afernoon tea .
Beginners , singles and families welcome. Come for a fun afternoon of Bush dancing!
Tuesday 6th August
Tuesday Tunes at the Builders Club
Carole D.
This months concert featuresBelinda Adams & Lonnie Brabender . Doors open at 11.00am and show commences at11.30am.
Cost is $35 which includes a 2 course lunch.
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Saturday 17th August
Winfale Park by Del Brand being Performed
Del B.
Excerpts from 3 plays by 3 local playwrights will be presented,One of those "Winfale Park"is by Dell Brand.
More details to come!!!
Tuesday 20th August
MEETING NIGHT
The meeting commences at 7.30pm downstairs in the Sunken Lobby at the Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow. Members, guests and visitors are welcome to join us for the meeting or come early and join us for dinner from 6.00pm in the Fraternity Bistro.
Don't forget to wear your IOC name badge to win a prize and help us to get to know each other.
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Thursday 29th August
Belvoir Theatre - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night - Time
John C.
This month's production is "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night - Time" It is part detective story, part family adventure. Funny & captivating, with a few surprisesalong the way!!
You must have a Pension Card and ID to attend. Queue for tickets at 11.00am then have lunch before the show at 1.00pm
Trains: Dapto 8.43, W'gong 9.07, Thirroul 9.18. Meet upstairs in the second last carriage.
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Activity Sheet
Saturday 31st August
Card Night at Figtree Hall
Col W.
Join us for a fun night of cards & games at the Bridge Club Hall, 11 Princes Highway, Figtree. Approach can be from either north or south. Turn into the park on the north side of Figtree shopping centre carpark.
Doors open at 6.30pm for 6.45pm start (don't be late!)
Cost is $4.00 per person. Please bring a small plate of nibbles to share for supper. No hot food as there are no heating facilities.
Activity Sheet
Upcoming Events
2025 IOC Weekend Away
Sunday 9th February to Wednesday 12th February
Holiday Haven Huskinson Beach Caravan Park
Col W.
This is a totally different location and method of managing the booking to past years. It will be booked as follows.
a) You will have to decide who you wish to share with.
b) You will have to decide on the type of cabin you wish to share.. All details are on the web.
c) One of your group will have to contact the park and make your booking and pay your deposit and arrange final payment.
The park has not opened the February bookings as yet but will take our bookings now. Please don't delay and mention IOC booking. A 10% discount applies if you book soon
If you delay your booking the choice of cabins will be less.
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Contact Holiday Haven Huskinson Beach for details.
Any questions please give Col a call.
Thanks to Tony and Ronda for finding this place and getting us all started.
Regular Ongoing Events
Every Friday Evening
Tennis
Kirk
Tennis is on most Fridays at Wiseman Park courts in Vickery Street, Gwynnville for about an hour from 5ish. Some of us usually have dinner at the Wiseman Park Bowling Club afterwards.
New players and beginners through to more experienced players are welcome.
Phone Kirk to ensure the tennis is on.