TRAMBOAT NEXT STOP WILLIAMSTOWN

The Watsonia 50s Plus Club outing on Tuesday 18th May 2021 is a cruise on the Tramboat to Williamstown. Included on the cruise is morning tea and Fish "N" Chips for lunch on our return journey to Docklands.
We catch the No 86 Tram from Bundoora Square to the Docklands, the Tramboat is located at Shed 9 Victoria Harbour Docklands, directly opposite Marvel Stadium.
Departs Victoria Harbour at 10.30 am, we cruise downstream along the Yarra through the Port of Melbourne, past Swanson Dock under Westgate Bridge, out into Hobson's Bay where we approach the historic Sea Port of Williamstown.
Delicious Fish "N" Chips will be delivered to the Tramboat for our return trip.
COST: $47.00 NON - MEMBERS WELCOME
PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 6th MAY 2021, at the COMMUNITY HALL, 37 LAMBOURN RD, WATSONIA
(Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday afternoon)
The preferred method of payment is Bank transfer
Watsonia 50s Plus Club Inc
Bendigo Bank
BSB: 633 000
ACC: 162 498 554


Bus trip to Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Arboretum

Tuesday 20th April 2021
We will be departing at 9 am from the corner of Elder Street & Delta Road, Greensborough and stopping for morning tea at the Arboretum.
The Arboretum has become an extremely attractive local park, popular for outdoor weddings and photographs. It is an ideal educational facility that can be appreciated by the inexperienced and experienced gardeners and tree lovers alike. Then off to Frankston City Centre to see the Murials, All the Green Year, Alice in Wonderland and Stacked Bookshelves.
LUNCH: Seaford Hotel (Seniors 2 course meal)
COST: $40.00 Non- members $45.00 (morning tea & lunch included)
Payment to be paid in full by 15th April 2021, at the Community Hall, 37 Lambourn Rd, Watsonia (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday afternoon)


WATSONIA 50S PLUS CLUB RE-OPENS MONDAY 3rd FEBRUARY 2020

Zumba Gold classes on Monday mornings have been cancelled until further notice as Deb has injured her back and must rest up.
Thursday Aerobics classes will continue, as Betty will now be running these classes until Deb returns.


Bus Trip to the Ballarat Begonia Festival

Australia's oldest and most popular Community event
TUESDAY 3rd MARCH 2020
LEAVE ELDER ST RESERVE AT 9am
ONLY $25 (lunch not included) NON-MEMBERS $30

Stopping for morning tea along the way
Please pay by Thursday 27 February
Depart: 9am Corner Elder St & Delta Rd, Greensborough

PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 27th FEBRUARY 2020, at the COMMUNITY HALL, 37 LAMBOURN RD, WATSONIA
(Monday, Thursday or Saturday afternoon)


Seniors Festival Events at Watsonia 2019

Come and join us during Senior's Month at the Community Hall, 37 Lambourn road, Watsonia
Contact: 9016 8238 or 0447 575 098 Email: [email protected]

Monday 14 October: FREE Mindfullness Class 11am - 11.45am.
Mindfullness classes incorporate somatic exercises, Tai Chi, Yoga, Qigong and breath work. Shown to prevent falls and improve sleep. Morning tea supplied after the class.

Thursday 17 October: FREE Cards 500. 12.30pm - 3.30pm. Why not join our card group on Thursday, afternoon tea at 2 pm.

Thursday 17 October: FREE Aerobics 10 am - 10.50 am. Aerobic exercise for older adults. Come and try Deb's fun filled class. Morning tea supplied.

Thursday 17 October: FREE Carpet Bowls 12.30pm - 3.30pm. A great game for gentle exercise for the body and stimulation of the brain. All abilities welcome. Afternoon tea at 2 pm.

Sunday afternoon 20 October: Old Time and New Vogue Dance. 1 pm - 4.30 pm. Cost $5.00 Enjoy an afternoon of social dancing or come and listen to the music. There will be door prizes, spot prizes, raffles and afternoon tea

Monday 21 October: FREE Zumba Gold 10am - 10.50am. High energy, low impact, to suit the needs of the active older participant, or those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle.

Friday Evening 25 October: Dinner Dance for Seniors 6.45pm for dinner, 8pm - 11pm for dancing, $25.00 for meal and dance. Cut off date for booking the dinner is 23 October.
Enjoy a buffet meal before dancing the night away. Come along even if you don't dance and enjoy the meal, music and company. Door, spot and raffle prizes. Only this Dinner dance is at Community Hall, 80 Hawdon Street, Heidelberg
Contact: 9016 8238 or 0447 575 098 [email protected]


Bus trip to Dandenong Ranges Botanical Gardens

TUESDAY 17th SEPTEMBER
THE DANDENONG RANGES BOTANICAL GARDENS FLOWERING TIME IS JUNE - DECEMBER
THE GARDEN EXPLORER,THIS NEW PURPOSE -BUILT ELECTRIC VEHICLE OPERATES YEAR-ROUND
LUNCH: Buy your own at the Café Vireya whilst overlooking the gardens
COST: $25 MEMBERS, $30 NON MEMBERS
PLEASE PAY BY 12th SEPTEMBER
The bus departs 9.00 am corner Elder St and Delta Rd Greensborough
Returns approx...4.00 pm
PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 12th September 2019, at the COMMUNITY HALL, 37 LAMBOURN RD, WATSONIA
( Monday, Thursday or Saturday Afternoons)


BUS TRIP TO PHILLIP ISLAND

TUESDAY 23RD APRIL

LEAVE ELDER ST RESERVE AT 9 AM

ONLY $35 Non - Members $40

(we now have 57 going, waiting list only)

MORNING TEA ALONG THE WAY AND A 2 COURSE LUNCH AT PHILLIP ISLAND RSL

Visit several attractions on the Island then home about 4 pm(Bring your binoculars to check out Seal Island)

Please pay by 18th April

Depart: 9 am Cnr Elder St & Delta Rd, Greensborough

PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 18th APRIL 2019, at the COMMUNITY HALL, 37 LAMBOURN RD, WATSONIA

(Monday,Thursday or Saturday afternoon)


Bus Trip, The Heights Heritage House & Gardens Geelong

Tuesday 21st May 2019

Prefabricated in Hamburg, Germany, the Heights was erected in 1854 and is the largest dwelling of its kind in Victoria. Owned by three generations of the one family it was bequeathed by last land owner to the National Trust in 1975. Explore this property which still retains many of its mid-nineteenth century charms. The stables, water tower, groom's cottage and dovecote are all in original condition.

Lunch: The National Hotel Geelong

COST: $40.00 Members, $45.00 Non-members

OPENS: 29th April 2019

DEPART: 9.00 am Cnr Elder ST & Delta Rd, Greensborough

RETURN APPROX: 4 pm

PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 16th May 2019, at the  COMMUNITY HALL, 35-37 LAMBOURN RD, WATSONIA

( Monday or Thursday Afternoons)


Bus trip to Schwerkholt Cottage Blackburn

Morning tea will be in the gardens followed by a guided tour of Schwerkolt Cottage in Blackburn, then a senior's lunch at Kilsyth Club, followed by tour of the Ambulance Museum Bayswater.

Depart: 9.15 am Cnr Elder St & Delta Road, Greensborough, stopping for morning tea en-route.

                  Lunch: Kilsyth Club                  Return Approx: 4 pm

Cost: $35:00                                    Mon – members: $40:00

PAYMENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 7th March 2019, at the  COMMUNITY HALL, 37 LAMBOURN RD, WATSONIA

( Monday or Thursday Afternoons)


WATSONIA 50’S PLUS CLUB REOPENS Monday 4th February 2019

The WATSONIA 50’s Plus Club will re-open on Monday 4th February 2019. On behalf of the Committee I wish you all a Happy Christmas and a safe New Year Dennis Richards