Meetings and Activities
The club has an extensive range of regular meetings and activities which satisfy a large range of interests.
General Meetings
General meetings for all members occur monthly. They are held in Avoca Beach Bowling and Recreation Club on the third Monday of each month except December. From 10.00am a group of organizers take bookings and payments for upcoming social events. The meeting starts at 10.15am. After a review of activities there is a tea break followed by an address by a person who gives a talk on a matter of particular interest to members. The meeting generally ends at about 12 Noon. Then members are invited to stay for lunch at their own expense at “The Table” restaurant in the bowling club. The restaurant offers a short list of specials at a budget price and a wide range of a la carte dishes. The program for 2026 is :-
- 19 January
- 16 February
- 16 March
- 20 April
- 18 May
- 15 June
- 20 July
- 17 August
- 21 September
- 19 October
- 16 November
- 18 January 2027
- 15 February 2027
- 15 March 2027
Bistro Lunches & Barbecues
On the first Monday of each month from February to November (October - 2nd Monday) club members meet for either a Bistro Lunch at a local club or hotel, or a Barbecue in one of the many local parks. See the Newsletter for details of the venues.
Monday 12 October. 11.00 am. PROBUS Month Barbecue at Hunter Reserve, Avoca Beach
Monday 2 November. 12.00 pm. Breakers Country Club, Dover Road, Wamberal (Venue to be confirmed)
Special Interest Groups
Golf : A small group meet weekly for 9 holes at about lunchtime on Wednesday at Breakers Country Club in Wamberal.
Walking : An enthusiastic group meet weekly at 8.30 or 9.15 in a variety of scenic venues for a roughly 40 minute easy walk followed by a visit to a coffee shop.
Ten Pin Bowling : An active group of mainly beginners meet each month when possible at 10am on the second Monday of the month for two games at Bateau Bay Bowling Centre.
Mexican Train Dominoes : This unusual game is played by a large group of members each Thursday afternoon from 2pm to 5pm in the large house of one member who is able to provide the facilities (but numbers are limited by the space available). A second group has been formed recently and the members play on the second and fourth Monday of the month at the Avoca Beach Bowling Club from 1pm to 4pm. It is open to any members interested to join.
Avoca Beach Theatre Group : Members interested in going to theatres are given news on what's happening locally so they can attend if they wish.
Book Exchange : A book exchange is maintained by one member. Each monthly General Meeting he brings the current large collection to the meeting and members are welcome to borrow from it and add to it.
Other Social Activities
The club has a team of social organizers who plan and then manage a variety of social activities away from the club. There is at least one each month, such as restaurant meals, trip to races, trips to places of interest using a coach, public transport or own cars. The program for 2026 is available below.
Social_Activities_Program_2026_v3.pdf
Monday 26 October
PROBUS MONTH PICNIC. Celebrate 50 years of PROBUS with a 'Fish & Chips' lunch at Davistown Preogress Hall, McCauley Road, Davistown. Celebrate PROBUS Month. Come dressed in PROBUS colours blue and yellow. Fun activities during the day. Bookings essential.
November 8 to 13
'LIFE OF RILEY' Coach Tour at Lake Jindabyne. Daily touring by coach. Most meals and accommodation included.
Monday 7 December
CHRISTMAS LUNCH at Diggers at the Entrance with entertainment by 'Brassick' and three-course lunch. Cost $60. Bookings and payment by 16 November.
Social Activities Program 2027
The proposed Social Activitiesa Program for 2027 was published as a supplement to Newsletter #397 in October 2026. The program is posted on the 'Club Newsletter' page of this website.