WALKS: 1ST WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH (EXCEPT JANUARY & DECEMBER)
Weather conditions may affect, eg forecast temperature of 35 degrees or greater. Heavy rain forcasts may also lead to cancellation.
MEETINGS/GUEST SPEAKER: 2ND TUESDAY EACH MONTH AT CLUB MERRYLANDS BOWLING
OUTINGS: Generally 4TH TUESDAY EACH MONTH(EXCEPT DECEMBER)
ACTUAL DAY MAY VARY DUE TO PUBLIC HOLIDAYS OR VENUE OPERATING REQUIREMENTS.
ADDITIONAL OUTINGS, eg where there is a 5th Tuesday
in a month, an extra outing activity is arranged by the Vice President
SENIORS LUNCHEONS, TBA as calendar permits subject to
Committee Approval
CMB is Club Merrylands Bowling
JANUARY: 2026
Wednesday 7th. No Walk this month
Tuesday 13th. Monthly General Meeting.10:0am Guest Speaker Rod O'Donoughue -History of Rotary
Tuesday 20th Seniors Luncheon NOON Coolibah Hotel Merrylands West. Convenor A Tanner
Monday 26th Australia Day Public Holiday,
Tuesday 27th Held previously. Refer back to Tuesday 20th January event
FEBRUARY: 2026.
Wednesday 4th Walk - Circular Quay to Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf via Mrs Macquarie's Chair. Convenor J Hayman
Tuesday, 10th 10:00am Monthly General Meeting.- Guest Speaker. ,Trish Chapman- Chateaux of the Loire France
Also a short presentation of 60 years since change to Decimal Currency. Refer David Doolan
Tuesday 17th Luncheon Tavana Travittoria at Guildford Leagues Club. Convenor A Tanner
Monday 23rd Seniors Big Day Out Cruise on Sydney Harbour on MV The Bella Vista
departing 11.00am Wharf Pyrmont, access by Light Rail
Convenor D Doolan
MARCH: 2026.
Wednesday 4th Walk - River Walk-Rydalmere Wharf to Meadowbank Wharf. Convenor J Hayman
Tuesday. 10th 10:00am NOTE: Monthly General Meeting (No Guest Speaker)
-followed by
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
Tuesday 17th Seniors Luncheon Bull & Bush Hotel Baulkham Hills, Convenor A Tanner
Tuesday 24th 09:45am Outing-Group guided tour of Royal NSW Lancers Museum Parramatta Convenor D Doolan
Tuesday 31st Vice Presidents Extra Outing (Not being held owing to time restraints pending results of AGM elections)
APRIL: 2026.
Wednesday, 1st. Walk - Watsons Bay to Clarke Reserve and return, Federation Cliff Walk Convenor J Hayman
EASTER Fri 3/04/26 to Mon 6/04/26
Tuesday, 14th. Monthly General Meeting.-10:00am Guest Speaker Judith Dunn- subject DENTISTRY
Tuesday 21st Seniors Luncheon; "Sage" at Merrylands RSL Convenor A Tanner
ANZAC DAY Saturday 25th
Monday 27th gazetted PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Tuesday, 28th Outing- Guided tour of University of Sydney 'Quadrangle Heritage : Gargoyles & Grotesques
and also Chau Chak Wing Museum , cafe on site, Convenor D Doolan
MAY:2026
Wednesday 6th. Walk. - Katoomba Cliff-Top Trail Walk - Scenic World to Echo Point. Convenor J Hayman
Tuesday 12th , Monthly General Meeting. 10:00am Guest Speaker Community Wheels
Tuesday 19th Seniors Luncheon 'THAITORY" Greystanes Shopping Centre Convenor A Tanner
Fri/Sat/Sun 22-24 Extended Holiday Berry NSW Celtic Festival, Staying Sebel Kiama, Fitzroy Falls, Bowral Township,
Kangaroo Valley and Centennial Vineyards
Tuesday, 26th Outing- Not being held , there are several other activities/events already approved for May
JUNE:2026.
Wednesday, 3rd. Walk. - Middle Head -Gubbah Gubbah to Georges Head and return. Convenor J Hayman
Monday 8th Kings Birthday Public Holiday
Tuesday 9th Monthly General Meeting- 10:00am Guest Speaker Jodie Crow-Lawrence-NSW Savings for Seniors
Tuesday 30th Outing- All inclusive Coach Tour Zig Zag Railway and Lithgow region Convenor D Doolan
Tuesday 30th CANCELLED-Vice Presidents Extra Outing( Croquette Match)
JULY: 2026.
Wednesday, 1st Walk.- Haberfield Heritage Village Walk. Convenor J Hayman with assistance by D Doolan
Tuesday 14th Monthly General Meeting- 10:00am Guest Speaker Jo-Anne Berthelsen "Ridiculous to Sublime"
Tuesday 28th Outing Christmas in July Luncheon & Entertainment
at The Fiddler Rouse Hill
Please Wear Christmas Themed clothing and name badges. Convenor D Doolan
AUGUST: 2026.
Wednesday, 5th. Walk. - catch Ferry from TBA to Cockatoo Island - self directed loop walk. Convenor John Hayman
Tuesday, 11th Monthly General Meeting- 10:00am Guest Speaker Walter Mason presenting Graham Greene
Tuesday 18th Seniors Luncheon: is a visit and lunch at
Aust Railway Historical Society book shop & cafe 5-7 Henderson Rd Alexandria
Tuesday 25th. Outing. TBD
SEPTEMBER: 2026
Wednesday 2nd. Walk. Cooper Park, Eastern Suburbs Forest loop walk. Convenor John Hayman
Tuesday, 8th. Monthly General Meeting.10:00am NO Guest Speaker
Following the Truncated General Meeting, Probus Club of Holroyd Inc will celebrate, on site, its 40th Birthday
by way of a Luncheon including an Address by the Clubs Historian:
Sunday 20th to Fri 25th AN EXTENDED HOLIDAY OF 5 NIGHTS is on offer.
LIFE OF RILEY ALPINE TOURS BY COACH staying at The Lake Jindabyne Hotel and touring various sites daily
Tuesday 22nd Regular Outing unlikely as already a number of events/expenses are scheduled this month with emphasis on our clubs 40th Birthday Celebrations and those on the extended holiday.
Tuesday 29th On behalf of VP Outing-Visit to Salvation Army Auburn Museum, Morning Tea available on site- Lunch can be taken at Club Auburn 10 mins walk from Museum
OCTOBER: 2026.
This Month is to celebrate NATIONAL PROBUS MONTH & the 50th ANNIVERSARY OF PROBUS IN AUSTRALIA
Monday 5th Labour Day Public Holiday
Wednesday, 7th. Walk.-Richmond Station to Riverside loop walk. Convenor John Hayman
Tuesday 13th Monthly General Mtg. 10:00am Guest Speaker. Brenda Inglis-Powell-Soldiers in Different Armies
Tuesday 27th. Outing: 10:00am Annual Spring Picnic Day, also recognition of Annual Probus Month and
Specifically this year it is 50th Anniversary of Probus in Australia;
Venue: Pioneer Park, Campbell Hill Road Guildford; Carmel Wonson, Brian Duffy, Sue Duffy
NOVEMBER.2026.
Wednesday, 4th Walk&Outing-Nth Head Quarantine Station - Manly loop walk. Convenors John Hayman
Tuesday, 10th Monthly General Meeting.10:00am Guest Speaker, Darryl Gillespie-The Water Gift
Tuesday 17th Seniors Luncheon SOGOGI Korean Restaurant in Main Lane Merrylands
Tuesday 24th Outing- Planning is being undertaken to have a North Head guided tour
and combine in with walk on Wed 4th November. Convenor David Doolan
DECEMBER: 2026.
Wednesday, 4th Walk - no longer being held in December due to seasonal weather conditions
Tuesday, 8th. (No meeting)Annual Christmas End Of Year Luncheon CMB arrive 11:30am for 12 Noon
Tuesdays 22nd & 29th No outings - Christmas lead up/ holiday period