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 -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 Circular Quay to Cockatoo Island - self directed loop walk. Convenor John Hayman
Tuesday, 11th Monthly General Meeting- 10:00am Guest Speaker Walter Mason presenting Graham Greene
Ron Ray - History of Sydney Ferries
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. a morning of Croquet at Holroyd Croquet Club, Burnett and Lansdowne Sts Mays Hill 09:00am morning tea provided
SEPTEMBER: 2026
Wednesday 2nd. Walk. Cooper Park, Eastern Suburbs Forest loop walk. Convenor John Hayman
Tuesday, 8th. Monthly Commitee & General Meeting.10:00am NOT BEING HELD
Instead, Probus Club of Holroyd Inc will celebrate, on site, its 40th Birthday (Doors open 11:00am)
by way of a Luncheon including an Address by the Clubs Historian: PRE-PAID & INVITED PARTICIPANTS
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 NOT being held 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 TBC
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
Outing- Planning is being undertaken to have a North Head guided tour
and combine in with walk on Wed 4th November. Convenor David Doolan
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
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