Activities – What the Club provides:
Activities Group Coordinator: John Penhallow Mob: 0419 230 787
Like minded members of the club have formed special interest groups to allow them to pursue their interests outside the club's normal meeting times. If you are interested in any of the following special interest groups please contact the appropriate Coordinator listed below:
Please see below for any current advice on the status of the various group activities.
Barefoot Bowls: Henry Urbanski Mob: 0439 928 001
Sessions will be held on the last Monday of each month at Club Thirroul commencing at 4.00pm, depending upon numbers. All are encouraged to stay for dinner afterwards.
Next event : Monday 27th April, 2026
Book Club: Mary Ellen Durrance Mob: 0411 232 037 and
Wendy McKay Mob: 0401 079 025
The Book Club will meet on the first Monday of the month, at 10.00 am, at Club Thirroul in the dining area.
The Book Club has changed the future format of their meetings. There are so many titles members are keen to read, that it was suggested that members read the book of their choice and then speak for a few minutes about their chosen book at the next meeting. Below is a list of books either recommended by members or via online book reviews:
Contact Coordinator Mary Ellen Durrance and Wendy McKay
Caravan & Camping Group: Rodd Smith Mob: 0468 637 232 and
Mark Bryce Mob: 0433 014 526
No details available yet concerning our next Caravan & Camping trip.
Further information available from the coordinators Rodd Smith and Mark Bryce.
Cycling & Swimming Group: Rodd Smith Mob: 0468 637 232
The Cycling Group usually meets once a fortnight/month for rides within the Illawarra region. Rides generally start at 9.00 am and back home before lunch time. All rides will be announced a few days in advance and is dependent on weather. All styles of bikes (road/mtb/ebike etc) are acceptable.
Further information available from the coordinator Rodd Smith.
Dining Out Group: Glenn Durrance Mob: 0419 260 770
Small Group Dining Program
It’s a welcome return to TORO – SUSHIYA the Japanese Restaurant / Sushi Bar on the corner of Lawrence Hargrave Drive next to the Homecoming Cafe.
Glenn & Mary Ellen will be hosting a Small Group dinner on April 23rd from 6.00pm. Please contact Glenn on 0419 260 770 to join the group of 6 to 8.
If you are interested in hosting a dinner on another night, please contact Glenn.
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Buzzer Lunch Break
This months Buzzer Lunch will be at The Heritage Hotel, Bulli on Thursday, 16th April at midday.
Our last visit to the hotel was very popular with members and we thought worthy of a return visit.
Located at 240 Princes Highway, Bulli. A spacious car park at the rear of the hotel is accessible via Stokes Lane from Princes Highway. This hotel is also easily accessible by bus or train, so why not leave the car at home.
Hotel menu available at following link heritagehotel.com.au/eat-drink
Please message or call Glenn on 0419 260 770 to register your commitment.
Golf Group: Kevin Costelloe Mob: 0407 920 883
Golf continuing as per normal, Monday mornings at Russel Vale between 6.45am - 8.00am (approx. - time may vary).
Further information is available from coordinator Kevin Costelloe.
Probus Golf Day
Probus Golf Day is booked for Monday, 20th April 2026, at Boomerang Golf Course, commencing at 8.00am. Afterwards, meet up at Ryan's Hotel for lunch.
To register to play, contact coordinator Kevin Costelloe
Social/Coffee Group: Diane Brown Mob: 0421 040 757
Will meet at the Pavilion Café at Thirroul Beach at 10.00 am, on the last Monday of each month.
Contact Coordinator Diane Brown
Theatre Group: John Penhallow Mob: 0419 230 787
This looks like a fun way to spend an afternoon at the Theatre Royal in Sydney. CLUEDO, the play, is coming in April. Matinees are on Wednesdays, so I’m thinking April 22 @ 1:00pm will be a good date for us. I guess the group prices will be somewhere between $70 and $100 each. If I can I get 8 or more members interested, then I’ll put it up to the committee for approval? Message me on our Facebook page or phone John: 0419 230 787.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
My Fair Lady Musical
The My Fair Lady Musical is coming to the Sydney Opera House next September 2026. I am thinking of having a Group outing there on Sunday, 16 September for the Matinee Show. So far, we have 7 members interested, and we need 10+ members. I will be keeping an eye on available seats, but don't intend to buy tickets until March next year. My Fair Lady brims with razor-sharp wit, unforgettable characters, and a glorious score including 'Wouldn't It Be Loverly?', 'I Could Have Danced All Night' and 'Get Me to the Church on Time'. Think about it and let John know if you want to be in the group going. Please message John on 0419 230 787.
Trivia Group: Anne Haine Mob: 0409 067 722
Next Trivia night will be at 7.00pm on Wednesday 15th April 2026 at Club Thirroul.
You may want to join us at 6pm for dinner at the Club beforehand. If you would like to join us for Trivia that night please send an email through to Anne Haine on [email protected] or sms 0409 067 722.
Further information is available from coordinator Anne Haine.
Walking Group: Teresa Urbanski Mob: 0405 034 296
Our next walk/talk/coffee will be on Friday, 24th April.
We will catch the train to Cronulla station, walk through Gunnamatta Park to the NEW elevated boardwalk to Hungry Point overlooking Port Hacking and Bundeena.
To register for the walk each month phone Teresa Urbanski on 0405 034 296