August Program
EVENTS ON THIS MONTH
Coordinator: Janis C & Patricia B
Saturday 2nd August
Lunch & Movie at Warrawong
Patricia B.
Meet at 12.00pm for lunch at the OPEN HEARTH HOTEL in Warrawong.
After lunch go to the movie of your choice at the gala or Hoyts.
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Sunday 3rd August
Darling Harbour Chinese Garden & Food Court
Janis C.
Come and enjoy the beautiful Chinese Gardens at Darling Harbour and have have lunch in China Town at the food Court.
TRAIN: Wollongong 8.40am Thirroul 8.51am.
Meet upstairs in the 2nd last carriage Wollongong 8.40am Thirroul 8.51am
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Tuesday 5th August
Tuesday Tunes at the Builders Club
Carole D.
Join us in the Basement at the Builders Club for this Tuesday Tunes! This month we will be entetained by Jennifer Gray and Stephen Fisher King.
Doors open at 11.00am and the show commences at 11.30am.
NB. To purchase a ticket for the next month you must pay Carole at the Tuesday Tunes the month before or purchase your own tickets from the Buikders Club.
Saturday 9th August
High Tea at Corrimal RSL
Patricia B.
Come along to Corrimal RSL and enjoy a tasty High Tea
Meet at 12.30pm for 1pm in the suite
Cost $35
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Sunday 10th August
Blackbutt Reserve Picnic & BBQ
Patricia B.
The entrance is at 53 Blackbutt Way, Barrack Heights
Meet at 11.00am.
Bring your own morning tea, lunch, drinks and a chair.
Toilets available.
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Tuesday 12th August
Bankstown Telstra Museum & Lunch at RSL Buffet
Janis C.
CANCELLED DUE TO MUSEUM BEING CLOSED
Wednesday 13th August
Restaurant Night at Pai Tong - Woonona
Patricia B.
Join us for a tasty Thai dinner at the Pai Tong Restaurant, 409 Princes Highway, Woonona.
PLEASE HAVE CASH FOR PAYMENT.
corcage $2.50
Meet at 6.00pm for 6.30pm
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Thursday 14th August
Belvoir Theatre Surry Hills present " Grief Is The Thing With Feathers"
John C.
This months production is "Grief Is The Thing With Feathers". It is based on a novel by Max Porter . Two young boys grapple with their mother's sudden death.
Walk from Central or catch the Light Rail. You must have a Pension Card and ID. Queue for tickets at 11.00am, have lunch and then the show is at 1.00pm
Trains: Dapto 8.43am, W'gong 9.07am, Thirroul 9.18am. Meet upstairs in second last carriage.
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Friday 15th August
August Birthday Lunch at Evil Eye Fairy Meadow
Antoinette G.
Come to the Evil Eye Restaurant , 3 Vereker Street Fairy Meadow for lunch and help those with AUGUST birthdays to celebrate.
Meet at 12.30pm
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Saturday 16th August
Arcadians present - &Juliet
Carole D.This is a musical where Juliet rewrites her future instead of dying. The show features many great hits such as “Baby one more time" “ Since U been gone” and many more.
Meet for lunch at the Corrimal RSL club 11.45am for 12 noon.
COST: $45.00 (Note new Price)
NAMES AND MONEY BY 31st JULY 2025
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Sunday 17th August
Brunch at Warilla Surf Club
Patricia B.
MEET AT 10,00am. at Warilla Surf Club ,7 Osborne Parade, Warilla for great food and coffee.
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Tuesday 19th August
IOC Meeting Night
All Welcome!
The meeting commences at 7.30pm downstairs in the Sunken Lobby at the Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow.
Members, guests, and visitors are welcome to join us for the meeting or come early and join us for dinner from 6.00pm in the Fraternity Bistro.
Don't forget to wear your IOC name badge to win a prize and help us to get to know each other.
Wednesday 20th August
Cherry Blossom Festival at Auburn Botanic Gardens
Janis C.
Come and enjoy the beautiful Cherry Blossoms in the Auburn Botanic Gardens.
Entry is $10 paid at the gate.
Free shuttle bus from Auburn Station.
Lunch will be at the Auburn Station Cafe.
Trains: Wollongong 8.37am, Thirroul 8.48am. Change at Redfern and arrive at Auburn at 10.30am
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Friday 22nd August
Cronulla Ferry to Bundeena
Janis C.
Join us for a short ferry ride from Cronulla to Bundeena. Have a stroll and then have lunch at Bundeena Cafe.
COST $4.55 each way credit /visa /cash
Pay on board
Trains: Wollongong 9.07am Thirroul 9.18am to Sutherland 10.00am
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Saturday 23rd August
Bus to Burrawang Pub for Lunch
Patricia B.
Join us for a tasty lunch at the Burrawang Pub.
Meet at Wollongong Station EAST SIDE at 11.30am . Catch the (city rail bus)use $2.50 OPAL CARD
Return by bus after lunch.
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Sunday 24th August
Light Rail to South Sydney Juniors for Lunch
Janis C.
Come along for a leisurely lunch at South Sydney Juniors, Kensington.
Trains: Wollongong 8.40am Thirroul 8.51am Meet upstairs in the 2nd last carriage .
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Wednesday 27th August
Trivia Night at Fairy Meadow Bowling Club
Kirk B.
Join us for a fun night of Trivia at the Fairy Meadow Bowling Club.
6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.
The Bistro is open from 5.00pm to 8.00pm
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Saturday 30th August
Card & Games Night at Figtree
Col W.
Join us for a fun night of cards and games at the Bridge Club Hall in Figtree.
Cost is $5 per person.
Please bring a small plate of nibbles to share for supper. No hot food as there are no heating facilities.
Doors open at 6.30pm for 6.45pm start (don't be late!)
Address: 11 Princes Highway, Figtree.
Approach can be from either north or south. Turn into the park on the north side of Figtree shopping centre carpark.
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Sunday 31st August
Indoor Bowls at Warilla Bowling Club
Col W.
Enjoy a fun 2 hours of bowls with no sun, wind or rain or bumps in the grass. Meet in the foyer at 12.00 n00n for lunch and at 1.30pm play bowls.
Cost is $8 for bowls and green hire. Socks, bare feet or bowling shoes must be worn on the green.
After the game enjoy a coffee, or a cool drink and a chat.
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