Illawarra Outdoor Club (IOC)

October Program

EVENTS ON THIS MONTH

Coordinator: Janis Corry

Tuesday, 1st October

Tuesday Tunes at the Builders Club

Carole D.

This month's concert features Lisa Crouch and G B Taylor. Doors open at 11.00am and the show commences at 11.30am.

Cost is $35 and includes a 2-course lunch.

Names and money by September Meeting.

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Tuesday Tunes at the Builders Club

Thursday, 3rd October

OCTOBER Birthday Lunch at the Evil Eye - Fairy Meadow

Antoinette G.

Join all those who have a birthday in OCTOBER at the Evil Eye for lunch. Come along for a great lunch!

Birthday Boy/Girl and friends are invited to meet at 12.30pm for lunch and a chat at Evil Eye Restaurant, 3 Vereker St, Fairy Meadow.

Thank you to all the "regulars" who celebrate our birthdays.

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Yellow birthday cake with blue happy birthday greeting

Friday, 4th October

Abba & Bee Gees Tribute Show with Lunch at the Sporties 

Gonnie D.

Gonnie Dirk is organising a table for an ABBA & Bee Gees Tribute show by the Platinum Duo and wants names & money by our August meeting. Cash in person or via online bank transfer:

BSB: 012628
ACC. 588398725
(Include name on internet payment)

Cost is $40 and includes a 2-course meal.

Names ASAP

Meet at 12.00 noon.

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Abba and Bee Gees Tribute Show at Warilla Sports Club

Saturday, 5th October

Lunch and Movies at Warrawong

Patricia B.

Meet at the Open Hearth Hotel Bistro in Warrawong at 12.00 noon for lunch.

After lunch enjoy a movie of your choice at the Gala or Hoyts Cinemas.

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Striped bucket with flying popcorn 3d render icon. Realistic mock up of white and red paper box with pop corn, package for cinema or movie theater. Isolated falling pail with fastfood

Sunday, 6th October

Bush Dance at Heininger Hall in Dapto

John C.

Join us this Sunday for the Bush Dance at Heininger Hall, Heininger Street, Dapto.

It starts at 1.00pm with a lesson and then the dancing runs from 2.00pm until 4.00pm. Live music by Southern Cross.

Cost is $5 and includes afternoon tea . 

Beginners, singles and families welcome. Come for a fun afternoon of Bush dancing!

Couples Bush Dance at Heininger Hall - Dapto

Wednesday, 9th October

Morning Melodies at the Fraternity Club

Organise your own tickets

Cost: $25.

Enjoy a pleasant morning at the Fraternity’s Morning Melodies show. This month be entertained by Paul McCann & John Smith performing a Cliff Richard Tribute  and then  enjoy a roast lunch.

Doors open at 10.30am
Show time is 11.00am.

After the show join other members for coffee and cake in the Il Bene dining area (own costs).

Thursday, 10th October

Belvoir Theatre in Surry Hills

John C.

This month's production is "Well Behaved Women" - which is a song cycle by Carmon Dean, a musical feast about famous powerful women throughout history.

You must have a Pension Card and ID to attend. Queue for tickets at 11.00am then have lunch before the show at 1.00pm 

Trains: Dapto 8.43am, Wollongong 9.07am, Thirroul 9.18am. Meet upstairs in the second last carriage.

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Friday, 11th October

Oktoberfest at the German Club 

Adele K.

AFTERNOON

Meet at 3.00pm and join in the Oktoberfest activities at the German Club, Northcliffe Drive, Kembla Grange.

Free admission! 

There will be performances by a choir, band and competitions to keep everyone entertained.

EVENING    

German food buffet style, all your German favorites, German beer,,Schnapps,live German band Choir and dancers.

ENTRY IS $70 per person

Booking and pre payment required ASAP thank you

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Sunday, 13th October

Public Ferry from Cronulla to Bundeena

Janis C.

We will enjoy the train ride to Cronulla and then catch the Ferry to Bundeena.for $4.40. We will explore the markets, art trail and then have lunch at the Services Club.

Train times: Dapto 8.23am, W'gong 8.37am, Thirroul 8.48am. Meet in the second last carriage upstairs.

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Tuesday 15th October

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.

Group meeting

Wednesday 16th October

Restaurant Night at  Nam's Vietnamese - W'gong

Janis C.

This month we are dining at Nam's Vietnamese Restaurant. 4 Kenny Street, Wollongong.

Arrive at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start.  

We will be having a $35 banquet.BYO and no corkage!

We have been there as a group several times before and the food is always tasty and plentiful.

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Top view of fresh and delicious Vietnamese food on a  table

Thursday 17th October

Trivia Night at Corrimal RSL

Antoinette G..

Join us for a fun night of Trivia at Corrimal RSL.

Meet at 5.30pm for 6.00pm dinner and Trivia starts at 7.00pm.

Prizes for True & False questions as well as Trivia. Emphasis on fun.

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Sunday 20th October

Breakfast On The Deck at the Lagoon Restaurant - Stuart Park

Janis C.

Meet at 9.00am at The Deck at the Lagoon Restaurant, Stuart Park, North Wollongong for Breakfast.

A lovely setting and a tasty breakfst menu.
 
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Sunday 20th October

Bush dance at Heininger Hall -Dapto

John C.

Join us this Sunday for the Bush Dance at Heininger Hall, Heininger Street, Dapto.

It starts at 1.00pm with a lesson and then the dancing runs from 2.00pm until 4.00pm. Live music by Southern Cross.

Cost is $5 and includes afternoon tea . 

Beginners, singles and families welcome. Come for a fun afternoon of Bush dancing!

Thursday 24th October

Free Tour of Flagstaff Foods Unanderra

Janis C.

Meet outside 254 Nolan Street, Unaderra at 10.15am for 10.30am tour.

After the tour we will have lunch at Wests Leagues Club, Unanderra.

Since 1990 Flagstaff Fine Foods have been servicing the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and regional NSW with delicious frozen, ready to eat meals. Flagstaff is a not for profit enterprise and employs over 250 people with intellectial and physical difficulties.

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Saturday 26th October

Card Night at Figtree

Col W.

Join us for a fun night of cards and games at the Bridge Club Hall in Figree.

Doors open at 6.30pm for 6.45pm start (don't be late!)

Cost is $4.00 per person. Please bring a small plate of nibbles to share for supper. No hot food as there are no heating facilities.

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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Playing cards during the day.

Sunday 27th October

Bowls at Warilla Bowls Club

Col W.

Come and join us at Warilla Bowling Club for a fun 2 hours of bowling.

Meet in the foyer at 12 noon for lunch and at 1.30pm we'll play bowls.

Cost is $8 for bowls and green hire.

Socks or bowling shoes must be worn on the green. After the game stay and have a coffee or cool drink with friends.

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Hand And Lawn Bowl

Tuesday 29th October

Wendy Whitely Secret Garden Lavender bay

Janis C.

We will catch the train to Milson's Point and then we have a 5 minute walk to the Kirribilli Club for lunch.

After lunch we cross the road to the Lavender Gardens and walk from the top to the bottom and then walk along the sea wall to the station.

 
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Thursday 31stOctober

Camelia Gardens at Caringbah

Janis C.

On arrival we will meet at the Main Gate at the corner of Kareeena Road and President Avenue at 10.45am.

Admission is FREE! Morning Tea and lunch is avaiable in the Teahouse

Please organise a lift from Albion Park Station ( 9.45am) or Fraternity Club (10.00am)

 
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Other Month's Events

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