Helensburgh Probus Club look forward to zoo vet's talk

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Helensburgh Probus Club look forward to zoo vet’s talk

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Sep 07 2025

By Judy Duckett of the Combined Probus Club of Helensburgh & District

Looking to connect with others in retirement? Our welcoming not-for-profit group meets monthly at Helensburgh Tradies for conversation, laughter, and friendship.

Our next meeting will be on Thursday, September 11, 10am for 10.30am start, when our guest speaker will be David Butcher, a vet who will speak about the Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

During July and August members of our club have enjoyed monthly meetings with interesting guest speakers; regular friendly bowls and golf tournaments; Emerging Artist Concerts at Wollongong Art Gallery; a Metro train trip, Barangaroo walk and Pyrmont hotel lunch; Christmas in July lunch with music and fun at Como hotel; and a trip to Davistown RSL for lunch, by train, ferry and coach.

Activities for the remainder of 2025 include:

• Coach trip to Jindabyne

• Fairground Follies and lunch at Bowral, by coach

• Guided tour of ANSTO complex

• December Christmas functions

Enquiries Val on 0419 129 984 or via email

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