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venison, you’ll
love our outings

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Vegetarian or venison,
you’ll love our outings

Vegetarian or
venison, you’ll
love our outings

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October=Opportunities Newsletter

The most important opportunity we all have in October, is recognising the world’s longest living culture in our Constitution. I understand not everyone shares my opinion but when I see and hear the fearmongering presented, I do wish I had the opportunity to help others (as John Farnham sings) understand their own voice and not live in fear.

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Exhibition

25 September

Lunch

26 September

Lunch

29 September

Lunch

3 October

Movie

6 October

Tour

9 October

Lunch

10 October

Lunch

13 October

Markets

14 October

Tour

16 October

Lunch

17 October

Explore

20 October

A Show

21 October

Exhibition

23 October

Lunch

24 October

Exhibition

27 October

Exhibition

30 October

Lunch

31 October

Monday 25 September

Corbett Gardens, Bowral Tulip Time

An early start and only for the agile but so worth it! Roam the spectacle of 75,000 mass-planted tulips, browse crafts, fashion and produce in the Market Place, before lunching at Mittagong RSL, offering alternate serves of roast-of-the-day or fish ‘n’ chips. Pickups: 6.15am Turramurra or 6:15am Pennant Hills Library

No home pickups


$65 per person • $125 per couple


Transport, entrance + lunch included

Tuesday 26 September

Yarra Bay Sailing Club

A standout favourite at Yarra Bay, near La Perouse, offers a relaxing lunch overlooking the beach. ‘CSalt on the Beach’ has an affordable, tasty two-course menu. Please make your choice when booking: beer battered fish or chicken schnitzel with chips & salad or penne boscaiola, followed by dessert of the day, plus tea & coffee.

Home pickups


$40 per person • $75 per couple


Transport + lunch included

Friday 29 September

King Tide Cafe, Brooklyn

Lunch and a great day out, over­looking the boats at the marina jetty. King Tide’s well-priced menu tempts with a good selection of fresh fish and seafood. Lunch is of your choosing and cost. Afterwards, you may like to stroll along the waterfront of this picturesque old fishing village or sit in the sun.

Home pickups


$20 per person • $35 per couple


Transport only

Tuesday 3 October

Central Coast Club Delight

Get ready for sweeping views over Broken Bay from Lion Island all the way to Palm Beach. Ettalong Diggers offers a mouth-watering and affordable Seniors Group Menu at $16. Choices include roast of the day; chicken schnitzel, chips and gravy; fish, chips and salad; or crumbed prawn cutlets, chips & salad.

Home pickups


$20 per person • $35 per couple


Transport only

Friday 6 October

Haunting in Venice, Lunch in Roseville

Do not miss this movie: based on an Agatha Christie novel and the sequel to Death on the Nile. Kenneth Branagh directs/acts as the sleuth Hercule Poirot, investigating a murder during a Halloween séance at a haunted palazzo in Venice. Then a short walk to The Roseville Club for lunch (at your selection and cost).

Home pickups


$30 per person • $55 per couple


Transport + movie included

Monday 9 October

Rick's City Tour, Icons Included

Remind yourself just how beautiful our city is! You'll travel past some of Sydney’s iconic attractions, a stop at Centennial Park for morning tea, before the Drummoyne Sailing Club for lunch (your choice and cost). Pickups: 8:15am Turramurra; 8:30am Willow Park, Hornsby; 8:45am Pennant Hills Library.

No home pickups


$20 per person • $35 per couple


Transport only

Tuesday 10 October

Dee Why RSL Lunchtime Delight

Let’s make the most of a beautiful spring and head to the beach! Enjoy the scenic drive to Dee Why and a delicious (and very affordable) $25 lunch in their Bistro, choosing between a roast meal or beer-battered fish with chips; plus dessert and a jug of soft drink on the table (lunch at your selection and cost).

Home pickups


$20 per person • $35 per couple


Transport only

Friday 13 October

Balmoral Esplanade, Mosman Hotel

Book now for a delightful walk along Balmoral's iconic Esplanade, a coffee with friends soaking up the sun and the view before we take you on for (an always affordable) lunch at Hotel Mosman. Lunch will be at your choice and expense.

Home pickups


$20 per person • $35 per couple


Transport only

Saturday 14 October

Castle Hills Markets, Ettamogah Pub

You can’t beat farmers’ markets and this is one of the best. Explore the artisan fare and stock up on fresh produce (note: 2 bags only each). We then head off to the Ettamogah pub for lunch of your choice and cost. Saturday cancellations must
phone 0473 478 890. Don't forget to vote.

Home pickups


$20 per person • $35 per couple


Transport only

Monday 16 October

Kimbriki Recycling Tour, Lunch

A requested outing, it offers a site-tour by bus, then visiting their Eco House and Garden to learn to live more sustainably. The visit is 2.5hrs, with tea/coffee at Eco House. Then to Terrey Hills Tavern for lunch (your choice + cost). Needs min. 15 people. Pickups: 9am Pennant Hills; 9:15am Willow Park; 9:30am Turramurra.

No home pickups


$50 per person • $95 per couple


Transport + tour included

Tuesday 17 October

Dural Country Club

Our hosts are offering a lunchtime special that includes a delectable choice of: beef burger with chips; lasagne; penne arrabiata; ham and pineapple pizza; a chicken curry or chicken caesar salad. We will take your order when you book.

Home pickups


$40 per person • $75 per couple


Transport + lunch included

Friday 20 October

Vaucluse House, Rose Bay Club

Get ready for sweeping views over Broken Bay from Lion Island all the way to Palm Beach. Their Bistro offers a mouth-watering and affordable Seniors Group Menu at $16. Choices include roast of the day; chicken schnitzel, chips and gravy; fish, chips and salad; or crumbed prawn cutlets, chips & salad.

Home pickups


$20 per person • $35 per couple


Transport only (entry is free)

Saturday 21 October

Andrew Lloyd Weber's 'Cats'

Based on the ever-popular TS Eliot poetry, CATS has enjoyed record-breaking Broadway and London runs. We arrive early at Chatswood for lunch at close-by cafes or the Westfield Food Court. Note: theatre has some steps; payment when booking; Saturday cancellations must phone 0473 478 890.

Home pickups


$80 per person • $155 per couple


Transport + show included

Monday 23 October

Sculptures-by-the-Sea, Lunch

See the most intriguing sculptures at this outdoor exhibition (in Marks Park’s accessible areas), with views of Bondi. Wander the grassy area and then we’re on to the famed Watsons Bay for lunch at your choice and cost. Pickups: 8:30am Turramurra; 9:00 Pennant Hills Library; 9:30 Cherrybrook Skate Park.

No home pickups


$20 per person • $35 per couple


Transport only

Tuesday 24 October

Gosford Golf Club

Ever such a hit last time, we are returning to The Gosford Golf Club. And in our honour, they are offering a carvery with a choice of roast beef or marinated chicken, potato bake, seasonal roast and steamed vegetables. Desserts, tea, or coffee are optional and at your cost.

Home pickups


$55 per person • $105 per couple


Transport + lunch included

Friday 27 October

SH Erwin Gallery and Lunch

A stunning exhibition in Observatory Park, ‘Fearless: Contemporary Indigenous Women’. A tour guide will help you understand and enjoy these engaging artworks. Then you can savour a Trust Café lunch (your choice and cost) or bring a sandwich to sit in the park and delight in one of Sydney’s premier views.

Home pickups


$40 per person • $75 per couple


Transport, admission, tour included

Monday 30 October

Sculptures-by-the-Sea, Lunch

See the most intriguing sculptures at this outdoor exhibition (in Marks Park’s accessible areas), with views of Bondi. Wander the grassy area and then we’re on to the famed Watsons Bay for lunch at your choice and cost. Pickups: 8:15am Berowra Shops; 8:45 Willow Park; 9:00 Turramurra; 9:30 Killara Marian St Theatre.

No home pickups


$20 per person • $35 per couple


Transport only

Tuesday 31 October

Forestville RSL

Plenty of feedback proves you love the menu this bistro offers, along with their amazing $15 Seniors Menu for roast of the day; fish and chips; chicken & cashew nuts with rice or sweet ’n’ sour pork with rice (your choice and cost).

Home pickups


$20 per person • $35 per couple


Transport only

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To more practical matters—yes, voting in the referendum is compulsory for all Australian citizens so if you qualify for early voting, we can get you to your nearest pre-voting centre. And if you are flexible when you can go, between 3 and 13 October, we can make it happen. Please call us now!
Other opportunities are, of course, our outings. Thank you for the wonderful feedback on the scope and variety of opportunities to get out and about to enjoy life with like-minded, positive people! Bridget works really hard on each month’s options, based on your suggestions and her colleagues’ ideas.
We also heard great ideas during our Consumer Meeting’s lively discussions! Most tables opened up about their ideas of community and some superb insights were given as to your immediate community. Hearing what you do in your community, what you’d like to do and how else ‘community’ could embrace you and your participation within community life will help us develop our trip purposes and outings and investigate new community partnerships.
Among other notable comments (I am still smiling over Bruce’s quip on Truth) one that truly resonated was “You win when you laugh”. What a fabulous opportunity for us all, each and every day! And it encapsulates why the team at HKCT do what they do every day. Why our Drivers ensure you are well looked after and enjoy some friendly, personalised chatter. Why our Client Services team (who juggle an average of 220 telephone calls daily) personalise their interactions with you and not just take travel booking details.
A particularly honest conversation was sparked by a facilitator’s question: “When did you change your mind?” Yes, that table really embraced the potential of our simple conversation starters! So I ask you, our avid reader, when was the last time you changed? Your opinion from a negative viewpoint to a more objective or positive one? Or your willingness to consider another option than your automatic response? Even tried something new to eat, be it a supermarket purchase or a café order?
“Man’s mind stretched to a new idea, never goes back to its original dimensions” said Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894) so, maybe even back then people were talking about opportunities … I invite you all to be like Betty Friedan: “Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.”

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Prepayment

Thank you for understanding that prepayment of outings is preferred and appreciated by your HKCT team. It greatly assists our drivers and office team.

Cancellations

Charges apply to outings with luncheons or entries pre-arranged and included in your price. Reservation deadlines dictate our prepayments so, should you cancel within 3 working days of an outing (or contrary to a venue’s rules), please understand when we advise you of the non-refundable portion of your prepayment.

Covid Safe

Our intended outings, destinations and venues are subject to NSW Health’s restrictions.

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