Social Support Monthly Community Outings2018

These outings are available to residents over 50 years ofage who are socially isolated or who may be at risk ofsocial isolation. Numbers are limited to 28 per outing.

The outings depart from the main entrance of the Croydonand Ringwood Offices between 8.30am to 10.30am andreturn between 2.30pm and 4.30pm.

Parking for outings leaving from the Croydon Office isavailable at the Arndale Shopping Centre car park. No allday parking is available in the Croydon office disabledcar parks.

Parking for outings leaving from the City Office inRingwood, is available on the street. Please check parkingrestrictions, or in the Karralyka bush car park – entrance via

Mines Road. No all day parking is available in the City Office disabled car parks.

New booking ballot – a fair and equitable approach

If you would like to participate in a monthly outing, you willneed to register your expression of interest by calling9294 5531 between 9am and 1pm on the ballot booking datespecified for each outing. Please leave your name, phonenumber and number of seats required - maximum of 2.

No registration will be considered outside of the 9am to1pm booking time.

Priority will be given to residents who have not previouslybeen on an outing. You will receive a phone call within 24hours of the ballot closing time informing you if you havebeen successful in the ballot for the outing. If you do notreceive a phone call within 24 hours you have not beensuccessful for this outing.

Conditions

•A maximum of two names can be put into the ballot byone person.

•Payments for each outing are paid directly to the venue.

•All Maroondah residents attending the outings must be

•able to enter and exit a 12-seat bus without assistance.

•No personal care will be available to those attending theoutings.

•Venues can change without notice due to unforeseencircumstances.

•Prices for entry and meals can change without notice.

•You will be notified at time of ballot call back of any changes

Friday 23 February

Visit Mullburry Hill Estate, Langwarrin.

This magnificent American Colonial style-home was built in 1926 as an extension to a pre-existing 1880s weatherboard cottage. Sir Daryl Lindsay, a member of the famous Lindsay family of artists, he was an accomplished painter and print maker. His wife, Lady Joan Lindsay was an artist and writer, best known for her novel, Picnic at Hanging Rock.

Lunch will be at the Baxter Tavern.

Ballot opens 9am to 1pm Monday 12 February.

Time: Bus departs at 9.15am from Croydon Office and 9.30am from City Office

Cost $15 to $35 (depending on order)

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Friday 23 March

Visit Blue Lotus Gardens, Yarra Junction.

We take a drive up the Warburton Highway to Yarra Junction to visit the stunning Blue Lotus Gardens. You can take a walk around these extensive gardens and view the amazing display of water lilies and lotus plants.

Enjoy a coffee at the Blue Lotus café then have lunch at Cunningham’s Hotel, Yarra Junction.

Ballot opens 9am to 1pm Tuesday 13 March.

Time: Bus departs at 9.30am from Croydon Office and at 9.15am from City Office

Cost: $14.50 entry fee. Lunch $12 to $35 (depending on order)

Friday 27 April

Moonlight Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park.

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park is a 25 acre bio-park within the Pearcedale Conservation Park on theMornington Peninsula. It displays fauna found in the Mornington Peninsula prior to European settlement. You can also get up close and personal with koalas, kangaroos, and emus!

Lunch at the Pelican Café, Tooradin. Please wear comfortable flat shoes and clothes to walk around the park.

Ballot opens 9am to 1pm Monday 16 April.

Time: Bus departs at 9am from Croydon Office and at 9.15am from City Office

Cost: Lunch: $10 to $35 (depending on order) Entry to park: $16.80 (Pension Card holders); $19 (Health Care Card holders); $21 Adult

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Friday 25 May

Stokes Antique Collection at Forest Glade Gardens, Mt Macedon.

A wonderful visit to the Stokes Antique Collection, acknowledged as the greatest private collection of antiques and arts in Australia, in the magnificent Forest Glade Gardens. Lunch at the Mt Macedon Hotel.

Lunch at the Mt Macedon Hotel. Please wear comfortable walking shoes as there are a number of stairs in viewing the antiques and gardens.

Ballot opens 9am to 1pm Monday 14 May.

Time: Bus departs at 9am from Croydon Office and 9.15am from City Office

Cost: Lunch: $10 to $35 (depending on order) Forest Glade Gardens and Stokes Collection: $30

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Friday 22 June

Australian Jazz Museum.

Come along and take a tour of this fascinating museum and learn more about the influence of jazz on Australian culture. Enjoy light refreshments and listen to some fantastic jazz music.

Lunch is at the Ferntree Gully Hotel where you can enjoy their smorgasbord all you can eat lunch.

Ballot opens 9am to 1pm Tuesday 11 June.

Time: Bus departs 10am from Croydon Office and 10.15am from City Office Cost Lunch: $10 - $30 (depending on order)

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Friday 27 July

Christmas in July.

A surprise destination awaits you where you will enjoy a wonderful Christmas in July lunch with a stop on the way for a delicious morning tea. You won’t be disappointed with the surprise lunch on this day trip!

Ballot opens 9am to 1pm Monday 16 July.

Time: Bus departs at 10am from City Office and 10.15am from Croydon Office

Cost: Approx. $30 to $45 per person for a two course meal. Exact cost will be confirmed at time of booking.

Vegetarian options available.

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Friday 24 August

Lunch at Vibe Hotel Radius Bar & Grill, Marysville.

Today we drive through the Yarra Valley to Marysville, stopping along the way in Healesville for morning tea, then arriving in Marysville for lunch at the Vibe Hotel.

Ballot opens 9am to 1pm Monday 13 August.

Time: Bus departs at 10.30am from Croydon Service Centre and 10.45am from City Offices Service Centre, Ringwood

Cost: Lunch: $20 - $35 (depending on lunchorder)

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Friday 21 September

Main Ridge Dairy and tour

Main Ridge Dairy is a farmhouse cheese factory andgoat dairy located in Main Ridge on the MorningtonPeninsula. They are the only large commercial dairyoperating on the Peninsula and pride themselves inproducing a milk of the highest quality, that is thenhandmade into a range of farmhouse cheeses.

Lunch will be at Stella’s Dromana Hotel. Please wearcomfortable walking shoes.

Ballot opens 9am to 1pm Monday 17 September.

Time: Bus departs at 9.15am from CroydonOffice and 9.30am from City Office

Cost: Lunch: $15 - $35 (depending onlunch order)Farm tour: $10 per person

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Friday 14 December

Yarragon Village, Gippsland

Take a stroll through the village and spend timeexploring the shops then have lunch at the historicYarragon Hotel, built in 1926.

Ballot opens 9am to 1pm Monday 3 December.

Time: Bus departs at 9am from CroydonOffice and 9.15am from City OfficeCost $15 to $40 (depending on order)

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Friday 26 October

McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery

McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park is a sculpture andexhibition space for modern and contemporary art inLangwarrin.

Lunch will be at The Settlement, Cranbourne.Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Ballot opens 9am to 1pm Monday 15 October.

Time: Bus departs at 9.15am from CroydonOffice and 9.30am from City Office

Cost: $15 - $35 (depending on lunch order).Gallery tour: $5 per person

Entry fee by donation

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Friday 23 November

Edgars Mission Farm Sanctuary

Enjoy the inspiring Edgars Mission Farm which wasbegan as a home for rescued farm animals. Come alongand meet these amazing animals and the volunteerswho look after them. You can get up close and personalwith the animals and feed them with food provided bythe sanctuary.

Lunch is at the historic Lancefield Hotel.

Ballot opens 9am to 1pm Monday 12 November.

Time: Bus departs at 8.45am from CroydonOffice and 9am from City OfficeCost

$15 - $35 (depending on lunch order

Friday 14 December

Yarragon Village, Gippsland

Take a stroll through the village and spend time exploring the shops then have lunch at the historic Yarragon Hotel, built in 1926.

Ballot opens 9am to 1pm Monday 3 December.

Time: Bus departs at 9am from Croydon Office and 9.15am from City Office

Cost $15 to $40 (depending on order)

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