
What we’re about
Do you want to get out and have fun? Are you in your 40's ... 50's ... 60's ... don't feel your age and still love life?
This is a group for friendly and respectful individuals to enjoy a variety of social activities and events together.
We have events such as trivia nights, shows and exhibitions, live music and dancing, movies, theatre, walks, value meals out and the occasional indulgence.
Most events will be within the region marked on the attached map, although at times we will venture further afield. Main activities area
You are requested to have a clear, recent head or head and shoulders photograph as your profile picture so that we can all recognise you at events, and to use a name that people can use to address you.
As a courtesy to other attendees, would-be attendees, organisers and venues, you are asked to keep your RSVP up to date at all times. Being on the waiting list is considered to mean you are available and intending to attend if a position becomes available at any time.
There is an annual membership fee to cover some of the large fee Meetup now charges group organisers.
Annual membership is $6, payable by 1 September each year for the following year to 31 August. Payment details will be provided on joining.
After attending three events as a "+1", guests of members will be asked to become financial members before attending further events. Note that some events, especially those with very limited capacity, will be restricted to members only.
Please note this is not a dating group. Respectful behaviour is expected at all times. Abusive, aggressive or harassing behaviour will not be tolerated.
Full rules are available at: Group Rules
Come and enjoy a 2 course meal in a private igloo overlooking the Yarra River as the sun sets and the city lights start to twinkle.
The igloos at The Wharf Hotel include the following:
- Private igloo for 2-6 friends (2hr booking)
- Shared entrée + 1 x main meal each
- Blankets + your own Bluetooth speaker
Pre-paid Event:
The Wharf Hotel requires full payment at time of booking. Please send $56 (includes coverage of credit card surcharge) to my account described in the welcome email you received when you joined.
If you do not have the details, please message me and I will send to you. If you haven't already paid membership, please pay $62 to cover membership and the igloo dinner.
Please include your name and IGLOO in the description of the transaction.
When you RSVP, you will be on the Waiting List. Once I receive payment, I will add you to the going list and pay the Wharf Hotel to increase the booking.
Getting There:
Comfortable walk from Flinders Street or Southern Cross Railway Stations. Lots of trams nearby.
Links:
Wharf Hotel Winter Igloos
RSVPs and No Shows:
As a pre-paid event, a no show will result in loss of payment. If you find out in advance that you are not able to come, refund will only be available if someone pays to fill your spot.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- North X North East Victorian Wine FestivalMelbourne City Watch House (Next to The Old Melbourne Gaol), Melbourne
North X North East Victorian Wine Festival
Come along to the very first North X North East Victorian Wine Festival to enjoy the diversity of wines from seven Victorian wine regions - Nagambie Lakes, Glenrowan, King Valley, Beechworth, Rutherglen, Mansfield, and The Alpine Valleys
Your ticket includes: Tasting glass that's yours to keep, tote bag, brochure, and tasting of over 70 wines.
To complement the wine tasting, VenuesLive will be serving a selection of truffled treats such as truffle cheese toasties to complement the wines and warm the belly.
Confirmed exhibitors include:
All Saints Estate - Rutherglen
Billy Button Wines -Alpine Valleys
Box Grove Vineyard - Nagambie Lakes/Goulburn Valley
Brown Brothers - King Valley
Dal Zotto Wines - King Valley
Darling Estate - King Valley
Debortoli Wines - Rutherglen
Fighting Gully Road - Beechworth
Foreign Friends - Beechworth
Gapsted Wines - Alpine Valleys
Municipal Wines - Strathbogies
Ros Ritchie Wines - Mansfield
Pizzini Wines - King Valley
Santa & D'Sas - King Valley
St Leonards - Rutherglen
Valhalla Wines - Beechworth, Rutherglen, King Valley
Vino Intrepido - Nagambie Lakes, King ValleyThe Plan:
We will meet outside just before 2pm. I will update once inside for those arriving after 2.Tickets:
Buy tickets from Eventbrite
Tickets include tastings of up to 70 wines.Please comment in the event when you have purchased your ticket.
Getting there:
A short walk from Melbourne Central station.Notes
Your attendance at this event is at your own responsibility. - Brainy mates needed for Trivia at a new venueThe Gardiner Hotel, Malvern
The Gardiner Hotel challenges us to "Round up your brainiest mates and get ready for a midweek showdown with Million Dollar Mick!"
The Gardiner Hotel in the former National Bank building on the corner of Glenferrie and Wattletree Roads in Malvern Is a buzzing modern hotel. Wednesday evenings in the Sports Bar is trivia time!
PRIZES:
Some of the best prize money on offer at pub trivia in Mel bourne!
1st: $150 voucher
2nd: $75 voucher
3rd: $50 voucherFood and drink:
We are mostly there for the trivia rather than dinner, but if you wish to have dinner there, full menu is available.Note there is a 1.1% surcharge on all credit card transactions.
EFTPOS (insert card) and The Pass (see below) are surcharge free.The Plan:
Trivia starts at 7. This event is listed as 7 but the table is booked from 6:30, so if you want to come for dinner, come early and enjoy some great pub food. Please add a comment if you are coming early for dinner.Getting There:
Short walk from Malvern Railway Station or trams on Glenferrie or Wattletree Roads. Some street parking nearby.The Pass:
The Pass app offers member discounts at 200+ pubs and bars across Australia, $10 off your first order, and loyalty points for every $1 spent.
Check it out, read the reviews, and decide whether it's for you.Links:
Food and Drink Menus
Trivia at the Gardiner Hotel
The Pass Loyalty and Discount AppGuests (+1's):
With such limited positions available, event is restricted to group members only.RSVPs and No Shows:
Please keep your RSVP up to date, even if you are on the waiting list. - Open Mic Talent Night at The King of Tonga ElwoodThe King Of Tonga, Elwood
"Tonga's Got Talent"
The King of Tonga in Elwood is running open mic talent nights on Thursday nights in July and August. Most of the contestants are standup comedians or singers/musos, but anything is welcome. First prize is $1000, so it should draw some good performers.
Come along and enjoy the show in this cozy, cool and friendly bar.
They don't serve food, but will organise pizzas from Shagy's Pizza three doors up the road. PRO TIP: Get there a few minutes early and go straight to Shagy's - you'll save a couple of dollars and get a greater choice of pizzas.
The Plan:
I have a table of 6 booked for 7:00 pm, the advertised start time for the talent show. If you want to order a pizza from Shagy's, maybe get there a little earlier.Getting There:
Short walk from 67 tram on St Kilda Road.
13 Minute walk from Ripponlea Railway Station on Sandringham line.Links:
The King of Tonga
Shagy's PIzzaGuests (+1's):
With such limited positions available, event is initially restricted to group members only.RSVPs and No Shows:
Please keep your RSVP up to date, even if you are on the waiting list. - St Kilda Spirits FestivalSt Kilda Town Hall, St Kilda
St Kilda Spirits Festival
Do you like gin, whisky or vodka? Come along to the St Kilda SPirits Festival at the St Kilda Town Hall.
Your ticket includes:
- Tasting glass that's yours to keep
- Unlimited tasting for three hours
- Tote bag
- Long Rays mixersFood is available for purchase with two tasty food truck options, and you can buy bottles of your favourite tastes to take home.
The Plan:
We will meet outside just before 1pm. I will update once inside for those arriving after 1.Tickets:
Buy Tickets from EventbritePlease comment in the event when you have purchased your ticket.
Getting there:
Walk or tram from Balaclava station on the Sandringham line
Trams down St Kilda Road from CBDNotes
Your attendance at this event is at your own responsibility.Confirmed exhibitors include:
Alba Whiskey
Ancient Wisdom Distillery
bOOzycandleZ
Brix Distillers
Camden Valley Spirits
Ester Spirits
Finders Distillery
Gindu
Gippsland Distilling Company
Heaps Good Spirits
Hobsons Distillery
Hugo Vodka
JimmyRum
JMJ Imports
Kabina Distilling Company
Metcalf Distilleries
Mrs Baker’s Still House
Naught Distilling
New Norfolk Distillery
Nil Desperandum
Nubilum Distilling
Organic Bay Distillery
Prohibition Liquor Co
Starward
The Farmer’s Wife Distillery
The Gin Boutique
Waverley Distillery
White Light Vodka | Triple G Gin
White Oat Distillery
Willling Distillery