Out & About
Get out and about and join us on our social excursions. With different locations and experiences each time ranging from visiting the zoo to the theatre, there is something for everyone! To book your spot and to find out more information call 8179 6825.
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The David Roche Foundation House Museum
Join us for a guided tour of Fermoy House, David’s residence, and special exhibitions. Enjoy the sumptuous house interiors crammed with objects collected over a lifetime. You’ll also have time to explore the adjoining gallery wing, before we head off for lunch at one of Adelaide’s friendly historic pubs, the British Hotel.*
Date: Saturday 29 January
Location: The Philip Kennedy Centre Health & Wellness Centre | 477-479 Military Road Largs Bay
Departs: 8.00am | Returns 3.45pm
Location: The Pines, Health & Wellness Centre | 336 Marion Road North Plympton
Departs: 8.45am | Returns 3.00pm
Location: The Lodge, Lourdes Valley | 18 Cross Road Myrtle Bank
Departs: 9.15am | Returns 2.30pm
Cost: $55 Includes transport, guided tour and exhibition entry (lunch not included)
*Maximum walking required
To book now, please call 8179 6825
Virginia Nursery
Find the next bit of greenery to add to your home, or simply bask in the sights and smells of one of SA’s most renowned nurseries. It will help you unearth or continue to realise the joy of gardening. Relaxing and time spent with family and friends in the household garden are equally rewarding. Enjoy morning tea onsite at Doncho’s Cafe. Later we will head off for lunch at the Mawson Lakes Hotel.*
Date: Friday 11 February
Location: The Lodge, Lourdes Valley | 18 Cross Road Myrtle Bank
Departs: 7.45am | Returns 4.30pm
Location: The Pines, Health & Wellness Centre | 336 Marion Road North Plympton
Departs: 8.30am | Returns 3.45pm
Location: The Philip Kennedy Centre Health & Wellness Centre | 477-479 Military Road Largs Bay
Departs: 9.15am | Returns 3.00pm
Cost: $65 Includes transport and lunch (morning tea not included)
*Moderate walking required
To book now, please call 8179 6825
Four Knots Murray River Cruise
Experience the beautiful surrounds of the Murray River as we hop on board. The cruise includes commentary of the Murray River and the historic river town of Mannum, morning tea and feeding the raptor birds. Afterwards we’ll have lunch at the Pretoria Hotel, located in Mannum’s main street overlooking the Murray River.*
Date: Friday 18 February
Location: The Philip Kennedy Centre Health & Wellness Centre | 477-479 Military Road Largs Bay
Departs: 7.00am | Returns 5.30pm
Location: The Pines, Health & Wellness Centre | 336 Marion Road North Plympton
Departs: 7.45am | Returns 4.45pm
Location: The Lodge, Lourdes Valley | 18 Cross Road Myrtle Bank
Departs: 8.30am | Returns 4.00pm
Cost: $90 Includes transport, cruise, and morning tea (lunch not included)
*Minimal walking required
To book now, please call 8179 6825
The Marion Village Museum Guided Tour and Walk
Step back in time as we go on a guided tour and walk of the Marion Historic Village Museum, located on Township Road behind the Wesleyan Chapel. This will give you an insight into some unique history which includes sites such as Light Square, Annie Doolan’s Cottage, Laurel Cottage, the Old Marion Inn and Threadgold’s Birthing. Afterwards we’ll stop at The Highway Hotel for a well-deserved lunch and dessert.*
Date: Saturday 26 February
Location: The Philip Kennedy Centre Health & Wellness Centre | 477-479 Military Road Largs Bay
Departs: 8.00am | Returns 4.15pm
Location: The Pines, Health & Wellness Centre | 336 Marion Road North Plympton
Departs: 8.45am | Returns 3.30pm
Location: The Lodge, Lourdes Valley | 18 Cross Road Myrtle Bank
Departs: 9.15am | Returns 3.00pm
Cost: $81 Includes guided tour and walk, lunch, dessert and transport
*Moderate walking required (guided walk optional)
To book now, please call 8179 6825
Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens
Put on your walking shoes, pack your camera and get ready to explore! Whether you’re out for a leisurely stroll or a more vigorous trek, there’s always something new to discover at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden. We’ll start with morning tea at Atelier Crafers Café, then we’ll head to the Botanic Garden where you’ll be fascinated by its amazing floral diversity and picturesque hillside setting. Plus we’ll take a break to soak in the views and have a picnic lunch.*
Date: Friday 4 March
Location: The Philip Kennedy Centre Health & Wellness Centre | 477-479 Military Road Largs Bay
Departs: 8.45am | Returns 4.00pm
Location: The Pines, Health & Wellness Centre | 336 Marion Road North Plympton
Departs: 9.30am | Returns 3.15pm
Location: The Lodge, Lourdes Valley | 18 Cross Road Myrtle Bank
Departs: 10.15am | Returns 2.30pm
Cost: $59 Includes transport and lunch (BYO deck chair or picnic blanket) (morning tea not included)
*Moderate walking required
To book now, please call 8179 6825
Et in Arcadia Ego - Australian Wind Quintet Performance
Enjoy a light lunch at an Adelaide Hills institution, Millie’s Bakery, before we revel in the Australian Wind Quintet’s performance, Et in Arcadia Ego. As part of the 2022 Adelaide Festival Chamber Landscapes concert series, it refers to the omnipresence of mortality in the midst of life, even at its most carefree. It also features established and emerging Australian composers, Elliott Gyger, Catherine Likhuta and Elizabeth Younan.*
Date: Sunday 13 March
Location: The Philip Kennedy Centre Health & Wellness Centre | 477-479 Military Road Largs Bay
Departs: 10.15am | Returns 5.15pm
Location: The Pines, Health & Wellness Centre | 336 Marion Road North Plympton
Departs: 11.00am | Returns 4.30pm
Location: The Lodge, Lourdes Valley | 18 Cross Road Myrtle Bank
Departs: 11.30am | Returns 4.00pm
Cost: $118 Includes transport and ticket (lunch not included)
*Minimal walking required (must be able to climb stairs)
To book now, please call 8179 6825
Adelaide Himeji Garden Tour
This guided tour will let you explore the many features which are of profound religious significance to the Japanese people. It contains features designed to recall the beauty of nature. Highlights include the Senzui lake and mountain garden, and the Kare Senzui dry garden. We’ll finish the day with lunch and tea or coffee at The Goody Hotel in Goodwood.*
Date: Friday 18 March
Location: The Philip Kennedy Centre Health & Wellness Centre | 477-479 Military Road Largs Bay
Departs: 9.00am | Returns 4.00pm
Location: The Pines, Health & Wellness Centre | 336 Marion Road North Plympton
Departs: 9.45am | Returns 3.15pm
Location: The Lodge, Lourdes Valley | 18 Cross Road Myrtle Bank
Departs: 10.30am | Returns 2.30pm
Cost: $67 Includes guided tour, lunch, tea/coffee and transport
*Moderate walking required
To book now, please call 8179 6825
Mary MacKillop Precinct - Guided Tour & Walk
Learn about Mary Mackillop, one of Australia’s most well known religious figures who was declared a saint by the Catholic Church. We’ll start with morning tea before we head to the precinct, located on the historical site established by Mary MacKillop in 1872. It’s rich in history including St Joseph’s Chapel and Bethany Centre, and afterwards we’ll grab lunch at the High Street Café.*
Date: Saturday 26 March
Location: The Philip Kennedy Centre Health & Wellness Centre | 477-479 Military Road Largs Bay
Departs: 8.15am | Returns 3.45pm
Location: The Pines, Health & Wellness Centre | 336 Marion Road North Plympton
Departs: 9.00am | Returns 3.00pm
Location: The Lodge, Lourdes Valley | 18 Cross Road Myrtle Bank
Departs: 9.30am | Returns 2.30pm
Cost: $84 Includes morning tea, lunch, tours and transport
*Maximum walking required
To book now, please call 8179 6825
Minis
They say good things come in small packages, and our new Out and About Mini trips are no different. Offering smaller group options every month, these are shorter trips pack more fun into less time and are a great way to socialise.
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