Father's Day Picnic at Rippon Lea Estate - Sunday 7 September 2008

Spoil Dad this Father's Day and bring the family to enjoy a wonderful day at Rippon Lea Estate.

Father's Day activities will take place from 11am till 4pm and highlights include a sausage sizzle, boat rides on the lake, live music, jumping castle for the kids, sports activities, mini massages, croquet on the lawn, toursof the mansion, guided garden tours and a free goodie bag for each dad to take home.

Cost: Adults $12, Concession $9, Children $6.50, Family $30 (Garden entry only prices not applicable)

Call: 9523 6095 for further information.

Story Time - fun for pre schoolers in the beautiful gardens of Rippon Lea!

Enjoy stories, songs, games, art activities and more. Explore the estate's heritage gardens, lake and huge fernery. Gatehouse Cafe open - cakes, tea & coffee, drinks.

Starting Thursday 9 October - Every Thursday - 10.30am - 11.30 am*

Dates:

October 9, 16, 23, 30 - November 6, 13, 20, 27 - December 4, 11 - January 15, 22, 29 - February 5, 12, 19, 26 - March 5, 12, 19, 26

Lunching & Listening Program

September Lunching and Listening at Rippon Lea: The Red Hat Society

Thursday 25 September 2008; 12:00pm - 3:pm

Lesley Bawden is currently Queen of the Melbourne Bayside Bonza Birds Chapter of the Red Hat Society, the fastest growing women's organisation in the world. The society is dedicated to women over the age of 50 who wish to grow older outrageously, and to bringing laughter, fun and comic relief to common life experiences.

October Lunching and Listening at Rippon Lea: The Day in the Life of a Senator

Thursday 23 October 2008; 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Senator the Hon. Judith Troeth will talk about living life as a senator on a daily basis and what her role entails. This talk is not about party politics or the Liberal party but rather the highs and lows of parliamentary duties.

All of the above events cost $20 per person (per event) - payments essential one week prior to luncheon.

Enquiries: Lynette Dobson (03) 9555 8382 or Carol Wigham (03) 9584 1304.