Monthly luncheons are held the third Wednesday of each month.
They are happy occasions with a variety of guest speakers, opportunities to socialize and meet the
Society’s members and are open to guests.
They include a light, two course lunch with coffee/tea – wine is available for purchase.
At least three times a year we have formal luncheons to commemorate Australia’s history –
January – Australian Day
June – The Commemoration of Pioneer Women
October – Governor Arthur Phillip’s Birthday
Lunches 11.30 for 12 noon
(Bookings and payment required 7 days before each function)
For all luncheon bookings please call Joy on 0417 217 963
or email wps.bookings@gmail.com
Please advise any food allergies or special dietary requirements
MEETING CALENDAR
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Wednesday 17 April 2024
"Free"
The story of Molly Thistle who struggled and survived in colonial Australia
GUEST SPEAKER:
Meg Keneally
Lunch at 11.30am for 12.00 noon.
$55 for WPS Members and Guests
Wine and soft drinks available at the cash bar.
Please note the RSVP - Sunday 14 April 2024
To book please contact Joy on 0417 217 963
Thursday 9 May 2024
Royal Automobile Club of Australia, Australasian Pioneers' Club and The Women's Pioneer Society of Australasia
"What a Capital Idea - Australia 1770 - 1901"
GUEST SPEAKER:
Dr Christopher Reynolds
Book launch by Former Prime Minister The Hon. Tony Abbott AC
Dr. Christopher Reynolds thoroughly investigates the reasons for political and commercial decisions -
chasing down the money trail, looking for the context and people behind events like never before.
Lunch at 11.30am for 12.00 noon.
$95 per person
Two courses, wine and beer included.
Please note the RSVP - Monday 6 May 2024
RACA - Edwina Pengelly Shea - 02 8273 2352 or eventsco@raca.com.au
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Girt, True Girt and Girt Nation
GUEST SPEAKER:
David Hunt
Historian, comedy writer and children's book author
Lunch at 11.30am for 12.00 noon.
$55 for WPS Members and Guests
Wine and soft drinks available at the cash bar.
Please note the RSVP - Sunday 12 May 2024
To book please contact Joy on 0417 217 963
Wednesday 17 July 2024
'Happy Birthday'
95 Years of the WPS
FEATURING:
Ralph Scrivens
Australian Bush Poet
Lunch at 11.30am for 12.00 noon.
$55 for WPS Members and Guests
Wine and soft drinks available at the cash bar.
Please note the RSVP - Sunday 14 July 2024
To book please contact Joy on 0417 217 963
Wednesday 21 August 2024
'Sisters under the Rising Sun'
Based on true events, this is a story of sisterhood, bravery, friendship and survival
GUEST SPEAKER:
Heather Morris
Lunch at 11.30am for 12.00 noon.
$55 for WPS Members and Guests
Wine and soft drinks available at the cash bar.
Please note the RSVP - Sunday 18 August 2024
To book please contact Joy on 0417 217 963
Wednesday 18 September 2024
'The Last Bushrangers'
GUEST SPEAKER:
Mike Munro AM
Australian journalist and television presenter.
Lunch at 11.30am for 12.00 noon.
$55 for WPS Members and Guests
Wine and soft drinks available at the cash bar.
Please note the RSVP - Sunday 15 September 2024
To book please contact Joy on 0417 217 963