Chat n' Chew

Chat n' Chew in April - 'Kim Wah Chinese Restaurant'

29/3/2025

April's ‘Chat n’ Chew’ lunch will take place at the Kim Wah Restaurant, 118 Bridge Street, on Friday 11 April, arriving at 11.45 am for a 12 midday start.

If you wish to attend the April lunch at Kim Wah, call and leave a message or text me on 0427 376 991 by Tuesday 8 April.

If you've had a change of plan after putting your name down, please let me know. And as always, a reminder to include your name in the messages you leave for me.

Lorraine Knox

Coming up in March - Benalla Bowls Club

19/2/2025

We had a great Chat 'n Chew at The Royal in February, well attended. It was wonderful to meet up with members attending for the first time, to catch up with the regulars and to share some of the latest gossip!

Our March Chat 'n Chew will be at the Benalla Bowls Club in Arundel Street on Friday 14 March, arriving at 11.45 for a 12 midday start. If you wish to attend, please contact me on 0427 376 991 by Tuesday 11th March.

Please keep ringing to let me know you are coming, on my mobile for preference. Also a reminder to include your name in the message, not just your phone number.

Lorraine Knox

Welcome back! Our traditional 'first lunch' - 'The Royal'

2/2/2025

The tradition of having our first lunch of the year at 'The Royal’ continues! Our first lunch for 2025 will take place at the Royal Hotel, cnr Arundel and Bridge Streets, on Friday 14th February, arriving at 11.45 for a 12 midday start.

Members who have enrolled in Chat ‘n Chew need to let me know each month if they wish to attend. If I’m not available to answer the phone when you call, please leave a message–also, don’t forget to include your name in the message, not just the phone number.

If you wish to attend the February Lunch at the Royal, please contact me on 0427 376 991 by Tuesday 11th February 2025.

Lorraine Knox

"Thank you for your 'get well' wishes"

17/12/2024

Chat n Chew convenor Lorraine Knox would like to thank all of the members who sent her get well wishes when she was hospitalised recently.

Lorraine is feeling much better, has returned home and is so happy to have all of her things around her!

With no newsletter until early February, we are hoping that Lorraine's friends will see her message of thanks here or on the website home page.

Bev Lee, Website Manager

Where has 2024 gone? We next meet at 'The Royal' on 14 Feb!

8/12/2024

We had an enjoyable lunch at Zeus Restaurant in November.

Our next Chat and Chew will be on Friday 14th February 2025, at our traditional ‘first session’ each year, the Royal Hotel. 2025! Where has 2024 gone?

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Lorraine Knox

An early 'second Friday' lunch - Zeus Cafe - Friday 8 November!

30/10/2024

November’s ‘Chat n’ Chew’ lunch will take place at Zeus Cafe, 123 Bridge Street, on Friday 8 November, arriving at 11.45 am for a 12 midday start.

If you wish to attend the November lunch at Zeus, call and leave a message or text me on 0427 376 991 by Tuesday 5 November.

Lorraine Knox

We return to Kim Wah Chinese Restaurant on Friday 11 October

28/9/2024

October’s ‘Chat n’ Chew’ lunch will take place at the Kim Wah Restaurant, 118 Bridge Street, on Friday 11 October, arriving at 11.45 am for a 12 midday start.

If you wish to attend the October lunch at Kim Wah, call and leave a message or text me on 0427 376 991 by Tuesday 8 October. Please don’t forget to include your name in the message!

Lorraine Knox

Coming up on Friday 13th September, Benalla Bowls Club!

25/8/2024

September's ‘Chat n’ Chew’ lunch will take place at the Benalla Bowls Club, 25 Arundel Street, on Friday 13th September, arriving at 11.45 am for a 12 midday start.

If you wish to attend the September lunch at the Bowls Club, call and leave a message or text me on 0427 376 991 by Tuesday 10th September. Please don’t forget to include your name in the message!

Lorraine Knox

Our next Chat 'n Chew - Friday 9th August - Benalla Golf Club

28/7/2024

Our July lunch at Kim Wah presented a great photo opportunity, with the mirror in the background enhancing the setting and atmosphere!

August's ‘Chat n’ Chew’ lunch will take place at the Benalla Golf Club, Benalla-Mansfield Road, on Friday 9th August, arriving at 11.45 am for a 12 midday start.

If you wish to attend the August lunch at the Golf Club, call and leave a message or text me on 0427 376 991 by Tuesday 6th August. Please don’t forget to include your name in the message!

Lorraine Knox

Chat 'n Chew in July - Kim Wah Chinese Restaurant

5/7/2024

July's ‘Chat n’ Chew’ lunch will take place at Kim Wah Chinese Restaurant, Bridge Street, on Friday 12th July, arriving at 11.45am for a 12 midday start.

If you wish to attend the June lunch at Kim Wah, please contact me on 0427 376 991 by Tuesday 9th July 2024.

If I’m not available to answer the phone when you call, please leave a message–also, don’t forget to include your name in the message, not just the phone number. I don’t like ringing numbers I don’t know – there are too many scams around!

Lorraine Knox

Coming up on Friday 14 June - Benalla Bowls Club

2/6/2024

June's ‘Chat n’ Chew’ lunch will take place at the Benalla Bowling Club, Arundel Street, on Friday 14th June, arriving at 11.45 for a 12 midday start.

If you wish to attend the June lunch at the Bowling Club, please contact me on 0427 376 991 by Tuesday 11th June 2024.

If I’m not available to answer the phone when you call, please leave a message–also, don’t forget to include your name in the message, not just the phone number. I don’t like ringing numbers I don’t know – there are too many scams around!

Lorraine

Our next 'Chat n Chew' - 'Zeus Cafe' - Friday 10th May

29/4/2024

May's ‘Chat n’ Chew’ lunch will take place at ‘Zeus’ Cafe, 123 Bridge St East, on Friday 10th May, arriving at 11.45 for a 12 midday start.

Chat ‘n Chew members need to let me know each month if they wish to attend. If I’m not available to answer the phone when you call, please leave a message–also, don’t forget to include your name in the message, not just the phone number.

If you wish to attend the May Lunch at Zeus Café, please contact me on 0427 376 991 by Tuesday 7th May 2024.

Lorraine Knox

It's a date! Kim Wah Restaurant, Friday 12 April, 11.45 am.

30/3/2024

April's ‘Chat n’ Chew’ lunch will take place at Kim Wah Chinese Restaurant, 118 Bridge St East, on Friday 12th April, arriving at 11.45 for a 12 midday start.

Members who have enrolled in Chat ‘n Chew need to let me know each month if they wish to attend. If I’m not available to answer the phone when you call, please leave a message–also, don’t forget to include your name in the message, not just the phone number.

If you wish to attend the April Lunch at the Kim Wah Restaurant, please contact me on 0427 376 991 by Tuesday 9th April 2024.

Lorraine Knox

Coming up on Friday 8 March, 'Chat 'n Chew' at the Golf Club

1/3/2024

Our March ‘Chat n’ Chew’ lunch will take place at the Benalla Golf Club, 170 Mansfield Road, on Friday 8th March, arriving at 11.45 for a 12 midday start.

Members who have enrolled in Chat ‘n Chew need to let me know each month if they wish to attend. If I’m not available to answer the phone when you call, please leave a message–also, don’t forget to include your name in the message, not just the phone number.

If you wish to attend the March Lunch at the Golf Club, please contact me on 0427 376 991 by Tuesday 5th March 2024.

Lorraine

Our traditional February 'Chat 'n Chew' at the Royal continues!

5/1/2024

During 2023 we changed our Chat and Chew lunches to the 2nd Friday of the month, however the tradition of having our first lunch for the year at 'The Royal Hotel' hasn't changed! Our first lunch for 2024 will take place at the Royal Hotel on Friday 9th February, arriving at 11.45 for a 12 midday start.

Members who have enrolled in Chat and Chew do need to let Lorraine know each month if they wish to attend. If Lorraine isn’t available to answer the phone when you call, please leave a message–also, don’t forget to include your name in the message, not just the phone number.

If you wish to attend the February Lunch at the Royal, please contact Lorraine on 0427 376 991 by Tuesday 6th February, 2024.

Lorraine Knox

"Get well, Lorraine"

30/10/2023

Lorraine was unable to attend the October Chat and Chew as she was taken to hospital with heart problems. However, I received an update from her letting us know that, following two procedures, it was found that valve not as badly damaged as they thought and Lorraine did not require open heart surgery. Lorraine was looking forward to her return home to Benalla.

November is, of course, U3A Benalla’s Christmas lunch celebration, so the next Chat and Chew will be on Friday 12th February 2024, at the Royal Hotel, the traditional venue for the first Chat 'n Chew of the year.

Heather Wallace

October - Benalla Bowling Club - Friday 13th!

30/9/2023

Chat & Chew will be held at the Benalla Bowling Club on Friday 13th Oct (lucky day). If your name isn’t in book and you would like to come ring Lorraine on 0427376991 and leave your name and number. 🌺

Lorraine Knox

Coming up on Friday 8th September - North Eastern Hotel

29/8/2023

September’s Chat and Chew will be at the North Eastern Hotel on Friday the 8th of September commencing at 12 o’clock.

Please ring Lorraine on 0427376991 if you will be attending. If I am unavailable to answer the phone, please leave your name and phone number and I will ring you back.

Thank you.

Lorraine

Our next 'Chat 'n Chew' - 'Zeus', Bridge Street

29/7/2023

The next Chat 'n Chew will be held at Zeus on Friday 11th August at 12.00 noon. I look forward to seeing U3A members at this event. If you are attending please let me know by Monday 7th August as I have to finalise catering numbers by that date. My mobile number is 0427 376 991.

Lorraine Knox

Coming up on 14th July - Benalla Golf Club

30/6/2023

The next Chat ‘n’ Chew will be meeting at the Benalla Golf Club on the 14th July at 12.00pm If you are attending please let me know by Monday 10th July. My mobile number is 04127 376 991.

Lorraine Knox

Coming Up! Kim Wah Restaurant on the second Friday in June

27/5/2023

Could I just say how much I appreciated the lovely cards, phone calls, and chauffeuring I received in the last 5 months. It’s great to be back though.

Our next Chat & Chew will be at Kim Wah on 9th June, this is the second Friday,. Chat n’ Chew will now be held on the second Friday of each month.

Thank you Dorothy for filling in for me earlier this month. 🌺🌺

Lorraine Knox

Next 'Chat n Chew' - Benalla Bowling Club, 19th May

29/4/2023

Owing to unforeseen circumstances we couldn’t go to Ella Goose in April, so we went to Farmers Basket, where we were welcomed and looked after. We were all delighted with our meals and will definitely go there again.

Next Chat & Chew will be at the Benalla Bowling Club on 19th May at 12noon. Deadline for bookings Monday 15th May. SMS or call me on 0427 376 991.

Thanks everyone.

Lorraine

April 'Chat n Chew' - venue change to Farmers Basket Cafe

18/4/2023

The venue for our lunch on Friday 21 April has changed to the Farmers Basket Cafe in Nunn Street.

We are sending an email out to members affected by the change from Ella Goose to the Farmers Basket, however please share this news if people you know are likely to be affected.

Many thanks,

Lorraine

March - Golf Club; coming up - 'Ella Goose' on Friday 21 April

30/3/2023

March’s Chat & Chew at Benalla Golf Club was very disappointing in numbers, smallest ever. But in saying that we had a beautiful meal and we all enjoyed ourselves.

April’s Chat and Chew will be at. Ella Goose in Nunn Street on Friday 21st April at 12 midday. Please ring Lorraine on 0427 376 991 by Monday 17th April to confirm your booking. Lorraine can than confirm numbers with Ella Goose.

Lorraine Knox

Coming up on Friday 17th March - Benalla Golf Club

27/2/2023

Chat and Chew will take place at the Benalla Golf Club on Friday 17th March, commencing at 12 midday.

Chat and Chew group members do need to let Lorraine know each month if they wish to attend. If Lorraine isn’t available to answer the phone when you call, please leave a message–also, don’t forget to include your name in the message, not just the phone number. Thanks!

If you wish to attend the March lunch at the Golf Club, please contact Lorraine on 0427 376 991 by Tuesday 14th March, 2023.

Lorraine Knox

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