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West Pennant Hills and District Probus Club Inc.

Newsletter

Newsletter No. 17  - February 2018

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President's Report

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Ian Roberts President
Welcome to the Newsletter for February 2018.

February marks the end of our Club year for this year.  Normally we would have the AGM in March, but we brought it forward to February to cater for the timing of the cruise.  At the AGM, we need to:

  • Receive the Annual Report, the Annual Financial Accounts and the Audit report 
  • Elect the Committee for the forthcoming year
  • Approve the annual fees and membership numbers for the forthcoming year
  • Appoint an Auditor and the Public Officer.


Both the Annual Report and the Annual Financial Statements are available on the website.  We have not yet received the Audit Report, but we expect it to be available this week.  It will be loaded to the website when it is received.

We have now received confirmation of our meeting bookings for the 2018 calendar year.   All meetings will be held in the Redgum Hall except for April when we have the Ironbark Hall.  This meeting will be held a week earlier than normal because our normal meeting day happens to fall on Anzac Day. 

It’s good to see the activities back into full swing now that we are past the Christmas and holiday seasons.  The activities are the lifeblood of the Club and they provide the occasions to realise the main purpose of the Club which is to provide Fun, Fellowship and Friendship. 

February marks the end of my period as President.  It has been quite a journey from our foundation meeting in July 2016 to our current position.  However, it has been a journey that I have very much enjoyed – from the uncertainties of starting a new Club and whether we would be able to reach a workable number of members, to now where we have an active cap on member numbers and 22 Activity Groups to support members.
 
None of that can be achieved without the valuable support, help and assistance from some very dedicated people.  I would like to sincerely thank each and every Committee member for their ideas, drive and enthusiasm in setting the forward ambitions for the Club, and the Activity Leaders who make it happen.  They have been tireless in applying their initiative and determination in organising various activities for the members’ enjoyment and participation.  I believe the Club is in a sound position structurally and financially and has a strong culture that will enable it to move forward positively.  In particular, however, I would like to specially thank Tony Coote for his support during this period – it has been invaluable.

Remember, as always, if you have any ideas or suggestions, please contact any of the Committee and let them know.

I look forward to seeing you again at the next meeting.
 
Ian Roberts


Secretarial

Cathy Turner & Sue Calabrese

Correspondence for November General Meeting

Correspondence In
Active Retires Magazine Received. The copy will be available at the next meeting.

Annual Return Forms received from PSPL requiring Capitation information, Committee members update information and membership information for the Active Retirees magazine.

Promotional Information forwarded on to Glenda the Activities leader.

Membership enquiries and resignations forwarded on to the Membership Officer.


Correspondence Out
Nothing to report.

Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at: www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme
(click on link)



Treasurer

 Treasurer’s Report for January 2018
 
General Account for January 2018
Opening Cash Balance 1-Jan-18                 $4,711.86
Total Deposits                                          $60.00   error: transfer to Activities   
Payments                                                nil
Closing Cash Balance as at 31-Jan-18        $4,771.86
 
Activities Account for January 2018
Opening Cash Balance 1-Jan-18               $3,071.22
Total Deposits                                        $640.00  Cronulla trip ($550), next lunch ($90)
Payments                                             -$2,183.85  MommaMia
Closing Cash Balance as at 31-Jan-18      $1,527.37         
 
Activities as at 12-Feb-18:                      Receipts              Expense                 Balance     
TAFE dinner                                           $595.00                $0.00                  $595.00
Museum trip                                           $150.00               $0.00                  $150.00
Lunch – Fig                                            $500.00               $0.00                  $500.00
Mt Tomah                                               $24.00                 $0.00                  $24.00
Mama Mia                                               $2,713.00           $2,183.85            $529.15
Misc. (interest+surplus)                                                                                $327.82
Bank Balance:                                                                                              $1,982.37
 
There are no unpresented cheques, so bank balances equal cash balances
The General account had one payment meant for Activities account (now fixed).
MammaMia and Mt Tomah (cancelled) should have been closed. I will resolve these when I return from vacation.

The three activities in process are Lunch for next meeting, Museum visit and TAFE dinner.

Paul  Hendry advises that the audit and report will be completed by 18th  February, in time to present at the AGM on 28th Feb2018.

Bob Davison - Treasurer
13th February 2018


Membership

Lynne Henderson & Kim Nichols – Membership Officers
Please remember to notify the membership officers Lynne Henderson or Kim Nichols if you will be absent for an extended period of time, or if your personal details change.  

For any membership issues please contact Lynne or Kim or please email the Membership Officer at [email protected]


Risk, Safety and Insurance

Colin McGowan - Risk Management Officer

Nothing to report this month.


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Guest Speaker - No Guest Speaker Due To AGM Meeting

Guest speaker at the March meeting is Brian Powyer speaking on Australian History
Sue Hackett & Donna Fraser

Welfare

Marilyn Savic – Welfare Officer

It is important, as members of Probus that we care for the welfare of one another.

Anyone with information about an illness, bereavement or physical disability affecting a member please advise me, in order for me to make contact, and offer moral or physical support where appropriate. 

Please be assured that all information provided will remain completely confidential.


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Lunch After the General Meeting Wednesday 28th February At 1 PM

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THE FIG COFFEE HOUSE
1a Annangrove Road
Kenthurst
1pm


Set menu choices-
  1. Fig Beef Burger, lean beef patty, American cheese, bacon, pineapple, fried egg, ice burg lettuce, fresh tomato and roast onion with house made mustard $19.50
  2. Zucchini Corn & Feta Fritters - Served with aioli & spinach mixed salad. $19.50
  3. Salt & Pepper Squid  Salt and pepper Sqid served with green banana chips, ink aioli sauce and mango salsa Fresca $20.50
  4. Beetroot & Quinoa Salad- Roasted golden and red Beetroot , three colour quinoa, feta, orange, grapefruit, heirloom tomato, pepitas and pomegranate then dressed with house made vinegar $18.50

If you would like to join the group for lunch please deposit $25 dollars into the activities account by Friday 23rd February and identify with surname and Fig. Also, let me know please.

Glenda Coote
Activities and Events Coordinator




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Anzac Day BBQ Brunch 25th April 2018

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We have booked a BBQ shelter for Wednesday 25th April at Cumberland State Forest West Pennant Hills for 10AM.
Please bring your BBQ utensils, picnic set, food and possibly a bottle of Champers??

More details to follow, but pencil the date into your calendar and let me know if you would like to attend.

Glenda Coote
Activities and Events Coordinator



Photos From Meeting On Wednesday 24th January - not available this month

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West Pennant Hills & Cherrybrook Rotary Club 2018 Annual Giant Book Sale

The WPH&C Rotary Club are holding their 2018 annual giant book sale on:

Friday 16th March - 9am to 5pm

Saturday 17th March - 9am to 5pm

Sunday 18th March - 11am to 2pm
CLEARANCE SALE

Uniting Church, 134 Newline Rd Cherrybrook

(Opposite Cherrybrook Public School)


We are currently looking for donations of:

  • Books (fiction & non-fiction) in good condition
  • CD's, DVD's - must be originals
  • Records
  • Sheet music


We are unable to accept:

  • Text books
  • Encyclopedias
  • Dictionaries
  • Damaged or dirty books
  • Magazines
  • Coffee table books
  • Reader's Digest
  • Condensed edition books

Donations will be accepted up until 5pm Tuesday 13th March

Ring our hotline for details of a convenient drop off point
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We really appreciate all the support that you give us with these donations
Thank You!

If you would like to come help us to sort books on Saturday 24th February, Saturday 3 March & Tuesday 13th March (9am to 12.30pm - 1pm to 4.30pm - or both time slots) at the Cherrybrook Uniting Church, 134 Newline Rd Cherrybrook, please call the hotline above & let them know.

We would appreciate your help!
To download PDF version of the book sale flyer - click here
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Activities & Leaders

As a result of the sign-up sheets at the Foundation Meeting and expressions of interest on application forms we have set up numerous activities and interest groups.

Activities List

Click on activity to go straight there!
Activity Group    Leaders
Cruises Sue Hackett & Donna Fraser
Book Club Bev Davison
Bridge Glenys and Graeme Hendry
Canoe/Kayak Looking For Leader
Craft Beryl Bachel
Cycling Bruce Bartle & Greg Holmes
Day Trips (Bus/Train/Ferry) Helen Games
Dining Out Douglas Lam, Glenda Coote
Fishing Looking For Leader
Gardening Sue Small, Lorenza Power
Genealogy  Ian Palmer
Golf Douglas Lam, Tony Coote
Lawn Bowls Morrie Fitzpatrick
Mixed Social Group Kim Nicholls
Movies Sue Small and Lorenza Powyer
Opal Card Overnight Trips Max Henderson
Overseas Travel Looking For Leader
Photography Bain Shenstone
Ten Pin Bowling Douglas Matthews
Tennis Bob Davison
Theatre and Musicals Bruce Bartle
Travel within Australia Tony & Glenda Coote
Walking Group Bob Carritt
Wine & Cheese Julie Shenstone, Susan Antonjuk
 
Other groups where members have expressed interest include-
Investment Interior Decorating
Carpentry/Woodwork  
                              

Book Club

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Happy New Year to everyone.
 
Our first meeting this year will be on 22nd February at 7.00pm to discuss To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee.  The location for this meeting will be at Barbara Taylor’s home, 7 Tamarisk Close, Cherrybrook.
 
We meet on Thursday evenings, 7.00pm at 8 weekly intervals. Future dates are: 19th April, 14th June, 90th August.  Future titles chosen are: The Wire in the Blood – Val McDermott, The Constant Gardener – John Le Care, Sarah Thornhill – Kate Grenville.
 
 
Anyone interested in joining, please let me know.

Leader - Bev Davison

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Bridge

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The Bridge Group will not be meeting this month on 27th February as planned, as Graeme is recovering from knee surgery.

The next meeting of our Bridge group will be on 27th March 2018.






Leaders - Glenys and Graeme Hendry

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Canoe/Kayak

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 A number of people have expressed interest in a canoe/kayak group.

If you are interested in becoming the leader of this group, please contact Glenda Coote.



Leader - Looking For Leader



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Craft

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Looking forward to getting the Craft going this year. Wednesdays don't seem to be working for craft for me or the others. I have had interest from a couple more ladies who would like a different day.

Marilyn Savic has offered to have the meeting at her house in Castle Hill this coming Thursday 22nd Feb, as we have begun renovations at my home to start the selling process. I will have a chat with the ladies on Thursday and also contact the others so we can work out a regular day.
 
More details to come. Please contact me if you are interested.



​Leader - Beryl Bachel

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Cycling

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Four members enjoyed a cycle on Valentines Day which took in a 12K flat, leisurely cycle of Newington, Olympic Park and Silverwater precincts which contains around 35K of dedicated walk / cycleway paths.
 
We understand this activity may not be suitable for everyone due to lack of equipment etc. however, if you are considering joining us, please be assured that our main focus is on safety, social interaction and certainly does not require high levels of psychical fitness. Rides are designed to be safe primarily on cycleways, varied and always include time for coffee and a social chat. So if you have a bike at home please don’t hesitate to dust it off and join in!!
 
 Limited transport of cycles is available subject to prior arrangement.

March Cycling - TBA

Our rides are lots of fun and we keep a gentle pace. Please come along and join our group.

Leaders - Bruce Bartle & Greg Holmes

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Day Trips (Bus/Train/Ferry)

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NEXT DAY TRIP

The next Day Trip will be the Museums’ Discovery Centre (MDC) which is a collection between the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS), Australian Museum (AM) and Sydney Living Museums on Wednesday 21st February.

Join us for a 2 hour guided tour of the centre where there are millions of treasures, with hundreds on display for you to explore. Learn about the museum’s special events that regularly cater for babies two years and under to adults.
Afterwards we will have lunch at Il Lago at NorWest Lakes.

Please note that the list for this has now closed.
 Leaders - Helen Games, Glenda Coote
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Dining Out

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I have managed to secure 30 places for a Ryde TAFE dinner on 16th March 2018 @ 6:30PM.

If you are interested please deposit $35 per person with surname & TAFE into the Activity Account

It is limited to 30 only. Strictly first come first serve. Menu is shown below and drinks are included. Extras can be bought on the night.

Douglas

PS I maybe able to secure another date for the patrons beyond the 30. Please let me know if you would like to go onto a waiting list.

Leaders - Glenda Coote, Douglas Lam

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Family History

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The next meeting of the Family History Group will be held at the home of Ian & Robin Palmer on Friday 23rd February at 2pm.
 
Please advise Ian if you can attend. 



Leader - Ian Palmer
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Fishing

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If anyone is interested in becoming the leader for this group please contact Glenda Coote.

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Gardening

During January a few of our Gardening Group members met at Annangrove and had a stroll around some of the planted area at the Annangrove Environment Centre, which was followed by a long catch up at a local café as we enjoyed the cooler air as well as our drinks and cakes.

The Bunning Garden Group resumed this month and the guest speaker from ‘Holman Watering Systems’, provided information on all the newest watering systems for gardens ranging from balconies to acreages.  This included a wide variety of new improvements for watering systems ranging from basic hoses to automatic timer systems that can be set or adjusted to water your plants even if you’re overseas!!!  Additionally, we were all give a free Holman ‘Adjustable Drip Spike’ which automatically waters a pot-plant. 

Our next Bunnings Garden Group day will be on Thursday 8 March.  If you’d like to join us please arrive at Castle Hill Bunnings by 10.30 so we can get seating together for the 11.00 session.  We then go to the Bunnings café for our free cappuccino and an enjoyable chat.

We are planning on linking up with the Walking Group for a tour of Mt Tomah Botanical Gardens in autumn to enjoy the beautiful colours of the deciduous trees.  More information on this outing will be made available in the coming weeks.
Please contact Sue or Lorenza if you’d like more details on the Gardening Group activities.
Leaders -  Sue Small, Lorenza Powyer
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Golf

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Golf Group – Carnarvon, Lidcombe 2nd February

Six  of us attended the golf day.  Bruce Bartle and Mike McLeod stayed back to play 18 holes.

It was certainly a very pleasant day. Not too hot.

Check out Max’s shiny new clubs. Not sure if they improved his game though!

Many thanks to Bruce Bartle for organising it.

Golf Group

Date: Friday 2nd March
Venue: Asquith Golf Club

Tee Off: 10AM

All are welcome regardless of your level of play.
Leaders: Tony Coote, Douglas Lam
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Lawn Bowls

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Twilight Bowls

Nothing to report this month.






Leader - Morrie Fitzpatrick

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Mixed Social Group

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The Monthly Monday Social for 2018 will resume on the last Monday in February at the Bistro Area of the Castle Hill RSL at 11.00am

We hope to see you all there for a fun get together as always

Please Note - The next social group will be on Monday 25th February
Last Monday of every Month



Castle Hill RSL
11.00am
Bistro Area

See You There!

Leader - Kim Nicholls & Sue Cordukes

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Movies

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MOVIES GROUP February 2018
Since the last newsletter the Movie Group have enjoyed 2 movies:

Darkest Hour – set during the early days of World War II.  When the fate of Western Europe hung on the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who had to decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler, or fight on against incredible odds.

The Post - tells the story of the Pentagon Papers, choosing to focus on two key players in the unfolding battle between the free press and a White House that struggled to keep the secrets of how the US government handled the Vietnam War under wraps.

Details on our March movie day are: 

Movie – Finding Your Feet
Date – 5 March (Monday)
Time – morning session, actual time TBA when made available

Following the movie we will have lunch at one of the cafes in Castle Towers (to be decided on the day).

Movie Precis – Lady Sandra Abbott (Imelda Staunton) finds the courage to reinvent herself after she flees a broken marriage to stay with her bohemian sister in London. Starring Imelda Staunton, Celia Imrie, Timothy Spall and Joanna Lumley, Finding Your Feet is a hilarious and heartwarming comedy proving it’s never too late to start again.

Please let Sue or Lorenza know if you’re interested in attending the movie or have any queries about the Movie Group.


Leaders – Lorenza Powyer & Sue Small
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Opal Card Overnight Trips

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TBA
Leader - Max Henderson
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Photography

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The first meeting for this year was held on Wed evening 7th February.
Planning of this year’s activities was undertaken.
 
The first workshop for this year was undertaken on Wed 14th Feb with the topic of portraits and lighting. An enjoyable and enlightening (excuse the pun) time was had by all attendees.
 
Program Planning for this Year
  • Field Trips
Plan to hold these in the third week of the month. Default day will be a Wednesday, but can be moved depending on group numbers/availability, clashing commitments Probus, Rotary etc.
Times will depend on activity planned.
Trip will be determined by subject/genre of photography with an appropriate location identified, eg
Landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes, sunrise, sunset, astrophotography, nature, architecture, street, action photography.
List of field trips to be drawn up and finalised by the group at next group planning meeting.
  • Workshops
Plan for 2nd weekly workshops on 2nd and 4th weeks of the month.
Default day Default day will be a Wednesday, but can be moved depending on group numbers/availability, clashing commitments Probus, Rotary etc.
Initially plan on studio based topics eg portraits, macrophotography, still life, lighting
  • Presentations
Plan to show a 15-30 min video presentation on the first Wed evening planning meeting each month.
Topics will be based around field trip and workshop topics.
  • Photography Projects and Website
Monthly photo projects continue with photos posted on the Probus Photography website.
This month’s topics are cityscapes and portraits.


This Month’s Activities:
 
Field Trip
Subject                 Cityscapes
Date                     Wed 21st Feb
Time                     From 7:00 pm
Location                Blues Point, Blues Point Rd, McMahon’s Point
Meeting point         Blues Point Park
 
Workshops
Subject               Portraits & Lighting
Date                   Wed 14st Feb and Thurs 1st March
Time from           1:00pm
Location              Bain Shenstone’s residence
 
Monthly Photo Project Themes
Cityscapes
Portraits

Next meeting

Next Meeting - Wednesday 7th March 2018

Venue - Bain Shenstone’s residence 7:30pm
 
The group welcomes anyone interested in photography, no matter what level of experience or skill.

Photos From Portrait Workshop Held Wednesday 14 February (Bain Shenstone)

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Ten Pin Bowling

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Ten Pin Bowling Report

We had our first game for 2018 on Friday 16 February.

Eight players participated, which was a good turnout given four regulars were absent due to holidays and in Tony Coote’s case recuperation from a knee replacement.

Two of the players Cathy & Cliff were first timers and both did particularly well given neither of them have bowled before.

The best performers on the day were Max & David.

Our next game is scheduled for 2pm, Friday 16 March.
As advised previously, I will be texting those who have participated and those who have expressed an interest in playing to ascertain who wishes to participate on that day.

Again for those members who have not previously expressed an interest to participate and wish to do so, there will be a registration sheet available at the Club’s monthly meeting. Alternatively, you can contact me.

Next event is Friday 16th March at 1.30pm at AMF Castle Hill.

Leader - Doug Matthews
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Tennis

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A small group of us meet at West Pennant Hills Sports Club every Monday at 8.30am. The time has been brought forward so we can start before it gets too warm.

We are looking for new people to join us, so please come along.  Your standard of play isn’t important. 

The more the merrier.








Leader - Bob Davison

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Theatre and Musicals

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We have now finalized our next scheduled outing with 24 members and guests attending “Mama Mia” at the Capitol Theatre on Wednesday 14 March 2018. For those attending, please note that the coach will depart West Pennant Hills Sports Club at 6:45pm sharp.
 
Tickets for “Mama Mia” will be available for distribution at our forthcoming February meeting.
 
 Stop Press: Please note that we now have one cancellation for “Mama Mia” so if you or a guest would now like to attend please contact Robyn Bartle on 9875 4782 or 0405 506700 ticket cost (inclusive of Travel) just $117.



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We also now wish to commence taking bookings to our proposed theatre party to “Book of Mormon”.
 
It’s Sydney’s time to get in on the crass magnum opus from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. IT HAS won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and now the Broadway hit The Book of Mormon opens at the Lyric Theatre on 27 February. Currently we have 6 members expressing interest thus far.
 
Group bookings for A Reserve Tickets are available for 10+ bookings.
 
 What we currently propose to do is offer this show to members and guests on Wednesday 16 May 2018 @ 8:00pm inclusive of return travel that evening. 
 
To register your interest please deposit $120 per attendee to cover the ticket cost only into our Probus functions account by Friday 16 March 2018 

Please quote your surname and “Mormon"
 
Tickets will be distributed at our April 2018 meeting.
 
N.B: Due to transport arrangements we can only offer 24 places that evening with a minimum of 10 places necessary to secure our ticket group discount which requires settlement by 21 March 2018.

Based on the final level of interest, subsequent travel arrangements will be confirmed, with an additional charge possible on a per ticket basis to meet any additional costs.
Leader - Bruce Bartle
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Travel Within Australia

TBA
Leader - Tony & Glenda Coote
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Walking Group

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Walking Report

No walk in February.

Next Walk - GLEBE FORESHORE WALK

Our first walk for 2018 will be an easy introductory walk to ease us all into the walking season for the year. The Glebe Foreshore Walk is a leisurely walk of about 1 hour duration from Bicentennial and Jubillee Park in Glebe to the Sydney Fish Markets in Pyrmont.

This will give us an opportunity to view Sydney from a different perspective whereby at one point you can see Anzac Bridge, Glebe Island Bridge Sydney Harbour Bridge as well as the CBD skyline. We will walk around Rozelle Bay and Blackwater Bay and finish up at the fish Markets where we can treat ourselves with some fresh seafood. It will also give many of us an opportunity to ride on the Sydney Light Rail for the first time.

Parking is a major issue anywhere around Glebe and/or the Fish Markets. Therefore I propose that we catch a train to Central then walk across through the grand concourse to catch the light rail train out to Rozelle Bay station where we will commence the walk. Alternatively, some may prefer to drive to the city, park at Darling Harbour and catch the light rail at the Exhibition Centre station.

After completing the walk and our lunch at the Fish Market we can catch the light rail back to Central and then home.

                                             Date:                    Tuesday 13th March
                                             Meet:                   Pennant Hills station to catch 10.04am train
                                                                         Beecroft station 10.06am, Cheltenham 10.09am
                                             Alternatively:      Central Light Rail station 11.01am departure
                                                                          Exhibition Centre station 11.09am            
                                             Grade:                 very easy. About 2.5km over well made, flat pathways      

Leaders - Bob Carritt & Ian Palmer
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Wine & Cheese

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Thank you to Loretta & David Polley for hosting another Wine & Cheese night at their house.

Great turnout with over 30 people enjoying a fun evening.

The next W & C will be on Friday 9th March at 7.30pm

Wendy & Bob Carritt residence

Hawaiian/Beach Theme
As usual bring drink and Hawaiian inspired food.



                                                                                                                                 See if you can look as good as him!

 Leader  Julie Shenstone
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