Newsletter No. 29 - March 2019
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President's Report
Tony Coote President
Hi Fellow Members. This is the final newsletter for the current Probus year. The year has flown by with so much to keep us active and interested. So many great activities including the Pacific Cruise, the Canberra Trip and the Hunter Valley Trip. The investment group started up and all the other activity groups continued to grow in attendance. It always amazes me how the Activity Leaders come up with so many new and interesting things to do.
I would like to thank all the committee members, activity leaders and club members for their support and commitment to our club over the last twelve months. It has been a pleasure to work with you all.
On March 27th we have the Annual General Meeting of our club. Colin McGowan has kindly agreed to chair the meeting which involves election of office bearers for the coming 12 months and the passing of a number of resolutions required to set us up for the coming year.
Please come along.
In April a group will be going off to the Blue Mountains for 4 days with Max and Lynne Henderson. We also have the Anzac Day BBQ on 25th April at Cumberland State Forest.
Don’t forget to return your completed Membership Survey to Ian Roberts before or on the Annual General Meeting on 27th March. Have your say and help us to make our club even better! Thanks to Ian Robert, Keith Ball and Cathy Turner for compiling and issuing the survey.
Come along and join in as many activities as you can. Enjoy your Probus Club!
Tony
Hi Fellow Members. This is the final newsletter for the current Probus year. The year has flown by with so much to keep us active and interested. So many great activities including the Pacific Cruise, the Canberra Trip and the Hunter Valley Trip. The investment group started up and all the other activity groups continued to grow in attendance. It always amazes me how the Activity Leaders come up with so many new and interesting things to do.
I would like to thank all the committee members, activity leaders and club members for their support and commitment to our club over the last twelve months. It has been a pleasure to work with you all.
On March 27th we have the Annual General Meeting of our club. Colin McGowan has kindly agreed to chair the meeting which involves election of office bearers for the coming 12 months and the passing of a number of resolutions required to set us up for the coming year.
Please come along.
In April a group will be going off to the Blue Mountains for 4 days with Max and Lynne Henderson. We also have the Anzac Day BBQ on 25th April at Cumberland State Forest.
Don’t forget to return your completed Membership Survey to Ian Roberts before or on the Annual General Meeting on 27th March. Have your say and help us to make our club even better! Thanks to Ian Robert, Keith Ball and Cathy Turner for compiling and issuing the survey.
Come along and join in as many activities as you can. Enjoy your Probus Club!
Tony
Secretarial
Correspondence In
Correspondence Out
Cathy Turner - Secretary
Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at: www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme
(click on link)
- Reminder from PSPL re the Information Day to be held on 1 May 2019
- Email from Kay Rankin on 1 March re the Cluster meeting for the new Presidents to be held on Tuesday 7 May at the Pennant Hills Bowling Club at 10.30 for about an hour.
- Received a number of Surveys through the mail and these have all been passed on to the Returning Officer Ian Roberts
Correspondence Out
- Email has been sent to Kay Rankin that our club will be represented on Tuesday 7 May at the Cluster Presidents meeting
Cathy Turner - Secretary
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 - March 2019
General Account for February 2019
Opening Cash Balance 1-Feb-19 $5,968.96
Total Deposits $70.00 Activity paid to general in error
Payments -$41.97 Coote: drop box
Closing Cash Balance as at 28-Feb-19 $5,996.99
Activities Account for February 2019
Opening Cash Balance 1-Feb-19 $4,630.47
Total Deposits $3,234.00 various activities
Payments -$1,130.60 Jesus Christ Superstar
Closing Cash Balance as at 29-Feb-18 $6,733.87
Activities as at 16-Mar-19: Receipts Expense Balance
Fiddler Irish $1215.00 $1215.00 $0.00 Closed
TAFE Ryde $1,120.00 $0.00 $1,120.00
Hollies $2,620.00 $2,604.00 $16.00 Closed
Blue Mountains $3,797.00 $2200.00 $1,597.00
Human Nature $5,040.00 $4,487.60 $552.40
Surplus $418.57
Bank Balance: $3,701.37
We haven’t written any cheques since last report, so bank balances equal cash balances.
Bob Davison - Treasurer
17th March 2019
General Account for February 2019
Opening Cash Balance 1-Feb-19 $5,968.96
Total Deposits $70.00 Activity paid to general in error
Payments -$41.97 Coote: drop box
Closing Cash Balance as at 28-Feb-19 $5,996.99
Activities Account for February 2019
Opening Cash Balance 1-Feb-19 $4,630.47
Total Deposits $3,234.00 various activities
Payments -$1,130.60 Jesus Christ Superstar
Closing Cash Balance as at 29-Feb-18 $6,733.87
Activities as at 16-Mar-19: Receipts Expense Balance
Fiddler Irish $1215.00 $1215.00 $0.00 Closed
TAFE Ryde $1,120.00 $0.00 $1,120.00
Hollies $2,620.00 $2,604.00 $16.00 Closed
Blue Mountains $3,797.00 $2200.00 $1,597.00
Human Nature $5,040.00 $4,487.60 $552.40
Surplus $418.57
Bank Balance: $3,701.37
We haven’t written any cheques since last report, so bank balances equal cash balances.
Bob Davison - Treasurer
17th March 2019
Membership
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]
Lynne Henderson & Kim Nichols – Membership Officers
For any membership issues please contact Lynne or Kim or please email the Membership Officer at [email protected]
Lynne Henderson & Kim Nichols – Membership Officers
Guest Speaker At April Meeting - Jennifer Philips - CHILDREN’S MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
JENNIFER PHILPS BSc. Hons, Dip Ed
Community Relations Manager
CHILDREN’S MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Jennifer started a teaching career in Glasgow in 1965 after majoring in genetics at Glasgow University.
After her marriage, to a veterinarian, Jennifer and her husband set off to Uganda on the Overseas Development Program where she taught in a remote village on the Sudan border. These were turbulent times in Uganda, so they ventured into the safer climate of South Africa where they stayed for 20 years raising three daughters. Jennifer taught in many parts of South Africa and immigrated to Australia in 1987 and continued her teaching career at Barker College.
In 1992, she had a sea change, leaving teaching to join a bio-medical company which fortuitously led her, a year later, to join Children’s Medical Research Institute as Community Relations Manager. The intention was to continue for a few years but 25 years later she still has “the best job in the world” giving her the ability to renew her avid interest in genetics and medical research.
An added bonus was to assist in the fantastic work carried out by our fund-raising committees as well as being involved with the Jeans for Genes Campaign since its inception.
Her talk today will cover the most recent and exciting research achieved at the Children’s Medical Research Institute
Community Relations Manager
CHILDREN’S MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Jennifer started a teaching career in Glasgow in 1965 after majoring in genetics at Glasgow University.
After her marriage, to a veterinarian, Jennifer and her husband set off to Uganda on the Overseas Development Program where she taught in a remote village on the Sudan border. These were turbulent times in Uganda, so they ventured into the safer climate of South Africa where they stayed for 20 years raising three daughters. Jennifer taught in many parts of South Africa and immigrated to Australia in 1987 and continued her teaching career at Barker College.
In 1992, she had a sea change, leaving teaching to join a bio-medical company which fortuitously led her, a year later, to join Children’s Medical Research Institute as Community Relations Manager. The intention was to continue for a few years but 25 years later she still has “the best job in the world” giving her the ability to renew her avid interest in genetics and medical research.
An added bonus was to assist in the fantastic work carried out by our fund-raising committees as well as being involved with the Jeans for Genes Campaign since its inception.
Her talk today will cover the most recent and exciting research achieved at the Children’s Medical Research Institute
Sue Hackett & Donna Fraser
Welfare
Being a member of our Probus Club fills a gap for us retirees. It gives us a sense of purpose and community. Please take advantage of your club and its activities. It’s a great opportunity to socialise, and getting out and about will make you feel good.
It is important, as members of Probus that we care for the welfare of one another. Anyone with information about an illness, bereavement, physical disability or hardship affecting a member please advise me, in order for me to make contact and offer companionship and support. I’m available any time for a chat or a coffee.
Please be assured that all information provided will remain completely confidential.
Terry Ridge is assisting with welfare. He is another point of contact and will be available if I am absent from the club.
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, physical disability or hardship affecting a member please advise me, in order for me to make contact and offer companionship and support. I’m available any time for a chat or a coffee.
Please be assured that all information provided will remain completely confidential.
Terry Ridge is assisting with welfare. He is another point of contact and will be available if I am absent from the club.
Marilyn Savic – Welfare Officer
Lunch After the General Meeting Wednesday 27th March At 1 PM
I have made a reservation at 1pm Dural Country Club for lunch after our Probus Meeting on the 27th March.
If you would like to join the group for lunch please let me know by Friday 22nd March.
Glenda Coote
Activities and Events Coordinator
Important Notice – Attendance at Activities
As a matter of courtesy, please consider the Activity Organiser, and sign up and pay well in advance. It is very difficult for the organiser and the venue if most people have booked and paid well in advance, and a few people decide to turn up at the last minute. Restaurants and venues have often allocated tables, and squeezing extra people in is difficult. It also makes the job of accounting for the payments very confusing.
If you cannot attend a function that you have booked, please notify the Activity Organiser as early as possible so that the venue can be notified. If you have already paid, your payment will be refunded if the venue agrees to accept the reduction in bookings. This is covered in detail in our Activity Refund Policy.
Because of several recent events, we are forced to change our policy. For pre-paid events, if your money is not in the Activities Account by the organiser’s due date, you will not be able to join the group at the venue. You are of course free to make your own booking, but those who have paid in advance will have preference for seating, and if no space is available at the booked table you may have to sit separately.
Our Activity Organisers work hard to provide you with great activities. Please help make their job as easy as possible.
If you cannot attend a function that you have booked, please notify the Activity Organiser as early as possible so that the venue can be notified. If you have already paid, your payment will be refunded if the venue agrees to accept the reduction in bookings. This is covered in detail in our Activity Refund Policy.
Because of several recent events, we are forced to change our policy. For pre-paid events, if your money is not in the Activities Account by the organiser’s due date, you will not be able to join the group at the venue. You are of course free to make your own booking, but those who have paid in advance will have preference for seating, and if no space is available at the booked table you may have to sit separately.
Our Activity Organisers work hard to provide you with great activities. Please help make their job as easy as possible.
Photos From Meeting On Wednesday 30th January 2019 (Rob Clarke)
Probus Book Challenge
NEW ACTIVITY - The Probus Book Challenge
The Probus Book Challenge is open to all WPH & D Probus members. The challenge is to commit to completing a number of books over the calendar year - you choose the number. More is great, and can set you up to meet a higher achievement the next year.
Over the year, as you finish reading a book, number (very important), post the title and author, and share your thoughts about the book - a few words, or many. You can upload a photo of the book as the title and author if you wish. Comment on other’s posts too.
Fiction, non-fiction, books of short stories (counted as one), audio books, book club books, hard copy or eBook are all a part of this challenge, but no to textbooks, journals, magazines or newspapers.
Contact Sue Calabrese
The Probus Book Challenge is open to all WPH & D Probus members. The challenge is to commit to completing a number of books over the calendar year - you choose the number. More is great, and can set you up to meet a higher achievement the next year.
Over the year, as you finish reading a book, number (very important), post the title and author, and share your thoughts about the book - a few words, or many. You can upload a photo of the book as the title and author if you wish. Comment on other’s posts too.
Fiction, non-fiction, books of short stories (counted as one), audio books, book club books, hard copy or eBook are all a part of this challenge, but no to textbooks, journals, magazines or newspapers.
Contact Sue Calabrese
Tamworth Country Music Festival 2020
Tamworth Country Music Festival 2020
Following last month’s meeting, 28 people (12 couples and 5 singles) registered their interest in going to the Tamworth Country Music Festival next year.
I spoke with On Course Tours and have asked them to put aside 15 rooms for us – a few more could be added if necessary. Final payment for the tour would be required at least 30 days before the tour starts. The dates are leaving Sydney by bus on Friday 17th January and returning Tuesday 21st January. This year, the cost of the trip was $1250 per person. That includes the bus, driver and assistant, lunch and morning tea on the way up and back, accommodation, breakfast each day, 2 shows and the use of the bus if required for transport while there. We also dropped into the Arrowfield horse stud farm at Scone on the way back.
The music festival organisers will not have their schedules and availability of artists finalised until around December so we will not be able to see who is playing where until then.
Ian Roberts
Following last month’s meeting, 28 people (12 couples and 5 singles) registered their interest in going to the Tamworth Country Music Festival next year.
I spoke with On Course Tours and have asked them to put aside 15 rooms for us – a few more could be added if necessary. Final payment for the tour would be required at least 30 days before the tour starts. The dates are leaving Sydney by bus on Friday 17th January and returning Tuesday 21st January. This year, the cost of the trip was $1250 per person. That includes the bus, driver and assistant, lunch and morning tea on the way up and back, accommodation, breakfast each day, 2 shows and the use of the bus if required for transport while there. We also dropped into the Arrowfield horse stud farm at Scone on the way back.
The music festival organisers will not have their schedules and availability of artists finalised until around December so we will not be able to see who is playing where until then.
Ian Roberts
FRAN FITZPATRICK - MY SUMMER HOLIDAY - ANTARCTICA
Below is my article titled Summer Holiday. I wrote the article in response to a request from The Active Retirees Magazine to write 200 words on 'Your most memorable holiday'.
I didn't win the competition but I did enjoy writing the article and the actual holiday was amazing. In fact, squeezing the whole adventure into 200 words was the biggest challenge.
The sun is shining, the air is clear, the temperature is minus 2o centigrade and I am in Antarctica. I am on a mission to fulfil a ‘bucket list’ trip and a bit of cold weather won’t hold me back. I join our Russian ice-breaker with 51 other passengers and very soon we are in zodiacs, all kitted out, ready to step on to the Antarctic Peninsula for the first time.
Our first sighting of a waddle of penguins brings excitement to our group. The penguins march in line, like nuns hurrying to Church, and we are enthralled by their antics as they squabble and chatter among themselves.
Just time before dinner to don our swimming suits for a polar plunge and it’s minus 10C . A whole new experience in ‘cold’.
Our next zodiac trip is a scenic cruise around the icebergs and we have the chance to see the sleek coats of the fur seals and crabeater seals with their dreamy eyes, sun-baking on the ice floes. The whales are out for a swim today and we watch as they show us their tricks.
The birds of Antarctica – skuas, cormorants, albatross - are clamouring around the ship to lead us to another shoreline and another adventure.
It’s time to return to our lives in Australia with memories of our best summer holiday ever.
Fran Fitzpatrick
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.
Newsletter Copy Deadline
Please provide your contributions for the March Newsletter by Friday 12th April.
Please email to Glenda Coote for activities or direct to Andrew Little for other articles.
Alternatively place directly into Dropbox under WPHD Probus Activities / Activity Newsletter Contributions / Contributions – 2019 April
Please provide your contributions for the March Newsletter by Friday 12th April.
Please email to Glenda Coote for activities or direct to Andrew Little for other articles.
Alternatively place directly into Dropbox under WPHD Probus Activities / Activity Newsletter Contributions / Contributions – 2019 April
Click on activity to go straight there!
| Activity Group | Leaders |
| Book Club | Bev Davison |
| Bridge | Glenys and Graeme Hendry |
| Cycling | Bruce Bartle & Tony Coote |
| Day Trips (Bus/Train/Ferry) | Helen Games |
| Dining Out | Douglas Lam, Glenda Coote |
| Gardening | Sue Small, Lorenza Power |
| Golf | Terry Ridge, Tony Coote |
| Investment Group | Mike McLeod |
| 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 | Rob Clarke |
| 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 | |
February 2019 Report
We meet on Thursday evenings at eight weekly intervals. Our future dates are 21st March, 16th May, 11th July, 5th Sept, 31st Oct.
Our current book is, The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer.
Our next meeting will be 21st March at the Davison’s home at 7.30pm.
Book clubs are not for everyone though. Sue Calabrese is commencing a WPH&D Probus Book Challenge which may be of more interest to some. Here are the details.
The Probus Book Challenge is open to all WPH & D Probus members. The challenge is to commit to completing a number of books over the calendar year - you choose the number. More is great, and can set you up to meet a higher achievement the next year. Over the year, as you finish reading a book, number (very important), post the title and author, and share your thoughts about the book - a few words, or many. You can upload a photo of the book and the title and author if you wish. Comment on other’s posts too. Fiction, non-fiction, books of short stories (counted as one), audio books, book club books, hard copy or eBook are all a part of this challenge, but no to textbooks, journals, magazines or newspapers. Enjoy and share the love of books.
If you want to join in the challenge contact Sue either by email or on Facebook at WPH&D Probus Book Challenge and accept the challenge.
Leader - Bev Davison
We meet on Thursday evenings at eight weekly intervals. Our future dates are 21st March, 16th May, 11th July, 5th Sept, 31st Oct.
Our current book is, The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer.
Our next meeting will be 21st March at the Davison’s home at 7.30pm.
Book clubs are not for everyone though. Sue Calabrese is commencing a WPH&D Probus Book Challenge which may be of more interest to some. Here are the details.
The Probus Book Challenge is open to all WPH & D Probus members. The challenge is to commit to completing a number of books over the calendar year - you choose the number. More is great, and can set you up to meet a higher achievement the next year. Over the year, as you finish reading a book, number (very important), post the title and author, and share your thoughts about the book - a few words, or many. You can upload a photo of the book and the title and author if you wish. Comment on other’s posts too. Fiction, non-fiction, books of short stories (counted as one), audio books, book club books, hard copy or eBook are all a part of this challenge, but no to textbooks, journals, magazines or newspapers. Enjoy and share the love of books.
If you want to join in the challenge contact Sue either by email or on Facebook at WPH&D Probus Book Challenge and accept the challenge.
Leader - Bev Davison
Bridge Group March 2019
The Bridge Group met last month, with all present having some good hands. Our next get together will be on Tuesday 26th March. We hope everybody can come.
If there are any more members that have finished or having lessons, or are new to the Club, and would like to start playing, then please give us a call.
Leaders - Glenys and Graeme Hendry
The Bridge Group met last month, with all present having some good hands. Our next get together will be on Tuesday 26th March. We hope everybody can come.
If there are any more members that have finished or having lessons, or are new to the Club, and would like to start playing, then please give us a call.
Leaders - Glenys and Graeme Hendry
Probus Cycling Group March 2019
Today’s ride was a bit different from what we originally planned. We started at 7AM at the Rydalmere Ferry Wharf. Instead of going east towards Meadowbank and Homebush Bay, we headed west and ended up eventually at Parramatta Jail. A pleasant ride along the river and through the grounds of the hospital adjacent to Parramatta Park. We had 10 riders in the group.
We were almost arrested for going inside the Linen Service grounds to have a look around. But with a bit of smooth talking we avoided going to jail and continued back to Parramatta Park and a well-earned coffee and breakfast.
On Wednesday 3rd April, we plan to finally do the ride from Gosford to Woy Woy. It’s a very pretty ride along the waterfront and there are several places where we can stop for photo ops and also coffee. We will meet at the Cherrybrook Community Centre at 7AM and try to carpool where possible
Leaders - Bruce Bartle & Tony Coote
St Patrick’s Irish Luncheon Wednesday 13th March The Fiddler
A lively group of 29 Probus members, donning various shades of green clothes, wigs and sunglasses, enjoyed the Irish Lunch at The Fiddler.
The traditional Irish entertainment was lively and funny and the dancers fantastic. We had a good old fashioned sing song and a few couldn’t resist a merry jig (and Helen met a real leprechaun!)
A lively group of 29 Probus members, donning various shades of green clothes, wigs and sunglasses, enjoyed the Irish Lunch at The Fiddler.
The traditional Irish entertainment was lively and funny and the dancers fantastic. We had a good old fashioned sing song and a few couldn’t resist a merry jig (and Helen met a real leprechaun!)
Bryan Powyer’s Historical Tour of Parramatta - Tuesday 30th April
The Secrets of the River Bank
This tour will cover over 30 historical sites, events and personalities associated with the Parramatta River between Queen’s Wharf and the Lennox Bridge. Followed by lunch.
Time: 10.00am
Where: Hambledon Cottage, 63 Hassall Street, Parramatta
Lunch: Old Government House
Cost: $40 ( $10 National Trust and $30 lunch)
Please deposit of $40 into the WPH and D Probus Club Activities Account by Friday 23rd April
Include your surname and Parra Walk
Please let me know when you have paid your money into the account so that I can include you on my list.
Time: 10.00am
Where: Hambledon Cottage, 63 Hassall Street, Parramatta
Lunch: Old Government House
Cost: $40 ( $10 National Trust and $30 lunch)
Please deposit of $40 into the WPH and D Probus Club Activities Account by Friday 23rd April
Include your surname and Parra Walk
Please let me know when you have paid your money into the account so that I can include you on my list.
Discovery Day at CMRI - Thursday 23rd May
Numbers limited to 20 people.
Time: 9.45am
Venue: Conference Room at CMRI 214 Hawkesbury Road Westmead
Cost: $15 includes Devonshire tea and light lunch. Please let me know of any dietary requests.
Transport: Meet at 9.00am at Cherrybrook Community Centre Carpark to carpool. Parking available at Westmead or Children’s Hospital at $19 a day.
Please deposit of $15 into the WPH and D Probus Club Activities Account by Friday 10th May
Include your surname and CMRI
Please let me know when you have paid your money into the account so that I can include you on my list.
Let me know of any special dietary requirements.
Time: 9.45am
Venue: Conference Room at CMRI 214 Hawkesbury Road Westmead
Cost: $15 includes Devonshire tea and light lunch. Please let me know of any dietary requests.
Transport: Meet at 9.00am at Cherrybrook Community Centre Carpark to carpool. Parking available at Westmead or Children’s Hospital at $19 a day.
Please deposit of $15 into the WPH and D Probus Club Activities Account by Friday 10th May
Include your surname and CMRI
Please let me know when you have paid your money into the account so that I can include you on my list.
Let me know of any special dietary requirements.
Leaders - Helen Games, Glenda Coote
Recently our Gardening and Photography Groups had a joint day out to the Sydney Botanical Gardens to see “Plants with Bite”, the most recent exhibition at the Calyx (please see the Photography Groups update, where I’m sure you’ll see some really stunning photos from the day)
Additionally, we met at the Bunnings Garden Club and heard a presentation on the various uses and purposes of “boys toys” – ie every type of spade, shovel, rake, pitch fork, blower, mulcher, etc, etc. Two of our members won lucky number prizes and following the presentation we all collected our free plants and enjoyed our usual free cappuccinos and tested the comfort of the outdoor settings, while we sat around having a chat.
Next month’s Bunnings Gardening Group presentation will be given by the owner of “Geranium Cottage” giving us details of all aspects of geraniums.
Please let Sue or Lorenza know if you’d like to be added to the email list to be updated on gardening activities.
Additionally, we met at the Bunnings Garden Club and heard a presentation on the various uses and purposes of “boys toys” – ie every type of spade, shovel, rake, pitch fork, blower, mulcher, etc, etc. Two of our members won lucky number prizes and following the presentation we all collected our free plants and enjoyed our usual free cappuccinos and tested the comfort of the outdoor settings, while we sat around having a chat.
Next month’s Bunnings Gardening Group presentation will be given by the owner of “Geranium Cottage” giving us details of all aspects of geraniums.
Please let Sue or Lorenza know if you’d like to be added to the email list to be updated on gardening activities.
Leaders - Sue Small, Lorenza Powyer
Probus Golf April 2019
Please be advised that the 12th April is the Probus Golf Day and is now at North Ryde Golf Course, Twin Rd North Ryde. (For This month the only date and place).
I did not change the date back to the 5th to save confusion, the May 2019 Probus Golf Day will be the back to the first Friday of the month.
Your URGENT reply to this email to confirm your intention to play or NOT play and confirm the below options is requested.
Play per our normal arrangements:
18-hole play will begin on or about 8:00 am.
9-hole play will begin around 10:00am.
Followed by Lunch and prizes for the day. (download lunch menu HERE)
Prizes on the day are negotiable!
What we need to know
Yes, I noted the change of venue. (If yes, then no further action is required)
18-hole game. YES / NO
9-Hole game. YES / NO
Cart Required. YES / NO
Will Stay for Lunch. YES / NO
Green Fees
18 Holes | Seniors $35pp
9 Holes | Seniors $20pp
Cart Hire
18 Holes Weekdays & Weekends $40 per cart | Social Member $36 per cart
9 Holes Weekdays & Weekends $25 per cart | Social Member $22 per cart
Thank you
Terry Ridge
Please be advised that the 12th April is the Probus Golf Day and is now at North Ryde Golf Course, Twin Rd North Ryde. (For This month the only date and place).
I did not change the date back to the 5th to save confusion, the May 2019 Probus Golf Day will be the back to the first Friday of the month.
Your URGENT reply to this email to confirm your intention to play or NOT play and confirm the below options is requested.
Play per our normal arrangements:
18-hole play will begin on or about 8:00 am.
9-hole play will begin around 10:00am.
Followed by Lunch and prizes for the day. (download lunch menu HERE)
Prizes on the day are negotiable!
What we need to know
Yes, I noted the change of venue. (If yes, then no further action is required)
18-hole game. YES / NO
9-Hole game. YES / NO
Cart Required. YES / NO
Will Stay for Lunch. YES / NO
Green Fees
18 Holes | Seniors $35pp
9 Holes | Seniors $20pp
Cart Hire
18 Holes Weekdays & Weekends $40 per cart | Social Member $36 per cart
9 Holes Weekdays & Weekends $25 per cart | Social Member $22 per cart
Thank you
Terry Ridge
The program for 2019, has been revised as at 18.02.2019 to show our plan for the remainder of 2019.
Each of the courses has a member of that club listed, and it is up to them to make the arrangements with support from the probus golf conveners.
The normal format will be an 8AM start for the 18 hole people followed by a 10AM start for the 9 hole people, followed by lunch at the course or a nearby venue.
Sign-up sheets will be put out on the back table at each of the General Meetings.
Please note that the 2019 Calendar has been revised.
Each of the courses has a member of that club listed, and it is up to them to make the arrangements with support from the probus golf conveners.
The normal format will be an 8AM start for the 18 hole people followed by a 10AM start for the 9 hole people, followed by lunch at the course or a nearby venue.
Sign-up sheets will be put out on the back table at each of the General Meetings.
Please note that the 2019 Calendar has been revised.
Co-Leaders: Terry Ridge & Tony Coote
Our next meeting is at 10.30am on Thursday the 21st March at our home at 27 Sanctuary Point Rd, West Pennant Hills.
We will be continuing our discussion on Managed Funds and have a think tank on future items of interest that members would like addressed.
Remembering that all teams commenced with a pool of $500,000 imaginary dollars and at each meeting the teams have a breakout to decide strategies and select their buy and sell moves for the month.
We would always welcome new starters at any time for the Group or, if you wish, just to get a feel for what happens, come along for a coffee or tea and watch the morning’s proceedings.
See you there.
Leader - Mike McLeod
Lawn Bowls February 2019
We have 9 starters for Sunday 17th Feb at the Hills Bowling Club & hopefully the weather will be kind & not too hot.
There will be bowls in March, however, as I will be away for most of the month, it will not happen until Sunday 31st.
I will be at the March meeting & have bowls attendance sheet available. Prior to the meeting, I will contact regular players to find out if we have sufficient players to make a booking.
Bowls will once again be at the Hills Club in Baulkham Hills, so sign up for 2 hours of fun for only $10.
Leader - Morrie Fitzpatrick
We have 9 starters for Sunday 17th Feb at the Hills Bowling Club & hopefully the weather will be kind & not too hot.
There will be bowls in March, however, as I will be away for most of the month, it will not happen until Sunday 31st.
I will be at the March meeting & have bowls attendance sheet available. Prior to the meeting, I will contact regular players to find out if we have sufficient players to make a booking.
Bowls will once again be at the Hills Club in Baulkham Hills, so sign up for 2 hours of fun for only $10.
Leader - Morrie Fitzpatrick
Hi All
Our Mixed Social Group will meet for a catch up and coffee on:
Monday 25 March
11.00am
Castle Hill RSL
Bistro Area
Hope to See You All There!
Leaders- Kim Nicholls & Sue Cordukes
There’s been several good movies on recently, making it hard to pick one movie for us to all see – so last month we decided on 2 movies for our members to pick from, with the plan of meeting after the movies to enjoy lunch together. The movies were: ‘A Dogs Life’ and ‘On the Basis of Sex’. Both movies were really enjoyable – but neither came with a warning to bring our tissues with us, which several of us needed at the end of each movie.
Our next movie day will be on 2 April, and the movie will be “Hotel Mumbai”, which is based on the true story of the Taj Hotel terrorist attack in Mumbai, where hotel staff risk their lives to keep everyone safe as people make unthinkable sacrifices to protect themselves and their families. Cast includes: Dev Patel, Nazanin Boniadi, and Tilda Cobham-Hervy.
Please let Sue or Lorenza know if you’d like to be added to the email list to be updated on movie days.
Our next movie day will be on 2 April, and the movie will be “Hotel Mumbai”, which is based on the true story of the Taj Hotel terrorist attack in Mumbai, where hotel staff risk their lives to keep everyone safe as people make unthinkable sacrifices to protect themselves and their families. Cast includes: Dev Patel, Nazanin Boniadi, and Tilda Cobham-Hervy.
Please let Sue or Lorenza know if you’d like to be added to the email list to be updated on movie days.
Leaders – Lorenza Powyer & Sue Small
Our next trip;
Blue Mountains, Sunday 7th to Wednesday 10th April 2019.
For this Blue Mountains experience we are focusing on the popular Wentworth Falls, Leura and Katoomba district. We have numerous members car-pooling with only one couple using their Opal cards to catch the train.
As with any overnight trip we have locked in our accommodation, being the Falls Mountain Retreat, Wentworth Falls.
With deposits paid we now require final payments (no later than the end of March), the balance being $197/couple/twin share apartment ($98.50/person) or $397/single person apartment. NB we all paid a $200pp deposit (single or double/twin share) and each apartment is $597 for three nights. Please identify your payment with your Surname and Blue.
We have had a meeting (fourteen members) to flesh out some additional ideas which will enhance our trip and I’m in the process of preparing an indicative itinerary. This doesn’t necessitate we have to tour as a group, just various attractions which may be of interest, so we may all visit some and break into smaller groups for others, whatever.
Any suggestions or questions please give me a call.
Blue Mountains, Sunday 7th to Wednesday 10th April 2019.
For this Blue Mountains experience we are focusing on the popular Wentworth Falls, Leura and Katoomba district. We have numerous members car-pooling with only one couple using their Opal cards to catch the train.
As with any overnight trip we have locked in our accommodation, being the Falls Mountain Retreat, Wentworth Falls.
With deposits paid we now require final payments (no later than the end of March), the balance being $197/couple/twin share apartment ($98.50/person) or $397/single person apartment. NB we all paid a $200pp deposit (single or double/twin share) and each apartment is $597 for three nights. Please identify your payment with your Surname and Blue.
We have had a meeting (fourteen members) to flesh out some additional ideas which will enhance our trip and I’m in the process of preparing an indicative itinerary. This doesn’t necessitate we have to tour as a group, just various attractions which may be of interest, so we may all visit some and break into smaller groups for others, whatever.
Any suggestions or questions please give me a call.
Leader - Max Henderson
Photography Group March 2019
The Photography Interest Group has a "focus" for the month in which the
members bring some photos to our meetings and we discuss how they can be
improved. The theme for this month was scapes and some of the interest
group's photos are shown below. For the next meeting the focus is on
monochrome (black and white) photographs. There are guidelines on what a
monochrome photo is and also on what to look for in taking a monochrome
photograph. Please contact Rob Clarke if you would like a copy of the guidelines.
Our group also has an outing each month (weather permitting) and for this
month we had to cancel the Boothtown aqueduct which is located in
Greystanes. At the time of writhing this update on our activities the outing
may shift to the Balaka Waterfall which is in Carlingford. This session will
be on using cameras without filters to take waterfall photos where the
length of the shooting time gives that silky look to the water as its
falling. All outings finish with a coffee.
Our next meeting will be 7:00 pm on April 3 at the Shenstone's residence.
The address is 5 De La Salle Place, Castle Hill. For the regulars please
bring your monochrome photos and for any new people just come along and
enjoy the company listening to how we discuss improving our photography
skills or bring some photos on a memory stick.
We have a number of places to shoot great photos, where the next outing will
be will be discussed at our next meeting.
Leader - Rob Clarke
"Scape" Photos By Rob, Bain, Cathy, Lynne, Tony & Andrew
Ten Pin Bowling took place on Friday 15 March with 8 participants.
The highlights were the excellent bowling from David Turner who set a new record of 181 pins while Glenda set the pace for the girls.
With the third Friday in the month of April being “Good Friday” our next game will be Friday 17th May, with play commencing at 1.30 pm. To facilitate shoe hire & ball selection please be at the venue at 1.15 pm.
As has been the case in the past, I will send a “sms” to all who have played previously, or expressed an interest in playing, a week out from game day asking for those wishing to play to get back to me by “sms” by Sunday evening so I can book lanes.
If anyone else would like to participate please contact me
Have A Look At David's Score!
Leader - Doug Matthews
Tennis Group Report- March 2019
We play at West Pennant Hills Sports Club every Monday at 8.30am.
We are only a small group and we would welcome more players. Your standard of play isn’t important, just come along and give it a go, you might surprise yourself and have fun.
Leader - Bob Davison
We play at West Pennant Hills Sports Club every Monday at 8.30am.
We are only a small group and we would welcome more players. Your standard of play isn’t important, just come along and give it a go, you might surprise yourself and have fun.
Leader - Bob Davison
Live Theatre March 2019
We are looking forward to our theatre party to Human Nature on Friday 10 May 2019 now finalised with 42 members and guests attending that evening.
We also have 32 members committed to attending our theatre party to Billy Elliot the Musical 10 Year Anniversary Tour on Wednesday 23 October 2019 at the Lyric Theatre at 7:00pm. Ticket prices inclusive of return coach travel will be confirmed shortly and are expected to be between $100 to $105. Currently, we have 40 tickets on reserve for that performance so if interested and you have not recorded your interest yet, please do so a.s.a.p.
Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, Billy Elliot the Musical is the recipient of over 85 awards internationally, including 10 Tony Awards, 5 Olivier Awards and 8 Helpmann Awards.
I am also currently looking into SYMT’s next production, The Producers at Hornsby RSL Club in July 2019 with further details to announced soon.
We are looking forward to our theatre party to Human Nature on Friday 10 May 2019 now finalised with 42 members and guests attending that evening.
We also have 32 members committed to attending our theatre party to Billy Elliot the Musical 10 Year Anniversary Tour on Wednesday 23 October 2019 at the Lyric Theatre at 7:00pm. Ticket prices inclusive of return coach travel will be confirmed shortly and are expected to be between $100 to $105. Currently, we have 40 tickets on reserve for that performance so if interested and you have not recorded your interest yet, please do so a.s.a.p.
Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, Billy Elliot the Musical is the recipient of over 85 awards internationally, including 10 Tony Awards, 5 Olivier Awards and 8 Helpmann Awards.
I am also currently looking into SYMT’s next production, The Producers at Hornsby RSL Club in July 2019 with further details to announced soon.
Leader - Bruce Bartle
Cremorne Point to Taronga Zoo Walk
A record 26 members attended the walk from Cremorne Point to Taronga Zoo on Tuesday 12th March. It was a rather hot day, but we were slightly less affected by the heat because of our proximity to the water.
We walked along the foreshore of Cremorne behind many of the harbour mansions with their beautiful views and gardens, and along past Mosman Rowers Club to Reid Park in Mosman Bay. After a brief stop we tackled the climb over the headland to Sirius Cove. The stairs and steep climb were not enough to stop a bunch of determined seniors and we made it to the beach in the Cove.
From there it was an easy stroll to Taronga Zoo wharf.
Everyone was a winner on the walk. Lyn was given her own personal map, John Savic had a swim in Sirius Cove and Andrew snapped at least 100 photos of the magnificent views back to the bridge and opera house. Afterwards a group of us had coffee and a snack back at Circular Quay & seven others caught the ferry to Watsons Bay for a fish & chip lunch from Doyles takeaway .
Next Walk: Tuesday 16th April COCKATOO ISLAND
The next walk is planned to be a guided walk around Cockatoo Island in Sydney Harbour. Subject to final confirmation, we will tour the world heritage listed Cockatoo Island. This is an on-foot tour of about 90 minutes that provides an extensive coverage of the island’s history with anecdotes and stories from the island’s past. A reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required to cover the upper part of the island.
There is a cost per person of $12.00. We also need a minimum of 10 people. The tour is specifically aimed at seniors.
The plan is to catch the 10.11am ferry from Meadowbank wharf.
If you plan to attend, can you please deposit $12.00 in the Activities Account with your name and description of Cockatoo.
A record 26 members attended the walk from Cremorne Point to Taronga Zoo on Tuesday 12th March. It was a rather hot day, but we were slightly less affected by the heat because of our proximity to the water.
We walked along the foreshore of Cremorne behind many of the harbour mansions with their beautiful views and gardens, and along past Mosman Rowers Club to Reid Park in Mosman Bay. After a brief stop we tackled the climb over the headland to Sirius Cove. The stairs and steep climb were not enough to stop a bunch of determined seniors and we made it to the beach in the Cove.
From there it was an easy stroll to Taronga Zoo wharf.
Everyone was a winner on the walk. Lyn was given her own personal map, John Savic had a swim in Sirius Cove and Andrew snapped at least 100 photos of the magnificent views back to the bridge and opera house. Afterwards a group of us had coffee and a snack back at Circular Quay & seven others caught the ferry to Watsons Bay for a fish & chip lunch from Doyles takeaway .
Next Walk: Tuesday 16th April COCKATOO ISLAND
The next walk is planned to be a guided walk around Cockatoo Island in Sydney Harbour. Subject to final confirmation, we will tour the world heritage listed Cockatoo Island. This is an on-foot tour of about 90 minutes that provides an extensive coverage of the island’s history with anecdotes and stories from the island’s past. A reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required to cover the upper part of the island.
There is a cost per person of $12.00. We also need a minimum of 10 people. The tour is specifically aimed at seniors.
The plan is to catch the 10.11am ferry from Meadowbank wharf.
If you plan to attend, can you please deposit $12.00 in the Activities Account with your name and description of Cockatoo.
Cremorne Point To Taronga Zoo (& Watsons Bay/The Gap) Photos (Peter Stanton, Andrew Little)
Leaders - Bob Carritt & Ian Palmer
Wine & Cheese Night March 2019
Thank you to Rosemary & Rob Clarke who hosted the W&C on Friday 8th March. We had a fantastic roll-up of 35 people who were reluctant to leave and almost turned into pumpkins!!
Next month W&C will be on Friday 5th April at Wendy & Bob Carritt's place.
Thank you to Rosemary & Rob Clarke who hosted the W&C on Friday 8th March. We had a fantastic roll-up of 35 people who were reluctant to leave and almost turned into pumpkins!!
Next month W&C will be on Friday 5th April at Wendy & Bob Carritt's place.
Leader Julie Shenstone
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