Newsletter No. 30 - April 2019
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Newsletter No. 30 - April 2019
President's Report
Tony Coote President
Hi Fellow Members
At the April Meeting, Ian Roberts will report back to the club on the membership survey. Over 70 members responded to the survey and the results were generally very positive. That means a happy club! But there is still some work to do and Ian will go through that in detail.
I would like to thank Bev Dona and Helen Games who have stepped up to help out while Cathy Turner and Sue Hackett are travelling through Morocco and Spain.
Your committee will establish a new policy to cover sign up and payment when planning to attend activities. We have experienced difficulties at some recent events where attendance numbers were restricted. More on that at the General Meeting.
With the new Probus Year, we sadly are farewelling six members who will not be renewing their membership. But we will also be welcoming five new members and these people will be inducted at our May meeting.
We have a very full activities calendar, thanks to the tireless efforts of our activity leaders. Please come along and join in as many activities as you can.
Enjoy your Probus Club!
Tony
Hi Fellow Members
At the April Meeting, Ian Roberts will report back to the club on the membership survey. Over 70 members responded to the survey and the results were generally very positive. That means a happy club! But there is still some work to do and Ian will go through that in detail.
I would like to thank Bev Dona and Helen Games who have stepped up to help out while Cathy Turner and Sue Hackett are travelling through Morocco and Spain.
Your committee will establish a new policy to cover sign up and payment when planning to attend activities. We have experienced difficulties at some recent events where attendance numbers were restricted. More on that at the General Meeting.
With the new Probus Year, we sadly are farewelling six members who will not be renewing their membership. But we will also be welcoming five new members and these people will be inducted at our May meeting.
We have a very full activities calendar, thanks to the tireless efforts of our activity leaders. Please come along and join in as many activities as you can.
Enjoy your Probus Club!
Tony
Secretarial
Correspondence In
Correspondence Out
None
Bev Dona
Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at: www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme
(click on link)
- Annual Capitation including updates and payment forms from PSPL. These need to be returned by 30th April
- Reminder email from Kay Rankine regarding the Probus Information Day at Hornsby RSL on 1st May and also the Cluster 5 meeting for all newly elected Presidents and committee on 7th May at Pennant Hills Bowling Club.
- We also have received a press release from PSPL promoting the benefits of becoming a Probus member if we want to include in our newsletter/website.
- Copy of Active Retirees magazine
- Completed surveys received in the mail passed on to Ian Roberts
- Promotional material received passed on to Glenda Coote.
Correspondence Out
None
Bev Dona
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 - April 2019
General Account for March 2019
Opening Cash Balance 1st March 2019 5077.25
Total Deposits 3295.00 Dues
Payments (290.49) PO Box, morning tea
Closing Cash Balance 31st March 2019 8081.76
As at 19th April, 101 members have paid their dues. It is expected that the remaining dues will be received by the end of April.
Activities Account for March 2019
Opening Cash Balance 1st March 2019 4442.37
Deposits 3503.69 Various activities
Payments (5382.69)
Closing Cash Balance 31st March 2019 2563.37
Activities as at 21st March 2019:
Activity Receipts Expense Balance Status
Blue Mountains 5403.00 5400.00 3.00 Closed
Human Nature 5040.00 4487.60 552.40 Open
Cockatoo Island 264.00 - 264.00 Open
Lunch – Brooks, Cherrybrook 380.00 - 380.00 Open
Parramatta walk 480.00 - 480.00 Open
CMRI talk 45.00 - 45.00 Open
Surplus 421.57
We haven’t written any cheques since last report so bank balances equal cash balances.
Ian Roberts
Treasurer
22nd April 2019
General Account for March 2019
Opening Cash Balance 1st March 2019 5077.25
Total Deposits 3295.00 Dues
Payments (290.49) PO Box, morning tea
Closing Cash Balance 31st March 2019 8081.76
As at 19th April, 101 members have paid their dues. It is expected that the remaining dues will be received by the end of April.
Activities Account for March 2019
Opening Cash Balance 1st March 2019 4442.37
Deposits 3503.69 Various activities
Payments (5382.69)
Closing Cash Balance 31st March 2019 2563.37
Activities as at 21st March 2019:
Activity Receipts Expense Balance Status
Blue Mountains 5403.00 5400.00 3.00 Closed
Human Nature 5040.00 4487.60 552.40 Open
Cockatoo Island 264.00 - 264.00 Open
Lunch – Brooks, Cherrybrook 380.00 - 380.00 Open
Parramatta walk 480.00 - 480.00 Open
CMRI talk 45.00 - 45.00 Open
Surplus 421.57
We haven’t written any cheques since last report so bank balances equal cash balances.
Ian Roberts
Treasurer
22nd April 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 24th April At 1 PM
Lunch after the meeting at The Brook Eatery is fully booked out.
Sorry, there are no more places available.
Glenda Coote
Activities and Events Coordinator
Sorry, there are no more places available.
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 The AGM Meeting On Wednesday 27th March (Bain Shenstone)
WPH&D PROBUS BOOK CHALLENGE
Our 8 members have committed to reading a total of 93 books this year and to date we have completed 36.6% of our target with 34 books read– up from 26% last month. Five of the group have reached 40% of their target, with the others not far behind. You are still welcome to join us. You can join and back date to the beginning of the year, or set a target for the rest of the year, then post as you complete each book. Targets set so far range from 6 to 25.
Hardcopy, ebook, audio book, fiction or non-fiction, substantial children’s books (currently listening to a marvellous book with my grandchildren called Wave Me Goodbye by Jacqueline Wilson – about 3 London children who are evacuated into the country at the beginning of the war. It’s a total eye-opener to the grandchildren to hear how kids coped in a time of which they have no knowledge.
If you’d like to join the challenge, then search out WPH&D Probus Book Challenge on Facebook, ask to join and I’ll okay it. If you’d also like to be part of the challenge but DON’T DO FACEBOOK, then send me your email address and you can still be part of it. I’ll keep track with you. Remember that this group is a closed group on Facebook – you can see the group, but you can’t see the posts unless you are a member. You can unjoin at any time.
Sue Calabrese
Hardcopy, ebook, audio book, fiction or non-fiction, substantial children’s books (currently listening to a marvellous book with my grandchildren called Wave Me Goodbye by Jacqueline Wilson – about 3 London children who are evacuated into the country at the beginning of the war. It’s a total eye-opener to the grandchildren to hear how kids coped in a time of which they have no knowledge.
If you’d like to join the challenge, then search out WPH&D Probus Book Challenge on Facebook, ask to join and I’ll okay it. If you’d also like to be part of the challenge but DON’T DO FACEBOOK, then send me your email address and you can still be part of it. I’ll keep track with you. Remember that this group is a closed group on Facebook – you can see the group, but you can’t see the posts unless you are a member. You can unjoin at any time.
Sue Calabrese
Photos From Anzac Day Lunch At Cumberland Forest
New Zealand Cruise 8th to 20th November 2019
There is still plenty of time to book on the award winning Celebrity Solstice for our Probus New Zealand Cruise so if you would like to, or are thinking of joining us, please let me know at our Probus Meeting.
There are currently around thirty members and member’s friends booked for a 12 Night/13 Day New Zealand Cruise from Auckland to Sydney from the 08 to the 20 November 2019. The Cruise Itinerary is as follows:
08 Nov 2019 1800 Depart Auckland
09 Nov 0800-1800 Tauranga
10 Nov At sea
11 Nov 0800-1700 Wellington
12 Nov 0800-1900 Akaroa (by tender)
13 Nov 0730-1700 Dunedin
14 Nov 0800-1800 Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound
15 Nov At sea
16 Nov At sea
17 Nov/18 Nov 0800/1700 Hobart (overnight)
19 Nov At Sea
20 Nov 0630 Arrive Sydney
For those who have already booked the cruise, this is a timely reminder to also book your flight and hotel accommodation in Auckland prior to our cruise departure. There are many hotel choices in Auckland, however, there are a number of us who have booked into the M Social (a contemporary hotel overlooking the Princes Wharf). I am so looking forward to enjoying this wonderful cruise with a great group of fun-loving, like-minded friends.
Donna Fraser / WPH&D Probus Cruise 2019 Coordinator
There are currently around thirty members and member’s friends booked for a 12 Night/13 Day New Zealand Cruise from Auckland to Sydney from the 08 to the 20 November 2019. The Cruise Itinerary is as follows:
08 Nov 2019 1800 Depart Auckland
09 Nov 0800-1800 Tauranga
10 Nov At sea
11 Nov 0800-1700 Wellington
12 Nov 0800-1900 Akaroa (by tender)
13 Nov 0730-1700 Dunedin
14 Nov 0800-1800 Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound
15 Nov At sea
16 Nov At sea
17 Nov/18 Nov 0800/1700 Hobart (overnight)
19 Nov At Sea
20 Nov 0630 Arrive Sydney
For those who have already booked the cruise, this is a timely reminder to also book your flight and hotel accommodation in Auckland prior to our cruise departure. There are many hotel choices in Auckland, however, there are a number of us who have booked into the M Social (a contemporary hotel overlooking the Princes Wharf). I am so looking forward to enjoying this wonderful cruise with a great group of fun-loving, like-minded friends.
Donna Fraser / WPH&D Probus Cruise 2019 Coordinator
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 May Newsletter by Friday 10th May.
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 May
Please provide your contributions for the May Newsletter by Friday 10th May.
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 May
Click on activity to go straight there!
| Activity Group | Leaders |
| Book Club | Bev Davison |
| Bridge | Glenys and Graeme Hendry |
| Cruises | Sue Hackett & Donna Fraser |
| Cycling | Bruce Bartle & Tony Coote |
| Day Trips (Bus/Train/Ferry) | Helen Games |
| Dining Out | Douglas Lam, Glenda Coote |
| Gardening | Sue Small, Lorenza Power |
| Golf | Tony Coote, Terry Ridge |
| 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- | |
| Cards (500 and Canasta) | Dancing |
| Yoga | Drawing/Sketching |
| For an activity group to start, a member needs to step forward to lead the group | |
April 2019 Report
We last met on 21st March at the Davison’s home where we had a very lively discussion about our last book. We then received our latest book “One Child by Mei Fong”.
We meet on Thursday evenings at eight weekly intervals. Our future dates are 16th May, 11th July, 5th Sept, 31st Oct.
Leader - Bev Davison
We last met on 21st March at the Davison’s home where we had a very lively discussion about our last book. We then received our latest book “One Child by Mei Fong”.
We meet on Thursday evenings at eight weekly intervals. Our future dates are 16th May, 11th July, 5th Sept, 31st Oct.
Leader - Bev Davison
Bridge Group April 2019
The Bridge Group met last month, as a couple were away, 4 of us had an enjoyable day.
The group is now 6, as one member has pulled out.
If there are any more members that have finished or having lessons, and would like to start playing, then please give us a call, it is a friendly game with no pressure.
Please note that the next meeting is Tuesday 23rd April.
Leaders - Glenys and Graeme Hendry
The Bridge Group met last month, as a couple were away, 4 of us had an enjoyable day.
The group is now 6, as one member has pulled out.
If there are any more members that have finished or having lessons, and would like to start playing, then please give us a call, it is a friendly game with no pressure.
Please note that the next meeting is Tuesday 23rd April.
Leaders - Glenys and Graeme Hendry
Probus Cycling Group May 2019
This is to confirm the change of date for cycling in May. We will meet at the Cherrybrook Community Centre Carpark at 9AM on Wednesday 8th May, carpool where possible and drive to Haberfield. We will ride a circuit of Iron Cove and finish at a coffee shop near the start for coffee and or lunch.
The ride is not too long, and all on cycle tracks.
Please confirm your attendance.
Leaders - Bruce Bartle & Tony Coote
Photos From April Cycling Event - Gosford To Woy Woy
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
Next Dining Out -
I have booked 31 seats at the Ambassador Restaurant in Ryde TAFE on Friday 24th May at 6:30PM.
Cost is $35 inclusive of drinks.
The Menu can be downloaded HERE.
Please deposit the correct amount into the activities account and input your SURNAME + TAFE may.
As to be fair to those who could not make it to the meeting today, and because of ANZAC Day holiday, deposits will be taken from MONDAY. Please do not transfer funds before that.
Strictly first come first serve according to the time of deposit.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Leaders - Douglas Lam, Glenda Coote
I have booked 31 seats at the Ambassador Restaurant in Ryde TAFE on Friday 24th May at 6:30PM.
Cost is $35 inclusive of drinks.
The Menu can be downloaded HERE.
Please deposit the correct amount into the activities account and input your SURNAME + TAFE may.
As to be fair to those who could not make it to the meeting today, and because of ANZAC Day holiday, deposits will be taken from MONDAY. Please do not transfer funds before that.
Strictly first come first serve according to the time of deposit.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Leaders - Douglas Lam, Glenda Coote
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April has been a busy month for travellers so a smaller group of stay- at -homers met at Bunnings Castle Hill to learn about geraniums from Gary of Geranium Cottage. We learnt a lot about cutting back messy, leggy geraniums in order to get good, healthy growth. Pots were suggested as a better option for growing them as geraniums do not like clay, wet soil. A number of our members happily took a pot home being lucky ticket winners.
Did you know that you can get great monthly tips on what needs doing in the garden at bunningsdiaries.com.au and also from the free Bunnings monthly magazine? BARGAIN!!!! Next meeting will be on Thursday 9th May, 10.30am for 11.00am start. Topic yet to be announced. |
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Leaders - Sue Small, Lorenza Powyer
Probus Golf May 2019
The Calendar for remainder of 2019, has been updated as at 25.04.2019 to show our proposed 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.
The Calendar for remainder of 2019, has been updated as at 25.04.2019 to show our proposed 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.
Golf on Friday 5th April at North Ryde GC was yet another great success with 12 members attending on the day. We finished the with prize for each player along with a lunch at the Golf Club to finish off a great day.
The next golf day on 3rd May 2019 is Carnarvon Golf Course and organised with help from Bruce Bartle.
The June Golf day will be at Muirfield Golf Course booked by Tony Coote and supported by the Probus Golf Team. Lunch after the game will be at the Club House. There is no requirement to pre-book meals.
Please complete the signup sheet before our monthly meeting or notify Terry or Tony if you will be attending.
Please notify us of your intentions, whether playing 18 holes at 8AM or 9 holes at 10AM, if a cart is required and if you will be going to lunch after
The next golf day on 3rd May 2019 is Carnarvon Golf Course and organised with help from Bruce Bartle.
The June Golf day will be at Muirfield Golf Course booked by Tony Coote and supported by the Probus Golf Team. Lunch after the game will be at the Club House. There is no requirement to pre-book meals.
Please complete the signup sheet before our monthly meeting or notify Terry or Tony if you will be attending.
Please notify us of your intentions, whether playing 18 holes at 8AM or 9 holes at 10AM, if a cart is required and if you will be going to lunch after
Co-Leaders: Terry Ridge & Tony Coote
The Investment Group has no meeting in April due to Easter, so our next meeting is on May 16th staring 10.30 am at the Mcleod’s house, 27 Sanctuary Point Rd, West Pennant Hills.
See you all then.
Leader - Mike McLeod
Lawn Bowls April 2019
I will be at the April 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 0n Sunday 29th April at 1PM, so sign up for 2 hours of fun for only $10.
Leader - Morrie Fitzpatrick
I will be at the April 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 0n Sunday 29th April at 1PM, 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 29th April
11.00am
Castle Hill RSL
Bistro Area
Hope to See You All There!
Leaders- Kim Nicholls & Sue Cordukes
Our movie group met on Tuesday 2 April. With a paucity of films available we decided to view Sometimes Always Never rather than Hotel Mumbai. I think this was the worst movie that we have seen so far. It was certainly good for a laugh with relief when it was over and it did create some conversation over a coffee and a bite to eat. Can’t win them all!!!
Next movie day will be on Tuesday, May 7. However, we will inform members via email at a closer date with availability of a suitable film.
Next movie day will be on Tuesday, May 7. However, we will inform members via email at a closer date with availability of a suitable film.
Leaders – Lorenza Powyer & Sue Small
Blue Mountains, Sunday 7th to Wednesday 10th April 2019.
The general consensus was to take the “Bells Line of Road” from Richmond to Bell, then to Mount Victoria and the Great Western Highway (GWH) to Wentworth Falls. On Wednesday we took the GWH to Springwood and then Hawkesbury Road to Richmond and home to complete a round trip.
Our accommodation was Falls Mountain Retreat, Wentworth Falls (WFs),
Sunday
Most arrived at The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah for morning tea and to enjoy the magnificent gardens. Then onto Blackheath with its various attractions, including Rhododendron Gardens; the old Victory Theatre now an antique centre set amongst the local shops and galleries; Govetts Leap and Evans Lookouts over the Grose Valley, and a great little pie shop for lunch.
After checking into our accommodation, we had dinner at the Basil Nut Café & Restaurant, Katoomba, a fabulous Asian eatery.
Monday
Following an early morning walk for some, we all visited Scenic World at Katoomba. Most enjoyed the trill and views from the Skyway, Walkway (including sculptures exhibition), Cableway and Railway plus a large shop/café. Then a scenic drive from Blackheath through a beautiful rainforest and sandstone escarpments down into the Megalong Valley for lunch at the Tearooms. Back up the escarpment to the refurbished Hydro Majestic at Medlow Bath for a fabulous one hour guided tour.
We concluded the day with pre-dinner drinks at the historic Carrington Hotel, Katoomba, and then enjoyed dinner at a Pizzeria and Family Restaurant.
Tuesday
Again a few started the day with a local early morning walk. Then Leura Mall, with a wide choice of boutique shops and cafés for our retail therapy. After which various members visited one or more of the following:
The afternoon was free to do more walks, a rest, or more of the above options.
Following some pre-dinner drinks at Bev and Bob’s apartment backing the forest, we enjoyed our farewell dinner at The Alexandria Hotel, Leura.
Wednesday
A morning walk again for some, before departing our retreat around 9.30. On the way home some visited the Norman Lindsay Gallery, Falconbridge and/or the Hawkesbury Panorama Lookout, Winmalee. One couple went home via Bells Line of Road. Another took an extra day and detoured via Oberon and Bathurst.
I would to thank all those who contributed to making this another great Opal Card trip. For the record, one couple did actually utilise their opal card!
The general consensus was to take the “Bells Line of Road” from Richmond to Bell, then to Mount Victoria and the Great Western Highway (GWH) to Wentworth Falls. On Wednesday we took the GWH to Springwood and then Hawkesbury Road to Richmond and home to complete a round trip.
Our accommodation was Falls Mountain Retreat, Wentworth Falls (WFs),
Sunday
Most arrived at The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah for morning tea and to enjoy the magnificent gardens. Then onto Blackheath with its various attractions, including Rhododendron Gardens; the old Victory Theatre now an antique centre set amongst the local shops and galleries; Govetts Leap and Evans Lookouts over the Grose Valley, and a great little pie shop for lunch.
After checking into our accommodation, we had dinner at the Basil Nut Café & Restaurant, Katoomba, a fabulous Asian eatery.
Monday
Following an early morning walk for some, we all visited Scenic World at Katoomba. Most enjoyed the trill and views from the Skyway, Walkway (including sculptures exhibition), Cableway and Railway plus a large shop/café. Then a scenic drive from Blackheath through a beautiful rainforest and sandstone escarpments down into the Megalong Valley for lunch at the Tearooms. Back up the escarpment to the refurbished Hydro Majestic at Medlow Bath for a fabulous one hour guided tour.
We concluded the day with pre-dinner drinks at the historic Carrington Hotel, Katoomba, and then enjoyed dinner at a Pizzeria and Family Restaurant.
Tuesday
Again a few started the day with a local early morning walk. Then Leura Mall, with a wide choice of boutique shops and cafés for our retail therapy. After which various members visited one or more of the following:
- Everglades Leura, a National Trust property with master gardens and views over Jamison Valley.
- Wentworth Falls Lake WFs, 1 km circuit, not far from the local shops
- Leura Cascades and Wentworth Falls from Fletchers Lookout
- The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, Katoomba
The afternoon was free to do more walks, a rest, or more of the above options.
Following some pre-dinner drinks at Bev and Bob’s apartment backing the forest, we enjoyed our farewell dinner at The Alexandria Hotel, Leura.
Wednesday
A morning walk again for some, before departing our retreat around 9.30. On the way home some visited the Norman Lindsay Gallery, Falconbridge and/or the Hawkesbury Panorama Lookout, Winmalee. One couple went home via Bells Line of Road. Another took an extra day and detoured via Oberon and Bathurst.
I would to thank all those who contributed to making this another great Opal Card trip. For the record, one couple did actually utilise their opal card!
Leader - Max Henderson
Photography Group April 2019
A select few (who weren’t away on holidays) members of the Photography group met at Bain Shenstone’s residence with Rob Clarke being our “phone a friend”.
We discussed Black and White photography and reviewed photos brought taken by the group and selected a number for entry into the Castle Hill photography club competition.
We reviewed the photos entered in the last competition and the comments made by the internationally ranked judge. We also reviewed photos taken at the Penrith Whitewater international event.
The field trips to the Boothtown aqueduct was postponed because of bad weather and ironically the backup location of Balaka Falls was also “washed out”.
The theme for the next photography meeting will be Creative/Experimental Photography.
We have freedom to do whatever we want as long as we add a creative aspect in your image. You can think of double exposures, zoom or panning, a fabricated endless. The challenge is to try something new. All the elements used in the image must be the author's own work.
The next meeting will be on Wednesday May 1st, venue TBA
Leader - Rob Clarke
"Scape" Photos By Rob Clarke, Bain Shenstone & Andrew Little
The next Ten Pin Bowling event will be on Friday 17th May at 1.30PM at AMF Castle Hill.
Contact Doug Matthews if you are going to attend.
Leader - Doug Matthews
Tennis Group Report- April 2019
Bev & I have missed 3 weeks this month due to a holiday, a Probus trip and grandchildren commitments during school holidays, so our group has been even smaller than usual.
We play at West Pennant Hills Sports Club every Monday at 8.30am.
Why not come along and join a new activity, 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
Bev & I have missed 3 weeks this month due to a holiday, a Probus trip and grandchildren commitments during school holidays, so our group has been even smaller than usual.
We play at West Pennant Hills Sports Club every Monday at 8.30am.
Why not come along and join a new activity, 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 April 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. Attendees will be advised shortly on transport details 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 od 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.
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.
We will also be attending SYMT’s next production, The Producers at Hornsby RSL Club on Friday 19 July 2019 at 7:30 pm with tickets just $32.
Based on the 1968 film, Mel Brook’s musical The Producers is a laugh-out-loud, outrageous, crowd-pleasing farce that has been a smash hit since its 2001 debut. Which ran for 2,502 performances, winning a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards.
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. Attendees will be advised shortly on transport details 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 od 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.
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.
We will also be attending SYMT’s next production, The Producers at Hornsby RSL Club on Friday 19 July 2019 at 7:30 pm with tickets just $32.
Based on the 1968 film, Mel Brook’s musical The Producers is a laugh-out-loud, outrageous, crowd-pleasing farce that has been a smash hit since its 2001 debut. Which ran for 2,502 performances, winning a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards.
Leader - Bruce Bartle
COCKATOO ISLAND - Tuesday 16th April
Nineteen of us caught the Rivercat from Rydalmere to Cockatoo Island for our guided tour around the island. Our guide Carol was highly informative and gave us a thorough description of the island colourful past.
Some of the original old sandstone buildings still remain from its time as a convict prison. It is now commonwealth property and they are promoting it as a tourist destination. Several of the old dry-docks remain and many of the old outbuildings, cranes and workshops still stand as a reminder of its days as a major shipbuilding and repair site. It was a magnificent Autumn day and we all enjoyed the “stroll” and the coffee and snack afterwards.
Next Walk - Tuesday 14th May - Knightsbridge Circuit
This is a local walk through the significant bushland corridor in Fred Caterson Reserve between Castle Hill and Glenhaven. This area is rich in birdlife and diverse local flora. It covers a distance of about 5 kilometres and is graded easy to moderate. Parts of the walk are paved, some is along fire trails and a small part is along rough bush tracks. It will take about two and a half hours to complete.
Arrangements: We will start at the Knightsbridge Shopping Centre at 9.30am. There is ample parking, and we will finish at the same place. There is a very good coffee shop at the shopping Centre for those who wish to imbibe afterwards.
Nineteen of us caught the Rivercat from Rydalmere to Cockatoo Island for our guided tour around the island. Our guide Carol was highly informative and gave us a thorough description of the island colourful past.
Some of the original old sandstone buildings still remain from its time as a convict prison. It is now commonwealth property and they are promoting it as a tourist destination. Several of the old dry-docks remain and many of the old outbuildings, cranes and workshops still stand as a reminder of its days as a major shipbuilding and repair site. It was a magnificent Autumn day and we all enjoyed the “stroll” and the coffee and snack afterwards.
Next Walk - Tuesday 14th May - Knightsbridge Circuit
This is a local walk through the significant bushland corridor in Fred Caterson Reserve between Castle Hill and Glenhaven. This area is rich in birdlife and diverse local flora. It covers a distance of about 5 kilometres and is graded easy to moderate. Parts of the walk are paved, some is along fire trails and a small part is along rough bush tracks. It will take about two and a half hours to complete.
Arrangements: We will start at the Knightsbridge Shopping Centre at 9.30am. There is ample parking, and we will finish at the same place. There is a very good coffee shop at the shopping Centre for those who wish to imbibe afterwards.
Cockatoo Island Visit Photos
Leaders - Bob Carritt & Ian Palmer
Wine & Cheese Night April 2019
Wine & Cheese night was on Friday 5th at Bob & Wendy Carritt’s house.
It was a great evening with everyone dressed in black & white. Thank you to our hosts for their hospitality.
Next W & C -7.30pm, Friday 17th May
Venue-David & Loretta Polley
Wine & Cheese night was on Friday 5th at Bob & Wendy Carritt’s house.
It was a great evening with everyone dressed in black & white. Thank you to our hosts for their hospitality.
Next W & C -7.30pm, Friday 17th May
Venue-David & Loretta Polley
Leader Julie Shenstone
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