Newsletter No. 31 - May 2019
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Newsletter No. 31 - May 2019
President's Report
Tony Coote President
Hi fellow members
I have noticed a positive trend with attendances at activities getting stronger. This week I went along to the Walking Group outing and had a very pleasant morning with 22 of our members. We walked the Knightsbridge Circuit and then had coffee at The Knightsbridge shops. Thanks to Bob Carritt for organising many different and interesting walks.
We have a great opportunity to learn from other clubs in our area. A meeting on 4th June will allow Activity Leaders and Guest Speaker Co-ordinators from our cluster group to get together with their counterparts from other clubs in The Hills and share ideas. Glenda and Douglas Lam will represent our club for Activities and Sue Hackett and Toni Smith for Guest Speakers.
All the activity leaders met this week to discuss the programme for 2019/20. The feeling is positive. We have enough activities to keep our members interested and involved. The program is filling up fast. Two new activity Groups are about to start up. These are Cards (500’s) and Yoga/Pilates. We have leaders for these activities. A number of other activities were suggested in the membership survey, but so far interest levels have been low.
Just a reminder to please take photos for the newsletter when you attend activities. “A picture speaks 1000 words”.
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
I have noticed a positive trend with attendances at activities getting stronger. This week I went along to the Walking Group outing and had a very pleasant morning with 22 of our members. We walked the Knightsbridge Circuit and then had coffee at The Knightsbridge shops. Thanks to Bob Carritt for organising many different and interesting walks.
We have a great opportunity to learn from other clubs in our area. A meeting on 4th June will allow Activity Leaders and Guest Speaker Co-ordinators from our cluster group to get together with their counterparts from other clubs in The Hills and share ideas. Glenda and Douglas Lam will represent our club for Activities and Sue Hackett and Toni Smith for Guest Speakers.
All the activity leaders met this week to discuss the programme for 2019/20. The feeling is positive. We have enough activities to keep our members interested and involved. The program is filling up fast. Two new activity Groups are about to start up. These are Cards (500’s) and Yoga/Pilates. We have leaders for these activities. A number of other activities were suggested in the membership survey, but so far interest levels have been low.
Just a reminder to please take photos for the newsletter when you attend activities. “A picture speaks 1000 words”.
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
Cathy Turner
Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at: www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme
(click on link)
- Reminder email from Kay Rankin along with an agenda regarding the Cluster 5 meeting for all newly elected Presidents and committee on 7th May at Pennant Hills Bowling Club. We have since attended this meeting.
- Promotional material received has been passed on to Glenda Coote.
- Received email from Kaye Rankin with list of all the contacts for the Cluster 5 group.
Correspondence Out
None
Cathy Turner
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
Opening cash balance 1 April 19 8,081.76
Deposits 2,957.00 Mainly dues received
Payments (2,559.45) Capitation, morning tea, refunds
Closing cash balance 30 April 19 8,479.31
$5 000 of this balance is to be transferred to a Term Deposit.
ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1 April 19 2,563.37
Deposits 3,268.00
Payments (1,920.00)
Closing cash balance 30 April 19 3,911.37
ACTIVITIES as at 10 May 19
Open Activities Income Costs Net
Human Nature 5,292.00 (4,487.60) 804.40
CMRI talk 195.00 - 195.00
TAFE dinner - May 1,260.00 - 1,260.00
The Producers 224.00 - 224.00
The Vicar - lunch after meeting 246.00 - 246.00
7,217.00 (4,487.60) 2,729.40
Event surplus 434.97
Bank balance 3,164.37
Events closed during the month:
Cockatoo Island 228.00 (228.00) -
Lunch - Brooks Cherrybrook 460.00 (460.00) -
Parramatta walk 900.00 (900.00) -
1,588.00 (1,588.00) -
Ian Roberts
Treasurer
1 May 2019
GENERAL ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1 April 19 8,081.76
Deposits 2,957.00 Mainly dues received
Payments (2,559.45) Capitation, morning tea, refunds
Closing cash balance 30 April 19 8,479.31
$5 000 of this balance is to be transferred to a Term Deposit.
ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1 April 19 2,563.37
Deposits 3,268.00
Payments (1,920.00)
Closing cash balance 30 April 19 3,911.37
ACTIVITIES as at 10 May 19
Open Activities Income Costs Net
Human Nature 5,292.00 (4,487.60) 804.40
CMRI talk 195.00 - 195.00
TAFE dinner - May 1,260.00 - 1,260.00
The Producers 224.00 - 224.00
The Vicar - lunch after meeting 246.00 - 246.00
7,217.00 (4,487.60) 2,729.40
Event surplus 434.97
Bank balance 3,164.37
Events closed during the month:
Cockatoo Island 228.00 (228.00) -
Lunch - Brooks Cherrybrook 460.00 (460.00) -
Parramatta walk 900.00 (900.00) -
1,588.00 (1,588.00) -
Ian Roberts
Treasurer
1 May 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 May Meeting - Greg de Moore - TOM WILLS: An Australian Story
Greg de Moore is an Associate Professor of psychiatry at Sydney's Westmead Hospital. Born in Melbourne of parents who migrated to Australia from Sri Lanka, Greg has lived in Sydney for over 20 years. His book has won and been short-listed for numerous awards including the National Biography Award.
Thomas Wentworth Wills
A 5-year-old boy stood next to a tent. The landscape was western Victoria; the time was one of war between settlers and aborigines. The boy’s father wished great things for this first-born son; the boy was to succeed in the most unusual of ways. It’s a story that leads us into the heart of our nation. This is the story of Tom Wills.
The book is available for $20. Greg spoke at the Sydney Writers’ Festival on this book.
Thomas Wentworth Wills
A 5-year-old boy stood next to a tent. The landscape was western Victoria; the time was one of war between settlers and aborigines. The boy’s father wished great things for this first-born son; the boy was to succeed in the most unusual of ways. It’s a story that leads us into the heart of our nation. This is the story of Tom Wills.
The book is available for $20. Greg spoke at the Sydney Writers’ Festival on this book.
Greg de Moore and his award-winning biography on the life and times of Tom Wills.
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 22nd May At 1 PM
I have booked the "Vicar of Wakefield" on 271 New Line Road, Dural for lunch after our next meeting on Wednesday 22nd May, 1 - 1.30pm.
If you would like to join the group please deposit $15 into the activities account.
Please include Surname and Vicar
Your choice :-
1- The Vicar Cheese Burger
2- The Schnitzel
3- The Vicar Caesar
4- Bangers and Mash
Please let me know by the 17th May your menu choice!
Pay for your own drinks at the Bar.
Glenda Coote
Activities and Events Coordinator
If you would like to join the group please deposit $15 into the activities account.
Please include Surname and Vicar
Your choice :-
1- The Vicar Cheese Burger
2- The Schnitzel
3- The Vicar Caesar
4- Bangers and Mash
Please let me know by the 17th May your menu choice!
Pay for your own drinks at the Bar.
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 24th April (Rob Clarke)
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
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
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
Who Are These Ladies?
Why It's The Berber Girls
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 June Newsletter by Friday 14th June.
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 June
Please provide your contributions for the June Newsletter by Friday 14th June.
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 June
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 | |
May 2019 Report
Our latest meeting is on 16th May at Sue Hackett’s home and we will discuss “One Child by Mei Fong”. We will also have a guest who lived in China during the One Child policy to speak with us.
Our next book is “Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey”.
We meet on Thursday evenings at eight weekly intervals. Our future dates are, 11th July, 5th Sept, 31st Oct, Dec (date tba), then in 2020 - 20th Feb, 16th April, 11 June, 6th Aug, 1st Oct, 26th Nov.
If you wish to join us just me know.
Leader - Bev Davison
Our latest meeting is on 16th May at Sue Hackett’s home and we will discuss “One Child by Mei Fong”. We will also have a guest who lived in China during the One Child policy to speak with us.
Our next book is “Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey”.
We meet on Thursday evenings at eight weekly intervals. Our future dates are, 11th July, 5th Sept, 31st Oct, Dec (date tba), then in 2020 - 20th Feb, 16th April, 11 June, 6th Aug, 1st Oct, 26th Nov.
If you wish to join us just me know.
Leader - Bev Davison
Bridge Group May 2019
The Bridge Group met last month, as some were away, 3 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 May meeting is NOT ON so our next meeting will be Tuesday 25th June.
Leaders - Glenys and Graeme Hendry
The Bridge Group met last month, as some were away, 3 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 May meeting is NOT ON so our next meeting will be Tuesday 25th June.
Leaders - Glenys and Graeme Hendry
Probus Cycling Group May 2019
9 of us ventured out on a beautiful May morning and drove to Fivedock. We circled Iron Cove twice and had a very pleasant morning tea at a café along the way.
The headwinds were a challenge, but the scenery more than made up for the hard going.
This is a great track for cycling and walking and would be a possible combined outing for our walking, cycling and photography groups.
We are yet to finalise the ride on 5th June. I will email the group with details.
Tony Coote
Leaders - Bruce Bartle & Tony Coote
Photos From May Cycling Event
Bryan Powyer’s Historical Tour of Parramatta - Tuesday 30th April
The Secrets of the River Bank
30th April 2019 The Secrets of the River Bank Historical Tour
Once again, our very own historian, Brian Powyers, excelled himself as he guided us along the Parramatta River pointing out remnants of the past and telling us the stories behind them.
We started our walk at Hambledon Cottage in Hassall Street, walked down to the Parramatta River to Queens Wharf Reserve and then followed the river to Parramatta Park and Old Government House.
It was comforting to see that even in the middle of the ever expanding high-rise buildings that now dominate the skyline, history is being preserved as a result of the enthusiasm and hard work of National Trust members such as Brian.
We had a delicious lunch in our own private room at Lachlan’s restaurant in Old Government House.
Once again, our very own historian, Brian Powyers, excelled himself as he guided us along the Parramatta River pointing out remnants of the past and telling us the stories behind them.
We started our walk at Hambledon Cottage in Hassall Street, walked down to the Parramatta River to Queens Wharf Reserve and then followed the river to Parramatta Park and Old Government House.
It was comforting to see that even in the middle of the ever expanding high-rise buildings that now dominate the skyline, history is being preserved as a result of the enthusiasm and hard work of National Trust members such as Brian.
We had a delicious lunch in our own private room at Lachlan’s restaurant in Old Government House.
Discovery Day at CMRI - Thursday 23rd May
Our guest speaker at our Probus meeting in April, Jennifer Philps, introduced the topic of genetics and genes.
This visit to CMRI will enable us to meet scientists in their laboratories and find out about diseases such as cancer, epilepsy and genetic disorder and the research that is being conducted around the world.
June 2019 Travel on the new metro from Castle Hill or a station near you, take a ferry to Manly, have lunch near the wharf
This is an idea for June. The date hasn’t been fixed but I will let you know.
If anyone has an idea for a day trip let me know. I would be very happy if anyone would organize it.
If anyone has an idea for a day trip let me know. I would be very happy if anyone would organize it.
2nd July 2019 Sydney University Heritage Tour with Lunch
This includes a guided tour of the university and lunch. Cost is $40.
We need to discuss whether it is best to use public transport or car pool.
We need to discuss whether it is best to use public transport or car pool.
Leaders - Helen Games, Glenda Coote
Next Dining Out -
6:30PM on 24th May @ Ryde TAFE Le Cordon Bleu (The Ambassador) Training College. Details were sent out to participants. Please look out for update after the event.
Leaders - Douglas Lam, Glenda Coote
6:30PM on 24th May @ Ryde TAFE Le Cordon Bleu (The Ambassador) Training College. Details were sent out to participants. Please look out for update after the event.
Leaders - Douglas Lam, Glenda Coote
We had a wonderful turn up for the May Bunnings Session, which was a very informative talk on the benefits / necessity of healthy soil to have healthy vegetables, flowers and plants in general. Our recent luck continued with several of our members winning lucky ticket prizes before we all enjoyed our coffee and catch up chat at the Bunnings cafe.
As we head into winter it gives us time away from the constant pruning, clipping etc of the warmer months. To let us enjoy this bit of free time, we’re planning a visit to the ‘Lilian Fraser Garden’. The Lilian Fraser Garden is ideal for leisurely walks, where we can wander around the gardens and enjoy rare and unusual plants, as well as 34 different bird species that the garden attracts. The garden features several different magnolias and hydrangeas, a range of abutilons, a smoke bush, glorious camellias, and trees such as pink and white dogwoods, handkerchief tree, huge metasequoia tree, and a fringe tree, while different bulbs and perennials fill the under storey.
The garden is located at the corner of Bellamy &, Laurence St, Pennant Hills. Following the morning of touring the gardens we’ll take the short drive to the West Pennant Hill Sports Club -103 New Line Rd, West Pennant Hills for lunch.
Date: 11 June (Tuesday) 10.00am
Address: cnr Bellamy & Laurence St Pennant Hills
Please let Sue or Lorenza know if you’d like to join the outing to ensure you receive ongoing details (eg wet weather alternatives, etc)
Also, please let Sue or Lorenza know if you’d like to be added to the email list to be updated on gardening activities.
As we head into winter it gives us time away from the constant pruning, clipping etc of the warmer months. To let us enjoy this bit of free time, we’re planning a visit to the ‘Lilian Fraser Garden’. The Lilian Fraser Garden is ideal for leisurely walks, where we can wander around the gardens and enjoy rare and unusual plants, as well as 34 different bird species that the garden attracts. The garden features several different magnolias and hydrangeas, a range of abutilons, a smoke bush, glorious camellias, and trees such as pink and white dogwoods, handkerchief tree, huge metasequoia tree, and a fringe tree, while different bulbs and perennials fill the under storey.
The garden is located at the corner of Bellamy &, Laurence St, Pennant Hills. Following the morning of touring the gardens we’ll take the short drive to the West Pennant Hill Sports Club -103 New Line Rd, West Pennant Hills for lunch.
Date: 11 June (Tuesday) 10.00am
Address: cnr Bellamy & Laurence St Pennant Hills
Please let Sue or Lorenza know if you’d like to join the outing to ensure you receive ongoing details (eg wet weather alternatives, etc)
Also, 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 May 2019
On 3rd May, 17 of us descended on Carnarvon. A mottly band of golfers but we had a lot of fun before the rain finally stopped play one or two holes from the end.
Lunch in the clubhouse and Terry’s usual prizes made for a most enjoyable day.
Our next outing is on Friday 7th June. It will be the usual format. 18 holes starting at 8AM or 9 holes starting at 10 AM. Lunch afterwards in the clubhouse. Please let me know if you would like to play, 9 or 18, whether you need a cart and if you will be joining us for lunch.
On 5th July we will be playing at Asquith.
Please confirm arrangements with me as Terry is travelling.
Tony Coote
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.
On 3rd May, 17 of us descended on Carnarvon. A mottly band of golfers but we had a lot of fun before the rain finally stopped play one or two holes from the end.
Lunch in the clubhouse and Terry’s usual prizes made for a most enjoyable day.
Our next outing is on Friday 7th June. It will be the usual format. 18 holes starting at 8AM or 9 holes starting at 10 AM. Lunch afterwards in the clubhouse. Please let me know if you would like to play, 9 or 18, whether you need a cart and if you will be joining us for lunch.
On 5th July we will be playing at Asquith.
Please confirm arrangements with me as Terry is travelling.
Tony Coote
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.
Co-Leaders: Terry Ridge & Tony Coote
Investment Group May 2019
As we head towards the end of our 1st game (winner declared at our 27th June meeting), it appears from feedback received that we will need to revamp our model.
The current game is relatively complex in its administration and very work intensive for the Team leaders and their deputies.
Some current members have already stated that they thoroughly enjoyed the education component and the game environment but don’t see themselves going ‘again’.
Therefore, after caucusing with current team leaders, we propose to offer an alternative format of the Group’s activity revolving around the ASX Sharemarket Game.
The ASX runs 2 games a year each lasting 15 weeks. Once you register for the game, your account is credited with 50,000 pretend dollars, the only action you have to undertake is issue buy and sell orders. Everything including share lists with daily, cash statements, relevant news and bulletins on your chosen shares is provided in your ‘dashboard’.
Those members who would prefer to join with others to form a syndicate because they are uncomfortable to play the game by themselves, can do so.
It is intended that we will have periodic coffee mornings for group members to discuss the game and record our relevant scores.
To finalise the game at the end of financial year, we will meet for lunch at a club on 27th June, celebrate the winners and start planning for the next game.
Leader - Mike McLeod
As we head towards the end of our 1st game (winner declared at our 27th June meeting), it appears from feedback received that we will need to revamp our model.
The current game is relatively complex in its administration and very work intensive for the Team leaders and their deputies.
Some current members have already stated that they thoroughly enjoyed the education component and the game environment but don’t see themselves going ‘again’.
Therefore, after caucusing with current team leaders, we propose to offer an alternative format of the Group’s activity revolving around the ASX Sharemarket Game.
The ASX runs 2 games a year each lasting 15 weeks. Once you register for the game, your account is credited with 50,000 pretend dollars, the only action you have to undertake is issue buy and sell orders. Everything including share lists with daily, cash statements, relevant news and bulletins on your chosen shares is provided in your ‘dashboard’.
Those members who would prefer to join with others to form a syndicate because they are uncomfortable to play the game by themselves, can do so.
It is intended that we will have periodic coffee mornings for group members to discuss the game and record our relevant scores.
To finalise the game at the end of financial year, we will meet for lunch at a club on 27th June, celebrate the winners and start planning for the next game.
Leader - Mike McLeod
Lawn Bowls May 2019
Seven of us turned up at the Hills Bowling Club for a game of bowls on Sunday 28th April with the sun shining & no wind –it was a beautiful day for bowls. Due to the odd number, Fran became our iced water getter & jack re-spotter for the day – thanks Fran.
The Oldies then challenged the Youngies to a game of triples – it was a lot of fun & eventually after 2 hours, the Oldies turned out to be the winners. The final score will remain unprinted, for as the old saying goes – what happens on the green, stays on the green.
We then had a couple of cold ones to finish off a great afternoon.
Next Lawn Bowls Day will be held at the Hills Bowling Club on Sunday 26th May. Bowls will commence at 1.00pm – flat soled shoes or socks to be worn & bowls will be supplied. Cost is $10pp.
Leader - Morrie Fitzpatrick
Seven of us turned up at the Hills Bowling Club for a game of bowls on Sunday 28th April with the sun shining & no wind –it was a beautiful day for bowls. Due to the odd number, Fran became our iced water getter & jack re-spotter for the day – thanks Fran.
The Oldies then challenged the Youngies to a game of triples – it was a lot of fun & eventually after 2 hours, the Oldies turned out to be the winners. The final score will remain unprinted, for as the old saying goes – what happens on the green, stays on the green.
We then had a couple of cold ones to finish off a great afternoon.
Next Lawn Bowls Day will be held at the Hills Bowling Club on Sunday 26th May. Bowls will commence at 1.00pm – flat soled shoes or socks to be worn & bowls will be supplied. Cost is $10pp.
Leader - Morrie Fitzpatrick
Hi All
Our Mixed Social Group will meet for a catch up and coffee on:
Monday 27th May
11.00am
Castle Hill RSL
Bistro Area
Hope to See You All There!
Leaders- Kim Nicholls & Sue Cordukes
We were very lucky with our movie options in May with several good movies being screened. As a result the movie group split up with some of our Group attending ‘Aftermath’ and others seeing ‘Top End Wedding’ and ‘The Chaperone’.
All movies received good reviews from our regular movie goers. Following the movies we all met up and enjoyed a long chat over lunch.
Unfortunately, we’re unable to promote our June movie as Events Cinemas haven’t listed their June movies as yet.
We’ll send out an email as soon as we receive the updated Events list of movies to enable us to select a movie / movies for June
All movies received good reviews from our regular movie goers. Following the movies we all met up and enjoyed a long chat over lunch.
Unfortunately, we’re unable to promote our June movie as Events Cinemas haven’t listed their June movies as yet.
We’ll send out an email as soon as we receive the updated Events list of movies to enable us to select a movie / movies for June
Leaders – Lorenza Powyer & Sue Small
TBA - Need to ascertain a suitable time that will fit in with other potential trips away.
Leader - Max Henderson
Photography Interest Group May 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 interesting and experimental photographs and some of the interest group's photos are attached. For the next meeting the focus for our group is on portrait photographs.
We are planning to have a portrait workshop on the Wednesday night after the meeting (May 22) or the following Wednesday (May 29). Bain Shenstone has kindly agreed to let us use his garage which is set up for portrait photographs. Please call me if you would like to attend.
Our group attempts to have an outing each month (weather permitting) and we have several interesting sites to go to take some photographs. All outings finish with a coffee.
Our next meeting will be at 7:00 pm on June 5. The venue will be advised as I will not be able to make this meeting.
For the regulars please bring some photos and for any new people just come along and enjoy the company and listen as it will assist you in how to improve your photography skills. If you feel comfortable bring some photos on a memory stick to show the group.
We will also be discussing our next photo shoot outing.
Leader - Rob Clarke
Photos By Members Of The Photography Group (otherwise known as the "IG" - Interest Group!)
There was no Ten Pin bowling in April.
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- May 2019
Bev & I are away for 11 ½ weeks so the Tennis group will be pretty thin on the ground, with Greg Holmes holding the fort.
We play at West Pennant Hills Sports Club every Monday at 8.30am.
Why not come along and join in a new activity, 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 are away for 11 ½ weeks so the Tennis group will be pretty thin on the ground, with Greg Holmes holding the fort.
We play at West Pennant Hills Sports Club every Monday at 8.30am.
Why not come along and join in a new activity, 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 May 2019
We had 40 members and guests attend our theatre party to Human Nature on Friday 10 May 2019 at the ICC Theatre Darling Harbour. A great night was had by all, seeing a really polished performance from the Australian expat, Las Vegas residents!! They really gave us all a truly memorable evening.
The Producers
We will 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.
Please deposit $32 per attendee to join WPH Rotary Club at what should be a great show no later than Friday 28 June.
West Pennant Hills and District Probus Club Activities and Events Account
Please quote your surname and “Producers"
Billy Elliot
We also have 37 members interested in 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 are now confirmed at $102. We have 40 tickets reserved so early payment will secure your seat.
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.
Please deposit $102 per attendee into our Probus Activities account no later than Friday 26 July.
West Pennant Hills and District Probus Club Activities and Events Account
Please quote your surname and “Billy Elliot"
We had 40 members and guests attend our theatre party to Human Nature on Friday 10 May 2019 at the ICC Theatre Darling Harbour. A great night was had by all, seeing a really polished performance from the Australian expat, Las Vegas residents!! They really gave us all a truly memorable evening.
The Producers
We will 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.
Please deposit $32 per attendee to join WPH Rotary Club at what should be a great show no later than Friday 28 June.
West Pennant Hills and District Probus Club Activities and Events Account
Please quote your surname and “Producers"
Billy Elliot
We also have 37 members interested in 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 are now confirmed at $102. We have 40 tickets reserved so early payment will secure your seat.
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.
Please deposit $102 per attendee into our Probus Activities account no later than Friday 26 July.
West Pennant Hills and District Probus Club Activities and Events Account
Please quote your surname and “Billy Elliot"
Human Nature Concert
Leader - Bruce Bartle
Tuesday 14th May - Knightsbridge Circuit
Twenty three of us completed the walk around the significant bushland corridor in Fred Caterson Reserve between Castle Hill and Glenhaven. We covered a distance of about 5 kilometres on a beautiful day over well made tracks. It took us about one and a half hours to reach our ultimate destination – the coffee shop at Knightsbridge shopping centre.
We didn’t lose anyone and most people were surprised at the extent of the reserve and the fauna that it supports. We are lucky to have such untouched bushlands virtually in our backyard.
The next couple of walks will be organised by Enio Dona, while Wendy and I are travelling around the UK and through Jordan.
Twenty three of us completed the walk around the significant bushland corridor in Fred Caterson Reserve between Castle Hill and Glenhaven. We covered a distance of about 5 kilometres on a beautiful day over well made tracks. It took us about one and a half hours to reach our ultimate destination – the coffee shop at Knightsbridge shopping centre.
We didn’t lose anyone and most people were surprised at the extent of the reserve and the fauna that it supports. We are lucky to have such untouched bushlands virtually in our backyard.
The next couple of walks will be organised by Enio Dona, while Wendy and I are travelling around the UK and through Jordan.
Knightsbridge Circuit Walk Photos
Leaders - Bob Carritt & Ian Palmer
Wine & Cheese Night May 2019
Next Wine & Cheese night will be on Friday 17th (7.30pm) at David & Loretta Polley's house.
Next Wine & Cheese night will be on Friday 17th (7.30pm) at David & Loretta Polley's house.
Leader Julie Shenstone
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